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A Rational Fear

Laughing in the face of fear. Comedians and experts rip into the news. It's #QandA on crack.

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Episodes

A Broad's Broad Abroad - ABC Radio - December 21st 2018

A Rational Fear steps off the stage and into the studio to bring you the first of 5 summer programmes on ABC Radio. Hosted by Dan Ilic, fearmongers on this episode are Rosie Waterland, Jame Colley, Michael Chamberlin, with feature voices from Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki, Jan Fran, and Simon Chilvers. - Vladimir Putin wants to control Hip Hop. - Trump declare victory over ISIS. - Andrew Broad's New Idea. - Women encouraged to join Parliament. - Border Force send a warning to Santa. A Rational Fear on P...

Dec 21, 201830 minSeason 2018Ep. 45

YACK FEST SPECIAL: Alex Turnbull Gets Grilled By A Rational Fear

Special interview guest Alex Turnbull gets grilled by the panel about the ABC, the Australian Liberal Party, and energy policy. Dan Ilic and guests for a laugh at the live recording of A Rational Fear as our panel of comedians, smart-arses, and experts explore what it is we should really be scared of. Welcoming guest panelists: James Colley Tanya Ali Rosie Waterland Lewis Hobba A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ...

Nov 02, 20181 hr 7 minSeason 2018Ep. 44

ARF Live Show Update!

TICKETS: https://giantdwarf.com.au/events/arf/ Join host Dan Ilic and guests for a laugh at the live recording of A Rational Fear as our panel of comedians, smart-arses, and experts explore what it is we should really be scared of. Welcoming guest panelists: Bec Shaw Tanya Ali Rosie Waterland Lewis Hobba A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip ...

Oct 25, 20181 minSeason 2018Ep. 43

Fairwell Fairfax. Go Away #PlaneBae - LIVE

Recorded live at @GiantDwarfHQ in Sydney. Host @DanIlic takes us through his month's top fears Trump vs Iran, My Health Record, and water on Mars. Fearmongers: @jan__fran: On having PTSD from ethnic gang reporting. @LewisHobba: Gives Fairfax the send-off that Greg Hywood couldn't do. @RosieWaterland: Disects #PlaneBae, the biggest Milkshake Duck of the year so far. @Struthless69: Nails the hypocrisy of online commentary. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnys...

Jul 27, 20181 hr 7 minSeason 2018Ep. 42

A Rational Fear LIVE: Logies. Golliwogs. Hanson In A Burqua. Monsanto Merger.

This month it's a AAA+ rated show featuring. Logies. Golliwogs. Hanson in a Burqua. Monsanto Merger. And Super Saturday By-election. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 01, 201858 minSeason 2018Ep. 41

LIVE MAY 25TH. Obamas On Netflix. Rosie Waterland. Lewis Hobba. Jazz Twemlow.

We're back! Recorded live on stage at Giant Dwarf Friday 25th of May Rosie Waterland Lewis Hobba, Jazz Twemlow, Dan Ilic Cath Brown A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 31, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 2018Ep. 40

ARF EXCLUSIVE TEST AUDIENCE: Podcast Pilot - The Department Of Homeland Stupidity

Hello, Since the A Rational Fear audience is a discerning bunch, here is a pilot idea for something I'm making over a Gizmodo. I'd love to hear your feedback. Please leave me a message on SoundCloud / Twitter / Facebook. Let me know if you liked it. Also the bits you didn't like. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: http...

Jun 19, 201735 minSeason 2017Ep. 39

Trump's Approval Rating Lower Than Bacne.

All the news you should be scared of in one easy to digest podcast. We speak to Trump advisor, James McCuck on just how low Trumps approval rating can go. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 22, 20175 minSeason 2017Ep. 38

#026 - A Rational Fear - Pencils, Kevin Andrews, Abbott, MICF Reviews.

Recorded in situ at the Victoria Hotel during the 2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Dan Ilic is joined by Alice Fraser (SBS Comedy) James Colley (The Backburner) and Scott Abbot (The Weekly) where they cover the great pencil shortage, Kevin Andrews plan to run for PM, Abott's low key plans to campaign during this election, the sugar tax and the gender inequity in the star rating system at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

Apr 07, 201618 minSeason 2016Ep. 37

#025 - Mar 24 2016 - A Rational Fear - #CatShit

Fear mongers Dan Ilic (AJ+) Andy Matthews (Australia! Get it up ya) and Oz Faruqi (@oz_f) break down cat shit, Howard's hair, stolen slogans, Ted Cruz, and Honit Soit. The election is only 100 days away... maybe. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Mar 24, 201625 minSeason 2016Ep. 36

#024 - Mar 17 2016 - A Rational Fear - #UnFairfax

#NSFW: Strong Language: A Rational Fear is back for the 2016 Australian election. This week fear-mongers Nic Christensen (Mumbrella)and Maddie Palmer (The Feed SBS2) join Dan Ilic and Lewis Hobba to break down the scariest news of the week. Fairfax, Sugar, Trump, Turnbull. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plu...

Mar 17, 201623 minSeason 2016Ep. 35

#023 - Oct 9 2015 - A Rational Fear - #TheVerdict

Fearmongers Lewis Hobba, James Colley, Chris Taylor, and Dan Ilic riff on the stories that are making them scared this week. Putin's Birthday, Campbell Newman's book, Uber, Rupert Murdoch, Trump, and The Verdict. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Oct 08, 201524 minSeason 2015Ep. 34

#022 - Oct 3 2015 - A Rational Fear - #Popeapoolooza

Fearmongers. James Colley, Jan Fran, and Dan Ilic explain the stories from the week's media that made them sacred. Tony Abbott's never ending tour, Edward Snowden on Twitter, progressives on the the Pope. and Chemtrails: https://instagram.com/p/7h7PHUHyS3/ A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-r...

Oct 02, 201522 minSeason 2015Ep. 33

SKETCH - Scott Morrison Says Mate 18 Times In 17 Minutes On Ray Hadley's Show

Scott Morrison says mate 18 times in 17 minutes on Ray Hadley's show. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 18, 201527 secSeason 2015Ep. 32

#021 - Sept 19 2015 - A Rational Fear - #LIBSPILL

Fearmongers James Colley, Lewis Hobba and Dan Ilic wade through the murky week of the latest #libspil. Farewell to Tony, warming the seat for Malcolm. Featuring special guest Shalailah Medhora from The Guardian Australia. We also cover clocks, and nukes. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rat...

Sep 18, 201530 minSeason 2015Ep. 31

#020 - Sept 10 2015 - A Rational Fear Lite

Episode 20 of A Rational Fear is a new format for the pod. It's a way for putting out pod without the intensity of putting on a live show. We hope you like it. The fearmongers for this week are Dan Ilic, James Colley and Lewis Hobba. This week we're scared of the Hayne Plane, Syrian refugee crisis, #CoalIsAmazing, the Canning by-election, and NSW's new branding. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't...

Sep 11, 201526 minSeason 2015Ep. 30

#017 - April 28th 2014 - A Rational Fear

Performed in front of a sold out Giant Dwarf in Redfern. Former Foreign Minister Bob Carr joins Dan Ilic, Lewis Hobba, Greg Fleet, Hannah May Reilly and James Colley in a fast paced topical free for all. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Apr 28, 20141 hr 9 minSeason 2014Ep. 29

A Rational Fool - Melinda On John Laws

A Rational Fool - Melinda On John Laws by Dan Ilic A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 31, 20142 minSeason 2014Ep. 28

#016 - March 28th 2014 - A Rational Fear - BETTER QUALITY

REPUBLISHED PODCAST: We found a higher quality recording of ARF #16. Hope you enjoy this in full fidelity. A Rational Fear is like the mix of The Daily Show and #Qanda it's fast, it's funny, it's on about once a monthish. This program has Art Vs Science's Dan McNamee, Gretel Killeen, Alex Lee, Patrick Magee, Hannah May Reilly, Ruby, Kat and Poppy from Newtown High school. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Pat...

Mar 31, 20141 hrSeason 2014Ep. 27

#016 - March 28th 2014 - A Rational Fear

A Rational Fear is like the mix of The Daily Show and #Qanda it's fast, it's funny, it's on about once a monthish. This program has Art Vs Science's Dan McNamee, Gretel Killeen, Alex Lee, Patrick Magee, Hannah May Reilly, Ruby, Kat and Poppy from Newtown Highschool. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast...

Mar 28, 20141 hr 2 minSeason 2014Ep. 26

SKETCH: NSA Recordings Of Julia Gillard's Phone

The secret NSA recordings of Julia Gillard's mobile phone have surfaced. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 04, 20131 minSeason 2013Ep. 24

#014 - November 2nd 2013 - A Rational Fear At Sydney Opera House #FODI

A Rational Fear comes to the Festival of Dangerous Ideas for a one-off idea smack-down. Rabble-rouser Dan Ilic (Hungry Beast/Can of Worms) hosts a fast-paced topical comedy panel show featuring some of the funniest brains in Australia. In this special 'Festival of Rational Fears' edition, join DJ Tom Loud, journalists Tracey Spicer and Joe Hildebrand, comedians Lewis Hobba and Veronica Milsom, and host Dan Ilic as they dissect, join dots, and spew out spurious theories that are bound to set the ...

Nov 02, 20131 hr 1 minSeason 2013Ep. 23

#012 - September 25th 2013 - A Rational Fear At Sydney Fringe

Rabble-rouser Dan Ilic ( Hungry Beast ABC1, Can Of Worms TEN) hosts a fast paced topical comedy panel show. Featuring some of the freshest and funniest brains in satire in Australia, Live from the Sydney Fringe Festival. Dan will be joined by Lewis Hobba (Triple J) Neel Kolhatkar (YouTube) Mark Humphries (The Roast ABC2) Hannah May Reilly ( FBi Radio's Girls Gone Mild) Jo Thornely (Twitter) and Amanda McKenzie (The Climate Council) Like Q And A on Crack. A Rational Fear is 60 minutes of old fash...

Sep 25, 201354 minSeason 2013Ep. 22

SKETCH: If Kyle And Jackie O Had To Sell Rudd's Boat People Policy

Imagine if Kyle And Jackie O had to sell Kevin Rudd's policy on boat people. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 04, 201336 secSeason 2013Ep. 21

#010 - June 27th 2013 - A Rational Fear For RN

The FINAL A Rational Fear for Radio National is a cracker! 60 minutes of cutting edge pisstaking with social and political bite. Dan Ilic (Hungry Beast/ Can Of Worms) ,Lewis Hobba (Triple J) , Chris Taylor (Chaser) Veronica Milsom (Mad as Hell) Michael Hing (Can Of Worms) HG Nelson (Roy and HG) + Jason McKenzie from The Lamington Party. Funny name, serious business...a micro political party that is focused on design oriented solutions. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationa...

Jun 28, 201354 minSeason 2013Ep. 20

Sketch - Mark Colvin Covering Rob Oakeshott Valedictory Speech Live

Where has Mark Colvin been lately? He's been covering Rob Oakeshott's valedictory speech..... A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 26, 201337 secSeason 2013Ep. 19

#009 - June 20th 2013 - A Rational Fear For RN

A Rational Fear's run on ABC Radio National maybe sitting at 3rd base, but this week's line up is a home run. Heavy hitters include: Heath Franklin (Ronnie Johns/Chopper/Wednesday Night Live),Nina Oyama (You're Skitting Me ABC2), David Bloustien (Good News Week) and world burleque queen Imogen Kelly. They'll join the regular fearmongers Dan Ilic (Hungry Beast) Lewis Hobba (Triple J) and Chris Taylor (The Chaser) to rip, flip and sever the week in news and politics A Rational Fear is a fast-paced...

Jun 21, 201354 minSeason 2013Ep. 18

Sketch - Kanye West On RN's Poetica

Sarah Kanowski from the Radio National poetry program Poetica explores the hidden meaning in Kanye West A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 21, 201353 secSeason 2013Ep. 17

Sketch - Introducing #PRISM

PRISM started with a desire to take an experience people love and make it better. To make it even simpler, more useful, and more enjoyable - but still feel instantly familiar. Introducing the all new PRISM app, that allows anyone to see how you to connect with all your friends all at once through time and space. A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley...

Jun 14, 201357 secSeason 2013Ep. 16

#008 - June 13th 2013 - A Rational Fear For RN

Wendy Harmer (The Hoopla)*, Lewis Hobba (Triple J), Scott Abbot (The Checkout) Jazz Twemlow (The Roast) Michele Lim (Mayor Of Easy Street) Featuring special guest: Josh Lawson (Anchor Man 2 / Thank God You're Here) A Rational Fear is a fast-paced topical comedy show, hosted and produced by Dan Ilic with some of Australia's best comedic talent. It's funny, cutting-edge satire with social and political bite. It's fast, it's funny, it's like #QandA on crack. *The role of Wendy Harmer will be played...

Jun 14, 201354 minSeason 2013Ep. 15