

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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Sep 6, 2015 • 41min
The 9pm Clumsily Worded Press Release
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/

Aug 27, 2015 • 2min
Announcing "The 9pm Edict's Public House Forum"
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/

Aug 23, 2015 • 46min
The 9pm Your Asteroid is Useless
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/

Jul 31, 2015 • 58min
The 9pm I Can't Believe It's Not a Planet
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/

Jun 24, 2015 • 4min
Coming Soon: The 9pm Urgent Hardware Refresh
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/

Jun 21, 2015 • 57min
The 9pm Planet of Fascist Delusions
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/

May 31, 2015 • 1h 7min
The 9pm Orgy of Confusion
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/

May 14, 2015 • 3min
The 9pm Supplementary Sense of Occasion
In last night’s episode, titled The 9pm Inadequate Sense of Occasion, there were three things which may not have been entirely clear. Let’s deal with those issues right now.One, I failed to identify a commentator I quoted, someone who’d given their opinion of America’s response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Two, my description of a bolt bomb was misleading. Three, I may not have been entirely clear in expressing my opinion of Australia’s Attorney-General.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00043/

May 13, 2015 • 1h 9min
The 9pm Inadequate Sense of Occasion
There’s terror in Australia’s suburbs. But fear not. Attorney-General the Honourable Senator George “Soapy the Ankle” Brandis QC is on the case. And Bob Garfield speaks true wisdom.In this podcast, there’s talk of trains, bombs, terrorism, conspiracies, more bombs, and more trains.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00042/

Apr 22, 2015 • 46min
The 9pm Get Some Goddam Perspective Again
The Anzac Day centenary is just three days away, and Australians are getting the irrits. Tony Abbott demonstrates his usual empathy. And Nicholas Fryer delivers a heartfelt ode to Scott Morrison.In this podcast, there’s talk of storms, ships, terrorism and theology. And yes, Florida gets a look-in.