Episode 364 - Part 2 - Speed, Skiddies, 007

You Cannot Be Serious43mJune 3, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

The podcast erupts into a chaotic, absurdist satire of modern governance, personal hygiene, and cultural absurdity, anchored by a fictional trip to Europe called 'The Travelling Dilberries.' The hosts mock the Australian government's alleged incompetence—from allowing non-English-speaking bus drivers to operate without language tests to spending $200,000 on a bronze plaque with a politician's name—while spiraling into surreal tangents about bodily functions, underwear, and the 'skiddy' (a euphemism for accidental bowel movements). The episode juxtaposes real-world grievances—like Victoria's 60 new taxes and Indigenous land disputes over the Olympic pool—with outrageous humor, culminating in a fictional future where James Bond becomes a woman and MotoGP riders hit 370 km/h. Amid the chaos, the hosts debate football tips, lament media overhyping young players, and end with a mock-serious call to 'donate to Neil Denneher'—a fictional legacy campaign. The entire episode is a comedic indictment of political waste, social absurdity, and the human condition, delivered through escalating nonsense.

Key Takeaways
1

Governments that allow non-English speakers to drive buses without language tests risk public safety and erode societal trust.

2

The average person has had at least one 'skiddy' (accidental bowel movement) in their life—this is not a taboo, but a universal human experience.

3

Victoria has implemented 60 new taxes since COVID, making it one of the most heavily taxed states in Australia.

4

MotoGP riders have reached speeds of 370 km/h on straightaways—nearly 230 mph—making them the fastest human-powered vehicles on Earth.

5

The media overhypes young AFL players with 10 possessions and a couple of goals, treating them like champions before they've proven themselves.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

The Speaker Blows Out and the Phone Listens

The episode opens with a chaotic audio moment—someone nearly blowing out a speaker—before diving into the theme of digital surveillance. The hosts discuss how phones seem to listen, suggesting that simply talking about furniture leads to an influx of furniture ads, and jokingly claim that mentioning 'Moulin Rouge' triggers porn content.

2:00
3 min

The Bus Driver Scandal and Language Requirements

This is why One Nation is resonating with people because they are now saying we must have some standard. You can't just let people in and run rampant about the road rules and any other rules in society if you can't understand them.

Highlight
5:00
3 min

Shoes, Underwear, and the 'Skiddy' Debate

You've jumped in in the nick and you've done a pop-off while you've been lying there every night. There's a bit of a skiddy. That's the point, Doug.

Highlight
8:20
5 min

The Tax Apocalypse and Government Waste

In Victoria, they've added 60 new taxes to life... 60? 60 to everyday life.

Highlight
13:20
5 min

The 'Dilberries' Trip and the Backcountry Backpacker Fantasy

You might be the oldest backpacker on tour. That's right. They'll go, hey, Grandpa, come out and have a chuff of this and let's go down to the red light district, Grandpa.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
370 kilometres an hour on a motorbike in the length of the straight. Yeah, that's quick. That's quick.
Doug34:33
This is why One Nation is resonating with people because they are now saying we must have some standard. You can't just let people in and run rampant about the road rules and any other... any other rules in society if you can't understand them.
Doug2:28
In Victoria, they've added 60 new taxes to life... 60? 60 to everyday life.
Doug16:53
Speakers

Host

Doug

Guest

Sam
Topics Discussed
accidental bowel movements95%traveling dilberries92%government waste90%tax increases in australia88%moto gp speeds87%language requirements for drivers85%indigenous land rights80%afl media hype75%
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Doug

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Sam

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The Travelling Dilberries

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Jacinta Allen

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MotoGP

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One Nation

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Bendigo

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James Bond

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Cartier World Travel

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NBL

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