In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Gokulan Gopal, a Tamil-Indian-Australian and Western Sydney Greens member, for a chat about the politics surrounding Australia’s large Indian diaspora. Why is Albanese chumming around with Modi, and is it just enabling Advance to spread division? How does caste affect everyday life down under? And why are we suddenly drowning in data centres, without any explanation how they will improve our lives?

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Follow Gokulan: https://www.instagram.com/gokulan_gopal/

Online community forum: Western Sydney's AI Data Centre Boom -

https://www.abigailboyd.org/webinar_westernsydneydatacentres 

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In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom are joined by Gokulan Gopal, a Tamil-Indian-Australian and Western Sydney Greens member, for a chat about the politics surrounding Australia&rsquo;s large Indian diaspora. Why is Albanese chumming around with Modi, and is it just enabling Advance to spread division? How does caste affect everyday life down under? And why are we suddenly drowning in data centres, without any explanation how they will improve our lives? ----------
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.
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Follow Gokulan: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gokulan_gopal/">https://www.instagram.com/gokulan_gopal/</a>
Online community forum: Western Sydney's AI Data Centre Boom -
<a href="https://www.abigailboyd.org/webinar_westernsydneydatacentres">https://www.abigailboyd.org/webinar_westernsydneydatacentres</a>&nbsp;
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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>

Excerpt: The Indian diaspora, Modi, religion, caste & data centres ft. Gokulan Gopal

Tom is joined by the first Greens-endorsed Mayor of Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Asta Hill! First up, the Macklemore / Ed Sheeran brouhaha has everyone talking. (4:50) Remember when Peter Dutton and Macklemore had a fuss? And Betoota Advocate wins the prize for Most Dogshit Take. Then, a look at Asta’s first year as Mayor. (24:52) Why is The Australian and the rest of Murdoch’s goons trying so hard to attack the region?

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Just released on Patreon - "Bonus: The Indian diaspora, Modi, religion, caste & data centres ft. Gokulan Gopal"

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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Asta on social media -
https://www.instagram.com/asta_hill_mayor/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584322103685 

ABC article on Asta and Alice Springs - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/alice-springs-council-reputation-strategy-crime-unrest-narrative/107130188 

Serious Danger merch -
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Tom’s plugs -

Melbourne Fringe October 6th to 11th https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/ 

GEELONG: Greens fundraiser on Thursday Oct 15th at the Courthouse theatre (Book here https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=25795) 

CASTLEMAINE: Fundraiser on Saturday October 17th at the Phee Broadway Theatre (Book here https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=25804) 

Theme by Kye Hughes

Produced by Michael Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Follow us on

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Tom is joined by the first Greens-endorsed Mayor of Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Asta Hill! First up, the Macklemore / Ed Sheeran brouhaha has everyone talking. (4:50) Remember when Peter Dutton and Macklemore had a fuss? And Betoota Advocate wins the prize for Most Dogshit Take. Then, a look at Asta&rsquo;s first year as Mayor. (24:52) Why is The Australian and the rest of Murdoch&rsquo;s goons trying so hard to attack the region?
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Just released on Patreon - "Bonus: The Indian diaspora, Modi, religion, caste &amp; data centres ft. Gokulan Gopal"
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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Asta on social media - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asta_hill_mayor/">https://www.instagram.com/asta_hill_mayor/ </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584322103685">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584322103685</a>&nbsp;
ABC article on Asta and Alice Springs - <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/alice-springs-council-reputation-strategy-crime-unrest-narrative/107130188">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/alice-springs-council-reputation-strategy-crime-unrest-narrative/107130188</a>&nbsp;
Serious Danger merch - <a href="https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/">https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/ </a>Tom&rsquo;s plugs - Melbourne Fringe October 6th to 11th <a href="https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/">https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/</a>&nbsp;
GEELONG: Greens fundraiser on Thursday Oct 15th at the Courthouse theatre (Book here <a href="https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&amp;id=25795">https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&amp;id=25795</a>)&nbsp;
CASTLEMAINE: Fundraiser on Saturday October 17th at the Phee Broadway Theatre (Book here <a href="https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=25804">https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=25804</a>)&nbsp;
Theme by Kye Hughes Produced by Michael Griffin
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Follow us on
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243: Macklemore turns the tide & an update from Alice Springs ft. Mayor Asta Hill

Tom is joined by economist and co-CEO of The Australia Institute Dr. Richard Denniss! This week, Greens passed the government’s Improved Native Forest Management Bill, though three Senators crossed the floor to dissent. Why does Richard think it was a mistake to once again enable Labor compromise? Does he believe this will actually save the koalas? Did he see Friendlyjordies say he has a silly voice?

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Just released on Patreon - "Auspol shitposting with @nickschadegg"

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Richard in The Point - https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260901-why-the-greens-arent-picking-up-the-voters-labor-is-losing 

More Fool Me by Richard Denniss on sale at the Australia Institute website. Enter the code, "DANGER" at checkout to get $5 off

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/carbon-offsets-threaten-great-koala-national-park-promise,21532#google_vignette 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-01/great-koala-national-park-going-ahead-nsw-labor-election-win/102153496



https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260904-great-koala-national-park-dependent-on-carbon-offsets-but-taxpayers-will-pay-95-of-cost 

Chris Bowen press release -
https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/joint-media-release-senate-endorse-practical-action-climate

Serious Danger merch -
https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/

Tom’s plugs -
Be Funny Challenge (Impossible) on now at Edinburgh Fringe
Two shows in London on September 11th & 12th at the Bill Murray Brand NEW show at Melbourne Fringe in October, In The Grand Scheme of Things - 25% off flash sale until Sunday 6pm
All the details at https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/

Theme by Kye Hughes

Produced by Michael Griffin

https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz 

Follow us on

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Tom is joined by economist and co-CEO of The Australia Institute Dr. Richard Denniss! This week, Greens passed the government&rsquo;s Improved Native Forest Management Bill, though three Senators crossed the floor to dissent. Why does Richard think it was a mistake to once again enable Labor compromise? Does he believe this will actually save the koalas? Did he see Friendlyjordies say he has a silly voice?
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Just released on Patreon - "Auspol shitposting with @nickschadegg"
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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Richard in The Point - <a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260901-why-the-greens-arent-picking-up-the-voters-labor-is-losing">https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260901-why-the-greens-arent-picking-up-the-voters-labor-is-losing</a>&nbsp;
More Fool Me by Richard Denniss on sale at the <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">Australia Institute website</a>. Enter the code, "DANGER" at checkout to get $5 off
<a href="https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/carbon-offsets-threaten-great-koala-national-park-promise,21532#google_vignette">https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/carbon-offsets-threaten-great-koala-national-park-promise,21532#google_vignette</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-01/great-koala-national-park-going-ahead-nsw-labor-election-win/102153496">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-01/great-koala-national-park-going-ahead-nsw-labor-election-win/102153496</a> 
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260904-great-koala-national-park-dependent-on-carbon-offsets-but-taxpayers-will-pay-95-of-cost">https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260904-great-koala-national-park-dependent-on-carbon-offsets-but-taxpayers-will-pay-95-of-cost</a>&nbsp;
Chris Bowen press release - <a href="https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/joint-media-release-senate-endorse-practical-action-climate">https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/joint-media-release-senate-endorse-practical-action-climate</a> Serious Danger merch - <a href="https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/">https://seriousdanger.bigcartel.com/ </a>Tom&rsquo;s plugs - Be Funny Challenge (Impossible) on now at Edinburgh Fringe Two shows in London on September 11th &amp; 12th at the Bill Murray Brand NEW show at Melbourne Fringe in October, In The Grand Scheme of Things - 25% off flash sale until Sunday 6pm All the details at<a href="https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/"> https://comedy.com.au/tour/tom-ballard/</a>
Theme by Kye Hughes Produced by Michael Griffin
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242: Vote with us or we kill the koalas ft. Richard Denniss

We will be back next week with a new episode, but while we take a week off, we have unlocked a favourite from our Patreon feed. Like the underappreciated modern classic Eddington, it is all about data centres. Enjoy! -

In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald speak to Professor Toby Walsh, author of “The Shortest History of AI,” to learn all about data centres. As life becomes more and more online and AI enshittifies every aspect of existence, data centres are multiplying across the world and drinking up water and power. Is Eddington a documentary?

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Links -

Follow Toby Walsh -

https://tobywalsh.ai/ 

Watch Toby on Tonightly -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMe-BD3pkFE 

Produced by Michael Griffin

Follow us on

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We will be back next week with a new episode, but while we take a week off, we have unlocked a favourite from our Patreon feed. Like the underappreciated modern classic Eddington, it is all about data centres. Enjoy! - In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald speak to Professor Toby Walsh, author of &ldquo;The Shortest History of AI,&rdquo; to learn all about data centres. As life becomes more and more online and AI enshittifies every aspect of existence, data centres are multiplying across the world and drinking up water and power. Is Eddington a documentary?
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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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Links -
Follow Toby Walsh -
<a href="https://tobywalsh.ai/">https://tobywalsh.ai/</a>&nbsp;
Watch Toby on Tonightly -
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMe-BD3pkFE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMe-BD3pkFE</a>&nbsp;
Produced by Michael Griffin
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Excerpt: The Indian diaspora, Modi, religion, caste & data centres ft. Gokulan Gopal

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