The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

In this episode, I present a secular Anzac Day ceremony for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own driveway. … Read more › The post Episode 250 – Anzac Day 2020 appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

According to The Fist, many Americans are demanding the freedom to work because they are broke and they know that no-one is going to help them. Why Does Trevor Bang on about America Because it is more interesting. … Read more › The post Episode 249 – Freedom is just another word for – I need to eat appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode, Hugh Harris and Matthew Su debate the existence of the Abrahamic God.   After the podcast, Matthew kindly provided a transcript of his opening 10-minute address. The ‘Cosmological Argument’- a non-technical presentation Good evening! … Read more › The post Episode 248 – Does the Abrahamic God exist? appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode:...

Unfortunately, the audio quality of this episode is not up to our usual standard. If you haven’t listened to us before, please check out the earlier episodes to get a feel for our normal standards. In this episode, … Read more › The post Episode 247 – Secularism, Assisted Dying and China appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

The Morrison government has announced a massive spending program and many Australians may be asking if we can afford it. This podcast will answer that question. We begin the podcast with an interview with Dr Steven Hail . … Read more › The post Episode 246 – Dr Steven Hail explains currency and deficits appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

Massive Changes in Society are coming because … we now know there is such a thing as society. The common good is important. Left-wing socialist ideas are suddenly in vogue. I previously said Australia won’t change till it feels some pain. … Read more › The post Episode 245 – COVID-19 revives the idea of the common good appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episod...

In this episode, we touch elbows on COVID-19. Facts from the ABC Morrison  his poll numbers are up Politicians love a disaster that they can’t be blamed for. Newspoll shows Morrison is up 3% and Albanese is down 3%. … Read more › The post Episode 244 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode, we speak to Frank Jordan about his campaign to become the next Lord Mayor of Brisbane. Frank Jordan Candidate for Lord Mayor of Brisbane. Coronavirus and the Economy After the 2019 election, … Read more › The post Episode 243 – Frank Jordan appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode, we catch up on news and political events from the last few weeks. Coronavirus It doesn’t look good. From the Michael West blog. Saudi Arabia stops Mecca pilgrimage, Japan shuts its schools, … Read more › The post Episode 242 – Bettina Arndt and other Milkshake Ducks appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode, we discuss corporate power in Australia and debunk some myths about risk-taking and innovation in the private sector. … Read more › The post Episode 241- Corporate Power appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode, I speak to Robin about the Noosa Satanists and Cam about his new movie called Marketing The Messiah. Here is the link where you can buy tickets to Cam’s film.   … Read more › The post Episode 240 – Noosa Satanist and Marketing the Messiah appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

The Left should promote progressive social policies but to win an election it must first convince voters that conservatives have ruined the economy. PM’s Office says Auditor General is wrong Wake up, … Read more › The post Episode 239 – It’s the economy, stupid appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

Where do our morals come from? Some conservatives say we owe a lot to the Judeo-Christian tradition. They say that without it we would not enjoy our wonderful civilisation. In this episode, the panel examines the origins and merits of our moral codes. … Read more › The post Episode 238 – The Origins of Our Morals appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Web...

According to Proudhon, all property is either claimed or seized and the argument ” We were here first” is no better than “We are taking this off you”. Australia Day See episode 213 for a full discussion of our thoughts on indigenous matters. … Read more › The post Episode 237 – “We Were Here First” is not a great argument. appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this ep...

In this episode, we discuss the Bible as a historical document. Throughout the episode, Trevor refers to a book called Nailed by David Fitzgerald. Compare Jesus Vs Julius Caesar The first century is considered one of the best documented periods in ancient history. … Read more › The post Episode 236 – Bible Study for Atheists appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this...

The Bushfire relief donations by the super-wealthy are a cheap alternative to a wealth-tax. Anti-Scomo rallies Thousands came out to protest. The Weekend Australian and The Sunday Mail had nothing while Saturday’s The Courier Mail had a small article tucked away near page 7. … Read more › The post Episode 235 – Return Bushfire Donations and introduce a Wealth Tax appeared first on The Iron Fist an...

  In this episode: Bushfires, Media bias, Scomo or Smoko, Fireworks displays, Barnaby Joyce, Media Bias, the NZ volcano and Palace-chook. The theme of this episode and this podcast for 2020. Be aware of hidden agendas. … Read more › The post Episode 234 – Bush Fires and Media Bias appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

This is the second half of our discussion with Mark. We discussed Brexit, the EU and some recent Australian political events. … Read more › The post Episode 233 – Brexit, the EU and domestic nutters appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

Mark joins us in the studio. We start by bemoaning the latest draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill and then delve into all things Russian. The Religious Discrimination Act – 2nd Draft The new Bill makes it clear the religious organisations may “preference” staff who share their faith, … Read more › The post Episode 232 – From Russia With Love appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Gl...

Thanks to media bias and other factors, politicians can now get away with murder. Plus we look at Australian attitudes towards ridiculing religion. Angus Taylor Mr Taylor insisted in Parliament that he relied on a document downloaded from the City of Sydney website when he claimed the council spent $15.9 million on travel for its councillors when the real costs were less than $6,000. … Read more ›...

I am in Sydney and have no time to record a fresh podcast so here are some highlights from 2017. There will be no Livestream this week. Cheers The Fist … Read more › The post Episode 230 – Old thoughts rehashed appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

  Does Dark Emu misrepresent early explorers and what is it like at local Labor Party branch meetings? Today we will expand upon our Indigenous episode #213 from 30 July 2019 but before we do … Qantas Hostie and Racism Will.i.am accuses a Qantas hostie of racism. … Read more › The post Episode 229 – Dark Emu and Labor Party Meetings appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned...

The Right is painting the Left as a bunch of woke idiots. Bushfires Politicians love disasters. It should be easy brownie points. That’s why that get really pissed when someone tries to interrupt with questions about policy. … Read more › The post Episode 228 – The Left has a Wokeness problem appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

Our Orwellian Prime Minister has accused protesters of being … Orwellian. And in other news, we look at hidden agendas and BS artists. 2:29 The Melbourne Cup A surprising number of people bet regularly on horse races. … Read more › The post Episode 227 – Don’t trust Scomo, 4 Corners or Pinker appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode, we are joined by Archer to discuss climbing Uluru, Venezuela and Chinese influence in Australian Universities. Uluru An ethical consistency test Dear listener. We have a little test on your ethical positions. Does religious nonsense annoy you? … Read more › The post Episode 226 – Uluru, Venezuela and China appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this ep...