http://ballsradio.com Balls Radio with Phil Dobbie is a short podcast on life, politics, current affairs and anything else that springs to mind. Have a listen, subscribe on iTunes and call up to add your voice: (02) 9304 5198. Balls Radio with Phil Dobbie is a short podcast on life, politics, current affairs and anything else that springs to mind. Have a listen, subscribe on iTunes and call up to add your voice: (02) 9304 5198. What's going on? en-us 2006. All rights reserved. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:03:00 GMT Wed, 15 May 2013 11:03:00 GMT Podcastblaster.com phil@phildobbie.com(Phil Dobbie) phil@phildobbie.com http://phildobbie.com/images/phildobbie.jpg http://ballsradio.com 144 144 Phil Dobbie phil@phildobbie.com Phil Dobbie no 1 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120131.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120131.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie In this first ediiton of Balls Radio; Is Australia really a four speed economy when we give Gina Rhinehart a category all to herself. And the Australia Day riots - can it really be a riot when we there wasn't even a plate of glass broken? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:17:00 GMT In this first ediiton of Balls Radio; Is Australia really a four speed economy when we give Gina Rhinehart a category all to herself. And the Australia Day riots - can it really be a riot when we there wasn't even a plate of glass broken? In this first ediiton of Balls Radio; Is Australia really a four speed economy when we give Gina Rhinehart a category all to herself. And the Australia Day riots - can it really be a riot when we there wasn't even a plate of glass broken? Gina Rhinehart, Newt Gingrich, Tony Abbott, Facebook, Julia Gillard 00:16:08 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120131.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120207.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120207.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie This week, how must the Queen be feeling given the lack of enthusiasm for her 60 year celebrations. I also ask whether the miners are taking us for a ride. Plus, it’s 100 years since Charles Dickens was born and, in memory of the greater writer, you are invited to attempt, as I did, to read out a sentence from one of his books which are, as we all know, incredibly long with very little opportunity for you to draw breath. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT This week, how must the Queen be feeling given the lack of enthusiasm for her 60 year celebrations. I also ask whether the miners are taking us for a ride. This week, how must the Queen be feeling given the lack of enthusiasm for her 60 year celebrations. I also ask whether the miners are taking us for a ride. 00:15:23 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120207.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120210.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120210.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie More discussion about open pit mining, is crowdsourcing taking away jobs and, if we had a bill of rights, what would be put in it? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:19:00 GMT More discussion about open pit mining, is crowdsourcing taking away jobs and, if we had a bill of rights, what would be put in it? More discussion about open pit mining, is crowdsourcing taking away jobs and, if we had a bill of rights, what would be put in it? 00:20:16 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120210.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120301.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120301.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie The Labor party leadership challenge, the end of America as an economic powerhouse, where Karl Marx went wrong, and sending kids to school in the middle of the night - all gets an airing in this, rarely listened to episode of Balls Radio. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:51:00 GMT The Labor party leadership challenge, the end of America as an economic powerhouse, where Karl Marx went wrong, and sending kids to school in the middle of the night - all gets an airing in this, rarely listened to episode of Balls Radio. The Labor party leadership challenge, the end of America as an economic powerhouse, where Karl Marx went wrong, and sending kids to school in the middle of the night - all gets an airing in this, rarely listened to episode of Balls Radio. 00:16:43 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120301.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120305.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120305.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Clive Palmer said this week that he was thinking of joining Gina Rhinehart and buying up shares in Fairfax, along with other magnates wondering what to do with their spare cash. Why spot there? Why not pay to become President of the Republic of Australia, then he could exert total control on what we think. This is discussed in today's programme, along with the need for more casinos and the new criminal underworld - cyclists who refuse to wear a helmet. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:18:00 GMT Clive Palmer said this week that he was thinking of joining Gina Rhinehart and buying up shares in Fairfax, along with other magnates wondering what to do with their spare cash. Why spot there? Why not pay to become President of the Republic of Australia? Clive Palmer said this week that he was thinking of joining Gina Rhinehart and buying up shares in Fairfax, along with other magnates wondering what to do with their spare cash. Why spot there? Why not pay to become President of the Republic of Australia? satire, news, current affairs, clive palmer, casinos, cycling, james packer 00:26:07 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120305.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120313.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120313.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Black Hawk helicopters were flying over Gladesville and Balmain last night – as peace seems as far away as ever in the Middle East, has the army decided to focus on the Inner West? Balls Radio also looks at Clover Moore’s future, the latest attack on Tim Flannery and China’s trade deficit – should we be worried? Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:15:00 GMT Black Hawk helicopters were flying over Gladesville and Balmain last night – as peace seems as far away as ever in the Middle East, has the army decided to focus on the Inner West? Black Hawk helicopters were flying over Gladesville and Balmain last night – as peace seems as far away as ever in the Middle East, has the army decided to focus on the Inner West? Tim Flannery, climate change, Clover Moore, Kandahar, Middle East, Gina Rhinehart 00:17:23 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120313.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120320.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120320.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Today's Daily Telegraph ran the usual line about the government being weak on asylum seekers. It tapped into the Australian fear that the place is being run over with Afghanis looking for a simple life on the dole down-under. Their story looked at how refugee acceptance rates in Australia are so much higher than they are in the UK. The interpretation is that it's because our government is soft on border patrol - the alternative view point is that those who sailed over water might have a more genuine case than those who travel overland to Europe. It should also be noted that the number of refugees from the Middle East is far greater than those arriving in Australia, as graphs in this edition of Balls Radio clearly demonstrate. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:51:00 GMT Today's Daily Telegraph ran the usual line about the government being weak on asylum seekers. It tapped into the Australian fear that the place is being run over with Afghanis looking for a simple life on the dole down-under. Their story looked at how ref Today's Daily Telegraph ran the usual line about the government being weak on asylum seekers. It tapped into the Australian fear that the place is being run over with Afghanis looking for a simple life on the dole down-under. Their story looked at how ref 00:09:03 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120320.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120424.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120424.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie t’s clear why Peter Slipper wanted the job as Speaker of the House. He wanted to dress up in the full regalia and he was prepared to desert the Liberal party for the opportunity. Now it’s all backfired and he is the centre of a sex scandal. Which was inevitable. After all, he is a priest. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:37:00 GMT t’s clear why Peter Slipper wanted the job as Speaker of the House. He wanted to dress up in the full regalia and he was prepared to desert the Liberal party for the opportunity. t’s clear why Peter Slipper wanted the job as Speaker of the House. He wanted to dress up in the full regalia and he was prepared to desert the Liberal party for the opportunity. 00:07:31 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120424.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120427.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120427.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Today’s Federal Court ruling on the Optus TV Now case is a shocker. It will almost certainly be appealed to the High Court, but it shows how out of touch the law is with the influence of the Internet. The ramifications if it goes unchallenged could be signficant, and spread across how clod content is provided. The law obviously needs to change, but we have to be careful that there’s not a knee jerk response that looks after the vested interest of major players and removes the benefits that the internet can provide. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:39:00 GMT Today’s Federal Court ruling on the Optus TV Now case is a shocker. It will almost certainly be appealed to the High Court, but it shows how out of touch the law is with the influence of the Internet. Today’s Federal Court ruling on the Optus TV Now case is a shocker. It will almost certainly be appealed to the High Court, but it shows how out of touch the law is with the influence of the Internet. 00:09:43 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120427.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120429.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120429.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Ever had one of those weeks when everything breaks. In this episode of Balls Radio I work through the list of things that have gone wrong, including the complicated story of why my website was off-air for a day and how, to fix it, I had to learn everything there is about computers. There couldn't possibly be anything else to know. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:28:00 GMT Ever had one of those weeks when everything breaks? Ever had one of those weeks when everything breaks? 00:09:46 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120429.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120430.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120430.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie So Clive Palmer has thrown his hat in the ring and wants to stand for the Liberal Party in Wayne Swan’s seat of Lilley. Tony Abbott has shown surprising good sense by not supporting him and saying he’ll have to go through the rigorous process of pre-selection. Now we’ll see what the big mining bloke is made of. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:32:00 GMT So Clive Palmer has thrown his hat in the ring and wants to stand for the Liberal Party in Wayne Swan’s seat of Lilley. So Clive Palmer has thrown his hat in the ring and wants to stand for the Liberal Party in Wayne Swan’s seat of Lilley. 00:05:44 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120430.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120504.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120504.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Today on Balls Radio I question the logic of outsourcing so much to the public sector, as Basrry O" Farrell pushes ahead with the running of Sydney ferries. What is it that a ferry company, run by someone with no experience in passenger operations, can do so much more efficiently than a government body? I ask whether, if we're looking for someone who can ferry thousands of people with minimal cost, why not hire one of the people smugglers locked up in our gaols? Fri, 04 May 2012 12:44:00 GMT Today on Balls Radio I question the logic of outsourcing so much to the public sector, as Basrry O" Farrell pushes ahead with the running of Sydney ferries. Today on Balls Radio I question the logic of outsourcing so much to the public sector, as Basrry O" Farrell pushes ahead with the running of Sydney ferries. 00:09:39 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120504.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120507.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120507.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie France has moved to the left with the overnight vote for Francois Hollande as President, with a backlash against Nicolas Sarkozy's austerity measures. So, what do the people of Australia do when President Swan releases his austerity measures tomorrow. There’s no left to turn to? Mon, 07 May 2012 07:56:00 GMT France has moved to the left with the overnight vote for Francois Hollande as President, with a backlash against Nicolas Sarkozy's austerity measures. So, what do the people of Australia do when President Swan releases his austerity measures tomorrow. France has moved to the left with the overnight vote for Francois Hollande as President, with a backlash against Nicolas Sarkozy's austerity measures. So, what do the people of Australia do when President Swan releases his austerity measures tomorrow. 00:18:23 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120507.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120509.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120509.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Wayne Swan should have put on a green Robin Hood outfit when he pulled off the dual task of returning the budget to surplus (just) and helping the poor (a little). But he missed out on lots of other tax opportunities, like turning Connroy's proposed internet filter into a paywall, so you pay the government to access porn. It's the lack of such imaginative new ideas that explains why the Budget was usurped in the news that matters stakes this morning with the revelation that you can now donate your organs via Facebook. Just don't post photos. Wed, 09 May 2012 01:28:00 GMT Wayne Swan should have put on a green Robin Hood outfit when he pulled off the dual task of returning the budget to surplus (just) and helping the poor (a little). But he missed out on lots of other tax opportunities. Wayne Swan should have put on a green Robin Hood outfit when he pulled off the dual task of returning the budget to surplus (just) and helping the poor (a little). But he missed out on lots of other tax opportunities. 00:14:02 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120509.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120511.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120511.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie What happens when you unfollow someone in Twitter - a new tool letsyou know who has stopped hanging on to your every word. What if they take it badly? Balls radio also celebrates Sydney’s hottest day in 70 years with talk of sex, hetro and homo style. And asks, why shouldn’t gay people be forced to marry? That plus more of Clive Palmer - just when you thought there could be no more of Clive Palmer. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:21:00 GMT What happens when you unfollow someone in Twitter - a new tool letsyou know who has stopped hanging on to your every word. What if they take it badly? What happens when you unfollow someone in Twitter - a new tool letsyou know who has stopped hanging on to your every word. What if they take it badly? 00:21:01 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120511.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120524.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120524.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Today on Balls Radio we ask whether Greece could solve its debt crisis by selling the naming rights to its islands. There are so many of them and the exposure to tourists could be an excellent opportunity to promote your brand. Imagine sitting in the sun on the Greek Islands of Domestos. In fact, as discussed in this program, so many of them already sound like household products, so its hardly a major adjustment – and the obliteration of your ancient history is a small price to pay to keep the EU happy and get your books back in order. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:26:00 GMT Today on Balls Radio we ask whether Greece could solve its debt crisis by selling the naming rights to its islands. Today on Balls Radio we ask whether Greece could solve its debt crisis by selling the naming rights to its islands. 00:14:37 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120524.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120529.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120529.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Despite the rumours, Gina Rinehart will not be plucking at puberty, the first born of each family from remote Burmese hill tribes, to come and work on her massive Roy Hill iron ore mine. No, the migrant labour will consist of people who choose to come here. She can’t help it if people from the east won’t come because it’s too far and the coffee’s lousy. And you won’t hear too many people in the media talking out against her plan – basically, because they’ve realised that, at some point, they’ll end up working for her. Mon, 28 May 2012 07:26:00 GMT Despite the rumours, Gina Rinehart will not be plucking at puberty, the first born of each family from remote Burmese hill tribes, to come and work on her massive Roy Hill iron ore mine. Despite the rumours, Gina Rinehart will not be plucking at puberty, the first born of each family from remote Burmese hill tribes, to come and work on her massive Roy Hill iron ore mine. 00:14:26 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120529.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120604.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120604.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie The world’s economy is in tatters, so isn’t it time we rebooted the world and when back to how things were. To an extent we’re already doing that. The Brits are re-embracing the royals. Here in Australia we want to return to the halcyon days of the Ruddocracy – but what if we went back further. In the mid 80s we had far less debt and generally people were nicer to each other. What if we could reboot and reload a backup file that took everything back to 1985? Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:07:00 GMT The world’s economy is in tatters, so isn’t it time we rebooted the world and when back to how things were. The world’s economy is in tatters, so isn’t it time we rebooted the world and when back to how things were. 00:17:25 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120604.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120612.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120612.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie The Scottish village of Dull has become the twin town of the Oregon town of Boring. In this edition of Balls Radio we avoid talking about anything to do with the state of the world, concentrating instead on odd place names, particularly the ones that sound a bit rude. And we ask, can you really be censored for using a word that’s featured in an atlas? Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:54:00 GMT The Scottish village of Dull has become the twin town of the Oregon town of Boring. The Scottish village of Dull has become the twin town of the Oregon town of Boring. Dull, Boring, Hell, Place names 00:13:01 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120612.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120620.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120620.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie The Fairfax press likes to think it has a reputation for fair and balance reporting. But there again, so does Murdoch’s Fox News in the US. So who do we believe? The Fairfax press likes to think it has a reputation for fair and balance reporting. But there again, so does Murdoch’s Fox News in the US. So who do we believe? Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:02:00 GMT The Fairfax press likes to think it has a reputation for fair and balance reporting. But there again, so does Murdoch’s Fox News in the US. So who do we believe? The Fairfax press likes to think it has a reputation for fair and balance reporting. The Fairfax press likes to think it has a reputation for fair and balance reporting. But there again, so does Murdoch’s Fox News in the US. So who do we believe? The Fairfax press likes to think it has a reputation for fair and balance reporting. Fairfax, Murdoch, Phil Dobbie 00:22:07 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120620.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120627.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120627.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Balls Radio looks at the possibility of high speed air travel that could get you from Sydney to London faster than a train can get you to Canberra. Plus, would Engelbert Humperdinck have done better in goal for England rather than trying for the Eurovision Song Contest? Plus the case of Richard O Dwyer, facing extradition for the US for assisting in the contravention of copyright: is an extradition treaty with the US becoming a liability? Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:36:00 GMT Balls Radio looks at the possibility of high speed air travel that could get you from Sydney to London faster than a train can get you to Canberra. Plus, would Engelbert Humperdinck have done better in goal for England rather than trying for the Eurovisio Balls Radio looks at the possibility of high speed air travel that could get you from Sydney to London faster than a train can get you to Canberra. Plus, would Engelbert Humperdinck have done better in goal for England rather than trying for the Eurovisio 00:21:47 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120627.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120701.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120701.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Is it any coincidence that on the day that the carbon tax is introduced, with the promised consequences of untold death and destruction, that scientists reveal that the world is slowing down by as much as three quarters of a second a year. Is the redistribution of cash on such a grand scale potentially knocking the world of its axis. And is Tony Abbott the only man who can save us from the end of the world? Sun, 01 Jul 2012 02:15:00 GMT Is it any coincidence that on the day that the carbon tax is introduced, with the promised consequences of untold death and destruction, that scientists reveal that the world is slowing down by as much as three quarters of a second a year. Is the redistri Is it any coincidence that on the day that the carbon tax is introduced, with the promised consequences of untold death and destruction, that scientists reveal that the world is slowing down by as much as three quarters of a second a year. Is the redistri 00:21:31 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120701.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120704.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120704.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Whilst further military action in the Middle East seems like a real possibility, Balls Radio asks why did Katie Holmes really divorce Tom Cruise? The real answer, we haven’t got a clue, but we did find some interesting things you need to know about the 33rd parallel. After hearing this you’ll probably want to sign-up and give away loads of your income, even if you are a little short of cash, or just a little short. Plus, how Balls Radio brought down a banking empire. Sophie Mirabella's new role as Shadow Minister for Emergency Response and, what the hell was Craig Emerson thinking? Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:55:00 GMT Whilst further military action in the Middle East seems like a real possibility, Balls Radio asks why did Katie Holmes really divorce Tom Cruise? The real answer, we haven’t got a clue, but we did find some interesting things you need to know about the Whilst further military action in the Middle East seems like a real possibility, Balls Radio asks why did Katie Holmes really divorce Tom Cruise? The real answer, we haven’t got a clue, but we did find some interesting things you need to know about the 00:17:11 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120704.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120709.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120709.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Onwards Towards Victory is the new anthem from North Korea, where Kim Jong Un is struggling to garner the support of his high achieving, non-defecating father Kim Jong Il. If he doesn’t pull his finger out and write an opera that is better than any music that went before, isn’t there a risk of a people’s uprising? Or has Balls Radio just become another mouthpiece for the propaganda of the west? That, plus how Afghanistan is on a road to nowhere, literally. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:28:00 GMT Onwards Towards Victory is the new anthem from North Korea, where Kim Jong Un is struggling to garner the support of his high achieving, non-defecating father Kim Jong Il. If he doesn’t pull his finger out and write an opera that is better than any mus Onwards Towards Victory is the new anthem from North Korea, where Kim Jong Un is struggling to garner the support of his high achieving, non-defecating father Kim Jong Il. If he doesn’t pull his finger out and write an opera that is better than any mus 00:23:36 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120709.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120717.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120717.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Many people inadvertantly watched The Shire last night, and possibly found the susbequent evacuation of their brain cells meant they were incapable of getting out of bed, let alone having the aptitude to download and listen to a podcast. For the rest of us, though, this episode marks the first broadcast edition of Balls Radio. Each week's program will be edited down to two half hour podcasts. This one features a new regular guest in the shape of technology writer Stilgherrian, who talks about the integration of banks and social media. And, in light of the UK's Olympic secuirty fiasco, I ask, with the help of management consultant John Seddon, why do we always believe private firms can do a better job than the public sector. You can hear the full John Seddon interview here. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:44:00 GMT Many people inadvertantly watched The Shire last night, and possibly found the susbequent evacuation of their brain cells meant they were incapable of getting out of bed, let alone having the aptitude to download and listen to a podcast. For the rest of u Many people inadvertantly watched The Shire last night, and possibly found the susbequent evacuation of their brain cells meant they were incapable of getting out of bed, let alone having the aptitude to download and listen to a podcast. For the rest of u 00:31:30 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120717.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120719.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120719.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie A grab bag of topics in this episode of Balls Radio. David Campbell joins Phil to discuss the movie Hysteria, a movie about Dr Mortimer Granvile, who invented the vibrator. They approach it as best they can, but end up sounding like two giggly schoolboys. And economist Nicholas Gruen discusses the UK’s plans to make all government funded research publicly available by 2014. Why don’t we do the same thing here? Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:03:00 GMT A grab bag of topics in this episode of Balls Radio. David Campbell joins Phil to discuss the movie Hysteria, a movie about Dr Mortimer Granvile, who invented the vibrator. They approach it as best they can, but end up sounding like two giggly schoolboys. A grab bag of topics in this episode of Balls Radio. David Campbell joins Phil to discuss the movie Hysteria, a movie about Dr Mortimer Granvile, who invented the vibrator. They approach it as best they can, but end up sounding like two giggly schoolboys. 00:32:34 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120719.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120724.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120724.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie When the Palestinians killed members of the Israeli Olympic Team in the 1972 Munich Olympics was it because the group, Black September, sounded like a funk band? It's a warning for those organising the security in London, that what looks like a boy band might actually be a subversive group bent on destruction. Best to lock them all up until the games are out of the way. Possibly for longer than that. We'll also hear from Stilgherrian about state sanctioned cyber crime. Could evil types be hacking in to nuclear power plants and causing an explosion when we're not looking. And a Balls Radio listener even manages to find a Nuclear Power Station connected to Facebook. Plus, a quick guide to becoming a Daily Telegraph journalist. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:39:00 GMT When the Palestinians killed members of the Israeli Olympic Team in the 1972 Munich Olympics was it because the group, Black September, sounded like a funk band? It's a warning for those organising the security in London, that what looks like a boy band m When the Palestinians killed members of the Israeli Olympic Team in the 1972 Munich Olympics was it because the group, Black September, sounded like a funk band? It's a warning for those organising the security in London, that what looks like a boy band m 00:33:32 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120724.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120725.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120725.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie In this half hour economist Steve Keen explains the Libor rate – just another example of how banks that profess to operate in a free market see fit to fix things for their own interests. David Campbell reviews the film Ted, which it seems doesn’t stand the test against the great movie classics of all time. And I question Amanda Vanstone’s references this week to asylum seekers as destination shoppers. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:54:00 GMT In this half hour economist Steve Keen explains the Libor rate – just another example of how banks that profess to operate in a free market see fit to fix things for their own interests. David Campbell reviews the film Ted, which it seems doesn’t stan In this half hour economist Steve Keen explains the Libor rate – just another example of how banks that profess to operate in a free market see fit to fix things for their own interests. David Campbell reviews the film Ted, which it seems doesn’t stan 00:29:07 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120725.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120731.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120731.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie I talk to Stilgherrian about plans to have Internet companies hang on to two years of their customers’ data and ask is that an intrusion in our privacy. Also, was Eddie McGuire’s often incoherent commentary an intrusion on an otherwise excellent Olympics Opening Ceremony? And is the welfare state worthy of celebration at a time when the Tory government in Britain is trying to slash costs and the union movement in Australia is blighted by dodgy secretariats? Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:20:00 GMT I talk to Stilgherrian about plans to have Internet companies hang on to two years of their customers’ data and ask is that an intrusion in our privacy. Also, was Eddie McGuire’s often incoherent commentary an intrusion on an otherwise excellent Olym I talk to Stilgherrian about plans to have Internet companies hang on to two years of their customers’ data and ask is that an intrusion in our privacy. Also, was Eddie McGuire’s often incoherent commentary an intrusion on an otherwise excellent Olym 00:29:40 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120731.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120801.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120801.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie The 11 year old who sang the US National Anthem completely out of the tune live on national television wasn’t the most embarrassing thing to come out of America this week – it was Mitt Romney, whose gaffs would make Prince Philip blush. Steve Keen joins us, too, to discuss how Europe can get out of the Euro Crisis – is getting rid of the Euro the only way out? All that plus aliens at the Olympics and David Campbell’s movie review. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:38:00 GMT The 11 year old who sang the US National Anthem completely out of the tune live on national television wasn’t the most embarrassing thing to come out of America this week – it was Mitt Romney, whose gaffs would make Prince Philip blush. Steve Keen joi The 11 year old who sang the US National Anthem completely out of the tune live on national television wasn’t the most embarrassing thing to come out of America this week – it was Mitt Romney, whose gaffs would make Prince Philip blush. Steve Keen joi 00:41:25 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120801.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120808.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120808.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie We discuss who – or what – has already beaten Usain Bolt’s 100 metres record. Stilgherrian talks about Twitter Trolls, using their vitriol to upset thin skinned Olympic athletes. Economist Steve Keen talks about foreign investment, and why it’s not always a good thing. And David Campbell our movie reviewer fesses up and says he hasn’t been to see anything again. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:09:00 GMT We discuss who – or what – has already beaten Usain Bolt’s 100 metres record. Stilgherrian talks about Twitter Trolls, using their vitriol to upset thin skinned Olympic athletes. Economist Steve Keen talks about foreign investment, and why it’s no We discuss who – or what – has already beaten Usain Bolt’s 100 metres record. Stilgherrian talks about Twitter Trolls, using their vitriol to upset thin skinned Olympic athletes. Economist Steve Keen talks about foreign investment, and why it’s no 00:47:21 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120808.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120815.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120815.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Stilgherrian talks about media coverage of the NBN. John Hewson talks about racism in Australian politics. Prof. Steve Keen gives the verdict on Ed Milliband's plans for more bank competiton in the UK. And David Campbell talks about the Bourne Legacy. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:26:00 GMT Stilgherrian talks about media coverage of the NBN. John Hewson talks about racism in Australian politics. Prof. Steve Keen gives the verdict on Ed Milliband's plans for more bank competiton in the UK. And David Campbell talks about the Bourne Legacy. Stilgherrian talks about media coverage of the NBN. John Hewson talks about racism in Australian politics. Prof. Steve Keen gives the verdict on Ed Milliband's plans for more bank competiton in the UK. And David Campbell talks about the Bourne Legacy. 01:11:30 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120815.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120822.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120822.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Tony Abbott’s views on education examined by Chris Bonnor – and Steve Keen on his plans for the economy. Plus Stgilgherrian predicts another dot com bust, and David Campbell talks about the movie Total Recall. Plus Cameron Diaz nude. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:03:00 GMT Tony Abbott’s views on education examined by Chris Bonnor – and Steve Keen on his plans for the economy. Plus Stgilgherrian predicts another dot com bust, and David Campbell talks about the movie Total Recall. Plus Cameron Diaz nude. Tony Abbott’s views on education examined by Chris Bonnor – and Steve Keen on his plans for the economy. Plus Stgilgherrian predicts another dot com bust, and David Campbell talks about the movie Total Recall. Plus Cameron Diaz nude. 00:52:03 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls120822.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120829.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120829.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie The world will reach 9 billion by 2050. Are we doing enough to plan for our bit of it? Plus the slow down of the Chinese economy and Samsung's $1 billion fine for copying Apple. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:17:00 GMT The world will reach 9 billion by 2050. Are we doing enough to plan for our bit of it? Plus the slow down of the Chinese economy and Samsung's $1 billion fine for copying Apple. The world will reach 9 billion by 2050. Are we doing enough to plan for our bit of it? Plus the slow down of the Chinese economy and Samsung's $1 billion fine for copying Apple. 00:57:36 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120829.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120904.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120904.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie This week Balls Radio explains carbon pricing for beginners and questions anonymity on the internet. Plus quantitative easing - why is doesn't work. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:16:00 GMT This week Balls Radio explains carbon pricing for beginners and questions anonymity on the internet. Plus quantitative easing - why is doesn't work. This week Balls Radio explains carbon pricing for beginners and questions anonymity on the internet. Plus quantitative easing - why is doesn't work. 01:12:12 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120904.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120914.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120914.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie The copyright case that is lost forever, unemployment in the US that shows no signs of abating and a population who give no indication of dying any time soon. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:19:00 GMT The copyright case that is lost forever, unemployment in the US that shows no signs of abating and a population who give no indication of dying any time soon. The copyright case that is lost forever, unemployment in the US that shows no signs of abating and a population who give no indication of dying any time soon. 00:41:11 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120914.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120919.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120919.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Why is everyhone so excited about the new iPhone? Why is the Islamic world up in arms about a crappy video on YouTube? And why does the rich-poor gap continue to widen? Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:42:00 GMT Why is everyhone so excited about the new iPhone? Why is the Islamic world up in arms about a crappy video on YouTube? And why does the rich-poor gap continue to widen? Why is everyhone so excited about the new iPhone? Why is the Islamic world up in arms about a crappy video on YouTube? And why does the rich-poor gap continue to widen? 00:54:39 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120919.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120926.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120926.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Stilgherrian is the only guest on Balls Radio this week - he talks about the release of Apple's own mapping solution. Is this the first chink in the armour of the mighty kingdom? Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:31:00 GMT Stilgherrian is the only guest on Balls Radio this week - he talks about the release of Apple's own mapping solution. Is this the first chink in the armour of the mighty kingdom? Stilgherrian is the only guest on Balls Radio this week - he talks about the release of Apple's own mapping solution. Is this the first chink in the armour of the mighty kingdom? 00:30:38 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio120926.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/121004ballsradio.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/121004ballsradio.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie This week’s Balls Radio is a bit of a rant against right wingers like Wilders who use loose facts to support their anti-Islam attitude. Like the Herald’s Paul Sheehan who wrote in the Sydney Morning Herald that since 1972 the Mulsim proportion of the population has grown twentyfold. Hardly surprising since prior to 1972 Australia was living under the disgrace of the white Australia policy. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:08:00 GMT This week’s Balls Radio is a bit of a rant against right wingers like Wilders who use loose facts to support their anti-Islam attitude. Like the Herald’s Paul Sheehan who wrote in the Sydney Morning Herald that since 1972 the Mulsim proportion of the This week’s Balls Radio is a bit of a rant against right wingers like Wilders who use loose facts to support their anti-Islam attitude. Like the Herald’s Paul Sheehan who wrote in the Sydney Morning Herald that since 1972 the Mulsim proportion of the 00:18:43 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/121004ballsradio.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121012.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121012.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie This week Balls Radio looks at the latest movie from Guy Pearce, economist Steve Keen suggests that the model used by portfolio managers to assess investments should be called CRAP-M and Stilgherrian talks about the dangers of spear phishing. Plus my thoughts on the a bill that this week pushed single mums onto the NewStart allowance. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:11:00 GMT This week Balls Radio looks at the latest movie from Guy Pearce, economist Steve Keen suggests that the model used by portfolio managers to assess investments should be called CRAP-M and Stilgherrian talks about the dangers of spear phishing. Plus my thou This week Balls Radio looks at the latest movie from Guy Pearce, economist Steve Keen suggests that the model used by portfolio managers to assess investments should be called CRAP-M and Stilgherrian talks about the dangers of spear phishing. Plus my thou 00:54:23 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121012.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121019.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121019.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Judge Dread was a sci fi comic book character who could arrest, sentence and execute criminals, without any need for a justice system. It’s set in the future, but it’s also happening in our parliamentary system. This week Balls Radio looks at the musings in parliament, with the help of feminist and commentator Jane Caro, as well as looking at the latest Judge Dread movie – which is dreaf-ful apparently (according to David Campbell). Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Judge Dread was a sci fi comic book character who could arrest, sentence and execute criminals, without any need for a justice system. It’s set in the future, but it’s also happening in our parliamentary system. This week Balls Radio looks at the musi Judge Dread was a sci fi comic book character who could arrest, sentence and execute criminals, without any need for a justice system. It’s set in the future, but it’s also happening in our parliamentary system. This week Balls Radio looks at the musi 01:22:18 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121019.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121026.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121026.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie The Treasurer Wayne Swan released his mid-year budget review this week, trimming the size of next year’s budget surplus to $1 billion, but only after significant budget cuts. But why? Is it so imperative that the government returns the budget to surplus when the world economy is so precarious? Economist Steve Keen talks about how cutting back on public spending could be exactly the wrong thing to do. The failing austerity measures in Europe provide an interesting case in point. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:31:00 GMT The Treasurer Wayne Swan released his mid-year budget review this week, trimming the size of next year’s budget surplus to $1 billion, but only after significant budget cuts. But why? Is it so imperative that the government returns the budget to surplus The Treasurer Wayne Swan released his mid-year budget review this week, trimming the size of next year’s budget surplus to $1 billion, but only after significant budget cuts. But why? Is it so imperative that the government returns the budget to surplus 00:50:12 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121026.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121102.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121102.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Balls Radio looks at Sandy, asks how John Tavolta saw it all coming, as well as providing one of the first reviews of the new Bond movie, Skyfall, shown to reviewers for the first time yesterday. David Campbell gives it a thumbs up. And Stilgherrian talks about the strange case of Michael Trkulja, a man who likes to think of himself as “not part of the underworld crime scene”. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:53:00 GMT Balls Radio looks at Sandy, asks how John Tavolta saw it all coming, as well as providing one of the first reviews of the new Bond movie, Skyfall, shown to reviewers for the first time yesterday. David Campbell gives it a thumbs up. And Stilgherrian talks Balls Radio looks at Sandy, asks how John Tavolta saw it all coming, as well as providing one of the first reviews of the new Bond movie, Skyfall, shown to reviewers for the first time yesterday. David Campbell gives it a thumbs up. And Stilgherrian talks 00:33:45 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121102.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio121108.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio121108.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie As Stilgherrian gets to grips with Pete Evans’ penchant for activated almonds, Steve Keen explains how the University of NSW is busy deactivating (ie shutting down) it’s entire economics department, along with other courses. David Campbell gives a thumbs down to the movie Alex Cross and I ask whether Australia is addicted to gambling, with some disturbing facts and figures. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:35:00 GMT As Stilgherrian gets to grips with Pete Evans’ penchant for activated almonds, Steve Keen explains how the University of NSW is busy deactivating (ie shutting down) it’s entire economics department, along with other courses. David Campbell gives a thu As Stilgherrian gets to grips with Pete Evans’ penchant for activated almonds, Steve Keen explains how the University of NSW is busy deactivating (ie shutting down) it’s entire economics department, along with other courses. David Campbell gives a thu 01:01:15 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/ballsradio121108.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121206.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121206.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie The opposition has been relentless beating up the Prime Minister over her involvement in establishing the Australian Workplace Reform Association. It’s been used as a tactic to portray Julia Gillard as unsuitable for office. In this edition of Balls Radio former Liberal Leader John Hewsen describes it as part of a race to the bottom of politics. And Brisbane barrister asks, given some of Julie Bishop’s history, was she the best person to launch an attack on the Prime Minister last week. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:58:00 GMT The opposition has been relentless beating up the Prime Minister over her involvement in establishing the Australian Workplace Reform Association. It’s been used as a tactic to portray Julia Gillard as unsuitable for office. In this edition of Balls Rad The opposition has been relentless beating up the Prime Minister over her involvement in establishing the Australian Workplace Reform Association. It’s been used as a tactic to portray Julia Gillard as unsuitable for office. In this edition of Balls Rad 00:29:29 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls121206.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130113.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130113.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Can Jenny Macklin survive through the searing heat on $35 a day? Is Alex Jones the best reason American’s shouldn’t have guns? And is Jonathan Moylan a modern day Robin Hood? Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Can Jenny Macklin survive through the searing heat on $35 a day? Is Alex Jones the best reason American’s shouldn’t have guns? And is Jonathan Moylan a modern day Robin Hood? Can Jenny Macklin survive through the searing heat on $35 a day? Is Alex Jones the best reason American’s shouldn’t have guns? And is Jonathan Moylan a modern day Robin Hood? 00:30:14 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130113.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130226.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130226.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Australia is not the country I first saw in the eighties. Today people are much greedier and much more angry. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:08:00 GMT Australia is not the country I first saw in the eighties. Today people are much greedier and much more angry. Australia is not the country I first saw in the eighties. Today people are much greedier and much more angry. 00:16:55 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130226.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130314.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130314.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie He was runner up in the Papal Conclave 2005, but this time round he was the choice of God. Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina has now become Pope Francis – his name changed for tax reasons. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:27:00 GMT He was runner up in the Papal Conclave 2005, but this time round he was the choice of God. Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina has now become Pope Francis – his name changed for tax reasons. He was runner up in the Papal Conclave 2005, but this time round he was the choice of God. Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina has now become Pope Francis – his name changed for tax reasons. 00:25:26 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130314.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130405.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130405.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie This week Balls Radio tries to get to grips with why people think the way they do - the rich, the poor, murderers and Americans. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:28:00 GMT This week Balls Radio tries to get to grips with why people think the way they do - the rich, the poor, murderers and Americans. This week Balls Radio tries to get to grips with why people think the way they do - the rich, the poor, murderers and Americans. 00:18:31 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130405.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130422.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130422.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie Is it wrong to dance on Margaret Thatcher's grave? f course. It’s totally disrespectful. Find somewhere else to celebrate the demise of the evil old toad. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:23:00 GMT Is it wrong to dance on Margaret Thatcher's grave? f course. It’s totally disrespectful. Find somewhere else to celebrate the demise of the evil old toad. Is it wrong to dance on Margaret Thatcher's grave? f course. It’s totally disrespectful. Find somewhere else to celebrate the demise of the evil old toad. 00:18:53 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130422.mp3 no http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130515.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130515.mp3 Phil Dobbie Phil Dobbie This week Balls radio provides the most superficial coverage of the budget – perfect for those who don’t really care.. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:03:00 GMT This week Balls radio provides the most superficial coverage of the budget – perfect for those who don’t really care.. This week Balls radio provides the most superficial coverage of the budget – perfect for those who don’t really care.. 00:24:22 http://media.blubrry.com/ballsradio/phildobbie.com/audio/balls130515.mp3 no