The 9pm Edict

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/

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/

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/

Finally, somebody understands the internet. Prime Minister Crusader Rabbit demonstrates his compassion towards Syrian refugees. And the Rabbit’s words at the launch of the Australian Border Force in July turn out to have been remarkably prescient.In this podcast, there’s talk of Nazis, drag queens, Transvision Vamp, and maps.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00048/

Would you like to witness the recording of a very special episode of The 9pm Edict podcast? Yes? Then organise yourself to be at the Public House Forum on Saturday 12 September.As part of my recent Pozible crowdfunding campaign, The 9pm Urgent Hardware Refresh, I’m recording a forum in a public house — yes, a pub — where a panel of punters will discuss the questions posed by the MEDIA FREEDOM ENLIGHTENED ONES.The venue is the Australian Arms Hotel, 351 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750. The podcast recording starts at 2pm — but I strongly recommend that you arrive well before that, so you can order lunch and a few beverages and get into the mood.Space is strictly limited, so you’ll need to book a (free) ticket through Eventbrite. Do it. Do it now. Actually don’t do it now. Tickets go on sale this Saturday 29 August at 1200 midday AEST.More information and audio credits at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00047a/

Australia’s Attorney-General invents a whole new category of legal practice. A man who did not bomb Bangkok explains who to blame for everything that went wrong. And don’t worry, we’ve been officially reassured by NASA.In this podcast, there’s talk of crime, terrorism, heroism, bestiality, emoji, necrophilia, and more.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00047/

NASA sends a boy band to Pluto. Prime Minister Crusader Rabbit makes sense of the Middle East, more or less. And we hear some presciently ironic words from Singapore.In this podcast, there’s talk of Singapore, censorship, wine, and taxes. Amongst other things.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00046/

My computer is dying. It’s dying fast. It’s not going to make it much longer, and certainly not through to when I’ll be able to afford a replacement. I need your help.Previously I’ve had success with my Pozible crowdfunding campaigns to resurrect The 9pm Edict podcast, and to get me to Breakpoint and Ruxcon. So in a few days from now I’ll be launching The 9pm Urgent Hardware Refresh, a Pozible campaign based around a special podcast episode. The “rewards” for you contributions will help shape the content for that podcast.More information and full audio credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00045b/

Donald Trump demonstrates some modern thinking. Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd submits to a Voight-Kampff test. And Senator Jacqui Lambie lays down the law on renewable energy.In this podcast, there’s talk of windfarms, wind turbine syndrome, and a lack of science. Also, Tony Abbott, terrorism, George Brandis, poetry, and a little bit about fascism.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00045/

A ship holding people prisoner is not a prison ship. Senator Bill Heffernan goes on record with a self-description. And there’s some lifestyle advice from QUT.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00044/