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Hi. I'm Molk.
I talk about the (AU) media industry a lot & co-run tvblackbox.com.au
I'm a full time Education student (at 51!), husband & dad to 2 young adults.
LEGO is my self-care, & along with TV I love podcasting, smoking meat, riding my motorcycle, & people. Following Jesus is vital to me.
I talk about the (AU) media industry a lot & co-run tvblackbox.com.au
I'm a full time Education student (at 51!), husband & dad to 2 young adults.
LEGO is my self-care, & along with TV I love podcasting, smoking meat, riding my motorcycle, & people. Following Jesus is vital to me.
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Did you know the book Dianetics is a huge bestseller
It's on track to have the highest opening weekend box office of any documentary in more than a decade, which in the context of movie box office numbers, is strong! The movie is a stupid vanity project but an actually surprising number of tickets are being sold to it
So the NYT calls this movie, that is on track to lose $50-60 million, a "strong showing".
We're on our own out here folks.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/b...
We're on our own out here folks.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/b...
February 1, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Did you know the book Dianetics is a huge bestseller
Saturday VOZ Ratings | AUSTRALIAN OPEN Women's Singles Final delivers massive result
2026 final up nearly 30% year on year...
2026 final up nearly 30% year on year...
Saturday VOZ Ratings | AUSTRALIAN OPEN Women's Singles Final delivers massive result
2026 final up nearly 30% year on year...
tvblackbox.com.au
February 1, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Saturday VOZ Ratings | AUSTRALIAN OPEN Women's Singles Final delivers massive result
2026 final up nearly 30% year on year...
2026 final up nearly 30% year on year...
Only 23 fortnights until Christmas.
February 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Only 23 fortnights until Christmas.
February 1, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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A Christianity that begins to believe authoritarianism is the way is a Christianity that has stopped believing in the way of Jesus.
February 1, 2026 at 12:11 AM
A Christianity that begins to believe authoritarianism is the way is a Christianity that has stopped believing in the way of Jesus.
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As you surely know by now, a wide array of First Amendment advocates condemned Friday’s arrests as something out of the autocratic playbook.
January 31, 2026 at 9:24 PM
As you surely know by now, a wide array of First Amendment advocates condemned Friday’s arrests as something out of the autocratic playbook.
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Legally speaking, the charges against Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are complex and unusual.
But politically speaking, it’s pretty simple. The Trump administration wants to punish perceived opponents and raise the cost of critical news coverage.
My latest analysis piece for CNN >>>
But politically speaking, it’s pretty simple. The Trump administration wants to punish perceived opponents and raise the cost of critical news coverage.
My latest analysis piece for CNN >>>
Analysis: Is the case against Don Lemon about winning — or about chilling journalism? | CNN Business
Legally speaking, the federal charges against journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are complex and unusual, sparking debate among lawyers about the legitimacy of the cases.
www.cnn.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Legally speaking, the charges against Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are complex and unusual.
But politically speaking, it’s pretty simple. The Trump administration wants to punish perceived opponents and raise the cost of critical news coverage.
My latest analysis piece for CNN >>>
But politically speaking, it’s pretty simple. The Trump administration wants to punish perceived opponents and raise the cost of critical news coverage.
My latest analysis piece for CNN >>>
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Reminded of the time that a BBC World Service presenter asked their guest how long there had been a Latino presence in Los Angeles and I yelled at my car stereo, “The name of the city is **LOS ANGELES**!”
I may have a stroke.
Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”
A PROTESTant.
I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”
A PROTESTant.
I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
January 31, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Reminded of the time that a BBC World Service presenter asked their guest how long there had been a Latino presence in Los Angeles and I yelled at my car stereo, “The name of the city is **LOS ANGELES**!”
TV Highlights | 2026 Week 6
THE MUPPET SHOW returns for a 50th anniversary ep Wednesday on Disney+; and the 2026 MILANO CORTINA WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES starts Thursday on Nine
THE MUPPET SHOW returns for a 50th anniversary ep Wednesday on Disney+; and the 2026 MILANO CORTINA WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES starts Thursday on Nine
TV Highlights | 2026 Week 6
THE MUPPET SHOW returns for a 50th anniversary ep Wednesday on Disney+; and the 2026 MILANO CORTINA WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES starts Thursday on Nine
tvblackbox.com.au
January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
TV Highlights | 2026 Week 6
THE MUPPET SHOW returns for a 50th anniversary ep Wednesday on Disney+; and the 2026 MILANO CORTINA WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES starts Thursday on Nine
THE MUPPET SHOW returns for a 50th anniversary ep Wednesday on Disney+; and the 2026 MILANO CORTINA WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES starts Thursday on Nine
I know more about the Zoroastrians now (thanks to prep for next week's World Religions lecture) than I ever wanted to know, and I'm totally stuck on the fact that their ethical monotheism focsed on Ahura Mazda. #ZoomZoom
January 31, 2026 at 6:37 AM
I know more about the Zoroastrians now (thanks to prep for next week's World Religions lecture) than I ever wanted to know, and I'm totally stuck on the fact that their ethical monotheism focsed on Ahura Mazda. #ZoomZoom
Friday VOZ Ratings | Men's semis make the AUSTRALIAN OPEN unbeatable
A landslide victory for Nine...
A landslide victory for Nine...
Friday VOZ Ratings | Men's semis make the AUSTRALIAN OPEN unbeatable
A landslide victory for Nine...
tvblackbox.com.au
January 31, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Friday VOZ Ratings | Men's semis make the AUSTRALIAN OPEN unbeatable
A landslide victory for Nine...
A landslide victory for Nine...
Honestly, all the anecdotes and stories about how lovely Catherine O'Hara was, and reminders of her incredible performances...they all give me great joy today.
We're lesser for her passing, & greater for the glorious fun Catherine brought to all in her life.
Catherine O'Hara was a true legend.
We're lesser for her passing, & greater for the glorious fun Catherine brought to all in her life.
Catherine O'Hara was a true legend.
January 31, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Honestly, all the anecdotes and stories about how lovely Catherine O'Hara was, and reminders of her incredible performances...they all give me great joy today.
We're lesser for her passing, & greater for the glorious fun Catherine brought to all in her life.
Catherine O'Hara was a true legend.
We're lesser for her passing, & greater for the glorious fun Catherine brought to all in her life.
Catherine O'Hara was a true legend.
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was reminded that I did a joint interview with Catherine O'Hara and Cecily Strong in the midst of the pandemic. a small but great insight from O'Hara about why she loved playing characters who were oblivious to how they came across to other people. www.nytimes.com/2020/08/24/a...
January 31, 2026 at 2:33 AM
was reminded that I did a joint interview with Catherine O'Hara and Cecily Strong in the midst of the pandemic. a small but great insight from O'Hara about why she loved playing characters who were oblivious to how they came across to other people. www.nytimes.com/2020/08/24/a...
Hamish Blake, Abbie Chatfield lead 2026 AACTA Audience Choice nominees
The fan voted nominees for the 2026 AACTA Awards were revealed overnight, with returning favourites and a few surprise inclusions across the shortlist.
The fan voted nominees for the 2026 AACTA Awards were revealed overnight, with returning favourites and a few surprise inclusions across the shortlist.
Hamish Blake, Abbie Chatfield lead 2026 AACTA Audience Choice nominees
The fan voted nominees for the 2026 AACTA Awards were revealed overnight, with returning favourites and a few surprise inclusions across the shortlist.
tvblackbox.com.au
January 30, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Hamish Blake, Abbie Chatfield lead 2026 AACTA Audience Choice nominees
The fan voted nominees for the 2026 AACTA Awards were revealed overnight, with returning favourites and a few surprise inclusions across the shortlist.
The fan voted nominees for the 2026 AACTA Awards were revealed overnight, with returning favourites and a few surprise inclusions across the shortlist.
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#BREAKING 🚨 Andrew Hastie has publicly declared he will NOT challenge Sussan Ley to run for Liberal Party leadership
"It is clear that I do not have the support needed to become leader of the Liberal Party"
"It is clear that I do not have the support needed to become leader of the Liberal Party"
January 30, 2026 at 5:22 AM
#BREAKING 🚨 Andrew Hastie has publicly declared he will NOT challenge Sussan Ley to run for Liberal Party leadership
"It is clear that I do not have the support needed to become leader of the Liberal Party"
"It is clear that I do not have the support needed to become leader of the Liberal Party"
In much nicer news I had coffee with MsNearly19 today and it was excellent.
January 30, 2026 at 5:24 AM
In much nicer news I had coffee with MsNearly19 today and it was excellent.
The first segment of the first ep of the new season (S13!) of MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT is 25 minutes, and the second is 17 minutes.
Don’t ask me how I know this already.
Don’t ask me how I know this already.
January 30, 2026 at 5:23 AM
The first segment of the first ep of the new season (S13!) of MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT is 25 minutes, and the second is 17 minutes.
Don’t ask me how I know this already.
Don’t ask me how I know this already.
Thursday VOZ Ratings | AUSTRALIAN OPEN Women's semis smash everything
A huge Saturday night clash awaits...
A huge Saturday night clash awaits...
Thursday VOZ Ratings | AUSTRALIAN OPEN Women's semis smash everything
A huge Saturday night clash awaits...
tvblackbox.com.au
January 30, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Thursday VOZ Ratings | AUSTRALIAN OPEN Women's semis smash everything
A huge Saturday night clash awaits...
A huge Saturday night clash awaits...
NINE confirms radio sale, QMS acquisition and surprise NBN shake-up
The radio sale was expected, the QMS deal was logical, but Nine’s sudden NBN move has caught many off guard as the group reshapes its future.
The radio sale was expected, the QMS deal was logical, but Nine’s sudden NBN move has caught many off guard as the group reshapes its future.
NINE confirms radio sale, QMS acquisition and surprise NBN shake-up
The radio sale was expected, the QMS deal was logical, but Nine’s sudden NBN move has caught many off guard as the group reshapes its future.
tvblackbox.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 10:44 PM
NINE confirms radio sale, QMS acquisition and surprise NBN shake-up
The radio sale was expected, the QMS deal was logical, but Nine’s sudden NBN move has caught many off guard as the group reshapes its future.
The radio sale was expected, the QMS deal was logical, but Nine’s sudden NBN move has caught many off guard as the group reshapes its future.
Western Australia lands new Netflix drama BREAKERS led by Antony Starr
From Pete Jackson, the surf fuelled drama makes history as Netflix’s first production filmed in Western Australia, with cameras now rolling.
From Pete Jackson, the surf fuelled drama makes history as Netflix’s first production filmed in Western Australia, with cameras now rolling.
Western Australia lands new Netflix drama BREAKERS led by Antony Starr
From Pete Jackson, the surf fuelled drama makes history as Netflix’s first production filmed in Western Australia, with cameras now rolling.
tvblackbox.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Western Australia lands new Netflix drama BREAKERS led by Antony Starr
From Pete Jackson, the surf fuelled drama makes history as Netflix’s first production filmed in Western Australia, with cameras now rolling.
From Pete Jackson, the surf fuelled drama makes history as Netflix’s first production filmed in Western Australia, with cameras now rolling.
NOVA plots major reset as FITZY & WIPPA WITH KATE RITCHIE exit breakfast
Ricki-Lee Coulter and Tim Blackwell are set to move into the Sydney Breakfast slot under the new structure.
Ricki-Lee Coulter and Tim Blackwell are set to move into the Sydney Breakfast slot under the new structure.
NOVA plots major reset as FITZY & WIPPA WITH KATE RITCHIE exit breakfast
Ricki-Lee Coulter and Tim Blackwell are set to move into the Sydney Breakfast slot under the new structure.
tvblackbox.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 6:41 PM
NOVA plots major reset as FITZY & WIPPA WITH KATE RITCHIE exit breakfast
Ricki-Lee Coulter and Tim Blackwell are set to move into the Sydney Breakfast slot under the new structure.
Ricki-Lee Coulter and Tim Blackwell are set to move into the Sydney Breakfast slot under the new structure.
WHY? Todd Sampson returns to ABC with confronting new series
WHY? Todd Sampson returns to ABC with confronting new series
Todd Sampson returns to ABC with Why?, a documentary series probing belief, behaviour and human judgement.
tvblackbox.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 6:14 PM
WHY? Todd Sampson returns to ABC with confronting new series
Australia’s Pakistan tour headlines massive week on Kayo Sports
Kayo Sports delivers a major week of live coverage spanning UFC 325, international cricket and basketball.
Kayo Sports delivers a major week of live coverage spanning UFC 325, international cricket and basketball.
Australia’s Pakistan tour headlines massive week on Kayo Sports
Kayo Sports delivers a major week of live coverage spanning UFC 325, international cricket and basketball.
tvblackbox.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Australia’s Pakistan tour headlines massive week on Kayo Sports
Kayo Sports delivers a major week of live coverage spanning UFC 325, international cricket and basketball.
Kayo Sports delivers a major week of live coverage spanning UFC 325, international cricket and basketball.
I do not like that Beau Ryan, man.
I do not like him Sam I am.
I do not like him Sam I am.
January 29, 2026 at 9:28 AM
I do not like that Beau Ryan, man.
I do not like him Sam I am.
I do not like him Sam I am.
ARTHUR LAUNDY emerges as surprise buyer of Nine Radio
Nine Entertainment is poised to exit talkback radio after reports link Arthur Laundy to the acquisition of its major stations.
Nine Entertainment is poised to exit talkback radio after reports link Arthur Laundy to the acquisition of its major stations.
ARTHUR LAUNDY emerges as surprise buyer of Nine Radio
Nine Entertainment is poised to exit talkback radio after reports link Arthur Laundy to the acquisition of its major stations.
tvblackbox.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 8:18 AM
ARTHUR LAUNDY emerges as surprise buyer of Nine Radio
Nine Entertainment is poised to exit talkback radio after reports link Arthur Laundy to the acquisition of its major stations.
Nine Entertainment is poised to exit talkback radio after reports link Arthur Laundy to the acquisition of its major stations.