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Editors note: The upload for Episode 49 failed and I didn't notice till ages later - so yes, this is the episode after 49. But it's not 50. That's the one before 49. It makes total sense. Kinda. Not really. Anyway, double celebration. Yay! The Two Jacks discuss the rise of anti-Semitism in the wake of the Hamas strike and IDF retaliation in Gaza. Once the ugly business of the hard righ...

Here is part 2 of our chat with Yaakov Aharon - a former ultra-orthodox Jew. Yaakov provides updates on Israel's recent offensive against Gaza with a unique perspective. We have a chat about his trip to Palestine and warm welcome, despite clearly being of Jewish descent.  Later on, he provides an in-depth breakdown of the many fringe and conspiratorial viewpoints regarding Israel and Palestine...

The Voice and constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians predictably fails at the ballot box. Where to next for reconciliation? And what political impacts will occur in the wake of the failed referendum? Meanwhile in Gaza, the ground war is merely days away. In the UK, criminals are being kept out of jail due to a chronic shortage of prison beds. In sport, Australia's campaign finall...

Bill Hayden, the man who probably would have been PM but made way for Bob Hawke in 1983 dies at 90. A former copper who studied economics at night, he rose to become Foreign Minister and Governor General during the Hawke Years. He was Minister for Social Services and Treasurer in the Whitlam government. It was Hayden's budget that was blocked in the Senate, leading to the dismissal of the Whit...

"Fun cookerbashing will resume soon. Israel and Palestine have gone bananas and it's worth discussing for a moment.  Yaakov Aharon comes from an ultra-orthodox Jewish and Zionist background, but has embarked on quite a political journey. He provides updates on Israel's recent offensive against Gaza, along with his unique perspective provided by his background. Later on, he provides an...

The Two Jacks discuss the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and its consequences. A ground war looks likely with the IDF due to begin a campaign after retaliatory bombing raids into Gaza. As more facts emerge, this was an act of terrorism by Hamas where the slaughter and torture of innocents can never be justified. The Voice referendum is set to fail as HK dismisses the views of not one but two for...

This week we have a conversation with Brent Lee of Some Dare Call It Conspiracy. Joel is joining the guys for their excellent deep dive episodes and the bromance has only just begun. To get the ball rolling Brent and Joel sat down for an earnest chat about how cooked they were in previous years. We look at JFK, the moon landing, aliens, vaccines, big pharma, chemtrails, fluoride in the water and t...

The polling booths have opened and it is time for Australians to vote on the Voice. Will the polling be found right and the Yes case dismissed in big numbers or is there time for a late turnaround? HK Jack believes no and that the Albanese government got its processes and policies wrong. As Dan wanders off into the sunlight, we discuss how quickly power slips. Meanwhile in Tasmania, dysfunction is...

The Two Jacks discuss the rapid departure from public office. Why so sudden? If there were new disgraces or scandals they are yet to appear. It turned out this was more of a factional try on from Dan's S-L faction to sweep the leadership stakes. It didn't quite pan out but the S-L will never die wondering. Support for The Voice continues to sink. Josh Frydenberg officially bows out of poli...

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Coke prices are too damn high! Who ya gonna call? The Albanian Mafia! We're only half kidding. Australians are prepared to pay dumb amounts of money for coke - and that creates a special kind of market. When one of the poorest countries in Europe realises a bunch of ad execs in Sydney will pay 'through the nose' for a bag, well, they see opportunity. The Comancheros might take issue to...

The Two Jacks discuss IR Minister Tony Burke's Amendments to the Fair Work Act which have gone through the House and awaiting approval in the Senate. What does it mean for workers generally? Are employee groups right to be in a state of uproar over workplace changes? HK Jack believes the hype doesn't match the limited extent of the changes which he says can only be measured in years to com...

As HK Jack emerges from a Hong kong typhoon, the Two Jacks discuss recent polling which shows just Tasmania in favour and all other states in the minority. Can the Voice still be saved? HK Jack says no, believing the process was flawed from the start. Will a four day week become the new normal in the Australian employment landscape? When should you politely say no to providing a character referenc...

This week we look at how fucked Trump is and how he threw poor Eric under the bus (who found it quite nice under there). In Maui we look at the utter tragedy that struck the island and the incredibly dumb shit that cookers have created around it. It's a laser. Blue houses were spared. Mountain Dew tried to warn us. It's very silly. In SovCits Jack looks at some sheriffs who (allegedly) don...

Apologies for the delay on this one guys - been battling some annoying health issues which include 'fatigue' and 'brain fog'. And no, it's not the vaccine! Or a tumour! Joel has a chat with Sam about CPAC. It was predictably shit but Sam bothered to wade through the mangroves and find out specifically why it was shit. The crossover collab with nazis is becoming very much part o...

As a typhoon lashes Hong Kong, the Two Jacks discuss the reputational harm suffered by the national carrier as Alan Joyce wanders out the door. And what of the decision to reject the Qatar Airways bid? Is the Transport Minister carrying the can for an Albo captain's pick? One thing is for sure, the decision didn't go to cabinet and it should have. There are calls to televise Donald Trump&#...

The Queensland Premier has left the state. On holiday with rumours about her health and moves against her from within her Left faction, has the end game begun for her? The Two Jacks take a look at new visa restrictions for overseas students and look at the loopholes international crime syndicates exploit to get their people into the country. The Two Jacks look at the basic failures in emergency ma...

The Two Jacks look at polling showing Labor would win by a landslide if an election was held anytime soon. The Voice may be struggling and according to the West Australian, has no chance of success in WA. The Two Jacks clarify conscription during WWII and unlike what JTI said in a previous episode, John Curtin did advocate for conscription. Trump faces arrest on RICO charges in Georgia. In sport,...

This one is the reason we haven't released for a couple weeks. Well, this one and the next one. What was meant to be a one part look at a few reasons why Ballard is a dodgy conman the rabbithole turned out too deep for one measly episode. Clocking in at over two hours it's one of our longer ones. Didn't even scratch the surface on this. The Sound of Freedom has been received by audienc...

While you all patiently wait for the latest episode I've decided to unlock and old Patreon ep for all you freeloaders (we love you please like and share). I'm working on a Sound of Freedom script and while it started off as a 'well, we should do something' it's blown a bit out of proportion. That Ballrd guy really sucks. Anyway, in the meantime - enjoy! ------------------------...

On the eve of Labor's national Conference, the Two Jacks discuss the future of the two major parties. How does the Liberal party stop its slide to the troight and embrace the centre? Should Labor choreograph its conference to the point where debate over policy is stage managed, leading to poor outcomes. What's wrong with a bit of argy bargy? Mark Latham gets the shove from Pauline Hanson b...

It's time for the conditional release program's fortnightly news! Yeah it's a news week and it's time to celebrate the release of Sound of Freedom coming to our shores. It's a miracle! Hoyts, the stunning and brave theatre chain are bringing it to our shores. Actually all the cinema companies are, but the cookers are backpatting the Hoyts socials and barely glancing at the othe...

The media battlelines are drawn along the Sofronoff Report which found ACT DPP Shane Drumgold had behaved unethically in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittney Higgins. HK Jack offers his lawyerly thoughts. The tragedy of three dead and one critically injured in South Gippsland from food poisoning is an evolving story with much more to come. The Voice continues to falter in t...

Here's a preview of this weeks premium epiosde. From as little as five bucks a month! Don't make me get all weird and shame you like Dave Oneegs does - if you can't afford it, you just need to like want it more. Winners grindset bro. If any of you are missing out because you're actually broke drop me a line and I'll send you a file. It's the honour system so don't tell...