Afternoons with Brent Bultitude

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Afternoons with Brent Bultitude is a news podcast hosted by Brent Bultitude, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Brent Bultitude hosts Afternoons with Brent Bultitude, a news show with 100 episodes published.

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  Is This the End of Heavy VR Headsets as We Know Them?

  Oct 1, 202613 min

  Meta has completely flipped the script, unveiling a pair of VR specs that weigh barely 100 grams! But that is only part of a massive tech and consumer safety wrap today. From featherlight wearable displays and Apple's long-awaited first foldable—the iPhone Duo —to exploding callback scams and Australia's new temporary disaster roaming rules, we unpack the biggest tech and safety breakthroughs with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech . The VR Weight Drop: Meta slashing face-borne weight down to a mere 100 grams (five times lighter than a standard Quest 3) by moving processing power and batteries into a separate pocket-sized "puck." Immersive VR Tech: Featuring a 5K microOLED display, magnesium alloy build, hand gestures, and eye-tracking for seamless work and play. Apple’s Foldable Breakthrough: Breaking down the new iPhone Duo , Apple's first foldable device featuring an anti-crease nano-texture glass display and optimized iOS multitasking. The Callback Con Surge: Why scammers are tricking Australians into making the call themselves, with fraud tactics jumping to 45% of email-based threats. Emergency Roaming Rollout: How Australia's major telcos are finally introducing temporary disaster roaming so users can jump to rival networks during severe weather events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Week That Was with Mark Latham: Rate Hikes, Labor Fractures, and the Great Australian Squeeze

  Oct 1, 202617 min

  From spiralling interest rates blamed on global conflicts and mounting cost-of-living pain to mounting friction inside federal Labor ranks, it’s been a seismic week in Australian politics. In this episode of  The Week That Was , Mark Latham cuts through the noise to analyze the breaking stories hitting households hard—including cracks inside the government, the reality of first-home buyer negative equity, credit card surcharge crackdowns, and the big political shifts making waves across the country. Interest Ratest: Breaking down the controversial economic justifications linking domestic interest rate pressures to conflict overseas. Labor's Internal Friction: Unpacking the growing pressure on Treasurer Jim Chalmers as federal Labor MPs openly push back behind closed doors. First-Home Buyer Negative Equity: Examining the brutal squeeze on recent property buyers caught in a falling market amid high rates. Credit Card Surcharges & Government Spending: Looking at moves to ban painful consumer payment fees while runaway government spending faces fierce scrutiny. Political Shifts & Leadership Changes: Analyzing the fallout from the Greens electing David Shoebridge as their new leader, One Nation's rising momentum, and the latest cultural headlines—including Anika Wells landing on TIME's top 100 rising stars and the drama of the NRL Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Morrison Brief - Surcharge Bans, Interest Rate Hikes, Government Spending & Hunter Valley Coal

  Oct 1, 202618 min

  From credit card surcharges getting the chop and soaring interest rates blamed on conflict in the Middle East, to runaway government spending and One Nation surging in the polls across NSW, it’s been a massive week of political and economic headlines. Jason Morrison breaks down the stories shaping Australia right now, including the future of the Hunter Valley coal mine and the relentless cost-of-living squeeze. Credit Card Surcharges on the Chopping Block: Breaking down the proposed bans on painful payment processing fees for everyday consumers. Interest Rates & Global Conflict: Analyzing the controversial links being drawn between rising interest rates and the ongoing war in the Middle East. Government Spending & Cost of Living: Unpacking why households are feeling the pinch while government budgets continue to face fierce scrutiny. One Nation's NSW Surge: Looking at the latest polling numbers showing a major shift in voter sentiment across New South Wales. Hunter Valley Coal: The latest developments on local industry, emissions debates, and the ongoing battles surrounding Hunter Valley coal mining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Cooking With Bree - Cowboy Bacon & Corn Dip

  Sep 30, 202610 min

  Still stuck on what to make for your next get-together or game night? Coming up on the show, we’re joined in the kitchen by Bree to talk about the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack that is taking social media by storm—pulling in nearly a million views! It’s a viral Cowboy Bacon & Corn Dip served up with golden, crispy smashed potato gems instead of your usual chips. The Viral Hit: A massively popular recipe closing in on 1 million hits online. The Flavor Profile: A delicious, smoky blend of crispy bacon, sweet corn, and a rich, creamy cheese base. The Ultimate Dipper Swap: Replacing standard corn chips or crackers with golden, extra-crispy smashed potato gems for heavy-duty dipping. Endless Versatility: Easily customized with spicy jalapeños, Mexican-inspired twists, or vegetarian swaps. Watch the viral video here: https://fb.watch/JOKpSwVukI/?mibextid=wwXIfr   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Heavy Toll — Are Big US-Style Trucks Making Australian Roads Deadlier?

  Sep 30, 202613 min

  Have you noticed the massive US-style trucks and oversized utes taking over our suburban streets and carparks? While drivers might feel safer sitting up high, new Australian research and automotive data prove they are drastically increasing the danger for everyone else on the road—especially pedestrians. In this episode, we unpack the hard data on vehicle size, blind spots, and why our roads are getting riskier with James Ward from Drive.com.au. The Market Boom: How utes and large light-commercial vehicles have shifted from workhorses to everyday family daily drivers, making up an unprecedented slice of the Australian market. The Size & Weight Factor: The dangerous "mass mismatch" created when ballooning vehicle weight and footprints collide with smaller passenger cars. The Height & Visibility Hazard: How towering front grilles and high bonnets create severe blind spots directly in front of the driver, hiding pedestrians, children, and cyclists. Suburban Infrastructure Strain: The daily struggle these oversized vehicles face on tight urban streets, narrow lanes, and standard shopping centre parking bays. The Safety Debate: Why motoring bodies and safety advocates are actively challenging whether current design standards and regulations need an urgent overhaul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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