Topical with Michael Shafar

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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sonia Kruger, The Logies & Australian Mediocrity - Episode 48

Michael explains how The Logie Awards are a perfect example of Australia celebrating mediocrity and bigotry.
Meanwhile, Sam Newman has made some more racist comments about Indigenous people, but it might actually be the AFL's fault.
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Head to his website for details about his upcoming shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, London, Melbourne and more.

Barbie vs Piers Morgan, Ben Shapiro & Matt Walsh - Episode 47

Michael reacts to conservative men being outraged about the Barbie movie and considers whether Matt Walsh was indeed correct when he said feminism had killed more people than nuclear bombs.
Meanwhile, Fox News reckons that there were actually some benefits to slavery and Elon Musk fixes everything with a Twitter rebrand.
Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube, follow him on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter (or X, whatever it's called now) for exclusive content and head to his website for tickets to his live shows in the UK, mainland Europe and Australia.

How to Save the Commonwealth Games - Episode 46

In light of Victoria deciding not to host the Commonwealth Games, Michael reckons it's time we start letting athletes from poor countries take drugs to make the event more watchable.
Meanwhile, the Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has been won by a trans woman, but is it really a victory for the trans movement?
Plus, a book designed to teach kids about sex has got conservatives riled up.
Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube and follow him on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter for exclusive content.
Head to his website for details on his upcoming shows in Edinburgh, Zürich, London, Melbourne, Frankston and Narre Warren.