Topical with Michael Shafar

Tony Hinchcliffe and the Problem with Comedians Stumping for Politicians - Episode 105

Michael reacts to the media hysteria surrounding Tony Hinchcliffe's set at a Trump rally and explains why it's a problem when comedians start stumping for politicians.
Tickets for Michael's upcoming shows in London, Leicester and more are here.

Yahya Sinwar's Death is Embarrassing for Israel - Episode 104

Michael explains why the death of Hamas' leader Yahya Sinwar is actually quite embarrassing for Israel. Plus, he tees off on politicians who pretend to be working class whenever an election is nearby.
Grab tickets to Michael's next show in London on 12 December here.

Cancel Culture Targets Pro-Palestine Chef - Episode 103

A chef has had his restaurants taken off the Good Food Guide for carrying an offensive sign at a Palestinian rally. As always, Michael is here to offer the correct opinion on how we should all react.
Tickets to all upcoming live shows are here.

Is Russell Brand's Christian Rebrand Genuine? - Episode 102

Michael delves into whether Russell Brand's Christian conversion is genuine, or if it's just another grift.

Puff Daddy's Friends Disown Him & Radicalised Boomers - Episode 101

Michael laments the anti-intellectualism that has taken hold of politics, Puff Daddy's friends disowning him and the radicalisation of his own father by PragerU content.
Grab tickets to Michael's show in London on 13 October here.
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Israel, Lebanon & Puff Daddy's Bottles of Lube - Episode 100

Michael explains why Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu is pretty keen to expand the war in Lebanon.
Plus, Puff Daddy has a lot of explaining to do, not least about why he's been hoarding so much lube.
Grab tickets to Michael's show in London on 13 October here.
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Hezbollah Pager Attack & Another Trump Assassination Attempt - Episode 99

Michael is shocked to discover that people are still using pagers in the year 2024. Plus, he explains why the latest would-be Trump assassin is probably a Swiftie.
Grab tickets to Michael's show in London on 13 October here.
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Immigrants are Eating Your Dogs! - Episode 98

Michael reacts to Donald Trump's claim that immigrants are eating the dogs of the good people in Springfield, Ohio.
Plus, he explains why politicians should never eat ice-cream in public.
Tickets to Michael's show in London are here.

Oasis and the "Dynamic Pricing" Scam - Episode 97

Back from holiday, Michael explains how dumb rich people prop up the economy of Ibiza.
Plus, he explains why Ticketmaster has managed to get away with its "dynamic pricing" scam and shares his mixed feelings about the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming show in London on 13 October here (before the dynamic pricing kicks in).

Olympics Controversies: Raygun, "Trans" Boxers and Dutch P*dophiles

Michael explains why Australia's greatest ever breakdancer, Raygun, is this year's Ernie the Eel.
Plus, he questions why an Algerian boxer received more criticism than a Dutch paedophile.
Grab tickets for Michael's show in London on 13 October here.