The Ploy with Ben, Mike & Paul http://www.theploy.com.au A mix of smart interviews, comedy and genuine conversation The Ploy is a look back at the week that was, intertwining serious discussion with light hearted conversations and comedy pieces. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:13:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Copyright 2006-2009 - All Rights Reservedcomedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriaComedyploymail@theploy.com.auThe PloyThe Ploynocomedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriaSince January 10th 2006, The Ploy has been bringing listeners a mix of talk, comedy and interviews. A show with a track record of unearthing talent and interesting people with early interviews featuring such people as James Kotecki and Leith K. Brooks goiSince January 10th 2006, The Ploy has been bringing listeners a mix of talk, comedy and interviews. A show with a track record of unearthing talent and interesting people with early interviews featuring such people as James Kotecki and Leith K. Brooks going on to mainstream attention in publications and platforms such as the New York Times, FOX and Politico. Interviews with already prominent personalities like Rove McManus ("Rove", "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?"), John Melendez ("The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "The Howard Stern Show"), Alan Fletcher ("Neighbours"), Kristie Lu Stout (CNN International), Chantelle Barry (90210, Entourage) and many others have showcased a different side of their personalities and given them a unique platform to go in-depth on their topics of expertise and interest. A mix of smart interviews, comedy and genuine conversation The Ploy is a look back at the week that was, intertwining serious discussion with light hearted conversations and comedy pieces. With a range of content to cover as diverse as our audience, we try and keep it light, but when possible we aren't afraid to tackle bigger issues. We believe that no matter how big or small your platform you need to use it to the best of your ability, to push for discussion on important issues effecting the world today. Special episodes reflecting back on the 2008 Presidential Election and the Presidential Primaries received attention from various online outlets and other specials including a short run series on the Australian Governments planned Internet Censorship scheme received praise as well as our various specials highlighting GLBT issues. The Ploy enters its 5th season on January 10, 2010 and enters the year with a strengthened line-up of presenters and contributors and its strongest listening figures ever.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes The Ploy 105: Race Relations http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PloyCast/~3/olJmTqgkD1A/the-ploy-105-race-relations.html http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-105-race-relations.html#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:25:38 +0000 ploymail@theploy.com.au (The Ploy) http://www.theploy.com.au/?p=1020 Mo'NiqueThis week we tackle Race in America as sensitively as ever. Paul had a weird sexual dream involving The Ploy team and then venture off into what Dreams really mean, Ben reveals all.

Paul wants us all to know about the Widebay Technology Haunted House 2009, We go after Mo’Nique who we believe is a bad leader in the Black community and Paul continues his love affair with Glenn Beck. Plus the Ben & Mike Meet-Up Pictures are now online for viewing!

Our guest this week is Editor and Publisher of Media Week Magazine and co-host of ‘Media Week’ which airs Thursdays on Sky Business (Channel 602). We talk about everything that is happening in Australian media right now.

Enjoy the show, it comes with extra watermelon! Don’t forget, Potty Time!

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]]> http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-105-race-relations.html/feed 0 noThis week we tackle Race in America as sensitively as ever. Paul had a weird sexual dream involving The Ploy team and then venture off into what Dreams really mean, Ben reveals all. Paul wants us all to know about the Widebay Technology Haunted House 2009The PloyThis week we tackle Race in America as sensitively as ever. Paul had a weird sexual dream involving The Ploy team and then venture off into what Dreams really mean, Ben reveals all. Paul wants us all to know about the Widebay Technology Haunted House 2009, We go after Mo’Nique who we believe is a [...]comedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriahttp://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-105-race-relations.htmlhttp://www.theploy.com.au/media/ploy105.mp3 The Ploy 104: Spooktacular Halloween http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PloyCast/~3/psRVIRG_X3w/the-ploy-104-spooktacular-halloween.html http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-104-spooktacular-halloween.html#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:13:41 +0000 ploymail@theploy.com.au (The Ploy) http://www.theploy.com.au/?p=989 halloween_catIt’s The Ploy’s 2009 Spooktacular Halloween Special, with Paul & Mike bringing you all the scariest Halloween Stories and tales that will both fright, and delight. So it works out in the end.

Paul has a very exciting story about his trip to Party City USA and how you might want to bring a bucket. The Ploy News Team keeps us to date with everything you need to know. Paul is starring in a brand new horror film, we have the exclusive preview. We go over some spooky facts and a very scary Hollywood Blitz.

Then the most unprecedented event in The Ploy history, we have a emergency situation on our hands involving Ben, Shazza and an unknown assailant. It’s engrossing listening. Listener Discretion is Advised.

Cover your ears! It’s a scary world out there folks!

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]]> http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-104-spooktacular-halloween.html/feed 2 noIt’s The Ploy’s 2009 Spooktacular Halloween Special, with Paul & Mike bringing you all the scariest Halloween Stories and tales that will both fright, and delight. So it works out in the end. Paul has a very exciting story about his trip tThe PloyIt’s The Ploy’s 2009 Spooktacular Halloween Special, with Paul & Mike bringing you all the scariest Halloween Stories and tales that will both fright, and delight. So it works out in the end. Paul has a very exciting story about his trip to Party City USA and how you might want to bring a bucket. The [...]comedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriahttp://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-104-spooktacular-halloween.htmlhttp://www.theploy.com.au/media/ploy104.mp3 The Ploy 103: Sing Along http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PloyCast/~3/Z6yoQ81KJ6w/the-ploy-103-sing-along.html http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-103-sing-along.html#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:44:53 +0000 ploymail@theploy.com.au (The Ploy) http://www.theploy.com.au/?p=960 300_Chantelle_BarryThis week its all about music as Chantelle Barry joins us to talk about her new album ‘Simple Things’ (available on iTunes) and her work on series’ such as ‘Entourage’, ‘90210′, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and in the new film ‘Couple’s Retreat’.

Also this week, Paul tells us all about the new spine-thrillingly scary horror flick ‘Paranormal Activity’ and gives us a review. We go over John Safran’s new show ‘Race Relations’, We get a breaking news update from The Ploy Newsroom, Why do people upload nude photos to social networking sites?, The latest ‘Captain Mike’s Overnight Express’, Ben reveals all about Windows 7 and we partake in some ‘Ben-a-roke’.

It’s a show for fans of musical comedy, it’s an all new ploy – dancing into your ears!

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]]> http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-103-sing-along.html/feed 0 noThis week its all about music as Chantelle Barry joins us to talk about her new album ‘Simple Things’ (available on iTunes) and her work on series’ such as ‘Entourage’, ‘90210′, ‘How I Met Your Mother’The PloyThis week its all about music as Chantelle Barry joins us to talk about her new album ‘Simple Things’ (available on iTunes) and her work on series’ such as ‘Entourage’, ‘90210′, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and in the new film ‘Couple’s Retreat’. Also this week, Paul tells us all about the new spine-thrillingly scary horror [...]comedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriahttp://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-103-sing-along.htmlhttp://theploy.com.au/media/ploy103.mp3 The Ploy 102: Probing Analysis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PloyCast/~3/a-BfLkae5Yo/the-ploy-102-probing-analysis.html http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-102-probing-analysis.html#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:31:16 +0000 ploymail@theploy.com.au (The Ploy) http://www.theploy.com.au/?p=920
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A massively stuffed episode this week for you, Ben and Mike review #benandmikemeetingeelong. We recap the entire day and go over the ins and outs of the whole grand experience.

Plus Paul’s trip to Las Vegas, hear Paul’s exciting story about business cards, also this week we cover the rain situation in Los Angeles, the Letterman sex expose, Hey Hey It’s Racist, The Conservative Bible, Mike has a new overnight radio show, the latest installment of Ploy News and heaps more.

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This weeks feature guest is Bec Brown, chairperson of Melbourne Community Television Consortium Ltd which oversees Channel 31 Melbourne, we review their fight for a digital license and discuss how Community Television has been pivotal in the unearthing of local talent.

Join us for yet another exciting episode of The Ploy, wont you?

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]]> http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-102-probing-analysis.html/feed 1 no A massively stuffed episode this week for you, Ben and Mike review #benandmikemeetingeelong. We recap the entire day and go over the ins and outs of the whole grand experience. Plus Paul’s trip to Las Vegas, hear Paul’s exciting story about bThe Ploy A massively stuffed episode this week for you, Ben and Mike review #benandmikemeetingeelong. We recap the entire day and go over the ins and outs of the whole grand experience. Plus Paul’s trip to Las Vegas, hear Paul’s exciting story about business cards, also this week we cover the rain situation in Los Angeles, the Letterman [...]comedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriahttp://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-102-probing-analysis.htmlhttp://theploy.com.au/media/ploy102.mp3 The Ploy 101: Together! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PloyCast/~3/9lEGji9WBxU/the-ploy-101-together.html http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-101-together.html#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:41:29 +0000 ploymail@theploy.com.au (The Ploy) http://www.theploy.com.au/?p=895 After 4 years of Ben and Mike talking via Skype, they finally meet in person! It’s a must listen to episode. Ben and ben-mike-hotelMike broadcasting live from the Mercure Hotel in the Ante room, along with Paul at the Los Angeles studio.

We talk about Ben and Shazza’s voyage to Geelong and why it was so hectic. Along with some stories on how the meet-up has been going so far. Plus, Whoopi Goldberg and Roman Polanski and so much more!

Enjoy a historic episode of The Ploy!

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]]> http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-101-together.html/feed 0 noAfter 4 years of Ben and Mike talking via Skype, they finally meet in person! It’s a must listen to episode. Ben and Mike broadcasting live from the Mercure Hotel in the Ante room, along with Paul at the Los Angeles studio. We talk about Ben and ShaThe PloyAfter 4 years of Ben and Mike talking via Skype, they finally meet in person! It’s a must listen to episode. Ben and Mike broadcasting live from the Mercure Hotel in the Ante room, along with Paul at the Los Angeles studio. We talk about Ben and Shazza’s voyage to Geelong and why it was so [...]comedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriahttp://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-101-together.htmlhttp://theploy.com.au/media/ploy101.mp3 The Ploy 100: Roving On http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PloyCast/~3/yMWfXZx1spM/the-ploy-100-roving-on.html http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-100-roving-on.html#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:25:47 +0000 ploymail@theploy.com.au (The Ploy) http://www.theploy.com.au/?p=888 jmnews2rove_wideweb__470x3690We Celebrate 100 Episodes in style as 3 Time Gold Logie Winning host of ‘Rove’ and Australian ‘Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?’ joins us to talk about 10 years of hosting his self titled talk show.

Plus we look back at our first episode from January 10, 2006 and play some Best Of moments of the last 100 episodes. Also; Ben & Mike’s Meetup, Gov. Arnold, President Clinton and Jamal all call in to wish us a happy 100th!

We have Uncle Mike’s cooky timestables, why are Angelia Jolie and Megan Fox considered so sexy?, American Patriots, Tech with Ben, Hollywood Blitz covers the Emmy’s, A Golden Girls moment and so much more!

Pull up a chair and help us celebrate 100 episodes!

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]]> http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-100-roving-on.html/feed 1 noWe Celebrate 100 Episodes in style as 3 Time Gold Logie Winning host of ‘Rove’ and Australian ‘Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?’ joins us to talk about 10 years of hosting his self titled talk show. Plus we look back at our firstThe PloyWe Celebrate 100 Episodes in style as 3 Time Gold Logie Winning host of ‘Rove’ and Australian ‘Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?’ joins us to talk about 10 years of hosting his self titled talk show. Plus we look back at our first episode from January 10, 2006 and play some Best Of moments [...]comedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriahttp://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-100-roving-on.htmlhttp://www.theploy.com.au/media/ploy100.mp3 The Ploy 99: I Want My Show Back! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PloyCast/~3/vVq9tGG1mSw/the-ploy-99-i-want-my-show-back.html http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-99-i-want-my-show-back.html#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:58:39 +0000 ploymail@theploy.com.au (The Ploy) http://www.theploy.com.au/?p=867 dscn9178It’s a bonza of an episode this week, Paul is all over Glenn Beck (or so he wants to be) and the 9.12 Teabagger Protesters, ACORN Controversy, Kanye West hates white people, Ben is selling out of properties, Jimmy Carter thinks everyone is racist, Kyle Sandliands NOT sacked, we preview next weeks interview with Gold Logie Winner Rove McManus and we announce our final plans for Ben & Mike’s meet-up in Geelong on the first weekend of October.

Plus our feature guest is musical legend Venetta Fields.

CoverVenetta Fields is an American singer best known as session musician for leading rock and pop acts of the 1970s including Pink Floyd, Barbra Streisand, Steely Dan and the Rolling Stones.

…we also just have time to make an announcement regarding the future of our Live Shows on UStream. So much to get to, so little time – just listen now!

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]]> http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-99-i-want-my-show-back.html/feed 0 noIt’s a bonza of an episode this week, Paul is all over Glenn Beck (or so he wants to be) and the 9.12 Teabagger Protesters, ACORN Controversy, Kanye West hates white people, Ben is selling out of properties, Jimmy Carter thinks everyone is racist, KThe PloyIt’s a bonza of an episode this week, Paul is all over Glenn Beck (or so he wants to be) and the 9.12 Teabagger Protesters, ACORN Controversy, Kanye West hates white people, Ben is selling out of properties, Jimmy Carter thinks everyone is racist, Kyle Sandliands NOT sacked, we preview next weeks interview with Gold [...]comedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriahttp://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-99-i-want-my-show-back.htmlhttp://www.theploy.com.au/media/ploy99.mp3 The Ploy 98: On the Road to Nowhere http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PloyCast/~3/7upr3oOHBeU/the-ploy-98-on-the-road-to-nowhere.html http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-98-on-the-road-to-nowhere.html#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:47:04 +0000 ploymail@theploy.com.au (The Ploy) http://www.theploy.com.au/?p=839 butterworthThis week the team is finally all back together and its hot topics central as we cover this weeks biggest stories and everything in between.

Stupid 911 calls in the states, Kyle Sandilands in trouble again, Ben doesn’t want us remembering 9/11 Victims, An update from The Ploy News Team, Premier Bligh to appear on Celebrity Masterchef, the next American Idol Judge: Ellen DeGeneres, Huh??, we preview our interview with Rove McManus, Hollywood Blitz is all over George Clooney (or so it wishes it 180px-Anton_enuscould be), Good Times with Paul is back and we call The Ploy Segment Producer Tim Cooke to go over the rest of the weeks news.

Plus our featured guest this week is critically acclaimed SBS World News Australia co-anchor Anton Enus who spoke to Mike and Tim about his role at SBS News, his previous experiences in South Africa and much more.

Take a listen, 100% money back guarantee.

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]]> http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-98-on-the-road-to-nowhere.html/feed 0 noThis week the team is finally all back together and its hot topics central as we cover this weeks biggest stories and everything in between. Stupid 911 calls in the states, Kyle Sandilands in trouble again, Ben doesn’t want us remembering 9/11 VictiThe PloyThis week the team is finally all back together and its hot topics central as we cover this weeks biggest stories and everything in between. Stupid 911 calls in the states, Kyle Sandilands in trouble again, Ben doesn’t want us remembering 9/11 Victims, An update from The Ploy News Team, Premier Bligh to appear on Celebrity [...]comedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriahttp://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-98-on-the-road-to-nowhere.htmlhttp://www.theploy.com.au/media/ploy98.mp3 The Ploy 97: On The List http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PloyCast/~3/qecN1AuAHrg/the-ploy-97-on-the-list.html http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-97-on-the-list.html#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:42:54 +0000 ploymail@theploy.com.au (The Ploy) http://www.theploy.com.au/?p=821 os-x_10-6_snow_leopardOne of our most packed episodes ever this week, Ben & Mike are back in the studio and we have a packed guest list this week.

Richard Neville from Widebay Technology joins us to dissect Snow Leopard, Apple’s latest OS offering. Leslie Gray Streeter from The Palm Beach Post returns to preview the upcoming U.S. Fall Television season. What are the hottest new shows of the year and what shows are worth a miss? You’ll find out.

Our feature guest this week is Denis Walter who currently hosts Afternoons on Melbourne’s #1 Station 3AW 693AM. Denis also formerly presented WIN News in regional Victoria and has contributed to Nine News as well as his well known musical career.

Ben & Mike also get a chance to chat about the most torrented Television shows online, the latest on Ben’s trip to see Mike, Paul calls in to catch us up on the Californian Wildfires and so much more.

It’s a packed episode, take a listen!

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]]> http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-97-on-the-list.html/feed 0 noOne of our most packed episodes ever this week, Ben & Mike are back in the studio and we have a packed guest list this week. Richard Neville from Widebay Technology joins us to dissect Snow Leopard, Apple’s latest OS offering. Leslie Gray StreetThe PloyOne of our most packed episodes ever this week, Ben & Mike are back in the studio and we have a packed guest list this week. Richard Neville from Widebay Technology joins us to dissect Snow Leopard, Apple’s latest OS offering. Leslie Gray Streeter from The Palm Beach Post returns to preview the upcoming U.S. Fall [...]comedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriahttp://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-97-on-the-list.htmlhttp://www.theploy.com.au/media/ploy97.mp3 The Ploy 96: Past Tense http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PloyCast/~3/Qyq7qvlplsU/the-ploy-96-past-tense.html http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-96-past-tense.html#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:12:21 +0000 ploymail@theploy.com.au (The Ploy) http://www.theploy.com.au/?p=811 MemoriesMike is off again this week, Ben hosts and Paul is in studio. This week we have an update on Paul’s sign, now someone has taken the fight to the next level!

We have a call from an old friend Alex and we call Mike to give us an update on his health.

We remember and pay tribute to Sen. Ted Kennedy who passed away, Ben can’t figure out Bill Maher’s name. Talkin’ Politics with Ben and Paul, we look back at a old call Paul made to a radio show and Ben signs a deal with a vibrator company. All that and more on The Ploy 96!

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]]> http://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-96-past-tense.html/feed 0 noMike is off again this week, Ben hosts and Paul is in studio. This week we have an update on Paul’s sign, now someone has taken the fight to the next level! We have a call from an old friend Alex and we call Mike to give us an update on his health. The PloyMike is off again this week, Ben hosts and Paul is in studio. This week we have an update on Paul’s sign, now someone has taken the fight to the next level! We have a call from an old friend Alex and we call Mike to give us an update on his health. We remember and pay [...]comedy,talk,interviews,celebrities,chat,sketches,australia,australian,los,angeles,brisbane,queensland,melbourne,victoriahttp://www.theploy.com.au/the-ploy-96-past-tense.htmlhttp://www.theploy.com.au/media/ploy96.mp3 Copyright 2006-2009 - All Rights ReservedThe Ploynonadult