How hard is it to escape a cult or leave a religion? It's easy to mock those who fall victim to cults, you'd never be so gullible right? Join us as we discuss Scientology and Cults with extra special guest, the Critical Thinker at Large, Chris Shelton, and let us Prick the Bubble of Cults.

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Scientology & Cults

Most of you will have seen Tiger King on Netflix, but did anyone stop thinking about Joe and Carol to remember the animals? Is it okay to keep wild animals in private zoos? How about riding an elephant in Thailand? Why do we treat animals with such disregard? Come let us Prick the Bubble of Animal Exploitation.

Tiger King and Animal Exploitation

Pretty much everyone is hanging out for a vaccine for COVID-19. So does this spell the end for anti-vaxxers? Are other 'movements' also in trouble or are they just being put on hold while the world is otherwise occupied? Join us as we prick our OWN bubbles as to what's likely to happen post-COVID-19.

Anti-vaxxers

Are you standing on your balcony, applauding essential workers? Have you cared about the person stacking the shelves at your local supermarket prior to the corona virus? Is this sudden call for displaying your appreciation for others a reminder that we take those who matter the most for granted? Join us as we Prick the Bubble of Gratitude and remind you that much like Mother's Day, you probably should be nice to people ALL the time.

Gratitude

It's hard being a leader, but what about in a time of crisis? What makes someone a good leader? Who is good, who is bad and who is appalling? Donald Trump? Boris Johnson? Jacinda Ardern? Scott Morrison? Let us Prick the Bubble of what makes a good leader.

Leadership

In a slight break from the coronavirus, we have a look at what the hell happened to Star Wars under Disney. Is it as good? Is it all about the cash? How is this a reflection of pretty much every franchise these days?Let us prick the bubble on Disney and their galaxy, far, far away...

Disney's Star Wars

We're no fan of religion, but how is it holding up during the corona virus? Are televangelists and other scam artists not just taking advantage of their followers, but endangering the rest of us with their bullshit? Talk about a loaded question? Join us as we Prick the Bubble of religion during the corona pandemic.

Religion & Corona

Back for 2020, join Mike the Llama, Dr. Brant Raven and Audio Pete as they discuss the finer details of COVID-19. Where did this come from and what the hell is going to happen? Let us prick the bubble for season 2!

Corona Virus

Is a Flat Tax a good idea? Why should someone pay more income tax, simply because they earn more? And why does Dr. Raven care so much about it? Join Mike the Llama and Dr. Brant Raven as they Prick the Bubble of a Flat Tax and for a little extra, whether the Govt should support unemployed millionaires.

Not Death, but Taxes

Do you self-identify as a feminist? Do you actually know what being a feminist means? Is your understanding of the definition of feminism based on the outrage of online feminists? Quite possibly you're getting the wrong message. Join Mike the Llama and Dr. Brant Raven as they Prick the Bubble of Modern Feminism. And if you rolled your eyes at the thought of two white men discussing feminism, this podcast IS actually for you.

Modern Feminism

We've clone animals, but what about cloning humans? What are the moral and ethical consequences of cloning people? Is it possible to discuss Clones without getting sucked into Science Fiction? Is it possible for Dr. Brant Raven to not mock Mike the Llama's questions? Join the teams as they Prick the Bubble of Cloning.

Send in the Clones

Australia's Head of State is a 90+ year old English woman. Has the Monarchy had its day or is it doing a good job? Should Australia retain the British Royal family? Would we be better off having our own President? Would that just turn in to an idiotic popularity contest? Join Mike the Llama and Dr. Brant Raven as they Prick the Bubble of The Monarchy!

The Monarchy

Do you respect the wishes of a culture? What if a group asked you to respect their culture and not climb their sacred rock? What if another group asked you to respect their culture and allow them to whip girls? Is accepting another person's culture conditional on our own culture? Join Mike the Llama and Dr. Brant Raven as they Prick the Bubble of Cultural Respect.

Cultural Respect

Sometimes, history is looked at through splayed fingers. Some countries embrace their history, whether good or bad, whilst others simply ignore the bits that cause them grief. Join Mike the Llama and Dr. Brant Raven as they Prick the Bubble of understanding your History.

Selective History

JFK, Moon Landings, 911, Aliens, trans-dimensional Lizard Overlords...the list goes on. Nobody trusts the official stories on anything anymore, but why? Join Mike the Llama and Dr. Brant Raven as they Prick the Bubble of Conspiracy Theories.

Conspiracy Theories

A podcast unlike every other podcast on the planet, in that we made it. Join Mike the Llama and perpetual special guest Dr. Brant Raven as they discuss the issues of the day and perhaps...prick the bubble in which you live.

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