
The Battler is a podcast about culture, politics and media in Australia, hosted by Patrick Marlborough and Timwintoncellectuals. thebattler.substack.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsArts | |||

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This week, the fell*s discuss the death of Graham “Richo” Richardson and John “Sponsor” Laws, and what this means for the era of “bloke” politics and aesthetics that they represented. We also chat about the coup of 1975, probably garbling some of the... more
The Battlers meet in the flesh again as Pat drifts East-side to look at the back of Andrew G’s head at Blue Mountain Writers Festival. A wild and rambling episode that covers the usual, but most importantly features a lengthy chat about 2025’s must w... more
This week The Battlers discuss Albo’s scene cred (has he ever listened to Mark E. Latham?), the Trump and Albo craft beer summit, the undeniable wow factor of LNP wunderkind (37) James Paterson, and of course, the dire state of OzLit and Oz culture f... more
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Love the thought provoking discussions, literary snobbery and expanding my reading list. Great takes on culture and politics.
Thank the lord for the great Australian anti-defamation legal loophole. Get in while you still can for the most cathartic take-downs of the most cooked c*nts in Auspol, Auslit and beyond
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Apple Podcasts | #246 |
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Featuring lively and often humorous conversations, the content encompasses a comprehensive analysis of contemporary Australian culture, politics, and media. Various episodes provide insights into political satire, critique of current political figures and movements, and discussions surrounding literary and artistic expressions in Australian society. The hosts equally engage in personal anecdotes, facilitating a relatable connection with the listener while exploring pertinent societal issues, including cultural identities and historical perspectives on contemporary events. Unique to this podcast is its candid approach that cleverly combines entertainment with intellectual critique, appealing to audiences interested in understanding the compl... more
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The Battler launched 4 months ago and published 35 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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Recent guests on The Battler include:
1. Donald Trump
2. Eli McLean
3. Madison Griffiths
4. Max Easton
5. Patrick Lenton
6. Joseph Earp
7. Dan Hogan
8. Crystal Andrews
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