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Ben Pobjie

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Ben Pobjie

Ben Pobjie is an accomplished author, commentator and columnist who specialises in studies of Australian history and culture. A prolific writer, Ben’s work has appeared The Age, New Matilda, King's Tribune, Crikey, The Roar, Meanjin, GQ, Mamamia, The Punch and many others. He also has several books to his name, having published titles Superchef, Surveying the Wreckage, and The Book of Bloke. Additionally, Ben’s work has spilled into the realm of television and comedy, writing for You Have Been Watching on Foxtel and The Unbelievable Truth on Channel Seven, with the media expert appearing frequently on ABC radio, Triple R, 3CR and 2SER.

Expertise:

Australian History, Culture, Poetry, Entertainment, Film & Television

As Featured In:

Sydney Morning Herald

  • Why Louis Theroux’s celebrity series filled him with ‘a sense of doom’
  • ‘The AFL could be North Korea’: HG Nelson on the absurdities of sport
  • Nerve damage to frostbite: The Australian risking all to shoot for Attenborough
  • Tour de force: Helena Bonham Carter’s top eight roles
  • How Ted Lasso’s creator got Harrison Ford to join his new comedy series

ABC

  • Bert Newton's 'trifecta of insults' is just one sign of what's wrong with the Logies
  • Jimmy Fallon regrets Donald Trump, but comedians should never work with politicians

The Guardian

  • Victorians, end the ancient rivalry and embrace your northern neighbours!
  • Should restaurants, whether fine or low-end, ban children?
  • Standup comics are more likely to die young. As a standup comic, I'm not surprised

21 Articles Published

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Australia’s Rarest Car – 6-Door Ford XY Falcon

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SPORT

Most Expensive Bird Ever Sold at Auction at €1,252,000

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FOOD

20 Best Australian Ice Creams of All Time Ranked

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ENTERTAINMENT

Study Claims These are the World’s 10 Most Beautiful Women

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MOVIES & TV

17 Most Iconic Aussie TV Ads Of All Time

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DATING

How Your Sex Life Compares to the Average Australian

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TECH

iPhone Hack: How to Use Your Airpods as Listening Device

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MOVIES & TV

Chris Hemsworth’s House in Byron Bay is Huge

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ENTERTAINMENT

The “Not Bhed, Good Size” Guy is Making Ads Now

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STYLE

Mullets Are Making a Comeback, According to Hairstylists

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MOVIES & TV

MasterChef Australia Recap – S12E05 – The Purge

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MOVIES & TV

MasterChef Australia Recap – S12E04 – The Fast and the Spurious

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MOVIES & TV

MasterChef Australia Recap – S12E03 – No I In Team

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MOVIES & TV

MasterChef Australia Recap – S12E01 – A Pin Drops

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ADVICE

This Nigerian Scammer Sold a Fake Airport for £242 Million

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ENTERTAINMENT

Aussie Bloke Earns Thousands from Dick Drawing Business

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FOOD

Sydney’s Demographics Show a Clear Fast-Food Divide

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FOOD

Krispy Kreme X Golden Gaytime Donut

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Australian Study Says You’ve Been Lifting Weights Wrong

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DATING

Dipsea: an Actual App for Foreplay

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ADVICE

WATCH: How The Australian Dollar Changed The World

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