A light-hearted chat with Federal Politicians about life and politics with Dan Repacholi MP, Federal Member for the Hunter and Dr Gordon Reid MP, Federal Member for Robertson.
You can also watch it on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@danrepacholimp/podcasts
018 – Dan & The Doctor: from MP to the “Dark Side”, Senator Michelle Ananda-Rajah Spills All
She started in the House of Reps, now she’s taking on the Senate!
In this episode of Dan & The Doctor, @DrGordonReidMP (https://www.youtube.com/@DrGordonReidMP) and I sit down with Dr @senator.michelle (https://www.youtube.com/@senator.michelle) who’s swapped stethoscopes and speeches in the House for life in the Senate.
We chat about: What really goes on when the bells ring in Parliament, her journey from medicine to politics, the leap from MP to Senator (aka “the dark side”), and how she’s using her voice to fight for better health and fairness across Australia
Grab a cuppa and have a listen.
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30 Sept 2025
017 – Dan & The Doctor: Back for Round Two
Dan Repacholi and Dr Gordon Reid are back behind the mics for another season of Dan and the Doctor. Fresh off re-election, the big bloke from the Hunter and the local doc from the Coast dive straight into the issues that matter most, from the highs and lows of life in Parliament to their shared passion for improving men’s health. Expect the same straight-talking banter, good humour, and honest reflections, with plenty of practical takeaways for blokes and families right across Australia.
In the first episode of Season 2, Dan and Gordon sit down to yarn about their re-election, what three more years in Parliament means for their communities, and the big opportunities and challenges ahead. The pair reflect on lessons learned from their first terms, swap stories from the campaign trail, and map out their priorities, with men’s health, mental wellbeing, and getting blokes to their GP sitting right at the top of the list.
16 Feb 2025
016 - Dan & The Doctor – Jenny Ware MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Gordon Reid MP, as they have a light-hearted chat to the Federal Member for Hughes, Jenny Ware MP.
Hear all about Jenny's journey into politics and about her fight around protecting parts of her community from Chlamydia.
14 Jan 2025
015 - Dan & The Doctor – Kristy McBain MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Gordon Reid MP, as they have a light-hearted chat to the Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain MP.
Hear about which award Kristy won at Uni, what she has on her bedroom wall and watch as we settle the biggest question of the year, do Kangaroos have ears?
14 Dec 2024
014 - Dan & The Doctor – Andrew Charlton MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Gordon Reid MP, as they have a light-hearted chat to the Federal Member for Parramatta, Andrew Charlton MP.
Hear about which Prime Minister wore Andrews shoes after losing them on a plane.
You can also watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/pVBIA11M9jI
14 Nov 2024
013 - Dan & The Doctor – Sam Rae MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Gordon Reid MP as they have a light-hearted chat to the Federal Member for Hawke, Sam Rae MP.
Hear about Sam's dramatic last day of High School, which South American country he had some "difficulties" in and his love of a plastic mattress.
You can also watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/doaLS92B58I (https://youtu.be/doaLS92B58I)
15 Oct 2024
012 - Dan & The Doctor – Sam Birrell MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Dr Gordon Reid MP as they have alight hearted chat to the Federal Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell MP.
Hear Sam's French poetry, his new theme music for the Podcast and his love of whipping.
16 Sept 2024
011 - Dan & The Doctor – Matt Burnell MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Dr Gordon Reid MP as they have alight hearted chat to the Federal Member for Spence, Matt Burnell MP
Hear all about Matt's "magic", his legendary BBQ skills and what job he did prior to entering Parliament.
14 Aug 2024
010 - Dan & The Doctor – Zoe McKenzie MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Dr Gordon Reid MP as they have alight hearted chat to the Federal Member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie MP
Hear all about what Zoe think's about Dan's cheeky advertising for the local Rugby Team and the kinds of music she listens to to inspire her speech writing.
14 Jul 2024
009 - Dan & The Doctor – Sally Sitou MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Dr Gordon Reid MP, as they have alight hearted chat to the Federal Member for Reid, Sally Sitou.
Hear all about Sally’s singing, her exploits on the basketball court and her love of food.
14 Jun 2024
008 - Dan & The Doctor - Aaron Violi MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Dr Gordon Reid MP, as they have alight hearted chat to the Federal Member for Casey, Aaron Violi.
Hear all about Aaron's cricket career, how he is the only Collingwood supporter with all his teeth and the tragic circumstances that prompted him to run for Parliament
14 May 2024
007 - Dan & The Doctor - Cassandra Fernando MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Dr Gordon Reid MP, as they have alight hearted chat to the Federal Member for Holt, Cassandra Fernando.
Hear all about Cassandra's reputation for being tight with money and who has trouble with remembering their staff members names.
14 Apr 2024
006 - Dan & The Doctor - Andrew Willcox MP
Join Dan Repacholi MP and Dr Gordon Reid MP, as they have alight hearted chat to the Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox.
Hear all about Andrew's career as a tomato farmer and the debate about whether there are tomatoes on a McDonald's quarter pounder.
15 Mar 2024
005 - Dan & The Doctor - Jerome Laxale MP
Join Dan and Dr Gordon Reid MP, as they have a light hearted chat to the Federal Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale MP about life and politics.
Hear all about Jerome's "Canavan Toe" and his hair and beauty regime.
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15 Feb 2024
004 - Dan & The Doctor - Senator Fatima Payman
Join Dan and Gordon as they have a light hearted chat to the Western Australian Senator, Fatima Payman, about life and politics.
Find out if Senators actually do any work or just eat scones and drink tea.
14 Jan 2024
003 - Dan & The Doctor - Zoe Daniel
Join Dan and Gordon as they have a light hearted chat to the Zoe Daniel, Federal Member for Goldstein about life and politics.
Find out who has eaten whaleblubber and who wears sparkly shoes.
14 Dec 2023
002 - Dan & The Doctor - Albo
Join Dan and Gordon as they have a light hearted chat to the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese about life and politics.
Find out Albo's favourite food and when the next election will be.
14 Nov 2023
001 - Dan & The Doctor - How It All Began
Join Dan and Gordon in their first episode as they discuss life and how they went from being a coalminer and a doctor to end up in Federal Parliament.
Find out who eats tinned chicken and who cant remember where they got married.
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