Cory Talks Podcast

On this edition of Cory Talks… Rape allegations by two former Liberal Party staffers at Australian Parliament House levelled against one former male staffer. What did the Prime Minister Scott Morrison know and when did he know it? His words do not feel believable and if you believe the screenshot of a text message, the Prime Ministers Office knew about one of the allegations for a greater length of time than it has admitted. The COVID-19 vaccine programme is finally rolling out in Australia. The Federal Government says all Aussies who wish to be vaccinated, should be by October. The snap five day lockdown in Victoria was just that – thankfully! This was due to concerns about the more virulent strain of the COVID-19 virus, the UK strain. Now the state is looking to further easing of coronavirus restrictions this week. Western Australian election in less than three weeks time and if you believe Newspoll, the Labor Party under Premier Mark McGowan looks to a massive win. My take on this whole Facebook banning news in Australia thing. I don’t think either of the two (or is that three) players have the upper hand. I think in the end it’s Australian’s who will pay some sort of price for this political point scoring exercise. New silly fad on TikTok. Parler back from the wilderness. For them it’s been a long month. But if you’re new to the unfiltered platform, you might find it hard to join. US President Joe Biden plans to get tough on guns. Good luck Joe when America has such an obsession with guns! (Hey, don’t shoot the messenger). Harry and Meagan are officially out of The Firm. I am in no way interested in Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West, so don’t bother expecting me to mention these media whores on the podcast. More meat for cats. Coke in paper bottles. Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there’s new episodes out. The show’s available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podchaser, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl. Cory Talks website – https://cory.media/corytalks Cory Talks email – send via the website Cory O’Connor on Twitter – www.twitter.com/corymedia I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY O’CONNOR. www.cory.media

On this edition of Cory Talks… Victoria enters a five-day lockdown to tackle an outbreak of the more virulent UK strain of COVID-19. Greek tennis player departs Australia for South Africa and tests positive for coronavirus upon arrival. Former US President is acquitted for the second time. The voting was ten votes short of convicting Trump for Incitement for Insurrection. Trump vows to continue his fight. Free National Broadband Network upgrades to select Australian locations. Will it actually help. Google launches its News Showcase platform in Australia to try and circumvent government proposal to make Google and Facebook pay for news content they feature. I mention Superbowl LV… don’t expect much more than that! A tennis player at the Australian Open just wanted to pee! Why was the umpire hesitant? Investigations into former Australian Sports Minister, Bridget McKenzie as she faces the Sports Rorts Inquiry. Home Affairs Minister, Peter Dutton is also being looked at for his interference in grants process. New Zealand rolls out the COVID-19 vaccine. So much for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s claim that Australian’s would be one of the first nations in the world to get the jab. More marketing lies from the King of Promo. A South Australian Koala seems unperturbed by a busy road. The United Arab Emirates looks to Mars for colonisation in the next century. Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there’s new episodes out. The show’s available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podchaser, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl. Cory Talks website – https://cory.media/corytalks Cory Talks email – send via the website Cory O’Connor on Twitter – www.twitter.com/corymedia I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY O’CONNOR. www.cory.media

On this edition of Cory Talks… Today (Monday 8 February 2021) was supposed to mark the date that 75% of the Victorian workforce could return to the office, but that was paused thanks to a coronavirus concern related to the UK variant. Anti-conversion law introduced in Victoria, and it’s about time. An Aussie doctor working in the Austrian Alps got the COVID-19 jab and has written a story for ABC News Australia on her friend who she loves dearly, but is an anti-vaxxer. After listening to this episode of the show, come back here and click on this link https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-04/vaccine-message-to-anti-vaxxers/13114344?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_content=mail&utm_campaign=abc_news_webto read Rebecca Schoepf’s opinion piece. Alexei Navalny is quite a headache for the Russian establishment. The US President and the technology impediment. Spotify to suggest mood music for you. How do you feel about that? Back from the dead, a social media platform that was apparently a hit here in Australia. I completely missed that! Parler’s hypocrisy as it remains offline, despite a legal bid to make Amazon put the platform back up. As the release of the COVID-19 vaccine draws closer in Australia, many are wondering when they’ll get the jab. While not set in stone, ABC News Australia has put together a little checklist that might give you an insight into the timeframe. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-05/when-will-you-get-the-covid-19-vaccine/13112610 Being over 100 years old doesn’t mean you can’t become TikTok famous. Guest: - Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there’s new episodes out. The show’s available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Whooshkaa, Vurbl, Stitcher and Spotify. Find the CT Archive, a repository for all episodes of the show at www.corytalks.com Cory Talks website – www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email – send via the website Cory O’Connor on Twitter – www.twitter.com/corymedia Cory O’Connor on Vero True Social – www.vero.co/corymedia I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY O’CONNOR. www.cory.media

On this edition of Cory Talks... The last time I'm going to talk about Australia Day (Invasion Day) this year, I promise. Australian Open heating up for the February 8 start, and I'm talking about the exerted ranting of one American tennis player and his first world problem. Australian Chemists/Pharmacies able to sign up from today (Monday 1 February 2021) to become COVID-19 vaccination points. The European Union being heavy handed on limiting to quantity of inoculations to non-EU countries. It may have an impact on Australia's expected vaccine supplies. GameStop... something that I'd never heard of before has been in the news this past week and Wall Street was not amused. The tax office in Australia is investigating the rorting of the federal government's JobKeeper programme. Intimate contact hotel quarantine breach in New Zealand. NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was not happy that Australia abruptly halted the Trans Tasman Travel Bubble. New Aussie Trade Minister given the cold shoulder by China. @MarieWalsh18 on Twitter brought some memes to my attention last week in relation to what the Morrison Government has been up to. It may make you as mad as I was. Then again, maybe not if you're so easily taken my Murdoch media propaganda. And paying with your face! Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. The show's available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Whooshkaa, Vurbl, Stitcher and Spotify. Find the CT Archive, a repository for all episodes of the show at www.corytalks.com Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website Cory O'Connor on Twitter - www.twitter.com/corymedia Cory O'Connor on Vero True Social - www.vero.co/corymedia I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.cory.media

On this edition of Cory Talks... America has another chance at regaining their democracy after the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President of the United States on January 20. The Trump Impeachment (Part Two) is expected to start on February 8. The Australian Open tennis Grand Slam also starts in February and it's had controversy of its own with some professional players acting like spoilt children. Once players girlfriend would make my douche of the week award... if I had such an award to bestow. Australia Day is tomorrow (Tuesday 26th January), it's divided many Australian's for a number of years. Some of Australia's first nations people, see the day as Invasion Day. A time for sorrow and not celebration. A compromise must be sought. One thing I wouldn't compromise on is that tomorrow, former tennis great Margaret Court is expected to be given an Australia Day Honours award. She was a great Australian sportsperson and hero to this country in her time. But now she is a horrid embarrassment to Australian society. Google is still threatening to pull out of the Australian Search Engine market. A Twitter spat for me and a tinfoil hat wearing anti-vaxxer this past week. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has been known as "unlucky in love", "koala killer" and now government document shredder. But she need not fear, there's not going to be any consequences. ALL COOL AND NORMAL! American Preachers who supported Trump in his "stolen election" falsehoods expose themselves and the fact there's not a lot of difference between business, politics and religion. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. The show's available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Whooshkaa, Vurbl, Stitcher and Spotify. Find the CT Archive, a repository for all episodes of the show at www.corytalks.com Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website Cory O'Connor on Twitter - www.twitter.com/corymedia Cory O'Connor on Vero True Social - www.vero.co/corymedia Cory O'Connor on Instagram - www.instagram.com/corymedia I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.cory.media

On this edition of Cory Talks... Hello there everyone! It's been a while, almost two months in fact since the last edition of the show and I'm picking things up with days before the Inauguration in the US of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. It's been a rocky road to January 20, but I don't need to tell American's about that, they've been living it and my thoughts are with all the decent people who have not been taken in by the lies and deflection of the Trump administration. One episode one of season three, I'll look at some of the stuff that's happened in the past 50 plus days. Not only the American election, but also some of the stuff that's been happening in Australia. But let's face it, America has continued to be the focus of the world's attention. It's strange, because out-going President Donald Trump usually likes being the centre of attention. Like nothing's happened the Australian Open tennis is coming to Melbourne. Yes, despite a pandemic, it seems the tennis must play on. At least four people who've flown into Australia for the grand slam have tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully the quarantine borders for the tennis are holding. Hasn't stopped some players from trying to leave their hotel rooms though. Is it just me, or has Australia's COVIDsafe coronavirus tracing app has gone missing? The sole surviving Golden Girl, Betty White celebrated her 99th birthday on Sunday. It's imperative Betty gets the COVID-19 jab. She absolutely has to make it to her 100th... and then keep going (only if she wants to of course). Should the Australian government really be getting into the divorce prevention arena? According to a report from the tatty News Corp toilet paper propaganda sheet, the government is considering it. Aussie supermarket giant Woolworths will stop accepting cash at select stores from January 25. A Cory Talks topic of discussion that I'd like to hear from you on. Drop me a line via the website. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. The show's available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Whooshkaa, Vurbl, Stitcher and Spotify. Find the CT Archive, a repository for all episodes of the show at www.corytalks.com Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website Cory O'Connor on Twitter - www.twitter.com/corymedia Cory O'Connor on Vero True Social - www.vero.co/corymedia Cory O'Connor on Instagram - www.instagram.com/corymedia I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.coryoconnor.com

Hello everyone and welcome to the Christmas Eve special episode of the Cory Talks podcast. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Season's Greetings, Happy Festivus... which ever you like. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA - corydigitalmedia.com

On this edition of Cory Talks... It's the 2020 series finale episode. And it's the longest podcast I've done so far coming in at 67 minutes. Please don't miss this one and certainly do not feel you have to listen to it all at once. There's breaks after around each 20 minutes. While Victoria continues on its path to COVID Normal, not so good news out of South Australia which initiated a brief lockdown this past week. It ended earlier than expected because a man lied to contract tracers about his association with a pizza shop. Still health officials were working hard to bring this outbreak to a swift conclusion. Meantime the inquiry into contract tracing in Victoria has seen disappointment levelled at the Department of Health and Human Services over their handling of contact tracing. Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell held a media briefing on Thursday over the damning report into Australian Special Forces members abhorrent actions in Afghanistan. *WARNING* the audio contained in this edition of the podcast will be confronting to some. The media diversity Senate Inquiry is going to happen looking into Rupert Murdoch's influence on the Australian media scene, as the attacks on its two poster children, former Prime Minister's Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull intensifies. A Melbourne based podcaster claims he "tested the system" by getting someone to forge fake digital signatures for the petition. A $1.2 billion AUD victory for those wrongly assessed by the government as owing money to the nation. Freedom of Information (FoI) documents cast light onto Prime Minister Scott Morrison's mirky past when at Tourism Australia and Tourism New Zealand. Rabid celeb chef Pete Evans gets rebuked for a social media post. A big shout out to a really nice and generous person. Filmmaker and musician Patrick McGuinn sent me five of his films after a compliment on YouTube I posted in reference to one of his films. Hear the story on this episode. This being the final show for 2020, I have not one, not two, but three special guests... Guest: - Grant Baensch (@grantbaensch on most social platforms) joins me to talk about his love of the King, Elvis Presley and a radio show he does in tribute. Guest: - Ellie D (@elliedofficial on most social platforms) tells us what's ahead in 2021 for her podcast and YouTube Documentary Series - Behind The Music with Ellie D, plus another project in the new year. www.elliedofficial.com Guest: - Johnno Smallman (@thebizzwithjohnno on Instagram) reviews his year of entertaining us all with his live Instagram Shows during a year where we desperately need entertainment, and what's in store for 2021. The Bizz with Johnno on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwErbx3kGBRTSaboCnXJ1VA Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. What's happening in 2021 for me? Well time will tell. I'll most probably be back before January 20 for the American Presidential Inauguration. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA.

On this edition of Cory Talks... Trump still refuses to accept the will of the American people. The Biden/Harris team continue on their journey to the White House, despite the lack of help from the current administration. If you're American, are a Trump supporter and are thinking of moving to Canada, think again. Once Canadian man has words for you. Aussie group produces a song in tribute to Trump's denial of facts. You can find it on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ9__8UJSc4&t=7s * WARNING: contains course language and hilarity. Victoria hits more than two weeks without any new positive COVID-19 cases or deaths. The State will also be helping out Mum's who want to get back to work with free Kinder. Australian government calls for an inquiry into the media landscape after the record breaking petition launched by former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd. Who's subsequently been falsely attacked by Sky News tool, Peta Credlin. KRudd fights back though! Aus. government also looks into alleged horrific war crimes by Australian Soldiers. Prime Minister Scott Morrison claims he's assisting Joe Biden in how to deal with COVID-19. Joe should talk to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews instead. Not a good week for the PM who mansplained which made global headlines over sexism in parliament following an ABC-TV Australia/4 Corners special investigation. Politicians truly don't care because I have a story about some refugees who have already had it tough enough and are now facing deportation. PM announces the possibility of extending travel bubble to Asia. A damning report from Australia's Bureau of Meteorology and top scientific organisation, CSIRO, on Australia's climate change. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.corydigitalmedia.com

On this edition of Cory Talks... Multiple media outlets early Sunday morning Australian Time projected Joe Biden to be President-Elect of the United States after securing at least 273 electoral college votes, three more than required to assume the Presidency. President Trump has been doing as much as he could to disrupt the counting and diminish the awesome democratic right American's have. But not all agree with that assessment as you'll hear in this episode. Joe Biden spoke of hope on Saturday. This was around twelve hours before he was projected to be the next President. As of Saturday, Victoria had recorded eight straight days of double doughnuts - that's eight consecutive days of zero new cases of COVID-19 and zero deaths in the garden state. The Inquiry into the bungled hotel quarantine system in Victoria is being finalised. There are 69 recommendations and they will be delivered to the Governor General of Victoria. We await the public release. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's call for a Royal Commission to look into the control Rupert Murdoch's News Corp has over the Australian media landscape recorded a record number of petition signatures from Australian's. The petition will be submitted shortly to the Australian Parliament. New Zealand to open up to Melbourne. Queensland hopefully to open up to Victoria by Christmas. Clive Palmer has his legal challenge to Western Australia's lockdown dismissed. Now the fatuous self-obsessed tool has to pay WA's legal fees! Peta Credlin's Sky News Australia documentary that targeted Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews falls flat on facts... and interest. The death of an Australian swimming great. A Cory Talks medal of honour (if there was such a thing) for an alert parrot from Queensland. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.corydigitalmedia.com

On this edition of Cory Talks... On this special episode, the focus is on the American election. What a result... well maybe... to be honest I don't know because at the time of typing this, votes were still being counted. There you go, honesty OF politics, not honesty IN politics. At the time of typing this, Joe Biden was in front in the Electoral College votes, 203 to 103. While actual votes for the Republicans and Trump are slightly ahead (at 12:47pm AEDT). Disturbing news on the COVID-19 figures in the United Kingdom. Five doughnut day for Victoria with five consecutive days of zero new cases of coronavirus and no deaths. The border between Victoria and New South Wales will end later this month. The CEO of Australia Post has stepped down over the Cartier watches scandal. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.corydigitalmedia.com

On this edition of Cory Talks... A spectacular third term win for Annastacia Palaszczuk and the Queensland Labor party over the Liberal/National Party headed by Deb Frecklington. It was the first election night result where the defeated leader spoke after the winner. The results can be found (once available) on the Queensland Electoral Commission website, www.ecq.qld.gov.au Just days now until the Federal election in the United States. Australia Post CEO engages a lawyer who's not impressed with the Prime Minister for his negative sentiment towards Christine Holgate. The Australian Taxation Office is warning business not to abuse the government's COVID-19 helping hand that is JobKeeper. The CEO of regional Victorian railways operator V/Line has been sacked. Centrelink's Robodebt scheme has been detrimental to many Australian's. Despite the government being forced to pay back millions of dollars, the programme is set to restart. New Zealand says yes to the right to die. Tracey and Cory Road Trip with Helen, last night went to Torquay and a cold and windy viewing spot for the Blue Moon and quite embarrassing for me to find out that the blue moon isn't actually blue... it's not even aqua! Hear the audio on this episode of the podcast and see the pictures and video on @CoryTalksPod on Twitter, @CoryMedia on Twitter and Tracey's socials... see below. Guest: Helen O'Connor (my Mum) Guest: Tracey McGee. Creator of kibo by Tracey. www.kibobytracey.com. Find Tracey on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook as @aussiestorm65 and search for kibo by Tracey on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.corydigitalmedia.com

On this edition of Cory Talks... The up's and down's of COVID-19 in the state of Victoria. Thankfully now there are more good days than bad with extra freedoms starting today (Wednesday 28th October). Queensland election on this Saturday. That states deputy Premier has congratulated Victoria on some really hopeful news. Shame the federal government wasn't as giving. Another scalp claimed at the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. Former Victorian Health Minister, Jenny Mikakos calls her former boss, paralysed. Trump walked out of a TV interview. Hear the audio on this edition of the show. The 2020 Australian rules football and rugby league seasons wrapped up on the weekend and Cory Talks wheels out the big guns to discuss the season and Grand Finals in the AFL and NRL. I'm joined by my good friends Tracey McGee and Grant Baensch to discuss the nations two top sporting codes in a pandemic year. Guest: Grant Baensch. Co-host of Elvis Express Radio podcast. www.elvisexpressradio.net. Find Grant on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as @grantbaensch. Guest: Tracey McGee. Creator of kibo by Tracey. www.kibobytracey.com. Find Tracey on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook as @aussiestorm65 and search for kibo by Tracey on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.corydigitalmedia.com

On this edition of Cory Talks... Despite a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the northern suburbs of Melbourne and protests at the capital's Shire of Remembrance, Victoria should still expect some further restrictions removed from the states lockdown. Time for the Chief of Australia Post to step down after a Senate Estimates inquiry. Victorian Hotel Quarantine guard speaks out. The final Presidential Debate for 2020 was not so much about fireworks from the mouth of Trump. Quite astonishing that the Pres pretty much kept his cool. The Foxtel rort. Another reason why a Royal Commission into Rupert Murdoch's News Corp which own's 65% of Foxtel, should get off the ground. What's up with the Vatican sending money to Melbourne to defend Cardinal George Pell? What's Trump's Twitter password. Did the President pull a Vodafone? (Throw back to a couple of years ago when Vodafone's Customer Database password was... password). Reminder that Tracey McGee and Grant Baensch join me on episode 15 (Wednesday 28thOctober) with a wrap up of this weekend's Grand Finals in the AFL and NRL. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.corydigitalmedia.com

On this edition of Cory Talks... Lockdown law restrictions continue to ease as the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Victoria continue to drop. There could be further easing early next month. Federal Health Minister criticises the Victorian Premier claiming the state is not opening up quick enough. Yes, that tired old message from a Federal government that is "not in this" with Victorian's. Victorian Chief Health Officer given a please explain over a contradiction in his evidence at the Victorian Hotel Quarantine Enquiry. Concerns over New Zealand tourists who are entering Australia as part of the Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble. They're not all in the states or territories they're supposed to be in. Retail giant's Gerry Harvey doesn't understand who Melbourne businesses aren't opening sooner. More to do with his Harvey Norman stores more than anything else. Horrific information relating to the ABC Investigations report into the Afghan Files which resulted in two ABC staff members being investigated by Australian Federal Police. Trump's got the hump (again) with Dr Fauci. Final Presidential Debate coming up at the end of this week. Don't worry people, this will all be over soon! Asylum seeker sues the Australian government. An update on a story Cory presented last month. Google may also be heading to the US courts, as the Department of Justice files an anti-trust law suit. Information about Tracey, Cory and Helen's Road Trip on Monday to Daylesford in regional Victoria. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.net0400.com

On this edition of Cory Talks... The New Zealand election and a stunning result for Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party with a mandate to lead the country for the next three years. It's the first election win in 25 years where a single party has received enough votes to lead without the support of another party. Also election for Labor in the ACT (Australian Capital Territory). The Labor party has been in power in the nations capital for almost two decades. The Victorian Liberal Party have a plan for COVID-19... finally. But is it too late with the states positive cases continuing to fall? The US Town Hall Presidential Debates. The President on NBC and Biden on ABC. We all know how much ratings are important to the Orange Idiot, so he's probably not going to like that more people watched the Democrat nominee. What does copper and COVID-19 have to do with each other? The answer might surprise. Rupert Murdoch's attack drone, Peta Credlin tries standover tactics on the Victorian Premier... which fail, and she was not happy. Police looking into someone who's caused a COVID-19 panic in two regional Victorian locations. And a nice political story to end with. Yes I know, good and politics are not words that are at all expected to co-exist. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA. www.net0400.com

On this edition of Cory Talks... With just a few weeks to the Queensland election as donations scandal has hit that states opposition party leader, Deb Frecklington. I should create a new segment called, stupid sh*t the US President says because this week through either drugs or his natural, perhaps unnatural lack of sense has made him say lots of kooky stuff. To borrow a saying from the Orange Idiot, "you're not going to believe it". New Zealanders prepare for their General election this weekend. No huge gaffes to report there thankfully. Anger that some university course costs to go up. One independent pollie fears it will put higher education out of the reach of many. Former Abbott Government attack dog, Peta Credlin drops a truth bomb. How politics almost makes telling bald faced lies palatable. The hoped for major easing of lockdown restrictions in Victoria from Monday seems destine to disappoint like an episode of Channel 10's The Bachelorette. The flattening of the COVID-19 curve has not progressed as well as expected, while some still think getting back to normal right now is a good idea. Seems like there might be a correlation between the two. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confessed at an inquiry of being in a relationship with a fellow MP she sacked for corruption. But because she's a Liberal Premier, the media goes easy on her saying it's a personal matter. The hypocrites ignore that she'd lied. Apple launches yet another series of expensive iPhone's... yes, I'll probably buy one. Pre-ordering starts at the weird time of 11pm this Friday (AEDT). Plus how to get around a hacked sex toy. Well it's the 21st century, so obviously hackers are targeting adult products. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA CREATOR.

On this edition of Cory Talks... Following the Australian Federal Government's 2020 Hope, payer and jobs budget, there's anger at the people it leaves out. Most notably half of the population. Also New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian is pretty angry herself. NSW businesses flouting COVID-19 rules has caught her eye. The Vice Presidential Debate this week between VP Mike Pence and nominee Kamala Harris was not as fiery as the first Presidential Debate... thank goodness. Seems like there's not going to be a second debate between Trump and Biden because the orange idiot is having a hissy fit over not being allowed to do it in person, on account of him being infected... with COVID-19 too. Never a dull moment in Victorian politics. Premier Daniel Andrews still copping it from the state opposition, but more so this week from the Murdoch press and fellow biased media outlets. There is some smoke there, but is there a legitimate fire the Andrews Government needs to attend to? Nearly 100 year old ice cream treat to get a new name. Australia in the dirty game of making weapons for war. Former US Mayor, Pete Buttigieg turns the tables on Fox News hosts. Guest: TRACEY MCGEE is back and this time we're talking about our Tracey & Cory Road Trip adventures. We are hoping to be able to get back on the road before the end of the month. Find Tracey on Twitter and Instagram as @aussiestorm65. kibo by Tracey on Instagram and Facebook. www.kibobytracey.com Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA CREATOR.

On this edition of Cory Talks... Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2020 Budget in Canberra yesterday (Tuesday 6 October). It was a budget speech that included the word jobs, a lot! Immediate tax cuts, but you have to make at least $45,000 a year. A budget for people who already have money is the way it seems to me. Kiwi's not in favour of lowering the voting age with just over a week until the New Zealand general election. Trump is out of his hospital bed and back in the White House... that place is going to need to be fumigated before January 20! What you do when you come face to face with a guy holding a hypodermic needle in his hands. Victoria holds its breath the sanity prevails, and further lockdown laws can be eased on October 19. Google plans a global fund for news stories. Is it enough? Will it work? Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA CREATOR.

On this edition of Cory Talks... The virus that US President Donald J Trump called a hoax, then would magically disappear in April, the same virus he played down despite knowing how dangerous it was... yes that virus, COVID-19. The President and First Lady now have this hoax liberal media coronavirus. Oh and the First Lady is now the Grinch who stole Christmas! The Australian Federal Budget is released this coming week. High deficit and expected tax cuts for those who can afford to be paying tax... what could possibly go wrong?!?!? Victorian opposition minister Tim Smith, otherwise known as Dim Tim is still on his crusade to bring down state Premier Daniel Andrews and the Labor government, at all costs. Even risking the health and wellbeing of Victorians. The first Presidential Debate for 2020 was described by CNN reporter as a sh*t show. While many have called for it to be the first and only US Presidential Debate this cycle, there's going to be at least one or maybe two more. Again... what could possibly go wrong?!?!? Australian government ministers are putting more public money at risk by approving funding for projects with a lack of oversight. I'm not talking about Rupert Murdoch and his dodgey News Corp, Fox News, Sky News propaganda machines, so that should be a relief. I know it is for me. A Royal Commission investigation into the failings of the Aged Care sector in Australia, a sad indictment of incompetence and putting money over the aged. That's just my assessment. The final report will be less damning. Let's see if the Australian government acts on the recommendations from the RC. Australia lost a treasure this week. RIP Helen Reddy. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA CREATOR.

On this edition of Cory Talks... The rate of COVID-19 case in Victoria continues to drop which is very encouraging. While the state is not out of the woods yet, it looks like there could be some major changes to the lockdown laws in the coming weeks if we all keep getting tested and do the right thing by ourselves and other. Talk of a travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia is back on the agenda. You can still download the TikTok app in America... at least for the time being. How to keep occupied and help family and friends during a pandemic. It's time to get creative. Donald Trump's America... he really takes that title seriously. I guess it could be his if he just got rid of the votes. YES! He actually said that. Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA CREATOR.

On this edition of Cory Talks... BREAKING: Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos resigned on the weekend after Premier Daniel Andrews' testimony at the inquiry into the handling of hotel quarantine in the state. If you're an Aussie Rules footballer or family member, should that entitle you to special treatment during COVID-19 times? A robodebt for one Centrelink Disability Support Pensioner that can never be paid. ABC News Online readers help out Melbourne man Raiyan Chowdhury. It's my good news story for this episode. National Broadband Network about face from the Federal Government. Aussie cricketer and commentator Dean Jones dies of a cardiac arrest in India. Guest: - Tracey McGee is a good friend of mine and she's very creative and talented. Hear Tracey talk about "kibo by Tracey". Tracey's contact details are on my website... www.corytalks.com/guests.htm Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website I source information from a variety of sources, most commonly ABC News Australia, Independent Australia and The Guardian. CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA CREATOR.

On this edition of Cory Talks... The COVID-19 positive cases are falling in Victoria, which means further easing of lockdown restrictions could be lifted soon. The news out of the US is not so rosy on the death toll and reports show Americans are angry... with the President. Lawyer X Niccola Gobbo, the Police informant secretly returned to Australia to give evidence in the Royal Commission which is damning against her and Victoria Police. Deputy Premier from New South Wales, John Barilaro takes a break after imploding and threatening to break apart the Liberal/National coalition in his state. I don't think you have to be a Numerologist to believe in numbers, but one Trump supporter is adamant that COVID-19 is all a hoax. And could British actor and producer Tom Hardy, who has been in films such as Black Hawk Down, The Revenant, RockNRolla and Star Trek Nemesis, be donning the tailored suit to star as the next James Bond 007? Guest: - Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and turn notifications on so you can be alerted when there's new episodes out. Cory Talks on Twitter - www.twitter.com/CoryTalksPod Cory Talks website - www.corytalks.com Cory Talks email - send via the website CORY TALKS. A PODCAST FROM CORY DIGITAL MEDIA CREATOR.

On this episode, an economics warning for Australia has been issued. Yes, I know, just what we need right now in the midst of a pandemic. Victoria Police have shown poor judgement and actions during an horrific arrest in Melbourne. Politics in Queensland gets personal with the Premier and Chief Health Officer both being targeted by death threats. Western Australia gets a mention this week, and it's not positive. New South Wales government in trouble with fighting from within their coalition arrangement with the Nationals. #SuperBarilaroBruz has been causing headaches. He's taking four weeks off for a mental health break. It seems the Chinese government have not only been spying on Australia but also New Zealand... even Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's parents! The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting... well you know where this goes. Jeff Thiomas on Vero True Social and I have another interaction on the social platform over Donald Trump. Speaking of American politics, I have a podcast recommendation for Wondery's series, American Elections: Wicked Game. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (the good one). If you want to hear a series about every single American election, this is the show for you.

This is a big episode of Cory Talks. Lots to discuss aboutCOVID-19, particularly in my home state of Victoria where thankfully things are improving after suffering through the second wave of the virus. The Prime Minister demands a woman is allowed to her father's funeral, the Queensland Premier accuses the PM of bullying. Respected former Victorian Broadcaster, Jon Faine writes a piece in the newspaper that asks for people to do the right thing and stop blaming the Premier for everything. Trump caught out in a lie... yes I know, another one. But then so is his Press Secretary. I've been a bad boy and this could be the last podcast. The Police are after me... well at least that's what the scammers wanted me to believe. Our very own cold war. Australia and China at odds over journalists and freedom. I call for the Chief Executive Officer of Australia Post to resign. I haven't written to her, but I'm sure she listens to the podcast ;-) Plus a podcast for scares and imagination from Hawk and Cleaver's The Other Stories - www.hawkandcleaver.com

On episode 2 of the show, more on Trump with less than two months until one of America's most important elections. The Australian Government's battle with Google and Facebook over news source revenue. Another week, another seven days of attacks on the Andrews government in Victoria as the number of new cases continue to fall, but #covidiots protesting their lack of freedom at the expense of everyone's health. A regional Victorian woman thought it okay to organise a protest for this weekend, and wondered why she fell foul of the law. Australia's ex-PM (thankfully), the onion eater Tony Abbott scores UK gov job. A quake rumbles New Zealand. Heads up of a YouTube doco special from friend of the show, Ellie D. It's called the Fan Files and I'm on it!!! Find more at www.elliedofficial.com Plus a podcast recommendation for The Amelia Project, another great audio drama I listen to from the very talented Philip Thorne and Oystein Brager. www.ameliapodcast.com and on Twitter - www.twitter.com/amelia_podcast

Welcome to the second season of the Cory Talks podcast. On this first episode of a new season, more on COVID-19 because it just won't go away... but I guess some just don't take it seriously enough. The Victorian Government wants to extend the State of Emergency for twelve months but has seen resistance. Meanwhile the Republican National Convention happened this week in the lead up to the Federal Election in the US this November. And what a show that was... entertaining and frightening. Are we in trouble with an asteroid, NASA says relax. A podcast recommendation for The Rise of King Asilas. A fantastic audio drama which will release its next season a little later in the year. www.theriseofkingasilas.com for more information. I'm back on Vero True Social at www.vero.co/corydmc, check me out and sign up to follow me if you like. And something a little tasty for you to try, thanks the www.bbqpitboys.com

This is the season one finale episode. In it I talk more about the thing that just won't go away... yes, you know what I'm talking about. How man's best friend may be lending a hand in the fight against COVID-19. The idiot brigade have been out and about this past week, Sky News falling all over themselves to get an exclusive news story out, only for it to be found untrue. I've made a rather expensive purchase this week and good friend of the show, Ellie D consoles me in that I made the right decision :-) Speaking of decisions, will I continue my Twitter presence after they suspended me for 12 hours? A podcast recommendation for a brand new Australian true crime show - The Evil Gingerbread Man. You don't want to miss this podcast. Ellie D - https://www.elliedofficial.com The Evil Gingerbread Man - https://www.theevilgingerbreadman.com

In episode 19 of the show, the results of my COVID-19 test. Increased numbers throughout the state in which I live is a real concern, so increased measures to curb the positive cases has begun. Billionaire and larger than life businessman Clive Palmer is going to court so he can cross the border. Man shows the darker side of humanity, assaulting a Police officer just trying to do his job and a podcast recommendation for Raw Truth - Stories of Female Infidelity. Hear the preview of a special interview with someone from the infamous Ashley Madison website. Find out more at the website: https://www.rawtruthstoriesoffemaleinfidelity.com/ and follow Rebecca on Twitter and Instagram.

In episode 18 of The Cory Talks Podcast, a lot of COVID-19 news and it gets quite personal. But on a much brighter note, part two of my chat with Johnno Smallman from The Bizz with Johnno. Last episode Johnno told me about some of the guests that would be appearing on his Instagram Live Stream in the coming weeks and months, including Nicholas Brendon from Buffy The Vampire Slayer. We both really enjoyed the series and have a bit of a 'fan boi' chat about the show :-) Also coming up in this episode, a podcast recommendation from two guys who I loved watching on TV, two decades ago! Really!!! Has it been that long?!?!? Two more episodes in season one of The Cory Talks Podcast.

Welcome to episode 17 of the Cory Talks Podcast. On this episode I'm joined by my friend Johnno Smallman to chat about the list of upcoming guests on his Instagram Live Streaming sessions. One of those upcoming guests is Nicholas Brendon who played Zander Harris in the cult TV series Buffy The Vampire Slayer. In fact Johnno and I had so much fun talking about the show, I'll be playing our full chat about Buffy The Vampire Slayer on the next show. Also, COVID-19 cases in Victoria, Australia dramatically increased over the past week, an Aussie clothing company cops a fine for false advertising. My coffee shop chain experience buying a cup of tea recent. Do you hold the same view as me on takeaway tea? 3D Vegan meat... sadly it's a thing. Find Johnno on Instagram - @the_bizz_with_johnno

In this special midweek edition of the show, politics and the coronavirus. The increase in COVID-19 cases in Victoria. Rupert Murdoch's News Corp piles on a campaign against the Victorian premier, but is it fair?Next new episode on Sunday 19th July which will be the new regular release day.

On this ep, COVID-19 cases in Victoria worsen. Melbourne returns to Stage 3 lockdown, Ellie D (@elliedofficial) joins me to discuss panic buying's return and more.

In episode 14 I talk about panic buying returning, how coronavirus has affected sport in Australia, concerns for koala's, tensions between Australia and China, and my new kit for podcasting.

Supermarket and ABC cutbacks. Trump - truth, lies and the election. Tooth art to make you shiver and Ellie D joins me again for a quick chat about that logo of hers that I like.

In Episode 12, I visit the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery with Faith, Helen and Dorothy. Think of it as Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. From the sweet to the sour... Trump. Some good news and some sad news.

In episode 11, Ellie D joins me again on launch day of her YouTube doco and podcast. Also talking greedy businesses, Queensland, a clarification and a number of good news stories.

In this special edition of Cory Talks, it's just me, my microphone and the safety of a doona!

Not the happiest of shows I'm afraid. #BlackLivesMatter, Trump contains to inflame the situation, Australia in recession, COVID-19, but I do have a little good news. Felines showing humans the way.

I speak with Johnno Smallman about his Johnno and Friends Live Broadcast May 30. Plus not all food should come from a can. I chat with Tracey McGee. Trumps social hissy fit and more. Guest list at corytalks.com (click on guests).

In this episode I speak to good friend of mine, Ellie D. What's this podcast about.Ellie D is @elliedofficial on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify. Ellie's YouTube: http://youtube.elliedofficial.com

In the 6th show, I start with a sore point for Aussies, on the topic of sport. Hand sanitizer seems to be more expensive than gold these days. A truly good guy who's a man of God comes under attack, relaxing of the lockdown laws and a special guest with at least five words!

In this first episode uploaded to Podbean, I talk about Coronavirus and the protest in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 10th May, 2020 where protesters were calling for the arrest of billionaire Bill Gates and 5G technology also got a mention from protesters. I also discuss the easing of lockdown here in my home state of Victoria, Australia. www.corytalks.com