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.
Episodes
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May 23, 2016 • 51min
The 9pm Detachable Foreskin Monologue
It's a time for transformations. A time for desire. Some of these transformations are graphic. And some are just too much for Nicholas Fryer.In this episode, there's talk of goats, music, bubbles, foreskins, and more.Full program credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00058/
May 3, 2016 • 33min
The 9pm Victory over the Adult Hedgehog Onesie Bomber
Papua New Guinea suddenly remembers it’s not a colony any more and acts like a real nation. Nicholas Fryer makes some modest proposals. And there's terror in the streets of Baltimore.In this episode, there's talk of hedgehogs and weasels, refugees and terrorism, and more.Full program credits at: https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00057/
Mar 27, 2016 • 1h 2min
The 9pm Let the Fun Begin
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull becomes the conduit, no, the tunnel of love. We revisit the economic wisdom of Joe Hockey. Euroterrorism sprouts from Brussels. And guess who's back?In this episode, there's talk of lizards and leeches, homeless people and hapless riflemen, Nicholas Fryer takes us through The Arch Window, and much more.Full episode credits athttps://stilgherrian.com/edict/00056/
Dec 31, 2015 • 14min
The 9pm Topsy Turnbull Land
Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is the savour of the trade union movement, apparently. Indeed, it looks like Turnbull is laying out the groundwork and strategy for an early election in the new year.In this abbreviated New Year's Eve episode of The 9pm Edict, there's talk of Soapy's bookshelves, alcohol, and not a lot else, really.Full episode credits athttps://stilgherrian.com/edict/00055/
Dec 23, 2015 • 1h 8min
The 9pm Edict Public House Forum 2
Do you wink at powerful men? Apparently winking at powerful men is a thing, and we hear more about this and other tips for success in this rather odd episode of The 9pm Edict.In this podcast, there's talk of coal, cannibalism, Margaret Thatcher, Tony Abbott, Kevin Rudd, penises, the guillotine, power, destiny, and much more.Full episode credits athttps://stilgherrian.com/edict/00054/
Dec 10, 2015 • 1h 1min
The 9pm Garden of Hate
Planet Earth is dissolving into a replay of the Middle Ages. Crusader Rabbit is off his leash, with more mouth foam than a rabid dog full of dishwashing liquid.In this podcast, there's talk of cybercrime, civilisation, sodomy, and probing up the jaxie. Nicholas Fryer ponders the strange days of Australian politics. And there's just a little too much information about teapots.Full episode credits athttps://stilgherrian.com/edict/00053/
Nov 5, 2015 • 56min
The 9pm Live Animal Experiments 1
President Trump. Go on, you might as well start practising it now. President Trump. Say it with me. President Trump. This is going to be so excellent.In this podcast, there's talk of Twitter, arson, and misogyny. Nicholas Fryer ponders the complex etiquette of urinating in public. And I discuss the future of The 9pm Edict.Full episode credits atstilgherrian.com/edict/00052/
Oct 11, 2015 • 43min
The 9pm We Are Above All That Stuff
Australia’s new PM Lord Wentworth has some tips for interpersonal success. Nicholas Fryer has some tips for frustrated parents. And there’s nothing — absolutely nothing — about last weekend’s football finals, or this weekend’s motor racing.In this podcast, there’s talk of resilience, hallucinating goldfish, electric eels, economics, and squid jism.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00051/
Oct 2, 2015 • 52min
The 9pm Malcolmgasm
The air is filled with a swirl of rose petals and gold dust. The nation’s rivers and streams run with champagne. Malcolm Turnbull is Prime Minister of Australia.Broadcaster Alan Jones rejects the process of choosing the PM for one of his own devising. And we hear one of Jones’ talkback callers explaining the real reason we should be worried about Turnbull.In this podcast, there’s also talk of agility, estimations, Greek food, Pink Floyd, quinoa, wigs, and intense happiness.Full program notes and credits athttps://stilgherrian.com/edict/00050/This is a sample episode posted for your enjoyment while Skank Media develops its live production capabilities.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00050/
Sep 13, 2015 • 54min
The 9pm Public House Forum 1
The Cabbage for Immigration and Border Protection makes an apology. And there’s some useful lifestyle tips from Western Sydney.This is the first Public House Forum episode of The 9pm Edict. Others may follow.The panellists are Elisha Pearce from Fairfax Community News; Ginevra Martin, textile designer and IT lawyer; Karl Sinclair, a seminarian in the Diocese of Bathurst; and Dr Cat Dorey, science advisor for Greenpeace’s tuna campaign.It was recorded in front of a live audience at the Australian Arms Hotel in Penrith on Saturday 12 September 2015.In this podcast, there’s talk of western Sydney, lawyers, crime, fishing, human nature, and more.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00049/
