Serious Danger

Emerald’s family VS Tom’s comedy. Emerald and Tom pay respects to a great Australian this week, a true hero of our great land, a titan, a butcher… former major general, former senator and former living human Jim Molan (4:53). Then podcaster and Indigenous activist Boe Spearim joins to chat invasion day, voice and the path forward for Australia (27:54). Finally, a call to action (50:38). 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 Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Boe Spearim on Twitter - https://twitter.com/boeknow  Boe’s podcast, Frontier War Stories - https://boespearim.podbean.com/  Blak Greens say they won’t support Indigenous voice without treaty negotiations -  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/15/blak-greens-say-they-wont-support-indigenous-voice-without-treaty-negotiations    Michael Mansell’s seventh state idea - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-03/an-indigenous-seventh-state-radical-and-constitutional/8585078  Invasion Day rallies - https://thelatch.com.au/invasion-day-survival-day-2023/  https://paytherent.net.au/  Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance - https://www.facebook.com/WARcollective/  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU Seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A daring escape from the glue factory. Emerald is joined by guest host, the Greens state member for South Brisbane, Amy MacMahon! First the two chat the cost of food crisis (4:24), before getting into the 2032 Brisbane Olympics (28:16) and the problems it is causing her electorate and the people who live there. Finally, a call to action (1:07:44). Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  New Patreon bonus ep - Emerald and Tom’s first ever live show together, recorded live at Greens National Conference in Brisbane! They begin with a reading of Andrew Bolt’s sane and measured attack on a sacred cow that has had it far too easy for far too long - Finding Nemo. Then Michael Berkman, Greens MP for Maiwar in Brisbane and EMERALD’S BOSS, joins to talk about his recent ethics referral and the scary future of protest in Australia. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Read more about the local Greens’ work on the 2032 Olympics here: https://www.amymacmahon.com/olympics  Write to the State and Federal Government opposing the Gabba Stadium redevelopment, using the form on Max Chandler-Mather’s website: https://www.maxchandlermather.com/gabbastadium  If you’re in South Brisbane, especially East Brisbane, host a ‘Save East Brisbane State School’ yard sign: https://www.amymacmahon.com/save_ebss  Callum Cant “Riding for Deliveroo: Resistance in the New Economy”: https://strategyofrefusal.com/  Horsebreak - https://7news.com.au/sport/horse-racing/watch-horses-sneak-away-from-magic-millions-event-to-run-amok-on-glitter-strip-c-9402794  Follow Amy on Twitter, TikTok and Facebook @amymacsouthbris, or Instagram @amymacsouthbne  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU Seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve unlocked one of our favourite Patreon bonus episodes, as Tom gets into superannuation with Robert Lechte ( @djrobstep ), who has written on the topic for Jacobin and likely at some point in your Twitter feed. Is super theft? Does it enshrine generational inequality? And how would you fix it? Is Paul Keating a smart financial genius or a stupid neo-lib dummy? Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  New Patreon bonus ep! Emerald and Tom’s first ever live show together, recorded live at Greens National Conference in Brisbane! They begin with a reading of Andrew Bolt’s sane and measured attack on a sacred cow that has had it far too easy for far too long - Finding Nemo. Then Michael Berkman, Greens MP for Maiwar in Brisbane and EMERALD’S BOSS, joins to talk about his recent ethics referral and the scary future of protest in Australia. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Follow Rob on twitter @djrobstep  https://workersagainstsuper.org/   Read Rob’s piece: https://jacobin.com/2020/05/australia-superannuation-system-inequality-labor  https://djrobstep.com/  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Any new year's resolutions? Nurse your hangover while Emerald and Tom discuss some juicy internal Greens party stuff. Firstly, why is the party leader decided by elected MPs instead of members (4:08)? Then conscience votes - are they a good thing and why do the public think crossing the floor is so cool (31:54)? Finally, a call to action (51:43). Happy new year! Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  New Patreon bonus ep just released! Emerald and Tom’s first ever live show together, recorded live at Greens National Conference in Brisbane! They begin with a reading of Andrew Bolt’s sane and measured attack on a sacred cow that has had it far too easy for far too long - Finding Nemo. Then Michael Berkman, Greens MP for Maiwar in Brisbane and EMERALD’S BOSS, joins to talk about his recent ethics referral and the scary future of protest in Australia. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Jonno’s article on the role of the leader - https://www.jonathansri.com/1member1vote  Dylan Griffiths’ article on why we need democratic election - https://medium.com/@d.jaspergriffiths/its-our-decision-electing-the-parliamentary-leader-d99a7a671785  Greens 4 Democratic Leadership - https://www.facebook.com/Greens4DemocraticLeadership/  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU Seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerald and Tom’s weird Christmas stories. Our hosts have been meaning to unpack one of the most contentious protests in recent years - Bob Brown’s Stop Adani convoy before the 2019 election! (3:16) Did it cause Labor to lose the unloseable election? Did it do good in the end after all?  Finally, a call to action (51:33). Merry Christmas! Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  New Patreon bonus ep just released! Emerald and Tom’s first ever live show together, recorded live at Greens National Conference in Brisbane! They begin with a reading of Andrew Bolt’s sane and measured attack on a sacred cow that has had it far too easy for far too long - Finding Nemo. Then Michael Berkman, Greens MP for Maiwar in Brisbane and EMERALD’S BOSS, joins to talk about his recent ethics referral and the scary future of protest in Australia. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - https://standing-our-ground.org/  Floodcast Episode 12 - Of Convoys And Coal Mines - https://soundcloud.com/floodmedia/of-convoys-and-coal-mines  https://www.stopadani.com/  Bill Wilkie: The Daintree Blockade: The Battle for Australia's Tropical Rainforests https://www.daintreeblockade.com.au/index.html  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU Seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banks caring about climate change? You’ve got to laugh. Emerald and Tom catch up on a few bits of government news - the electricity relief bill was passed (5:12), Covid restrictions are going away (15:34) and subsidised mental health treatments are being halved (19:54). Then Thomas Studans / @MaximumCuddles joins to catch up on the Robodebt Royal Commission and Scott Morrison’s appearance in the witness booth (29:12). Finally, a call to action (1:02:47). Content warning: we discuss suicide and other mental health stuff in this episode. If this brings anything up for you or you’re struggling, please skip the episode or talk to someone at Lifeline - call 13 11 14 or text 0477 131 144 24/7 New Patreon bonus ep just released! Emerald and Tom’s first ever live show together, recorded live at Greens National Conference in Brisbane! They begin with a reading of Andrew Bolt’s sane and measured attack on a sacred cow that has had it far too easy for far too long - Finding Nemo. Then Michael Berkman, Greens MP for Maiwar in Brisbane and EMERALD’S BOSS, joins to talk about his recent ethics referral and the scary future of protest in Australia. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Links - Not My Debt - https://www.notmydebt.com.au/  https://twitter.com/maximumcuddles  Support Tom’s reporting - https://www.gofundme.com/f/robodebt-royal-commission-advocatecorrespondent   The Griff on Robodebt - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jan/05/this-is-what-happened-when-centrelink-called-to-review-my-false-debt-accusation  Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU Seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerald has the spicy cough! While she and Tom lick their wounds they interview Daniel Lopez, Australian editor of Jacobin and executive member of the Victorian Socialists (6:35). They chat about how well VS did at the recent Victorian state election, the rise of the party, their insane amount of door knocking, and how they can work with Greens to achieve things together in the future. It’s a bloody leftie love-in! Finally, a call to action (50:26). New Patreon bonus ep just released! Emerald and Tom’s first ever live show together, recorded live at Greens National Conference in Brisbane! They begin with a reading of Andrew Bolt’s sane and measured attack on a sacred cow that has had it far too easy for far too long - Finding Nemo. Then Michael Berkman, Greens MP for Maiwar in Brisbane and EMERALD’S BOSS, joins to talk about his recent ethics referral and the scary future of protest in Australia. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  Follow Daniel Lopez on Twitter - @NoLuckLopez https://twitter.com/NoLuckLopez  Daniel's writing at Jacobin - https://jacobin.com/author/daniel-lopez  Violet Coco legal fund https://chuffed.org/project/95028-get-violet-out-of-prison  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU Seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom’s first ever live show together, recorded live at Greens National Conference in Brisbane! We begin with a reading of Andrew Bolt’s sane and measured attack on a sacred cow that has had it far too easy for far too long - Finding Nemo. Then Michael Berkman, Greens MP for Maiwar in Brisbane and EMERALD’S BOSS, joins to talk about his recent ethics referral and the scary future of protest in Australia. Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like Max Chandler-Mather’s free breakfasts, Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU Seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can’t leave Government House until you sing this song my wife wrote. Emerald and Tom chat about the developments in the last sitting week of federal parliament - Morrison censured (11:05), the NACC / federal ICAC (16:56), and the new IR bill passed (26:59). Then a big debrief of last week’s Victorian state election (39:10). Finally, a call to action (1:01:02). Tom’s audio this episode is a bit crap, sorry. Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU  New Patreon episode - Tom and Emerald chat about Max Chandler-Mather’s free breakfast passion project, how it makes kids happier and better students, and why means testing ruins everything. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU  Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand’s small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. Call to action - HerHagueStory is a movement dedicated to fighting for mothers and children who suffer abuse through The Hague Convention. Learn more and help - https://www.herhaguestory.com/  Vic Greens post-election survey - https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7131526/Victorian-Greens-Supporter-Survey-2022)  Come see us LIVE at Greens National Conference in Meanjin/Brisbane on Sunday December 3rd! https://contact-ag.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=12534&reset=1  Tom’s book is out - https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/p/tom-ballard-i-millennial  Come to the book launch in Brisbane Tues Dec 6th with Emerald! https://avidreader.com.au/pages/6704-TomBallard-IMillennial  Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**HOT SPECIAL BONUS CONTENT** Tom’s book “I, Millennial: One Snowflake’s Screed Against Boomers, Billionaires & Everything Else” (which Emerald begrudgingly thinks is good) is out tomorrow!  To celebrate, here’s a short taste of it from the climate chapter, summarising what happened with the Greens and the CPRS and 2009 and all that. You can pre-order the book/audiobook here: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/p/tom-ballard-i-millennial  Come to the book launches in Melbourne (Wed Nov 30th with Osman Faruqi), Sydney (Fri Dec 2nd with Jan Fran) or Brisbane (Tues Dec 6th with Emerald!) https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/p/tom-ballard-i-millennialSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.