Serious Danger

Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard
  • 4.9 (314)
  • Politics
  • Updated Weekly

Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics.    / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU /  patreon.com/seriousdangerau /  seriousdangerpod.com 

  1. 228: Labor’s welfare “reform” w**k ft. Kristin O’Connell

    23 hrs ago

    228: Labor’s welfare “reform” w**k ft. Kristin O’Connell

    Tom is joined by guest host, spokesperson for the Anti-Poverty Centre, Kristin O’Connell, to talk welfare. First up, the government plays weird games kicking people accused of crimes off of support, but for what aim? (7:49) Then, the government announced sweeping reforms of the welfare sector and mutual obligations. (27:20) Except, these reforms seem awfully familiar. Do I smell Scomo?---------- Just released on Patreon - "Democracy For CPSU - Inside the fight for reform" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Links -Anti-Poverty Centre Linktree -https://linktr.ee/antipovertycentProfit from punishment: Inside the welfare compliance scandal (Online, Wednesday June 17th) Free, register at -https://events.humanitix.com/profit-from-punishment-inside-the-welfare-compliance-scandal-online  Income Adequacy project (July 7th in Sydney) EOI form: bit.ly/income-adequacy-project  Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1hr 1min
  2. 227: One Nation & budget fallout refuse to go away ft. Neha Madhok

    30 May

    227: One Nation & budget fallout refuse to go away ft. Neha Madhok

    Tom is joined by guest host, co-founder of racial justice organisation Democracy In Colour, a community organiser and a recent panellist on SBS Insight’s episode on the rise of One Nation, Neha Madhok! First up, an introduction to Neha and Tom asks her for the now obligatory take on the state of the Greens. Then, new polling suggests One Nation is very popular and remains so! (15:53) But why? And what was it like when the cameras weren’t rolling at the SBS Insight episode about the rise of One Nation? Then, fallout from the federal budget continues. (55:30) Are we a nation of temporarily embarrassed billionaires? And how can we start to change people’s minds?---------- Just released on Patreon - "Democracy For CPSU - Inside the fight for reform" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Links -Follow Neha -https://linktr.ee/neha_anti_racist Democracy In Colour -https://democracyincolour.org/  Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1hr 14min
  3. Excerpt: Democracy For CPSU - Inside the fight for reform

    27 May

    Excerpt: Democracy For CPSU - Inside the fight for reform

    In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Chris Warren, union delegate and a convenor of the rank-and-file caucus Democracy For CPSU.Is reform of the public service union possible, or is it captured from within by the ALP? Why should Greens supporters join the cause? How did the unions become public enemy number one?---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Join Democracy For CPSU - email democracy4cpsu@gmail.com Tom on tour!https://linktr.ee/tomballard Produced by Michael Griffinhttps://instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
  4. UNLOCKED: Greg Larsen feels crazy watching horny pollies get off

    23 May

    UNLOCKED: Greg Larsen feels crazy watching horny pollies get off

    Tom is away this week, so we have unlocked a recent favourite bonus episode for Patreon subscribers. We’ll be back with a new episode next week. Emerald and Tom are joined by Tom’s old Tonightly mate, Aussie comedy legend Greg Larsen!Why does life feel crazy these days? Did ASIO hide the truth about Greg Hunt and Chris Pyne getting porno-hacked? Did Geggy’s Patreon get cancelled? How could there be a Michael Jackson movie? And why will no one admit the secret brilliance of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation cartoons?---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ----------Greg’s links and tour info and link to new special -https://linktr.ee/greglarsencomedian Tom on tour! -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Please Explain Season 4 Episode 1 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xDLO1SrkKI  Tax the 1% -https://www.taxthe1percent.com.au/Produced by Michael Griffinhttps://instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1hr 17min
  5. 225: Budget Losers 2026 ft. Senator Barbara Pocock

    16 May

    225: Budget Losers 2026 ft. Senator Barbara Pocock

    Tom is joined by guest host, Greens Senator for South Australia, Barbara Pocock! (6:53) Did Labor actually do something and improve the CGT and negative gearing? How has homelessness gotten so bad? Why have the NDIS cuts slipped under the radar? And did renters receive anything whatsoever to help?---------- Just released on Patreon - "Live Q&A with Max Chandler-Mather" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Links -Barbara Pocock -https://greens.org.au/sa/person/barbara-pocock Inquiry Campaign page - where we're collecting stories from people impacted by the housing crisis: https://greens.org.au/campaigns/share-your-housing-story  Tax the 1%: https://www.taxthe1percent.com.au/  Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  6. Excerpt: Live Q&A with Max Chandler-Mather

    13 May

    Excerpt: Live Q&A with Max Chandler-Mather

    In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers recorded live at Good Chat in Brisbane, Tom asks Max Chandler-Mather questions submitted by our Patreon listeners!What was best and worst about being in parliament? Who is the d***est c***? What movies does he watch? Should Greens stop giving Labor preferences? What are his thoughts on the Stafford by-election and the Queensland Socialists? Has being a dad changed his politics? How can we get people to join the movement?   ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- The Green Institute -https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/ Produced by Michael Griffin https://instagram.com/mikeskillz   Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU  https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau   https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau  Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  7. 224: Live in Brisbane ft. Max Chandler-Mather & Tully from Tight Knit

    9 May

    224: Live in Brisbane ft. Max Chandler-Mather & Tully from Tight Knit

    Recorded live at Good Chat Comedy Club in Brisbane, Tom is joined by former Griffith MP and new boss of the Green Institute, Max Chandler-Mather! Why did he lose in 2025? What is next? Then Tully from Tight Knit joins (37:00) to explain how the Brisbane LNP City Council is big, both in size and bad behaviour, and how Tight Knit shows off the circus for what it is. And what do Max and Tully think about the draconian new laws restricting speech in Queensland? (50:56) If you are reading this in Qld, whatever you do, don’t think “from the river to the sea” or I’ll dob you in for thought crimes. (Producer note - Am I allowed to type it in a podcast description? Is that a knock at the door?)---------- Just released on Patreon - "Greg Larsen feels crazy watching horny pollies get off" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Links -The Green Institute -https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/ Tight Knit -https://www.instagram.com/_tight_knit_/ Comedy In The West 2026 - Saturday May 16th at Kindred Studios in Yarraville  with Tom, Dave Callan, Jordan Barr, Bronwyn Kuss, David Quirk and Bahaa Dabbagh  https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=24041  Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1hr 3min
  8. 223: Ellen Sandell on the the state of Victoria

    2 May

    223: Ellen Sandell on the the state of Victoria

    Tom is joined by the leader of the Greens in Victorian parliament, Ellen Sandell! First, Labor confirm that good things aren’t possible and there will be no changes to gas tax in the upcoming budget. (6:12) Next, it’s election year in Victoria. What is the state of play in the lead up to November’s election? (15:49) What is going on with Avi Yemini trying to exploit Victoria’s smouldering election laws with a fake ‘Free Palestine’ party? (32:33) And finally, an update on Schofield and the Global Sumud Flotilla. (1:00:16)---------- Just released on Patreon - "Greg Larsen feels crazy watching horny pollies get off" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over NINETY past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  ---------- Links -Follow Ellen Sandell -https://ellensandell.com/ VIC GREENS CAMPAIGN CON - May 30 & 31st, featuring guest speaker Zack Polanski - https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=24231Zack Schofield https://globalsumudflotilla.org/sos/#zack  Go to https://globalsumudflotilla.org Comedy In The West 2026 - Saturday May 16th at Kindred Studios in Yarraville  with Tom, Dave Callan, Jordan Barr, Bronwyn Kuss, David Quirk and Bahaa Dabbagh  https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=24041  Meanjin/Brisbane we’re doing another Serious Danger LIVE!!!! With guest Max Chandler-Mather Saturday May 9th at 2pm at GoodChat Comedy ClubOn sale now -https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1985493899702Tom on tour! Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane -https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz  Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau  https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1hr 4min
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Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics.    / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU /  patreon.com/seriousdangerau /  seriousdangerpod.com 

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  • Creator
    Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    355
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Serious Danger

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