Best Nemesis Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Happy Times and Places 79.2 - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy 2 59:59

1h ago59:59

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Artist Connor Adkins has chosen this partcular story to celebrate, but he doesn't need to do too much to make host Toby Hadoke eulogise this one - it's long been a favourite. All the fun of the fair (or all the curse of the circus) is to be had in this spooky and surreal slice of Sylvester. Script editor Andrew Cartmel (whose latest Vinyl Detectove…

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Happy Times and Places 79.1 - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy 1 1:05:26

28m ago1:05:26

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To tie in with the release of Andrew Cartmel's latest novel - released on March 19th in the UK and April 9th in the US (by Titan Books) - he's gusting on this edition to respond to host Toby Hadoke and guest Connor J Adkins' reactions to The Greatest Show in the Galaxy. This one has always been something of a favourite of Toby's so it's a bit of a …

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"Tired Of Winning" By Jonathan Karl 37:16

1h ago37:16

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An interview with Jonathan Karl, author of Tired of Winning. The book explores how Donald Trump remade the Republican Party in his own image, baggage and all.By Bob Kustra

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Happy Times and Places 78.4 - The Celestial Toymaker 4 53:25

16m ago53:25

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The Celestial Toymaker puts guest Kieran Highman and host Toby Hadoke to the Final Test: which is episode four of this story which - and the podcast has been very honest with you about this - Toby has tended to find a bit of a struggle. But with Kieran as a plaything, will he realise that the toybox is actually full of joy? Please support these pod…

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Pine Gap and Gaza Webinar | Report on Gaza and the West Bank | Beloved Syria: an EAL teacher's story, Pt. 2

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His Week That Was – Kevin Healy. Edited webinar: Pine Gap and Gaza – Blood on our land, blood on our hands. Featuring Professor Richard Tanter, Dr Amy McQuire, Felicity Hayes, Barbara Flick, Nasher Mashni and Peter Cronau. Report on Gaza and the West Bank from Ken Davis, International Programs Manager at APHEDA–Union Aid Abroad. Part 2 of interview…

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Happy Times and Places 78.3 - The Celestial Toymaker 3 48:00

9d ago48:00

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This was recorded very much in between all sorts of other things but everyone seems to quite enjoy it when it's all a bit shambolic so nopthing has been done to hide that. Let's be honest, The Celestial Toymaker itself is a bit shambolic - and host Toby Hadoke has gone on record before to say that this episode might be the worst instalment of Class…

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"Camera Man" By Dana Stevens 37:30

6d ago37:30

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An interview with Dana Stevens, author of Camera Man: Buster Keaton, The Dawn of Cinema and the Invention of the Twentieth Century. In the book, Stevens places acclaimed filmmaker Buster Keaton’s unique creative genius in the context of his time.By Bob Kustra

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Happy Times and Places 78.2 -The Celestial Toymaker 2 47:40

12d ago47:40

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And we're on to the second instalment of The Celestial Toymaker, with doughty advocate Kieran Highman doing his best to eprsuade host Toby hadoke that this is an underappreciated story. It is also, it has to be said, a controversial instalment, and this idsm picked ovr in some (and some qould say excruciating) detail. Ah well - we mean well. We're …

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Role of Pine Gap in supporting Israel | OIive Kids: from Australia to Palestine | Beloved Syria: an EAL teacher's story, Pt. 1 | Gaza Genocide in US courts | Human Rights in the Philippines: Exposing Marcos ...

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Professor Richard Tanter discussing Pine Gap’s role in supporting Israel’s alleged genocide in Gaza, Co-founder of Olive Kids, Amin Abbas talks about the role the Australian charity has played over many years supporting the children of Gaza, and the present situation in Gaza and the West Bank, Former ESL teacher in Syria, Susan Dirgham, with her st…

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Happy Times and Places 78.1 - The Celestial Toymaker 1 57:03

11d ago57:03

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Well, as all tongues are a-wagging about the new animation of The Celestial Toymaker, here is a podcast recorded just before the news of its resurrection was announced, which takes us back to the source material. Now then - and here's the catch - this is a happy-clappy podcast about how wondeful Doctor who is, and the last time you host Toby Hadoke…

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"Tyranny of the Minority" By Steven Levitsky (Part II) 31:54

16d ago31:54

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An interview with Steven Levitsky, co-author of Tyranny of the Minority. The book offers important context for our volatile times and a framework for how to protect our democracy from an authoritarian backlash.By Bob Kustra

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Happy Times and Places OMNIBUS - Black Orchid 1:22:22

14d ago1:22:22

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Steve O'Brien, cool sci-fi columnist of many years standing, offers his somewhat uncool opinion that Black Orchid has more to offer than a screwdriver and Peter Davison taking a wicket. And so here, in one tidy package (with new opening and closing credits, natch: why would Toby make it easy for himself?), is a ripping adventure in topping time and…

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Genocide in Gaza | West Papua update | History of the Dominican Republic, Pt. 2 | Nuclear legacies in the Pacific: Oppenheimer and Godzilla

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His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Genocide in Gaza – Nasser Mashni, President of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network Current situation in West Papua – activist Ronny Kareni, Expert Advisor and Honorary Fellow at the University of Wollongong West Papua Project Part 2 of the history of Dominican Republic – PHD candidate Sasha Gillies-Lekakis Rev…

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Ep. 47 - The Lord of Smuggler's Isle 1:42:20

23d ago1:42:20

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When we last left the Goose Cannons they had just come face to face with the Lord of Smuggler's Isle, Davos. Will Davos try to strike a deal with the Goose Cannons to get them off his back? Or will he simply try to crush them? Can Kaarle win a Wizard Duel™ against this mighty archmage? Find out now!By The Street Fists

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Happy Times and Places 77.1 - Sleep No More 1:32:21

18d ago1:32:21

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Host Toby Hadoke keep putting off the more recent stories becasue they intimidate him: he hasn;t watched then several dozen times like he has the Classic Series. However - he has bitten the bullet and stayed awake through the whole of this Capaldi standalone instalment... one that has a number of unique features. It's generally considered a bit of …

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"Tyranny of the Minority" By Steven Levitsky (Part I) 30:39

26d ago30:39

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An interview with Steven Levitsky, co-author of Tyranny of the Minority. The book offers important context for our volatile times and a framework for how to protect our democracy from an authoritarian backlash.By Bob Kustra

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Happy Times and Places Omnibus - Silver Nemesis 1:57:12

21d ago1:57:12

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Dalek and Cyber expert Gavin Rymill advocates for one of Doctor Who's less celebrated adventures : but one which comes with a lot of expectation due to it being an anniversary story. This one has it all - Nazis, Cybermen, Time Lord secrets, and Skinheads who don't like social workers. So, with this being a positive podcast, will gavin and host Toby…

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Genocide in Palestine & the end for Zionist Israel | History of the Dominican Republic, Pt. 1 | Deep Sea Mining Campaign new member | Appeal for medical supplies, Sri Lanka

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His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Genocide in Palestine. This signals the end for Zionist Israel – Dr Tim Anderson Part 1 of the history of the Dominican Republic – PHD candidate Sasha Gillies-Lekakis New member of the Deep Sea Mining Campaign, James Hita Appeal for medical supplies for north Sri Lanka – Dr Sathi Seevanayagam from Australian Medical…

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Too Much Information 4.7 - Assassin at Peking 1:13:48

25d ago1:13:48

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And so the epic that is Marco Polo comes to a close. There's a pre-filmed fight, a new cast member who has worked with the director before, and a few attempts at a closing scene that don't make it into the finshed episode (which is the first instalment of Doctor Who not to end with a cliffhanger). It is also Waris Hussein's last contact with the pr…

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"The Violin Conspiracy" By Brendan Slocumb 32:18

27d ago32:18

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An interview with Brendan Slocumb, author of the novel, The Violin Conspiracy. Part literary thriller and part mystery, the book is a gripping coming-of-age story about the love of music and a young man’s resilience.By Bob Kustra

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Happy Times and Places 76.6 - The Green Death 6 1:09:40

28d ago1:09:40

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Here we go, the end of an era. Special guest Reuben gives his favourite thing about episode six and then - two years later (such is the nature of these podcasts!) - his bonus thing. So charge your glasses and toast a departing companion, a single tear, and a ride off into the sunset. Please note that this episode was recorded before the death of ac…

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Gaza’s agony: the hinge point in the loss of Western dominance | 70th Anniversary of Pacific Island bomb tests by Britain, France, and US | Pro-Israel lobby's media influence | GeneEthics report, Pt. 2 ...

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His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Former ambassador and retired academic Tony Kevin speaking about his article in Pearls & Irritations, entitled Gaza’s agony: the hinge point in the loss of Western dominance, The 70th anniversary of the bomb test on Bikini Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the many others in the Pacific by Britain, F…

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Happy Times and Places 76.5 - The Green Death 5 1:03:58

1M ago1:03:58

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So, in this edition we have a scene that your host Toby Hadoke always forgets; a mixture of prodcution styles (often within the same scene); and a replacement actor. Oh many and varied are the joys of being a Doctor Who fan and watching something over and over again. But what could possibly be isloated as the best thing about this instalment? It de…

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"The Big Fail" By Joe Nocera 31:45

1M ago31:45

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An interview with Joe Nocera, co-author of The Big Fail. Co-written by Bethany MacLean, the book offers new answers for why and how America become the world leader in COVID deaths.By Bob Kustra

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Happy Times and Places 76.4 - The Green Death 4 49:33

1M ago49:33

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Well now, this is comfort blanket Who of the highest order. The maggots are on the rampage, the dialogue is getting colourful and Mike Yates gets a special assignment. Oh there's no such thing as a guilty pleasure, and there's a lot here that host Toby Hadoke and guest Rueben herfindahl are fiunding pleasurable. Please note that this podcast was re…

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Happy Times and Places 76.3 - The Green Death 3 54:45

1M ago54:45

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It's part three of this cosy yet terrifying (how can you be both? Clever Doctor Who!) story about ecology, mad computers and the destruction of industry for profit. And mushrooms. And love. And Wales. Goodness - it's about everything. But which of the everythings will guest Reuben Herfindahl think is the best of the everythings this week? And will …

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"White House Wild Child" By Shelley Fraser Mickle 34:54

1M ago34:54

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An interview with Shelley Fraser Mickle, author of the new book, White House Wild Child. The book is a fascinating biography of outspoken first-daughter Alice Roosevelt, sometimes dubbed the Jackie O of the early 20th century.By Bob Kustra

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Happy Times and Places 76.2 - The Green Death 2 48:07

1M ago48:07

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Let's all go down the mine! Things aren't looking too good for Jo and Bert, and Dai is about to live up to his name. And we meet Fell, who will live up to his name in the next instalment. Lots of environmentally flavoured gorgoeuness here - but will guest Reuben be in accord with your host when it comes to choosing the best thing on show here? Plea…

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The_Map_Of_Mystery 14:27

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Jewels_of_the_Queen_of_Sheba 14:29

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Why Marcos Jr. should not have been invited to Australia | Tribute to Prof. Johan Galtung | Consequences of secretive ADF deployments in Middle East | Looking back at 1992 peace walk in Israel, and preparing ...

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His Week That Was – Kevin Healy Sister Patricia Fox on why Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shouldn’t have been invited to Australia Tribute to Norwegian Professor Johan Galtung by Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees Former diplomat, public servant, author (and much more) Richard Broinowski AO on the consequences of the secretive ADF deployments in the Middle East …

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Happy Times and Places 76.1 - The Green Death 1 1:02:26

2M ago1:02:26

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A welcome perspective from across the Pond, this time from long term supporter and patron Reuben Herfindahl who has chosen well loved story The Green Death. It's an envioronmental story - Save The Wales! - with a Green agenda... but it also has a long build up to Jo's departure, some clever intercutting exposition, and the Doctor's silly trip to Me…

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"How Ike Led" By Susan Eisenhower 30:16

2M ago30:16

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Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode first aired in January 2021.By Bob Kustra

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Happy Times and Places Omnibus - The Sea Devils 4:09:26

2M ago4:09:26

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Oh, it's lovely rediscovering a story one has always thought was OK but nothing special. It's Doctor who, of course it's special! And it's got Roger Delgado watching The Clangers, Jon Pertwee eating a sandwich during a swordfight, some cracking cliffhangers, and THAT shot of the Sea Devils emerging from the waves. But will some or any of these make…

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The_Slave_Smugglers 14:23

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_Double_Cross. 14:39

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Free Palestine Melbourne | MiningWatch Canada + destruction by the Cobre Mine in Panama | Marxism and music: Pulling a 'Swiftie' | Current situation in Cuba, Pt. 2 | Links between Julian Assange and Palestine ...

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His Week That Was – Kevin Healy Palestinian Australian Muayad Ali and his family’s journey to Australia and the work of Free Palestine Melbourne The destruction of peoples’ lives and their environment by the Cobre Mine in Panama, with Viviana Herrera from MiningWatch Canada Marxist historian Humphrey McQueen and “pulling a swiftie” Part 2 of the si…

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Happy Times and Places 75.4 - The Curse of Fenric 4 59:08

2M ago59:08

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The Ancient One Rises from the depths... in other words, host Toby Hadoke has just got out of bed. It means something more in this edition of Happy Times and Places though and the love-in continues and concludes. It's a shame that Allan Lear and Toby can't choose TEN favourite things! And script editor Andrew Cartmel is back for more insight and il…

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Dangerous_Flight 14:19

2M ago14:19

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"Plunder" By Brendan Ballou 31:53

2M ago31:53

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An interview with Brendan Ballou, author of the new book, Plunder. The book offers a powerful expose on the private equity industry – what it is, how it harms businesses and jobs, how the government helps, and how it can be reined in.By Bob Kustra

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Happy Times and Places 75.3 - The Curse of Fenric 3 55:31

2M ago55:31

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Host Toby Hadoke missed this episode when it first went out - parents' evening at school. So a friend taped it and missed the first seconds of the opening titles. And THIS time around, it failed to load up on Britbox, then someone knocked on the door, then... oh, it's cursed I tell you, curse- oh. Please support these podcasts on Patreon, where you…

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Mountain_Battle 14:20

2M ago14:20

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Olive Kids: helping Palestinian children under current bombardment | Cuba since COVID & worsening effects of US embargo | TV series 'Nemesis', Vic Govt secret Memorandum of Understanding & Julian Assange ...

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His Week That Was – Kevin Healy Australian charity for Palestinian children, Olive Kids, trying to assess the consequences of Israeli bombing of Gaza and where to next – Amin Abbas, founding member. PHD Candidate Sasha Gillies-Lekakis looking at the situation in Cuba in the aftermath of COVID19 and increasing blockade by the US. Senior lecturer at …

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Prisoner_Of_The_Japs 14:39

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