Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy
Jorge Tsipos, Tom Heath & Adam DireenWelcome to Unnatural Selection, a weekly comedy podcast where the news cycle gets the highly unserious treatment it deserves. Every week, hosts Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen, and Tom Heath attempt to make sense of the biggest stories in Australian and US politics, delivering fresh, funny, and deeply unqualified takes on current events.
From the chaos of Washington to the latest Auspol drama, we break ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 460 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsComedy | |||
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- I love these Aussies♥️
Funniest podcast coming from halfway around the globe. I absolutely love you!! Keep up the great content you help me find humor in one of the darkest moments of American history.
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United States2 months ago - White MAGAS
Never before have I heard boys talk about things they didn’t know about
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Australia4 years ago - Entirely necessary for your ear holes
My very favourite podcast, and a weekly must listen. It makes me sound like I have half an idea about what’s going on in Australia and the rest of the world at any given time!
Highly recommend these three very clever and very funny humans!
Apple Podcasts5Angriest Dancer BirdAustralia4 years ago - I look forward to this every week.
So much shade. Especially for Aus politics, which needs it.
Apple Podcasts5Zane C WeberAustralia8 years ago - Great podcast to add to your weekly routine !
Hilarious and informative at the same time,
Highly recommend it !
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A weekly, irreverent take on current events with a focus on politics and policy, blending sharp humor with pointed commentary on both Australian and U.S. news. Episodes frequently dissect political narratives, media coverage, and policy debates, often through a global lens that leans into satire about elections, governance, and social issues. A standout element is the trio's willingness to push cheeky, candid takes on controversial topics while keeping the discussion accessible to a broad audience of politically engaged listeners. Potential sponsors or listeners who enjoy smart, provocative banter about democracy, media, and cross‑Pacific politics may find this show especially engaging.
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