Best Tom Ballard Podcasts (2024)

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151: US Election & Student Debt ft. Dave Anthony (The Dollop) 1:21:05

2h ago1:21:05

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Kamala Harris ran a “flawless” campaign. This week on the doomer leftist election loss show, Emerald and Tom are joined by Serious Danger’s US election correspondent Dave Anthony, comedian and co-host of The Dollop podcast! (11:17) How screwed is America? How screwed is Australia? And why did Dave buy a gun? Then closer to home, this week the gover…

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Ep 130: Audiobooks, AI Robots & Older v Younger Siblings 1:04:53

2h ago1:04:53

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The three boays back together this week and it's a classic wide-ranging convo - including whether audiobooks are cheating, the increasing dominance of AI (online and possibly soon both in our homes and even heads), and deciding whether to "people watch" on public transport or put on your headphones to avoid hearing someone play Tiktoks without any.…

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150: Goodbye, Greensland? Emerald’s Qld election recap 1:14:46

1h ago1:14:46

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You’re allowed a week to mourn. Emerald takes Tom through the results of last week’s Queensland election (13:09). Why did the Greens underperform? Did Labor “steal” the Greens policies, or are the Greens being bad losers? Why are Labor gloating about losing? What are the funniest stories from the campaign? And how screwed is Queensland? Finally, a …

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Teaser: Inside The Greens #6 pt 2: 1998 Election, GST, One Nation 6:03

12d ago6:03

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In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Emerald takes Tom through chapter 6 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - 1998 brings a Tasmanian election, focus groups, the GST, duopoly preferencing shenanig…

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Batch 48: Marjolein Robertson and Grace Jarvis 1:15:11

12d ago1:15:11

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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Marjolein Robertson (https://www.instagram.com/marjoleinrobertson/?hl=en-gb) and Grace Jarvis (https://www.instagram.com/gracejarvisohno/) Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod) Follow Andy Barr (https://linktr.ee/andybarrcomedy) and Alexander Bennett (https://linktr.ee/ale…

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EP 50 – Increase your corporate bookings in 2025 with Helen Applin Head of Business Events, Visit West 43:56

2h ago43:56

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Send us a text Are you looking to grow your corporate bookings in 2025? Business events like meetings, conferences, and team-building activities are key revenue sources, especially during off-peak times in the visitor economy. In this episode, Kelly chats with Helen Applin, Head of Business Events at Visit West, about the MICE (Meetings, Incentives…

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Ep 129: The Weave with Christopher MacArthur-Boyd 1:16:22

9h ago1:16:22

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This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Christopher MacArthur-Boyd. Chris "weaves" through various topics including trying ADHD medication, why he stormed out a restaurant and details his recent trip to Japan - all on the way to finishing his story about a pre-show playlist in Dundee. Plus, Chris chats Here Comes the Guillotine, details how…

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149: Splitting Heirs on Lidia Thorpe ft. Amy Remeikis 1:08:59

4d ago1:08:59

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An Animal Justice candidate supports the Greens and would love to be the dictator of this country. Tom is joined by guest host and #auspol legend Amy Remeikis. First up Amy explains what she’s up to now she’s left The Guardian. Next a recap of the ACT election, with some bad news for Vanessa Amorosi fans (15:10). Then the moment that had the whole …

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Ep 128: Not Cool with Dr Matt Winning 1:14:05

21d ago1:14:05

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This week Marc and Stuart are joined by comedian and environmental economist Dr Matt Winning. They reminisce on their experiences watching Scotland at the Euros before Matt explains how and why he started integrating his work in climate change into his comedy, and answers some of the key questions the boays have about global warming, Extinction Reb…

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Q&A With The Schenzels | 10/20/24 1:19:12

10d ago1:19:12

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148: Albo’s mansion, the Greens slumlord & school funding class war 1:11:31

12d ago1:11:31

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Canberra Liberals leader gives media the finger, loses election. Emerald and Tom learn that PM Albo bought a mansion and try to work out why exactly it feels so wrong (7:01). Is it his Hawaii moment? Meanwhile a Greens mayoral candidate is alleged to be a moldy slumlord. Then the fight is brewing over schools funding (47:08), from the underfunding …

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Teaser: Kevin 07 - 2007 Election Retrospective 5:51

12d ago5:51

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In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom recap the 2007 federal election. Kevin 07! Rudd-slide! Workchoices! The idea that you could have a PM who wasn’t Little Johnny Howard! Rudd eating his ear wax in parliament! Nothing bad will ever happen again. ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscribe…

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A Choice Seer and Prophet | LeGrand Richards | March 1956 35:59

14d ago35:59

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Joseph Smith was a choice seer of the Lord, and his prophetic calling is evidenced by the indisputable value of the works which he produced. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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Batch 47: Carl Donnelly and Bec Hill 1:02:50

13d ago1:02:50

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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Carl Donnelly (https://www.instagram.com/carldonnelly/?hl=en) and Bec Hill (https://www.instagram.com/bechillcomedian/) BUY TICKETS TO BORN YESTERDAY LIVE ON THE 20th OCTOBER https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/born-yesterday---live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-20th-oct-tickets F…

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EP49 Behind the Scenes of Wales' AA Hotel of the Year 2024: Success Strategies from The Parkgate Hotel’s Damien Martin 46:01

14d ago46:01

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Send us a text In this episode of I chatted with Damien Martin, General Manager of award-winning The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff. Just a year after opening its doors in 2021, The Parkgate Hotel scooped the prestigious AA Hotel of the Year for Wales title. Damien gives us an inside look at the hotel’s success and shares what it takes to run a standout…

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Ep 127: "Are You Okay?" with Paul McDaniel 59:31

23d ago59:31

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This week Steve and Marc are joined by comedian Paul McDaniel. Paul describes growing up in 1980's Northern Ireland and how his father journalism carreer led to one of the biggest figures of that era coming round to their house; explains what it was like working for the BBC Complaints department during the height of the "Sachsgate" scandal involvin…

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Hunger Humility Holiness | Pastor Tom | 10/13/24 40:45

25d ago40:45

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147: Dealing with the Greens & Fatima’s Voice ft. Rachel Withers 1:04:03

20d ago1:04:03

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Emerald is joined by guest co-host Rachel Withers, our favourite adult #auspol writer. Everyone hates the Greens (12:11), with Labor campaigners running a seminar on how to Deal With them, and Zionist lobbyists trying to get them out of office. Also they look at parliament’s reactions to October 7th, and Fatima Payman has a new political party but …

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Ep 126: What's Best for Business with Mike Rice 1:16:35

21d ago1:16:35

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This week Marc is joined by returning guest comedian Mike Rice. They discuss the recent Vince McMahon documentary on Netflix, which leads to discussions of sociopaths, P Diddy's recent arrest and an encounter Mike had with a taxi driver who shared very McMahon-esque traits. Plus, Mike spins a yarn about his recent experience of living without a pho…

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Hunger Humility Holiness | Jermaine Stewart | 10/6/24 41:33

1M ago41:33

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By Jermaine Stewart

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146: Hezbollah, Shrinkflation & the Door-knocking Green Lion 1:12:27

25d ago1:12:27

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Put on some pants, there’s a Green Lion knocking on the door. Emerald and Tom try to get their heads around the escalating conflict in Israel, Lebanon and Iran, Dutton’s grandstanding, and the Hezbollah flag-gate at protests (7:34). Then an update on supermarkets as the government threatens to do something (?) about price rorting, land banking and …

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The Book of Mormon Manuscripts | Preston Nibley | April 1957 30:31

26d ago30:31

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Preston Nibley offers little-known insights into the history of the Book of Mormon manuscripts which help us appreciate its value as a book of scripture. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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Teaser: One year since October 7th ft. Nasser Mashni 8:09

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In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Nasser Mashni, co-founder and President of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network, to discuss the year since the events of October 7th 2023. They discuss their personal reactions on the day and the initial discourse in the weeks after, and then how that has played out i…

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Batch 46: Tom Ballard and Lulu Popplewell 1:05:04

27d ago1:05:04

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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Tom Ballard (https://www.instagram.com/tomcballard/) and Lulu Popplewell (https://www.instagram.com/lulubirdpopplewell/) BUY TICKETS TO BORN YESTERDAY LIVE ON THE 20th OCTOBER https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/born-yesterday---live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-20th-oct-tickets …

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EP 48 Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Content Marketing with Charlotte Laing, The Content Emporium 51:04

28d ago51:04

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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode! I’m super excited to chat with Charlotte Laing, the amazing founder of The Content Emporium. Her agency is thriving, with a team of 46 talented people, and they’re doing fantastic work for clients, including 20 shopping centres across the UK. Who’s This Episode For? If you’re creating content for businesse…

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Ep 125: Peacocks Should Eat Rainbows with Fern Brady 1:04:02

1M ago1:04:02

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This week Marc, Stuart and guest host Tamsyn Kelly are joined by comedian Fern Brady. Fern describes accepting her recent Sky Arts Award whilst on mushrooms (in front of an onlooking Irvine Welsh), recounts being perplexed when a fan asked her to sign an AI-generated image of herself after a show, and explains why after over a decade of meaning to …

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145: RBA brainworms & the Qld election ft. Liam Flenady 1:19:51

1M ago1:19:51

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Janet Albrechtsen is sick of the nanny state and getting eaten by bears. Emerald and Tom look at the proposed RBA reforms and the Greens demand that the government use their existing powers to lower interest rates (10:26). Then they are joined by Liam Flenady, the Greens candidate for Miller (The Griff’s electorate!) in inner South Brisbane (42:42)…

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Ep 124: Democracy Sausage with Tom Ballard 1:01:49

1M ago1:01:49

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This week Stuart and Marc are joined by comedian Tom Ballard. Tom discusses the challenges of doing political comedy in Australia (and translating it for an international audience), developing his polemical style and what it was like hosting topical news show Tonightly which ran 5 nights a week on Aussie TV. Plus, Tom discusses the importance of th…

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Hunger Humility Holiness | Week 3 | Pastor Tom | 09/22/24 53:32

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144: The Pesky Door-Knocking, Bill-Blocking Greens 57:34

1M ago57:34

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The evils of door-knocking! Emerald and Tom have a quick look at the results from the NSW council elections. Then, Labor would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn’t for you meddling kids and your pesky Greens! First up, Greens beg Labor to actually negotiate if they want to get their Help to Buy housing bill through the Senate (19:02). Then, G…

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The Life and Character of the Prophet Joseph Smith | William E. Berrett | April 1964 34:23

1M ago34:23

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Using stories from the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith to illustrate the fact that there is no man—save it be Christ—who has done more for the world, William Berrett explains that one need only to look at the life and character of the prophet to find an example of service and humility. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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EP 47 Visit West Food & Drink Forum Sept 2024 24:52

1M ago24:52

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Send us a text Welcome to Series 4 of The Visitor Elves Podcast! We’re back, and I couldn’t be more excited to kick off Series 4 of the Visitor Elves podcast. Whether you’re a long-time listener (you’re a total rockstar!) or it’s your first time tuning in, I’m thrilled to have you here. We’re two years in, with 46 episodes and over 4,200 downloads—…

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Teaser: Young Scott Ludlam writes a play about nuclear war 3:59

2M ago3:59

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In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through chapter 6 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - the role Christine Milne played in the gun law reform after Port Arthur, Australia get…

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Batch 45: Rob Copland and Ali Brice (Moustache Special) 1:06:04

1M ago1:06:04

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In this part of the experiment, the clones are joined by Rob Copland (https://www.instagram.com/robertdcopland/) and Ali Brice (https://www.instagram.com/twicebricebrice/) BUY TICKETS TO BORN YESTERDAY LIVE ON THE 20th OCTOBER https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/born-yesterday---live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-20th-oct-tickets Follow…

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Ep 123: Authentically Me with Sikisa 1:07:51

1M ago1:07:51

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This week Marc and Stuart are joined by comedian Sikisa. They reminisce about early-2000's wrestling (particularly Mae Young's "puppies"), Sikisa discusses how she got into comedy via cabaret and burlesque, her reputation as a party girl at the Fringe and her experience of performing stand-up at Glastonbury. Plus, Sikisa reveals what she's learned …

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Hunger Humility Holiness | Week 1 | Tyler Schenzel | 08/15/24 58:31

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143: Skibidi Speech, Land Forces Protests & ACT Election ft. Rebecca Vassarotti 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

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Fatima Payman gets a staffer to google “gen z expressions.” Emerald and Tom look at the protests against the Land Forces “defence” expo that upset Australia’s free speech-loving death merchants (9:56). Then they are joined for the first time by a sitting minister of a government! Rebecca Vassarotti (aka Vanessa Amorosi), the Greens Member for Kurra…

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Ep 122: 5000 B.C. (Before Colgate) 1:05:10

2M ago1:05:10

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The boays are back in the studio this week with a lengthy discussion of all things teeth-related, from dentists & invisalign to the big question - when did people start using toothpaste (the answer might shock you...) Then, it's on to preparation for Steve's wedding as he gives the lowdown on what to expect, while Stuart and Marc try to suss out wh…

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Fall Kick Off | Josh Ballard | 9/8/24 27:34

2M ago27:34

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By Josh Ballard

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142: Katter tales, EPA fails, a hetero census & a watchdog for renters 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

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Apologies, an earlier version of this episode had sound issues, this is an updated file. Emerald will play Bob Katter, Tom can be Rachel Withers. Then it’s a new episode of Seriously Disappointing, our weekly show where we recap the Labor disappointments and cowardly moves of the last seven days. In this instalment - Shorten resigns, census debacle…

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Powerful Truths that make a Difference in Our Lives | Joe J. Christensen | October 1998 42:07

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The revolutionary and powerful truths revealed by the Prophet Joseph Smith can change the world—and, if we are true to them, each one of us. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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Teaser - Should Greens be afraid of Advance Australia? 6:39

2M ago6:39

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In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom takes Emerald through the patriots fighting to destroy the Greens scourge facing our nation - Advance Australia! The anti-Get Up! Has set their sights on taking down the Greens at the upcoming federal election. Who are these people? Should the Greens be afraid? Will YOU take the pledge? ---------- …

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Control Pod #4 24:08

2M ago24:08

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CONTROL POD - When circumstances prevent us from being able to perform an experiment, it's time for Control Pod. Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod - https://www.instagram.com/byesterdaypod/?locale=zh-hans) Follow Andy Barr (https://linktr.ee/andybarrcomedy) and Alexander Bennett (https://linktr.ee/alexanderbennettcomedian) Em…

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Ep 121: Double Empathy with Pierre Novellie 1:07:52

2M ago1:07:52

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This week the boays are joined by comedian Pierre Novellie. Hailing from South Africa via the Isle of Man, Pierre describes how audiences react to his difficult-to-place accent, recounts his experiences of doing numerous Fringe hours (including one year when he provided the audience with pamplets to fact-check his jokes), and discusses how the skil…

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Hunger Humility Holiness | Week 1 | Jermaine Stewart | 09/01/24 50:32

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141: ABC & Labor Vs Unions & NDIS ft. Jordon Steele-John 1:07:23

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Bill “would you prefer we do nothing!?!” Shorten is back at it. Emerald is joined by guest co-host Jordon Steele-John, Greens senator for Western Australia. First up they discuss the dangerous new cuts to the NDIS (8:25). Then the government and the ABC join forces to attack the union movement and the Greens in response to CFMEU corruption allegati…

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Ep 120: All Names Redacted with Josh Jones 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

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This week the boays are joined by comedian Josh Jones. Josh describes how he survived playing Manchester’s working men’s clubs when starting comedy, how he found moving to London as a working class Northerner, and how his experience of auditioning for and appearing on 8 Out of 10 Cats. Plus, Josh chats about his passion for history, reveals his unl…

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The Holy Spirit | Part 2 | Pastor Tom | 08/25/24 1:03:18

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140: Krazy Katter, CFMEU & Greens for Moreton ft. Remah Naji 1:10:01

2M ago1:10:01

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Krazy Katter vs the Satanic Olympics. Emerald and Tom unpack the anti-labour Labor party’s CFMEU-busting legislation that was rushed through Parliament this week (11:52). Then they are joined by Remah Naji, the newly announced Greens candidate for the Brisbane inner-south seat of Moreton (39:27). “Colourful” MP Graham Perrett has announced his resi…

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Joseph Smith: A Revealer of Christ | Bruce R. McConkie | September 1978 38:23

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Joseph Smith's most important contribution as a revealer and the Prophet of the Restoration is his testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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