The Whimsical Rant

The Whimsical Rant

Each episode, David ‘Hammertime’ Hamley, satirizes contemporary issues in a gentle rant, with the assistance of co-host, David Kaye-Smith (KB). This podcast is a veritable potpourri of observational humour, music parodies, and miscellaneous noises. Hooray for Hammertime, David "T-Bone" Barnett on guitar…….and KB!

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May 11, 2022 15 mins

Welcome to Episode 7. It’s our election special and it’s a real hoot. As always, it’s short and sweet. There are parody songs dedicated to UAP, Mr Potato Head, and of course, Scomo. There’s also a nostalgic sports report. Enjoy! 

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In these troubled times, ‘what the world needs now, is Hammertime more Hammertime’, and…a bit of KB! And Episode 6 delivers big time with 15 minutes of sheer unadulterated joy, including two awesome new parody songs. Prepare to be entertained!          
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June 20, 2021 13 mins

Welcome to Episode 5 of ‘The Whimsical Rant’, the world’s fastest paced podcast.

It’s the ultimate podcast for people with short attention spans.

This episode is informative, it’s entertaining, it’s very punny, and it’s very musical, with a brilliant new parody song about Scomo.

 

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November 14, 2020 14 mins

Welcome to Episode 4, which is chock full of songs and speedy satirical segments. There are plenty of gratuitous pop culture references and random noises. And the closing song as always is a show stopper.   Enjoy!

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July 16, 2020 14 mins

Episode 3 is another ripsnorter. There’s nostalgia, there’s sport, there’s great advice from the inspirational KB, and of course, there’s another classic Hammetime song.  Enjoy!    

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May 21, 2020 12 mins

Episode 2 is another smorgasbord of satire. There’s something for everybody. Sport, politics, dating, animal noises and a Hammertime parody song that will get inside your head. It’s catchy. You’ve been warned! 

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May 4, 2020 11 mins

Ladies & Gentlemen, this episode is fast paced. It’s perfect for people with short attention spans.  8 topics satirized in 11 minutes including a song. Now that’s impressive, if I do say so myself. 

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