Peach and The Colonel

After a longer than expected hiatus, we guess we call this episode the launch of Season 3, where Peach & The Colonel find themselves more confounded by the world around them than ever- short of time, patience but never short of prattle- come listen to us rabbit on about the over-correction to the right, the capacity for us to ignore the pandemic and whether or not you need to be an expert or have lived experience to be an effective critic…also, back to the old chestnut- do you take the red pill or the blue pill? It turns out, the Colonel prefers to take both… and see how it plays out. ? Critics and race article discussed on this episode: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/theatre/should-white-critics-be-allowed-to-review-this-play-its-producers-don-t-think-so-20230126-p5cfrb.html Acting and physical intimacy https://journals.calstate.edu/jcbp/article/download/2878/2984 “How to do the work” book the Peach refers to: https://www.booktopia.com.au/how-to-do-the-work-nicole-lepera/book/9781409197744.html More information on Holistic Psychology Stutz film- Netflix- explore the key steps of therapy https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81387962 Mental Health and Young People Trump's Big Lie https://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/19/politics/donald-trump-big-lie-explainer/index.html https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/08/09/the-big-money-behind-the-big-lie

Fancy leaving a legacy? How are legacies even created? Maybe you'd prefer to cook a sweet potato or drink a Margherita- well today's your bloody day! Come join us for a delightful wander through the linguistic confusion of the Escher sentence and other idiomatic stumbling blocks, all while dreaming of a time in the not too distant future when we will be mask-less. The joy of sitting in an audience again and feeling the rising tension of a well crafted plot…sigh. This really is the show about nothing. Enjoy! Just in case you want to celebrate more food days… Lemon Drop Martini https://www.inspiredtaste.net/3970/lemon-drop-martini/ Classic Margherita https://www.seriouseats.com/classic-margarita-recipe-tequila-cocktail Creating a legacy Death of a Salesman Ozymandias https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46565/ozymandias Fun Home https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/whats-on/season-2022/fun-home/ Touching the Void https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/whats-on/season-2022/touching-the-void/ Turnip cake recipe Escher sentences At/ in a pinch- meaning https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/in-a-pinch

Please wear your mask indoors for this episode- make sure it covers your nose and mouth…it ain't over yet! As the Colonel embarks on life as a father of two, we discuss the blatant politics behind the proposed religious discrimination laws, the continued disorientation of Covid and the importance of saying hello to the barista at a cafe…don't miss it folks- it's a short, sharp slap around the face of a chat- generally speaking, are women more interested in people and men in things? Is it that simple, was it ever? Also the Colonel uses the C word and talks about Joe Rogan- don't listen if that offends you. Recommended bad TV: https://netflixlife.com/2022/02/09/what-is-love-is-blind-japan-about-netflix-dating-series/amp/ Recommended funny podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tony-martins-sizzletown/id1371444500 What makes a successful community:

Lovely listeners, come join us on this Summer afternoon for a chat about fishing, tv and Boris Johnson's cat. And what the hell do influencers do anyway? We try and unpack this and many other mysteries such as how bitcoin is mined. We should also warn you that this episode contains spoilers for the film “Don't Look Up!” on Netflix and “Cobra Kai”. Join us! The benefits of fishing (if you can get over the killing part) Don't Look Up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Look_Up_(2021_film) https://theconversation.com/dont-look-up-hollywoods-primer-on-climate-denial-illustrates-5-myths-that-fuel-rejection-of-science-174266 Boris Johnson's Cat, Larry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_(cat) https://www.dw.com/en/can-a-new-pet-save-boris-johnson/a-50286616 Catch and Kill podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-catch-and-kill-podcast-with-ronan-farrow/id1487730212 Jimmy Carr- His Dark Material https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81478151 Hype House https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81341222 https://influencermarketinghub.com/what-is-an-influencer/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2018/08/21/are-social-media-influencers-worth-the-investment/?sh=38950a2df452 Cobra Kai Analysis https://www.vulture.com/article/thomas-ian-griffith-cobra-kai-terry-silver-interview.html Patrick Hughes https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/the-hitman-s-bodyguard-director-patrick-hughes-launches-australian-film-company-20220109-p59mto.html https://variety.com/2021/film/news/hitmans-bodyguard-patrick-hughes-war-machine-lionsgate-1235108165/

Happy New Year lovely listeners! As the Omicron Variant takes hold we wonder about how our politicians have dealt with the flood. We search for optimism and wonder about why everyone is so angry about Novak playing tennis. We return to the influence of money and interest groups on our politics as the Federal election looms. Come and join us as we try to hold onto the things that matter and moan about the endless stuff we can't control! Political donations in Australia https://theconversation.com/amp/more-than-half-of-funding-for-the-major-parties-remains-secret-and-this-is-how-they-want-it-154364 https://iview.abc.net.au/show/big-deal Omicron Response https://amp.abc.net.au/article/100734564 https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/dec/30/to-safely-live-with-covid-australian-leaders-must-actually-work-cooperatively https://www.abc.net.au/religion/tim-soutphommasane-and-marc-stears-covid-why-are-progressives-s/13521952 Novak https://amp.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/05/appalling-message-outrage-over-novak-djokovics-medical-exemption-to-play-australian-open https://www.theage.com.au/national/visa-bungle-delays-novak-djokovic-s-entry-into-australia-20220105-p59m75.html Clive Palmer's influence https://theconversation.com/amp/craig-kellys-move-to-palmers-united-australia-party-shows-the-need-for-urgent-electoral-law-reform-166663 Vikings https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2306299/

We invite you to join us in a Christmas Special, a chat so wide ranging we cover everything from solar panels to what we should leave Santa out on Christmas Eve. Join us! Think with Pinker https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011lt1 Biden's Presidency https://theconversation.com/au/topics/joe-biden-4046

Illness Policy - When to Send a Sick Child to School - Montessori Community School of Salt Lake City Coming to you from the depths of his pandemic sick-bed where peppermint toothpaste now tastes like coconut, the Colonel is spending time gardening, debating with anti-vaxxers and feeling like it's all been a bit much emerging at warp speed into Christmas chaos out of lockdown. Meanwhile, the Peach has escaped joyfully into the Summer break and collapsed into the joys of narrative consuming movies, podcasts and books with an appetite that's been missing. Come chat with us about the confusion of cancel culture, the polarisation of our world and the latest bloody variant threatening to ruin Christmas…and the rest! Get well soon, Colonel! Song exploder podcast www.songexploder.net One Guitar podcast Shandee's story podcast No Time to Die article (SPOILER ALERT) Intentional Endings- why do we resist endings? The impacts of cancel culture on the arts

In this episode, Peach and the Colonel chat about place and belonging, the joys of cooking and fermentation, the need to revel and the importance of hugs and pizza topping choices! Join us for a gin and tonic and a Friday afternoon whinge! Have a good one, friends… Oats Studio The Moth https://themoth.org/podcast Salt, Fat, […]

In a fast and furious episode, we talk about the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian, the shows the Colonel is into and the possibility that some people don't like to cleans their bums…you know- we are covering it all! Join us for a laugh! Men wiping their bums… https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.mamamia.com.au/men-hygiene-sex/amp/ https://hornet.com/stories/wiping-butts/ Recommendations: Absolutely Mental Podcast https://absolutelymental.com/ Nine […]

In a delightful morning chat, Peach and The Colonel try to get their heads around the political, environmental, economic and social impacts of mass tourism, supply chains and the ever-growing list of frightening realities climate change is creating in our world. Are we really willing to face the realities of what we eat and what […]

Get some Broadway bounce back in your step as Peach and the Colonel search for Hope despite the bloody climate apocalypse/ pandemic and ya know possible nuclear war…Just another day on zoom, trying not to sink into complete nihilism! Come prepare to picnic with us! Construction Protests https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/construction-workers-close-streets-in-protest-of-tearoom-closures-20210917-p58slm The Greater Good https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/theconversation.com/amp/explainer-the-greater-good-and-why-it-matters-more-than-ever-40643 Nuclear Submarine deal […]

In this latest lockdown missive, Peach and the Colonel meander into unforeseen questions such as: what are the names of the Block contestants, is there a way to create immigration law in a way that helps, not harms, and of course whether or not Summer will involve any travel this year…So many questions and all […]

Hmm this one rambles to a few unexpected cynical and dark corners- lots of opinions and very little research, just how we like it in our little privileged corner of the world where we feel sorry for ourselves in lockdown- still. Come join us in a our cynical, glass half-empty reality- we could do with […]

Another bloody lockdown episode- come join us in the kind of circular, self referencing conversation only this can induce…the important stuff like the fall of Afghanistan and also…silicone toilet brushes. Go on, you know you want to!! TV RecommendationsBake Squad https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7913362/netflix-bake-squad/ Tattoo Redo https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.popsugar.com/beauty/netflix-tattoo-redo-cast-48445765/amp Brand New Cherry Flavour White Lotus https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58254855.amp Simone Biles Walks Away […]

The Lockdown number 5 special In this episode Peach and the Colonel finally reunite from their respective lockdowns to discuss everything from the dishevelment of Boris Johnson to the unending depletion of self that is parenthood. Come join us, laugh and have a good moan with us- it's what we are best at…you'll even get […]

With the realisation that we have been recording season 2 since 2017 we decided to call it a day with our finale at number 69 in January 2021- of course we make jokes about the number 69, question the value of real blood and tomato sauce in period ads and consider the state of siege […]

Join us for a whine and a some toe-curling discussion of urethral sounding, Politics and the ring of steel. We also discuss the role of marriage narratives, the development of a profit driven fertility industry in Australia and single mothers by choice. This episode is best consumed with cold beer and a buddy you can […]

If you were a ballerina would you want to re-train in cyber security? Is it that simple, or do we need to be more respectful of expertise and experience across professions? Come with us for a midweek meander where we discuss everything from mask associated anxiety to industry collapse and the role of Government in creating […]

In this episode, Peach and The Colonel discuss the latest lockdown developments in Victoria, the possible consequences of Trump’s Corona diagnosis and what might be needed, beyond celebrity to re boot the Arts industry. Join us as we meander through a humid Sunday afternoon’s musings- we love having good company…C’arn the Pies! Podcast episode- The […]

As the sun begins to shine here in old Melbourne town, Peach and the Colonel contemplate extended lockdown, the tyrannies of weight loss and the power of nostalgia in the media we consume. Welcome Spring and to those of you outside the hell-hole restrictions, please, we beg you, have a beer in the sun on […]

Today we talk with Richard Steighner about his work as a ‘human beatbox’ and the things that motivate him, American Exceptionalism and the joys of hard lockdown in Melbourne. Nothing’s lonelier than a 1 person a cappella group, so please check on Richard Steighner who is building a following harmonizing and beatboxing with himself. Clever […]

In this Episode Peach and The Colonel consider whether or not Populism is killing Democracy and whether the Westminster system relies too much on the notion of Honour to ensure Politicians take responsibility when things go wrong. Join us as we ponder some of the passing thoughts inspired by three weeks of hard lockdown, and […]

In today’s episode Peach and The Colonel grapple with one woman’s protest at Adidas, and the inherent importance of apology in reconciliation and relationship building. You may like to listen to the episode before or after our chat for context. Either way, join us as we bumble our white, middle-class way through how cultural “common […]

Come join us as we vicariously stroll through an organic food market in Sydney and chat with Naomi Crellin- we have to remember how the world once was somehow! Naomi is a Jazz Singer and vocalist in the Idea of North, an Internationally recognised A Capella Group; we talk to her about her creative process, […]

In this episode, Peach and The Colonel meander through the moments that still sometimes catch us out in a cringe of recognition and consider the amazing and painful transformation of puberty. Who knew period parties were now a thing? Plus we lick our wounds a bit now that we are a city with a curfew- […]

Join us as we chat with Matthew Wigzell about his spot in the Stockbroking Foundation’s Hall of fame, the state of the world and what you should do to grow your money while you are young! The CO-VID19 crises has created new challenges for economies across the world and while Peach & the Colonel struggle […]

Coming to you from pandemic central, we talk to Cheng and Loz about family dynamics, neuro-diversity, doily arranging and the gift of the Dopamine Menu for wellbeing. Join us in the rainy, cold lockdown- the Colonel has slow cooked a rendang and the Peach is cuddled up with the cat! How to ADHD you tube […]

In this episode we talk arse cleaning, identity and tidying up while the Arctic burns. Faced with so many catastrophes and so much doom, overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness so severe we question survival, democracy and structural racism …the system is broken but the will to fix it seems lost in the increasingly polarized […]

The first 2020 winter edition of Peach and The Colonel. Bathe yourself in the warm glow of the mutually exhausted, as Peach and the Colonel have a thoroughly domestic little fireside chat. We discuss everything from beef cheek ragout to parenting, arts funding, the pandemic and the shocking death of George Floyd at the hands […]

Now that we find ourselves at the bottom of the pit, Peach and The Colonel briefly take stock of the stories and ideas that are giving them pause, provided the opportunity for a cry on the couch and making us smile! Join us for a meander around the darkened walls, made brighter by moments with […]

A Sunday chat that covers everything from wrestling to the Plant for Pakistan campaign- stay with us and enjoy chatting with Alvin all the way from South Korea about his joy at finding himself under a different sky, teaching English and the abundance of toilet paper in the local supermarket there! This is a great […]

This week we chat with Warwick Merry (http://warwickmerry.com/) and Cheng Lau about the food we’ve been consuming, the music we’ve been listening to and the downfalls of apartment investing and goal setting.We also chat comfort, company and the need for human energy in the creative process, all while we skirt around the big philosophical and […]

Peach and the Colonel zoom together and discuss the tricky bits this pandemic has revealed about the way we live our lives, economic theory and the importance of human connection. Sava joins us for a chinwag about the pitfalls of teaching online and the addictive capacity of gamification and the Zwift platform, all while he […]

Well, here we all are on the brink of the world turning upside down…so what better time to tune in and listen to Peach and The Colonel shooting the breeze and contemplating the impact of this scary spreading beast COVID-19? As a bonus we’ve even shared a great DIY hand sanitizer recipe created by the […]

In this episode Peach and The Colonel are reunited after months of change that have kept them apart! We chat all things Coronavirus, Rural living and the joys of Netflix escapism while of course celebrating the wonder of women this International women’s day https://www.internationalwomensday.com/…join us for a cozy catch up- you know you missed us!  Film […]

In this episode Peach and the Colonel try to work out what creates a culture, what we can do to change cultures and whether or not it’s the anonymity in a crowd that makes them so volatile…We also make some pirate noises and end up talking about screaming upside down with a boner….so you know, […]

In this episode Peach and the Colonel debrief a week of trying to write effective letters to our local politicians; considering the importance of rhetoric and hyperbole in mounting a persuasive argument of course! We try to wrap our heads around how many people you need behind you to create something that entertains people and […]

After another long hiatus Peach & The Colonel get stuck in, trying to understand apathy, grappling with climate change and considering the many manifestations of fantasy worlds in porn! We consider the differences in value systems, opinion and judgement- https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-being-opinionated-and-being-judgemental Enjoy! Let’s all get writing to our local Politicians! Here’s some more info on writing to your local […]

Peach and the Colonel ride again with Loz! On our first episode since the arrival of the Colonel’s baby girl, we talk fatherhood, the joys of e-bikes and our Netflix faves. Join us for a catch-up on our show about nothing!  Check out OK GO’s YouTube Channel if you want your mind blown twelve times […]

2019 is here and we are back to consider and chat on air with you all about everything and nothing! Get stuck in!Happy New Year, Peach and the Colonel fans! We hope you have had an excellent Summer so far. In this episode we crack a few coldies and consider how good you feel after […]

Together again at last Peach and the Colonel have a wide ranging chat about marriage law, going back to study, what it means to be part of a new community and some great new plays Peach has been to see in the last fortnight…don't waste another moment, get stuck in!   A basic overview of […]

In this episode we cross many lines and leave them far behind- mainly coz our guests Loz and Roland are determined there should be no more ‘thoughtful pauses’ like we had in the last episode! So if you don’t want to hear about birth, poo and listen to people being generally pretty blue in their […]

We spoke with our lovely resident Vet about the best breeds of cats and dogs for families, the importance of communication in animal advocacy and the quandary of keeping animals we love but denying their freedom. Download the podcast now at our website: peachandthecolonel.com Interestingly, the Doctor is unconvinced there are dog and cat people- […]