The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

Satanists prepare to march in Noosa and Christians are worried. The top 1% of Australians own 70% of the wealth and no-one cares. The emissions of one cow equal driving the average car for 12,500 km. 1:21 Robin Bristow and the Noosa Satanists What will happen on Hastings St? … Read more › The post Episode 225 – The top 1% and the bottom 70% and Satanists march in Noosa appeared first on The Iron F...

In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the Korean War and then discuss Extinction Rebellion, the Morrison theocracy, opinion surveys and corporate ethics. 2:30 Korea Cam Reilly. Here is his web site The Podcast Network. … Read more › The post Episode 224 – Korea, Extinction Rebellion and Surveys appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode we discuss the cost of renewable energy and whether Australia can have stable power supply relying 100% on renewable energy. 2:12 The Great Debate 14:45 Dean Stretton 17:30 Was the Climate Poll Too Binary? … Read more › The post Episode 223 – Renewable Energy appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

The strange relationship between left and right and attitudes to climate change. 2:37 Happy 70th Anniversary to the Chinese Communists It’s 70 years since Mao declared an end to the humiliation. 9:55 China USA Priorities From Newspoll Coal-loving Morrison scolds China over emissions From Jeff Sparrow in Crikey If chutzpah was combustible, … Read more › The post Episode 222 – China, Greta, Prorogue...

In this episode, we discuss religion, free speech and Greta Thunberg. 2:08 Morrison in America Flexing “The easiest thing for me to do is to say knock out 15 sites in Iran and that would be a very bad day for Iran,’ he said . … Read more › The post Episode 221 – Religion, Free Speech and Greta Thunberg appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

Scott Morrison has realized he can get away with it. Riverfire should not be cancelled. And we offer an interesting option to consider should you face a tough meeting at work. 3:05 Jacinta Price Scott, Paul and Craig went to see her at a public event. … Read more › The post Episode 220 – Smug Morrison, Riverfire and Support Clowns appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in...

No other podcast would attempt to explain cashless cards, Tamil refugee status, offensive penises and the history of Brexit going back to 6500 BC. 1:40 Deep Throat William Mark Felt Sr. (August 17, 1913 – December 18, … Read more › The post Episode 219 – Cashless Cards, Tamils, Penises and Brexit appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode, we examine the Religious Discrimination Bill 2019. The Religious Discrimination Bill 2019 We start off with a quick look at the important sections. 20:12 The Iron Fist thoughts on how to argue against the Bill We don’t need any Religious Discrimination Bill because: Religious People are not discriminated against. … Read more › The post Episode 218 – The Religious Discrimination Bi...

In this episode, we discuss NSW Abortion Law, Pell, Fascist laws, Iranian oil tankers , the US Empire and Ho Chi Minh. Our live stream worked perfectly and we were able to talk to Caitlin about NSW abortion law and Cam Reilly about Ho Chi Minh. … Read more › The post Episode 217 – From NSW Abortion Law to Ho Chi Minh appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode:...

In this episode, we have a crack at explaining how the US dollar replaced gold as the default currency. Religious Privilege Rally Only about 200 We let them pick our fruit Pacific island nations affected by the climate crisis will continue to survive “because many of their workers come here to pick our fruit”, … Read more › The post Episode 216 – The US Dollar and other myths appeared first on The...

Hopefully we won’t be swatted Barely two weeks  after winning $3m at the Fortnite World Cup , Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf was “swatted” in the middle of a livestreaming session. The 16-year-old was broadcasting to his legion of fans on streaming platform Twitch as he played Fortnite with friends when the incident occurred. … Read more › The post Episode 215 – China and the looming NSW theocracy appeare...

In our first successful livestream we discuss 19 different topics and enjoy the contrary views of Hugh Harris. It’s a long one. Falou – another twist in the saga Josiah is sacked – by a private religious school From The Australian A cousin of sacked rugby international Israel Folau has been removed from his teaching job at a Catholic high school in Sydney’s south after calling the church’s mass a...

Hello I am asking if any indigenous spokesperson would be willing to be interviewed for my podcast. My co-hosts and I produce a weekly podcast looking at news, politics and current affairs and we occasionally discuss Indigenous issues. … Read more › The post Episode 213 – A Podcast to Indigenous Australians appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove .

Calombaris has done a Falou, Falou’s sect is bonkers, Section 44, Iranian tanker swap, inequality, grandfathering, class distinctions and our thoughts on Indigenous issues for next week’s special episode. 1:45 It’s 50 Years Since the Moon Walk July 20, … Read more › The post Episode 212 – Calombaris, Grandfathering and Forgotten Classes appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentio...

In this episode we attempted our first Livestream. We had a lot of problems with buffering but it worked very well once we switched over to tethering off our mobile phones so I’m declaring it a successful experiment. 2:06 Queensland – … Read more › The post Episode 211- Live Streaming to a Brave New World appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

Another week under the Morrison theocracy. Following up from last week When will Americans realize “We’re Not the Good Guys”? A good summary of US aggression and hypocrisy . On Incarceration. The 12th Man was not happy with Iran incarcerating atheists. … Read more › The post Episode 210 – The Persecuted Are In Charge appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode:...

A planned brief discussion over Iran morphed into a heated discussion over Iran and China and nuclear weapons. We then get back on track with discussions over the budding Morrison Theocracy, Tax, Christopher Pyne, Accounting firms, Falou and Deep Throat. … Read more › The post Episode 209 – Iran, China, the Morrison Theocracy and Falou 101 appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Men...

In this episode, we talk to Loriana Luccioni about Universal Basic Income. Loriana Luccioni is a PhD student at the University of Queensland. After completing degrees in Psychology and Sociology, Loriana has graduated with a Master of Science in European and Comparative Social Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, … Read more › The post Episode 208 – Loriana Luccioni and...

Somehow we combine The Lord’s Prayer, Iran, New Zealand, Assange, Chelsea, Setka, Sinatra, Falou, De Belin, Mr Anderson, Gas Royalties and Workplace Fingerprinting into another compelling episode. 1:49 Led not into temptation: The Pope approves a change to the Lord’s Prayer Now Pope Francis has risked the wrath of traditionalists by approving a change to the wording of the Lord’s Prayer . … Read m...

Everything you need to know about religion in Queensland schools plus Orwellian AFP raids. Alison Courtice from Queensland Parents for Secular State Schools We last spoke to Alison on episode 104 on the 13th of July 2017. Alison gave us a great explanation of the latest news and developments regarding religious instruction in Qld state schools? … Read more › The post Episode 206 – Religion in Qld...

Lots of secular and religious news in this episode. 2:27 The National Secular Lobby We start off by interviewing  Peter Monk, the president of the National Secular Lobby. 31:59  Metcalfe’s Law The secular community needs to apply Metcalfe’s Law. … Read more › The post Episode 205 – Peter Monk from the NSL appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

Secularism, Coal Mines and Death by Capitalism. 2:45 Three Cheers for the NSL NSL Ambassadors and executive met with the ABC Managing Director David Anderson , and Editorial Director  Craig McMurtrie , to discuss the need for a  “secular voice.”  Jane Caro, … Read more › The post Episode 204 – Secularism, Coal Mines and Death by Capitalism appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Men...

Left-leaning public intellectuals cannot empathise with “white working class trash”. They have taken a leaf from Hilary’s playbook and think of them as a basket of deplorables. That is not going to work. Don’t they know, it’s the end of the world? … Read more › The post Episode 203 – It’s Not The End of The World appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Web...

After a slow start, this episode warms up nicely. 4:42  Both parties to provide bank guarantees for first home buyers Oh FFS. More money for baby boomers and Millennials get screwed again. Locking millennials into impossible loans is not the way to go. … Read more › The post Episode 202 – Election thoughts and ethical conundrums appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in t...

In this episode of the podcast, we speak to Harris Sultan. Harris was born on December 26, 1983 in Lahore, Pakistan. He is an actor and talent agent, known for Sea Patrol (2007), … Read more › The post Episode 201 – Harris Sultan – Founder of Ex Muslim Atheist appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website