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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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118: Meta, Tassie, Religious Freedom & Holly Valance ft. Jack Toohey
Meta is like can we just not talk about politics right now? Tom is joined by guest host, viral political advocate and filmmaker Jack Toohey! First up they recap the results of the Tasmanian state election (21:41). Is it now Van Greeman’s Land? Then they look at the government’s new religious discrimination bill (34:27). What’s the point of this? Will the mean media finally be nice to Labor now? Next, youth hero Holly Valance is out smashing lefties, and Janet Albrechtsen has thoughts (53:15). Finally, a call to action (1:12:52).
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Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU
New Patreon recap episode recapping awful Kitchen Cabinet episodes out now.
Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 30 full-length fortnightly bonus episodes, with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Lee Rhiannon, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Gabbi Bolt, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like boomers v gen Z, the history of the party, co-operatives, Taylor Swift, when Friendlyjordies owned us, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
Links -
ABC Tasmanian election results page - https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/tas/2024/results/party-totals
Check out Jack’s work at https://www.jacktoohey.com/
Or on the socials @jack_toohey
Today is Palm Sunday - shout out to all those walking for refugee rights
Janet Rice’s valedictory speech on Tuesday
My last week in Parliament is next week and my official retirement date is set for Friday, April 19th.
I’ll be giving my final speech in the Senate next Tuesday evening and I’d love for you to tune in as I reflect on my time in politics and say (a potentially teary) farewell.
You can watch the livestream of my valedictory speech in the Senate here next Tuesday, March 26th from 6pm AEDT.
Remember we’ve announced we’re doing a live show in Naarm/Melbourne with Osman Farqui on Saturday April 6th at 1:30pm at the Comedy Republic https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:304/38:910/
Watch this space Brisbane - our live show at Good Chat Comedy Club on Saturday April 27th at 2pm is sold out, but we are organsing a second show for earlier that day. More info soon.
Cheeky plug for Tom’s special, IT IS I (Out on Tuesday)
Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6P7Vg4Gv_8&ab_channel=TomBallard (please subscribe lol)
Head here to get the thing on all the platforms https://800PGR.lnk.to/BallardID
Produced by Michael Griffin
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117: QLD Council Election Results & Donation Reforms
Can I have your vote? Don’t worry about my ankle bracelet. Emerald and Tom react to the Queensland local council elections and state by-elections (8:39). Was it another Greenslide? Is Labor totally screwed for the upcoming state election? Then, the government is looking to introduce changes to political donations and election funds (41:04). This is what the Greens want, right? Or is it a scam to further entrench the two party system? Finally, a call to action (1:07:15).
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Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU
New Patreon recap episode recapping awful Kitchen Cabinet episodes out now.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 30 full-length fortnightly bonus episodes, with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Lee Rhiannon, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Gabbi Bolt, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like boomers v gen Z, the history of the party, co-operatives, Taylor Swift, when Friendlyjordies owned us, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
Links -
Ben Smee in the Guardian: “Queensland Labor vulnerable on two fronts as Greens target Brisbane’s commuter belt”
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/15/queensland-labor-vulnerable-on-two-fronts-as-greens-target-brisbanes-commuter-belt
ABC elections results page -
https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/bcc/2024/guides
Electoral commission results website -
https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-results
Rob Bailleu’s thread on the donation reforms - https://twitter.com/rebaillieu/status/1768586034080809113?s=46
CALL TO ACTION: Call Minister Tanya Plibersek (02 6277 7920) and ask her to reject the Toondah Harbour development:
https://greens.org.au/campaigns/protect-toondah
Remember we’ve announced we’re doing a live show in Naarm/Melbourne with Osman Farqui on Saturday April 6th at 1:30pm at the Comedy Republic https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:304/38:910/
We’re coming back to MEANJIN/BRISBANE!!! We’re doing a live show at Good Chat Comedy Club on Saturday April 27th at 2pm. Tickets on sale now:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-w-emerald-moon-tom-ballard-live-in-brisbane-tickets-843371164857
Produced by Michael Griffin
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Follow us on
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Teaser: That’s My Jam 2 - Kitchen Cabinet Recap
In ep 2 of our Patreon bonus show That’s My Jam, Emerald and Tom re-open the Kitchen Cabinet and recap some classic eps from 2016. First up is former Greens leader Richard Di Natale. Who even has heard of that guy? Then it's the gruesome twosome Anthony “Albo” Albanese and Christopher “Christopher Pyynnne” Pyne having a disgusting double date and talking about how much they get along and are best buds. Why did Albo sell out so bad? Is Pyne charming or a war crim with a sense of humour? And what is his favourite song?
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Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like intergenerational warfare, Taylor Swift, Ralph Babet, THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
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Kitchen Cabinet episodes on ABC iView -
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/kitchen-cabinet
We’ve announced a live show in Naarm/Melbourne on Saturday April 6th at 1:30pm at the Comedy Republic https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:304/38:910/
We’re coming back to MEANJIN/BRISBANE!!! We’re doing a live show at Good Chat Comedy Club on Saturday April 27th at 2pm. Tickets on sale now:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-w-emerald-moon-tom-ballard-live-in-brisbane-tickets-843371164857
Produced by Michael Griffin
Follow us on
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116: Stupid White Property Council Bastards
Sam Kerr is a reverse milkshake duck. Emerald and Tom do a vibe check on the upcoming Brisbane City Council local election and Steven Miles’ texting SCANDAL (8:36). Next they check out this week’s developments in the fight for housing, with Greens proposing new public investment and Max Chandler-Mather speaking at National Press Club (23:20). Finally, a call to action (56:41).
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Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU
New Patreon ep with Jesse Noakes talking forced evictions and homeless out now.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 30 full-length fortnightly bonus episodes, with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Lee Rhiannon, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Gabbi Bolt, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like boomers v gen Z, the history of the party, co-operatives, Taylor Swift, when Friendlyjordies owned us, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
Links -
If you live in Brisbane, VOTE!!!!!!!! https://vote.greens.org.au/
Watch the full video of Max Chandler-Mather at National Press Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9PZevNcplo
Go to a Palestine protest, meeting or other event https://apan.org.au/events/
BDS Australia - Check your super fund is not funding Israel’s apartheid and genocide https://bdsaustralia.net.au/check-your-super/
Remember we’ve announced we’re doing a live show in Naarm/Melbourne on Saturday April 6th at 1:30pm at the Comedy Republic https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:304/38:910/
We’re coming back to MEANJIN/BRISBANE!!! We’re doing a live show at Good Chat Comedy Club on Saturday April 27th at 2pm. Tickets on sale now:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-w-emerald-moon-tom-ballard-live-in-brisbane-tickets-843371164857
Produced by Michael Griffin
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Follow us on
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115: Pigs, Pride & TAS Politics ft. Tabatha Badger
Katter and Wilkie aren’t as happy as a pig in mud. Emerald and Tom look at the debate over whether the NSW police should march at the Sydney Mardi Gras, following recent police murders and the poor history of the police towards the LGBTQIA+ community (12:31). Are cops tops? Then they are joined by Greens candidate for Lyons in the upcoming Tasmanian election, Tabatha Badger (38:31)! What are the key issues this election? Is Erica Betz really still at it? What is it with unnecessary stadiums? Finally, a call to action (1:09:50).
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Full video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU
New Patreon ep with Jesse Noakes talking forced evictions and homeless out now.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out over 30 full-length fortnightly bonus episodes, with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Lee Rhiannon, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Gabbi Bolt, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like boomers v gen Z, the history of the party, co-operatives, Taylor Swift, when Friendlyjordies owned us, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
Links -
Tasmanian Greens election platform: https://tasgreensmps.org/policy/
Volunteer for the Tasmanian Greens: https://greens.org.au/tas/volunteer
Follow/ get in touch with Tabatha Badger: https://greens.org.au/tas/person/tabatha-badger @TabathaBadger on IG / TabathaBadgerGreens on FB
Donate to support travel and other costs for family to attend the ongoing coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker’s killing, and to continue to seek justice:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-family-of-kumanjayi-walker
Support Pride in Protest: https://linktr.ee/PrideInProtest
Remember we’ve announced we’re doing a live show in Naarm/Melbourne on Saturday April 6th at 1:30pm at the Comedy Republic https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:304/38:910/
We’re coming back to MEANJIN/BRISBANE!!! We’re doing a live show at Good Chat Comedy Club on Saturday April 27th at 2pm. Tickets on sale now:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-w-emerald-moon-tom-ballard-live-in-brisbane-tickets-843371164857
Produced by Michael Griffin
https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz/
Follow us on
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Teaser: ABC Burrup Woodside Update, Public Housing & Homelessness Crisis ft. Jesse Noakes
In this Patreon bonus, Jesse Noakes returns to the show. First he gives Emerald and Tom a predictable update on Disrupt Burrup and ABC. Then they talk about the state of public housing and homelessness in Western Australia, the evils of evictions into homelessness, and the particular damage this is causing First Nations communities.
Warning that this episode contains frank discussion of dark themes including suicide. Remember you can always call Lifeline on 13 11 14Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like intergenerational warfare, Taylor Swift, Ralph Babet, THE GIANTS movie and the life of Bob Brown, when Friendlyjordies owned us, war crimes, vaping, psychedelic-assisted therapy, killer robots (with Emerald’s sister!), a debrief of the 2022 federal results, whether the Greens are too woke, the 18-year plan for Greens government, whether lawns should be banned, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse.
https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU
Links -
Stop Evicting Families https://www.stopevictingfamilies.org/
Listen to Jesse’s podcast, The Last Place on Earth https://www.patreon.com/TheLastPlaceonEarth
Jonathan “Jonno” Sriranganathan’s site -
https://www.jonathansri.com/
We’ve announced a live show in Naarm/Melbourne on Saturday April 6th at 1:30pm at the Comedy Republic https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:304/38:910/
We’re coming back to MEANJIN/BRISBANE!!! We’re doing a live show at Good Chat Comedy Club on Saturday April 27th at 2pm. Tickets on sale now:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-w-emerald-moon-tom-ballard-live-in-brisbane-tickets-843371164857
Produced by Michael Griffin
Follow us on
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Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau
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Customer Reviews
This American is a fan
I’m not Australian and have no reason to listen to your podcast. I started listening to understand what was happening in Australia in your election and the explosion of the GREENS in your parliament, and I stayed bc the two presenters are funny and entertaining. This is the only resource I have to know anything about what’s going on in your country, and I like to think about the trials and successes of the Greens in relation to my work as a socialist organizer in the states.