FontCast

<p>A podcast dedicated to Tasmanian news, politics and business from Font PR. Join Brad Stansfield, Becher Townshend and Win News' Alex Johnston to get up to date on everything that's happening in Tassie, and take an in-depth look at the biggest issues of the day.</p>

Premier Jeremy Rockliff

Premier Jeremy Rockliff joins Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend along with The Mercury's political editor David Killick for another season of FontCast to analyse the latest Tasmanian political news. FontCast is Tasmania's top-rating political podcast, bringing you the most well-informed and fearless analysis of state politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-06
53:21

Done deal

Government has said "yes stadium" with the backing of the Labor Party but will it make it through the upper house? The FontCast team crunch the numbers in the legislative council, the only hurdle left for this development to go ahead.  Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by former political operative Alex Johnston and the political editor from The Mercury newspaper, David Killick, to give you the best analysis on weather or not Hobart will the home to a new shiny stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-26
01:05:42

The calm after the storm

Parliament has calmed down after a bumpy start. Jeremy Rockliff stared down a no-confidence-motion brought by Dean Winter who was then replaced by Josh Willie as Labor leader. It's all been business as usual since then but how long will the calm last? Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by former political operative Alex Johnston to analyse the current political situation in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-08
01:09:49

Labor had Ruth but the Libs were ruthless

This is a bumper preview of Tasmania's no-confidence-motion-showdown when State Parliament resumes after the recent election. It's been an action packed two weeks since the last episode as Premier Jeremy Rockliff worked ruthlessly to shore up his position.  Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Mercury political editor David Killick and former political operative Alex Johnston to analyse the current political situation in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-18
01:07:31

The Liberals' glorious fifth term?

Does Tasmania have a government yet? Jeremy Rockliff is expected to visit the governor shortly but how long would his government last once parliament resumed? Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Mercury political editor David Killick and former political operative Alex Johnston to analyse the current political situation in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-05
57:01

De ja vu all over again

The Tasmanian election has been and gone and the makeup of state parliament looks like it will be mostly the same as it was after the last election. Font PR partner Brad Stansfield and Mercury political editor David Killick unpack the campaign and look at the likely outcomes after Tasmania's snap election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-21
44:25

The Winter election campaign of our discontent

Recorded on election eve, Font PR Partner Brad Stansfield is joined by Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick and veteran journalist turned political operative Alex Johnston to unpack the election campaign. Will Dean Winter's no confidence gambit pay off or will Jeremy Rockliff be re elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-18
01:17:53

The Whiteboard of Truth

How will the seats fall at Tasmania's upcoming early election? Font PR Partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend crunch the numbers and make their expert predictions with the help of Brad's whiteboard of truth. Also, our producer Sam Ikin is about to undergo treatment for a rare, late stage cancer that has doctors baffled - and he needs your help. Please hit the link below to find out how you can make sure he gets the best possible care at home and overseas. https://www.givesendgo.com/sam-ikinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-13
45:29

The lemmings

Tasmania's Rockliff government has voluntarily walked the plank after a successful no confidence motion from the opposition leader, Dean Winter. Font PR Partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend unpack the last few days in state politics as Premier Jeremy Rockliff elected to go down with the ship rather than hand control to someone else.  Also, our producer Sam Ikin is about to undergo treatment for a rare, late stage cancer that has doctors baffled - and he needs your help. Please hit the link below to find out how you can make sure he gets the best possible care at home and overseas. https://www.givesendgo.com/sam-ikinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-06
46:51

On the rocks

A no confidence motion in Tasmania's Government is imminent. This is an emergency FontCast as the state Liberal Party's government appears to be on the rocks.  Join Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield for this breaking episode of FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-03
39:55

The Frankenstein Government

There is some devastating polling news for the Liberal Party as Mary Massina from EMRS joins Jack Milroy from Uplift Partners and Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield for this episode of FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-20
38:49

Bonus episode - highlights and breaking news

This is a bonus episode featuring highlights and breaking news from our latest full episode. In the wake of the federal election Alex Johnston and Jack Milroy joined Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield to unpack what happened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-13
07:06

Federal election fallout

After the coalition's thumping defeat in the federal election a very upbeat Alex Johnston and Jack Milroy join Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield to analyse the results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-07
01:09:32

The grand finale - federal election 2025

With just a week before the federal election of 2025, Alex Johnston again joins Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield along with regular guest and Labor consultant Jack MIlroy in this exciting federal election edition of FontCast. Please support our producer, Sam Ikin, as he fights a rare form of cancer using this link https://www.givesendgo.com/sam-ikinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-24
58:19

The triumphant return of AJ

Crowd favourite and political animal Alex Johnston joins Font PR partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield along with regular guest and Labor consultant Jack MIlroy in this exciting federal election edition of FontCast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-11
59:05

Play it again, Sam

Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend spend a few minutes talking with their producer Sam Ikin who is facing a some health challenges after a recent cancer diagnosis. To help Sam please visit https://www.givesendgo.com/sam-ikin After that the team go back to what they do best, analysing the latest Tasmanian political news. FontCast is Tasmania's top-rating political podcast, bringing you the most well-informed and fearless analysis of state politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-27
39:28

That Sinking Feeling

The Spirits Saga takes another wild turn, blending the chaos of Utopia, the bite of The Thick of It, and the absurdity of Fawlty Towers into one Tasmanian political whirlwind. Joining Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend, Labor Party consultant Jack Milroy and The Mercury’s political editor David Killick dive into a packed episode of FontCast, unpacking the latest twists in Tasmanian politics. FontCast remains Tasmania’s highest-rated political podcast, delivering bold, razor-sharp analysis you won’t find anywhere else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-07
58:13

Exclusive stadium polling

Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend and The Mercury's political editor David Killick are joined by EMRS CEO Mary Massina with some exclusive insights into how Tasmanians are feeling about the Macquarie Point Stadium and proposed changes to third party planning appeals.  FontCast is Tasmania's top-rating political podcast, bringing you the most well-informed and fearless analysis of state politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-24
22:11

Gantrys and polls

Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend are joined by The Mercury's political editor David Killick for another season of FontCast to analyze the latest Tasmanian political news. FontCast is Tasmania's top-rating political podcast, bringing you the most well-informed and fearless analysis of state politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-21
34:04

The aftermath

The Team reflect on the Rockcliff interview and exclusives from the first pod for the year, and add a couple new ones to the mix.  Font PR partners Brad Stansfield and Becher Townshend are joined by The Mercury's political editor David Killick for another season of FontCast to analyze the latest Tasmanian political news. FontCast is Tasmania's top-rating political podcast, bringing you the most well-informed and fearless analysis of state politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-09
28:30

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