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Serious Danger137: Unf*** the Cabinet & the Missing Peace ft. Jo VallentineUnf*** the f***ing future you f***ing ****ed ****-brained ****s. Emerald and Tom take a look at the Albanese government’s cabinet reshuffle. (10:46) It’s not a house (ing minister), it’s a home (affairs minister), or whatever the right joke is. Then Emerald is joined by Australia’s first Greens senator, Jo Vallentine! (25:30) Have the Greens lost sight of their push for peace, and will Australia’s complicity in the attacks on Gaza change that? Finally, a call to action. (1:01:46) —-- Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out FIFTY bonus Patreon eps...
2024-08-031h 04Serious Danger136: Is being able to afford a house brat?AI Steven Miles dances as democracy faces a turning point. Emerald and Tom unpack the Greens’ controversial new “buy a house to have a place to live” policy that aims to stabilise housing prices. (9:57) If you aren’t turning a profit, why even bother!? Then an update on the US election and Vice Brat Kamala’s presumed ascension to Democratic Presidential candidate, while America continues to refuse to be normal. (34:35) Finally, a call to action. (1:04:52) New Patreon ep just released - chapter 5 of our recap of Paddy Manning’s book Inside The Greens. Did you know Whitlam worked with...
2024-07-271h 09Serious Danger135: What’s Gonna Happen in the NT Election? ft. Asta Hill, Greens Candidate for BraitlingKung Fu Panda quits the band and sells out Rage Kage for saying a naughty joke to a giant robot. Tom is joined by guest host Asta Hill, Greens candidate for Braitling in August’s Northern Territory election. First, a catch up on the whole America situation and the whole CFMEU situation (11:25). Then a big look at the state of play in NT politics. (23:42) Asta gives some “Territory Context” about the floundering Labor government and the presumably ascendant Country Liberal Party. Will the Greens win their first territory seat? Finally, a call to action. (1:00:39) New Patreon ep just r...
2024-07-201h 02Serious Danger134: France, Gaza Death Toll & Media CollapsesAdam Bandt needs to let dead dogs lie. Emerald and British lad Tom take a quick look at the French election results (13:05). Then, an update on the destruction of Gaza and the government’s response to appoint a special envoy against antisemitism. (19:14) Next, major staff cuts have hit Pedestrian and other Nine brands. (49:27) What is the future for youth-focused journalism? Finally, a call to climate action. (1:04:51) New Patreon ep just released - Farming & Agriculture ft. Tammi Jonas from Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Pa...
2024-07-131h 09Serious Danger132: Biden, Assange, Pill-Testing, Payman, VapingPresident Biden is not going to exploit, for political purposes, his opponent's youth and inexperience. Emerald and Tom dive into so much news - first up in bizarre instances of good things happening, Julian Assange is free and home in Australia! (12:26) Next, pill testing is now permanent in Victoria! (28:25) Then, Labor Senator Fatima Payman crossed the floor to support a Greens motion recognising Palestine! (37:10) But less good arguably, vapes are now banned even moreso! (50:54) Finally, a call to action. (1:12:36) New Patreon bonus ep just released -UK Election Preview with @NoJusticeMTG ---------------------------------------- ...
2024-06-291h 14Serious Danger131: Nuclear-Powered Condemnation GamesA CEO Sleepout outside the Qantas lounge. Emerald and Tom look at the Opposition’s new definitely-real nuclear power policy (07:21). Are they noobs to be owned, or are they changing the public discourse? Then, there are many recent protests to condemn (40:10) - the office of federal MP for Macnamara, Josh Burns, was vandalised by anti-Israel protestors. “Vile” anti-cop graffiti was sprayed on Vic Trades Hall. And Even Jerry Seinfeld performances aren’t safe. Finally, a call to action (1:09:03). New Patreon bonus ep just released -COMEDY IN CRISIS - Sky News vs Cancel Culture!!! ...
2024-06-221h 10Serious Danger130: Adam Bandt is (like) Hitler? ft. Ellen Sandell, new Vic Greens LeaderGreens are literally Nazis, sez The Aus. Emerald and Tom try to get their heads around Peter Dutton’s bold “you will have to wait and see hope you are pleasantly surprised” non-approach to the LNP’s 2030 emissions targets (14:10). Then, new Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell joins the show (31:22) to chat housing, Palestine and the fight against new gas projects. Finally, a call to action (1:04:26). New Patreon bonus ep just released -COMEDY IN CRISIS - Sky News vs Cancel Culture!!! ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtu...
2024-06-151h 06Serious Danger129: Are the Greens Anti-Semitic? ft. Campbell GomeAre the Greens oikophobic a.k.a.. afraid of housing? Emerald and Tom are joined by Campbell Gome from the Jewish Greens to ask, DO WE CONDEMN THE GREENS!?! (10:59) Why did Labor and the LNP team up in parliament to call the Greens anti-semitic? Why is Adam Bandt threatening to sue? Do the Greens hate truth and love spreading misinformation? Has everyone totally lost their f***ing minds? Finally, a call to action (1:03:09). ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Subscribe on Patreon to support the s...
2024-06-081h 05Serious Danger128: Middle Class Cate, the Rafah Meme & Laura Tingle ft. Rachel WithersIs Cate Blanchett middle class while also being worth $140 million? Emerald and Tom catch up on the week’s migration news and the DIRECTION NINETY-NINE drama (19:19). Then they are joined by the only good (adult) Aussie journo, Rachel Withers! (31:20) They chat about the failed motion in parliament for Palestinian statehood, Fatima Payman, Julia Gillard’s intervention, the weird AI Rafah meme, and Laura Tingle’s controversial comments that Australia is a racist country. Finally, a call to action (1:10:46). ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Subscribe on Pat...
2024-06-011h 15Serious Danger127: ICC Issue Arrest Warrants + We Solve ImmigrationAdvance Australia doing free Greens PR. Emerald and Tom discuss this week’s actions by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders (5:16). Was the reaction cool and normal? Then a long-awaited chat about migration levels coming into Australia (37:07). Is it a real problem or racist dogwhistling? Finally, a call to action (1:10:08). ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 40 full-length fortnightly bonus episodes, with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Le...
2024-05-251h 13Serious Danger126: Budget Losers 2024 + Brisbane Election RecapGoing for a run at 3:46am in the morning like a normal human man. Emerald and Tom are here for Budget Losers 2024! (8:31) What is their take on Jim Chalmer’s third budget? What weird things have ABC winners & losers chosen this year? Why doesn’t Tom know what a fit check is? Then a call to action (59:03), and finally, an extended extract from our recent live show with councillor Trina Massey, breaking down the recent Brisbane council election (1:02:47). The full show is live now on our Patreon. ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episode at http...
2024-05-181h 16Serious DangerTeaser: Live in Brisbane ft. Trina MasseyAs a special Patreon bonus, here is a full exclusive live episode recorded April 27th 2024 at Good Chat in Brisbane! Emerald and Tom catch up on the Australia vs Elon Musk social media censorship debate, before welcoming Trina Massey, councillor for the Gabba! First up is a recap of the recent Brisbane council elections, ending in a game of Green Lottery - did you know that the LNP letterboxed anti-Greens scratchies? Let’s see what’s underneath. Finally, some Q & A. ------- Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 30 full-length fortnightly bonu...
2024-05-1606 minSerious Danger123: Live in Brisbane ft. Max Chandler-MatherLive from Good Chat Comedy Club in Meanjin/Brisbane, Emerald and Tom are joined by the federal MP for Griffith, Max Chandler-Mather! After some obligatory ‘Arj Barker vs mums’ discourse, it’s on to a big chat about the state of housing in Australia. How did it get so bad? Can anything be done? Was Max good on Q&A? Then some audience questions including the big one - why does Max trigger Albo and Labor so bad? ---------------------------------------- Bonus live Patreon segment about the madness of Jim Penman aka Jim’s Mowing just released. Fu...
2024-04-271h 12Serious Danger122: Stabbings & SupermarketsThe Greens are a nut, they’re crazy in the coconut. Emerald and Tom discuss the horrific stabbing attacks in Sydney last week, the crappy media response, and wonder what will be done to fix Australia’s mental health crisis (7:15). Then they talk about Senator Nick McKim (McKrazy) and his grilling of the naughty Woolworth CEO Brad Banducci in the senate supermarket inquiry (45:10). Why does that man hate answering questions? Finally, a call to action (1:02:17). ---------------------------------------- Bonus live Patreon segment about the madness of Jim Penman aka Jim’s Mowing just released. Full video...
2024-04-201h 06Serious DangerTeaser: Jim’s Eugenics (Live in Melbourne)In this bonus for Patreon subscribers, live from Comedy Republic in Melbourne, Tom takes Emerald through the fast times and bonkers views of Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman. Sadly his political party was only an April Fools joke (Tom being the fool), but his views on how to fix the world are… intense. After the live segment, Emerald and Tom reconvene to read a crazy Vice article about the living legend. Jim’s Eugenics?!? —- Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon...
2024-04-1801 minSerious Danger121: Squatting with Purplepingers & IsraelMolly the magpie, Peggy the dog and Steven the premier. Emerald and Tom celebrate ‘friend-of-the-pod’ Purplepingers’ media campaign to create a squatters register, and how it has incensed the civility politics crowd (13:06). Then an update on Israel’s endless attacks on Gaza (40:27). Is it finally bad now that they killed World Central Kitchen aid workers? What did Penny Wong have to say? Are the Greens somehow at fault? Finally, a call to action (1:11:39). ---------------------------------------- Bonus live Patreon segment about the madness of Jim Penman aka Jim’s Mowing coming soon. Full video version of this ep...
2024-04-131h 16Serious Danger120: Live in Melbourne ft. Osman FaruqiAdam Bandt’s living large. Emerald and Tom come to you live from a sold out show at the Comedy Republic in Melbourne! First, we have a woke new Governor-General, and Samantha Ratnam is coming to take down Peter Khalil. Then Osman Faruqi, culture editor for The Age and Greens nepo baby, joins to talk Labor’s messed up migration bill, and ask what’s going on with canceled Australian music festivals? Finally, thanks for coming to the show. Three stars!Bonus live Patreon segment about the madness of Jim Penman aka Jim’s Mowing coming soon. ...
2024-04-061h 02Serious Danger119: Greens-Labor Coalition(!?) & Gaza Visas ft. Reem BorrowsIs the CIA going to dismiss Ballard? Emerald and Tom look back on the Tassie election and assess the odds of a future Greens-Labor GLP coalition (14:12). Is it inevitable? Or would Labor rather throw the government out of the pram? Then they are joined by Reem Borrows from Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) (42:40), for an update on the situation in Gaza and the recent visa cancellations of Palestinians. Finally, a call to action (1:02:52). ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU New Patreon bonus episode out...
2024-03-301h 04Serious Danger118: Meta, Tassie, Religious Freedom & Holly Valance ft. Jack TooheyMeta is like can we just not talk about politics right now? Tom is joined by guest host, viral political advocate and filmmaker Jack Toohey! First up they recap the results of the Tasmanian state election (21:41). Is it now Van Greeman’s Land? Then they look at the government’s new religious discrimination bill (34:27). What’s the point of this? Will the mean media finally be nice to Labor now? Next, youth hero Holly Valance is out smashing lefties, and Janet Albrechtsen has thoughts (53:15). Finally, a call to action (1:12:52). ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episod...
2024-03-241h 14Serious Danger117: QLD Council Election Results & Donation ReformsCan I have your vote? Don’t worry about my ankle bracelet. Emerald and Tom react to the Queensland local council elections and state by-elections (8:39). Was it another Greenslide? Is Labor totally screwed for the upcoming state election? Then, the government is looking to introduce changes to political donations and election funds (41:04). This is what the Greens want, right? Or is it a scam to further entrench the two party system? Finally, a call to action (1:07:15). ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU New Patreon recap ep...
2024-03-171h 10Serious DangerTeaser: That’s My Jam 2 - Kitchen Cabinet RecapIn ep 2 of our Patreon bonus show That’s My Jam, Emerald and Tom re-open the Kitchen Cabinet and recap some classic eps from 2016. First up is former Greens leader Richard Di Natale. Who even has heard of that guy? Then it's the gruesome twosome Anthony “Albo” Albanese and Christopher “Christopher Pyynnne” Pyne having a disgusting double date and talking about how much they get along and are best buds. Why did Albo sell out so bad? Is Pyne charming or a war crim with a sense of humour? And what is his favourite song? --------------- Subscrib...
2024-03-1503 minSerious Danger116: Stupid White Property Council BastardsSam Kerr is a reverse milkshake duck. Emerald and Tom do a vibe check on the upcoming Brisbane City Council local election and Steven Miles’ texting SCANDAL (8:36). Next they check out this week’s developments in the fight for housing, with Greens proposing new public investment and Max Chandler-Mather speaking at National Press Club (23:20). Finally, a call to action (56:41). ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU New Patreon ep with Jesse Noakes talking forced evictions and homeless out now.Subscribe on Patreon to support the...
2024-03-091h 01Serious Danger115: Pigs, Pride & TAS Politics ft. Tabatha BadgerKatter and Wilkie aren’t as happy as a pig in mud. Emerald and Tom look at the debate over whether the NSW police should march at the Sydney Mardi Gras, following recent police murders and the poor history of the police towards the LGBTQIA+ community (12:31). Are cops tops? Then they are joined by Greens candidate for Lyons in the upcoming Tasmanian election, Tabatha Badger (38:31)! What are the key issues this election? Is Erica Betz really still at it? What is it with unnecessary stadiums? Finally, a call to action (1:09:50). ---------------------------------------- Full video version of th...
2024-03-021h 11Serious DangerTeaser: ABC Burrup Woodside Update, Public Housing & Homelessness Crisis ft. Jesse NoakesIn this Patreon bonus, Jesse Noakes returns to the show. First he gives Emerald and Tom a predictable update on Disrupt Burrup and ABC. Then they talk about the state of public housing and homelessness in Western Australia, the evils of evictions into homelessness, and the particular damage this is causing First Nations communities. Warning that this episode contains frank discussion of dark themes including suicide. Remember you can always call Lifeline on 13 11 14Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey...
2024-02-2909 minSerious Danger114: Colesworth GriftiesTaylor Swift came to town and all I got was this lousy $65 t-shirt. Emerald and Tom talk Colesworth and the reactions to the “Superpower” episode of Four Corners about the supermarket duopoly (13:39). Is everything fine now that the CEO quit? Is anything going to be done to fix this? Finally, a call to action (51:56). ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAUSubscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 30 full-length fortnightly bonus episodes, with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Lee Rhiannon, Michael Berkm...
2024-02-2455 minSerious Danger109: Australia Day or Groundhog Day? ft. GetUp! CEO Larissa Baldwin-RobertsJulia Gillard takes a bold stance for women’s rights. Emerald and Tom are joined by GetUp! CEO Larissa Baldwin-Roberts, to talk about the state of Australia and Invasion Day post the Voice. As the annual culture war unfurls and the attacks on Gaza continue, what does 2024 hold for GetUp! and the movement? How can we create real change and not just preach to the converted on wanky insider podcasts? Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAUSubscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 30 fu...
2024-01-201h 02Serious Danger108: Wokeworths, The Hague & the Year Ahead ft. Jenny LeongBig Lamb solves the generation gap. Emerald and Tom are joined by Jenny Leong, state MP for Newtown - the only Greens MP to win more than 50% of the vote! They talk through Israel’s hearing at The Hague after accusations of genocide by South Africa, and other important topics like the Wokeworths Campaign To Destroy Australian Values. Then a look ahead at 2024, the upcoming elections (notably Brisbane City Council) and Jenny’s goals for the year. Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAUS...
2024-01-131h 10Serious Danger107: In Bluey Did We Invade Iraq?Tim Wilson is back, and humbled. Emerald and Tom look at the latest media hysteria on Palestine - are Bluey and Qantas pro-genocide? Then the new year has brought the annual drop of 20-year-old secret cabinet documents, this time including the lead up to our invasion of Iraq. Wait, John Howard didn’t have proof of WMDs!?!? Then, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU New Patreon ep featuring Gabbi Bolt just released!Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out...
2024-01-061h 03Serious DangerTeaser: Generation WarsNews.com.au has a recent article trying to start generation war between boomers and millennials/gen Z, starring our very own Tom Ballard. Remember when he told boomers to die at the Melbourne Comedy Festival gala? News.com.au does! Emerald and Tom unpack the article and ask, did boomers really have it better? Is it worth not having a house if you get to have a new iPhone? And most importantly, did you see that they called Tom “popular comedian!” Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with...
2023-12-2104 minSerious Danger104: COP-out ft. Senator-Elect Steph Hodgins-MayWhat’s the deal with Greens and double-barreled surnames? Tom is joined by guest host, senator-elect, Steph Hodgins-May! COP28 (aka the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC) just wrapped up, and Steph and Tom unpack all that it “achieved” (if anything). Then an update on the horrors unfolding in Gaza and a discussion of how Israel/Palestine plays out here in Australia. How did the ongoing conflict impact Steph’s experiences campaigning in Macnamara? Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousD...
2023-12-181h 13Serious Danger102: Kissinger My Butt ft. Alexa from Rising TideGreens send the text to the person the text was about (the Australian Electoral Commission). Henry Kissinger is no longer immortal! Tom takes Emerald through his life of (war) crime. Then Alexa Stuart from Rising Tide joins to recap the People's Blockade of the Newcastle coal port. Is the climate movement back? Is public support for protest growing? And how is her 97 year-old grandfather Reverend Alan Stuart, who is now one of the oldest people ever arrested in Australia? Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c...
2023-12-021h 00Serious Danger101: Slightly DangerousTom’s mum loves the podcast! Emerald and Tom unpack the recent high court decision that overturned the precedent for indefinite immigration detention. Is this Labor’s “Tampa moment” or are naive greenies sticking up for criminals? Next Tom reads esteemed commentator Gemma Tognini’s hot take on the Greens, soft apologists for Hamas. Then a call to action, and finally, Bill Shorten condemns robodebt royal commission gaslighting. Bonus segment from our live 100th episode is now out on Patreon - Tom takes Emerald through the history of Aussie patriot and Senator, Ralph Babet. Full video vers...
2023-11-2558 minSerious Danger98: Gaza War & Sh*t Rentals ft. @purplepingersPauline Hanson - ally to gay youth. Emerald and Tom catch up on the latest horrors in Israel’s war on Gaza, before Aussie hero @purplepingers aka Jordie Van Der Berg joins to talk about his ongoing campaign against Sh*t Rentals! Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU ‘Inside The Greens: Chapter One’ Patreon bonus ep now out!Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Cha...
2023-11-041h 14Serious Danger97: A Red-Haired WeirdoAustralian Greens (Parody) is Tom’s new favourite blue tick. Emerald and Tom learn about Andrew Pratt, Australia’s cardboard box billionaire, Trump submarine confidant and Burt Bacharach cover artist. Then the High Court has struck down Victoria’s electric vehicle tax. Is this a good change or a gift to richos? What next for electric cars in Australia? Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU ‘Inside The Greens: Chapter One’ Patreon bonus ep now out!Subscribe on Patreon to support the show an...
2023-10-281h 02Serious Danger96: War in Gaza, Green Wins in Aotearoa/NZ ft. Chlöe Swarbrick“ABC star Tom Bollard has unleashed at a woman he met in a pub who voted ‘No’ in the Voice referendum.” Emerald and Tom (Bollard) discuss the current state of Israel’s war on Gaza and the Palestinian people. Why has Australia’s political response been so weak? Then some positivity - the Green MP for Auckland Central, Chlöe Swarbrick, joins to recap last weekend’s election in Aotearoa / New Zealand. Despite a conservative switch of government, four new Green members are joining parliament. What does it all mean? Finally, a call to action. ‘Inside The Greens: Chapter O...
2023-10-211h 22Serious Danger94: Voicing Our Final Pre-Referendum Thoughts“The Funny One” is back. Emerald and Tom read a listener question about getting involved with the Greens, what is the best way to help the cause? Then with the Voice a week away, they look at the status of the campaign. What is the Greens First Nation’s Network position? What happened to Tom while pre-polling? What is the state of the ‘progressive no’ position? Also, a fire alarm. Finally, a call to action. Note - our next episode will be a Voice results update, recording on the Sunday morning, so that should be released later in the day...
2023-10-0758 minSerious Danger92: The Voice, Friendlyjordies & Green Elites ft. Jade RitchieTom and The Griff react to Friendlyjordies' 3.5 hour react video to our react video about his react video. Qld Deputy Premier Steven Miles defends airplane noise by attacking the entire city of Brisbane and 1996 Albo. Then Tom is joined by Jade Ritchie from the Yes campaign to explain the state of play on the Voice referendum. Finally, a call to action.P.S. Get well Matt Christman from the non-shithouse Chapo!This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you need resources or support please visit beyondblue.org.au or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Full video...
2023-09-231h 02Serious Danger90: Flying Blind On Qantas & ClimateDark Emerald rises. Emerald and Tom reconvene from the other sides of the world (so please excuse some imperfect sound) to watch as The Spirit of Australia, Qantas, flies straight into turbulence. Then it's a cruel summer ahead as the earth experiences its second straight month of all-time temperature records. How can we keep cool as the world burns? Adam Bandt suggests direct action. Cartoonists suggest boycotting the Walkleys (Wokeleys amirite?). Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Taylor Swift politics Patreon ep j...
2023-09-091h 04Serious DangerUnlocked: Recapping The Friendlyjordies Ep About UsWe are on leave. Everyone is entitled to leave. I ask that the media respects our privacy. Hi! We are on leave this week so we are unlocking one of our favourite Patreon subscriber episodes. Please enjoy! Friendlyjordies did an episode about the housing bill and our live interview with Max Chandler-Mather! Did you hear bruz-es and sisters, that Tom called the PM a naughty word!?! Jordies is the tone-police and we are crime! So as a bonus for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom do a reaction video to the Jordies ep, and get into...
2023-09-021h 16
Yeah Nah Pasaran!Tom Tanuki on CPAC weirdosThis week we speak to Head of Platforming at the Strategic Centre for Extremism and Counter-Terrorism Analysis Consortium, Tom Tanuki, about weirdos at CPAC and the anti-drag protest in Melbourne that fizzled out.
2023-08-3100 minSerious Danger83: Robodebt Rort Recap ft. Asher WolfHooning with the Katter Party. Emerald and Tom start with a recap of some of the week’s news. The LNP had their annual conference and the Brisbane Lord Mayor has lost his mind in existential fear of Jonno and the Greens. Then Mehreen Faruqi’s hypocrisy and koalas story - was it a stitch up? And Tasmanian Greens leader Cassy O'Connor had an unusual retirement announcement. Then, they are joined by Asher Wolf, grassroots campaigner and one of the people most responsible for ending robodebt! What has the toll been and what comes next? And why is Bill “What w...
2023-07-151h 07Serious DangerTeaser: A Film About Bob Brown But Also TreesIt’s movie night for our Patreon subscribers, as Emerald and Tom review ‘THE GIANTS’ - a new documentary telling the story of Greens party founder Bob Brown, interwoven with the majesty of Australia’s environment, particularly our forests and 100 metre-tall giant trees. Is Bob Brown a tree? Does he kinda look like Jim Chalmers? What does Baby Peter Dutton have to say about it? And what do our hosts think about Bob Brown anyway? Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael...
2023-07-1303 minSerious Danger82: A NACC For ItTanya Plibersek takes flight to approve some more mines. Emerald and Tom look at the new NACC (National Anti-Corruption Commission), the PWC scandal and the Greens' top ten referrals countdown. Federal ICAC now - now what? Then, it's NAIDOC week and an update on the Voice referendum. As some new polling suggests, will Australia vote with "the nasties?" Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like G...
2023-07-081h 20Serious Danger81: Free Uni & Taylor Tix For All ft. Senator Mehreen FaruqiAnother QLD MP makes some regrettable after-dinner tweets. Emerald and Tom are joined by Senator for NSW Mehreen Faruqi! First up is a recap of the state of play on the housing debate. Why do the ALP think it is ok to exploit a real long term homeless man to justify abandoning Emerald’s hometown? Young people are abandoning the major parties, and increasingly never growing into them. Then a look at the renewed push for free higher education and to end exploitative unpaid internships. Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on...
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Let's have another roundEpisode 16: Tanuki IPA by Back Pew BrewingContinuing on our quest to drink local and promote local brews, we check out another beer from Back Pew Brewing-- Tanuki IPA. This fairly low IBU beer is full of flavors and malts that I am sure suits the palates of some people, but just doesn't hit home for me. I prefer a more bitter IPA with a dominate hop bill that screams lupulin. . .this beer does not. Still, you gotta love the art work on this can, and I even discovered the Japanese origin of some of the hops used in making this beer. Tanuki, by the way, is...
2023-05-0820 minSerious Danger68: A Safeguard Against NazisDid you hear the one about the police officer being charged for stealing cookies from the cookie jar? A new IPCC climate report just came out, so Emerald and Tom unpack all the positive news about how the government is going to follow its directions to the letter (8:15). Gotcha! No they are doing the opposite lol. Next, there are transphobes and Nazis afoot in the country (31:57). Why have these two charming groups joined forces, and how do we get rid of them? Finally, a call to action (1:04:41). Full video version of this episode available on https://www...
2023-03-251h 08Serious Danger53: Federal ICAC Wow, Scotty Censured & Vic Election RecapYou can’t leave Government House until you sing this song my wife wrote. Emerald and Tom chat about the developments in the last sitting week of federal parliament - Morrison censured (11:05), the NACC / federal ICAC (16:56), and the new IR bill passed (26:59). Then a big debrief of last week’s Victorian state election (39:10). Finally, a call to action (1:01:02). Tom’s audio this episode is a bit crap, sorry. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU New Patreon episode - Tom and Emerald chat about Max Chandler-Mather’s free br...
2022-12-031h 04Serious Danger52: Old Enough to Drive (Electric Cars) But Not to VoteCongratulations Victorian Greens for winning every seat in the state election! Emerald and birthday boy Tom debate whether we should change the voting age to 16 after the recent NZ court ruling (5:43). Emerald is contrarian! Then they talk about electric cars and some new amendments to make them cheaper (35:46), but is the real solution actually cars bad? Finally, a call to action (1:01:27). Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU New Patreon episode just released - Tom and Emerald chat about Max Chandler-Mather’s free breakfast passion project, how it mak...
2022-11-261h 04Serious Danger48: We Are All Budget LosersSpooky costume ideas. Then because you were good and kicked out the LNP, we get a second federal budget as a treat! Emerald and Tom break down the new government’s first budget (7:04), and then look at how it doesn’t do very much to help housing (14:19), electricity (31:33), education (31:33) or welfare (52:51). Finally, a call to action (1:02:18). Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU New Patreon episode just released - get Tom and Emerald’s takes on Australia moving the Israel embassy out of Jerusalem. Subscribe on Patreon...
2022-10-291h 07Serious Danger47: Lidia Thorpe & BoM-shellsPredictions of stormy weather at The Bureau. Emerald and Tom then devote the whole episode to the biggest story in the country (for about 3-6 hours till Liz Truss resigned) - the revelation that Senator Lidia Thorpe had an undisclosed relationship with a former bikie boss (8:21). How bad is it? Is it a stitch-up or are us Greenies all big hypocrites? What next? Finally, a call to action (47:48). Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU New Patreon episode coming this week - get Tom and Emerald’s takes on...
2022-10-2252 minSerious DangerPatreon Teaser - Tom Tanuki on why Aussie political satire sucksIn a new Patreon exclusive episode for subscribers, Tom Tanuki joins us to pull apart Sammy J’s recent Greens “comedy” sketch and discuss the state of Aussie comedy that takes the piss out of lefties. Why does it suck so much? Was Sammy J specifically making fun of Emerald? Is Tonightly bad? Can Tom (Ballard) navigate this convo without insulting his comedy mates? Full episode along with all our bonus episodes (including the full Wil Anderson ep) available on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU Produced by Michael Griffin Follow...
2022-09-0104 minSerious Danger40: The Rent Is Too Damn Cooked (ft. Tom Tanuki)Robo-justice! Emerald and Tom talk about the state of renting, and the new Greens’ proposal for a rent freeze to make it less totally cooked (4:47). And speaking of being cooked, our cooker correspondent Tom Tanuki returns (36:39) to update us on a SovCit child abduction, the freedumb folks, and Avi Yemini’s visa troubles. Finally, a call to action (1:14:20). Bonus Patreon full episode with Tom Tanuki coming this week, pulling apart Sammy J’s recent Greens “comedy” sketch and the state of comedy taking the piss out of lefties. Why does it suck so much? Was Sammy J specifical...
2022-08-271h 17
Yeah Nah Pasaran!Tom Tanuki on Freedumb FightersThis week we are joined by beloved social media influencer Tom Tanuki to discuss some recent goings-ons within the 'Freedom' Movement (and his extensive work for the State).
2022-08-2500 min
The Conditional Release ProgramEpisode 80 - Cookers, Nazis and Paedos with Tom TanukiThis week we have a huge guest - Tom Tanuki who has been watching antilockdown idiots since the start of the pandemic and nazis and right wing lunatics well before that. Tom is a national treasure and we are honoured to have him on the show - some very interesting stuff comes out of the chat and it's very worth the listen. In the news we look at what the cookers are saying about Ukraine and discuss how the hell any of this is going to work. We also check in on the various convoys and see...
2022-02-281h 51
Serious Danger12: Wedging My Religion (ft. Tom Tanuki)Tom loses a political party spelling bee. We talk the Religious Discrimination Bill “wedge” and the cruelty of playing 6D chess with queer kids’ lives (4:54), and anti-fascist satirist Tom Tanuki attempts to explain Clive Palmer billboards and the Convoy to Canberra’s “Wiggles concert for cooked adults” (34:28). Plus calls to action for your ears and eyes (1:11:07). Links - From anti-vaxxers to ‘Sovereign Citizens’: A who’s who of the Convoy to Canberra protest, Zac Crellin, The New Daily, Feb 7 2022: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2022/02/07/canberra-protest-anti-vaxxers/ The Greens policy platform: https://greens.org.au/platform
2022-02-121h 14
Yeah Nah Pasaran!Tom Tanuki on Lockdown Duffers (Again)This week we catch up with Tom Tanuki again to discuss last weekend's anti-vax protests.
2021-11-2500 min
IN TOO DEEP93 - TOM TANUKITom Tanuki is a writer, a satirist, a YouTuber, an anti-fascist activist and a professional pest to racists and far right drongos.
https://tomtanuki.net/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmSOaQZiNAY&t=5s
Instagram: @tomtanuki
Twitter: @tom_tanuki
2021-11-071h 10
Tuna Fat PodcastTom TanukiTom Tankuki is a Journalist, Comedian, Activist, and socio-political commentator.
Tom has a show at the Melbourne Fringe Festival - Anti-Lockdown Ode - which is running online from the 5th to the 10th of October. There are links in the show notes to this and of course where you can find & support Tom online.
Tom and I had a great yarn, going into the conspiracy theorist and far-right element of the recent demonstrations in Melbourne. We also unpack some structural elements in this movement, the leaders, their motivation, and how they are weaponising peoples desperation to s...
2021-10-041h 12
the baby in the bathwaterEpisode 6: Analysing Anti-lockdown protests with Tom TanukiTom Tanuki is an Australian activist, comedian, writer and YouTuber who has been doing in depth analysis of the anti-lockdown protests in Australia.
Annie mentioned the "Sounds Like a Cult" Podcast episode about the connection between Betsy DeVos and Amway: https://www.soundslikeacult.com/episodes (Episode 7: The Cult of Multi-Level Marketing).
Tom mentioned the book: "Suspicious Minds: Why We Believe Conspiracy Theories" by Rob Brotherton.
You can find Tom's latest writing at: https://linktr.ee/tomtanuki and his latest videos at: https://youtube.com/TomTanuki
Please consider supporting Tom on Patreon a...
2021-08-141h 38
Yeah Nah Pasaran!Tom Tanuki on Lockdown DuffersCam is joined by keen lockdown watcher Tom Tanuki to discuss the state of Australia's so-called freedom movement.
2021-07-2900 min
The Shane Oliver ExperienceTom Tanuki (Skype)CW = Swearing and a bad microphone my end)In a fresh start to a new season of TSOE Tom Tanuki (Yelling at Racist Dogs, Independent Australia) and myself sit down for what will be regular chats discussing current topics plaguing the world and in this episode as an example taking a look at the 'Freedom Marches' and how these kind of toxic movements are formed and the kind of people they attract into their fold. We also touch base on experiencing people close to us that fall into these rabbit holes and start to spread misinformation...
2021-07-011h 34
The Poor Can Feed The Birds032 - Disrupt Land ForcesThis ep I chat to Zelda Grimshaw, co-organiser of the Disrupt Land Forces response to the 'Land Forces' arms dealer expo coming up in Meanjin/Brisbane. The event is on from May 28 - June 3. Join in and show solidarity against these fucken ghouls.
*Disrupt Land Forces event: https://fb.me/e/JwmzCmCo
*Disrupt Land Forces site: https://disruptlandforces.org/
*SUPPORT: https://patreon.com/tomtanuki
2021-05-2424 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds031 - Close Every Detention Centre! (ft. Omar Hassan @ CARF)I speak to Omar Hassan @ Campaign Against Racism & Fascism about the May 8 rally they're holding to demand refugees freed and detention centres closed, and the recent transfer of KP120 asylum seekers to Victoria.
*MAY 8 RALLY: https://fb.me/e/BDvzMTke
*A CLAM, IF YOU WILL: https://patreon.com/tomtanuki
2021-04-2733 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds030 - KP120 (ft. Sam Watson @ Refugee Solidarity Meanjin)This episode I speak to Sam Watson of Refugee Solidarity Meanjin about the SUPPORT FOR THE KP120 fundraiser, and the one year of fighting by RSM and many others for the rights of people in cruel, unjust detention. I also take a brief look at the National Socialist Network activist manual, leaked by one variety of scumbag nationalist to undermine another variety of scumbag nationalist.
*FUNDRAISER: https://chuffed.org/project/support-for-the-kp120
*RSM RALLY, KANGAROO POINT, FRI 16/4/21: https://www.facebook.com/events/292091389103628
2021-04-1448 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds029 - Christchurch MassacreRecorded on the second anniversary of the white supremacist mass-murder at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, Aotearoa. Solidarity forever with all affected, and with all victims of organised white supremacy.
2021-03-1539 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds028 - Union Funded Rehab (ft. Steph Thuesen @ HACSU)I yarn with Steph Thuesen @ HACSU about the exciting new union-funded rehab funding model being proposed for Victoria, and already underway in NSW! I'm fucken pumped for this, because it sounds great for people needing rehab, and great for the union movement.
Video on NSW's Foundation House: https://youtu.be/ocO5MfaL0xY
Support ya boy on Patreon: https://patreon.com/tomtanuki
2021-03-0326 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds027 - Double-Leg Anarcho Grandma Takedown (FT. YEAH NAH)Hello 2021! I speak to local lefty YouTuber Yeah, Nah about the recent spate of visits upon the workplaces & homes of Facebook randoms and grandpas by some MMA morons from Albury.
* Yeah Nah's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCvRt114tkqAwWSqi2Y6Bw
* Support me: https://patreon.com/tomtanuki
2021-02-171h 08
The Poor Can Feed The Birds026 - Three 2020 StoriesTo round out 2020, here's three very 2020 stories from me, involving a turtle, someone convinced I had coronavirus, Lauren Southern and the bushfires.
Thank you for listening to and supporting The Poor Can Feed The Birds this year. See you in 2021!
SUPPORT YA BOY: https://www.patreon.com/tomtanuki
2020-12-2324 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds025 - Indigenous Sovereignty Activism ft. Karlie Noon & Tim BuchananI speak to Gamilaraay astrophysicist, astronomer & legend Karlie Noon and Wiradjuri activist, writer & legend Tim Buchanan about INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY ACTIVISM off the back of friendlyjordies' stupid comments recently. Karlie tells me why trees - and more broadly, Indigenous sovereignty - is not the antithesis of science, coz she'd know. Tim talks about what Indigenous sovereignty activism is and why it's so important for myopic electoral/parliamentary politics types to get on board with it. FFS I LOVED THIS YARN.
Links:
Karlie Noon: https://twitter.com/karlie_moon
Tim Buchanan: https://twitter.com/tbuch2 / https...
2020-12-0856 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds024 - Pete Evans (ft. Tara Leong & Cam Smith)This episode I speak to Tara Leong of the Nutrition Guru & The Chef page (and 99% Fad Free podcast) about her 8 years of warning people about Pete Evans the dangerous nutrition quack, and to Cam Smith of Yeah Nah Pasaran and Hypothetical Institute podcasts about his 2020 of warning people about Pete Evans the redpilled Q kook. Now we've got Pete the wellness neo-Nazi. Why didn't the world listen earlier? (Pictured: Cam Smith's bottle of Pete Evans sauce.)
Links:
Nutrition Guru & The Chef page: https://www.thenutritionguruandthechef.com/
Cam Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/sexenheimer
SUPPO...
2020-11-231h 07
The Poor Can Feed The Birds023 - Aussie Cults (ft. Sarah Steel of Let's Talk About Sects)I speak to Sarah Steel of the brilliant Let's Talk About Sects pod about Aussie cults, and we dig into the differences and commonalities in deep diving into political extremists and cults. I love the LTAS pod so much, and was so stoked to explore the ways in which the things we both do might intersect!
*Let's Talk About Sects pod: https://www.ltaspod.com/
* White Traitor - 16-25 November: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/white-traitor/
* Support ya boy: https://www.patreon.com/tomtanuki
2020-11-1059 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds022 - Townsville (ft. Anarchists Against Poverty, DJ Kirra)I speak to Anarchists Against Poverty about Curumbilbarra (Townsville) in FAR NORF QUOINSLAND and the anarchist community hub they've opened up in town! I also chat to DJ Kirra, TWO TIME GUEST OF THE POD, about the growing trend of racist dog patrol vigilantism in Townsville, Gimuy (Cairns) and surrounds.
(then we chat to AAP again coz someone broke their shop window. shock horror.)
Anarchists Against Poverty FB page: https://www.facebook.com/anarchyNQ/
AAP Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/131743780712109/posts/739372966615851/
WHITE TRAITOR 16-25 NOV BUY TIX: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/wh...
2020-10-261h 02
The Poor Can Feed The Birds021 - Racism & Media (ft. Nyadol Nyuon)I yarn with lawyer and legendary anti-racism advocate Nyadol Nyuon about racism and representation in Aussie media... the cynically tactical racism faced by the South Sudanese community for profit... the mutually beneficial arrangement between media and far-right grifters... the effort it takes to call those grifters out... AND MORE! (note: as I said in the intro to this ep, we encountered a few difficulties talking to each other and had to resort to Skype, which is rubbish. so while Nyadol's audio is fine, mine is terrible. sorry! just pretend i don't exist or something. xo)
*Nyadol Nyuon's Twitter: ...
2020-10-1346 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds020 - Midnite Honeysuckle Buttsmarn Dickpix (ft. As A White Man)I speak to the lads from the As A White Man podcast. We discuss their fine town of Newcastle, how much everyone really enjoys and understands the name of their podcast, and the importance of calling out gronks. We also force Newcastle's shame Isaac Butterfield to meet us in the Honeysuckle Precinct at midnight to hand over his unsolicited dick pics.
* 'AS A WHITE MAN' POD: https://twitter.com/asawhiteman
* SUPPORT ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/tomtanuki
2020-09-291h 17
The Poor Can Feed The Birds019 - Sex WorkIn this house we like to celebrate SEX WORKER PRIDE DAY (14/9) by speaking to sex workers Anita & Lilly for a bit of a sex work 101! We also plug the Emergency Support Fund for Sex Workers in Australia. Also, Anita tries to correct me on what a real findom arrangement is because my Patreon seems to get it the wrong way around. They'll never understand what makes us special, daddy. SUPPORT SEX WORKERS PLS
* 'GLORYHOLES' EVENT (TONITE 14/9/20!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gloryhole-night-of-sex-worker-storiesfundraisersex-worker-pride-day-149-tickets-116408168967
* EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUND: https://chuffed.org/project/sex-worker-support
* SCARLET ALLIANCE: http://www.sca...
2020-09-1440 min
Yeah Nah Pasaran!Tom Tanuki on Aussie QThis week Tom Tanuki returns to Yeah Nah's underground bunker to tell us what he's found out about the Aussie version of Qanon & to have a bit of a yarn about the state of the anti-lockdown movement.
2020-09-1000 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds018 - Sovereign CitizensContinuing my run of anti-lockdown-related explainer eps, here I touch on sovereign citizenry, OPCAs, the 'hidden Constitution', how the guvamunt is actually a corporation. What's that got to do with the anti-lockdown movement? Well.
'Freeman Delusion' blog: https://freemandelusion.wordpress.com/
SUPPORT ME ON PATREON IF U RLY LOVE ME: https://www.patreon.com/tomtanuki
2020-09-0130 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds017 - Aussie QAn explainer on QAnon, what the hell Aussie Q is, children in tunnels, and more.
QAnon Anonymous podcast: https://twitter.com/QanonAnonymous
Qult Headquarters Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Qult_Headquarters/
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2020-08-1642 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds016 - Not Dying of CoronavirusI speak to Sophia, a healthcare worker and a mate, about her experience contracting - and not dying of - COVID-19. We talk about what it's like... the shocking treatment she received in Victorian Government hotel quarantine... the all-staff email she sent to an entire DHHS department just to get them to do something... and why she's currently got her face stuck in a big tin of Nescafe Blend 43.
support ya boy: https://patreon.com/tomtanuki
2020-08-031h 00
The Shane Oliver ExperienceTom Tanuki of YARDThe latest (skype) episode is out now featuring Legionnaire Cap Gangsta Tom Tanuki of YARD notoriety. We talk about his experience in hip hop from a younger time to the current times involving his activism roles and how it can affect you mentally and emotionally and lots more. Skype calls can we weird sometimes but Tom was a legend and it was a great yarn. Definitely worth getting behind what he does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-271h 44
The Poor Can Feed The Birds015 - Animal Rights Activism (ft. Betty Melon)I chat to dedicated animal rights activist and friend Betty Melon, and learn about AR activism, consistent anti-oppression, the communication breakdowns that happen between AR and non-AR activists and how we might avoid them. Also we discuss far-right kooks who hang about AR rallies with raw steaks in their mouth clearly loving life, and various big-name vegan foghorns like Joey Carbstrong, Freelee the Banana Girl and Anonymous for the Voiceless - and how they don't represent consistent anti-oppression.
Links from Betty: '
* Consistent Anti-Oppression: http://www.consistentantioppression.com/
* Christo...
2020-07-201h 12
The Poor Can Feed The Birds014 - The Lads Society (ft. slackbastard)slackbastard unreasonably forces me to eat musk sticks while we talk about Australian fascist group The Lads Society.
* slacky's blog: https://slackbastard.anarchobase.com/
* slacky's Twitter: https://twitter.com/slackbastard
* SUPPORT ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/tomtanuki
2020-07-031h 10
The Poor Can Feed The Birds013 - ANTI-LOCKDOWN! (ft. Cam Smith)Cam Smith (https://twitter.com/sexenheimer) and I talk about the Aussie anti-lockdown movement, and we award the GOLDEN TRUTHSEEKER BADGE to the best anti-lockdown figurehead! Who will win?!??? *METAL AF NEW BANNER DESIGN by the legend Poongoat (https://www.instagram.com/poongoat/). *Buy Cam Smith’s e-Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Hot-Knockers-Cam-Smith-ebook/dp/B00CMQFHIU ***SUPPORT ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/tomtanuki
2020-06-191h 15
The Andy Social Podcast228 - Tom Tanuki (Activist, Satirist, Writer)Tom Tanuki is an activist, writer, satirist and he says a foghorn and a pest. He's does a stack of satiric comedic videos online, has his own "fun and shouty" anti-racist group "YARD" and satirical nationalist group "Million Flag Patriots". Tom also hosts his own podcast called The Poor Can Feed the Birds.
Check out Tom's work, follow and support via the following links;
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2020-06-181h 13
The Poor Can Feed The Birds012 - Staying Safe at RalliesSolidarity with BLM. Justice for George Floyd and for Black & Indigenous people murdered by the state locally and abroad. Tips and thoughts on how to stay safe - and useful - at rallies. How - if at all - to rally during COVID-19, what to do before & during a rally, what/who to watch out for, and a few observations on what happens in more tense situations. Donation links can be found here: click.
2020-06-0550 min
Yeah Nah Pasaran!Tom Tanuki on the Anti-Lockdown MovementThis week we're joined by Tom Tanuki, who you might know from YARD or from his podcast The Poor Can Feed The Birds. Tom has been taking a look at the anti-lockdown movement in Australia and the motley crew of 5G conspiracists, anti-vaxxers, sovereign citizens and HIDDEN ROYALS who sail upon her.
2020-05-2800 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds011 - WAR ROOM: PANDEMIC: CHINA (ft. Dr. Kaz)How to express concerns over Chinese surveillance state apparatus, and the threat of it coming over here, without falling into the company of unhinged conspiracy theorists? Can we ask questions about how China has handled the pandemic without playing into the hands of nationalists, racists and war hawks? Are there seriously 5G surveillance state promo commercials in China?? What's the HUMAN FLESH SEARCH ENGINE???
To answer these questions I talked to Dr Kaz, an Asian Studies researcher at an Australian university, about all things China. An excellent yarn! All this and more in this... the latest ep...
2020-05-221h 16
The Poor Can Feed The Birds010 - PRISONS ft. Debbie Kilroy & Jock PalfreemanPRISONS MEGA EP! I speak to Debbie Kilroy of Sister’s Inside (12:23) about decarceration, the work she does and her experience recovering from COVID-19. I also talk to Jock Palfreeman (59:19) who spent 12 years unjustly behind bars in Bulgaria before being sort-of-but-not-quite released last year. Jock is the chairman of the Bulgarian Prisoners Association - we speak about prisons in Bulgaria, his situation, how we can help Jock, and how regressive we both are. I again introduce the episode from the broken hull of my pretty Ruby Princess, whilst riding my Pangolin King.
Support Sister’s Inside: https://sistersinside.com...
2020-05-082h 23
The Poor Can Feed The Birds009 - 5G Deradiation MeditationI speak to senior reporting at 10daily Josh Butler about good coronavirus reporting vs. economic death cult punditry (8:30). I chat with science writer Thomas Crow about coronavirus and 5G myths & facts (41:19). I command my army of bats & pangolins from the deck of the Ruby Princess. A cop issues a summary notice to someone buying non-essential baby food. And Zachary of MAASC conducts a premium 5G deradiation wellness meditation.
*SUPPORT ME on Patreon: https://patreon.com/tomtanuki
*JOSH BUTLER columns: https://10daily.com.au/authors/josh-butler
*SCITECH PARTICLE site: https://particle.scitech.org.au/
*THOM...
2020-04-241h 20
The Poor Can Feed The Birds008 - I Ride The Ruby PrincessI talk to Nathan Leitch of Barpirdhila Foundation (9:59) about their fundraiser to support Indigenous artists & community affected by COVID-19; yarn with Anthony Kelly of the Police Accountability Project (43:24) about increased copper powers in the pandemic and how they’re misusing them; and I visit & revisit some old mates, such as prominent Australian nationalists, Nazis, conspiracy theorists & cooked Facebook groups, to learn about the shit that they’re making up about coronavirus.
I record The Poor Can Feed The Birds aboard the hull of the abandoned Ruby Princess, where I ride atop a mighty, enormous pangolin steed. I control an army...
2020-04-101h 10
The Poor Can Feed The Birds007 - Bit Of A Chest Bug Going Round MEGA SUPER EPtick it off ur bucketlist, patreon me before we all die xo click here
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In this MEGA SUPER EP I speak to:
- Jason Marshall, a lawyer specialising in residential tenancy law, about tenants, landlords and What Is To Be Done to protect people from getting booted out during the pandemic.
- Harry, a theatre technician in a Victorian hospital who's bracing himself for the onslaught... with some valuable fkn advice for you about what tf you should do.
- Wade who lives in Barcelona, Spain. Spain's two week...
2020-03-271h 18
The Poor Can Feed The Birds006 - YARD RETROSPECTIVE! (ft. Sean Bedlam)SPECIAL EP!!! Here's a MEGA RETROSPECTIVE of YARD (sometimes known as Yelling At Racist Dogs) with Sean Bedlam, comedian & activist & co-founder of YARD. We go right through the history and strategy of YARD, and finish with a... YARD NAME CHANGE?! What the HELL? Listen and see!
YARD, for those of you not familiar, is Australia's most obnoxious, shouty anti-fascist group. Founded in 2017, it is the Australian Tradition Which Has Always Existed, and it has mainly involved shouting at lots of rockstar racists and their shit punters, and being really annoying and irritating to them. It's been labelled as 'aut...
2020-03-131h 34
The Poor Can Feed The Birds005 - Thx For The Adolf Stamp (ft. Cafe Gummo & RAC!)Sean & Lilly from Cafe Gummo give me guava rum, a sweet little Adolf stamp (?), and a chat about Cafe Gummo, Melbourne's PREMIERE (only) anti-fascist bar... which is just about to celebrate its big 1st birthday!
I also chat to Chris Breen from the Refugee Action Collective about this Saturday's upcoming protest outside the Mantra Bell City hotel in Preston, where refugees have been detained for over seven months.
PLEASE LOVE ME!!!!!! Support the work I do on Patreon!!! patreon.com/tomtanuki
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*Event fo...
2020-02-2641 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds004 - Labor Youth Oath (ft. Roz Ward & DJ)I speak to activist, academic and Safe Schools founder Roz Ward about the Religious Discrimination Bill, chat with Aboriginal artist & activist DJ about his 'Supporting displaced and homeless mob in FNQ' fundraiser and also, Tanya Plibersek joins to force your children to recite the Youth Oath to the Fatherland. HEIL LABOR!
*Contribute to the Supporting displaced and homeless mob in FNQ fundraiser here!
*Check out DJ's art here!
*Find Roz Ward's Red Flag Radio here!
*Visit Rainbow Rebellion here!
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2020-02-1352 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds003 - Pay the Fukn Rent, Mate! (ft. Lidia Thorpe)This episode I welcome Lidia Thorpe on board to talk about all things Pay the Rent. I also do a rally report fresh back from Invasion Day 2020 in Melb, covering the event itself and our experiences doing light pest control.
Find Lidia Thorpe on Facebook or Twitter!
Find out how to Pay the Rent here!
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RALLY GIG GUIDE:
Climate justice actions, continuing weekly: https://www.facebook.com/unistudentsforclimatejustice/
Upcoming Religious Discrimination Bill protest: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowrebellionmelbourne/
(and more - check out the podcast...
2020-01-3129 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds002 - Invasion Day, Bushfires, Energy Beams (ft. Celeste Liddle)Big ep 002! I welcome on Celeste Liddle of Black Feminist Ranter fame on to talk about all matters Invasion Day 2020, which she's helping to organise, and the rallies' increasing importance in the context of an Australia on fire. (Literal bushfires, that is. Not a metaphorical 'on fire' like the MSM all complained about someone saying after the 2019 rally.) Also, some idiot interrupts with some feeries from the YouTubes.
Find Celeste Liddle on Facebook or Twitter.
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Also, the first RALLY GIG GUIDE!
Invasion Day rally 2020 deets: https://tellthetruth.org.au/
Upco...
2020-01-1543 min
The Poor Can Feed The Birds001 - The Poor Can Feed The BirdsIn which I introduce The Poor Can Feed The Birds and its themes, talk about fucken beautiful my voice is, and even read out the podcast's namesake poem to a warm spoken word night reception
2019-12-3117 min
Perth IndymediaTom Tanuki: YARDingWe speak to activist and comedian Tom Tanuki about the direct action, anti-fascist and anti-racist phenomena known as Yelling At Racist Dogs.
2019-09-2318 min
The Final Straw RadioHumor, Shaming and Yelling At Racist Dogs w Tom TanukiOn the show this week, Bursts spoke with Tom Tanuki, front man of the group Yelling At Racist Dogs (Y.A.R.D.), a performance anti-fascist group that directs insulting yells at far-right, xenophobic events and speakers. For the hour we talk some about Tom's background, the landscape of far-right politics in Australia and the place of humor and public shaming in confronting racist public figures in the work that Tom and his comrades do. You can follow Tom on twitter at the handle @tom_tanuki, on instagram at the same handle minus the underscore (@tomtanuki), and on fedbook...
2019-04-281h 09
Subversion #1312Know Your Fascist: Interview with Tom TanukiSubversion #1312 recently spoke with Yelling At Racist Dogs conspirator Tom Tanuki to have a chat about the different types of racist dogs getting around the place pissing on anything they don't like.Tom also chats about ways the left could respond to touring racist dogs as a way to avoid pushing the narrative they are trying to ride on.We also get the low down on the latest YARD t-shirt and future plans for the group.
2019-04-2013 min