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Ep79. Dagong Show

November 12, 2026 · 1 h 29 min

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This week, the Dagong brothers are thrilled to discover that there is a whole genre of Chinese literature called “Battler” writing (打工诗歌), based on migrant workers that went from rural to industrial areas in the late 20th century.

They’re also thrilled to discover that Russel Brand is going away for a long time, and to dive into the Silvey Sorry day. They’re thrilled to develop short man/little guy theory, Marxist nimbyism theory, left wing class fear theory, Sidney Nolan horizonist theory and a healthy admonition of all other leftwing podcasters in Australia. Get it where you get it.

Thanks as always to Dan “Dagong” Dare for production.

Song is “No Strain” by the Southend Rainbows.

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