The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

In this episode, I present a secular Anzac Day ceremony for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own driveway. … Read more › The post Episode 250 – Anzac Day 2020 appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

According to The Fist, many Americans are demanding the freedom to work because they are broke and they know that no-one is going to help them. Why Does Trevor Bang on about America Because it is more interesting. … Read more › The post Episode 249 – Freedom is just another word for – I need to eat appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, Hugh Harris and Matthew Su debate the existence of the Abrahamic God. After the podcast, Matthew kindly provided a transcript of his opening 10-minute address. The ‘Cosmological Argument’- a non-technical presentation Good evening! … Read more › The post Episode 248 – Does the Abrahamic God exist? appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Unfortunately, the audio quality of this episode is not up to our usual standard. If you haven’t listened to us before, please check out the earlier episodes to get a feel for our normal standards. In this episode, … Read more › The post Episode 247 – Secularism, Assisted Dying and China appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

The Morrison government has announced a massive spending program and many Australians may be asking if we can afford it. This podcast will answer that question. We begin the podcast with an interview with Dr Steven Hail. … Read more › The post Episode 246 – Dr Steven Hail explains currency and deficits appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Massive Changes in Society are coming because … we now know there is such a thing as society. The common good is important. Left-wing socialist ideas are suddenly in vogue. I previously said Australia won’t change till it feels some pain. … Read more › The post Episode 245 – COVID-19 revives the idea of the common good appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we touch elbows on COVID-19. Facts from the ABC Morrison his poll numbers are up Politicians love a disaster that they can’t be blamed for. Newspoll shows Morrison is up 3% and Albanese is down 3%. … Read more › The post Episode 244 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we speak to Frank Jordan about his campaign to become the next Lord Mayor of Brisbane. Frank Jordan Candidate for Lord Mayor of Brisbane. Coronavirus and the Economy After the 2019 election, … Read more › The post Episode 243 – Frank Jordan appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we catch up on news and political events from the last few weeks. Coronavirus It doesn’t look good. From the Michael West blog. Saudi Arabia stops Mecca pilgrimage, Japan shuts its schools, … Read more › The post Episode 242 – Bettina Arndt and other Milkshake Ducks appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we discuss corporate power in Australia and debunk some myths about risk-taking and innovation in the private sector. … Read more › The post Episode 241- Corporate Power appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, I speak to Robin about the Noosa Satanists and Cam about his new movie called Marketing The Messiah. Here is the link where you can buy tickets to Cam’s film. … Read more › The post Episode 240 – Noosa Satanist and Marketing the Messiah appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

The Left should promote progressive social policies but to win an election it must first convince voters that conservatives have ruined the economy. PM’s Office says Auditor General is wrong Wake up,… Read more › The post Episode 239 – It’s the economy, stupid appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Where do our morals come from? Some conservatives say we owe a lot to the Judeo-Christian tradition. They say that without it we would not enjoy our wonderful civilisation. In this episode, the panel examines the origins and merits of our moral codes. … Read more › The post Episode 238 – The Origins of Our Morals appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

According to Proudhon, all property is either claimed or seized and the argument ” We were here first” is no better than “We are taking this off you”. Australia Day See episode 213 for a full discussion of our thoughts on indigenous matters. … Read more › The post Episode 237 – “We Were Here First” is not a great argument. appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we discuss the Bible as a historical document. Throughout the episode, Trevor refers to a book called Nailed by David Fitzgerald. Compare Jesus Vs Julius Caesar The first century is considered one of the best documented periods in ancient history. … Read more › The post Episode 236 – Bible Study for Atheists appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

The Bushfire relief donations by the super-wealthy are a cheap alternative to a wealth-tax. Anti-Scomo rallies Thousands came out to protest. The Weekend Australian and The Sunday Mail had nothing while Saturday’s The Courier Mail had a small article tucked away near page 7. … Read more › The post Episode 235 – Return Bushfire Donations and introduce a Wealth Tax appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode: Bushfires, Media bias, Scomo or Smoko, Fireworks displays, Barnaby Joyce, Media Bias, the NZ volcano and Palace-chook. The theme of this episode and this podcast for 2020. Be aware of hidden agendas. … Read more › The post Episode 234 – Bush Fires and Media Bias appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

This is the second half of our discussion with Mark. We discussed Brexit, the EU and some recent Australian political events. … Read more › The post Episode 233 – Brexit, the EU and domestic nutters appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Mark joins us in the studio. We start by bemoaning the latest draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill and then delve into all things Russian. The Religious Discrimination Act – 2nd Draft The new Bill makes it clear the religious organisations may “preference” staff who share their faith, … Read more › The post Episode 232 – From Russia With Love appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Thanks to media bias and other factors, politicians can now get away with murder. Plus we look at Australian attitudes towards ridiculing religion. Angus Taylor Mr Taylor insisted in Parliament that he relied on a document downloaded from the City of Sydney website when he claimed the council spent $15.9 million on travel for its councillors when the real costs were less than $6,000. … Read more › The post Episode 231 – Media Bias and Ridiculing Religion appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

I am in Sydney and have no time to record a fresh podcast so here are some highlights from 2017. There will be no Livestream this week. Cheers The Fist … Read more › The post Episode 230 – Old thoughts rehashed appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Does Dark Emu misrepresent early explorers and what is it like at local Labor Party branch meetings? Today we will expand upon our Indigenous episode #213 from 30 July 2019 but before we do … Qantas Hostie and Racism Will.i.am accuses a Qantas hostie of racism. … Read more › The post Episode 229 – Dark Emu and Labor Party Meetings appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

The Right is painting the Left as a bunch of woke idiots. Bushfires Politicians love disasters. It should be easy brownie points. That’s why that get really pissed when someone tries to interrupt with questions about policy. … Read more › The post Episode 228 – The Left has a Wokeness problem appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Our Orwellian Prime Minister has accused protesters of being … Orwellian. And in other news, we look at hidden agendas and BS artists. 2:29 The Melbourne Cup A surprising number of people bet regularly on horse races. … Read more › The post Episode 227 – Don’t trust Scomo, 4 Corners or Pinker appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we are joined by Archer to discuss climbing Uluru, Venezuela and Chinese influence in Australian Universities. Uluru An ethical consistency test Dear listener. We have a little test on your ethical positions. Does religious nonsense annoy you? … Read more › The post Episode 226 – Uluru, Venezuela and China appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Satanists prepare to march in Noosa and Christians are worried. The top 1% of Australians own 70% of the wealth and no-one cares. The emissions of one cow equal driving the average car for 12,500 km. 1:21 Robin Bristow and the Noosa Satanists What will happen on Hastings St? … Read more › The post Episode 225 – The top 1% and the bottom 70% and Satanists march in Noosa appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the Korean War and then discuss Extinction Rebellion, the Morrison theocracy, opinion surveys and corporate ethics. 2:30 Korea Cam Reilly. Here is his web site The Podcast Network. … Read more › The post Episode 224 – Korea, Extinction Rebellion and Surveys appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode we discuss the cost of renewable energy and whether Australia can have stable power supply relying 100% on renewable energy. 2:12 The Great Debate 14:45 Dean Stretton 17:30 Was the Climate Poll Too Binary? … Read more › The post Episode 223 – Renewable Energy appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

The strange relationship between left and right and attitudes to climate change. 2:37 Happy 70th Anniversary to the Chinese Communists It’s 70 years since Mao declared an end to the humiliation. 9:55 China USA Priorities From Newspoll Coal-loving Morrison scolds China over emissions From Jeff Sparrow in Crikey If chutzpah was combustible, … Read more › The post Episode 222 – China, Greta, Prorogue and Impeachment appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we discuss religion, free speech and Greta Thunberg. 2:08 Morrison in America Flexing “The easiest thing for me to do is to say knock out 15 sites in Iran and that would be a very bad day for Iran,’ he said. … Read more › The post Episode 221 – Religion, Free Speech and Greta Thunberg appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Scott Morrison has realized he can get away with it. Riverfire should not be cancelled. And we offer an interesting option to consider should you face a tough meeting at work. 3:05 Jacinta Price Scott, Paul and Craig went to see her at a public event. … Read more › The post Episode 220 – Smug Morrison, Riverfire and Support Clowns appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

No other podcast would attempt to explain cashless cards, Tamil refugee status, offensive penises and the history of Brexit going back to 6500 BC. 1:40 Deep Throat William Mark Felt Sr. (August 17, 1913 – December 18, … Read more › The post Episode 219 – Cashless Cards, Tamils, Penises and Brexit appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we examine the Religious Discrimination Bill 2019. The Religious Discrimination Bill 2019 We start off with a quick look at the important sections. 20:12 The Iron Fist thoughts on how to argue against the Bill We don’t need any Religious Discrimination Bill because: Religious People are not discriminated against. … Read more › The post Episode 218 – The Religious Discrimination Bill 2019 appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we discuss NSW Abortion Law, Pell, Fascist laws, Iranian oil tankers , the US Empire and Ho Chi Minh. Our live stream worked perfectly and we were able to talk to Caitlin about NSW abortion law and Cam Reilly about Ho Chi Minh. … Read more › The post Episode 217 – From NSW Abortion Law to Ho Chi Minh appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we have a crack at explaining how the US dollar replaced gold as the default currency. Religious Privilege Rally Only about 200 We let them pick our fruit Pacific island nations affected by the climate crisis will continue to survive “because many of their workers come here to pick our fruit”, … Read more › The post Episode 216 – The US Dollar and other myths appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Hopefully we won’t be swatted Barely two weeks after winning $3m at the Fortnite World Cup, Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf was “swatted” in the middle of a livestreaming session. The 16-year-old was broadcasting to his legion of fans on streaming platform Twitch as he played Fortnite with friends when the incident occurred. … Read more › The post Episode 215 – China and the looming NSW theocracy appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In our first successful livestream we discuss 19 different topics and enjoy the contrary views of Hugh Harris. It’s a long one. Falou – another twist in the saga Josiah is sacked – by a private religious school From The Australian A cousin of sacked rugby international Israel Folau has been removed from his teaching job at a Catholic high school in Sydney’s south after calling the church’s mass a “paganistic ritual rooted in heresy, … Read more › The post Episode 214 – A Successful Livestream with Hugh Harris appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

HelloI am asking if any indigenous spokesperson would be willing to be interviewed for my podcast.My co-hosts and I produce a weekly podcast looking at news, politics and current affairs and we occasionally discuss Indigenous issues.…Read more ›The post Episode 213 – A Podcast to Indigenous Australians appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.

Calombaris has done a Falou, Falou’s sect is bonkers, Section 44, Iranian tanker swap, inequality, grandfathering, class distinctions and our thoughts on Indigenous issues for next week’s special episode. 1:45 It’s 50 Years Since the Moon Walk July 20, … Read more › The post Episode 212 – Calombaris, Grandfathering and Forgotten Classes appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode we attempted our first Livestream. We had a lot of problems with buffering but it worked very well once we switched over to tethering off our mobile phones so I’m declaring it a successful experiment. 2:06 Queensland –… Read more › The post Episode 211- Live Streaming to a Brave New World appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Another week under the Morrison theocracy. Following up from last week When will Americans realize “We’re Not the Good Guys”? A good summary of US aggression and hypocrisy. On Incarceration. The 12th Man was not happy with Iran incarcerating atheists. … Read more › The post Episode 210 – The Persecuted Are In Charge appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

A planned brief discussion over Iran morphed into a heated discussion over Iran and China and nuclear weapons. We then get back on track with discussions over the budding Morrison Theocracy, Tax, Christopher Pyne, Accounting firms, Falou and Deep Throat. … Read more › The post Episode 209 – Iran, China, the Morrison Theocracy and Falou 101 appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode, we talk to Loriana Luccioni about Universal Basic Income. Loriana Luccioni is a PhD student at the University of Queensland. After completing degrees in Psychology and Sociology, Loriana has graduated with a Master of Science in European and Comparative Social Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, … Read more › The post Episode 208 – Loriana Luccioni and Universal Basic Income appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Somehow we combine The Lord’s Prayer, Iran, New Zealand, Assange, Chelsea, Setka, Sinatra, Falou, De Belin, Mr Anderson, Gas Royalties and Workplace Fingerprinting into another compelling episode. 1:49 Led not into temptation: The Pope approves a change to the Lord’s Prayer Now Pope Francis has risked the wrath of traditionalists by approving a change to the wording of the Lord’s Prayer. … Read more › The post Episode 207 – More Free Speech and Ethical Conundrums appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Everything you need to know about religion in Queensland schools plus Orwellian AFP raids. Alison Courtice from Queensland Parents for Secular State Schools We last spoke to Alison on episode 104 on the 13th of July 2017. Alison gave us a great explanation of the latest news and developments regarding religious instruction in Qld state schools? … Read more › The post Episode 206 – Religion in Qld Schools and 1984 in 2019 appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Lots of secular and religious news in this episode. 2:27 The National Secular Lobby We start off by interviewing Peter Monk, the president of the National Secular Lobby. 31:59 Metcalfe’s Law The secular community needs to apply Metcalfe’s Law. … Read more › The post Episode 205 – Peter Monk from the NSL appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Secularism, Coal Mines and Death by Capitalism. 2:45 Three Cheers for the NSL NSL Ambassadors and executive met with the ABC Managing Director David Anderson, and Editorial Director Craig McMurtrie, to discuss the need for a “secular voice.” Jane Caro, … Read more › The post Episode 204 – Secularism, Coal Mines and Death by Capitalism appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

Left-leaning public intellectuals cannot empathise with “white working class trash”. They have taken a leaf from Hilary’s playbook and think of them as a basket of deplorables. That is not going to work. Don’t they know, it’s the end of the world? … Read more › The post Episode 203 – It’s Not The End of The World appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

After a slow start, this episode warms up nicely. 4:42 Both parties to provide bank guarantees for first home buyers Oh FFS. More money for baby boomers and Millennials get screwed again. Locking millennials into impossible loans is not the way to go. … Read more › The post Episode 202 – Election thoughts and ethical conundrums appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website

In this episode of the podcast, we speak to Harris Sultan. Harris was born on December 26, 1983 in Lahore, Pakistan. He is an actor and talent agent, known for Sea Patrol (2007), … Read more › The post Episode 201 – Harris Sultan – Founder of Ex Muslim Atheist appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove.Mentioned in this episode:Website