On episode 281 Nick and Lotties I Think You Should Leave addiction is enabled and encouraged by Kevin, Jared and James from Thats a Chunky podcast (an ITYSL show). We focus on representations of gender in ITYSL, with the show punching sideways on gender, challenging the behaviour of other men. We focus on how gender is portrayed in the sketches: In…

On episode 280 Nick and Lottie continue their obsession with I Think You Should Leave, a sketch comedy show on Netflix. We discuss some of our favourite sketches from series 1 and 2, creating and/or listening to political versus apolitical podcasts and some of our contributions to the ITYSL fandom. Lotties memes cover pinkwashing (specifically corp…

On episode 279 Nick is joined by fellow super-fan Lottie to discuss the sketch comedy show I Think You Should Leave (Netflix). We discuss the politics of the show, focusing on Lefty politics in the fandom, gender and representation. We also cover some of our favourite sketches from Season 2, including Cant Drive (our biggest disagreement in our ran…

On episode 278 we are joined by our friend Lottie to break down the Australian federal election, going from major parties to minors to micro-parties to Independents. More specifically, we discuss Labor failing to challenge the Liberal partys trickle-down economics, positive changes from the Greens regarding an increased focus on addressing cost of …

Episode 277 features Sarah, a Maori wahine living on Dharawal Country, and Criminology researcher, on Indigenous critiques of the movie Dont Look Up (Netflix) and why Indigenous knowledge is so important in creating effective responses to climate change and environmental problems generally. This episode is also available in video form on Youtube: h…

On episode 276 Nick is joined by Adam Cardilini to discuss the movie Dont Look Up (Netflix) and compare individual actions for the climate commonly promoted in the environmental movement with scientific research on the most effective actions. We do this by discussing the actions promoted on the website https://www.count-us-in.org/en-gb/project/ and…

On episode 275 we discuss the movie Don't Look Up (Netflix), putting our energy back into climate action after the movement has lost momentum during the pandemic and avoiding burnout when coping with the reality of the climate crisis. This show is a 3CR Summer Special we encourage everyone to listen to and support 3CR Community Radio! https://www.3…

On episode 274 we reflect on 10 years of our podcast, including how our politics have changed and progress for social movements since we started the show. A slight rebrand of our podcast. The movie Don't Look Up (Netflix) and responding to climate change. The artists weve played the most on the show. Thanks so much to everyone for listening to our …

On episode 273 we weigh into the debate on cancel culture, including discussing the links adrienne maree brown makes between cancel culture and prisons, with the common factor being disposable people. You can hear adrienne maree brown discuss this on Politically Re-Active podcast: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/politically-re-active-with-w-kamau-b…

Episode 272 features advice from comedian Myq Kaplan on finding time for ice cream (things you want to do) among the broccoli (things you have to do). He discusses how he makes time for the things that are important to him, including creativity, activism and much more! This discussion is also available in video form on Youtube: https://youtu.be/rSY…

On episode 271 we discuss Melbourne exploding with COVID, ongoing lockdowns, protests from construction workers and earthquakes! For more on these protests and concerns about police brutality, check out this article by Josh Taylor on The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/23/arrest-footage-and-teargas-raise-concerns-about…

On episode 270 Nick is joined by Lottie to discuss political and social issues around lockdowns, as well as some media recommendations. Lockdowns and vaccinations, civil liberties, health and business. Social aspects of lockdowns including single bubbles, intimate partners and dating. Nick and Katies list of things we can still enjoy despite lockdo…

On episode 269 we discuss the Biloela family, who came to Australia from Sri Lanka due to the persecution of the Tamil people. We also discuss refugee law, as well as the state of the refugee issue and refugee rights activism in Australia. We finish the episode by promoting the upcoming Rally for Refugee Rights: Permanent Visas not Discrimination. …

On episode 268 we look into state overreach in the arrest of the producer for Youtuber Friendlyjordies by the polices fixated persons unit. For more on this issue, check out this video from Friendlyjordies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXtq4a8829g&ab_channel=friendlyjordies We also discuss language that we associate with the Right of politics, l…

On episode 267 Nick is joined by Nic from Pynk Spots for a DEEP dive into Bo Burnham's musical comedy and what content creators (which is just about everyone in the age of social media!) can learn from his work. We mainly discuss his latest Netflix special Inside but also touch on his previous specials Make Happy and What? Both of these are also av…

On episode 266 Nick is joined by Nic from Pynk Spots to discuss what capitalism is and why we are anti-capitalists, as well as subtle ways we try to disrupt capitalist logic in our everyday lives. The discussion features analysis of capitalism and pop culture, as well as challenging the capitalist idea we have to constantly be productive, including…

On episode 265 Nick is joined by Nic from Pynk Spots to discuss the importance of including a wide range of ways to make change within social movements, to reduce burnout and challenge ableism. This discussion is also available in video form on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O04433QEoJI Make sure you subscribe to Pynk Spots on Youtube and…

On episode 264 we look beyond individual ethics to explore the role of various positions in society and how these different positions shape the worldview of those who hold them. The role of landlords, or as they are now known in Victoria, rental providers. The roles of the police, military and the employing class. Our trip to Queensland and Trump s…

Episode 263 features politics professor Jason Brownlee on his article Shadow Wars and Corporate Welfare, which is on what to expect from Bidens foreign policy. You can read this article here: https://catalyst-journal.com/vol4/no4/shadow-wars-and-corporate-welfare The Capitol Hill riots and is the fascist label appropriate for Trump? Trumps foreign …

On episode 262 we discuss the phenomenon of people re-evaluating their work, where they live and their lives generally during the pandemic. We also cover the way that class and gender has impacted peoples experiences of the pandemic and lockdowns. Check out Nicks article Do You Identify Or Are You Identified? https://progressivepostings.wordpress.c…

On episode 261 we discuss violence and the state, as well as bringing you some speeches from the Invasion Day rally in Melbourne Kulin Nations. One thing we didnt do was define the state but what we are talking about there is not just the government but also the police, prison system, court system etc. We discuss the broader definition of violence …

- We discuss the constant tension in activism and life generally of feeling like youre not doing enough versus way too much. - Advice on getting on top of your email inbox. - Playing the metaphorical keyboard. - Nonsensical analogies about call out culture. - Check out Nicks article on identity politics: https://progressivepostings.wordpress.com/20…

- Nick is joined by Lottie to discuss Melbournes lockdown what it was like, implications for work and life generally going forward, and our evaluation of how the Andrews government has handled the pandemic.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/202…

- During the election campaign, Trump argued that Republicans have become the party of the American worker. Nick is joined by Nic (previously of Bitchy Shitshow and Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack, now doing the new show Pynk Spots) to discuss this claim and break down the US election result and a lack of focus on class and economic inequality from…

- Nick is joined by Lottie who gives some feedback on our last episode, critiquing Noam Chomskys take on the US election, as well as accusations of privilege in discussions on voting.- We also discuss voter suppression and healthcare. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progre…

- This show features politics professor Jason Brownlee on the upcoming US election. The discussion covers voter suppression, voting Democrat versus third party, identity politics and much more!- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2020/10/16/256/…

- This show features criminologist and Tharawal and Yorta Yorta woman Robyn Oxley on prison abolition and the link between prisons and colonisation. - You can also watch this discussion in video form: https://youtu.be/i5Dc9XfteoI- We didnt mention the opening song but it was Welcome to Prison by OneFour. The closing song was Frankland Prison Blues …

- The extension of COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria.- The role of privatisation in the COVID-19 outbreak in aged care.- The TV series Shaun Micallefs On the Sauce.- Audio recommendations.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2020/09/07/254/…

- This show features philosopher Paul-Mikhail Catapang Podosky on the free speech and cancel culture debate.- It covers the (in) famous A Letter on Justice and Open Debate published in Harpers Magazine and the lesser known A More Specific Letter on Justice and Open Debate.- We also cover some common misunderstandings of free speech (supporting free…

- On this episode we analyse the shows Farmer Wants a Wife and Killing Eve from an animal rights perspective.- We also discuss a bunch of other random shit including: COVID aliens and intergalactic students, our latest finds from the street, The Matrix as a trans allegory, leaves are problymatic, The Chaser article: I am being silenced! claims most…

- On this show we are very excited to be joined by Nichole and Callie from a fav podcast of ours, Bitchy Shitshow!- We discuss identity politics including the origin of the term, Bernie Sanders and his changing views on identity politics, and even an IDpols-themed joke!- Make sure you check out Bitchy Shitshow podcast on your favourite app and conn…

- Living in the North.- The punitive shut down of public housing apartment blocks across Melbourne.- The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and themes of class, gender and body image.- The Love Your Body and Body Positivity movements.- Book recommendation: Dead Men Tell No Tales by Dylan Howard, James Robertson, and Melissa Cronin.- Nicks top 10 political albums…

- This show features speeches from the Melbourne Blak Lives Matter rally the recording is thanks to 3CR Community Radio: https://www.3cr.org.au/news/blak-lives-matter-rally-coverage- We also discuss some data on how much the Black Lives Matter movement has changed public opinion in the US, drawing on the article How Public Opinion Has Moved on Blac…

- Nick is joined by animal rights activist and sociologist Roger Yates. - The utopian animal rights mockumentary Carnage. - The documentary The Game Changers, on athletes eating a plant-based diet. - Animal rights versus animal welfare. - Language and social justice. - Sociology versus psychology. - Black Lives Matter protests and the radical flank…

- Katie is joined by Sarah McGrath from Women for Women France and they discuss increased rates of family violence during the coronavirus lockdown and the different responses to the issue in France compared to Australia.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaus…

- With coronavirus restrictions easing across Australia, we argue that the aim should not be to return to normal, but rather to create a different society that addresses the inequalities and hardships that existed well before the pandemic.- We also discuss US politics and make a similar case against going back to normal post-Trump, highlighting the…

- We are joined by one of our favourite comedians Myq Kaplan, who discusses comedy in quarantine, yelling jokes out of the window to strangers, time travel, the politics of comedy and his new album A.K.A.- We encourage everyone to buy/pre-order this album at: https://www.blondemedicine.com/aka- For more information on this episode and for links to …

- A coroner investigating the death in custody of Aboriginal woman Tanya Day has referred the case to the department of public prosecutions to determine whether criminal negligence has occurred.- On this show we play a speech by Tanya Days daughter Apryl Day on the racism responsible for her mothers death and the problems with police policing polic…

- On this show Nick is joined by his cousin Emil Raji who is currently in Jakarta and we discuss the Corona virus and the substantial impacts that it will have, particularly on the casualised workforce and small business owners.- We really encourage people to check out the following article on the importance of social distancing and isolating yours…

- We speak out against the constant accusations of hypocrisy made against anyone advocating for the environment.- For more on this, you can read Nicks article on this topic: https://independentaustralia.net/environment/environment-display/dont-shoot-the-messenger-environmentalism-and-hypocrisy,13292- We finish the show by discussing the documentary…

- We analyse the representations of gender in the TV shows Riverdale, The Morning Show, Big Little Lies and You, as well as the movie Bombshell.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2020/02/24/241/By www.progressivepodcastaustralia.com

- This is a whole show about/dedicated to our dog Charlie. We discuss Charlie and other companion animals we have shared our homes with as a starting point to investigate our relationships with companion animals and animals generally.- This show is replayed from Freedom of Species on 3CR Community Radio: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies- Ple…

- Were joined by politics professor Jason Brownlee who discusses the Bernie Sanders campaign for President, the Democratic primaries and the 2020 US election.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2020/02/08/239/…

- On this show we respond to common criticisms of the Left, covering woke culture, virtue signalling and cancel culture. - We also have some additional discussion on the Australian bushfires and climate change, which we covered on our last episode.- This show is a Social Justice Warrior Happy Hour Summer Special on 3CR Community Radio: https://www.…

- This episode covers the fires all around Australia and the political and media response.- This show is a Social Justice Warrior Happy Hour Summer Special on 3CR Community Radio: https://www.3cr.org.au/- If you are in Victoria, for the latest information on the fires, go to: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/- Check out Nicks article on media reporting …

- On this show were joined by Sally Goldner, host of Out of the Pan on 3CR radio and educator on rainbow issues, to challenge the transphobia of the newly formed LGB Alliance in the UK.- Listen in to Out of the Pan: https://www.3cr.org.au/outofthepan- Go along to Sallys Midsumma Festival show One Pan Cooking: https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/ev…

- Katie happened to be at the same Convention Centre as the IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference) conference as she was at a union health and safety event. - She gives a first hand account of the Blockade IMARC actions protesting those attending the conference and profiting from the destruction of the environment. - For more informa…

On this show we give our take on Universal Basic Income (UBI), which is where every citizen gets a sum of money from the government. For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/10/28/234/By www.progressivepodcastaustralia.com

- We discuss the Global Climate Strike and economic growth as a barrier to meaningful action on climate change.- Book recommendation: Fight Like A Girl by Clementine Ford.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/10/04/233/…

We discuss our experiences with Centrelink (Australias social security agency) and shifts towards a gig economy.For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/09/13/232/By www.progressivepodcastaustralia.com