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Four impressive series this week that all were in the running for TV Gold Show of the Week. • The Survivors (Netflix, 6 episodes)Producer Tony Ayres has crafted a murder mystery set in Tasmania that will keep you guessing until the final episode. Great cast led by Robyn Malcolm and Damien Garvey. • Brassic (SBS On Demand and Netflix, 6 seasons)Hilarious British comedy series set in Northern England which has somehow evaded TV Gold until its sixth season. More great performances here including co-creator Joe Gilgun and Andrew Mercado favourite Michelle Keegan. • Dept Q (Netflix, 9 episodes)Detective Carl Morck (played by Matthew Goode) isn’t particularly easy to get along with. Morck is a notorious figure in his adopted home of Edinburgh, Scotland, an English detective who gets under the skin of everyone around him. Watch it for Goode’s lead role, but stay for the brilliant work of co-star Chloe Pirrie. • This City Is Ours (Stan, 8 episodes)Sean Bean stars in this crime drama set and filmed in Liverpool, with additional filming in Spain. This City is Ours is the story of Michael (James Nelson-Joyce), a man who for all of his adult life has been involved in organised crime. Bean the the crime family patriarch and there’s lots of family drama playing out across the eight episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation continues with Andrew Mercado, as we explore the implications of open border trade policies, the manipulation of the US economy by billionaires, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. It discusses the changing perceptions of the United States in Ukraine, the importance of soft power, and the broader geopolitical consequences of supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression. In this conversation, Taylor discusses the complex historical and contemporary issues surrounding World War II, NATO's role, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He emphasizes the complicity of various nations in the events leading up to World War II, the potential for a new global conflict if Russia's aggression is not checked, and the importance of supporting Ukraine and its leadership under Zelensky.

Off_Jawaggon and Taylor chat with Andrew Mercado, who shares his experiences and insights on the ongoing war in Ukraine, discussing the resilience of the Ukrainian people, the role of international support, and the political implications of the conflict. The discussion also touches on the misinformation surrounding the war, the challenges faced by the Democratic Party, and the economic impacts of the conflict. Mercado emphasizes the importance of accurate information and the need for a strong response from the West to support Ukraine.  

Plenty of debate on TV Gold this week as Andrew Mercado and James Manning discuss: Adolescence (Netflix, 4 episodes) starring Stephen Graham as the father of a 13-year-old accused of murdering a fellow student. Long Bright River (Stan, 8 episodes) starring Amanda Seyfried as a Philadelphia police woman searching for her sister who is missing at the same time as a serial killer is at work in a rough neighbourhood where her sister lived. Running Point (Netflix, 10 episodes) is being called the US Ted Lasso. But one of our critics thinks the comedy about Kate Hudson taking over as the President of fictional basketball team LA Waves is better than that! Andrew also has a few comments about a special new Netflix documentary and two supersoaps that have both been celebrating their 40th anniversaries. Follow TV Gold and comment on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/TV-Gold/61563279599587/ Email us with your thoughts and fave shows: comments@tvgold.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toxic Town (Netflix, 4 episodes) is the first of two series this week set in England. Jodie Whittaker stars as one of a group of women in Corby in the Midlands that gave birth to children with physical abnormalities. They subsequently took the local council to court in a battle over compensation to prove that neglect of toxic waste was the cause. Don’t miss a super performance from the wonderful Aimee Lou Wood. Smoggie Queens (Binge/Foxtel, 6 episodes) is a hilarious comedy about the group of LGBTQ friends in Middlesbrough, northern England. The series is written by and stars Phil Dunning as the unforgettable Dickie. He gives many of the best lines though to Mark Benton’s character Mam. The White Lotus (S3 Binge/Foxtel, 8 episodes) has finally turned up on the TV Gold radar. It has taken three seasons, but we are well and truly hitched to the wagon. This season is set in Koh Samui which coincidentally is where co-host James Manning was when this episode was recorded. Some hilarious characters this season led by Jason Isaacs as a wealthy businessman whose business seems to be spiraling out of control. His family includes Parker Posey as his wife and Patrick Schwarzenegger as their eldest son. The most interesting couple are arguably Aimee Lou Wood and her older and richer partner Walton Goggins. This episode also talk about the new streaming service Tubi which is ramping up in Australia and give co-host Andrew Mercado some homework for next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a summer break from podcasting, Andrew Mercado and James Manning are back with their first episode of 2025. Two big shows reviewed this week are Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix) and Protection (Stan).Andrew and James also have a long list of the best TV series they watched over their summer break. Andrew also has some programming advice for one of the TV networks!For the complete list make sure you visit the TV Gold Facebook page. Leave us your comments too about what you've been watching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trucks under Christmas Tree Since 2022 an extraordinary group of people have been fighting the information war for Ukraine in the global arena. Car for Ukraine has now joined with a group of these special people and their communities to bring Christmas to the frontline in the toughest areas where the fight is happening right now. https://donorbox.org/trucks-under-christmas-tree/fundraiser/silicon-curtain The Goal of the Campaign for Silicon Curtain: € 10,000 to purchase 1 truck to save Ukrainian lives. With this campaign, we will raise funds for 1 truck to help brave warriors from the 237th battalion, 129th brigade who leverage technology and manage to hold russian advance at the very edge of the frontline. Who will receive the vehicle? 237 battalion 129 brigade aerial reconnaissance unit. https://donorbox.org/trucks-under-christmas-tree/fundraiser/silicon-curtain Donate and get: Pins. Everyone who contributes with €100 (~$110) or more will get a limited collection pin - THE INNOVATOR. This pin serves as a sign of Ukrainians' ingenuity in this fight. Custom branding: For €2,500 we will place your custom sticker on one side of a truck. It could be your logo, name, or maybe your country's flag. "Your truck" at the frontline: The average cost of an armored pickup we deploy to the frontline is €10,000. If you contribute with that amount all the custom branding options will be yours. Plus you'll receive a personalized reporting about the truck, where it ends up as well as some surprise gifts from us. About Car for Ukraine (as of November 30, 2024): - 510+ Vehicles Delivered to the Frontline, mainly armored pickups - 1,000,000+ Kilometers Covered Across Europe - €4,000,000 worth of vehicles delivered to the frontline https://donorbox.org/trucks-under-christmas-tree/fundraiser/silicon-curtain

Bit of a different TV Gold adventure this week as Andrew Mercado and James Manning start off with the reviews of two drama programs and then divert into reality TV. The series and movies we look at are:• Coma (9Now) 4 episodes• The Instigators (AppleTV+) movie• The Holdovers (Foxtel) movie• Dating Naked UK (Paramount+)• The Boyfriend (Netflix) We finish off the episode with a chat about the TV Week Logies 2024 which includes the drama wins for Boy Swallows Universe. Andrew was unhappy about the length of the awards night and has a few suggestions for fixing it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan & Taylor get the privilege of interviewing Andrew Mercado who just returned from the frontlines of Ukraine, on a trip donating supplies to the soldiers. Get an inside look at the state of the Ukraine Russia conflict, and hear the story of Andrew's eventful career!

This week Andrew Mercado and James Manning review: Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (HBO Documentary on Binge & Foxtel) Features a newly recovered interview with Taylor and unprecedented access to the movie star's personal archive. Malpractice (7Plus, 5 episodes) A British medical drama with a memorable performance from Niamh Algar who has quite a few issues she's trying to deal with. Mr Bigstuff (Binge/Foxtel, 6 episodes) A comedy that explores broken families, brotherhood, manhood and carpet sales. And Andrew explains the cult of Danny Dyer! We also look at The Decameron (Netflix), the Presumed Innocent (AppleTV+) final episode and we farewell BBC First.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first of some TV Gold bonus episodes: TV Icons with Andrew Mercado. The first episode features Gaynor Wheatley.Listen to the audio only version here.Or watch Andrew on YouTube herehttps://www.youtube.com/@TVSoaps-pv9suBefore marrying promoter Glenn Wheatley, Gaynor Martin was a huge TV star. She was first seen in 1979 on Crawfords' airport drama Skyways before then being relocated to Holiday Island. When that show bit the dust, Gaynor was snapped up by Sons and Daughters to play another rich bitch who locked horns with Pat the Rat. Her TV career was put on hold so she could raise three children with Wheatley, but when he died in 2022, Gaynor stepped up to complete a long cherished project of his. The documentary film John Farnham: Finding The Voice is now the highest grossing Aussie doco of all time as well as winning the AACTA Award for Best Documentary. A generation of soap fans, however, will never forget that amazing run on TV and here she finally talks about how that all happened. 00:00 - Start01:30 - Skyways debut05:05 - Carmen Duncan plays mum09:00 - inspired by Universal's Airport movies?12:30 - Bill Stalker14:00 - NASA15:25 - working with chroma key18:20 - Skyways cast21:08 - Holiday Island30:22 - using her own wardrobe31:45 - Bunney Brooke32:38 - Crawfords crossover34:30 - Hector Crawford38:10 - Sons and Daughters39:19 - Rowena Wallace41:08 - those changing hairstyles!42:18 - Glenn Wheatley49:13 - John FarnhamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the second series of the now iconic Australian comedy Colin From Accounts drops on Binge and Foxtel, TV Gold meets the makers. TV Gold hosts Andrew Mercado and James Manning talk with Easy Tiger producers Ian Collie and Rob Gibson about their first meeting with Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall and how together they turned their idea into a global hit. In addition to Colin From Accounts, we also get an update on their production house that is also home to other TV hits including One Night, Scrublands and The Twelve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand drama After the Party has just launched on ABC iview where all six episodes are available to watch. TV Gold's Andrew Mercado called it “one of the best dramas of the year”. Nine Publishing gave it 5 stars and called it a must-watch. TV Tonight called the series “an uncomfortable but utterly compelling ride” and give it 4 1/2 stars. Robyn Malcolm joined TV Gold hosts Andrew Mercado and James Manning to talk about the Lingo Pictures series she co-created and stars in. Malcolm talks too about one of the best TV series of 2023 she also starred in – Far North. Don't miss this special podcast episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Country star Leah Purcell is the guest on this bonus edition of TV Gold. She join's TV Gold hosts Andrew Mercado and James Manning to talk about her new series now on Binge and Foxtel. Set in the Victorian north east around Jamieson, Purcell talks about what drew her to the series and the wonderful location that is the setting for the 8 episodes. In addition to talking about her character Andie Whitford, Purcell also discusses working with some of her acting colleagues including Ian McElhinney, Aaron Pederson and Henry Nixon. Listeners will also hear a scoop about plans to make a sequel to The Drover's Wife. Purcell also discusses the possibility of a second season of High Country. Make sure you follow the TV Gold podcast to get alerts about the regular weekly review episodes plus these bonus specials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mercado is a U.S. Army Veteran who served both on active duty and in the reserves as an 88M motor transport operator from 2012 - 2020 with one tour overseas. His journey into journalism began when George Floyd was murdered in his home city of Minneapolis in 2020 and I had the desire to report on the subsequent riots, unrest, and protests. It's a journey that led him to Ukraine, where he's become a powerful voice in bringing the war to life on his YouTube channel. ---------- LINKS: https://www.youtube.com/@MercadoMedia ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation https://prytulafoundation.org NGO “Herojam Slava” https://heroiamslava.org/ kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyśl https://kharpp.com/ NOR DOG Animal Rescue https://www.nor-dog.org/home/ ---------- WATCH NEXT: Ben Hodges https://youtu.be/hFv81-liMhA Anders Puck Nielsen https://youtu.be/A10Hl913qgg Gustav Gressel https://youtu.be/_qoLtnRG3Dg Jerry Hendrix https://youtu.be/u7HTzZWbFzs Richard Shirreff https://youtu.be/aERNNxqS7L8 ---------- PLATFORMS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSilicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube s algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Our sponsor today is BetterHelp. Save 10% https://Betterhelp.com/aitapodTIMESTAMPS BELOW STAND UP DATES!-----Danny Stand Up Dates - Use code "AITA" for 15 percent offThursday, November 2 6PM, Modesto, CA (https://bit.ly/3LVRDDv) (ft. Andrew Mercado and Tony Bartalone)Friday, November 3 8PM - San Carlos, CA - https://bit.ly/3tqdUCV (ft. Andrew Mercado and Tony Bartalone)Saturday, Nov 4 8PM - Fillmore, CA - https://bit.ly/45rbh0Y (ft. Tori Piskin)Saturday Dec 29 8pm - 9:30pm - Groveland, CA - https://bit.ly/45xnYHv (feature pending)-----(0:00) - Banter(17:53) -AITA for ruining Halloween for 1000s of kids and not feeling bad?(31:00) -AITA for insisting on a wedding on Halloween?(41:20) -AITA for making my daughter return a Halloween costume?Free stickers at: https://aitapod.comSubmit to our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITApod/Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/aitapodWhat's on Patreon?- 180+ Bonus eps- Discord with awesome community- Call-in shows ($5 tier for call-in, $25 tier for full guest eps)TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aitapodTwitter - https://twitter.com/aitapodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/aita_pod/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5632822/advertisement

TIMESTAMPS BELOW STAND UP DATES!-----Danny Stand Up Dates - Use code "AITA" for 15 percent offThursday, November 2 6PM, Modesto, CA (https://bit.ly/3LVRDDv) (ft. Andrew Mercado and Tony Bartalone)Friday, November 3 8PM - San Carlos, CA - https://bit.ly/3tqdUCV (ft. Andrew Mercado and Tony Bartalone)Saturday, Nov 4 8PM - Fillmore, CA - https://bit.ly/45rbh0Y (ft. Tori Piskin)Saturday Dec 29 8pm - 9:30pm - Groveland, CA - https://bit.ly/45xnYHv (feature pending)-----(0:00) - Banter(17:09) - AITA for not wanting to go to Homecoming with someone I am not interested in?(26:48) - AITA for not letting my daughter attend Homecoming or Prom as a punishment for bullying?(37:29) - AITA for being upset that my parents spent more on my parent's homecoming dress than mine?Free stickers at: https://aitapod.comSubmit to our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITApod/Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/aitapodWhat's on Patreon?- 180+ Bonus eps- Discord with awesome community- Call-in shows ($5 tier for call-in, $25 tier for full guest eps)TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aitapodTwitter - https://twitter.com/aitapodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/aita_pod/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5632822/advertisement

Our sponsor today is BetterHelp. 10% off with code AITApod, https://betterhelp.com/aitapod----TIMESTAMPS BELOW STAND UP DATES----Danny Stand Up Dates - Use code "AITA" for 15 percent offThursday, November 2 6PM, Modesto, CA (https://bit.ly/3LVRDDv) (ft. Andrew Mercado and Tony Bartalone)Friday, November 3 8PM - San Carlos, CA - https://bit.ly/3tqdUCV (ft. Andrew Mercado and Tony Bartalone)Saturday, Nov 4 8PM - Fillmore, CA - https://bit.ly/45rbh0Y (ft. Tori Piskin)Sunday November 12, 5:30PM - Bisbee, AZ - https://bit.ly/46q9r1O (feature pending)Saturday Dec 29 8pm - 9:30pm - Groveland, CA - https://bit.ly/45xnYHv (feature pending)---------------Today's theme is MENTAL HEALTH. Typing in ALL CAPS indicates poor mental health, whereas MiXeD cAsE is extremely poor. In all seriousness, we do talk about some juicy mental health situations and our personal experiences so tune the heck on in. (0:00) - Banter(17:48) - AITA for not conforming in the group for someone's mental health?(32:27) - AITA for telling my wife our son's mental health should be more important to her than her sister's physical health?(45:24) - AITA for putting rules on mental health days?Free stickers at: https://aitapod.comSubmit to our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITApod/Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/aitapodWhat's on Patreon?- 180+ Bonus eps- Discord with awesome community- Call-in shows ($5 tier for call-in, $25 tier for full guest eps)TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aitapodTwitter - https://twitter.com/aitapodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/aita_pod/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5632822/advertisement

Danny Stand Up Dates Use code "AITA" for 15 percent offTIMESTAMPS BELOWThursday, November 2 6PM, Modesto, CA (https://bit.ly/3LVRDDv) (ft. Andrew Mercado and Tony Bartalone)Friday, November 3 8PM - San Carlos, CA - https://bit.ly/3tqdUCV (ft. Andrew Mercado and Tony Bartalone)Saturday, Nov 4 8PM - Fillmore, CA - https://bit.ly/45rbh0Y (ft. Tori Piskin)Sunday November 12, 5:30PM - Bisbee, AZ - https://bit.ly/46q9r1O (ft. Brian Rhoads)Saturday Dec 29 8pm - 9:30pm - Groveland, CA - https://bit.ly/45xnYHv (feature pending)I'm joined by my friend and previous guest, new New York, Vanessa Lopez, a gem and a half if there ever was one!(0:00) - Banter(11:14) - AITA if I go on the trip a week after my long distance boyfriend comes to live with me? (18:01) - AITA for my dog pooping in front of a cafe?(26:36) - AITA for choosing our family dog over our friend hard on his luck?Free stickers at: https://aitapod.comSubmit to our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITApod/Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/aitapodWhat's on Patreon?- 180+ Bonus eps- Discord with awesome community- Call-in shows ($5 tier for call-in, $25 tier for full guest eps)TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aitapodTwitter - https://twitter.com/aitapodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/aita_pod/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5632822/advertisement

Watch Tori's new stand up special!! https://youtu.be/_kuZvs3PZZs?si=BeiB7IdMz2ulP5mQMe and Tori doing a show together! (just us two)Saturday, Nov 4 8PM - Fillmore, CA - https://bit.ly/45rbh0Y (ft. Tori Piskin)Use code: AITA for 15%offepisode description:I'm joined by my friend, hilarious comedian, Tori Piskin. Lord, she cracks me up. It's a fun one and come see us do stand-up in Fillmore, CA (link above) and more stand up dates below timestamps!!!(0:00) - Banter(34:10) - AITA for joking about ticks and Lyme disease?(51:27) - AITA for telling my sister she's required to wear a bra to my wedding?More stand-up dates (Danny headlining with feature(s))Use code: AITA for 15%offThursday, November 2 6PM, Modesto, CA (link pending) (ft. Andrew Mercado and Tony Bartalone)Friday, November 3 8PM - San Carlos, CA - https://bit.ly/3tqdUCV (ft. Andrew Mercado and Tony Bartalone)Saturday, Nov 4 8PM - Fillmore, CA - https://bit.ly/45rbh0Y (ft. Tori Piskin)Sunday November 12, 5:30PM - Murietta, CA - https://bit.ly/46q9r1O (feature pending)Saturday Dec 29 8pm - 9:30pm - Groveland, CA - https://bit.ly/45xnYHv (feature pending)Free stickers at: https://aitapod.comSubmit to our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITApod/Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/aitapodWhat's on Patreon?- 180+ Bonus eps- Discord with awesome community- Call-in shows ($5 tier for call-in, $25 tier for full guest eps)TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aitapodTwitter - https://twitter.com/aitapodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/aita_pod/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5632822/advertisement

To coincide with the home entertainment release of the John Farnham feature length documentary, TV Gold has recorded a special episode dedicated to the Australian singing superstar. TV Gold hosts Andrew Mercado and James Manning are joined by co-manager and long-time Farnham family friend David Wilson who reveals the lengthy discussions he and Glenn Wheatley initially had with John about making the documentary. David also discusses the highlights of John's career as captured by the filmmakers. This is the perfect audio companion for the DVD release of the feature length doco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTRAGEOUS: THE QUEER HISTORY OF AUSTALIAN TV, 60min., Australia Directed by Andrew Mercado Every LGBT milestone happened on Australian TV in the 1970s, years before the rest of the world. And nobody ever saw it, because the nudity, adult stories and queer themes from these TV series could never have been tolerated on commercial TV anywhere outside of Australia. This documentary event, which includes a specially edited episode of Number 96 to highlight several queer stories, will finally set the record straight. https://www.instagram.com/outrageousdoco/ Get to know the filmmaker: On the 50th anniversary of Stonewall in 2019, I kept seeing articles that detailed the biggest LGBT moments in pop culture history ever since , and Australian TV never got a mention. I started rolling that idea around in my head, and by the time of the first COVID lockdown, I was deep into it. Originally I wrote it as a book, but quickly realised it would work best as a documentary. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it's only $3.99 per month. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Australian TV's unique 70s soap opera “Number 96” broke down barriers that paved the way for a positive response when the AIDS crisis hit. The show is making its mark again with a Toronto LGBTQ Film Festival “Best Feature Film” win for Andrew Mercado's new documentary that tells its story (the conclusion of a three-part interview by Barry McKay). And in NewsWrap: the European Court of Human Rights orders Romania to recognize queer couples, Choctaw lesbian moms win validation for same-gender marriage and the right to adopt their foster daughter, Thailand's newly elected progressive government will put marriage equality near the top of its legislative agenda, Pakistan's Federal Shariat Court challenges the country's transgender rights law, June Pride season is off to a rocky start for Target stores and other LGBTQ-friendly corporations, and more international LGBTQ news reported this week by Brian DeShazor and Lucia Chappelle (produced by Brian DeShazor).  All this on the May 29, 2023 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

Television in most of the world was still in the closet when audiences Down Under embraced the groundbreaking soap opera, “Number 96.” The gay characters were key to the off-beat show's success according to Andrew Mercado, producer of a new documentary about it (part 2 of a three-part interview by Barry McKay). And in NewsWrap: Estonia's government sends the legislature a draft bill to open civil marriage to same-gender couples, Namibia's Supreme Court orders the recognition of lesbians and gays married to foreign spouses abroad, Taiwan's legislature votes to allow married same-gender couples to jointly adopt children, the Beijing LGBT Center is abruptly shuttered under a Chinese government crackdown, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis quadruples-down on anti-LGBTQ campaign, Nebraska simultaneously nixes abortion and pediatric gender-affirming care, queer advocates file a preemptive lawsuit against Texas' gender-affirming care ban, Missouri Attorney General withdraws his unilateral ban on all trans healthcare, West Hollywood wishes "This Way Out" a happy 35th anniversary, and more international LGBTQ news reported this week by Sarah Montague and Michael LeBeau (produced by Brian DeShazor).  All this on the May 22, 2023 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

Andrew Mercado has been working on a documentary series called Outrageous. Listen to him explain why he launched this new project and then learn all about how the kid working in travel became a soap opera and TV historian!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first episode for 2023, Mediaweek's Andrew Mercado and James Manning dive into six big shows inc Stonehouse, Fleishman in Trouble and The Watcher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Carly Heaton joins Andrew Mercado & James Manning to talk about the Netflix reboot of Heartbreak High. She also speaks about some of her other great drama series for Foxtel & Fremantle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mercado & James Manning have opposing views on season 5 of The Crown. They share similar views though on the odd couples in Upright and Chivalry. And what about those auctions on The Block!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mercado and James Manning weekly TV podcast has three recommendations this week – the reboot of Heartbreak High, the TV version of the classic movie American Gigolo and the sassy period drama Serpent Queen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Globally recognised Neighbours authority Andrew Mercado recaps the stars who helped celebrate the end of the super soap and James finishes a contender for series of the year. Plus some new release dramas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Brenda's talk about some of the homophobic attacks they've experienced over the years, including Vanity as turn back time Cher and Courtney having a special designer item stolen.  Plus, they speak to living, breathing TV encyclopedia Andrew Mercado about how Australia was miles ahead in terms of queer representation as early as the 70s, and what has happened since then!  Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at Brenda@novapodcasts.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Guest: Andrew Mercado Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall Producer: Chae Rogan  LINKS Lifeline - 13 11 14  QLife - 1800 184 527 Andrew's LGBT Aussie TV History Instagram - @lgbtaussietvhistory Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new episode of the now weekly TV podcast from Mediaweek's Andrew Mercado and James Manning. This week the shows reviewed include Foxtel's The Twelve, UK crime drama DI Ray on SBS, Britbox Original Magpie Murders + sneak peek at BBC First's Sherwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mercado & James Manning talk TV: Conversations with Friends (Amazon Prime), The Great Debates (7&9), Our Father (Netflix), Gruen (ABC), The Essex Serpent (AppleTV+) and previews of big series dropping soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free Fuel Monday – First Calls Neighbours Recap Neighbours Ratings Result with Andrew Mercado from Media Week Who does your partner listen to over you? + Calls Do you have a step parent younger than you? + Calls Lazerforce – Have you had a birthday there? + Calls The Queen has Covid! Thanks but no Thanks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first podcast of 2022, Mediaweek's Andrew Mercado and James Manning try to come to grips with the great and not-so-great avalanche of new TV. Also The Responder, Dopesick, Billions, Love Me…even Jimmy Carr's new quiz show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a surprise bonus episode - a compilation of our interviews we've featured on the Champagne Comedy Podcast so far.If you've skimmed over our waffles and rants, you may have missed some important interviews from Bruno Lucia, Gavin Wood, the owners of the Ned Kelly Museum, Angie Hart, Andrew Mercado, Justin Anderson, Greg Arnold, Piffy The Bellringer and Gabriel Gate.We're returning in 2022 for more episodes and more surprises. Thank you for subscribing and listening. Also a big thank you to contributors and guests we've convinced to come on the show. You know who you are - we truly appreciate it!- Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt, Prue and Tony (No, not THAT Tony). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mediaweek's Andrew Mercado talks to writer/directors Warwick Thornton and Brendan Fletcher about their vampire horror series for AMC, Firebite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 14 is nothing if not controversial among die hard fans of A Country Practice. Some refuse to engage with it and pretend it never happened, that ACP ended with Terrence and Matron's wedding and everyone rode off into the sunset. The show got a lot of things wrong: for a start, it relocated to Victoria. It lost half its stars. It used a soft filter none of us can work out. Andrew Mercado is Australia's leading historian, and he watched it all unfold in real time in 1994. He's with us to talk about what the show wanted to be, why it didn't get there, and what TV was doing at the time. Guest: Andrew Mercado , tv historian and author of Super Aussie Soaps: Behind the Scenes of Australia's Best Loved TV Shows A COUNTRY PODCAST on FacebookHost/ Producer: Melanie Tait on Twitter Host/ Producer: Kim Lester on Twitter Social Media Editor: Chez Robbie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One comic in our community just took his life. Join us as Zara, Frank, and several comedians who knew him process this loss and discuss the topic of suicide among comedians (Andrew Mercado, James Hurlbut, and Sancho Sanchez). If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 OR text "'hello" to 741741.Subscribe and share on social media. Website: www.thesuicidepreventionpunchline.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/suicidepreventionpunchlineInstagram: @suicidepreventionpunchlineTwitter: @SPPunchline

Segments:- Magnificent Seven- Jalmanac: 'Moon and Back' by Savage Garden- Behind the news with Keegan: Optus' World Cup  fail - We speak to James Reyne  who is touring to celebrate 35 years of Reckless - he tells us why he was able to add shows to this tour with the high demand- HeadJAM- My Pets Other Life: We take your calls- JAMaction Line: Do you like the idea of 24/7 visiting hours at public hospitals- Sheds out for Jonesy- Amanda's son Liam leaving for Canada with his bagpipe band- Our TV guy Andrew Mercado on The Voice finale, Optus World Cup fail and a possible Roseanne spinoff- Jonesy's Big Fact - GooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segments Include:- Magnificent Seven- JALmanac: Santana joined a cult- Behind the news with Keegan:  The  crickets cheating scandal - Jonesy's BIG Fact:  The bible wasn't written by Mark, John, Matthew or Luke- HeadJAM - Taxi Cab confessionals: We take your calls- 10 tonnes of bird poo removed from Flinders St Station- JAMaction Line: Iconic Sydney music venue The Basement is closing its doors - We talk to Yumi Stynes about her new cook book - Andrew Mercado's TV Wrap - Amanda quizzes Jonesy with 'Mounce's Neighbours Or Not?'- GooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segments Include:Behind The News with KeeganJonesys Big Fact - Lil Wayne and Kanye do the mathsWombat shootingTribal Drum - Dob in a Christmas tight arseCricket Talk - Cook & RootWe speak to Commitments star Andrew Strong JAMaction Line - Is Simpsons character Apu racist?Andrew Mercado 2017 TV WrapSea Girt local newsGooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segments Include:Behind The News with KeeganWe get Melbourne Cup tips from Tom and Gai WaterhouseTribal Drum - From now on I'll be known as.....Putting people to sleepJoneys's Big Fact - Easy to buy gunsWe speak to journalist Hugh Riminton about his new book MinefieldsJAMaction Line - How do you choose your horse for the cup?Andrew Mercado's TV WrapTrump's response to shootingsGets My GooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segments Include:- Behind The News with Keegan- We chat to Chris Taylor from The Chaser- Sally from Normanhurst wins 10k on Head Jam.- 'Life's little anxieties'- Jonesy's Big Fact: Marina Stapanova- JAMaction Line : Blue and Pink kids toys... does it matter?- Andrew Mercado's TV Wrap- James Cordon in trouble for Harvey Weinstein jokes- Michael Hutchence: Last Rock Star documentary- Gets My GooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segments Include:- What's the Buzz?- Michael Carr-Gregg Interview- "I'll never drink again" We take your calls- Shark talk from Manly Beach- When celebs speak out... Kid Rock's outburst- We speak to Erik Thompson- JAM Reaction Line: NRL refs- Andrew Mercado's TV Wrap- New Idea weekly column- Big Fact: Behind Miami- GooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segments Include:- What's the Buzz?- Jonesy's Big Fact:- It was in fashion but it didn't work for me- The Block's Centrum ad has been updated- Darwin's Rednats burnout incident- We chat with Casey Donovan- JAM Reaction Line: Christmas decorations in shops already- Andrew Mercado's TV Wrap- F1 star Daniel Ricardo's awkward interview- We talk Socceroos with Simon Hill - GooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segments Include:- What's the buzz- Jonesy's Big Fact- Increase of babies being born in The Shire after the Sharks GF win - What event marked your conception? - MTV VMA's wrap up- We speak to comedian Kathy Griffin- JAM Reaction Line: Cloud sculpture- Andrew Mercado's TV Wrap- New Idea column this week- We speak to the guy who had his wedding reception at Bunnings - GooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segments Include:- What's the buzz- Backyard JAM finalist- What's the big deal? We take your calls- Big Ben did 12 final bongs- We speak to Richard Clapton- JAM Reaction Line: NRL wants to check players bank accounts - Andrew Mercado's TV Wrap- Prince Fredick refused entry into Brisbane pub- Big Fact: Earth can fit into Uranus 63 times- GooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segments Include:- What's the buzz- Jonesy's Big Fact: Prince Phillip - Hell's Kitchen chef telling off a customer - Barnaby Joyce is a Kiwi- Issa Shultz Interview- JAM Reaction Line: Priest confessionals, should we get rid of the curtains?- Andrew Mercado's TV Wrap- New Idea column- $10K No Repeat Workday winner- GooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segments Include:- What's the buzz- We pay tribute to Les Murray tribute- 14 year old treads water for 2 hours after falling off grand dads boat- Bryce's soccer story, sportsmanship is alive and well- Lisa Oldfield Interview - Reaction Line: should there be a weight/age limit for junior footy?- Andrew Mercado's TV Wrap- Amanda's rugby union story for the Living Room- Big Fact: How Kangaroo Island got its name- GooliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.