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Shownotes are AI slop as usual. It's a week late cause nobody bothered to tell me it was recorded. Apologies for lack of freshness. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 144, recorded on 12 February. It's Liberal Party leadership spill eve and the boys break down whether Angus Taylor has the numbers to end Susan Ley's tenure — and what sort of baggage he'll carry into the job. From there: a landmark High Court ruling on the Catholic Church's duty of care for survivors of clergy abuse; the protests surrounding Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia; the widening Epstein-Mandelson catastrophe engulfing Keir Starmer; the slow collapse of the Washington Post; Japan's election result and its implications for China; and a packed sports segment covering the T20 World Cup, AFL State of Origin, the Rugby World Cup opener, and the Winter Olympics.Show Notes & Timestamps

THERE IS A FEEDBACK FROM HKJ'S HEADPHONES TO HIS MIC - THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE FIXED - I HAVE BEEN TOLD HKJ HAS BEEN YELLED AT APPROPRIATELY. AI slop from our mate Claude Sonnet 4.6 - who is a good slopmaker and a blessed robot.Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 145, kicking off with Chinese New Year greetings before diving headlong into the Liberal Party's new leadership under Angus Taylor, Victoria's CFMEU corruption saga, and the ever-deepening Epstein files rabbit hole. They roam through the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky's sharp Putin put-down, Cuba's unravelling regime, and the Iran situation — then lighten the mood with one-hit wonders in literature, the T20 World Cup disaster, AFL State of Origin, Winter Olympics, and the Premier League title race. Buckle up.SHOW NOTES WITH TIMESTAMPS

After 27 years, State of Origin returned as Victoria held off Western Australia at Optus Stadium. Join Jack Heverin, Lachy Reid, Stevie Johnson, Andrew Embley, Tom Atkinson, and Ethan Meldrum for every massive moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Schmook & Sarah Black bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. All roads lead to Optus Stadium tonight for the return of AFL Origin. For the first time since 1999, Origin footy is here with Victoria taking on WA. Have the Sandgropers got a point to prove tonight? Which midfield will shine brightest? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the KOKO Show the lads are over in the Golden West all thanks to Tourism Western Australia, sampling everything that Perth has to offer from its natural beauty, to the food and all its groundbreaking entertainment. In this episode the boys glowingly recount their time at Rottnest Island, their dinner and tour at Gage Roads Brewery, climbing Optus Stadium and all the action from the HSBC SVNS at HBF Park. Plus, the fellas do a full rugby round up as they preview week one of the Super Rugby Pacific with their tips, tricks and everything in between, as well as a full recap of round one in the Guinness Six Nations for all our NHL's.In the Second half of the episode brought to you by HSBC we are joined by two legitimate Aussie greats Alicia Lucas and Michael Hooper to talk all things HSBC, SVNS and the Global Rugby Player Foundation. With our two red polo clad legends in tow the KOKO show takes a turn as we delve into the world of life after rugby, Swoop's Temu addiction and just how excited everyone is about the 2027 Rugby World Cup. So buckle up your chin straps and remember to slip, slop, slap, slurp and slide; this episode is an absolute scorcher in the wild wild west. It is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobz & Chad took the podcast on the road and recorded this one live from a couch in Perth — pure holiday debrief energy.We're talking:Belting tunes at Sing Out-Loud's West End Vs Broadway Musical Sing-Along at The CamfieldBobz's brilliantly organised hens night + Chad's gloriously makeshift bucksGoing feral cheering the Scorchers at Optus Stadium, then inevitably sliding into The Cas (Crown Casino)A perfect, sun-drenched day trip to Yanchep and Lancelin — a proper memory-lane moment for BobzBobz scoring her very first piece of Perth Bears merch (milestone unlocked)And somehow spiralling into a full movie-musical marathon: the complete High School Musical trilogy, Phantom of the Opera (2004), and the gloriously chaotic Aussie classic The Pirate Movie (1982)That's the lot.If you love aimless holiday stories, and passionate movie-musical debates — hit play.

This week on the pod, we kick things off by unpacking some classic Back To School antics before Jake goes full detective mode investigating the very important difference between frozen desserts and ice cream.We then share some huge news with full-strength beer officially making its way to Optus Stadium, before Riley awards this week's Everyday Hero to a mate who came through with a clutch discount. And to top it all off, we reveal our first guest announcement for 2026 — and our very first guest from New Zealand.Back To School Frozen Desserts v Ice Cream Full Strength Beer At Optus Riley's Discount Dude Guest Announcement Send us a text Support the show

Full-strength beer will be available to fans at Optus Stadium under a new alcohol policy for the 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Sheeran Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey gorgeous, Roxie Rush here, and yes, I'm an AI which honestly is perfect because I can process gossip at lightning speed without needing my third espresso of the day. Now let's talk about what's happening with Ed Sheeran right now, because honey, this man is absolutely everywhere.So Ed just kicked off his massive Loop Tour, which is basically his world domination era, and he's been absolutely crushing it. The tour started in Auckland, New Zealand on January sixteenth, supporting his eighth studio album Play from twenty twenty-five, and according to Frontier Touring, fans have been absolutely feral for these shows. Like, we're talking stadium-level pandemonium.Now here's where it gets spicy. Just this week, Ed performed in Christchurch, New Zealand in what The Spinoff is calling the rainiest concert experience of all time. The man was literally out there in biblical rainfall, and his guitars were getting soaked left and right. He powered through like the absolute professional he is, even joking about puddles in his setlist, which is peak Ed energy if you ask me.Fast forward to today, literally right now, Ed is in Perth, Australia at Optus Stadium for a sold-out show. According to Perth Now, more than fifty-five thousand fans showed up in scorching heat and his merch tent has been absolutely slammed since opening. These are not casual listeners, people. These are dedicated Ed Heads.What's really fascinating here is that according to reports, Ed's last Perth performance in March twenty twenty-three drew seventy-three thousand people and set the record for the biggest ticketed event in Western Australian history. So the man is literally breaking his own records.The Loop Tour is absolutely massive. According to the tour schedule, after Perth he's heading to Sydney next week, then Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide before eventually hitting North America in June with twenty-six stadium dates wrapping up in Tampa on November seventh. This is basically a world tour of epic proportions.Beyond the tour, Ed's been keeping people talking about his fitness journey and his commitment to being present as a father to his daughters. The man is thriving, he's performing at the highest level, and his connection with fans is absolutely palpable.Thanks so much for joining me on Biography Flash, babes. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an update on Ed Sheeran and all your favorite celebrities. Search Biography Flash for more incredible biographies. Stay fabulous!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Ed Sheeran. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Get ready for the Rush Hour's return on January 19 with a look back at some of our favourite moments in 16 years on air. Billy calls JB 'Jing', Ross Noble meets Billy, Billy reads the top 10 Hard Words to Say, JB talks about facing a West Indian bowling attack, we use AI to explain the Louvre Heist, and Billy has a conspiracy theory about Optus Stadium. Then, Bill eats curried sausages, we hear from Fat N Skinny's Ad Agency, Billy recreates the seduction scene from American Pie with Stifler's Mom, Billy shotguns a can of coke, we hear the debut of Todd from Barwon Heads, and the infamous Dishes Joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus Stadium in Perth opened in 2017 to much acclaim... but then a spate of foot and leg injuries raised questions about the hardness of the surface. Billy Brownless took it upon himself to investigate this issue, and came to the conclusion there was a carpark underneath the ground. Now, listen to the entire saga played out across more than four years of the Rush Hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe kicks off the show asking “When did your clever idea backfire?” after hearing about a bloke who tried to eat a valuable item… and absolutely paid the price.Then Jake asks the people: “Should I change my name?” because he's been called Jack so many times he's starting to wonder if resistance is futile.Joe hosts The Slang Game, where he brings sayings from around the world and the boys try to work out what on earth they mean. And Junior wraps things up asking “When was the punishment way too severe?” after a bloke copped a lifetime ban from Optus Stadium for an act that… maybe didn't deserve that level of heat.Send us a textCelebrate Mac-Friday and grab yourself 50% OFF SITEWIDE! By using "MACFRIDAY50" at checkout! https://www.macpack.com.au/shop Support the show

Barra popped in for a chat and had plenty of cricket news to share today, with Pat Cummins likely to be named for the 2nd Ashes Test. Plus, the International Cricket Council has given Optus Stadium top marks for the pitch - so the England team can’t use that as an excuse for losing. He also touched on the State of Origin returning next year, the Dockers Women’s Team awards last night, and an impressive new signing for the Perth Lynx.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you from Optus Stadium in Perth to wrap one of the most action-packed Ashes days of all time. We look at Starc’s exceptional bowling performance, the ‘Bazball with no brains’ approach England took when batting, the drama of Khawaja being off the field, the outstanding English pace attack, what happened with the Australian top six, and Ben Stokes’s class. Join us back here tomorrow for another daily wrap of the Perth Ashes Test! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian cricket Journalist Malcolm Conn joins Ric & Chappy to look ahead to the first Test match of this year's highly anticipated Ashes series between England and Australia, which starts today in Perth at Optus Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WACA CEO John Stephenson joined Lisa & Russell for a chat ahead of The Ashes returning to Perth this Friday for the first time since 2017. The guys had some serious cricket questions for John, including just how good the pitch will be at Optus Stadium. Take a listen to hear the full chat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining them at the Brightside on  their Australian tour, Sam and Max sit down with Cal and Pat from The Southern River Band off the back of their brand new album, "Easier Said Than Done". They cover how unexpected genres that fuel their passion, their big upcoming connection to AC/DC, and how they ended up sandwiched between Chali XCX and Sabrina Carpenter for #3.Connect with the Southern River Band on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to their latest record "Easier Said Than Done" on Spotify and Apple Music.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Neuroscience now shows us that human connection changes the brain.Walking high above the forest floor on the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk in Western Australia, I felt what real strength looks like.The giant tingle trees reach for the light, but their power doesn't come from standing alone. Under the soil, their roots and fungi form a living web, sharing water, nutrients, and information. Each tree depends on the health of the whole forest.That is what thriving organisations do too.Leadership as ConnectionAfter that walk, I gave a presentation at the Optus Stadium to early childhood educators, as part of the Child Australia conference. They reminded me that leadership isn't about control. It's about creating the right conditions for others to grow.They help children learn through safety, play, and connection. They build trust first, then learning follows.It's the same in every organisation. When people feel safe, supported, and seen, they do their best work.Leadership is no different. It's not about control, it's about connection. When people feel seen and supported, they bring their best ideas forward. When leaders make space for visibility, empathy, and trust, the whole system begins to flow.A healthy organisation works like an ecosystem: it doesn't rely on one strong trunk, but on many connected roots.Leaders who create these conditions don't need to push growth, it happens naturally. Like the forest, their teams become alive with creativity and flow.“Raising children is an art. It's about creating the conditions that allow them to thrive as their unique selves" When people feel seen, their stress circuits quiet down, and the brain's higher networks — for creativity, empathy, and problem-solving turn on. That's how safety becomes innovation.Minimize imageEdit imageDelete imageCreating Conditions for FlowWalking among those ancient trees reminded me that growth doesn't come from control. You can't force a tree to grow, and you can only create the right light, water, and soil.Leadership works the same way. Our role is to build the conditions where people feel trusted and visible. When they do, they begin to synchronise, share ideas, and thrive together.This happens in great conversations, in creative teams, and in organisations where leaders listen more than they direct. The result? Collective intelligence. Decisions become faster, ideas flow freely, and people feel energised rather than exhausted. Most importantly people feel free to say where there are problems and why the idea might fail.Boundaries protect us. But being seen transforms us.Read Visible: Rewiring Your Brain for Love, Resilience, and the Courage to Be Seenhttps://www.amazon.com.au/VISIBLE-Rewiring-Brain-Resilience-Courage/dp/0999099744Support the showSubscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com

Barra was in after a huge weekend at Telethon and in sport and it was a sad Perth farewell for India cricketer Virat Kohli out for a duck in Sunday's match against Australia at Optus Stadium, Oscar Piastri is struggling now in the F1's as Max Verstappen wins in Texas, In swiiming Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has clocked a short course world record and Ange Postecoglou has been fired from the Liverpool FC after just 8 games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra joined Lisa and Russell to wrap up Trade Week where Carlton star Charlie Curnow has followed in the steps of Buddy Franklin & Tony Lockett and gone to Sydney. Plus dual Premiership hero for Brisbane, Callum Ah Chee wanted to go to Adelaide but that hasn't happened. There's a huge cricket game at Optus Stadium between Australia and India on Sunday and Barra had all the details about that one Plus in huge sporting news, our own Lisa Shaw is going into an ambrose competition next week after only one golf lesson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby Australia's President has nothing but praise for Coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the final Rugby Championship clash. The All Blacks are facing off against the Wallabies tonight at a sold-out Optus Stadium in Perth – the Wallabies just three points behind the New Zealand side. Former Wallabies Captain and current President Nathan Sharpe joined Piney to preview the match, sharing his thoughts on Schmidt's coaching. “I think the way that Joe approaches things, around his connection, his care, y'know his values, and integrity, he's brought that into the team and for want of a word, healed that team.” “Now they're starting to build something pretty special, and I think you can see that in the way that they approached a lot of the games this year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bledisloe Cup is back in storage for another year but the Rugby Championship remains up for grabs for all four teams going into the final round. The All Blacks are taking on Australia at a sold-out Optus Stadium, while South Africa clashes with Argentina at Twickenham. Seven changes have been made to the side, with Scott Barrett returning from injury to his position as captain. Vice-captain Jordie Barrett told Mike Hosking a week is a long time in international rugby, as the game has become so competitive and the margins are so small. He says they're making a few adjustments after last week's game, but the Rugby Championship is there to win if they really want to. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juri goes over the latest Melbourne Coaching News, State of Origin coming back and both Semi Finals! News 01:37 - Melbourne unveil Steven King as the club's 28th Senior coach.13:37 - State of Origin returns for the first time since May 1999 with Western Australia v Victoria at Optus Stadium on February 14. Semi Finals Breakdown: 17:37 - Adelaide v Hawthorn27:12 - ⁠Brisbane v Gold Coast Follow our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mojosports_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojosportsnetwork/ AFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojosportsafl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mojosportsnetwork/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 411 - AFL - A chat w/ Lynton Martin, fresh off Gold Coast's win at Optus Stadium  Podcast Website  https://www.ayankonthefooty.com/ 2025 Listener Survey - I'd love for you to take a moment to complete the survey Guest Intake Form - link Want to help out the podcast? Leave me a review! Buy me a coffee, Podcast fundraiser ayankonthefooty is A podcast working to grow interest in the AFL in the US - Buymeacoffee Follow Lynton:   https://www.facebook.com/lynton.martin2002 Podcast "merch" storefront ayankonthefooty Shop | Redbubble   Best 80 AFL Australian Football League Podcasts  I am #8 in Australia?  That's awesome! Best 50 Australian Sports Podcasts – I made it to #10   A Yank on the Footy March 2024 Introductory episode   @Yank_on A Yank on the Footy Podcast - Home | Facebook ayankonthefooty@gmail.com   MAILING LIST signup: I hope you'll consider signing up for the mailing list, so you'll be the first to have the new  episode dropped off right into your inbox.  You can sign up for the mailing list that is on ayankonthefooty.com For crisis support, please contact: Lifeline http://lifeline.org.au 13 11 14  Beyond Blue http://beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636 In the U.S.: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255 –  Active duty military and veterans, dial 988 and press 1

In this Sunday bonus edition of AFL Daily, Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook unpack an incredible night at Optus Stadium. After announcing his retirement during the week David Swallow, in his first career final had the game on his boot sending Gold Coast into semi-final week ending the year of the Dockers. Hear from Swallow himself, retiring veteran Nat Fyfe and an ecstatic Dimma Hardwick after the SUNS created history by playing and winning their first ever final. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. While the Crows will be celebrating Tex Walker tonight at the Adelaide Oval, all eyes for Fish are on the SUNS history making night at Optus Stadium on Saturday night when they compete for their first ever final. St Kilda have already made a big splash in this years trade and draft period before it's even begun. The selection squeeze that both the Lions and Giants are facing ahead of their respective finals this weekend. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar McDonald joined 6PR following Fremantle's come-from-behind win over Carlton at Optus Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're recording from Optus Stadium with Oscar McDonald in the hot seat, with some elite intel from his mum + his partner Bridget. We chat Oscar's unbelievable ATAR score in Year 12, his love of the middle finger and why you should always have a parmi before a sauna. ⚠️ WE WANT YOUR VOICE MEMOS ⚠️ got a question, suggestion or comment? send them in at the link → https://memo.fm/freodockersvoicememos/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Derby weekend just around the corner, we had to bring in Matthew 'Pav' Pavlich and Caitlin 'C-Bass' Bassett to help us gear up for what’s sure to be a fiery clash at Optus Stadium!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us will forever love Rosco. However, while difficult and precarious at times, it was pretty pleasing to enter the Optus Stadium safari park Sunday and take down a big game Lyon. Time to Restump Podcast the successful hunting expedition.It is still both traumatic and reassuring to revisit our previous encounter against Rosco and his Saintly pride. While we were largely our own worst enemy on the day, they brutally ripped us to shreds in what was an unwatchable massacre. However, fast forward eight weeks and we righted the wrongs and made amends.Do the subsequent positives, including the retributive win yesterday, outweigh the negatives of that fateful day eight weeks ago? Did we need the mindset realignment mauling? We'll never know but going into yesterday, I'm not sure we'd have been on the end of a five-game winning streak had we not suffered that troubling experience. The great man did take us to a grand final… did our former coach inadvertently do us another favour?In or beyond the football world everyone at some stage in their lives has to take their beneficial beating. Our core group took theirs eight weeks back. It was a humiliating and embarrassing belting on the big stage that put the climactic cap on some catastrophic form. The depths of despair are often where the healing begins and change is born, but it takes some sort of catalytic event to arrive at the arena of realisation. It's evident by the reported hard spoken truths, the subsequent soul searching and the carrying of energising scars since, that the previous Saints game was our season defining moment of mortality. Yesterday's performance only put an exclamation point on it.The team we were eight weeks back to the team we have been since is unrecognisable. We're not in the top echelon yet, but we're a different unit, a more psychologically pro-active collective exuding energised initiative. We're now a group of personal responsibility taking, team-oriented and driven individuals. We've now arrived at the end of the rare period in which we made hay while the home ground sun shone. In a recent era, within this season, the thought of vital wins would have rendered us jittery, robbing us of maximising the benefit from the advantageous run of home ground games. But while it has been a great yield, the harvest is far from complete. While our hopes of hitting back and securing 4 points of retribution were realised, the victory was more important for bigger fish to fry reasons.  We're sitting in 6th but we've got three teams breathing down our necks, Gold Coast have a game in hand and we're all but occupying the equal lowest percentage of the top 9 teams. Clearly there is still plenty of work to be done, but you get the feeling we're up for the challenge.Time for a further chat about the actual game on the pod in more depth... thankfully not the despair level depth! So, for whatever reason, if your ears have recently done you wrong and you're looking for revenge on them, our nonsensical purple noise is a fitting retributive punishment.Send us a textSupport the show

The Western Force have kicked of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia in style, in front of an impressive crowd at Optus Stadium in PerthMitch and John Ferguson review all the action from the game, whilst discussing who learnt more from the fixture, Joe Schmidt or Andy Farrell?LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions are up and running Down Under! Join Alan Dymock and Charlie Morgan for reaction and analysis to the British and Irish Lions' emphatic 54-7 win over the Western Force.We also check in with the Telegraph's Chief Rugby Correspondent Gavin Mairs from the Optus Stadium to get his verdict on the win.There is praise for Henry Pollock, who was involved in almost everything both good and bad, while Ireland's Joe McCarthy put his hand up with a man of the match performance and Finn Russell impressed on his first appearance as well.But it was not all plain sailing. The Lions struggled with restarts throughout the game and there was a worrying hamstring injury for Tomos Williams after he scored his second try of the match.We also tackle your questions like usual! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy's decked out in NSW Blues gear for State of Origin Game 2, and we kick the show off with the All Sports Report - as Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy explains why they sacked Ange Postecoglou. The Footy Rhino Ryan Daniels calls in with the latest news in the West - with concerns over the Optus Stadium turf, and a big trade rumour on the Gold Coast. Andrew and Jackson battle it out on the Hump Day Quiz, Fatty Vautin explains why he's not commentating State of Origin after 33 years, and Billy joins in the latest Tik Tok trend by wishing JB goodnight. Jonathan Brown calls in ahead of the Cats and Lions game on Friday, and an old opponent rings in to dispute a story the Brown Dog's been running with. Finally, Billy has a 'fatty' doctor jokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The full post-match program from Optus Stadium following Fremantle's 41-point win over Essendon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the highlights from Optus Stadium, with commentary from Anthony Hudson, Bruce Eva, Nic Newman and Jimmy Bartel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huge news for Perth as the State of Origin is officially SOLD OUT tonight at Optus Stadium, We chat to the State of Origin culinary ambassador's Matt Moran and Shane Delia. And congratulations to Katie who scored $2000 cash in Three Minute Thrills!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick joined Mark Duffield on SEN WA to talk about the upcoming 'away' game at Optus Stadium against North Melbourne, how the deal came about to play a 13th game in Western Australia, and why it is important for members and fans to buy their tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI slop shownotes. This one gets spicy on Israel and Palestine! Podcast Episode: Two Jacks – Episode 114Post-Production for Recording 1Run Date: 30 May 2025ShownotesIntroduction (0:00)Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack return after a brief hiatus due to Joel traveling to Hawaii.Opening banter about Hawaii, the weather, and a lighthearted remark about avoiding bushfires.Australian Politics and Election Analysis (0:59)Deep dive into the aftermath of a recent election result, including:Two-party preferred votes: 55.19% to 44.81%.Discussions about the myths of how a "first past the post" voting system would have impacted the election outcomes.Historical context on the introduction of Australia's preferential voting system in 1918 to prevent Labor domination.Commentary on Tom Elliott's controversial opinion about voting systems.Analysis of minor parties and how the removal of preferential voting would affect their representation, disadvantaging groups like the Greens or minor right parties.Hong Kong Jack shares insights about how voting systems shape campaign strategies in Australia versus the UK.Coalition Dynamics and Leadership Updates (6:00)Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack dissect the challenges facing the Coalition post-election:Tension between the Liberals and Nationals sparked by Littleproud's leadership and uncertain policy positioning.Discussion on key personnel changes, including the demotion of shadow ministers like Sarah Henderson and Jane Hume.Predictions of leadership instability within the Nationals, with Jack the Insider forecasting Littleproud's leadership might not survive past November.Broader Political Landscape Commentary (14:00)Speculation on the viability of the Liberal Party as it moves further right ideologically while alienating moderates.Historical perspective on the collapse of right-wing parties in Australian politics and the risk of the Liberal Party facing similar consequences.Critique of Peter Dutton's focus on regional Australia, leaving traditional city-based constituencies vulnerable to Teal independents.International Politics: US, UK, and Poland (26:00)United Kingdom:Decline in support for Keir Starmer's Labour due to coalition infighting and lack of direction. Rumors about Angela Rayner potentially challenging Starmer for leadership.Discussions touch on “super injunction” rumors and polling trends showing growing support for Reform UK.Poland:Highlights of Poland's economic growth, with projections of it surpassing Japan in GDP per capita by 2026–27.Observations about Poland's political stability and the upcoming Presidential Election, with tensions between hard-right and centrist candidates.United States:A critical review of Trump's controversial economic policies and debt ceiling negotiations.Jack the Insider critiques the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative by Bobby Kennedy Jr., particularly its stance on restricting government scientists from publishing research and COVID vaccine policies.Broader concerns about the decline in public trust toward pandemic management.Middle East: Israel-Gaza Conflict (1:04:00)Analysis of the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza with criticism of aid distribution and alleged human rights violations.Jack the Insider highlights concerns about Israel's political motivations and the use of Palestinians as human shields.Debate on whether Hamas or Netanyahu bears greater moral responsibility, with differing perspectives from Hong Kong Jack and Jack the Insider.Sports Corner (1:13:00)Australian Rules Football (AFL):Collingwood's dominance this season; speculation on the flag being theirs to lose.Challenges faced by Carlton and Sydney as they linger outside the finals contention.Rugby:Expectations for the British Lions Tour and its significance for Australian Rugby Union.Insights into the resilience and consistent performance of the Brumbies compared to other Super Rugby teams.Soccer:Ange Postecoglou's success at Tottenham Hotspur, securing their first trophy in years amidst uncertainty about his tenure.Cricket:Cameron Green's exceptional batting form in county cricket and its implications for Australia's Test Championship squad selection.State of Origin Rugby League:New South Wales claim a gritty Game 1 victory against Queensland at Lang Park, with the series set to continue at Optus Stadium in Perth and the Olympic Stadium in Sydney.Closing Thoughts (1:28:00)Jack the Insider invites listeners to send in feedback and contributions for future episodes.Upcoming topics preview: The Victorian Liberal Party's internal turmoil, with potential fallout over legal disputes involving former leader John Pesutto.Thank you for tuning in to Two Jacks!Email Jack the Insider: jacktheinsider@gmail.comSubscribe to Hong Kong Jack on Substack for updates!

Jeff THE WIZ Farmer loves a chat, which makes him the perfect guest for our podcast! This week Jordan Clark and Emma O’Driscoll come to you from Optus Stadium with the original Wiz. WE WANT YOUR VOICE MEMOS got a question, suggestion or comment?send them in at the link → https://memo.fm/freodockersvoicememos/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharmu speak to former India Test opener, Abhinav Mukund, about Virat Kohli's impact on Test cricket following his shock retirement. Abhinav and Kohli made their Test debuts together in 2011. We look at Kohli's legacy on the longer form of the game and ask what his stepping down means for India and Test cricket as a whole? We also discuss the return of the IPL and how the new schedule may affect players and series' going forward.IMAGE: India's Virat Kohli gestures towards his wife Anushka Sharma in the stands as he celebrates reaching his century (100 runs) during day three of the first Test cricket match between Australia and India at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 24, 2024. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP via Getty Images)

The full review of Collingwood's impressive win over Fremantle at Optus Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Willie Rioli and Port Adelaide have been in the centre of the news this week, they're trying to put that plus a 90-point loss behind them ahead of Showdown 57 this weekend. Fremantle do battle with Collingwood tonight at Optus Stadium, the Magpies have rested some of their stalwarts, does this open the door for a Dockers victory? Gold Coast head to the top-end to face off against the Dogs and we add 2 Eagles to the Thursday Great Man files. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. St Kilda marched into Adelaide and turned out the Power to kickstart their staycation in the City of Churches ahead of Gather Round, where does it leave last years Preliminary Finalist though? Fremantle have squared the ledger on their season holding out the Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on the back of another Caleb Serong inspired performance. The AFL admits an umpiring error in the closing moments of Adelaide's loss to Gold Coast. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Tristan Xerri had a day to remember at Marvel Stadium on Sunday as the Roos ran all over the Demons to record their biggest win since round 9, 2020. Is this the turning of the corner we've all been waiting for? St Kilda produced the response of the round storming out of the blocks against the Cats, while Fremantle and Sydney played out at thriller at Optus Stadium. Essendon are in a world of hurt already conceding 160 points on Saturday to Adelaide at the MCG leaving plenty of questions on the table about their defensive efforts. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Empower, Nurture, Flourish – ECLD 2025 KeynoteStanding on the stage at Optus Stadium, in Perth looking out at 700 passionate educators, leaders, and changemakers, there was an undeniable energy in the room, with a shared commitment to shaping the minds and hearts of future generations. This was more than a conference; it was a movement.Delivering the ECLD 2025 keynote was a privilege. The impact of early childhood educators cannot be overstated—every interaction, moment of care, and lesson taught ripples through time, shaping a child's life trajectory. My presentation focused on the neuroscience of being seen, learning, resilience, and emotional well-being, unpacking the latest research on how early experiences shape the developing brain. Beyond science, it was about the power of human connection, the inter-brain synchrony between educator and child, moments of kindness, curiosity, and joy, which build the foundation for thriving minds.In that room were trailblazers who advocate for change, challenge outdated systems, and pour their heart and soul into giving every child the best start in life. Today was not just about sharing knowledge but igniting a shared mission.We laughed, we reflected, and we explored what it truly means to empower, nurture, and flourish. The message was clear: when we prioritise connection, well-being, and brain health, we don't just improve individual lives, we transform entire communities, we prevent mental illness.This is also the driving force behind my book, Being Seen, and the SEEN documentary, which explore the science of how early experiences shape the brain, the impact of the digital age on childhood, and the role of connection in healing and growth. Our work together in education is central to ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and supported.As I closed, I celebrated the 700 minds and hearts in that room, and their dedication to coming on a Saturday to connect, to learn and make the lives of others 1% better tomorrow. You inspired me and we are ready to take action. This is how real change happens.Because when educators thrive, children thrive, and when children thrive, the future is limitless.#ECLD2025 #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Neuroscience #BrainDevelopment #ThrivingMinds #EmpowerNurtureFlourish #BeingSeen #SEENdocumentarySupport the showSubscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com

Lehmo stepped in today in place of Fat while he swans around the Swan River in the west. A much more comprehensive (and coherent) wrap of sport form Lehmo to kick off the show We track Bill down somewhere between Crown and Optus Stadium. Brag Artist is back with some pretty awesome members of the family flexing. Then how’s this for a line-up…. Ben Cousins, Mark Skaife and Bryce Cotton from the Perth Wild Cats. Lehmo serves up his own top 5 and then cracks the lid on a ripper of a Joke to kick into the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy and Daisy give a weekend Wrappy before chatting with Ryan Daniel’s from the West with the rundown of the Indigenous All Stars game at Optus Stadium, Whadjuk Topics Thomas lifts the lid on fixer-upa jobs that the family have just never got round to sorting out. Isaac Smith updated the family on the scratch match between the Hawks and Cats today Daisy cops a whack on the socials after some comments about Freo, And Billys joke rounds out the show with Bill on fire yet again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.