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The Quiz Show at the End of The WorldThe CLO QUIZ SHOW>8pm Monday’s AEST This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

With John Stapleton and Michael Gray GriffithVery few of the hundreds of thousands of Australian protesters who took to the streets during the authoritarian crackdowns of the Covid era realised that there was equally a backlash amongst some of the world’s most formidable intellectuals.In Australia, the most courageous and forthright of those was Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur in the Crawford School of Public Policy at The Australian National University. He is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most esteemed academics in the fields of international relations, global governance, nuclear non-proliferation, and security studies. His extensive body of work – including as editor and author of more than 50 books – along with editorial roles, advisory positions with governments and international bodies, and frequent media contributions, all underscore this high standing.He served as Assistant Secretary-General at the United Nations from 1998 to 2007.Professor Thakur began publishing critical pieces on the government’s Covid response, including critiques of policies on masks, vaccines, and lockdowns, very early on.Some of his earliest essays on the subject were published in the policy magazine Pearls and Irritations, and subsequently in Spectator Australia. His articles critiquing official Covid responses were widely published around the world.His work was collected in the historically significant 2023 book Our Enemy The Government: How Covid Enabled the Expansion and Abuse of State Power. An updated Australian edition of the book is in the planning stages.There was simply no way that Australia’s politicians, as they repeated the “safe and effective” mantra ad nauseam and vilified, pepper-sprayed, and jailed Covid dissidents, did not know there was considerable scepticism about their actions from some of the world’s most respected epidemiologists.They were either illiterate, ill-informed or deliberately lying.Thakur was based in Canberra at the time he wrote some of his most penetrating critiques. Any bureaucrat or politician with an inquiring mind could have wandered down to his office at the Australian National University. None of them did.Among the most shocking developments as the pandemic dragged on for more than two years was the degree of coercion and force used by some of the best-known champions of democracy. The boundary between liberal democracy and draconian dictatorship proved to be virus-thin. Tools of repression – like unleashing heavily armed police on peacefully protesting citizens – once the identifying traits of fascists, communists, and tin-pot despots, became uncomfortably familiar on the streets of Western democracies.Interventions rooted in panic, driven by political machinations, and using all the levers of state power to terrify citizens and muzzle critics in the end needlessly killed massive numbers of the most vulnerable, while putting the vast low-risk majority under house arrest. The benefits were questionable, but the harms are increasingly obvious – revalidating Lord Acton’s dictum that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.Praise for Our Enemy The Government: How Covid Enabled the Expansion and Abuse of State Power:“This book is worth the attention of anyone who wants to understand how and why governments and the world’s health bureaucracies ignored the devastating harms and failures of the lockdown-focused policies they implemented during the Covid pandemic.”— Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health in America, former Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, and co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration.“The emergence of Ramesh Thakur as a voice of reason during the last three years is one of the few good things to come out of the pandemic. I find it difficult to disagree with anything he says.”— Lord Toby Young, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Daily ScepticCafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us.Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear. When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone.Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road.Whether it’s a one-off gift or picking up something from the shop, your support is the fuel that keeps us going.We can’t hold the line without you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

LIVE AND INTERACTIVE.Starts 8pm AESTFacebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1500809391587027Rumble https://rumble.com/v79ofcw-the-quiz-show-at-the-end-of-the-world-the-clo-quiz-show-9.html This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

From the front of the condemned house, you could see the bay where the Anzacs had left to reach the shores of Gallipoli.He was sitting on a camp chair when I entered. The room was lit by the weak afternoon sun and he was full of cancer. He had a great story that he couldn’t see. He was Boxer from Animal Farm.A working-class man who’d been working ever since he was five or six, when his father, a farmer, taught him how to drive the tractor.He left school in Year Eight with two As and a B for everything else. Remarkably, he first got his licence driving a semi.His father drove him to town in theirs and off he went.When his parents sold the farm he became an interstate truck driver and spent his life on the roads.There’s a saying that Australia runs on its trucks.Well, the reason your toilet paper is nearly always on the shelf, or your bowser nearly always has fuel, is because of men like Reginald. Reg.Who now, after all those miles he’s driven, is sitting here talking to me, wondering why he ever bothered.His partner is in a nursing home, placed there by doctors after she struggled with their eviction from the caravan park.They’d bought a small two-bedroom unit there to live out their twilight years — a purchase that had a clause they must have missed in the hefty contract.When the caravan park was sold, the new owners demanded vacant possession. So he and his partner, along with over twenty other permanents, were evicted into a country where they no longer had the money to buy a new house and the rentals are scarce and sky-high.The Australian Dream is dying, like Reg.It has been betrayed by smiling politicians who never answer questions — not even from their mansions — as they allow the corporations to pillage the mine we are becoming poorer upon.The house itself had stickers plastered on many of the walls:“Asbestos containing material. Do not disturb.”This week, Reg will find out if he will be evicted from this house too, for the developers have plans too.If that happens he’ll be looking for more accommodation, but where? And who will offer a rental to a man, with little money, and whose doctors have told him, ‘work on your bucket list and don’t stop taking your pain medication.’But what of those men who years ago, sailed away on the outgoing tide, high on the belief that they were risking their lives to save this worthy nation?This decent land.Well, we built Shrines to them, and once year we congregate around these shrines to celebrate their courage, and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice . . . For what?So we could, as a nation, ignore their grandsons — men like Reg, who, after working all his life, after paying who knows how much tax, is now sitting here, stranded in Albany now, effectively homeless and suffering from turbo cancer — With nothing else to look forward to, than to wait for his personal and outgoing tide.Michael Gray GriffithAlbany 6/5/26Goodbye Road, the book is not only in the National Archives, as is our website Cafelockedout.com, and so therefore all of our interviews, but your local library has the book in it now, as long as you request it. But if you’d like a personal signed copy, they are available HERE. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

A Pharmacist is, or used to be seen as a pillar of society. Many were allowed to become JPs, simply because they are so trusted.So if that is the case how have we reached here, where in order to share not only what they believe, but what they have learned through observation of us, this Pharmacist feels compelled to go to these lengths to protect himself from persecution, not just from the state, or the regulatory bodies, but from the very regional city they they live in. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

NOTE: AUDIO ONLY, REG WAS NOT UP FOR BEING FILMED.From the front of the condemned house, you could see the bay where the Anzacs had left to reach the shores of Gallipoli. RegHe was sitting on a camp chair when I entered. The room was lit by the weak afternoon sun and he was full of cancer. He had a great story that he couldn’t see. He was Boxer from Animal Farm.A working-class man who’d been working ever since he was five or six, when his father, a farmer, taught him how to drive the tractor. He left school in Year Eight with two As and a B for everything else. Remarkably, he first got his licence driving a semi. His father drove him to town in theirs and off he went.When his parents sold the farm he became an interstate truck driver and spent his life on the roads. There’s a saying that Australia runs on its trucks. Well, the reason your toilet paper is nearly always on the shelf, or your bowser nearly always has fuel, is because of men like Reginald. Reg. Who now, after all those miles he’s driven, is sitting here talking to me, wondering why he ever bothered.His partner is in a nursing home, placed there by doctors after she struggled with their eviction from the caravan park. They’d bought a small two-bedroom unit there to live out their twilight years — a purchase that had a clause they must have missed in the hefty contract. When the caravan park was sold, the new owners demanded vacant possession. So he and his partner, along with over twenty other permanents, were evicted into a country where they no longer had the money to buy a new house and the rentals are scarce and sky-high.The Australian Dream is dying, like Reg. It has been betrayed by smiling politicians who never answer questions — not even from their mansions — as they allow the corporations to pillage the mine we are becoming poorer upon. The house itself had stickers plastered on many of the walls: “Asbestos containing material. Do not disturb.”This week, Reg will find out if he will be evicted from this house too, for the developers have plans too. If that happens he’ll be looking for more accommodation, but where? And who will offer a rental to a man, with little money, and whose doctors have told him, ‘work on your bucket list and don’t stop taking your pain medication.’ But what of those men who years ago, sailed away on the outgoing tide, high on the belief that they were risking their lives to save this worthy nation? This decent land. Well, we built Shrines to them, and once year we congregate around these shrines to celebrate their courage, and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice . . . For what? So we could, as a nation, ignore their grandsons — men like Reg, who, after working all his life, after paying who knows how much tax, is now sitting here, stranded in Albany now, effectively homeless and suffering from turbo cancer — With nothing else to look forward to, than to wait for his personal and outgoing tide.Michael Gray GriffithAlbany 6/5/26 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

From Robots to cocaine addicted shrimp, the constantly developing quiz show, with crap prizes and often questionable internet is back.The Welsh Male Voice Choir version of The CLO SHOW INTRO.PS. This show takes a lot of time to organise and even though we enjoy it, the point is to bring people together for a laugh and to promote deeper thought , but most importantly it’s to try release peoples’ Larrikin spirit.Because of the constraints of the medium, lots of people on various platforms with different lags, we’ve been learning as we go on how to make it the most fun.Scoring is hard with only the two of us. So, like we said, we’d love your thoughts. M This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Join us tonight, live at 6.40pm AEST for a lively conversation between three fearless Freedom Warriors.Cafe Locked Out has the Blue Bee shop, see here https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Over the last few years I have documented the cases of several doctors and numerous nurses who lost their jobs thanks to AHPRA.AHPRA is not a part of our government, it is a national statutory authority, not a government department, that was established under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (enacted by states/territories) and works in partnership with National Boards. . . But they have become endlessly brutal in their attacks on any health worker who dares defy their edicts.One of the reasons we believe this is happening is that the process is not only the punishment — it is used to control other health workers.But why can’t we have doctors and nurses who question everything?I was always of the belief that the majority of people rely on their doctors to tell them the truth, or at least their honest opinion of the truth.But how can they do that — especially when it comes to vaccines — if they are compelled, under fear of being suspended, to sell a Big Pharma script?If a medication is truly safe and effective, why does it need such draconian protections?Tonight, Melinda Richards, Dr Paul Oosterhuis and I will start a conversation that we hope will foster real discussion and truly challenge AHPRA’s purpose.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can't hold the line without you.We don't receive government grants, and we don't have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you're free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you're not just supporting us financially; you're starting conversations and showing others they aren't alone.You'll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, 'Goodbye Road'.Direct Contribution — If you'd prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Recently I was told the story of a young transitioner who had taken her life a few years after transition.Her or his death did not make the news, at best they might be populating a statistic, eventually.But Mianna transitioned over thirty years ago and her journey was different.Society then forced anyone who wanted to transition to jump through numerous hoops with one goal, to make sure they, the transitioner, and the surgical team were all convinced that this was the correct course of action.Since then, Mianna has play professional goal and travelled the world.It hasn’t always been easy, but then that’s life.So this is what this discussion is about. Instead of instant affirmation, is it time to offer those with Gender Dysphoria, or those who believe they have it, greater care, since the procedure is profound and almost impossible to return from.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

:NOTE. Cafe Locked Out’s Podcasts are free to consume but not to produce, so if you could see fit to take out a paid subscription that would be warmly received. ~Kelli Stevenson Former rock musician and artist Sacha Stone grew up in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe throughout the war for independence.He established Humanitad in 1999 and has worked across both the NGO and IGO sectors as an outspoken advocate of human rights and natural justice.He has instigated peace initiatives and education programs, lobbied against human-rights abuses in different parts of the globe and continues to prosecute for the protection of vanguard innovators, scientists and doctors.Sacha founded the New Earth Project an evolving blueprint for sustainable, sovereign and self-determining communities, headquartered out of the world renowned (Akasha) NewEarth Haven in Bali.Sacha is also founder of the ITNJ International Tribunal for Natural Justice, which launched under multilateral observership in June 2015 via a ceremonial seating and ratification ceremony at Westminster Central Hall in London on the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta.This new planetary court is committed to the dispensation of natural justice: www.humanitad.org The ITNJ launched the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Human Trafficking & Child Sex Abuse at Westminster Central Hall in London in Spring 2018. The Commission continues to hear witness testimonies from survivors and expert witnesses from around the globe via on-line virtual court seatings.A Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Weaponisation of the Biosphere launched in 2019 and in 2020 the court launched an inquiry into Corona/Covid (still underway as of Q4/2020): www.commission.itnj.orgSacha is founder of the World Health Sovereignty Summit with many of the worlds leading advocates in the sector including: Robert Kennedy Jr., Del Bigtree, G. Edward Griffin, Professor Dolores Cahill, Dr Christiane Northrup, Marla Maples, Charlene Bollinger, Dr Rashid Buttar, Dr Sherri Tenpenny, Andrew Wakefield, Dr David Martin, etc…: www.reclaimyourlives.com Sacha is an activist, public speaker, publisher, writer and film-maker: www.sachastone.comCafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you. We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way.It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today.There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone.You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’. Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Recently I received an email that stated“A pile of Facebook interviews with losers nobody remembers five minutes after they end.”~Paul SingerAnd I was grateful for it, for it made me pause and return to my various hard-drives and revisit some of these interviews.To be honest, the only regret i have is that I don’t have a navigating system so people can search through them.That said, our website, Cafelockedout.com, and the Novel my linked of essays, collated and edited by John Stapleton, are both int he National Archives now, forever. And Goodbye Road is now also available in your library, you just have to request it.Finally i want to tank everyone who has been gracious or brave enough to be interviewed by me.I have done a lot of things in my life, but this is what I, and now we, truly feel blessed to do.Michael Gray Griffith and kelli StevensontranscriptThis is where we are storing the current and older interviews.it just takes a long time to transfer for them across.https://rumble.com/c/TheCLOInterviews This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Ok, we’ve made it to the seventh Quiz show now and the world is still here — though it is on fire. We don’t know why, because all the scientists are going missing.STILL, we have a moral obligation to find the HOPE in the darkness, even if the only shovels we have are our senses of humour.So tonight, let’s go digging.8pm, AEST.As always, the prizes are crap, and our internet connection will be dodgy.But what can you do but go ‘ F’ it , lets have fun.Cafe Locked Out is 100% listener-supported.We literally can’t hold the line without you.No government grants, no corporate sponsors — and we wouldn’t have it any other way. That independence means we can speak freely, and you can speak your truth right alongside us. But staying truly independent isn’t cheap. If you value these conversations and the space we’ve built together, we’d love your support.Here are two simple ways to help keep the lights on:The ShopGrab some gear, wear the message, and start conversations out in the wild. Every purchase helps us directly, and when you rock our stuff you’re showing others they’re not alone.While you’re there, check out The Banned Book Company and grab a signed copy of Michael’s new book, Goodbye Road.https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/Direct ContributionIf you’d rather just chip in, every dollar goes straight to streaming costs, gear, fuel, and keeping us on the road. No middlemen.https://cafelockedout.com/donate/Thank you — seriously. None of this works without you.Michael\ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Join resident Dr Paul Oosterhuis and Cafe Locked Out founder, artist and entrepreneur Michael Gray Griffith for discussions on world eventsCafe Locked Out is 100% listener-supported.We literally can’t hold the line without you.No government grants, no corporate sponsors — and we wouldn’t have it any other way. That independence means we can speak freely, and you can speak your truth right alongside us. But staying truly independent isn’t cheap. If you value these conversations and the space we’ve built together, we’d love your support.Here are two simple ways to help keep the lights on:The ShopGrab some gear, wear the message, and start conversations out in the wild. Every purchase helps us directly, and when you rock our stuff you’re showing others they’re not alone.While you’re there, check out The Banned Book Company and grab a signed copy of Michael’s new book, Goodbye Road.https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/Direct ContributionIf you’d rather just chip in, every dollar goes straight to streaming costs, gear, fuel, and keeping us on the road. No middlemen.https://cafelockedout.com/donate/Thank you — seriously. None of this works without you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

I interviewed Dr Miller in 2023. I was in Tenterfield and he was in Israel. This was before the current war. I found him to be uplifting even though his story was tragic. Following this i did another interview with him and a Dr from New Zealand.Together they had over 100 years medical experience, and huge families, where no one, would listen to their warnings.The lesson here, for me, is that if these two esteemed Doctors could not talk their family out of taking the covid shots, then who could?If you feel like failed, then forgive yourself. Michael. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

I met Mark in the early marches. A powerful voice and a devout Christian, he met his new partner Anna, in the luminosity of EPIC, and since then they have gotten married.Kelli and I met in Lismore. And soon we will get married too.So tonight we want to share two stories of hope — stories that suggest love was waiting for us down Goodbye Road. Meaning that this path we are all on might truly be leading us to a better time, one more conducive to our souls.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can't hold the line without you.We don't receive government grants, and we don't have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you're free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you're not just supporting us financially; you're starting conversations and showing others they aren't alone. You'll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, 'Goodbye Road'.Direct Contribution — If you'd prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. George Fareed is a Harvard Medical School graduate (1970) with a background in virology from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and faculty positions at Harvard and UCLA. After decades in academic research and biotechnology, he returned to family medicine in underserved Imperial Valley, California (Brawley/El Centro area).During the COVID-19 pandemic, he and Dr. Brian Tyson treated thousands of patients using early outpatient multidrug protocols. They co-authored the book Overcoming the COVID-19 Darkness: How Two Doctors Successfully Treated 7000 Patients. Dr. Fareed testified before the U.S. Senate in November 2020 on early ambulatory treatment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

From a starving runaway searching for purpose on the eclectic streets of Kings Cross, to a renowned journalist gracing the front page of the Sydney Morning Herald, to a writer and now publisher of dissident voices, John Stapleton is a gentle yet unique and powerful voice.We now work together on the Banned Book Company, helping to market these concerned voices.Also John is a brilliant editor if you have a book you need to have polished before publishing Join us tonight as he shares his views on what he feels are our most pressing issues.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can't hold the line without you.We don't receive government grants, and we don't have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you're free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you're not just supporting us financially; you're starting conversations and showing others they aren't alone. You'll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, 'Goodbye Road'.Direct Contribution — If you'd prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/A new song: A Question for the Police They’re raping our daughtersand you’re arresting our granniesbecause they’re posting abouthow they don’t like their granddaughtersbeing raped.You’re threatening to arrest us,without any charge,and if we don’t answer your questions for five years. you’ll throw us in the clink.You wear Serve and Protecton the badges we pay forBut what for? What for, anymore?I was there when you first brought out your new gunsdressed like storm troopersyou shot Matt Lawson for fun . You pushed over our old ladiesthen sprayed them on the ground.then arrested a pregnant womanbefore filming yourselves, removing her from her house.You wear Serve and Protecton the badges we pay forBut what for? What for, of what for do you wear it, anymore?And none of you have been charged or even lost your jobs,I guess that’s the prizefor destroying all we love .for destroying all we love, Is that the prize?You’re all that stands between who we were and who ever it is that they want us to be.You’re all that stands .You are all that standsYou are all that stands between us and Tyranny .You wear Serve and Protecton the badges we pay forBut what for? What for, oh what for do you were it, anymore?Constable? Constable. Who do you serve anymore.?Constable? Hey constable. Who do you serve anymore.? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Recorded in Adelaide. 2022Searching Australia for Australians.Café Locked OutIn these historic times, too many are silent.We record the stories and opinionsOf those Aussies who are still brave enough to [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Every choice carries a price. In this powerful continuation of the collaboration between Max Freedom and Michael Gray Griffith, we confront the raw, unfiltered reality of our era in the latest instalment of our series, The Cost of Compliance vs Non-Compliance.In this episode, we sit down with Michael, a specialist psychiatric nurse with over 30 years of experience. Having dedicated his life to caring for those society often discards—from war-shattered veterans to the most severe psychiatric cases—Michael offers a perspective that is both deeply professional and intensely personal. This is the story of a healer who found himself at a crossroads: comply with a system he no longer recognised or walk away from the only career he ever knew.Michael’s journey into medicine was rooted in a childhood spent in the shadow of WWII “shell shock” and veteran asylums, a legacy that shaped his three-decade mission in psychiatry. Throughout his career, he witnessed the transition from purpose-driven recovery models to the “revolving door” of modern medication. During the onset of 2020, Michael occupied a senior leadership role in a major medical facility, but he quickly noticed a stark disconnect between the official narrative and the reality on his wards. His decision to choose non-compliance over the mandates resulted in a devastating personal fallout, including professional misconduct charges, the forfeiture of a lifetime of service benefits, and the heartbreaking estrangement of family and friends who labeled him a “cooker” for his dissent.The cost of this stance has been immense, yet Michael speaks candidly about the even greater cost paid by those who complied, sharing tragic accounts of loved ones lost to recent health trends and the daily battle against a system that silences the injured. For Michael, this is more than a professional dispute; it is a “spiritual war” for the very foundation of our health and values.We continue this series to document the true human cost of these decisions and to stand with those who refuse to be “brushed under the carpet.” We thank you for listening and for honouring Michael’s courage in speaking his truth as we fight to keep independent media alive.💡 Support Independent MediaHelp us keep independent media alive and continue our mission to document these vital stories.Your support makes this work possible.Support our mission at: 👉 ko-fi.com/maxandmichaelA MAX FREEDOM & CAFE LOCKED OUT collaboration production.#TheCostOfComplianceVsNonCompliance #MaxFreedom #MichaelGrayGriffith #IndependentMedia #HumanExperience #MandateImpact #JusticeForTheInjured #Accountability #Nursing #MedicalFreedom #TrueStories #AustraliaUnderPressure This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Andrew Beale built an impressive empire from one paddock nestled in the fringes of Colac, in WA.Not only that, but he has being working hard to reignite his long dead hamlet called Cororooke.But now the great petrol Crisis of 2026 has hit.So we want to know how he believes it will affect, not only his farm, but all the farms in his area and further.Joining us will be Dr Paul Oosterhuis.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Damian Coory is a seasoned Australian journalist and communicator with more than 35 years in broadcast media and high-level public relations. A former news presenter and senior reporter for outlets including the ABC, Network Ten, 3AW, 2UE, and 4BC—as well as News Director at Triple M Brisbane in the 1980s and 90s—he later served as Managing Director of Edelman PR for Hong Kong and Taiwan. After two decades consulting on crisis communications across the Asia-Pacific, Coory returned to Australia in 2020 deeply concerned by what he saw as a narrowing of public discourse and a surge in institutional capture by left-wing ideologies.The Other Side, the independent weekly video news show he founded and hosts, offers a refreshingly different take on the week’s biggest stories. Dropping every Friday night at 7pm AEST on YouTube (and also streaming on ADH TV), it delivers sharp, no-nonsense analysis and a curated roundup of the best commentary from Australia and beyond. Viewers tune in for clear-eyed insights that cut through the noise, helping them get smart for the weekend ahead.At its core, the program is proudly centre-right and classical liberal in outlook. It champions values such as liberty, democracy, personal responsibility, common sense, merit, small business, and smaller government—while explicitly challenging what Coory describes as the left-leaning bias that dominates most mainstream Australian media. The show also runs a companion long-form interview series every Tuesday night, diving deeper into the hottest topics of the moment.In the Australian media landscape, The Other Side occupies a vital independent niche. Operating voluntarily and crowdfunded by a loyal base of supporters (with production funded by a passive donor who has no editorial say), it stands apart from both the taxpayer-supported ABC and the major commercial networks. It gives voice to perspectives often sidelined in what Coory calls the “modern wave of woke lynching and hysteria,” particularly on issues like the demonisation of men, radical feminism, and the erosion of traditional principles of justice.With well over half a million views a month on YouTube alone, the show has quietly built a substantial audience seeking balance in an era of polarised debate. Coory’s extensive experience in both newsrooms and boardrooms lends his commentary a rare depth—part journalist, part cultural observer—who is passionate about how media shapes society.For anyone tired of the same scripted narratives and hungry for straight-talking analysis grounded in classical liberal values, The Other Side with Damian Coory is essential viewing. It’s a platform that doesn’t just report the news—it questions the assumptions behind it, providing the other side of the story that mainstream outlets too often overlook. Tune in, subscribe, and discover why thousands of Australians now look forward to Friday nights with Damian.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

The Case For War This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Such is the claim of Damian Ogburn, an environmental scientist who, among other things, has served on the Commonwealth Board of Biosecurity.Now a man-made climate change sceptic, he agreed to this interview after I came across him checking out our bus.This is the third time Max Freedom and Cafe Locked Out have collaborated in what we call ‘The Bassendean Interviews.’💡 Support Independent MediaHelp us keep independent media alive and continue our mission to document these vital stories. Your support makes this work possible.Support our mission at:👉 ko-fi.com/maxandmichaelA MAX FREEDOM & MICHAEL GRAY GRIFFITH collaboration production.#TheCostOfCompliance #KarrisStory #MaxFreedom #MichaelGrayGriffith #IndependentMedia #HumanExperience #MandateImpact #JusticeForTheInjured #VaccineInjury #Accountability #MedicalFraud #AustraliaUnderPressure This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Suddenly a new word is being branded around everywhere and we are being taught to hate them.But who are they, these Zionists?And do they really want to eradicate us all?If so why?Well instead of constantly googling them, and passing laws to ban words and phrases, why not reach out and ask one.Interview with a Zionist, LIVE in The CAFE. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Meet the man who obeyed God not man and put in prison for keeping his church doors opening during cov-19Evangelist Revivalist Singer Songwriter Paul Furlong has written lyrics and music from life & personal experience. His songs are an expression of his love for God Almighty and desire to draw closer to Him! These songs (All words & Music original) will refresh, empower & touch your heart! He conducts open air Gospel crusades & REVIVALS across many outback villages across the globe where he has seen tens of thousand surrender to Christ, Healed & delivered form darkness to light. When home in Melbourne Australia he pastors a small church & runs his own business to support him & raise funds to keep going out for more souls...Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Episode Five will see us further developing the show.Tonight, for creative questions we will offer more points.1 point for amusing2 points for “F me that’s funny’And 3 points for a true cracker.There will also be some harder stuff, but that’s ourworld, in it?So get ready to unlock your larrikin Spirit as you go for GOLD-ish. Starts at 8pm AEST “Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today.There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone.You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Street Interviews with a Iranians in Perth.Why do they love Trump and the Jews?Why do they want the bombing of their country to continue? Well, let’s ask them.“A comment from on the female Iranian protestors. “Why is it so difficult for the world to understand that many women would rather die with dignity than live in fear of being assaulted by men from their own society? No woman should have to make such a choice. No woman should have to live in fear of harassment or violence simply because of her gender. When an Iranian woman or girl is subjected to harassment or sexual violence, the pain does not end in that moment. It stays with her for a lifetime — a silent suffering that follows her every day. This is something many people outside do not fully see or comprehend. We are tired. Tired of feeling unsafe. Tired of having to hide who we are. Tired of feeling like we must conceal our identity, our femininity, just to protect ourselves. And the question is — should any human being ever have to live like this? Is it even truly possible to live freely while constantly hiding such a fundamental part of who you are?I hope that by sharing these perspectives, people can begin to better understand the reality behind these voices — not as a call for violence, but as a cry for dignity, safety, and the basic right to live freely.Thank you again for helping bring these conversations to light. 🙏🥰”Cafe Locked Out’s work is free to consume but not to produce, so if you could take out a paid subscription that would be wondeful.MGG aand Kelli This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

I thought I’d send through a bit of background to give a sense of where I’m coming from at the moment. A lot of what I’ve been working on sits around recovery, place, narrative, and independent publishing, particularly how those shift once you’re outside the metro centres.Living up here in Far North Queensland has been a big part of that. The move north, out of the craziness that is Sydney, and into a quieter, more isolated environment really changed how I approached writing, and what I was able to finish. Moving here has been one of the best decisions I’ve made, the weather’s lifted recently and it’s looking pretty stunning up here. If you even come up, drop in. I’m in a cottage in the rainforest near Kuranda, about 40 minutes outside of Cairns on the range.I originally came up to write Melted, which is more explicitly about recovery and rebuilding, but being here, brought me back to The Bike, which had been sitting unfinished for about twenty years.Btw - I got it back 1 year to the day I left Sydney.Part of that shift came through an accident not long after I arrived. I ended up laid up for weeks in the cottage, recovering in the rainy season on painkillers, with a fan pushing humid air around, and not much else to do but sit still. I started going back through old manuscripts, and I couldn’t start Melted while The Bike was still unfinished. It felt like I’d ignored part of myself and it played on me, until I had to complete before I could move start anything new.The book comes out of lived experience, but what mattered to me in finishing it was how to represent that world from within, rather than stepping outside it twenty years on and sober. The structure, rhythm, and language follow that logic, it unfolds continuously over three days, with no real pause or release, staying close to action and dialogue with very little reflective distance. The aim was to let the form mirror the internal logic of that world, cyclical, procedural, and always moving, so the reader feels the pressure of it, rather than being told about it.I wasn’t interested in explaining that world from the outside or framing it morally. I wanted to build it from within where violence, addiction, and movement aren’t themes, they’re the system itself. A huge part was also about giving voice to lives that are often misrepresented, moralised, or simply ignored in Australian literature, and allowing those experiences to exist with some level of dignity, because those voices matter.I’ve also been thinking more broadly about publishing. I’ve recently set up an independent press, initially around recovery and transformation, but increasingly focused on regional writing up here in FNQ, voices that sit outside the Sydney/Melbourne centres and don’t always find a natural path to publication.I’ve attached a headshot and the book cover for context. Happy to send copies of The Bike through as well, and keen to hear how you’d like to approach promoting it via Banned Books. I’m very happy to sign or inscribe copies if that’s useful.A few pieces are here if helpful:https://www.bluemariposapress.com/storiesHappy to let the conversation go where it goes, but I imagine we might end up somewhere around writing, publishing, regional life, questions of voice, and censorship, particularly how it operates indirectly in what does and doesn’t find a path to publication. If there’s anything you’d like to focus on, or anything else you need, just let me know.Stories by Jeremey Working on the Covid linehttps://asenseofplacemagazine.com/covid-line/Suburban Fight Clubhttps://asenseofplacemagazine.com/suburban-fight-club/A Meaty Talehttps://asenseofplacemagazine.com/scramble-a-meaty-tale/Never Tap Outhttps://asenseofplacemagazine.com/never-tap-out-never-submit-i-am-a-warrior-the-sean-oleary-story/Looking forward to it.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

The Bassendean InterviewsEvery choice carries a price. In this powerful continuation of the collaboration between Max Freedom and Michael Gray Griffith, we confront the raw, unfiltered cost of the mandate era through Karri’s harrowing journey—a story of a mother who simply wanted to provide for her child and secure the “Australian Dream.”Karri’s story is a devastating account of betrayal by the very systems designed to protect us. After a courageous struggle to bring her “rainbow baby” into the world following five miscarriages and significant birth trauma, she found herself coerced into medical decisions just to keep her career in the mining industry and provide for her family. The price she paid was her health, her vitality, and the heartbreaking loss of her future fertility.From debilitating heart issues and seizures to the mounting financial toll of over $70,000 in medical bills, Karri’s reality is a testament to the lasting impact of the mandates. Though the headlines have moved on, for Karri and many like her, the struggle for accountability, recognition, and justice is a daily battle against a system that continues to gaslight and ignore those it has injured.By sharing Karri’s voice, we hope to document the true human cost of these decisions and stand with those who have been “brushed under the carpet.” Thank you for listening and for honouring Karri’s courage in speaking her truth.💡 Support Independent MediaHelp us keep independent media alive and continue our mission to document these vital stories. Your support makes this work possible.Support our mission at:👉 ko-fi.com/maxandmichaelA MAX FREEDOM & MICHAEL GRAY GRIFFITH collaboration production.#TheCostOfCompliance #KarrisStory #MaxFreedom #MichaelGrayGriffith #IndependentMedia #HumanExperience #MandateImpact #JusticeForTheInjured #VaccineInjury #Accountability #MedicalFraud #AustraliaUnderPressure This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Some thoughts re Ben Roberts-Smith VC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

What drives a man to leave his family in the midst of a pandemic and cross his suffering country to reach the nation’s capital, hoping to be heard?The trouble was, when he finally headed back, after being ignored, the State was waiting to punish its rebellious son for one crime: defending the freedoms that previous generations of Australian men — the ones whose names are carved on shrines all across this land — had fought and died for, in the belief they were engraving freedom into our culture forever.Shrines that our political class were actively and are still, betraying.Meet Max, the gentle giant who, in our time, and for our freedoms, almost paid a similar price,Recorded in Bindi Bindi, WA. April 2026Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Is a revolution really happening on the ground? Is it being successful or has it being already crushed?In the Fog Of War, how will we know. Tonight Melika joins us again to share her insights.And why care, for while we suffer through the petrol shortage, our Persian brothers and sisters might be dying as the strive to achieve the Freedoms we are quietly hand compliantly handing over.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Melinda Richards is an Australian business owner, social commentator and now author of her first book, ‘You Can’t Say That’. A graduate from the University of Queensland with a career spanning 30 plus years, she has worked in a variety of roles in the UK, USA and Australia. This includes working for ASX listed companies in logistics, shipping & property development, government owned corporations as well as having worked in both State and Local Government. She now runs her own group with interests in real estate, service industry and the agricultural sector.Melinda is a sought-after public speaker who captivates audiences with her push back on the current ‘woke’ narrative sweeping society, cancel culture and censorship. She is a self-proclaimed freedom fighter and libertarian.She resides on the Gold Coast, Australia with her family including her dog, Molly.“You Can’t Say That,” Melinda Richards, the author.This book is a political opinion piece to bring back the balance to societal debate. It encourages the re-ignition of real freedom of speech, and everything that stands for.‘You Can’t Say That’ aims to reinforce the need for a fair and just society for everyone, not just those who classify themselves as victims based on their identity. It supports the desire to restore the balance to our debates, social discourse and policy settings, as well as push back against the inequity and hypocrisy of identity politics.You can purchase a book here https://www.melindarichards.com/shop-1Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Interview with a concerned, Australian Midwife.Their voice has been altered to protect their identity. Recorded by Cafe Locked Out. April 2026If you have a similar experience or unusual fertility issues, and would like to talk to us, even anonymously, contact us at [email protected] @Lighthouse_Dec This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

FREE MAN Singer Songwriter Simon O'RourkeProduced by Michael Gray GriffithCafe Locked OutOnly available at Cafe Locked OutFREE DOWNLOAD HERE This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Desi Freeman Thoughts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to The Quiz Show at the End of the World: also known as the CLO Quiz Show.There’s a good chance our internet will lag, and even if you win, our prizes are crap, but it’s Monday night…so what else are you gonna watch?In Episode 4, we are continuing to refine the show, so we probably aren't there yet.So come on, tune in and buckle up as we search for answers in this war sodden, fuel poor, decaying, woke world .But here’s another question: How does CLO survive?Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can't hold the line without you.We don't receive government grants, and we don't have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you're free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. The CLO QUIZ SHOW song, careful, it’s highly addictive.There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you're not just supporting us financially; you're starting conversations and showing others they aren't alone. You'll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, 'Goodbye Road'.Direct Contribution — If you'd prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

The Quiz Show at the End of the World episode #4 on the CLOLIVE AND INTERACTIVE MONDAYS 8PM AESTWelcome back to The Quiz Show at the End of the World: also known as the CLO Quiz Show.There’s a good chance our internet will lag, and even if you win, our prizes are crap, but it’s Monday night…so what else are you gonna watch?In Episode 4, we are continuing to refine the show, so we probably aren’t there yet.So come on, tune in and buckle up as we search for answers in this war sodden, fuel poor, decaying, woke world .But here’s another question: How does CLO survive? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

The Hon. John Ruddick MLC is a Libertarian member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, elected in 2023 as the first representative of the Libertarian Party (formerly Liberal Democrats) in NSW Parliament.A former mortgage broker and owner of a property finance business on Sydney’s North Shore, John grew up in Tamworth and attended Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in history) from the University of Sydney.An avid reader, student of history, and regular commentator on platforms like Sky News and The Spectator Australia, John is known for his outspoken defence of individual liberty, free speech, and limited government. He authored the 2018 book Make the Liberal Party Great Again but left the Liberals to join the Libertarians in 2021, citing their handling of COVID-19 policies and internal party issues.His 2023 maiden speech to Parliament—critiquing Australia’s COVID response—made international headlines when it was banned from YouTube, an unprecedented move in Australian political history. In Parliament, John serves on several committees, including as Deputy Chair of Portfolio Committee No. 7 (Planning and Environment), and has introduced bills on issues ranging from free speech protections and opposing multiculturalism policies to banning sex-selective abortions.He is also now trying to table a bill to end No Jab No Play.Joining us too will be Rosemary Marshall — the outspoken Sydney grandmother and Forest of the Fallen organiser who’s become a familiar face in Australia’s freedom movement. From documenting vaccine injury memorials to calling out hate speech inconsistencies, Rosemary brings a no-holds-barred perspective from the front lines.”Would you like a slightly longer version, a version tailored to pair with Senator John Ruddick’s episode, or any specific focus (e.g., Forest of the Fallen, free speech, or her recent viral moment)?Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:* The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.* Direct Contribution — If you’d prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Enjoy this chat between two giants of journalism.I met Jerry Roberts on my first tour of Australia in 2022, and I met John Stapleton when he became interested in my essays — which he went on to not only publish but also push to have accepted by the National Library.Goodbye Road, signed copies available here. https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/the-bbc/Anyhow, since I’m marooned in Perth waiting to see what happens with the fuel, I decided to try to get them together to ask one question:What happened to our journalists?Also why not checkout The Banned Book Company https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/the-bbc/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Reiley’s Story - The Cost of Compliance vs Non-ComplianceEvery choice carries a price. In this profound collaboration between Max Freedom and Michael Gray Griffith, we examine the heavy toll of the mandate era through the personal lens of Reiley’s journey.Reiley’s story is one of compliance—a choice made under the weight of a mandate that changed everything. While some paid with their careers by refusing, others, like Reiley, paid a different price with their health and convictions. Though the mandates have officially ended, the social, financial, and personal costs continue to be felt every single day.Justice is the constant struggle to right the wrongs of the past and ensure they are never repeated. By sharing this particular story of the human experience, we hope to shed light on the lasting impact of these decisions and the ongoing fight for accountability.Thank you for listening and for honouring Reiley’s story.💡 Support Independent MediaHelp us keep independent media alive and continue our mission to document these vital stories. Your support makes this work possible.Support our mission at:👉 ko-fi.com/maxandmichaelA MAX FREEDOM & MICHAEL GRAY GRIFFITH collaboration production.#TheCostOfCompliance #ReileysStory #MaxFreedom #MichaelGrayGriffith #IndependentMedia #HumanExperience #MandateImpact #JusticeForTheInjured This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Tonight, if our internet is working, we will ask 25 questions based on our modern world, bring your tissues, (you might need them) warn your neighbours not to call the police if they hear your screaming at your phone, and keep the toilet close in case you laugh so hard you need a quick Pee.The PrizeA blue bee cap, some blue bee bands, and a signed copy of Goodbye Road.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can’t hold the line without you.We don’t receive government grants, and we don’t have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you’re free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:Hi everyone, I understand that prices of everything are going up right now, so while I want to thank everyone who has already bought a signed copy, I also know that non-essential purchases are harder to justify these days.With that in mind, we’ve decided to reduce the price of a signed copy of Goodbye Road to $39 plus postage. ORDER A COPYTo keep producing the work we do, we live humbly and rely entirely on the sales of our merch. No subscriptions, and no government handouts.Our goal is to keep Cafe Locked Out alive and vibrant for as long as possible.While we’re still afloat, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has helped us reach here. Michael and Kelli This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Hey everyone, if you’re after a no-holds-barred chat about what’s really going on in our increasingly crazy world, this one’s for you.Tonight Michael sits down with two seasoned Australian anaesthetists who’ve seen it all — from the operating theatre to standing up for what they believe in, even when it cost them dearly.First up is Dr Bruce Paix. He’s the Dr who served our country overseas as an anaesthetist, then found himself arrested during a peaceful protest in Canberra. He ended up spending six days in solitary confinement. Not exactly the thanks you’d expect for someone who’s spent his career keeping patients safe under pressure.Joining him is Dr Paul Oosterhuis .Paul was the first Australian doctor to be deregistered by AHPRA simply for raising concerns about the mRNA COVID injections and pushing for proper informed consent and early treatment. He fought back, took it all the way to the Supreme Court, and became the first doctor in the country to successfully win his registration back. Absolute legend for sticking to evidence-based medicine when it wasn’t popular.In this relaxed but hard-hitting conversation, the three of them dive into the big shifts happening in our society — the kind of changes to daily life, freedoms, and the way things are run that you won’t hear much about in the mainstream. They talk about maintaining free will and personal sovereignty when the system seems to be pushing in the opposite direction.They also touch on how money creation and financial systems play into all of this, the ongoing questions around synthetic gene technology and those mRNA jabs, and what it really means to uphold the Hippocratic Oath when times get tough — not just when it’s easy.It’s the classic Cafe Locked Out vibe: honest, evidence-focused, and straight from doctors who’ve been in the trenches. You’ll hear personal stories mixed with broader reflections on why trust in institutions has taken such a hit, the censorship and regulatory battles they’ve faced, and why it’s more important than ever to question official narratives and protect individual autonomy.The tone is straightforward, sometimes blunt, but always grounded in real clinical experience and a genuine concern for what’s happening to our way of life.If you’ve been following the Cafe Locked Out series, this fits right in with their other chats featuring suspended or outspoken doctors who refuse to stay silent. It’s the kind of discussion that leaves you thinking long after it finishes.Highly recommended if you’re interested in medical ethics, personal freedom, and making sense of the wild ride the world’s been on lately. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Cafe Locked Out is poud to welcome Dr Lofts.A perth based Dr, now semi retired, he has major isssues witih AHPRA and the health system in general, as we as controversial opinons about many other things as well.Seems the only way we can hear what a doctor really thinks now is to wait untill they’ve retired.“A former physician Dr Mark Lofts details his concerns about vaccine safety, linking aluminum adjuvants to autoimmune diseases and autism. He recounts personal experiences and highlights suppressed research, suggesting a critical look at vaccine policies is needed. Discover why he believes the medical establishment is failing to address these critical issues.”~ By Max Freedom https://www.facebook.com/MaxFreedomChannel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Russell Storey is an Australian author, international breathwork trainer and facilitator, astrologer, and former corporate professional based in Perth (Sorrento), Western Australia. https://radicalcuriosity.com.au/He has a background in organizational change management, strategy, and leadership development, including 17 years living and working in the UK inside large institutions. He encountered breathwork around 2010, trained with the Transformational Breath Foundation in Edinburgh, and has since taught it worldwide, emphasizing its ability to help people "feel better fast, without the need to talk" through conscious breathing that oxygenates the body, supports energy and consciousness, and aids emotional regulation. He returned to Australia around 2019 to be closer to family and founded Connected Breath (offering sessions and training in Perth and beyond). He also created AstroBreath, a system blending breathwork with astrological archetypes for stress regulation, body reconnection, and clarity in uncertain times. His interest in how culture shapes thinking, beliefs, and unquestioned ideas grew from his corporate experience and intensified during the COVID period, as he observed social consensus formation, uncertainty management, and the risks of questioning dominant narratives. The book Radical Curiosity emerged from this personal and intellectual inquiry. An Instagram post references it arising "through grief, research, and independent thinking," pointing to a deeply personal awakening alongside broader cultural analysis.Signed copies of his book are available here Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can't hold the line without you.We don't receive government grants, and we don't have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you're free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. Cafe Locked Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you’re not just supporting us financially; you’re starting conversations and showing others they aren’t alone. You’ll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, ‘Goodbye Road’.Direct Contribution — If you'd prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

WARNING this interview will be mentioning suicide and bad mental health.wait Today I am talking with Lenny who is cycling for suicide. He has lost his best friend, an uncle and possibly man more. He runs a page called Doin it for Dippa. He is currently stuck in WA waiting out a cyclone and waiting for a new driver. He has been on the road for a year which .I would imagine is hugely draining on its own. If you would like to donate to my cultural fund to help me achieve something incredibly needed. Here is the link to help.The Journey to the FilmWhere is Rohana at?I’ve spent the last couple of months finding a location ( I have found this space which just happened to already have two rows of bench seats sitting there for us)And creating a Sponsorship Package in the hope of getting businesses on board.I am currently collecting the rest of the Team, I have an excellent DOP who sees my vision and so I am drawing that into a storyboard over the next few days to show him.With Funding.I have raised over $12,000 but have a way to go to get the shooting budget which is what I am trying to achieve. You can give as little or as much towards this project as you like.However if you choose to be a Sponsor your business will align with a meaningful project that has already recieved praise from critics, mental health professionals, and audiences—including the Australian Army’s head psychiatrist calling it “a revolution in suicide prevention.” You will be a part of this revolutionary film.All donations are tax-deductible MORE INFO HEREIf you would like to know more about becoming a SponsorI’ve structured sponsorship levels to offer flexible options, with increasing visibility and engagement opportunities. All sponsors receive recognition in the film’s credits and on promotional materials. Please email me at [email protected] have had a few offers of help for free which has been amazing. A Gaffer in Sydney who said “ I will come down and help you in whatever way you need” And a lovely Man Pete who I interviewed last Sunday is helping promote me up in Qld.I am determined, and focused and will even hit the media with what I am doing. We need to make radical changes here in Australia...quite simply it needs to be talked about, we need to know beforehand and not after when someone is struggling., in any way! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Tonight, Wise Women Susannah and Kay invite you to participate in the show, via the comments section.Cafe Locked Out is entirely listener-supported. We can't hold the line without you.We don't receive government grants, and we don't have corporate sponsors — we like it that way. It means you're free to speak your truth with us. Staying independent comes with real costs. If you value these conversations and the platform, please consider supporting us today. There are two ways you can help:The Shop — Click the link to our shop and grab some gear https://cafelockedout.com/clo-shop/ When you wear our gear out in the world, you're not just supporting us financially; you're starting conversations and showing others they aren't alone. You'll also find The Banned Book Company on our site, and signed copies of Michaels new book, 'Goodbye Road'.Direct Contribution — If you'd prefer to simply give, every dollar goes straight toward streaming costs, equipment, and keeping us on the road https://cafelockedout.com/donate/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

Comments from Socials Mary KyrillidisIt was different way back then.a man could work and pay off a house and provide for his wife and children.I’m sure this man wants to give his family security. He wants the house and the family. His wife needs to work as well to help him even if it’s part-time.My sister always went back to work, full-time, six months after the baby was born, with both kids.Today especially , You sometimes have to move where it’s affordable.I’m in a regional area and I’m seeing many moving further out , here where houses are under $200,000.With rentals, it’s money down the drain, and you end up having to move all the time. Kids change schools etc.The home, the house is important, as you want to settle down in one spot.Dee Newberybeautifully , with heart and sensibility you spoke sir .More than money , in times of pressure , you and your warmth shared with another man , time , understanding , kindness and hopefully that eased his anxietyTracey MitchellAnd soon he’ll be out oSheree ShereeSo what is the solution, that’s what needs to be talked aboutOne thing I notice is that the people don’t like what is happening but won’t unite for changeWhen we do nothing for change (uniting of the people) we are part of the problem of a job, because everyone is bending over and accepting smart metersKim MacOur natural resources have been sold out to foreign interests. -They pay almost no taxes-Make goods using our raw materials and sell it back to us for big profit. Furthermore our government taxes is on the same products. So we are shafted by China ,India and the rest as well as our own government.Personal signed copy of Michael’s Novel Goodbye Road, published by A Sense of Place Publishing; Singed Books Available hereDave WesleyWell said mate. I just love your posts. I’m in tears thinking about what you’re saying.Michael DurkWe don’t have to turn back the clock, just compare ourselves with Norway. A resource rich country that made a decision 20 or so years ago that the wealth of the country was for the people of the country. Norway now owns about 3 to 4% of all the shares in the whole world, all paying dividends to the Norwegian government and this wealth poor is used for the good of the Norwegian people. We have been fooled, hoodwinked, robbed.Our water meter friend could maybe look at fifo but our children and grandchildren are screwed. Pamela TuckerOne of the saddest talks Michael .Please get your family to move to the country .Maybe she would learn to love itPetra KlotzDare i say it?!! Big pharma run this country and sooo many others! they want us sick!! The politicians are run by them! they get a cut of their earnings! it’s them and all the billionaires that are a part of it! well f**k them! I feel for this man! It’s been this way for far too long now! I was homeless for 2 months..and sadly this is a common occurrence now! Hard working beautiful souls can’t even get a house to live in! it’s a disgrace that we’re here! Time for a revolution!!Barry LaneIts the sad reality we find ourselves in. We are vulnerable. We speak of mass non compliance to digital ID and digital money. But look how quickly than can f**k all our lives just with a fuel crisis (real or not).If this fuel issue becomes a prolonged process, the inflation will hit every single aspect of our lives.Its infuriating because we know its all intentional. But I have no idea how we resolve it through this corrupted political systemMakedonka BrckovaEverything what is happening in Australia it’s because we the people are allowing it, there nothing to talk about it anymore. For the last 5-6 years we talk the same, the complaints are the same, the comments are the same.We need to change something, wake up from the hypnosis , they are keeping us busy with all this news they throw at us, while government is throwing agendas at us without the people noticing it Debra BonniciMy father was a rigger bought up six children housed clothed and fed plus owned his car sometimes two. When Mum was with us before they divorced she was a house wife. we all had a great life. the seventies to early nineties was family oriantated and neighborhoods were great communities. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe

The CLO QUIZ SHOW : Test Episode 2I’d love your thoughts? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cafelockeddown.substack.com/subscribe