In this episode of the podcast, Bilal and Kevin eat some lunch while discussing the criteria for a perfect public bathroom and some side quests they’ve been up to.

Show notes:

The word game is called Imposter. Here’s one version of it: https://gameonfamily.com/blogs/tutorials/imposter?srsltid=AfmBOoqEnIKjwvmpn2zxlOva_3fFZqGb7F_QiBphvtqaHYeSJCEkyJwu

Vivian Pham’s theatre show:

https://belvoir.com.au/productions/the-coconut-children/

The play that came after Counting and Cracking was The Jungle and the Sea: https://belvoir.com.au/productions/the-jungle-and-the-sea-2026/

This is how to pray istikhara: 

https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/resources/knowledge-base/five-pillars-of-islam/salah/how-to-pray-istikhara/

Info on the Parramatta Laureate: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/writing-society/events/news/the_parramatta_laureate_in_literature

Link to Yumna Kassab’s A dictionary of place and memory: https://sydneyreviewofbooks.com/dictionary

Belvoir Street Theatre: https://belvoir.com.au

Short and Sweet Sydney Theatre Festival: https://shortandsweet.org/festivals/shortsweet-sydney-theatre-festival-2025

Penguin Random House Write It Fellowship Bilal mentioned: https://www.penguin.com.au/write-it

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/filofihi/pastel

In this episode of the podcast, Bilal and Kevin briefly catch up before reviewing each other's writing workshops like the good ol’ days.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@BadgeredPod

Show notes:

Bilal’s workshop materials (free Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/posts/did-someone-say-139836596 

Kevin’s workshop materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zPdq47ep3RQFMlI6hQTdfEHzKO8yQCgg?usp=sharing

Badgered Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badgeredpodcast

Jihad’s book, HOME BETWEEN THE CEDAR TREES, available now: https://www.guesthousepublishing.com/books/p/home-between-the-cedar-trees-by-jihad-yassine

The Eyes of Gaza, event with Plestia: https://www.isra.org.au/events/plestia-alaqad-book-launch/?fbclid=PAVERFWANBR79leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8yDyEcqWk0ICWEYGcDoN0myw3x3AgK8G6Cq9riW0AlHSuxEKc-oyzqzgN51_aem_ZoKQZ9g0VihIHfUlfDduyQ

Plestia’s review of Jihad’s book: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOmqX4NEzrn/?igsh=OWtkcGw4cnRvc2Ri

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner

In this episode of the podcast, Bilal and Kevin chat about Kevin’s fear of saying bye (and the sun), how to balance ethics while running a small business, the best sound to make to annoy Bilal, and some ice breakers we could use with our students.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@BadgeredPod

Show notes:

Nextlander Podcast: https://www.patreon.comNextlander | Creating a media empire to span the cosmos.

Giant Bomb: https://www.giantbomb.com

They are still being shaken this morning: https://mangadex.org/title/157ab2cc-1fc7-4b29-8955-72d94a140982/kesa-mo-yuraretemasu?tab=art

This Sun is also a Star: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sun_Is_Also_a_Star_(novel)

The Art and Making of Arcane: https://newsouthbooks.com.au/books/the-art-and-making-of-arcane/

Parramatta Zine Fair: https://sydneyfringe.com/events/school-of-zines-parramatta-zine-fair-2025/

Preorder Jihad’s Book: https://www.guesthousepublishing.com/books/p/home-between-the-cedar-trees-by-jihad-yassine

The Regulation Podcast: Patreonhttps://www.patreon.comThe Regulation Podcast

Badgered Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badgeredpodcast

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/its-a-vibe

In this audio only episode, Bilal and Kevin catch up since their last recording four months ago while driving in peak hour into the city, will they make it on time??? Only one way to find out.

Show notes:

Critical role one-shot trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oq8RYa0M5Ek

Grant Howitt - Honey Heist: https://gshowitt.itch.io/honey-heist

Grant Howitt - Fucked Up Little Man: https://gshowitt.itch.io/fucked-up-little-man

GodsTV: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2626570/GodsTV/

Tom Cardy: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCW7AGm8JSBEEew61dJIgl_A

ICC Sydney Theatre capacity IS 9000 people: https://iccsydney.com.au/about/venue-information/faqs/venue-features/

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/yasumu/lonely-nights

License code: YTDHE1KZVX5M9GNA

Episode 3 is finally here for real. This episode, Bilal and Kevin chat about the machinations of a birthday surprise, the lunar calendar, new hobbies they've picked up and draw dogs.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@BadgeredPod

Show notes:

Video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/8dS3AdZiWy8

Kevin’s 2020 Grand Slam video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_hZRyrB2P4/

Bilal’s birthday video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFkNoJwS28b/

Chris Piascik: https://youtube.com/@chris-piascik

Sam Yang: https://youtube.com/@samdoesarts

Drawing on the right side of the brain: https://www.drawright.com

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine

Episode 3… or is it???

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@BadgeredPod

Show notes:

Video version of the podcast

https://youtu.be/ORtbIZPXKVQ 

Pestered #003 (a Badgered extra)

https://youtu.be/P4V7kJKJEXA

MKBHD video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E76CUtSHMrU

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto

Season 2 is officially greenlit! Bilal and Kevin catch up and embarrass themselves with the power of language.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@BadgeredPod

Show notes:

Video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/PPnykyaqNbg

Pestered #002 (a Badgered extra):

https://youtu.be/CAENQUkg7tI

Proko Drawing Basics Course:

https://www.proko.com/course/drawing-basics

Kevin’s Climbing Vlog:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-HKg8wz1rkU&pp=ygUQYmFkZ2VyZWQgcG9kY2FzdA%3D%3D

Vietnamese self help:

https://www.youtube.com/@Web5Ngay

What do we call this badger???

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEPUW2iSRjQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Not the original clip, but this has the audio for the man that talks about not speaking Arabic with his father-in-law:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBEaO_-v8-_/?igsh=MXVpajYxd2djeGRxcw==

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/newspaper⁠

It took three plus years, but Bilal finally badgered Kevin to come back and record an episode (or was it the other way around?) 

The boys talk about what’s been happening in the last three years, and all the ideas they have for future content (assuming enough people actually want to listen).

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@BadgeredPod

Show notes:

Pestered (a Badgered extra) https://youtu.be/3NH2TDeQGdU

Guest House Publishing https://www.guesthousepublishing.com

The okaylol podcast with Aamina Musthafa https://open.spotify.com/episode/68FygxfAF2mxdhjkmIyYx3?si=pQRvs7UbRseAG6SrfE6j7g

Critical Role Episode 7 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XGs3bOX4XFQ&list=PL7atuZxmT954bCkC062rKwXTvJtcqFB8i&index=7&pp=iAQB - Go to 2:02:43 for the t-shirt announcement 

Regulation Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/regulation-podcast/id1515027050

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/kem/lazy-love

Are we back???

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/kem/lazy-love

THIS IS OUR FINAL EPISODE THIS SEASON. 

HONESTLY I CAN'T BELIEVE WE MADE IT THIS FAR, AND I'M REALLY PROUD OF US.

In this episode, Kevin and Bilal recap the entire first season of Badgered, and weigh the strengths and struggles of each of their podcast ideas this (pilot) season.

They talk about what it takes to start (and continue) a podcast all about creative writing. Kevin is humble again, and Bilal tries to use the word 'untenable' without sounding pretentious. Only one of them is successful. They discuss viewership, success, and what they're passionate about continuing to do from here.

Stay for the end of the episode to witness the birth of a new idea!

Badgered is a podcast all about being a creative writer living and working in Western Sydney. We share our creative writing online, and we record our writing process so you can follow along and get tips for your own work. You can email us on [email protected] if you've got any enquiries, want to give us some encouragement, or want to share any work that we inspired you to write!

Links for this episode:

Underground mag? was actually UNDERBELLY, I GOT IT WRONG! - Here is the link https://www.underbellymag.com/about

Also it's 'The Western', here's the episode with our amazing colleague Lamisa - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-western-podcast-lamisa-haque-s4e07/id1370752842?i=1000523372823

And the link to the 'No Water Breaks' podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjkxODczMTQ3MC9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvOTU0OTM1NzQz?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwig5IrmmYjyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg&hl=en-AU

If you stuck with us this long, and you're reading to the end of these show notes, we love you with our whole hearts. Thank you for the support, and drop us a line sometime. We'd love to have a chat about writing, or anything else! Stay safe, and well, and catch you next season!

- Bilal and Kevin