Let's Save The Governor-General!
Let's Save The Governor-General!
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Two Aussies and a Pom discuss Australian politics, be it reviewing recent events or discussing certain figures and moments that have shaped Australian political history. Episodes released semi-regularly. Email us: [email protected]
Episode 14 - ScoMo's Pub Barney, Jeremy Is The New Peter, Why Is Warney Getting A Funeral?
*WARNING: BAD LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES* In our regular fortnightly catchup, once we deal with the news that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has just called an election and once we do a tour of Phoebe's sauna, Clancy, Phoebe and Damien get around to discussing: - Scott Morrison gets a faceful of an angry pensioner from Newcastle. - Craig Kelly gets a headful of angry protestor (and an egg). - Michael Towke speaks out about his preselction loss. - A brief explanation of Robodebt. - Why is Shane Warne getting a state funeral? - Jeremy Rockliff replaces Peter Gutwin as Premier of Tasmania. - And more... ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————
Apr 17, 2022
1 hr 7 min
Episode 13 - ScoMo's Radio Gaga, Ash Barty's Retirement Ra-Ra, Public Housing La-di-dah!
In our lovely and always energetic fortnightly chat, Phoebe, Clancy (fresh from the set of Avatar) and Damien discuss the following: - Scott Morrison distances himself from Brian Houston of Hillsong. - Scott Morrison vs Kymba Cahill of Mix 94.5 Perth radio. - Ash Barty takes a bow. - David Davis makes a goose of himself. - Wendy Lovell tries to make a point about public housing. - Jacqui Lambie announces that she avoided jail. - Kim Carr and Concetta Ferroviant-Wells bow out of the senate. If you like what we do, spread the word! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————
Mar 30, 2022
1 hr 11 min
Episode 12 - Stan Grant, Free Speech, Kimberley Kitching, Lismore Flood Breach (And More)
In the latest fortnightly wrap-up that Let's Save The Governor General is famous for, Damo, Clance-o and Phoebe-o discuss: - Stan Grant kicking a Russian sympathiser out of the audience. - Kimberley Kitching's sudden passing. - Scott Morrison's responses to the flooding in northern Australia. - Trouble in Shooters, Farmers & Fishers paradise. Want to be a guest? Let us know! Like what we do? Let everyone know! ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————
Mar 18, 2022
1 hr 11 min
Episode 11 - Victoria Police Bungle, Transgender Rumble
In probably the heaviest and most controversial episode we've done yet, Damien, Phoebe and Clancy discuss: - A recently-discovered Victoria Police bungle in which it was found that over 1000 officers over almost 10 years hadn't been properly sworn in. - A protest in Hobart about proposed legislation stopping transgender people from competing in sport. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————
Mar 6, 2022
1 hr 3 min
Episode 10: Grace Tame Speaks Out, ScoMo Apologises, The Religious Discrimination Bill Get Shelved.
As usual, this episode contains frequent swearing, and we do discuss both Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins, two high-profile sexual assault victims. That Clancy has a potty mouth. One of our listeners has requested some sensitivity about how we discuss Grace Tame so I have chopped the episode up - so yes, it is out of order. That's what the beeps are for. Introduction: 0:00 - 1:30 Grace Tame Discussion: 1:32 - 4:02 Parliamentary Apology: 4:04 - 11:02 After 11:02, we get back to normal. Normal for us, anyway. Topics covered: - Grace Tame accuses the Australia Day Council of asking her to make a promise to not say something bad about PM Scott Morrison. - The Parliament of Australia officially apologises to the women abused and harrassed in Parliament in the course of their duties, as per - The Religious Discrimination Act isn't dead...but maybe already is. - CitiPointe Christian College puts their foot in their mouth. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————
Feb 19, 2022
1 hr
Episode 9 - Novak? No Thanks; Boris McPartyPants; Scott's Minor Plan; The Ashes; Invasion Day Discussion
In episode 9 of Let's Save The Governor-General, Phoebe and Damien discuss the meaty topic while Clancy wrestles with a lack of electricity. Topics discussed: - Novak Djokovic gets deported. - Not strictly to do with Australia, but still relevant - Boris Johnson's trouble with alcohol. - Scott Morrison wants kids on forklifts. - Australia rightfully claim The Ashes, and Phoebe explains how the Women's Ashes works. - And the big one, an informal discussion on the opinion that the 26th January, Australia Day, should be called Invasion Day instead. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————
Jan 25, 2022
1 hr 17 min
Episode 8 - "Captain's Call": Tony Abbott As Australia's 28th PM
In this episode of Let's Save The Governor-General, the panel discusses a period between 2013 to 2015 when Anthony (Tony) John Abbott was Australia's 28th Prime Minister. Abbott would lead the Liberal/National coalition to power, defeating a newly-returned Kevin Rudd at the 2013 Federal Election. However Abbott, admittedly one of the most polarising figures in recent Australian political history, would not enjoy a wide base of support among the general population which thus exacerbated the criticism of his missteps and failures. Join Clancy, Damien and Phoebe for our typical casual chat with plenty of sexual humour and bad language. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————
Jan 14, 2022
1 hr 19 min
Episode 7 - The 2021 Wrap
In this episode of Let's Save The Governor-General, Clancy, Damien and a returning Phoebe have a chat about some of the many highlights of the year 2021. Topics covered include: - The HMAS Supply twerking scandal - Tony Abbot gets a trip to India. - Nicola Spurrier wants you to avoid balls touched by sweaty men. - Melbourne's earthquake. - Dan Andrews' unfortunate domestic accident. - Sad Gladys and her ICAC-initiated retirement. - Hotel quarantine escapees and rising COVID cases. - Craig Kelly leaves the Liberal party, leads the UAP, picks a fight with Tanya Plibersek. - We learn what a harlequin patterned jumper is. - Grace Tame wins Australian Of The Year for her law-changing work in Tasmania, which ties in with the Brittany Higgins episode. - Christian Porter is accused, defends himself, goes after the ABC then falls on his (blind trust) sword. - Corruption, BoJo, Owen Paterson. -  And much more. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————
Dec 31, 2021
1 hr 15 min
Episode 6 - (Clancy Goes Off On) The Religious Discrimination Bill, The Jenkins Report, Vaccine Rollout
In this episode of Let's Save The Governor-General, Clancy and Damien discuss the Australian government's proposed Religious Discrimination laws, the Jenkins Report in to Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces as well as how vaccines work. It's really quite educational! Phoebe was absent. She will be back. We missed her. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————
Dec 26, 2021
1 hr 3 min
Episode 5 - The 1999 Referendum - A Missed Opportunity?
*EPISODE CONTAINS MILD SWEARING & SEXUAL THEMES* In our second topical episode, Clancy, Phoebe and Damien discuss the 1999 Australian Referendum which involved both a change in proposed Head Of State as well as a proposed change to the preamble to the Constitution of Australia. Elite Division & Voter Confusion: Australia’s Republic Referendum In 1999 - can be found here. Damien discusses his former thoughts as a Fundamentalist Conservative Christian. Clancy discusses losing a friend over her voting preferences (as well has her dislike for Democracy Sausages) Phoebe also speaks some French. "The Preppers" on ABC iView - here. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————
Dec 7, 2021
1 hr 13 min
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