Have a Go

How Good's... National Security?

Australia's a pretty safe place to live, but that doesn't mean we take our national security lightly. The current terror threat level is listed as "probable," so COVID hasn't completely wiped the bastards out yet. But do we really know who our enemies are? Maybe they're closer than we think. Perhaps they're even being canvassed for pre-selection as we speak. As such, we must all remain both alert and alarmed at all times. Even when drinking out of a prosthetic leg for a laugh. And stop the boats (but continue purchasing as many submarines as possible to defend us against China). Special guest Sean Woodland makes his social commentator debut on the Have a Go Podcast. Spicy stings courtesy of audio producer Tim "T-Dog" Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards. Praise/critique/send questions/cyber-attack us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveagopodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HaveaGoPodcast Email: haveagopodcast@gmail.com

April 13, 2021

39 min

How Good's... 'Big Australia'?

COVID has utterly consumed our attention for the past year, but it's time to reignite the "Big Australia" debate. There's a lot to be worried about. For starters, our rapidly ageing population and workforce. By 2050, the life expectancy will be nudging 90. Can you imagine being served a piccolo by a 70-year-old barista? How will we deal with increasing urban congestion? More lightrail? Can we convince our millions of unemployed Arts graduates to move to regional areas? Will coastal erosion destroy the Hemsworth brothers' property portfolios? Is Harry Triguboff already eyeing development opportunities on the Three Sisters? Featuring more unfiltered insights from prominent social commentator and Melbourne Comedy Festival fan favourite, Luke Heggie. Spicy stings courtesy of audio producer Tim "T-Dog" Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards. Praise/critique/cyber-attack us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveagopodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HaveaGoPodcast Email: haveagopodcast@gmail.com

April 6, 2021

32 min

How Good's... a "Special Relationship"?

Australia and the US share a treasured, long-term alliance. But is that relationship as strong today as it once was? We'll always answer the phone when they call us, but will Biden blue tick our Whatsapp messages when China shows up on our doorstep? If the US won an all-expenses paid trip to Rosehill Races for itself and five friends, would we even make the cut? We need to get up in America's eyeline and sort this out before it's too late. *** Featuring more unfiltered insights from social commentator and friend of the show, Aussie comedian Luke Heggie. Spicy stings courtesy of audio producer Tim "T-Dog" Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards. Reach us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveagopodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HaveaGoPodcast Email: haveagopodcast@gmail.com

March 30, 2021

35 min

How Good's... New Zealand?

Australia and New Zealand. Big brother, little brother. The way it was always meant to be. But this once-friendly relationship is rapidly deteriorating. They're lecturing us on China. Humiliating us with their progressive attitude to social and environmental issues. Hoarding the Bledisloe for decades. Put simply, they think they're better than us. Can we wrest back control over this relationship and put NZ back in its place? Or... is it already too late? Featuring more unfiltered insights from our regular social commentator: Aussie comedian Luke Heggie. Spicy stings courtesy of audio producer Tim "T-Dog" Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards. Reach us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveagopodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HaveaGoPodcast Email: haveagopodcast@gmail.com

March 23, 2021

32 min

How Good's... School?

In this episode, we're reflecting on our respective personal experiences in the public and private educational systems. Sandstone buildings versus flammable demountables. Early exposure to the opposite sex versus not talking to a woman until the age of 18. An "asterisk" in the HSC versus having four QCs on speed dial. But do elite insular institutions breed a toxic environment, or is that outweighed by the networking opportunities? And what's it like to graduate without trauma? Featuring more incisive social commentary by top Australian comedian (and Christian Brothers school graduate) Luke Heggie. Spicy stings courtesy of audio producer Tim "T-Dog" Eldridge, with graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards. Follow/engage/send episode ideas to us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveagopodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HaveaGoPodcast Email: haveagopodcast@gmail.com

March 16, 2021

40 min

How Good's... the Monarchy?

With Harry and Meghan in the headlines this week - and the Royal Family copping all sorts of heat - we thought it was a good time to stick the boot in by revisiting the Republic debate. In 1999, Australia had the opportunity to formally cut the apron strings with Mother England. But in one of our greatest ever cuck moves, we voted "no" in the Australian Republic referendum, and since then we've pretty much forgotten about it. Firstly, do we even want this? Secondly, if we were to take the bold leap from being a "Constitutional Monarchy" to a Republic, who would we choose as an Australian Head of State? Greg Norman? Shane Warne? Susan Kennedy from Neighbours? Surely anything is better than Prince Charles, a bloke who literally travels around the world with his own white leather toilet seat. Spicy stings courtesy of audio producer Tim "T-Dog" Eldridge, with graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards. Follow/engage/send episode ideas to us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveagopodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HaveaGoPodcast Email: haveagopodcast@gmail.com

March 9, 2021

36 min

How Good's... the Great Australian Dream?

Back in the 1970s, you'd probably pay $30,000 for a quarter-acre block in a nice leafy suburb. These days, a grizzly asbestos-ridden 2-bedroom shack positioned directly under a flight path will set you back at least $1.8m. If you don't have a house by now, you probably never will. So, whatever happened to the Great Australian Dream? How did things get this bad? And more importantly, who can we blame? The government? Banks? Boomers? Chinese investors? Property apps? Celebrity real estate agents? Scotty Cam and/or Jamie Durie? Society in general? Featuring more unfiltered insights from social commentator and comedian Luke Heggie. Contact us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveagopodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HaveaGoPodcast Email: haveagopodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to audio producer Tim "T-Dog" Eldridge and art design courtesy of Julia Edwards.

March 2, 2021

36 min

How Good's... a Larrikin?

Through the ages, Australia’s always had a soft spot for a lovable larrikin. But today, the larrikin faces an uncertain future… perhaps, even the threat… of extinction. Is there still a place in our hearts for the larrikin? Can the larrikin evolve to meet today's cancel culture landscape? Or has Australia simply lost its larrikin streak… for good? Featuring more unfiltered insights from social commentator and comedian Luke Heggie. Special thanks to audio producer Tim "T-Dog" Eldridge and art design courtesy of Julia Edwards. Follow/engage with us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveagopodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HaveaGoPodcast Email: haveagopodcast@gmail.com

February 23, 2021

34 min

How Good's... our ABC?

The Australian Broadcast Corporation. Established in 1929 as a national broadcaster for "all Australians." Play School, RAGE, Grandstand, Club Rugby. A cultural icon for generations of Australians. But these days the ABC is under the pump. It's funding has been slashed to the back teeth. It's been accused of catering to inner city elites. How do we fix the ABC? Or do we just sell it off to Rupert Murdoch and get it over and done with? Featuring regular guest appearance from social commentator and comedian Luke Heggie. Special thanks to audio producer Tim "T-Dog" Eldridge and art design courtesy of Julia Edwards. Yes, this is a humble family-owned business. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveagopodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HaveaGoPodcast Email: haveagopodcast@gmail.com

February 16, 2021

33 min

How Good's... China?

In the first episode of The Have a Go Podcast, we're tackling the escalating tensions between China and Australia. Our relationship with China is seriously on the rocks. They've issued us a list of 14 grievances. They don't want our wine, our timber, our wool, our lobsters. Even our bloody cherries. It's looking pretty grim. Can't we just shake hands and get on with it, or are we spiralling towards full-scale conflict? And is Gen Z even ready to fight for our country, or should we just lie down and let them have it? Featuring regular guest appearance from social commentator and comedian Luke Heggie. Special thanks to audio producer Tim "T-Dog" Eldridge and art design courtesy of Julia Edwards. Yes, this is a humble family-owned business. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveagopodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HaveaGoPodcast Email: haveagopodcast@gmail.com

February 16, 2021

30 min

Have A Go Trailer

Join concerned citizens Dave “Eddos” Edwards and Dane “Dane” Eldridge as they take the nation’s pulse on the meatiest issues facing Australia today. Is the "Great Australian Dream" dead? What are we going to do about China? Has "cancel culture" killed the ‘larrikin’? Does #OurABC really speak for all Australians? And why must we perform endless "culture reviews" into our national sporting teams? Solving each major issue within the space of a tightly produced 30-minute weekly comedy podcast. How Good’s Australia? Let’s find out. Podcast Coming Soon

February 4, 2021

4 min

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