friendlyjordies
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Jordan Shanks-Markovina (born 18 August 1989), also known online as friendlyjordies, is an Australian political commentator, journalist, stand-up comedian and YouTuber. His content often discusses contemporary Australian cultural and political issues, involving self-described "lowbrow humour." Shanks' YouTube channel, created in February 2013, has over one million subscribers as of March 2024[update].[1] He has interviewed several politicians, including Jodi McKay, Tanya Plibersek, Kristina Keneally, Bill Shorten, Helen Dalton, and former prime minister Kevin Rudd.[2]
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Born | Jordan Shanks-Markovina (1989-08-18) 18 August 1989 (age 34) New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||
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Website | friendlyjordies | |||||||||
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Also known as | friendlyjordies | |||||||||
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Years active | 2013–present | |||||||||
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Subscribers | 1.27 million[1] | |||||||||
Total views | 244 million[1] | |||||||||
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Last updated: 16 March 2024 |
Shanks has been involved in numerous legal disputes and controversies. Notably, Shanks was sued for defamation by former New South Wales deputy premier John Barilaro after Shanks made numerous YouTube videos criticising him. Additionally, there has been an arson attack on his home.[3]