Lamestream
Lamestream MediaAn independent podcast guiding you through the crisis in media. Hosted by award-winning journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell, new episodes out every Monday and Thursday.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||
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Os and Scott open with a discussion about the break-up of the biggest and most expensive media partnership in Australia: Kyle and Jackie O. They look what the end of the $200 million deal could mean, and why staff at the radio network that paid them ... more
In this special episode, Os and Scott discuss the hugely significant and likely catastrophic consequences of Trump and Israel's war on Iran.
They discuss the background to this weekend's bombing campaign, why Trump has decided to pursue regime chang... more
Os and Scott watched Karl Stefanovic's hour-long interview with Anthony Albanese so you didn't have to. They break down why the interview was embarrassing for everyone involved, how Stefanovic has cultivated a hard-right audience, and why that's now ... more
Scott and Os start the show by talking about why Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest is so significant and what it tells us about the Epstein story. They break down exactly what he is being investigated for, how the story has been covered, and how th... more
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- Great pod!
Really well rounded intelligent conversations on this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Jacew65
Australia17 days ago - Fresh perspective
I listen to a lot of Oz political material, and these guys have a fresh perspective, and report important things you don’t get from 9, ABC, Guardian, etc
Apple Podcasts5ShaneMKAustralia20 days ago - Toilet trained journos gone ‘rogue’
Definitely a useful show but these two are a couple of nepo baby dorks and I find it very distracting.
Quit whining, you’ve had it easy. And keep your pop cultural hot takes to yourself.
Apple Podcasts3YESSIRYESSIRYESSIRAustraliaa month ago - Australia’s pathetic news media
These guys are doing great work scrutinising the steady degradation of Australian news media. Incisive, revealing, refreshing, and important. Essential listening if you care about our information environment and how it’s contributing to our growing social and political problems.
Apple Podcasts5Mercutia_1Australia2 months ago - Two of the most intelligent and reasonable men in Australian public life
Five stars for their sensitive and courageous analysis of the abysmal coverage of the Bondi mass shooting.
Apple Podcasts5**Elise**Australia3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #201 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #41 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  New Zealand/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  Netherlands/News/News Commentary |
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What is Lamestream about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focusing on the current state of Australian media, the discussions presented encompass a range of topics, including journalistic integrity, political commentary, and the societal impacts of media coverage. The hosts, who are experienced journalists, often analyze significant recent events, offering critical insights into how these events are reported and the narratives constructed around them. Unique personal stories and professional experiences of both hosts enrich the dialogue, making it both informative and engaging. Moreover, there appears to be a recurrent theme of examining the intersection between politics and media, often critiquing the biases present in mainstream news coverage, which makes this an essential listen for those intere... more
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Lamestream launched 10 months ago and published 71 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Alexei Toliopoulos
2. Gary Stevenson
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