Deep Fought

Episode 85: Personnel Review

Happy New Year everyone! We made sure to sit down in the same room one more time while we were in the same country/city etc. and record an extra podcast. As tends to happen on these dates, we were feeling reflective and looked back at 2017 for ourselves and the world at large. But we also explore how to maintain passions and interests as you grow older. This episode's mistakes include:
Some varying audio due to proximity, but that's to be expected. And a hairdryer.
A little bit of a low energy start until the No-Doz kicks in.
A misunderstanding of the economics of magazine criticism.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Set off some fireworks, and like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send love letters and gift card requests to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 84: A History Of Violence

It's a Christmas miracle! Or at least a present. Either way, new episode, filmed live, in person and outside here in lovely, summery Adelaide. This week we're following up on an important revelation from last episode, plus debut a brand new paid Deep Fought service for devoted fans. This episode's mistakes include:
Some audio niggles here and there, including background birds (but it's pretty good for a live one, actually).
Free flow between topics, and yet no mention of alien revelations.
No jingle for a deserving segment.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Pull your punches, and like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send questions and gift card requests to deepfought@gmail.com.
And here's the link to the article discussed: In defence of the white working class.

Episode 83: Art Versus Artist

Bonjour, and voila: another podcast. We're back with a follow-up to our last podcast in the wake of further sexual assault allegations towards many men of entertainment and politics. This time, we're taking a bit of a wider look at how we should feel about the art and work of these people in the wake of their bad behaviour. This episode's mistakes include:
No advance warning for that story. You'll know it.
Not much fun and games at the end, but there's enough at the start, right?
Not exploring in detail some intriguing revelations.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Brush your teeth, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 82: Men And Women

Hello everyone. We're back this week with a deep dive into all the horrible sexual assault news, and the surrounding culture. It's an episode of self-analysis and exploration of male behaviour, and hopefully the end result is a somewhat nuanced look at complex issues with a changing of some opinions. Please consider this a trigger warning for anyone sensitive to these topics.
This episode's mistakes include:
Not having a woman present to provide a valuable alternative perspective.
Not fully exploring all issues mentioned in suitable depth, nor presenting arguments in the most coherent way.
Some poor audio mixing as per usual.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Donate to Lifeline. Call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) if you have experienced, or are at risk of, sexual assault.

Episode 81: Chip Off The Old Block

Welcome to a Very Special Episode for a very special person (you). This was recorded live in front of a studio audience in Melbourne for the Writers' Week Festival. I think you'll agree that the interaction and banter with the audience really adds something electric. Despite co-editing with a professional production team, I'm sorry to report that this episode's mistakes include:
Variable audio quality as both hosts varied in distance from the mic.
Too many segments.
Too little content.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Have a shot, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your thoughts and deeps to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 80: Digital Natives

Its that time again -- Pod Cast time!! In this special episode, we talk about being uploaded to the cloud and explore the lives of digital humans. In more ways than one (wink). This episode's mistakes include:
Not giving enough due fanfare to the eightyversary.
Referring to Michael's beanie as Clouseau-esque instead of Cousteau-esque.
No wrap up at the end so make sure you read all of the below text closely.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Become one with the internet, and like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send mailbag questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 79: M&M's Of Future Past

Still here? Oh very nice. Well we'd better get right into it then. We're back from our unintended working holiday to bring you topical and interesting content that invites examination of one's self. Today we give you some important historical lessons and Michael learns from his mistakes. Mistakes, in a nice segue, that include:
Jumping between plenty of topics in excitement to be podcasting again.
Incorrectly stating our time off as six weeks when it was seven weeks.
Not finishing tax return.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Believe what you like, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your best ideas to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 78: Balloon Emoji

How have you been? No, honestly, don't give me the trite answers you give everyone else - how have you really been? You deserve to be happy, that's all. And I just wanted to make sure. Anyway, we're back to talk while you listen. This episode's mistakes include:
Not being about anything.
But that's okay, isn't it?
I mean, sometimes, things don't mean anything.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Don't overthink it, and like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your best ideas to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 77: Change Your Mind

Hello. Always weird starting these text entries off. Maybe next time I'll mix it up with a riddle. Anyway hope you've been well. This week we're back in different countries and corresponding over the internet, and talking about how people change their minds (or don't) based on this comic by The Oatmeal. It also includes discussion of our first ever proper email question. Exciting! This episode's mistakes include:
Chocolatey fun beginning and end filled with creamy serious middle.
A chocolate tray style grab bag of different topics and segments.
Too many chocolate analogies in the podcast notes.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Send us chocolate, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 76: Dad, Don't Listen To This One

Welcome home for a special episode. Nick was in Melbourne, which meant the opportunity to record live in Michael's living room like the good old days. Plus, we were joined by special guest Britt, who lends a certain je ne sais quoi to the proceedings. Also, we ask what is love, baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more? This episode's mistakes include:
Really imbalanced audio - sorry. Nick is quiet the whole time. Damn it.
Hard-hitting, fast-moving, discussion that never quite amounts to anything.
Teaser of a sequel that wasn't recorded.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Don't take it for granted, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 75: The Honeymoon Smugtacular

Oh, ladies and gentlemen, how we missed you. Our apologies for the delay, but I'm a high flyer in high demand zipping around the globe, and Michael lost his keys and couldn't get into his house. I've squeezed some time into my busy schedule, Michael broke a window, and thus we're back. This episode's mistakes include:
Smugly talking about being smug (but what's new?).
Overlooking the fact that we had an actual, legitimate email sent in. Stay tuned.
We have some sponsorship openings coming up in April, please get in touch with our sales team if you want to reach our distinguished and discerning audience.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Remember you're just like the others, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 74: The Shlim Kaks Quarter Pounder

Hey folks, sorry for the wee delay on this, but we've been busy. But now you're more glad it's happened. We do a good bit of talking on this episode and tackle the ten commandments. We've made some improvements. It actually ended up being quite a serious discussion about morality, but it's wrapped in a rye bun of fun. This episode's mistakes include:
Some quiet Michael, some loud Michael, but what's new?
Not endorsing veganism when it's clearly the answer.
Badmouthing treasured podcast guests.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Itemise your receipts, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 73: Hot Potatoes

Man, we're four for four (#444). This will be the most consistent in releases we'll be all year, given our impending work duties and lives returning to normal, but hey, what a month. In this final episode of our travel sojourns, Nick calls in from Japan for one last time. We talk about how to get enthused by things again, actively trying to get out of your comfort zone, and introduce a brand new jingle. Of course, this episode's mistakes include:
Talking about ourselves OH WAIT WHAT'S NEW??
Not repeating our sponsor's theme song at the end.
Failing to include pictures of okonomiyaki.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Slip slop slap, and then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your question suggestions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 72: Yes Ma'am

Konnichiwa, hello, and welcome to a chaotic and delightful episode of the Deep Fought podcast. There must have been something in the water in both Melbourne and Osaka, because this went places. Don't want to spoil the fun, but there were some surprises along the way, so buckle up and enjoy. This episode's mistakes include:
Some audio imbalances due to using the in-built microphone in a pair of earphones. For a change.
Repeatedly hitting the wrong jingle button. We deeply regret this mistake and pledge to pay more attention to jingle accuracy going forward.
Never locating the meridians.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Try something new, like liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, rating us on iTunes, and sending questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 71: High Resolution

We couldn't let this thing go. Before Michael departed for Melbourne, we had a couple of drinks and had one last face to face chat to kick off the new year. We're talking resolutions, predictions, retrospection, and a few other -tions. We'll be back for more FaceTime podcasts in 2017, but in the meantime, this episode's mistakes include:
Exceeding the hour limit on episodes.
A few in-room audio hiccups due to unsteady mic.
Not inviting Michael's dad to join us.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Watch the fireworks, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 70: Christmas Miracle

Welcome back to the show after a wee travel hiatus. But we bring you a gift just in time for the holiday season - a locally produced, organic, free range podcast, with all the talk people in the same talk room. Plenty of Christmas chat today in a bit of a ramble, which also features a special reappearance by Eleanor after a long while. This episode's mistakes include:
Did not give the podcast its deserved name.
Energy trails off towards the end due to jet lag.
Overexcitement leading to overtalking each other.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Do some good this Christmas by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, rating us on iTunes, and sending questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 69: Sex, Drugs, and Basic Accounting Practices

Thursday!? What is this, a Jewish holiday? For a variety of reasons, recording today felt necessary, so please enjoy today's hodgepodgecast of sporadic topic changes. It still turned out okay maybe? YOU BE THE JUDGE. This episode's mistakes include:
Whiplash from abrupt diversions into different discussion.
Joke plagiarism.
Lack of sexy music during sexy moments.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Be more creative, and like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 68: Live From The Doomsday Bunker

Woah. So that happened. We needed to talk about President Trump, so we called an emergency podcast and worked through our feelings live on the Facetime. This episode's mistakes include:
Hot takes by definition not yet fully developed or nuanced.
Limited funnies, oversupply of horror.
No apology for last episode's horoscopes somehow not seeing this coming.
Egregious factual inaccuracies.
Don't give up hope, and like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send us your topics on deepfought@gmail.com. Oh, and this is that image about equality vs equity.

Episode 67: Election Schmelection

Hello lovelies, and welcome back to the show, just in time for this week's democrapocalypse. This episode consists of some generalised election thoughts with a bit of questionable moralising, as well as a truckload of your Favourite Podcast Segments™. This episode's mistakes include:
Some sketchy audio due to beard scratching on mic and sniffles (guess who).Putting off Science News for another week.Forgetting the name of comedy legend Larry the Cable Guy.Egregious factual inaccuracies.Make your vote count, by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, rating us on iTunes, and sending questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Episode 66: Zero Hour

Yo yo yo, it's podding time, and we're talking the apocalypse. This one has an interesting arc to it, with a whole heap of silliness to start, leading into a whole heap of seriousness, from which we effortlessly transition to a fun-filled finale. It's a ride. This episode's mistakes include:
Never putting the finishing touches on our survival plans.Expecting people to explore Advance Care Directives with us after all that nonsense.Not acknowledging this week's sponsor, Purina, making all our animal references appear coincidental.Egregious factual inaccuracies.Find Purina® Fancy Feast at all leading supermarkets, and then like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, rate us on iTunes, and send questions to deepfought@gmail.com.