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A weekly podcast about Australian politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Dave Milner and Charles Firth probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power.  Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining. This year, leading independent researcher Ronni Salt will be making regular appearances on the podcast to talk about her own investigations. If you're wanting a didactic account of power and politics in Australia, download something else. But if you're wanting a robust, honest and witty engagement with the big issues, The Shot podcast is right up your alley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Charles Firth and Dave Milner


    • Oct 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Shot Podcast

    BRIGGS: Google That Voice Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 16:29


    With the referendum day almost upon us, it's time to bring out the big guns. Charles Firth and Dom Knight interviewed Briggs on The Chaser Report on his efforts through the campaign, his hilarious yet sincere sketch on having conversations with No voters, and just how good it will be for the Voice to get up for everyone. Vote Yes. Share this with someone who isn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Slaughterous Legacy Of Rupert Murdoch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 36:05


    The Shot Pod is back!!! To celebrate the stepping down of Dave Milner's greatest foe, Rupert Murdoch, the entire team have reunited to celebrate. Joining Dave is Grace Tame, Jo Dyer, and Charles Firth, as they unpack what the legacy of Murdoch will be, and how long his empire will last without his rule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    THOMAS MAYO - Just Say Yes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 25:45


    Very special guest Thomas Mayo joins Jo Dyer, Dave Milner, and Charles Firth on The Shot Podcast to talk about the Voice Referendum, what the Voice really is, and why it's so important to get everyone you know to #VoteYes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    WALTER MARSH - Young Rupert, The Making of the Murdoch Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 40:25


    Author and journalist Walter Marsh joins Jo Dyer, Charles Firth, and Grace Tame to talk about his new book on our favourite topic: Rupert Murdoch. What is the origin story of the greatest villain to democracy? More information on Walter's book can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    RONNI SALT - Dudded: Peter Dutton in No-man's land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 40:35


    Ronni Salt joins Jo Dyer, Dave Milner, and Charles Firth to talk about her latest piece for The Shot which you can read here. Is Peter Dutton going to be the next PM, or will he forever be the monster we know him to be. Meanwhile Dave and Ronni bring their perspective on Twitter's rebranding, and answer why some people would still stay on the platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    How Morrison GASLIT Australia With Robodebt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 39:43


    This week Jo Dyer, Dave Milner, Grace Tame, and Charles Firth review the findings from the royal commission into Robodebt. Ever wondered why ministers like Scott Morrison thought they could get away with it? Listen and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIDEON HAIGH - The Spirit of 'Bazball'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 19:28


    Journalist and cricket-guru Gideon Haigh joins Jo Dyer and Charles Firth to unpack the tension between Australia and England caused by the Jonny Bairstow stumping. Gideon explains the spirit and history of English cricket, defines 'Bazball', and shares what it's like in the Long Room at Lord's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unravelling the web of Epstein | The disappointing failure of the 'Yes' campaign ft. John Delmenico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 39:19


    John Delmenico joins Jo, Charles, and Grace to bring the breakdown of his latest Shot article which can be found here. Plus Grace Tame reports on the result of the court case that has lead to JP Morgan's paying out the victims of Epstein $290million. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World | Antony Loewenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 45:38


    Antony Loewenstein joins Jo Dyer and Grace Tame to talk about the insides of his new book, The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Canberra is an Ethical Toilet | SHORT SHOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 3:29


    Charles, Dave, and Grace recorded an episode so spicy we couldn't release all of it, so here's the SHORT SHOT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    READING: The Poison in Australia's Bloodstream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 12:03


    Dave Milner reading his article for The Shot 'The Poison In Australia's Bloodstream' first published June 2nd, 2023.Read the full article online at https://theshot.net.au/general-news/the-poison-in-australias-bloodstream/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MILNER: The poison in Australia's bloodstream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 41:02


    Dave Milner shares the thoughts behind his latest piece "The poison in Australia's bloodstream" which you can read here! Plus he, Jo Dyer, and Grace Tame unpack how the Vote Yes campaign can most effectively go forward, and what people from all diverse backgrounds can do to help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    If Protesting Is Illegal, We're All Outlaws

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 36:14


    Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Charles Firth and Dave Milner unpack the effect that South Australia's decision to essentially outlaw protesting will have on democracy. Plus the team debates the reasons behind the recent prediction that AI is a threat to humanity, and what it is really a threat to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ronni Salt - Labor Pains

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 41:27


    Ronni Salt joins Jo Dyer, Charles Firth, and Grace Tame to talk about her latest article for The Shot which you can read here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dutton Becomes A Persecuted Minority

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 36:15


    Jo Dyer, Dave Milner, and Grace Tame dig through the Opposition's budget reply, Labor's continued disappointment, and even more Liberals departing from the sinking ship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Behind the Bullshit of the Budget ... Ft. John Delmenico

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 39:15


    Charles Firth, Dave Milner, and Grace Tame are joined by Shot and Chaser writer John Delmenico to have a budget breakdown without having an actual breakdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Royal Family and Kincora Boys' Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 39:58


    Grace Tame, Jo Dyer, and Dave Milner unpack the dark history of Kincora Boys' Home and the British royal family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Fate of Tucker Carlson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 37:31


    Tucker, whose name rhymes with what he is, has been fired from Fox News! What will happen to him? And should we be hopeful about the seemingly near end for the Murdoch empire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ronni Salt - Fuck. Murdoch.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 28:58


    Ronni Salt joins Jo Dyer, Dave Milner, and Grace Tame on The Shot Podcast! Fox News has settled with Dominion out of court, and things around Rupert's empire look to be collapsing - but are they? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Australian political compass needs drastic recalibration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 30:41


    Dave Milner, Jo Dyer, and Charles Firth debrief on the Ashton by-election and are amazed that everyone is surprised by another Liberal loss. What is going on in Liberal HQ, why do they refuse to fix up their game, and will they ever stand a chance in the future? Plus, Charles pitches the Greens a new strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Shot Podcast - Trailer 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 0:37


    A weekly podcast about Australia politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Dave Milner and Charles Firth probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power. Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining.This year, leading independent researcher Ronni Salt will be making regular appearances on the podcast to talk about her own investigations.If you're wanting a didactic account of power and politics in Australia, download something else. But if you're wanting a robust, honest and witty engagement with the big issues, The Shot podcast might be right up your alley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Shot Podcast - Trailer 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 0:36


    A weekly podcast about Australia politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Dave Milner and Charles Firth probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power. Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining.This year, leading independent researcher Ronni Salt will be making regular appearances on the podcast to talk about her own investigations.If you're wanting a didactic account of power and politics in Australia, download something else. But if you're wanting a robust, honest and witty engagement with the big issues, The Shot podcast might be right up your alley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Patrick Lenton - Solving every problem by moving under the sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 34:29


    Jo, Charles, and Dave are joined by the incredible Patrick Lenton who brings an eye-witness recap of what it was like to see literal fucking Nazis in Melbourne. Meanwhile, Charles has a theory on why Albo bought all those submarines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Shot Podcast - Trailer 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 0:37


    A weekly podcast about Australia politics, power and corruption. Each week Jo Dyer, Grace Tame, Dave Milner and Charles Firth probe the myths and half-truths pushed by those in power. Sometimes profound, occasionally profane, The Shot podcast is always entertaining.This year, leading independent researcher Ronni Salt will be making regular appearances on the podcast to talk about her own investigations.If you're wanting a didactic account of power and politics in Australia, download something else. But if you're wanting a robust, honest and witty engagement with the big issues, The Shot podcast might be right up your alley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ronni Salt - You should ALWAYS punch Nazis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 31:51


    The already legendary panel of The Shot Podcast becomes even more legendary with the addition of Ronni Salt! Grace Tame, Jo Dyer, Charles Firth, and Dave Milner discuss what the aim of culture wars are, how unethical media is actively trying to make the world stupider, and the only morally righteous reaction we can have to stop it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Nine's "Red Scare" should win Worst Journalism of the Decade

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 38:31


    Dave Milner, Grace Tame, Jo Dyer, and Charles Firth talk about the likelihood of China invading Australia. Spoilers, it's not likely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why the fuck are we subsidising Earth's destruction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 33:44


    Dave Milner begs his co-hosts - Jo Dyer, Charles Firth, and Grace Tame - to answer his simple question. Find out the true facts about climate change and the coal lobby, who's paying who off, and exactly what personal responsibility is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Smokescreens and Scape-Koalas... w/ Grace Tame

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 35:21


    Introducing The Shot Podcast's newest host.. Grace Tame! Joined of course by Jo Dyer, Charles Firth, and Dave Milner the four Shot members dissect the issue of the Roald Dahl estate altering their works to remove certain words. Plus Charles Firth admits he was wrong about koalas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to solve the housing catastrophe in one easy step

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 49:58


    The Shot Podcast returns for 2023 with new episodes every Thursday.Charles Firth seems to have had an *actually* good idea - how to solve the housing crisis in one step! As well this one-off good idea, Jo Dyer and Dave Milner discuss the crisis faced by political staffers being overworked, and why so many people turned up to George Pell's funeral (without holding a fake coffin). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Brittany Higgins / Morrison Censured / Protests Criminalised

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 30:49


    Join Dave Milner, Jo Dyer, and Charles Firth on The Shot Podcast as they dissect the week's biggest stories: Morrison's censuring, protestors being jailed, and the charges being dropped against Bruce Lehrmann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why everyone (except Dave) was wrong about the Victorian election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 30:40


    Join Dave Milner, Jo Dyer, and Charles Firth on The Shot Podcast! As the only journo in Victoria that got the election result right, Dave Milner gives away my trade secret: he lives there and it was obvious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Australian politics is slightly less fucked now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 5:37


    Dave Milner gives an emphatic reading of his article 'Australian politics is slightly less fucked now'. Read this article here on theshot.net.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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