Episodes

This is a no-culture-war, solutions-first deep dive into why boys and men are quietly falling behind — and why it matters for everyone. Using Richard Reeves’ Of Boys and Men, Oldmate & Josh unpack the education gap, the “working man blues,” dislocated dads, class and race pressure-cookers, and what happens when purpose disappears and resentment moves in. Then we get practical: what fixes actually look like (including the spicy “redshirt the boys” idea), how men can heal, and how to build better ...

Our resident political correspondent Nick Shaddegg drops by to talk local politics, global headaches, and how close we really are to solving absolutely none of it.

Women are done staying quiet. This week, Em Rusciano joins Oldmate & Josh for a brutally honest, funny, and deeply real conversation about perimenopause, cultural pressure, female anger, identity, and the stuff women have been expected to endure in silence for far too long. From sharp comedy to raw truth-telling, this episode dives into why more women are speaking up about midlife, hormones, and the systems that have ignored, dismissed, or minimized their experiences for decades. ...

On September 11, 2001, U.S. airspace shut down. Thirty-eight planes were diverted to a place most passengers had never heard of — Gander, Newfoundland. Population: 10,000. Unexpected arrivals: nearly 7,000 strangers. For five days, this small Canadian town doubled in size overnight. No preparation. No warning. No playbook. In this episode, we unpack the real story behind The Day the World Came to Town — not as a feel-good legend, but as a case study in crisis response, infrastructure, lead...

This episode is a no-culture-war, solutions-first deep dive into why boys and men are quietly falling behind — and why it matters for everyone. Using Richard Reeves’ Of Boys and Men, Oldmate & Josh unpack the education gap, the “working man blues,” dislocated dads, class and race pressure-cookers, and what happens when purpose disappears and resentment moves in. Then we get practical: what fixes actually look like (including the spicy “redshirt the boys” idea), how men can heal, and how to build...

This week, we step back into one of the most haunting child disappearance cases of our lifetime — the search for Madeleine McCann. Is this case a dinner frozen in time? Or when a child vanishes, maybe time doesn’t freeze. It corrodes.

Local comedian and movie obsessive Thomas Bode (Strange Carl) joins us to answer one question: Why does this movie feel like it’s arguing with itself? Is it: • A self-aware masterpiece? • A rebellion disguised as a sequel? • Or the most expensive inside joke ever made? We debate the red pill mythology, nostalgia traps, and whether this film was designed to break fans on purpose. Warning: This episode may unplug your childhood. @bode7651 https://www...

Adelaide comedy legend Fabien Clark drops in and turns the studio into a full-on storytelling clinic. The bloke spins yarns like it's oxygen - rapid-fire, ridiculous, and somehow always true. And yeah... a couple of these chapters involve time spent behind bars. Hit play, settle in, and enjoy the ride - this one's a belter. Fabiens Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/fabienclark?igsh=cjk1czlqbTR4d2Ex Put the wrong fuel in your car? CALL CON! Wrong Fuel Adelaide ...

What if countries had competitors? What if borders were negotiable? And what if exit mattered more than protest? This episode starts with a joke about buying Greenland… and ends somewhere much darker (and more realistic). We break down The Network State, the idea that nations of the future won’t begin with land or flags — but with people, infrastructure, and leverage. From Trump and Greenland to Bezos, Musk, and the rise of “exit engineers,” this is a conversation about power, sovereignty, a...

This week, comedian Marc Ryan — aka The Beautiful Bogan — joins us for a brutally honest conversation about mental health, suicide, and why staying silent nearly cost him everything. It’s raw, vulnerable, and exactly the kind of chat people avoid… until they need it. Marc Ryan, The Beautiful Bogan socials. Insta: The beautiful Bogan. https://www.instagram.com/the_beautiful_bogan?igsh=MTAzYjh0cXd1eGsxMQ== Threads https://www.threads.com/@the_beautiful_bogan?igshid=NTc4MTIw...

Oldmate and Josh are back for an electrifying deep dive into one of the most shocking and explosive moments in modern American history: the Waco Siege. From the mysterious origins of the Branch Davidians to the intense 51-day stand that culminated in fire and fierce controversy, this episode strips away myths, media spin, and hindsight bias. Joined by Nick Shadeggs, we unravel how ideology, authority, fear, and flawed decisions collided with catastrophic results. Together, we uncover what went w...

Merry Christmas, everyone! Stay safe and steer clear of Bondi Beach. What an intense way to cap off a strange year—16 lives lost and 44 hospitalized. Why did this happen? Who was behind it? What was their motivation? It's been three decades since Australia experienced a tragedy of this scale—what’s next? Find out more this week with special guest Nick Shouteggs. Music by: Pity Lips

Today Oldmate opens up about his long, blurry relationship with booze — from harmless wine in can’s to habits that hit harder than his jokes. Honest, funny, and a bit confronting.

The boys examine the 'Flat Earth' conspiracy theory, debating its validity and origins. Are we merely skimming across a supposedly flat, unmoving surface of the Earth like a boat on a calm pond, or are we hurtling through the vast expanse of space, chasing the sun in an endless cosmic journey? This is a particularly intriguing topic that sparks curiosity and imagination. Music by: Pity Lips

With the news that Bevan Spencer Von Einem is dying in a prison hospital very soon… Oldmate and Josh this week dive into one of Australia’s most disturbing criminal legacies — the story of Bevan Spencer von Einem and the web of suspicion known as the Family Murders. We trace the disappearance, torture, and tragic deaths of young men in Adelaide during the 1970s and ’80s, and unpack how one man was convicted while a shadowy network allegedly operated in the background. With new developments, fail...

Enigmatic reverend Jim Jones once sold a vision of hope, equality, and good vibes—only to lead his followers into a jungle “paradise” that descended into chaos. In this episode, we explore how the Jonestown saga shifted from a feel-good story to a stark warning: "Mate, you absolutely cannot." Music by: Pity Lips

This week we’re having a yarn about Jeremy Renner — you know, the bloke from The Hurt Locker, The Town, and Marvel’s resident bow-and-arrow tradie, Hawkeye. Turns out all those action scenes were nothing compared to the time he got absolutely steamrolled by his own snowplow in 2023, like a pelican trying to fight a Hilux. We’re driving into how he got flattened, rebuilt, and still managed to stroll back onto Mayor of Kingstown like it was just another Monday.

Jack Vaul’s back, and this one’s cooked. We’re talking Unit 731 — Japan’s so-called “research lab” that was really a house of horrible, human experiments. Strap in and try not to lose a limb, this story’s darker than dark face.

Jack Vaul is back, talking Wendigo's and his new album with Silenco. Halloween Specials time. Jack Vaul socials… Spotify: ⁠https://rb.gy/2y833j⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://rb.gy/u55fpl⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vaulvaulvaul⁠: Website: ⁠https://jackvaul.com/⁠ Music: Pity Lips

This week, the boys peek into a mouse metropolis built to be heaven — a utopia where rascally rodents have endless food, perfect shelter, zero predators, and a few white-coated scientists watching their every twitch. Will happiness follow, or is paradise the first stop on the road to chaos? Join us, if you’d like to picture mice for one, whole, deeply unsettling hour. Music by: Pity Lips

This week we look at conspiracy theorist and professional ranter, Alex Jones.

We are in small town Victoria, Leongatha, looking at Australia’s Miss Mushroom , Erin Patterson. We talk beef-unwellingtons with no mealtime motives. But is the case as cut and dehydrated as it looks? Join us for this truely fine crime.

Adelaide comic Henry Wilson beams in to unpack his obsession with flying things, aliens, and Bob Lazar. Could the Mall Balls be ancient alien tech? Are the pigeons spying on us? Probably! Strap in for a bizarre ride through the galaxy of Henry’s mind. Music: Pity Lips

Oldmate and Josh, sporting tinfoil hats, are ready for some serious paranoia! "The Catcher in the Rye"—who here has actually read this mysterious classic? Where did you get your copy? The wild conspiracy theories surrounding this book are mind-blowing. Let’s embrace the chaos and get utterly weird this week! Music by: Pity Lips