Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Russia denies endangering International Space Station astronauts with missile test, accuses US of hypocrisy. Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings. Thousands of anti-lockdown, vaccine mandate protesters march at COVID rallies across Australia. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: U.S. consumer prices jump 6.2% in October, the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years. EV start-up Rivian valued at $US100b after Nasdaq debut. "Presidents are not kings and plaintiff is not president": Judge rules Trump can't block Jan. 6 docs. Michael Sukkar's brother recruited Liberal members under 'co...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: After leaking the French President's private text messages, the price of peace for Morrison will be very expensive. Morrison's Glasgow trip raises troubling questions about climate change, national security and how the government should be judged. Cleo Smith case sparks calls to treat Indigenous missing children...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Scott Morrison unveils Australia's plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 What is the actual cost to taxpayers for getting to net zero emissions in the government's plan? Is it $20 billion? Former premier promised to 'throw money' at boyfriend's electorate, secret call played at ICAC reveals Government accus...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Leaked expletive-laden audio reveals division in Victorian opposition over gay conversion therapy Donald Trump reveals plans to launch social media platform TRUTH Social to 'fight' big tech Joe Rogan, Ted Cruz and Fox News hosts want to 'save Australia' from its coronavirus strategies Government's blocking of in...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Anthony Albanese refuses to order Anthony Byrne to stand down, after MP admits branch stacking in Victoria Treasury defends $27 billion JobKeeper waste, says it knew some 'may not need support' 'Jokekeeper' campaign displayed on New York's Times Square billboards The Nationals need clarity on what they want from...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Tom's Trigger Phrase is Trillion Dollar Coin Dom Perignon: Champagne comedy as NSW gets taken over by a religious, anti-abortion, Trump supporter. Great. It's an economic crisis too :/ The Megalodon 2, electric boogaloo. John Barilaro resigns, FriendlyJordies and alleged affairs in the Daily Mail. Barnaby Joyce...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Goodbye Gladys Berejiklian, you will not be missed. It's not sexist to ask Gladys to resign, it's sexist to NOT ask Porter to resign. Poor Gladdy, just had the wrong boyfriend, hey :'( Matthew Guy forced to back down on conversion therapy promise. Trillion dollar coin makes the rounds again. The coalition decide...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Melbourne Earthquake and the beginning of the apocalypse. Fake Tradies (and real ones) protesting vaccine mandates and the CFMEU. Construction industry closed in Victoria, and the construction industry proceeded to close the Westgate. The Arizona audit finds that Trump lost by an ever bigger margin than first th...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: The mysterious case of the blind trust and the former Attorney General. Christian Porter resigned the front bench. But he's still good enough for the back bench. Totally fine. Australia flips off France and kills the diesel submarine project. 'Thanks Pal' Biden thanks ScoMo, kinds of. The brand new glossy nuclea...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: ScoMo spends Father's Day with his daughters, unlike just about everyone else. Matthew Guy rolls Michael O'Brien for the Victorian LNP leadership. Greg Hunt was too busy to meet with Pfizer. Gadys Berejiklian isn't going to do pressers anymore. Good luck NSW! Dave Sharma, CSL and not insider trading. High court...

In classic Unnatural Selection fashion, we discuss the possibility of a #libspill and by the time we publish the episode it's happened. Ah well. We also talk about other madness from the Libs and other wealthy authorities, so there's that!

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Coronavirus restrictions set to ease in NSW for the vaccinated, despite 1000+ daily cases on average. Are crystal retailers essential? No. The Croods, a shitty Morrison simile. Australian politics is always predicated on the dumbest common denominator. Living with it is just code for 'letting some people die'. T...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Afghanistan shitshow and an end to the forever war. Biden, Trump and Obama - who's really responsible for George Bush's war? Man, glad these three white guys showed up to fix Afghanistan. OnlyFans to stop hosting pornographic content. Everyone ceases to want to use OnlyFans. The Unnatural Selection podcast is pr...

This week on Unnatural Selection, Tom and Adam discuss NSW going into lockdown (not a moment too soon!), the Coalition's inaction on climate change (not a moment not too soon enough!) and other things.

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Lockdown 6.0 - the search for Curly's Gold Sinovac and Skinemax and HBO Max Astrazeneca vaccine and the Australian government's constantly changing advice. 2/3rds of the boys are getting vaccinated this week. ScoMo gets caught out in a lie about inviting his Hilsong mate along to meet Donald Trump. Labor propose...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: When the fixer from Wagga met the conmen from Shanghai. In tapped calls, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian heard about some of her secret ex-partner Daryl Maguire's exploits for Chinese-Australian export agent Jimmy Liu. Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over Black Widow streaming release. How can cinemas...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: NSW anti lockdown protests are sadly a thing. Delta outbreak and the need for tougher lockdowns. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk ordered to attend Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony by IOC's John Coates. US launches air strikes in Afghanistan, having learned nothing at all from history. Billionaires in cock sh...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Melbourne's lockdown number 5. Gold Standard Gladdy needs Victorian contact tracers and Victoria says… no. NSW removalists cluster fuck. Lockdown lite has been switched to a full strength lockdown in the greater Sydney area.  Why do the lefties always need to be the ones that always have to take the high road??...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Australia isn't getting more Pfizer vaccine doses than planned, but some are arriving sooner. Does ScoMo know when he's lying at this point or does he just say words? NSW not-lockdown drags into its third week and everything is going great according to Gladimier Putin. Senior business figures turned to former PM...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Australia's top medical body refuses to endorse PM's announcement that under-40s can get AstraZeneca. Another day, another rorts scandal – this time with car parks. How can we fix the system? Two reports sound an alarm about the challenges Australia will face if governments keep wasting borrowed money. Barnaby J...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Michael McCormack was, in face, rolled by none other than Barnaby Joyce. Remember all the Barnaby Joyce scandals that happened? We do. Petition asks that Jeff Bezos stays out in space, where he belongs. The "it's not against the rules for others to find you sexy" rule at Twitch didn't last for long. Amouranth an...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Michael McCormack is potentially going to be rolled by none other than Barnaby Joyce. Leadership Spills: A National Pastime Australians in their 50's are 'relieved' to be offered the MRNA vaccine. Vaccine shopping is the ultimate privilege of doughy white rich people. Friendlyjordies producer arrested by the fix...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: LNP wrings its collective hands over the Biloela family situation. The government wants to tell you offshore detention was necessary - it was always wrong and we always knew better. It's funny how the government works so efficiently when it wants to. The LNP is legit trying to cut medicare support during a pande...

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Christian Porter ends defamation action against the ABC. ABC response to statements made by Christian Porter. Casual workers feel 'abandoned' during Victoria's first COVID-19 lockdown without JobKeeper. Greater Melbourne workers affected by COVID lockdown eligible for Commonwealth payments. Finally. Harvey Norma...