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 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.
Apr 15, 2015 • 54min
The 9pm Statement of Regret
Australia’s Treasurer Joe Hockey wins new friends in Western Australia. Russell Crowe says something sensible. And Woolworths backs down after having created an Anzac Day promotional campaign that wasn’t sensible at all. On Facebook. Serious.In this podcast, there’s talk of Anzac Day, budgets, boat races, and cheetahs. But nothing about Florida at all.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00040/
Apr 7, 2015 • 39min
The 9pm Government by Fools
A disturbing new news genre emerges from Florida. We discover certain frustrations in relation to the Pie People. And we learn the correct way to respond when Australia’s education minister Christopher Pyne speaks.In this podcast, there’s talk of government, spin, Joe Hockey, Bill Shorten, and selfies. And Florida. Obviously.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00039/
Apr 2, 2015 • 1min
Announcing "The 9pm Intermission"
Ah yeah, hello. Careful listeners will have noticed that there hasn’t been an episode of The 9pm Edict podcast since early March. And it’s now early April. Sorry about that.I had most of the pre-production done for an episode on 24 March, and then I got a cold, and then five days later much of what I’d written had become… obsolete as time passed.So fuck time, basically. In fact, fuck most of physics, because physics does nothing but get in the way of doing anything truly interesting in this world. And fuck science generally.But, thanks to some excellent people who made some generous one-off contributions, there will be two episodes of the Edict in April, plus a late-running one from March, making three in all this month. Full thank-yous in the next real episode, which will be on Tuesday 7 April. Just a few days away. Do try to keep your pants on.More information and full audio credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00038a/
Mar 5, 2015 • 1h 1min
The 9pm Shut Up It's Called Logic
Australia has chosen its face for Eurovision 2015, and it needs a shave. Christopher Pyne explains science. And Malcolm Turnbull explains reality.In this podcast, there’s talk of logic, leadership, public relations, science and Florida. Obviously.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00038/
Feb 21, 2015 • 37min
The 9pm Malcolm and the Cnuts
Attorney-General Soapy the Ankle QC demonstrates his openness to new information. And Malcolm Turnbull invents a new future for Australia. It’s a turbulent future, and Turnbull says we just have to deal with it.In this podcast — an episode that should never have happened — there’s talk of technology, foreskins, special new jargon terms, and the media.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00037/
Feb 15, 2015 • 1h 1min
The 9pm Necessary Remedial Action
Crusader Rabbit sacks his chief whip, and then goes the full crazy racist uncle. And Nicholas Fryer explains the One and a Half Ferrets of the Apocalypse. Ah, such joy!In this podcast there’s talk of terrorism, shopping trolleys, cheap pinot noir and much more.Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui negat.Program notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00036/
Feb 8, 2015 • 37min
The 9pm Sleepless in Canberra
Yes, this episode of The 9pm Edict is hitting the internets just one week after the previous one. Crusader Rabbit explains in detail why he should stay on as Prime Minister. Everything seems to be a bit chaotic, and Malcolm Turnbull seems to know why. Ah, such joy!In this podcast there’s talk of music, chaos, character and the Liberal Party’s problem with women, as well as sex with animals, and philosophy.Episode notes and full credits are at:https://stilgherrian.com/edict/00035/
