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Unnatural Selection: Deeply Unqualified Australian & American Political Comedy

Jorge Tsipos, Tom Heath & Adam Direen
Donald Trump
Australia
United States
Elon Musk
Iran
Kamala Harris
Trump Administration
Peter Dutton
Republican Party
Australian Politics
Pauline Hanson
Kilmar Abrego Garcia
One Nation
Jeffrey Epstein
Joe Biden
American Politics
Trump Tariffs
Labor Party
Israel
China

Welcome 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

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On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:

* The Labor right is back in power in Victoria. Where will its new ‘Kmart Keating’ premier take the state?

* Pauline Hanson fails in appeal bid against racial discrimination ... more

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:

* Should you yell at dogs? Experts weigh in after Barnaby Joyce's pooch spray.

* Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘force... more

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:

* Watch Ben Shapiro Pivot From Lindsey Graham's Death To Promo Mode In Seconds

* Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here’s what they really ... more

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss:

* Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71.

* Is Mitch McConnell secretly deceased?

* Reform UK leader Nigel Farage quits as an MP amid donation pr... more

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Recent Guests

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Hosts

Jorge Tsipos
Host of the show; long-standing member delivering political commentary with banter.
Tom Heath
Co-host providing humorous takes and discussion on political topics.
Adam Direen
Co-host contributing incisive, satirical political commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heat1978##
    United States6 months ago
  • White MAGAS

    Never before have I heard boys talk about things they didn’t know about

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mono85
    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 Podcasts
    5
    Angriest Dancer Bird
    Australia5 years ago
  • I look forward to this every week.

    So much shade. Especially for Aus politics, which needs it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zane C Weber
    Australia9 years ago
  • Great podcast to add to your weekly routine !

    Hilarious and informative at the same time,

    Highly recommend it !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zhi_Qing
    Australia10 years ago

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Listeners praise the humor and topical insight, making politics feel approachable.
Some episodes spark strong opinions but overall feedback highlights hosts' humor and chemistry.
The show blends sharp banter with smart political takes, keeping topics entertaining and accessible.
Audience appreciates the mix of US and Australian political content paired with pop culture riffs.

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Q: Do you think all of this and the current global instability is all more or less like traceable back to the pandemic?
The pandemic has contributed to global instability, causing shifts in geopolitical dynamics.

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A weekly, irreverent political roundtable that riffs on US and Australian politics through sharp banter and satirical analysis. Episodes tackle topics from elections and policy debates to international tensions, media framing, and tech and economics, all with quick-witted humor and playful jabs at public figures. The show often threads global politics with pop culture references, making complex issues feel accessible and entertaining for listeners who want informed laughs and current-event takeaways.

Noteworthy angles include how policy shifts, media narratives, and geopolitical headlines intersect with everyday life, as well as a penchant for blending heavy topics with lighter banter and cultural riffs. The format tends to favor rapid-fir... more

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