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 | 73 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||
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This week one of Australia’s highest paid media personalities parted ways with the Nine Network where he’s worked for the last 21 years. He is now officially independent… or free as he puts it. But free to do what?
In this episode, Jan Fran explor... more
In this episode Jan and Antoinette look at the way both Donald Trump and Pauline Hanson used Keir Starmer’s resignation to further their own anti-immigrant, anti-climate change agenda and how the media helped out.
Plus, Gina Rinehart’s ‘Bush Summit... more
Far-right leader Pauline “there are no good Muslims” Hanson walked into the National Press Club this week with her middle finger firmly up to the journalists in the room. It stayed up for the duration of her 90 minute address.
And while some repor... more
In this episode, Antoinette fact-checks two feel-good narratives that emerged after the Socceroos’ World Cup win over Türkiye - including claims about Australia’s youngest-ever World Cup goalscorer. Yes we know she’s a killjoy...but also right.
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EDIT: me again, thanks for responding queens! I will say, when you say passing through the hands of “many many editors” it goes to my point of maybe having not been in regular old newsrooms for a while. Try one editor. Also, there’s a difference between being presenters and being on the actual tools, doing the grunt work in a 24/7 newsroom. For you both, that’s been awhile.
ORIGINAL EDITOR: Sometimes it shows that the ladies haven’t been in a newsroom for quite awhile, and they can sometimes a... more
Apple Podcasts3GraceJulia1972
Australiaa month ago - Thank you!
I love the pod and recently had the pleasure of listening to the both of you on my other favourite pods - Ladies and the Imperfects - so affirming to hear you both on those pods. Thank you for what you do, thank you for making me feel less crazy.
Apple Podcasts5ohisjAustraliaa month ago - Love yas
Please don’t change, swearing and laughing perfection.
Apple Podcasts5Djf*ci)fnAustralia2 months ago - Refreshing, and much needed podcast
Today I listened to the ‘women who win’ episode, and I felt so proud of Antoinette and also of Jan for their work and this podcast. Instead of falling into despair over the state of Australia’s media and Antoinette being fired by the ABC for posting about genocide - they made this podcast to help provide a unique, refreshing and much needed analysis on the news. Thank you to both- as a young Australian woman I love hearing your insights and listening to your friendship and support of each other
Apple Podcasts5VT9619Australia2 months ago - 3/5
Overall, it’s a great podcast. I wish, though, that they would (1) do a land acknowledgment—the bare minimum, (2) actually instruct or offer helpful tidbits on media literacy, instead of always laying it out entirely, and (3) that they wouldn’t frequently take such liberalistic positions. It feels especially fortunate that we’re in this colony and not the USA, because I cannot imagine their reporting would be as tough as they flimsily demand of their USA counterparts. They offer suggestions on w... more
Apple Podcasts3wrathfulhmAustralia2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #160 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #166 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Australia/News/News Commentary |
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Apple Podcasts | #161 |  Italy/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Saudi Arabia/News/News Commentary |
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A sharp, analysis-driven show that dissects the mechanics of newsrooms and how editorial decisions shape public discourse. Across episodes, the hosts consistently skim headlines, expose marketing and editorial tricks, and call out bias, misinformation, and power dynamics in media and politics. The tone blends insider perspective with accessible humor, offering practical takeaways for audiences who want to understand how coverage is crafted and where independent analysis fits in a crowded information landscape. Notable strengths include long-form insider context, fearless questioning of institutions, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom without losing wit or humanity. This combination makes it a strong fit for listeners who val... more
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