Another huge week as we have yet another massive guest, this week we have Melbourne comedian Luke Kidgell. We start the episode by welcoming back Sen from his one week sabbatical. The man is back from Queensland, where he did some soul searching and introspective meditation, and has come back the same man much to everyone’s annoyance. We get tales of the airplane and a random rant about handryers. Next up is our interview with Luke, who begins with his rather rare eating behaviours. We then dive...
Feb 15, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Intimate edition of the Critical Banter podcast this week, as Miguel & Rohit have been left to their own devices this week with Kush still under investigation & Sen MIA (whereabouts still unknown). However, the show must go on. This week's date starts with Rohit revealing his second biggest addiction (behind a word that starts with 'P' and ends in 'orn') - Chess. In equally rare news, Miguel recounts his encounter with a man and his whip and how he was fearing for his life at his local p...
Feb 08, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 138
This week we have a very funny and incredibly tall guest, Sydney comedian Dan Cawthorne. Before we get to Dan, Ro begins with tales from a wedding he attended over the weekend, before Sen reveals an unethical life pro tip which can allow you to rort the NSW Government and RMS from rightfully claiming their fines. (TCB accepts no responsibility should you be caught trying to use this method.) Next up is our interview with Dan. We thoroughly reach around Dan, exploring his beginnings in sketch com...
Feb 01, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 137
The episode this week begins with a tale as old as time. In honour of Nick Kyrgios’ fans sii’ng every point, Migs takes a trip down memory lane as he recounts a story where the podcast boys were in the same boat. In our high school days we too sii’d a group of performers only for it to be mistaken. We also read out our shameful PR apology for this mishap. We got a new game this week, “Questions Only.” Premise is quite simple, the boys are placed in a scenario and the only way to move forward in ...
Jan 25, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Back again for 2022 and we begin with a massive revelation. The boys finally announce which one of us got covid and how they felt. Ro then asks the boys about bathrooms as he recounts a recent battle he had with a bathroom. We end as Sen gets another suss call from a scammer and we discuss the best ways to deal with scam calls and is it worth wasting their time. We have a new game this week, “TCB Top Ten.” Sen quizzes Ro and Mig’s knowledge on various top ten lists - this week we tackle highest ...
Jan 18, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 135
The boys are officially back in person for 2022! Straight off the bat there is a big reveal as one of the boys got Omicron over the Christmas break - but who was it? Rohit then proudly tells the boys he lived in a bus for a number of days which obviously resulted in confused looks from Miguel and Sen. After discussing bus life, the boys also discuss Novak Djokovic’s legal battle with the Australian government which somehow leads to a discussion about being stabbed vs being shot. Continuing with ...
Jan 11, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 134
No new episode this week, as the boys are still recovering from their Christmas and New Years shenanigans. However, they have not left you empty-handed as they have compiled the best moments throughout 2021 into one extravaganza of an episode. Kick back and relax as you re-live some of yours and the boys' favourite moments. Enjoy! ___________________________________________________ FULL PODCAST EPISODES 🔽 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-critical-banter-podcast/id145345...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 133
The boys strap in for the final time of 2021 - this week’s episode is dedicated to reviewing the year that was. We seemingly end this year on a sombre note, with the grim spectre of Covid towering over us. Kush is absent this week as he is quarantining, meanwhile the other boys record in a socially distanced manner - mask and all. We begin with Rohit’s holiday shenanigans as the man prepares to go to the most unvaxxed place in Australia. The boys then briefly run through their years and give us ...
Dec 28, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 132
It’s the most beautiful time of the year and the boys are full of festive joy and Christmas spirit. To get into the Christmas mood, join us for this Christmas/holiday extravaganza as we ramp up celebrations to everyone’s favourite time of the year. We begin with the results of the boy’s digital detox, with results varying massively, but overall the boys are still down horrendously bad. We then hear of the boys' Christmas party stories, as the boys experienced parties of varying levels - fortunat...
Dec 21, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Mr Kundra is back this week and he brings a tale of the movies. The man begins with a passionate recount of his trip to the cinema to watch Dune, a film he claims must only be watched on the big screen - anything less is a disservice to yourself and an insult to the filmmakers. We then discuss our tech detox as we reveal our terrible screen time and finally set a time to actually try the tech detox. Long odds on all the lads actually making it through the detox. Finally we discuss our New Year's...
Dec 14, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Kush no bingo this week, rumour has it he is patient zero for Omicron. Alas we move and we begin with an update on Rohit’s roommate hunt, which has taken a strange turn. Why anyone would choose to live with Ro is beyond us. Next Sen tells us he’s got a new kid at work he is meant to be looking after. Sounds more like he’s bullying this kid more than anything. Finally Miguel shares a revelation he’s come to during the week. Humanity has become too connected to social media and technology and here...
Dec 07, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Kush, Sen and Migs are in high spirits this week as Ro has gone walkabout and unfortunately misses this week. As the boys rejoice, we begin discussing office Christmas parties and how much you can really drink at these sorts of events. Miguel then recounts his run-in with a rare individual on a night out. After seemingly being racially abused by a stranger, Miguel is then offered money as reparations by the very same individual. Our “Black Friday Quiz” this week is a 2 parter. The first part rev...
Nov 30, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 128
The boys are rattled this week as they try to recover from the most disrespectful slight they’ve ever encountered. Something foul is afoot (pun intended) as the boys unpack their weeks, beginning with an update on Ro’s moving out adventure. Next Sen and Miguel recount what can only be described as one of the all-time great mugging offs - the boys were fuming. Next we bring back the always popular “Bullslut,” with this week's edition featuring a wide range of topics such as fast food joints, musc...
Nov 23, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 127
This week begins with a continuation of a discussion on last week’s episode - boomerangs. After Kush’s riveting rant, Ro announces he is looking to finally leave the Ninan estate. The boys then discuss what they look for when renting, which reveals some quirky living habits from the boys. There are discussions of toilets, cooktops and shower stools. Our new game this week is “Family Fight,” where the lads put their familial and ancestral reputation on the line. The game works the same as another...
Nov 16, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Big episode this week which begins with a few apologies. Sen apologises for bailing on last week’s episode as well as not giving out a tip for the Melbourne Cup, costing one listener tens of dollars. We have our usual annual Melbourne Cup chat, before Sen recounts an impromptu cuck or be cucked tale during his Friday night out. Lastly, from his week, Sen plays a voicemail he received during the week - 1 BBC coin if any listener can translate the message. Finally, to wrap up the logue, we end wit...
Nov 09, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 125
This week’s episode starts in familiar fashion, with an inordinately drawn out hypothetical that eventually leads to no actual conclusion. This week’s conundrum revolves around balls. The hypothetical gets increasingly convoluted as the story unravels resulting in the boys even being left confused by their own creation. Not to mention the fact that the word “ball” was mentioned more than 50 times in the space of 9 mins. We got a new game this week, “Questions Only.” Premise is quite simple, the ...
Nov 02, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Absolutely huuuuuge week this one is. Firstly, we are back in person after a 4 month absence, and it feels great to be back. Next up, we debut our new studio, Rodecaster, neon sign and all - be sure to check us out on YouTube for the ultimate viewing experience. Finally as well, given we are in late October, we dedicate this week’s episode to the ever growing tradition that is Halloween. To begin the Halloween extravaganza, Migs recounts his horror story from during the week before Ro tells us o...
Oct 26, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Goodbye and good riddance Lockdown 2k21. We have dreamt of this moment for months and here we finally are. We’ve changed this week’s episode up a bit as the vibes were most certainly on. Monday morning and our spirits were high as we were finally unleashed after 4 months of lockdown. The boys have been out and about, just licking people left right and centre, all over Sydney which is why this week’s episode is just full of yarns - mostly Sen’s yarns. Nevertheless, tune in and listen as to how Ku...
Oct 19, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 122
As of this recording NSW was on the cusp of freedom and just in time as well, lockdown has not treated the boys well. Regardless, whilst we can almost taste the freedom, the boys discuss their last few days in lockdown. Sen begins by revisiting Squid Game for the last time, before providing an update on his unwilling return to the office. Ro then complains about the most mundane of things such as public transport before Migs throws out a call to the listeners on what his new haircut should be. F...
Oct 12, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 121
NSW finally looks to escape this hellish facade, that is this lockdown and as such, this week Sen tells the boys that his firm is looking to head back to the office soon as we discuss sharing an office with unvaccinated people. This podcast is firmly pro-vaxx and looks down on people who are anti-vaxx. We also discuss another firm who have been in the news this week for racist sketches and comments made by their HR department - you literally couldn’t make this stuff up. Our game this week is “Ma...
Oct 05, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 120
This week is all about the length. Before we measure sizes though, we start with a few confessions from Sen, Miguel and Kush (against his will). As we have said on this podcast before, the boys have been doing some pretty sad things this lockdown, but this confession may be the saddest. Rohit then tries to figure out what his party trick should be after he learns of a party trick from a friend of his which is both outrageous and straight up illegal. The game this week is “Higher or Lower.” The p...
Sep 28, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 119
This week’s episode is dedicated to the fans. Few weeks back we put a poll up on the TCB Appreciation Society, asking fans which segments they wanted to see. Many of you voted and this week we bring to you an episode as decided by the fans. Before we get into it, Sen has overcome his IT issues, potentially starting a race war in the process. After 2 weeks in the wilderness, he comes back with a rant about hobby Instagram accounts and, in particular, dog Instagram accounts. Kush also revisits las...
Sep 21, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Another week, another episode. Despite Sen ghosting the boys for the second week straight and dodging 214 missed calls from Rohit alone, the show must go on. As has been tradition on the podcast recently, this week's episode starts with a cowardly ambush to blind side Miguel. Kush, calmer in tone but more hurt in spirit, "exposes" Miguel for once again galivanting around with the very person he lambasted on the podcast for breaking lockdown rules. The only thing of note to come of this overdone ...
Sep 14, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 117
After what felt like an eternity of unfathomable trials and tribulations, The Critical Banter Podcast has returned from injury and has been put straight back into the starting line-up. However, like all other world-class talents, they have been rushed back to action despite not being fully fit, with Sen still out nursing a dislocated router. Nevertheless, with two whole weeks of content to cram into a single episode, the boys struggle to contain their excitement as they passionately recount thei...
Sep 07, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 116
The lockdown madness continues this week as Kush begins with a tale of conspiracy and pseudo-racism. Is it a case of vigilant neighbours or is Kush a menace to society? Ro’s had a terrible week with online shopping as he reveals some mishaps including lost orders and mistaken orders. He then cowardly refuses to name and shame an online store which stuffed up his online order. Finally we mourn the loss of a mammoth figure in all of our lives. OnlyFans have tragically announced during the week tha...
Aug 24, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Straight off the bat this week there is drama. After spending weeks on this podcast lampooning and lambasting certain individuals for flouting Sydney’s Covid lockdown laws, a member of the podcast has shamed themselves and their family with their actions. A dark day for this podcast as one of us becomes the very thing we swore to destroy. Anyway, in other news, the Premier League is back with some fairly interesting sponsors. We discuss some of the stranger football sponsors from Angry Birds to ...
Aug 17, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Rohit’s John Howard era dial-up internet is still on the ropes, so he misses this week’s episode, which is a damn shame because this week we have a very special and very funny guest, Sydney comedian Jenny Tian. Before we get to Jenny, the boys reveal some big news from during the week. The boys are sick and tired of being in lockdown so they take matters into their own hands this week by getting the jab. Sen gets his hands on some elusive Pfizer while Miguel rolls the dice with some AZ and we ar...
Aug 10, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Another week of lockdown madness here at Critical Banter. This week’s episode begins with a discussion on virtual meeting etiquette and some awkward horror stories of virtual meetings. Also this week, as the Olympics are currently in full swing, we take some time to discuss various sports and whether they should even be considered sports. Seriously wtf is skateboarding doing at the Olympics. This week we also bring back the classic segment “Would You Rather.” Surprisingly for once, these would y...
Aug 03, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 112
We’re back again this week, still in lockdown and a little bit crazy. We begin with an inane chat on the intricacies and nuances of the use of the word “belated,” i.e. when is it too late to say “belated”? Then Sen launches into a rant on virtual farewell cards/farewell drinks and virtual drinks in general, which is increasingly becoming the norm in the post-Covid world. Finally, a big announcement as we announce a gaming session this weekend! That's right, you can join the boys virtually and pl...
Jul 27, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 111
This may be our most UnAustralian episode thus far. We begin with a cheeky update from Covid bandit we mentioned a few weeks back, it appears that bridges may be burned. Following that, we answer a few questions from a listener, mostly regarding how much our friends/family/co-workers know about the podcast, and considering none of us have been fired (yet), it’s clear that we keep these lives separate. This week we have the third edition of the 2021 “Best Friend Check.” Miguel steps up to the pla...
Jul 20, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 110
