Each week Michael Shafar weighs into the culture wars to offer the correct opinion on everything.
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Eurovision Should've Solved the Gaza Conflict - Episode 86
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Michael explains how Eurovision missed a golden opportunity to achieve a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. Plus, he has some fool-proof solutions to solving the UK's knife crime epidemic. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his websit…
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The College Protestors Doing Gaza Cosplay - Episode 85
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Michael celebrates the far-right Britain First party receiving fewer votes than fake candidate Count Binface in the London mayoral election. Plus, Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. gets an endorsement that nobody wants and college protestors have somehow made the war in Gaza about themselves. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTub…
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Harvey Weinstein and The Problem with Criminal Justice - Episode 84
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In the wake of one of Harvey Weinstein's rape convictions being overturned, Michael explains everything that is wrong with the criminal justice system. Plus, the presidents of US colleges are dealing with Palestinian protestors by calling in the riot police. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram, …
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Don't Bring a Baby to a Comedy Show - Episode 83
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Michael weighs into the great Baby at a Comedy Show Scandal of 2024 and explains why it's best for mothers to leave their infant at home, or in a car. Plus, he explains why British people should be the ones who have to wake up early for the Anzac dawn service and breaks down the craziest people campaigning to be London's next mayor. Check out Micha…
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The Bondi Junction Attack and Australia's Worst Media Outlet - Episode 82
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In the wake of the Bondi Junction attack, Michael unpacks the conspiracies that spread on social media and explains why Channel 7 is the worst media outlet in Australia. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for stand-up clips. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming s…
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Michael reacts to progressives trying to use the solar eclipse as evidence that climate change is getting worse. Plus, he explains why landlords should allow homeless people to squat in their abandoned properties. Meanwhile, the Vatican is having an identity crisis and the parents of school shooters are now being blamed for their kids' actions. Che…
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Christians, Puff Daddy and Why Aussies Prefer Overt Racism - Episode 80
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Michael laments the demise of Christianity, weighs into the Puff Daddy sex-trafficking scandal and explains why Australians prefer overt racism because it's easier to condemn. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Grab tickets to his Melbourne Comedy Festival shows here.…
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ISIS, Russia & Kate Middleton's Cancer Diagnosis - Episode 79
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Michael reckons that ISIS must be pretty frustrated that no one is giving them credit for their recent attack in Moscow. Plus, he explains why terrorists at least have more integrity than the British tabloids. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Grab t…
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Putin's Election Nail-Biter - Episode 78
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Michael reacts to Vladimir Putin only getting 88% of the Russian vote in a close contest between the incumbent and his dead rivals. Plus, Michael explains why straight actors can play gay roles, and why bald trans men should be more grateful to their doctors. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, …
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The Great Kate Middleton Photoshop Scandal - Episode 77
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Michael reacts to Kate Middleton's photoshop scandal by concluding that we should simply replace the royal family with AI. Plus, Andrew Tate is being extradited to the UK and a lorry driver accidentally becomes a people smuggler. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for ex…
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Sam Kerr's Reverse Racism - Episode 76
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Michael reacts to Sam Kerr being charged with racially abusing a white police officer. Plus, a dominatrix in Las Vegas is threatening to release photos of a naked Prince Harry and a German man admits to getting 217 shots of the COVID vaccine. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Tik…
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Michael reacts to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling to explain why embryos are actually different to people. Plus, Japan's birthrate is dropping and Australia's latest 'stop the boats' ads are a moral catastrophe. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for new stand up clips. Gr…
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Putin, Navalny and Sudden Death Syndrome - Episode 74
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Michael explains how Taylor Swift concerts are Mecca for white women, reacts to Tucker Carlson's new job as a Russian propagandist and reveals what we can learn from Vladimir Putin. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Grab tickets to his upcoming shows…
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The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Psyop Conspiracy - Episode 73
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Michael explains why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce would actually be the perfect couple for the CIA to exploit in its psyop against the American people to rig the 2024 election. Plus, the Enhanced Games are set to be the fairest sporting competition to ever take place and Barnaby Joyce proves that men really can have it all. Check out Michael's com…
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King Charles Has Cancer - Episode 72
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Michael reacts to the news that King Charles has cancer and laments on the demise of the monarchy. Meanwhile, an all boys school in Sydney is now allowing girls to attend, which will hopefully reduce the number of sexual predators it produces. Check out Michal's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Tik…
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Taking Down Statues, Jewish Tunnels & Australia's Bud Light Moment - Episode 71
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Michael reacts to Indigenous rights activists taking down statues of colonialist figures on Australia Day. Meanwhile, Orthodox Jews in New York have been caught building underground tunnels and Rip Curl is facing backlash for promoting a trans surfer. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagra…
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Jewish Lobbyists are Making Antisemitism Worse - Episode 70
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In the wake of another ABC scandal, Michael explains how Jewish lobbyists are actually making people more antisemitic. Plus, Woolworths staff are copping abuse that should be directed at the company's CEO, and FIFA announces a new way to combat racism that will backfire terribly. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Fol…
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Tennis Hypocrisy, Benevolent Billionaires and A Message for the Houthis - Episode 69
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Michael reacts to the hypocrisy of the ATP accepting money from Saudi Arabia, billionaires asking to be taxed more and pleads with the Houthis to stop targeting cargo ships carrying his favourite muesli bars. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Head to his website for ticket…
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Jeffrey Epstein, Stephen Hawking & Australia Day Merch - Episode 68
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Michael explains how Stephen Hawking being listed as an associate of Jeffrey Epstein makes the scientist an even greater trailblazer for people with disabilities. Meanwhile, people are upset that Woolworths isn't selling Australia Day merchandise this year. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram, F…
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Green Day Upsets MAGA and North Korea’s New Year’s Resolution - Episode 67
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Michael reacts to conservatives only just realising now that Green Day hates them. Meanwhile, Kim Jong-Un announces his new year's resolution: to kill us all. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Perth, Fremantle an…
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Pro-Palestine Protests by Candlelight - Episode 66
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Michael reacts to the snowflakes claiming that the Palestinian protestors at Carols by Candlelight "ruined" their Christmas. Plus, he explains why mental health professionals should be easier to access over the Christmas period to help people spending more time with their families. Check out Michael's full comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTu…
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The Great Gay Sex Senate Scandal - Episode 65
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Michael reacts to the biggest political scandal of 2023: the gay sex romp that has rocked the Maryland Senate. Meanwhile, Kim Jong-Un is testing nuclear missiles because he's starved for attention, Epstein's associates are being publicly named and the Catholic Church extends an olive branch to the gay community. Check out Michael's comedy special A…
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Good News! Alex Jones is Back! - Episode 64
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Michael explains why conspiracy theorist and local nut job, Alex Jones, being reinstated on X is good news. Meanwhile, white people are whinging that not everyone is celebrating Australia Day and Hamas loses out to Taylor Swift as TIME's Person of The Year. Check out Michael's full comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Face…
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Is Hamas Drugging Hostages? - Episode 63
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Michael reacts to alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann suing Channel 10 for defamation. Meanwhile, Hamas has been accused of drugging hostages. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and head follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in the UK, mai…
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Israel Needs Catchier Chants - Episode 62
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Michael explains why Palestinian protests have catchier chants than the Israeli rallies. Meanwhile, the Christmas movie Love Actually is under fire for being problematic. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for regular stand up clips. Head to his website for details ab…
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Israel is Losing the PR War - Episode 61
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The PR war is going so badly for Israel that Osama bin Laden is having a renaissance amongst Gen Z. Meanwhile, Michael celebrates the power of reality TV to rehabilitate the images of disgraced politicians and celebrities. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclus…
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Israel, Palestine and the Problem with Boycotts - Episode 60
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Michael explain how the BDS movement is helping Palestinian supporters to lose weight, makes the case for Israel to relocate to Western Australia and encourages people to stop burning down good burger stores. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. H…
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Michael reacts to Kmart inadvertently endorsing Hamas and celebrities signing meaningless letters about the ongoing war. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Head to his website for his upcoming live shows in Australia, the UK and mainland Europe.…
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Hamas and Israel’s PR War - Episode 58
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Michael reacts to the news that Hamas has started to release hostages and weighs into which side is winning the PR war. Meanwhile, kids are being told they're not allowed to vape during their exams and a man tries to avoid paying a restaurant bill with an ingenious ploy. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow hi…
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Michael explains why Australia voted against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Meanwhile, the war in Gaza continues, and Michael is impressed by influencers who have somehow found a way to make the conflict about themselves. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Head…
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Michael tries not to hurt his career too much by giving his honest thoughts on the latest war between Israel and Hamas. WARNING: This is the least funny episode of the podcast. If you'd like to laugh, check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Head to his website for ticket…
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Debunking the Craziest Voice to Parliament Conspiracies - Episode 55
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Michael celebrates and mocks the creativity of conspiracy theorists spreading misinformation about the upcoming referendum. Meanwhile, he weighs up the pros and cons of schools banning mobile phones and explains why Glaswegian police officers need to conduct all interviews with translators. Check out his comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube…
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Britain has Fallen, Dan Andrews Resigns and ’No’ Voting Nazis - Episode 54
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After visiting Switzerland, Michael realises that the British Empire has crumbled. Meanwhile, Michael explains why Dan Andrews is the most polarising politician of our time and reckons that joining your local Neo-Nazi movement is a great way to get fit. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Ins…
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Russell Brand, No Campaign, Kim Jong-Un & Vladimir Putin - Episode 53
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Michael reacts to the sycophants defending Russell Brand. Meanwhile, the campaign against the Voice to Parliament takes a hit after Warren Mundine goes off script. Plus, the leaders of Russia and North Korea offer hope to the rest of the world by showing that international diplomacy is possible. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Jok…
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Djokovic was Right, Obama is Gay & Australia is Divided - Episode 52
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Following his US Open win, Michael reluctantly admits that Novak Djokovic must've been right about the vaccine all along. Meanwhile, Michael explains how Obama being gay only makes him cooler and reckons that discounted ballet tickets for Indigenous Australians isn't really what they need right now. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next …
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RIP Yevgeny Prigozhin, Musk vs Zuckerberg & Burger King Lawsuit - Episode 51
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Michael reacts to the sad and extremely expected passing of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the human rights advocate (and Russian mercenary) who attempted to overthrow Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have promised to fight each other, and Michael hopes it is to the death. Plus, one of the most consequential lawsuits of our time is bein…
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Mushroom Poisoning, Soccer Pay Inequality & Killing Billionaires - Episode 50
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Michael leaps to the defence of the woman who 'accidentally' poisoned her ex-husband's family, demands pay inequality between the Matildas and Socceroos, and calls for poor whites to redirect their hatred of immigrants to billionaires. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikT…
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UFOs, Oppenheimer Outrage & Lizzo Gets Sued - Episode 49
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In the wake of the US congressional hearings, Michael tries to decide if aliens are in fact real or if Americans are just gullible and stupid. Meanwhile, Lizzo is being sued for workplace harassment and the allegations being made against her are bananas. Plus, Michael explains why it's fine to not cast a little person to play an Oompa Loompa or a J…
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Sonia Kruger, The Logies & Australian Mediocrity - Episode 48
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Michael explains how The Logie Awards are a perfect example of Australia celebrating mediocrity and bigotry. Meanwhile, Sam Newman has made some more racist comments about Indigenous people, but it might actually be the AFL's fault. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and …
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Barbie vs Piers Morgan, Ben Shapiro & Matt Walsh - Episode 47
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Michael reacts to conservative men being outraged about the Barbie movie and considers whether Matt Walsh was indeed correct when he said feminism had killed more people than nuclear bombs. Meanwhile, Fox News reckons that there were actually some benefits to slavery and Elon Musk fixes everything with a Twitter rebrand. Check out Michael's comedy …
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How to Save the Commonwealth Games - Episode 46
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In light of Victoria deciding not to host the Commonwealth Games, Michael reckons it's time we start letting athletes from poor countries take drugs to make the event more watchable. Meanwhile, the Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has been won by a trans woman, but is it really a victory for the trans movement? Plus, a book designed to teach kids ab…
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Climate Protestors, Jonah Hill and Threads are all Doomed - Episode 45
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Michael implores climate change protestors to leave the gays alone, explains why Jonah Hill's relationship 'boundaries' are self-destructive and why Threads is doomed to fail because no one cares about the thoughts of Instagram influencers. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok…
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Stop Employing Homophobes at Gay Weddings - Episode 44
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Michael weighs into the Ashes controversy and how beautiful it is for Australians to once again be united against a common enemy: the British. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are planning a cage-fight because being a billionaire is boring, and Michael explains why gay couples need to stop asking religious bigots to make their wedding cakes…
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No One Cares About Imploded Billionaires - Episode 43
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Michael explains why people simply don't care when rich people are crushed to death at the bottom of the ocean, the disappointment of the failed coup against Putin and why Lance Armstrong is actually the best person to have an opinion on trans athletes. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube, follow him on Facebook, Inst…
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In his first episode recorded in London, Michael explains why all white people should move back to England. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan wants to host a debate on vaccines, Trump proves once again why he's very bad at being a criminal and a couple of gay penguins in Australia are being used to teach kids about sexuality. Check out Michael's comedy special …
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Infiltrating the KKK with John Safran - Episode 41
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Michael Shafar is joined by one of his comedy heroes, JOHN SAFRAN. In a wide-ranging chat, John discusses the time he tried to join the KKK, how far-right extremists recruit, whether hate speech should be censored and why Nazis have found themselves protesting alongside transphobes. To grab a copy of John's books Murder in Mississippi, Depends What…
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Euthanasia on Christmas - Episode 40
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Michael Shafar is joined by the very funny AIDAN JONES! Michael reacts to the news that police are shifting away from brutalising Indigenous kids and are instead tasering 95-year-old white women. Meanwhile, Aidan brags about still having four grandparents, but worries that one of their deaths could come at an inconvenient time. Follow Aidan Jones o…
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In the wake of Harry and Meghan being chased through the streets of New York, Michael calmly explains why all paparazzi are scum. Meanwhile, Michael reacts to the controversy over the AFL's new stadium in Tasmania, the push to conscript Gen Z to fight China and the welcome news that fewer women are choosing to have kids. Check out Michael's comedy …
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King Charles is Kim Jong-Un for White People - Episode 38
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Michael reacts to the pageantry and opulence of the coronation and realises that King Charles is basically just Kim Jong-Un for white people. Meanwhile, an anti-vaxxer has discovered an ingenious way of raising funds to stave off bankruptcy and it turns out that the biggest threat to women in change-rooms isn't transgender women, it's the 45th Pres…
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Why More Kids are Trans and Non-Binary - Episode 37
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Michael chats to the very funny LEWIS GARNHAM! Lewis has been working in education for the past six years and has a theory as to why more kids are identifying as transgender and non-binary. Meanwhile, Kansas has passed an insane law regulating public toilets and a grisly discovery is made in a hotel room in Tibet. Follow Lewis on Instagram and TikT…
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