News Fighters

I'm on break but I thought it was a good time to replay an extended version of my segment from last year on Russian President Vladimir Putin's bombastic call in TV show, in which he actually foreshadowed his invasion of Ukraine. Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/WfKS7G5TPYY News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video edi...

Originally released the day Boris Johnson became British PM in 2019, we replay a very prophetic episode previewing the narcisstic lying sh*tshow that would characterise his leadership as well as his potential future ambition. I'm on break at the moment but to be the first to find out when we're coming back sign up to our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters Buy me a coffee: http://www.buy...

In June 2019 when Anthony Albanese became opposition leader I made a segment introducing him and making some incorrect predictions about his chances of becoming Prime Miniser. Well boy was I wrong but I hope you enjoy it! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighte...

This week we relive the late night drama of the 2022 Australian Federal Election Debates. Which one was your favourite? Learn more about the famous Egyptian Squash player Mahmoud el Karim here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahmoud_Karim Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters Free email...

To celebrate the 100th episode of my indulgent wacky clips news comedy podcast I’ve cobbled together a non-stop funny romp through some of the biggest news stories since the show started in February 2019. From the Black Summer bushfires through to the covid lockdowns, the vaccine strollout and our Omicron summer, expect to laugh, cry and want to move to New Zealand! Also we have some of the best s...

I look back at all the drama and fun from Election Night 2022: the shocks, the tech stuff ups, the confusion, the passive aggressive concession speeches, the blame games, the mind games and the denying of reality. Also what the results mean for Aussie conservativism going forward. Thanks for listening this election campaign, News Fighters is going on hiatus. Please fill out my anonymous listener s...

It’s the final week of the campaign! Peter Dutton discusses on water matters! Both parties forget the “affordability” part of housing affordability. ScoMo launches his “I can change” policy. And I do a full recap of Leigh Sales final ever interview (hopefully) with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Watch the ScoMo Had A Go video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVMq9dHuv2Q News Fighters is a com...

In another instalment of our "Book Club (don't sue me Oprah)" series I interview Tom Greenwell, co-author of the book "Gonski: How Australia Failed Its Schools" about how our politicians keep failing our education system in regards to funding. Support us and get early release, ad-free & bonus episodes:     https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeaco...

Finally - the wait is over and by that I mean the debates are over and election will be soon too. For a third go round on Channel 7, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese agree to stop talking over each other but can’t agree on anything else except it’s bed time! Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/...

I do a quick recap of the 2nd leaders debate for the Federal Election which was held on Channel 9 where Scott Morrison said “Vote me because you hate me” and Anthony Albanese said “I’m just like him!”. Also Channel 9 praised Scott Morrison when they thought he won the debate but then have to suddenly change their tune! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocri...

In week four of the federal election campaign the media’s focus turns to important issues like lettuce, ham sandwiches, chicken curry, potato wedges and other food items. Also there was an interest rate rise. News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www....

This week in the Federal Election Campaign: as Labor leader Anthony Albanese heads into iso having caught covid, Prime Minister Scott Morrison shows his autocratic tendencies as he tries to talk tough on China over the botched Solomon Islands security deal. Also: the coalition’s net zero and economic plans come undone, Howard and Rudd hit the campaign trail and someone tries to hit Barnaby! News F...

INTRODUCING: the new News Fighters Book Club. This year I plan to sporadically interview authors of books about topics I find interesting and fascinating, and I hope you do too. First up: Eliza Reilly author of the fantastic new comedic history book “Shielas: Bad Ass Women of Australian History”. Find out more about Shielas here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760984014/ Follow Eliza on Insta...

Yes the leaders go head to head (whatever that means) in the first leaders debate of the 2022 Australian Federal Election campaign. It’s Scott Morrison versus Anthony Albanese on nurses raining from the sky, forgetting people names and pissing off Maserati drivers. Also Morrison tries out his empathy schtick and as predicted it did not go well! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, m...

Welcome to Week One of the 2022 Federal Election Campaign, where Scott Morrison’s re-election pitch is literally “we suck but give us another go” while Anthony Albanese is like “I can’t remember any numbers!” Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Free email newsletter: http://newsfighte...

Here’s a quick turn around look at Australia announces new high speed war toys and also we fact check Scott Morrison’s interview with Leigh Sales on ABC’s 730 last night! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus ep...

It’s time for our fourth annual budget all-nighter episode. This year the coalition tries to win votes by appealing to everyone ahead of the election, offering cheap petrol, tax offsets, military spending, funding for obscure transport projects and free money for old people (they almost forgot about veterans though). Then Labor agrees and says it’s good! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://yout...

First up we look at the War in Ukraine, where in Russia Putin puts on a concert wearing a turtleneck while a freelance video TV editor risks it all to protest live on national TV. Also we wrap up the South Australian state election which saw charismatic Labor leader Peter Malinauskas defeat incumbent Liberal Steven Marshall, finally breaking the curse that has seen every incumbent re-elected in Au...

This week I take an in-depth look at the blame game surrounding the recent flood catastrophe that has devastated the east coast of Australia and why the Morrison government thinks it doesn’t have a role to play to keep Aussies safe when they’re drowning or burning due to climate change. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes...

This week we look at Vladimir Putin deciding to invade Ukraine and the reaction from the west, including Scott Morrison here in Australia who seems to think stopping people shopping at Harrods could prevent World War III somehow. News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/ne...

We’re back to recap all the stuff ups from Scott Morrison and Dominic Perrottet on Omicron that lead to this summer being a washout of rapid test shortages, empty shelves, full hospitals and an aged care sector in crisis. Comedy ensues! Also Stefan Pazur stops by and we talk about the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Oscar nominations. Follow Stefan on twitter at https://twitter.com/i_seenothing Ne...

This week in my summer repeat series I thought I'd play you our last patreon bonus episode from December in the regular podcast feed to give you an idea what the bonus episodes are like and to hopefully encourage you all to sign up: patreon.com/newsfighters News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan. Buy m...

This week in our summer repeat series I'm replaying some of the funniest segments from our regular contributing reporter Stefan Pazur. Oscars and Grammy Awards recap (from ep60, March 18 2021) 2019 Year in Arts and Pop Culture (from ep30, December 23 2019) Tokyo Olympics Recap (from ep77, August 7 2021) 2020 Year in Arts and Pop Culture (from ep51, December 23 2020) Happy News Stories (from ep73,...

This week to mark the first anniversary of the Joe Biden Inauguration I'm replaying two segments from the show a year ago: Dylan recaps the Joe Biden inauguration Aussie TV coverage (Ep54, January 26 2021) Chas Licciardello from Planet America Interview (Ep53, January 19, 2021) Enjoy! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chas...

This week I replay a bunch of my “Week in Headlines” segments that got played on Sydney’s 2SER 107.3 FM between September and November 2021. Support Community Radio and 2SER at 2ser.com News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support me on Patre...