Podcasts about melbourne fringe

Tom’s away and Emerald is joined by guest host, Greens candidate for Ballina in the upcoming NSW election, Mandy Nolan! First up, Labor has made deals with LNP and One Nation to pass their cuts to the NDIS and weak gambling reforms. (5:36) Then a chat about Northern Rivers politics, conspiracy theories, the plan-bird-emic, and a look ahead to next year’s NSW state election. (36:00) ---------- Just released on Patreon - "We do the Britmonkey 2020s Political Compass" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Mandy’s socials: mandy4ballinahttps://www.mandy4ballina.com.au/mandy@mandy4ballina.com.auSerious Danger merch -https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/ Tom’s plugs -Be Funny Challenge (Impossible) on now at Edinburgh FringeTwo shows in London on September 11th & 12th at the Bill Murray Brand NEW show at Melbourne Fringe in October, In The Grand Scheme of Things - 25% off flash sale until Sunday 6pmAll the details at https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is joined by journalist and co-host of The Sunday Shot podcast, Dave Milner! Albo’s podcast woes show how the media sets the agenda (10:03). One Nation deals with, shock horror, a poorly-vetted homophobic candidate scandal (18:26). Immigration continues to be the main story (24:42). And the kids, who are alright, protest One Nation (48:37).---------- Just released on Patreon - "The fight to close Pine Gap ft. Hannah Ekin" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Dave Milner -https://x.com/DaveMilbo The Shot -https://theshot.net.au/ Tom’s plugs -Be Funny Challenge (Impossible) on now at Edinburgh Fringe Two shows in London on September 11th & 12th at the Bill Murray Brand NEW show at Melbourne Fringe in October, In The Grand Scheme of Things - 25% off flash sale until Sunday 6pm All the details at https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creative Director and acting CEO of Melbourne Fringe, Danny Delahunty leads the 2026 festival running from 29 September to 18 October. This year's program encourages audiences to “Turn Towards the Heat,” spotlighting experimental works across Deadly Fringe, Radical Access, Passport, XS, and Design Fringe, which marks its 40th year. The Opening Night Gala at the Capitol Theatre sets the tone with high‑energy performances and a preview of the season ahead. Festival hubs at Trades Hall and Meat Market will once again anchor the citywide celebration, with additional installations and regional programming expanding the festival's reach. https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/ https://scenestr.com.au/arts/melbourne-fringe-2026-programme-20260807 Turn Towards the Heat – Melbourne Fringe Festival reveals 2026 Program The post Danny Delahunty – August 9th, 2026 appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine.

Tom is joined by firefighter, Marxist, and currently one of the NSW delegates to Greens National Council, Jim Casey! First up is Jim’s experiences running against Albo in Grayndler and getting stitched up by the media. (11:00) Next, what is the future of the labour movement in Australia? How did the Greens end up invisible at the moment they are most needed? And how should the Greens react to the rise of One Nation? (56:09) ---------- Just released on Patreon - "The fight to close Pine Gap ft. Hannah Ekin" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- jimcasey.online Tom’s plugs -Be Funny Challenge (Impossible) on now at Edinburgh Fringe Two shows in London on September 11th & 12th at the Bill Murray Brand NEW show at Melbourne Fringe in October, In The Grand Scheme of Things - 25% off flash sale until Sunday 6pm All the details at https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macca and Paul talk to Kate Fitzpatrick, Senior Programmer at MIFF; about this years Melbourne international Film Festival. Kate has worked in the Arts for over 15 years for organisations such as Australian Centre for the Moving Image. She has served on the jury for Melbourne Fringe, Melbourne Queer Film Festival, WA Screen Awards, Dome Under Film Festival, appeared on panels at SXSW Austin and Sydney, St Kilda Film Festival, Good Movie Mondays podcast, ABC radio and Triple R and was one of Screen International's Future Leaders in 2024. The post Sat, 1st August, 2026; Kate Fitzpatrick, Senior Programmer at MIFF; MIFF Programme 2026 appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Maxon is a Singer-Songwriter, and Co-Founder of independent Peninsula record label Sandhill Records. As an artist, Maxon spent her early teens years running in and out of studios, writing and recording original music with her then vocal coach and release artist Cheryl Beattie (Warner Music, 1999). A two-time recipient of the Mornington Peninsula Development Arts Grant, winner of the Green Wedge Songwriting Comp and City of Melbourne Grant Recipient, Maxon's ability to shatter yet heal hearts with her raw creations and powerful depth simultaneously makes any listener feel instantly seen, understood and coaxed into the light. An LGBTQIA+ creative powerhouse fluent in fusing Americana with 70s folk- rock and a modern sheen, Maxon's relationship with music spans beyond the studio and the stage. From devouring John Mayer's Room for Squares on CD on a family road trip through to rapidly developing her own love for singing and songwriting, Maxon has since gone on to share stages and lineups with the likes of Tones and I, Ella Hooper, Alex Lahey more, and has also appeared at major festivals including St Kilda Festival and Melbourne Fringe. Maxon's long-awaited debut album Talking With Strangers is now out as well as her song Little Blue! We chat about her love of music, sound healing, lessons from being a music teacher, learnings from being on TV, authenticity and being true to yourself, performance, red flags, her new album, opening up + plenty more!   Check Maxon out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmemaxon/ Website: https://www.itsmemaxon.com/ 'Talking with Strangers' Album: https://gyro.to/TalkingwithStrangers?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn2no0tPM8xMPs-jj3aDNBJB-CzPwQHbpRARbvraW43fVtaviqG7HJ8uVVIKY_aem_b7ziEdd_VnT75udmS7cbzA ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/

Video version - https://youtu.be/6VAHTndYDWg Emerald joins Tom to take a look at the aftermath of the horrific Bondi massacre (4:14), the community’s shock and the ways bad actors are exploiting it to push agendas. Then, a look at the year ahead and Emerald’s vibes for the Greens in 2025 (51:14). ---------- Just released on Patreon - Inside the Greens #11: DiNatale’s black skivvy & Senate voting reform The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Support Bondi victims - https://www.gofundme.com/en-au/c/act/bondi-beach-shooting-fundraisers Give blood - https://www.allegraspender.com.au/bondi_attack Greens National Supporters Survey - https://greens.org.au/magazine/your-survey-results-shaping-next-three-years See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City councils vs cartoon watermelons. Tom is joined by guest host Alex McKinnon, co-founder of Deepcut News! First up, a politician expenses scandal has hit (23:52). Are these just distractions running from a template? And are Greens just as bad as the majors? Then, the under-16s social media ban hits (50:21). Will kids just instantly get around it? Why does breakfast radio continue to set the agenda in Aussie politics? Finally, a call to action (1:12:50). ---------- Just released on Patreon - Inside the Greens #11: DiNatale’s black skivvy & Senate voting reform The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Alex and subscribe to Deepcut News - https://www.deepcutnews.com/ Attend A Gathering for Gaza - https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/ed4a6b6c-2edc-4b3a-86f8-59fa6d09fcb3 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New theme song! Tom is joined by guest host, Greens candidate and activist, Hannah Thomas! First, an update on her health and the legal proceedings following her assault by a police officer during a pro-Palestinian protest (2:48). Then, Rising Tide is back for another year and plenty of legends have been arrested for blocking coal ships (25:52). Finally, a look at the recent results from the Australian Election Survey for the 2025 federal election (38:06). What can we learn? Why has Hannah not lost faith? ---------- Just released on Patreon - Sean Kelly asks ‘What Does Labor Stand For?’ The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Hannah -https://greens.org.au/nsw/person/hannah-thomas See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join besties Mia and Mietta as they look back on the week that was! From pop culture meltdowns to deeply unserious “sport news,” the Tuesday JOY Breakfast girls are serving hot takes and the hottest new music to start your Tuesday right. This episode, they're joined by Fringe Festival darlings Siobhan Paterson and Eimear Cunningham, creators of the retail-rage comedy Would You Like to Speak to My Manager? (The Trials and Tribulations of a Retail Worker). Topics include: Taylor Swift's engaged!, the Swifties and the Gaylors are losing their minds and Mietta's embarrassed by her people, Mia and Mietta's sport news??: AFL Legends Game 2025, Dave Hughes presumed dead?, and Mitch Brown, MUSIC: Halsey's 10-year anniversary album for her debut Badlands, Sabrina Carpenter finally drops new album Man’s Best Friend, +new music from Doja Cat and Paramore's Hayley Williams, Paramore's juicy lore, and King Princess hating on bisexual women; “you are not a victim because you started dating a man and queer people are disappointed”, finally the weird girls are getting their moment on TikTok (ASHBY the Lorax impersonator, food ASMR), The Rocky Horror Show is returning to Broadway (directed by Oh, Mary!'s Sam Pinkleton), producer Ally's TV shows you'll love to hate; ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty' & ‘My Life with the Walter Boys' so bad they're good, can we please discuss 2010s Wattpad fanfiction, and Mia's own One Direction/spy fanfic … Follow on Instagram: @joybreakfast @joy949 Mietta Hyland-Johns: @miettahj_ ,  Mia Bizzotto: @b1zzotti The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 12 – with Mia and Mietta: ft. Siobhan Paterson & Eimear Cunningham (Melbourne Fringe) appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Pauline’s back with another attempt to woo MAGA, aka a burqa for a berko. Tom is joined by guest host Osman Faruqi, as he prepares to present Lamestream’s Ls of the Year Awards. First up, the Greens have agreed to pass the Environment Protection Reform Bills (19:11). Was this a capitulation by a Greens party cowed into submission, or a pragmatic move to take the best they could get? Then, the Greens held a National Members Survey about the future of the party, and Os-mum Mehreen Faruqi’s gave a viral speech about the need to move towards eco-socialism (57:24). What can we learn, and how should it affect strategy going forward? And what can we take from Os? Video version - https://youtu.be/WQmFewZvwLs ---------- Just released on Patreon - Sean Kelly asks ‘What Does Labor Stand For?’ The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Check out Osman at the Lamestream site and podcast -https://www.lamestream.com.au/ “National Supporter Survey” of Greens members - https://greens.org.au/magazine/your-survey-results-shaping-next-three-years Mehreen Faruqi speech about where to from here at National Conference - https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ2hG-pkw8E/ See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Griff needs your help! Tom is joined by returning favourite Amy Remeikis, one of the few good journalists. First up a bit of Trump Epstein emails chat as a little treat (8:40). Then, the Coalition dumped net zero and all it does is provide cover for Labor to be 99% as bad (15:43). Next up a mixed-bag of the government being a bag of shit (45:10). Did you know the new CSIRO cuts are worse than Tony Abbott did? But it’s Labor so shh it’s fine, stop being hysterical. Meanwhile the government asked people in the states to stop needing the hospital so much please, and then bravely decided to be total cowards and abandon proper gambling advertising reform. But stick around to the end for some positive suggestions for the future! (1:08:20) ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Making fun of political ads with Wil Anderson, live at Comedy Republic” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Amy’s liveblog of parliament this week - https://live.australiainstitute.org.au/ Read Amy at New Daily - https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/author/amy-remeikis Amy on social media - https://bsky.app/profile/amyremeikis.bsky.social https://x.com/AmyRemeikis https://www.instagram.com/pyjamapolitics/ Please let us know if you have ideas to help Griff’s friend find a house for her and her kidsEmail hello@seriousdangerpod.com See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and The Griff marvel at Max Chandler-Mather getting a fair run in an Australian newspaper!? Next, Tom is joined by Sarah-Hanson Young, Greens senator for South Australia! First up, the state of play and then a look at a recent Crikey article featuring unhappy Greens staffers (19:01). Then, with the LNP ditching net zero, and the country seemingly unbothered that Labor has effectively ditched it, what is going on? (38:39) ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Making fun of political ads with Wil Anderson, live at Comedy Republic” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Max Chandler-Mather article - https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/max-chandler-mather-on-the-greens-his-election-loss-and-his-return-to-politics-20251105-p5n82t.html Crikey staffer article -https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/07/the-greens-australia-climate-environment-gaza-cost-of-living/Meanjin/Brisbane people come see Tom at GoodChat this Thursday November 20th -https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tom-ballard-live-tickets-1471601372319 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe and Geelong - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Say nup to the annual Michael McCormack Melbourne Cup skit. Tom is joined by guest host Konrad Benjamin, aka Punter’s Politics! What is his superhero origin story? First up, this week saw Punters' Politics Political Fundraising Gala Dinner, a crowd-sourced plan to buy leftie lobbyists (20:51). Is lobbying the root cause of all political evil? Next up, with Zohran Mamdami’s big win in the New York mayoral race, what is Punter’s advice for the Australian Greens? (53:01) Is the brand tarnished or are green shoots coming? Bonus live segment with Wil analysing political ads coming to Patreon next week! ---------- Just released on Patreon - “The Information Rights Project - Freedom For The Press event” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Punter’s Politics - https://www.punterspolitics.com/ Watch the full Punters' Politics Political Fundraising Gala Dinner - https://www.youtube.com/live/AayAPqSAiJ0 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video version - https://youtu.be/p7BpEuvzV_kLive from the Comedy Republic in Melbourne, it’s our 200th episode! It’s Emerald’s last weekly show! First, Albo is secretly a Joy Division t-shirt nazi!? Then some good news as Victoria signed a treaty with its First Peoples, and some bad news as Queensland banned puberty blockers for adolescents. Will some Zohran Mamdami and Zack Polanski save the movement? Next, Wil Anderson joins for a chat about the future and some audience Q & A’s. Thank you everyone, and 200 more! Bonus live segment with Wil analysing political ads coming to Patreon next week! ---------- Just released on Patreon - “The Information Rights Project - Freedom For The Press event” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Albanese Goes To Washington and sells our resources for cheap to dictator while media takes Rudd bait. Emerald and Tom look at the announcement that the government's overhaul of Australia's environment laws won’t include a climate trigger. (9:09) But would a trigger have even stopped them from approving every possible mine? Then, duelling of the thinkpieces as Emma Dawson and Max Chandler-Mather both put out articles about the First Home Guarantee scheme. (40:07) So it’s just a big scam to help the banks? Finally, a call to action (1:06:29). ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Student Politics 101 ft. Dru Sims, UQ Greens President” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Emma Dawson in the Australian Financial Review: Greens are misrepresenting the facts about Labor’s First Home Guarantee https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/greens-are-misrepresenting-the-facts-about-labor-s-first-home-guarantee-20251008-p5n142 Max Chandler-Mather in Deep Cut News: Labor’s 5% deposit scheme will only make the banks richer – and that’s the point https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/labors-5-deposit-scheme-will-only-204 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerald is joined by guest host, #auspol legend and Chief Economist at The Australia Institute, Greg Jericho! First up, a chat about his career and being a fellow target of important public interest journalist James Massola (3:25). (We thought about asking James to come on the show, but he’s very busy breaking Watergate 2.) Next, what should we make of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas? (16:23) Could only Trump have made this happen? Why did Penny Wong have to be so weird about it? Then, the government has hobbled its proposed superannuation changes (35:53). Why did they wimp out? Did they announce it while Albo is on holiday because he is simply TOO BRAVE? Finally, a call to action (1:16:37). ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Student Politics 101 ft. Dru Sims, UQ Greens President” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Greg Jericho’s work at -https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social https://australiainstitute.org.au/expert/greg-jericho/ https://www.theguardian.com/profile/greg-jericho Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krishna Istha interviews potential sperm donors in their Melbourne Fringe reality theatre show First Trimester at Arts House, North Melbourne. On now until October 18. Melbourne Fringe Festival - First Trimester

Pauline Hanson is upset about paper bags for her pointless distraction this week. Emerald and Tom go through the Optus 000 saga after more unanswered calls have resulted in three deaths (7:52). You can’t privatise essential services without breaking a few eggs! Then, a look at the controversial recent Larissa Waters’ appearance on Insiders (35:37), which has brought criticism for her takes on Israel, Manchester and wind farms, and also she said a swear. Five months into her leadership of the federal Greens, is she cutting through? Finally, a call to action (1:18:57).Video version - https://youtu.be/Aaa3XJoX1g0 ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Student Politics 101 ft. Dru Sims, UQ Greens President” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Attend one of the rallies happening across Australia for Palestine today Sunday 11th Oct Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ “A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre - https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel & Dave are joined by Aussie cabaret queen Tash York, who brings her bold humour and infectious energy to the studio! Tash chats about her brand-new 2025 Melbourne Fringe... LEARN MORE The post Thursday Breakfast: Tash York Interview (2nd Oct 2025) appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Lily Catastrophe for Melbourne Fringe Festival joins monday breakfast to chat about her new show Bottom Surgery, here for Melbourne Fringe. New Zealand comedienne brings her hit autobiographical one-woman cabaret... LEARN MORE The post Lily Catastrophe for Melbourne Fringe Festival appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Interviews with Mitch Jones, punk clown show Strange Chaos, Anna Lumb, femme bot burlesque show Queen Machine and Queer soul and RnB songwriter Thorne.   Melbourne Fringe Festival - Strange Chaos Melbourne Fringe Festival - QUEEN MACHINE Thorne (@thorne_music) • Instagram photos and videos

After hearing Tom Ballard's wild second-hand story, Abbie HAD to tell a second-hand story of her own... LINKS Listen to Tom's NMF: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/its-a-lot-with-abbie-chatfield/episode/tom-ballards-nmf-filling-the-hole-with-love See Tom's Melbourne Fringe show JKS: A Comedy(?) https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/jks-a-comedy Follow Tom on Instagram @tomcballard Send your Nightmare Fuel to hello@itsalotpodcast.com Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Tom Ballard @tomcballard Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballDigital and Social and Video Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Justin Hill @jus_hillIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our last guest for this week is Simon Abrahams, Creative Director & CEO, Melbourne Fringe Festival, as the guide to the Melbourne Fringe has now officially been released Simon Abrahams... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 4th, October, 2025: Simon Abrahams, Creative Director & CEO, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Guide to the Melbourne Fringe Festival, 2025. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Trans artist Oliver Ayres and his partner, producer Kaite Head, join Peta Hooke to discuss their new Melbourne Fringe show No Seasons. The performance explores Oliver’s experience freezing his eggs at nineteen, living with disability and chronic illness, and the couple’s ongoing conversations about parenthood, love, and choice. Together, they share how turning such a personal story into theatre has helped them reflect on identity, access, and inclusion. Peta connects with their journey through her own experience of IVF, as they discuss what it means to make art that’s emotionally honest, authentic, and accessible. No Seasons runs at the Melbourne Fringe Festival from 7–18 October. Find out more and book tickets: https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/no-seasons Connect with Ollie and Kaite: Website: https://www.skintproducing.com/no-seasons Instagram: @ogcayres @skint.producing Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1986, Filipinos launched a peaceful revolution to overthrow their president, Ferdinand Marcos. In the new play Malacañang Made Us, these events live on in the memories of two brothers who were in the crowd that flooded the palace. Jordan Shea is the playwright behind this show, which won the Qld Premier's Drama Award – and which is about to open at Queensland Theatre.The Village Square is an enchanting place where eccentric souls meet to tell their stories and make music. Richard Piper is the narrator, alongside musicians Zoe Knighton and Robbie Melville. They join us in the studio to weave tales, ahead of their Melbourne Fringe show.Baalbek is the ancient city in Lebanon where Greek and Roman ruins stand alongside a temple to Baal, the Phoenician goddess of fertility. This is the rich setting for a new play called Ruins, by Emily Ayoub, drawing from her own family's story of migration. Read about the Palmyra Hotel.

Freya Fired Out! Emerald and Tom are joined by leader of the Greens in the ACT, Shane Rattenbury! (12:58) First up a look at ACT politics and the state of play. Then, housing (34:24). As ACT makes it a human right, the federal 5% Home Guarantee Scheme comes into effect. Are these policies actually designed to make things worse? Finally, a call to action (1:07:54).Video version - https://youtu.be/Pf_vLW2F8w0 ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Inside the Greens #10: Christine Milne’s overhaul & Scott Ludlam’s arrival” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Shane Rattenbury - https://greens.org.au/act/person/shane-rattenbury Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ “A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre - https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thought we'd made it to Nib's cave? Not so fast. A DM retcon sends the party back a step, giving them time to become true connoisseurs of the surrounding wildlife.Join us as we play The Wild Beyond the Witchlight!CREDITS:Dungeon Master - Jack Kirby CrosbyLord Walter Winston Winklepicker III - Dan LastDoelene de la Croix - Greg PickeringU.N.1.T - Ben ClementsKevin Strangeways - Lauren Bok‍Music & Production - Ben ClementsFollow us on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook.If you'd like to donate you can do so on our Patreon page.Thanks for listening!Mentioned in this episode:Tix to Melbourne Fringe "Mafia - The Game: The Show"Check out our Melbourne Fringe recce "Mafia - The Game: The Show"

Eddie Patterson talks about their show Dad Genes in Melbourne Fringe.

Albanese goes to the UN to obtain photographic evidence to prove to the other kids that Trump thinks he’s cool. Tom is joined by guest host and Greens upper house member for NSW, Abigail Boyd, MLC! What is the state of NSW politics? (12:58) And updates on Hannah Thomas, the childcare industry inquiry, worker’s comp, and some colourful characters in parliament. Finally, a call to action (55:42). Video version - https://youtu.be/zNxTIPkpiSs ---------- Just released on Patreon - “Targeting emission reductions targets” The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over EIGHTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Abigail Boyd - https://greens.org.au/nsw/person/abigail-boyd Rising Tide People’s Blockade https://www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025 Independent Education Union Start Strong Day of Action - October 15th https://www.ieu.asn.au/start-strong-pay-fair/ Just announced guest - Wil Anderson!Serious Danger 200th show live at Comedy Republic in Melbourne on Sat Nov 1st at 4pm, tickets at - https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:517/38:1803/ “A Night Of Humanity for Palestine” - Thursday 16 Oct at the Enmore Theatre - https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NOHPAL25 See Tom live on tour in Melbourne Fringe, Geelong and Brisbane - https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Listen to Floodcast for more left green discussion about Aussie politics produced by The Griff -https://linktr.ee/floodcastau Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two women yap on the beach while the world burns.  Alex Hines & Sarah Stafford star in camp comedy BIRDS for Melbourne Fringe.  Directed by David Stewart.  Meat Market - The Stables 1, September 30 to October 18.    Melbourne Fringe Festival - Birds

An intimate robo-burlesque spectacle.  Queen Machine performer Anna Lumb joins us in the studio.  October 15 to 19 at Trades Hall's Quilt Room for Melbourne Fringe.   Melbourne Fringe Festival - QUEEN MACHINE 

Tuck Shop Ladies Rosie & Sam join us for a chat about their Melbourne Fringe show There's A Song In That.  October 8 to 12 at Trades Hall's Quilt Room. Melbourne Fringe Festival - There's a song in that

The incredible Tom Ballard has prepared a smorgasbord of stories for us, and unfortunately, Abbie and the team chose the worst one first... LINKS See Tom's Melbourne Fringe show JKS: A Comedy(?) https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/jks-a-comedy Follow Tom on Instagram @tomcballard Send your Nightmare Fuel to hello@itsalotpodcast.com Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Tom Ballard @tomcballard Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballDigital and Social and Video Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Justin Hill @jus_hillIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Punk clown show Strange Chaos performer Mitch Jones joins us.  October 9 to 19 for Melbourne Fringe.  An Oozing Future production. Melbourne Fringe Festival - Strange Chaos

New episode out tomorrow but while we wait I thought I'd re-release this episode with Sammy J before he kicks off his Melbourne Fringe show Fiasco, a new show he has written all about the Burke and Wills expedition. Tickets at melbournefringe.com.auPlus, if you're in Queensland come see the live DYKWIA plus stand up show I'm doing as part of the Caxton St Comedy Festival on Oct 18. Tickets at joshearl.com.auSupport the show by becoming a Patreon subscriber at patreon.com/dykwia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our last guest for this week is Simon Abrahams, Creative Director & CEO, Melbourne Fringe Festival, as the guide to the Melbourne Fringe has now officially been released Simon Abrahams... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 23rd August. 2025: Simon Abrahams, Creative Director & CEO, Melbourne Fringe Festival-Programme Launch appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Reality theatre as performer Krishna Istha meets potential sperm donors in Melbourne Fringe production First Trimester at Arts House, North Melbourne, October 16 to 18.  Melbourne Fringe Creative Director Simon Abrahams joins us.  Krishna Istha - First Trimester | Melbourne Fringe

Melbourne Fringe Creative director re Krishna Istha's fringe show First Trimester and how you can be involved (talking that is) in the production.CN: homophobic and other hate crimes.Joining the spice party late...TBC 

 For this special Transgender Awareness Week episode of 3CR's Queering The Air, Madison Moffat presents a multitudinal celebration of Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary (TGDNB) culture and creativity:Where to go in order to remember trans folk who have died as a result of anti-trans violence, during next week's Transgender Day of Rememberance (TDOR). An interview with Joe Ball, our new Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, about the importance of queer cultural and community events.The complexities of being trans while performing as trans, to tell a universal story to various audience types; with dancer and provocateur Alexander Powers.Samoan trans non-binary dancer Raven Afoa-Purcell about their experience performing at Melbourne Fringe for the dance and physical theatre production The Bloom.A chat with Jemima and Bertie, two Sistagirls from Tiwi Islands, including about their experience at the TGV Revel Gala.A sneaky playing of a previously recorded vox pop 'interview' with Jocelyn Bishop, who two months later won the Transgender Visibility Award for Trans Influencer of the Year (te he!).   Collaborating on script interpretation to enhance a queer story and introduce some of your own queer experience into the performance; with non-binary person Tomas Kantor, performer of SUGAR.Trans creative hopes for the present and the future, shared by Alex Lee.“As we are human, so we are creative.”In honor of Trans Awareness Month, we are reminded of the importance of elevating the voices and stories of the trans and gender-diverse communities. This November, Queering The Air will focus its programming on TGDNB (Trans, Gender Diverse, Non-Binary) topics, featuring a range of guests who will engage in essential discussions about identity, migration, and belonging.

Nâng, lặn, tách và nhào lộn - đó là một số cảnh thú vị mà khán giả có thể mong đợi trong buổi biểu diễn xiếc mới của Người bản xứ đầu tiên sắp ra mắt tại Naarm, Melbourne. "In Place" của Rạp xiếc Na Djinang sẽ khai mạc vào tuần tới trong Lễ hội Fringe hiện đang diễn ra tại Melbourne.

Join host Ananya Sharma as she talks to Amy Bodossian about all things being an artist and performer living with OCD. This episode discusses Amy's love for performance and how she navaigates her OCD whilst being in the public eye. Amy's show 'In Bed with Amy and Friends' is part of Melbourne Fringe festival, and is a cabaret style-performance with a healthy serving of wackiness. The show will run October 8th at Wesley Anne in Northcote. Please purchase tickets here https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/in-bed-with-amy-and-friends/

Join host Ananya Sharma as she talks to Amy Bodossian about all things being an artist and performer living with OCD. This episode is the first part of a two part series where we discuss Amy's love for performance and how she navaigates her OCD whilst being in the public eye. Amy's show 'In Bed with Amy and Friends' is part of Melbourne Fringe festival, and is a cabaret style-performance with a healthy serving of wackiness. The show will run October 8th at Wesley Anne in Northcote. Please purchase tickets here https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/in-bed-with-amy-and-friends/

Liên hoan nghệ thuật Melbourne Fringe từ ngày 1/10 đến 20/10 với những màn trình diễn đặc sắc của nhiều nghệ sĩ, diễn viên, vũ công, drag queen, nhạc sĩ và DJ nổi tiếng nhất và mới nổi của Úc. Sự kiện này cũng đánh dấu bước đầu tiên trong hành trình khôi phục tiếng Wergaia.

The Stella Prize CEO - Fiona SweetFiona is the former Artistic Director and CEO of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale responsible for the programming and curation of three Biennales. She founded the National Centre for Photography in Ballarat and was the inaugural director. Founder of Sweet Creative, and co-founder of Melbourne's Acland Street Projection Festival, she is a former Board Director of the Australian Graphic Design Association, the Melbourne Fringe.Fiona is the recipient of many prestigious design awards and has been identified as one of the top 25 women to have made a significant contribution to Australian graphic design. Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365850

Today's Two Words: FUNNY BUSINESS In this episode, I'm joined by Janet McLeod, the Fairy Godmother of Melbourne Comedy. Janet runs Local Laughs, which at 20 years, is the longest running comedy room in Australia with a sole operator/programmer...and one of my fave spots to perform. We discuss comedy in all its glory — what is comedy, really? What makes a great comedian? How do you filter out the a**holes to make comedy rooms safe workplaces? Janet shares all her magical insights and wisdom, much to our audience's delight. A special note: this episode was recorded a week before beautiful and kind Cal Wilson suddenly passed away. Cal is one of my comedy heroines and she introduced me to Janet after we met through The Moth storytelling community in Melbourne. One of my favourite Cal memories is performing with her at Local Laughs in 2018 and she gave me the biggest hug after I got off the stage. So special! In this episode, Janet and I speak of Cal's kindness. I'm grateful to have met and worked with her and she'll always be one of my faves. ABOUT JANET MCLEOD With over 25 years' experience producing and programming live shows, Janet's curatorial skills are frequently called upon by organisations and arts festivals across Australia and in the UK including Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Glen Eira Storytelling Festival, Soho Theatre, Melbourne Fringe, and Fringe World in Perth. She has managed over 60 separate projects in her professional career, including long-standing weekly comedy events Planet Comedy and Local Laughs. (Image credit: Alan Moyle — Local Laugh's 20th birthday celebration, June 2023) An active champion of women in comedy, Janet was one of the originators of Upfront Comedy - now a hallmark event at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival - and has since produced all-women comedy show like Miss (you) and Frockin' Hilarious in Melbourne. This Two Words with Taku live podcast event was recorded in October 2023 in Melbourne. Thanks to the crew: Jan, Oscar, and Ali from 24 Moons for hosting us. Join our community at twowordswithtaku.substack.com and follow Two Words with Taku at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwoWordswithTaku/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twowordswithtaku/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twowordswithtaku MY 2024 COMEDY SHOW Shine My Light is my debut one-woman solo comedy show, presented in the week of International Women's Day 2024. In my show, I'll tackle motherhood, entrepreneurship, societal norms, and everything in between. All are welcome to my unique celebration of womanhood. Dates: Mar 6 – Mar 10 AT La Mama Theatre, Melbourne Buy tickets: https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/summer-2024/shine-my-light/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belinda Anderson-Hunt is NOT related to Tom Anderson, the neighbour from MTV's Beavis and Butthead.  See Bel's Melbourne Fringe show The Sun and the Hermit, from October 16th to 22nd. Now on sale.  Ross is MCing Shrub Comedy on October 18th, get your tickets now Ross is also doing free shows of Ross Purdy Is Your New God, October 16 8:30pm at UBQ. Reserve your spot

Rao Morusupalli talks making a heckler takedown video and gives us his Top Five.  Rao's Melbourne Fringe show Fever Dream, from October 14th to 22nd at Theory Bar, is now on sale.  Late Night Party Boyz are hosting Ant Eye Comedy on October 5th, and performing free shows at UBQ on October 6, 7 and 13th at 8:30pm Ross is MCing Shrub Comedy on October 18th which is on sale now Ross is also doing free shows of "Ross Purdy Is Your New God", October 15th and 16th 8:30pm at UBQ. Reserve your spot!    

Stan Brady comes on the podcast to promote his show One Day I Will Own a Garbage Truck.  Come along to the next Ant Eye Comedy show on September 7th.  See Dan Brader's show Death Metal Boomer for Melbourne Fringe.

The things Ross learns about Dougie Baldwin (Mind How Y'Go MICF 2023) in this episode: 1)  He won't say a bad word about Warner Bros. 2) He'll be doing a split show with Ross' conscience at Melbourne Fringe. In Melbourne the last Saturday of the month? Check out Limbo Comedy Buy tickets to Dougie's Melbourne Fringe show now on sale.