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Our global segment is bursting with news you won't want to miss:
Dry July. Time to consider how much we drink and perhaps have some AFD (alcohol free days). And if you donate to the Dry July cause, it will go to services to help cancer patients.
Back to school for our politicians. 22 July was the first day back for the Australian federal parliament since the May 2025 election.
BYD EV founder says Australia is an important market.
Wencee chats the lowering of voting age in the UK.
The Kegsta talks 1.5 million-year-old ice from Antarctica that could help climate scientists.
The Commodores are touring New Zealand. Or are they? The Kegsta will chat about The Commodores’ feud. That’s right, the one with Lionel Ritchie.
And Wencee will be blurting about the latest government polls.
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Can speedy bearded dragons evade prey?
Plastic free July. Let’s start using less plastic.
Flash flooding in New York City and New Jersey.
Wencee chats about AI creating a super paint that helps buildings stay cool.
The Kegsta looks into the biotech industry. What is it? Why is it important?
The Kegsta reviewed Bay of Fires, which can be seen on ABC iView. He rated it 4 out of 5 Blurtstars.
And Wencee reviewed A Man On The Inside, which is available to stream on Netflix. He gave it 4.5 out of 5 Blurtstars.
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Wencee talks about liquors and spirits that contain corn.
Our global segment is bursting with news you won't want to miss:
We'll be exploring the fascinating results of the Victorian Mushroom Trial.
Across the pond, the USA just barely passed its latest tax cut and spending bill. We'll break down what that means.
And get ready for a heart-warming tale from Chile about an alpaca to the rescue! Pedro is helping combat the deadly Hendra virus.
Time for a dose of auditory inspiration! In this segment we review podcasts that we are listening to.
Wencee reviews the ColdFusion podcast, a captivating listen that explores the profound impact of technology, science, and business on our everyday lives. The podcast on Spotify contains the latest episodes and it can also be viewed as a vodcast.
Plus, we'll be discussing the latest from the 7am podcast and the significant Yoorrook Commission.
In our "Indelible Indigenous" segment, we're focusing on crucial conversations and celebrations:
It's NAIDOC Week, a time for us to honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We'll also delve into the significant work of the Truth Telling Commission in Victoria.
Let us know if you found our mushroom jokes funny.
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Wencee reviews Aether Mexican Lager – A Brisbane-based brew under the microscope. He rated it 77 out of 100 Blurtstars. This lager best had during a warm summer’s day.
The Kegsta checks out Pirate Life Crisp Lager – Will it live up to the hype? He rated it 76 out of 100 Blurtstars. But The Kegsta also recommends this ale during the hotter summer months, not during winter.
Rare earth mining in Victoria – What’s being dug up, and what’s at stake?
Thai politics in turmoil? – Current PM has been suspended. What’s next?
It’s Canada Day – A nod to the Great White North.
Special guest: Dr. Marija Taflaga (ANU) – A pre-recorded chat on:
Dr Marija Taflaga, senior lecturer at the School of Political and International Relations at the Australian National University.
Dr Marija is co-host on the Democracy Sausage podcast with Mark Kenny.
And you can also hear her on an episode of ABC’s The Minefield podcast.
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We’ve got a special release from our podcast that went live on 1 July 2025.
This is the full chat we had with Dr Marija Taflaga, senior lecturer at the School of Political and International Relations at the Australian National University.
Dr Marija is co-host on the Democracy Sausage podcast with Mark Kenny.
And you can also hear her on an episode of ABC’s The Minefield podcast.
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“Polly is a f**ker” – We’re not saying your pet parrot is problematic, but Polly just cancelled herself in 12 countries.
Public Service Announcement: Moon Impact? – Scientists warn that an asteroid hitting the Moon might affect Earth in 2032.
Leukaemia Breakthrough at Peter Mac – Real hope, real science. Aussie researchers make a major move in leukaemia treatment.
Greenhouse Gas Scoreboard: Which countries are winning the climate game… and which are still playing dirty?
Keg-Sized Energy Boom: The global renewable energy market is growing — and it’s not just solar panels on suburban roofs anymore.
Brisbane’s Story Bridge:– One of only a few bridges in the world you can legally climb. Built during the Great Depression, it’s now a literal highlight of the city skyline.
10 Fun Facts About Iran:– Home to one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations
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Correction on the US Marines firing during the LA Riots from our show last week. It was the LAPD, not the Marines.
We're globetrotting to bring you the latest:
Polly want a cracker? How about tap water?
Plants on the moon?
New data shows daylight savings is good for the economy and for society.
Seriously, who else? How much does Trump owe the courts in his numerous cases?
Good Samaritan, Josie Street, helping the homeless in Hervey Bay.
Lise Meitner: The woman behind the bomb
NZ housing crisis and what's happening now.
Auckland launches fully electric ferry.
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Wencee tackles the controversial topic of Japanese whaling. Are they still doing it?
We're globetrotting to bring you the latest:
USA is on fire! 🔥 And not in a good way, we're talking about temperatures rising in challenging times. Why are there riots in Los Angeles?
Orders of Oz: We'll be tuning into the land down under for some Aussie updates for the King’s Birthday honours.
Iceland's Chill Schedule: The land of ice and fire has approved the 4-day workweek—now that's a cool move!
Our tech gurus are plugging you into the future:
The Kegsta is coding up a storm, chatting about agentic coding and climate tech.
Wencee is navigating new frontiers, discussing a new navigation system that could replace GPS.
Time to find your way to the cutting edge!
Don't touch that dial—we've got your screen time covered:
Wencee is heading to Taiwan to review "Office Girls," a delightful TV series now streaming on Netflix. Get ready for some workplace drama and laughs! He rated it 4.8 out of 5 Blurtstars!!!
The Kegsta is going full throttle with a review of "Dead Reckoning Part One," the latest Mission: Impossible flick starring the one and only Tom Cruise. Expect explosive action and high stakes—it's sure to be an impossible review to miss! He rated it 4.8 out of 5 Blurtstars!!!
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🌍 Blurt Around The World
Reconciliation week. Book recommendations:
Reconciliation week. Podcast recommendation:
Whales having a whale of a time. Time to catch a glimpse up the Australian Eastern coastline.
🦠😷Covid Countdown
Covid Countdown. Covid’s back and it’s packing a punch.
🍺 Beerducation
The Kegsta reviewed Big Sky Hazy Pale by Stomping Ground Brewing Co. He gave it 82 out of 100 Blurtstars.
Wencee reviewed Boatrocker Brewing - Northern Red (English Red Ale). He gave it 72 out of 100 Blurtstars.
🏮🐼 Chinese Takeaway
Wencee will blurt all about the Chinese latest granary technology.
The Kegsta blurts about the latest in renewables in China.
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🌍 Blurt Around The World
Reconciliation Week: “Bridging Now to Next”.
Dramatic lightning strike near Everton's stadium: That was strikingly close!
Gender pay gap update in Australia: Still an unequal equation.
Snap ban on machetes in Victoria following gang fight in shopping centre.
🧿 Asshole of the Week
Crowning this week's champion of churlishness. Return of Abbott: A comeback no one was Abbott to predict?
📻 Do Ya Self a Favour
Tune in and treat your brain!
The Kegsta reviewed "The Psychology of Your 20s" podcast. He gave it 4+ out of 5 Blurtstars.
Wencee reviewed a BBC podcast called "Curious Cases". Get ready for some case studies. He gave it 4.1 out of 5 Blurtstars.
🦄 Nature Calls
Where the wild things are... and what they're saying.
Ugly animals need love too. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, after all.
Wencee will chat about an incredible matchbox-sized bat in Victoria. Let's wing it with this tiny marvel!
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🌍 Blurt Around The World
Biden announced he has advanced prostate cancer — a sobering story from the States.
Europe votes — polls, protests, and political pivots as election results roll in.
Yarra council in a bind.
Soft plastic recycling is making a comeback in Australia... kind of a plasticky promise for now.
A lucky find at Harvard — an ancient Magna Carta copy unrolled in modern times.
🫖 Blurt On Blighty
Wencee will unpack a high-flying bust as UK nationals are nabbed for importing cannabis.
The Kegsta gets the scoop on a café conundrum: a gentleman denied his daily grind.
🪃 Indelible Indigenous
The Kegsta dives into the Sir Doug Nicholls Round — the footy celebration that packs both pride and power.
Wencee highlights the plight of Kimberley residents living in bureaucratic limbo without birth certificates — an issue that’s been left uncounted and unheard for too long.
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🌍 Blurt Around The World
Kava on the increase in Northern Territory?
Australian Great Barrier Reef coral for sale? What the f*&k?
USA receives white refugees from South Africa.
Breaking news - another #MeToo scandal. This time, it’s the French film industry.
📈 Econobabble
Wencee will blurt about the surge in Australia's beef export.
While The Kegsta will chat about Bunnings, where lowest prices aren't even beginning.
♻️ Green There, Done That
The Kegsta will chat about the ten global sustainability agendas to expect.
And Wencee will show us what's happening with koala habitats and how drone technology is helping.
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📖 Homework
On our last podcast, S6 Ep 201, we asked about countries that have compulsory voting. There are over 20 countries that have compulsory voting. Not all of them are enforced.
🌍 Blurt Around The World
Heard of magic mushrooms? What about toxic ones?
You've heard of a bull in a china shop, but on a scooter?
🗳️Blurt On Politics
The Kegsta and Wencee recap the Australian federal election, including the winners, losers, and lucky members of parliament.
ABC News | Who won the 2025 Australian federal election? What happened to Peter Dutton?
ABC News | The suburbs didn’t want what the Coalition was selling
ABC News | Nick McKim rules himself out of leadership and calls for 'unity' after Bandt loss
ABC News | Labor’s landslide victory obscures a disturbing trend for the major parties
And a royal roasting of the OLD opposition leader !! Wahey !!
🔍Fun Facts
Wencee will blurt fun facts about Venice and how it was built.
And The Kegsta gives us some facts about the ex-opposition leader, Peter Dutton.
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🍻 Beerducation
The Kegsta reviews Mountain Culture Status Quo Pale Ale. He rated it 82 out of 100 Blurtstars. This brew has won the last three GABS 100 2022 - 2024!
And Wencee reviewed Reckless Brewing - Red IPA. He too gave it 82 out of 100 Blurtstars.
🌍 Blurt Around The World
Canada elections. Do we have a winner?
This election, baby boomers finally outnumbered. But by who/m?
Top 9 election podcasts
🖥️ Let's Get Technical
Wencee will let us know who is winning in the AI Chip wars.
And The Kegsta talks humanoid robots running marathons.
🤡Jokes of the week
Check out our jokes and let us know if they are worthy.
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🌍 Blurt Around The World
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope — it’s a meteorite!
Plus, a toddler calls 911 with a delicious emergency: donuts!
Now that’s a shitty piece of art!
NPR | UK court finds men who stole $6 million gold toilet guilty
“From Potty to Prison: Gold Toilet Thieves Get Their Just Desserts (and It Ain’t Soft-Serve)”
“Crappy Getaway Plan Lands Thieves in Hot Seat — Guess They Couldn’t Hold It Together!”
🔍 Reality Check
The Kegsta takes on a hot topic: fact checking recent climate change claims made by the Opposition Leader during the Australian federal election.
🎧 Do Ya Self A Favour
Wencee shares the fascinating backstory behind Witness History. He gave it 3.9 out of 5 Blurt stars⭐.
And The Kegsta gives us the lowdown on the intriguing podcast No One Saw It Coming. He gave it 4.0 out 5 Blurt stars⭐ - is it worth the hype?
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We've got a jam-packed show for you today, full of exciting stories, fascinating topics, and interesting people!
Australia is in the middle of a federal election. Where do you sit on the political spectrum, and which party do you align with? Find out by answering some questions on the ABC news website →
Elephants at San Diego Zoo form an ‘alert circle’ during a 5.1 earthquake →
Are you tired of hearing Trump daily on your news and social media feed? New Zealanders certainly are →
We had the pleasure to pre-record a chat with Marija Taflaga, director of the ANU Australian Politics Studies Centre and Senior Lecturer at the School of Political and International Relations. Enjoy our conversation on the current goings-on in the Australian election.
So, buckle up and let's get on with the show! 🎤🔥
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The endangered migratory far eastern curlew is losing its habitat at a quicker rate if and when an industrial development is approved in Darwin.
Backflip Dutton. Drops the policy to abolish work from home for public servants and no longer will cull 41,000 public servants in his first term.
How much of your salary goes into your rent? Find out how bad your postcode is in terms of rent stress.
It was world pygmy hippo day on 8 April. In case you missed it, the most famous pygmy hippo is Moo Deng.
Warning - The following links and topic discussed in the show, features names and images of deceased Aboriginal people.
The Kegsta reflected on Andrew Krakouer who recently passed away at the very young age of 42. Andrew played in the AFL for Richmond and Collingwood.
8 April - We talked about people who were born or died today as well as world events.
So, buckle up and let's get on with the show! 🎤🔥
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We've got a jam-packed show for you today, full of exciting stories, fascinating topics, and interesting creatures!
World Record Chopstick Ninja Throws.
Fab four movie in the works.
NYPD saves dog from icy East River.
Marine Le Pen convicted and sentenced in France.
The Kegsta will chat - Urgent Warning from Scientific Community.
Wencee will tell us all about the oldest impact crater on the planet.
Wencee - animal specimens moved to new CSIRO National Collections Building.
The Kegsta - Curlews.
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🌍 Blurt Around The World
🏦 Are you a winner in the Australian federal budget? Albo has delivered – let’s break it down!
🗺️ Apple Maps embraces history with Australian First Nations place names.
🌌 A star is born! Scientists discover a brand-new celestial body forming right in our galactic backyard.
🌟Great People That Did Stuff
First up, The Kegsta will take us on a journey through the life of Lilian Cooper, Queensland’s trailblazing first female doctor.
Then, Wencee will introduce us to Sir George Hubert Wilkins, a pioneering Australian explorer who redefined adventure.
📺 Wot’s On The Box?
Wencee reviews “Running Point”, Netflix’s latest sports drama—does it hit the mark or fall flat?
The Kegsta gives us the lowdown on “Will & Harper”—a heartfelt and humorous road trip like no other.
So, buckle up and let's get on with the show! 🎤🔥
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The pre-election federal budget was delivered by PM Anthony Albanese on 25 March. How did you fare? Are you a winner or loser? Read the following for more information →
ABC News | Federal budget winners and losers
Apple Maps now showing indigenous place names in their maps for Australia and New Zealand. They announced new community grants →
Apple AU News | Apple deepens community initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made unprecedented detailed views and discoveries of a star forming region about 450 light years away. The older Hubble Space Telescope (HST) looks very pixelated compared to JWST→
European Space Agency news | The many faces of HH 30
NASA News | Motion of Jets from an Embryonic Star (HH-30)
The Kegsta takes us through the achievements of Queensland’s first female doctor, Lilian Cooper →
Wikipedia | Lilian Violet Cooper
QNews | Acclaimed Qld musical tells story of a pioneering lesbian doctor
Wencee introduces us to often forgotten explorer Sir George Hubert Wilkins. He was also a war-time photographer, a spy and pioneer in Artic exploration →
Guardian AU | Through the lens of Australian explorer Hubert Wilkins – in pictures
Getty Images | George Hubert Wilkins
Wencee reviews “Running Point” a sport comedy drama TV series currently shown on Netflix. It stars Kate Hudson and centres on Isla Gordon taking on the presidency of the LA Waves basketball from her brother. He gave it 4.1 out of 5 Blurtstars →
Netflix YouTube | Official trailer - Running Point
And the Kegsta reviewed “Will and Harper”, a docudrama on Netflix on the road trip that Will Ferrell takes with his long time friend Harper Steele. He gave it 4.2 out of 5 Blurtstars →
Netflix YouTube | Official trailer Will and Harper
The Kegsta also mentioned a short film called “Hansel’s Gretel” by Jennifer Monk, a mentor for the Kegsta’s recent theatre show →
Jennifer Monk Official webpage
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We have a jam-packed show for you this episode. On “Blurt Around The World” we will blurt about:
Binge for $4.99 per month. Bye bye, ba bow to Netflix.
NIH (National Institutes of Health) to terminate or limit grants related to vaccine hesitancy and uptake.
The Queensland rains were bad, post ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
In “Beerducation” the Kegsta tries a Balter cerveza. Yup, Balter has gone Mexican. Is it any good we will find out. And Wencee will taste Bygone Era Marzen Rauchbier by Slow Lane Brewing.
Then, in “Trumpwatch” Kegsta explores the latest polls and thoughts of the US “greatest president” while Wencee tells us the mis/fortunes of Trump’s BFF, Elon Musk.
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NIH (National Institutes of Health) to terminate or limit grants related to vaccine hesitancy and uptake. The NIH is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is one of the world's leading medical research agencies. It conducts and funds biomedical research to improve public health →
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/03/10/vaccines-nih-rfk-research-canceled/
The New Blurt is looking at imposing tariffs on the USA and so we are moving away from USA made products. We will suspend Netflix and Disney accounts and instead move to Binge →
Ex-tropical cyclone was predicted to hit harder in or around Brisbane, but it slowly crossed just north of Brisbane as a tropical low on 8 March. But before and after it’s landfall, it dumped a LOT of rain and also strong winds in South East Queensland and northern NSW.
ABC News | Tropical Cyclone Alfred headed toward 'largely populated' areas between Noosa and NSW
ABC News | The economic cost of ex-Cyclone Alfred could be $1 billion a day
ABC News | Ex-Cyclone Tropical Alfred turns NSW Northern Rivers properties into islands
The Independent | Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia
Balter has gone Mexican with its Mexican-style cerveza. The Kegsta gave it 79 out 100 Blurtstars. Balter is located in Currumbin, Gold Coast and was founded by surf legends Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Josh Kerr and Bede Durbidge →
Balter Cerveza | Perfect for the arvo
Wencee reviewed Bygone Era Marzen Rauchbier by Slow Lane Brewing and gave it 70 out of 100 Blurtstars. Slow Lane Brewing is located in Botany, Sydney →
Slow Lane Brewing | Bygone Era - Marzen Rauchbier
With the trade war that Trump has launched with its allies, the markets in the USA have had a sharp downturn with fears of recession and stagflation (higher inflation and stalled economy) →
Politico - Trump’s business acumen has long been his armor. It’s being put to the test.
Elon Musk is on the nose. The unelected Elon Musk is slashing jobs across federal agencies. He’s also showing more far-right ideologies. Many people around the world are fed up with his actions and is now affecting his companies profits and image →
ABC News | Elon Musk's foray into politics met with protest that's hurting Tesla worldwide
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