Deep Fought

Cosy up indoors and put on a podcast, because the world is weird right now and we're weird too. In our first dispatch from quarantine, we're talking about the latest coronavirus news, what it's like to be in total lockdown, and how we're keeping sane. We're also going to try and do more frequent pods for the next few weeks to keep you and ourselves distracted. Take care out there. ❤️ This episode'...

Take those earphones out, I'm talking to you, but then put them back in, because this week we're walking through our lives and pinpointing the music that got us to where we are today. Plus, plenty of coronavirus updates, a rampage in an Indian restaurant, and THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT LEMONS. This episode's mistakes include: Too beefy. There's just too much beef happening and this episode is full o...

Hey, my ears are up here! That's not really a joke and doesn't even make sense but I am running out of ideas how to start this blurb thing. I hope you're getting enough calcium in your diet. Hedgehogs are predators in New Zealand. Who invented the word 'swizzle'? This episode's mistakes include: Audible traffic noise at start. Conflating the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre with the 1980 Olympics boy...

Kia ora koutou, and welcome to lucky number 130. Are you keeping well? You are? Well, that's great, because on this pod we talk through the coronavirus outbreak, then healthcare more generally, and why men tend to not go to the doctor. Plenty of rousing talking points for all the hypochondriacs out there. This episode's mistakes include: Some weird audio levelling, don't ask me, I just make the th...

As promised, we return to our fortnightly schedule by tackling the concept of world peace. Is it even biologically achievable? What would it take? Can we be bothered? All that, plus some truly shocking George Clooney News, so stick around. This episode's mistakes include: Contemplative Michael = occasionally quiet Michael. Insulted the sponsor. Podcast artwork is thematically inappropriate. Egregi...

Happy new year, and happy new decade! We're back to usher you into the future with a wide-ranging discussion of mirror universes, hallucinogens, and drug legalisation procedure. Plus, Michael debuts a brand new segment that you won't want to miss. This episode's mistakes include: Loose hangout style given the time gap between episodes. No housewarming tour. Subtitles broken. Egregious factual inac...

Sorry, sorry, it's been a while, but we're excited to tell you why. On the pod we also look back on the year and decade to reflect on what the 2010s will be known for, and how we see ourselves and the world changing going forward. Plus, Michael's dad Peter phones in, and our grand finale leaves everyone full of Christmas cheer. This episode's mistakes include: A few first-time dual mic setup issue...

Hey! Teacher! Leave those kids alone. Yes, we're wading into the fracas this week to discuss intergenerational politics and whether respect between demographics has been earned. Plus, some good parent chat, a mailbag, and pet crimes, so... something for everyone. This episode's mistakes include: Should have known it was called 'retrocognition' given I wrote that into a video game. Slandering the A...

Sorry for the hold up, old chaps, but let's not dwell on the past. Today we're staring down the future, particularly that of Donald Trump and his impeachment proceedings. But we still find time to learn how not to take a compliment, how to rewind time, and how to register a great internet domain. This episode's mistakes include: Forgetting to talk about the Syria/Turkey/Kurdish conflict at all. No...

Take your shirt off and relax with a meaty new episode in which we pitch brand new product ideas to a rich and successful panel of investor. Plus, a wide-ranging discussion on American politics, other good podcasts, and more. This episode's mistakes include: Giving away all our good, untrademarked ideas. Forgetting to mention the good soundtrack of Joker. Ending the first date abruptly. Egregious...

Welcome back, friends. How was your holiday? Michael has returned too, so this week we learn a bit about Sri Lanka and then dive into a properly existential question of whether we're all living in a simulation. Plus, some interesting Science News and a revelatory mailbag. This episode's mistakes include: Hiding one big new development from this description. Michael's good audio died halfway throug...

Happy Father's Day to those who celebrate it, and for everyone else, we have a new episode of the pod for you. We're back in the land of the hypothetical, as we cook up our best escape plans, so we can cut and run when the going gets tough. There are many important considerations and also fake names. This episode's mistakes include: Burning all our great ideas, so now we can't use them. Missed obv...

Oof. We've been through hell this week to bring you a podcast about war - and don't worry, we discuss whether a comparison like that is appropriate in the episode itself. It was a Skype record with constant interruptions, but the end result is a peek behind the curtain of our production process, offering insights the New York Times called "illuminating" and "heartbreaking." This episode's mistakes...

Tuck yourself in, and snuggle up close to us for an episode all about sleep. We're talking about the physiological ramifications of not getting those eight hours, the perks and negatives of being a night owl, as well as if there's anything to be understood from your dreams. This episode's mistakes include: Accidentally closing this tab before uploading and having to retype all this shit goddamn it...

Booyakasha, it's time to get real. Michael Zubreckyj presents: Deep Fought, and things are gonna be a bit different around these parts. We recorded this late and loose, so we're talking about art and intentionality, and why Jupiter is so important. This episode's mistakes include: Making Nick edit the podcast as per usual. Recording at 12:30am NZ time. Quality ending. Egregious factual inaccuracie...

Gather round, friends, for we bring strange tidings. It's a science-y episode in which we deep dive into the CRISPR baby scandal, and discuss the genetic manipulation of embryos and the implications thereof. Plus, we've got a little bit of telepathy and ANIMA chat. This episode's mistakes include: Opening ourselves up to cyberattack by the Chinese government. Missed opportunity for bat repellent s...

Did we really record this, or is it just machine learning mashing noises we previously made into brand new content? That's the question at hand this week, as we deep dive into deepfakes, and how they should be regulated on social media. There's plenty of interesting offshoots, so we hope you enjoy. This episode's mistakes include: A bit of lag on the Skype call this week, so forgive a bit of chopp...

In an exciting turn of events, this week's episode is distinctly more authoritative thanks to both Michael and Nick now entering their thirties. In a less exciting turn of events, it's a bit of a pot pourri, as we recap how we celebrated our birthdays, and touch on a bunch of Hollywood topics including Keanu Reeves, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Liam Neeson, Seth Rogen, and Demetri Martin....

Get your tickets, because it's semifinal time at the old playing field and we've got a corporate box from which to watch all the action. That's right, we're talking sport, and specifically the challenges facing the categorisation and inclusion of trans and intersex athletes. It's a pretty in-depth chat, so make sure you stock up on soggy hot chips at half time. This episode's mistakes include: No...

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...