News Weakly
Sami Shah
News Weakly is the satirical news podcast where award-winning comedian and journalist Sami Shah punches the week’s headlines, weakly. Known for his sharp wit and fearless humor, Sami tackles politics, global affairs, and the most bizarre stories with clever commentary and biting satire. No story is too big, small, or ridiculous to escape his satirical lens. Tune in every week for a fresh, hilarious take on the world’s most pressing issues — and a few you didn’t even know existed!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast.
Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast!
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News Weakly Issue 54
News Weakly
12/16/22 • 9 min
News Weakly – 17 Dec, 2022
A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.
Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah (Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN).
TOP STORY OF THE WEEK!
A tragedy in Queensland that we learn no lessons from!
This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines ... weakly!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast!
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News Weakly Issue 56
News Weakly
01/13/23 • 18 min
News Weakly – 14 Jan, 2023
A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.
Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah (Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN).
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK!
George Pell finds a way to stop caring about controversies!
Also, who wasn’t dressing as a Nazi at parties in the early 2000s!?
And, Peter Dutton hates homework!
This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines ... weakly!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast!
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News Weakly Issue 105
News Weakly
03/01/24 • 12 min
News Weakly – 02nd March, 2024
A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.
Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah.
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
Eye Spy with my little eye something beginning with a Pollie!
Dunkin on Dunkley!
All that and more, on News Weakly!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast.
Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast!
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News Weakly Issue 53
News Weakly
12/09/22 • 14 min
News Weakly – 10 Dec, 2022
A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.
Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah (Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN).
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK!
It’s Britney, Brittany, and Brittney bitch!
Also, taking the Do out of Indonesia!
And, putsching on the Reich!
This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines ... weakly!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast!
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News Weakly Christmas 2022 special
News Weakly
12/24/22 • 12 min
News Weakly – 24 Dec, 2022
A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.
Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah (Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN).
A Christmas special story!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast!
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News Weakly Issue 55
News Weakly
01/06/23 • 13 min
News Weakly – 7 Jan, 2023
A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.
Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah (Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN).
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK!
Ukraine kills almost as many Russians as Putin!
The U.S. government somehow manages to do even less work than it already wasn’t doing!
And, China’s coviding like it’s 2020!
This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines ... weakly!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast!
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News Weakly Issue 62
News Weakly
02/24/23 • 17 min
News Weakly – 25th Feb, 2023
A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.
Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah (Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN).
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK!
Putin celebrates a whole year of throwing oligarchs out of windows!
Also, the governor of the Reserve Bank gets more Qantas points!
And, the ABC manages to be more racist than Sky News!
This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines ... weakly!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast!
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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News Weakly Issue 104
News Weakly
02/23/24 • 20 min
News Weakly – 24th February, 2024
A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.
Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah.
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
A Swift response to asylum seekers!
Also, from the Yarra to the Docklands!
All that and more, on News Weakly!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast.
Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast!
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News Weakly Issue 52
News Weakly
12/02/22 • 17 min
News Weakly – 3 Dec, 2022
A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.
Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah (Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN).
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK!
Scott Morrison is told he’s been a bad boy by Parliament!
Also, protests in China get physical!
And, America!
This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines ... weakly!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support News Weakly, where you can access my regular book, TV, movie and podcast recommendations, read short stories I’ve written, get free tickets to my next comedy festival shows, or indulge long unhinged rants about whatever’s bothering me now and then! I’ll see you there.
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News Weakly Issue 57
News Weakly
01/20/23 • 14 min
News Weakly – 21 Jan, 2023
A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense.
Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah (Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN).
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK!
Jacinda Arden quiet quits out loud
Also, I never thought I’d miss Jim Molan
And, Voice to Artificial Intelligence
This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines ... weakly!
News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast!
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FAQ
How many episodes does News Weakly have?
News Weakly currently has 151 episodes available.
What topics does News Weakly cover?
The podcast is about News, Australia, Satire, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on News Weakly?
The episode title 'News Weakly Issue 56' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on News Weakly?
The average episode length on News Weakly is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of News Weakly released?
Episodes of News Weakly are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of News Weakly?
The first episode of News Weakly was released on Sep 8, 2021.
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