Critical Banter

Intimate edition of the Critical Banter podcast this week, as Miguel & Rohit have been left to their own devices this week with Kush still under investigation & Sen MIA (whereabouts still unknown). However, the show must go on. This week's date starts with Rohit revealing his second biggest addiction (behind a word that starts with 'P' and ends in 'orn') - Chess. In equally rare news, Migu...

This week we have a very funny and incredibly tall guest, Sydney comedian Dan Cawthorne. Before we get to Dan, Ro begins with tales from a wedding he attended over the weekend, before Sen reveals an unethical life pro tip which can allow you to rort the NSW Government and RMS from rightfully claiming their fines. (TCB accepts no responsibility should you be caught trying to use this method.) Next...

The episode this week begins with a tale as old as time. In honour of Nick Kyrgios’ fans sii’ng every point, Migs takes a trip down memory lane as he recounts a story where the podcast boys were in the same boat. In our high school days we too sii’d a group of performers only for it to be mistaken. We also read out our shameful PR apology for this mishap. We got a new game this week, “Questions On...

Back again for 2022 and we begin with a massive revelation. The boys finally announce which one of us got covid and how they felt. Ro then asks the boys about bathrooms as he recounts a recent battle he had with a bathroom. We end as Sen gets another suss call from a scammer and we discuss the best ways to deal with scam calls and is it worth wasting their time. We have a new game this week, “TCB...

The boys are officially back in person for 2022! Straight off the bat there is a big reveal as one of the boys got Omicron over the Christmas break - but who was it? Rohit then proudly tells the boys he lived in a bus for a number of days which obviously resulted in confused looks from Miguel and Sen. After discussing bus life, the boys also discuss Novak Djokovic’s legal battle with the Australia...

No new episode this week, as the boys are still recovering from their Christmas and New Years shenanigans. However, they have not left you empty-handed as they have compiled the best moments throughout 2021 into one extravaganza of an episode. Kick back and relax as you re-live some of yours and the boys' favourite moments. Enjoy! ___________________________________________________ FULL PODCAST EP...

The boys strap in for the final time of 2021 - this week’s episode is dedicated to reviewing the year that was. We seemingly end this year on a sombre note, with the grim spectre of Covid towering over us. Kush is absent this week as he is quarantining, meanwhile the other boys record in a socially distanced manner - mask and all. We begin with Rohit’s holiday shenanigans as the man prepares to go...

It’s the most beautiful time of the year and the boys are full of festive joy and Christmas spirit. To get into the Christmas mood, join us for this Christmas/holiday extravaganza as we ramp up celebrations to everyone’s favourite time of the year. We begin with the results of the boy’s digital detox, with results varying massively, but overall the boys are still down horrendously bad. We then hea...

Mr Kundra is back this week and he brings a tale of the movies. The man begins with a passionate recount of his trip to the cinema to watch Dune, a film he claims must only be watched on the big screen - anything less is a disservice to yourself and an insult to the filmmakers. We then discuss our tech detox as we reveal our terrible screen time and finally set a time to actually try the tech deto...

Kush no bingo this week, rumour has it he is patient zero for Omicron. Alas we move and we begin with an update on Rohit’s roommate hunt, which has taken a strange turn. Why anyone would choose to live with Ro is beyond us. Next Sen tells us he’s got a new kid at work he is meant to be looking after. Sounds more like he’s bullying this kid more than anything. Finally Miguel shares a revelation he’...

Kush, Sen and Migs are in high spirits this week as Ro has gone walkabout and unfortunately misses this week. As the boys rejoice, we begin discussing office Christmas parties and how much you can really drink at these sorts of events. Miguel then recounts his run-in with a rare individual on a night out. After seemingly being racially abused by a stranger, Miguel is then offered money as reparati...

The boys are rattled this week as they try to recover from the most disrespectful slight they’ve ever encountered. Something foul is afoot (pun intended) as the boys unpack their weeks, beginning with an update on Ro’s moving out adventure. Next Sen and Miguel recount what can only be described as one of the all-time great mugging offs - the boys were fuming. Next we bring back the always popular...

This week begins with a continuation of a discussion on last week’s episode - boomerangs. After Kush’s riveting rant, Ro announces he is looking to finally leave the Ninan estate. The boys then discuss what they look for when renting, which reveals some quirky living habits from the boys. There are discussions of toilets, cooktops and shower stools. Our new game this week is “Family Fight,” where...

Big episode this week which begins with a few apologies. Sen apologises for bailing on last week’s episode as well as not giving out a tip for the Melbourne Cup, costing one listener tens of dollars. We have our usual annual Melbourne Cup chat, before Sen recounts an impromptu cuck or be cucked tale during his Friday night out. Lastly, from his week, Sen plays a voicemail he received during the we...

This week’s episode starts in familiar fashion, with an inordinately drawn out hypothetical that eventually leads to no actual conclusion. This week’s conundrum revolves around balls. The hypothetical gets increasingly convoluted as the story unravels resulting in the boys even being left confused by their own creation. Not to mention the fact that the word “ball” was mentioned more than 50 times...

Absolutely huuuuuge week this one is. Firstly, we are back in person after a 4 month absence, and it feels great to be back. Next up, we debut our new studio, Rodecaster, neon sign and all - be sure to check us out on YouTube for the ultimate viewing experience. Finally as well, given we are in late October, we dedicate this week’s episode to the ever growing tradition that is Halloween. To begin...

Goodbye and good riddance Lockdown 2k21. We have dreamt of this moment for months and here we finally are. We’ve changed this week’s episode up a bit as the vibes were most certainly on. Monday morning and our spirits were high as we were finally unleashed after 4 months of lockdown. The boys have been out and about, just licking people left right and centre, all over Sydney which is why this week...

As of this recording NSW was on the cusp of freedom and just in time as well, lockdown has not treated the boys well. Regardless, whilst we can almost taste the freedom, the boys discuss their last few days in lockdown. Sen begins by revisiting Squid Game for the last time, before providing an update on his unwilling return to the office. Ro then complains about the most mundane of things such as...

NSW finally looks to escape this hellish facade, that is this lockdown and as such, this week Sen tells the boys that his firm is looking to head back to the office soon as we discuss sharing an office with unvaccinated people. This podcast is firmly pro-vaxx and looks down on people who are anti-vaxx. We also discuss another firm who have been in the news this week for racist sketches and comment...

This week is all about the length. Before we measure sizes though, we start with a few confessions from Sen, Miguel and Kush (against his will). As we have said on this podcast before, the boys have been doing some pretty sad things this lockdown, but this confession may be the saddest. Rohit then tries to figure out what his party trick should be after he learns of a party trick from a friend of...

This week’s episode is dedicated to the fans. Few weeks back we put a poll up on the TCB Appreciation Society, asking fans which segments they wanted to see. Many of you voted and this week we bring to you an episode as decided by the fans. Before we get into it, Sen has overcome his IT issues, potentially starting a race war in the process. After 2 weeks in the wilderness, he comes back with a ra...

Another week, another episode. Despite Sen ghosting the boys for the second week straight and dodging 214 missed calls from Rohit alone, the show must go on. As has been tradition on the podcast recently, this week's episode starts with a cowardly ambush to blind side Miguel. Kush, calmer in tone but more hurt in spirit, "exposes" Miguel for once again galivanting around with the very person he la...

After what felt like an eternity of unfathomable trials and tribulations, The Critical Banter Podcast has returned from injury and has been put straight back into the starting line-up. However, like all other world-class talents, they have been rushed back to action despite not being fully fit, with Sen still out nursing a dislocated router. Nevertheless, with two whole weeks of content to cram in...

The lockdown madness continues this week as Kush begins with a tale of conspiracy and pseudo-racism. Is it a case of vigilant neighbours or is Kush a menace to society? Ro’s had a terrible week with online shopping as he reveals some mishaps including lost orders and mistaken orders. He then cowardly refuses to name and shame an online store which stuffed up his online order. Finally we mourn the...

Straight off the bat this week there is drama. After spending weeks on this podcast lampooning and lambasting certain individuals for flouting Sydney’s Covid lockdown laws, a member of the podcast has shamed themselves and their family with their actions. A dark day for this podcast as one of us becomes the very thing we swore to destroy. Anyway, in other news, the Premier League is back with some...