The Snarky Gherkin and a Nazi walk into a bar….. Part.2
A fast, clear walkthrough of the “Cooker Wars” timeline, from a viral march brand to four competing groups, collapsing turnouts, and a movement that sells outrage without outcomes. We map the players, the optics problem, and why economic pain makes people vulnerable to grifters.• Gaza protest optics triggering a copycat “March for Australia” wave• NSN claiming involvement and the credibility collapse that followed• Monica Smith’s rebrand to Put Australia First and calls for sponsorship• Infighting over footage, branding, and who gets the microphone• August march fiasco and Nazi presence damaging legitimacy• October “do‑over” with an 85% attendance drop• Fragmentation into Australia Marches and Save Australia• Monetising outrage through flags, EMF gear, and funnels• The missing policy: housing, migration skills, construction capacity• How to keep perspective and resist conspiracy pipelinesAnd don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and share it with your fellow smart women and alliesSend us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting
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The Snarky Gherkin and a nazi walk into a bar……. Pt.1
Tom Tanuki's PodcastWe unpack how a once unified protest movement fractured into rival factions and why that vacuum drew in neo-Nazi groups. We explore the psychology that keeps people in, from grief and defiance to false cures, and share practical ways to build scepticism and safety.• cooker wars defined and why the split matters• loss of clear goals and rise of hero complexes• vague slogans on migration, energy and corruption• neo-Nazi involvement and the Camp Sovereignty attack• recruitment tactics, grooming and tradwife nostalgia• Andrew Tate’s misogyny and brittle masculinity• harmful “cures” like aged urine and black salve• how defiance sustains conspiracy identities• practical scepticism for families and young people• safety, boundaries and drawing lines against hateAnd don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and share it with your fellow smart women and alliesSend us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting
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Plato, Nietzsche and Ryder. What a line-up !
We explore how humour does real work: building critical thinking, lowering defensiveness, and fuelling social change, from pandemic myths to political power. Two kinds of laughter—herd and heights—show why some jokes harm and others heal, with practical ways to use comedy well.• role of laughter in learning, groups, and connection• comedy as a response to fear and frustration• philosophers on humour from Plato to Nietzsche• herd laughter versus heights laughter• political mockery, late‑night satire, and why power hates jokes• case study of Pete Evans and the cut‑through of Tom Gleeson• RISE and Funny or Die driving legislative change• self‑deprecation and avoiding punching down• small steps to craft humorous messages for impact• safety, critical thinking, and staying connectedKeep your critical thinking hats on. And don't forget to subscribe, wait, and review the podcast, and share it with your fellow smart women and alliesSend us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting
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Bush turkey taken up residence on your bed? Laugh or cry ?
We explore how humour helps us handle stress, anxiety, and life’s clatter without ignoring pain. A rogue bush turkey sparks a deeper look at the body’s laugh response, thought defusion, and why timing and validation matter when using comedy as a coping tool.• acknowledging Country and setting the scene in Sydney• the bush turkey saga as a catalyst for laughter• why some laugh in crisis and others only later• what laughter does to the diaphragm, hormones and breath• using humour to defuse anxious thoughts and gain distance• paradox of approaching fear instead of pushing it away• validation needs, boundaries and timing with jokes• practical tools: mechanical laughter, comic voices, silly imagery• habit-building for resilience and lighter problem solving• closing reminders on safety, critical thinking and communityAnd don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and share it with your fellow smart women and alliesSend us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting
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Scepticism, Socks, And Self-Protection
We turn a chaotic week—stolen bikes, a shredded laptop, and a dog’s sock surgery—into a guide to better decisions by swapping blame for causation and drama for clarity. We unpack coercive control, how to warn a friend without lecturing, and why scepticism is a safety tool against health misinformation.• shifting from blame to causation to regain control• spotting early coercive control masked as care• using calm, specific language to influence a friend• jealousy as insecurity not love• metacognition as a buffer against emotional decisions• health misinformation on social media and why scepticism matters• practical sceptic habits for medical advice• update on Ryder’s surgery and recoveryPlease, please respect that gut feeling. Staying safe needs to be our primary objective. And don't forget to subscribe when we're going to do the podcast and share it with your fellow smart women and alliesSend us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting
Welcome to the Why Smart Women Podcast, hosted by Annie McCubbin. We explore why women sometimes make the wrong choices and offer insightful guidance for better, informed decisions. Through engaging discussions, interviews, and real-life stories, we empower women to harness their intelligence, question their instincts, and navigate life's complexities with confidence. Join us each week to uncover the secrets of smarter decision-making and celebrate the brilliance of women everywhere.
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