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Thanks for joining us this week on The New Blurt.

We have Wencee’s two favourite show segments, Beerducation and Science.

Wencee reviews a lager from Brick Lane Brewing and the Kegsta reviews a stout from Hargreaves Hill Brewing. Both breweries are from Victoria, Australia.

And in our Science segment, we look at what an average human being’s day looks like in a 24-hour cycle. Our daily activities are quite common regardless of where we live on this planet. And then we ask if flossing or brushing our teeth is necessary.

Tune in and find out on https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773/, with Wencee and the Kegsta.

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Don’t forget to listen at the end of this weeks’ podcast to hear Dean Parkin and others from the Yes 23 campaign explaining what voting Yes means at this years’ Voice To Parliament referendum.

More information about the Yes campaign at this years’ Australian referendum for a Voice To Parliament →

https://yes23.com.au/

Banter

Trump indicted on 37 charges including obstruction and unlawful retention of defence information, to name but a few →

NPR | https://www.npr.org/2023/06/09/1181340894/trump-indictment-classified-documents-charges

Politico | Trump haphazardly stashed military secrets throughout his home, indictment says

The Voice To Parliament: Inform yourself with Thomas who was present at the Uluru Statement of The Heart →

The Australian Institute | The Voice to Parliament Handbook - Webinar with Thomas Mayo & Kerry O’Brien

Thomas Mayo & Kerry O'Brien | The Voice To Parliament Handbook

The Writers and Actors strike in the USA →

Hollywood Reporter | Tony Awards 2023: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Wins Big as Winners Praise Writers

ABC News | Aussie writer on Hollywood picket lines says strike is pivotal for global entertainment industry

YouTube | Ariana DeBose addresses the #WritersStrike on her "live and unscripted" monologue at #TonyAwards

YouTube | “I don’t know what these notes stand for" Ariana DeBose hosts the Tonys without a script

What does a 3.5 metre crocodile look like in your pool? Have a look here →

UPI | 10-foot crocodile removed from Florida swimming pool

Beerducation

This week, the Kegsta reviewed the Hargreaves Hill Brewing Russian Imperial Stout 2022. Hargreaves Hill is located in Steels Creek, close to Kinglake NE of Melbourne, Victoria. He rated it 75/100 points.

Hargreaves Hill Brewing - R.I.S. 2022

And Wencee reviewed the Brick Lane Brewing Hi Fi Dry Zero Carb Japanese Lager. Brick Lane Brewing are based in Dandenong, a suburb of Melbourne of Victoria. He rated it 78/100 points.

Brick Lane Brewing - Japanese Lager

Science

Recent studies gives us an idea of how the average human 24 hour day would look like →

ABC News | Everyone in the world has 24 hours, but how do they spend their time? This is what the average human day looks like

If you want to read the study on what a 24 hour day would look like have a look at this link →

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) | The global human day

What does the science say about flossing and brushing your teeth?

BBC News | Should you floss or not? Study says benefits unproven

Here is the study report on flossing and teeth brushing →

National Institutes of Health study on flossing and teeth brushing

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Hey Blurtstars, another little bonus before Monday , when we release the whole poddie, bit of banter with Wencee and also we chat about which beers we are reviewing.

Kegsta - RIS 2022 11.2 % abv (4 standard drinks, i know ! :) )

Wencee - Bricklane Japanese Lager 4.5 abv (1.2 standard drinks)

On the show , we mentioned Beechworth, thats Bridge Road, yes another avenue to walk for beer similar to a lane, definately not the same , and NOT in the country in Dandenong Victoria.

Apart from that enjoy your mini ep.

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Hey Blurtstars

Has it been a week already? As always, lots happening across the globe. Tonight, we will blurt about some of the important news going around.

In Let's Get Technical, Wencee will talk about the latest Apple reality headset that was announced today. The Kegsta will talk about EVs (electric vehicles) charging in 5 mins.

Then we turn to America in our segment we like to call, Party In The USA. Wencee will talk about the Hollywood actors and the Screen Actors Guild going on strike. And the Kegsta will talk about the debt ceiling being lifted.

And to round out the show on Nature Calls, Kegsta will chat about Ningaloo. And Wencee will ask if humans will ever understand how animals think.

Tune in and find out on https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773, with Wencee and the Kegsta.

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At the end of this episode, we have added Megan Davis’ 10 minute talk about the Voice To Parliament.

ABC Australia | The Voice to Parliament: Megan Davis | 10 minute Genius - Ep 6

Banter

June is Pride month. Here are links to the history and events happening in Australia →

History.com | Origins of Pride Month

Minus18 | Pride Month

Australian Pride Network | LGBTIQ Festivals and Events

US teenager wins spelling bee competition →

BBC News | Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Rare sighting of wolverine in California →

Guardian News | Wolverine spotted for the second time ever in California in the last 100 years

Let’s Get Technical

The long awaited Apple augmented reality googles has been released. What is it? Is it worth it? Find out here →

YouTube The Verge | First Look of the Apple Vision Pro

Toms Guide | First look at the new Apple Vision Pro lens

Super-fast electric vehicle battery charging. Is it possible? When will it be available to the general public? →

I'mNovation Hub | NASA’s Fast Electric Charge for EVs: 5 Minutes and Good to Go

Is there an alternative to electric vehicles? Hydrogen powered vehicles could be the answer →

Smithsonian Magazine | Can Green Hydrogen Help Power Latin America?

Party In The USA

Why is US president Joe Biden in trouble? What is a debt ceiling? Here’s more information →

NPR | The fight over the debt ceiling could sink the economy. This is how we got here

What is the USA Inflation reduction act? →

Wiki | Inflation Reduction Act

Hollywood actors propose going on strike supporting the writers guild who went on strike in early May →

Guardian News | Hollywood actors union overwhelmingly votes to strike if talks fail with studios

Nature Calls

Do animals think like humans? How can we study animal thought behaviour? Let’s find out here →

Guardian News | Can humans ever understand how animals think?

Let’s discover the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area →

WA Dept of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions | Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area

Word of the week

Some examples of anthropocentrism include the belief that humans are the only beings with souls, that animals exist solely for human use, and that nature is only valuable insofar as it serves human interests. Another example is the idea that humans have the right to exploit natural resources without regard for the long-term consequences.

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Latest Party in The USA, from our Ep126 episode, we discuss, the screen writers

guild and the latest in the debt celing saga in US.

Full episode can be heard inclusive of nature calls and lets get technical

on your best podcast app (or worst ;) )

Please enjoy this mini ep, who knows you might learn something :)

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Hey Blurtstars

We have a big show today. We have the award winning, climate change campaigner Dan Ilic joining us to discuss climate change, the referendum, Russell Crowe, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and anything else we care to talk about.

In our last segment we will blurt about Great People That Did Stuff and we will focus on a couple of people who recently passed, Tina Turner and Rolf Harris.

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Banter

An extremely tired Western Australia Premier, Mark McGowan, to retire from politics citing exhaustion →

ABC News | Mark McGowan stands down as WA premier in shock announcement, citing exhaustion

Indian food inspector loses Samsung Galaxy 23 Ultra in a dam and drains 2 million litres of water to recover it →

ABC News | Indian official suspended after draining thousands of litres of water from dam to find lost phone

YouTube | The Indian Express news

National Reconciliation Week 2023 - Be a Voice for Generations →

National Reconciliation Week 2023

Green There, Done That

Wencee and the Kegsta chat to Dan about his part in 10 minute genius, a rational fear touring and what’s next, and getting over covid. Nearly forgot THE Russell Crowe gig.

UNSW - Introducing the 10 Minute Genius program

Podcast | A Rational Fear

Great People That Did Stuff

We lost another musical legend, Tina Turner →

ABC News | Tina Turner, legendary American singer dubbed the 'Queen of Rock'n'Roll', dies aged 83

We lost another Australian entertainer and artist, Rolf Harris, but can, or should we separate talent from convicted criminal sentence?

ABC News | Rolf Harris, disgraced former entertainer and convicted paedophile, dies aged 93

The Conversation | Even after his death, Rolf Harris’ artwork will stand as reminders of his criminal acts

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Hey Blurtstars, this is a BONUS episode, which is just the interview with Dan. The podcast will be available tomorrow morning as usual.

Wencee and I chat to Dan about his part in 10 minute genius, a rational fear touring and whats next, and getting over covid. Nearly forgot THE Russell Crowe gig.

So turn it up and enjoy thenewblurt with Dan Ilic.

10 minute genius

a rational fear - podcast

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Hey Blurtstars

We have another busy show for you today.

First up, on Sports of All Sorts, we cover both the conventional and wacky sports that are played on this planet.

Today we will talk about the FIFA World Cup 2023 and also a Japanese sport called Bo-Taoshi, gesundheit.

Then we go back in the annals of time (really dangerous word that) On This Day. Food will be a focus tonight.

And to top off the show, we talk Science this week. The Kegsta will be doing mushrooms and Wencee is sweeping the marine floor.

Nearly forgot Joke of the week this week, wahey !

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Banter

Malaysian comedian, Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, has his social media accounts in China →

Guardian News | Comedian Uncle Roger has social media accounts suspended in China

Uncle Roger’s offending video that lead to his Chinese social media accounts to be suspended →

YouTube | Uncle Roger cancelled

It was sad to hear that Clare Nowland, 95 year old women tasered by NSW police, lost her life since we went to air. Vale Clare Nowland →

ABC News | Clare Nowland, 95-year-old woman tasered at Cooma nursing home, dies in hospital

How is the Yes vote going #voteyesaustralia #referendum

ABC News | What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament? Here's how it would work and who's for and against it

ABC News | There are 11 First Nations MPs and senators. Here's what they think of a Voice to Parliament.

We stand with Stan Grant as he steps away from journalism →

Guardian News | Q+A presenter cites ‘poison’ of the media as he steps away from ABC show

Sports of All Sorts

Women’s Soccer World Cup will be played in Australia and New Zealand →

FIFA | Women's Soccer World Cup 2023

Australia’s Sam Kerr helps secure Chelsea win fourth WSL title in a row →

ABC News | Sam Kerr claims another trophy as Chelsea secure fourth-straight WSL title

Bo-taoshi, pole toppling, was created by the Japanese National Defence Academy during WWII. Here are some YouTube videos explaining the rules and also videos of actual “gameplay” →

YouTube | Rules of Bo-Taoshi

YouTube | Japanese Dangerous Sport, Bo-Taoshi

Science

Australian scientists announce new ocean floor map →

ABC News | Scientists unveil mass online mapping tool revealing marine life on ocean floors

To access the map, click the following link →

Seamap Australia

What a load of mushrooms! Why are we seeing gigantic sized mushrooms? Here’s an explainer →

ABC News | Giant bolete mushrooms pop up in a nature reserve near Naracoorte to the delight of locals

On This Day

In the US it is national Taffy Day on 23 May:

National Taffy Day

It’s also national donut week (23 - 28 May) in the UK →

UK national donut week

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Hey Blurtstars

Now that we have recovered from the federal budget, let's see what's been happening around the world.

This week, in our first segment sit back and relax with Beerducation, as we review the beers for you to indulge.

In Listen To This, we are talking Eurovision, should Sweden have one?

And to round out the show on Green There, Done That, we will talk about beavers and if they can save the climate and El Niño what is it, how do I get it, do I want it?

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Banter

We talked about Lifeblood, and why, as a South American, Wencee can’t donate blood in Australia. It’s because of chagas disease

Lifeblood | Other transfusion-transmitted infections

USA CDC | American trypanosomiasis or Chagas disease

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) falls on May 17 every year. Here is more information about this day →

IDAHOBIT Australia | History of IDAHOBIT

ABC News | Victoria's LGAs fly rainbow flag on IDAHOBIT in support of LGBTQIA+ community

Amnesty International Australia | How you can help the LGTBQIA+ community

Commonwealth of Australia settles payout for people who were exposed to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) →

ABC News | Commonwealth settles $132.7 million class action over PFAS contamination across Australia

US President, Joe Biden, postpones visit to Australia →

ABC News | US President Joe Biden postpones Australia visit due to domestic debt ceiling crisis

Women’s world cup mania will soon land in Australia and New Zealand. Here is more information about the event →

FIFA | Women's world cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

Beerducation

Five Barrels from “The Gong” (Wollongong) was reviewed by Wencee and he gave it a rating of 84/100 →

Five Barrels Brewing – Navigator Red IPA

Deeds, a craft brewery from Glen Iris in Melbourne, was reviewed by the Kegsta and he gave it a rating of 83/100.Deeds Brewing - XPA

Remember to drink responsibly and never drink and drive. Look after your mates.

Listen To This

2022 winners, Ukraine, unable to host Eurovision in their home country, travel to Liverpool, UK, to host this spectacular event →

Eurovision | The Origins of Eurovision

Eurovision 2023

ABC News | Sweden wins 2023 Eurovision song contest, Australia in ninth place

Green There Done That

Can beavers can save our planet from climate change. Spoiler alert - THEY CAN!! →

Beavers are “ecosystem engineers” and fight climate change, too.

We also ask if Australia will experience a super El Niño in 2023 →

Climate models warn of possible ‘super El Niño’ before end of year

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Hey Blurtstars

Enjoy this excerpt from our season 4, episode 123 where we raised the question if beavers can save our planet from climate change. Spoiler alert - THEY CAN!!.

Beavers are “ecosystem engineers” and fight climate change, too.

We also ask if Australia will experience a super El Niño in 2023 →

Climate models warn of possible ‘super El Niño’ before end of year

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Hey Blurtstars

Another week another show! What's hot this week? Well, it's budget night here in Australia.

First up we have a great chat with Dr Marijia in Blurt on Politics. We talk budget, politics and the voice referendum amongst other things.

After our chat with Dr Marija we go live with our segment Econobabble. Wencee and Kegsta break the budget down to:

- Winners and losers of this years budget.

- Surplus, what are we doing with it?

- Still paying tax cuts?

- Will it be provide cost of living support? Let's hope so, because if the price of lettuce goes up to $10 a head again there will be a revolution!

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Banter

Victorian state funeral for Father Bob Macguire →

Father Bob Maguire farewelled at Melbourne state funeral as John Safran leads tributes

Father Bob Maguire honoured at a state funeral at Melbourne's St Patrick's Cathedral

Why is the Vietnamese government unhappy with an Australian coin? →

Vietnam government furious about release of Australian commemorative war coins

Young Swedish asylum seeker raises funds for Majblomman (Mayflower) children's charity →

Racists targeted this young Swedish asylum seeker. Now, he's broken a fundraising record

Blurt On Politics

So lucky to have Dr Marija Taflaga join us this week to talk Australian politics, the Voice, the budget and heaps more.

So please enjoy our chat with Dr Marija. Twitter - @MarijaTaflaga.

Econobabble

Australian May budget was delivered today. We talk about what was announced and who were the winners and losers →

ABC News | Federal budget 2023: Winners and Losers

Guardian Australia | Inside the Canberra bubble: what happens in the federal budget media lock-up?

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