Serious Danger

Janet Albrechtsen is sick of the nanny state and getting eaten by bears. Emerald and Tom look at the proposed RBA reforms and the Greens demand that the government use their existing powers to lower interest rates (10:26). Then they are joined by Liam Flenady, the Greens candidate for Miller (The Griff’s electorate!) in inner South Brisbane (42:42). What is the state of play in the Queensland elec...

The evils of door-knocking! Emerald and Tom have a quick look at the results from the NSW council elections. Then, Labor would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn’t for you meddling kids and your pesky Greens! First up, Greens beg Labor to actually negotiate if they want to get their Help to Buy housing bill through the Senate (19:02). Then, Greens want the proposed Environmental Protection A...

In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 6 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - the role Christine Milne played in the gun law reform after Port Arthur, Australia gets a free pass at Kyoto, the campaign against Jabil...

Fatima Payman gets a staffer to google “gen z expressions.” Emerald and Tom look at the protests against the Land Forces “defence” expo that upset Australia’s free speech-loving death merchants (9:56). Then they are joined for the first time by a sitting minister of a government! Rebecca Vassarotti (aka Vanessa Amorosi), the Greens Member for Kurrajong, Deputy Leader of the ACT Greens, and also th...

Apologies, an earlier version of this episode had sound issues, this is an updated file. Emerald will play Bob Katter, Tom can be Rachel Withers. Then it’s a new episode of Seriously Disappointing, our weekly show where we recap the Labor disappointments and cowardly moves of the last seven days. In this instalment - Shorten resigns, census debacle, EPA watered down, and bad polling (18:38). Then...

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through the patriots fighting to destroy the Greens scourge facing our nation - Advance Australia! The anti-Get Up! Has set their sights on taking down the Greens at the upcoming federal election. Who are these people? Should the Greens be afraid? Will YOU take the pledge? ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful P...

Bill “would you prefer we do nothing!?!” Shorten is back at it. Emerald is joined by guest co-host Jordon Steele-John, Greens senator for Western Australia. First up they discuss the dangerous new cuts to the NDIS (8:25). Then the government and the ABC join forces to attack the union movement and the Greens in response to CFMEU corruption allegations (29:39). Do you think that potential Green vot...

Krazy Katter vs the Satanic Olympics. Emerald and Tom unpack the anti-labour Labor party’s CFMEU-busting legislation that was rushed through Parliament this week (11:52). Then they are joined by Remah Naji, the newly announced Greens candidate for the Brisbane inner-south seat of Moreton (39:27). “Colourful” MP Graham Perrett has announced his resignation, and Remah is a former Labor member who re...

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald takes Tom on a deep dive (!) into the life and unexplained death of Harold Holt, Australia’s 17th Prime Minister. Who was the man himself? What happened on that fateful day when he went swimming and never came back? What are the best conspiracy theories? And how hack is it to make jokes about the swimming pool named after him? ---------- Subsc...

A short little ten minute debate about Raygun. Emerald and Tom answer a listener question about writing to your MP and what is the best way to get them to listen (11:35). Then it’s a smorgasbord of Labor cowardice and disappointment. First, Vic Labor has abandoned their commitment to raise the age of criminal responsibility to fourteen (17:31). Next, federal Labor seems set to reject a full ban on...

OUTRAGE as Greens-aligned comedian makes a joke that the media deliberately pretends is an opinion (and it’s not about Tom for once). Emerald and Tom go over the Labor government’s brave choice to be cowards about gambling advertising reform (8:25). Next up, why has the government bravely decided to ditch a Makratta truth-telling commission? (36:57) Finally, a call to action (1:00:52).  ----------...

In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 5 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - Paul Keating does Paul Keating things, the Greens give preferences to the Tories, the 1995 Qld and 1996 Tas elections, Peter Singer, and...

Unf*** the f***ing future you f***ing ****ed ****-brained ****s. Emerald and Tom take a look at the Albanese government’s cabinet reshuffle. (10:46) It’s not a house (ing minister), it’s a home (affairs minister), or whatever the right joke is. Then Emerald is joined by Australia’s first Greens senator, Jo Vallentine! (25:30) Have the Greens lost sight of their push for peace, and will Australia’s...

AI Steven Miles dances as democracy faces a turning point. Emerald and Tom unpack the Greens’ controversial new “buy a house to have a place to live” policy that aims to stabilise housing prices. (9:57) If you aren’t turning a profit, why even bother!? Then an update on the US election and Vice Brat Kamala’s presumed ascension to Democratic Presidential candidate, while America continues to refuse...

In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 5 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - the German Greens behave badly, the 1993 election and Paul Keating, the WA Greens step into the picture, and Gough Whitlam turns out to...

Kung Fu Panda quits the band and sells out Rage Kage for saying a naughty joke to a giant robot. Tom is joined by guest host Asta Hill, Greens candidate for Braitling in August’s Northern Territory election. First, a catch up on the whole America situation and the whole CFMEU situation (11:25). Then a big look at the state of play in NT politics. (23:42) Asta gives some “Territory Context” about t...

Adam Bandt needs to let dead dogs lie. Emerald and British lad Tom take a quick look at the French election results (13:05). Then, an update on the destruction of Gaza and the government’s response to appoint a special envoy against antisemitism. (19:14) Next, major staff cuts have hit Pedestrian and other Nine brands. (49:27) What is the future for youth-focused journalism? Finally, a call to cli...

In this bonus Patreon episode requested by a subscriber, Emerald speaks to Tammi Jonas from Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance about the movement for responsible farming and food production. How can the Greens connect better with people outside the inner-city leftie bubble? Do corporations treat sustainability like it’s a big joke? How can we eat ethically? — Subscribe on Patreon to support the...

Emerald is joined again by Rachel Withers, the only good (adult) Aussie journalist! First up is the most important news story of the week - Midwinter Ball, Canberra’s bizarre formal for politicians and journalists. (2:30) Then it’s a recap of the UK election results. (13:08) What were the funniest moments, what does it mean for Australia, and why can’t Auspol Labor hack Ben Davison catch a W? Then...

President Biden is not going to exploit, for political purposes, his opponent's youth and inexperience. Emerald and Tom dive into so much news - first up in bizarre instances of good things happening, Julian Assange is free and home in Australia! (12:26) Next, pill testing is now permanent in Victoria! (28:25) Then, Labor Senator Fatima Payman crossed the floor to support a Greens motion recognisi...

Tom is joined by streamer and Novara Media regular @NoJusticeMTG aka Helena to preview the upcoming UK election on July 4th. Is this a new dawn for TERF Island or is Sir Keir’s Labour just more of the same? What are the funniest things that have happened over the campaign? What are the chances for the Greens party? Can anything good happen in the UK ever again? —-  Subscribe on Patreon to support...

A CEO Sleepout outside the Qantas lounge. Emerald and Tom look at the Opposition’s new definitely-real nuclear power policy (07:21). Are they noobs to be owned, or are they changing the public discourse? Then, there are many recent protests to condemn (40:10) - the office of federal MP for Macnamara, Josh Burns, was vandalised by anti-Israel protestors. “Vile” anti-cop graffiti was sprayed on Vic...

Greens are literally Nazis, sez The Aus. Emerald and Tom try to get their heads around Peter Dutton’s bold “you will have to wait and see hope you are pleasantly surprised” non-approach to the LNP’s 2030 emissions targets (14:10). Then, new Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell joins the show (31:22) to chat housing, Palestine and the fight against new gas projects. Finally, a call to action (1:04...

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom watch and react to the hard-hitting Sky News expose, COMEDY IN CRISIS: How cancel culture is killing laughter. Wait, is Rowan Dean a comedian? Why do the woke mob hate fun? Was it always like this? Is the point of comedy to offend? Is conservative comedy just bullying? Could The Office still be made today, or would the left have Ricky...

Are the Greens oikophobic a.k.a.. afraid of housing? Emerald and Tom are joined by Campbell Gome from the Jewish Greens to ask, DO WE CONDEMN THE GREENS!?! (10:59) Why did Labor and the LNP team up in parliament to call the Greens anti-semitic? Why is Adam Bandt threatening to sue? Do the Greens hate truth and love spreading misinformation? Has everyone totally lost their f***ing minds? Finally, a...