Dan Ilic

East Coast United States

Contributor at Freelance

Host at A Rational Fear

Investigative Humourist. Showrunner. Host @arationalfear podcast. Winner Best Comedy Podcast 2020,2021,2022,2023

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Articles

Indie Mixtape: Allegra Spender + Alex Dyson

3 weeks ago | arationalfear.substack.com | Dan Ilic

Gâday Fearmongers,Our Melbourne Comedy Festival Show is only 4 days away!đď¸ Get your tickets HEREI know I am full of hyperbole each week â but believe me when I say THIS is a great episode. Weâre joined by the Hon. Allegra Spender MP, and the Dishonourable Alex Dyson. We talk about Alex Dysonâs longest job interview ever.
How AwkwUS! Jacquie Lambie + Emma Shortis on Australia and the USA relationship.

1 month ago | arationalfear.substack.com | Dan Ilic

G’day Fearmongers,A reminder that our Melbourne Comedy Festival Show is only 3 weeks away!🎟️ Get your tickets HEREIn this episode, we discuss Australia's unique relationship with the United States, ANZUS, Pine Gap and wading into AUKUS submarine deal. Guests Senator Jacqui Lambie and Dr. Emma Shortis provide insights into Australia's defence strategy and the challenges posed by reliance on foreign powers.
Comments - $25 CHEAP TICKETS to A Rational Fear's Melbourne Comedy Festival show for 25 hours ONLY!

2 months ago | arationalfear.substack.com | Dan Ilic

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$25 CHEAP TICKETS to A Rational Fear's Melbourne Comedy Festival show for 25 hours ONLY!

2 months ago | arationalfear.substack.com | Dan Ilic

QUICK! MELBOURNE FEARMONGERS!Weâve got $25 tickets for 25 hours ONLY for our 2025 Election Special!April 9th,6:45pm-7:45pmMalthouse TheatreFeat: Dan Ilic (me), Lewis Hobba, Tom Ballard, Alice Fraser + MORE TBA!GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
Sneaking into Pine Gap - behind the scenes with Boy_Boy

Mar 12, 2024 | player.fm | Dan Ilic

π€ CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFearπ¨ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/Alex Apollonov and Aleksa Vulovic are the co-hosts of the youtube channel Boy_Boy who have built an epic following thanks to their adventures in democracy, civics and capitalism. They share how they snuck into the super secret spy base Pine Gap and the of ramifications of getting caught.
1,000,000th download LIVE SHOW

Feb 3, 2024 | player.fm | Dan Ilic

π€ CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFearπ¨ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/Celebrating 1,000,000 downloads live in Melbourne at the Malthouse Theatre This is the show that rips into the news with the the best and brightest includingCharlie Pickering. Sami Shah. Kirsty WebeckRichard FidlerDJ Andrew McClelland. π€ CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFearHere's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon.
John Delmenico - A Rational Conversation

Jan 13, 2024 | player.fm | Dan Ilic

🎟️ BUY TICKETS TO OUR MELBOURNE 1,000,000th DOWNLOAD SHOW: https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/what-s-on/malthouse-outdoor-stage/a-rational-fear/🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/John Delmenico, the editor of The Chaser, joins the podcast to discuss his role and the future of the publication. John shares his journey from dropping out of university to becoming a writer for The Chaser and eventually the editor.
A Rational Year - Peter Dutton Presents The Best Sketches And Bits From 2023 A Rational Fear podcast

Dec 31, 2023 | player.fm | Dan Ilic

🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear📨 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST: http://www.arationalfear.com/The best sketches from 2023’s A Rational Fear hosted by special guest Peter Dutton🤑 CHIP IN TO OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFearHere's all the fun stuff you get when you sign up to Patreon. 🎧 Get an ad-free and sponsor free version of the show. 🎟 Get early access and discounts to live shows. 🎥 Get early access to final videos, and draft edits of upcoming videos.
Newsfighters - Year In Review 2023

Dec 19, 2023 | player.fm | Dan Ilic

World-renowned criminal defense lawyer Mark Geragos reveals the latest in our nation's most high-profile legal cases with podcast king Adam Carolla. In addition to examining how current law affects society, current events are brought to the forefront, as Geragos brings significant details from past and present experiences. Geragos has made notable marks on the legal system while representing Scott Peterson, Michael Jackson, Susan McDougal, Colin Kaepernick and more. … continue reading
CalCast: Millennial Horns, the Wikipedia entry

Oct 12, 2023 | arationalfear.substack.com | Dan Ilic

Gâday Fearmongers,Iâm sure many of you who are comedy fans would have already seen the news that our friend Cal Wilson passed away this week. Everything everyone says of Cal is right â sheâs simply one of the kindest, just and joyful people who worked in comedy. We were all so lucky to be friends with her, we all thought weâd probably have her for quite a few more decades to come. Here is a short podcast of when she performed on A Rational Fear in 2019 at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.