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Another Untitled Music PodcastSunday Single: Balming Tiger: Narani Narani (feat. ATARASHII GAKKO!)A new feature! A Sunday Single is a mini-episode when either Snarky Platypus or Stilgherrian choose a single track — not necessarily released as a single — and highlight its delights.To kick it off, it’s Stilgherrian with a tune from Korean collective Balming Tiger in collaboration with Japan’s ATARASHII GAKKO!, titled 나란히 나란히 Narani Narani. We’re pretty sure that translates into English as “Side by Side”. It was released in June 2025.The press release describes it thus: “Inspired by memories of carefree days on the playground, ‘Narani Narani’ is a psychedelic folk anthem that defies...
2025-11-0906 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictHow to listen to "The 9pm Halloween Bad Sex State Election Live" and any future livestreamsThat very special livestream "The 9pm Halloween Bad Sex State Election Live" is happening just two days from now -- but how do you listen? Read on. Or listen on.The easiest way is to go to https://the9pmedict.com/live. The livestream should play automatically as soon as it starts. That's at 8pm AEDT this Saturday 31 October. Halloween. I'll have a test stream playing roughly 15 minutes ahead of time.To get the full experience, though, you'll want to be part of the live chat. For that you'll need to do one of these things.
2020-10-2903 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictUpdating "The 9pm End of Spring Series 2020"The End of Spring Series 2020 crowdfunding is going well. You'll get five episodes with special guests, and this Saturday it's "The 9pm Halloween Bad Sex State Election Live". Yes, live.In a special four-hour livestream you'll get bad sex stories, Queensland election updates, a Sex Trivia Quiz, and more. All while I'm drinking heavily.The livestream will be at https://the9pmedict.com/live.Then in November–December there’s five more podcasts with special guests.We're now on the way to the second stretch goal, an end-of-year panel show.The...
2020-10-2506 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictAnnouncing "The 9pm End of Spring Series 2020"The Spring Series 2020 of The 9pm Edict podcast went so well that I've decided to do an End of Spring Series 2020, but this time I'll need your help. Which is to say, your money.I've just launched a Pozible crowdfunding campaign. Hit the first target and you'll get five more podcasts with special guests.Hit the second target and you'll get a very special episode indeed, "The 9pm Halloween Bad Sex State Election Live" on Saturday 31 October.The Pozible crowdfunding campaign is at:https://stilgherrian.com/endofpsring2020Full podcast details and...
2020-10-1603 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Orange Schadenfreude Sins with Father Karl SinclairIn this fifth episode of the Spring Series 2020, I'm joined by Father Karl Sinclair, a priest in the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst. He's currently based at Orange in the Central West of NSW.We talk about many things including how COVID-19 has affected his parish, Miranda Devine, the latest Encyclical from Pope Francis, conspiracy theories, the Albigensian Crusade, raisin bread, underpants, the link between Romans 13 and the Nazis, and of course Donald Trump. There's always some Donald Trump.Full podcast details and credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00119/Support this podcast at:...
2020-10-081h 22The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Sweet but Disappointing Reality with Fiona Patten MLCIn this fourth episode of the Spring Series 2020, I'm joined once more by Fiona Patten MLC, leader of the Reason Party in the Victorian Parliament.We talk about many things including the politicisation of the Quarantimes in Victoria, how to handle a tsunami of email, honey, her certificate of appreciation from the supposed Satanic Network Victoria, religious discrimination, sex work, and of course Donald Trump.Full podcast details and credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00118/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-09-2545 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Excess Garlic Biosupremacy with Upulie DivisekeraUpulie Divisekera joins me for the third episode in the Spring Series 2020. She's a molecular biologist, nanotechnologist, science communicator, and dinosaur evangelist.We talk about many things including pterosaurs, the potential for life on Venus, Jupiter, why biology is better than physics, government messaging re the coronavirus, the causes of supposed journalist Chris Uhlmann, Donald Trump, boneless chicken wings, Elon Musk, cultural Marxism, curry, racism, and an annoyance of economists.Full podcast details and credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00117/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com...
2020-09-191h 19The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Moon Magic Communism on Venus with Dr Space JunkSpace archaeologist Dr Space Junk aka Dr Alice Gorman joins me for the second episode in the Spring Series 2020.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Space Junk, aka space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman, to talk about many things including dodgy sci-fi movies, space dreams, why the Moon deserves respect and indeed deserves to be a person, why Venus is a Russian planet, and how Elon Musk’s StarLink satellites could end up becoming a cultural icon.Full podcast details and credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00116/Support this podcast at:http...
2020-09-091h 18The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm End of Civilisation with John BirminghamAustralian author and reprobate John Birmingham joins me for the first in this podcast's Spring Series 2020.We talk about Cobra Kai, Elon Musk's high-energy cyberpig, QAnon and weaponised BS, pea and ham soup, the nature of democracy, baby fascists, the re-election of Donald Trump (obviously), and the collapse of civilisation generally.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00115/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-09-041h 14The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictAnnouncing "The 9pm Spring Series 2020"I've decided that during spring there will be a special series of the Edict, with guests! Roughly one per week. Author and reprobate John Birmingham is first, with more to follow, but let me tell you how you can be part of it.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00114a/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-08-3003 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Minogue-based Correction In BriefIn this short episode we correct a complicated misunderstanding involving one of Australia's most-loved pop stars and arithmetic.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00114/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-08-2303 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Legally Insufficient Beaver ComparisonIn this episode we we look at what might happen in The America in November, we hear more strange conspiracy theories, and we learn some bureaucratic language that you can use in your own life. Plus more Quarantimes dramas, obviously.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00113/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-08-181h 09The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Economically Rational Sovereign Cognition EffectIn this episode we learn the science of the virus, a Melbourne woman reaches the limits of her endurance, and we hear reasons to doubt the ability of public servants to stay informed. Plus there's a lot about COVID-19, Donald Trump, and conspiracy theories.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00112/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-08-041h 03The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Extra: Well May We Say episode 133, "Detachable Frydenberg"This is my third outing as guest co-host of Well May We Say, the Australian politics podcast from Jeremy Sear-Pirko in Melbourne and, this time, Denise Sear-Pirko. We had opinions on things. This episode is titled "Detachable Frydenberg" for reasons which will eventually become clear.We discuss this week's economic statement out of Canberra, labour market reforms, racist cheese, Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in the context of Voodoo Economics, Serco, and of course COVID-19 again.Well May We Say is available at:http://wellmaywesay.comand in the various podcast apps....
2020-07-261h 11The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 12: The MaskeningIt's Day 117 of Stilgherrian's coronavirus isolation. The borders with Victoria are now closed. Was opening up COVID-19 restrictions a mistake? There's also an update on the mysterious R S Archer.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00111/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-07-1255 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Eurostar Mystery in BriefThis brief episode of the Edict is an update to the story of the so-called "RS Archer" and the mysterious disappearance of their Twitter account. Was it J K Rowling?Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00110/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-07-0304 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Official Karening of the American Doom TimesIn the episode we hear what some people think about other people who think very bad thoughts about statues, about the fear in America, and... and things which are truly beyond explanation.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00109/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-07-021h 16The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm A Brief Message 1As it approaches midnight on 30 June 2020, I just want to take this opportunity to say two things. So here they are.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00108a/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-06-3003 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Information Warfare in a Dying EmpireIn this episode we hear the death rattle of an empire in decline. We hear some examples of 21st century information warfare. And we hear just how important the US protesters are to the American people.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00108/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-06-081h 14The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 11It's Day 72 of Stilgherrian's coronavirus isolation. The results of his COVID-19 test from Tuesday's magical nasopharyngeal swab have arrived.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00107/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-05-2802 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 10It's Day 70 of Stilgherrian's coronavirus isolation and he's developed a cough. It's time to go for a COVID-19 test and experience the joy of a nasopharyngeal swab.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00106/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-05-2711 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 9It's Day 60 of Stilgherrian's coronavirus isolation. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is starting to tell us it's time to move towards opening the economy. But with COVID-19 infections in the US at such high levels, are we moving to early?Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00105/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-05-1649 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Extra: Well May We Say episode 127, "TVs Just Don't Smash Like They Used To"This is me second outing as guest co-host on Well May We Say, the Australian politics podcast from Jeremy Sear-Pirko in Melbourne. As usual we had opinions on things. The episode is titled "TVs Just Don't Smash Like They Used To".We discuss Covid-19 Freedom, Janet doing some maths on old people, the COVIDSafe app, issues around the ALP and ACTU vs retail and migrant workers, the by-election in Eden-Monaro, and smashing TVs to teach the state a lesson.Well May We Say is available at:http://wellmaywesay.comand in the various podcast...
2020-05-091h 12The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 8It's Day 52 of Stilgherrian's coronavirus isolation, but Prime Minister Scott Morrison has now sketched out a three-step plan for rolling back the restrictions on our movements. If everything works. Meanwhile, everything in The America is collapsing.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00104/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-05-081h 04The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 7It's Day 42 of Stilgherrian's coronavirus isolation. People are getting restless, and Australia's COVID-19 tracing app has been downloaded by a couple million loyal citizens. There's quite a bit about that.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00103/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-04-281h 02The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 6It's Day 33 of Stilgherrian's coronavirus isolation. He's settling into a routine, but others are starting to get restless and are demanding release. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is going insane.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00102/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-04-1952 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 5It's Day 25 of Stilgherrian's coronavirus isolation. A trip down to Sydney on Friday provided some relief, but also a reminder of how bleak everything is becoming.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00101/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-04-1142 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 4It's Day 19 of Stilgherrian's coronavirus isolation. People are starting to realise that things might be different in the Aftertimes, and some of them don't like it. Also, God bless Jared Kushner.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00100/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-04-0546 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 3It's Day 10 is Stilgherrian's isolation, at least how he's counting it. America is doomed, and the Easter Bunnies in Wentworth Falls look very sad indeed.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00099/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-03-2728 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 2In a second and much briefer diary-style podcast, I talk about fear, and about how to avoid being overwhelmed by the news as the COVID-19 pandemic rolls into Australia.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00098/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-03-2419 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm His Plague Diary 1In this episode we, well I, start thinking about the impact of a certain global pandemic, including some references to the past. It's not all doom and gloom. Kinda.You'll hear about social distancing, quarantine, drones, epidemiology, conspiracies, Americans, sex, tapirs, quokkas, and capitalism.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00097/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-03-2257 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Extra: Well May We Say episode 121, "A Fast-Moving Situation"This is something special. Ish. A few days ago I was the guest co-host on Well May We Say, an Australian politics podcast from Jeremy Sear-Pirko in Melbourne. We had fun. We had opinions on things. I thought you might like it as a change. The episode is titled "A Fast-Moving Situation".As Jeremy wrote, "[This is] where we were Friday afternoon (with a Sunday evening update) comfortable in the knowledge that the greatest minds in the country were doing the best they could to keep us safe from the pandemic."Well May We Say is...
2020-03-1653 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Probe: Fiona Patten MLCIn this episode of The 9pm Probe, I visit Victoria's Parliament House in Melbourne for a long chat with Fiona Patten MLC, leader and sole elected member of the Reason Party, formerly the Australian Sex Party.We talk about all manner of things, including elections, drugs, why the party changed its name, science versus religion, the 1979 South Australian Royal Commission into the non-medical use of drugs, Ronald Reagan, the gig economy, HIV, a rumour involving a Melbourne brothel, pseudo-profound bullshit, Donald Trump, radicalisation, and more drugs.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00096/
2020-03-011h 16The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Totally Convincing Official Truth Theories LiveIn this special livestreamed episode, Stilgherrian digs deep into the world of conspiracies, and quite a bit of alcohol. Live. For three hours. You have been warned.You'll hear the truth. The real truth. Like, how Australia’s bushfires really started. Like why we should worry about 5G communications technology. And how the coronavirus was... well... you'll hear. And a lot more.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00095/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-02-013h 03The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictAnnouncing "The 9pm Totally Convincing Official Truth Theories Live"Let me read you something from the website of the totally normal community group No 5G in the Blue Mountains. In fact, let me read you a lot more this Saturday night, 1 February. But I need your help."If the telecommunications industry's plans for 5G come to fruition, no person, no animal, no bird, no insect and no plant on Earth will be able to avoid exposure, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to levels of RF radiation that are tens to hundreds of times greater than what exists today, without any possibility of escape anywhere on the...
2020-01-2703 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Authentic Aussie Inauthentic Robot Food Politics, with Added PlatypusIn this episode Snarky Platypus and I taste test the new Arnott's Shapes Aussie Legends crackers, and we hear how bots and trolls are spreading disinformation about Australia's unprecedented bushfires.You'll hear about climate change, disinformation, election curiosities, artificial flavours, how you're probably useless as far as politics goes, and how one brand of processed "cheese" slices contains a minimum 41% cheese.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00094/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2020-01-191h 12The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Arch Window of the Self-Pleasuring Breakdown of RealityThe episode it's all about the year that was 2019, as it dissolves in unreality and disappears in a cloud of bushfire smoke.You'll also hear about scams, Boris Johnson, lightbulbs, Scott Morrison, sea pigs, Donald Trump, harlequins, Korea (both of them), rugby players, Passion Pop, Peter Dutton, and pornography.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00093/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2019-12-2055 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Summer Sunshine Perversion, Degeneracy, and SocialismIt’s all about the learning this episode. You'll learn some obvious things about the internet. You’ll learn how to manage your romantic relationships. And you’ll learn how to improve your wellness in just a few seconds.In this episode of The 9pm Edict you'll also hear about pigs, bears, The Illuminati, the colour pink, Mark Zuckerberg, Rudy Giuliani, and socialism.The next episode of The 9pm Edict will recorded on Thursday 12 November 2019. It's be an end-of-year wrap with Nicholas Fryer, although I may also record something in the quiet week between Christmas and New Ye...
2019-12-0356 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Quiet Australians for the Hollow Moon Political TruthHear the truth about the Moon. Answer some hypothetical questions. Learn about one of the newest and greatest threats to society.In this episode of The 9pm Edict you'll hear about dog whistles, cows, the Illuminati, pods, burnouts, toilet smells, the Commission of Presidential Scholars, and of course the Truth.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00091/Support this podcast at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/
2019-11-031h 05The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Authoritarian TentaclesListen up for true facts about Donald Trump, true facts hidden by the Mueller investigation, and an encounter with the sex walrus.This way overdue episode of The 9pm Edict doesn't contain Nicholas Fryer, but it does contain Donald Trump, North Korea, Neil Armstrong, credit cards, pancakes, and an exploding duck. And, of course, tentacles.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00090/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00090?sort=titleSupport this podcast with a subscription or a one-off contribution:https://skank...
2019-08-2551 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Arch Window of the Technological Cold War Butt-MouseIn the episode we discover the cause of international conflict, we learn the precise secrets of foreplay, and Nicholas Fryer gives us the latest on prime minister Scott Morrison.In this episode, we hear about the problems faced by the knitting community, Mars, masturbation, latte sippers, light bulbs, election statistics, and the impending technological Cold War.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00089/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00089?sort=titleSupport this podcast with a subscription or a one-off contribution:https...
2019-06-211h 07The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Ladybird Baby Formula Alligator Doom WatchSydney is falling apart thanks to a major threat to our national security. But it's not just Sydney under threat, and not even just Australia.In this episode, Boris Johnson, alligators, the Chinese navy, paranoia, the metric system, a confused criminal, and two Americans who survived a frightening encounter.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00088/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00088?sort=titleSupport this podcast with a subscription or a one-off contribution:https://skank.com.au/subscribehttps://stilgherrian...
2019-06-1031 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Arch Window of the Curious EquilibriumWhat a surprise! The result of Australia's federal election was the opposite of what nearly all the pundits had been predicting. And in a sense, nothing changed.Once again, I'm joined by Nicholas Fryer. Apart from the election, we talk about Jacqui Lambie, 5G technology, the nature of Senators, Twitter mistakes, Tiddlywinks, dead cats, space squid, the statistics of extinction, and television newsreaders.The 9pm Edict is supported by the generosity of its listeners. If you enjoyed this podcast, perhaps subscribe for special benefits or throw a few coins into the tip jar.For...
2019-05-231h 09The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Arch Window of the Unlawful Use of an EggIn this episode, we continue to explore the wonders of Australian democracy as we approach the final week of the federal election campaign, and more.We talk about truth and lies, eggs, LSD, Garfield, canned water, science, the Australian Federal Police, and even conspiracy theories. Once again, I'm joined by Nicholas Fryer.The 9pm Edict is supported by the generosity of its listeners. If you enjoyed this podcast, perhaps subscribe for special benefits or throw a few coins into the tip jar.SPECIAL CHARITY DEAL: Half of all your tips past the first $400 will...
2019-05-101h 12The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Minor Party Policy FilibusterLadies and Gentlemen, here's the full four-hour recording of my latest stupid podcast idea: a livestreamed reading of minor party election policies, while drinking.Clive Palmer's United Australia Party, Katter's Australian Party (KAP), FRASER ANNING'S CONSERVATIVE NATIONAL PARTY IN ALL CAPITALS, the Rise Up Australia Party, the Involuntary Medication Objectors (Vaccination/Fluoride) Party, the Non-Custodial Parents Party (Equal Parenting), the Love Australia or Leave, and more.SPECIAL CHARITY DEAL: Half of all your tips past the first $400 will be donated to the Black Dog Institute, to help them help you cope with the resulting depression. Please...
2019-05-044h 00The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictAnnouncing "The 9pm Minor Party Policy Filibuster"Dear Listener, this announcement is for my latest stupid, stupid podcast idea: "The 9pm Minor Party Policy Filibuster"This Saturday night the 4th of May I'll be livestreaming me reading from the policies of minor political parties contesting Australia's federal election, and supporting a charity. Kinda.It starts at 7pm AEST and runs for an astounding four hours.For all the details:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00084a/To listen live:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/live/or on Spreaker apps:https://www.spreaker.com/downloadTip me...
2019-05-0203 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Arch Window of the Death of DemocracyIn this episode, we explore the wonders of Australian democracy now that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the federal election for 18 May, and Nicholas Fryer joins me to talk about truth and lies.We talk about drowning, Donald Trump's pick for the Federal Reserve, Bill Shorten, Tony Abbott, the alt-right, Fraser Anning, the Engadine MacDonald's, bestiality, Clive Palmer, more bestiality, Mark Latham, Captain GetUp, coprophilia, Michael Hing's One Asian Party, having a go and getting a go, and much more.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00084/Links to source material...
2019-04-191h 12The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Arch Window of the Scratchy Old Woollen SockIn this episode, Pauline Hanson explains the benefits of Mark Latham, Laura Ingraham has a message for US politicians, and Nicholas Fryer joins me to complain about things.We talk about beer, quolls, politics, America, reproduction, bongs, sausage rolls, and much more.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00083/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00083?sort=titleSupport this podcast with a subscription or a one-off contribution:https://skank.com.au/subscribehttps://stilgherrian.com/tip
2019-03-2144 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Recycled Edict 1It's hard to believe that the first episode of this podcast was recorded in 2010. Welcome to the Recycled Edict -- the first of a few episodes gathering up some of the least-worst bits.In this episode, there's some nostalgia about Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott, the digital economy, Peter Garrett, Sydney's Vivid Festival, NIMBYs, journalism, and more.All the details are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/r00001/Subscribe to make regular contributions at:https://skank.com.au/subscribe/Make one-off contributions at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/
2019-03-0428 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictAnnouncing "The 9pm 2019, Part 1"The 9pm Edict is finally returning for 2019 this coming week. There's four things you need to know right now -- including that we want your secret plans for running the ABC.One, Nicholas Fryer and I are recording our first joint episode this coming Thursday 28 February. It'll be posted that night, so watch out for that.Two, if you were running the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), what would you do? The job of managing director is up for grabs right now, so check the requirements, and send us your plans for the organisation -- large or...
2019-02-2303 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Arch Window of the Prostate ExamIn this episode, Nicholas Fryer joins me to explore politics at the end of 2018.We talk about potholes in the sky, nurses, some disturbing animal action, Pete Evans, Hawaiian monk seals, morality, colonoscopy, and much more.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00081/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00082?sort=title
2018-12-201h 12The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Arch Window of the Baked GoodsIn this episode, Nicholas Fryer joins us to explore the archetypical Arizona senator, breakfast food, productivity, and the cost of living.We talk about baked goods, fried rice, watermelon, Hunter S Thompson, international politics, parenting, productivity, and more.Full podcast credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00081/
2018-11-201h 04The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Probe: Mike Godwin, attorney and authorWhile I was in Washington DC recently, I recorded an interview with attorney and author Mike Godwin, he of Godwin's Law fame.We spoke about Godwin's Law, of course, as well as nationalism, concentration camps, human rights, privacy, the fragility of democracy, Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, libertarianism, Australia's My Health Record, and more.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00080/Episode noteds at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00080?sort=title
2018-10-2835 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Arch Window into the SoulThis podcast returns to my hometown of Adelaide and turns thing inside out, with The Arch Window's Nicholas Fryer asking me questions. Some of them dig into my past.We talk about internet influencers, internet advertising, the role of the ABC as Australia's national broadcaster, the shift in focus of The Australian and other Rupert Murdoch media outlets, Malcolm Turnbull, Korean boy band BTS, The Veronicas, Bipolar II Disorder, the nature of being a writer, Sky News Australia, bourbon, repressed memories, getting older, and the importance of fear.Full details and credits at:https://stilgherrian...
2018-10-201h 06The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Shoddy Time MachineWe revisit Cronulla and Sydney's Sutherland Shire, the power base of Australia's prime minister Scott Morrison, to find out what makes it tick. Nicholas Fryer asks some important questions. And we find out what a chicken and avocado pie -- yes, that's right -- we find out what it tastes like.We also hear about mushrooms, the true rules of life, Elon Musk, and the death of democracy.To support further episodes of this podcasts, please support The 9pm Flying Visits at https://stilgherrian.com/flyingFull episode credits and photographs at:https...
2018-09-191h 01The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Probe: John Birmingham, author and columnistToday we insert the Probe into author and columnist John Birmingham, most famous for the novel "He Died with a Felafel in His Hand", which was made into a film, but also the Axis of Time trilogy and a whole bunch of airport novels -- mostly techno thrillers -- as well as the "Dave versus the Monsters" series.A few weeks ago I found myself in John Birmingham's secret writing bunker, where we talked about everything from the culture wars to the end of civilisation, and from the mythology of the Anzacs to why he likes fan fiction...
2018-07-0858 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictAnnouncing "The 9pm Brisbane Forum"Following the success of The 9pm Hometown Forum in Adelaide, and the bonus episode of The 9pm Probe with space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman, I'm doing the same thing in Brisbane. But I need your help.The plan? Two podcasts:* Public House Forum 7, recorded in a Brisbane pub on the afternoon of Saturday 2 June.* The 9pm Probe with author and columnist John BirminghamFrom now until Thursday 17 May at 2130 AEST, you can help support The 9pm Brisbane Forum, a Pozible crowdfunding campaign to make these podcasts possible. You can buy the usual Forum...
2018-05-0603 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Probe: Dr Alice Gorman, space archaeologistThe pilot episode of The 9pm Probe, long-form interviews with interesting people. Today, space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman aka Dr Space Junk from Flinders University in South Australia.As some of you may know, I was a bit of an enthusiastic Space Age kid, so this is a very self-indulgent conversation.We talk about: How the live TV images of the Apollo 11 mission were really quite dull; Vanguard 1, currently the oldest human satellite in space; how civilian and military space programs have always been closely intertwined; citizen science in space; a brief mention of the Manned...
2018-04-071h 01The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Public House Forum 6Adelaide is "heaps good", as the saying goes. This Public House Forum episode was recorded in that city, and suggests that it might well be true.The first Public House Forum for 2018 is also the first one recorded in Adelaide, and the panel is simply wonderful.* Tory Shepherd, state editor of The Advertiser.* Katie Spain, editor of Fritz Magazine.* Dr Hannah Brown, a postdoctoral fellow in paediatrics and reproductive health at the University of Adelaide.* Nicholas Fryer, presenter of The Arch Window and all-purpose misanthropist.* Sebastian Fryer, a young person, also appears...
2018-03-241h 57The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Private House Forum 1: HobartIn an episode recorded live but in private in Hobart, Tasmania, we hear about sexuality and neuroscience, the sexuality of the stars, and the curious sexualities of the sex industry.It's really not all about sex.In this episode there's talk of truth in advertising, Pluto, foetal development, frisbees, autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR), the recently-discovered glymphatic system, the escorting business, the beginning of the universe, and much more.Our guests are:* Dr Lila Landowski, a neuroscientist at the University of Tasmania, and the Premier's Young Achiever of the Year 2015. @rockatscientist* Associate...
2018-02-2753 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm GoatFest TasmaniaIt's all goats all the time, nearly, as we bring you many wonderful things from GoatFest Tasmania in Launceston.In this episode there's talk of cheese, meat, milk, politics, and more. Miniature psychic goat Willow Creek Talisa da Kisser predicts the result of the Tasmanian state election. And Nicholas Fryer takes a look through The Arch Window.Full episode credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00073/
2018-02-251h 05The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictAnnouncing "The 9pm GoatFest Tasmania"Let's talk about Goats! GoatFest Tasmania is Tasmania's Only All-Breeds Goat Festival and Field Day, with everything you ever need to know about goats and goat products all under the one roof. It's on Sunday 25 February in Launceston, and I want to go. I need to go.What's not to love? Like, goats, right!From now until Thursday 15 February at 2130 AEDT, you can help support "The 9pm GoatFest Tasmania", a Pozible crowdfunding campaign. You can ASK A GOAT or its goatherd a question, or set me a GOATY CHALLENGE.If we reach Target 2, I'll...
2018-02-1101 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Glorious CloacaWe've survived the first year of the Trump presidency, and isn't it wonderful! But America isn't looking so good in the eyes of the rest of the world. And here in Australia, Senator Eric Abetz is swimming upstream to spawn.In this episode there's talk of Donald Trump, dumplings, stupid people, landlords, disinformation, and the blockchain. Amongst many other things. And Nicholas Fryer takes a look through The Arch Window.Full episode credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00072/
2017-12-2254 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Public House Forum 5Ah, 2017. A year when too much politics is not enough. What a year in Australia. What a year in the world.For the penultimate episode of this podcast for 2017, join us for this live and extremely wonkish conversation from the wilds of suburban Sydney with two smart and informed panellists.* Paula Matthewson aka @Drag0nista, political analyst and author.* Josh Taylor, news editor, BuzzFeed Australia.This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the West Ryde Hotel in Sydney on Sunday 17 December 2017.There's talk of the Bellelong by-election...
2017-12-171h 03The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm The Earth is Flat and So’s Your MumWe explore one of the world's greatest coincidences. President Donald Trump finally does something sensible. And we bring you the latest in science.There's also talk of Bitcoin, bin chickens, nuclear weapons, and UFOs. And Nicholas Fryer takes a look through The Arch Window.Full episode credits at: https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00070/
2017-11-2352 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictUpdating "The 9pm Edict Summer Series"We've made it! Thanks to more than 50 supporters, there will be extra episodes of The 9pm Edict podcast over summer. With something secret and special added, because it's, you know, summer.You can expect:* Sunday 17 December: Public House Forum 5, recorded at a pub (TBA) with a live audience in or near the federal electorate of Bennelong in Sydney during the afternoon and streamed live.* Tuesday 19 December: A regular episode of The 9pm Edict, streamed live at 2100 AEDT.Thank you.But wait, there could be more. The more you pledge, the more...
2017-11-2202 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictAnnouncing "The 9pm Edict Summer Series"You do want more of The 9pm Edict, right? Especially over summer? Especially with something secret and special added because it's, you know, summer?Well, you're in the right place. Contribute, and the podcasts will happen. The more you contribute, the more podcasts there'll be.From now until Thursday 23 November at 2130 AEDT, you can help support "The 9pm Edict Summer Series", a Pozible crowdfunding campaign.https://stilgherrian.com/summer/To see how you can buy 25 WORDS HATE or TWO MINUTES HATE, or ONE TRIGGER WORD or THREE TRIGGER WORDS, or a FORUM...
2017-11-0902 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Hallucinating GoldfishA random man shares his fear, a fear we all share. Nicholas Fryer makes life more enjoyable. And you know that end of the world thing? Pffft. The Cold War. That all turned out OK, so what's the worry?There's also talk of gamified urination, paranoia, nuclear war, legumes, gelato, and bamboo. And Nicholas Fryer takes a look through The Arch Window.If you enjoyed this podcast, please throw a few coins into the tip jar.https://stilgherrian.com/tip/Full episode credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00069/
2017-10-241h 02The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm End of the World, But More SoDo you think we're close to a nuclear war breaking out? That's just one of the trivial questions addressed in this podcast.There's also talk of gay marriage, racism, British tourists, more racism, and Senator Malcolm Roberts. And of course Nicholas Fryer takes a look through The Arch Window.If you enjoyed this podcast, please throw a few coins into the tip jar.https://stilgherrian.com/tip/Full episode credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00068/
2017-09-211h 04The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Courting DisasterUS defence analysts can't trust their own president. Senator Malcolm Roberts takes us to his happy place. And an old woman explains where the homosexuals come from.There's also talk of Donald Trump, The Orb, racism, government incompetence, Pauline Hanson, and a giraffe. And of course Nicholas Fryer with a look through The Arch Window.If you enjoyed this podcast, please throw a few coins into the tip jar.https://stilgherrian.com/tip/Full episode credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00067/
2017-06-011h 14The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm End of the World, DefinitelyNorth Korea launched yet another ballistic missile in the general direction of the ocean. So stick a nuke on it, and w're fucked. Well, Japan is fucked. Or the oceans is fucked. Whatever.There's also stories from my recent travels, cybersecurity, spooks, terrorists, and something from the Dough Anthony All Stars. And of course Nicholas Fryer with a look through The Arch Window.But overall, the message is that we're fucked, the man running America is a goose, so we're really, really fucked. Plus other stuff.Full episode credits at:https://stilgherrian.com...
2017-04-051h 20The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm End of the World, ProbablyThis is the first episode of this podcast for nearly three months, and what I foretold has come to pass."'President Trump', get used to saying it," I first warned you on 5 November 2015, a full year before the US elections.Told you so.It's not really a matter of careful what you wish for, because I wasn't wishing for this. I just foresaw this new era in human history. I can indeed see through time, and you people really do need to start recognising this simple fact.Full episode credits at:...
2017-02-041h 34The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Public House Forum 4We face up to the inevitable reality of a Trump presidency. We discover a new personal preference that everyone should have. And, well, the inevitable happened. You'll know when you hear it.This is what to expect, though, when you assemble such an illustrious panel.* Fiona Patten MLC, founder of the Australian Sex Party* Sally Whyte, journalist and president of SYN Media* Upulie Divisekera, molecular biologist, nanotechnologist, science communicatorThis episode was recorded in front of a live audience at The Crafty Squire in Melbourne on Saturday 29 October 2016.There's talk...
2016-11-081h 32The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Spring BruiseIt's September, and that means that here in the Southern Hemisphere, Spring has sprung.In the United States, there's a thing called Spring Break. But in Australia, things didn't quite break. It was more of a bruise, though a pretty bad one.In this podcast there's talk of Mark Zuckerberg, crime, science, journalism, bruising, the Sydney Push, and more.For full credits see:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00063/
2016-09-0651 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Fracking your Data Real GoodIt's that special day that comes but once every five years. Australia's national Census 2016. And so far hasn't it been a disaster."Look we don't like to call it data mining, it's more like data fracking," tweeted by Johannes Jakob on 9 August, and he's right.This podcast was recorded as it was livestreamed on Tuesday night. Since then, we've discovered that a custard duck of fabulous proportions was unfolding in the background. Some comments herein may therefore seem a little dated.Full episode credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00062/
2016-08-0956 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm One Nation Policy ReadingIt's now 20 years since Pauline Hanson first entered the Australian parliament with her controversial views. Well now she's back. At last Saturday's federal election, Queensland voters propelled her into the Senate.Hanson isn't worried about just Asians these days. She's targeting the supposed threat of Islam. And there's more -- much more -- in the policy agenda of Pauline Hanson's One Nation. It's time to take a closer look.In this special episode of the Edict, we go inside the mind of Pauline Hanson's One Nation, as Stilgherrian reads their entire policy agenda -- live. Every...
2016-07-092h 43The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Carousel of CluelessnessWith just 12 days left in Australia's election campaign, Malcolm Turnbull judges his nuts. Rake’s Cleaver Greene notices a shift in the political rhetoric. And Nicholas Fryer offers some advice about... something or other.In this episode, there's talk of crime and murder, politics and peculiarities, Syria and squid.Full episode credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00060/
2016-06-2035 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Edict Public House Forum 3What is the proper position to assume in contemporary media? What is the best way to describe the discussion in this podcast?This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Hurstville Ritz Hotel on Saturday 4 June 2016. There's talk of satire, Tony Abbott, Donald Trump, Malcolm Turnbull, refugees, cartoons, BuzzFeed, human rights.Full program credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00059/
2016-06-041h 00The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Detachable Foreskin MonologueIt's a time for transformations. A time for desire. Some of these transformations are graphic. And some are just too much for Nicholas Fryer.In this episode, there's talk of goats, music, bubbles, foreskins, and more.Full program credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00058/
2016-05-2350 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Victory over the Adult Hedgehog Onesie BomberPapua New Guinea suddenly remembers it’s not a colony any more and acts like a real nation. Nicholas Fryer makes some modest proposals. And there's terror in the streets of Baltimore.In this episode, there's talk of hedgehogs and weasels, refugees and terrorism, and more.Full program credits at: https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00057/
2016-05-0332 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Let the Fun BeginPrime Minister Malcolm Turnbull becomes the conduit, no, the tunnel of love. We revisit the economic wisdom of Joe Hockey. Euroterrorism sprouts from Brussels. And guess who's back?In this episode, there's talk of lizards and leeches, homeless people and hapless riflemen, Nicholas Fryer takes us through The Arch Window, and much more.Full episode credits athttps://stilgherrian.com/edict/00056/
2016-03-271h 02The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Topsy Turnbull LandAustralia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is the savour of the trade union movement, apparently. Indeed, it looks like Turnbull is laying out the groundwork and strategy for an early election in the new year.In this abbreviated New Year's Eve episode of The 9pm Edict, there's talk of Soapy's bookshelves, alcohol, and not a lot else, really.Full episode credits athttps://stilgherrian.com/edict/00055/
2015-12-3113 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Edict Public House Forum 2Do you wink at powerful men? Apparently winking at powerful men is a thing, and we hear more about this and other tips for success in this rather odd episode of The 9pm Edict.In this podcast, there's talk of coal, cannibalism, Margaret Thatcher, Tony Abbott, Kevin Rudd, penises, the guillotine, power, destiny, and much more.Full episode credits athttps://stilgherrian.com/edict/00054/
2015-12-231h 07The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Garden of HatePlanet Earth is dissolving into a replay of the Middle Ages. Crusader Rabbit is off his leash, with more mouth foam than a rabid dog full of dishwashing liquid.In this podcast, there's talk of cybercrime, civilisation, sodomy, and probing up the jaxie. Nicholas Fryer ponders the strange days of Australian politics. And there's just a little too much information about teapots.Full episode credits athttps://stilgherrian.com/edict/00053/
2015-12-101h 01Corrupted Nerds: Conversations
Corrupted Nerds: ConversationsConversations 15: Leslie Nassar discusses the newsLeslie Nassar, co-founder of Wrangling Cats, freelance writer and builder of Twitter things since 2007, joins Stilgherrian to talk about some of the stories in the news. Continue reading →
2015-12-0441 minCorrupted Nerds: All Podcasts
Corrupted Nerds: All PodcastsConversations 15: Leslie Nassar discusses the newsLeslie Nassar, co-founder of Wrangling Cats, freelance writer and builder of Twitter things since 2007, joins Stilgherrian to talk about some of the stories in the news. Continue reading →
2015-12-0441 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Live Animal Experiments 1President Trump. Go on, you might as well start practising it now. President Trump. Say it with me. President Trump. This is going to be so excellent.In this podcast, there's talk of Twitter, arson, and misogyny. Nicholas Fryer ponders the complex etiquette of urinating in public. And I discuss the future of The 9pm Edict.Full episode credits atstilgherrian.com/edict/00052/
2015-11-0555 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm We Are Above All That StuffAustralia’s new PM Lord Wentworth has some tips for interpersonal success. Nicholas Fryer has some tips for frustrated parents. And there’s nothing — absolutely nothing — about last weekend’s football finals, or this weekend’s motor racing.In this podcast, there’s talk of resilience, hallucinating goldfish, electric eels, economics, and squid jism.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00051/
2015-10-1142 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm MalcolmgasmThe air is filled with a swirl of rose petals and gold dust. The nation’s rivers and streams run with champagne. Malcolm Turnbull is Prime Minister of Australia.Broadcaster Alan Jones rejects the process of choosing the PM for one of his own devising. And we hear one of Jones’ talkback callers explaining the real reason we should be worried about Turnbull.In this podcast, there’s also talk of agility, estimations, Greek food, Pink Floyd, quinoa, wigs, and intense happiness.Full program notes and credits athttps://stilgherrian.com/edict/00050/T...
2015-10-0251 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Public House Forum 1The Cabbage for Immigration and Border Protection makes an apology. And there’s some useful lifestyle tips from Western Sydney.This is the first Public House Forum episode of The 9pm Edict. Others may follow.The panellists are Elisha Pearce from Fairfax Community News; Ginevra Martin, textile designer and IT lawyer; Karl Sinclair, a seminarian in the Diocese of Bathurst; and Dr Cat Dorey, science advisor for Greenpeace’s tuna campaign.It was recorded in front of a live audience at the Australian Arms Hotel in Penrith on Saturday 12 September 2015.In this podc...
2015-09-1353 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Clumsily Worded Press ReleaseFinally, somebody understands the internet. Prime Minister Crusader Rabbit demonstrates his compassion towards Syrian refugees. And the Rabbit’s words at the launch of the Australian Border Force in July turn out to have been remarkably prescient.In this podcast, there’s talk of Nazis, drag queens, Transvision Vamp, and maps.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00048/
2015-09-0640 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictAnnouncing "The 9pm Edict's Public House Forum"Would you like to witness the recording of a very special episode of The 9pm Edict podcast? Yes? Then organise yourself to be at the Public House Forum on Saturday 12 September.As part of my recent Pozible crowdfunding campaign, The 9pm Urgent Hardware Refresh, I’m recording a forum in a public house — yes, a pub — where a panel of punters will discuss the questions posed by the MEDIA FREEDOM ENLIGHTENED ONES.The venue is the Australian Arms Hotel, 351 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750. The podcast recording starts at 2pm — but I strongly recommend that you arrive well bef...
2015-08-2702 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Your Asteroid is UselessAustralia’s Attorney-General invents a whole new category of legal practice. A man who did not bomb Bangkok explains who to blame for everything that went wrong. And don’t worry, we’ve been officially reassured by NASA.In this podcast, there’s talk of crime, terrorism, heroism, bestiality, emoji, necrophilia, and more.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00047/
2015-08-2345 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm I Can't Believe It's Not a PlanetNASA sends a boy band to Pluto. Prime Minister Crusader Rabbit makes sense of the Middle East, more or less. And we hear some presciently ironic words from Singapore.In this podcast, there’s talk of Singapore, censorship, wine, and taxes. Amongst other things.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00046/
2015-07-3157 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictComing Soon: The 9pm Urgent Hardware RefreshMy computer is dying. It’s dying fast. It’s not going to make it much longer, and certainly not through to when I’ll be able to afford a replacement. I need your help.Previously I’ve had success with my Pozible crowdfunding campaigns to resurrect The 9pm Edict podcast, and to get me to Breakpoint and Ruxcon. So in a few days from now I’ll be launching The 9pm Urgent Hardware Refresh, a Pozible campaign based around a special podcast episode. The “rewards” for you contributions will help shape the content for that podcast.More info...
2015-06-2404 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Planet of Fascist DelusionsDonald Trump demonstrates some modern thinking. Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd submits to a Voight-Kampff test. And Senator Jacqui Lambie lays down the law on renewable energy.In this podcast, there’s talk of windfarms, wind turbine syndrome, and a lack of science. Also, Tony Abbott, terrorism, George Brandis, poetry, and a little bit about fascism.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00045/
2015-06-2157 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Orgy of ConfusionA ship holding people prisoner is not a prison ship. Senator Bill Heffernan goes on record with a self-description. And there’s some lifestyle advice from QUT.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00044/
2015-05-311h 07The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Supplementary Sense of OccasionIn last night’s episode, titled The 9pm Inadequate Sense of Occasion, there were three things which may not have been entirely clear. Let’s deal with those issues right now.One, I failed to identify a commentator I quoted, someone who’d given their opinion of America’s response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Two, my description of a bolt bomb was misleading. Three, I may not have been entirely clear in expressing my opinion of Australia’s Attorney-General.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00043/
2015-05-1403 minThe 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Inadequate Sense of OccasionThere’s terror in Australia’s suburbs. But fear not. Attorney-General the Honourable Senator George “Soapy the Ankle” Brandis QC is on the case. And Bob Garfield speaks true wisdom.In this podcast, there’s talk of trains, bombs, terrorism, conspiracies, more bombs, and more trains.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00042/
2015-05-131h 08The 9pm Edict
The 9pm EdictThe 9pm Statement of RegretAustralia’s Treasurer Joe Hockey wins new friends in Western Australia. Russell Crowe says something sensible. And Woolworths backs down after having created an Anzac Day promotional campaign that wasn’t sensible at all. On Facebook. Serious.In this podcast, there’s talk of Anzac Day, budgets, boat races, and cheetahs. But nothing about Florida at all.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00040/
2015-04-1553 min