Let's Save The Governor-General!

Hey look! It's election time!In this pre-federal election episode, we discuss:- The federal election campaign, including falls, injuries and scratchings- Donald Trump's shadow over the campaign————————————Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavetheggListen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/————————————Music by Ukulelvishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0————————————

Oh look! It's Episode 52 of "Let's Save The Governor-General", Austin Ferry's most popular politics podcast....and maybe Chigwell's as well!In this episode, Feeby, Clancy and Damo discuss (not argue, discuss!):- Cyclone Alfred - Albo changes election date - Albo announces $8 billion Medicare overhaul - Dutton announces price-match- Dutton tries his hand at DOGE - The PM's dirt unit working on Dutton - Pandamart Pandamonium!- Two antisemitic nurses from NSW - Armed teen storms plane at Avalon Airport  ————————————Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavetheggListen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/————————————Music by Ukulelvishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0————————————

Hey there, you awesome people.We are back with our first episode of 2025! And look, I gotta say, we get stuck right into it. Sam Kerr brings out the worst in us, Albo and the housing market bring out the best of us!Just a warning that we do discuss Grace Tame at about the 26:00 mark, for those wish to avoid discussion about her.Topics discussed:1 - Novak Djokovic/Tony Jones apology2 - Murdoch settles with Prince Harry, and journalistic ethics3 - Grace Tame 4 - The ethics of money in journalism and social media being the new media5 - Aussie Trump!6 - Albo's rental payday-----————————————Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavetheggListen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/————————————Music by Ukulelvishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0————————————

Oh look! The first episode of 2025 is a look back at 2024! The first half looks at: - Jewish synagogue firebombed in Melbourne - Australian Teenagers die in Laos from methanol poisoning - John Pesutto loses Moira Deeming defamation case - Kristian White guilty of manslaughter Our 2024 wrap-up looks at: - The Bruce Lehrmann judgement - Nemesis, and who didn't want to be on Nemesis - Raygun at the Olympics - The Bondi Junction stabbing - The Mar Mari Emmanuel stabbing and subsequent riot - Pauline and Fatima And more! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Welcome one and welcome all, it's the three-ring circus that is "Let's Save The Governor-General!" with Damo, Clancy and Feeby! In this issue, the three most annoying amatuer political commentators discuss: - Fatima Payman's "Australia's Voice" Party - October 7th protests and vigils - Alan Yazbek facing repercussions - Nazi's in tiny towns - Liz Truss visits Australia's Parliament - Albo's Tourette's sledge

It's Episode 49 of the most amateurish podcast with three talking heads, two of them down south, one up north. In this episode, we discuss: - Social media bans for teenagers - The union clean-up man quits! - Richard Marles strips medals from Afghanistan vets - Ben Roberts-Smith parties without a care in the world - Aged care reforms! Enjoy! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Episode 48 of Tasmania's favourite political podcast sees Damo argue with Phoebe and Clancy about: - Victoria raising the age of criminal responsibility, but not as promised, and the youth crime problem - Kouta goes for Melbourne's top job, with a bunch of interesting mates! - Peter Dutton raises Zali Steggall's hackles, and Palestinian visas. - The Palestine conflict in Australia And more! Links: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-13/victoria-youth-justice-reform-criminal-age/104217160 - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-26/victoria-raise-the-age-of-criminal-responsibility-youth-justice/102266764 - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/victoria-police-crime-statistics-youth/103614280 - https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/anthony-koutoufides-recruits-former-liberal-mp-gladys-liu-in-mayoral-bid-20240816-p5k34c.html - https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/stop-being-racist-row-erupts-in-parliament-over-dutton-s-stance-on-gaza-visas-20240815-p5k2l2.html - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/musicians-vote-no-condience-mso-gillham/104237004

What were you doing August 6th 1974? Well, you may not remember, but for 187 of our best and brightest, they were smushed into the House of Representatives of Parliament House to have a mass-debate about 6 Bills that just would not go any further! Relive the history as Clancy, Feebee and Damo discuss what really was a monumental occasion! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

It's been a while, but we have a special double-episode for your listening delight! Damo, Clancy and Feeby have had technical issues, but they're finally resolved so we're giving you three hours of head-scratching discussions. Discussion points of Episode 46: - Laura Tingle and her comments about Australia being racist. - ABC bias - Is Peter Dutton racist? - Clancy agrees with Damo...for once! - Serco fined for the use of fire hydrants on people to quell a riot - Visas and racism - Fatima Peyman steps down - Another fiesty discussion about Israel & Palestine - Bruce Lehrmann tries to appeal. - Gina Rinehart's portrait posturing, King Charles III portrair, and Phoebe loses it. - Icebreaking cost-blowouts and a history of Tasmanian bridges! Episode 47: - Robert Irwin threatening to sue Pauline Hanson - WA Nationals bullying claims and their poor standing - Commissioner reveals a man shot in stomach by QLD police has been shot before. - Pill testing plans in Victoria and a heated debate between Damo and Clancy - Dutton goes nuclear - Another discussion on drugs - Chinese official visit to Australia - The world's ugliest dog ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

It's a belated Mother's Day episode two weeks after Mother's Day. The three Musketeers, Damo, Clance and Feebs discuss: - Domestic violence and men killing women. - Palestine protests on campus - Arj Barker kicks a baby out! - Plus more! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

**CONTENT WARNING** 28th April 1996 sees the beginning one of the darkest incidents in Australian history - Martin Bryant, in possession of a number of firearms, fatally shoots 35 people and wounds 23 in and around the historic tourist attraction, Port Arthur, about an hour away from Hobart in Tasmania's far south-east, with the perpetrator being captured the next day, April 29th, after a shootout with police.  Martin Bryant is tried, pleads guilty and is sentenced to 35 consecutive life sentences in Hobart's Risdon Prison – basically a death sentence without the execution.  Join Phoebe, Clancy and Damo as they discuss the precedents, the lead-up, the events and the aftermath.   ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Topics discussed: - The Bruce Lehrmann Trial - Israel-Palestine Conflict - Les Twentyman passes - Refugee shenanigans

In an Easter-ish episode, the three most amatuer analysts this side of ABC's Insiders discuss: - The Tasmanian 2024 Election - Danielle Woordward's drink-driving - $43K in ComCar trips for one lucky individual - The Exclusive Brethren being raided by the ATO - Infighting at the Freemasons - Massive berries ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg⁠ Listen to us on Anchor.FM - ⁠https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/⁠ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Topics covered: - The Four Corners investigation into the Coles/Woolworths Duopoloy - The killing of Jessie Baird and Luke Davies, impending charges against Beau Lamarre-Condon, the Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras response. - ASIO reveals a former Australian politician was working for a foreign intelligence agency. - The Dunkley-byelection, and a brief discussion on border policy. - Derryn Hinch's mayoral tilt. _ What is woke? - Rupert tries again to go down the aisle. - Sam Kerr's absolutely Aussie display of drunkenness and racism! Links referenced: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-20/woolworths-coles-supermarket-tactics-grocery-four-corners/103405054 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MK-mNaEsmi0 https://www.9news.com.au/national/bombshell-allegations-revealed-about-alleged-coverup-of-jessie-baird-and-luke-davies-murders/b913fd1e-10d2-45d9-9e33-7ec671264d07 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/27/nsw-police-commissioner-criticised-for-quoting-taylor-swift-while-defending-response-to-missing-sydney-couple https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/whats-the-point-queer-cops-express-anger-over-mardi-gras-ban-on-police-marching/news-story/55d30b5c4a46ee02abfb10db4e9e6a21 https://www.aap.com.au/news/calls-to-name-traitor-ex-mp-who-sold-out-australia/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-29/what-we-know-asio-traitor-politician/103526508 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-04/dunkley-by-election-dutton-strategy-didnt-materialise/103539644 https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/dutton-and-ley-chastised-for-using-immigration-detainees-mistaken-arrest-ahead-of-dunkley-by-election/ar-BB1j81Kl https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/politics/former-radio-personality-and-politician-derryn-hinch-announces-next-move/news-story/0386519e6b4f0e4a7de152c64049b9f4 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/rupert-murdoch-92-plans-to-marry-for-5th-time/ar-BB1jC5ak https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/rupert-murdoch-wives-lovers-relationships-divorce-b1068891.html https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/sam-kerr-charged-over-allegedly-harassing-cop/103545168 https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/i-apologise-to-sam-craig-foster-s-180-degree-turn-on-kerr-saga-20240309-p5fb4f.html https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/511058/as-it-happened-tvnz-to-cut-up-to-68-jobs-in-proposed-restructure https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/510406/newshub-closure-proposal-what-the-changes-will-mean https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-08/cranbrook-headmaster-nicholas-sampson-resigns-four-corners/103543614 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIZNXZVNk74 ----- ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Back in 1993, Australia (coming off of a recession) had a federal election - the incumbent Labor Party led by Paul Keating were staving off a challenge from the resurgent Liberal Party led by Dr. John Hewson. Dr. John Hewson, former RBA economist and director of Macquarie Bank, effectively had one hand on the keys to Kirribilli - until a question about a birthday cake undid his good efforts. In this political retrospective, Damo, Feebie and Clancy look at what happened and give their thoughts on the good and the bad (and the ugly) of what happened. We also have a lot of laughs, and Damo learns about the female use of condoms... ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

We're back! Damo, Feeby and Clan-C are back on the horse to discuss: - 'Nemesis' and who we would have served under - Barnaby Joyce's run-in with a footpath - ScoMo finally buggers off...we mean, resigns from Parliament - The NZYQ High Court Decision fall-out - Refugees reach the mainland - Tasmania's upoming election - Asbestos in the Sydney streets - And more!

Join Damo, Phoebe and Clancy as they recap: - Usman Khawaja's cricket protest - Annastacia Palaczuk resigns as QLD Premier - Adelaide doctor killed in home invasion - Local government shenanigans Then we wrap up the year that was 2023! - King Charles III's coronation! - Ben Roberts-Smith loses his defamation suit. - Bruce Lehrmann tries a defamation suit - Politicians resigning - Clare Nowland tasered in a nursing home - Australia's first instance of Christian terrorism - Charlie Teo found guilty of unprofessional conduct - Nazi salutes and Moira Deeming - Lidia Thorpe made the headlines for the wrong reasons And more!

It's nearly the end of the year. It's been a topsy-turvy year. We got one more left in us. In both Tasmania and Michigan's favourite Australian politics podcast, the three blusketeers discuss: - Optus drops the ball. - Gladys may take the reigns. - Britain's High Court and Australia's High Court have their say on immigration and detention. - Bruce Lehrmann screws the pooch. - Ageing gracefully. - AI and the entertainment industry Links referenced: - https://news.sky.com/story/how-the-chaos-at-chatgpt-maker-openai-has-unfolded-as-ousted-ceo-sam-altman-returns-and-why-it-matters-13012732 - https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-climate-change-activists-disrupt-shipping-coal-port-2023-11-25/ - https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2023/11/24/australian-warship-sails-through-taiwan - https://amp.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/23/does-australia-exist-bing-search-no-bluesky-mastodon - https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/20/child-sexual-abuse-study-finds-94-of-australian-men-report-having-offended-against-a-child - https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/23/australia-100-wealthiest-schools-earnings-income-data-education-department - https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2023/11/15/albanese-dutton-anti-semitism - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-12/mulgrave-byelection-politics-after-daniel-andrews/103091818 - https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/mcdonald-s-loses-legal-bun-fight-with-hungry-jack-s-20231115-p5ekam.html?btis= - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-26/dave-sharma-takes-marise-payne-nsw-senate-seat/103152738 - https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/unlawful-supreme-court-rules-against-uk-plan-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda-20231115-p5ekbq.html?btis= - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-18/confusion-over-high-court-indefinite-detention-ruling-response/103119836 - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/09/high-court-indefinite-immigration-detention-coalition-safety - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-22/optus-outage-documents-behind-the-scenes-two-weeks-since/103130998 - https://www.afr.com/technology/optus-ceo-kelly-bayer-rosmarin-resigns-20231120-p5el9o - https://www.afr.com/technology/what-early-signs-suggest-may-have-gone-wrong-at-optus-20231108-p5eig9 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huvD5apYnfU - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/suella-braverman-tents-homeless-lifestyle-b2441565.html - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/23/bruce-lehrmann-defamation-trial-brittany-higgins-rape-sexual-assault-channel-ten-lisa-wilkinson-ntwnfb - https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/school-funding-stoush-looms-over-spiralling-autism-costs-20231121-p5elpc.html ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

**WARNING** - Discussions of domestic and intimate-partner violence and murder ** Oh my gosh! It's not only almost Christmas...but it's episode 39 of Tasmania's highest-rated politics podcast, Let's Save The Governor-General! (*no guarantee to governors-general) Topics discussed: - The board rejects Qantas' attempts at a pay rise. - Albo gets on a plane...yet again! - A discussion on politics and diplomacy. - Mark Knight draws the ire of politicians without clothes. - A discussion of satire in politics, which then becomes a discussion of sexualisation in society. - Men behaving badly: - Bruce Lehrmann's rape allegations - Erin Patterson being charged with murder and attempted murder - Russel Brand and the numerous allegations he is facing. - Proposal to GPS-track and monitor the activities of men suspected to be capable of domestic violence. - Adelaide is officially Australia's coolest city! Sexual assault support services: https://au.reachout.com/articles/sexual-assault-support-services Links referenced: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQMXmq5rUkc - https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-has-touched-down-in-washington-dc-for-a-series-of-meetings/news-story/f609c0077d87ae43e1d7a3b30a18ee2f?amp&nk=19cb9b328ec9ca4d9be1127e4ee175c3-1699129323 - https://amp.smh.com.au/politics/federal/airbus-albo-take-that-bait-and-you-ve-been-played-like-a-trout-20231101-p5egud.html - https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2023/9/25/us-recognises-cook-islands-niue-as-biden-hosts-pacific-island-leaders - https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/jacinta-allan-has-every-right-to-call-a-cartoon-sexist-but-that-doesn-t-mean-it-is-20231026-p5ef6r.html?btis= - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-24/jacinta-allan-victorian-premier-herald-sun-cartoon-mark-knight/103013652 - https://web.archive.org/web/20231104231245/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/2023/10/25/state-dinner-biden-albanese/ - https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/patterson-faces-court-over-alleged-deadly-mushroom-murder-plot-20231103-p5ehih.html - https://7news.com.au/news/qld/bruce-lehrmann-named-as-high-profile-man-charged-with-rape-in-toowoomba-queensland-c-12193580 - https://www.theage.com.au/national/tracking-men-likely-to-kill-the-radical-proposal-after-five-women-dead-in-nine-days-20231103-p5ehdd.html - https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/keeping-denyer-in-prison-is-not-about-punishing-him-but-protecting-us-20231101-p5egol.html?btis= - https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/his-behaviour-was-escalating-court-views-video-of-o-keefe-s-arrest-20231031-p5eghy.html?btis= - https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/man-accused-of-killing-ex-partner-logee-osias-was-on-bail-20231102-p5egxg.html?btis= - https://glamadelaide.com.au/is-adelaide-the-coolest-city-in-australia-the-wall-street-journal-seems-to-think-so/

In Episode 38 of Tasmania's most popular politics podcast: -Phoebe sits in the middle as Damo & Clancy discuss why they voted differently in The Voice Referendum - The nature of Australia's democracy. - The Australian responses to the current tension in Israel. - Dan Andrews has resigned as Victorian Premier - New Zealand's new PM - Clancy's doggos!!! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Topics discussed: - Qantas' High Court appeal being dismissed - Qantas' CEO stepping down - New Qantas CEO's apology - The Vic Govt's Cosy-Up To The Developers, and the general housing crisis and poor efforts to tackle it. - Man gets fined for whipping his snake out in public - Rupert Murdoch steps down Links to articles used: https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/work/2023/09/13/qantas-high-court-appeal-workers/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-01/qatar-expansion-would-reduce-air-fares-accc-boss/102803266 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/25/peter-dutton-qatar-flights-blocked-labor https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/sep/22/qantas-ceo-vanessa-hudson-video-apology https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/wholesale-destruction-of-public-housing-fears-raised-over-tower-knockdowns-20230920-p5e670.html https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/a-grand-bargain-indeed-why-the-property-industry-is-smiling-20230922-p5e6qm.html https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/affordability-partnership-build-800000-victorian-homes https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-20/tasmanian-police-bugged-conversations/102881712 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-10/potentially-hundreds-conversations-live-streamed-risdon-prison/102713944 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-23/fire-damages-stansbury-cafe-after-kingscote-building-destroyed/102893212 https://www.aap.com.au/news/man-charged-over-uni-stabbings-frying-pan-assaults/ https://news.sky.com/story/australia-man-who-took-pet-snake-surfing-fined-12964218 https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/king-reveals-strip-searches-as-a-factor-in-qatar-rejection-20230907-p5e2q1 https://apnews.com/article/murdoch-fox-quit-emeritus-30286a4a3107b7bde612adbfc7891958 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-02/tel-aviv-is-worlds-most-expensive-city/101387350 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-14/housing-australia-future-fund-passes-parliament/102844098 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-23/tony-abbott-nominated-for-fox-corporation-board-of-directors/102893364 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K98xgzFkw28 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-29/cooney-avoid-distractions-and-stay-focussed-on-the-budget/5632080 ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Welcome to episode 36 of the lamest Australian political podcast this side of Sky News! In this episode, Damo, Feeby and Clancy discuss: - A lively discussion about The Voice - Dutton getting 'cross' about crosses. - The Victorian Liberals won something!!! - Victorian Labor's "Bonk Ban" - Charges against Amber Heard dropped - QLD locking up children in jails. And much more! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In Episode 35 of the podcast Senator Lidia Thorpe refuses to be associated with, your three favourite scallywags this side of Mordor discuss: - Dan Andrews offloading the Commonwealth Games - The Matildas kicking ass! - Corruption in Nauru - The tasered grandmother in NSW - Military helicopter crash - Tim Mathieson pleading guilty to sexual assault - An apology to Engin Ofli Listen and laugh as we walk the line between offence and levity! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In this special topical episode, Damo, Phoebe and Clancy discuss the fall-out from the Robodebt Royal Commission, and Scott Morrison's reputation in light of his actions before, during and after his Prime Minister-ship. Robodebt Full Report - https://robodebt.royalcommission.gov.au/system/files/2023-07/report_of-the-royal-commission-into-the-robodebt-scheme.pdf Want to be guest? Think we got some things wrong? Let us know over at Twitter! Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In this somewhat delayed issue of "Let's Save The Governor-General", the crew discuss: - Albo, The Greens and Homelessness - Nazi memerobilia - Sexual harassment in parliament - And much more ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In this King's Birthday special, Damo, Clancy and Phoebe talking shit for hours. Because of timing issues, we had to record separately - the first will be Damo and Clancy live-streaming the ABC coverage, then the second part is Damo and Phoebe live-streaming the official Royal Family coverage. Enjoy! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

What do all these and more have in common? They get the treatment from the funniest buggers on both sides of the globe - Damien, Phoebe and Clancy in Dalek mode! Discussed: - Ben Roberts-Smith and his devastating loss - The news of the passing of Rolf Harris - Victoria's oh-so-very Socialist Left state budget - PwC and the trouble with consultants - Bruce Lehrmann settles - The marvellous story of Luton Town FC ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Episode 32 sees Clancy, Phoebe and Damo prattle off on the Coronation of King Charles III, Phoebe tears shreds in to right-wing talking points, and whatever else caught our attention! Topics discussed: - The Coronation - Moira Deeming - The Greens and Transphobia - Massive spending on consultants - Australian idiots in Indonesia - The AFL is coming to Tasmania ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In a sickness-delayed episode of the whackiest political podcast this side of The Apple Isle, the three nutbags named Clancy, Damo and Phoebe discuss: - Barry Humphries, Paul O'Grady & Father Bob passing away. - Lidia Thorpe gets booted from a strip club and her dad has something to say. - Kevin Rudd is our newest US Ambassador. - Dan Andrews spins, dips, dodges, ducks and dives. - Builder go to the wall. - Coronation quiche...why? ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Episode 30 of your favourite political podcast by three instruments that clash when separate, but come together beautifully, in this 2.5 hour extravaganza of misinformation and ratbaggery, Clancy, Phoebe and Damo discuss: - The Voice To Parliament gets off the ground - Posey Parker gets gatecrashed by literal Nazis - Lidia Thorpe does what Lidia Thorpe will - Hillsong love their bling - Paul Keating does what Paul Keating never stopped doing. - Clancy almost dies :( And more! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In a retrospective episode we've been wanting to do for a while, Feebs, Clance and Damo look at the stupidly stupid time in Australian politics that was the 2017-2018 Australian Parliamentary Eligibility Crisis, informally known as "The Citizenship Seven". ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Episode 29 of Let's Save The Governor-General, the most monarchist-sounding non-monarchist podcast going around today, Damo, Clance and Feebs chat about: - The Alice Springs intervention - Dominic Perrotet's Opus Dei, and his gambling reforms - David Warner and overworked cricketers - Michael Clarke's bust-up - Gay rugby players - ScoMo's forgivess ploy - George Pell's funeral - THAT lost nuclear capsule - Jim Molan, and Tony Abbott's possible return - RoboDebt - Jacinda Ardern resigns - References: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyKjejBvcpM - https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/media/abc-issues-apology-over-biased-coverage-of-alice-springs-community-meeting/news-story/80ada717c42898bf0878bbd03f5bf94d - https://www.smh.com.au/national/not-a-crime-to-be-catholic-perrottet-defends-faith-as-former-school-comes-under-fire-20230130-p5cgkd.html - https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/19/liberals-jostle-for-molans-senate-seat-with-call-for-tony-abbott-to-fill-spot - https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/im-exhausted-david-warner-wants-to-skip-compulsory-cricket-awards-night/news-story/5eea71b390d68073ad28d0c1bdd9e1f9 - https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/carnival-is-over-pip-edwards-slams-ex-michael-clarke-after-noosa-cheating-scandal/news-story/9df4759eaad9ad18019417683f8998f9 - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/29/new-technology-deployed-in-search-for-tiny-potentially-deadly-missing-radioactive-capsule - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/31/clubsnsw-boss-sacked-after-accusing-dominic-perrottet-of-acting-on-his-catholic-gut - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-01/qld-robodebt-scheme-government-royal-commission-fraud/101910062 - https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/12798993/campbell-johnstone-new-zealand-player-first-to-come-out-as-gay - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/482755/jacinda-ardern-quits-the-bombshell-resignation-no-one-saw-coming - https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/gambling-reform-advocate-tim-costello-declares-clubsnsw-made-the-right-decision-in-sacking-josh-landis-as-ceo/news-story/4eb244014bf67e234f03f2ad760f164ahttps://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/gambling-reform-advocate-tim-costello-declares-clubsnsw-made-the-right-decision-in-sacking-josh-landis-as-ceo/news-story/4eb244014bf67e234f03f2ad760f164a - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-01/nsw-george-pell-protest-court-verdict/101915930 ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In the first episode for 2023, Clancy, Phoebe and Damo welcome the new year by discussing: - The death and right-wing exoneration of Cardinal George Pell - Dominic Perrotet's unfortunate choice of historic clothing - Bushfires in Australia - Gambling and addiction - We get more British gin! And if you want to be guest, email or hit us up on the bird app! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In the last episode of 2022, Australia's most underpaid political commentators, Clancy, Phoebe and Damo, discuss: - The Wieambilla Shooting. - Michael McCormack hits the kava hard. - Peter Dutton misgenders the speaker. - A-League thug violence. Plus, a run-down of the year in Australian culture and politics! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In this double-episode, Damo, Phoebe and Clancy discuss the recent Victorian State Election, and Clancy nails it on the head when she talks about how drug addiction should be treated (clue: not with punitive measures). We also discuss how and why Family First are making a comeback. In part 2, Damien mumbles to himself while he watches the ABC and waits for his friends. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

25 glorious episodes of Let's Save The Governor-General! Yay! In this episode, the three funniest political pundits across two continents discuss: - Gina Rinehart and the Diamonds in the rough. - Victoria election shenanigans. - Dan's integrity problem. - Victoria Police integrity problem. - The Bruce Lehrmann trial - ISIS brides being returned. And more! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In Episode 24 of Let's Save The Governor-General, Damo and Clancy talk about: - Victoria's recent flooding, and Anthony Albanese's response. - The Brittany Higgins trial and how sexual assault victims are treated in the media. - Dan Andrews drops a QE2-sized clanger. - Vic election mumblings, including the sorry saga of Geoff Shaw. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

After a hiatus, we present to you: Episode 23 of "Let's Save The Governor-General" where a fresh Phoebe, a chilly Clancy and a dull Damien discuss: - The Optus data breach - Liz Truss shooting herself in the foot. - Lidia Thorpe & Adam Bandt - Essendon's former CEO. Enjoy! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In this epsiode of Let's Save The Governor-General, Australia's three funniest political pundits discuss the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as well as live-watching the Ascension of King Charles III. It started off sombre and serious...it degenerated in to sedition and wholesale inappropriateness and got incredibly funny and inappropriate. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In this very special episode of Let's Save The Governor-General, Clancy has a chat to Tasmanian law reform advocate Rodney Croome about how Tasmania came to decriminalise homosexuality, the same-sex marriage postal vote and debate, and the on-going struggle for acceptance within the LGBT+ community. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Welcome to Episode 22 of "Let's Save The Governor-General", where Phoebe, Clancy and Damo discuss: - Scott Morrison's secret ministry portfolios. - Manly Sea Eagles players support a man convicted of stabbing a man in a church car-park. - Health system woes in Victoria. - Olivia Newton-John passes. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In Episode 21 of "Let's Save The Governor-General", the three funniest amateur political analysts in the Oceania region discuss: - The race to become British PM. - Commonwealth Games in Birmingham - Matthew Guy's chief-of-staff donation scandal - Can teenage boys draw swastikas for fun? - Homophobia and sport - Pauline Hanson, Welcome To Country, The Lord's Prayer. - Are "Welcome to Country" statements relevant? - The Indigenous Voice To Parliament. - The final episode of Neighbours. And more. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

This is double-episode - we did two recordings, one without Phoebe (who hadn't woken up) and then a second one a fortnight later where the gang is all together. EPISODE 20 PART A Shout-out to "Gin In A Mug" podcast We discuss: Shinzo Abe's assassination. America's turmoil, especially Roe v Wade and 2nd Amendment. Boris Johnson takes a hike. Albo acting like the adult in the room. EPISODE 20 PART B We discuss: Britain's weather. Boris Johnson's resignation and replacement. Scott Morrison's sermon. 'Aunty' turns 90, and is it really fair and impartial? Victoria Police's failings with regards to Jason Roberts and Englin Ofli. Daniel Andrew's ombudsman issues. John 'Pork' Barilaro doesn't get his sweet retirement gig. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Damien and Clancy are away for the time being, so to keep you all entertained, we have a special out-takes episode for you all to laugh at. One of the great things about our regular online recording sessions ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In Episode 18 of Let's Save The Governor-General, Phoebe, Damien and Clancy discuss the big issues: - Is Paddington Bear a victim of bear-smuggling? - Is Queen Elizabeth guilty of harbouring illegal immigrants? - Clancy's priorities. - Matthew Thistlethwaite is sworn in as Minister for The Republic. - We make plenty of potato jokes at Peter Dutton's expense. - The non-apology apology. - Public transport policy - Neighbours finishes filming its final episode. - Electric scooters. - Boris Johnson survives a no-confidence motion. - The January 6th Commission gets underway in America. - And much more... Damo and Phoebe sing along to the Neighbours theme. And even Chris De Burgh gets a run. Get better soon, Clancy! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Better late than never! In Episode 17 of "Let's Save The Governor-General", the political triumvirate of Clancy, Phoebe and Damien discuss the 2022 Australian Federal Election. We discuss: - The constitution of the Pauline Hanson One Nation party. - Anthony Albanese and his pyjamas. - The Biloela immigration scandal. - The ongoing brilliance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. And much more. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In the pre-election episode of Let's Save The Governor-General, Damien, Clancy and Phoebe discuss: - The never-ending election campaign. - Tasmania, the battle-ground state. And much more... ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In Episode 15 of world-famous (or maybe world-infamous) podcast "Let's Save The Governor-General", three of the strangest humans to get together on a regular basis (Clancy and two crazy ex-right wingers) discuss the following: - Tasmania gets an influx of politicians, Eric Abetz is put in an unwinnable position. - Phoebe is a driving gal. - ANZAC Day: some of the history and its place in Australian society. - The cult of military service and the difficulties facing returned servicepeople. - Ben Roberts-Smith and the Brereton Report in to Australian; The lionisation of military heroes. AND PLENTY MORE ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

*WARNING: BAD LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES* In our regular fortnightly catchup, once we deal with the news that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has just called an election and once we do a tour of Phoebe's sauna, Clancy, Phoebe and Damien get around to discussing: - Scott Morrison gets a faceful of an angry pensioner from Newcastle. - Craig Kelly gets a headful of angry protestor (and an egg). - Michael Towke speaks out about his preselction loss. - A brief explanation of Robodebt. - Why is Shane Warne getting a state funeral? - Jeremy Rockliff replaces Peter Gutwin as Premier of Tasmania. - And more... ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In our lovely and always energetic fortnightly chat, Phoebe, Clancy (fresh from the set of Avatar) and Damien discuss the following: - Scott Morrison distances himself from Brian Houston of Hillsong. - Scott Morrison vs Kymba Cahill of Mix 94.5 Perth radio. - Ash Barty takes a bow. - David Davis makes a goose of himself. - Wendy Lovell tries to make a point about public housing. - Jacqui Lambie announces that she avoided jail. - Kim Carr and Concetta Ferroviant-Wells bow out of the senate. If you like what we do, spread the word! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

In the latest fortnightly wrap-up that Let's Save The Governor General is famous for, Damo, Clance-o and Phoebe-o discuss: - Stan Grant kicking a Russian sympathiser out of the audience. - Kimberley Kitching's sudden passing. - Scott Morrison's responses to the flooding in northern Australia. - Trouble in Shooters, Farmers & Fishers paradise. Want to be a guest? Let us know! Like what we do? Let everyone know! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————