Best Joe Toscano Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 789 - Steelers Talk - Training Camp Preview 45:44

4h ago45:44

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In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Steelers with Darren Steele (@DJSBurgh) & Allison Koehler (@AKoehlerNFL, @TheSteelersWire, @HeavyNFL). We discuss the biggest questions going into training camp which starts next week - How will the quarterbacks look, who will be WR2, what will the Arthur Smith offense look like, will the rookies start r…

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Sally Gibson

22h ago

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Mars on Earth. That's where this week's guest has been and she joins us to talk all about it. Sally ventured to Antartica this year, prompted by her deep concern for sea-level rise, having lived her whole life by the water. She got to see a lot of cold, blue water, icebergs, penguins and seals on her epic voyage across the Roaring Forties with 350 …

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During the darkest days we need to cling on to hope - the lovechild of desire and expectation - the desire for change and the expectation that change will occur

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CFMEU: Pile On I It's Time For An Independent Foreign Policy I How Can God And The U.S. Supreme Court Be Wrong? I Gaza: The Carnage Continues - The World Continues To Avert Its Gaze I Parliamentary Democracy's Failures Fuel The Growth Of Authoritarianism I Tenacious D: The New Cancel Culture I Show Some Respect: Our King Is Coming…

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Episode 788 - Penguins Talk - Spoiled Milk 33:48

4h ago33:48

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In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Penguins with Hannah Kirkell (@h_kirk6). We discuss when Kyle Dubas changed his philosophy on the team, how the new additions will help, whether players who didn't do well last season will do better this season, the goaltending situation, and more!By Joe Toscano

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WTF is Agiorgitiko? (This Greek red wine is a hidden gem, a must-learn wine) 39:00

3h ago39:00

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Don’t sleep on Agiorgitiko! You may not be familiar with Greek wines - or know how to pronounce them (we didn’t!) - but this is a wine that deserves to be on your must-learn list! Agiorgitiko is a hidden gem in the wine world - a versatile red that comes in different styles, goes well with tons of foods, and can be found at very reasonable prices. …

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Greg Duffield

8d ago

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We sure wish Duff would write a book about his stay in an abandoned resort behind Cape Tribulation and his cosying-up with a cassowary. We might have to settle for his sci-fi, end of the earth epic about 4 blokes who return from the forest to find they are the last humans alive. In Warrnambool. Those old enough may know Duff as the fella who pie-fa…

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Doing it tough

4d ago

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Life In A 21st-Century Vaccuum I Every Human Being (Except Palestinians Living In Gaza) Should Be Treated With 'Respect And Dignity' I NAIDOC Week Sabotaged By Alice Springs Curfew I Melbourne Airport Train Link: Privatisation Nightmare I Laundering Money Into Australian Real Estate I West Papua Office 10th Anniversary Celebrations - Sunday 4th Aug…

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Costco Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel Challenge! (Kirkland wines vs. similarly priced wines) 42:26

6d ago42:26

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Sometimes being old is good. Aged cheddar? Check. Vintage cars? Yep. Antique furniture Fo’ Sho’! Old Vine Zinfandel? You bet your a$$. In this episode, we return to one of our much beloved Kirkland Signature Challenges, and this week we pit the Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel against similarly priced and easy to find Old Vine Zinfandels to se…

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Leon Zembekis

15d ago

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Serial pest, Leon Zembekis, joins us on the show this week. He is our newly-appointed elder guest wrangler and we are so happy to welcome him to the Radical Australia team. Leon has always respected his elders and the wisdom they impart. He has worked for the Greens for a long time and grew up with a staunch Greek mum who knew how to keep the counc…

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Episode 787 - Penguins Talk - Free Agency Frenzy 34:58

17d ago34:58

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In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Penguins with Vince Comunale (@PGHVC). We discuss the change in philosophy to not win now, what the signing of Alex Nedeljkovic means for Tristan Jarry, the trading of Reilly Smith, why they chose to acquire many short term free agents, if they're looking to make any trades, if they'll acquire any other …

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The privatisation - deregulation - corporatisation - globalisation mania unlocks the fascist beast

11d ago

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Why Is Public Housing Everybody's Business? I The Limits Of Identity Politics I Gaza: The Carnage Continues Despite The Lack Of Interest In The Western Media I 'Royal Prerogative' - Trump Triumphs I Urban Devastation: The Future Is The Past, The Past Is The Future I The Truth Is Not Only The Casualty Of Love And War: It's A 21st-Century Hookworm In…

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Great American Sparklers: 2024 Edition! (California Brut Sparkling Wines for the 4th of July - or Anytime!) 39:10

13d ago39:10

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What’s more American than sparkling wine?!? Seriously, we make a lot of sparkling wine in the U.S. and we drink a lot of sparkling wine, too! And we think there is hardly anything better on warm summer afternoons and evenings than a nice glass of bubbly! Don’t save sparkling just for serious occasions. And on July 4th?!? Sparkling wine is perfectio…

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Gus Nossal

21d ago

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What a treat to have Gus Nossal on the show this week. He joined us on the phone from his home at the last minute. What a trooper. For the uninitiated, Gus is an Australian legend who has been bestowed with many titles and was on the telly all the time back in the day as scientific public intellectual. Gus says that public communication is vital. H…

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Ludicrous

18d ago

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Unethical - Immoral: Liberal Party Politics I Freedom From The Marketplace I Gaza: Israeli Defence Forces Sideline Israeli Government? I Reality Television: Unjust - Immoral - Unethical I Kanak Independence: Militants Extradited to France I The Primary Role The Legacy Media Has In Setting The Political - Social - Cultural Agenda In Australia I Why …

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Getting Serious About Rosé #1: Pinot Noir Rosé (Choose a Rosé based on the red wines you like!) 37:59

20d ago37:59

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We admit it, we have not always been fair to Rosé, but starting today, we are going to set the record straight! If you think you don’t like Rosé, it may be because you have not yet met a Rosé you like. And the key to finding a Rosé you like is to start with a red wine you like and then finding a Rosé made from that wine. Because, afterall, Rosé is …

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Don Sun

1M ago

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Don Sun is a proud Sunshine boy from the 50s and has been around the community radio scene for decades. He penned the Admin Watch column in Farrago, University of Melbourne's student magazine, back in the day when he studied political philosophy and saw student unionism up close. He roadied for Lou Richards at Channel 7 and turned the quarter light…

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Digital fascism

30d ago

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The Digital Dehumanisation of the Individual I Smith Salutes Peter Norman I Shareholder Profits Soar - Workers and Customers Pay the Cost I "Rules-Based Order" - Why Does It Apply In Ukraine But Not In Gaza? I Israeli Defence Forces: A Whiff of Mutiny I Freedom From the State, Freedom From the Market I China Bogeyman Crops Up Over and Over Again I …

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Italian Wine Adventure #12: Dolcetto! (Similar to Gamay, the Sommelier’s secret weapon) 46:05

27d ago46:05

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From the great wine region of Piedmont, Italy comes the red wine called Dolcetto, which means “little sweet one” - but don’t be fooled, this is not a sweet wine, although it is a red wine with flavors and aromas of crunchy red fruit. In our latest Italian Wine Adventure, we travel back to one of our favorite wine areas to see if Dolcetto should be …

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Radiothon Party 2024

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What are they like - these two muggins. These oafs. These silly sausages. Diggaling deep, shovelling the cash, doing what they can for their beloved 3CR. A hold-tight-to-your-seats thrill ride as these two oompalompas freestyle for your heartfelt pledge to keep the door open to anyone and everyone who has ever done anything good for the wider world…

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Two places at the same time

1M ago

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While listeners to 3CR in Melbourne are emptying their pockets (old school), bank accounts (old school) and virtual digital devices of their hard-earned "cash" to keep 3CR on air for another year, the rest of Australia is listening to another "scintilating" Anarchist World This Week via the Community Radio Network.For those poor 3CR Radiothon "trag…

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Episode 786 - Steelers Talk - Tomlin Contract Extension Madness 45:03

1M ago45:03

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In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Steelers with Darren Steele (@DJSBurgh). We discuss the news that Mike Tomlin's contract has been extended, why it might not be a good thing, if signing Cam Sutton was a good idea considering his situation, when they'll extend Cam Heyward's contract, and more!…

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Malbec: The Ultimate Summer Cookout Wine! (A lush, fruity, inexpensive crowd-pleaser) 40:58

1M ago40:58

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Summer is here, and that means cookouts with family and friends! If you are wondering what kind of wine would be a crowd-pleaser and pair well with food and fun, we have the perfect answer: Malbec! This juicy, well-balanced wine from Argentina is an inexpensive wine that doesn’t taste or drink like it's inexpensive. You may ask why would a wine fro…

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Sue Bolton

2M ago

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Sue Bolton is almost peerless when it comes to having clear working memory and deep knowledge of Australian politics the last 40 years. She can tell you the details of so many leftist campaigns, what the issues were that were being caused by government and business, and key decisions that were made. Her knowledge is really quite astounding. We retu…

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The ground is pregnant for change

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Droplets of Hope Begin To Fall On A Parched, Desolate, Australian Political-Social-Cultural Landscape I 'Rules-Based Order'? - Chris Bowen Lectures China I Prepping, Or Is That Grooming, The Australian People For War I Isreal Wrong-Footed By Biden Looking For A Winning Edge - Equal Before The Law? I Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals - Bisphenol A BPA …

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Episode 785 - Steelers Talk - WR2 Much? 36:09

2M ago36:09

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In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Steelers with LeeAnn Lowman (@HollywoodLowman). We discuss the latest deals wide receivers have made and if the Steelers should pursue a top wide receiver or go the bargain route, if they should play Troy Fautanu right away, and more!By Joe Toscano

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Minisode #13: Help! I Don’t Know How to Love White Wine! (Use the B-FAST method to learn to love White Wine) 17:58

1M ago17:58

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We introduce you to the B-FAST method in this minisode so you can become a white wine lover. What’s that you say, you’ve never heard of the B-FAST method? Well, that’s because it is a Wine Pair Podcast original! To love a thing, you have to learn about a thing, and you have to spend time with a thing. You can’t just go with your first impression! Y…

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Rowland G Schultz

2M ago

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Rowland G Schultz entertains us muchly this week with his poetry and one of his flamenco guitar tracks. He called in on the phone from Sydney and entertained us with many poems. Rowland acquired a brain inury through a transport accident some years ago and this precipitated a very difficult period of his life. We talk about what it is like to lose …

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Isn't it funny?

2M ago

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They Prosper, You Pay - Palatable Inequality I Reconciliation Week - Mabo Day I Hobbled Australian Media: Palatable Suffering I Israeli Defence Forces: Hamas' Most Successful Recruiter I Restrict Banking Licenses Of Big 4 I Sandstone Universities' Privatised Research Facilities Cry Poor I Fear - Fear - Fear: Dutton's Calling Card I Virtual Platform…

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Minisode #12: What Are the Noble Grapes? (And Why Should You Care?) 14:17

2M ago14:17

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When it comes to wine grapes, it’s ok to play the field, but it is a good idea to get to know the Noble Grapes. And the good news is - you may already be really familiar with them. That’s because many of the most popular wines and wine blends, both red and white, are often made of these grapes. But what makes them Noble? We’ll tell you! And does th…

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Episode 784 - Steelers Talk - OTA Observations 41:05

2M ago41:05

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In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Steelers with Darren Steele (@DJSBurgh). We discuss the latest on the quarterback situation, if Justin Fields will start this season, how long of a leash Russell Wilson has, how the team should handle the Cam Heyward situation, the craziness of the schedule, and more!…

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Ron Guy

2M ago

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These days, this week's guest, Ron Guy, is an artist activist for the cause of Western Sahara, the last colony of Africa. Earlier, he supported the cause of East Timor before it gained independence. Ron has been a union delegate for the AWU and was the OH&S officer at Dow Chemicals. He has had a long interest in the trade union movement, starting w…

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Rewatch 1:08:31

2M ago1:08:31

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In this episode, I review Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace with Pam Bruchwalski (@pamelaB1031) and Andrew Dzurko (@andrew_dzurko). We discuss the hysteria around the premiere, recap the movie, and more!By Joe Toscano

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The mineral industry's $63 billion con

2M ago

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Vale John Burne - Jane Brownrigg I Housing Crisis: Same Discussion, Same Discredited Solutions I Gaza Moral Equivalent: What Moral Equivalent? Systemic Impunity I Dutton's Fear-Based Agenda Gains Momentum I Housing Crisis: Sucking The Life Out Of The Economy I National Reconciliation Week - 27th May (Sorry Day) - 3rd June (Mabo Day) I Kanaky - Inve…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #8: Jennie Murphy of Oxlee Graham Wines! (From forensics to wine making, being a woman in the wine industry 41:57

2M ago41:57

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Jennie Murphy is, like her grandmothers who she named her winery after, a tough, resilient, and determined woman. After losing her home in the 2017 wine country fires, she started to seriously think about starting her own winery. We learned a ton about the winemaking world in our conversation with her - things that the average wine drinker never th…

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Andrew Matters

2M ago

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Arborist and life-long rock star. That's this week's guest, Andrew Matters, calling in from Adelaide. Andrew has been shaping, saving, planting and assessing trees for over 20 years. He loves planning and planting gardens and is currently crushing on the Crepe Myrtle tree. He spent his young adulthood in Sydney with a panel van and a band - Neptune…

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Stirling - Tindall

2M ago

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Are You Willing To Sacrifice Your Children & Grandchildren For Mammon? I What's The Difference Between Terrorism Carried Out By Non-State Actors And State Terrorism? I Federal Budget Cements Power Of Parliamentary Puppet Masters I Harvesting The Illusory Benefits Of Five Decades Of Neo-Liberal Ideological Domination I The World Tut Tuts - USA Manuf…

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WTF is White Grenache? (AKA Garnatxa Blanca and Grenache Blanc, an underrated white wine, an alternative for Chardonnay lovers, a good summer wine) 38:48

2M ago38:48

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Yes, it’s true, they make Grenache is white as well as red! And it’s a great summer wine! Popular in the Catalonia area of Spain where it is known as Garnatxa Blanca, and in the Rhône area of France where it is often used as a blending grape and known as Grenache Blanc, White Grenache is a tasty, complex, and food friendly white wine that deserves …

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Jeannie Erceg

2M ago

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Jeannie Erceg was one of 5 residents who resisted the demolition of their homes on the Barack Beacon public housing estate in Port Melbourne just a little while ago and says 'They can't make me disappear. I can say what I want'. Jeannie says the estate had a 'friendly feeling' and it was a 'wonderful community'. Like every resident on the estate, J…

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Same book, different page

2M ago

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Change Is Not Only Desirable, It's Possible I Who You Gonna Call? I Public Interests Before Corporate Interests: The Many Before The Few I Keep Your Enemies Close And Your Friends Closer I Critical Thinking: Virtual Filter I Housing Investor: Rent Trap I Public Before Corporate?By Joseph Toscano

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Episode 782 - Steelers Talk - The Najee Dilemma 43:49

2M ago43:49

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In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Steelers with LeeAnn Lowman (@HollywoodLowman). We discuss the Steelers decision to not pick up the fifth-year option of Najee Harris, whether they'll try to extend or trade him, if Jaylen Warren can be the primary back, if Justin Fields will field kickoffs, what the quarterback position will look like i…

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Spain’s Answer to Champagne: Cava! (A step up from Prosecco at a similar price) 42:17

2M ago42:17

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A 10 point wine in this episode! If you want a higher-class alternative to Prosecco at the same price point, then Cava is your wine. Cava is an underrated sparkling wine from Spain that is made in the same way as Champagne, but at a fraction of the cost. Cava is unique among sparkling wines - it is made with native Spanish grapes like Macabeo, Xare…

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Greg Poulgrain

3M ago

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Greg returns on the blower from Queensland to the Radical Australia studio talking about his new research on West Papua and its shady colonial history. Definitely one for the enthusiasts and for anyone wanting to enlighten themselves about colonial wars on the doorstep of our nearest neighbour. Freedom for West Papua.…

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