Podcast appearances and mentions of osman faruqi

Part two of our chat with Oz is on over on the Patreon this week. We were having a really good time so we just kept on recording!! Sign up to the Patreon to hear the whole episode: https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkFREE PALESTINEWatch videos of the pods and get weekly bonus episodes on our Patreon — it's only 5 bucks a month, but it's still 5 bucks!:https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkJoin us all in the TNSW Discord community chat:https://tnsw.co/discordWatch our Comedy Central mockumentary series and TNSW Tonight! on YouTube:https://youtube.com/thesenewsouthwhalesTNSW on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0srVTNI2U8J7vytCTprEk4?si=e9ibyNpiT2SDegTnJV_6Qg&dl_branch=1TNSW: @thesenewsouthwhalessJamie: @mossylovesyouTodd: @mrtoddandrewshttps://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkhttps://thesenewsouthwhales.comShout-outs to the Honorary Punks of the Pod:Harry WalkomHugh FlassmanZac Arden BrimsClaireJimi KendallLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa SamMatt Sanders

On the pod this week we're joined by political and entertainment journalist, Osman Faruqi. He pops by for a chat about crying when you are sad, the dos and don'ts ARIA after parties, Guys Sebastian, Industry Plants, How long a sheep's hair grows, Jamie's talent for playing roulette, the landscape of mainstream media and an aging demographic, where to look for good and real news these days, the current state of the music industry, what's up in film & TV, and we go on an epic epilogue. Make sure you tune in for part 2 of this chat over on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkShout outs @oz_faruqi, and cheers to the legends at @younghenrys for sponsoring the pod!FREE PALESTINEWatch videos of the pods and get weekly bonus episodes on our Patreon — it's only 5 bucks a month, but it's still 5 bucks!:https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkJoin us all in the TNSW Discord community chat:https://tnsw.co/discordWatch our Comedy Central mockumentary series and TNSW Tonight! on YouTube:https://youtube.com/thesenewsouthwhalesTNSW on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0srVTNI2U8J7vytCTprEk4?si=e9ibyNpiT2SDegTnJV_6Qg&dl_branch=1TNSW: @thesenewsouthwhalessJamie: @mossylovesyouTodd: @mrtoddandrews https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkhttps://thesenewsouthwhales.comShout-outs to the Honorary Punks of the Pod:Harry WalkomHugh FlassmanZac Arden BrimsClaireJimi KendallLachy TanDerrotonin69Adjoa SamMatt Sanders

This episode was recorded live at the Brunswick Ballroom, on the November 6, 2024. The theme was BOUND. © Long Story Short Broadcasting

Lidia Thorpe throws a piece of paper. Tom is joined by guest host, journalist and commentator Osman Faruqi! It's the last week of parliament for the year (and the term?) and it's all happening (11:43). Are the Greens weak capitulators on the housing bill? Is the kids social media ban a farce? Is Albo worse than ScoMo? Then an excerpt from our live show last weekend at The Vanguard in Sydney, as Mark Humphries joins to chat 2024 Macquarie Dictionary Word of the Year (53:45). Finally, Emerald and Tom celebrate the third anniversary of Serious Danger. The full live episode from Sydney now available on our Patreon.  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 FIFTY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Links - Osman Faruqi - https://bsky.app/profile/osmanfaruqi.bsky.social  Mark Humphries - https://www.instagram.com/humphriesmark  Serious Danger merch - https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/  Produced by Michael Griffin 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.

Adam Bandt's living large. Emerald and Tom come to you live from a sold out show at the Comedy Republic in Melbourne! First, we have a woke new Governor-General, and Samantha Ratnam is coming to take down Peter Khalil. Then Osman Faruqi, culture editor for The Age and Greens nepo baby, joins to talk Labor's messed up migration bill, and ask what's going on with canceled Australian music festivals? Finally, thanks for coming to the show. Three stars!Bonus live Patreon segment about the madness of Jim Penman aka Jim's Mowing coming soon. ---------------------------------------- Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 30 full-length fortnightly bonus episodes, with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Lee Rhiannon, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Gabbi Bolt, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like boomers v gen Z, the history of the party, co-operatives, Taylor Swift, when Friendlyjordies owned us, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU Links - Osman's podcast The Drop - https://podcasts.smh.com.au/podcasts/the-drop/  MEANJIN BRISBANE SHOWS - ANNOUNCING OUR COOL GUESTS!  Sold out 2pm show - TRINA MASSEY  Added midday show - MAX CHANDLER-MATHER  We've added an extra, earlier show at 12pm, tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-w-emerald-moon-tom-ballard-extra-show-brisbane-tickets-872248959117?aff=oddtdtcreator  If you bought tickets for the first show and you want a Serious Danger double feature, you will have received an email with a discount code that gets you $5 off tickets for the midday show Check out Tom's new special - https://800PGR.lnk.to/BallardID Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz/  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Ghassan Hage's seminal study on racism in Australia, White Nation, was published 25 years ago, the Cronulla riots, Christchurch massacre and Black Lives Matter movement all lay ahead. Hear from a lively panel of writers and thinkers as they consider how racism and white privilege have changed here since then and what lies ahead. Anthropologist and social critic Ghassan Hage, Palestinian-Egyptian author and academic Randa Abdel-Fattah, The Sydney Morning Herald culture editor Osman Faruqi, and Gomeroi academic and author Amy Thunig are joined in conversation by global diaspora expert Andonis Piperoglou. Presented with Sweatshop: Western Sydney Literacy Movement. This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Sydney Writers' Festival.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow our channel.  Sydney Writers' Festival podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms.  After more? Follow Sydney Writers' Festival on social media:Instagram: @sydwritersfestFacebook: @SydWritersFestX (Twitter): @SydWritersFestTikTok: @sydwritersfestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're bringing you an episode from our archive. In May 2023, Stan Grant announced that he would be leaving the ABC and standing down as the host of its Q+A program. His decision, and the torrent of abuse that prompted it, has led to a reckoning about how responsible the media is for the racism that pervades our culture. On this episode, culture news editor Osman Faruqi joins Samantha Selinger-Morris to discuss Stan Grant, the ABC and Australia's racism problem. This episode first aired on May 24, 2023.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're bringing you an episode from our archive. In May 2023, Stan Grant announced that he would be leaving the ABC and standing down as the host of its Q+A program. His decision, and the torrent of abuse that prompted it, has led to a reckoning about how responsible the media is for the racism that pervades our culture. On this episode, culture news editor Osman Faruqi joins Samantha Selinger-Morris to discuss Stan Grant, the ABC and Australia's racism problem. This episode first aired on May 24, 2023.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off a new five-part season with a debate from our 50th Birthday Festival, discussing whether or not the Sydney Opera House would be built today. It's an iconic building that inspires imagination and sparks conversations, but do we still have what it takes to bring such a bold vision to fruition?Arguing for the motion are: Osman Faruqi, Rebecca Huntley, and Benjamin Law and arguing against are: Wendy Harmer, Helen Pitt, and Yumi Stynes.Hosted by Julia Zemiro, this event was recorded live at the Sydney Opera House in October 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram released a new app: Threads. It became the most rapidly downloaded app ever, amassing a whopping 30 million downloads in just 16 hours.  Threads is a text-based social media conversation app similar to Twitter. In fact, some are calling Threads the “Twitter killer” because the similarities between the platforms are so uncanny.  So what's behind Threads' enormous popularity? Can it last? And will it spell the end of Twitter?  Today, culture editor Osman Faruqi on Threads, Twitter, and our never-ending desire for distraction.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram released a new app: Threads. It became the most rapidly downloaded app ever, amassing a whopping 30 million downloads in just 16 hours.  Threads is a text-based social media conversation app similar to Twitter. In fact, some are calling Threads the “Twitter killer” because the similarities between the platforms are so uncanny.  So what's behind Threads' enormous popularity? Can it last? And will it spell the end of Twitter?  Today, culture editor Osman Faruqi on Threads, Twitter, and our never-ending desire for distraction.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed artists of her generation, winning over the hearts and minds of fans around the world with relatable and catchy lyrics about love, feminism and nasty break-ups. Now the 12-time Grammy-award winner is set to visit our shores for the first time in more than five years. And Swifitie mania is well and truly upon us, with millions of Australians trying last week to secure a ticket at her shows in Sydney and Melbourne.The incredible demand to see Taylor Swift has led to a political debate in Canberra over where she's playing, and sparked a national debate about the economic impact of her tour.So what exactly does Australia's obsession with Swift say about us? Today, culture editor Osman Faruqi on how a Taylor Swift concert can help us understand the state of our nation.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed artists of her generation, winning over the hearts and minds of fans around the world with relatable and catchy lyrics about love, feminism and nasty break-ups. Now the 12-time Grammy-award winner is set to visit our shores for the first time in more than five years. And Swifitie mania is well and truly upon us, with millions of Australians trying last week to secure a ticket at her shows in Sydney and Melbourne.The incredible demand to see Taylor Swift has led to a political debate in Canberra over where she's playing, and sparked a national debate about the economic impact of her tour.So what exactly does Australia's obsession with Swift say about us? Today, culture editor Osman Faruqi on how a Taylor Swift concert can help us understand the state of our nation.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Stan Grant announced that he would be leaving the ABC and standing down as the host of its Q+A program. His decision, and the torrent of abuse that prompted it, has led to a reckoning about how responsible the media is for the racism that pervades our culture. Today, culture news editor Osman Faruqi joins Samantha Selinger-Morris to discuss Stan Grant, the ABC and Australia's racism problem.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Stan Grant announced that he would be leaving the ABC and standing down as the host of its Q+A program. His decision, and the torrent of abuse that prompted it, has led to a reckoning about how responsible the media is for the racism that pervades our culture. Today, culture news editor Osman Faruqi joins Samantha Selinger-Morris to discuss Stan Grant, the ABC and Australia's racism problem.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conduct of many journalists during the 2022 federal election appeared to expose media bias on the campaign trail. Many Australians were dissatisfied with journalists who seemed more concerned with catching politicians out than helping us understand their vision and priorities for the country. At Antidote 2022, journalists Maddison Connaughton, Barrie Cassidy, Osman Faruqi & Janine Perrett came together to ask, “ is there something fundamentally wrong with Australian media?”-Watch talks from Antidote 2022 on Stream, the streaming platform from the Sydney Opera House. Register for free now and start watching at stream.sydneyoperahouse.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is John Wick one of modern cinema's best franchises? Or overrated, ultra-violent garbage? With the fourth instalment of the series in cinemas now, Osman Faruqi and Rob Moran debate the strength of the John Wick universe. Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the John Wick franchise. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, filmmakers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is John Wick one of modern cinema's best franchises? Or overrated, ultra-violent garbage? With the fourth instalment of the series in cinemas now, Osman Faruqi and Rob Moran debate the strength of the John Wick universe. Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the John Wick franchise. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, filmmakers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last White Man is the latest novel from internationally bestselling author Mohsin Hamid. The book reimagines Kafka's Metamorphosis and taps into white anxiety about replacement in unique and enlightening ways. The British Pakistani novelist of The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Booker-Prize-nominated Exit West, talked to Osman Faruqi at Antidote 2022 about whiteness, privilege, prejudice, and the transcendent power of love. This event was recorded live at the Sydney Opera House in September 2022.-Watch talks from Antidote 2022 on Stream, the streaming platform from the Sydney Opera House. Register for free now and start watching at stream.sydneyoperahouse.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part satire, part black comedy, part drama, Succession is one of the most critically acclaimed shows in the world. Ahead of the premiere of the fourth and final season of Succession, Thomas Mitchell, Meg Watson and Osman Faruqi unpack what makes the show so great, and refresh us on where the Roy family is at before the stunning show comes to a conclusion. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part satire, part black comedy, part drama, Succession is one of the most critically acclaimed shows in the world. Ahead of the premiere of the fourth and final season of Succession, Thomas Mitchell, Meg Watson and Osman Faruqi unpack what makes the show so great, and refresh us on where the Roy family is at before the stunning show comes to a conclusion. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence is already being used to make incredible memes, hilarious videos and fascinating art. But what are the downsides, and how will AI challenge the world of art, and society and politics more generally? The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you noticed a lack of prestige TV on your favourite streaming platforms lately? You're not alone. The good news is, some of the most critically acclaimed shows of the past few years are about to return, including Succession and Ted Lasso. Plus, a whole bunch of brand new series are set to drop in the next couple of months. On today's episode: our guide to best upcoming TV shows. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Academy Awards are just two weeks away. Will Everything Everywhere All At Once clean up? Could Top Gun: Maverick sneak ahead? Will Cate Blanchett pick up her third Oscar? Today on The Drop, a deep dive exploring the state of the race, who's likely to win and the potential upsets. Plus, an interview with Mandy Walker, the Oscar-nominated cinematographer behind Elvis. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gender neutral Oompa-Loompa's and banning the word "fat" are just some of the changes that will be made to Roald Dahl's classic children's books. The edits have sparked intense debate in the literary world, with Salman Rushdie condemning them as censorship while others have suggested that it's just about keeping up with the times. So what is really behind these changes, and what will their impact be? The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Fred Again? The 29-year-old UK musician sold out his surprise concerts in Australia in just a few seconds, demonstrating how massively popular he has become. But where did he come from, and what explains his meteoric rise? Rob Moran breaks down the Fred Again phenomenon, plus a survey of the pop music landscape in 2023 featuring Caroline Polacheck, Lana Del Rey and up and coming Australian acts. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar-award winning director Steven Soderbergh is the mastermind behind Ocean's 11 and its sequels, Traffic and Erin Brockovich. His latest film is Magic Mike's Last Dance, starring Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek. On this episode of The Drop, Soderbergh discusses why he returned to the world of male strippers, the upcoming Oscars and his thoughts on Top Gun: Maverick. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reality TV shows come and go but one franchise has outlasted pretty much all of the others: Survivor. The series is nearly a quarter of a century old and is undergoing a renaissance. A new season of the Australian version of the franchise kicked off this week and it's already being called the best ever. Today on The Drop, culture reporter Meg Watson on how Survivor has outlasted other reality TV shows. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's biggest music countdown is here, but does it still have the kind of cultural resonance it used to? On this episode of The Drop, host Osman Faruqi and journalist Billie Eder dive into the data to look at what it takes to get a winning song, and what we can expect in this year's countdown.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're bringing you an episode from our archive. Nick Kyrgios is one of the most talented tennis players on the planet, but also one of the most controversial. Earlier this year, a heated on-court exchange with Greek opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon landed him in more hot water. On this episode of Please Explain, culture editor Osman Faruqi sat down with host Bianca Hall to discuss why Kyrgios continues to divide opinion. This episode first aired on July 4, 2022.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the end of COVID lockdowns to devastating floods to a federal election that swept Labor to power for the first time in nearly a decade. From Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the death of icons like Olivia Newton-John, Shane Warne and Queen Elizabeth II. 2022 has been an enormous year. Today, writer for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald Tony Wright joins culture editor Osman Faruqi to discuss the year that was.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest movie event of the year is finally here. Avatar: The Way of Water, James Cameron's long awaited follow up to the highest grossing film of all time, has divided critics but audiences are watching it in droves. After 13 years was the wait worth it? Why did Avatar have almost no cultural impact despite breaking box office records? And is the new film worth watching?  Culture reporter Meg Watson and Osman Faruqi discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the new Avatar. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the end of COVID lockdowns to devastating floods to a federal election that swept Labor to power for the first time in nearly a decade. From Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the death of icons like Olivia Newton-John, Shane Warne and Queen Elizabeth II. 2022 has been an enormous year. Today, writer for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald Tony Wright joins culture editor Osman Faruqi to discuss the year that was.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest movie event of the year is finally here. Avatar: The Way of Water, James Cameron's long awaited follow up to the highest grossing film of all time, has divided critics but audiences are watching it in droves. After 13 years was the wait worth it? Why did Avatar have almost no cultural impact despite breaking box office records? And is the new film worth watching?  Culture reporter Meg Watson and Osman Faruqi discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the new Avatar. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iconic is one of Australia's biggest online fashion and lifestyle retailers. For years, the company has portrayed itself as a champion of the Australian fashion industry and built a reputation as a progressive company focused on diversity and inclusivity. But a recent investigation from The Age and Sydney Morning Herald has uncovered a very different story - a story of underpaid staff, deplorable working conditions, and alleged exploitation of brands the company purports to promote.  Today, national fashion editor Melissa Singer joins culture editor Osman Faruqi to discuss the ugly side of The Iconic and the human cost of online retail.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iconic is one of Australia's biggest online fashion and lifestyle retailers. For years, the company has portrayed itself as a champion of the Australian fashion industry and built a reputation as a progressive company focused on diversity and inclusivity. But a recent investigation from The Age and Sydney Morning Herald has uncovered a very different story - a story of underpaid staff, deplorable working conditions, and alleged exploitation of brands the company purports to promote.  Today, national fashion editor Melissa Singer joins culture editor Osman Faruqi to discuss the ugly side of The Iconic and the human cost of online retail.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the biggest movies of the year are about to hit our screens over the next few weeks, including a billion dollar Avatar sequel, a Steven Spielberg drama, and a film starring Cate Blanchett in what is being described as her best ever performance. Today on The Drop comedian and film buff Gen Fricker joins the show to breakdown what to keep out eye out for at the cinema. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the biggest movies of the year are about to hit our screens over the next few weeks, including a billion dollar Avatar sequel, a Steven Spielberg drama, and a film starring Cate Blanchett in what is being described as her best ever performance. Today on The Drop comedian and film buff Gen Fricker joins the show to breakdown what to keep out eye out for at the cinema. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of TV's best shows is about to wrap up its second season, and things are taking a dark and chaotic turn. Plus, the best new shows on TV right now - including Colin from Accounts, Slow Horses and Fleischman is in Trouble. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of TV's best shows is about to wrap up its second season, and things are taking a dark and chaotic turn. Plus, the best new shows on TV right now - including Colin from Accounts, Slow Horses and Fleischman is in Trouble. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My book I, Millennial: One Snowflake's Screed Against Boomers, Billionaires & Everything Else is out in the world! Gosh.  We launched it in Melbourne with a lovely event at the Easey Street Concert Hall in Collingwood, featuring me in conversation with my mate Osman Faruqi. Oz and I discussed the guts of the book and why I wrote it, and I read some bits out and took questions and we all had a great time. I hope you enjoy listening back to our conversation.  If you're in Sydney, you can come along to the launch at Better Read Than Dead tonight where I'll be chatting to Jan Fran; or if you're in Brisbane, come along to Avid Reader on Tuesday night to hear me chatting with my Serious Danger comrade, Emerald Moon.  Join the LIASYO Facebook group here please and thank you If you've got the means please support this show by becoming a Patron I'm doing some big fun shows at Just For Laughs Sydney this weekend, too   

This episode was recorded live at The Melbourne Fringe Festival, on October 8th 2022. Stories by Rupert Bevan, Sunanda, Chloe Elisabeth Wilson, Osman Faruqi & Jordan Barr. The theme was MEETING. #longstoryshortproductions

The reserve bank has raised interest rates again this week, taking them to a nine-year high. The rise will further increase the cost of mortgages, and hit the most vulnerable borrowers the hardest: the younger households that have struggled to get into the housing market. Culture news editor and columnist for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, Osman Faruqi joins digital foreign editor Chris Zappone to discuss how generational inequality has become exposed by the RBA's latest moves. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reserve bank has raised interest rates again this week, taking them to a nine-year high. The rise will further increase the cost of mortgages, and hit the most vulnerable borrowers the hardest: the younger households that have struggled to get into the housing market. Culture news editor and columnist for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, Osman Faruqi joins digital foreign editor Chris Zappone to discuss how generational inequality has become exposed by the RBA's latest moves. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now, dozens of Australian women and children are trapped in detention camps in northeast Syria.  They are the widows, sons and daughters of jailed and slain ISIS fighters, and in the camps they live in malnutrition, illness and violence are common. While other nations have repatriated many of their own citizens in the same position, Australia has so far refused to do the same. But now - that could change.  Today, foreign affairs and national security correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Matthew Knott on the story of these women and children, and what the mission to bring them home could mean for the Albanese government.     Additional audio from: CNN, ABC Action News, Four Corners, Sky News Australia, Sunrise.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now, dozens of Australian women and children are trapped in detention camps in northeast Syria.  They are the widows, sons and daughters of jailed and slain ISIS fighters, and in the camps they live in malnutrition, illness and violence are common. While other nations have repatriated many of their own citizens in the same position, Australia has so far refused to do the same. But now - that could change.  Today, foreign affairs and national security correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Matthew Knott on the story of these women and children, and what the mission to bring them home could mean for the Albanese government.     Additional audio from: CNN, ABC Action News, Four Corners, Sky News Australia, Sunrise.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen's death has had far-reaching political and social ramifications here in Australia and across the world - but it's also put a spotlight on the tension between two of her grandchildren: Prince William and Prince Harry. William and Harry have historically been two of the most popular royals, but in recent years they've refused to be publicly seen together, until now. Today on Please Explain, lifestyle content director and the host of the limited series podcast The Windsors, Julia Naughton speaks to Osman Faruqi, unpacking the history of the tension between the two brothers, and whether their recent public display of collective mourning for the Queen suggests an end to the years long rift.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the past few days, the entertainment industry has been gripped by the increasingly chaotic drama surrounding the upcoming release of a film called Don't Worry Darling. Directed by Olivia Wilde and starring big name celebrities like Harry Styles and Florence Pugh, the film has been mired in controversy due to rumours of on-set feuds, allegations of bad behaviour and relationship scandals. It all came to a head this week with the film's premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Today on Please Explain, lifestyle editor Angus Livingstone joins Osman Faruqi to help unpack the drama surrounding the film.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disturbing new research released this week has highlighted how endemic the issue of sexual violence is across Australia. Despite what feels like an increased focus on the issue and additional resources being spent by all levels of government, rates of sexual violence aren't on the decline, in fact they're going up. So is it a case of our policy approach missing the mark, or are we just not doing enough? It turns out the answer might lie in the way we're teaching young people about sex and consent, especially in our schools. Today on Please Explain, criminal lawyer and author Katrina Marson joins Osman Faruqi to discuss sexual violence in Australia and sex education in schools.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.