Deep Fought

Episode 113: My Brother And Me

Thank you, devoted listeners, and welcome to our informal fifth anniversary. On today's show, we're delving into the mailbag to help out some of you with your (mostly bodily function-related) issues, but we've also got some good good space bants in there too for you highbrow types. This episode's mistakes include:
Not enough poop talk.
Only three audio jingles when there was space for more.
The wingspan of a wandering albatross does NOT reach 12 metres.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Stare into the cavernous void of space, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 112: Salaam

Hello friends. It's been a wee while since we've last spoken, but there's been things happening. In this episode, Nick talks through his experience being in Christchurch during the terrorist attack, and Michael tries to guess how much Owen Wilson is worth. Something for everyone! This episode's mistakes include:
A lot of single-sided storytelling
Attempts to lighten difficult mood
Poop talk
Egregious factual inaccuracies
Kia kaha.

Episode 111: The P Word

Hello friends, we have some interesting talking for you in tonight's episode. We tackle George Pell, Michael Jackson, and R. Kelly, and the surrounding furore about their actions. Plus, we learn about racist AI, and then bro out a little at the end. It's a pretty good one and I think you'll like it. This episode's mistakes include:
Perfect audio, leaving me nothing to complain about in these notes.
No curry facts.
An embarrassing mispronunciation of camaraderie.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Clean out your music library, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 110: Good Grief

Blessings be upon you, fine listener, for life is short and you, also, are short. On today's episode we're reflecting on our own mortality in the wake of a wake, and then cross over to the other side in a brand new segment. This episode's mistakes include:
Variant audio quality again goddamn it.
Unreasonable expectations of extra work in the edit suite.
No answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Tell those who mean something to you that you love them, by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, rating us on iTunes, and sending your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 109: I Agree

TGIF, am I right? And TGIDF, too, because we've got a brand new episode landing right in your feeds, right now. This is a bit of a catch-all episode, with some discussion of human unity, a double dose of Science News, and some wide-ranging chat about smoking, fast food, and the long-awaited kangaroo story. So sit back, order some takeaway, and kick the weekend off right. This episode's mistakes include:
A luxuriously loose amble from topic to topic.
A truly baffling mispronunciation toward the end.
Attempting to induce the listeners to join a religion.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Check your Uber Eats again, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 108: Monsters, Inc.

Sit back, relax, and pipe a bit of this hot audio sauce right down your ear tubes. We're back and better than ever, literally. Now that Michael has actually turned on his new microphone, this is officially the Best Sounding Episode Ever. And what a week to debut, with a bit more Louie follow-up and a discussion about the most dangerous companies in the world. This episode's mistakes include:
Nothing. This is episode is perfect.
It is impossible to describe Episode 108 as anything other than a masterclass in the audio medium, destined to be looked back on by future generations as a pinnacle of early 21st century culture.
Okay, yes, Michael didn't know what thrush is.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Wipe away the tears of joy, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 107: Unlucky Louie

Happy new year, and what better place to start things off than with a discussion about Louis C.K.'s return to the spotlight and most recent controversial set. It's possibly the most focused we've ever been, which is kind of astonishing. Hope you're doing well too, by the way. This episode's mistakes include:
Some fuzz on Michael's end due to new mic setup and a roaring laptop fan.
Minimal seggies but huge cliffhanger.
Two hours of fucking around on Australian internet to get this shit uploaded. 🤬
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Deactivate your screensaver, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 106: Would You Rather?

As we close in on closing out the show for the year, come along with us on a loose and lightweight episode full of merriment and spirits. We were in the same location again so the episode is slightly messier and slightly drunker, but hey, it's the holidays. This episode's mistakes include:
In-room audio, but it's actually pretty damn good.
A minor moment of self-reflection, but then we get to topics with wide appeal (toothpaste).
Not enough time devoted to certain topics (toothpaste).
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Brush twice a day, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 105: So You Think You Can Self-Aware?

What am I doing? If you've ever wondered that, congratulations, you're doing better than many. We put the Dunning-Kruger effect and the perils of self-awareness under a microscope to see how people can be so bad and yet so confident. It takes some twists and turns but it ends with Joke Time (new segment). This episode's mistakes include:
Some unusual vibes at the start that level out over time.
A couple interesting tangents that leave behind the original topic.
Obvious edit points when Michael compliments Nick.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Take a long, hard look at yourself, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 104: A Quest Called Tribe

Would you visit a remote Indian island to convert an untouched neolithic tribe to Christianity? This guy did. Not me, obviously, another guy. In the story. We talk about it. Anyway, apologies for any spluttering  in this one as we were both getting over a cold, but for the most part I think we've edited it out. (The royal 'we', of course.) This episode's mistakes include:
Nasal tones and the odd odd pause.
8% less funny, 15% more wisdom.
No welcome to the next one hundred.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Don't forget to pack your bible, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 103: Eternal Sunshine

If you could erase someone from your memory, would you do it? And to whom? That's the big question at hand this week, and it's wrapped in talk of the midterm elections and a fascinating nugget of science news. So don't delay, this is one spicy meatball!! This episode's mistakes include:
Saving our best segment for last.
No tip of the week to help you get through life a little easier.
A soupçon of existentialism right in the heart of an otherwise focused episode.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Forget you ever heard this, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com. You can find Ben & Dave Save The World here, and the Most Unwanted Song here.

Episode 102: We've All Been Punk'd By Adam Sandler

Books. We've all seen them, but are they any good? That's the subject of this episode as we delve into the implications of the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover'. Plus, there are spillages, breaks from reality, and even some sex advice. This episode's mistakes include:
Still trying to sort out some audio issues here and there, but it's better than it was.
Not getting to listener questions again.
Misstating Adam Sandler's age as 51 when he's 52.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Why don't you just go home, ball, and then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 101: Climate Catastrophe

Welcome to the next one hundred, and our brand new look (thanks Sean)! We needed a bit of a nap after the last episode, but now we've woken up to discover that the world is ending in 12 years. So, we had a bit to talk about. Plus, some exciting messages made our way to the mailbag. This episode's mistakes include:
Wild audio variation. Sorry, levels were all over the place this time. I tried.
Used a lot of power to render out an audio file during a podcast about cutting carbon emissions.
Huge cliffhanger left dangling until next time.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Pay your freelancers, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 100: Centenniversary

Hello hello, and thank you all! We've hit triple digits and want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to everyone that has come along for the ride across the past four-ish years. We'd also like to welcome the new listeners we've picked up along the way, possibly off the back of an unexpectedly successful dog-related Facebook post (who knew?).
This is a pretty jam-packed episode. There's one of Michael's most amazing stories ever, some gift-giving, and a few fun surprises as well. So as we cross the threshold into the next century, know that this episode's mistakes include:
 
Varying audio because Garageband decided to just stop recording Michael a couple of times.
A bunch of promised 100th content deferred for time.
Tonal whiplash across various segments.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Appreciate how far you've come, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.
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Episode 99: Platformer

Welcome back as we close in on the end of this first century of Deep Fought. This week we're talking about social media platforms' responsibilities to free speech versus preventing abuse. Plus someone got a job and someone else burns himself live on air. There's SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. The episode's mistakes include:
Some odd audio spikes but that just adds to the character.
Not running the hand under cold water for long enough.
Failing to get across just how batshit some of Alex Jones' conspiracies are.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Swear off social media, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 98: Smash Hit

Good to you see all! We're back from our various travels and moves to talk about the Oscars and their introduction of the Most Popular category. Plus, we wend our way through discussions of teenagers, Kanye, and moving house. This episode's mistakes include:
Skipping a lot of fascinating poliical developments this week.
A long outro with a grab bag of different segments.
Forgot the 't' in the word 'political' just now.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Buy a ticket, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 97: Laugh Track

Badum tish. That's the sound of another hilarious podcast being uploaded. This week, we're talking about where there are off-limit topics in comedy, and where Seinfeld stands these days. Plus, Nick debuts his new running style and someone weird comes to Michael's house - all in around an hour! This episode's mistakes include:
Some faint echoing in the audio here and there. Apologies.
No play-at-home maths quiz.
Backed the podcast van over a lizard on the way out of the driveway.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Give us a tight five minute set, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 96: Power Pack

Good afternoon, friends and whānau, and welcome back to an easy-listening episode of the pod. On our quest to return to a manageable duration, we're talking power, how people get it, and how they maintain it. Plus, our usual diversions to everything from lobster tattoos to global homogeneity. This episode's mistakes include:
Leaving the good stuff to the end.
Still not getting it under the hour mark. Maybe next time?
Forgot to give third plug to Marvel's Ant-Man and The Wasp, in cinemas now!
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Walk up to the biggest guy in the yard and punch him in the face, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 95: Buy Buy Buy

Hello friends, and welcome back to a premium quality episode of this here podcast. You know what, I'm not afraid to say it: it's got the best audio ever. You're welcome. Now, sit back with a snifter of whiskey and a cigar and enjoy a discussion about consumerism and the interesting social pressures around it. This episode's mistakes include:
Setting too high an audio standard for ourselves.
Running too long, again.
Not giving enough thanks to our amazing sponsor.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Order now and we'll throw in a free knife set, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 94: Seven Deadly Sins

We're back for more, and with more, in another long episode. I promise we'll get it back down to a normal duration soon (don't hold us to it). Today we're talking about the seven deadly sins, the Arrested Development controversy, and Michael's new tattoo. This episode's mistakes include:
Audio setup that's still being polished, resulting in some hums and whirrs.
Surprisingly long segments occurring when you wouldn't expect them to.
Did not disclose our commercial arrangement with Game Night, out now on DVD and digital.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Hold yourself back, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.