Good morning, wherever you are, even if it's evening. We're back with a toasty weekend wonder for you in the form of sonic podness goodness. We're on a bit of a ramble this week, talking death, Meta, saxophones, midnight hauntings, and Timothée Chalamet. Something for everyone, or hopefully at least someone. This episode's mistakes include: Some weird Michael audio glitches. We're investigating, sorry. 0 for 0 should have been 0 for 2. Or 1-1. So he was doubly wrong. Dancing around a thing. Egre...
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 171
Hey! Well done on taking some you time, popping on a fresh dose of pod, and letting the mind wander. Life can be so busy these days. We got together to chitchat about dead flies, the mind's eye, and psychology, so that's the big three right there. This episode's mistakes include: No jingles even when arguably there could have been one. Heady talk. Accidentally opened portal to a hell dimension. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Imagine an apple, then like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter and ...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 170
Stop reading this and DUCK! That's a bit of foreshadowing because we talk about ducks in this episode and it seemed like a bit of a light-hearted way to kick off this introduction. In this sassy new ep, we dive into lots of animal news, mortal peril, and some Michael miffs. Something for everyone! This episode's mistakes include: Mars has an atmosphere, it's just not that showy about it. Inappropriate mini-miff to mega-miff ratio. Overly niche Royal Adelaide Show references. Egregious factual in...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 169
There's a storm comin', and there ain't nothing you can do to stop it. It's called Bitlyball, and it's sweeping the nation. We're also talking through Melbourne's rough week, from the construction worker protests, to the swarms of police, to the earthquake. And somehow, we make room for a dissection of Joe Rogan AND an exploration of centrism. It's a chock-full episode, so let's dawdle no longer. This episode's mistakes include: Unresolved Charizard cliffhanger. One instance of a misused 'sancti...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 168
Jiminy jillickers, what's that in your ears? It's a new episode of audio podcast, that's what. This week we're going deep on the approach to COVID-19 vaccination rollouts through the lens of a potential unified world government. Plus, Michael has started doping (on multivitamins), Nick's show got picked up, and Charizard is coming for us all. This episode's mistakes include: A lot of fun and games (in the sense of marbles and tiddlywinks). No tasty spoilers. Cliffhanger ending. Egregious factual...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 167
Hello friends, and particularly those in lockdown here in New Zealand. It's been strange times of late, but we're here to take your mind off things. We're talking about getting jabbed, about migraine solutions, and most importantly, about eggs. This episode's mistakes include: Weird News is Sad News, so be forewarned, and feel free to skip the chapter. Fundamental misunderstandings of how islands work. Missed opportunity to mention how Budapest was once Pest-Buda. Egregious factual inaccuracies....
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 166
Stop what you're doing and look at me! I'm a podcast and I deserve to be listened to! In this ep, we wend our way through some more Recommendation Engine, which leads to a discussion of Matt Damon, which leads into a discussion of cancel culture. And then we cap it all off with a terrific Science News, which you can read here . This episode's mistakes include: Omitting several interesting topics in service of our next episode. Wearing our Mattfleck love on our chest. Buckwild declaration at the ...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 165
Good afternoon, and thank you all for coming. We hope you're ready for some commentary, because it's time for a patented Deep Dive™ into Nick's comedy series Good Grief . We're walking through some of the writing process, the creative decisions and challenges, and how it feels to see your words translated into a visual medium. Be aware that we do spoil some character and comedy beats, but it's pretty clearly signposted, and there's still plenty more to enjoy if you want to skip to other chapters...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 164
Wassup, wonderfuls? We're keeping your ears warm in these wintry months with a fresh new dose of pod, just like grandma used to make. This week, Nick's show Good Grief launched on SBS, but we're saving our discussion of it until you've all had a chance to watch. Instead, it's all about vaccinations, cavepeople, sponsorships, relationship advice, and a brand new segment from Michael - with jingle. This episode's mistakes include: Recorded before we knew about SBS debut/Melbourne lockdown #5. No a...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 163
Good morrow, ladies and gentleman, and may the gods smile upon you this fine day. We're back with a twofer, in that we tried to record last week but were sabotaged by poor internet and gave up halfway through. As you will see, this results in an episode recorded across a week, with interesting results. This episode's mistakes include: More jokes falling flat than usual due to lag. Nick stumbled over a word once. Bitlyball jingle now too short. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Crack open a Pepsi M...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 162
Oi, you there! Put that bagel down – you won't need smoked salmon where you're going! (Audio heaven.) We're talking schoolyard shame, we're talking radio pranksters, we're talking dumpling reviews, and we're talking euthanasia. Something for everyone! This episode's mistakes include: Aperitifs are pre-dinner drinks. Misremembered a key detail about the podcast prank (stay tuned for next ep). 5G and zero-G are different. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Collect your bag from reception, then like u...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 161
Dun dun dun dun.... oooo-eeee-oooo-eeee-eeee-oooh..... (X-Files theme). Welcome to an interstellar ep of Deep Fought as Michael takes the reins to talk UAPs (that's UFOs for all you sheeple out there). We explore the implications of extraterrestrial arrivals and just how it might change the world. Plus we have our first ever paid sponsor! Big day! This episode's mistakes include: Not long enough. Completely fumbled the opportunity to talk about Lost. No Bitlyball this week. Egregious factual ina...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 160
Greetings, friends, to what offhand feels like probably the longest episode we've ever done. But you'll be pleased to know that it's packed full of goodies and substance, not ramble. We're talking travel, we're talking Elon Musk, we're talking billionaires, and nosy grannies, and even have time to debut our brand new game, Bitlyball. It's a monster, but a good monster, like Frankenstein or Franken, Al. This episode's mistakes include: Overindulgent new jingle. Uhh... were we mean to Elon again??...
May 13, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 159
Another break, but this one more excusable, because Nick was in Australia again for the first time in 16ish months. Better yet, he was in Melbourne, which means this is an in-person podcast. The bad news is, the audio is all over the place because we've lost the skills to make good recordings in the same room. But hopefully our charm and charisma will paper over those flaws. This episode's mistakes include: Aforementioned echoes and glitches. What, did you think we'd talk about something other t...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 158
Hello, dear friend. Such a long time has passed since last we spoke, and yet so little has changed. I love how easily you and I slip back into these easy rhythms together. It's something special. A testament to our connection after all these years – in fact, today is our seventh anniversary since launch. Let's not leave it so long next time, eh? This episode's mistakes include: A sprinkling of light heresy. Cancelling Tom Hanks. Too much testosterone. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Text your tr...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 157
Sorry, sorry, I know – I was caught in traffic. Hope you're keeping well. It's a loose and loopy one this week as we ramble our way through car purchases, noisy neighbours, stretchy ties, and café heartbreak. You'll love it. This episode's mistakes include: Definite slurring. Extra silliness. Failed to properly explore the idea of dragon capitalism. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Call noise control, then like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter and Instagram , find our tunes on SoundCloud , r...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 156
Will you even see this post? That's the question we're asking this week in the wake of Facebook's secession from the Australian media market. Plus, there's another hair update, a COVID follow-up, and some exciting Mars news. This episode's mistakes include: One noticeable edit - can you find it? Unpaid Manscaped promotion. Audible sweat. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Seek out your own sources, then like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter and Instagram , find our tunes on SoundCloud , rate u...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 155
I know, I know, it's been a minute. Let's not dawdle. I know your time is valuable and your eyes hurt reading every unnecessary, redundant word. This episode's mistakes include: A bit of lag making some of our conversation jaggy. Outdated investment advice. Bizarre diversion into spice talk?? Egregious factual inaccuracies. Count to one billion, then like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter and Instagram , find our tunes on SoundCloud , rate us on Apple Podcasts , and send your questions to de...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 154
You smell that sweet something in the air? That's the aroma of freshly baked podcast, just out of the oven. This week we're talking about the intersection of free speech and the private sphere of social media, and how many platforms have banned Donald Trump. But at the end, there's a story about aliens and toffee crisps, so... the usual. This episode's mistakes include: Non-consensual photography. Recording slightly too early to cover the inauguration. No beloved Chip Chat™ segment. Egregious fa...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 153
Happy new year, friends and foes! 2020 has been dragged kicking and screaming into the future, and rebranded itself with a fun new name. Yes, we're talking about the recent events in Washington, D.C., and what it might portend for the future. Plus, Nick's show Good Grief debuted on New Zealand TV, and we talk through how it went. This episode's mistakes include: Our densest Science News ever. A little bit of crinkling in the audio at the end, not sure why. Tonight's lotto numbers are 4, 8, 15, 1...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 152
It's our last show of the year, and it's our beloved annual retrospective. We're looking back 2020, in all its delight, and reflecting on how we coped. We hope you have a safe and satisfying holiday season, and that 2021 holds many exciting things for you. This episode's mistakes include: Dissing our product placement. Personal introspection of limited external interest. Nick did not get Michael a present. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Pop the champagne, then like us on Facebook , follow us on...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 151
We're here, and so are you, and we're all very thankful. It's our 150th AND our Holiday Spectacular all in one, and we're talking about the dynamics of male friendship. Plus, we debut our 2020 Christmas songs, and honestly, between our individual songwriting and the editing of the podcast itself, we probably put over seventy hours of work into this one episode. We say that not to demand praise (or sympathy), but merely to point out there is no limit to how far we will go to amuse each other. Thi...
Dec 06, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 150
'allo 'allo 'allo, wot do we 'ave 'ere 'en? A brand-spankin' new ep'a Deep Fought, ripe fo' the pickin'. Dem scallywags Micky and the Chief are up t'no good, or my name ain't bob's yer uncle. This episode's mistakes include: Recording in the initial frenzy of the Adelaide lockdown, but before the twist ending. Five terrific minutes we spent scheduling the 150th episode left on cutting room floor. Forgot to promo ShaveMyBalls. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Stage a coup, then like us on Facebook...
Nov 22, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 149
What a world. Hi everyone, and welcome to a new era/the old era but longer. It's our election spectacular, and yes, we recorded it before a final decision was made. But that just makes it fun! This episode's mistakes include: Already being out of date. Spending too long on the opening act and holding up the main event. Wahl has not returned our calls. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Refresh the map, then like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter and Instagram , find our tunes on SoundCloud , ra...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 148
Ka-ching! That's the sound of us making bank, and it's sort of the topic at hand in this loosey goosey ep. We're talking billionaires, we're talking elections, we're talking Christmas, and we're talking piss. The big four. This episode's mistakes include: No resolution to Michael's exciting news cliffhanger. Subtle foreshadowing. Biting the sponsor hand that feeds us. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Keep things tidy down there, then like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter and Instagram , find...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 147
The President of the United States has a deadly virus and this isn't even a Michael Bay film. You know what we're talking about this week, as we do a deep dive into the implications and actions of this horse actually loose in a hospital . This episode's mistakes include: Secrecy without explanation. Going extremely into the weeds with the minutiae of the American electoral system. Forgot to mention manscaping. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Hold your breath, then like us on Facebook , follow us...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 146
Sorry for the wee delay, but Nick has been a little under the weather this week and started slacking off. It's a nice and fun ramble today with an earth-shattering scientific pronouncement, a Weird News™, a Science News™, and even a Recommendation Engine™ to cap things off. This episode's mistakes include: Aggressive energy. Not being able to edit out all the coughing. Literally just spent a minute trying to remember the phrase 'writer's block', which is pretty on the nose. Egregious factual ina...
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 145
***ATTENTION: CODE LEVEL: TOP SECRET RED*** You have been chosen to fulfil a highly classified mission. For security reasons, we have embedded your task in an audio file to avoid suspicion. Please play it on the iPod of your choice. (This message will self-destruct during the heat death of the universe.) This episode's mistakes include: REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED Egregious factual inaccuracies. Look over your shoulder, then like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter and Instagram , find our tune...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 144
Welcome to our dozens of new, parsnip-loving listeners. This episode talks a lot about everyone's favourite hip new veggie, the 'snip (parsnip). It's also a rambling voyage through dialect differences, music in the animal kingdom, musculature, and mortality. Par for the course, really. This episode's mistakes include: Top-loading all our best content (parsnips). Unable to see picture of parsnips while listening due to audio format. Paperwork for sponsorship not complete in time for publication (...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 143
My, you step away from the world for a month and look what happens. Nick is back from making a TV show, and Michael is back in Melbourne lockdown again. It's a big catch up episode with a lot of filmmaking discussion, so we won't hold you up with any more nonsense here. This episode's mistakes include: Forgot to discuss continuity. Michael's new boom arm made the audio worse. Nick is hot now, deal with it. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Tune in to TVNZ OnDemand sometime in the next year, then l...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 142
