Best Richard Pascoe Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Bertrand Bourgeois, Macron's Gamble: The 2024 French Elections 1:02:26

2h ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Dr Bertrand Bourgeois speaks in-depth about the snap French elections for the National Assembly (lower house) called by President Emmanuel Macron. With the far-right National Rally (led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella) leading in the polls, closely followed by the far left coalition, the New Popular Front (comprising 'La France Insoumise' or F…

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Interview with James Curran, Is AUKUS Really Viable & Is There A Plan B? 56:19

2h ago56:19

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Professor James Curran delves into the discussions and real intentions behind the AUKUS agreement and Australia's plan to obtain nuclear submarines from the US and the UK. How exactly does the US perceive AUKUS? James reveals how the US' view differs greatly from the Australian government's view. With so many practical questions weighing around the…

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Out Of Office with Maria Thattil 52:24

1d ago52:24

52:24

When it comes to your career, do you sometimes feel like you're spinning a million plates at once? Well, welcome to the everyday life of today's unbelievable guest. In today's episode, Maria Thattil talks about the moment she was crowned Miss Universe Australia, why 'perfection' is overrated and how trying to do too many things at once left her fee…

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Interview with Andrew Walter, Examining The 2024 UK Election Campaign 34:22

7d ago34:22

34:22

Professor Andrew Walter from the University of Melbourne updates us about the UK election campaign, which is in its third week. With voting to be held on July 4th, will the UK population show up and vote according to what the polls presently indicate, which is a landslide victory to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party? Or will there be an increase in t…

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Out Of Office with Jules Robinson 51:38

8d ago51:38

51:38

First comes love, then comes marriage, next comes a bizarre sex dream about a famous chef... Is that how the old saying goes? Today's guest is the delightful Jules Robinson, who shares why it was "vibe at first sight" with on-screen and off-screen husband Cam Merchant, how she's empowering women around the world, crazy dreams and missing four deadl…

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Interview with Richard Denniss, Inequality In Australia And How We Can Fix It 36:04

9d ago36:04

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Dr Richard Denniss talks all about inequality in Australia and how we fix it – the topic of his current national speaking tour. Richard is Executive Director of The Australia Institute. To attend the online live-streamed event being hosted in Adelaide, visit: https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/unequal-australia-adelaide/To listen back to Amy's…

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Interview with Ceridwen Dovey, Only The Astronauts 56:39

9d ago56:39

56:39

Acclaimed writer Ceridwen Dovey brings real space objects to life in her new collection of short stories, Only The Astronauts (Penguin Books). Ceridwen reflects on the stories and inner lives she creates for Elon Musk's rocket test mannequin, 'Starman,' as well as the International Space Station, the first sculpture ever taken to the Moon, the Voya…

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Richard Denniss Talks Inequality In Australia And How We Can Fix It 36:04

10d ago36:04

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Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute, joins Amy as he talks all about inequality in Australia – the topic of his current national speaking tour. To attend the online live-streamed event being hosted in Adelaide, visit: https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/unequal-australia-adelaide/ To listen back to Amy's past inter…

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Ceridwen Dovey Brings Real Space Objects To Life In 'Only The Astronauts' 56:39

10d ago56:39

56:39

Acclaimed writer Ceridwen Dovey brings real space objects to life in her new collection of short stories, Only The Astronauts (Penguin Books). Ceridwen reflects on the stories and inner lives she creates for Elon Musk's rocket test mannequin, 'Starman,' as well as the International Space Station, the first sculpture ever taken to the Moon, the Voya…

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Interview with Bruce Pascoe And Lyn Harwood, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra 1:09:37

13d ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Amy speaks with Bruce Pascoe and partner Lyn Harwood about their new book, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra (Thames & Hudson), which is a personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce and Lyn’s farm. Bruce Pascoe is a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal writer of literary fiction, non-fiction, …

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Interview with Johann Hari, Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill? 54:34

12d ago54:34

54:34

British best-selling author Johann Hari joins Amy Mullins to talk about his excellent new book, Magic Pill, which examines the benefits and risks of controversial new weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy. Johann has in fact tried this medication himself and is conflicted about whether they are the miracle solution for obesity that they appear…

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Out Of Office with Richard Wilkins 53:44

16d ago53:44

53:44

He's the man who interviews star-studded celebrities, but today, the tables were turned... In today's episode, Richard Wilkins reveals an early love for British music, sending poems to girls he liked in school, the time his manager changed his name without him knowing and the phone call he got from Michael Jackson... To hear more from Richard, chec…

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Richard Paul Watson 1:04:24

20d ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Richard Paul Watson talks to Shane about his efforts growing and breeding a wide range of vegetable crops in windy New Zealand, and his successes in building a network of seed growers to create a collective seed sales organisation, the Sentinels Group. Check out more of Richard's work at https://www.sentinelsgroup.co.nz…

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Out Of Office with Shaynna Blaze 54:32

23d ago54:32

54:32

If you haven't heard of today's guest... have you been living under a rock?! In today's episode, Shaynna Blaze shares how a blooper led to her success on Selling Houses, her favourite renovation project to date, the reality of filming The Block and why she's making a return to music 20 years after releasing her first single. See omnystudio.com/list…

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How unimaginable heartbreak led to a pursuit of human rights... 54:03

30d ago54:03

54:03

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with heavy topics, include war and depression. In today's episode, Sherine Tadros reflects on her time working as a foreign correspondent in the Gaza strip during the 2008-2009 war and how this incredibly tough journey led to a love of activism. It wasn't just heartbreaking conflict which changed Sherine's career…

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William DeMille talks to Joseph and Holly 59:37

1M ago59:37

59:37

Farmer and educator William DeMille talks to Joseph and Holly about permaculture, biodynamics, silvopasture, holistic management and georgics and how they apply to his farm in northern Nevada. Check out more of Williams work below https://www.thegeorgicrevolution.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Free-Eating-William-John-DeMille/dp/B0BW2Y4GLZ https…

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Out Of Office with Tammin Sursok 51:36

1M ago51:36

51:36

The best podcasts guests are those who bring the unexpected to the table... and man, didn't we score with Tammin Sursok. In this episode, Tammin shares her struggles growing up in the public eye at just 14-years-old, whilst battling eating disorders and bullying. She reveals the best (and worst) parts of parenting, why she's "a self confessed worka…

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PR to Pilates with Kate Pascoe 42:41

1M ago42:41

42:41

There are plenty of reasons you might quit your day job... But what if the choice was no longer yours? What if a debilitating illness meant saying goodbye to a job you love? On today's episode, Kate Pascoe talks about her journey from the exciting world of PR to the freedom she found in Pilates. From late nights and parties, to chronic pain every s…

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Austin Vaughn 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

Shane chats to Austin Vaughn about his experiments developing landrace carrots and a range of other crops in his difficult Texas clay. Check out more of Austin's work at the Going to Seed discourse forum https://goingtoseed.discourse.group

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Out Of Office with Peter Sterling 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Most people struggle to find one, soul-fulfilling career... unless you’re today's Out Of Office guest. In this episode, Peter Sterling talks about being scouted by Parramatta as a young man, the nerves of his first-grade footy match, why Jack Gibson will forever be a cherished mentor and those hilarious (yet cringey) Footy Show moments. Beyond his …

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Johann Hari Asks, Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill? 54:34

2M ago54:34

54:34

British best-selling author Johann Hari joins Amy Mullins to talk about his excellent new book, Magic Pill, which examines the benefits and risks of controversial new weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy. Johann has in fact tried this medication himself and is conflicted about whether they are the miracle solution for obesity that they appear…

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Greg Jericho Previews The Federal Budget; Johann Hari Asks Are The New Weight Loss Drugs Really A Magic Pill? Saving The Slender Tree-Fern 2:02:15

2M ago2:02:15

2:02:15

With pressure on the government (again) to raise the rate of JobSeeker, will they finally prioritise the welfare of those on the lowest incomes in the country? Greg Jericho, Guardian columnist and Chief Economist for The Australia Institute previews the upcoming Federal Budget with Amy, which is to be delivered on Tuesday 14th May. Greg tells us wh…

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From cop to catfish hunter with Kylee Dennis 49:33

2M ago49:33

49:33

If it's too good to be true, it probably is... And when it comes to romance scams, Kylee Dennis is taking a tough-love approach to catch criminals. In today's episode, Kylee reveals her most confronting moments as a police officer, the devastating conversation which sparked her career change and why she built Two Face Investigations. See omnystudio…

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Black Duck – A Year At Yumburra With Bruce Pascoe And Lyn Harwood 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Amy speaks with Bruce Pascoe and partner Lyn Harwood about their new book, Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra (Thames & Hudson), which is a personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce and Lyn’s farm. Bruce Pascoe is a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal writer of literary fiction, non-fiction, …

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Samuel Hunter on life as a male escort 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

This episode deals with explicit topics. We've had plenty of fascinating guests with the most unbelievable careers on this podcast... But what about a sex spy? Ok, well Samuel Hunter isn't *exactly* a sex spy, but if you listen to this episode, you'll get where we're coming from. Samuel Hunter quit his day job working in a sex shop to become a male…

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Out Of Office with John Aiken 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

We all love love... So who better to speak with than Mr. Married At First Sight himself? Of course we're referring to the wonderful John Aiken. In today's Out Of Office episode, you'll hear how John Aiken went from the player on the pitch, to the relationship expert helping people get hitched. He reveals the ONLY time it's ok to lie to a partner (f…

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Taylor Chance 47:11

3M ago47:11

47:11

Taylor Chance talks to Shane about his many crop breeding projects, including Chinese yams (Dioscorea polystachya), ancestral cucurbits and interspecies goji berry hybrids.

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Could Jessica Lynne have foreseen this career change? 44:30

3M ago44:30

44:30

As the Executive Assistant to an empire-building entrepreneur, Jessica Lynne quickly learnt the importance of predicting your boss's next move... She soon realised this 'intuition' would lead her in a whole other direction. Hear from Jessica as she talks about working for the incredibly high-profile businessman Peter Alexander, the realisation she …

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Addiction & alienation to inner alignment with Paige Finstad 50:14

3M ago50:14

50:14

TW: This episode deals with some sensitive topics, including eating disorders and substance abuse. Paige waited YEARS for the promotion of her dreams... And the day she received the good news, she burst into tears. Soon enough, she quit. From battles with addiction to struggling with social alienation, Paige wondered if she'd ever find her feet in …

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Out Of Office with Janine Allis 50:00

3M ago50:00

50:00

When we're talking about successful, global empires, there's one bad-ass Aussie woman who should come to mind... Janine Allis went from "a single parent with less than nothing", to one of the world's most well-known entrepreneurs. From bluffing her way onto David Bowie's boat to creating the BILLION dollar Boost Juice brand, get ready to be blown a…

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Interview with Gabriel Shipton, The Fight For Julian Assange's Freedom & A Free Press 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton joined Amy Mullins to update us as to Julian's state of mind and health ahead of the UK High Court's impending decision, which is to be handed down tonight 9.30pm AEDT (10.30am London time). The court will decide whether Wikileaks founder and journalist Julian Assange will be able to appeal the decision to e…

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Gabriel Shipton On The Ongoing Fight To Free His Brother Julian Assange 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton joined Amy Mullins to update us as to Julian's state of mind and health ahead of the UK High Court's impending decision, which is to be handed down tonight 9.30pm AEDT (10.30am London time). The court will decide whether Wikileaks founder and journalist Julian Assange will be able to appeal the decision to e…

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When the forest becomes your office with Monique Ross 45:22

3M ago45:22

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Most of us spend eight hours each day, for five days a week, chained to our desks and glued to our computer screens. Well, this next guest said f*ck that... Monique Ross left the media to become one with nature as a Forest Bathing Guide (yep, that's a thing). In this episode, find out why Monique sees the forest as a therapist, the embarrassing mom…

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Interview with Nick Feik, Uncovering Tasmania's Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Scandal 49:38

3M ago49:38

49:38

Freelance journalist Nick Feik speaks in-depth about his essay for The Monthly, 'The Rotten Core', which details his own investigations and the findings of a Tasmanian commission of inquiry uncovering decades of abuse towards young people in the state's care, including at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre and Launceston General Hospital. Nick also …

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Interview with Greg Jericho, Tax "Reform" In Australia & Transforming The Stage 3 Tax Cuts 39:29

3M ago39:29

39:29

Amy speaks with long-time blogging friend, turned journalist and economist Greg Jericho. Greg is a Guardian columnist and Chief Economist at The Australia Institute and he dives into the dubious political and policy debates around tax "reform" in Australia and the Stage 3 tax cut changes announced by the Albanese Labor government. He also talks abo…

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Always a bridesmaid with Kerstyn Walsh 43:42

4M ago43:42

43:42

Some people might take issue with ‘always a bridesmaid, never a bride’... but not Kerstyn Walsh. In this episode, Kerstyn talks about her love for being centre-stage as a child, how hitting rock bottom led to a pivotal realisation in her career and shares her top tip for any couple looking to tie the knot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Interview with John Pilger, Remembering Journalist & Filmmaker John Pilger (1939–2023) 26:18

4M ago26:18

26:18

We remember John Pilger, renowned Australian independent journalist and filmmaker, who passed away on 30 December 2023, by re-airing an interview Amy conducted with John at the Triple R studios in February 2017 on his prescient documentary, The Coming War On China (free to watch here: https://johnpilger.com/videos/the-coming-war-on-china). John was…

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Interview with Sara Dowse, The History Surrounding Israel's War On Gaza 51:27

4M ago51:27

51:27

Born in Chicago in 1938, author, artist, feminist, and commentator Sara Dowse speaks in-depth about her Jewish family history and how it is intertwined with the history of Zionism and specifically the dissenting voices within it who disagreed with the establishment of the state of Israel at the expense of Palestinians – those such as Asher Hirsch G…

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Padraic Flood 43:30

4M ago43:30

43:30

Shane Simonsen talks to Padraic Flood about his work to domesticate the lost tuberous pea crop of Europe, Aardaker, also known as Lathyrus tuberosus.

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Interview with Angela Saini, The Patriarchs: How Men Came To Rule 1:00:02

4M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

For International Women's Day, award-winning author and science journalist Angela Saini joins Amy from New York to talk about her latest book, The Patriarchs: How Men Came To Rule. Angela delves into the origins of "the patriarchy" and gendered oppression and finds that patriarchal societies are a far more recent historical development than we migh…

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Bill Edgar tells people to f*ck off at funerals for a living 43:33

4M ago43:33

43:33

Bill Edgar, aka the Coffin Confessor, might have one of the most bizarre careers to date. In this episode, Bill shares how he went from being jobless, living on the streets of the Gold Coast and landing in Boggo Road Jail… To getting paid THOUSANDS of dollars to carry out deeds for the dead… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Interview with Adrian Martin, Jean-Luc Godard's Cinematic Masterpiece LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963) 1:11:09

4M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Renowned Australian-born film critic Adrian Martin joins Amy to discuss the brilliance of Jean-Luc Godard’s cinematic masterpiece, LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963), starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Giorgia Moll, and Fritz Lang. Filmed in Capri, Italy, LE MÉPRIS depicts the breakdown of a marriage, but it is also about much more tha…

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Angela Saini On The Patriarchs – How Men Came to Rule 1:00:02

4M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

For International Women's Day, award-winning author and science journalist Angela Saini joins Amy from New York to talk about her latest book, The Patriarchs: How Men Came To Rule. Angela delves into the origins of "the patriarchy" and gendered oppression and finds that patriarchal societies are a far more recent historical development than we migh…

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Environment News With Graham Readfearn; Angela Saini On The Patriarchs – How Men Came to Rule; Adrian Martin On Godard's Cinematic Masterpiece, LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963) 2:55:40

4M ago2:55:40

2:55:40

Graham Readfearn, the Guardian Australia’s Environment Reporter gives us the latest on local and global environmental news, including a coral bleaching event taking place right now on the Great Barrier Reef. He also tells us about Antarctica’s sea ice reaching alarmingly low levels, a mystery paralysis syndrome afflicting lorikeet populations, and …

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Adrian Martin On Jean-Luc Godard's Cinematic Masterpiece, LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963) 1:11:09

4M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Renowned Australian-born film critic Adrian Martin joins Amy to discuss the brilliance of Jean-Luc Godard’s cinematic masterpiece, LE MÉPRIS (Contempt, 1963), starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Giorgia Moll, and Fritz Lang. Filmed in Capri, Italy, LE MÉPRIS depicts the breakdown of a marriage, but it is also about much more tha…

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Out Of Office with Kathy Lette 54:28

4M ago54:28

54:28

WARNING: Topics in this episode get a little rogue... Get ready for course language and more mature themes with these two. Kathy Lette is an award-winning author, hardcore feminist and an all-round INCREDIBLE woman. She's got a way with words... but if there's one missing from her vocabulary, it's 'subtlety'. Kathy Lette reveals her families reacti…

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Andrew Quilty Reflects On 9 Years As A Photojournalist In Afghanistan 53:44

4M ago53:44

53:44

Award-winning photojournalist Andrew Quilty joins host Amy Mullins for an in-depth conversation about his latest book, This Is Afghanistan: 2014–2021. The stunning book is a visual record of the nine years Andrew spent living and working in the complex, beautiful, and war-torn country. Andrew talks about his experiences photographing the War in Afg…

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Richard Denniss On The Simple Truth About Tax Reform; Photojournalist Andrew Quilty On 9 Years In Afghanistan; US Politics With Emma Shortis 2:11:43

4M ago2:11:43

2:11:43

Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute talks about his new essay in The Monthly on tax reform – Richard says tax reform is about democracy, not economics, and reforms should not be centred on what we want, but on who we want to be. He also talks about the intertwined issues of rising company profits, interest rates, the s…

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Out Of Office with Benjamin Law 54:00

4M ago54:00

54:00

Benjamin Law has done it all - he's an Australian author, radio host, journalist, executive producer screenwriter... I mean, the list goes on. From creating The Family Law, a memoir inspired by his own family, to co-producing the hit show Wellmania, Benjamin's career has continued to sky-rocket and everything he touches turns to gold. See omnystudi…