Reasons Not to Die

Sam Ikin
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Host Sam Ikin spent 20 years in corporate newsrooms and knows how the sausage is made and he does not want to eat it. He doesn't think you should either. So let’s dissect some news and see what rubbish we can find.

  1. 02/21/2024

    Introducing The World's End

    Introducing the podcast I've been working on quietly for the past year or so, The World's End with Sam Ikin.  Follow the audio podcast on this platform by searching The World's End with Sam Ikin or find your preferred link here https://tr.ee/awQRiRqtX_ You can also follow the show on: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@the-worlds-end Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-3295013 X/Twitter https://twitter.com/sam_ikin Telegram https://t.me/+W9R9COMOH8hiMzhl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sam_ikin/ Or find everything in one place here https://linktr.ee/the_worlds_end See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

  2. 11/03/2023

    Grace and forgiveness propaganda and fighting globalism with more globalism

    Welcome to a new episode of The World's End with Sam Ikin, the show about news for people who hate the news. In this episode, host Sam Ikin delves into the world of wartime propaganda and how it impacts our understanding of global conflicts, like the Israel-Palestine situation. We shed light on the tragic manipulation of Shani Louk's family by media outlets driven by the thirst for clicks, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking during times of war. Sam also introduces an intriguing counterforce to the World Economic Forum, the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, founded by notable figures like Jordan Peterson and Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson. He explores the potential impact of this organization and questions whether it genuinely aims to advance human flourishing or merely perpetuates globalist agendas. Next, Sam shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 response and discusses the controversial statements made by Scott Galloway, a guest on Bill Maher's show. Sam scrutinizes Galloway's call for grace and forgiveness, highlighting the need for accountability when discussing public health matters and the societal consequences of misjudgment. Tune in to The World's End for a fresh perspective on the news and stay connected with Sam Ikin on social media to continue the conversation. Don't miss this insightful episode and remember to be good to yourselves and each other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  3. 02/22/2023

    Smash My Pod - Beta Episode 1

    Welcome to Smash My Pod. This series is currently in development, and this is the only place to find it. This is a joint production from Sam Ikin and Dan McHugh, two journalists jaded by decades of work in Australia's disastrous news media.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  4. 01/27/2023

    Poorly Thought Through Politics - Thank heavens for the WEF

    WE'RE BACK. Stewart Morris joins the show again to discuss the horrific loss of the world's best authoritarian leader, Jacinda Ardern. To be clear, she's okay, she's just resigning because she wants to "spend more time with her family." We also dive into the amazing future our benevolent overlords at the World Economic Forum have decided they will allow us to have. Praise be to Klauss. Apologies for the crappy audio in this recording. We're still not sure what happened, but it still works.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  5. 11/15/2022

    How to handle angry people without it affecting you

    How do you handle angry people, who get all up in your face, without it affecting you? We have no idea, but that won't stop us from talking about it. If only you could flick a switch and turn off tens of thousands of years' worth of evolutionary fight-for-flight conditioning. Maybe Elon Musk will solve that for us too.  One person who chose flight over fight this week was Sam Bankman-Fried, who manage to make tens of billions of dollars evaporate overnight. We do know that some of it went to the Democratic party, who, in a completely unrelated story, has said they don't want to investigate SBF, but they do want to investigate Elon Musk. We would also like to congratulate Dan Andrews for winning the Victorian election, which will be held later this month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  6. 11/08/2022

    Season Two Premier - Hard times create strong men

    Warning!! This episode contains cuss words. Mum, maybe skip this one.  Stewart Morris joins us in the studio to talk about the ridiculous way some journalists are carrying on about the US midterm elections, which are being held this week. We specifically make fun of one of Australia's top journalists after a cringe-worthy attempt to take on Trump endorsed US politician.  We also talk about Twitter and how it's probably not the best place to be attacking your colleagues and employer unless you're particularly keen on getting fired. This story leads me down a long and convoluted path to reassessing how I deal with my trauma. Specifically, why I've decided not to try to attack everyone on the brain-dead bird site (Twitter) who says anything that upsets me.  I’ve spent a lot of time in earlier episodes of this show whinging about my past trauma. Oh, poor me. I’ve been through hard times. Everybody, look at me. I’m special. I have trauma.  If you want to know what it is, go and listen to the back catalogue. That makes me cringe now.  Here’s the thing. Everyone has been through hard times. It’s human. Trauma is ordinary. My trauma is ordinary.  I lost my father to suicide, and it still chokes me up when I talk about it. But I don't think that makes me special in any way.  I’m not saying it’s not significant to me. It’s helped to make me who I am today, and I love who I am today. And I know that my dad would be proud of who I am today - mostly. NOTE anyone who is struggling and is experiencing a personal crisis, please reach out. Lifeline is there 24/7 on 13 11 14 or call me if you have my number.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
  7. Election special - six weeks of public relations with Chris Glassock and Topher Field

    05/19/2022

    Election special - six weeks of public relations with Chris Glassock and Topher Field

    The day before the federal election, we ask what we've gained from the last six weeks of election campaigning. Reformed journalists Sam Ikin and Chris Glassock analyse the horrendous bombardment of spin and public relations messaging that Australia has been subject to and try to see if there's any sense in it at all. Sam says "Public relations and the news media are so closely intertwined that they should be considered the same industry," and we would be better off going into a news blackout for three months. They also chat with Tasmanian senate candidate Topher Field to see what it's like from the inside as an outsider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min
  8. Why I quit the news - completely

    06/23/2021

    Why I quit the news - completely

    After working as a journalist and broadcaster for twenty years I have quit the news. I don't mean that I've left the news industry, I've completely cut it out of my life for the last two years and I can't recommend it highly enough. What we've come to know as "the news" is completely unnecessary for most of us. When I say "the news" I mean the traditional news bulletins we've grown up with on the radio, television and in the news paper. These publications are centred around making the audience feel something and that something mostly negative. With the rapidly spiralling state of our collective mental health the last thing we need is to have our emotions manipulated constantly through the 24 hour news cycle. I'm not suggesting you stop looking for information about the world you live in, I'm saying that I prefer to find it elsewhere. In this episode veteran journalist Chris Glassock and explore the failings of the legacy media and the alternatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
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About

Host Sam Ikin spent 20 years in corporate newsrooms and knows how the sausage is made and he does not want to eat it. He doesn't think you should either. So let’s dissect some news and see what rubbish we can find.

Information

  • Creator
    Sam Ikin
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sam Ikin
  • Show Website
    Reasons Not to Die