Who doesn't love a podcast? On our show we have Ange Lavoipierre, host of the ABC Schmeitgeist podcast where pop culture is discussed, like why croc "shoes" are popular and can fetch $1350 or why we hatewatch reality TV and other contemporary topics.

It's budget night here in Australia, so we will quickly talk about what to expect and how important it is for the federal governments first budget since coming into office.

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Do Ya Self a Favour

We have a great chat with Ange Lavoipierre, host of the Schmeitgeist podcast. Also listen out for an exclusive announcement for Ange’s comedy show at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. →

ABC - Schmeitgeist homepage

Other topics we discussed during our chat →

The Clown Master - Newsnight

YouTube - Dr Brown: Paul

'That's close to being in the womb': Geoffrey Rush, 65, jokes over footage of his 27-year-old self as a clown

Econobabble

It’s the ALP’s first budget since winning the federal election. How did they go? Here’s a summary of the budget announcements →

Here's what we know about the Albanese government's budget

Federal budget 2022 summary – winners and losers: who will benefit and who was left behind?

ABC News - Federal budget 2022: Winners and Losers

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It's all about the economy at the moment. Budget week is looming, the UK have back flipped on their tax cuts. Let's talk more about it in Econobabble.

In our Indelible Indigenous we focus on Australians who have made a difference.

And in our last segment Fun Facts we give you just that. Fun facts!

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Banter

Two in three Australians will have some form of skin cancer before 70. Get your skin check now →

Get your skin cancer check now. You won't regret it.

Climate change activists in London →

Two women charged after Just Stop Oil activists throw soup at Vincent van Gogh painting

Aussie tradie raises money for homelessness →

Nedd Brockmann: Aussie tradie completes 3800km run from Perth to Sydney, raising $1.5m for homelessness

Econobabble

UK PM, Liz Truss back flips on her mini budget, sacks the chancellor of the exchequer. What next for Lizzie? →

UK’s Liz Truss pledges tax-cutting future in landmark speech plagued by protest and political infighting

Jeremy Hunt scraps almost all mini-budget as Liz Truss battles to remain PM

Did Liz Truss outlive the humble iceberg lettuce? Spoiler alert…no she didn’t! →

Liz Truss resigns: so why isn’t the UK having an election?

Should Australia ditch the stage 3 tax cuts? Too close to call according to one poll →

Guardian Essential poll: voters split on whether Labor should ditch the stage-three tax cuts

Indelible Indigenous

CONTENT WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, listeners and viewers are advised that this segment contains names and images of deceased people. 

Uncle Jack Charles state memorial was held today, 18th October 2022 →

Uncle Jack Charles: First Nations elder and storyteller farewelled at state funeral in Melbourne

How is the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria going with the Treaty Community Forums? Find out more here →

First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria establishing an Elders' Voice to oversee treaty business

Created and run by First Nations people, Australian federal government announces online resource supporting Indigenous Australian cancer sufferers →

Ground-breaking platform launched for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by cancer

Our Mob and Cancer

Fun Facts

* The entire population of the world, 7.5 billion could fit inside the city of Los Angeles.

* The world's quietest room is located at Microsoft's headquarters in Washington state.

* People who are currently alive represent about 7% of the total number of people who have ever lived.

Joke of the week

Q - I have read that meteorologist have weighed a rainbow. Do you know what they found?A – They’re pretty light!

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This week on our 100th episode of The New Blurt we talk politics, climate, tax reform and all things in between with Dan Ilic.

And we finish off our birthday episode with Wot’s On The Box, where we review movies or shows on streaming services or the old fashioned free-to-air television!

Do Yaself A Favour

Dan Ilic, from A Rational Fear podcast fame, joins us to talk about Australian politics, climate change, Heath Ledger, why he’s not allowed back to the ABC and a not so special guest Alan Jones sends us a message…(allegedly).

Wot’s On The Box

Zan Rowe Take 5 - Zan talks to Australian icons as they share intimate stories based on a mixtape of 5 songs. 4.5 out of 5 Blurtstars by The Kegsta→

ABC iView - Take 5 with Zan Rowe

Our Flag Means Death - a comedy series loosely based on a true story about the gentleman pirate, Steed Bonnet. 4.5 out of 5 Blurtstars by Wencee.

Our Flag Means Death on Binge streaming service

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On this week's show we start off with Blurt On Politics, where we talk with Dr Marija Taflaga, Director The Australian Politics Studies Centre at the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences.

ANU School of Politics & International Relations, Twitter: @politicsANU

We chat about the federal ICAC, now known as NACC (National Anti Corruption Commission), Peter Dutton 3.0, how are the Greens and crossbenchers going and more.

And we round off the show with Great People That Did Stuff where we talk about people, famous or not, that have influenced our lives in some way.

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Blurt On Politics

We talk about :

* New ICAC - National Anti Corruption commission

* The Softening of Peter “Spud” Dutton (cushioned baseball bats :) )

* How is the newest Australian Parliment functioning

* What relevance does the cross bench have? Or the opposition for that matter?

Current public service anti-corruption models

NSW ICAC

https://www.icac.nsw.gov.au/

Vic IBAC

https://www.ibac.vic.gov.au/about-us

Queensland CCC

https://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/about-us

South Australia ICAC

https://www.icac.sa.gov.au/about-us

Tasmania Integrity Commission

https://www.integrity.tas.gov.au/about

Western Australia CCC

https://www.ccc.wa.gov.au/about-us

ACT Integrity Commission

https://www.integrity.act.gov.au/about-us/our-role

NT ICAC

https://icac.nt.gov.au/office-of-the-icac/about-us

Softening of Peter Dutton

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10853451/Peter-Dutton-plans-soften-hardman-image-bids-Liberal-Party-leadership.html

Parliament functioning ok?

https://www.firstlinks.com.au/7-questions-70-opinions-major-policies-facing-australia

Great People That Did Stuff

Maurice Flitcroft, British “golfer” →

Wiki - Maurice Flitcroft

Maurice Flitcroft: The story of the ‘World’s Worst Golfer’

Professor Graeme Clark, cochlear implant pioneer →

Graeme Clark Foundation

Interview with Professor Graham Clark

Cochlear Limited - About page

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Blurt On Society

This week we have a deep conversation with Mark Pacitti from Dancing With The Black Dog.

We delve into his journey with anxiety and depression and how he learnt to live with it.

To view the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics mental health and wellbeing study click on the link below:

National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing

If any of the topics we discussed have caused you concern, please reach out to these free Australian services.

Lifeline: 13 11 14

MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978

Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800

Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

Joke Of The Week

To lighten the mood this week, we share some jokes. Let us know if you liked this segment.

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Blurt On Politics

This week we have a great conversation with Dr. Marija Taflaga from Australian National University/Political and Social Sciences.

ANU School of Politics & International Relations

Twitter: @politicsANU

NOTE: The full “newblurt” experience will be available next week and live 4th October 8pm ish on Facebook , Youtube and Twitter.

We talk about :

* New ICAC - National Anti Corruption commission

* The Softening of Peter “Spud” Dutton (cushioned baseball bats :) )

* How is the newest Australian Parliment functioning

* What relevance does the cross bench have? Or the opposition for that matter?

Current public service anti-corruption models

NSW ICAC

https://www.icac.nsw.gov.au/

Vic IBAC

https://www.ibac.vic.gov.au/about-us

Queensland CCC

https://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/about-us

South Australia ICAC

https://www.icac.sa.gov.au/about-us

Tasmania Integrity Commission

https://www.integrity.tas.gov.au/about

Western Australia CCC

https://www.ccc.wa.gov.au/about-us

ACT Integrity Commission

https://www.integrity.act.gov.au/about-us/our-role

NT ICAC

https://icac.nt.gov.au/office-of-the-icac/about-us

Softening of Peter Dutton

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10853451/Peter-Dutton-plans-soften-hardman-image-bids-Liberal-Party-leadership.html

Parliament functioning ok?

https://www.firstlinks.com.au/7-questions-70-opinions-major-policies-facing-australia

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This week, we have a new segment called Blurt on Society, where we will chat about any topic that affects us or the general public, or any topical news here or abroad.

Next we will talk Science. This week we hear all about NASA trying to deflect an asteroid. And we also learn about synthetic milk.

And to round off the show, let's get comfortable with Nature Calls and chat about the weird and wonderful world of animals.

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Blurt on Society

Lavish, large homes, known as McMansions are booming in Melbourne →

Melbourne’s most popular streets: Meet the McMansion boulevards of lockdown dreams

Society wastes a lot of fresh food. What can we do about it? We could change food expiration date labels →

Why ‘best before’ food labelling is not best for the planet or your budget

Science

Near-Earth Objects (NEO) could slam into Earth. NASA has plans to deflect them away from Earth →

NASA will crash a $488 million spacecraft into an asteroid. Here's why

Would you drink milk created in a lab? →

'Synthetic milk' made without cows may be coming to supermarket shelves near you

Nature Calls

Kangaroos are wild animals, not domesticated. Why would you keep them as pets? →

‘They will get you in a headlock’: Australians warned off pet kangaroos after second death in 100 years

Why do humans talk and other primates don’t? It’s all to do with a missing piece of tissue in humans →

Why humans have more voice control than any other primates

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BoB - let's talk all things royal on Blurt on Blighty

Funfacts - this week, it is all based on the monarchy, any monarchy.

And lastly, we review the shows or movies we've been watching on the streaming services, on Wot's On The Box.

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Vale Uncle Jack

CONTENT WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, listeners and viewers are advised that this segment contains names and images of deceased people. 

In sharing his story, Uncle Jack Charles opened Australia's eyes to wider truths

Documentary - Bastardy on Apple TV

Screen Australia - Bastardy

Jack Charles: Born-again Blakfella

Blurt On Blighty

Wikipedia: British Raj

Advantages for a British Monarchy →

The Advantages and Disadvantages of the British Monarchy in 21st Century Great Britain

Republican movement →

Australian Republic Movement

Wikipedia: 1999 Australian republic referendum

Fun Facts

In this segment we focused on royal fun facts from across the world.

Wot’s On The Box

This week we reviewed History 101 a documentary series using infographics and archival footage to deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

Savage River: When Miki Anderson returns to her hometown after ten years in prison she's determined to finally move on with her life, but the close-knit community of Savage River is not about to let her forget the past that easily.

History 101 on Netflix →

History 101

Savage River on ABC iView →

Savage River

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What a week it's been. We had the Australian federal government jobs summit. Tensions in China and Taiwan. Continuing FBI investigations against the 45th president. Chile's draft constitution change rejected.

First up this week we have Party In The USA and talk all things US.

Then we get Chinese Takeaway and have a blurt about China.

And lastly, we bring you some Good News. And on with the show with Wencee and Kegsta.

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Matsuri Festival Brisbane

Official Matsuri Festival Brisbane website

Toko-ton Taiko

Party In The USA

GOP candidates quietly changing their websites to hide previous controversial policies, such as anti-abortion stance →

Republicans Are Scrambling To Obscure Their Records On Abortion

Support For Abortion Rights Rises In Wake Of Supreme Court Ruling Against Roe: Poll

Trump not happy with FBI search. Surprise, surprise →

Trump Lashes Out in First Rally Since F.B.I. Search

Chinese Takeaway

The next Dalai Lama and China’s influence to select the next Dalai leader →

The next Dalai Lama - ABC News

Tensions are rising in the Taiwan Strait are making many countries nervous →

India launches new aircraft carrier as concerns over China grow

US approves potential $1.1bn weapons sale to Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)

Good News

Four year old Tasmanian saves mothers’ life →

Four-year-old helps save mother's life by calling ambulance after she suffers seizure

US Lottery winner now a BILLIONAIRE! →

A single US lottery winner is now an incredible $1.33 billion richer. And yes, that’s billion — richer

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Is it hot in here? Or is it just Wencee and The Kegsta? We're excited because it's AFL finals week and the Pies are up against the Geelong Cats this Saturday.

On this weeks' show we get green in our environmental segment called Green There, Done That.

What podcasts have we been listening to? Let's find out on Do Yaself A Favour and we'll review the podcasts we've been listening to.

And to round out the show, we talk sports in Sports Of All Sorts - the AFL finals, especially the mighty Pies!!

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Banter

Supermarket shock →

Supermarket shoppers report frequent static electricity shocks at Brighton Foodland store

Double standards out of control →

Let’s Face It — If Finnish PM Were a Man, No One Would Care She Parties

Green There, Done That

New proposal to use recycled water for growing fruit and veggies →

Plan to unlock unused land in Australia's salad bowl using 'wasted' recycled water

Australian Fuel Standards introduction to come in early →

Australian petrol getting cleaner from 2024, legislation brought forward

Do Yaself A Favour

The Climate Pod available on most major podcast players →

The Climate Pod

Schmeitgeist with Ange Lavoipierre available on most major podcast players →

Schmeitgeist - new pop culture podcast from ABC Everyday

Left Right Out, an Australian politics podcast with Elfy and Justine →

Left Right Out Spotify Exclusive Podcast

Mark Pesce: inventor, writer, entrepreneur, educator and broadcaster →

The Next Billion Seconds

Also check out Mark Pesce’s book Augmented Reality →

Augmented Reality - Unboxing Tech's Next Big Thing

Sports Of All Sorts

AFL Finals →

AFL Finals Fixture

Collingwood Football Club →

The Mighty Pies Footy Club

Indonesia's Sepak Bola Api - fireball soccer →

Sepak Bola Api

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