Older people in the pandemic

Ed Gamble is the British comedian who’s pulled off the rare combo of tattoos and fine dining, carving out a unique space in comedy and culinary culture. From judging Great British Menu, winning Taskmaster to selling out stand-up tours worldwide he’s turned the fantasy meals of celebrities into a chart topping podcast with co-host James Acaster - Off Menu. In this chat with Helen Smith, Ed unpacks interviewing A-listers like Robert De Niro, his upcoming tour Hot Diggity Dog and if he is the male version of Nigella Lawson. Weekend list with Chris Spyrou TO LISTEN: Every Single Album the podcast TO DO: Check out a boutique independent cinema TO WATCH: Full Comedy Actress Roundtable: Natasha Lyonne, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Jessica Williams & More TO DO: Cancel your unused subscriptions Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Juni 27min

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Juni 1min

Afternoon Headlines: One of two black boxes from Air India plane crash found, US Federal Judge rules Trumps deployment of the National Guard in LA protest's illegal and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Fiji ahead of G7 summit in Canada Deep Dive: Israel has launched new strikes on Iran, targeting its defence sites and nuclear facilities in a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict. Iran is now retaliating with experts fearing this has the potential to spark an all-out war. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by foreign affairs expert Dr Malcolm Davis to explain why these latest strikes are so serious and how the escalation is already seeing oil prices skyrocket and the share market tumble. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Juni 15min

Friday Headlines: Air India crash kills at least 290 people, Trump's National Guard order to be challenged in court, Australian woman faces court for human trafficking, Australian health ministers to meet after second IVF bungle, and what TV shows should never have been axed? Deep Dive: Two of Australia’s long-running current affairs programs -The Project and Q+A, have been axed, marking the end of an era for nightly and weekly political TV. One blended news with celebrity sparkle, the other was a forum for fiery public debate. So what went wrong - and what does it say about the future of news in Australia? In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with former supervising producer of The Project, Hunter Smith and ex-ABC producer and host of Lamestream Scott Mitchell about the rise, fall and legacy of these iconic shows. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Juni 21min

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 31 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Juni 1min

Afternoon Headlines: $368 billion AUKUS deal under review by the US, National Anti-Corruption Commission rules out any corruption in Brittany Higgins’ $2.4m pay-out and Elon Musk has apologies to US President Donald Trump over X posts Deep Dive: The federal government is under growing pressure to step in over an increasing rate of rising Aboriginal incarceration and deaths in custody. Calls are growing for an independent review into the death of a 24-year-old Kumanjayi White, who allegedly died after being restrained by Northern Territory Police at a supermarket in Alice Springs last month. Over the weekend, another 68-year-old Indigenous man died in police custody whilst at the Royal Darwin hospital. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Lawyer George Newhouse, who is representing the White family, to explain why we need urgent action. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this episode contains the name of an Indigenous person who has passed away. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Juni 14min

Thursday Headlines: Harvey Weinstein found guilty in #MeToo sex crime retrial, Pentagon reviewing AUKUS to ensure ‘America First’, PM & politicians to get big pay rise, most sunscreen brands not meeting SPF claims, and one of Australia’s most famous families are at war with Queensland MP Bob Katter. Deep Dive: It Ends With Us was tipped to be a box office sensation - and it delivered, earning more than $580 million AUD. But behind the success, stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have faced intense backlash, legal battles, and controversy over the film’s handling of domestic violence themes. In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith speaks with Pedestrian TV’s Laura Masia about how the film’s release unraveled online, in court, and on the red carpet. Further listening from the headlines: Why we shouldn't torpedo AUKUS Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Juni 21min

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 30 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Juni 1min