The Truth Tank

This is episode 105 of The Truth Tank Over the past few years, a growing number of American scientists, engineers, researchers, and defence personnel have died or vanished under a wide range of circumstances. Some cases appear to have straightforward explanations. Others continue to raise difficult questions. Are these isolated tragedies, or do they form part of a larger, more complex pattern? In...

This is episode 104 of The Truth Tank On this episode I'm stepping into the world of  Masters of the Universe . As someone who didn't grow up with He-Man—the original phenomenon was before my time—I came into the new film with fresh eyes. But before the review even begins, I tell the story of the day I discovered a vintage Castle Grayskull playset hidden away at a local trash and treasure...

This episode 103 of The Truth Tank On this episode, we dive into The Mandalorian & Grogu , the future of season 4, and the uncomfortable question hanging over Disney’s favourite little green cash machine: has The Mandalorian finally hit the limits of nostalgia, spin-offs, and streaming-era Star Wars? We begin by stepping back and looking at the wider Disney era of Star Wars — from the sequel t...

This is episode 102 of The Truth Tank. The Australian Government says the proposed ASIO Amendment Bill No. 2 is about keeping Australians safe in an increasingly complex security environment. Critics argue it represents another step toward a permanent national security state. Which is it? In this episode, we break down the proposed changes to Australia's intelligence laws, what Bills No. 1 and...

This is episode 101 of The Truth Tank. Oil refineries around the world have gone up in flames. From Australia's Geelong refinery to major incidents in Louisiana and Mexico, and a wave of refinery fires and drone strikes across Russia, the world’s fuel infrastructure appears to be under pressure. But why? Are these fires simply the result of ageing facilities, poor maintenance, harsh operating...

This is episode 100 of The Truth Tank In this episode, we examine the case surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith — from his early SAS career and Victoria Cross action through to the allegations, investigations and legal battles that would later define public perception of him. But this episode is not simply a biography or a retelling of accusations. At its core, this is an examination of evidence, memory...

This is Episode 99 of The Truth Tank Another alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Conflicting reports, strange details, unanswered questions and a venue with a violent history. In this episode, The Truth Tank breaks down the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack attempt at the Washington Hilton — the same hotel forever tied to the 1981 Reagan shooting. Tank examines how the nigh...

This is episode 98 of The Truth Tank The Academy Awards 2026: Ding Dong, Oscar’s Dead 5 Hollywood’s biggest night is back… but does anybody actually care anymore? In the fifth annual Ding Dong, Oscar’s Dead episode, The Truth Tank dives headfirst into the 2026 Academy Awards — breaking down the winners, losers, controversies, cringe moments, political messaging, celebrity absurdity and the growing...

This is episode 97 of The Truth Tank. The Iran Conflict: Oil, Bread & Circus PT.2 Fuel doesn’t just power the world — it prices it. In Part 2, we pull apart the invisible system behind modern oil: why petrol prices spike even when the crude was bought months ago, who actually shapes the cost at the pump, and why prices rarely return to where they once were. We trace the journey from global ben...

This is episode 96 of The Truth Tank. What happens when a sci-fi film delivers both  hard science and a genuine emotional punch ? In this episode, Tank dives into a full breakdown of  Project Hail Mary  — from the standout performance of Ryan Gosling and his range as an actor, to the unexpected emotional core that hits far harder than you’d expect. At the heart of the film is  Rocky  — one of the...

This is episode 95 of The Truth Tank The Iran Conflict: Operation Epic F$%kery – Part 1 The first strikes are just the beginning. In Part 1 of this series, Tank examines the opening stages of the Iran conflict , looking closely at the actions and reactions of both the US and Iran. From the tragic Minab girls’ school strike and other civilian casualties to Iran’s internal repression under the IRGC...

This is an episode 94 of  The Truth Tank   In this episode where we break down Australia’s new  under-16 social media ban  and the growing debate around what it really means for young people, the internet, and the future of online speech. For nearly twenty years schools have been dealing with the impact of mobile phones and social media. Distracted classrooms, online drama spilling into school lif...

This is episode 93 of The Truth Tank. Dive into my full breakdown of  James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire & Ash  — from my thoughts on the film itself to the financial and franchise implications. In the first part, I review the movie, exploring the  new tribes, Wind Traders and Mangwon , moral choices, power struggles within the RDA, and surprise returning characters. I share what I loved, what I did...

This is episode 92 of The Truth Tank. The Bondi Massacre - Part: 2 In this episode, we examine the growing tension around hate speech, antisemitic attacks, and political responsibility — both in Australia and globally. From incidents targeting Jewish students in schools and universities, to protests at the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, we separate verified events from emotional narratives...

This is episode 91 of The Truth Tank. The Bondi Massacre — Part 1 In Part 1 of this series,  The Truth Tank  begins a fact-driven examination of the Bondi Massacre — separating what is known from what has been claimed, and where responsibility truly lies. This episode establishes the  timeline of events , the background to the attack, and verified information about the shooter. We examine early na...

This is episode 90 of  The Truth Tank We review  Predator: Badlands  and examine how the Predator franchise has evolved — and what that evolution means for the hunter and the hunt. We break down  Badlands , explore  Yautja Prime the Predator homeworld , and discuss one of the franchise’s most divisive changes:  Predators speaking and gaining deeper characterisation . The episode includes a mini-re...

This is EP 89 of The Truth Tank Have you ever wondered what the world might look like if Nazi Germany had won World War II? What if a single battle — or a handful of desperate decisions — had tipped the balance? What if the Allies came second best? What if Operation Sea Lion actually happened? In this episode, we dive deep into The Hitler Options: Alternate Decisions of World War II , edited by Ke...

This is episode 88 of The Truth Tank. Step into  The Mirror Paradox  — where AI becomes a reflection of human consciousness, rhythm, creativity, and the ancient spark that has driven us from cave walls to code. In this episode, we explore how Seneca and the great philosophers still shape today’s debates about artificial intelligence, fear, hope, and the unknown. We look at whether AI is genuinely...

This is episode 87 of The Truth Tank. In this episode of  The Truth Tank , Tank dives deep into  Tron: Ares  — exploring its vision of the digital frontier, the evolution of the Grid, and what it says about our world. From the film’s stunning VFX and IMAX spectacle to its emotional core of AI, big tech, and family, we examine how  Tron  continues to blur the line between humanity and code. Tank co...

This is episode 86 of The Truth TankPart 4 of A History of Bioweapons picks up where Part 3 left off, with World War I raging across Europe. In this episode, we meet Otto von Rosen and his covert team — “Rosen’s Rebels” — as they brave the frozen tundras of Finland to infiltrate Russian military bases and infect reindeer with deadly anthrax-laced sugar cubes. We also explore the wider German sabot...

This is episode 85 of The Truth Tank. In Part 2 of  The Truth Tank’s  explosive deep dive into the  assassination of Charlie Kirk , we explore the wider cultural collapse gripping the Western world. From the rise of  nihilistic mass shooters  and the  new face of extremism , to the  virality of violence  in the social media age — this episode examines how hate, ideology, and chaos have merged into...

This is Episode 84 of The Truth Tank This is a two-part deep dive into the second half of 2025’s most shocking events: the assassination of Political Commentator and Turning Point USA Co-Founder Charlie Kirk, the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in North Carolina, and escalating global conflicts threatening WW3.” Part 1 focuses on: The murder of Iryna Zarutska by a man previously charged...

Episode 83 — Rebooting, Reinventing & Revitalising the Man of Steel The  DC Universe is being rebooted  — and at the centre of it all is James Gunn’s new  Superman film . But can he truly save the franchise? In this episode of  The Truth Tank , we break down: Why the  Snyderverse and DCEU failed  (and what actually worked) The highs, lows, and missed opportunities from  Man of Steel  to  The F...

This is the second instalment of The Lie Of Communism. Chapter 2 picks up from where we left off in Chapter 1, The Aftermath of the Bloody Sunday Massacre. Russia was forever changed. The people’s faith and trust in The Tsar had been shattered. Meanwhile, Lenin and the Bolsheviks were gaining more and more support by the day, as The Tsar was doubling down on his control over the people.  Revolutio...

This is episode 81 of The Truth Tank. Extra! Extra! It's time for another edition of The Weekly Tank, and with it,  another film review.  This weeks review is  "Jurassic World Rebirth" , the seventh film in the  "Jurassic Park"  franchise. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend and Ed Skrein.  "Rebirth"  ta...