The Pouch

By Gregg Savage and Jake Farr-Wharton

Welcome to The Pouch! The taped-up wheely bin of podcasts that aims to help the average Aussie try and make sense of their current political environment. Join world-renowned podcaster, Jake Farr-Whart... more

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The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.

The Pouch episodes:

February 04, 2020 9. How To Mop Up Your Pork-Barrelling Sauce With Some Bread
In this episode, Gregg and Jake discuss the past 24 hours of Australian political news including the resignation of Bridget McKenzie, Labor's take on this whole situation and.... where the heck did Barnaby come from!?
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33min
February 02, 2020 8. Hold My Coronavirus Joke
This week, Gregg and Jake tackle the 3rd in their 245 part series: Has Bridget McKenzie Resigned Yet? They also discuss the government's plan to shake up unemployment benefits and touch on the sombre story of Indigenous Australians being kidnapped for their art. Oh, and they may mention a thing or two about the Coronavirus.
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37min
January 26, 2020 7. The Rumblings and Murmurings of an Australia Day Special
This week, Jake and Gregg discuss their love for Matt Kean, how some local councils are tackling the Australia Day debate and the deep-fried pork barrelling that's getting juicier by the minute. We also find out about John Howard's heroic escapades since leaving office!
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34min
January 18, 2020 6. Say "Pork-Barrel" One More Time, I Dare You!
This week, Gregg and Jake discuss Scott Morrisons latest hit in the polls, what it means to pork barrel and the implications of Tasmanian Premier, Will Hodgman's, resignation. We also bring you up to speed on the whereabouts of Julia Gillard!
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26min
January 16, 2020 Uni Students for Climate Justice
For this bonus episode, we head down to Circular Quay in Sydney to interview participants in a protest called "Make the Climate Criminals Pay" organised by activist group "Uni Students for Climate Justice".
If you have any suggestions for groups or individuals we should interview as part of this on going bonus episode series, please email us at [email protected]
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12min
January 12, 2020 5. No Ignorant Pommy Weather Girls Here!
This week, Jake and Gregg discuss the ins and outs and dos and don'ts of protesting in Australia. We also tackle Craig Kelly's tremendously outrageous interview on British television and ask, "Where in the World is Clive Palmer?". Head to thepouchthepodcast.com and search for us in the socials to stay up to date!
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23min
January 05, 2020 4. Special Episode - The Australian Bushfire Crises
As our fire-fighters fight fires across the nation, our political leaders fight to keep politics out of the national disucssion... But, at what political cost! Join Gregg and Jake as they unravel the mysteries behind the political discussions in the aftermath of Australia's recent national disaster.
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23min
December 31, 2019 3. The Best of Aussie Politics for 2019
Happy New Year! Gregg and Jake wrap up the end of the decade by discussing Scott Morrison's MIA status and highlighting the best of the best of Australian Politics.
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22min
December 29, 2019 The Pouch - The Trailer
Welcome to The Pouch! A safe and cozy place to sit and discuss to briefly discuss the week in Australian politics. Join world renowned podcaster Jake Farr-Wharton and significantly less-renowned podcaster Gregg Savage each week as they try and bring Gregg up to speed so that he is well informed before his arrival back home in The Land Down-Under.
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3min
December 22, 2019 2. Merry Climate Change
It's the holiday season so Gregg and Jake celebrate by talking about bush fires, climate change, religion and the economy!
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19min

FAQs about The Pouch:

How many episodes does The Pouch have?

The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.