Jo Dyer
@instanterudite.bsky.social
Co-host of @theshot.net.au's The Sunday Shot, 9am AEST on Sundays at https://www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot.
Theatre and film producer. Writer. Literary curator. Avid consumer of news, politics, wine & AFL. And gin.
Theatre and film producer. Writer. Literary curator. Avid consumer of news, politics, wine & AFL. And gin.
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The Conspiracy is Real - February 8 - Rachel Withers, Daniel James, and Kate Manne
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
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This week's #SundayShot is up, people! @rachelwithers.bsky.social & @mrdtjames.bsky.social trawl over the week that was with @davemilbo.bsky.social & me, plus Prof @katemanne.bsky.social on the #EpsteinFiles & credible allegations of child rape against Donald Trump.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYkZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYkZ...
As it appears enough of the Liberals will sufficiently succumb to madness to endorse him as their next hapless leader, here's a piece I wrote way back in 2021 about the many and varied and still unexplained controversies that have swirled around Angus Taylor.
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theshot.net.au/news/opinion...
How the hell is Angus Taylor still a thing? - The Shot
Angus Taylor a walking Venn Diagram intersection of fossil fuel fervour and cash for the boys.
theshot.net.au
February 11, 2026 at 10:39 PM
As it appears enough of the Liberals will sufficiently succumb to madness to endorse him as their next hapless leader, here's a piece I wrote way back in 2021 about the many and varied and still unexplained controversies that have swirled around Angus Taylor.
theshot.net.au/news/opinion...
theshot.net.au/news/opinion...
Suggesting the crisis of confidence in the Liberal Party can be fixed by anointing Angus Taylor as leader is....optimistic.
But I encourage them to give it a go.
But I encourage them to give it a go.
February 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Suggesting the crisis of confidence in the Liberal Party can be fixed by anointing Angus Taylor as leader is....optimistic.
But I encourage them to give it a go.
But I encourage them to give it a go.
After one formal finding of misconduct and this new investigation into potential misconduct, at what point will the Commissioner do the right thing and resign?
February 9, 2026 at 8:23 AM
After one formal finding of misconduct and this new investigation into potential misconduct, at what point will the Commissioner do the right thing and resign?
Reposted by Jo Dyer
Vale, Jon Kudelka.
And as always, Fuck Cancer.
And as always, Fuck Cancer.
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Vale, Jon Kudelka.
And as always, Fuck Cancer.
And as always, Fuck Cancer.
Reposted by Jo Dyer
The world is so much poorer for not having Jon Kudelka in it
February 9, 2026 at 1:47 AM
The world is so much poorer for not having Jon Kudelka in it
This week's #SundayShot is up, people! @rachelwithers.bsky.social & @mrdtjames.bsky.social trawl over the week that was with @davemilbo.bsky.social & me, plus Prof @katemanne.bsky.social on the #EpsteinFiles & credible allegations of child rape against Donald Trump.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYkZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYkZ...
The Conspiracy is Real - February 8 - Rachel Withers, Daniel James, and Kate Manne
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
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February 8, 2026 at 3:33 AM
This week's #SundayShot is up, people! @rachelwithers.bsky.social & @mrdtjames.bsky.social trawl over the week that was with @davemilbo.bsky.social & me, plus Prof @katemanne.bsky.social on the #EpsteinFiles & credible allegations of child rape against Donald Trump.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYkZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYkZ...
Reposted by Jo Dyer
This is other truly must-see moment from Colbert's interview with McKellan: when McKellan delivers a 430-year-old theatrical monologue relevant to today's discussions in the United States about immigrants.
At about 22m in, Ian McKellan brings the Colbert studio to a total, rapt standstill with this speech, written by Shakespeare 400 years ago, of Thomas More to Londoners rioting over recent immigrants to remember themselves and welcome others. youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag?...
"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 7, 2026 at 6:31 AM
This is other truly must-see moment from Colbert's interview with McKellan: when McKellan delivers a 430-year-old theatrical monologue relevant to today's discussions in the United States about immigrants.
Reposted by Jo Dyer
Here's David Rayfield. "As a Queenslander, I’ve been haunted by the spectre of Pauline Hanson for 30 years"
As a Queenslander, I’ve been haunted by the spectre of Pauline Hanson for 30 years - The Shot
Chuck D from Public Enemy knew about Pauline Hanson. Back before the dark times, those of streaming platforms and corporate...
theshot.net.au
February 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Here's David Rayfield. "As a Queenslander, I’ve been haunted by the spectre of Pauline Hanson for 30 years"
This week's #SundayShot features favourite guests @rachelwithers.bsky.social & @mrdtjames.bsky.social and an interview on the #EpsteinFiles with Professor of Philosophy at Cornell @katemanne.bsky.social.
Don't miss us at 9am AEDT on Sunday (and please do subscribe!)
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February 7, 2026 at 1:54 AM
This week's #SundayShot features favourite guests @rachelwithers.bsky.social & @mrdtjames.bsky.social and an interview on the #EpsteinFiles with Professor of Philosophy at Cornell @katemanne.bsky.social.
Don't miss us at 9am AEDT on Sunday (and please do subscribe!)
www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
Don't miss us at 9am AEDT on Sunday (and please do subscribe!)
www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
Hey Melburnians! Don't miss your chance to see this ace new show at @artscentremelb.bsky.social in the Comedy Festival. If you book in the next 24 hours, you pay only $25!
www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
Reviews say it's "the most fun you'll ever have in a theatre".
No small feat.
www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
Reviews say it's "the most fun you'll ever have in a theatre".
No small feat.
February 3, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Hey Melburnians! Don't miss your chance to see this ace new show at @artscentremelb.bsky.social in the Comedy Festival. If you book in the next 24 hours, you pay only $25!
www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
Reviews say it's "the most fun you'll ever have in a theatre".
No small feat.
www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...
Reviews say it's "the most fun you'll ever have in a theatre".
No small feat.
Will the MSM NOW accept that if they're sticking with the "Climate 200-supported candidates" narrative, they have to acknowledge the "Advance-supported candidates" as well? Of which there are MANY (looking at you, Freedom Boy).
February 2, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Will the MSM NOW accept that if they're sticking with the "Climate 200-supported candidates" narrative, they have to acknowledge the "Advance-supported candidates" as well? Of which there are MANY (looking at you, Freedom Boy).
Normal viewing has resumed! The #SundayShot is back...and we had a lot to cover. @emmashortis.bsky.social & Michael Bradley from @marquelawyers.com.au helped @davemilbo.bsky.social & I make sense of things, plus Dave interviews Nick Hanna.
Get back into it for 2026.
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Get back into it for 2026.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJGg...
We're Back! - February 1 - Michael Bradley, Emma Shortis, and Nick Hanna
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
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February 1, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Normal viewing has resumed! The #SundayShot is back...and we had a lot to cover. @emmashortis.bsky.social & Michael Bradley from @marquelawyers.com.au helped @davemilbo.bsky.social & I make sense of things, plus Dave interviews Nick Hanna.
Get back into it for 2026.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJGg...
Get back into it for 2026.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJGg...
The #SundayShot returns this weekend! Please join @davemilbo.bsky.social and me on Sunday morning plus our expert panellists @emmashortis.bsky.social and @marquelawyers.com.au and Dave interviews The What & The Why's Nick Hanna.
It will be good to be back!
It will be good to be back!
January 31, 2026 at 10:14 AM
The #SundayShot returns this weekend! Please join @davemilbo.bsky.social and me on Sunday morning plus our expert panellists @emmashortis.bsky.social and @marquelawyers.com.au and Dave interviews The What & The Why's Nick Hanna.
It will be good to be back!
It will be good to be back!
Sheridan Harbridge is a goddess in this fabulous show. The @belvoirst.bsky.social run is completely sold out but I hear whispers of a return season going on sale very soon. When it does I urge Sydneysiders to NOT delay in booking your tickets to see a star play an icon.
January 31, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Sheridan Harbridge is a goddess in this fabulous show. The @belvoirst.bsky.social run is completely sold out but I hear whispers of a return season going on sale very soon. When it does I urge Sydneysiders to NOT delay in booking your tickets to see a star play an icon.
Reposted by Jo Dyer
As Angus Taylor's ambition surges into view again, Jonathan Biggins encapsulates him perfectly as Angus Taylor "Swift".
Lyrics: Jonathan Biggins
Music: Taylor Swift, Max Martin and Shellback
Arrangement: Phillip Scott
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAiT...
Cc: @instanterudite.bsky.social
Lyrics: Jonathan Biggins
Music: Taylor Swift, Max Martin and Shellback
Arrangement: Phillip Scott
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAiT...
Cc: @instanterudite.bsky.social
Angus Taylor Swift
YouTube video by Soft Tread
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January 31, 2026 at 12:26 AM
As Angus Taylor's ambition surges into view again, Jonathan Biggins encapsulates him perfectly as Angus Taylor "Swift".
Lyrics: Jonathan Biggins
Music: Taylor Swift, Max Martin and Shellback
Arrangement: Phillip Scott
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAiT...
Cc: @instanterudite.bsky.social
Lyrics: Jonathan Biggins
Music: Taylor Swift, Max Martin and Shellback
Arrangement: Phillip Scott
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAiT...
Cc: @instanterudite.bsky.social
Melissa McIntosh is more worried about kids singing about being locked up than kids being locked up.
January 30, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Melissa McIntosh is more worried about kids singing about being locked up than kids being locked up.
Just what the ABC needs. More David Speers.
January 28, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Just what the ABC needs. More David Speers.
The #coldest100 should be the highlight of every Australian's musical year. #hottest100
January 24, 2026 at 2:25 AM
The #coldest100 should be the highlight of every Australian's musical year. #hottest100
Please let this be true.
January 23, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Please let this be true.
Poor Melissa doesn’t do humour. Or history.
January 23, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Poor Melissa doesn’t do humour. Or history.
'No One Should Call This Place Home' | Always Was Tonight
YouTube video by ABC Indigenous
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January 23, 2026 at 7:33 AM
For those asking, the #SundayShot returns on Sunday February 1. If you haven't already, get ready for 2026 by subscribing to our channel so you never miss an episode👇!
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January 22, 2026 at 12:38 AM
For those asking, the #SundayShot returns on Sunday February 1. If you haven't already, get ready for 2026 by subscribing to our channel so you never miss an episode👇!
www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
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The truth, stated clearly, by the impressive @mark-carney.bsky.social.
Let's hope Albanese is listening.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Let's hope Albanese is listening.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘The powerful have their power. We have the capacity to stop pretending’: the Canadian PM’s call to action at Davos | Mark Carney
In a rousing speech, Mark Carney made the case for unity in the face of Donald Trump’s new world order. We reproduce it here
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January 22, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The truth, stated clearly, by the impressive @mark-carney.bsky.social.
Let's hope Albanese is listening.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Let's hope Albanese is listening.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has officially been cancelled. Well done to the Board of the Festival and the Premier of South Australia for this devastating outcome.
January 13, 2026 at 3:49 AM
The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has officially been cancelled. Well done to the Board of the Festival and the Premier of South Australia for this devastating outcome.