Best As Lib As They Come Podcasts (2025)

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177: The Greenlight ft. Larissa Waters 53:49

24h ago53:49

53:49

The Griff has election takes. Tom is joined by new leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Larissa Waters! (10:26) What happened? What is she going to do differently? And why is Labor about to approve a new carbon bomb? And does she have a message for those feeling lost? Finally, Griff on why it’s annoying being the Greens and how Labor can defeat…

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176: Come on in, the Larissa Waters is fine 1:13:16

6d ago1:13:16

1:13:16

Greens consider historic three-way (leadership team). Emerald and Tom go over the news that Larissa Waters was elected new leader of the Australian Greens! (7:29) What does this mean for the future of the party? Is this the end of militant Greens, or just the beginning? Next up, other parties! (41:19) Sussan Ley is the new leader of the Liberals, a…

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TEASER: Kevin Bonham on polling denialism & electoral reform 5:03

8d ago5:03

5:03

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by one of Australia’s finest psephologists (election analysts), Dr Kevin Bonham! With the Greens winning 12% of the vote but only one lower house seat, is our voting system fair? And if not, what are the other options? Polling denialism, ‘wasted’ votes, Condorcet vs instant r…

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175: Election results 2 - Could be better! 1:14:14

15d ago1:14:14

1:14:14

Emerald and Tom share crazy voting booth stories, before taking a look at the results of the 2025 federal election, one week later. Things only got worse! First, what happened with Griffith and Max Chandler-Mather, Australian politics' own Frank Grimes? (He challenged the status quo, then everyone celebrated his death, because being called out is a…

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174: Election results 2025 - Could be worse? 1:19:37

22d ago1:19:37

1:19:37

Greens win! Pressure works! Wait, what?! Emerald and Tom reconvene the morning after the 2025 federal election to look at the results as they stand, and share some of the early stories from yesterday. What lead to the Labor landslide? How much was it the Trump election? Did Dutton drag down everyone? Or is that copium - why didn’t Greensland hold, …

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TEASER: Leo Puglisi from 6 News on how teens are schooling ‘real’ journos 2:10

24d ago2:10

2:10

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom meet one of our longtime favourites - the 17-year-old wunderkind founder of 6 News, Leo Puglisi! How did a school student become the Official #auspol Best Journalist? What is the state of the looming youth social media ban? What are his predictions for the election? And, just how old wi…

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173: Election predictions with Amy Remeikis 1:03:19

29d ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Oh crap the election is this Saturday. Emerald is joined by guest host, #auspol legend and live-blogger for the Australia Institute, Amy Remeikis! Why has this election campaign felt so lacklustre? Is everything going to hell? And what are Amy’s predictions for election result upsets? Coming Friday on Patreon - Leo Puglisi!!! ---------- Just releas…

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BONUS: Meet the Candidate - Sonya Semmens for Macnamara 27:23

1M ago27:23

27:23

Ninth and the final in our series of bonus episodes interviewing Greens candidates for the upcoming federal election, Emerald and Tom meet Sonya Semmens, and candidate for the inner-Melbourne electorate of Macnamara! Why are the Greens the natural party of peace? What is the go with the debate non-invite? Does Josh Burns’ move to skip how-to-vote c…

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172: Why LNP & Labor won’t fix housing ft. Max Chandler-Mather 1:06:37

1M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Epic rap battles of history - Biggie vs Tupac, Kendick vs Drake, DJ Albo vs Peggy Sue. Emerald and Tom take a look at the week’s election news (10:57). Dual-citizenship takes down the Greens candidate for Franklin, and is Purple Pingers to blame for squatters in Carol’s empty house? Then they are joined by the MP for Griffith and Greens housing spo…

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Teaser: Inside The Greens #9 : The Rudd years, GFC, Ronan Lee & a Lib-Green Love Affair 3:42

1M ago3:42

3:42

In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald talk through chapter 9 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - the aftermath of the 2007 election, the 2020 summit, the Green New Deal, Labor BS, …

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BONUS: Fight for Fremantle ft. Amy Warne & Kate Hulett 1:00:45

1M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Eighth up in our series of bonus episodes interviewing candidates for the upcoming federal election, Emerald meets two of the progressive candidates vying for the seat of Fremantle in Western Australia. First up is Amy Warne, environmental activist, mum and Greens candidate! (1:44) And then Kate Hulett, photographer, business owner and independent …

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171: Bandt’s giant toothbrush & how to vote in Macnamara 1:12:50

1M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Congrats to Dutton for winning the first debate (presumably?), and to Jason Clare for not knowing the second one existed. Emerald and Tom take a look at Adam Bandt’s appearance at the National Press Club (10:26). Greens want to wind back handouts for property investors, and of course that whole dental and mental into Medicare thing. Then, a look at…

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ECHO KUTI BAB GOOCH HAWAII SHIRT 1:12

1M ago1:12

1:12

ECHO KUTI BAB GOOCH HAWAII SHIRT by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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smooth hillzenki intro 1:34

1M ago1:34

1:34

smooth hillzenki intro by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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SUNDAY RIDE FILM listen all the way Babylon Vocals 2:59

1M ago2:59

2:59

SUNDAY RIDE FILM listen all the way Babylon Vocals by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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RIO BE YO 1:01

1M ago1:01

1:01

RIO BE YO by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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f stop 0:43

1M ago0:43

0:43

f stop by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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harp to heart 2:12

1M ago2:12

2:12

harp to heart by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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A HB DM 2:22

1M ago2:22

2:22

A HB DM by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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STROY FEEL 2:21

1M ago2:21

2:21

STROY FEEL by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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snow strings 1:29

1M ago1:29

1:29

snow strings by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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chamber new 1:51

1M ago1:51

1:51

chamber new by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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SLICK ECHO 2:07

1M ago2:07

2:07

SLICK ECHO by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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NEW BEEN A LONG TIME slam ams dam fuLL 2:56

1M ago2:56

2:56

NEW BEEN A LONG TIME slam ams dam fuLL by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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ride echo 1:03

1M ago1:03

1:03

ride echo by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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tech2 2:07

1M ago2:07

2:07

tech2 by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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hoops mom 1:15

1M ago1:15

1:15

hoops mom by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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az az az 1:09

1M ago1:09

1:09

az az az by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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danny dollar 2:17

1M ago2:17

2:17

danny dollar by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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ber slick 1:21

1M ago1:21

1:21

ber slick by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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pppp slim 1:03

1M ago1:03

1:03

pppp slim by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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to the moon 0:50

1M ago0:50

0:50

to the moon by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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SPWAN daAWN 2:12

1M ago2:12

2:12

SPWAN daAWN by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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FULL TONS 1:26

1M ago1:26

1:26

FULL TONS by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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BAB az 2233 2:07

1M ago2:07

2:07

BAB az 2233 by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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slick1 1:59

1M ago1:59

1:59

slick1 by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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NOUR MIX neu 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

NOUR MIX neu by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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CLT pow pow 1:04

1M ago1:04

1:04

CLT pow pow by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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bounceB 0:53

1M ago0:53

0:53

bounceB by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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paris burss 0:49

1M ago0:49

0:49

paris burss by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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p e a r l ann 2:53

1M ago2:53

2:53

p e a r l ann by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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bamabamba 1:44

1M ago1:44

1:44

bamabamba by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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weddik 1:08

1M ago1:08

1:08

weddik by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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ber ber44 1:17

1M ago1:17

1:17

ber ber44 by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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bbdnb bay 1:52

1M ago1:52

1:52

bbdnb bay by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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hard not horp needs bass 1:07

1M ago1:07

1:07

hard not horp needs bass by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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BONUS: Meet the Candidate - Luc Velez for Sydney 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

Seventh up in our series of bonus episodes interviewing Greens candidates for the upcoming federal election, Emerald and Tom meet Luc Velez - organiser, activist, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board member, and candidate for the seat of Sydney! Is it true Tanya Plibersek has been in parliament for longer than Luc has been alive, and is this the…

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170: A long first week & Temu Trump ft. Stephen Bates, MP for Brisbane 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

We are a Labor podcast now. Lol gotcha April Fools! Emerald and Tom catch up on the stories from the first week of the federal election campaign (10:20). The days are short, but the weeks are also short! Greens announce policies on environment and education, and Labor announce a familiar-sounding policy on supermarket price gouging. Then they are j…

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TEASER: Truth Bombs: the Greens’ new Defence policy & Vic Socialist criticisms 4:28

2M ago4:28

4:28

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom tackle a much-requested topic - the Greens recent defence policy announcement. Along with withdrawing from AUKUS and reducing military spending, the policy would also invest in local production of defensive drones and missiles. Are the Greens secret warmongers? Are Emerald and Tom secre…

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BONUS: Meet the Candidate - Samantha Ratnam for Wills 28:08

2M ago28:08

28:08

Sixth up in our series of bonus episodes interviewing Greens candidates for the upcoming federal election, Tom meets Samantha Ratnam - former Victorian Greens state leader, and candidate for the seat of Wills! Why did she resign as a state MP to run for federal politics? How did the redistribution halve Labor’s margin in the seat? Can Melbourne’s G…

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