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Lamestream

Lamestream Media

An independent podcast guiding you through the crisis in media. Hosted by award-winning journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell, new episodes out every Monday and Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:41

How We Became Journalists: Sneaking Around Borders,...

Lamestream ·

2025/12/28

In this special summer episode of the podcast, Os and Scott interview each other about their careers in journalism.They talk about their relationship to the industry, what drew them to it and and their time working together at the ABC.Scott breaks down his adventures in the Middle East while Os talks about his foray in politics, and they both discuss their time working as reporters during the boom in digital journalism.Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a

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58:39

The Best Journalism Movies of All-Time, with Alexei...

Lamestream ·

2025/12/21

Os and Scott are joined by their friend, movie critic and comedian Alexei Toliopoulos from The Last Video Store podcast, to discuss the best journalism movies of all-time.First, they discuss the state of cinema in 2025 and the best films of the year. Then, they dive into what it is about journalism that makes it such a good setting for so many great films.After that, Alexei, Scott and Os take turns sharing their favourite movies about journalism. From the famous and Oscar-winning to some hidden

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1:16:30

How the Media Turned Bondi into a Blame Game Over...

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2025/12/17

In their final regular episode for the year, Os and Scott discuss the aftermath of the Bondi shooting and how the media has united in an attempt to blame Anthony Albanese and push forward controversial plans that would restrict criticism of the Israeli government.They discuss the latest in the investigation into the shooting, and how revelations the gunmen, who were allegedly radicalised by Islamic State, travelled overseas for military training and why that raises serious questions about

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43:45

The Bondi Attack: How Misinformation and Politics...

Lamestream ·

2025/12/15

In this special episode, Os and Scott discuss the Bondi terror attack and the media and political reaction.They start by stepping through the details of the shooting on Sunday before discussing how it was covered by the media, on live TV, online and in print. Then they discuss the role played by social media and how this was one of the examples of misinformation and engagement farming by high-profile accounts on all sides of the political spectrum.Later in the episode they discuss the political

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34:37

What the ABC's New Line-Up Says About Its Future....

Lamestream ·

2025/12/14

Os and Scott kick off by stepping through the recent media coverage of the growing political entitlements scandal and look at who could behind the stories targeting Annika Wells and other senior politicians. They also discuss the revelation News Corp spiked a story about Wells because of their campaign supporting the teen social media ban.Next, they discuss Barnaby Joyce's defection to One Nation and the speculation that other Liberal MPs could follow suit.Later in the show, they analyse the ABC's

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1:03:40

The Two Huge Stories the Media Missed, the Scandal...

Lamestream ·

2025/12/10

Os and Scott kick off by analysing the latest incendiary statements by Israeli politicians and their threat to execute Palestinian political prisoners if the world moves ahead with Palestinian statehood. They also discuss why the Australian media is so uninterested in covering the story, even as Israel continues to breach its ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, and look at the decision by Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia to boycott Eurovision of Israel's participation.Then they discuss the

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40:13

The Social Media Ban Is Here. Will It Work? Plus, Why...

Lamestream ·

2025/12/07

Subscribe to Lamestream during our summer sale and save 15% on an annual subscription! Buy a subscription for yourself or as a gift by clicking here.Ahead of the teen social media ban taking effect from this week, Os and Scott look at how the political debate over the ban has shifted, how the media has finally started reported on serious flaws in the legislation, and some of the issues that are already emerged in terms of how it will operate.They discuss how effective it will actually be, and the

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1:05:05

How Australia is Ignoring the Housing Crisis. Plus,...

Lamestream ·

2025/12/03

Os and Scott discuss the growing housing and economic crises in Australia and why they seem to have dropped off the political agenda, and why the political media seem less interested in covering growing wealth inequality.Later in the show they look at the controversy around the TikTok awards held last week, including allegations of racism. They discuss what the platform looks like in 2025 and how it has quickly replicated some of the biggest problems of the legacy media. They also discuss musician

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40:58

Our Epstein Scoop! Plus, Trump's New War and the...

Lamestream ·

2025/11/30

Os and Scott share their thoughts on Australia's first ever Prime Ministerial wedding, before talking through their exclusive Jeffrey Epstein scoop, which involved a collaboration with a leading European news outlet.Then, Scott breaks down Donald Trump's looming war with Venezuela, including Australia's potential involvement.New episodes of Lamestream drop on Mondays and Thursdays. Support Lamestream by visiting our website to sign up and become a subscriber.Follow us on social

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1:18:56

Parliament Becomes a Joke, the SMH's War Crimes...

Lamestream ·

2025/11/26

Os and Scott talk about the bizarre news that Donald Trump has forced a major Hollywood studio to commission Rush Hour 4 and what that reveals about how grim the state of entertainment and culture is now. They unpack the bizarre week in federal Parliament, including Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt and what the political and media reaction revealed about racism in Australia, before discussing the negotiations taking place over a new bill to reform environmental laws and what that tells us about the

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46:31

The Wild Mamdani-Trump Meeting, Australia's Extremism...

Lamestream ·

2025/11/23

Os and Scott talk about the start of the Ashes, including how weird it is to watch this commercial TV, and the sports media beat-up over a round of golf that apparently jeopardised Australia's chances of beating England.Then they unpack the meeting with Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump, including why Trump seemed so keen to praise the Mayor-elect and how Mamdani used the meeting to advocate for his campaign priorities on affordability, opposing Trump's immigration raids and ending US funding for

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1:03:04

How the World Abandoned Gaza, the ABC's Bizarro TV...

Lamestream ·

2025/11/19

We're hosting our first ever live event in Sydney on December 4. Click here to buy tickets.Today on the show, Os and Scott open by discussing the latest on the ground in Gaza and Israel's latest airstrike in Lebanon. They examine the significance of the UN voting to endorse Trump's "peace plan" for the region, and how the ceasefire deal has accelerated the military partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US.Next, they discuss the ongoing death spiral the Liberal party seems locked in, and contrast

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39:01

The Most Explosive Epstein Revelations Yet. Plus, is...

Lamestream ·

2025/11/16

Special announcement: We're throwing an end of year event! Buy your tickets here to the first ever Lamestream awards night, December 3 in Melbourne. Click here to buy tickets.Today, Os and Scott begin the show talking about the Lamestream L's, the inaugural Lamestream awards night and how you can be a part of it!Then, they discuss the latest revelations in the fresh Epstein files, why this story won't go away and what the new documents tell us about how global politics and the media really work.And

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1:07:32

What the BBC Scandal Means For the ABC. Plus, The...

Lamestream ·

2025/11/12

Os and Scott kick of this episode by briefly talking about some of the TV they're watching and music they're listening too right now, before discussing the coverage commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam Dismissal.Then they unpack the fallout from the Neo-Nazi rally outside NSW Parliament, stepping through how it was allowed to take place, the excuses the police and government have provided and the traps the media keep falling into when it comes to covering the far-right.Later in the

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37:23

The Mamdani Meltdown, Pauline Hanson Woos the Media...

Lamestream ·

2025/11/09

Os and Scott start today's episode discussing their exclusive interview with the Carlton's mascot, who was attacked on the front page of the Herald Sun and accused of anti-semitism because he refused to help fundraise for the IDF.Then they discuss how most of the mainstream media missed a big, Australia angle to the Grammy nominations, which speaks to the dire state of music journalism in the country, before sharing the worst takes on Zohran Mamdani's election win and why the Australian seems to be

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1:04:29

Does Zohran Mamdani's Win Have Lessons For Australia?...

Lamestream ·

2025/11/05

Os and Scott begin the episode by discussing the news that the suspects involved in the Louvre heist have been arrested, before debating the heist itself, and who the good guys are.Then they break down the latest political crisis engulfing the Coalition, with the Liberal Party plummeting to record lows in opinion polls and a fresh ideological battle breaking out over the party's commitment to net zero. Os and Scott discuss how serious the problem is and what the battle over climate policy is really

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30:28

The Controversy Every Journalist is Talking About,...

Lamestream ·

2025/11/02

Os and Scott kick-off this episode by discussing the a front page story published by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age that alleges an ABC journalist sent text messages suggesting he wanted to kill a prominent YouTuber, and the journalist's claim that the text messages were faked. They unpack Lamestream's reporting on the story, and the dispute over a screenshot that is at the centre of one of the biggest media controversies in the country.Also in this episode, a break down of the latest Jeffrey

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1:05:13

How the Internet Is About to Change Forever. Plus,...

Lamestream ·

2025/10/29

Os and Scott start this episode by discussing the ludicrous political scandal that has erupted over Anthony Albanese's decision to wear a Joy Division band t-shirt. They look at how criticism of Albanese spread from right-wing social media to mainstream news outlets like The Australian and Sky News before Sussan Ley slammed the PM in parliament. Os responds by pointing out the "problematic" names of some of Sussan Ley's favourite bands.Also in this episode, a look at Trump's tour of Asia, and why

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41:35

How Australia Inspired the Biggest Sports Betting...

Lamestream ·

2025/10/26

Os and Scott kick-off this episode by breaking down the massive betting scandal that has rocked the US, ensnaring both the NBA and the mafia. They discuss the details of the scandal, which involves Oceans 11 style rigging of poker games and how Australia's culture of sports betting has been transferred to the US, complete with all the social harms it entails.They also discuss how influential sports betting has become to the media, both in the US and here in Australia.Later in the show they discuss

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1:08:07

The Real Reason Trump Loves Albanese, The Joe Rogan...

Lamestream ·

2025/10/22

Following the universal praise heaped on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese by the media after his visit to Donald Trump's White House this week, Os and Scott cast a more critical eye over the meeting. They cover what was discussed, Trump's attacks on a number of journalists and why the media are fawning over the Australian government for for giving Donald Trump everything he asked for, and more.Then they discuss the fragile ceasefire in Gaza which has been broken by Israel more than 80 times, and

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