
We used to be journalists, but now we mostly just bitch about them. (Kidding. Kind of.) We also break down broken news.
This weekly podcast brings you honest and original media analysis from two insiders who’ve broken plenty of news and been broken by it, too. Hosted by long-suffering journalists and even longer-suffering friends, Jan Fran and Antoinette Lattouf, We Used to Be Journos is your gu... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews | |||

In this episode, Jan Fran speaks with the woman at the centre of the collapse of the Adelaide Writers Festival, Palestinian author and academic Randa Abdel-Fattah.
The conversation is blunt and urgent. They talk about censorship, lobby pressure on ... more
Part two of our summer special brings another round of Etterati questions, and this batch is delightfully varied.
Prehistoric animal favourites. Media predictions for 2035. Practical tips for the days when hope feels elusive.
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Part one of our summer special is your Q&A therapy session disguised as a podcast. We answer all your burning questions.
We talk about twenty years of friendship, juggling being fledgling media moguls with sanity, staying clear-eyed in the chaos an... more
Independent journalist Antony Loewenstein joins Jan Fran to discuss how he's processing the Bondi terror attacks both as a Jewish man and long-time advocate for Palestine.
Antony and Jan move through the tension between allowing victims time to gri... more
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Love these two their strong friendship shines through. Great intel, great perspective. I tip my hat to Antionette and Jan Fran. Long careers, many more to come.
Really enjoying your weekly podcasts … in a world of chaos it is great to hear some sane voices speaking on these insane times … Thank you both …Update … Dec 2025 … loving the podcasts … look forward to them every week …
As the stale pale biased systems crumble, we need more and more Ette media in the world - thanks Jan and Antoinette
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This weekly show offers a candid and often humorous analysis of the media landscape, led by two former journalists who now critique the very industry they left behind. With sharp commentary, the hosts dissect various media narratives, addressing issues of bias, sensationalism, and ethical reporting while providing listeners with insights into the inner workings of journalism. Listeners can expect discussions that range from critical examinations of high-profile news stories to the implications of media coverage on public perception and political discourse.
The engaging and personable delivery from the hosts frequently blends serious commentary with light-hearted banter, making complex topics accessible and relatable. Their unique insider p... more
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