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Episode 157 - Screw the kids

Andy and Roger confront the great Australian pastime: feeling conflicted about housing. Kicking off with Roger’s feverish tales of toddler sleep regression, the episode spirals into a confessional therapy session on modern parenting—comparing boomer belt threats to contemporary bedtime negotiations. From four-kid fatigue to the economics of making your own bed, they reflect on how generational shifts have redefined both authority and exhaustion.

Things then shift gears to a particularly spicy listener question—should homeowners feel guilty about rising property prices and opposing apartment blocks in their 'leafy suburbs'? The duo unpacks NIMBYism, intergenerational wealth transfer, the "vibe" of suburbs, and why Australians struggle to separate homes from status. There’s a spirited debate on boomer economics, Gen Z victimhood, tiny homes, granny flats, and even the philosophical implications of R.V. life.

No solutions, just vibes—and maybe a gentle reminder that empathy and Deliveroo porches are what really matter.

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Episode 156 - Fake news

This week, Andy and Roger begin by talking about Barry Weiss and her surprise appointment as editor-in-chief at CBS News, before spiralling into a discussion about audience capture, ideological drift, and whether anyone—including themselves—can truly claim to be immune from cult-like thinking. Are we the sane ones, or just too deep to notice?

From there, it’s a sweeping conversation through the evolving role of religion in public life, and the legitimacy of different media ecosystems (hello, Sky News After Dark). Andy floats the uncomfortable idea that the “new atheists” may have been the virus that broke Western civilisation. Roger plays devil’s advocate—possibly literally.

They touch on climate, immigration, the myth of multicultural harmony, and whether Australia’s stability is luck or design. As always, it's a crossfire of hypotheticals, minor existential crises, and unexpected agreement.

Somewhere in the middle, John Howard makes a cameo.

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Episode 155 – Peace

Andy and Roger open this episode with a surprisingly heartfelt dive into the world of Uber Eats, Five Guys, and the dark side of soggy chips. What begins as a minor rant about delivery delays soon turns into an extended therapy session on the state of modern convenience, consumer behaviour, and parenting in the age of on-demand food. There’s even a side hustle involving 3D printing and a schoolboy Uber Eats empire.

The tone shifts dramatically in the second half, as the hosts tackle the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the broader peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Roger marks the moment with a glass of Johnny Walker Blue, reflecting on years of devastation and the rare glimmer of hope. Andy offers a more reserved view, comparing the conflict’s aftermath to a war-fatigued world grappling with moral accountability and competing narratives.

They round things out by questioning whether Donald Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize and get thoroughly sidetracked by AI-generated Facebook videos of Stephen Hawking doing extreme sports. It's that kind of episode.

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Episode 154 – Celebrity

This week, Andy and Roger tackle the hard-hitting questions: is it ever okay for men to sit down to wee, and what does your urinal splash zone say about you? As always, it starts in the gutter—literally—and then spirals into a spirited discussion about celebrity culture, the awkward etiquette of recognising public figures (including Lleyton Hewitt at Castle Towers), and whether you’re ever truly allowed to approach someone famous while they wait for bubble tea.

From reflections on Slash, Snoop Dogg impersonators, and airport stalking, to debates about political celebrity and the pecking order of fame—from athletes and models to podcasters and influencers—this episode dissects the strange hierarchies of modern notoriety. The pair also revisit Australia’s Tall Poppy Syndrome and whether it's possible to admire someone without being a cringe-inducing fanboy.

A deeply serious exploration of status, fame, and… toilets.

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Episode 153 – The FCC won’t let me be

What do you get when a late-night comedian, a resurrected Trump, and a suspiciously realistic autopen portrait of Joe Biden walk into the news cycle? A particularly bleak week in American politics, it seems.

Andy and Roger reflect on the spiralling absurdity of recent events: Jimmy Kimmel’s temporary cancellation and triumphant return and the uncomfortable power vacuum at the heart of the Republican Party. Is this all a Reichstag moment—or have we finally jumped the shark?

There’s also discussion of Trump’s increasingly authoritarian rhetoric, and a deep dive into the power of political satire (including a cameo from John Cleese’s prophetic 1987 monologue). Roger remains convinced the institutions will hold; Andy’s not so sure.

A candid, wide-ranging episode questioning whether America’s political trajectory is sustainable, and whether the rest of us are just collateral damage in its attention economy.

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Episode 152 – Charlie Kirk

Andy and Roger plunge into the dark territory surrounding the assassination of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

With a week’s distance from the event, they examine the cultural, political, and ideological impact of Kirk’s killing, dissecting both the online reaction and the real-world implications. Roger reflects on the shocking footage, while Andy highlights the chilling effect such violence has on public discourse.

They dive into Kirk’s legacy—his role in Turning Point USA, his relationship with Donald Trump, and whether his provocations should be seen as divisive or hateful. The pair also explore the media’s response, contrasting the nuance of Ezra Klein with social media hot takes, and debating whether the broader left and right handled the aftermath responsibly.

The episode also ventures into the uncomfortable terrain of political violence, cancel culture, and free speech. Andy and Roger challenge the audience to consider what trends are actually emerging—and whether the centre is still holding.

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Episode 151 – Stupid rules

Is it a rule if no one told you? Andy and Roger tackle the peculiar world of unwritten social conventions—those awkward, often absurd codes of conduct we all follow but no one really explains. From urinal etiquette to splitting the bill, from holding the door to who gets the TV remote, it's a buffet of modern manners, passive-aggressive rituals, and quiet judgment.

The episode opens with an attempted Father’s Day sleep-in gone wrong, followed by a deeply philosophical—and mildly traumatic—exploration of public toilet hygiene. The conversation ranges across cultural expectations, generational divides, and whether being generous is a genuine trait or just an elaborate power play.

Along the way, Andy and Roger take shots at "bless you" etiquette, dissect door-holding hierarchies, and debate who controls the restaurant bill and the living room remote. There's even a brief cameo by a dwarf at a football game urinal (you’ll just have to listen).

If you've ever pretended to offer the last slice, fake-laughed at a boss’s joke, or said “I'm good” when you were anything but, this episode's for you.

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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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