Podcast host is under fire once again for this controversial interview! What did he do this time?

Australian media is home to some of the top presenters and journalists.

However, several figures stir the pot with their opinions about certain matters.

A host's latest controversy left many Aussies scratching their heads, wondering how a figure with such a public profile could find himself in such a contentious situation.


Former AFL Footy Show host Sam Newman found himself at the centre of a firestorm yet again.

The host invited Thomas Sewell and Blair Cottrell to his podcast, You Cannot Be Serious.

The episode, which delved into sensitive topics, including the Holocaust and Adolf Hitler, drew widespread condemnation from anti-hate groups and the public.


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Sam Newman has been one of the most controversial figures in Australian media. Image Credit: AMW Talent Agency


However, in a subsequent edition of his podcast, Newman made a head-scratching claim.

According to Newman, he never invited Cottrell to the show.

Cottrell tagged along with Sewell and then attempted to associate himself with Newman's more prominent reputation.


'He was not invited, and he thought he was a star f***er. He thought he'd link me to his cause,' Newman stated.

Newman vehemently denied any support or sympathy for neo-Nazi ideologies.

'Cottrell turned up, and in his p**** little world that he lives in, his diminutive, p**** little world where he can't make it on his own, he tries to link people with stronger juices,' Newman exclaimed. 'He's a parasite.'

The Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) blasted Newman for his 'moral collapse'.

ADC Chairman Dvir Abramovich accused Newman of giving the duo a platform despite being neo-Nazis.

Their public appearance was deemed disrespectful to Holocaust survivors and the soldiers who fought against Nazism.


Newman proceeded to distance himself from any groups related to Cotrell's ideology.

'I have Muslim friends, many of them. I do not have any friends who are Nazis or Neo Nazis, none,' he clarified.

However, the controversy was further fuelled after Cotrell posted a video splicing together old footage of Newman from The AFL Footy Show with Nazi war propaganda.

This video insinuated to the viewers that Newman's views aligned with extremist values.

Newman then responded to the video with outrage and denounced Cottrell's deceitful actions.


Earlier this year, Sam Newman also faced backlash for reportedly walking out during an Acknowledgement of Country speech at an Australia Day event.

He also drew flak for his past for comments on Indigenous culture, including urging Australians to boo the Welcome to Country ceremony at the AFL grand final and criticising Telstra's First Nations hotline.

This time, despite Newman's attempts to disavow any connection to neo-Nazi groups, he could be dealing with a massive damage to his reputation.

Sam Newman's issues should serve as a stark reminder of the responsibilities that come with a public platform, especially when engaging with extremist figures.

It's also a reminder that the choices we make in who we associate with, even indirectly, could have far-reaching implications.
Key Takeaways

  • Sam Newman has been criticised for having neo-Nazi figures Blair Cottrell and Thomas Sewell on his podcast You Cannot Be Serious.
  • Newman claimed that Cottrell was not officially invited and asserted that he has no affiliation or endorsement of neo-Nazi ideologies.
  • The controversy has been intensified by a post from Cottrell that sought to associate Newman with Nazi propaganda, which Newman vehemently denied.
  • Sam Newman has also faced several controversies recently, including one that happened last Australia Day.
How do you feel about public figures interviewing controversial guests? Do you believe Newman's claims? Let's discuss the fine line between free speech and responsible broadcasting in the comments section below!
 
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Sam....what the heck were you thinking having Neo Nazis on your show when hell is breaking out around the Israel fraternity in our Country....that really is a massive fail and you should be totally ashamed of yourself....YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS.
 
Who gives a FF about Sams opinions. I am a Queenslander so I have never watched anything to do with AFL ( It was known as VFL in my younger days). However if he did walk out of a Welcome to Country ceremony somewhere then I agree with him in that case as I refuse to be welcomed to my own Country.
 
What else would expect from an ex AwFuL flop?

He needs his pseudo wanka gangsta face rubbed in bowl of broken fluorescent tubes.
Fluro tubes eh Veggie......well that should brighten up his visage.....shame it wont brighten up his brain though.
 
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If the person was not invited how did he get into the interview? Don't they have Security Personnel to keep uninvited people out of the programme?
 
If the person was not invited how did he get into the interview? Don't they have Security Personnel to keep uninvited people out of the programme?
Do you know where these podcasts are recorded? I can't find out after ten minutes of research. For all we know, they could held in the local pub, a motel room or in a tent!

"Security" personnel probably weren't present and Thomas Sewell is not fond of such mugs. He belted the shit of a Channel 9 "security" fraud some years ago.
 
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Who gives a FF about Sams opinions. I am a Queenslander so I have never watched anything to do with AFL ( It was known as VFL in my younger days). However if he did walk out of a Welcome to Country ceremony somewhere then I agree with him in that case as I refuse to be welcomed to my own Country.
Someone who doesnt understand the concept and historical cultural background of "welcome to country"??
 
Sam....what the heck were you thinking having Neo Nazis on your show when hell is breaking out around the Israel fraternity in our Country....that really is a massive fail and you should be totally ashamed of yourself....YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS.
He was not aware and the guy was not invited by him - he came with the guy he was interviewing and was allowed to sit on the side - he was setup by this germ - simple!
 
The podcast lasted for 55 minutes. If they weren't invited, why would NoMan let the interview go for this long?
Watched a follow up to this...Newman invited one person who brought a friend....friend was allowed to sit in and comment if he wanted too....Newman said he isn't in any way a supporter of these guys or their ideology and that he was in fact playing them....in the end as per his usual finish with any guest , he gets a photo with them in front of his podcast insignia....the visitor who was allowed to stay with the real invited guest had his photo taken with Newman and immediately posted it on their own Nazi followers site....it was to imply that Newman was a supporter of their cause, which he vehemently denies....he is now talking to his lawyers about this.....more to come. Newman is not a supporter of the Nazi movement in any way shape or form.
 

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