Best Star Wars News Net Podcasts (2025)

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GOLD RUSH: #20 Mizzou takes on UMASS for homecoming weekend | Before the Box Score 48:19

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Welcome to Before the Box Score! On this episode, Nathan and Nate discuss the Mizzou's recent win over South Carolina, this weekend's homecoming game against UMass, and what to make of the SEC scheduling news. They analyze the importance of explosive plays for the Tigers, the performance of the defense, and the need for better communication. The gu…

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Albanese’s warning on tyranny, dictators, and his selfie with Trump 23:31

23h ago23:31

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Today we are bringing you a special international episode of the pod. The prime minister has spent the week in New York addressing the United Nations, recognising Palestinian statehood and chasing Donald Trump around Manhattan trying to get a meeting. We talk about all these capers with host Jacqueline Maley and our chief political correspondent Pa…

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Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer and John Boyega Rewrites the Sequel Trilogy?! 1:11:24

2h ago1:11:24

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Let’s talk about this Mando trailer, synopsis, and that AWESOME throwback poster! We also touch on John Boyega playing Monday Morning Quarterback with what he would have done if he was the producer of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. We also have a fun round of our segment Will of the Force, like will Snoke be involved at all with the Mandalorian movi…

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A conversation with Mizzou Volleyball's Caylen Alexander | Over the Net 24:48

2d ago24:48

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Welcome to Over the Net, a podcast where we talk volleyball with Mizzou coaches, staff, and athletes! In this episode, Dylan invites Missouri Volleyball outside hitter Caylen Alexander for a great conversation about the team. Caylen shares her journey from a childhood in Kansas City to current experience at Mizzou. She discusses her early love for …

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Trump just insulted almost all world leaders, to their faces, but what does it mean? 25:07

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How to make sense of the last two weeks? Because it isn’t just that Russia has stepped up its global aggression by invading the airspace of various European countries with drones, fighter jets and a surveillance plane. It’s also the tirade US President Donald Trump let rip yesterday to 150 world leaders at the United Nations – a blistering one, eve…

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Talking Mizzou & college hoops with CJ Moore of The Athletic | Dive Cuts 49:28

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Welcome back to another episode of Dive Cuts! Today we've got a very special guest for you all: The Athletic's CJ Moore! CJ and Sam discuss the intense rivalry between kansas and Missouri, focusing on recent performance, player development, and the impact of new recruits. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both teams and the shooting conc…

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Charlie Kirk memorial: love, hate and Trump’s vow for the future 20:38

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For many people who watched the coverage of Charlie Kirk’s memorial, it was the sounds that struck them the most. The triumphant 60,000 conservatives who erupted with yelps and claps after messages of forgiveness… and hate. Today, North America correspondent Michael Koziol, who attended the memorial, on what Donald Trump and members of his administ…

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Life, death and Optus: Should the telcos be trusted to run Triple Zero? 19:29

4d ago19:29

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Optus is in the firing line once again over an outage that left customers unable to call Triple Zero for 13 hours. In that time, four people died – including an eight-week-old baby. Authorities later said they don’t believe the baby’s death is linked to the outage. Today, technology editor David Swan on whether the telcos can be trusted to run Trip…

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Ahmad Hardy is a Heisman candidate & #23 Mizzou handles the Gamecocks | Before the Box Score 43:38

4d ago43:38

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This is Before the Box Score. We've got Nate and Nathan behind the mic today recapping Mizzou's big WIN over South Carolina. They discuss the impressive performance from Sellers, the emergence of Ahmad Hardy, and the effectiveness of Missouri's offensive line. The guys also look at the defense, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses, and reflec…

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No fry zone: Should councils be able to block fast food outlets? 15:26

5d ago15:26

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Once upon a time, the dangers of eating too much fast food were at the front of our minds thanks to documentaries like Super Size Me. But that was more than 20 years ago. Since then, the topic may have fallen off the front pages, but fast food chains have been on the march, opening up across Australia. Today, regional editor Benjamin Preiss and sen…

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Previewing South Carolina at #23 Mizzou | Before the Box Score 44:02

7d ago44:02

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Welcome BACK to yet another Before the Box Score episode! In this episode, Nate and Nathan discuss the upcoming SEC rivalry between Missouri and South Carolina. They recap Missouri's dominant performance against Louisiana, give injury updates, and preview South Carolina. The guys dive into Missouri's offensive strategy, concerns about the defense, …

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Coalition combust over net zero. Will the anti-climate action stance work? 21:19

8d ago21:19

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The government announced its 2035 emissions reduction target this week, committing Australia to climate action despite a retreat from the United States. Meanwhile, the Coalition looked a lot like it was about to take up arms in the climate wars - again. Chief political commentator James Massola joins host Jacqueline Maley. Subscribe to The Age & SM…

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New STARFIGHTER Set Photo, ANDOR Awards, & Qui-Gon Is A Force Boy! 1:02:33

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We dig into Star Wars news including details on Ahsoka season 2, the new Starfighter set photo of Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray at sea, and Dan Gilroy delivering a great speech after winning Star Wars’ first ever major award for writing! We also tackle tough questions in our segment Will of the Force like, will any surviving Andor characters get a sp…

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A primer on Australia’s climate target 19:17

9d ago19:17

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A flurry of numbers relating to climate change have been tossed around all week. But what do they mean? Today, environment and climate reporter Bianca Hall and climate and energy correspondent Mike Foley on what impact the government’s climate emissions target for 2035 will have on all of us. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au…

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Mizzou's Stand Against Top 10 Titans | Over the Net 38:51

9d ago38:51

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Welcome to Over the Net, a podcast where we talk volleyball with Mizzou coaches, staff, and athletes! In this episode, Dylan and Matthew discuss Mizzou Volleyball's recent performances, analyzing their matches against Stanford and TCU. They dive into the team's strengths and weaknesses, particularly focusing on player performances, offensive strate…

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Why Gen-Z fury led to destruction in Nepal 18:59

10d ago18:59

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Three years ago, mainstream newspapers in the West had a bit of fun ridiculing so-called nepo-babies, and the unfair advantage enjoyed by the children of the rich and the powerful, like Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple, or Lenny Kravitz’s daughter, Zoe. But in Nepal, nepobabies are no joking matter. They have just, in part, sparked the most widesp…

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From children’s entertainer to political celebrity. The rise of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price 28:47

11d ago28:47

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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s charisma has led to her meteoric rise, and also, to her recent relegation to the back bench. Lambasted for her position on various issues including the Stolen Generation, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more recently, immigration, the Indigenous senator is celebrated by some of the most powerful conservatives in the …

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Mizzou dominates Louisiana to stay undefeated | Before the Box Score 30:16

11d ago30:16

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Welcome BACK to yet another Before the Box Score episode! In this episode, Nate and Nathan discuss Missouri's impressive victory over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, highlighting the team's offensive and defensive strengths. The guys take a look at player performances, like in the running game, and reflect on coaching strategies. The episode also touc…

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‘The cult of the leader’: The professor who left America says fascism is flourishing 28:33

12d ago28:33

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US President Donald Trump is a fascist, running an authoritarian regime. We hear this allegation a lot, now. But is he? Really? Fascism expert Jason Stanley says he moved with his family to Canada so that he could leave behind, and protest against, the political climate in the United States. Today, Stanley, a University of Toronto philosophy profes…

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ASHLEY ECKSTEIN ON PODCASTING, RETURNING AS AHSOKA IN PIECES OF THE PAST

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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad are joined by Ashley Eckstein to discuss her podcast Hype Friend and her return as Ahsoka in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy Pieces Of The Past. The trio end their discussion with their love for David Eckstein and Disney Parks!

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ASHLEY ECKSTEIN ON PODCASTING, RETURNING AS AHSOKA IN PIECES OF THE PAST

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The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad are joined by Ashley Eckstein to discuss her podcast Hype Friend and her return as Ahsoka in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy Pieces Of The Past. The trio end their discussion with their love for David Eckstein and Disney Parks!By [email protected] (ForceCast.net)

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Unsung Heroes In Star Wars Nobody Talks About 1:03:41

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There are many heroes in Star Wars. There are many unsung heroes in Star Wars. But then there are characters that are heroes that nobody talks about, some in very fateful and inadvertent ways! We had a lot of fun giving our examples, while also tackling topics in our segment Will of the Force like, will Luke’s green lightsaber appear in future movi…

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Why the sacking of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price could turn the senator ‘into a martyr’ 19:02

15d ago19:02

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Controversial Liberal senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was sacked from the Coalition frontbench this week. Price left Opposition Leader Sussan Ley with little choice, after she refused to apologise for comments she made about the Indian community, and then refused to publicly affirm her faith in Ley’s leadership. Chief political correspondent Paul …

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Previewing #25 Mizzou vs Louisiana | Before the Box Score 39:17

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Welcome back to another episode of Before the Box Score. In this episode Nate and Hurst discuss the game against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. They reflect on the unfortunate injury of quarterback Sam Horn, the implications for his career, and the overall performance of the team. The guys also touch on referee controversies from the previous game, t…

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Why Australia is trying to out-woo China for influence in the Pacific 20:37

16d ago20:37

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When we think of countries trying to show the world their power and influence, we might think of muscular shows of force, like China’s army parading its newest nuclear weapons, missiles and lasers in a military parade in Beijing, last week. But then there was our government scrambling to out-deliver China with a tit-for-tat over, of all things, car…

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'Like an episode of the Sopranos': Life inside the clean-up of the CFMEU 20:11

17d ago20:11

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More than a year ago, the CFMEU – one of Australia’s most powerful unions – was placed into administration, after an investigation by our mastheads, and 60 Minutes, revealed that it was infiltrated by bikie gang members and criminals who were guilty of corruption and cronyism. But now, some of the very union officials who have been tasked by the go…

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Missouri lands five-star commitment from Toni Bryant | Dive Cuts 43:02

17d ago43:02

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Welcome back to another episode of Dive Cuts! In this episode, Sam and Matt chat about the recent commitment of five-star forward Toni Bryant. The guys analyze Bryant's potential, skills, and fit within Missouri's program. The episode also covers future recruiting, the importance of high school recruits versus portal players, and potential addition…

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The Border War Recap: Mizzou vs kansas | Before the Box Score 38:23

18d ago38:23

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Welcome back to another episode of Before the Box Score. F kANSAS. GO MIZZOU. In this episode Nate and Nathan celebrate Missouri's victory over kansas, analyzing the game and fan reactions. They dive into the Tigers' performance, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the offense and defense, and spotlight quarterback Beau Pribula's impressiv…

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Mizzou Volleyball: Rising Stars and 2025 Season Expectations | Over the Net 43:37

18d ago43:37

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Welcome to Over the Net, a podcast where we talk volleyball with Mizzou coaches, staff, and athletes! Over the Net is BACK for the first time this season and we can't wait to talk some Missouri Volleyball. In this episode, hosts Dylan, Colin, and Matthew discuss the Mizzou volleyball team's preseason expectations, reflecting on the previous season'…

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'No remorse, no pity': The sentencing of mushroom cook Erin Patterson 25:21

19d ago25:21

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So now we know: Erin Patterson will be 82 before she gets the chance to get out of jail; if she gets out at all. This will make her one of Victoria’s longest-serving female inmates. But the revelations from Patterson’s sentencing hearing, in the Supreme Court of Victoria on Monday morning, leaned less to the historic, and more to the primal. Today,…

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The ‘tradwife’ movement: All flax and linen, or a pipeline to fascism? 17:23

19d ago17:23

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Year 9 debaters in South Australia were given a topic for the third round of their debating competition a few months ago. The topic was whether the ''tradwife'' movement, a lifestyle in which women embrace traditional gender archetypes, was good for women. While it was deemed offensive by some, senior writer Jacqueline Maley today outlines why such…

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The rallies, the neo-Nazis, the flag-draping: How politics on immigration have led to this point 26:54

22d ago26:54

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Political debate was dominated this week by the topic of immigration after anti-immigration rallies in major cities last weekend. Politicians from both major parties tried to strike a balance between listening to people’s legitimate concerns while condemning the extremist fringe of the anti-immigration movement. Chief political correspondent Paul S…

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Border War is BACK! Mizzou vs kansas Preview | Before the Box Score 41:00

22d ago41:00

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Welcome back to Before the Box Score! In this episode, Nate and Nathan dive into the Border War between Missouri and kansas as they prepare for what looks to be an intense game. The guys discuss injury updates, particularly the season-ending injury of Blake Craig, and the team's strategy moving forward. The conversation shifts to the quarterbacks, …

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Star Wars: Starfighter Brings In Top Gun Maverick and F1 Cinematographer 1:10:34

22d ago1:10:34

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Last week we did a special episode about the exciting cast reveal for Star Wars: Starfighter, and now it is being reported that white-hot cinematographer Claudio Miranda (Top Gun Maverick, F1) will be shooting the movie for director Shawn Levy! We discuss that and more, including a really fun round of our segment One With The Force including: which…

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Yulia Navalnaya’s blunt message about Putin, the president who murdered her husband 28:20

23d ago28:20

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Almost immediately after Russian opposition leader Alexi Navalny was murdered by the Kremlin last year, in an arctic penal colony, Russian president Vladimir Putin turned his eyes to Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya. She knows that nowhere is safe for her; not even flying to Australia, as she did this week. She was once a victim of poisoning. And a…

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Is Dezi Freeman being glorified like the other 'daring, desperate or deranged' fugitives who came before him? 19:11

24d ago19:11

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The whispering forests and deep valleys of Victoria’s high country have long provided refuge for those on the run. Think of Ned Kelly and his gang, who roamed the north east Victorian ranges, before finally being captured by police in a shootout at the Glenrowan Inn. And, conspiracy theorist Dezi Freeman, who has been on the run for the last week i…

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CAN WE GO BACK: HOW STUDIOS HANDLE THE CHANGING MEDIA LANDSCAPE

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The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Ryan and Brad celebrate a milestone for The ForceCast!Brad recaps his Disneyland Trip after that and then the guys head to the main topic: Can we ever get back? How does Star Wars and other major franchises break through to an ever-evolving landscape. With so much artificial "hype" how can you connect with the aud…

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CAN WE GO BACK: HOW STUDIOS HANDLE THE CHANGING MEDIA LANDSCAPE

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The ForceCast is BACK!! This week, Ryan and Brad celebrate a milestone for The ForceCast!Brad recaps his Disneyland Trip after that and then the guys head to the main topic: Can we ever get back? How does Star Wars and other major franchises break through to an ever-evolving landscape. With so much artificial "hype" how can you connect with the aud…

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March for Australia: Why weren’t neo-Nazis stopped? 22:31

25d ago22:31

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Violent clashes, police with pepper spray and chants of “Heil Australia”. These were the scenes we saw over the weekend, as thousands of Australians marched in anti-immigration rallies, which have been endorsed by neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups. Why did this violence erupt now? And what does it mean that two prominent politicians attended th…

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When is it genocide? And is it happening in Gaza? 37:44

26d ago37:44

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Venture to a pro-Palestinian rally at one of Australia’s capital cities, and you’ll invariably hear calls to “end the genocide” in Gaza. And in the international court of justice, South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide as well. It’s a claim Israel strenuously denies. So what is a genocide? And what evidence is needed to prove that o…

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Missouri Dominates Central Arkansas | Week One Recap | Before the Box Score 37:10

26d ago37:10

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Welcome back to Before the Box Score! In this episode Nate and Nathan recap Missouri's dominant 61-6 victory over Central Arkansas. They discuss the performance of Beau Pribula, injuries to key players, and the struggles of the offensive line. The guys also highlight the strong showing from the running backs and receiving corps, while reviewing the…

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Star Wars: Starfighter Cast and Set Photo Revealed as Filming Begins! 13:11

29d ago13:11

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Emergency Star Wars podcast! Join us for a quick episode as we dive into all the new Star Wars: Starfighter details released by Lucasfilm today. The full cast, the image of Ryan Gosling aka Joseph Starfighter and Flynn Gray, and filming has started in the UK! The cast of Star Wars: Starfighter is Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaro…

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Like a spy novel: How Iran orchestrated attacks on Australian shores 22:53

29d ago22:53

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This week Canberra turned into a John le Carre novel, with the stunning revelation from the head of ASIO Mike Burgess, that the state of Iran directed at least two attacks on Australia’s Jewish community, on Australian soil. As a consequence, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expelled the Iranian Ambassador from the country. Joining Jacqueline Maley …

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Disney Hopes STARFIGHTER Brings Gen Z Males Back to STAR WARS 1:10:09

27d ago1:10:09

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Let’s tackle some of the latest rumors swirling around upcoming Star Wars projects. Is Rogue Squadron actually back in development? A Mandalorian trilogy and spinoff movies? We give our thoughts on both of those rumors, plus, Disney is looking to win back Gen Z males, we discuss how we think Star Wars plays into that with their upcoming slate. We a…