The Truth Tank

This is episode 118 of The Truth Tank   In this episode, I sit down with Michael Monk, founder of the Avatar Energy Mastery Institute and the Metaphysical Church of the Tree of Life, for a fascinating conversation about spirituality, consciousness, and the nature of reality. From a successful entrepreneur to a spiritual awakening that changed his outlook on the world, Michael shares his personal e...

This is the third instalment of The Lie Of Communism. Chapter 3 picks up as World War I rages across Europe, dragging Russia deeper into a capitalist war under Tsar Nicholas II. The people are suffering, the working class is growing restless, and the foundations of the Russian Empire are beginning to crumble. Meanwhile, Lenin is campaigning for a proletarian revolution that will sweep across Europ...

This is episode 116 of The Truth Tank Before Anthony Bourdain became the chef, writer and travelling storyteller we knew, there was Tony. In this episode, I dive into  Tony , a fictionalised take on Bourdain’s early years, following a young and directionless Tony in 1970s Provincetown as a failed writing opportunity, a crush and a disastrous night out unexpectedly lead him into the chaos of a prof...

This is episode 115 of The Truth Tank This episode drops us back into the glorious ’80s — BBQs, brown and cream, Nike Cortez and suburban America — before things on Oak Street start getting very strange. David Robert Mitchell’s  The End of Oak Street  is part period family drama, part sci-fi mystery and part dinosaur movie, with an increasingly eerie, horror-tinged atmosphere. We look at the film’...

This is episode 114 Of The Truth Tank In Part 2 of my conversation with Antonio Alves, we go even deeper down the rabbit hole. We begin with the  Miracle of Fatima  and the strange reports surrounding what witnesses claimed to have seen that day, before exploring UFO sightings near mountains, the mystery surrounding Lobsang Rampa and his book  The Hermit , and the possibility of  USOs — unidentifi...

This is episode 113 of The Truth Tank Several years after the events of No Way Home , Peter Parker finds himself living alone, making his own suit and trapped in a rinse-and-repeat existence of working by day and fighting crime by night. Spider-Man: Brand New Day takes the character in a surprisingly different direction — blending superhero action with mystery, detective storytelling and a much mo...

This is episode 112 of The Truth Tank In this episode we sit down with investigative journalist, author and editor of Headline USA, Ken Silva, to examine the assassination plots targeting Donald Trump and the questions that remain surrounding the investigations. Drawing largely from Ken’s book  The Trump Assassination Plots: What the Investigations Missed and Why It Matters , we explore what he un...

This is episode 111 of The Truth Tank Picking up from Part 1, we continue our full review of Christopher Nolan’s  The Odyssey , focusing on the second half of the film, its climax, and the bigger questions raised by Nolan’s interpretation of Homer. We break down Nolan’s interpretation from every angle — the acting, casting, music, cinematography, practical and visual effects, costumes, armour, pro...

This is episode 110 of The Truth Tank In this episode of The Truth Tank, I’m joined by special guest Antonio Alves, author of  Gods or Civilisations from the Stars , for a deeply personal conversation about a lifetime of unexplained experiences. Antonio’s journey into the world of UFOs and the unexplained began when he was just a child. Following his first encounter with a strange light in the sky...

This is episode 110 of The Truth Tank In this episode of The Truth Tank, I’m joined by special guest Antonio Alves, author of  Gods or Civilisations from the Stars , for a deeply personal conversation about a lifetime of unexplained experiences. Antonio’s journey into the world of UFOs and the unexplained began when he was just a child. Following his first encounter with a strange light in the sky...

This is episode 109 of The Truth Tank Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is one of the most ambitious cinematic adaptations of an ancient story ever attempted. But how much of Homer’s Odyssey actually survives Nolan’s interpretation? In Part 1 of The Odyssey Files , I put Nolan’s film under the microscope and repeatedly return to Homer’s original poem as the benchmark. Rather than judging the film pu...

This is episode 108 of The Truth Tank The DC Universe is entering a new era under the leadership of James Gunn. After years of uncertainty, creative changes, cancelled projects, and a revolving door of filmmakers, DC is attempting to rebuild its cinematic universe from the ground up. Following Superman, which acted as the launching point for the new DCU, Supergirl arrives as the second major film...

This is episode 107 of The Truth Tank Over the past few years, a growing number of American scientists, engineers, researchers, and defence-connected personnel have died or vanished under a wide range of circumstances. Some cases appear to have straightforward explanations. Others continue to raise difficult questions. Are these isolated tragedies, or do they form part of a larger, more complex pa...

This is episode 106 of The Truth Tank What if disclosure isn't a single event? What if it's already happening? In this episode, we use  Disclosure Day  as the starting point for a much bigger conversation about UFOs, extraterrestrial intelligence, government secrecy, and one of the defining questions of our time:  who gets to control the truth? We break down the film's DNA, exploring i...

This is episode 105 of The Truth Tank Over the past few years, a growing number of American scientists, engineers, researchers, and defence personnel have died or vanished under a wide range of circumstances. Some cases appear to have straightforward explanations. Others continue to raise difficult questions. Are these isolated tragedies, or do they form part of a larger, more complex pattern? In...

This is episode 104 of The Truth Tank On this episode I'm stepping into the world of  Masters of the Universe . As someone who didn't grow up with He-Man—the original phenomenon was before my time—I came into the new film with fresh eyes. But before the review even begins, I tell the story of the day I discovered a vintage Castle Grayskull playset hidden away at a local trash and treasure...

This episode 103 of The Truth Tank On this episode, we dive into The Mandalorian & Grogu , the future of season 4, and the uncomfortable question hanging over Disney’s favourite little green cash machine: has The Mandalorian finally hit the limits of nostalgia, spin-offs, and streaming-era Star Wars? We begin by stepping back and looking at the wider Disney era of Star Wars — from the sequel t...

This is episode 102 of The Truth Tank. The Australian Government says the proposed ASIO Amendment Bill No. 2 is about keeping Australians safe in an increasingly complex security environment. Critics argue it represents another step toward a permanent national security state. Which is it? In this episode, we break down the proposed changes to Australia's intelligence laws, what Bills No. 1 and...

This is episode 101 of The Truth Tank. Oil refineries around the world have gone up in flames. From Australia's Geelong refinery to major incidents in Louisiana and Mexico, and a wave of refinery fires and drone strikes across Russia, the world’s fuel infrastructure appears to be under pressure. But why? Are these fires simply the result of ageing facilities, poor maintenance, harsh operating...

This is episode 100 of The Truth Tank In this episode, we examine the case surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith — from his early SAS career and Victoria Cross action through to the allegations, investigations and legal battles that would later define public perception of him. But this episode is not simply a biography or a retelling of accusations. At its core, this is an examination of evidence, memory...

This is Episode 99 of The Truth Tank Another alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Conflicting reports, strange details, unanswered questions and a venue with a violent history. In this episode, The Truth Tank breaks down the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack attempt at the Washington Hilton — the same hotel forever tied to the 1981 Reagan shooting. Tank examines how the nigh...

This is episode 98 of The Truth Tank The Academy Awards 2026: Ding Dong, Oscar’s Dead 5 Hollywood’s biggest night is back… but does anybody actually care anymore? In the fifth annual Ding Dong, Oscar’s Dead episode, The Truth Tank dives headfirst into the 2026 Academy Awards — breaking down the winners, losers, controversies, cringe moments, political messaging, celebrity absurdity and the growing...

This is episode 97 of The Truth Tank. The Iran Conflict: Oil, Bread & Circus PT.2 Fuel doesn’t just power the world — it prices it. In Part 2, we pull apart the invisible system behind modern oil: why petrol prices spike even when the crude was bought months ago, who actually shapes the cost at the pump, and why prices rarely return to where they once were. We trace the journey from global ben...

This is episode 96 of The Truth Tank. What happens when a sci-fi film delivers both  hard science and a genuine emotional punch ? In this episode, Tank dives into a full breakdown of  Project Hail Mary  — from the standout performance of Ryan Gosling and his range as an actor, to the unexpected emotional core that hits far harder than you’d expect. At the heart of the film is  Rocky  — one of the...

This is episode 95 of The Truth Tank The Iran Conflict: Operation Epic F$%kery – Part 1 The first strikes are just the beginning. In Part 1 of this series, Tank examines the opening stages of the Iran conflict , looking closely at the actions and reactions of both the US and Iran. From the tragic Minab girls’ school strike and other civilian casualties to Iran’s internal repression under the IRGC...