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2026.05.26 /5:40

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Episode 139 -Pop Culture- my attempt to review the Mandalorain (meh) and Grogu movie

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you this little podcast has reached 1000 downloads/listens I am very grateful and hope you will stick around.In this episode Ii have a go …

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2026.05.24 /7:15

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Episode 138- Disability- Australian Teenager with disability sues Australian Government .

In this episode we will take a look at the category of Disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Teen with disability sues Australian government over treatment during Vanuatu quake. By the Specialist Reporting …

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2026.05.19 /7:06

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Episode 137- Pop Culture- Dwayne "the rock" Johnson "skirts "around masculinity a second time

This episode we look at Pop Culture with an article from geeks and gamers.com entitled The Rock Claims The “MostMasculine Men” Wear a Skirt While Sporting One at Met Gala written by Marvin Montenaro …

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2026.05.17 /5:52

Episode 136- What the.....-No BUTTS about it

the article in this episode is from the guardian.com entitled No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack by Caitlyn Cassidy dated 11th May 2026.https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/11/woolworths-worker-plumbers-crack-case-thrown-out-ntwnfbI would just like to …

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2026.05.12 /6:22

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Episode 135- PoP Culture- Masculinity would you please step aside

In this episode we are going to look at what Dwayne the Rock Johnson has to say about his take on masculinity on the way to the debut of the live action Disney movie …

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2026.05.10 /15:10

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Episode 134- Disability- Merran Thurley's 50+ year journey with Guide dogs- Jacob

In this episode we are heading into the home stretch with our series of conversations with Merran Thurley and her 50+ year Journey with guide dogs .In this episode we are going to meet …

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2026.05.08 /6:42

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Episode 133- Pop Culture- He man and the toxic universe

We are going to look at an article from that park place.com entitled Masters of the Universe Actress Links Teela to “Toxic Masculinity” as Film’s Messaging Comes Into Focus Yet Again. Written by Pamela …

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2026.05.05 /7:33

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Episode 132- Disability - You can't pick your son up from here

In this episode we are going to look at an article from 7news.com.au entitled Adelaide Airport apologises after wheelchair user blocked from disability pick-up zone By Edward McCarroll and Demi Huang dated 27th April …

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2026.04.28 /7:28

Episode 131-Pop Culture- Devil wears Prada 2- Is racism still in fashion?

In this episode we are going to look at pop culture and the backlash Disney is receiving on the eve of the devil wears Prada 2.The article is entitled Disney Faces Racism Backlash as …

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2026.04.26 /6:39

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Episode 130- Disability- You have to leave your a fire risk

In this episode we are looking at disability with an article from lgbtqnation.com entitled A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a “fire risk.” Her response forced the bar to make amends. …

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2026.04.21 /9:10

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Episode 129- Pop Culture- Will it be James Bond or Jamie Bond?

In this episode we are going to look at an article from that park place.com entitled Ghostbusters 2016 Director Claims Next James Bond Should be American Woman Sydney Sweeney written by Marvin Montenaro dated …

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2026.04.17 /6:12

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Episode 128- Pop culture- You don't like my AI what's wrong with you?

In this episode we are going to look at pop culture specifically AI. The article we are going to look at is from pcgamer.com entitled. Microsoft's head of AI doesn't understand why people don't …

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