Best Lads Who Game Podcasts (2025)

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Guardian Essential report: is the real question now just how big Labor’s victory will be? 15:12

8d ago15:12

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Just days out from the crucial vote, the latest Guardian Essential poll shows steady support for Labor. But with a significant number of undecided voters and a strong field of independents, questions remain about how convincing their victory will really be. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, sits down with Essential Me…

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Mx2 040 - The Devil May Netflix Spoilercast 1:26:25

20d ago1:26:25

1:26:25

Today Brent and Riven talk about the latest animated adaptation from Netflix, Devil May Cry. How accurate is it to the games? Is it better than the old anime and DmC: Devil May Cry? Find out now! Also wait what did Adi Shankar post on Twitter? Oh no... Outro: The Time has Come - Devil May Cry 4 OST Bluesky Accounts: Brent - ⁠https://bsky.app/profil…

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Guardian Essential report: as Labor pulls further ahead, can Dutton outmanoeuvre Albanese? 19:28

26d ago19:28

19:28

As the election draws near, Labor has extended its lead against the Coalition in the latest Essential poll, raising new questions about what Peter Dutton needs to do to shift the momentum in his favour. Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy sits down with Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis to unpack the strategies and dynamics shaping t…

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Guardian Essential report: power v poise – Australian Politics podcast 21:37

1M ago21:37

21:37

At the electoral crossroads, Guardian Australia’s political reporter Krishani Dhanji talks to Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis about what risks and rewards await Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese as they gamble over the projection of strong v steady leadership to win the hearts and minds of Australian voters. Plus: who would people …

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Guardian Essential report: as Albanese’s approval rating rises, why do the lads stand out? – Australian Politics podcast 23:06

2M ago23:06

23:06

As the prime minister hits his highest approval ratings in 18 months, the Guardian Essential poll goes deep into demographics this week. Why do young Australian men support Trump and Dutton more than anyone else? Could Dutton take advantage of this trend? Guardian Australia’s political reporter Josh Butler talks to Essential Media’s executive direc…

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Guardian Essential report: How do the major parties plan to win your vote? 22:33

2M ago22:33

22:33

Has the interest rate cut made any difference to how people intend to vote at the upcoming federal election? Guardian Australia’s political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy and Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis discuss how voters are responding to major political parties’ campaign rhetoric on key issues affecting their lives…

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SP97 - Charlie Havill | The Perils of Professional Parkour, Line Building, Storm (w/ Tom Taylor) 1:47:54

2M ago1:47:54

1:47:54

Charlie is an ex-Storm Freerun member, which, if you didn’t know, was one of the world’s most commercially successful parkour groups between 2010 and 2020. We go into his evolving relationship with parkour, coming up as a professional, disliking how it polluted the practice, and coming out the other end. DON'T FOLLOW CHARLIE ON INSTAGRAM - @charlie…

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SP96 - STORROR PARKOUR PRO video game with Drew, Dado & David 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

TOPICS: 0:00 - Origins of the game 22:13 - The ultimate parkour video game experience 36:23 - The five-year-long grind 47:54 - Online multiplayer possibilities 55:19 - The game experience and the parkour community The podcast videos are now publicly available on a separate Storror Podcast channel. The PPP, especially, is far better with video, as m…

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Guardian Essential report: how do you make voters care about policy? – Australian Politics podcast 21:20

3M ago21:20

21:20

Guardian Australia’s political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy and Essential Media’s executive director Peter Lewis discuss the mood of voters and look at the challenges of running a successful election campaign in the era of TrumpBy The Guardian

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☠ #22 | CaptainBlackbeard Radio | To William, With Love - Starring Sean Connery, Salma Hayek, Lewis Black, Chael Sonnen, Rip Torn, Donald Trump ☠ 2:50:24

3M ago2:50:24

2:50:24

☠ #22 | CaptainBlackbeard Radio | To William, With Love ☠ THE GREATEST EPIC AUDIO THRILL RIDE THE KING OF PIRATE RADIO RETURNS!!! This episode is about the people in Dark world. The Good people, The Bad People and The Shades of Gray they live within. In this episode, we give ye one of the biggest epics in CaptainBlackbeard Radio history. As we take…

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SP95 - How many parkour FATALITIES go unheard of? Where’s Drew? Storror Awards criticism | PPP22 1:34:36

3M ago1:34:36

1:34:36

Parkour Punditry Podcast no.22 - Back again with parkour community news, opinions and general BS. TOPICS: 0:15 - Storror Awards in retrospect / Are Max and Benj purists? 21:50 - Where’s Drew? 24:05 - Did Schlappen get robbed for Squad Goals? 29:45 - Tomato Awards / Elon Musk has shit touch 34:45 - Storror Awards live event / Big Wall Open 2 36:45 -…

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SP94 - Our Parkour Shoe Journey Making STORROR TECH TENS 45:56

4M ago45:56

45:56

We’re closing in on the release of our second parkour shoe. We talk about the painstaking and expensive process that got us to this point, where we’re delighted to bring these out to the people. STORROR TECH TENS will be available to join members first on 24/01 and 27/01 for everyone else. The podcast videos are now publicly available on a separate…

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SP93 - Frankenstein Parkour Athlete Pt.3 - The David Belle Dame du Lac Myth 44:08

4M ago44:08

44:08

We are back again to try merging the skills and qualities of some of the best at what they do to make the ultimate hypothetical parkour athlete. It seems like a fun mental exercise, but the boys struggle to agree. The podcast videos are now publicly available on a separate Storror Podcast channel. The PPP, especially, is far better with video, as m…

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SP92 - Creating The Ultimate Frankenstein Parkour Athlete Pt.2 41:22

5M ago41:22

41:22

We are back again to try merging the skills and qualities of some of the best at what they do to make the ultimate hypothetical parkour athlete. It seems like a fun mental exercise, but the boys struggle to agree. The podcast videos are now publicly available on a separate Storror Podcast channel. The PPP, especially, is far better with video, as m…

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SP91 - HEATED ARGUMENT creating the ultimate Frankenstein Parkour Athlete Pt.1 19:12

5M ago19:12

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We try merging the skills and qualities of some of the best at what they do to make the ultimate hypothetical parkour athlete. It seems like a fun mental exercise, but the boys struggle to agree. The podcast videos are now publicly available on a separate Storror Podcast channel. The PPP, especially, is far better with video, as many clips and imag…

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Does the economy need a defibrillator? Cherelle Murphy on what might get it going again 36:53

5M ago36:53

36:53

Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Cherelle Murphy, chief economist for EY Oceania, about this week’s sluggish national accounts figures and how the government can revive a barely breathing economyBy The Guardian

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SP90 - Gymnast Wins Parkour World Championships, New Storror Shoes | PPP21 1:28:06

5M ago1:28:06

1:28:06

Parkour Punditry Podcast no.21 delivers November’s world’s parkour news and video reviews. The sage makes a comeback as Callum goes on another FIG tirade. Videos reviewed: CHOGZ - PERSPECTIVE https://youtu.be/_uUZE9h3zsA?si=0rmNCsPxx8SKg6_9 Nico Vanhole's "Eleven Plus One" https://youtu.be/O9cpNEg0lS4?si=X23UpXEElVpVojoK KIPA - BOSTON https://youtu…

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Guardian Essential report: do voters’ views on housing and wages spell trouble for Labor? 25:25

5M ago25:25

25:25

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis, discuss the public’s disappointment with Labor’s handling of the housing crisis and what that means for the party in the lead-up to a federal electionBy The Guardian

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Chris Bowen on Cop29, reducing emissions and rolling out renewables 42:19

5M ago42:19

42:19

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen. They discuss the wins and losses from the recent Cop29 climate conference in Baku, the pace of the transition to renewables and whether Australia needs to brace for blackouts over summer…

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SP89 - FIFTH UNIT | Different Relationships to Parkour, Mindsets of Brighton & Bristol 1:58:59

6M ago1:58:59

1:58:59

This week, we have 4 of the lovely boys from Fifth Unit: Chris Harrison, Ethan Knowles, Ollie Durie & James Harrison. They’re a group mainly from Dorking, UK and moved down to Brighton in 2021. We discuss mindsets, motivations, balancing work/life and training, and favourite parkour videos. Instagrams: @chris.fifthunit @ethan.fifthunit @ollie.fifth…

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Amanda Rishworth on tackling gender-based violence 37:05

6M ago37:05

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This Monday marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the social services minister, Amanda Rishworth, about battling online misogynists, and stopping the welfare system empowering angry exesBy The Guardian

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SP88 - Ben & Toby Segar | Climbing is more OPTIMISED than Parkour 2:24:08

6M ago2:24:08

2:24:08

Segar Sends is Toby’s new passion project with his brother, Ben. Toby has been climbing for eight years alongside parkour, and Ben has also got involved in the last few years. Toby has been featured on many climbing YouTube channels, but together, they’re embarking on a channel of their own. Instagrams: @benjaminsegar @segarsends The podcast videos…

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Guardian Essential report: Australians worry about the climate crisis and the economy as Trump returns 27:33

6M ago27:33

27:33

Guardian Australia chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Essential Media executive director, Peter Lewis, talk about what Australians think about Donald Trump’s election winBy The Guardian

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Clare O’Neil on Labor’s plan to fix the housing crisis 30:45

6M ago30:45

30:45

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal housing and homelessness minister, Clare O’Neil. They discuss whether a double dissolution is on the horizon, the role housing will play in the upcoming federal election campaign and how the housing crisis is more than just a problem of economics…

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SP87 - Sam Carter | Storror Parkour Pro level design (part 2) 53:12

6M ago53:12

53:12

Part 2 with Sam Carter. As well as one of the brains behind Capstone, Sam is also on board with us, working on level design for Storror Parkour Pro. (Apologies again for the jarring flashing black screen throughout. We have a dodgy cable that needs replacing.) Instagrams - @scartah YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CAPST1 The podcast videos are no…

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Arthur Sinodinos on what Trump keeping his promises means for Australia 43:43

6M ago43:43

43:43

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with Arthur Sinodinos AO, former ambassador to the US, chair of the Australia Practice at the Asia Group, as well as a former Liberal senator and adviser to John Howard. They talk about why Americans voted as they did, what the outcome means for Australia’s upcoming election, and how big …

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SP86 - Sam Carter | CAPSTONE, the gnarliest parkour videos ever (part1) 1:09:17

6M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Sam Carter is one of the brains behind Capstone, which has come to be known as the most iconic and controversial producer of parkour media. Sam is also working with us on level design for Storror Parkour Pro, which will be covered in part 2. Instagrams - @scartah YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CAPST1 The podcast videos are now publicly availabl…

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In The Stiffs - Q&A 45:08

6M ago45:08

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S4E20 - Q&A Ex-professional footballers Sam Aiston, Gav Cowan, and Dave Edwards reflect on their long careers in the English and Welsh football leagues. All spent long periods of their careers with Shrewsbury Town, and they bring stories of their time together with Town and more. In this episode, the lads finish Series Four with the traditional fan…

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☠ #21 | CaptainBlackbeard Radio | The Night The Darknet Died - Starring Peter Sellers, Talia Shire, Bob Newhart, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Connery, Will Smith ☠ 2:32:03

6M ago2:32:03

2:32:03

EDIT: Apologies, our Pirate to King's English Translator was malfunctioning today. Please forgive any errors as an exhibit in sleep deprivation and chemically enhanced exhilaration. ☠ #21 | CaptainBlackbeard Radio | The Night The Darknet Died - Starring Peter Sellers, Talia Shire, Bob Newhart, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Connery, Will Smith ☠ ALL F…

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Bridget McKenzie on the Qantas saga and conflicts of interest 39:34

6M ago39:34

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal shadow transport and infrastructure minister, Bridget McKenzie. They discuss the prime minister’s upgrades with Qantas, opposition leader Peter Dutton’s free flight care of Gina Rinehart, and whether the parliamentary register of interests needs an overhaul…

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SP85 - PPP20 with Hazal | Best parkour shoes, Hobby Horsing, Storror Awards, Join or Die 6 1:36:39

7M ago1:36:39

1:36:39

Parkour Punditry Podcast for October. We review some of the video releases, talk about some of the best donor sports for parkour (spoiler: it’s hobby horsing), and dive into some Storror Awards discussions. Spot Tested Los Angeles - https://spottestedla.vhx.tv/products?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYTVsLq8Xlj1kJ9LIv01DCSeS4LbM6ZA_dlO1M32O8ylKIybDx_soA…

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Mx2 039 - THE SORCERY FIGHT SPOILERCAST 2:28:56

7M ago2:28:56

2:28:56

Today Brent and Riven sit down to talk about the entirety of Jujutsu Kaisen. From the two seasons, the movie, and the rest of the manga. Expect FULL SPOILERS for the entire series as we learn about curses, the power of idols, and why Gojo may be racist. Intro: I Fight Again Outro: Metamorphosis Both are from the Jujutsu Kaisen soundtrack Twitter Ac…

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Bob Brown on Lidia Thorpe and the right to protest 38:39

7M ago38:39

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Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with Bob Brown – environmentalist, social justice campaigner, former senator and leader of the Australian Greens. They talk about the right to protest in a democracy in light of Lidia Thorpe’s recent protest against King Charles during his visit to Parliament House in Canberra, and Bob …

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Guardian Essential report: why has support for the Australian republic gone tepid? 22:26

7M ago22:26

22:26

Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton and Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis take a look at the latest Essential poll to see how popular King Charles III is in Australia and what support there is to become a republicBy The Guardian

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In The Stiffs - Josh Daniels 1:37:07

7M ago1:37:07

1:37:07

S4E19 - Josh Daniels Ex-professional footballers Sam Aiston, Gav Cowan and Dave Edwards, reflect on their long careers playing in the English and Welsh football leagues. All spent long periods of their careers with Shrewsbury Town, and they bring stories of their time together with Town and more. In this episode, the lads are joined by TNS player J…

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SP84 - Caryl Cordt-Moller & Guillaume Larrazabal | Masked Olympics torch bearers, FIG, Stick Masters 1:20:15

7M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Caryl and Gui are the Swiss dynamic duo. Gui made the incredible video Mucho Relaxo, a nominee for the One Man Army for Storror Awards in 2022, and competed in our first-ever Stick Masters competition. Caryl consistently appears on the podium for the FIG speed competitions and is the first FIG competitor to appear on the show.…

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David Pocock on why negotiation is key to good government 36:40

7M ago36:40

36:40

After almost a full term as a politician, independent senator David Pocock joins political editor Karen Middleton. They discuss why he thinks Labor’s refusal to bargain with the crossbench is holding back changes that Australians need, if Albanese buying a multi-million dollar house this week is a bad look and what his past as a professional rugby …

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The former NT attorney general on whether the criminal justice system is being used as a form of ‘racial control’ 31:27

7M ago31:27

31:27

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with the member for Gwoja Chansey Paech about how Labor lost the law-and-order vote at August’s election, and what the future holds a year on from the voice to parliament referendumBy The Guardian

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Guardian Essential report: how much are people willing to change to combat cost of living? 25:51

7M ago25:51

25:51

Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Paul Karp and Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis take a look at the latest Essential poll to gauge what solutions to cost-of-living pressures Australians want implemented and how they think the government is handling the volatile situation in the Middle East…

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SP83 - PPP19 | Biggest EVER flip precision, French Renaissance, achilles tears, Schlappen, Oracle 1:18:36

7M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

We have yet another Parkour Punditry Podcast, where Sacha, Benj, Max, and Callum wrap up another month of parkour world news. September was a crazy month! The podcast videos are now publicly available on a separate Storror Podcast channel. The PPP, especially, is far better with video, as many clips and images are added. Go and subscribe - https://…

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The former deputy governor takes us inside the RBA 39:44

7M ago39:44

39:44

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with economist and former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank, Guy Debelle. They discuss how the board makes decisions about the economy and the pressure they face in taking all sides into accountBy The Guardian

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SP82 - SCRUFFY! Bloggy, Dodds & Jobo | Foreign Exchange, hitchhiking, photography, clothing 2:00:00

8M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Scruffy is a team from the southwest of England, though most of the active members moved to Brighton a few years ago. On October 12th, they are releasing Foreign Exchange, a video project they filmed over the summer featuring a huge variety of athletes from all over. Instagrams: @doddspk @doddsfilm @by.bloggy @joebergine If you want a more immersiv…

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Andrew Leigh on the power imbalance between supermarkets and their customers – Australian politics podcast 32:08

8M ago32:08

32:08

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks to Andrew Leigh, assistant minister for competition, charities and Treasury, about the federal government’s draft of a food and grocery code of conduct. They also discuss negative gearing and Labor’s census debacle You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport…

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Guardian Essential Report: who wins in the political debate on housing? 28:04

8M ago28:04

28:04

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about Labor’s stalemate on housing, as well as how voters feel about stronger privacy regulations and the proposed social media ban for childrenBy The Guardian

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In The Stiffs - Preparation 1:01:23

8M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

S4E18 - Preperation Ex-professional footballers Sam Aiston, Gav Cowan and Dave Edwards, reflect on their long careers playing in the English and Welsh football leagues. All spent long periods of their careers with Shrewsbury Town, and they bring stories of their time together with Town and more. In this episode, the lads talk about the changes to m…

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A former White House staffer on if the US election will be won on vibes 42:20

8M ago42:20

42:20

Guardian Australia’s political editor Karen Middleton speaks with former Kamala Harris White House staffer and PhD candidate Cory Alpert about the upcoming US election. Alpert explores some of the complexities of the US electoral system, the ‘October surprise’, and the impact of algorithms on the race to the White House…

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In The Stiffs - Goalscorers 47:11

8M ago47:11

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S4E17 - Goalscorers Ex-professional footballers Sam Aiston, Gav Cowan and Dave Edwards, reflect on their long careers playing in the English and Welsh football leagues. All spent long periods of their careers with Shrewsbury Town, and they bring stories of their time together with Town and more. In this episode, the lads share stories about some of…

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Catherine King on reforming Australia’s aviation sector 30:39

8M ago30:39

30:39

This week the federal opposition suggested that perhaps Qantas should be forced to sell off its low-cost stablemate Jetstar. This followed the recent release of the federal government’s aviation white paper, which includes ideas on how to make flights cheaper, boost competition and hold airlines to account for delays and cancellations. Guardian Aus…

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SP81 - PPP18 with Verky | Amsterdam is Dead, SPL3, trashing our 100k YouTube plaque 1:22:51

8M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

This one was recorded on August 29th. Sorry for the delay in uploading. I didn’t get a chance to get it up before going away. In this episode, we’re joined by Lord Travis Verkaik joins us, and we trash our 100k subscribers plaque in front of him when his dream is to earn one eventually. Instagrams: @verky02 If you want a more immersive experience w…

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Guardian Essential report: are Labor’s student visa caps good politics? 21:02

8M ago21:02

21:02

Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media talk about the public support for Labor’s international student visa caps, and if the politics behind the reform are being driven by the upcoming electionBy The Guardian

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