

FontCast
Font PR
A podcast dedicated to Tasmanian news, politics and business from Font PR. Join Brad Stansfield, Becher Townshend and Win News' Alex Johnston to get up to date on everything that's happening in Tassie, and take an in-depth look at the biggest issues of the day.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 6min
Done deal
Government has said "yes stadium" with the backing of the Labor Party but will it make it through the upper house? The FontCast team crunch the numbers in the legislative council, the only hurdle left for this development to go ahead. Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by former political operative Alex Johnston and the political editor from The Mercury newspaper, David Killick, to give you the best analysis on weather or not Hobart will the home to a new shiny stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 10min
The calm after the storm
Parliament has calmed down after a bumpy start. Jeremy Rockliff stared down a no-confidence-motion brought by Dean Winter who was then replaced by Josh Willie as Labor leader. It's all been business as usual since then but how long will the calm last? Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by former political operative Alex Johnston to analyse the current political situation in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 8min
Labor had Ruth but the Libs were ruthless
This is a bumper preview of Tasmania's no-confidence-motion-showdown when State Parliament resumes after the recent election. It's been an action packed two weeks since the last episode as Premier Jeremy Rockliff worked ruthlessly to shore up his position. Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Mercury political editor David Killick and former political operative Alex Johnston to analyse the current political situation in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 2025 • 57min
The Liberals' glorious fifth term?
Does Tasmania have a government yet? Jeremy Rockliff is expected to visit the governor shortly but how long would his government last once parliament resumed? Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Mercury political editor David Killick and former political operative Alex Johnston to analyse the current political situation in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 2025 • 44min
De ja vu all over again
The Tasmanian election has been and gone and the makeup of state parliament looks like it will be mostly the same as it was after the last election. Font PR partner Brad Stansfield and Mercury political editor David Killick unpack the campaign and look at the likely outcomes after Tasmania's snap election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 18min
The Winter election campaign of our discontent
Recorded on election eve, Font PR Partner Brad Stansfield is joined by Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick and veteran journalist turned political operative Alex Johnston to unpack the election campaign. Will Dean Winter's no confidence gambit pay off or will Jeremy Rockliff be re elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jun 13, 2025 • 45min
The Whiteboard of Truth
How will the seats fall at Tasmania's upcoming early election? Font PR Partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend crunch the numbers and make their expert predictions with the help of Brad's whiteboard of truth. Also, our producer Sam Ikin is about to undergo treatment for a rare, late stage cancer that has doctors baffled - and he needs your help. Please hit the link below to find out how you can make sure he gets the best possible care at home and overseas. https://www.givesendgo.com/sam-ikinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 2025 • 47min
The lemmings
Tasmania's Rockliff government has voluntarily walked the plank after a successful no confidence motion from the opposition leader, Dean Winter. Font PR Partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend unpack the last few days in state politics as Premier Jeremy Rockliff elected to go down with the ship rather than hand control to someone else. Also, our producer Sam Ikin is about to undergo treatment for a rare, late stage cancer that has doctors baffled - and he needs your help. Please hit the link below to find out how you can make sure he gets the best possible care at home and overseas. https://www.givesendgo.com/sam-ikinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2025 • 40min
On the rocks
A no confidence motion in Tasmania's Government is imminent. This is an emergency FontCast as the state Liberal Party's government appears to be on the rocks. Join Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield for this breaking episode of FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2025 • 39min
The Frankenstein Government
There is some devastating polling news for the Liberal Party as Mary Massina from EMRS joins Jack Milroy from Uplift Partners and Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield for this episode of FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.