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The Antoinettes

The Antoinettes

What happens when an Australian journalist named Antoinette and an American poet named Antoinette sit down to tackle the world’s biggest and smallest problems? They trade many words and some barbs! There are trials and errors, and plenty of laughs as the Antoinettes navigate their friendship while trying to make sense of the world’s chaos. Welcome to the bin fire. Welcome to the shit show!

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34 min•
4 Sep

Is Who You Bang The Government's Business?

As queer Australians demand being counted, in true Olympic spirit, Prime Minister Albanese has performed massive backflips over what will be asked in the next Census. Now some LGBTQI+ people will be included in the census — but not all.  One Antoinette unpacks why sex and gender identity need to be accurately measured and welcomes the move.  The other is not impressed and doesn't think counting changes anything. The Antoinettes also explore why Australia still lags when it comes to measuring the ethnic and racial makeup of the country. ____________________________________________________________________ Please rate and review if you enjoyed this episode! Click here to subscribe to The Antoinettes. Keep the chat going on our Facebook group and suggest topics for us to debate! Sign up to the The Antoinettes newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. The Antoinettes acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29 min•
28 Aug

Let Candace Owens In?

There’s a push by Australian lobby groups and tabloid media to stop far-right African-American commentator Candace Owens from entering the country for her scheduled speaking tour. One Antoinette would stamp her visa, while the other believes she's dangerous and shouldn't be platformed. But is the real issue how the ‘character test’ migration law is subjectively applied and to who?  Other shit shows this week include Aussie airlines chronic flight delays and why post holiday blues might just be your brain playing tricks on you. ______________________________________________________________________ Please rate and review if you enjoyed this episode! Click here to subscribe to The Antoinettes. Keep the chat going on our Facebook group and suggest topics for us to debate! Sign up to the The Antoinettes newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. The Antoinettes acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28 min•
21 Aug

Digital Detox Drama + 'Right to Disconnect' Laws Now In Place

Like many work/life balance hopefuls, several weeks ago one Antoinette announced she was unplugging from work and social media and having an extended digital detox.  The other Antoinette raised both eyebrows at whether this was ever going to happen, and in this episode we share what really transpired. It includes a fake virtual assistant and a concealed knife. It comes as Australia’s new laws on the ‘right to disconnect’ from work come into effect, while there’s resistance at a similar proposed law in California.  But has the digital horse already bolted irrespective of law changes? Is unplugging ever really an option? The Antoinettes can’t agree, and enjoy making fun of each other instead. ____________________________________________________________________ Please rate and review if you enjoyed this episode!  Click here to subscribe to The Antoinettes. Keep the chat going on our Facebook group and suggest topics for us to debate! Sign up to the The Antoinettes newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. The Antoinettes acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36 min•
14 Aug

Ozempic and ADHD Drug Shortages: What Now?

There are hundreds of pharmaceutical drug in short supply -- among them there are critical shortages of Vyvanse, an ADHD treatment and diabetes medication Ozempic. Hollywood stars have popularised Ozempic as a weight loss drug and Vyvanse, colloquially known as a ‘Dexie’ is no longer just a coveted study drug but now also popular in the party scene. What does this mean for people living with illnesses and disabilities when their medication is in hot demand for other reasons? And how do we respond to these shortages? This episode of The Antoinettes explores skinny jabs, party pills and the role generic meds play in the future of critical med supplies. Click here to subscribe to The Antoinettes. Keep the chat going on our Facebook group and suggest topics for us to debate! Sign up to the The Antoinettes newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. The Antoinettes acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39 min•
7 Aug

Awful kids: Whose Fault Is It Anyway?

Childhood and parenting have radically changed in the past few decades. Far more children today struggle to manage their behaviour and grapple with poorer educational outcomes and more mental health problems than ever before.  As a parent is it OK to sometimes ask yourself: Is my kid just plain awful? And how much can parents blame themselves for this? Reflecting on their journeys as mothers and step mothers, The Antoinettes unpack the widely held belief “There are no bad children, only bad parents” because sometimes its not as simple as that. Click here to subscribe to The Antoinettes. Keep the chat going on our Facebook group and suggest topics for us to debate! Sign up to the The Antoinettes newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. The Antoinettes acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1 hr, 3 min•
31 Jul

LIVE Shit Show: We Go Where Our Audience Takes Us

Our first live show was sold out but thankfully we are not sell outs (yet) as we tackled a heap of topics in true Antoinettes style. From managing workplace dramas, to clashing opinions on what change means, and of course a dash of trauma and despair regarding Gaza. Never afraid of a gear change, The Antoinettes also surprised one another with very politically incorrect gifts which left the audience in stitches. And our FANtoinettes in the audience put some tricky questions to us. Click here to subscribe to The Antoinettes. Keep the chat going on our Facebook group and suggest topics for us to debate! Sign up to the The Antoinettes newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. The Antoinettes acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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