AWESOME AUSSIE TV PODCASTS

Rarely does one see a truly funny, biting and original Australian satire, but ABC TV’s The Chaser’s War on Everything is most definitely one. After previous experience from their satirical newspaper and other TV shows such as The Election Chaser and CNNNN, they’ve been producing War on Everything for about 6 months now, and I’ve been following it very closely.

The team is ever vigilant in exposing and revelling in the absurdity of our society, media and public figures and don’t shy away from offending people or getting themselves arrested in the process of getting their points across. Parts of it seem similar to what I’ve seen of the Daily Show in the US. Some of the humour would be lost on non-Australians, but hey, it’s just started being offered as a free weekly download, courtesy of our most excellent national broadcaster. I’m not sure if previous episodes are going up there, but there are clips on the website, and full episodes in *cough* other places.

Another video podcast I’ve been catching up on is from a show that aired on SBS a while back is Speaking in Tongues. It features John Safran (ridiculous Jewish satirist of Race Around the World and John Safran vs. God fame) and rambling elderly social activist Catholic Priest, Father Bob Maguire discussing all matters bizarre concerning religion. The pair also have a radio show on JJJ radio which also has a free podcast. Anyway, the video podcast is here, free and courtesy of my tax dollars and the wonderful SBS TV.