Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

Jorge Tsipos, Tom Heath & Adam Direen
  • 4.2 (5)
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Welcome to Unnatural Selection, a weekly comedy podcast where the news cycle gets the highly unserious treatment it deserves. Every week, hosts Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath attempt to make sense of the biggest stories in Australian and US politics, delivering fresh, funny, and deeply unqualified takes on current events. From the chaos of Washington to the latest Auspol drama, we break down global news with sharp banter and comedic analysis. If you're looking for a lighter way to survive the weekly headlines without losing your mind, you are in the right place. Visit www.UnnaturalShow.com for more episodes and links. Disclaimer: Unnatural Selection is a comedy podcast. The political commentary, news analysis, and general banter are for comedic purposes and should absolutely not be taken seriously. #auspol #uspol #politicalcomedy #australianpolitics #uspolitics #newsandpolitics #comedypodcast

  1. 5d ago

    Flash Your Fridge from BIOS | France's Economic Crisis, The Misogyny Pipeline & Trump's 5-Day Press Secretary

    On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Hackers raise fridge temperatures at hundreds of French supermarkets to spoil foodProtests spread across France as ‘yellow vests’ set to join.‘Disappointing’: ING scraps wildly popular Savings Maximiser high interest savings account.WA Greens kept crisis communications document about Jordon Steele-John.Be careful how short you cut it. Iliza ShlesingerPerson of interest identified after recording device incident on navy ship HMAS LeeuwinWhite House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after just days in roleKatie Zacharia Highlights as White House Press SecretaryWhite House asks US envoy in Athens Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign Unnatural Selection is a deeply unqualified Australian and American political comedy podcast. Hosted by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath, the show attempts to make sense of the weekly news cycle through a highly unserious lens. Find more episodes and links at www.UnnaturalShow.com. Disclaimer: Unnatural Selection is a comedy podcast. The political commentary, news analysis, and general banter are for comedic purposes and should absolutely not be taken seriously. #auspol #uspol #politicalcomedy #australianpolitics #uspolitics #newsandpolitics #comedypodcast Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow

    Flash Your Fridge from BIOS | France's Economic Crisis, The Misogyny Pipeline & Trump's 5-Day Press Secretary

  2. Oct 11

    US Military Executions and ICC Sanctions: Live-Streaming the Firing Squad

    On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told.Trump says he will ‘make a decision’ on Hegseth plan to live-stream execution.US imposes new sanctions on international criminal court.United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US is sanctioning the International Criminal CourtPauline Hanson tells conservative voters to ditch Coalition, but would work with them to remove Labor.Tenants unable to pay higher rental prices, Domain data finds.New Armed Response Command to begin public training on Sydney's streetsMilitarization fails to enhance police safety or reduce crime but may harm police reputation Unnatural Selection is a deeply unqualified Australian and American political comedy podcast. Hosted by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath, the show attempts to make sense of the weekly news cycle through a highly unserious lens. Find more episodes and links at www.UnnaturalShow.com. Disclaimer: Unnatural Selection is a comedy podcast. The political commentary, news analysis, and general banter are for comedic purposes and should absolutely not be taken seriously. #auspol #uspol #politicalcomedy #australianpolitics #uspolitics #newsandpolitics #comedypodcast Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Threads: @tom.heath @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow

    US Military Executions and ICC Sanctions: Live-Streaming the Firing Squad

  3. Oct 5

    Australian Interest Rates & Inflation | The Economic Dumpster Fire

    On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: One Nation vows to abolish First Nations treaty and legalise pepper spray at Victorian campaign launchVictorian Liberals promise to slash surgery wait times while Labor vows to scrap land tax changesOpenAI says its review into hacks, including on Australian government sites, is costing $500,000 a day Unnatural Selection is a deeply unqualified Australian and American political comedy podcast. Hosted by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath, the show attempts to make sense of the weekly news cycle through a highly unserious lens. Find more episodes and links at www.UnnaturalShow.com. Disclaimer: Unnatural Selection is a comedy podcast. The political commentary, news analysis, and general banter are for comedic purposes and should absolutely not be taken seriously. #auspol #uspol #politicalcomedy #australianpolitics #uspolitics #newsandpolitics #comedypodcast Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Threads: @tom.heath @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow

  4. Sep 27

    OpenAI Medicare Breach | The Rogue AI That Just Wanted Skincare Data

    On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump weighs 'big decision' on Iran, rejects AI push in major UN speech on 'American power'Health data attack the 'first' government hack by autonomous AI, researchers say.Paramount settles with US states, clearing way for Warner Bros mergerMajor US outlets suspend shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban.Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week highEuropean leaders warn of imminent Russian threat to their countries Unnatural Selection is a deeply unqualified Australian and American political comedy podcast. Hosted by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath, the show attempts to make sense of the weekly news cycle through a highly unserious lens. Find more episodes and links at www.UnnaturalShow.com. Disclaimer: Unnatural Selection is a comedy podcast. The political commentary, news analysis, and general banter are for comedic purposes and should absolutely not be taken seriously. #auspol #uspol #politicalcomedy #australianpolitics #uspolitics #newsandpolitics #comedypodcast Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow

    OpenAI Medicare Breach | The Rogue AI That Just Wanted Skincare Data

  5. Sep 21

    Labor’s New Migration Policy | Halfway Between Ruinous and Just a Little Bit Ruinous

    On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Labor tightens visa rules as Tony Burke vows migration targets will be met.‘One of the great Australian achievements’: Howard praises immigration.Sources say Australia withdrew from West Bank sanctions talks ahead of statement.The Fight for the West Bank.Karl Stefanovic to buy out podcast partner Keshnee Ibrahim after ‘irreconcilable breakdown’, court hearsThis YouTuber promotes One Nation to thousands in an Aussie accent. He's a foreigner we traced to the other side of the worldAI giant Anthropic signs agreement for $32b Queensland data centre.Donald Trump claims 'sick conspiracy' against AI is helping China, rejects calls for regulation Unnatural Selection is a deeply unqualified Australian and American political comedy podcast. Hosted by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath, the show attempts to make sense of the weekly news cycle through a highly unserious lens. Find more episodes and links at www.UnnaturalShow.com. Disclaimer: Unnatural Selection is a comedy podcast. The political commentary, news analysis, and general banter are for comedic purposes and should absolutely not be taken seriously. #auspol #uspol #politicalcomedy #australianpolitics #uspolitics #newsandpolitics #comedypodcast Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Threads: @tom.heath @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow

    Labor’s New Migration Policy | Halfway Between Ruinous and Just a Little Bit Ruinous

  6. Sep 13

    Political Pork-Barelling & Labor Grants | Adagio With Springs

    On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Labor's 'invite-only' grants scheme found to have been overwhelmingly spent in safe and marginal seatsAnthony Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson over 'attack' on mother amid calls for apology.Lambie blasts Hanson over 'disgusting' Hastie traitor cartoon.What Australia can learn from 165 years of migration data.Foreign 'AI slopaganda' network targets Australian politicians with deepfakesOpenAI claims to have solved maths problem that stumped humans for decadesDonald Trump promises to pay US voters if Republicans win midterm electionsSteam now requires Australian users to have a credit card to purchase R18+ games, and no, a simple bank debit card won't work Unnatural Selection is a deeply unqualified Australian and American political comedy podcast. Hosted by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath, the show attempts to make sense of the weekly news cycle through a highly unserious lens. Find more episodes and links at www.UnnaturalShow.com. Disclaimer: Unnatural Selection is a comedy podcast. The political commentary, news analysis, and general banter are for comedic purposes and should absolutely not be taken seriously. #auspol #uspol #politicalcomedy #australianpolitics #uspolitics #newsandpolitics #comedypodcast Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Threads: @tom.heath

    Political Pork-Barelling & Labor Grants | Adagio With Springs

  7. Sep 6

    Pauline Hanson's One Nation Candidates | The Twelve-Hour Resume Unravelling

    On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: One Nation refuses to comment after being caught misrepresenting Victorian candidate's qualificationsThe opposition wants to build basic homes faster and cheaper. Are there any drawbacks?Are Apartments More Energy Efficient Than Houses?Housing affordability hits lowest rate on record despite recent falls in property prices.Commonwealth stares down states on controversial private health changesOpt-out laws for social media algorithms to be introduced to parliament.AI's 'warning shot': Tech companies, experts raise fears of more rogue swarms after alarming Hugging Face hack.OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout this spring.A.I. Is Outsmarting Its Creators Unnatural Selection is a deeply unqualified Australian and American political comedy podcast. Hosted by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath, the show attempts to make sense of the weekly news cycle through a highly unserious lens. Find more episodes and links at www.UnnaturalShow.com. Disclaimer: Unnatural Selection is a comedy podcast. The political commentary, news analysis, and general banter are for comedic purposes and should absolutely not be taken seriously. #auspol #uspol #politicalcomedy #australianpolitics #uspolitics #newsandpolitics #comedypodcast Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow

    Pauline Hanson's One Nation Candidates | The Twelve-Hour Resume Unravelling

  8. Sep 1

    Victorian Public Transport Levy | The Dan Sullivan Multiverse

    On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Victorian government secretly increased public transport fares to help pay for Suburban Rail Loop.Albanese faces further GST backlash after standing by lucrative WA deal.Minister criticises GST report despite deal staying put.GST WA: What would changes to the GST distribution mean?One Nation’s Secret Harbour byelection win shows Labor is at a loss when it comes to calming angry voters.Dan Sullivan endorses Dan Sullivan to beat Dan Sullivan in perplexing Alaska Senate race Unnatural Selection is a deeply unqualified Australian and American political comedy podcast. Hosted by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath, the show attempts to make sense of the weekly news cycle through a highly unserious lens. Find more episodes and links at www.UnnaturalShow.com. Disclaimer: Unnatural Selection is a comedy podcast. The political commentary, news analysis, and general banter are for comedic purposes and should absolutely not be taken seriously. #auspol #uspol #politicalcomedy #australianpolitics #uspolitics #newsandpolitics #comedypodcast Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow Threads: @tom.heath @JorgeTsipos @UnnaturalShow

    Victorian Public Transport Levy | The Dan Sullivan Multiverse
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Welcome to Unnatural Selection, a weekly comedy podcast where the news cycle gets the highly unserious treatment it deserves. Every week, hosts Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath attempt to make sense of the biggest stories in Australian and US politics, delivering fresh, funny, and deeply unqualified takes on current events. From the chaos of Washington to the latest Auspol drama, we break down global news with sharp banter and comedic analysis. If you're looking for a lighter way to survive the weekly headlines without losing your mind, you are in the right place. Visit www.UnnaturalShow.com for more episodes and links. Disclaimer: Unnatural Selection is a comedy podcast. The political commentary, news analysis, and general banter are for comedic purposes and should absolutely not be taken seriously. #auspol #uspol #politicalcomedy #australianpolitics #uspolitics #newsandpolitics #comedypodcast

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