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Scott and Os start the show by talking about why Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest is so significant and what it tells us about the Epstein story. They break down exactly what he is being investigated for, how the story has been covered, and how the Epstein files continue to reveal more and more about corrupt, shadowy networks that influence global politics and finance. Later in the show, they s...

Os and Scott unpack how Pauline Hanson has been able to dominate the news and political conversation for the past week, all by going on Sky News and denigrating Muslims. They discuss why the media gives Hanson more oxygen and attention than any other political figure and why they refuse to interrogate her views when given the chance, and Scott looks at how reporting on Hanson during the 1990s and...

Os and Scott begin by looking at the impact of reporting on the Epstein files, including the fact that criminal charges have been brought against multiple figures Lamestream exclusively revealed were tied to Epstein in November last year. Then they look at the Liberal party's leadership spill and how it was covered, including the build-up to the party room vote, what prompted Sussan Ley's politica...

Os and Scott unpack the violent police crackdown on protesters opposing the Israeli President's visit to Sydney on Monday. They discuss the confronting footage of police tackling Muslim men as they prayed and evidence police punched a number of protestors as they were restrained, before zooming out to look at how the political and media atmosphere over the past two years led the country to this ho...

Os and Scott start by discussing the reunification of the Coalition and how seriously we should take it. Then they discuss their latest exclusive reporting on Jeffrey Epstein and his interest in international affairs and diplomacy. Next, they discuss how Australia's media has given Israel's President Isaac Herzog the red carpet treatment and accused those protesting his Australia trip of supportin...

Os and Scott open the show by discussing their exclusive story on Kevin Rudd and Jeffrey Epstein published this week. Then, they turn to the decision by NSW Police to ban protests during the visit of Israel's President, and how predictions that new laws rushed through parliament would be used to protect Israel have been proven right. Next, they discuss The Daily Aus' curious strategy on social med...

Os and Scott dive into the growing political and community backlash to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to invite Israel's President Isaac Herzog to Australia. They discuss the background to the trip, how Herzog being cited in the genocide case at the International Court of Justice, how it makes Australia's commitment to human rights look pretty weak, and how momentum against the visit i...

Os and Scott talk about the muted media and political response to open displays of white nationalism and anti-Semitism at this week's March for Australia rallies, held in opposition to Invasion Day protests. They also look at why an attempted bombing of the Perth Invasion Day protest hasn't been declared a terrorist incident, even though officials have described it as a potential mass casualty eve...

Os and Scott kick off the episode with a brief chat about Triple J's Hottest 100 and what role the poll plays in Australian culture in 2026. Then, they break down the Coalition split and look at why most media outlets are painting the Nationals as villains for refusing to back the government's extremely controversial hate speech laws. They also discuss how the media is covering One Nation's surge...

Os and Scott break down Parliament's rushed, late-night session this week that saw the passage of new laws cracking down on free speech and the potential criminalisation of anyone who critiques Israel. They discuss what is actually in the new laws and how the media encouraged the Liberals to back the legislation while giving them a free pass on abandoning their commitment to gun control. Later in...

Os and Scott are back with the first episode of 2026. They begin by sharing what they got up too over summer and the plans to make Lamestream bigger and better this year. In this episode, they discuss the political and media response following the Bondi terror attack and the battle over a Royal Commission, and how the the partisan campaigning for an inquiry into anti-Semitism exposed the hypocrisy...

In this summer episode, Os and Scott answer questions from listeners. They discuss what it's like reporting on an industry where they know a lot of the key players, the future of the media landscape and debate some big topics, like which is the best NRL team, who Rory Gilmore should have ended up with and much more. Regular episodes of Lamestream will return Monday, January 19. Follow us on social...

In this special summer episode of the podcast, Os and Scott interview each other about their careers in journalism. They talk about their relationship to the industry, what drew them to it and and their time working together at the ABC. Scott breaks down his adventures in the Middle East while Os talks about his foray in politics, and they both discuss their time working as reporters during the bo...

Os and Scott are joined by their friend, movie critic and comedian Alexei Toliopoulos from The Last Video Store podcast, to discuss the best journalism movies of all-time. First, they discuss the state of cinema in 2025 and the best films of the year. Then, they dive into what it is about journalism that makes it such a good setting for so many great films. After that, Alexei, Scott and Os take tu...

In their final regular episode for the year, Os and Scott discuss the aftermath of the Bondi shooting and how the media has united in an attempt to blame Anthony Albanese and push forward controversial plans that would restrict criticism of the Israeli government. They discuss the latest in the investigation into the shooting, and how revelations the gunmen, who were allegedly radicalised by Islam...

In this special episode, Os and Scott discuss the Bondi terror attack and the media and political reaction. They start by stepping through the details of the shooting on Sunday before discussing how it was covered by the media, on live TV, online and in print. Then they discuss the role played by social media and how this was one of the examples of misinformation and engagement farming by high-pro...

Os and Scott kick off by stepping through the recent media coverage of the growing political entitlements scandal and look at who could behind the stories targeting Annika Wells and other senior politicians. They also discuss the revelation News Corp spiked a story about Wells because of their campaign supporting the teen social media ban. Next, they discuss Barnaby Joyce's defection to One Nation...

Os and Scott kick off by analysing the latest incendiary statements by Israeli politicians and their threat to execute Palestinian political prisoners if the world moves ahead with Palestinian statehood. They also discuss why the Australian media is so uninterested in covering the story, even as Israel continues to breach its ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, and look at the decision by Ireland, Spa...

Subscribe to Lamestream during our summer sale and save 15% on an annual subscription! Buy a subscription for yourself or as a gift by clicking here . Ahead of the teen social media ban taking effect from this week, Os and Scott look at how the political debate over the ban has shifted, how the media has finally started reported on serious flaws in the legislation, and some of the issues that are...

Os and Scott discuss the growing housing and economic crises in Australia and why they seem to have dropped off the political agenda, and why the political media seem less interested in covering growing wealth inequality. Later in the show they look at the controversy around the TikTok awards held last week, including allegations of racism. They discuss what the platform looks like in 2025 and how...

Os and Scott share their thoughts on Australia's first ever Prime Ministerial wedding, before talking through their exclusive Jeffrey Epstein scoop, which involved a collaboration with a leading European news outlet. Then, Scott breaks down Donald Trump's looming war with Venezuela, including Australia's potential involvement. New episodes of Lamestream drop on Mondays and Thursdays. Support Lames...

Os and Scott talk about the bizarre news that Donald Trump has forced a major Hollywood studio to commission Rush Hour 4 and what that reveals about how grim the state of entertainment and culture is now. They unpack the bizarre week in federal Parliament, including Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt and what the political and media reaction revealed about racism in Australia, before discussing the nego...

Os and Scott talk about the start of the Ashes, including how weird it is to watch this commercial TV, and the sports media beat-up over a round of golf that apparently jeopardised Australia's chances of beating England. Then they unpack the meeting with Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump, including why Trump seemed so keen to praise the Mayor-elect and how Mamdani used the meeting to advocate for hi...

We're hosting our first ever live event in Sydney on December 4. Click here to buy tickets . Today on the show, Os and Scott open by discussing the latest on the ground in Gaza and Israel's latest airstrike in Lebanon. They examine the significance of the UN voting to endorse Trump's "peace plan" for the region, and how the ceasefire deal has accelerated the military partnership between Saudi Arab...

Special announcement: We're throwing an end of year event! Buy your tickets here to the first ever Lamestream awards night, December 3 in Melbourne. Click here to buy tickets . Today, Os and Scott begin the show talking about the Lamestream L's, the inaugural Lamestream awards night and how you can be a part of it! Then, they discuss the latest revelations in the fresh Epstein files, why this stor...