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Riot Act

By: Kacie Anning, Mark Humphries, Dan Ilic, Evan Williams
Narrated by: Mark Humphries, Anjali Rao, Liv Hewson, Tony Martin, Dan Ilic, Heather Mitchell, Gretel Killeen, Fletcher Kennedy, Monica Attard, full cast
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  • Summary

  • This series contains mature themes and strong language, and listener discretion is advised.

    Campbell Parkes may be an idiot but he still has his own radio show, broadcast every day at midnight to a dwindling audience. His long-suffering producer Michelle longs to pursue real journalism but instead must listen to Campbell's on-air rants about expensive cinema tickets and reusable coffee cups every night.

    When an opportunity to grab the station's hallowed breakfast slot develops, it's time to raise their game and make the biggest splash possible - no matter how outrageous. It's a win-win situation: supporters tune in to cheer you on, and detractors tune in just to hate you. People have never been so desperate to be offended.

    In the chase for ratings, there's no turning back - they can only keep running into one disaster after another....

    Riot Act is a hilariously subversive satire about the price of success, populism and the media that keeps it going. Mark Humphries, one of Australia's most celebrated comic talents, heads a stellar ensemble cast including Liv Hewson (Netflix's Let It Snow and Santa Clarita Diet), Anjali Rao, Tony Martin, Gretel Killeen, Tom Ballard, Marc Fennell, Wendy Harmer, Rosie Waterland, Heather Mitchell, Jordan Raskopoulos, Hugh Riminton, Monica Attard, Dan Ilic, Hamish Macdonald, Ben Fordham and Sandra Sully.

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    ©2019 Audible Australia Pty Ltd (P)2019 Audible Australia Pty Ltd
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Glitter Bomb

    Ep. 1: Glitter Bomb
    Dec 2 2019

    Midnight radio host Campbell Parkes wants to be promoted to a better slot; unfortunately, the problem with the show is Campbell himself. But an argument with his sister on the air may hold the key to future success....
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    22 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Young Talent

    Ep. 2: Young Talent
    Dec 2 2019

    When Michelle looks for work elsewhere, she stumbles upon a controversial YouTuber who would make the perfect guest on Campbell’s show.
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    21 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Dog-Whistling

    Ep. 3: Dog-Whistling
    Dec 2 2019

    The talent at 360 begin fighting over the vacant breakfast slot. Michelle seeks advice on how to increase Campbell’s chances of winning it.
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    23 mins
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Best Podcast Series

An amazing take on what success looks like and the current issues that are taking place. This is a series I can certainly get behind!

Lots of laughs and especially loved all the tax references hidden throughout. Made my day!

Keep up the great work!

Allister the Accountant.

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Funny as f@#&!

Classic Australian comedy. Reminds me of "Australia, your standing in it" and so many others like it.

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I'd give it more if I could

Laugh out loud moments while being brilliantly observed. Some in the media should listen to this and then have a good look at themselves.

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Why do Australians love swearing?

I did laugh a lot , but won't repeat it because of all the swearing. Clever concepts and plotlines

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Absolute gem

Great laughs, great performances and all around great satire. A truly unique and Australian podcast which stands on it's own as a cutting edge swipe at the our media industry. culture and persona.

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Ball tearer

Soars between searing critique of Australia and fabulous one liners, with genuine snorts and LOLs along the way. This is a great little comedy drama produced with a clear passion from all involved, and what a joy it is to have this to genre back in Australian ears. Long live Campbell Parks!!

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Absolute balltearer!

Please, please, please more content like this! Topical, well-written and impeccably performed. A sequel to this would also be more than welcome.

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Good fun

Expected fluff but ended up enjoying a witty and politically charged poke at the media and Australia's shitty version of racism.

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An absolute BALLTEARER! So many rewindable moments

Haven't laughed so hard since The 12th Man, if this was the 90s everyone would be walking around the workplace quoting Riot Act all week.

One of those times when you actually wish you hadn't heard it so you can hear it again for the first time.

So many brilliant characters. So many quotable moments.

Can't wait to start it again to pick up all the jokes I missed the first time.

I'd list my highlights but they are numerous.

Ep6 was too funny to not skip back and listen to it again.
Marc Fennel (a podcast in a podcast) almost made me have an accident I was so excited.
So many cameos from Australian talent.

Satire at its best.

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Ball tearing great time

An absolutely delightful, satirical ball tearer (or should that be vag tearer?) of a good time.

Wickedly amusing take on Australian culture. Genuine belly laughs on each episode which I'm sure is making my neighbours and dogs wonder what I'm on as I walk the dogs each day listening with my headphones on, cackling out loud.

A perfect twist ending leaving me desperate for more.

Time to go listen to some crazy frog!

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