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Absolutely Revolting

University of Melbourne

Meet the Revolutionaries and Ratbags who shaped the world as we know it. Join Dr Liam Byrne and Francis Leach as they travel back through time inAbsolutely Revolting! They’ll explore the moments in history that set the course for where we are today, from the social change movements that made the world a better place, to the times that ended in disaster. It’s a history lesson like no other, as they consider how change happens, and what we can do to avoid repeating the mistakes of the

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Bonus Episode: Discover the Melbourne Public...

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2025/10/27

Liam sits down with Melbourne Public Humanities Initative (MPHI) producer Seth Robinson to talk about research translation, storytelling, and the value of public humanities. About Seth Robinson Seth Robinson is a writer, producer, and academic. He Lectures in the University of Melbourne's Executive Master of Arts Program, and works as the Creative Producer for the MPHI. He is currently co-host of the podcast 'Unfolded', with Tony Birch, which presents original audiofictions, and does a deep dive

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62:27

Is the USA a superpower in decline? Trump, Trumpism,...

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2025/10/26

The United States has dominated the world state as a political, cultural, and military hegemon for the last century. But now, with the rise of Trump, and a time of change and conflict in the US, it's worth asking the question, is it in decline?Francis and Liam join Tim Lynch, to talk all things America and Trump, in the season finale of Absolutely Revolting.About Emma ShortisDr Emma Shortis is Director of the Australia Institute’s International & Security Affairs Program. Emma is historian and

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48:39

Making a multicultural Australia: the history of...

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2025/10/19

Australian society has been shaped by a multicultural community. But now, in a time of growing isolationist policy and conflict on the world stage, it's time to look at the history of migration and learn how migrant communities in Australia have organised and advocated for their rights against racism. Francis and Liam join Joy Damousi and Joo-Cheong Tham to learn about the battles of the past, and how they're continuing today. About Joy Damousi Joy Damousi is Professor of History in the School of

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42:33

Revolutions in language and culture - is Shakespeare...

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2025/10/12

The works of Shakespeare are everywhere. They're entrenched in our cultural history, our theatres, and of course, the school curriculum. But 400 years on, are these stories still relevant to audiences today? And if so, why? David McInnis joins Francis and Liam to discuss the staying power of Shakespeare's work, and why these plays are still filling seats. About David McInnis David is Professor of Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama at the University of Melbourne. His major scholarly books include

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53:23

Is a 4-day week really possible? The history of...

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2025/10/05

Who wouldn't love a long weekend, every week? But as the 4-day work week movement picks up momentum around the world, it's time to crack open the history books and look at the history of labour movements. Liam and Francis speak with Sean Scalmer, and Fiona McDonald to find out if it's realistic, and what it would take to get us all knocking off early. About Fiona McDonald Dr Fiona McDonald is the Acting Director of the Centre for Future Work and an Adjunct Principal Research Fellow in the College

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44:46

Who were the Luddites and why do they matter today?...

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2025/09/28

Who were the Luddites? And why should we care about them today? In the age of AI and technological innovation on steroids, the history of technological protest is more relevant than ever. Join Francis and Liam as they speak with Professor Jeannie Paterson, and find out how smashing machine parts shaped the way we work now, and what it might mean as we consider our future AI overlords... About Jeannie Paterson Jeannie Paterson, is a Professor of Law and the Director of the Centre for AI and Digital

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73:29

More than 50 years since the Equal Pay decision in...

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2025/09/21

In 1974 the Equal Pay decision set the wheels in motion, but more than 50 years later, we're still a long way from gender pay parity. This week on Absolutely Revolting, Liam and Francis are joined by Marilyn Lake, Leah Ruppanner, and Lisa Heap, to look at how far we've come, how far we still have to go, and how we get there. About Marilyn Lake Marilyn is an Honorary Professorial Fellow in History at the University of Melbourne and the author of 15 books, including Getting Equal: The History of

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52:24

Revolutionary Transformations: The Russian Revolution

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2025/09/14

In episode two of Absolutely Revolting, we're crossing the continent to learn about the Russian Revolution with Dr Natasha Wilson. We'll go inside the bloody end of an empire, as the Bolsheviks overthrew the Russian Monarchy, in a story that inspired, but was anything but a Disney movie. About Natasha Wilson Dr Natasha Wilson is a historian of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. She received her PhD in History from School of Slavonic and East European Studies at University College London in 2021

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46:08

Revolutionary Transformations: The French Revolution

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2025/09/07

Professor Peter McPhee joins Liam and Francis to share all the grizzly details of the French Revolution.We'll consider exactly what that idea of 'revolution' means, whether it's political, social, or technological, and think about how these major moments of change, and how they set the tone for today. Liam also gets the chance to share his love of historically inspired musicals. About Peter McPhee Professor Peter McPhee is a globally renowned expert on French history and the French revolution

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Subscribe to Absolutely Revolting!

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2024/09/11

Absolutely Revolting is a podcast that takes history to the barricades. History-curious dilettante and music addict Francis Leach joins renowned historian and Star Wars encyclopaedia Dr.Liam Byrne on a rampage through the history of social change, radical movements, social and cultural upheaval, reactionary nasties, goodies, baddies and uglies to try and understand how change happens, why it fails, and what we can learn from it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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