The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

Topics include: Language warning Distractions The Grace Tame Saga Citipointe Christian College The new “Warringah rules” Essential Report Polls Forklifts and Caleb Bond Ron Williams Clive Palmer running for the Senate in Qld From Paul Aboriginal Flag Private School Cricketers Private School Naplan Results The UK and Australia have the same leadership problems Flight Attendants Property Prices Vene...

Topics include: Democracy Follow up on Injection placement Springtime for Hitler School Year Backflip Djokovic A grim grand slam calendar It's not just tennis, even the NRL An Australian Republic Covid Poor Government – Blame neo-liberalism and Religion How Does Morrison Win from here? From Bernard Keane in Crikey From Alan Kohler in the New Daily From Michael Pascoe From The Age Hillsong Police a...

In this episode we discuss: No Vax Jock Evicted Deep Throat on where to inject When a jab is not a jab Tanks! Fucking Tanks! More from Dutton An election year The Saturday Paper Editorial Bettoota, The Chaser and The Shovel Rat Shortage No Free Rats Joe has been battling “free thinkers” Spending has crashed Stats Media Bias Patrons Tony Blair was knighted. A Statue for the Queen? Church’ defends d...

The 35 topics we discuss are: Court Case Nativity Scenes On Democracy John Mearsheimer Neo-Liberalism Barnaby and Julian Julian Assange Morrison and ICAC Pork Barrelling Dickson has a very good member A broken system Morrison advocating for religious candidates Bercow on Johnson or Morrison? The two highest-taxing governments of the past 30 years have been Coalition Sam Kerr USA teachers in a gros...

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In this episode we discuss: Satanic Drinks The World Today Kakistocracy Morrison says NSW ICAC is a Kangaroo Court Gladys and ICAC There is still sympathy for Berejiklian Horse Race Journalism Social Media Trolling Such Fucking Hypocrites Peter Dutton Pig Iron Dutton Remember the Extradition treaty? Dutton beating the drums over China PJK on Dutton Chomsky on USA China relations Peter Dutton on co...

Topics: Satanic Stamps Religious Discrimination Bill Victoria is tackling Religious Privilege The Protests – What is really going on? Lionel Shriver on Vaccines Governments essentially have four choices Morrison’s on petrol and interest rates Morrison on can Do capitalism PJK Is the bubble about to burst? Inequality Vaccines and Transmission Rates Special links From The Conversation The BBC Link A...

Topics: Morrison and Lies Morrison and Diplomacy Misleading the French China err I mean Climate Morrison – Crikey has made up a dossier of lies Sammy J Nails Morrison Qld - Progressive when it comes to women in power? The Horticulture Award Meanwhile for 14yr olds in America Religious Discrimination Bill JFK Truthers Thanking God for 'answering our prayers' Pitch for morning anthem in school Alan...

Topics: A conga line of awful politicians that nobody wants is proof our democracy has been compromised. In this episode we discuss: Noosa Temple Protest march Morrison has a plan Glasgow Why you shouldn’t underestimate the underclass The Fed libs are in the grip of Pentecostals and NSW is in the grip of Catholics Bruce Baird and The Family — the PM’s Christian scaffolding Kristina Keneally: 'no o...

Topics: NSW Leadership Thoughts Gladys Excused and ICAC Vilified Federal ICAC New leader Dominic Perrottet From Crikey From The Spectator Is Religious Belief Relevant? The Perfect Example- Perrottet and Cemeteries Perrotte’s Neo-Liberalism is the biggest worry NSW VAD Update Dan Andrews is The Man Banknote artwork Goodbye Facebook 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself Jessica Rowe a...

Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:40 The Submarine Fiasco: A Deep Dive 03:20 The Politics of Nuclear Submarines 03:42 Australia's Relationship with China 05:07 The South China Sea: A Strategic Perspective 06:24 The French Connection: A Failed Deal 08:24 The Future of Australia's Defense 11:13 The Impact of Trade Relations on National Security 14:42 The Role of Media in Shaping Public Opini...

Topics: In this episode, we hear from Dr. Craig Glasby about how "Dying With Dignity" successfully lobbied to get VAD laws passed in Queensland. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Celebrating a Secular Victory 01:02 Diving Deep into Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws 01:20 The Strategy and Success of Lobbying for Dying With Dignity 02:42 Analyzing the Final Vote and Political Dynamics 05:20 The Powe...

The Submarine Saga: Australia's Defense Debacle This episode is a comprehensive dive into Australia's controversial submarine acquisition history, focusing on the criticism surrounding the decision to purchase French submarines, a contract later cancelled in favour of a nuclear option with technology from the U.S. and U.K. The host reflects on previous podcast discussions, highlighting issues iden...

In this episode, we talk about the recent decision by the High Court of Australia that ruled that the owners of Facebook pages are potentially liable for defamatory comments made by commentators in a post. We then explored briefly what is defamatory and the potential defences. We also looked at whether members of the public who are owners or administrators of Facebook pages for community groups sh...

The Climate Change Primer: Understanding the Basics In episode 311 of the 'Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove' podcast, the host deviates from the usual panel discussion format to provide a thorough overview of climate change. Joined by tech guy Joe, the episode is fashioned as a one-on-one talk aimed at equipping listeners with the fundamental knowledge and arguments about climate change, especially...

Insights and Debates on Current Affairs and Viral Moments In this episode of the podcast, Trevor returns from a holiday in North Queensland and, alongside Shae and Joe, dives into various topics ranging from their accidental viral moment and concerns over religious instruction in Queensland state schools, to discussing voluntary assisted dying legislation, and the complexities of holding military...

In the 309th episode of the Iron Fist and Velvet Glove podcast, Trevor, also known as the Iron Fist, Shea, and Joe, the tech guy, delve into a variety of topics including the ongoing lockdowns in New South Wales, the controversial stance of Premier Gladys Berejiklian, the situation in Afghanistan, and the legalization of prostitution. The team also discusses the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on...

Trevor gives a rundown on what happened in court. In this episode of 'The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove' podcast, the host reflects on a significant day involving a court case concerning their application for religious instruction lessons. Despite feeling mentally drained from a long day of court proceedings and media interviews, the host shares insights into the trial's events and their personal...

In a combined exploration of societal, scientific, and personal dilemmas, the podcast episodes delve into a myriad of topics set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussions range from personal experiences such as legal challenges involving the Noosa Temple of Satan and public engagements, to broader societal issues including court proceedings during lockdowns, and women's rights...

In this episode, I speak with Cam Reilly about psychopaths. 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast: Introducing the Theme and Special Guest 00:39 The Regular Rhythm: Panel Discussions and Special Features 00:59 Diving into 'The Psychopath Epidemic': An Author's Insight 02:10 The Impact of Psychopaths in Power: A Deep Dive 05:18 Exploring Psychopathy: Definitions and Distinctions 05:46 Understanding Sociopat...

In this episode we discuss: Vale Peter Toy Hosting A Black Mass is against Workplace Health and Safety rules Robin’s Petition re Prayers Billionaires in a Space race VAD in QLD VAD Hearing in Qld Lockdowns this week Opposite day Queensland electrician admits removing genitals of two men at their request The Drum has a right-wing bias Sexual Harassment training Remember – “It is existing law”? Afgh...

In this episode, Rachel describes her decision as a young person in Sydney to get the Astrazeneca vaccine and Paul Wayper discusses the merits of Dark Emu and we get into the weeds with the Uluru Statement and Critical Race Theory. Trevor's travel blog Rachel's blog Mentioned in this episode: Website

The latest Polls The latest Lockdowns Hardbottom has a message Car Parks Accountability 80% Of Liberal Voters To Receive First Car Park By December Follow up Homework Dark Emu, Sutton and Telos Scott Morrison and QAnon St Luke’s Anglican Biden threatened with communion ban over position on abortion Boris Johnson Deliveroo Deliveroo cont’d Tokyo Olympics Chinese Masks Mentioned in this episode: Web...

With Brisbane in lockdown, Trevor and Joe covered some Covid topics and then teleconferenced with James and Tom to lament about the state of democracy. The Show Notes cover much more than what was discussed on the podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Website

This episode is a book review of "Justice" by Michael Sandel. Three Different Approaches The Greatest Happiness Principle (Utilitarianism) Respecting Individual Freedom (Libertarianism and Egalitarianism) What do People Morally Deserve and Why? which involves Identifying the Purpose of a practice and Promoting Good Virtues (Aristotle) Mentioned in this episode: Website