Deep Fought

A nice and chunky chat today owing to some nice and chunky news, namely the redacted delivery of Mueller's report. We talk a bit about what that means for Trump, and then delve into Assange and the Wikileaks of it all. Plus, plenty of other bullshit including a very special guest. This episode's mistakes include: A brief hiccup where Michael's recording failed but was quickly noticed. A slightly i...

Thank you, devoted listeners, and welcome to our informal fifth anniversary. On today's show, we're delving into the mailbag to help out some of you with your (mostly bodily function-related) issues, but we've also got some good good space bants in there too for you highbrow types. This episode's mistakes include: Not enough poop talk. Only three audio jingles when there was space for more. The wi...

Hello friends. It's been a wee while since we've last spoken, but there's been things happening. In this episode, Nick talks through his experience being in Christchurch during the terrorist attack, and Michael tries to guess how much Owen Wilson is worth. Something for everyone! This episode's mistakes include: A lot of single-sided storytelling Attempts to lighten difficult mood Poop talk Egregi...

Hello friends, we have some interesting talking for you in tonight's episode. We tackle George Pell, Michael Jackson, and R. Kelly, and the surrounding furore about their actions. Plus, we learn about racist AI, and then bro out a little at the end. It's a pretty good one and I think you'll like it. This episode's mistakes include: Perfect audio, leaving me nothing to complain about in these notes...

Blessings be upon you, fine listener, for life is short and you, also, are short. On today's episode we're reflecting on our own mortality in the wake of a wake, and then cross over to the other side in a brand new segment. This episode's mistakes include: Variant audio quality again goddamn it. Unreasonable expectations of extra work in the edit suite. No answer to the ultimate question of life,...

TGIF, am I right? And TGIDF, too, because we've got a brand new episode landing right in your feeds, right now. This is a bit of a catch-all episode, with some discussion of human unity, a double dose of Science News, and some wide-ranging chat about smoking, fast food, and the long-awaited kangaroo story. So sit back, order some takeaway, and kick the weekend off right. This episode's mistakes in...

Sit back, relax, and pipe a bit of this hot audio sauce right down your ear tubes. We're back and better than ever, literally. Now that Michael has actually turned on his new microphone, this is officially the Best Sounding Episode Ever. And what a week to debut, with a bit more Louie follow-up and a discussion about the most dangerous companies in the world. This episode's mistakes include: Nothi...

Happy new year, and what better place to start things off than with a discussion about Louis C.K.'s return to the spotlight and most recent controversial set. It's possibly the most focused we've ever been, which is kind of astonishing. Hope you're doing well too, by the way. This episode's mistakes include: Some fuzz on Michael's end due to new mic setup and a roaring laptop fan. Minimal seggies...

As we close in on closing out the show for the year, come along with us on a loose and lightweight episode full of merriment and spirits. We were in the same location again so the episode is slightly messier and slightly drunker, but hey, it's the holidays. This episode's mistakes include: In-room audio, but it's actually pretty damn good. A minor moment of self-reflection, but then we get to topi...

What am I doing? If you've ever wondered that, congratulations, you're doing better than many. We put the Dunning-Kruger effect and the perils of self-awareness under a microscope to see how people can be so bad and yet so confident. It takes some twists and turns but it ends with Joke Time (new segment). This episode's mistakes include: Some unusual vibes at the start that level out over time. A...

Would you visit a remote Indian island to convert an untouched neolithic tribe to Christianity? This guy did. Not me, obviously, another guy. In the story. We talk about it. Anyway, apologies for any spluttering  in this one as we were both getting over a cold, but for the most part I think we've edited it out. (The royal 'we', of course.) This episode's mistakes include: Nasal tones and the odd o...

If you could erase someone from your memory, would you do it? And to whom? That's the big question at hand this week, and it's wrapped in talk of the midterm elections and a fascinating nugget of science news. So don't delay, this is one spicy meatball!! This episode's mistakes include: Saving our best segment for last. No tip of the week to help you get through life a little easier. A soupçon of...

Books. We've all seen them, but are they any good? That's the subject of this episode as we delve into the implications of the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover'. Plus, there are spillages, breaks from reality, and even some sex advice. This episode's mistakes include: Still trying to sort out some audio issues here and there, but it's better than it was. Not getting to listener questions ag...

Welcome to the next one hundred, and our brand new look (thanks Sean)! We needed a bit of a nap after the last episode, but now we've woken up to discover that the world is ending in 12 years. So, we had a bit to talk about. Plus, some exciting messages made our way to the mailbag. This episode's mistakes include: Wild audio variation. Sorry, levels were all over the place this time. I tried. Used...

Hello hello, and thank you all! We've hit triple digits and want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to everyone that has come along for the ride across the past four-ish years. We'd also like to welcome the new listeners we've picked up along the way, possibly off the back of an unexpectedly successful dog-related Facebook post (who knew?). This is a pretty jam-packed episode. There...

Welcome back as we close in on the end of this first century of Deep Fought. This week we're talking about social media platforms' responsibilities to free speech versus preventing abuse. Plus someone got a job and someone else burns himself live on air. There's SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. The episode's mistakes include: Some odd audio spikes but that just adds to the character. Not running the hand u...

Good to you see all! We're back from our various travels and moves to talk about the Oscars and their introduction of the Most Popular category. Plus, we wend our way through discussions of teenagers, Kanye, and moving house. This episode's mistakes include: Skipping a lot of fascinating poliical developments this week. A long outro with a grab bag of different segments. Forgot the 't' in the word...

Badum tish. That's the sound of another hilarious podcast being uploaded. This week, we're talking about where there are off-limit topics in comedy, and where Seinfeld stands these days. Plus, Nick debuts his new running style and someone weird comes to Michael's house - all in around an hour! This episode's mistakes include: Some faint echoing in the audio here and there. Apologies. No play-at-ho...

Good afternoon, friends and whānau, and welcome back to an easy-listening episode of the pod. On our quest to return to a manageable duration, we're talking power, how people get it, and how they maintain it. Plus, our usual diversions to everything from lobster tattoos to global homogeneity. This episode's mistakes include: Leaving the good stuff to the end. Still not getting it under the hour ma...

Hello friends, and welcome back to a premium quality episode of this here podcast. You know what, I'm not afraid to say it: it's got the best audio ever. You're welcome. Now, sit back with a snifter of whiskey and a cigar and enjoy a discussion about consumerism and the interesting social pressures around it. This episode's mistakes include: Setting too high an audio standard for ourselves. Runnin...

We're back for more, and with more, in another long episode. I promise we'll get it back down to a normal duration soon (don't hold us to it). Today we're talking about the seven deadly sins, the Arrested Development controversy, and Michael's new tattoo. This episode's mistakes include: Audio setup that's still being polished, resulting in some hums and whirrs. Surprisingly long segments occurrin...

Good morning! Join us for our longest episode ever as we deep dive into psychologist slash philosopher Jordan Peterson. Why has he built such a following with straight white men, and are any of his positions problematic? We actually talk about it (shocker, I know). This episode's mistakes include: Longest episode ever - but we stay on topic, so...? Better Michael audio but the odd electric hum. Te...

We're keeping this hot streak going with another episode in quick succession. On today's show, we discuss whether there is such a thing as objective morality in the universe, or if it's just a human construct. Plus, Sultana Bran, so something for everyone. This episode's mistakes include: Not discussing our intended gags before starting the show. Escalating the scale of the discussion from a manag...

Just in time for the weekend, it's another episode of The Podcast™. This week, Michael takes his shirt off, Nick discovers fun facts, and we eventually talk about how long it should take before art enters the public domain. This episode's mistakes include: Repeated evidence of Michael's microphone brushing against his beard. A bit of a rolling start before we get into the meat of the discussion. A...

Happy four year anniversay, Deef-heads! That's the new name I'm trying out for our fanbase. Or maybe Deefans? Pronounced like "defence"? Look, I was going to leave it to you to organically create but you've been a bit slack. This episode features a few exciting tests, some discussion of self-control, and more miscellany. Thanks for listening for all these years, if that's indeed the case with you....