FriendlyJordies blasts ‘obnoxious’ ABC stars for appearing in a satirical PSA urging people not to start podcasts – and says it’s ‘your tax dollars at work’
He’s known for his scathing critiques of the mainstream media.
And FriendlyJordies, whose real name is Jordan Shanks, laid into some of Australia’s most popular stars in his latest YouTube video on Sunday.
The 30-year-old comedian didn’t hold back while reviewing a satirical public service announcement created by the taxpayer-funded ABC.
Ouch! FriendlyJordies, whose real name is Jordan Shanks, laid into some of Australia’s most popular stars in his latest YouTube video on Sunday
In the video, celebrities including Osher Günsberg, Anthony Callea, Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald and Deborah Mailman urged the public not to start a podcast while bored in lockdown.
Jordan, who makes a living producing his own content for fans without the help of traditional media, dryly described the skit as ‘your tax dollars at work’.
‘Holy hell. It doesn’t get easier every time you watch it,’ he said, adding that it was basically an ‘all-star cast… telling you you’re not interesting’.
Taking offence: He didn’t hold back while reviewing a satirical public service announcement created by the taxpayer-funded ABC, starring the likes of Bachelor host Osher Günsberg
He described the video as ‘obnoxious’, and said it lacked ‘self-awareness’ at a time when more people are getting their content from independent creators.
Jordan also pointed that several of the people in the video, including Osher, actually have podcasts themselves.
Turning his attention to Fitzy, who co-hosts a Sydney breakfast radio show with Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli, he said: ‘They’re paid millions of dollars for their “skill” where they have to mask what they’re saying with loud, annoying music because that’s less annoying than them.’
Harsh words: He described the video as ‘obnoxious’, and said it lacked ‘self-awareness’ at a time when more people are getting their content from independent creators
He then stated that several ABC favourites have in fact started podcasts during lockdown, including celebrity chef Adam Liaw.
Jordan went on to say that Osher’s long-running podcast was ‘absolutely f**ked’.
The funnyman singled out the Bachelor presenter’s recent interview with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian as an example of him dropping the ball.
‘You have no idea what you’re talking about’: Jordan also pointed that several of the people in the video, including Osher, actually have podcasts themselves
‘You have no idea what you’re talking about. Don’t interview politicians. Your talent in life is looking down when someone doesn’t receive a rose,’ he said.
Moving on to ABC host Leigh Sales, Jordan pointed out that she also has a podcast, in which she talks about her favourite wines with fellow journalist Annabel Crabb.
‘I’ve always wondered why they always come off so stupid when they’re talking to the most powerful members of society, and now I know it’s because as soon as the cameras flick off, all they think about is Netflix and the Tony Awards,’ he said.
Jordan concluded his video with a mock public service announcement for the ABC: ‘The truth is, you’re not entertaining. You’re just not… So, please, shut the f**k up.’
Offering advice: Jordan concluded his video with a mock public service announcement for the ABC: ‘The truth is, you’re not entertaining. You’re just not… So, please, shut the f**k up’