Reddit Stories – do you have to share the fully loaded nachos?
On episode 309 Nick is joined by Hayden, Ruby and Claire to discuss Reddit stories through a social justice lens. The stories cover: appropr...
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20 of 279 episodesMyq Kaplan on the Politics of Comedy, Love and is Bowser a Dragon?
Episode 308 features comedian Myq Kaplan on his Special 'Rini', the Riyadh Comedy Festival and the politics of comedy generally, plus plenty...
A Reddit Story about Chronic Fatigue. You won't believe what happens next!
Episode 307 features a Reddit story about chronic fatigue as a starting point for a broader discussion about privilege, oppression and the L...
Australian Election: Optics, Football Analogies and Biscuit-Related Crime
On episode 306, Katie, Nick and Lottie discuss the Australian federal election and how they'll be voting. We cover: our love of politics bei...
Belle Gibson, Apple Cider Vinegar, Influencers and Grifters
On episode 305 we discuss "illness influencer" Belle Gibson and the TV series Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix). We also cover broader themes of...
Call Me Queen! Reddit Stories through a Social Justice Lens
On episode 304 Nick is joined by Hayden to discuss Reddit stories covering a wide range of topics, including: chosen names, religion, work,...
The Democrats have to offer something beyond "Trump's Bad" – the US election with Jason Brownlee
On episode 303 Nick is joined by politics professor Jason Brownlee who informs Nick of everything he has missed by just learning about US po...
Binging Fox News: Getting a Gutful of Gutfeld!
On episode 302 we discuss the time we watched a lot of Fox News – particularly the show Gutfeld! This is a Right-wing alternative to more li...
Feminist Pranks? Intention Versus Impact
On episode 301 Lottie and Nick do a deep dive into a prank gone wrong from The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers in collaboration wit...
300 Episodes Of Generic Interviews To Kill Time While You're On The Train
We're back to keep the Progressive Podcast Australia brand alive with our 300th episode special! The show covers a wide range of topics with...
Capitalism is a Pyramid Scheme! Exploring Anti-Capitalist Alternatives
On episode 299 Nick is joined by Meg and Lottie to discuss anti-capitalist alternatives, focusing on socialism and anarchism. This show is a...
Let's Talk Hockey! Sport, Pride and Palestine
On episode 298 Nick is joined by Claire to discuss the politics of ice hockey, including theme nights; Pride tape; race and class in the NHL...
Staying Neutral on the "Moving Train" of Palestine and Israel?
On episode 297 Nick and Lottie critique the idea of wanting to stay neutral on the "moving train" of Palestine and Israel - to quote Howard...
Stop the Collective Punishment of the People of Gaza!
On episode 296 we play speeches from the Palestine Rally: Keep standing with Gaza, stop the genocide of Palestinians by Free Palestine Melbo...
Voting on the Voice to Parliament
On episode 295 we discuss how we're voting in the Voice to Parliament referendum, focusing on the Yes campaign versus the Progressive No. Th...
Nick Ruins Katie's Favourite TV Shows
On episode 294 we discuss portrayals of the monarchy and the military in the TV shows Bridgerton, Riverdale and Good Trouble. We also discus...
Learn Respect: I Think You Should Leave Class of 2023
On episode 293 Nick, Lottie and Hayden discuss their favourite sketches from I Think You Should Leave, series 3 (Netflix). The sketches that...
Long Live the King? Debating Harry and Meghan's Politics
On episode 292 we discuss the Coronation and the monarchy, as well as debating Harry and Meghan's politics. We look into Harry's book Spare...
Myq Kaplan on Belonging with other Genre-Fluid Weirdos
On episode 291 comedian Myq Kaplan joins us between albums to discuss his new album Live in Between Albums! We also cover: fitting in versus...
Who Sold Out Now? Cars, Veganism and Disability
On episode 290 we discuss no longer being car-free but still believing cars are the number one enemy, individual and structural actions for...