Hello! I'm back! Sorry about the wait for a new episode. I'm in Scotland, so let's talk to a Scot.
Kieran Hurley is a playwright and poet based in Glasgow. His work touches on the human stories involved in political events and he was a vocal supporter of the "YES" campaign in last year's referendum on Scottish independence.
Together Kieran and I talked about the UK government banning rave music in the 90s, the London riots, May's general election and what it means for British politics, Jeremy Corbyn, austerity, "Torycore", nationalism and why he's occasionally happy to be considered a "traitor".
My show Taxis & Rainbows & Hatred at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (6 shows left!); at the Soho Theatre in September
Kieran's 25 Reasons for Voting "YES"
Lost Voice Guy's Disabilty For Dunces at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Cause of the Week: The Black Triangle Campaign (blacktrianglecampaign.org)
I think Damien Power is one of the most exciting comedians in Australia right now. He opened for Tenacious D on their Australian tour a few years back (I saw the show and he crushed it) and his 2015 stand up show I Can’t Believe I Cared was nominated for the Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Damien’s comedy is not only hilarious, it’s extremely well-informed and socially conscious. In this chat we covered cats (shout-outs to Jerry the Persian), what the film Jurassic World tells us about capitalism and the growth economy, anarchy, conspiracy theories and the impending World War III that’s coming to obliterate us all. Enjoy!
My show Taxis & Rainbows & Hatred at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe & the Soho Theatre in London
My Chortle piece on comedy and gay rights
Damien’s podcast, Power to the People
Slavoj Zizek's The Pervert's Guide To Ideology and The Pervert's Guide To Cinema
Oliver Stone’s Untold History of the United States
A Short History of Stupid by Helen Razer & Bernard Keane
Cause of the Week: GetUp!’s campaign to shut down Manus Island and Nauru (getup.org.au)