http://www.themodernmeltdown.comenSociety & CultureCopyright The Modern Meltdownhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/27c85326b735f25d93fc38f5c88364cb.jpghttp://www.themodernmeltdown.comSun, 03 Mar 2024 00:35:29 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Modern Meltdownthemodernmeltdown@gmail.comWelcome to The Modern Meltdown Podcast where host Matthew Soall takes you through a trending topic of the week. From film to politics as well as insights from people who come from all walks of life with story's worth sharing.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-the-dangers-of-conspiracy-thought--16927478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16927478Sat, 02 Feb 2019 02:45:33 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode Matthew examines the rise of conspiracy thought. From the anti-vaccination movement to recent moves by google to expunge 9/11 conspiracy videos.1878aussie,australia,commentary,conspiracy,conspiracytheory,conspiracythought,currentaffairs,googletruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-a-million-fish-died--16743430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16743430Fri, 18 Jan 2019 04:28:35 +0000The Modern MeltdownA million fish died in the Murray darling basin, but who is to blame and why are Australians so quiet on the subject?2231auspol,aussie,australia,fish,murraydarlingbasin,watertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-love-will-beat-the-nazis--16683532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16683532Fri, 11 Jan 2019 04:03:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownIf we stop looking at them will the monsters go away? Matthew takes a look at the rise of the white power/neo nazi movement and a controversial way to combat the rising threat.1894auspol,farright,fraseranning,ideology,media,neonazi,politics,unitedpatriotstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-the-opal-tower-incident--16634257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16634257Sat, 05 Jan 2019 05:06:27 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn Christmas Eve 2018, large cracks developed in the walls of the Opal Tower, Sydney. 2 weeks later, there are still no answers as to why and whose fault. Join Matthew as he takes a look into the world of the Australian construction industry.1351218,construction,fault,opal,sydney,towertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-2018-wasn-t-that-bad--16579964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16579964Fri, 28 Dec 2018 03:45:53 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode Matthew takes a look back at 2018 and explains why it wasn't all doom and gloom.15922018,auspol,aussie,australia,brexit,diversity,film,politics,space,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-saving-mp-kelly--16407150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16407150Fri, 07 Dec 2018 03:56:39 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode of The Modern Meltdown. Matthew takes a shot at explaining why the Liberal party continues to pander to their conservative wing with the forced endorsement of MP Craig Kelly.1953auspol,aussie,australia,climatechange,commentary,craigkelly,election,liberal,newsouthwales,politicstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-the-fitness-facade--16346161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16346161Fri, 30 Nov 2018 03:40:47 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode of The Modern Meltdown Matthew sits down with former personal trainers Katie Ingham and Cameron Moss to discuss the behind the scenes of the unregulated fitness industry.4134aussie,australia,fitness,fitnessindustry,gym,health,interview,investigativejournalism,personaltraining,persontrainer,workouttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-stan-lee--16290980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16290980Fri, 23 Nov 2018 04:53:12 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode Matthew discusses the cultural impact of Stan Lee and his work in creating some of the worlds most popular characters with special guest Holly from the Weird crap in Australia podcast.3176aussie,australia,avengers,captainamerica,comics,culture,daredevil,hulk,marvel,popculture,spiderman,stanlee,thor,xmenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-should-muslims-police-themselves--16235031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16235031Fri, 16 Nov 2018 04:00:13 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode of The Modern Meltdown podcast Matthew takes on Scott Morrison's latest comments on Islamic extremism and who is responsible.2461auspol,australia,christianity,commentary,crime,islam,mentalhealth,religion,socialcommentary,society,truecrimetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-should-the-melbourne-cup-be-banned--16174594
But what is the cost of such a race? Since 2013, 6 horses have either died or been euthanized as a direct consequence of competing. Join Matthew as he examines the why and how of the Melbourne Cup, and the efforts of boycotters...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16174594Fri, 09 Nov 2018 04:22:03 +0000The Modern MeltdownA 3200m/2mi race that pits 24 horses against each other for the $4 million prize. Held at exactly 3pm, the first Tuesday of November, the Melbourne Cup is quite literally "the race that stops the nation". But what is the cost of such a race? Since...
But what is the cost of such a race? Since 2013, 6 horses have either died or been euthanized as a direct consequence of competing. Join Matthew as he examines the why and how of the Melbourne Cup, and the efforts of boycotters...]]>1630billions,boycott,boycottthecup,flemington,horseracing,horses,melbourne,melbournecup,racing,theracethatstopsthenationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-infiltrating-the-nationals--16116169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16116169Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:34:50 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this weeks episode Matthew shares his views on the infiltration of the Australian National Party by Alt Right and white fascist elements.1947altright,auspol,aussie,australia,commentary,facisim,nationalists,nationals,politics,whitesupremacytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-the-wentworth-by-election--16059597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16059597Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:29:31 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode Matthew analysis's the results of the Wentworth by-election and how it could be hinting at a liberal government defeat in 2019. But is the lesson being taken to heart or will the alt-right wing faction of the liberal party put...1552auspol,aussie,australia,commentary,election,kerrynphelps,liberal,politics,wentworthtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-the-politics-of-pauline-hanson--15999460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15999460Fri, 19 Oct 2018 03:32:50 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode Matthew takes a look at the politics of one of Australia's most notorious politicians Pauline Hanson.2559auspol,aussie,australia,itsoktobewhite,onenation,paulinehanson,politicstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-catchup-2-0--15942145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15942145Fri, 12 Oct 2018 03:38:04 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode of The Modern Meltdown Matthew looks at the three biggest news story's of the week and how they relate back to previous podcasts topics. It's time for another catch up.2317alanjones,auspol,aussie,australian,autralian,politics,realitytv,religion,sydney,sydneyoperahouse,thebachelorautruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-revisiting-the-comics-industry-with-mal-briggs--15879217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15879217Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:38:42 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode Matthew revisits the comic book industry with Mal Briggs, co-owner of Impact Comics. The dynamic duo discuss the cyclical nature of comics, comics-gate and the Baterwang (Not a typo).4357aussie,australia,baterwang,batman,comics,comicsgate,dc,infinitywar,interview,marvel,mcu,podcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-australia-and-atheism--15826769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15826769Fri, 28 Sep 2018 03:47:52 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this weeks episode Matthew takes to task religion and why over 7 million Australians are not being represented.2089agnostic,anglican,atheism,atheist,auspol,aussie,australia,buddhism,catholic,christian,islam,jewish,politicalcommentary,politics,religiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-reality-tv-and-journalism--15771496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15771496Fri, 21 Sep 2018 05:12:12 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode Matthew explains ways we are manipulated into taking reality TV shows seriously and the hand in hand relationship that the media has with the billion dollar industry.2796aussie,australia,bachelor,biggestloser,journalism,media,realitytv,television,tvfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-freedom-of-speech--15714944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15714944Fri, 14 Sep 2018 05:04:52 +0000The Modern MeltdownA man in Melbourne draws a cartoon and a young girl refuses to sing the national anthem. Both are utilising freedom of speech but are treated radically different. On this week's episode Matthew wades into the murkiness of the right to freedom of speech.2422cartoons,freedomofspeech,freespeech,hatespeech,markknight,media,serenawilliamsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-47-houston-we-have-a-problem--15660869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15660869Fri, 07 Sep 2018 03:33:25 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode Matthew talks space! Specifically the possible sabotage to the Soyuz space capsule docked with the International Space Station and how the media rates the story as part of the 24 hour news cycle.1442aussie,australia,commentary,iss,media,nasa,news,socialcommentary,soyuz,spacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-46-great-australian-pods-with-chery-gladman--15602920You can visit Chery's website Great Australian Pods at
http://www.greataustralianpods.com/p/home-page.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15602920Fri, 31 Aug 2018 05:30:05 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode of The Modern Meltdown podcast Matt speaks with Chery Gladman on her efforts to catalogue and promote Australian podcasts. You can visit Chery's website Great Australian Pods at http://www.greataustralianpods.com/p/home-page.htmlYou can visit Chery's website Great Australian Pods at
http://www.greataustralianpods.com/p/home-page.html]]>2563aussie,australia,interview,podcastsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-45-libspill3--15559007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15559007Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:36:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode of The Modern Meltdown podcast Matthew shares his dismay at the current status of politics in Australia as we usher in another Prime Minister after our former PM works on removing the knife from their back.2700auspol,aussie,australia,commentary,libspill3,malcolmturnbull,peterdutton,pm,politics,scottmorrison,tonyabbotttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-44-fraser-anning-s-final-solution--15511497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15511497Fri, 17 Aug 2018 09:30:24 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this weeks podcast Matthew pulls apart the motivations behind Fraser Anning's maiden political speech and explains why you shouldn't pay any attention to it.1955anning,auspol,australia,farright,fraseranning,mp,parliment,politics,righttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-43-you-can-punch-each-other-on-the-field-not-in-the-street--15462303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15462303Fri, 10 Aug 2018 09:35:42 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this weeks episode of The Modern Meltdown Matthew points out the elephant in the corner when it comes to the punch of AFL player Anfrew Brayshaw. Why is it illegal to punch someone on the street but not on the AFL field.1165afl,australianfootballleague,commentary,currentaffairs,doublestandards,kinghit,nationalfootballleague,nrl,sport,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-42-aurora-shooting-survivor-andre-gonzalez--15411958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15411958Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:20:10 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this weeks episode of The Modern Meltdown Matthew speaks with Andre Gonzalez one of the survivors of the Aurora mass shooting. Andre discusses the current state of gun violence in American and how he channelled his traumatic experience into a...2754america,australia,books,guncontrol,guns,gunviolence,interview,massshooting,novel,shooting,survivor,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-41-the-death-of-fairfax--15340239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15340239Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:40:28 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this weeks episode Matthew chats about the end of Fairfax media in Australia with his former Fairfax colleague Graham Spencer. The two remissness about the better times and speculate on what the future holds for one of Australia's oldest media brands.3675australia,fairfax,left,media,news,newspaper,ninetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-40-mr-trump-goes-to-helsinki--15293668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15293668Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:16:14 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this weeks episode Matthew wonders why everyone was so surprised with Donald Trump's bromance with Vladimir Putin plus a Canadian alt righter discovers what aussie humour is all about.2042helsinki,laurensouthern,politics,puttin,russia,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-39-video-game-censorship--15203006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15203006Fri, 06 Jul 2018 08:55:16 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this weeks episode Matthew discusses the sometimes strange Australian Video Game classification system and why some games get banned before they hit the shelves.1741truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-38-is-china-a-threat--15155300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15155300Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:23:33 +0000The Modern MeltdownRecently the role of Chinese tech giant Huawie in Australian telecommunications infrastructure has raised concerns of Chinese espionage. So what is Huawie and should we be afraid?1708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-37-australian-media--15105609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15105609Fri, 22 Jun 2018 05:23:50 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode of The Modern Meltdown, Matthew discusses three recent instances when the Australian media have come under scrutiny, and what it says about the state of Australian journalism.2040falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-36-surviving-a-popculture-convention--14998807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14998807Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:41:58 +0000The Modern MeltdownMatthew is a week away from ten years of attending pop culture conventions, so in celebration, he's put together a handy guide for getting the most out of your first convention.1969comics,convention,movies,podcast,popculture,televisionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-35-free-speech-and-roseanne-barr--14946070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14946070Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:14:12 +0000The Modern MeltdownAfter the Roseanne Barr Twitter controversy rocked the world this week, Matthew takes a look at what it means to utilise free speech, and what it means when that blows up in your face.2655outrage,podcast,rosanne,rosannebarr,twittertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-34-charlie-goldsmith-energy-healer--14891735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14891735Sat, 26 May 2018 04:45:35 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode, Matthew looks at famous Australia energy healer Charlie Goldsmith. Does this man have true healing powers, or is there something more deceptive at play?2072alternativemedicine,charliegoldsmith,energyhealer,medicalscience,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-33-the-cult-of-trump--14824535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14824535Fri, 18 May 2018 06:05:51 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode, Matthew discusses the evangelical worship of Trump and the belief that he will bring about the second coming of Jesus Christ.1695donaldtrump,evangelical,pence,podcast,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-32-the-catchup-1--14703230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14703230Fri, 04 May 2018 07:55:27 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode of The Modern Meltdown, Matt takes a look at five recent podcasts and discusses developments on each story.1742abortion,auspol,facialrecognition,guncontrol,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-31-what-is-an-incel--14646200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14646200Fri, 27 Apr 2018 06:04:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownThis week saw one of the deadliest attacks committed on Canadian soil. The purpotrator claimed to be a member of the INCEL movement. But what is an INCEL and who are it’s members? On this week's episode, Matthew offers an explanation.2100canada,incel,podcast,toronto,truecrimefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-30-meri-amber-s-violent-delights--14584660
Meri Amber returns to The Modern Meltdown podcast to discuss the release of her new EP "Violent Delights", a new concept album inspired by Westworld season one. Meri takes us through the creation of the EP while discussing morality, humanity and the impending progression of Artificial Intelligence.

To purchase Violent Delights, head to http://www.meriamber.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14584660Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:55:05 +0000The Modern Meltdown“These violent delights have violent ends.” Meri Amber returns to The Modern Meltdown podcast to discuss the release of her new EP "Violent Delights", a new concept album inspired by Westworld season one. Meri takes us through the creation of the...
Meri Amber returns to The Modern Meltdown podcast to discuss the release of her new EP "Violent Delights", a new concept album inspired by Westworld season one. Meri takes us through the creation of the EP while discussing morality, humanity and the impending progression of Artificial Intelligence.

To purchase Violent Delights, head to http://www.meriamber.com/]]>5395indie,meriamber,music,podcast,westworldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-29-abortion--14530482
On this week’s episode of The Modern Meltdown, Matthew and guest co-host Holly Hunt discuss Abortion Law in Australia. With each state having different laws and conditions, knowing your rights is pivotal. If you're sexually active, this is a podcast you can’t afford to miss.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14530482Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:19:50 +0000The Modern Meltdown- Content Advisory Warning - On this week’s episode of The Modern Meltdown, Matthew and guest co-host Holly Hunt discuss Abortion Law in Australia. With each state having different laws and conditions, knowing your rights is pivotal. If you're...
On this week’s episode of The Modern Meltdown, Matthew and guest co-host Holly Hunt discuss Abortion Law in Australia. With each state having different laws and conditions, knowing your rights is pivotal. If you're sexually active, this is a podcast you can’t afford to miss.]]>2724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-28-securing-facebook--14470930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14470930Fri, 06 Apr 2018 06:28:54 +0000The Modern MeltdownFacebook has suffered its worst security breach in history. With over 80 million accounts affected, Matthew takes a look at the how and why, plus offers a couple of tips on how you can protect yourself when using social media.1955currentaffairs,facebook,podcast,sercuritybreach,socialmediafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-27-peter-dutton-the-man-who-would-be-king--14365338
Sources for this episode -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dutton
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/immigration-department-confirms-sarah-hansonyoung-was-spied-on-20150609-ghk0kr.html
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/sarah-hansonyoung-labels-tony-abbott-creepy-over-his-response-to-nauru-spying-allegations-20150605-ghhehb.html
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jan/12/peter-dutton-ranked-as-worst-health-minister-in-35-years-in-poll-of-doctors
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/10/the-nauru-files-2000-leaked-reports-reveal-scale-of-abuse-of-children-in-australian-offshore-detention
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-11/dutton-overheard-joking-about-sea-levels-in-pacific-islands/6768324
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-04/dutton-apologises-after-sending-text/7065546
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Briggs#Ministry_promotion_and_resignation
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-18/inquiry-to-consider-revoking-visas-for-migrants-in-gangs/8036774
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/jan/03/is-melbourne-in-the-grip-of-african-gangs-the-facts-behind-the-lurid-headlines
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/jan/03/peter-dutton-says-victorians-scared-to-go-out-because-of-african-gang-violence
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-22/dutton-brushes-off-racism-claims-over-white-farmers-offer/9575738]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14365338Fri, 23 Mar 2018 07:40:26 +0000The Modern MeltdownPeter Dutton is the man who would be Australia’s Prime Minister. But should he ever be considered as a viable candidate? On this week’s episode, Matt looks at Peter Dutton’s career and all of the controversies that have come with it. Sources for...
Sources for this episode -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dutton
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/immigration-department-confirms-sarah-hansonyoung-was-spied-on-20150609-ghk0kr.html
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/sarah-hansonyoung-labels-tony-abbott-creepy-over-his-response-to-nauru-spying-allegations-20150605-ghhehb.html
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jan/12/peter-dutton-ranked-as-worst-health-minister-in-35-years-in-poll-of-doctors
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/10/the-nauru-files-2000-leaked-reports-reveal-scale-of-abuse-of-children-in-australian-offshore-detention
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-11/dutton-overheard-joking-about-sea-levels-in-pacific-islands/6768324
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-04/dutton-apologises-after-sending-text/7065546
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Briggs#Ministry_promotion_and_resignation
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-18/inquiry-to-consider-revoking-visas-for-migrants-in-gangs/8036774
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/jan/03/is-melbourne-in-the-grip-of-african-gangs-the-facts-behind-the-lurid-headlines
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/jan/03/peter-dutton-says-victorians-scared-to-go-out-because-of-african-gang-violence
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-22/dutton-brushes-off-racism-claims-over-white-farmers-offer/9575738]]>2825auspoll,australia,peterdutton,podcast,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-26-technological-hope--14303238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14303238Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:07:16 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week’s episode of The Modern Meltdown, we are joined by resident science guy Patrick Catanzariti (founder of @devdiner) to discuss emerging technologies that will shine a light of hope on humanity.3835australia,interview,podcast,science,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-25-the-waco-siege--14240744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14240744Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:09:25 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1993, the world watched on in horror as the compound at Waco burned to the ground. But most have never heard the story of how David Koresh came under suspicion, and it all starts with an Australian family and a current affairs program.2402australia,branchdavidians,currentaffairs,davidkoresh,wacofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-24-the-rise-of-pop-culture-diversity--14179850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14179850Fri, 02 Mar 2018 06:32:05 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode of The Modern Meltdown, Matt busts out his considerable geek knowledge to discuss the current trend of diversity in pop-culture and why it’s not such a new invention.2210diversity,movies,podcast,popculture,tvfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-23-gun-control-america-vs-australia--14119824
Sources for this podcast:
scholarsstrategynetwork.org - What Americans believe about voting rights for criminals
http://www.gunpolicy.org
Wikipedia - Incarceration in the United States
Vox.com - The Texas shooting shows why “a good guy with a gun” isn’t enough
heraldsun.com.au - Australian gun laws changed after Port Arthur, so why won’t USA change its gun laws?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14119824Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:37:27 +0000The Modern MeltdownConsidering recent events, Matthew takes a look at American Gun Control laws and how they correlate to Australian gun regulation. Matt hopes to clear up a few misconceptions about Australian gun laws and offers insight into how some of them could be...
Sources for this podcast:
scholarsstrategynetwork.org - What Americans believe about voting rights for criminals
http://www.gunpolicy.org
Wikipedia - Incarceration in the United States
Vox.com - The Texas shooting shows why “a good guy with a gun” isn’t enough
heraldsun.com.au - Australian gun laws changed after Port Arthur, so why won’t USA change its gun laws?]]>1894guncontrol,guncontrolnow,guns,nra,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-22-falcon-heavy-and-the-starman--14066261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14066261Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:03:31 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode, Matthew discuss the successful launch of Space X’s Falcon Heavy Rocket and what it means for the future of human space exploration.2020falconheavy,podcast,science,space,spacexfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-21-the-cabinet-leaks--14009432
*Source note. All information discussed on this podcast can be found at http://ab.co/2DWY0EX. All reporting credited to the ABC.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14009432Fri, 09 Feb 2018 07:38:17 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn the 31st of January 2018, one of the worst security leaks in Australian history was reported by the ABC. Politicians from all walks of government suffer a public dissection of their most intimate political secrets, and some MPs (Kevin Rudd) would...
*Source note. All information discussed on this podcast can be found at http://ab.co/2DWY0EX. All reporting credited to the ABC.]]>3118abc,australia,cabinetleaks,leaks,politicstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-20-are-we-living-in-a-simulation--13961194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13961194Sat, 03 Feb 2018 07:47:38 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Modern Meltdown returns in 2018 with one big existential question for you: are we living in a simulation? Our resident science guy Patrick Catanzariti, aka Pat Cat (@thatpatrickguy), founder of Dev Dinner (@DevDiner) helps Matthew to navigate this...4072interview,science,simulationtheory,simunlation,theoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-19-the-dark-side-of-meri-amber--13147778
You can find Grim Tales and all of Meri's previous releases at http://www.meriamber.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13147778Sat, 28 Oct 2017 21:35:28 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe princess of pop sits down with us to discuss her new EP "Grim Tales", a dark walk down the fairy tale path. You can find Grim Tales and all of Meri's previous releases at http://www.meriamber.com/
You can find Grim Tales and all of Meri's previous releases at http://www.meriamber.com/]]>4930convention,indie,interview,music,popculturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-18-xtreme-champion-tournament--13025082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13025082Fri, 13 Oct 2017 09:24:42 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn our second interview with comic book creator Shaun Keenan, we discuss Xtreme Champion Tournament’s growing success since 2016. Shaun also offers his insight into the inflation of signature and photograph prices at comic book conventions around the...3698comiccon,comics,conventions,interview,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-17-the-not-so-terminator-a-i-future-with-patrick-catanzariti--12972123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12972123Fri, 06 Oct 2017 06:18:32 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn this week's episode, we speak with Dev Dinner founder Patrick Catanzariti, and ask him exactly how A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) is already shaping the way we live. We also take a realistic look at the risk of creating a brand new intelligent A.I....3620a.i.,artificialintelligence,computers,interview,sciencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-16-a-political-conversation-with-colleen-hartland-mp--12915950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12915950Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:12:33 +0000The Modern MeltdownMatt interviews Colleen Hartland, Victorian MP for the Greens, concerning her viewpoints on our current political climate.3391australian,greens,interview,political,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-15-the-empire-strips-back--12582401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12582401Fri, 22 Sep 2017 06:51:47 +0000The Modern MeltdownMatt sits down with Russall Beattie, the brains behind "The Empire Strips Back", Australia’s premiere burlesque show with a Star Wars twist. The pair discuss all things Star Wars and tackle some of the more controversial topics surrounding burlesque...4941australia,burlesque,interview,starwarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-14-making-comics-the-shaun-keenan-way--12582383
Find out more about the series @ http://www.xct.com.au/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12582383Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:46:21 +0000The Modern MeltdownMore and more Aussies are pursuing a career in the comic book industry than ever before. Shaun Keenan is one of those creators. Hear how Shaun takes independent comics to a professional level with his comic book series Xtreme Champion Tournament....
Find out more about the series @ http://www.xct.com.au/]]>4875australian,comics,independent,indie,spaticusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-13-post-party-at-spago-s-crossover--12582344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12582344Fri, 08 Sep 2017 08:00:51 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn pop culture circles in the city of Canberra, there was always talk of a contemporary podcast to the Modern Meltdown, someone else wielding the lightsabre. So the Modern Meltdown reached through the multiverse and brought forward Craig Sutton from...7822australia,canberra,crossover,interview,popculturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-12-singing-the-pop-cultures-with-meri-amber--10823400
You can stream Meri Amber's work right now on Spotify or at http://www.meriamber.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10823400Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:44:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownCombining music and pop culture fanaticism is all in a day's work for Meri Amber. Matt catches up with his con buddy to discuss Meri's life in music, how pop-culture has influenced her work, and her very interesting childhood. The pair also chat about...
You can stream Meri Amber's work right now on Spotify or at http://www.meriamber.com/]]>5210australia,interview,meriamber,music,pop-culturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-11-what-makes-a-comic-go-oi-oi-oi-with-nat-karmichael--10822856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10822856Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:24:16 +0000The Modern MeltdownAustralian comics are one of the least-discussed corners of the industry. Nat Karmichael plans to change that with his indie compilation title "Oi Oi Oi". Listen as we go from concept to books in stores, and find out how you can be a part of the...4215australia,comics,indie,interview,magazinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-10-the-worf-review--10822326
Plus, as a bonus for Modern Meltdown listeners, we have an exclusive skit featuring the 11th Doctor played by Patrick Mules with Zoe Tegan.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10822326Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:06:04 +0000The Modern MeltdownWhat do The Doctor, Batman, Gandalf and the Westro Baptist Church have in common? Well, The Worf Review of course! Matt sits down the cast and crew to chat about what is involved in taking these beloved characters and throwing them all together in one...
Plus, as a bonus for Modern Meltdown listeners, we have an exclusive skit featuring the 11th Doctor played by Patrick Mules with Zoe Tegan.]]>3639australia,interview,theatrefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-9-the-subjects--10822005
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4224478/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10822005Mon, 07 Aug 2017 21:00:13 +0000The Modern MeltdownMatt speaks with the creators behind the indie Superhero film “The Subjects”. On board for this podcast is Robert Mond (Writer / Director / Producer), Josef Gatti (DoP / Producer) and David Redman (Producer / Distributor). Come on board as we find out...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4224478/]]>4969australia,film,interview,superhero,thesubjectstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-8-beer-video-games-reload-bar-games--10821457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10821457Sun, 30 Jul 2017 20:31:11 +0000The Modern MeltdownTwo men had a dream: to open a video gaming bar. So what does it take to bring a dream into reality? Find out as Matthew and Tommy sit in on a master class of entrepreneurship devoted to everything shaken and stirred.3873australia,bar,gamming,interview,reloadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-7-the-cosplay-conspiracy-with-scarlet-moth-cosplay--10820923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10820923Sun, 23 Jul 2017 06:36:37 +0000The Modern MeltdownDuring San Diego Comic Con 2015, a group of cosplayers were accused of charging ticket holders for photographs. We sat down with award winning cosplayer Annalise Fredericks (Scarlet Moth Cosplay) to discuss the wider implications that such a trend...6564cosplay,interview,sdccfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-6-more-than-the-stormtrooper-and-the-snake-the-scott-loxley-tale--10820353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10820353Sat, 15 Jul 2017 10:07:55 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 2015, the story of a man being saved from certain death from a snakebite by his Stormtrooper armour was reported worldwide. But behind that story is the inspiring tale of one man pushing his limits to the breaking point to achieve an incredible...4432501st,interview,scottloxley,starwars,stormtropperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-5-me-and-my-mates-vs-the-zombie-apocalypse--10819773
Me and My Mates Vs the Zombie Apocalypse is available on demand on iTunes, Amazon and Vimeo and available for purchase at http://www.matesvszombies.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10819773Sat, 08 Jul 2017 10:00:16 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 2015, a Canberra film-making duo started to screen their new film "Me and My Mates Vs. the Zombie Apocalypse". Share in their journey from script to screen, hiring Aussie talent Jim Jefferies and sharing Aussie humour worldwide through the lens of...
Me and My Mates Vs the Zombie Apocalypse is available on demand on iTunes, Amazon and Vimeo and available for purchase at http://www.matesvszombies.com/]]>7914comedy,filmmaking,indie,jimjefferies,zombiefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-4-polished-white-armour-the-501st-with-francine-horobin--10818911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10818911Sat, 01 Jul 2017 08:49:48 +0000The Modern MeltdownYou see their polished white armour at your conventions, your hospitals, your schools and your local charity, but who are these Stormtroppers and what is their story? Francine Horobin talks us through the joys of being a part of the 501st.4921501st,charity,cosplay,interview,stormtropperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fox-news-radio-call-in-ben-kissel-oliver-stone-14-06-2017--12106412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12106412Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:21:18 +0000The Modern MeltdownI was lucky enough to share my thoughts on Stephen Colbert's Oliver Stone interview with one of my favourite podcasters, Ben Kissel.382benkissel,oliverstonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-3-the-raising-of-the-undead-comic-with-shane-w-smith--10818299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10818299Wed, 17 May 2017 08:47:56 +0000The Modern MeltdownCreating comics is hard work. Creating a franchise of comics? Now, that's a challenge. Shane W. Smith takes us through building comic books from the ground up. If you want to know how to craft your own comic, there has never been a better episode.3914falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-2-creating-a-convention-with-matthew-owen--10817202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10817202Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:57:18 +0000The Modern MeltdownGetting a convention together takes more then just booking a hall. Matthew Owen (Mowen) takes us through turning your passion into Canberra's premier pop culture convention. Join us for the next installment in our flashback series.3049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-meltdown-episode-1-comic-book-folklore-with-mal-briggs--10370759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10370759Thu, 13 Apr 2017 02:39:54 +0000The Modern MeltdownWelcome to Modern Meltdown 2.0. In order to move forward, we have to take a look back. Our first episodes will be flashbacks to the best interviews from the first 88 episodes of The Modern Meltdown. This week, we interview Mal Briggs from Impact...6644falsefull