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Episode 150 – Aussie values

Roger is sick again (thanks, toddlers), but Andy’s immune system is smugly intact. After a brief detour through parenthood and dodgy Chinese street food, the duo dives headfirst into a timely and thorny discussion: the recent anti-immigration rallies across Australia.

They dissect the unsettling presence of neo-Nazis, the public backlash, and the uncomfortable intersections between protest movements and extremist ideologies. From pro-Palestinian demonstrations to Pauline Hanson’s unlikely renaissance, Andy and Roger explore whether we're headed for a nationalism revival—or just rehashing old divisions with updated signage.

Other topics include cultural cohesion, immigration policy, urban infrastructure, housing stress, and why Brisbane’s Woolies closes too early. Plus: What does it really mean when there are "no white kids at school pick-up"? Can you destroy an ideology? And what happens when you want your suburb to feel just a little more like a zoo enclosure?

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Episode 149 – Taylor and Tyler

It was bound to happen. Two 40-year-old men discuss Taylor Swift's engagement and the surrounding cultural fallout—from heteronormative nostalgia to conspiracy theories about psyops and Super Bowl brand strategy. They discuss the backlash among younger fans, the cheerleader–quarterback trope, and the strangely polarising nature of Swift’s mass appeal.

The episode then detours into a Brisbane boys’ trip featuring meat, souvenir t-shirts, and an impromptu casino lesson in regret. Roger reflects on maturing friendships, while Andy admits to having multiple showers a day. They close with reflections on parenting and live music culture, sparked by Andy's chaperoning stint at a Tyler the Creator concert filled with 13-year-olds, mosh pits, and explicit lyrics.

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Episode 148 – Brisvegas

This week, Andy and Roger ditch the studio for a boys' trip to Brisvegas, complete with a zesty blue Mustang convertible, thinning hairlines, and questionable headwear decisions. Things go sideways quickly when they encounter a real-life Karen berating Thai staff over a lack of fried rice at an all-you-can-eat buffet—and naturally, Andy has thoughts.

The duo then pivot to some Bogan parenting anthropology at the local food court before delving into the headline act: the bizarre Trump–Putin summit in Alaska. From red carpet optics to stealth bombers and geopolitical theatre, Andy and Roger explore what (if anything) was achieved, and why Trump’s flair for production may be more dangerous than effective.

South Park’s brutal new takedown of Trump and JD Vance also gets a viewing—complete with commentary on AI-generated grotesqueries, tiny penises, and baby oil. Rounding out the show: the Albanese government's support for Palestinian statehood and why Australia’s Productivity Summit ended with more posturing than policy.

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