Nick, Katie and friends shoot the shit about social justice issues, politics and pop culture. We discuss current events and political issues from a progressive perspective that is pro-animal liberation, anti-racist, pro-feminist, pro-queer, pro-environment and anti-capitalist. Our podcast gives a voice to Left, progressive and anarchist voices and ideas that are neglected in the mainstream media.
Progressive Podcast Australia
Claim This Podcastby Nick and Katie
5.0(11 reviews)
279 episodes
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Nick, Katie and friends shoot the shit about social justice issues, politics and pop culture. We discuss current events and political issues from a progressive perspective that is pro-animal liberation, anti-racist, pro-feminist, pro-queer, pro-environment and anti-capitalist. Our podcast gives a voice to Left, progressive and anarchist voices and ideas that are neglected in the mainstream media.
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7/11/2013
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Recent Episodes
June 28, 2026
Ice-Hockey Romance is Having a Moment
<p class="MsoNormal">On episode 310 we discuss Katie's obsession with the ice-hockey romance TV shows Off Campus (Prime Video) and Heated Rivalry (HBO Max). Some issues we cover are homophobia in ice-hockey, male characters written by women and getting distracted during a threesome.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also give a shout out to the spoof comedy show A Touch Of Cloth (Prime Video) and byesexuality.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you'd like to support our show, we appreciate any ratings/reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whatever app you listen to our show on – thanks!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR: <a href= "https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/?tab=audio">https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio: <a href= "https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/">https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both of the above songs are free to use with credit.</p>
February 2, 2026
Reddit Stories – do you have to share the fully loaded nachos?
<p class="MsoNormal">On episode 309 Nick is joined by Hayden, Ruby and Claire to discuss Reddit stories through a social justice lens.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The stories cover: appropriate attire for meeting your partner's parents, surprise birthdays, TikTok trends, sparkling water, leave for work to care for companion animals, movie theatre etiquette when you're allergic to dogs, sharing food on dates and calling out line cutters.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This show is a 3CR Summer Special – we encourage everyone to listen to and support 3CR Community Radio! <a href= "https://www.3cr.org.au/">https://www.3cr.org.au/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR: <a href= "https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/?tab=audio">https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio: <a href= "https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/">https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both of the above songs are free to use with credit.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Relevant songs that we mentioned but didn't play were Red Flags by Tom Cardy ft Montaigne, I'll Grow Up Tomorrow by The Beaches and 4chan Stan by Lily Allen. We have added these songs to our Spotify playlist Progressive Podcast Australia Music and Comedy: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/user/bronzecat83/playlist/6DK5AzWfrxSDcpHWlLsWi6"> https://open.spotify.com/user/bronzecat83/playlist/6DK5AzWfrxSDcpHWlLsWi6</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This episode is also available on our website: <a href= "https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2026/02/02/309/">https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2026/02/02/309/</a></p>
November 12, 2025
Myq Kaplan on the Politics of Comedy, Love and is Bowser a Dragon?
<p class="MsoNormal">Episode 308 features comedian Myq Kaplan on his Special 'Rini', the Riyadh Comedy Festival and the politics of comedy generally, plus plenty of Nick not knowing stuff.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This episode is also available in video form on YouTube here: <a href= "https://youtu.be/SOXul8783MQ"><span style= "mso-bookmark: _Hlk213774175;">https://youtu.be/SOXul8783MQ</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>'Rini' is out on Youtube the evening of November 19 US Eastern time and noon on November 20 Australian Eastern time. You can go to the link right now and click the 'Notify Me' button to watch it as soon as it comes out! <a href="https://youtu.be/y0uf9i_z-Aw">https://youtu.be/y0uf9i_z-Aw</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR: <a href= "https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/?tab=audio">https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio: <a href= "https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/">https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both of the above songs are free to use with credit.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more in-depth show notes, including additional links, go to: <a href= "https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2025/11/12/308/">https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2025/11/12/308/</a></p>
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