A North Korean dictator, bags of heroin, drug lords, spooks, sailors, Australian cops and a web of lies: Come aboard The Last Voyage of The Pong Su.
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Age & SMH Podcasts
An independent podcast guiding you through the crisis in media. Hosted by award-winning journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The best footy writers from The Age and SMH bring you the weekly lowdown on all things AFL. If you like the pod, please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear from you and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. And, why not become a subscriber? Our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content ...
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Produced in commercial partnership between the SMH, The Age and IG Markets. A podcast that fills you in with all you need to know about what's happening in the world of financial markets. The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Market analyst Kyle Rodda. Stay up to date with all the latest movements in the business world - https://www.theage.com.au/business or https://www.smh.com.au/business
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Tipping aficionados Andrew Wu and Calum Jaspan dissect the round 13 games in our mid-week episode of the Real Footy podcast. Will it be the Dogs or Hawks who stamp their credentials in the Thursday-night blockbuster, will Adelaide's form prove irresistible against the reigning premier and can the Swans bounce back from last year's embarrassment? Tu…
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The mushroom trial and the media's true crime obsession. Plus, we answer your questions!
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It's the criminal trial that has launched a wave of new daily podcasts and dominated headlines for months. But what's driving the media's obsession with Erin Patterson and the mushroom deaths, and is there a downside to the amount of energy news outlets are spending on true crime? Scott and Os decided to listen to every single daily mushroom trial …
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The Swans sink to a new low, the Hok-ballers cough up ad-hoc effort, Melbourne "kick themselves to death", and we ask which acronym do the Saints need more: NWM or TDK? All that and more must-listen footy chat in this week's Real Footy podcast with Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See o…
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Real Footy tipping: 'A celebration of mediocrity'
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Libby Birch, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan look back at the players they should have taken and those they regret picking in our pre-season super draft before tipping round 12. Are the Hawks a sneaky chance against the rampaging Pies? How much of an impact is the change of coach having on the Swans? And is the Demons' bounceback the real deal? SEE THE TE…
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How Murdoch's News Corp Still Has Influence, the Sports Media Swindle and the Missing Gaza Stories
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Has Rupert Murdoch's News Corp lost its ability to influence Australian politics and society? Os and Scott debate how powerful the right-wing media empire really is, and unpack how it influences the rest of the media landscape and every aspect of Australian politics. Also in the show they examine the messy state of sports broadcasting and sports me…
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Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss nepo babies, combative coaches and the Demons' revival. Plus, the issues that were exposed in North Melbourne's loss to the undermanned Pies, the Hawks' midfield problem and are the Blues good enough to turn their season around from here? Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See …
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Real Footy tipping: 'They're in a hole at the moment'
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Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu fail the maturity test as they discuss the route to victory for Carlton, the hardest game of the round to tip and why Essendon should be in the eight right now. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
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The greatest journalism failure of our lifetime. Plus, Abbie vs Clem, and can media and politics mix?
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As Israel executes its plan to conquer Gaza, drawing condemnation and sanctions from even if its closest allies, Os and Scott look at the role the media has played in paving the way for this moment. From abandoning fundamental journalistic principles in favour of propaganda, to blacklisting journalists who spoke up, and targeting artists, actors, a…
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Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall pay tribute to Adam Selwood and Robert Walls as the football world mourns their deaths. The panel also looks back at the shock wins of round 10, the Bulldogs' premiership hopes, the leadership issues at AFL House and much more. If you or someone you know is in need of support, contact Lifeline on 13 1…
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40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we'll be breaking down the biggest stories from across the game with the best journalists and NRL insiders from around the country. We'll be giving you press pass access as we breakdown the latest news, controversy and p…
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40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we'll be breaking down the biggest stories from across the game with the best journalists and NRL insiders from around the country. We'll be giving you press pass access as we breakdown the latest news, controversy and p…
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Real Footy tipping: The Carlton record that’s worse than you think
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Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss footy fortresses, why Collingwood fans have reason to be confident against the Crows and the Bulldogs’ consistency in 2025. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
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Are Kyle and Jackie O Worth $200m? Plus, Labor and Liberal Factional Drama and an ABC Dating Scandal
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Scott takes Os on a deep dive into the world of commercial radio, focusing on the mammoth $200m deal Kyle and Jackie O signed to help take their show national. Where do media companies get this kind of money? Why are they spending it on shock-jocks? Is the future of radio as grim as it looks? They also cover the media reporting of the new Liberal p…
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Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss a super Sunday of thrillers, the Demons’ decision to play Clayton Oliver in a tagging role, Justin Longmuir’s future as Fremantle coach and the AFL’s leadership issues. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Real Footy tipping: 'They've got to get better'
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Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss teams that struggle on the road, whether Collingwood can make do without a handful of stars and how to work a Bunsen burner in this week's tipping edition of the Real Footy podcast. Plus, the TDK Cup, GWS' record at the Cattery and are the Swans back? Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio…
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Australia's Woeful Gaza Reporting, The AFL Media's Latest Pile-On, and Post-Election Grandstanding
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Os and Scott discuss how the Australian media is covering the Israeli government's announcement it will "conquer" Gaza and and forcibly relocate the Palestinian population. They talk about why the local outlets like the ABC seem to be doing a worse job at telling the truth compared to mainstream outlets in the US and Europe, and who influences repo…
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This week on the Real Footy podcast, the panel dig into the feud between North Melbourne and Kane Cornes, discuss the rise of the AFL super-veterans and the scourge of five-day breaks. Plus, they identify the club who looked like they were running around in a "poo emoji" guernsey at the weekend. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Se…
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The Coalition’s Catastrophe, Bursting the Sky News Bubble and What Went Wrong for the Greens
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A Labor landslide! Peter Dutton lost his seat! The Greens are in trouble! Sky News hosts lose their minds! In this special, post-election episode of Lamestream Scott and Os talk through the topline the results of the federal election and how they compare to the media's predictions (including their own). They discuss the emerging post-election narra…
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Real Footy tipping: Pros and cons of 'the early sub'
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AFL round eight launches into action with Essendon's danger game against North Melbourne. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan run the rule over all nine matches, including an in-depth preview of the 28th Brisbane-Gold Coast showdown, otherwise known as the 'Q Clash'. They ask a key question, too: Should clubs execute their substitution earlier in matches? Sup…
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The ABC's New Crisis, The War On Welcome To Country, and Our Election Guide
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In this pre-election episode of Lamestream Os and Scott share their tips for watching the results, highlight what contests they're keeping a close eye on and even boldly make a few predictions. They dive into the latest crisis engulfing the ABC with fresh allegations the broadcaster's chair, Kim Williams, inappropriately interfered to help promote …
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Libby Birch joins Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson to run into the fire and discuss whether the Blues are back, the Pies' flag favouritism and Ross Lyon's sideline spray. Plus, the things that have 'galvanised' the Bulldogs and made them dangerous, why the Swans can't play four quarters of footy and the Eagles' call to move Oscar Allen to the back li…
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The Podcast Election, Three Overlooked Campaign Stories, and the Media's Race Hypocrisy
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On the first episode of Lamestream, Os and and Scott explain why they created the show and what they're hoping to achieve by launching a new, independent media outlet. They unpack the idea of the "podcast election" and the significance of politicians ditching traditional media interviews in favour of conversations with social media influencers and …
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Introducing Lamestream: Your guide to the crisis in media and politics
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Trust in media and politics has collapsed, and the world feels more fractured than ever. It's never been more important understand what's shaping our society and our culture, but it's also never been harder. That's why we're creating Lamestream. It's a new, fully independent, weekly podcast and newsletter that tackles the crisis in media. Hosted by…
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Real Footy tipping: 'Goldstein's a great warrior, but ...'
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Ahead of a bumper AFL round seven including the feature Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon, Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu run the rule over the key match-ups. The recall of veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein for the injury-hit Bombers is an element of intrigue. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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'The AFL are not actually a court': Handling of the Noah Balta case comes under fire
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Amid the sentencing for Noah Balta which included a curfew for the Richmond player for an assault charge, podcasters Sam McClure, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall put the AFL and the Tigers in the spotlight for their handling of his case, which included a senior game for the club before his penalty was handed down. Support the show: https://subscribe…
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Real Footy tipping: 'Putting their big-boy pants on'
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As we enter an intriguing Easter round, our tipsters discuss two teams who've developed genuine swagger this season. Spoiler alert: the winless Demons are not one of them. We discuss their woes, the weakness in Brisbane's game, North's fight for credibility on Good Friday and Port's bid for the same. Plus, we look ahead to Monday's blockbuster betw…
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This week on the Real Footy podcast, Sam McClure, Caroline Wilson and Libby Birch analyse the plummeting prospects of Simon Goodwin and his Demons, the fallout from a "weird and wonderful" match between the Power and Hawks, the disrespect being shown to the Lions and the timeslot that's become the Easter graveyard shift of the AFL. Support the show…
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Real Footy tipping: 'Picking off hoodoos'
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We welcome a guest expert this week to help us identify the likely winners and losers in a tricky fixture of matches for Gather Round. Have the Suns and Saints earnt the respect of our tipsters and have the Blues and Demons lost it? Listen to find out. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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'Live by the superstar, die by the superstar'
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Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss what's behind St Kilda's three-match win streak, Melbourne's list decisions and the umpiring blunder that denied Izak Rankine a late shot at goal. Plus, whether the Noah Balta ban was sufficient, Port Adelaide's coaching succession plan and Luke Beveridge's future. Support the show: https://su…
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