Hard Bargain

The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

A show about the stuff you buy and whether it's a good deal. From discount wine to mattresses and fast fashion, we take a deeper look at consumer affairs. Hosted by Ebony Bowden, Liam Mannix and Bhakthi Puvanenthiran.

Episodes

  1. Episode 6 - Are we paying way too much for mobile phones?

    21/12/2016

    Episode 6 - Are we paying way too much for mobile phones?

    On this week’s Hard Bargain, co-host Liam Mannix bought an iPhone look-alike on the internet from China for dirt cheap. Find out if he's made a terrible mistake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  2. Episode 5 - Can you dress ethically and fashionably?

    08/12/2016

    Episode 5 - Can you dress ethically and fashionably?

    On this week’s Hard Bargain, we find out how to buy better clothes - and feel better about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  3. Episode 4 - Is Aldi wine any good?

    24/11/2016

    Episode 4 - Is Aldi wine any good?

    Listen to find out if we can convince one of Australia's top sommeliers to take a $5 bottle of wine to a party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  4. Episode 3 - How to save heaps on a new car...using maths

    16/11/2016

    Episode 3 - How to save heaps on a new car...using maths

    We used an obscure Cold War mathematical theory to buy a new car. And we saved heaps! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  5. Episode 2 - Choosing the best mattress

    09/11/2016

    Episode 2 - Choosing the best mattress

    What's the difference between a mattress costing $1000 and one that costs $10,000. Bhakthi and Liam look inside the humble mattress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  6. Episode 1 - How to find your perfect rental property

    24/10/2016

    Episode 1 - How to find your perfect rental property

    Just how do you get the head of the queue when it comes to the rental market? Ebony, Bhakthi and Liam explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  7. Coming soon - Hard Bargain

    23/10/2016

    Coming soon - Hard Bargain

    For anyone who spends money, Fairfax Media is launching a new podcast about the stuff that we buy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 min
  • 7 Episodes

3.8
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

A show about the stuff you buy and whether it's a good deal. From discount wine to mattresses and fast fashion, we take a deeper look at consumer affairs. Hosted by Ebony Bowden, Liam Mannix and Bhakthi Puvanenthiran.

Information

  • Creator
    The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
  • Show Website
    Hard Bargain

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