
Punters Politics
Welcome to the Punters Politics podcast, making politics simple for the everyday punter.
Join Everyday Punter's Konrad & James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics.
Power to the punters.
Latest episodes

Apr 27, 2025 • 41min
What Do "Left" and "Right" Actually Agree on? (Heaps!)
What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Bonus election week episode! We sit down with ex-liberal party now independent senator for Queensland Gerard Rennick. Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 1min
Who are the 'BETTER' Economic Managers? & Other Political BS
What Punter are you? Take the Quiz! Ever wondered why politicians bang on about being 'better economic managers' while your cost of living keeps going up? In this episode, economist Greg Jericho helps us cut through the BS about budget surplus myths, explains why 'the economy' is about people (not corporate profits), and reveals how tax breaks for the mega-wealthy are robbing everyday punters of the services we actually need - like dental care, better schools, and affordable housing. Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 5min
Breaking The Duopoly: Can Independents Change the Game?
What Punter are you? Take the Quiz!Konrad and James speak with former Triple J host Alex Dyson and marathon runner Erchana Murray-Bartlett about their journey from everyday punters to independent candidates challenging Australia's broken two-party system. Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Only Politician Who Gives a S#!t About Gas
See Punter Konrad LiveMelbourne: Punters Politics Live Show! A candid conversation with Senator David Pocock about Australia's gas export crisis and why both major parties continue to serve corporate interests over everyday punters. Billboard LocationsBuy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 2025 • 51min
Don't Get Scammed This Election: A Punter's Guide to Voting
See Punter Konrad LiveMelbourne: Punters Politics Live Show! Everything you need to know about enrolling and voting in the upcoming federal election, featuring special guest Lizzie from Build a Ballot who breaks down Australia's voting system into simple terms for everyday punters. From dodgy text message scams to understanding how preferences actually work, this episode gives you the essential knowledge to make your vote count while avoiding common election season tricks. Build you ballot website Billboard LocationsBuy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 2025 • 55min
Should You Vote For The Liberal Party? Punters' Audit V Bridget Archer
See Punter Konrad LiveMelbourne: Punters Politics Live Show!Join Konrad and James as they chat with Liberal MP Brigid Archer about political transparency, corporate influence, and her unique position as a Liberal Party member who occasionally crosses the floor. Billboard LocationsBuy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2025 • 1h
The Truth About 'Teals': Punters' Audit Vs Simon Holmes à Court
See Punter Konrad LiveMelbourne: Punters Politics Live Show!Sydney: Punters Pub Quiz Brisbane: Big Gas Is Taking The Piss Event (Free)Simon Holmes à Court, the son of Australia's first billionaire and founder of Climate 200, explains how he's helping everyday Aussies challenge the two-party system by supporting community independents who put their local area ahead of party politics. Billboard LocationsBuy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 2025 • 60min
Should You Vote For The Greens? Punters' Audit Vs Max Chandler Mather
See Punter Konrad LiveMelbourne: Punters Politics Live Show!Sydney: Punters Pub Quiz Brisbane: Big Gas Is Taking The Piss Event (Free) Max Chandler-Mather from the Greens faces the first "Punters Audit" where his voting record, financial interests, and policy positions are scrutinized through the lens of everyday Australians. The episode also includes updates on Konrad's billboard campaign exposing gas company tax avoidance, and addresses administrative issues with merchandise delivery to supporters. Billboard LocationsBuy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 2025 • 33min
BILLBOARD WEEK: How 2000 Punters Are Fighting The Gas Bludgers
See Punters Politics Live Show!Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirtsWatch Japan Billboard video on Youtube Support We the Punters on PATREONWhen 2000 everyday punters chip in to expose corporate greed, you end up with billboards across Australia - and one right in the heart of Tokyo calling out Japan's largest gas cartel. From Peter Dutton's suspicious share trading to the launch of our national billboard campaign, this week we're taking the fight straight to the corporate bludgers who think they can keep scamming Aussie punters without consequencesJingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2025 • 40min
Has Labor Actually Done Anything Good?
Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, Konrad and James dive into Labor's biggest wins of 2024, from wage growth finally ticking up to groundbreaking multinational tax transparency laws. Plus, they tackle the latest Medicare policy drama and why politicians are choosing podcasts over legacy media. Join the punters as they separate the genuine progress from the political theatre, all while keeping it real about what still needs fixing. Warning: May contain unauthorised Married At First Sight commentary. Email us: punterspolitics@gmail.com To help us get the BILLBOARD click here! Jingle Liaison Lawson Hull on Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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