Word-whore. I write 'em. I talk 'em. Information, politics, media, and the cybers. I drink. I use bad words. All publication is a political act. All communication is propaganda. All art is pornography. All business is personal. All hail Eris! Vive les poissons rouges sauvages!
The summer series takes a disturbing turn this week with one of our favourite guests, author and columnist John Birmingham — who admits to eating something that I simply do not understand.
Continue reading “The 9pm Chia Seed Protein Pudding with John Birmingham”
My week of Monday 4 to Sunday 10 December 2023 was one of travel, with visits to Bathurst and Orange on New South Wales’ Central Tablelands. I’ll tell you more about that during the coming week. It was excellent. But for now I have all the news of forthcoming podcasts and livestreams.
Continue reading “Weekly Wrap 706: Three days of travel and some podcast planning”
During my week of Monday 27 November to Sunday 3 December 2023 I sorted out the rest of my year with a successful crowdfunding campaign, and plans settling into place for podcasts and video livestreams. The stress levels have been reduced somewhat.
Continue reading “Weekly Wrap 705: A steak sandwich, a shouty podcast, and all the plans for December”
Mike Pezzullo was sacked, digital ID legislation was tabled, another Optus inquiry was launched, and all manner of reports were published. Parliament is tidying up the loose ends as Christmas looms.
Continue reading “Digital developments from Canberra 64”
The highlight of my week of Monday 20 to Sunday 26 November 2023 was really stupid. I ended up in The Media™ again, this time because I’d posted on the socials about Microsoft’s Bing Search telling the world that Australia didn’t exist. So, so stupid.
Continue reading “Weekly Wrap 704: Working gently in the background and encountering the Pigeon of Dignity”
I had a great week this week, Monday 13 to Sunday 19 November 2023. Settling into regular podcast production again has felt good. The magpies have been plentiful and boisterous. And I generally got a lot done.
Continue reading “Weekly Wrap 703: This week’s magpies, last week’s flower, and a podcast about China”