Hello friends, we have some interesting talking for you in tonight's episode. We tackle George Pell, Michael Jackson, and R. Kelly, and the surrounding furore about their actions. Plus, we learn about racist AI, and then bro out a little at the end. It's a pretty good one and I think you'll like it. This episode's mistakes include: Perfect audio, leaving me nothing to complain about in these notes. No curry facts. An embarrassing mispronunciation of camaraderie. Egregious factual inaccuracies. C...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 63
Blessings be upon you, fine listener, for life is short and you, also, are short. On today's episode we're reflecting on our own mortality in the wake of a wake, and then cross over to the other side in a brand new segment. This episode's mistakes include: Variant audio quality again goddamn it. Unreasonable expectations of extra work in the edit suite. No answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Tell those who mean something to you t...
Feb 28, 2019•56 min•Ep. 62
TGIF, am I right? And TGIDF, too, because we've got a brand new episode landing right in your feeds, right now. This is a bit of a catch-all episode, with some discussion of human unity, a double dose of Science News, and some wide-ranging chat about smoking, fast food, and the long-awaited kangaroo story. So sit back, order some takeaway, and kick the weekend off right. This episode's mistakes include: A luxuriously loose amble from topic to topic. A truly baffling mispronunciation toward the e...
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 61
Sit back, relax, and pipe a bit of this hot audio sauce right down your ear tubes. We're back and better than ever, literally. Now that Michael has actually turned on his new microphone, this is officially the Best Sounding Episode Ever. And what a week to debut, with a bit more Louie follow-up and a discussion about the most dangerous companies in the world. This episode's mistakes include: Nothing. This is episode is perfect. It is impossible to describe Episode 108 as anything other than a ma...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 60
Happy new year, and what better place to start things off than with a discussion about Louis C.K.'s return to the spotlight and most recent controversial set. It's possibly the most focused we've ever been, which is kind of astonishing. Hope you're doing well too, by the way. This episode's mistakes include: Some fuzz on Michael's end due to new mic setup and a roaring laptop fan. Minimal seggies but huge cliffhanger. Two hours of fucking around on Australian internet to get this shit uploaded. ...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 59
As we close in on closing out the show for the year, come along with us on a loose and lightweight episode full of merriment and spirits. We were in the same location again so the episode is slightly messier and slightly drunker, but hey, it's the holidays. This episode's mistakes include: In-room audio, but it's actually pretty damn good. A minor moment of self-reflection, but then we get to topics with wide appeal (toothpaste). Not enough time devoted to certain topics (toothpaste). Egregious ...
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 58
What am I doing? If you've ever wondered that, congratulations, you're doing better than many. We put the Dunning-Kruger effect and the perils of self-awareness under a microscope to see how people can be so bad and yet so confident. It takes some twists and turns but it ends with Joke Time (new segment). This episode's mistakes include: Some unusual vibes at the start that level out over time. A couple interesting tangents that leave behind the original topic. Obvious edit points when Michael c...
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 57
Would you visit a remote Indian island to convert an untouched neolithic tribe to Christianity? This guy did. Not me, obviously, another guy. In the story. We talk about it. Anyway, apologies for any spluttering in this one as we were both getting over a cold, but for the most part I think we've edited it out. (The royal 'we', of course.) This episode's mistakes include: Nasal tones and the odd odd pause. 8% less funny, 15% more wisdom. No welcome to the next one hundred. Egregious factual inacc...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 56
If you could erase someone from your memory, would you do it? And to whom? That's the big question at hand this week, and it's wrapped in talk of the midterm elections and a fascinating nugget of science news. So don't delay, this is one spicy meatball!! This episode's mistakes include: Saving our best segment for last. No tip of the week to help you get through life a little easier. A soupçon of existentialism right in the heart of an otherwise focused episode. Egregious factual inaccuracies. F...
Nov 09, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 55
Books. We've all seen them, but are they any good? That's the subject of this episode as we delve into the implications of the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover'. Plus, there are spillages, breaks from reality, and even some sex advice. This episode's mistakes include: Still trying to sort out some audio issues here and there, but it's better than it was. Not getting to listener questions again. Misstating Adam Sandler's age as 51 when he's 52. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Why don't you...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 54
Welcome to the next one hundred, and our brand new look (thanks Sean)! We needed a bit of a nap after the last episode, but now we've woken up to discover that the world is ending in 12 years. So, we had a bit to talk about. Plus, some exciting messages made our way to the mailbag. This episode's mistakes include: Wild audio variation. Sorry, levels were all over the place this time. I tried. Used a lot of power to render out an audio file during a podcast about cutting carbon emissions. Huge cl...
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 53
Hello hello, and thank you all! We've hit triple digits and want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to everyone that has come along for the ride across the past four-ish years. We'd also like to welcome the new listeners we've picked up along the way, possibly off the back of an unexpectedly successful dog-related Facebook post (who knew?). This is a pretty jam-packed episode. There's one of Michael's most amazing stories ever, some gift-giving, and a few fun surprises as well. So...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 52
Welcome back as we close in on the end of this first century of Deep Fought. This week we're talking about social media platforms' responsibilities to free speech versus preventing abuse. Plus someone got a job and someone else burns himself live on air. There's SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. The episode's mistakes include: Some odd audio spikes but that just adds to the character. Not running the hand under cold water for long enough. Failing to get across just how batshit some of Alex Jones' conspira...
Sep 02, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 51
Good to you see all! We're back from our various travels and moves to talk about the Oscars and their introduction of the Most Popular category. Plus, we wend our way through discussions of teenagers, Kanye, and moving house. This episode's mistakes include: Skipping a lot of fascinating poliical developments this week. A long outro with a grab bag of different segments. Forgot the 't' in the word 'political' just now. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Buy a ticket, then like us on Facebook , foll...
Aug 25, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 50
Badum tish. That's the sound of another hilarious podcast being uploaded. This week, we're talking about where there are off-limit topics in comedy, and where Seinfeld stands these days. Plus, Nick debuts his new running style and someone weird comes to Michael's house - all in around an hour! This episode's mistakes include: Some faint echoing in the audio here and there. Apologies. No play-at-home maths quiz. Backed the podcast van over a lizard on the way out of the driveway. Egregious factua...
Jul 22, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 49
Good afternoon, friends and whānau, and welcome back to an easy-listening episode of the pod. On our quest to return to a manageable duration, we're talking power, how people get it, and how they maintain it. Plus, our usual diversions to everything from lobster tattoos to global homogeneity. This episode's mistakes include: Leaving the good stuff to the end. Still not getting it under the hour mark. Maybe next time? Forgot to give third plug to Marvel's Ant-Man and The Wasp, in cinemas now! Egr...
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 48
Hello friends, and welcome back to a premium quality episode of this here podcast. You know what, I'm not afraid to say it: it's got the best audio ever. You're welcome. Now, sit back with a snifter of whiskey and a cigar and enjoy a discussion about consumerism and the interesting social pressures around it. This episode's mistakes include: Setting too high an audio standard for ourselves. Running too long, again. Not giving enough thanks to our amazing sponsor. Egregious factual inaccuracies. ...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 47
We're back for more, and with more, in another long episode. I promise we'll get it back down to a normal duration soon (don't hold us to it). Today we're talking about the seven deadly sins, the Arrested Development controversy, and Michael's new tattoo. This episode's mistakes include: Audio setup that's still being polished, resulting in some hums and whirrs. Surprisingly long segments occurring when you wouldn't expect them to. Did not disclose our commercial arrangement with Game Night, out...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 46
Good morning! Join us for our longest episode ever as we deep dive into psychologist slash philosopher Jordan Peterson. Why has he built such a following with straight white men, and are any of his positions problematic? We actually talk about it (shocker, I know). This episode's mistakes include: Longest episode ever - but we stay on topic, so...? Better Michael audio but the odd electric hum. Telling you all to stay frosty and then not reading an excerpt from the book. Egregious factual inaccu...
May 13, 2018•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 45
We're keeping this hot streak going with another episode in quick succession. On today's show, we discuss whether there is such a thing as objective morality in the universe, or if it's just a human construct. Plus, Sultana Bran, so something for everyone. This episode's mistakes include: Not discussing our intended gags before starting the show. Escalating the scale of the discussion from a manageable size to literally encompassing all possible universes. Some audio niggles here and there, but ...
May 01, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 44
Just in time for the weekend, it's another episode of The Podcast™. This week, Michael takes his shirt off, Nick discovers fun facts, and we eventually talk about how long it should take before art enters the public domain. This episode's mistakes include: Repeated evidence of Michael's microphone brushing against his beard. A bit of a rolling start before we get into the meat of the discussion. An unfair amount of catchy jingles and earworms. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Buy some more duct t...
Apr 20, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 43
Happy four year anniversay, Deef-heads! That's the new name I'm trying out for our fanbase. Or maybe Deefans? Pronounced like "defence"? Look, I was going to leave it to you to organically create but you've been a bit slack. This episode features a few exciting tests, some discussion of self-control, and more miscellany. Thanks for listening for all these years, if that's indeed the case with you. This episode's mistakes include: Minimal reference to the ninetyversary, and too much reference to ...
Apr 10, 2018•57 min•Ep. 42
We're back with some survival tips, so I hope you find yourself in a disastrous situation soon and get the opportunity to use them. A Desert Island Discs discussion quickly derails into talk of soap, Segways and business ideas. This episode's mistakes include: Wavering audio levels due to Michael microphone issues. Wavering attention on the topic at hand, but what's new? Irresponsible aggrandisement of desert island living. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Put the lime in the coconut, then like u...
Mar 17, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 41
Hello fellow humans! Lovely to see you here, eager to consume some quality podcasting entertainment. We've harvested some organic, handmade audio for you this week, fresh off the farm, delivered straight to you. We're talking a grab bag of interesting topics, from virtual reality to marriage proposals, so there's something for everyone. This episode's mistakes include: Non-traditional structure. Michael is sick and coughs and sniffs sometimes. Podcast hosts were genetically modified. Egregious f...
Feb 26, 2018•59 min•Ep. 40
Bon été, mes amis. Hope this week sees you relaxed and rejuvenated. On this week's podcast, we're talking about the justice system and criminal punishment - is incarceration the best way to treat the convicted? But we wend our way there via a few other interesting things, so stick around. This episode's mistakes include: Several good visual gags that don't get translated in an audio medium. A bit of tonal whiplash here and there. Chickens. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Call the police, then li...
Feb 11, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 39
Good evening, and welcome to a fun interactive episode of Deep Fought. We're back in different countries and thought this would be the perfect time to take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test. Finally, our flaws will be made visible. This episode's mistakes include: A bit longer than usual but there were lots of fun bits I didn't want to cut out, so... Some audio glitches from a bit of a bastard record session. No DNA evidence for ancestry claims. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Do some self-ex...
Jan 17, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 38
Happy New Year everyone! We made sure to sit down in the same room one more time while we were in the same country/city etc. and record an extra podcast. As tends to happen on these dates, we were feeling reflective and looked back at 2017 for ourselves and the world at large. But we also explore how to maintain passions and interests as you grow older. This episode's mistakes include: Some varying audio due to proximity, but that's to be expected. And a hairdryer. A little bit of a low energy s...
Dec 31, 2017•53 min•Ep. 37
It's a Christmas miracle! Or at least a present. Either way, new episode, filmed live, in person and outside here in lovely, summery Adelaide. This week we're following up on an important revelation from last episode, plus debut a brand new paid Deep Fought service for devoted fans. This episode's mistakes include: Some audio niggles here and there, including background birds (but it's pretty good for a live one, actually). Free flow between topics, and yet no mention of alien revelations. No ji...
Dec 22, 2017•59 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Bonjour, and voila: another podcast. We're back with a follow-up to our last podcast in the wake of further sexual assault allegations towards many men of entertainment and politics. This time, we're taking a bit of a wider look at how we should feel about the art and work of these people in the wake of their bad behaviour. This episode's mistakes include: No advance warning for that story. You'll know it. Not much fun and games at the end, but there's enough at the start, right? Not exploring i...
Nov 21, 2017•58 min•Ep. 35
Hello everyone. We're back this week with a deep dive into all the horrible sexual assault news, and the surrounding culture. It's an episode of self-analysis and exploration of male behaviour, and hopefully the end result is a somewhat nuanced look at complex issues with a changing of some opinions. Please consider this a trigger warning for anyone sensitive to these topics. This episode's mistakes include: Not having a woman present to provide a valuable alternative perspective. Not fully expl...
Oct 22, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 34
