A Rational Fear

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Laughing in the face of fear. Comedians and experts rip into the news. It's #QandA on crack. 🏆 Winner Best Comedy Podcast 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023. Sign up to the newsletter: http://www.arationalfear.com If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Don't ask where the money is coming from - Dan Ilic, Lewis Hobba, Mark Connely & Alice Brennan

    🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear 📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/ In this episode of A Rational Fear, the hosts discuss a range of topics including the impact of Russian funding on YouTube influencers, the effectiveness of political propaganda, and a detailed analysis of the recent US presidential debate. They also touch on the upcoming COP31 climate conference and its implications for Australia. The conversation is filled with humour and insightful commentary on the current political landscape. Takeaways The influence of Russian funding on political messaging is significant.Tim Pool's case exemplifies the intersection of media and propaganda.Polarisation strategies are effective in shaping public opinion.Influencers play a crucial role in disseminating political messages.The recent US presidential debate showcased contrasting strategies between candidates.COP31 presents both challenges and opportunities for Australia in climate discussions.The hosts emphasise the importance of questioning funding sources in media.Humour is a key element in discussing serious political issues.The dynamics of political debates can shift public perception.Future episodes will continue to explore these themes in depth. 🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear Here's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon. 🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show. 🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows. 🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos. 👨🏼‍⚖️ Make show suggestions. 💬 Get a link to the A Rational Fear discord. If you enjoyed this please drop us a review on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261 If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Subscriber only: Australia's Ambitious Bid for COP31 — Annastacia Palaszczuk, Richie Merzian, Tim Flannery with Dan Ilic

    In this conversation, Dan Ilic discusses the potential of Australia hosting COP31 in collaboration with Pacific nations. The dialogue features insights from Anastasia Palaszczuk, Tim Flannery, and Richard Merzian, focusing on the significance of the bid, the challenges of hosting such a large event, and the opportunities it presents for Australia in terms of renewable energy and international diplomacy. The speakers emphasise the importance of collaboration with developing nations and the need for Australia to enhance its domestic manufacturing capabilities for critical minerals. Takeaways Australia is considering a joint bid to host COP31 with Pacific nations. The significance of COP31 lies in addressing climate change collaboratively. Hosting COP31 could enhance Australia's diplomatic and economic standing. There are challenges in hosting such a large event, including logistics and accommodations. The conversation highlights the importance of renewable energy in Australia's future. Collaboration with developing nations is crucial for a successful COP31. Australia needs to focus on domestic manufacturing of critical minerals. Brisbane and Adelaide are potential candidates for hosting COP31. The speakers express cautious optimism about winning the bid. The dialogue underscores the need for a two-year preparation period for hosting.

    6 min
  3. Introducing: Preppers

    6 SEPT

    Introducing: Preppers

    G’day Fearmongers — We’re back next week with all new A Rational Fear Podcast episodes. But before that please enjoy this brand new podcast series I worked on with the UNSW Centre For Ideas called Preppers. It’s about how we all need to get prepared for the end of the world together. We talk to so many great people for this podcast. On the A Rational Fear podcast feed I’ve just put up Episode 1 but search for Preppers wherever you find podcasts or go to www.arationalfear.com to get the direct links. If you’re heading to the Better Future Forum next week in Canberra, I’ll see you there! Cheers Dan If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  4. 12 MAR

    Sneaking into Pine Gap - behind the scenes with Boy_Boy

    🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear 📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/ Alex Apollonov and Aleksa Vulovic are the co-hosts of the youtube channel Boy_Boy who have built an epic following thanks to their adventures in democracy, civics and capitalism. They share how they snuck into the super secret spy base Pine Gap and the of ramifications of getting caught. 🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear Here's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon. 🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show. 🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows. 🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos. 👨🏼‍⚖️ Make show suggestions. 💬 Get a link to the A Rational Fear discord. If you enjoyed this please drop us a review on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261 If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  5. NO ADS: Sneaking Into Pine Gap — Behind the scenes with BoyBoy

    12 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    NO ADS: Sneaking Into Pine Gap — Behind the scenes with BoyBoy

    G'day Fearmongers, Here's is this week's Ad Free version of A Rational Fear. It will be of no surprise to the listeners of A Rational Fear that Australia's future security is tied to the USA. So whatever our big brother on the other side of the world is going through, we'll share the pain. Made evident this week with the news that the big AUKUS submarine deal that was struck a couple of years ago is already slowly falling apart with the US Congress deciding that they're not going provide Australia with one of the refurbished subs as part of the deal, because their shipyards are falling behind in production and can't supply their own country. Joy! We could instead be running behind schedule and over budget on a French submarine right now, instead we haven't even managed to get the chance to be over budget and behind on an American one. Such is life of a middle power. On this episode we chat with two people who have come face to face with one of the most secretive parts of the US defence apparatus in Australia. Aleksa and Alex from the YouTube channel BoyBoy join us to talk us through their adventure trying to get into the Pine Gap facility in central Australia. They talk about the lack of Australian sovereignty and the ties between Australia and the United States. The conversation covers Gough Whitlam's dismissal, the ANZUS treaty, and the security at Pine Gap. They also share their experiences with law enforcement and the challenges of creating content that pushes boundaries. The episode ends with a discussion on the repercussions and legal advice they received. Watch the BoyBoy Video here: https://youtu.be/XHMa-Ba-2Mo?si=MSLyhlt0yNlKBBJF Cheers Dan Takeaways Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Return 03:05 News Updates 04:03 Introducing Lewis Hobb 04:51 Introduction of Boy Boy 05:15 Success on YouTube 06:41 Discussion on Australian Sovereignty 09:20 Pine Gap and Gough Whitlam 10:45 ANZUS Treaty 11:11 Common Danger 12:40 Gough Whitlam's Dismissal 13:34 Ray Martin's Experience 14:22 Meeting People at Pine Gap 15:44 Interaction at a Pub 19:34 Fear and Risk 20:56 Security and Firing Range 22:23 Encounter with Utah Police 25:06 AFP Encounter 26:51 American Police 28:15 Oak Bluffs Experience 30:05 Spending Time with Friendly Jordy's 32:49 Repercussions and Legal Advice 35:39 Boy Boy's Lawyer 37:26 Impact of Boy Boy's Video 38:22 Conclusion and Plugs

    39 min
  6. APPLE EXCLUSIVE: 1,000,000th Download Live Show

    5 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    APPLE EXCLUSIVE: 1,000,000th Download Live Show

    Thank You Fearmongers! I'm so grateful for everyone who has supported A Rational Fear here on Patreon and Apple — it is literally what paid for this show you're about to listen to which is why I decided to most of it behind the paywall — it's your show! Shows like this are expensive, and require poster runs, design work, video work, fees for guests, train tickets, flights, accomodation, photos, giving Meta money to put it in your Instagram feeds and a selection of assorted booze backstage — with out a regular Patreon kitty to draw from each month — it's impossible to break even. We had a great time, and made a great show! 1,000,000 downloads really isn't a huge amount, but it's a FUN amount with a lot of 0s. And when you're looking at reasons to talk about the show, it's a great one. I was hosting an event today in Wollongong where folks came up to talk about A Rational Fear, a woman at the gym yesterday said she recently discovered it and loved Peter Dutton hosting the end of year special. More and more people are joining our little community, and it brings me joy that we're, yes i'm including you, this ragtag bunch of troublemakers having a fun time calling BS from the sidelines. It's fun. Hopefully, we're making you laugh, give you a sense of catharsis, and when we pull of stunts from time to time, hope you feel kind-of powerful. The whole team is super thankful for your support and sticking with us. You truly keep the show on the road. Cheers Dan.

    1h 8m

  7. 4 FEB

    1,000,000th download LIVE SHOW

    🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear 📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/ Celebrating 1,000,000 downloads live in Melbourne at the Malthouse Theatre This is the show that rips into the news with the the best and brightest including Charlie Pickering. Sami Shah. Kirsty Webeck Richard Fidler DJ Andrew McClelland. 🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear Here's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon. 🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show. 🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows. 🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos. 👨🏼‍⚖️ Make show suggestions. 💬 Get a link to the A Rational Fear discord. If you enjoyed this please drop us a review on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261 If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  8. 13 JAN

    John Delmenico — A Rational Conversation

    🎟️ BUY TICKETS TO OUR MELBOURNE 1,000,000th DOWNLOAD SHOW: https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/what-s-on/malthouse-outdoor-stage/a-rational-fear/ 🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear 📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/ John Delmenico, the editor of The Chaser, joins the podcast to discuss his role and the future of the publication. John shares his journey from dropping out of university to becoming a writer for The Chaser and eventually the editor. He talks about the process of writing satire, the challenges of covering politics, and the need for a fresh approach in 2024. John also discusses the revenue model of The Chaser and his experience as a young leader in the media industry. John has been writing jokes for The Chaser for ages, and if you're one of those people who are terminally online you certainly would have come across his work on Twitter, as well as his fine headlines and articles. If you like conversations about media, comedy and the craft of making jokes and business of making money from them, this is a great podcast. Also John shares his unlikely journey from youth stoke victim to punchline king. Dan P.S. Melbourne, we'll see you at the live show at the Malthouse Theatre: https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/what-s-on/malthouse-outdoor-stage/a-rational-fear/ 🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear Here's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon. 🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show. 🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows. 🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos. 👨🏼‍⚖️ Make show suggestions. 💬 Get a link to the A Rational Fear discord. If you enjoyed this please drop us a review on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261 If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
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Laughing in the face of fear. Comedians and experts rip into the news. It's #QandA on crack. 🏆 Winner Best Comedy Podcast 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023. Sign up to the newsletter: http://www.arationalfear.com If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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