Episodes

  • EP 78: The Lie Of Communism: Chapter 1: The Rise Of Lenin, The Road To Revolution & The Bloody Sunday Massacre.

    EP 78: The Lie Of Communism: Chapter 1: The Rise Of Lenin, The Road To Revolution & The Bloody Sunday Massacre.
    Jul 17 2025
    This is a very special episode of The Truth Tank.After 3 long years The Lie has Begun! The first chapter of The Lie of Communism has finally arrived. Chapter 1 will transport us back to the early 1900s during a very dark and turbulent time in Russia, when the old Imperial Government ignored and pushed around the very people it was meant to serve.Revolution was in the air. The roads of destiny were about to converge. An angry and disillusioned young man by the name of Vladimir Lenin finds himself at a crossroads, after a series of personal tragedies that begin to shape his future and push him towards what would ultimately turn out to be his destiny. Lenin starts a crusade against Czar Nicholas II and the Czarist Government; From humble beginnings participating in low level demonstrations against the government, to being a political theorist in the RSDLP (Russian Social Democratic Labour Party), to running a leftist newspaper "Iskra", and then eventually forming the Bolshevik Party after splitting with his old Comrade Julius Martov during the 1903 Second Party RSDLP Conference. The seeds of revolution had been sown, however there was one major event in 1905 putting events in motion that could not be undone. The Bloody Sunday Massacre paved the way for Lenin and the Bolsheviks to take aim at Czar and his government, sealing his fate and launching his revolution that fundamentally changed the course of history. Socials:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/Listen:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0P4Hcqlgc6kCG0bYyAS2SuApplehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905I Heart Radiohttps://iheart.com/podcast/76110779Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/channel/The-Truth-Tank-id5627421?country=usAmazonhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/791410e2-fa17-43e7-84db-6c81325f4203Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6QAudible https://www.audible.com.au/podcast/The-Truth-Tank/B08K6PRB1F?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Leninhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Trotskyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Sunday_(1905)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgy_Gaponhttps://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_St._Petersburg_workmen%27s_petition_to_the_Tsar,_January_22,_1905https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_IIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Revolution_of_1905https://www.google.com/url?⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialismsa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vladimir-Lenin&ved=2ahUKEwiuqb-5rMOOAxX1TGwGHbOdJGIQFnoECEMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2U_TCtj0nxVTHwLqVo_LVZhttps://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leon-Trotsky/Role-in-Soviet-government&ved=2ahUKEwif4sztrMOOAxVBRmcHHXLdL1AQFnoECE0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw1YYqEwtMa28z6adTRnf1oohttps://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/russian-revolution-1905https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.history.com/articles/russian-revolution&ved=2ahUKEwj9lYWDrcOOAxXkTGwGHY5ZKcAQFnoECFsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1e2a2RHAbd1ffXhfU07Bezhttps://www.marxists.org/history/ussr/events/1905/index.htmhttps://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Georgy-Apollonovich-Gapon&ved=2ahUKEwjcz-KqrcOOAxWhbGwGHRN8G58QFnoECEEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0-ir5Mn77HobQFo4cnBicAhttps://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/january-22/bloody-sunday-massacre-in-russia&ved=2ahUKEwjD8Pz-rcOOAxWHS2wGHUOwDioQFnoECD0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw1RonPLCD9PSa9Bolko-VYihttps://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/bloody-sunday-st-petersburgMusic Credit:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Гимн_Российской_Республики_и_РДФР_(Рабочая-Марсельеза).oga
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Ep 77: The Weekly Tank: Thunderbolts* Review & 1 Silverback Gorilla Vs 100 Men

    Ep 77: The Weekly Tank: Thunderbolts* Review & 1 Silverback Gorilla Vs 100 Men
    Jul 9 2025

    This is episode 77 of The Truth Tank.


    This is the 6th Weekly Tank: I will be reviewing the latest instalment of the Marvel franchise Thunderbolts*, directed by Jake Schreier and staring Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan & Wyatt Russell.


    Set in a Post Avengers world, where a team of anti-reject anti-heroes are manipulated into a covert cover up mission by CIA Director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. The team is made up of characters from several past Marvel films that include Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, Bucky Barnes, US Agent Ava Starr and the Mysterious Bob.


    Thunderbolts* takes on a heavier psychological tone than other Marvel films exploring Trauma, Redemption and Mental Health, as well as Trust, Teamwork and Purpose. After the review, we will look at that deep hypothetical question/debate making its way around the internet and social media, A Silverback Gorilla vs 100 Men, Who would win? The Tank will weigh in with a few unique equations and scenarios.


    Promos:

    Thick Thighs And Creepy Vibes

    ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5TmSaInK1N55BKPxcpvw29?si=b59237e99910466b⁠

    Cheers Big Ears!

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4VLtctfP6azm0cY9pKfcZ0?si=bcc6a21036884744

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    56 mins
  • Ep 76: Sinners Review: Sin, Sun & Smoke

    Ep 76: Sinners Review: Sin, Sun & Smoke
    Jul 2 2025

    This is episode 76 of The Truth Tank.


    This is the 5th Weekly Tank: I will be reviewing Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore. The film also features newcomer Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Delroy Lindo and Hailee Steinfeld to name a few.


    Set in 1932 Mississippi, the film follows the Moore twins as they return home to open a juke joint but end up having to face supernatural forces that threaten their new business.


    Sinners has a unique take on the Vampire/Horror genres while exploring the racial tensions of the 1930s, Deep South superstitions, love and the power of music. We’ll also dive into the lived-in and real world of Sinners, its use of folklore and metaphor, the costume design and the potential for future spin offs.


    Promos:

    Beyond The Veil Australia Podcast

    https://open.spotify.com/show/5DcSnAaoxW0gFznGADFaxM?si=1693b04d9aee47f2

    Unsolved Couple

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1EvfikXOSG3QuwKsuZZCW2?si=eae9d6cf906a4fd7

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    58 mins
  • EP 75: The Lie Of Communism: Prologue To The Lie

    EP 75: The Lie Of Communism: Prologue To The Lie
    Jun 25 2025

    Greetings Comrades! This is a very special instalment of The Truth Tank.


    The time has finally come. The Lie has arrived. This is the Prologue to the long awaited Lie Of Communism, where we delve down into the dark and disturbing World of Communism. I will outline why I chose to undertake this 3 year podcasting Project, the trials of writing and what lies ahead.


    The LOC series will look at the Rise of Communism, The Bolshevik Party, The rise of the Soviet Union and the key cast of Characters that played a part in the turbulent transition of power in Russia during 1917.


    Just what is the Lie of Communism and its origin? How far does it go? Why did I go on this 3 year journey going down rabbit hole after rabbit hole? Who is the men behind such radical ideas and what are the consequences of such ideas as well as the inspirations behind it?


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    Musical Sources:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Гимн_Российской_Республики_и_РДФР_(Рабочая-Марсельеза).oga

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worker%27s_Marseillaise
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    31 mins
  • EP 74: The Academy Awards 2025, Ding Dong Oscars Dead 4

    EP 74: The Academy Awards 2025, Ding Dong Oscars Dead 4
    Jun 6 2025
    This is episode 74 of The Truth TankIn this episode, We will be looking at the 2025 Academy Awards or as I like to call it “Ding Dong Oscars Dead.” A new year brings another awards season, and the Oscars remain the most out of touch, over the top and pretentious event on the calendar. This year is no different: there was plenty of glitz and glamour on the red carpet, along with some very awkward interviews before the ceremony. Conan O’Brien took over hosting duties this year, bringing some much needed non-political humour as well as campaigning for the cinema experience. Unfortunately, that’s where hope dies. Any expectation that this year would be the break from the turmoil of recent Oscars quickly faded, as the integrity of the Academy once again came under scrutiny.Running time is still an issue— as are the virtue signalling, political correctness, tedious musical numbers, extra long and cringeworthy acceptance speeches and Hollywood (relentless self gratification instead of) jerking itself off. We also look at all the best (and worst) winners and losers, major snubs (Dune), ridiculous celebrities, the end of Bond, unsung heroes of the industry, overlooked categories, Anora (really) and much more. Once again, this year’s awards bring up that age-old question: Are the Oscars rigged? Promos:Cheers Big Ears!https://open.spotify.com/show/4VLtctfP6azm0cY9pKfcZ0?si=bcc6a21036884744Thick Thighs And Creepy Vibes https://open.spotify.com/show/5TmSaInK1N55BKPxcpvw29?si=be4997e5fa5a42ceThe Unsolved Couple Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1EvfikXOSG3QuwKsuZZCW2?si=e2bb786b3e2a40acSocials:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thetruthtank/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ThetruthTank/Listen:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0P4Hcqlgc6kCG0bYyAS2SuApplehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-tank/id1463256905I Heart Radiohttps://iheart.com/podcast/76110779Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/channel/The-Truth-Tank-id5627421?country=usAmazonhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/791410e2-fa17-43e7-84db-6c81325f4203Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6QAudible https://www.audible.com.au/podcast/The-Truth-Tank/B08K6PRB1F?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • EP 73: The weekly Tank: Captain America: Brave New World Review

    EP 73: The weekly Tank: Captain America: Brave New World Review
    May 15 2025

    This is episode 73 of The Truth Tank.

    This is the 4th Weekly Tank: A quick review of Captain America: Brave New World. The first Marvel Movie for 2025 and yet another instalment in the Marvel Franchise.

    The film takes place in the Post Avengers World. The old heroes are gone and a new global arms race is underway. Sam Wilson has taken up the mantle of Captain America in a politically charged world, bracing for its next great battle against new threats. As the world balances on the edge renewed conflict, a mystery begins to unfold around President Ross and his buried secret, triggered by an elaborate assassination attempt at the White House.

    Captain America and Falcon must uncover the culprit behind the plot, face new foes; as well as their own fears and doubts. There’s plenty of action but how does it measure up to Marvel’s long and ever growing list of titles? Find out in this episode.

    Promos:

    Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy Podcast

    https://open.spotify.com/show/44Z9VDxjEVGpbPBkYzQorh?si=2becfe17b3ff47b2

    The Mystery Frequency

    https://open.spotify.com/show/2lJDl5wSlD91T8qnmSRAau?si=9783f91cd6cc469b

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    27 mins
  • EP 72: The Weekly Tank: The 2025 Super Bowl The High’s, The Low’s, Winners & Losers.

    EP 72: The Weekly Tank: The 2025 Super Bowl The High’s, The Low’s, Winners & Losers.
    May 8 2025

    This is episode 72 of The Truth Tank


    This is Episode 3 of The Weekly Tank. In this episode, We’re diving into the 2025 Super Bowl - all the highs, the lows, the glamour, and the glory of what might be the most overhyped sporting event in the world.

    In recent years, the NFL has faced criticism for favouritism - a problem not unique to American Football. The AFL has experienced similar issues, with concerns over certain teams, prioritising corporate interests over those of the fans, and a growing obsession with profit. The last few Super Bowls have been boring and predictable, with the Kansas City Chiefs dominating the league over the past five seasons. So you could be forgiven for thinking they’d have an easy game against the Philadelphia Eagles.


    But this game was anything but predictable. Was it rigged? Did the NFL finally listen to fans who have long called out what they see as blatant favouritism towards the Chiefs? We’ll also look at Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, the parade of celebrity spectators, Travis Kelce’s rough night (cue the tears?), Patrick Mahomes struggling to get going, the San Diego Chargers big move, Jalen Hurts’ domination, and everything else that makes the Super Bowl more than just a game.

    WARNING: This episode is NOT Chiefs fan friendly.


    Promos:

    Bucket Of Chum

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4qlqwKX6lfEnGnAaOh2l5F?si=77f4286053694e5a

    Cheers Big Ears!

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4VLtctfP6azm0cY9pKfcZ0?si=bcc6a21036884744

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • EP 71: The Nord Stream Pipeline: Accident Or Sabotage?

    EP 71: The Nord Stream Pipeline: Accident Or Sabotage?
    Apr 16 2025

    This is episode 71 of The Truth Tank.


    On September 26th, 2022, several underwater explosions were detected on the Nord Stream NS1 and NS2 pipelines, resulting in multiple gas leaks in 3 out of the 4 pipelines. The Nord Stream pipeline is located in international waters in the Baltic Sea and transports natural gas from Russia to Germany, with the majority of the infrastructure being Russian Owned.


    In the episode, we take a deep and detailed dive into the pipeline’s destruction and the investigations that followed. what is Nord Stream? What happened? Who are the suspects? And Why was it targeted? We’ll explore four different perspectives on the incident from four countries that were either affected by the pipeline’s destruction or are suspected of having some involvement in it.


    The pipeline’s destruction released approximately 800 million cubic meters of methane gas into the atmosphere. What are the potential environmental impacts of such a massive release? Who stands to gain from the pipeline being taken out of commission? What does it mean for energy supplies across Europe? Explosive traces were found on a nearby yacht, suggesting sabotage may have played a role and potentially, a cover-up.

    The big question remains: Who is behind it?


    Promos:

    Mikey On Mute

    https://open.spotify.com/show/2TdkgQuAhyuV5sv2vZx1FS?si=860a0251bd33452b

    Cheers Big Ears!

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4VLtctfP6azm0cY9pKfcZ0?si=bcc6a21036884744

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    Youtube

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhX1ZqvZx_xM59bk-tRa6Q

    Sources

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/15/ukrainian-team-blew-up-nord-stream-pipeline-claims-report

    https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/whatsinblue/2024/10/the-nord-stream-incident-open-briefing.php

    https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/19/russias-lavrov-says-clear-that-us-ordered-2022-nord-stream-blasts

    https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/qa-what-is-known-about-nord-stream-gas-pipeline-explosions-2023-09-26/
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    1 hr and 18 mins