The 9pm Edict

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

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

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/

The 9pm Edict is finally returning for 2019 this coming week. There's four things you need to know right now -- including that we want your secret plans for running the ABC.One, Nicholas Fryer and I are recording our first joint episode this coming Thursday 28 February. It'll be posted that night, so watch out for that.Two, if you were running the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), what would you do? The job of managing director is up for grabs right now, so check the requirements, and send us your plans for the organisation -- large or small, serious or less so.Three, the subscribe-to-Edict thing is back up and running. If you want to support this podcast with actual money, you can now subscribe to make regular contributions for extra benefits. You can still make a one-off-contribution too.And four, the first of the best-of episodes will be posted any day now. Stay tuned for that, as well as refreshed websites all round.All the details are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00082a/Subscribe to make regular contributions at:https://skank.com.au/subscribe/Make one-off contributions at:https://stilgherrian.com/tip/

In this episode, Nicholas Fryer joins me to explore politics at the end of 2018.We talk about potholes in the sky, nurses, some disturbing animal action, Pete Evans, Hawaiian monk seals, morality, colonoscopy, and much more.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00081/Links to source material at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00082?sort=title

In this episode, Nicholas Fryer joins us to explore the archetypical Arizona senator, breakfast food, productivity, and the cost of living.We talk about baked goods, fried rice, watermelon, Hunter S Thompson, international politics, parenting, productivity, and more.Full podcast credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00081/

While I was in Washington DC recently, I recorded an interview with attorney and author Mike Godwin, he of Godwin's Law fame.We spoke about Godwin's Law, of course, as well as nationalism, concentration camps, human rights, privacy, the fragility of democracy, Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, libertarianism, Australia's My Health Record, and more.Full podcast details at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00080/Episode noteds at:https://pinboard.in/u:stilgherrian/t:edict00080?sort=title

This podcast returns to my hometown of Adelaide and turns thing inside out, with The Arch Window's Nicholas Fryer asking me questions. Some of them dig into my past.We talk about internet influencers, internet advertising, the role of the ABC as Australia's national broadcaster, the shift in focus of The Australian and other Rupert Murdoch media outlets, Malcolm Turnbull, Korean boy band BTS, The Veronicas, Bipolar II Disorder, the nature of being a writer, Sky News Australia, bourbon, repressed memories, getting older, and the importance of fear.Full details and credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00079/

We revisit Cronulla and Sydney's Sutherland Shire, the power base of Australia's prime minister Scott Morrison, to find out what makes it tick. Nicholas Fryer asks some important questions. And we find out what a chicken and avocado pie -- yes, that's right -- we find out what it tastes like.We also hear about mushrooms, the true rules of life, Elon Musk, and the death of democracy.To support further episodes of this podcasts, please support The 9pm Flying Visits at https://stilgherrian.com/flyingFull episode credits and photographs at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00078/

Today we insert the Probe into author and columnist John Birmingham, most famous for the novel "He Died with a Felafel in His Hand", which was made into a film, but also the Axis of Time trilogy and a whole bunch of airport novels -- mostly techno thrillers -- as well as the "Dave versus the Monsters" series.A few weeks ago I found myself in John Birmingham's secret writing bunker, where we talked about everything from the culture wars to the end of civilisation, and from the mythology of the Anzacs to why he likes fan fiction. We also mention his blog "The Burger" at http://cheeseburgergothic.com.This episode was recorded on Monday 4 June 2018 in Brisbane, Australia.Full episode credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00077/