Don't Praise The Machine

Looking Back, Was 'Brat Summer' meaningless? Is Spotify Wrapped broken? And how did Bubba Gump Shrimp last this long? 

Our Aussie breakdancing "icon" is back in the headlines after shutting down a comedy musical about her iconic kangaroo dance. Did Ray Gun's lawyers really trademark the silhouette of a kangaroo pose? You bet they did!Join us as we unpack Ray Gun's cringey attempts at damage control, her bizarre insistence that she's not in it for the money, and the Streisand Effect in all its glory. Plus, we'll explore the internet's strange fascination with hot criminals and the fine line between anti-hero and straight-up bad guy.

Is ChatGPT Better Than A Doctor? How Come There's A Guinness Shortage? What Is The Word Of The Year?

Does the 'Wicked' press tour saga prove that people are finally fed up with Hollywood? Why can't anyone ask celebrities about their cosmetic procedures? And how do you 'hold space' for lyrics?!

John recounts a LinkedIn debate with some "beef boys" from the Australian cattle industry where things escalated quickly.Big AL talks about his 3 "Can't Live Without Gadgets", and the boys discuss the items they are trying to save money on in this year's Black Friday Sales.

The podbrothers unpack the bizarre events leading to athlete Camille Herron's downfall, and the psychology of being caught in a lie. Plus: ChatGPT knows all about your life.

We talk the return of Raygun. What's her strategy? Will it work? How do society and the media come to grips with celebrity meme born of failure?

- Go deep on Lily Allen's OnlyFans feet pic fortune. What are the economics, ethics and implications of a musician making an income from images of her toes? - Take a swig of Soylent, Silicon Valley's iconic meal replacement drink. How did it come to be, and where's it at these days? - Profile the tech-savvy rizzler of the Trump family, Barron - and his soon-to-be sister-in-law Kimberly Guilfoyle.

This week, the podbrothers tackle A.I. vs artists - from the recent petition signed by over 10k creatives (including some Hollywood heavyweights) to the dilemma of '10 Drunk Cigarettes'. Plus, Alexander's encounter with the McDonald's kiosk screen.