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The Battler is a podcast about culture, politics and media in Australia, hosted by Patrick Marlborough and Timwintoncellectuals. thebattler.substack.com

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep45. CFME Me?!?! CFME You!!!!

    This week, the l*ds talk about the stupid, dumb and idiotic reporting on the CFMEU by king rat Nick McKenzie and Geoffrey “Wages Are a Gift” Watson. They also talk about Sega World Green Bans; the Eternal Howard and his enduring influence, the cultural hooliganism of older Australians, disagree about Patrick “Name and Nature” White, and why you should join the Socialists :) If you’re interested in the “Bread and Roses” NSW caucus, slide into DMs or emails. Thanks as always to “Dictator” Dan Dare for wonderful production. Song is No Strain by the Southend Rainbows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebattler.substack.com

    1h 55m

  2. 18 FEB

    Ep 44– Genghis Taylor

    This week, the fellangists are talking about the rise to the Shadow Khanate of Genghis Taylor and the encirclement of Sultana Sussan Ley after her abandonment by the various slimy Viziers of her erstwhile cabinet. In other Turkish news, Drew Pavlou was “Drewported” from Amerikkka for the simple sin of threatening Billie Eilish with being briefly in his presence. They also talk about the importance of Irish and Italian people in Australian and world history, the feminist credentials of PHON, and the contradictions of the class orientation and culture war credentials of the LNP. Thanks as always to “Dictator” Dan Dare for wonderful production. Song is “No Strain” by Southend Rainbows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebattler.substack.com

    1h 50m
  3. Ep.43 I Suck Huge Hog

    13 FEB

    Ep.43 I Suck Huge Hog

    This week the fell*s talk about the violent Pali Rally that put police officers in an impossible situation, and the heroic efforts of the cops to restore order. They talk about the poise and gallantry of Isaac Herzog, President of the Jews, as he fronts his people. They also talk about the impressive intellectual facility of our ruling class, the KISSocracy; Starmer’s upstanding group of friends and the glorious victory of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan. And meatlovers sushi. Production as always by “Dictator” Dan Dare. Song is “No Strain” by the Southend Rainbows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebattler.substack.com

    1h 10m

  4. 5 FEB

    Ep42– Closing the Yap with Yaraman Thorne

    This week the fell*s are joined by writer, actor, housepainter but in no ways comedian Yaraman “Yazzy” Thorne. They chat about what the hell happened to the ABC; the great icons of comic broadcast; Paul Fenech’s Indigenous heritage; and the conservative meltdown over Always Was Tonight. Beforehand, the l*ds talk about surviving another Epstein dump; the One Nation grift; Coalition 66.0 and the turn to the “comic book Right” by Australian Reactionaries. Thanks as always to “Dictator” Dan Dare for production. Song is No Strain by The Southend Rainbows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebattler.substack.com

    1h 49m
  5. Ep41 The Boorloo Bomber

    29 JAN

    Ep41 The Boorloo Bomber

    This week, Pat and Tim talk about the disgusting act of violence attempted by a nazi f*******k on invasion day in Perth. In more responsible moments, they also talk about Hamas crocodiles, autistic magneto. the long tail of the Howardocene. indigenous culture and snowflake conservatives; and the political talent Nullarbor. Thanks as always to producer “Dictator” Dan Dare for his tireless efforts at making us sound less criminally insane. Song is No Strain by the Southend Rainbows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebattler.substack.com

    1h 28m
  6. Ep40: H8 Speech Forever

    22 JAN

    Ep40: H8 Speech Forever

    This week, the B*ttlers talk about the shiny new hate speech laws, which were minted the day after we recorded. We talk about how the coalition have managed to turn victory into a colossal autocucking, which has properly materialised in the days since Monday. We also remind you of the importance of looking at C(ordite) P(ublishing) on your computer, and discuss the “dissolution” of the dirty-diapered N@zi party. Thanks as always to “Dictator” Dan Dare for production. Song is No Strain by the Southend Rainbows. Remember to subscribe to Straying for the Morsel and Patrick Marlborough . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebattler.substack.com

    1h 12m
  7. Ep39: Ozlit Shrugged with Lexi Freiman

    15 JAN

    Ep39: Ozlit Shrugged with Lexi Freiman

    This week the fellxs talk to Lexi Freiman, author of Inappropriation and The Book of Ayn. They talk NEW YORK vs Sydney vs Hungary, the nature of satire, and the problems besetting Australian literary culture. Lexi tells us about At Large, the reading series she is putting on in Sydney with an unnamed legend of the field, the first session of which is taken place on the 22nd of January at Sean and Dolly’s on the Cross, with Jen Craig, Steve Toltz, Lauren Curtis, Dan Hogan and Mannix Thomson. Before that, the lxds talk Iran and the Royal Comish, and destroy the Adelaide festival in real time, live. They also talk about the need for a “Star Wogs” production with Nick Giannopoulos. Thanks as always to Dictator Dan Dare for his loving production. Song is “No Strain” by the Southend Rainbows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebattler.substack.com

    2h 22m
  8. Ep38: Commission Royale

    8 JAN

    Ep38: Commission Royale

    In this week’s episode, Los Guerreros talk about the precipitous idiocy of a “Royal Commission” into an attitude. As always, things have become six times stupider since the podcast was recorded, so listen here for the talking points you’ll need to use when people bring up the Royal Commission that has actually now been announced. They also talk about the wonderful country of Venezuela and its obscure, evil Northern Neighbour; their beloved bigheaded Pakistani comrade DrewP and his gallant defence of freedom at a protest in Sydney, met with a deplorable act of police aggression (pictured); and chat terminal shit about Jane Austen, Alexis Wright, James Joyce and Ezra Pound as if the mics had been switched off. Thanks as always to “Dictator” Dan Dare for production. Song is No Strain by the Southend Rainbows. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebattler.substack.com

    1h 34m
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The Battler is a podcast about culture, politics and media in Australia, hosted by Patrick Marlborough and Timwintoncellectuals. thebattler.substack.com

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    Bringing you the best of Australian bastardry.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
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