"The Dismissal" - 50th Anniversary Recap Special

Episode 57 - Kyle & Jackie O, David L, Matt C, Tony B and Other People With Names

In the latest episode of Australia's damn funniest podcast ever, the gruesome threesome discuss: - Kyle & Jackie O's on-air implosion and proper workplace etiquette - David Littleproud stepping as Nationals leader, Matt Canavan stepping up. - The war in Iran, and Iranian soccer players being offered visas by Immigration minister Tony Burke. - Accidental Canadians And much more! Links referenced: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/nsw-kyle-and-jackie-o-split-after-25-years-kiis-radio/106411512 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DavIJy6wmlU https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/david-littleproud-reveals-the-day-he-decided-to-quit-as-nationals-leader-in-candid-interview/news-story/5eb432d021fc49e743ff6ee88685e4dd https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-11/matt-canavan-elected-nationals-leader/106440618 https://theconversation.com/the-iran-war-has-triggered-a-fuel-price-rise-what-does-this-mean-for-australian-consumers-277605 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/carney-says-australia-and-canada-need-sovereignty-from-hegemons/106417006 https://au.headtopics.com/news/second-mp-discovers-he-is-accidentally-canadian-after-law-79384760 https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-labor-minister-who-was-canadian-for-two-weeks-despite-trying-not-to-be-20260202-p5nyzx.html https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/15/queen-mary-king-frederik-danish-royals-australia-tour https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/can-one-nation-and-pauline-hanson-ride-poll-surge-to-parliament/94sqe8u4r https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/i-m-buggered-littleproud-quits-nats-leadership-20260310-p5o96b ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg [https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg] Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ [https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/] ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Episode 56 - Liberal Party Rumblings, Free Speech Rumblings, Damo's Mumblings

Hey! It's been a long time coming, and while we've gotten older, we certainly haven't gotten any wiser! In our first episode back, the infamous trio of Damo, Clancy and Feebee discuss: - The Liberal/National party split and reconciliation  - New Liberal party leader - Isaac Herzog protests tests the limits of free speech - Grace Tame, Hugo Lennon,  - Scott Morrison - Islam preachers to be vetted - NSW government will stop “good character” references - Our new Aussies of the Year! - Roy Morgan Australia Day poll - Invasion Day rally terrorist attack - Millimetre perfection at the Winter Olympics ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg [https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg] Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ [https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/] ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Episode 55 - Sussan Ley drama, Brad Battin drama, Stadium drama, Damo gets broken

Hey there Gov-Gen fam! Better late than never, as they say, because the news never stops. In this episode, we cover: Sussan Ley leadership rumblings A discussion on household energy prices Brad Battin loses Vic Lib leadership to Jess Wilson Victoria - adult time for adult crime Protective Services Officers being re-deployed Nazi’s protesting in NSW Asbestos in Canberra schools The stadium in Tasmania A very curious Freedom of Information request + Damo gets broken. Links referenced: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-17/opposition-leader-sussan-ley-guarantees-leadership/106020032 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEYMq4NbNTQ https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/victorian-liberal-mps-choose-jess-wilson-as-new-opposition-leader/ar-AA1QCBh8 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/victoria-youth-gang-recruiters-targeted/106003144 https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/victoria-to-raise-age-of-criminal-responsibility-to-12-20230424-p5d2vw.html https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/psos-to-be-redeployed-from-train-stations-in-retail-crime-crackdown-20251115-p5nfna.html https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/psos-to-be-deployed-in-shopping-centres-during-christmas-rush-20251114-p5nfk3.html https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/courts-law/nsw-opposition-proposes-banning-face-coverings-after-nazi-protest-in-sydney/news-story/83025a0e0a4eeea10863286676daaa0b https://news.sky.com/story/nearly-70-schools-to-close-in-australia-over-fears-of-asbestos-in-play-sand-13471202 https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/andrew_mountbatten_windsor https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/andrew_mountbatten_windsor#outgoing-1972088 ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg [https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg] Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ [https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/] ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

"The Dismissal" - 50th Anniversary Recap Special

What were you doing at 1PM on November 11th, 1975? Chances are you weren't even born, but even if you weren't, the government that was dismissed by Governor-General John Kerr was revolutionary both in its achievements and its downfall. Damo, Clancy and Feeby recap the achievements, the happenings and the downfall of Edward Gough Whitlam and the ALP of the 1970s. ———————————— Find us on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg [https://www.twitter.com/letssavethegg] Listen to us on Anchor.FM - https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/ [https://anchor.fm/letssavethegg/] ———————————— Music by Ukulelvis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtPm4hb04r0 ————————————

Episode 54 - Desi Freeman, Palestine Statehood, Optus Outage & much more

Welcome back to Let's Save The Governor-General, the only politics podcast that now has to save TWO governors-general! And apologies for the radio silence - there was an issue with the previous episode that prevented it from getting out! In this episode, Clancy, Damo and a recently migrated Phoebe discuss: A brief review of the book Entitled A brief glimpse in to Canadian life Des Freeman shooting of police Australia recognises Palestine state, rebuffs US criticism Optus’ 000 outage Andrew Hastie fighting the Tony Abbott fight Plymouth Brethren Christian Church in the spotlight Freya gets fired (up) AFL grand final Australian-born singer is forced to drop out of Russian song contest Hope you all enoy! Links: https://www.skynews.com.au/breaking-news/search-for-alleged-cop-killer-dezi-freeman-hits-one-month-milestone/news-story/47e410813de970ea709ade224abd3795 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/28/albanese-rules-out-holding-australian-republic-referendum-while-he-is-prime-minister https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-officially-recognises-palestine-shrugging-off-trump-complaints-20250921-p5mwoj.html https://www.theage.com.au/national/optus-failure-newborn-s-death-unlikely-to-be-caused-by-000-outage-police-20250921-p5mwpc.html?instance=2025-09-23-07-05-AEST&jobid=31850981&list_name=3C1D28D0-7E1E-4DC0-9DD3-A961CC5360DB&mbnr=MzA0NDMyNTk&promote_channel=edmail https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/25/future-liberal-leader-or-party-disruptor-andrew-hastie-and-the-rise-of-the-maga-right https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/mr-conviction-what-s-behind-andrew-hastie-s-new-crusade-20250924-p5mxhu.html?instance=2025-09-26-07-22-AEST&jobid=31860178&list_name=3C1D28D0-7E1E-4DC0-9DD3-A961CC5360DB&mbnr=MzA0NDMyNTk&promote_channel=edmail https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-30/plymouth-brethren-deny-coordinated-campaign-support-coalition/105233290 https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/sky-news-orders-review-after-guest-unleashes-anti-islam-rant-wears-bacon-on-air-20250922-p5mwwb.html https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/sky-to-ditch-live-broadcasts-of-freya-fires-up-after-islamophobic-rant-20250923-p5mxan.html?instance=2025-09-24-07-13-AEST&jobid=31854166&list_name=3C1D28D0-7E1E-4DC0-9DD3-A961CC5360DB&mbnr=MzA0NDMyNTk&promote_channel=edmail https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-27/snoop-dogg-afl-grand-final-entertainment-mcg/105819406 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-21/australian-born-singer-drops-out-of-russian-hosted-song-contest/105799020 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-23/andrew-hastie-car-making-coward-muppet-liberals/105808280