Host Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis speaks about the controversial opening of a kebab shop by notorious Sydney influencer and outspoken homophobe, Spanian, in Sydney's queer capital, Newtown.

Executive producer Bec Cushway gives an update on the recent highs and lows of trans healthcare policies in Queensland.

Eva and Bec discuss the Labor Party's leaked talking points on Israel and Palestine and it's political ramifications wth Deep Cut News journalist Alex McKinnon. They also highlight international AI copyright laws with Dr. Louise Buckingham, looking into artists' rights amid AI advancements. 

Producer Nyaboth Chuol delves into ASMR - a phenomenon that has gone from the fringes of the Internet to garnering mainstream attention. 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Bec Cushway, Eva-Sikes Gerogiannis and Nyaboth Chuol. 

Executive produced by Bec Cushway.

Hosted by Bec Cushway and Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis

Aired 1 November 2025 on Gadigal land.

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