

The 9pm Edict
Stilgherrian
The 9pm Edict is a podcast looking at the news and its frustrations. Produced and presented by Stilgherrian somewhere near Sydney, Australia. It contains strong language and disturbing mental imagery. Be warned, Dear Listener.
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Aug 25, 2019 • 51min
The 9pm Authoritarian Tentacles
Listen up for true facts about Donald Trump, true facts hidden by the Mueller investigation, and an encounter with the sex walrus.This way overdue episode of The 9pm Edict doesn't contain Nicholas Fryer, but it does contain Donald Trump, North Korea, Neil Armstrong, credit cards, pancakes, and an exploding duck. And, of course, tentacles.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00090/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00090?sort=titleSupport this podcast with a subscription or a one-off contribution:https://skank.com.au/subscribehttps://stilgherrian.com/tip

Jun 21, 2019 • 1h 7min
The 9pm Arch Window of the Technological Cold War Butt-Mouse
In the episode we discover the cause of international conflict, we learn the precise secrets of foreplay, and Nicholas Fryer gives us the latest on prime minister Scott Morrison.In this episode, we hear about the problems faced by the knitting community, Mars, masturbation, latte sippers, light bulbs, election statistics, and the impending technological Cold War.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00089/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00089?sort=titleSupport this podcast with a subscription or a one-off contribution:https://skank.com.au/subscribehttps://stilgherrian.com/tip

Jun 10, 2019 • 32min
The 9pm Ladybird Baby Formula Alligator Doom Watch
Sydney is falling apart thanks to a major threat to our national security. But it's not just Sydney under threat, and not even just Australia.In this episode, Boris Johnson, alligators, the Chinese navy, paranoia, the metric system, a confused criminal, and two Americans who survived a frightening encounter.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00088/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00088?sort=titleSupport this podcast with a subscription or a one-off contribution:https://skank.com.au/subscribehttps://stilgherrian.com/tip

May 23, 2019 • 1h 9min
The 9pm Arch Window of the Curious Equilibrium
What a surprise! The result of Australia's federal election was the opposite of what nearly all the pundits had been predicting. And in a sense, nothing changed.Once again, I'm joined by Nicholas Fryer. Apart from the election, we talk about Jacqui Lambie, 5G technology, the nature of Senators, Twitter mistakes, Tiddlywinks, dead cats, space squid, the statistics of extinction, and television newsreaders.The 9pm Edict is supported by the generosity of its listeners. If you enjoyed this podcast, perhaps subscribe for special benefits or throw a few coins into the tip jar.For all the details:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00087/To support The 9pm Brisbane Podcasts 2019:https://stilgherrian.com/brisbane/

May 10, 2019 • 1h 13min
The 9pm Arch Window of the Unlawful Use of an Egg
In this episode, we continue to explore the wonders of Australian democracy as we approach the final week of the federal election campaign, and more.We talk about truth and lies, eggs, LSD, Garfield, canned water, science, the Australian Federal Police, and even conspiracy theories. Once again, I'm joined by Nicholas Fryer.The 9pm Edict is supported by the generosity of its listeners. If you enjoyed this podcast, perhaps subscribe for special benefits or throw a few coins into the tip jar.SPECIAL CHARITY DEAL: Half of all your tips past the first $400 will be donated to the Black Dog Institute, to help them help you cope with the resulting depression. Please throw a few coins into the tip jar or subscribe for added benefits. This deal runs until whenever the ABC’s Antony Green calls the election on 18 May.For all the details:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00086/Tip me and the Black Dog Institute, half each:https://skank.com.au/tip/

May 4, 2019 • 4h 1min
The 9pm Minor Party Policy Filibuster
Ladies and Gentlemen, here's the full four-hour recording of my latest stupid podcast idea: a livestreamed reading of minor party election policies, while drinking.Clive Palmer's United Australia Party, Katter's Australian Party (KAP), FRASER ANNING'S CONSERVATIVE NATIONAL PARTY IN ALL CAPITALS, the Rise Up Australia Party, the Involuntary Medication Objectors (Vaccination/Fluoride) Party, the Non-Custodial Parents Party (Equal Parenting), the Love Australia or Leave, and more.SPECIAL CHARITY DEAL: Half of all your tips past the first $400 will be donated to the Black Dog Institute, to help them help you cope with the resulting depression. Please throw a few coins into the tip jar or subscribe for added benefits. This deal runs until whenever the ABC's Antony Green calls the election on 18 MayFor all the details:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00085/Tip me and the Black Dog Institute, half each until the ABC's Antony Green calls the election result on 18 May:https://skank.com.au/tip/

May 2, 2019 • 4min
Announcing "The 9pm Minor Party Policy Filibuster"
Dear Listener, this announcement is for my latest stupid, stupid podcast idea: "The 9pm Minor Party Policy Filibuster"This Saturday night the 4th of May I'll be livestreaming me reading from the policies of minor political parties contesting Australia's federal election, and supporting a charity. Kinda.It starts at 7pm AEST and runs for an astounding four hours.For all the details:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00084a/To listen live:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/live/or on Spreaker apps:https://www.spreaker.com/downloadTip me and the Black Dog Institute, half each:https://skank.com.au/tip/

Apr 19, 2019 • 1h 12min
The 9pm Arch Window of the Death of Democracy
In this episode, we explore the wonders of Australian democracy now that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the federal election for 18 May, and Nicholas Fryer joins me to talk about truth and lies.We talk about drowning, Donald Trump's pick for the Federal Reserve, Bill Shorten, Tony Abbott, the alt-right, Fraser Anning, the Engadine MacDonald's, bestiality, Clive Palmer, more bestiality, Mark Latham, Captain GetUp, coprophilia, Michael Hing's One Asian Party, having a go and getting a go, and much more.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00084/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00084?sort=titleSupport this podcast with a subscription or a one-off contribution:https://skank.com.au/subscribehttps://stilgherrian.com/tip

Mar 21, 2019 • 45min
The 9pm Arch Window of the Scratchy Old Woollen Sock
In this episode, Pauline Hanson explains the benefits of Mark Latham, Laura Ingraham has a message for US politicians, and Nicholas Fryer joins me to complain about things.We talk about beer, quolls, politics, America, reproduction, bongs, sausage rolls, and much more.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00083/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00083?sort=titleSupport this podcast with a subscription or a one-off contribution:https://skank.com.au/subscribehttps://stilgherrian.com/tip

Mar 4, 2019 • 29min
The 9pm Recycled Edict 1
It's hard to believe that the first episode of this podcast was recorded in 2010. Welcome to the Recycled Edict -- the first of a few episodes gathering up some of the least-worst bits.In this episode, there's some nostalgia about Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott, the digital economy, Peter Garrett, Sydney's Vivid Festival, NIMBYs, journalism, and more.All the details are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/r00001/Subscribe to make regular contributions at:https://skank.com.au/subscribe/Make one-off contributions at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/