Serious Danger

Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics. / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU / patreon.com/seriousdangerau / seriousdangerpod.com

Serious Danger is a news podcast hosted by Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard, with 380 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Emerald Moon & Tom Ballard hosts Serious Danger, a news show with 380 episodes published.

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  Excerpt: Vic Labor & SDA vs RAFFWU ft. Josh Cullinan

  Sep 30, 202620 min

  Woah the Greens have a new leader! Lots of discussion of that coming next episode, but first, in this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom is joined by Josh Cullinan, Director of Strategic Litigation at the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (aka RAFFWU) - the naughty, unregistered, non-ACTU affiliated FIGHTING UNION for retail and fast-food workers in Australia! Recently the new Victorian Premier, and former SDA member, Ben Carroll, suddenly introduced the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026, and it sure seemed designed to help the SDA and big business. Is the Shoppies union a tool of Colesworth etc designed to keep workers down? ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU   ---------- https://raffwu.org.au/   Produced by Michael Griffin https://instagram.com/mikeskillz   Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau   https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  244: The RC on antisemitism & more Macklemore ft. Sarah Schwartz

  Sep 26, 20261h 13m

  Tom pays respects to the late Vic Greens MP Tim Read, then is joined by executive director of the Jewish Council of Australia, Sarah Schwartz! (7:44) Tom can't resist asking about Macklemore (). Then, a chat about Sarah's experience giving evidence at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, and how it is important that the Jewish Council provides non-zionist Jewish voices in the public discussion. (45:44) ---------- Just released on Patreon - "Bonus: The Indian diaspora, Modi, religion, caste & data centres ft. Gokulan Gopal" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU   ---------- Follow Sarah - https://www.instagram.com/sarahrschwa/   Sign the petition https://www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/08/dont-let-israel-define-antisemitism?_sc=ODkwNDIxNyMyODYxNA%3D%3D&utm_campaign=RC+Interim+update++webinar+invite+-+all+minus+donors&utm_medium=email&utm_source=brevo   Donate https://fk5kj.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK18yw1cHTOn9r8JqWtMF9LXZNo/D4DIW52ZcMP1 Tom’s plugs - Melbourne Fringe October 6th to 11th https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/   GEELONG: Greens fundraiser on Thursday Oct 15th at the Courthouse theatre (Book here https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=25795 )  CASTLEMAINE: Fundraiser on Saturday October 17th at the Phee Broadway Theatre (Book here https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=25804 )  Theme by Kye Hughes Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz   Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau   https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  243: Macklemore turns the tide & an update from Alice Springs ft. Mayor Asta Hill

  Sep 19, 20261h 1m

  Tom is joined by the first Greens-endorsed Mayor of Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Asta Hill! First up, the Macklemore / Ed Sheeran brouhaha has everyone talking. (4:50) Remember when Peter Dutton and Macklemore had a fuss? And Betoota Advocate wins the prize for Most Dogshit Take. Then, a look at Asta’s first year as Mayor. (24:52) Why is The Australian and the rest of Murdoch’s goons trying so hard to attack the region? ---------- Just released on Patreon - "Bonus: The Indian diaspora, Modi, religion, caste & data centres ft. Gokulan Gopal" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU   ---------- Asta on social media - https://www.instagram.com/asta_hill_mayor/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584322103685   ABC article on Asta and Alice Springs - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/alice-springs-council-reputation-strategy-crime-unrest-narrative/107130188   Serious Danger merch - https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/ Tom’s plugs - Melbourne Fringe October 6th to 11th https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/   GEELONG: Greens fundraiser on Thursday Oct 15th at the Courthouse theatre (Book here https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=25795 )  CASTLEMAINE: Fundraiser on Saturday October 17th at the Phee Broadway Theatre (Book here https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=25804 )  Theme by Kye Hughes Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz   Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau   https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Excerpt: The Indian diaspora, Modi, religion, caste & data centres ft. Gokulan Gopal

  Sep 16, 202616 min

  In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Gokulan Gopal, a Tamil-Indian-Australian and Western Sydney Greens member, for a chat about the politics surrounding Australia’s large Indian diaspora. Why is Albanese chumming around with Modi, and is it just enabling Advance to spread division? How does caste affect everyday life down under? And why are we suddenly drowning in data centres, without any explanation how they will improve our lives? ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU   ---------- Follow Gokulan: https://www.instagram.com/gokulan_gopal/ Online community forum: Western Sydney's AI Data Centre Boom - https://www.abigailboyd.org/webinar_westernsydneydatacentres   Produced by Michael Griffin https://instagram.com/mikeskillz   Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau   https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  242: Vote with us or we kill the koalas ft. Richard Denniss

  Sep 12, 202656 min

  Tom is joined by economist and co-CEO of The Australia Institute Dr. Richard Denniss! This week, Greens passed the government’s Improved Native Forest Management Bill, though three Senators crossed the floor to dissent. Why does Richard think it was a mistake to once again enable Labor compromise? Does he believe this will actually save the koalas? Did he see Friendlyjordies say he has a silly voice? ---------- Just released on Patreon - "Auspol shitposting with @nickschadegg" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU   ---------- Richard in The Point - https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260901-why-the-greens-arent-picking-up-the-voters-labor-is-losing   More Fool Me by Richard Denniss on sale at the Australia Institute website . Enter the code, "DANGER" at checkout to get $5 off https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/carbon-offsets-threaten-great-koala-national-park-promise,21532#google_vignette   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-01/great-koala-national-park-going-ahead-nsw-labor-election-win/102153496 https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260904-great-koala-national-park-dependent-on-carbon-offsets-but-taxpayers-will-pay-95-of-cost   Chris Bowen press release - https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/joint-media-release-senate-endorse-practical-action-climate Serious Danger merch - https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/ Tom’s plugs - Be Funny Challenge (Impossible) on now at Edinburgh Fringe Two shows in London on September 11th & 12th at the Bill Murray Brand NEW show at Melbourne Fringe in October, In The Grand Scheme of Things - 25% off flash sale until Sunday 6pm All the details at https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ Theme by Kye Hughes Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz   Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau   https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau Support the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerau See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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