Os and Scott react to the Prime Minister's address to the nation and look at what Anthony Albanese actually said that warranted the most dramatic intervention into TV networks since the Covid pandemic in 2020. Also in today's episode, they unpack the overwhelmingly negative responses to the government's fuel excise tax cut and discuss why the PM seems so reluctant to take more serious action, even as countries around the world are announcing more significant stimulus measures. Plus, a discussion...
Apr 01, 2026•1 hr 13 min
Os and Scott look at whether the war on Iran is getting closer to an endgame, or if Donald Trump is actually going to launch an invasion. They discuss the different forces shaping Trump's approach, what Israel is doing to prevent an end to the war, and break down why the continual targeting of journalists by Israel is indicative of a new world order where international law has no meaning. Later, they unpack the growing economic and political crisis in Australi and why the Albanese government see...
Mar 29, 2026•41 min
Os and Scott examine why the Australian government is responding so slowly to the energy crisis, compared to other countries, even though they have acknowledge how dire things are going to get. They discuss the role political journalists play in holding the government to account, and how this particular government attempts to influence coverage. Next, they look at Israel's announcement it is formally occupying southern Lebanon and discuss why there doesn't seem to any kind of outcry or backlash ...
Mar 25, 2026•1 hr 9 min
Os and Scott break down the significance of One Nation's record-high result at the South Australian election over the weekend and what it means for Australian politics and how it's covered. They step through what results reveal about the fracturing of the political system, how they show that One Nation is now the second most popular party in the country, and review the media's coverage of the election and One Nation. Then they provide an update on the latest in the wars on Lebanon and Iran, and ...
Mar 22, 2026•45 min
Os and Scott look at how Trump and Israel's war on Iran is spiralling out of control and threatening to derail what's left of the global order on trade and diplomacy. Then they dig into Israel's invasion and occupation of Lebanon and look at why the Australian media is so reluctant to call it an invasion. Later in the show, they look at the confected media controversies around the Sydney Biennale and the allegations the AFL and Sydney Swans are anti-Semitic and should be investigated by the Bond...
Mar 18, 2026•1 hr 7 min
Os and Scott look at some of the key narratives that are missing or being downplayed in the media's coverage of the war on Iran, including Israel's invasion of Lebanon and the US' targeting of a school in Iran, which led to one of the worst atrocities in a modern war Australia is involved in. Then they look at the surprise resignation of former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson from the Bondi Royal Commission, what led to it and what it means for the future of the inquiry. Plus, Lamestream has an offi...
Mar 15, 2026•36 min
As the war on Iran spirals into a global catastrophe, Os and Scott look at Anthony Albanese's decision to commit Australia's military to the conflict. They discuss how Albanese has become Trump and Israel's most reliable ally, what our military commitment really means and why Australia's political journalists still seem so uninterested in asking serious questions. They also examine the coverage of Iran's women soccer team and the players who sought asylum in Australia, as well as the new laws be...
Mar 11, 2026•1 hr 11 min
Os and Scott begin the show with a very special 'clarification' and discuss how the Sydney Morning Herald hit the jackpot with a group of private school students stuck in Dubai. Then, they talk about the latest shocking news from the Iran war, before a deep dive into the story of three Australians who were aboard a submarine that sunk and Iranian warship. After that, they look back on one of the wildest pieces of journalism every published, the three-part front page series that told us that by n...
Mar 08, 2026•39 min
Os and Scott open with a discussion about the break-up of the biggest and most expensive media partnership in Australia: Kyle and Jackie O. They look what the end of the $200 million deal could mean, and why staff at the radio network that paid them are celebrating. Next, they break down the latest in the war on Iran and how it has become apparent that Trump was manipulated into bombing Iran by Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu and what could mean for the end game. They also discuss how the Albanes...
Mar 04, 2026•1 hr 12 min
In this special episode, Os and Scott discuss the hugely significant and likely catastrophic consequences of Trump and Israel's war on Iran. They discuss the background to this weekend's bombing campaign, why Trump has decided to pursue regime change, the consequences of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination, and how Iran has retaliated. They also explore the global reaction, including Australia's explicit support of Trump's war, and how the story is being covered by the media. Support Lamestre...
Mar 01, 2026•39 min
Os and Scott watched Karl Stefanovic's hour-long interview with Anthony Albanese so you didn't have to. They break down why the interview was embarrassing for everyone involved, how Stefanovic has cultivated a hard-right audience, and why that's now blowing up in his face. Next, they look at the disruptive impact Pauline Hanson and One Nation are already having on our political system, including influencing the federal government on immigration policy and their approach to Australian women and c...
Feb 25, 2026•1 hr 9 min
Scott and Os start the show by talking about why Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest is so significant and what it tells us about the Epstein story. They break down exactly what he is being investigated for, how the story has been covered, and how the Epstein files continue to reveal more and more about corrupt, shadowy networks that influence global politics and finance. Later in the show, they step through Trump's dangerous new foreign policy escalations including the launch of his Gaza "board...
Feb 22, 2026•44 min
Os and Scott unpack how Pauline Hanson has been able to dominate the news and political conversation for the past week, all by going on Sky News and denigrating Muslims. They discuss why the media gives Hanson more oxygen and attention than any other political figure and why they refuse to interrogate her views when given the chance, and Scott looks at how reporting on Hanson during the 1990s and 2000s was much stronger than it is now. Later in the show, they examine Labor's attempts to try and ...
Feb 18, 2026•1 hr 10 min
Os and Scott begin by looking at the impact of reporting on the Epstein files, including the fact that criminal charges have been brought against multiple figures Lamestream exclusively revealed were tied to Epstein in November last year. Then they look at the Liberal party's leadership spill and how it was covered, including the build-up to the party room vote, what prompted Sussan Ley's political demise, how Angus Taylor will be different, and what the consequences could be on Australian polit...
Feb 15, 2026•38 min
Os and Scott unpack the violent police crackdown on protesters opposing the Israeli President's visit to Sydney on Monday. They discuss the confronting footage of police tackling Muslim men as they prayed and evidence police punched a number of protestors as they were restrained, before zooming out to look at how the political and media atmosphere over the past two years led the country to this horrific moment. Then they discuss the global fallout from the latest revelations in the Epstein files...
Feb 11, 2026•1 hr 15 min
Os and Scott start by discussing the reunification of the Coalition and how seriously we should take it. Then they discuss their latest exclusive reporting on Jeffrey Epstein and his interest in international affairs and diplomacy. Next, they discuss how Australia's media has given Israel's President Isaac Herzog the red carpet treatment and accused those protesting his Australia trip of supporting the Bondi terrorists. They also discuss the NSW Government's attack on writer Randa Abdel-Fattah a...
Feb 08, 2026•38 min
Os and Scott open the show by discussing their exclusive story on Kevin Rudd and Jeffrey Epstein published this week. Then, they turn to the decision by NSW Police to ban protests during the visit of Israel's President, and how predictions that new laws rushed through parliament would be used to protect Israel have been proven right. Next, they discuss The Daily Aus' curious strategy on social media comments that seems to prohibit discussion on Gaza, but not much else, and how questions from Lam...
Feb 04, 2026•1 hr 8 min
Os and Scott dive into the growing political and community backlash to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to invite Israel's President Isaac Herzog to Australia. They discuss the background to the trip, how Herzog being cited in the genocide case at the International Court of Justice, how it makes Australia's commitment to human rights look pretty weak, and how momentum against the visit is growing. Then, Scott steps through the Israeli government's recent admission that the Gazan health...
Feb 01, 2026•36 min
Os and Scott talk about the muted media and political response to open displays of white nationalism and anti-Semitism at this week's March for Australia rallies, held in opposition to Invasion Day protests. They also look at why an attempted bombing of the Perth Invasion Day protest hasn't been declared a terrorist incident, even though officials have described it as a potential mass casualty event. Later in the show, they unpack Karl Stefanovic's foray into podcasting and what his decision to ...
Jan 28, 2026•1 hr 14 min
Os and Scott kick off the episode with a brief chat about Triple J's Hottest 100 and what role the poll plays in Australian culture in 2026. Then, they break down the Coalition split and look at why most media outlets are painting the Nationals as villains for refusing to back the government's extremely controversial hate speech laws. They also discuss how the media is covering One Nation's surge in the polls and why so much of the coverage is uncritical. Later in the show, they talk about Donal...
Jan 25, 2026•45 min
Os and Scott break down Parliament's rushed, late-night session this week that saw the passage of new laws cracking down on free speech and the potential criminalisation of anyone who critiques Israel. They discuss what is actually in the new laws and how the media encouraged the Liberals to back the legislation while giving them a free pass on abandoning their commitment to gun control. Later in the show, Scott unpacks the US' increasingly rapid descent into authoritarianism, including Trump's ...
Jan 21, 2026•1 hr 20 min
Os and Scott are back with the first episode of 2026. They begin by sharing what they got up too over summer and the plans to make Lamestream bigger and better this year. In this episode, they discuss the political and media response following the Bondi terror attack and the battle over a Royal Commission, and how the the partisan campaigning for an inquiry into anti-Semitism exposed the hypocrisy of a number of senior media executives, editors and outlets. Then, they unpack the government's ext...
Jan 18, 2026•52 min
In this summer episode, Os and Scott answer questions from listeners. They discuss what it's like reporting on an industry where they know a lot of the key players, the future of the media landscape and debate some big topics, like which is the best NRL team, who Rory Gilmore should have ended up with and much more. Regular episodes of Lamestream will return Monday, January 19. Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 11, 2026•49 min
In this special summer episode of the podcast, Os and Scott interview each other about their careers in journalism. They talk about their relationship to the industry, what drew them to it and and their time working together at the ABC. Scott breaks down his adventures in the Middle East while Os talks about his foray in politics, and they both discuss their time working as reporters during the boom in digital journalism. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscri...
Dec 28, 2025•58 min
Os and Scott are joined by their friend, movie critic and comedian Alexei Toliopoulos from The Last Video Store podcast, to discuss the best journalism movies of all-time. First, they discuss the state of cinema in 2025 and the best films of the year. Then, they dive into what it is about journalism that makes it such a good setting for so many great films. After that, Alexei, Scott and Os take turns sharing their favourite movies about journalism. From the famous and Oscar-winning to some hidde...
Dec 21, 2025•59 min
In their final regular episode for the year, Os and Scott discuss the aftermath of the Bondi shooting and how the media has united in an attempt to blame Anthony Albanese and push forward controversial plans that would restrict criticism of the Israeli government. They discuss the latest in the investigation into the shooting, and how revelations the gunmen, who were allegedly radicalised by Islamic State, travelled overseas for military training and why that raises serious questions about Austr...
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 17 min
In this special episode, Os and Scott discuss the Bondi terror attack and the media and political reaction. They start by stepping through the details of the shooting on Sunday before discussing how it was covered by the media, on live TV, online and in print. Then they discuss the role played by social media and how this was one of the examples of misinformation and engagement farming by high-profile accounts on all sides of the political spectrum. Later in the episode they discuss the politica...
Dec 15, 2025•44 min
Os and Scott kick off by stepping through the recent media coverage of the growing political entitlements scandal and look at who could behind the stories targeting Annika Wells and other senior politicians. They also discuss the revelation News Corp spiked a story about Wells because of their campaign supporting the teen social media ban. Next, they discuss Barnaby Joyce's defection to One Nation and the speculation that other Liberal MPs could follow suit. Later in the show, they analyse the A...
Dec 14, 2025•35 min
Os and Scott kick off by analysing the latest incendiary statements by Israeli politicians and their threat to execute Palestinian political prisoners if the world moves ahead with Palestinian statehood. They also discuss why the Australian media is so uninterested in covering the story, even as Israel continues to breach its ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, and look at the decision by Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia to boycott Eurovision of Israel's participation. Then they discuss ...
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Subscribe to Lamestream during our summer sale and save 15% on an annual subscription! Buy a subscription for yourself or as a gift by clicking here . Ahead of the teen social media ban taking effect from this week, Os and Scott look at how the political debate over the ban has shifted, how the media has finally started reported on serious flaws in the legislation, and some of the issues that are already emerged in terms of how it will operate. They discuss how effective it will actually be, and...
Dec 07, 2025•40 min
