News Weakly with Sami Shah

News Weakly Editorial Edition: 13th May, 2022 An editorial edition of News Weakly, talking with Kylie Moore-Gilbert. This is News Weakly Editorial Edition, where we punch the news in the headlines, thoughtfully! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul Mottram This podcast is...

News Weakly – 6th May, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Two weeks until the election and everything and everyone hates it! Also, America goes from War on Drugs to War on Terror to War on Wombs! And, who will save the ham sandwiches? This is News Weakly, and is it weird that I’m  more  attracted to Amber Heard now? http://thesamishah.com Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, write...

News Weakly Editorial Edition: 20th Apr, 2022 This week: An interview with satirist Dan Ilic, about the Australian election and what matters in satire. This is News Weakly Editorial Edition, where we punch the news in the headlines, thoughtfully! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipatio...

News Weakly Editorial Edition: 11th Apr, 2022 This week: An interview with Pakistani journalist Zarrar Khuhro, in Karachi, on the Imran Khan government's ignominious end. This is News Weakly Editorial Edition, where we punch the news in the headlines, thoughtfully! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'H...

News Weakly Editorial Edition: 29th Mar, 2022 Due to the comedy festival, the next 4 weeks will be editorial editions. This week: An interview with war correspondent Ali Mustafa, in Kiev. For reals. This is News Weakly Editorial Edition, where we punch the news in the headlines, thoughtfully! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://th...

News Weakly – 25 March, 2022 Top Stories of the Week: Lambie to the rescue! Also, Hillsong finally becomes a proper Church! And, everyone continues to feel bad about not doing anything to help Ukraine! This is News Weakly , and if you haven’t bought tickets to my comedy festival shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth then you’re committing a war crime! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, wr...

News Weakly Editorial Edition: 22nd Mar, 2022 An editorial edition of News Weakly, thinking about the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is News Weakly Editorial Edition, where we punch the news in the headlines, thoughtfully! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by...

News Weakly – 18 March, 2022 Top stories of the week! The world continues to not really do much to help Ukraine! Also, the Labor party proves it’s ready for government by also having a shit internal culture! And, I’m not doing anything on Ben Robert-Smith because it’s all getting embarrassingly sad now. This is News Weakly, and you really should buy tickets to my Melbourne and Sydney comedy festiv...

News Weakly – 11 March, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Scott Morrison unveils the worst flood disaster management plan since Noah! Also, Putin bans Facebook in Russia, instantly increasing popularity worldwide And, Omicron had a baby. A very very bad baby.  This is News Weakly, where we punch the news in the headlines, weakly! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and...

News Weakly – 4 March, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK The world continues to be inspired by Ukraine. It’s not really helping Ukraine. But boy is it inspired! Also, Joe Biden heckled at his State of the Union! And, a love story for the ages! This is News Weakly , and Clive Palmer just put Hitler’s Car on Carsales.com.au Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster....

News Weakly – 25 Feb 2022 IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD AND WE KNOW IT! This is News Weakly, where we punch the news in the headlines, weakly! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul Mottram This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

News Weakly Editorial Edition: 23rd Feb, 2022 A new extra-bonus edition of News Weakly, released whenever I can! This Editorial Edition: Thinking about Richard Nixon and the culture wars of the 60s, and the lessons it can teach us about our upcoming election. This is News Weakly Editorial Edition, where we punch the news in the headlines, thoughtfully! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian,...

TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Don’t be fooled by the ukulele’s she’s got, she’s still she’s still Jenny from the Scott Also, Prince Andrew donates millions of dollars to woman he’s never met And, Russia is definitely withdrawing from Ukraine. Definitely. Totally. Look, see them withdraw. It’s happening. Shh. Shh. This is News Weakly, where we punch the news in the headlines, weakly! Sami Shah is a multi...

TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK God builds the universe, needs protection from trans children! Also, Scott Morrison really starting to hate phones! And, the Spy who Swiped Right on Me! This is News Weakly , and I really need to start a religion. Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Pau...

News Weakly – 04/02/2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Morrison learns the price of true friendship! Also, Ben Roberts-Smith wishes he was back in Afghanistan where he was s  afer And, American’s continue to pretend they’ll hold Trump to account This is News Weakly, and your momma’s an apartheid state! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more:&...

NEWS WEAKLY – 28 Jan, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Australia loses its mind over a woman not smiling! And, Putin’s puttin’ it to Ukraine! Also, Tennis Australia polices fashion! This is News Weakly, and maybe she didn’t smile because she has, like, a crooked front tooth? I do that sometimes.  Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http...

TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK George Christensen is allowed to continue being George Christensen! Also, Boris Johnson Djokovic’es the BBC! And, terrorism is still a thing apparently! This is News Weakly , and I just got my booster so fuck you Omicron. Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation...

NEWS WEAKLY – 14 JAN, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK: AUSTRALIAN’S HUNTING RATS DJOKOVIC SICK OF ROOM SERVICE AND, BORIS JOHNSON LOVES TO PARTY THIS IS NEWS WEAKLY, AND I’M READY FOR 2023 NOW PLEASE! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul Mottram This podcast is written, hoste...

TOP STORIES OF THE FINAL WEEK OF 2021 SCOTT MORRISON ASKS WHAT’S IN A NAME? GHISLAINE MAXWELL BEGINS HER LIFE SENTENCE DEATH SENTENCE AND, CHINA VERSUS ELON MUSK! THIS IS NEWS WEAKLY! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul Mottram This podcast is written, hosted, and produce...

News Weakly – 24th Dec, 2021 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK - Scott Morrison makes cancer contagious! - And, it’s time to dust off that He-Man the Musical script!  Just that, and no more, on this week’s News Weakly! I’m Sami Shah, and welcome to the final News Weakly of 2021! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com...

News Weakly – 17th Dec, 2021 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK -       Massively rich ego maniac rewarded for bad behaviour -       Also, another massively rich ego maniac wants more rewards for bad behaviour -       And finally, a third massively rich ego maniac is being punished for good behaviour...

NEWS WEAKLY – 10 DEC, 2021 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK -George Christensen continues to remain George Christensen -Labor continues to remain Labor -And Boris Johnson continues to remain a liar This is News Weakly, and I’m going to start selling vitamin supplements to stop frogs turning me gay … or something.  Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For mo...

NEWS WEAKLY – 3 Dec, 2021 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK: -       Politicians resigning to spend time with their family, which no one in the family asked for! -       A report reports on reported stuff! -       And, Omicron was my favourite Decepticon! This is News Weakly, and I’ve never been on Jeffr...

NEWS WEAKLY – 26/11/21 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK –  -        People who believe in magic get laws to protect their magic  -        We now know beyond any doubt that Peter Dutton is definitely not a rape apologist -        And, Australia takes a break from burning us this summer to drown...

NEWS WEAKLY – 19 Nov 2021 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK -        Labor labours laboriously! -        Also, protestors protesting protestations! -        And, Sky News continues obsessing over ABC so hard, you’d think they have a crush!   This is News Weakly, and I left my scarf at Jake Gyllenhal...