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The AFL has been rocked by scandal this week. Five Sydney Swans players have been banned for breaching club standards on drinking and staying out late. And separately, police are investigating a report of sexual assault. Police have not made any arrests or laid charges.  
And, a British collector has stumbled upon the ‘holy grail’ after he noticed a taxidermy 'fox' for sale was the skull of a now-extinct Tasmanian tiger worth thousands. Have you made some valuable discoveries?
Plus, a new app has been dubbed the spiritual successor to Vine (if you can even remember what that is!) The new short-form video app has one distinct feature that it hopes sets it apart from other platforms. No AI.
Finally, a new 'maxxing' just dropped - voice maxxing. Some guys are trying it to… sound hotter?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by ABC sports journalist, Marnie Vinall, and comedian and podcaster, Fergus Neal.
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The Israel Defense Forces has cleared its personnel of any criminal wrongdoing in the 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza, where Australian Zomi Frankcom was killed. 
And Brisbane band Bugs is coming to terms with the news that bassist Jordan Brunoli has just months left to live, after being diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. 
They open up about what scares them, how music has been healing, and what their friendship has meant over the years. 
Listen now: 
00:48  - Outrage at IDF investigation
04:19 - Jordan Brunoli on living life to the fullest
Guests:
Jordan Brunoli
Connor Brooker
Brock Weston
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Almost a year since Jordan Brunoli sat down with hack to talk through his stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis, the Bugs bassist returns with an updated prognosis.
Jordan was told in June he has just months to live.
In this extended chat with Dave, Jordan unpacks what it felt like being handed the bad news and the reality of living life like there's no tomorrow.
He's also joined by Bugs band mates Connor and Brock to talk about their friendship, why they won't stop laughing, and the new music and shows they've been working on.
Guests:
Jordan Brunoli
Connor Brooker
Brock Weston
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What happens when the gym becomes a place of worship? We meet the young guys in Melbourne who're coming together to lift weights and pray. 
Plus, legislation aimed at stopping gambling harm is set to pass Parliament this week. But is it strong enough?
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01:00 - Labor strikes a deal to pass gambling reform
23:10 - The young men finding God in the gym
Guests:
Kai Cantwell, CEO of Responsible Wagering Australia
Mark Kempster, Gambling Reform Advocate
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Police are continuing to investigate an alleged sexual assault linked to Sydney Swans players. We unpack the club's response and what happens now. 
And controversial cuts to the NDIS are set to pass parliament after the government struck a deal with the Coalition. 
Plus, we head inside an art gallery that's collecting your deepest, darkest secrets. Why?
Listen:
01:16 - Sydney Swans investigation
11:36  - How will NDIS cuts affect the disability community?  
24:27 - Would you share your secrets like this?
Guests:
Angela Pippos, sports journalist and author of 'Breaking The Mould'
Hannah Diviney, actor and disability advocate
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