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While we are busy preparing for Skepticon here's a rerun from the good old days when life was simpler and all we had to worry about was a bit of a pandemic. Here's the Skepticon blurb: Attention Melbournians - SKEPTICON IS ON THIS WEEKEND! Yes folks we are finally doing a live podcast. Time to crack out the snake oil dispenser and drink a pint of piss - it's time to make Melbourne healthy again. Will it work? Probably not. But there will be: Merch giveways CBCo vouchers A vaguely funny podcast recording which may or may not actually make the main feed Visual gags (hopefully) that won't be funny on the audio (if you even get to hear it) Bent spoons We will be on at 1.45pm Saturday after the lunch break. If you are feeling particularly skeptical, get a weekend ticket and come watch some other (inferior) sessions. Come sit next to me! I'll be the bald guy sitting with all my mates (alone). Otherwise day tickets are on sale and for people who can't make it (or want to save a few bucks) - a Zoom ticket is also available. There's also a dinner Saturday night - come eat with us! Skepticon is a not for profit in the genuine sense - it costs nerds money to make it happen at all. So tickets go to a good cause - keeping this thing going. And hey, you might get some free beer vouchers and exclusive limited edition merch! Tickets are available here: https://skepticon.org.au/tickets/ Hope to meet some of you fine folks on the day. And here's the podcast blurb! Got vaccinated? That's bad. You better get that sorted. How about some IV bleach? Feeling a bit too clean and slightly under the weather? Eat some mud. Grifters gonna grift and honestly they'll go to wild lengths to get your money. This episode we look at some incredibly awful ways people are attempting to remove the vaccine, to save their souls from the devil jab. It's not good. Merry Bleachmas!

AI slop shownotes as usual. Enjoy! Opening Segment (00:00 - 02:00) Major Discussion Topics Australian Politics - Coalition Crisis (02:00 - 15:30) Key Points: Notable Quote: Troy Bramston - "There is no guarantee the Liberal Party will survive" Climate Policy and Net Zero Debate (07:10 - 14:40) Key Points: Victorian Politics - Liberal Party Internal Struggles (21:00 - 26:00) Key Points: United States - Charlie Kirk Assassination (26:50 - 33:00) Key Points: International Affairs US-Korea Relations Crisis (33:15 - 36:50) UK Political Upheaval (40:25 - 58:15) Major Topics: France - Government Instability (62:30 - 64:00) Middle East - Israel-US Tensions (64:00 - 67:30) Sports Coverage (67:30 - 79:00) Spring Racing Carnival Preview NRL Finals Analysis AFL Finals Predictions Closing Segment - Literary Humor (79:00 - 82:30) H.L. Mencken Epitaph: "If after I depart this vale, you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner and wink your eye at some homely girl" Spike Milligan Epitaph: "See, I told you I wasn't well" Proposed Episode Titles Contact Information ConditionerReleaseProgram@gmail.comEpisode Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes

These AI slop shownotes are very funny. Third and final part of the series. Enjoy! PS - apologies for the delay on this release. It's still well worth the listen. I wanted to give it a proper edit but life is on ultra hard mode at the moment so it's going up in all its unvarnished glory! Joel Hill welcomes listeners to the Condition Release Program, substituting for the usual "Jackless" format by interviewing Dave about his weekend attending the controversial "March for Australia" rally in Sydney. The episode explores ground-level observations, organiser controversies, the interplay of far-right and conspiracist groups, and reflections on the fractured dynamics between organisers, attendees, and broader communities. The conversation highlights the worrying normalisation of Nazi participation in Australian street movements and the lack of timely mainstream media coverage or understanding. Character & Alias Mapping Alias/Nickname Real Name or Role Brief Description Joel Hill Joel Hill Host Dave Dave Guest/interviewee and rally attendee Beck/Beck Freedom Likely Rebecca (rally organiser) Central organiser, alleged to enable Nazis Monica Monica Smith Flip-flopping public figure Jesse Jesse Stewart, son of Tim Delivered rally banner Cossack Unspecified Figure in rally controversies NSN National Socialist Network Australian neo-Nazi group Guru Unspecified (conspiracist influencer) Referenced by attendees MGG Michael Gray-Grope Noted attendee, post-heart attack Dr. Nino ("Dr. Dan") Video/clip maker Influencer in the reporting scene Bozy/Hoodie/Onyx/Mark Mack Various minor far-right figures Referenced as speakers or organisers

Episode Summary Episode 126 delivers comprehensive analysis of Australian and international news, politics, and sport. The hosts tackle everything from sovereign citizen movements and government policy disasters to AFL finals and international political chaos, maintaining their trademark blend of serious analysis and wry humor. Listener Correspondence Grant ("Tri-Valve") - Multiple Topics Andrew - Sovereign Citizens Major News Analysis Sovereign Citizen Movement & Wieambilla Erin Patterson Sentencing Bruce Lehrmann Federal Court Appeal Jacinta Price Immigration Comments Policy Disasters Black Market Tobacco Vaping Policy International Politics Thomas Sewell Deportation Petition US Politics - Trump/Epstein Files European Political Chaos France - Government Collapse UK - Boris Johnson Influence Scandal Germany - Migration Politics International Relations China Engagement Middle East & Ukraine Sports Coverage NRL Finals Week 1 AFL Finals Analysis Rugby Union Media & Culture Children's Humor Analysis Comedy Recommendations Media Business Contact Information theconditionalreleaseprogram@gmail.com

Here is part two of the MFA series. You can find the works mentioned in this pod at: https://michaelwest.com.au/author/wendybacon/ But his profile is: https://michaelwest.com.au/author/yaakov-aharon/ Enjoy!

Some good friends of the podcast went to the so called 'March for Australia' in Sydney and have joined us to share their observations. First up is Jimmy Garnet who does an excellent impersonation of a boomer normie. Enjoy!

In this the second part of Jack's interview with Ray Mooney, Ray speaks of the hell of Pentridge's H Division where prison officers routinely bashed inmates. Ray speaks of the Jenkinson inquiry parliamentary inquiry which delivered no justice but ended the careers of some especially sadistic prison officers but the hell in H Division continued. Ray found himself in H Division. He was beaten regularly. He pledged that he would not break rocks - the work detail in H Division. Despite the beatings, he never did. Ray and Jack take the discussion to other prisons around the country, including the notorious HM Grafton. Why were these places so violent? What did officialdom expect would happen to the prisoners subject to this brutality? The interview concludes on a wide ranging discussion on prison reform and crime prevention. To find Ray's work check him out at https://raymooney.com/ where he has just about written more books than I've read and charges next to nothing for them. Link to buy the books is here: https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=%22ray+mooney%22&i=digital-text&crid=33E6XF5AE1JHN&sprefix=ray+mooney+%2Cdigital-text%2C234&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 For more from Ray and VERY good friend of the podcast Emily Webb - check out her interview with Ray here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5IvI5l4vfoRstIMBQQGueM If you want to help support the show and keep this thing sustainable, the patreon is here: https://www.patreon.com/theconditionalreleaseprogram

Oh man the AI slop shownotes this week are awful but I have a puppy and law school to do so this is getting low effort. Enjoy! DETAILED SHOWNOTES Summary: The Two Jacks break down the week’s true news rollercoaster: Victoria’s police tragedy, sovereign citizen threats, major legal tussles, global politics, social developments, and the surging finals in AFL, NRL, and rugby. Distilled analysis, with signature banter. TIMESTAMPED SEGMENTS 00:00:00 Introduction, Weather in Hong Kong Joel welcomes listeners, heat in HK, setting the stage. 00:00:34 Victoria Police Manhunt, Sovereign Citizens Dramatic manhunt after two police officers are killed, suspect’s ties to sovereign citizen movement, parallels to Wyambilla tragedy. 00:04:11 Police Tactics & Risks Comments on why police risk assessments and tactical resources are crucial. 00:08:25 Outlaw Gangs, Extremism Why definitions are tricky, group amorphousness, risk to police and society, and danger parallels with outlaw motorcycle clubs and extremist factions. 00:18:51 Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins: Defamation Case Reynolds wins $340k; litigation toll on both parties, settlement issues, the public interest defense, and legal costs impact. 00:27:15 Essential Poll Deep Dive PM Albanese’s approval, data on Lay, Allen, Batten, support for the four-day week, AI copyright law, public mood on recognising Palestine. 00:31:26 Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador First such move since WWII, IRGC-linked arson plot at Melbourne synagogue, ASIO’s case, diplomatic fallout, social media reactions. 00:33:39 NDIS Reforms, Autism Debate Butler targets spending cuts, idea of restricting low-level autistic support from the NDIS, personal stories, system sustainability. 00:37:56 Sydney Housing Density, NIMBYism, Planning Wallara station plan, high-density in well-off suburbs, nimbys, Auckland experiment, regulatory cost pressures, building quality concerns. 00:55:11 Oasis at Wembley, Beer Stats, Generational Fandom Concert spectacle, 250k pints of beer, generational audience, band’s new healthy habits. 00:59:19 Trump’s Health, Biden, and US Woes Trump’s visible health issues, flag burning crusade, slump in US tourism, Vegas emptiness, security hassles, global perception trouble. 01:14:29 UK Politics: Farage Rises, Labour Plummets Farage’s surge, Starmer’s poor ratings, immigration fights, sovereignty of UK Parliament, political fluidity. 01:18:39 AFL & NRL Finals, Wallabies Rugby AFL top four discussed, surprise departures, Swans season, NRL ladder, Wallabies revival under Joe Schmidt, broader rugby hopes. SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS Twitter: Facebook: Episode 125 of The Two Jacks – Hosted by Jack the Insider (Joel Hill) and Hong Kong Jack. – This week: Victoria's police manhunt and the sovereign citizen threat, Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins, Essential Poll shakeups (Albanese, statehood for Palestine, the four-day week, copyright & AI), expulsion of Iran's ambassador over a Melbourne arson plot, NDIS reforms, Sydney housing density, Oasis at Wembley, Trump v Biden health, UK and EU politics, and the finals race in AFL & NRL plus Wallabies rugby. Listen in for analysis, banter, and more! 🎧 #auspol #twjpod

It has been a busy time on the right wing fringe of politics with a lot of dickheads having tantrums for reasons we can't fathom and they can't articulate. It's been a lot! But first up we have the very much not right wing but still slightly fringe tale of Jeremy Buckingham's search for truth regarding Ivan Milat's actual body count. The problem is, he's gone a bit off track and started making some fairly baseless claims. These can do more harm than good - and it's a classic case of when a politician thinks he's a cop and ends up doing both jobs terribly. We love Jeremy but this one's not going well. Cookers are upset about the coming 'backdoor' to digital tyranny that will see us having to identify ourselves on the internet to get past age checks for naughty content. And while the proliferation of awful content online is something worth looking at, this response ain't it. AND we have Gaetzy who has a solution to the war in Ukraine. It's really dumb. No spoilers. Cooker update has a bit of a lead up to next weeks racist picnic in the park where a lot of people will unite for the cause of - uh - straya? It's vague. We don't really know who is organising it. But they put Bec Freedom out as the media scapegoat and wow she's copped a shellacking. I tell ya what though - if you want to distance this rally from the Nazis who endorsed it, maybe don't put people that endorse nazis in charge? Just a thought, guys. In SovCits we look at the 4 corners episode that recently had a crack at the Common Law folks who love a good mock trial and dashing custom printed polo shirt. It was a good effort, but worth a chat nonetheless. I also preview the first few pages of Pete's new book and it sucks so much more than expected. Like, I knew the premise was silly but WOW does this thing suck. And the price is insane. ----------------------------------------------------------- As usual, if you have any money you must give it to us. Preferably all of it, but if you want to be a jerk you can keep some. Best way to do that is https://www.patreon.com/theconditionalreleaseprogram If you have money and you don't want to give us any of it - but you like beer - then go buy a case or three from https://cbco.beer/ - and use the coupon code CRP10 to get 10% off. It's genuinely good beer and their prices are properly decent.

As usual, AI slop shownotes for anyone who wants to read them. Enjoy! Timestamped segments and takeaways 00:00:01 – Cold open, weather and bike lanes 00:02:23 – Four‑day work week and productivity roundtable 00:04:26 – Housing, commuting, and productivity drag 00:06:47 – AI regulation “light touch” 00:07:51 – Where productivity gains might come from 00:08:17 – Energy transition, prices, and investment 00:12:00 – Cutting “red tape”: harmonization and tax settings 00:14:24 – Build quality crises and supervision gaps 00:15:40 – Political capital, timid reform, and election calculus 00:24:45 – Israel–Australia visa spat 00:27:28 – Failed asylum seekers backlog nearing 100k 00:32:07 – Tasmania: Greens hold line on stability 00:36:32 – Vale Terence Stamp 00:38:00 – Ukraine–Russia: Alaska talks flop, semantics vs substance 00:49:05 – US inflation watch and tariffs 00:54:24 – Crime, stats vs street reality 00:58:26 – Drones, defense, and future warfare 01:00:42 – Congressional stock trading and transparency 01:04:27 – Picking winners: Intel, Kodak lessons 01:08:05 – Crime again: data declines vs spikes that matter 01:13:08 – AFL: homophobic slur sanctions and finals stakes 01:19:01 – AFL form lines and umpiring 01:21:33 – NRL, cricket, rugby 01:27:16 – Allianz Stadium turf failure 01:31:07 – Vegas tourism pivot and gouge 01:32:53 – Corporate team bonding and Beef Wellington Notable quotes to pull

As usual, AI slop shownotes for anyone who wants to read them. Enjoy! ----------------------------------------------- Content warning: violent crime, child deaths, war, famine, and historical mass-casualty events. — Description — Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack cover a packed week: the Erin Patterson verdict and sentencing expectations; the Folbigg exoneration and compensation debate; AI’s promised productivity vs. creators’ rights; New Zealand politics and travel flows; Australia’s recognition of Palestine and the “day-after” security problem in Gaza; the 80th anniversary debate over Hiroshima/Nagasaki; U.S. housing, tariffs, and political incentives; food-stamp restrictions; Trump–Putin optics; pasta wars over cacio e pepe; plus NRL, AFL, cricket (Darwin’s case for a Test), and rugby’s Giteau Law change. They finish with an Iranian TV claim on “weather manipulation” and call it a week. Summary of key points — Timestamped segments — 00:00:01 — Cold open & banter 00:01:22 — Erin Patterson: new disclosures, appeal posture, sentencing 00:12:30 — Kathleen Folbigg: exoneration, “skinny” compensation, media reckoning 00:19:19 — Productivity Commission on AI: 4.3% productivity vs. IP rights 00:29:05 — New Zealand: travel flows, cost of living, politics 00:33:32 — Australia to recognize Palestine: symbolism vs. security 00:43:05 — Hiroshima & Nagasaki at 80: necessity debate revisited 00:53:29 — U.S. housing and politics: who sets the agenda? 01:01:50 — Food stamps & junk food limits 01:04:51 — Trump–Putin in Alaska; Ukraine reality check 01:07:27 — Cacio e pepe wars (BBC vs. Rome) 01:10:01 — NRL: ladder shifts and a trainer’s “gamesmanship” 01:14:55 — AFL culture & form lines 01:26:24 — Cricket: T20 streak, Darwin’s Test pitch, Ashes selection 01:34:27 — Rugby: Giteau Law scrapped 01:36:21 — Iran drought & “weather manipulation” claim; sign-off — Notable moments & quotes —

Wasn't going to use AI slop for shownotes this time but these are quite good! But you know who the authors are, you know the book and if you haven't already - buy it! It's genuinely good. and remember you get 10% off delicious tins at https://cbco.beer/ and if you want to keep this thing going - and like naughty bonus episodes - please support us at https://www.patreon.com/theconditionalreleaseprogram ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ever wondered what drives conspiracy theories in Australia? Authors Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson take us on a fascinating journey through their research for "Conspiracy Nation," revealing the complex web of beliefs, profiteers, and digital ecosystems that shape modern conspiracy culture. Their investigation spans from the historical Port Arthur incident to today's online communities, where fringe beliefs find fertile ground. Through firsthand experiences—including a memorable visit to a conspiracy theorist meeting in Byron Bay—the authors demonstrate how empathy and critical thinking can coexist in journalism. The discussion illuminates the fine line between genuine independent journalism and sensationalist commentary, highlighting how the attention economy fuels misinformation. Bogle and Wilson masterfully balance compassion for those caught in conspiracy networks while exposing the opportunists who exploit them for profit. Ready to understand the fascinating world of conspiracy theories and their impact on Australian society? Tune in to this eye-opening episode that challenges our assumptions about belief, truth, and the power of digital communities. Listen now to discover how conspiracy theories shape our nation and why understanding them matters more than ever.

As usual, AI slop shownotes. They're all about 30 seconds off due to theme music. Enjoy! The Jacks start in Hong Kong’s downpour before unpacking Tasmania’s post‑election arithmetic and a machete “amnesty” with bins outside cop shops. They wade through protests, policing, and the far‑right’s antics, then dig into the Gareth Ward case and the thorny politics of expulsion. There’s a sharp turn into AI copyright fights, family life vs screens, and a listener letter on pilot mental health. Mid‑show is a deep dive on ME/CFS’s genetic breakthrough, then a long, unsentimental look at Gaza, Hamas, ceasefires, and who could plausibly govern anything next. Stateside, Tulsi, Brennan, Mueller, and the Epstein files swirl together with youth‑vote and gerrymander chat. They close with sport: Wallabies’ best fortnight in ages, a cracking England–India Test, Ashes nerves, AFL chaos at Melbourne, and a quick NRL/Swans CEO note—before ending on a Trader Joe’s chicken funeral and a cheeky Ozempic joke. Chapters Notable quotes Who and what gets mentioned

Emily Webb joins Jack to talk about her new book, Murder in the Suburbs. Talk turns to Erin Patterson and the Leongatha Mushroom Murders, the truth about murder and the often lurid business of True Crime reporting. Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theconditionalreleaseprogram Buy Emily's book: https://www.bigskypublishing.com.au/books/murder-in-the-suburbs/

The episode title is completely ridiculous. Thanks, ChatGPT 4.1. Also it thinks Jack is me. I'm not here to change that. Any of you people seen us in the same room? Yeah, I thought so. 🏄‍♂️ Episode Overview This round of The Two Jacks is a beaut: Joel (Jack the Insider) and Jack (Hong Kong Jack) serve up their signature Aussie banter and sharp intellectual takes, tackling everything from Oz politics and housing to international chaos, with a healthy dose of sports, climate woes, and top-shelf ribbing. Whether it’s decoding Albanese’s courage (or lack thereof) or marveling at St Kilda’s miracle comeback, this episode’s got more zingers than a Bunnings sausage sizzle. Settle in for a jam-packed ride through the headlines, global drama, and just enough nonsense to make your brain hurt (in a good way). ⏰ Timestamped Segments 00:00:00 — Opening Chit-Chat 00:01:30 — Listener Mailbag: Student Debt, Housing, and the Millennial Squeeze 00:06:25 — Policy Wonkery: Productivity, Summits, and Gough Whitlam Ghosts 00:12:12 — Climate Change: Veggies as Luxury, Alarmism, and the Gospel of Catastrophe 00:19:22 — Social Media: Bans, Privacy, and the Perennial Parental Panic 00:33:11 — World in a Pickle: Cambodia-Thailand Fracas & Middle East Mess 01:00:05 — Trump Watch & Global Popcorn 01:07:42 — Epstein Files & Legal Shenanigans 01:19:30 — Sports Blitz: Rugby, Cricket, and AFL Madness 01:33:08 — Wrapping Up: Listener Love and Where to Find the Jacks 🦘 Wrap-up This episode’s a ripper—classic Two Jacks with brain, heart, and tongue firmly in cheek. If you want deep dives and laughs in the same breath, you’re in the right spot. Get around it, drop the crew a line, and don’t forget: when in doubt, blame the streaming fees. (what streaming fees?!?)

Playwright, author, artist and former resident at HM Pentridge Prison, Ray Mooney sits down with Jack to discuss an infamous case, the murder of Raymond Francis 'Lizard' Locksley in 1979. Locksley's body was found with multiple gunshot wounds in Menai in Sydney's west. Melbourne criminal Christopher Dale Flannery was charged with the murder, he went through a committal hearing before being acquitted in 1984. Ray was Flannery's alibi witness along with many others at Mickey's Disco in St Kilda but the charges proceeded amid a flurry of police verbals from some of the most infamous police officers in Victoria and New South Wales at the time. In this episode Ray proves that Flannery could not have committed the murder of Locksley. If Flannery didn't do it, who did? Ray and Jack discuss whether this was a blue murder or where other criminal elements not related to Flannery may have been involved.

The deep thinking ChatGPT model O3 has done some properly fine work on these shownotes. Behold the slop. Enjoy! A T10 typhoon batters Hong Kong while political storms swirl from Canberra to Westminster. Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack break down Australian polling shocks, UK voting reforms, Middle-East flashpoints, the tangled Epstein files, and a grab-bag of sport, entertainment, and aviation safety stories. Here are the robot's ten title ideas. Do they suck? I dunno, haven't listened to the episode yet. 10 Title Ideas Episode Highlights: Robot Edition • “This could be the end of the Liberal Party as a national force if they don’t find the centre ground—and fast.” — Jack the Insider • “Votes at 16? Sure—but give them a civics class before you hand them the ballot.” — Hong Kong Jack • The boys predict Tasmania’s next premier may “need a calendar, not a throne” given fragile coalition math. • Coldplay’s stage-dive mishap leads to a riff on “Slip, Slop, Slap—Rock-star edition.” Useful Links & Further Reading

This week we have a classic news episode which opens with a bit about Epstein. It's talk of the town but our take is the best one of course. We remind listeners gleefully that Raina Cruise's suspended sentence was overturned and replaced with a custodial one. She seems like a real nice lady. Probably redpilling the prison as we speak. We also look at Damien Richardson's Nazi salute and his defence lawyer who thinks that the solution to his legal woes lies in a protractor and some measuring tape. And in SovCits we look at Warren Tredrea - former AFL great turned cooker who recently tried to pay a costs order to Nine in the form of a promissory note. Sadly, he could not find the gold coins to pay it so it's been written off. This is because something something the federal acts. Just look it up bro do your research. And last but NOT LEAST is Zippy Babet who is having a very tough time wrapping his head around the Epstein files - or lack thereof. He also has fallen in love with Far North Queensland but sadly he wants to ban himself from going there. I hope he goes there and stays there. On behalf of the fine folks in Melbourne who have way too many bloody cookers in their midst. PS - We were going to do the ANR Free Speech Summit, Timeshare Presentation and Independent Media Awards this episode but it's blown out to be a bit long. So that will probably get its own episode. Oh Jamie. You're such a funny lad. The story is still developing as well, since people have suddenly learned that putting his name into google has a lot of results. Several of them bad. Some of them are glowing reports of his honesty and brilliance but he clearly paid for them. Enjoy!

Beck Rogers is a 41-year-old wife and mother living in suburban Melbourne. She has decided to share her story - one of protracted sexual abuse, manipulation and coercive control at the hands of her father over more than three decades. Beck had the courage to persist and the courage to finally the end the abuse. She is telling her story in interview with Peter Hoysted in the hope other victims might come forward and end the cycle of abuse. This is not an easy listen but an important one. One in 10 Australians experience sexual abuse at the hands of a family member. Beck wants them to know there is a way out. Victims can seek justice and become survivors.

Overview: In this episode, Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack discuss a wide array of topics ranging from breakthrough medical treatments to global politics, crime, sports, and cultural events, providing insightful commentary and analysis. Topics Discussed: Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer TreatmentChildcare Safety CrisisVictorian PoliticsAnti-Semitic Incidents in MelbourneReflections on the 7/7 London BombingsCultural Spotlight: Oasis ReunionSports Coverage:Opinions on Middle East Peace TalksU.S. Politics and PoliciesHong Kong Jack’s Story Highlight