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Bearer of weird News

Bearer of weird News

By: Matt Harvey
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The bearer of weird news is an exploration of the news, both the weirdest news and the weirdest parts of the news you are familiar with.

The world's a weird place, Matt wants to talk about it.

Just for funny is a news quiz. Some of the best, newest, and most interesting comedians and performers are invited to play a quiz about the latest, weirdest news items. Art Performing Arts Politics & Government Stand-up Shows
Episodes
  • Royal Commission A Catch 9-11 Situation, Trump Wants Australian Bio Data, Apocalypse Library In New Zealand

    Royal Commission A Catch 9-11 Situation, Trump Wants Australian Bio Data, Apocalypse Library In New Zealand
    May 12 2026

    NEWS:
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/australia-japan-sign-agreements-energy-defence-critical-minerals/106638864
    https://www.livescience.com/health/anatomy/scientists-mapped-all-the-nerves-of-the-clitoris-for-the-first-time
    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/22/2apply-rental-platform-excessive-tenant-data
    https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/30/asx-fast-food-shares-down-cost-of-living-australia-dominos-kfc
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/ancient-platypus-fossils-with-teeth-found-outback-sa/106616134
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-03/matthew-canavan-kumanjayi-little-baby-voice-royal-commission/106635798
    https://futurism.com/science-energy/climate-change-food-less-nutritious
    https://futurism.com/health-medicine/scientists-explain-ghosts
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/avi-yemini-free-palestine-political-party-concerns-experts/106618082
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/savers-brunswick-denies-bed-bug-allegations/106627012
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/counterterrorism-funding-significant-decline-outdated-plan/106624200
    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/30/queensland-rejects-key-bondi-report-recommendation-as-albaneses-gun-buyback-flounders
    https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/04/27/donald-trump-australians-biometric-data-ice-homeland-security-home-affairs/
    https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/27/gina-rinehart-immigrant-social-media-screening-anzac-day-sydney-opera-house-ntwnfb
    https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/joyce-says-criminals-deserve-second-chance-after-hanson-sacks-convicted-rapist-20260413-p5zner.html
    https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/04/20/job-offer-to-build-a-post-apocalypse-library-in-golden-bay/
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    50 mins
  • ASIO Power Expansion, Coalition On ICE, Succulent Sound Archive

    ASIO Power Expansion, Coalition On ICE, Succulent Sound Archive
    Apr 30 2026
    NEWS:https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/public-transport-free-for-another-month-and-half-price-until-2027-20260418-p5zp0e.htmlhttps://news.stv.tv/west-central/aulds-manager-stole-68000-from-bakery-to-pay-back-drug-debthttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87wn5e1q1vohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz78zj74548ohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn08jy6w0l5ohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwywre1e3kvohttps://www.engadget.com/social-media/majority-of-australian-kids-are-still-on-banned-social-media-platforms-study-finds-162922768.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qd5537zxpohttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/13/colombia-hippo-hunt-pablo-escobarhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8wwk2v2jdohttps://news.stv.tv/north/hunt-for-white-van-after-containers-of-cooking-oil-stolen-in-early-morning-theft-in-elginhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/13/meta-ai-mark-zuckerberg-staff-talk-to-the-bosshttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-says-not-possible-us-pay-medicaid-medicare-daycare-re-fighting-w-rcna266381https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwydx34kzlvohttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/police-to-target-young-people-for-causing-anxiety/106505154https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/the-bernese-bear-will-continue-to-display-its-red-limb-on-the-coat-of-arms/91049271https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/japan-overhauls-defence-export-rule/106590578https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-campaign-beat-cancer-off-wants-men-to-masturbate-21-or-more-times-a-month-302729972.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/21/woolworths-price-drop-marketing-trick-customers-accc-courthttps://au.news.yahoo.com/woolworths-shoppers-could-be-in-for-1300-payback-over-alleged-supermarket-pricing-tactics-020950303.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/31/bolivia-clown-protests-decree-school-holiday-partieshttps://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/angus-taylor-vows-to-deport-65000-overstaying-migrants-in-icestyle-move/news-story/1b6916115e21dbd2ff0a8eec4f43f500https://michaelwest.com.au/civil-liberties-senate-to-approve-extraordinary-asio-powers/https://tvtonight.com.au/2026/03/a-succulent-chinese-meal-nfsa-updates-sounds-of-australia.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/artemis-ii-launch-abc-live-blog-moon-mission/106513102https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg27035922-500-how-many-dachshunds-would-it-take-to-get-to-the-moon/https://www.wired.com/story/5-mysteries-that-the-artemis-missions-to-the-moon-could-finally-solve/
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Opps, Mostly Headlines, New Zelanders Moving To Australia, Liberal Party Defames Dutton.

    Opps, Mostly Headlines, New Zelanders Moving To Australia, Liberal Party Defames Dutton.
    Apr 3 2026
    NEWS:https://www.unige.ch/medias/en/2026/le-sang-des-centenaires-eclaire-les-mecanismes-de-la-longevitehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/free-public-transport-april-victoria-fuel-prices-cost-of-living/106506974https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/feb/23/meet-the-australian-farmer-planning-to-get-the-us-hooked-on-camel-milk-videohttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/feb/23/meet-the-australian-farmer-planning-to-get-the-us-hooked-on-camel-milk-videohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy03lnnr2kpohttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/10/barnsley-drug-dealer-rigged-properties-home-alone-booby-traps-ian-claughtonhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-26/national-emergency-mobile-alert-system-trials-to-begin/106390534https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/almost-half-jury-pool-musk-235208412.htmlhttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/matt-canavan-wins-national-party-leadership-challenge/ggv48c1k5https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/17/australia-petrol-panic-buying-jerry-canshttps://www.techspot.com/news/111607-vpn-downloads-surge-australia-after-age-checks-hit.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyx81517jxohttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/one-nation-secures-first-ever-lower-house-seat-outside-queensland-what-does-this-mean-for-the-coalition/8l0h5kaxhhttps://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/it-is-our-problem-pauline-hanson-has-called-for-australia-to-help-donald-trump-stamp-out-evil-in-iran-conflict/news-story/0a3cca716e38adb23a2a7c76aa2a6d3ahttps://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/trainspotting-the-musical-to-make-worldwide-debut-this-summer-6160992https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/cigarette-giant-british-american-tobacco-will-quit-australia-over-raging-illegal-tobacco-wars/news-story/02aa294a83471d04ee1e09e66482bf84https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/ckg2gmnpjj1ohttps://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/sunday0301/card/sen-graham-says-no-u-s-boots-on-the-ground-in-iran-XRWOYqPXVlDaNcdgH3IDhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/government-explores-new-tax-for-gas-coal-to-buffer-fuel-costs/106475100https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/cory-bernardi-stands-by-bestiality-claim-ahead-of-sa-election/106423186https://7news.com.au/entertainment/royal-family/sarah-fergie-ferguson-addresses-reports-shes-cloning-queen-elizabeths-corgis-for-new-reality-tv-show--c-22032117https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/06/world/new-zealand-australia-emigration-midlife-intl-hnk-dsthttps://www.wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/new-zealand-american-home-buyers-70d344a2https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/03/tabled-document-reveals-liberal-partys-secret-election-review-of-its-worst-campaign-from-grim-dutton-to-weird-nuclear-policyhttps://thenightly.com.au/politics/liberal-leader-must-never-be-allowed-to-run-election-campaign-again-after-peter-dutton-secret-review-c-21802146
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    39 mins
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