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START USING GROUND NEWS TODAY! In a first during Season 2, we are joined by Admin 2 in the Melbourne Studio! We unpack a rather uncalled for announcement from Matt Canavan, Peter Duttons amazing disappearing act in times of crisis, and whether he has fumbled the keys to the Lodge. We also go through his rather questionable policy choices, how it will affect the everyday person, not just in the pub...

START USING GROUND NEWS TODAY! In this captivating interview, Admin 1 sits down with Liam Bell, the frontman of Naarm/Melbourne's own Bogan Funk band Playlunch . We talk about the struggles of the gig economy and its perception in the media, as well as what more can be done to help such a huge industry during a cost of living crisis. We talk about the cancellation of multiple music festivals, the...

START USING GROUND NEWS TODAY! In our first ever interview with a party leader, we sit down with the leader of the Australian Greens, Adam Bandt! We speak to Adam about the upcoming federal election, navigating a minority parliament and answer YOUR questions. ADAM BANDT ON INSTAGRAM AUSTRALIAN GREENS ON INSTAGRAM JOIN THE ROLL UP ON IG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

START USING GROUND NEWS TODAY! In our first ever interview with a party leader, we sit down with the leader of the Australian Greens, Adam Bandt! From being the first Greens MP elected to Australia’s lower house, to leading the most successful minor party in modern Australian political history, we talk to Adam about everything from the rise of the Greens to their recent struggles. We ask Adam some...

START USING GROUND NEWS TODAY! If they say a week is a long time in politics, then 6 of them is an eternity. Admins 1 and 2 take stock of the year that has been so far.  We chat all things interest rates, what it’ll mean for the election, and unpack some very juicy polls that show we are almost certainly headed to a hung parliament, and whether we truly are looking at Dutton in the lodge. JOI...

START USING GROUND NEWS TODAY! In our biggest episode yet, we talk with 2021 Australian of the Year and perennial “Woman of the Hour” of Australian Politics, Grace Tame. Not one to shy away from the spotlight, Grace sits down with Admins 1 and 2, where we discuss everything from the responsibility of being Australian of the Year, to *those* moments with Scott Morrison and Albo, to how she han...

START USING GROUND NEWS TODAY! Our second episode with a sitting member of Victorian Parliament, Admin 1 sits down with Legalise Cannabis Victoria MP Rachel Payne, to discuss all things upper house, the need for minor parties, and of course, the long journey towards Cannabis legalisation.  Admin 1 asks your burning questions (pun intended), and also talks about why, no matter the issue, minor...

In a long-overdue episode, Admins 1 and 2 talk to the founder of online news outlet 6 News Australia, and journalism’s biggest rising star, Leonardo Puglisi. We talk about his rapid rise on social media and the challenges of running a major outlet while in high school, and the role of young people in shaping discussion, in a time when older, established media is seeing a decline. 6 NEWS AUSTRALIA...

Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2025, we unpack the year that was, from elections to culture wars and everything in between.  We preview the 2025 Federal and WA elections, where Labor couldn't face a more stark contrast in fortunes, and what Albo needs to do to steady the ship going into what could be the closest election in over a decade.  The Admins dive into some of your quest...

In a long-overdue episode, Admin 1 sits down with Victorian Senator for the Animal Justice Party and friend of the page, Georgie Purcell. We talk everything, from what happens in the halls of parliament, to her unique journey into politics, to the less well-known effects of the cost-of-living crisis on animals. GEORGIE PURCELL ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON TWITTER...

It's Election Time! Admin 1 introduces our new Admin 2, as we dive into all things Queensland, we assess the state of play in this election. Will Labor's late surge be enough to allow Stephen Miles to do the impossible, or will David Crisafulli's LNP get over the line? We discuss the implications of the latter, given the LNP's sheer volume of unanswered questions on the economy, mining and abortio...

The admins are joined by renters advocate and all-round good bloke Jordan Van Den Berg, who under the name Purplepingers has brought to light some of the worst of Australia’s rental market.  We discuss how the housing crisis got this bad, how we can get out of it, and one weird trick you can use to claim abandoned property.   TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON TWITTER X TOILET PAPER...

Yes, no and it could be worse. We discuss the good in South Australia surrounding the proposed political donations ban. The bad in Senator Fatima Payman being punished for voting against Labor. We also talk about how it could be worse because Trump and Biden just had a debate (or lack thereof). TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON TWITTER X TOILET PAPER AUS ON FACEBOOK TOILET PAPER AU...

Where do we even begin? A bombshell revelation out of the UK and US as Julian Assange walks free. Peter Dutton introduces nuclear plan on a single A4 sheet. And should Australian Politicians give themselves a pay rise? TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON TWITTER X TOILET PAPER AUS ON FACEBOOK TOILET PAPER AUS ON TIKTOK Support the show: https://www.instagram.com/toiletpaperaustralia/...

Admins 1 and 2 chat to independent investigative journalist Michael West, on his long, illustrious career working for both corporate media, and himself.  In this special episode, we discuss his journey into independent journalism, and the difficulties he and other independent journos face in a David and Goliath struggle against the legacy media.  We also talk to the decline of legacy media, and th...

The media goes into meltdown! Peter Costello gets physical at the expense of his job at Nine-Fairfax, and the entire media has a full-blown meltdown over everyone’s favourite Dictator and God-Emperor getting recognised at the King’s birthday awards. Also, North Melbourne won a game and I won’t shut up about it TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON TWITTER X TOILET PAPER AUS ON FACEBOOK...

The UK is going to an election! We give you the context, the policies and the contenders for the August election, why the Tories are screwed more than an Etonian roast pork, and why UK Labour may not be the saviours we want them to be. We also dive into the debate about racism in Australia, and an unlikely romance in Australian Politics, and why you should not care. TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM T...

Admin 1 is joined by an incredible guest this week, Singer, Comic and Actor Reuben Kaye, one of Australia’s most prominent Queer voices. We discuss everything from the media’s weaponisation of Gender Diverse people, to why Adelaide water has mouthfeel. If you like learning about the discussion around gender diversity and Queer rights, combined with why capsicums are counter-revolutionary, you won’...

This may be the last episode of Talking Sh!t you ever listen to, if you take our advice. In this ep we'll tell you the simple ways to stay informed about what really goes on in Australian politics. Forget the newspapers, forget the 6pm headlines, forget the political spin, these are all the resources you need to be as well informed as we are! FIND MY ELECTORATE THEYVOTEFORYOU.ORG.AU REGISTER OF ME...

Welcome to budget week! Admin 1 unpacks the pros and cons of the budget and answers your questions about everything from the prospect of running for office to the prospect of North Melbourne’s rebuild. TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON TWITTER X TOILET PAPER AUS ON FACEBOOK TOILET PAPER AUS ON TIKTOK Support the show: https://www.instagram.com/toiletpaperaustralia/?hl=en See omnyst...

In Part 2 of our Sport in Politics series, Admin 1 is joined by Cheets from Type Media, where we discuss all things about politics in footy.  We unpack the gestures done by leagues to address social issues, the progress that’s been made, and the mountain of work left to do to fix bigotry in our great game. TYPE MEDIA INSTAGRAM TYPE MEDIA FACEBOOK TYPE MEDIA TIK TOK TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TO...

We sit down with our first MP on the podcast, Max Chandler-Mather, the federal Greens member for Griffith.  We discuss everything housing, from the grim state of the housing market today, to the solutions he wants to bring to the table, and the future of the Greens in a political environment that’s more chaotic and uncertain than ever. TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON TWITTER X TO...

In this 2 part episode, the Admins dive into the topic that makes every journo at Newscorp tremble in their boots. The Admins discuss why politics not only belongs in sport, but why politics and sport are all too often one and the same, inseparable from each other. TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON TWITTER X TOILET PAPER AUS ON FACEBOOK TOILET PAPER AUS ON TIKTOK Support the show:...

Admins 1 and 2 watch Bruce Lehrmann suffer the consequences of his own actions, we discuss the coverage of the tragic events at Bondi Junction, and just how the media messed up this badly in their coverage. Plus we tell you our tips and tricks to get through the cost of living crisis.   TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON TWITTER X TOILET PAPER AUS ON FACEBOOK TOILET PAPER AUS ON TIK...

Don’t know who your MP is? What’s preferential voting? And what are politicians even meant to do? We go through it all in this must-listen episode, so that you can stay informed and understand how to make your vote count. FIND MY ELECTORATE THEYVOTEFORYOU.ORG.AU REGISTER OF MEMBERS' INTERESTS TOILET PAPER AUS ON INSTAGRAM TOILET PAPER AUS ON TWITTER X TOILET PAPER AUS ON FACEBOOK TOILET PAPER AUS...