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ABC TV 2022 - 2 seasons 104 eps PG Returning series

Media Bites

2022 - 2 seasons 104 eps PG

Season 2024

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Season 2024

S2024 · E1 · Jan 30, 2024

Wokeworths Episode 1

‘Bugger off!’: Media meltdown over Woolworths’ Australia Day merch snub.

S2024 · E2 · Feb 8, 2024

King’s Cancer Episode 2

TV doctors speculate over King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.

S2024 · E3 · Feb 8, 2024

Agent Swift Episode 3

Sleeper agent? White House asset? Taylor Swift super spy conspiracy hijacks the Super Bo

S2024 · E4 · Feb 19, 2024

Gutter Politics Episode 4

‘We’ve all been there’: Barnaby’s media mates rally behind the former Deputy

S2024 · E5 · Feb 22, 2024

Damaged Goods Episode 5

Clean up in aisle five! Woolies CEO, Brad Banducci departs the supermarket giant after a disastrous interview with ABC’s Four Corners.

S2024 · E6 · Feb 29, 2024

Viva League Vegas Episode 6

”The greatest sport ever invented” The NRL gambles big on its Las Vegas showcase.

S2024 · E7 · Mar 7, 2024

Where’s Kate? Episode 7

Affairs, comas & butt lifts: The ridiculous online speculation over Kate Middleton’s health.

S2024 · E8

Kate’s Photo F*!#-Up Episode 8

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S2024 · E9 · Mar 21, 2024

Clive-tanic Episode 9

Clive Palmer refloats his Titanic dream.

S2024 · E10 · Mar 21, 2024

Tassie’s Choccy Dream Episode 10

Complete pun-demonium: Tasmania’s state election excites local media.

S2024 · E11 · Mar 28, 2024

Sharri’s bridge fail Episode 11

Sky’s Sharri Markson’s exclusive vision of the Baltimore bridge collapse revealed to be fake news.

S2024 · E12 · Mar 28, 2024

Blame Ukraine Episode 12

Putin and Russian media blame Ukraine and the West for the deadly Moscow terrorist attack despite ISIS-K claiming responsibility, a claim backed by US and French intelligence.

S2024 · E13 · Apr 4, 2024

Seven’s Scandal Episode 13

How to land Lehrmann: Seven Network rocked after former employee reveals what it took to score its Bruce Lehrmann exclusive.

S2024 · E14 · Apr 11, 2024

Solar nuts Episode 14

Mexican TV accidentally broadcast a pair of testicles as a total solar eclipse sends the media nuts.

S2024 · E15 · Apr 11, 2024

Chequebook cheats Episode 15

The Sydney Morning Herald accused of hypocrisy after criticising the Seven Network for engaging in chequebook journalism.

S2024 · E16 · Apr 17, 2024

Media Horseplay Episode 16

A runaway horse thrills the media as reporters horse around with a plethora of pony puns.

S2024 · E17 · Apr 17, 2024

Chris Swipes Right Episode 17

‘Biggest bullies in the land’: Uhlmann joins Sky News

S2024 · E18 · Apr 24, 2024

Trump on Trial Episode 18

Hush, Trump! Ex-President angers judge in criminal trial as partisan media barrack and berate the Don.

S2024 · E19 · May 2, 2024

Catch of the day Episode 19

Million-dollar catch for Top End teen turns awkward after sad TV admission.

S2024 · E20 · May 2, 2024

Dynamic Duo Episode 20

Palmer and Tucker spruik tickets for their ‘Freedom Conference’. How much would you pay to hear them speak?

S2024 · E21 · May 9, 2024

Trump’s Stormy Night Episode 21

Steamy, spanky, silky: Reporters blush and giggle as Stormy Daniels gives evidence in Trump criminal trial.

S2024 · E22 · May 16, 2024

Roxy's PR disaster Episode 22

Roxy Jacenko cancels her $10 million house giveaway.

S2024 · E23 · May 16, 2024

Bullet wound Budget Episode 23

‘Band-Aid on a bullet wound’: Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor loves his budget catchcry.

S2024 · E24 · May 23, 2024

Gina’s art attack Episode 24

Gina Rinehart’s demand that the National Gallery remove an ‘unflattering’ portrait ensures its is seen by millions more.

S2024 · E25 · May 30, 2024

Nine’s Wicked Shame Episode 25

“For an industry that encourages people to go public and hold the powerful to account, it is tragic and telling that the media can’t convince any of its own to do the same.” Nine in crisis mode over Darren Wick harassment claims.

S2024 · E26 · Jun 6, 2024

Disney fairytale Episode 26

Disneyland won’t be coming to Australia anytime soon despite the media’s excitement.

S2024 · E27 · Jun 6, 2024

Bad day at work Episode 27

Indian pollster cries on live TV after getting Narendra Modi’s election margin horribly wrong.

S2024 · E28 · Jun 13, 2024

Sunrise Dumbos Episode 28

Presenters mimic elephant calls on radio and TV

S2024 · E29 · Jun 13, 2024

‘A bloody nuisance’ Episode 29

Nigel Farage’s return to UK politics met with cheers, rocks and milkshakes, as the populist candidate locks horns with the media

S2024 · E30 · Jun 20, 2024

Panda Propaganda Episode 30

Panda-monium unleashed during the Chinese Premier’s Australian visit as Chinese embassy staff target journalist Cheng Lei.

S2024 · E31 · Jun 27, 2024

Hero or villain? Episode 31

Julian Assange has returned to Australia and there’s still no consensus over his legacy. Is he a freedom fighter and hero or a traitor and villain?

S2024 · E32 · Jul 4, 2024

I’m an addict! Episode 32

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas reveals his crippling addiction.

S2024 · E33 · Jul 4, 2024

Just crackers! Episode 33

Reporters dodge fireworks as Territory Day lights up Darwin.

S2024 · E34 · Jul 11, 2024

NDISex Episode 34

Sex sells: taxpayer-funded sex under the NDIS got media hot under the collar - but was it all a beat-up?

S2024 · E35 · Jul 18, 2024

Le Fake News Episode 35

Sky News Australia called out by French fact checkers for claiming a pro-Palestinian rally is a French election victory celebration.

S2024 · E36 · Jul 18, 2024

Saved by god? Episode 36

Luck or something else? Conservative media claim Trump was saved by divine intervention.

S2024 · E37 · Jul 25, 2024

POO-LYMPICS Episode 37

Raw sewage to Olympic swimming! Reporters bravely swim in Paris' Seine River after a billion dollar clean up. Would you take the plunge?

S2024 · E38 · Aug 1, 2024

Seven’s Clickbait Horror Episode 38

‘Disgusting’: Seven News removes shocking Facebook post suggesting a deadly explosion had killed athletes at the Paris Games.

S2024 · E39 · Aug 8, 2024

Weird Episode 39

VP hopeful Tim Walz dazzles the media with his ‘weird’ Trump sledge as RFK Jr’s dead bear tale out-weirds everyone.

S2024 · E40 · Aug 15, 2024

Breaking bad Episode 40

Rachael Gunn, aka ‘Raygun’ is mocked around the world after representing Australia at the Paris Olympics. Could her viral fame see her land a lucrative brand deal?

S2024 · E41 · Aug 21, 2024

Larry cracks it! Episode 41

Seven’s Larry Emdur celebrates his Gold Logie win with a live TV butt tattoo

S2024 · E42 · Aug 29, 2024

No thanks Episode 42

Candace Owens’ toxic Aussie tour angers Jewish groups: Ben Fordham chums it up with Owens as Hadley, Bolt and others call out the ‘extremist influencer’.

S2024 · E43 · Sep 5, 2024

Urine Trouble Episode 43

Dunny duo Kyle and Jackie O reach a new low, broadcasting a pissing competition on live breakfast radio, leaving commentator Steve Price to ask, ‘where is the outrage’?

S2024 · E44 · Sep 12, 2024

Dog eat dog Episode 44

Donald Trump barks about eating dogs in first presidential debate with Kamala Harris.

S2024 · E45 · Sep 12, 2024

Gotcha! Episode 45

Ex-Nine News boss Darren Wick bailed up by Murdoch paparazzo Liam Mendes.

S2024 · E46 · Sep 19, 2024

Error! Episode 46

Live TV stuff ups, blunders and gaffes plague the media (with guest presenter Dylan Behan)

S2024 · E47 · Sep 26, 2024

Nine's Dancing Con Episode 47

Nine give soft interview with convicted US con artist Anna Delvey about her role on Dancing with the Stars despite being under house arrest and wearing an ankle monitoring bracelet.

S2024 · E48 · Sep 26, 2024

Big Chick Energy Episode 48

Pesto the penguin’s viral stardom might be as over inflated as he is.

S2024 · E49 · Oct 3, 2024

Reporters vs Hurricane Episode 49

Reporters battle Hurricane Helene on live TV with one reporter rescuing a stranded woman.

S2024 · E50 · Oct 3, 2024

Damning Racism Review Episode 50

Would any other network be this transparent? Scathing ABC racism review finds ‘systemic’ issues at the broadcaster

S2024 · E51 · Oct 10, 2024

Project Fail Episode 51

Ten’s The Project apologises for airing wrong protest footage, mischaracterising Sunday’s largely peaceful pro-Palestinian protest as a violent demonstration.

S2024 · E52 · Oct 17, 2024

Tribute Fail Episode 52

Tributes flow for journalist George Negus but did 10 News confuse the real Negus with Paul Hogan’s satirical character, George Fungus?

S2024 · E53 · Oct 24, 2024

Vote 1 TikTok Episode 53

Pollie want a TikTok? QLD election polls tighten as Miles and Crisafulli dance for young voters on social media.

S2024 · E54 · Oct 31, 2024

Flying High Episode 54

Everyone’s on the Qantas teat! Albo’s airline upgrades made the headlines but let’s not forget the media are frequent flyers too.

S2024 · E55 · Nov 7, 2024

Wrong man. Wrong case. Wrong crime. Episode 55

Nine News in strife, mixing up NRL star Josh Addo-Carr with an accused murderer. Why no apology?

S2024 · E56 · Nov 14, 2024

Rudd F*#!@d Episode 56

News Corp henchmen demand Kevin Rudd be removed as Australia’s US Ambassador after old footage shows Rudd calling Donald Trump a ‘village idiot’.

S2024 · E57 · Nov 21, 2024

Jones Down Episode 57

Former radio star Alan Jones fronts a media scrum after being charged with 24 offences, including indecent assault and sexual touching. Jones denies any misconduct.

S2024 · E58 · Nov 28, 2024

AI News Episode 58

2024 - the year in AI, from newsreaders to political ads, AI in the media is evolving fast. Published:28 Nov 2024

S2024 · E59 · Dec 5, 2024

Goodbye Episode 59

Our Media Bites finale - greatest hits and misses ripped from 400 plus episodes over eight years.

59 episodes in Season 2024

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Paul Barry presents the show that casts a critical eye over the media industry, watching the watchers and commenting on all forms of media, spin and communications.

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Paul Barry

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Total runtime 8h 40m · Episode length 5 min · Type News

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Premiered

February 3, 2022

Latest episode

December 5, 2024

Status

Returning series

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ABC TV

Country

Australia

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News

Episode length

5 min

Total runtime

8h 40m

Original language

English

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