Topical with Michael Shafar

Hamas and Israel’s PR War - Episode 58

Michael reacts to the news that Hamas has started to release hostages and weighs into which side is winning the PR war.
Meanwhile, kids are being told they're not allowed to vape during their exams and a man tries to avoid paying a restaurant bill with an ingenious ploy.
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Check out his website for his upcoming live shows in Australia, the UK and mainland Europe.

Why Australia Voted No - Episode 57

Michael explains why Australia voted against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Meanwhile, the war in Gaza continues, and Michael is impressed by influencers who have somehow found a way to make the conflict about themselves.
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Israel and Palestine - Episode 56

Michael tries not to hurt his career too much by giving his honest thoughts on the latest war between Israel and Hamas.
WARNING: This is the least funny episode of the podcast. If you'd like to laugh, check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.
Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Narre Warren, Melbourne, Sydney and more.

Debunking the Craziest Voice to Parliament Conspiracies - Episode 55

Michael celebrates and mocks the creativity of conspiracy theorists spreading misinformation about the upcoming referendum.
Meanwhile, he weighs up the pros and cons of schools banning mobile phones and explains why Glaswegian police officers need to conduct all interviews with translators.
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Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in the UK, mainland Europe and Australia.

Britain has Fallen, Dan Andrews Resigns and ’No’ Voting Nazis - Episode 54

After visiting Switzerland, Michael realises that the British Empire has crumbled.
Meanwhile, Michael explains why Dan Andrews is the most polarising politician of our time and reckons that joining your local Neo-Nazi movement is a great way to get fit.
Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content.
Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in London, Paris, Frankston, Narre Warren, Melbourne and more.

Russell Brand, No Campaign, Kim Jong-Un & Vladimir Putin - Episode 53

Michael reacts to the sycophants defending Russell Brand.
Meanwhile, the campaign against the Voice to Parliament takes a hit after Warren Mundine goes off script.
Plus, the leaders of Russia and North Korea offer hope to the rest of the world by showing that international diplomacy is possible.
Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content.
For details on his upcoming live shows in the UK, continental Europe and Australia, head to his website.

Djokovic was Right, Obama is Gay & Australia is Divided - Episode 52

Following his US Open win, Michael reluctantly admits that Novak Djokovic must've been right about the vaccine all along.
Meanwhile, Michael explains how Obama being gay only makes him cooler and reckons that discounted ballet tickets for Indigenous Australians isn't really what they need right now.
Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Zürich, London, Frankston, Narre Warren and Melbourne.

RIP Yevgeny Prigozhin, Musk vs Zuckerberg & Burger King Lawsuit - Episode 51

Michael reacts to the sad and extremely expected passing of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the human rights advocate (and Russian mercenary) who attempted to overthrow Vladimir Putin.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have promised to fight each other, and Michael hopes it is to the death. Plus, one of the most consequential lawsuits of our time is being brought against Burger King.
Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter/X for exclusive content. Head to his website for details about his live shows in Zürich, London, Frankston, Narre Warren, Melbourne and more.

Mushroom Poisoning, Soccer Pay Inequality & Killing Billionaires - Episode 50

Michael leaps to the defence of the woman who 'accidentally' poisoned her ex-husband's family, demands pay inequality between the Matildas and Socceroos, and calls for poor whites to redirect their hatred of immigrants to billionaires.
Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok for exclusive content.
Head to his website for tickets to his shows in Edinburgh, London, Zürich, Frankston, Nate Warren, Melbourne and more.

UFOs, Oppenheimer Outrage & Lizzo Gets Sued - Episode 49

In the wake of the US congressional hearings, Michael tries to decide if aliens are in fact real or if Americans are just gullible and stupid.
Meanwhile, Lizzo is being sued for workplace harassment and the allegations being made against her are bananas. Plus, Michael explains why it's fine to not cast a little person to play an Oompa Loompa or a Jew to play Oppenheimer.
Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for exclusive content.
Head to his website for tickets to his live shows in Edinburgh, London, Zürich, Melbourne, Frankston, Narre Warren and more.