Pitch Bleak’s second season ends with the detectives finally cornering a long-hunted suspect - the one man media machine, Dan Ilic. While Hayden and Chris investigate who prevented Ilic’s preposterously successful podcast ‘A Rational Fear’ from making the jump to TV, they’ll also discover the terrifying truth about the Beaconsfield backlash, the Op…

In a Very Special Episode, Chris and Hayden tackle their first missing persons case. She’s a supremely talented singer-songwriter and a highly-awarded cabaret queen, so when it comes to the entertainment A-list, just where IS Geraldine Quinn? Has someone - or something - conspired against her? The investigation will lead the detectives somewhere th…

The detectives grill comedian Andy Matthews in the case of a TV sketch comedy project that was brutally put down. Their investigation will lead them to big name suspects, highly problematic jokes, and a world that’s dirty, dangerous and largely hidden from the general public- university law revues. (01:17) Engineering to Comedy (05:34) The Law Revu…

Hayden and Chris throw out the rule book and cross international borders to interrogate the acclaimed dramatist and self-confessed American, Lally Katz. Are the detectives out of their jurisdiction? Unclear. Who killed the movie adaptation of Lally’s hit play, ‘Neighbourhood Watch’? Even murkier. (03:51) The 12-Year-Old Book Deadline (07:42) Magic …

The Pitch Bleak unit takes on the formidable kids TV writer, author and filmmaker Lorin Clarke in a case that threatens to set them against the shadowy forces of the Short Skirt, Long Jacket Department. Clarke discusses her famous father’s legacy, her time at Bluey, what it’s like having a successful podcast, and the brutal murder of her unrealised…

Pitch Bleak’s second season opens with a bang as Hayden and Chris interrogate author, documentarian and professional troublemaker John Safran. After canvassing his crimes new (squatting in Kanye’s mansion) and old (rifling through Ray Martin’s garbage), the detectives zero in on their main target: what became of John Safran Vs America, his US-based…

With the true creative crime show being dual-nominated at the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards, it’s time to catch up on the action so far with this dizzying highlight reel! Come on a whirlwind trip through Season 1 with Detectives Hayden and Chris (and then go back and hit up all the individual episodes again, it’s good for our numbers). SEASON TWO …

Pitch Bleak extends end-of-season’s greetings to you all with this special ‘Has It Got Legs?’ mini episode. Thankyou for supporting our vital work and we look forward to bringing you more true creative crime in 2024!Follow Pitch Bleak on all the socials except Twitter…YouTubeTikTokInstagramThreadsFacebookBluskyPitch Bleak is produced by Posterboy M…

Pitch Bleak’s first season ends in the murky world of children’s TV, and the mysterious knifing of a kid’s comedy series that had everything going for it. As the lines blur between hero and villain, victim and investigator, Hayden and Chris will face their darkest hour.Featuring award-winning comedian, author and actor Damian Callinan.Has It Got Le…

Pitch Bleak treads the boards of the theatre world as the detectives investigate the untimely demise of Grace, a play that looked set to take regional Australia by storm. Was this simply a tragedy, or was it murder most foul?Featuring award-winning playwright, actor and author Katy Warner.Has It Got Legs: (0:36)Interview: (4:54)Follow @pitchbleakpo…

Hayden and Chris feel the heat as they face their biggest case yet - the fiery demise of a live TV sketch show from a production powerhouse. With a high profile victim and actual crimes possibly in the mix, will this be the case that gets the Pitch Bleak division shut down once and for all?Featuring triple Gold Logie winner Rove McManus.Has It Got …

Danger and treachery lurk at every turn as Pitch Bleak takes on a cold case: the brutal slaying of the acclaimed absurdist stage comedy act Brian Munich and Friends nearly two decades ago. Skeletons will be pulled from closets, and possibly danced with.Featuring award-winning comedian, writer and director Jason Marion.Has It Got Legs: (1:20)Intervi…

How did Tram Sessions - a roll call of A-list musicians playing live on Melbourne’s beloved public transport - go off the rails? Hayden and Chris will interrogate a very Swedish man in order to find out.Featuring international social entrepreneur and unapologetic Swede Nicklas Wallberg.Has It Got Legs: (1:23)Interview : (5:43)Follow @PitchBleakPod …

The Pitch Bleak unit goes into overdrive when confronted with the sudden and violent death of a dating show for ugly people. It seems like an open and shut case, but the prime suspect will not go quietly…Featuring award-winning singer, comedian and podcaster Em Rusciano (Emsolation, Masked Singer, Australian Idol).Has It Got Legs: (1:12)Interview: …

Hayden and Chris venture into the hip-hop world to tackle their first case - the mystery of a multicultural TV comedy project that simply disappeared. CONTENT WARNING: this recording features ‘Rap hands’ as well as white dudes ‘Keeping It Real’.Featuring ARIA-nominated hip-hop artist Ro Mukerjea (Justice & Kaos).Has It Got Legs: (1:29)Interview: (4…

What is PITCH BLEAK? Find out here as Detectives Hayden and Chris pin mug shots to the wall, connect them with red string, drop coffee mugs to the floor, and prepare to open their creative crime investigation.Follow Pitch Bleak on all the socials except Twitter…YouTubeTikTokInstagramThreadsFacebookBluskyPitch Bleak is produced by Posterboy Media…

Brandon Boudet, despite the fact that he grew up in New Orleans and has a French last name, is not Cajun or Creole. Rather, his paternal great-grandfather came straight from Paris, not from the Canadian Maritime provinces like the Cajuns did.Regardless, the chef and co-owner of Little Dom’s in Los Angeles and Little Dom’s Seafood in Carpinteria, Ca…

Tiffany Derry is using her chicken fried in duck fat, which she served in the Obama White House not once, but twice, to empower underserved communities. The chef who has appeared on TV shows such as Top Chef and Bar Rescue has teamed up with attorney Tom Foley to create T2D Concepts, the parent company of Roots Chicken Shak, with the mission of fra…

Akash Kapoor was in the sub-prime mortgage business until the bottom fell out of that market, catalyzing the financial crisis of 2008. Dipping his toe in to the restaurant business, he tried his hand at southern Indian food until a friend mentioned this guy Roy Choi who was selling Korean tacos out of a truck in Los Angeles. That seemed like a good…

The fine-dining chef turns to comfort food while giving back to the community.By In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn

Since the pandemic started, restaurateurs have been adjusting and rejiggering operations, turning fine dining restaurants into takeout comfort food operations, selling groceries and otherwise providing whatever their customers said they needed.Aimee Olexy has been doing that for 14 years at Talula’s Table in Kennett Square, Pa., about 30 miles outs…

In this podcast Loughhead discusses his career path, his changing priorities and the memories he has created along the way.By In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn

Michael Lewis has spent most of his career working in one kitchen at a time. The native of Baltimore got his start in some of the finest New York City kitchens, including Le Bernardin, Bouley Bakery and Jean Georges, but he also has worked at larger concepts such as the London-based big-box Japanese chain Zuma. He gained foodies’ attention as the e…

Welcome to the new Internet Hate Machine expanded universe! We explain where we've been, talk banning memes and share two nice things.Further information on those important memes• Gabriel Gundacker's 'zendaya Is meechee': https://twitter.com/gabegundacker/status/1043666739274252288?lang=en• Yuki the seal: https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/yuki-seal-…

Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Review Star Wars Book Interview: Star Wars Big Golden Book: Aliens, Creatures, & Beasts Welcome to the Padawan Perspective! From the ashes of The Star Wars Report’s Original Rebel’s Roundtable, comes The Padawan Perspective, a multi-generational podcast covering the latest Star Wars news and Commentary. From Star Wars Rebe…

The Hate Machine is going on a bit of a break after this episode but we'll be back soon! Before then, Bec and Chris talk through their fave times tables, if it's time to delete your Facebook, why you probably shouldn't change your name to Dr Spectre, never hearing annoying sites ever again and all the hot air surrounding hairdryer chicken.Hate us o…

A zippy little pod this week as Bec makes her way through a maxi popcorn chicken, Chris craves the ability to switch between Twitter accounts, we talk tweetdecking (apologies for the loose definition), verification, the only words you should be able to say on Twitter, we offer up not the Bitcoin report, discuss WiFi mouse traps and plan a night out…

This week Chris and Bec create an audio minefield of horrors for you to try and get through! Clicking! Gross feet! Big eggs! Steamed hams! Russian propoganda propoganda! NEXT!!!Here's the link to the expertly crafted 'Steamed Clams Inc.' by NPCarlsson: https://youtu.be/aRsOBFhNjVMHate us on social media! • Facebook: http://facebook.com/internethate…

This week Bec and Chris finally give the people what they want with their Board Game Corner™, discuss the PM's internet, Facebook recognition, Google deleting your account, you deleting your Vero account and we bring you another lewd worst take.Apologies again for the lateness on this one, we're going to try to get back to your regularly scheduled …

Neighbuzz host Vaya Pashos joins us for our big 4-0! We talk tumbling around in Tumblr, hear the most wholesome internet entrance ever, what it's like to win podcast awards, why Kony ruined everything, ask if you're feeling lucky greenie punks, discuss spiders, Fergie, bitcoin again for some reason and we give you both a faith-based worst take and …

COME ON, GUYS. IT'S TIME TO PHAST. We teach you how to see the world beyond your phone, mention the name 'Logan Paul' for the last time, possibly give a bad explanation of Discord, Bec speaks earnestly about Facebook killing comedy, Chris reveals why he's unemployable and we give you a wide range of beautiful and unique takes.Hate us on social medi…

Please, bring your bug spray, this episode is hella bugged. We talk shitty,shitty free wi-fi, the fake news media, non-existent lady Doritos, video stores disappearing, Facebook disappearing, Bitcoin disappearing and we bring you an R rated worst take that unfortunately doesn't disappear.Hate us on social media! • Facebok: http://facebook.com/inter…

Star Wars: Rebels: Twin Suns Welcome to the Padawan Perspective! From the ashes of The Star Wars Report’s Original Rebel’s Roundtable, comes The Padawan Perspective, a multi-generational podcast covering the latest Star Wars news and Commentary. From Star Wars Rebels, to the LEGO Freemaker Adventures, to the Live Action films, The Padawan Perspecti…

Star Wars: Rebels: Zero Hour Welcome to the Padawan Perspective! From the ashes of The Star Wars Report’s Original Rebel’s Roundtable, comes The Padawan Perspective, a multi-generational podcast covering the latest Star Wars news and Commentary. From Star Wars Rebels, to the LEGO Freemaker Adventures, to the Live Action films, The Padawan Perspecti…

Look, I'm just going to shout the contents of this episode at you: POISON POTATOES! NIGHTMARE FUEL! WII SHOP MUSIC (IT'S ACTUALLY THE MII CHANNEL MUSIC, SORRY)! LOGAN PAUL AGAIN FOR SOME REASON! FERRY MCFERRYFACE! THE SHORTYS! A TERRIBLE APP! DEEPFAKE! THE BEC-COIN REPORT! WORST TAKE! SHOWER RAT! THANK-YOU FOR READING!If you're ever in crisis and n…

Chris and Bec talk distracting things, racist memes, whether the changing of a certain date is on the horizon, why you shouldn't trademark social justice movements, the cursed Bitcoin Report returns, we work through some Facebook themed worst takes and then chow down on some 'Tide Pods' thought nuggets.Hate us on social media! • Facebok: http://fac…

The hate machine roars to life for another glorious year of internet trash. Meet the new Chris in the new year, we sing the Ballad of Logan Paul, find out why Milkshake Duck is the word, slowly edge towards becoming a Pixelated Boat recap podcast, sit around during Snapchat story time, plus regular excellent segments the Bitcoin Report and Worst Ta…

Grab your festive pitchfork and shake it the tune of an eternally looping Jingle Bells remix - it's the last IHM of 2017! We celebrate Twitter Purgemas, the Pope, fixing Facebook with more Facebook, Net Neutrality, YouTube 2017, Bitcoin again for some reason, a yuletide worst take and we conclude with a small breakdown over Christmas lights.Hate us…

Get your hate hat on and your hate shoes, it's time to hop into the machine again! We bring you the very latest information on bitcoin, wrap-up the best thing to happen on the internet this year, join the Cat Person commentary, discuss the vortex of social media licensing, bring you some primo worst takes and talk Wikipedia guilt trips.Hate us on s…

Hello haters! (is that what we call you? Sorry if you hate it but at the same time that fits) This week we weather the storm of social media reactions, find a potential explanation for Donald Trump's Twitter and question the motivations behind a very bad worst take.Hate us on social media! • http://facebook.com/internethatepod • http://twitter.com/…

A short pod is a good pod and a short bird pod is the greatest pod of all! We revel in the horror of someone calling you on Facebook Messenger and our two hosts clash over the Australian #BirdOfTheYear.Hate us on social media! • http://facebook.com/internethatepod • http://twitter.com/internethatepod…

For our big 3-0 we are graced by the presence of internet celebrity and excellent human Mr. Nick Mason! We discuss podcast making, slow listening, whether there are just too many darn comic book adaptations, internet criticism, reveal who we are shills for, talk Twitter's ever expanding character count, Facebook asking for nudes pls, scooping up tw…

Try and use your Super Mario Odyssey brain to listen to IHM EP 29! We take a walk through the complexities of New Donk City, discuss how we all know the Lube Mobile Kid (don't @ us), find out some Spoopy Twitter names, provide clarifying statements, revel in the horrors of social media managing and Chris provides some truly horrible worst takes.Hat…

One of the Two in the Think Tank Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall joins us in the Hate Machine this week as we bring you the very latest in internet bullshit! Al reveals his secret hacker identity, explains why he lists everything, we ask if it’s the end of edgelords, find out what Reddit wants, kick the fibre to the curb, discuss our YouTube Red dreams,…

Chris and Bec give you the top secret instructions on how to join Twitter's unverified club, explain why Wi-Fi getting hacked is good for the children and discuss the effects of the #MeToo campaign. (In case you want to avoid it: discussion of sexual harassment between 15:24 and 21:06)Hate us on social media! • http://facebook.com/internethatepod •…

Star Wars: Rebels: Double Agent Droid Welcome to the Padawan Perspective! From the ashes of The Star Wars Report’s Original Rebel’s Roundtable, comes The Padawan Perspective, a multi-generational podcast covering the latest Star Wars news and Commentary. From Star Wars Rebels, to the LEGO Freemaker Adventures, to the Live Action films, The Padawan …

Bec and Chris try to spread #DemPosVibes, talk mainlining Neighbours, shout-out to some hard working internet weirdos, respect the online contact forms, find the sauce of this week's stupidity and provide a particularly dank worst take.Listen to us on Neighbuzz here: http://neighbuzzpod.com/neighbuzz-ep-80-a-hucks-on-both-your-houses-w-internet-hat…

Star Wars: Rebels: Secret Cargo Welcome to the Padawan Perspective! From the ashes of The Star Wars Report’s Original Rebel’s Roundtable, comes The Padawan Perspective, a multi-generational podcast covering the latest Star Wars news and Commentary. From Star Wars Rebels, to the LEGO Freemaker Adventures, to the Live Action films, The Padawan Perspe…

Chris and Bec luxuriate in the space provided by Twitter's 280 character limit, discuss the worst internet defence, create the long-awaited rival to GoFundMe, bring you one nice thing and then delve into a quick worst take!Hate us on social media! • http://facebook.com/internethatepod • http://twitter.com/internethatepod…

Star Wars: Rebels: Through Imperial Eyes Welcome to the Padawan Perspective! From the ashes of The Star Wars Report’s Original Rebel’s Roundtable, comes The Padawan Perspective, a multi-generational podcast covering the latest Star Wars news and Commentary. From Star Wars Rebels, to the LEGO Freemaker Adventures, to the Live Action films, The Padaw…