“ABC star Tom Bollard has unleashed at a woman he met in a pub who voted ‘No’ in the Voice referendum.” Emerald and Tom (Bollard) discuss the current state of Israel’s war on Gaza and the Palestinian people. Why has Australia’s political response been so weak? Then some positivity - the Green MP for Auckland Central, Chlöe Swarbrick, joins to recap last weekend’s election in Aotearoa / New Zealand. Despite a conservative switch of government, four new Green members are joining parliament. What d...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 23 min
It’s the morning after the Voice referendum, and Emerald and Tom have a look at the results so far and what we can take from the unsuccessful campaign to enshrine indigenous recognition and a Voice into the Australian constitution. Every Greens seat voted Yes (take that future CPRS-style attack campaigns!) but sadly the clear majority of Australians chose No. Where did the campaign go wrong? What next for the country? Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on htt...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In this bonus episode for our Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are back from overseas holidays and Emerald is packing some guilt. With the world falling apart, is tourism immoral? Does it gentrify communities? Is the plaything of the wealthy? Does it exacerbate climate change? Are there unexpected benefits? And what nice thing will greenies ruin next? Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler...
Oct 12, 2023•5 min
“The Funny One” is back. Emerald and Tom read a listener question about getting involved with the Greens, what is the best way to help the cause? Then with the Voice a week away, they look at the status of the campaign. What is the Greens First Nation’s Network position? What happened to Tom while pre-polling? What is the state of the ‘progressive no’ position? Also, a fire alarm. Finally, a call to action. Note - our next episode will be a Voice results update, recording on the Sunday morning, ...
Oct 07, 2023•59 min
Kamahl-mentum! Tom is joined by co-host Dave Milner, editor and podcaster at The Shot to farewell a duo of Aussie dictators. First up, Dictator Dan Andrews has resigned after 9 years as Premier of Victoria. What is his legacy and what can the left learn from his time in power? On to another Melbourne-born tyrant, Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as CEO of Fox and News Corp. Is he the worst person alive, and is it too soon to celebrate? Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In a new series for our Patreon subscribers, Tom is taking Emerald through author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” Featuring a cameo from Lee Rhiannon to discuss her issues with the book and her site “Inside Inside the Greens.” Let’s begin! Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandle...
Sep 28, 2023•4 min
Tom and The Griff react to Friendlyjordies' 3.5 hour react video to our react video about his react video. Qld Deputy Premier Steven Miles defends airplane noise by attacking the entire city of Brisbane and 1996 Albo. Then Tom is joined by Jade Ritchie from the Yes campaign to explain the state of play on the Voice referendum. Finally, a call to action. P.S. Get well Matt Christman from the non-shithouse Chapo! This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you need resources or support please ...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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Sep 16, 2023•54 min
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, we’re doing a subscriber request episode - all about co-ops! What are co-operatives, i.e. member-owned businesses, and how can they help improve society, as unchecked capitalism destroys us all?! Don’t tell our haters, but Emerald literally reads out Marx quotes in this episode lol. —------------ Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhiannon, Geraldine Hickey, Max Chandler-Mather, Mich...
Sep 13, 2023•3 min
Dark Emerald rises. Emerald and Tom reconvene from the other sides of the world (so please excuse some imperfect sound) to watch as The Spirit of Australia, Qantas, flies straight into turbulence. Then it's a cruel summer ahead as the earth experiences its second straight month of all-time temperature records. How can we keep cool as the world burns? Adam Bandt suggests direct action. Cartoonists suggest boycotting the Walkleys (Wokeleys amirite?). Finally, a call to action. Full video version o...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min
We are on leave. Everyone is entitled to leave. I ask that the media respects our privacy. Hi! We are on leave this week so we are unlocking one of our favourite Patreon subscriber episodes. Please enjoy! Friendlyjordies did an episode about the housing bill and our live interview with Max Chandler-Mather! Did you hear bruz-es and sisters, that Tom called the PM a naughty word!?! Jordies is the tone-police and we are crime! So as a bonus for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom do a reaction vid...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Slip slop slap. Emerald is joined by returning guest and Senator for Queensland, Penny Allman-Payne! Penny talks about her first year in office before they recap the grim spectacle of the Labor National Conference. Next a dive into what the conference offered for education, and Penny’s campaign to fix the absurd situation of private schools getting more taxpayer funding than state. Then they chat about youth justice, human rights, and the series of scandals unfolding in Queensland Parliament as ...
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min
As a bonus for our Patreon subscribers, Emerald takes Tom on a journey through the politics of Taylor Swift. Why was she afraid to share her politics publicly? Is she a secret Nazi? Did she exploit queer culture? Is she a feminist icon? Is she slut shamed over her relationships? Is she an eco-terrorist? Can you be a socialist and a Taylor fan? What is the lamest MP attempt to use her to sound cool with the kids? And like, what is the place of pop culture in our capitalist society, man? ----- Sub...
Aug 25, 2023•3 min
Police antics - culture war or cozzie livs? Emerald and Tom celebrate their terrifying first Media Watch appearance, before a look at the housing reform proposals that came out of this week’s National Cabinet meeting. Then a happy look backat the Matildas’ World Cup campaign. Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Lee Rhia...
Aug 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min
It’s Homelessness Week but spare a thought for the Greens-voting landlord. Emerald and Tom check in on the Voice campaign and the recent discussion about Treaty. Why can’t PM Albo be based like Young Albo? Then writer, broadcaster and campaigner Jesse Noakes joins to talk about the Disrupt Birrup campaign and the controversial protest outside the Woodside CEO’s office in WA. Do the ABC journalists have questions to answer? What’s the state of the Australian protest movement? Finally, a call to a...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, former NSW federal senator and Greens legend Lee Rhiannon joins the show. What has she been doing since retiring? Why do people need to know more about the situations in Palestine and India? How did she get into politics? And what is the state of the left and the Greens party - should it aim to be a professional or a protest party, and how should it be engaging with environmental and social issues? Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check ...
Aug 10, 2023•7 min
Albo Jr in the Chairman’s Lounge. Emerald and Tom catch up on the latest dodgy offshore detention news about Nauru and Peter Dutton, before morphing into Chapo Shit House for a recap of the recent Trump indictments in the US. Finally, Labor saved the reef phew, then a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Max Chand...
Aug 05, 2023•58 min
A Marxist takeover of your local council. Emerald is joined by guest host and campaign manager of Elizabeth Watson-Brown’s winning 2022 federal campaign in Ryan - Esther Vale! Esther tells how she got into campaigning and how she helped defeat the LNP in inner-west Brisbane/Greensland. Then a look into the issue of TERFs in Greens parties, before a catch up on the HAFF housing bill fight and Labor’s new very serious and scary threat of a “double disillusion” election. Finally, a call to action. ...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom rack up some listener questions. They answer Qs about the Hollywood labour strikes and comrade Margot Robbie, Gonski and education reform, mutual aid and the role of charity, political music suggestions, best Arnott’s biscuits, internal party fractures, predictions for the upcoming Brisbane local council election, how the podcast got started, and more. Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps w...
Jul 27, 2023•3 min
Fadden by-election results say no to Mad Max, yes to Cannabis. Emerald and Tom look at the shock cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, and ponder what it means for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics up in Greensland. Then a read over some recent Sydney Morning Herald articles that finally give a voice to landlords, many of whom are parents and thus worthy of our sympathy. Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDanger...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Hooning with the Katter Party. Emerald and Tom start with a recap of some of the week’s news. The LNP had their annual conference and the Brisbane Lord Mayor has lost his mind in existential fear of Jonno and the Greens. Then Mehreen Faruqi’s hypocrisy and koalas story - was it a stitch up? And Tasmanian Greens leader Cassy O'Connor had an unusual retirement announcement. Then, they are joined by Asher Wolf, grassroots campaigner and one of the people most responsible for ending robodebt! What h...
Jul 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min
It’s movie night for our Patreon subscribers, as Emerald and Tom review ‘THE GIANTS’ - a new documentary telling the story of Greens party founder Bob Brown, interwoven with the majesty of Australia’s environment, particularly our forests and 100 metre-tall giant trees. Is Bob Brown a tree? Does he kinda look like Jim Chalmers? What does Baby Peter Dutton have to say about it? And what do our hosts think about Bob Brown anyway? Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus...
Jul 13, 2023•3 min
Tanya Plibersek takes flight to approve some more mines. Emerald and Tom look at the new NACC (National Anti-Corruption Commission), the PWC scandal and the Greens' top ten referrals countdown. Federal ICAC now - now what? Then, it's NAIDOC week and an update on the Voice referendum. As some new polling suggests, will Australia vote with "the nasties?" Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Subscribe on Patreon to supp...
Jul 08, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Another QLD MP makes some regrettable after-dinner tweets. Emerald and Tom are joined by Senator for NSW Mehreen Faruqi! First up is a recap of the state of play on the housing debate. Why do the ALP think it is ok to exploit a real long term homeless man to justify abandoning Emerald’s hometown? Young people are abandoning the major parties, and increasingly never growing into them. Then a look at the renewed push for free higher education and to end exploitative unpaid internships. Finally, a ...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Friendlyjordies did an episode about the housing bill and our live interview with Max Chandler-Mather! Did you hear bruz-es and sisters, that Tom called the PM a naughty word!?! Jordies is the tone-police and we are crime! So as a bonus for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom do a reaction video to the Jordies ep, and get into a bigger conversation about his channel, ‘left’ media, ‘shill’ media, and how the various hacks and rusted-ons are reacting to the HAFF bill dispute. We have many thought...
Jun 29, 2023•4 min
The Teals are doing a Maccas run, want anything? Emerald and Tom look at another bad bill that the Greens have to oppose (sigh) - is the Nature Repair Market Bill healing? Then the most hated man on Sussex Street, the Griffith MP with the biggest ego in the country and the smallest heart, student politician and Greens housing spokesperson, Max Chandler-Mather returns to the show! What’s next in his ongoing campaign of evil? Will he again cowardly stand by and do nothing as the Prime Minister is ...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Friendlyjordies discovers the podcast. Tom’s made a flying fox folly. Emerald and Tom are back on the housing bill, and remarking how Max Chandler-Mather manages to live in so many people’s heads rent free(ze). And speaking of rent controls, Emerald calls out the rhetoric that they don’t work, and gives a cheat sheet of how to push back. Finally, a call to action. Update from Max about gov concessions since recording - https://twitter.com/MChandlerMather/status/1669902887517032448 Full video ver...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom talk about Ben Roberts-Smith, who is a war criminal. It’s cool to say that now, he can’t even defo us! What happened, why is the media defending him, and how does it all reflect on the country, the military and the government sending troops off for dodgy reasons? We stand with Yumi Stynes. Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Geraldine Hickey, Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson,...
Jun 15, 2023•4 min
Mark Kenny solves The Da Max Chandler-Mather Code. Emerald and Tom go over the Greens offer of compromise on the housing bill, and wonder just how under the thumb Labor MPs are to their party bosses. Next, old mate Philip Lowe has unveiled another interest rate rise, and he didn’t even invite us to his afterparty. Then, the Greens National Conference has passed an updated resolution on Israel-Palestine. Finally, a call to action. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtub...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In this bonus ep for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom talk vaping. Is it a public health nuisance, or the tool that will finally end smoking? Are IGET boxes the new cigarette butts? Then Emerald is joined by tobacco harm reduction expert Dr Colin Mendelsohn to talk harm reduction, misinformation from the medical community, why adults should be allowed flavour, and wonder why vaping is illegal when smoking isn’t going anywhere. Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bo...
Jun 08, 2023•3 min
