In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom answer listener questions! Socialism? Marxism? Electoral reform? A public bank? And which would be the funniest federal seat to turn Green? Also, a discussion about campaign spending and the recent revelations about Labor dropping big cash to get the Brisbane Greens out.

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The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes.

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Politico article about Labor campaign spending -
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/27/australia-labor-greens-spending-01136011 

Serious Danger LIVE
Saturday November 14th 5pm at GoodChat 

Tom, Emerald Moon and as we announced last week on the show - PATIENCE HODGSON! 

All tix $28 

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-again-with-tom-ballard-emerald-moon-tickets-2003285110693

Produced by Michael-Thegriff Griffin
https://instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Follow us on

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In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom answer listener questions! Socialism? Marxism? Electoral reform? A public bank? And which would be the funniest federal seat to turn Green? Also, a discussion about campaign spending and the recent revelations about Labor dropping big cash to get the Brisbane Greens out. ----------
The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber&rsquo;s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes.
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU">https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU</a>&nbsp;
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Politico article about Labor campaign spending - <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/27/australia-labor-greens-spending-01136011">https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/27/australia-labor-greens-spending-01136011</a>&nbsp;
Serious Danger LIVE Saturday November 14th 5pm at GoodChat&nbsp;
Tom, Emerald Moon and as we announced last week on the show - PATIENCE HODGSON!&nbsp;
All tix $28&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-again-with-tom-ballard-emerald-moon-tickets-2003285110693">https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-again-with-tom-ballard-emerald-moon-tickets-2003285110693</a>
Produced by Michael-Thegriff Griffin <a href="https://instagram.com/mikeskillz">https://instagram.com/mikeskillz</a>&nbsp;
Follow us on
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Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics.    / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU /  patreon.com/seriousdangerau /  seriousdangerpod.com 

Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics.&nbsp; &nbsp; / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter &amp; Instagram @SeriousDangerAU /&nbsp; <a href="patreon.com/seriousdangerau">patreon.com/seriousdangerau</a> /<a href="seriousdangerpod.com"></a>&nbsp; <a href="seriousdangerpod.com">seriousdangerpod.com</a>&nbsp;

A podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens.

Serious Danger

Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens.
Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us.
This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics.   
Produced by Michael Griffin
Twitter & Instagram @SeriousDangerAU
patreon.com/seriousdangerau
seriousdangerpod.com

Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics. &nbsp;&nbsp; Produced by Michael Griffin Twitter &amp; Instagram @SeriousDangerAU <a href="patreon.com/seriousdangerau">patreon.com/seriousdangerau</a> <a href="seriousdangerpod.com">seriousdangerpod.com</a>

Bonus: Listener Q&A 2026

Emerald and Tom are live from Good Chat Comedy Club in sunny Queensland! First up, Albo and Chris Bowen talked about their dicks. But was it a psy-op? Emerald gives an update on Queensland politics, then Tom on the state of the Victorian election. Then local legend Patience Hodgson joins to talk about her journey into the Greens, her run-in with Albo, and the Greens free meal and school breakfast programs she has helped organise. Next, some audience questions, before finally, Patience ends the show with a new unreleased song!

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Just released on Patreon - "Listener Q&A 2026"

The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes.

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Tom’s touring: tonight in Cairns -
https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ 

Praxis podcast -
https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/praxispod/ 

Theme by Kye Hughes

Produced by Michael Thegriff-Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Follow us on

https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU

https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau 

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Emerald and Tom are live from Good Chat Comedy Club in sunny Queensland! First up, Albo and Chris Bowen talked about their dicks. But was it a psy-op? Emerald gives an update on Queensland politics, then Tom on the state of the Victorian election. Then local legend Patience Hodgson joins to talk about her journey into the Greens, her run-in with Albo, and the Greens free meal and school breakfast programs she has helped organise. Next, some audience questions, before finally, Patience ends the show with a new unreleased song! ----------
Just released on Patreon - "Listener Q&amp;A 2026"
The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber&rsquo;s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes.
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU">https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU</a>&nbsp;
---------- Tom&rsquo;s touring: tonight in Cairns - <a href="https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/">https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/</a>&nbsp;
Praxis podcast - <a href="https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/praxispod/">https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/praxispod/</a>&nbsp;
Theme by Kye Hughes Produced by Michael Thegriff-Griffin
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz">https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz</a>&nbsp;
Follow us on
<a href="https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU">https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU</a>
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<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau">https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau</a>

251: Live in Meanjin/Brisbane

Tom and The Griff celebrate 250 episodes! Then, Tom is joined by Gabrielle de Vietri, Greens MP for the Victorian state seat of Richmond! (9:48) First up, the US election seems to be a repudiation of Trumpism, so what does that mean for Australia? (31:30) Then, with the Victorian state election only weeks away, what does the likely change of government mean? (31:30) And how can Victorians keep the state as Green as possible?

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Just released on Patreon - "Dad vs Bravus aka Adani ft. Ben Pennings"

The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes.

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Go to https://gabrielledevietri.org.au/ 

Doorknock with Max next weekend - Sunday November 15th https://www.victoriangreens.org/doorknock-with-max-chandler-mather  

Brisbane we’re doing another live show!
Saturday November 14th 5pm at GoodChat
Tom, Emerald Moon and special guest Patience Hodgson!
All tix $28 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-again-with-tom-ballard-emerald-moon-tickets-2003285110693

Tom’s touring: coming to Geelong, Brisbane & Cairns -
https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ 

Praxis podcast -
https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/praxispod/ 

Theme by Kye Hughes

Produced by Michael Thegriff-Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Follow us on

https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU

https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau 

https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau

Tom and The Griff celebrate 250 episodes! Then, Tom is joined by Gabrielle de Vietri, Greens MP for the Victorian state seat of Richmond! (9:48) First up, the US election seems to be a repudiation of Trumpism, so what does that mean for Australia? (31:30) Then, with the Victorian state election only weeks away, what does the likely change of government mean? (31:30) And how can Victorians keep the state as Green as possible? ----------
Just released on Patreon - "Dad vs Bravus aka Adani ft. Ben Pennings"
The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber&rsquo;s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes.
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU">https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU</a>&nbsp;
---------- Go to <a href="https://gabrielledevietri.org.au/">https://gabrielledevietri.org.au/</a>&nbsp;
Doorknock with Max next weekend - Sunday November 15th <a href="https://www.victoriangreens.org/doorknock-with-max-chandler-mather">https://www.victoriangreens.org/doorknock-with-max-chandler-mather</a>&nbsp; Brisbane we&rsquo;re doing another live show! Saturday November 14th 5pm at GoodChat Tom, Emerald Moon and special guest Patience Hodgson! All tix $28<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-again-with-tom-ballard-emerald-moon-tickets-2003285110693"> https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-again-with-tom-ballard-emerald-moon-tickets-2003285110693 </a>Tom&rsquo;s touring: coming to Geelong, Brisbane &amp; Cairns - <a href="https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/">https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/</a>&nbsp;
Praxis podcast - <a href="https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/praxispod/">https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/praxispod/</a>&nbsp;
Theme by Kye Hughes Produced by Michael Thegriff-Griffin
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz">https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz</a>&nbsp;
Follow us on
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250: US voted & now what for Victoria? ft. Gabrielle de Vietri, MP for Richmond

Tom is joined by a writer and journalist who is mad as hell and is not going to take it any more, Amy Remeikis! After a catch-up about the state of everything, they take a look at the exciting news from global elections in Brazil, Serbia and Israel. (11:47) How quickly would you mute a million-person Whatsapp chat? Then, new Greens leader David Shoebridge gave his first speech at the National Press Club. (27:03) How did he fare? Why are the media such partisan hacks, and why can’t they even be good at that?

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Just released on Patreon - "Dad vs Bravus aka Adani ft. Ben Pennings"

The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes.

https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU 

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Amy at The Point -
http://thepoint.com.au

The New Daily -
https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/

Deepcut News -
https://www.deepcutnews.com/

Read Screw Nice -
https://www.hachette.com.au/amy-remeikis/screw-nice

Brisbane we’re doing another live show!
Saturday November 14th 5pm at GoodChat
Tom, Emerald Moon and special guest Patience Hodgson!
All tix $28 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-again-with-tom-ballard-emerald-moon-tickets-2003285110693

Tom’s touring: coming to Geelong, Brisbane & Cairns -
https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ 

Theme by Kye Hughes

Produced by Michael Thegriff-Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Follow us on

https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU

https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau 

https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerau

Tom is joined by a writer and journalist who is mad as hell and is not going to take it any more, Amy Remeikis! After a catch-up about the state of everything, they take a look at the exciting news from global elections in Brazil, Serbia and Israel. (11:47) How quickly would you mute a million-person Whatsapp chat? Then, new Greens leader David Shoebridge gave his first speech at the National Press Club. (27:03) How did he fare? Why are the media such partisan hacks, and why can&rsquo;t they even be good at that? ----------
Just released on Patreon - "Dad vs Bravus aka Adani ft. Ben Pennings"
The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber&rsquo;s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes.
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU">https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU</a>&nbsp;
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Amy at The Point - <a href="http://thepoint.com.au">http://thepoint.com.au</a> The New Daily - <a href="https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/">https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/</a> Deepcut News - <a href="https://www.deepcutnews.com/">https://www.deepcutnews.com/</a> Read Screw Nice - <a href="https://www.hachette.com.au/amy-remeikis/screw-nice">https://www.hachette.com.au/amy-remeikis/screw-nice</a> Brisbane we&rsquo;re doing another live show! Saturday November 14th 5pm at GoodChat Tom, Emerald Moon and special guest Patience Hodgson! All tix $28<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-again-with-tom-ballard-emerald-moon-tickets-2003285110693"> https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/serious-danger-live-again-with-tom-ballard-emerald-moon-tickets-2003285110693 </a> Tom&rsquo;s touring: coming to Geelong, Brisbane &amp; Cairns - <a href="https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/">https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/</a>&nbsp;
Theme by Kye Hughes Produced by Michael Thegriff-Griffin
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz">https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz</a>&nbsp;
Follow us on
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