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Progressive Podcast Australia

Jun 27, 2023

On episode 294 we discuss portrayals of the monarchy and the military in the TV shows Bridgerton, Riverdale and Good Trouble.

 We also discuss Dylan Alcott and representation of people with disabilities, plus the documentary Disclosure (Netflix) on trans representation in pop culture. For more on trans issues and...


Jun 11, 2023

On episode 293 Nick, Lottie and Hayden discuss their favourite sketches from I Think You Should Leave, series 3 (Netflix). The sketches that we cover are: purple feather, doggie door and banana breath.

 We also discuss the politics of series 3, our ITYSL emoji game and Nick’s reviews for the swayzine store on Etsy....


May 14, 2023

On episode 292 we discuss the Coronation and the monarchy, as well as debating Harry and Meghan’s politics.

 We look into Harry’s book Spare and the documentary Harry and Meghan (Netflix).

 For more on some of the critiques Nick raised on this episode, check out the Revolutionary Left Radio episode Elite Capture:...


Apr 2, 2023

On episode 291 comedian Myq Kaplan joins us between albums to discuss his new album Live in Between Albums! We also cover: fitting in versus belonging, normalos and weirdos, and punk rock.

 This discussion is also available in video form on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbPQGxVIMRQ

 You can listen to Live in...


Mar 12, 2023

On episode 290 we discuss no longer being car-free but still believing cars are the number one enemy, individual and structural actions for sustainable transport and food systems, and visible versus invisible disabilities.

 In discussing how effective different actions are in tackling climate change, we refer to...