Our special guest this week is comedian and writer, Danny McGinlay.  We dive into:

* Is generative AI destroying our ability to think critically? New research suggests that artificial intelligence can inhibit us from developing critical thinking skills.

*The REAL reason why Taylor Swift was booed at the Super Bowl -  We discuss multiple theories, from the cynical to political... to the plain silly.

* The BAFTAs  versus the AACTAs - 'Conclave' took out the big awards at this year's BAFTAs. But what even is a "papal thriller", is it a new genre?

Danny McGinlay,  has been a touring headliner comedian for over two decades. He's performed for royalty, prime ministers and even Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has been seen on Fisk, The Front Bar and Utopia but he is best known for writing funny messages on footy banners.
 
 

This is a Rural Podcasting Co. in collaboration with VAM paddock productions

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Our special guest this week is actor, Kate Atkinson.

We dive into the ACCTA Awards, in which Leila’s film Just A Farmer was nominated, so we have a boots on the ground witness! Is there a divide between the famous and the non-famous? What was Robbie Williams like? And why Leila was nearly refused entry to the AACTA awards for what she chose to wear.

We also discuss:

• Are we obsessed with glorifying criminal behaviour on TV? With the release of the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar, it raises the question: why do we love to watch bad people on our screens? Can you tell these stories without glorifying the bad behaviour?
• Is the traditional rom-com dead? Bridget Jones is back on our screens! We loved her 20 years ago…but do we still love romantic comedies? Do they work in our modern era?

Kate Atkinson is best known for her roles on television series Sea Change as police officer Karen Miller. She also played Renee in Offspring and Vera Bennnett in Wentworth. Kate recently played the character of Melissa Caddick in the Underbelly Series. Kate lives in country Victoria… living the dream with her horse and 12 acres!

We’re a brand new weekly podcast, released on Wednesdays. You can follow us on Instagram. 

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This is a Rural Podcasting Co. in collaboration with VAM paddock productions

Would you like to get in touch? Email us here: [email protected]

What do you get when you mix a filmmaker, a journalist and a whole lot witty banter?! You get the Two Smart Blondes.

Leila McDougall and Kirsten Diprose are here to get you up to speed on the latest in film, TV and celebrity shenanigans!

Each week, we're joined by a well-known guest from the world of media and pop culture to discuss what's really going on behind some of the most bizarre and intriguing headlines of the week.

Leila is film producer and actor, best known for "Just a Farmer" Kirsten is a journalist and podcaster ( Ducks on the Pond and Town Criers).

As two blonde farmers, we also bring a little rural flair to the media circus!

The first episode is released on Wed 12 February, 2025. Make sure you hit follow.

This is a Rural Podcasting Co. in collaboration with VAM paddock productions

Would you like to get in touch? Email us here: [email protected]