by Dan Ilic
<p>Laughing in the face of fear. Comedians and experts rip into the news. It's #QandA on crack.</p><p>🏆 Winner Best Comedy Podcast 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023. Sign up to the newsletter: http://www.arationalfear.com</p> <p>If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1">https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 12, 2025
<p>🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear</p><p>📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/</p><br><p>G’day Fearmongers,</p><p>Thanks to everyone who made it out to our huge <strong>A Rational Fear</strong> live show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival — it was a great vibe.</p><p>Our panel dives into the election campaign, what the minor parties are really up to, we explain how the US trade tariffs work, celebrate the role of traditional media in Australia, we chat with Belinda Gread and how nerds have ruined the world.</p><p>Big thanks to all of our guests:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.alicecomedyfraser.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alice Fraser</a></li><li><a href="https://tomballard.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tom Ballard</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebigjohnnyd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Delmenico</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vidyasrajan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vidya Rajan</a></li><li><a href="https://www.melissamcglensey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mel McGlensey</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/belindagread/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Belinda Gread</a></li><li><a href="https://www.djandrewmcclelland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DJ Andy McClelland</a></li><li>also thanks to me and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lewishobba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lewis</a> — we were also very good.</li></ul><p>We couldn’t have put this show on without the help of Nathan and Yvonne from Token, Laura Milke at the Malthouse — and thanks to Tom Noble Creative for the great photos.</p><p>And thanks to our <a href="https://patreon.com/arationalfear" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters — it meant we could subsidise some of the cost of the show and make sure our interstate guests could make to the show.</p><br><p>In this episode of Rational Fear, Dan Ilic hosts a comedy panel show that satirizes the Australian political landscape, focusing on the upcoming election. The show features comedians like Tom Ballard, Alice Fraser, and Lewis Hobba, who humorously dissect current political events, including Peter Dutton's leadership, the coalition's struggles, and the media's coverage of the election. The podcast includes comedic segments about American tariffs, a mock interview with a fictional Liberal candidate, and a sponsorship bit from the Department of Foreign Affairs. Throughout the show, the panelists use sharp wit and comedic commentary to critique political figures, media practices, and societal trends, offering a humorous take on serious contemporary issues.</p><br><p><br></p><p>🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear</p><br><p>Here's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon.</p><br><p>🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show.</p><p>🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows.</p><p>🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos.</p><p>👨🏼⚖️ Make show suggestions.</p><p>💬 Get a link to the A Rational Fear discord.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed this please drop us a review on Apple podcasts:</p><br><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261</p> <p>If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1">https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 4, 2025
<p>🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear</p><p>📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/</p><p>🎟️ MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL TICKETS: <a href="https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/whats-on/comedy-festival-2025/a-rational-fear" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/whats-on/comedy-festival-2025/a-rational-fear</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>I know I am full of hyperbole for this podcast — but believe me when I say THIS is a great episode.</p><p>We talk about Alex Dyson’s longest job interview ever. Both Allegra and Alex chat about dirty tactics, having a sense of humour while campaigning, how the cut and thrust of politics can make two candidates who want the same thing be at each others throats. Allegra Spender also has some great advice for Alex Dyson should he get into parliament.</p><p>You’ll finish this episode thinking that these two individuals could indeed make Australia a better place.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear</p><br><p>Here's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon.</p><br><p>🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show.</p><p>🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows.</p><p>🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos.</p><p>👨🏼⚖️ Make show suggestions.</p><p>💬 Get a link to the A Rational Fear discord.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed this please drop us a review on Apple podcasts:</p><br><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261</p> <p>If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1">https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 28, 2025
<p>🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear</p><p>📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/</p><p>🎟️ MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL TICKETS: https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/whats-on/comedy-festival-2025/a-rational-fear</p><br><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we discuss the upcoming election on May 3rd with Alex Fein from <a href="https://redbridgegroup.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RedBridge</a> and <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/populares_event" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Populares</a>’ Ed Coper.</p><p>These two people have their fingers (and toes) on the pulse more than most politicians — and the word that sums up the electorate in 2025 is “abandonment”.</p><p>And we make some ropey jokes from 2005, and get some predictions where this election will end up in 5 weeks time.</p><p><br></p><h3>You can get a ticket to the Populares Campaigning Event here: <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/populares_event" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://events.humanitix.com/populares_event</a></h3><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear</p><br><p>Here's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon.</p><br><p>🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show.</p><p>🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows.</p><p>🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos.</p><p>👨🏼⚖️ Make show suggestions.</p><p>💬 Get a link to the A Rational Fear discord.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed this please drop us a review on Apple podcasts:</p><br><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-rational-fear/id522303261</p> <p>If Patreon isn't your thing, and Apple Subscriptions are too Appley — chip in with A-Cast here: <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1">https://plus.acast.com/s/a-rational-fear-1</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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