We Used to be Journos
Ette MediaWe used to be journalists, but now we mostly just bitch about them. (Kidding. Kind of.) We also break down broken news.
Episodes drop Wednesday and Saturday.
Hosted by long-suffering journalists and even longer-suffering friends Jan Fran and Antoinette Lattouf, We Used to Be Journos pulls apart the week in media from people who know exactly how the machine runs because they worked inside it for de... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 80 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||
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In this episode, Jan takes a look at the Prime Minister’s AI plan. Or rather his plan to have a plan.
In a major speech delivered this week, he promised to fast-track approvals for datacentres and protect the copyright of Aussie artists. It was big... more
The media tranche of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion’s media block has wrapped and we’re dedicating a whole episode to breaking down what was said and - importantly - what wasn’t.
We tuned in to hear the public broadcaster... more
Nigel Farage has resigned…or has he?
In this episode Jan Fran looks at the biggest political story unfolding in the UK: the resignation of right-wing, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
He’s stepped down as the member for Clacton-on-Sea but - and ther... more
In late 2023, rapper and hip hop artist Miss Kaninna made headlines when she disappeared from triple j airwaves after sharing her views on Palestinian human rights. A few weeks later, in the very same building a similar fate awaited Antoinette Lattou... more
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I love listening to Jan and Antionette every week and I felt smarter because of you. I’ve always been interested in social justice and politics, but sometimes find the media and political stories hard to make sense of. I understand so much more because of this podcast, thank you for your awesomeness ladies
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Australia22 days ago - Dark, intelligent, funny
This show is slowly restoring my belief in the potential of good news media and adding an edge to my disillusionment - thank you for the podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Megjun5Australia22 days ago - Thank you Ette Media!
You are the only paid media subscription I have - love you!
Apple Podcasts5LindaintheskyAustralia24 days ago - Great
Excellent. Original collective ‘uh oh’. Great stuff!
Apple Podcasts5emily.colourAustralia24 days ago - Love love love
Really enjoying We Used to Be Journos. The hosts have great chemistry and tell some fascinating stories from their time in journalism, while also giving interesting takes on current events and how the media has changed over the years. It feels like you’re listening in on a conversation between friends rather than a formal news program. Informative, entertaining, and easy to listen to.
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Apple Podcasts | #188 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #144 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #20 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #77 |  Italy/News/News Commentary |
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What is We Used to be Journos about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This program offers blunt, insider-style breakdowns of the week in media and politics, with a focus on how news coverage is framed, funded, and edited. Conversations often dissect editorial decisions, media ownership dynamics, and the gap between what's reported and what's truly happening behind the scenes. A recurring thread is accountability within journalism and the impact of audience engagement, sponsorships, and digital culture on independent media. The show stands out for its sharp banter, lived experience in newsrooms, and a willingness to challenge mainstream coverage, all delivered with humor and candor. Listeners who crave transparent media critique, defiant independence, and practical media literacy will likely find this podcast ... more
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Recent guests on We Used to be Journos include:
1. Jayson Gillham
2. Sarah Wilson
3. Jeff Sparrow
4. Ash Sarkar
5. Noor Hadidi
6. Randa Abdel-Fattah
7. Antony Loewenstein
8. Nazeem Hussein
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