
Spin Cycle covers all things media, unravelling the tangled threads of politics, the 24 hour news cycle, the spin and the story behind the stories. With Jess Lilley, Rachel Withers and Charlie Lewis.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 152 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||

ABC journalist Emily Baker talk to Jess, Charlie and Rachel about her investigation into sexual violence in Byron Bay in the 2000s. Plus, the team unpacks why Charlie Pickering's decision to call Grace Tame "problematic" was itself pretty problematic... more
Charlie and Rachel are joined by writer and author Patrick Marlborough to dissect the Abbott vs Downer battle for the Liberal Party presidency, unpack what Michael Gawenda's factually-challenged essay reveals about the declining standards of The Aust... more
Jess and Charlie speak with RMIT journalism lecturer and Triple R broadcaster (host of Future Perfect on Monday mornings) Dylan Bird about World Press Freedom Day, before dissecting the chaos of the White House Correspondents' Dinner and unpacking th... more
Guardian Australia's chief investigations correspondent, Christopher Knaus, joins Spin Cycle to discuss his recent investigation into the death of Bikram Lama, a young Nepali man who died homeless in Sydney's Hyde Park.
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Jess, Najma and Charlie are ideal guides through the ever shifting landscape of the media cycle and current affairs. Listening to this podcast weekly keeps me up-to-date, inspired and entertained - Spin Cycle is full of insights, wisdom, humour and humanity.
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A sharp, media-savvy show that dissects the mechanics behind headlines, focusing on how stories are shaped by editors, owners, PR, and political pressures. Across episodes, hosts scrutinize press coverage, media ethics, and the 24-hour news cycle, often debating bias, accountability, and the power of institutions in shaping public discourse. Notably, guests range from investigative journalists and authors to media critics and policy experts, providing a mix of on-the-ground reporting and high-level analysis. The tone tends to be combative yet insightful, with a penchant for explaining complex media dynamics in a way that's useful for practitioners looking to pitch guests or sponsor episodes. A standout strength is the blend of international... more
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Recent guests on Spin Cycle include:
1. Patrick Marlborough
2. Dylan Bird
3. Christopher Knaus
4. Ben Smee
5. Alexandra Wake
6. Preeshita Shah
7. Chris Hedges
8. Omar El Akkad
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