Best Unimportant Matters Podcasts (2026)

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We need more women-only spaces 1:04:28

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In this week’s club meeting, as I decided to cancel my gym membership because I hate the vibe of a public gym, I pondered the question: Why aren’t there more women-only spaces? So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGuhlDRwgyCTykPOoRRu9A Links to all the thing…

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Things we need to leave in 2025 1:20:10

11d ago1:20:10

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Happy New Year! In this week’s club meeting, we’re talking about all the things I, your club president, believe we as a society need to leave in 2025. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGuhlDRwgyCTykPOoRRu9A Links to all the things: https://starnesey.com/ …

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Christmas cookie bake along 59:27

25d ago59:27

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In this week’s club meeting, we’re doing something totally different: we are getting in the kitchen and baking the world’s best cookies. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Link to the Cookie Recipe: https://www.thepalatablelife.com/cinnamon-oatmeal-cookies/#recipe Link to the Toffee Recipe: https://handletheheat.com/homemade-…

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The Birth Keepers: I choose this – episode one 36:59

1M ago36:59

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The Free Birth Society was selling pregnant women a simple message. They could exit the medical system and take back their power. By free birthing. But Nicole Garrison believes FBS ideology nearly cost her her life. This is episode one of a year-long investigation by Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne Listen to the full series from Th…

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My roommate was almost recruited into a cult 1:01:05

1M ago1:01:05

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In this week’s club meeting, we’re talking about nearly anything and everything, girl. From the crazy stuff we all used to post on Instagram to my roommate getting approached to join a cult… Literally, what is this club meeting lol. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Link to the cookie recipe we will be making in next week's …

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Hollywood is getting REALLY skinny, and I’m scared 1:08:03

1M ago1:08:03

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In this week’s club meeting, we’re talking about the skinniest elephant in the room, women in Hollywood recently. It’s like we have teleported back to 2000, and I’m scared. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGuhlDRwgyCTykPOoRRu9A Links to all the things: h…

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Erm.. actually, Bubba was a horse apparently 54:48

2M ago54:48

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In this week’s club meeting, we are talking facts, your facts! I will be reading through your facts you wrote in, so we can all get smarter in a time where it seems like everyone is becoming dumber by the minute. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGuhlDRwg…

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I went to one of those IG viral pop-up restaurants, so you don’t have to 1:03:33

2M ago1:03:33

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In this week’s club meeting, I will be recounting to you the absolutely nightmare-inducing, strange dining experience I had this weekend at an Instagram viral pop-up restaurant. Let’s just say it was giving Willy’s Chocolate Experience. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube…

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I took Trump’s “IQ” test spoiler, it’s a dementia test 53:13

2M ago53:13

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In this week’s club meeting, we are celebrating y’all because the country finally seems like the people are uniting to elect competent individuals again! In the season of celebration, I decided to take the “IQ” test I keep seeing Trump boast about his “high score”. Not to spoil it, but it’s not an IQ test at all, actually, it’s the Montreal Cogniti…

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What would you do if your BFF cheated on their partner? 50:24

2M ago50:24

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Happy Halloween! In this week’s club meeting, we’re talking about a few things… First, we will be going over the QTCinderalla, Vinalla Mace, Katie B deleted VOD where qt said a lot of… interesting things… We are also going to be talking about your responses to the question making its way around TikTok at the moment, which is “what would you do if y…

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Tell me you’ve seen the Sombr concert drama 1:36:57

3M ago1:36:57

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In this week’s club meeting, we’re talking about the insane drama between a TikTok creator, who attended Sombr’s concert, and her brutally honest review of his TikTok brainrot esque performance, coupled with inappropriate jokes he made to his minor fans, oh, goodie. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version o…

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Skims $32 bush underwear is capitalism’s final boss 57:57

3M ago57:57

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In this week’s club meeting, we’re talking about everyone’s favorite girl boss and her new terrible product, Kim Kardashian’s new $32 Skims bush underwear. I swear to god that is a real thing. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGuhlDRwgyCTykPOoRRu9A Links …

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I got my tarot cards read bc it's cheaper than therapy 1:20:08

3M ago1:20:08

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In this week’s club meeting, we’re diving into the crazy weekend I had, where I had my tarot cards read and it was lowkey accurate… a little too accurate. But don’t worry, we will get into the drama around Taylor Swift’s new album and how it has caused some fans to take a step back from the Swiftie life. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's …

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Advice I'd give my younger self 1:29:26

3M ago1:29:26

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be changing the pace a bit. In honor of another year around the sun, rather than the usual drama and current event craziness, we are going to be going through your write-ins for advice you’d give your younger self. I really enjoyed reading your write-ins, and you all gave amazing advice! So, take a seat and let'…

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Updates on the D4vd situation, Jimmy Kimmel is back, and Rapturetok 1:15:09

4M ago1:15:09

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Trigger Warning: In this club meeting, starting at 15:53, we will be discussing some of the details surrounding the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. If this is something that triggers you, please take care, and you can skip to 42:41 in the episode. In this week’s club meeting, we will be covering a lot, because y’all, it seems like every week just…

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How to keep yourself from doomscrolling 1:10:29

4M ago1:10:29

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be talking about the ways I have been keeping my mind busy and avoiding doomscrolling during this insane, seemingly never-ending timeline we have found ourselves in. Also, y’all, Ned Fulmer has returned to the internet, and the audacity he has is actually insane, so don’t you worry, we will be getting into all t…

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Unknown Number was so much worse than I could have imagined 53:38

4M ago53:38

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing the absolute insanity that is Netflix’s newest viral documentary, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. Girl spoiler warnings ahead because wtf was that, we need to talk about it. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…

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Ethan Klein’s disgusting Reddit is further proof cancel culture isn’t real 1:11:03

4M ago1:11:03

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TRIGGER WARNING: Heads up for audio only at 28:54, I start discussing what was posted on Ethan Klein’s Reddit account pedo_troll, which contains material that includes mentions of CSAM and CA. So if those are triggering for you, please take care of yourself, and I’ll see you at next week’s club meeting. In this week’s club meeting, we will be discu…

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Parasocial relationships with billionaires are stunting societal progress 1:10:49

5M ago1:10:49

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing the inspiration of this topic, which was Taylor Swift’s recent engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce, and how die-hard stans of major celebrities’ defense of any negative action of that wealthy celebrity, is contributing to slowing down our society’s progress from capitalism and worshiping the rich…

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Are women treated differently based on their hair? 57:15

5M ago57:15

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing a variety of topics that stray away from our typical pop culture conversations and instead focus on some real-life, offline things I’ve noticed over the years. First, we will talk about how men have ruined nightlife and why the clubs aren’t fun anymore. Then we will get into a topic that I have bee…

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Does making content with someone ruin your friendship? 1:16:13

5M ago1:16:13

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing the curse of making content with your bff. And more specifically, the downfall of the Cancelled podcast and ultimately Brooke and Tana’s friendship. The internet has been speculating for months that Tana and Brooke hate each other, and after last week’s episode, where Tana brought up deleting all o…

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Y’all see that lady on TikTok who fell in love with her psychiatrist? 1:03:25

5M ago1:03:25

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing the most recent installment of a niche internet multi-part story time about a lady who fell in love with her psychiatrist and y’all... It’s a doozy. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGuhlDRwgyCTykPOoRRu9A…

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Sydney Sweeney’s “great genes” AE ad disaster 58:50

6M ago58:50

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing Sydney Sweeney’s latest disaster of an ad campaign with her “great genes” mess over at American Eagle. I have not been able to escape Sydney Sweeney’s pick me, MAGA, Jeff Bezos’ bestie, a** since 2019, and I’m tired of her. We’ve got a lot to get into today. So, take a seat and let's begin this wee…

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The “it’s satire” defense 1:04:43

6M ago1:04:43

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing this new phenomenon that seems to happen every time an artist puts out something that isn’t well-received by the general public, which I am calling “it is satire.” In the last few months, I have seen countless examples of artists putting out blatantly problematic art that the majority criticizes, o…

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The Gen Z Stare 57:59

6M ago57:59

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In this week’s club meeting, we are discussing the infamous “Gen Z stare.” As a Zillennial, I feel like I’m the perfect person to bridge the generational beef between Gen Z and millennials and discuss the meaning behind those eyes. So, take a seat and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Bad week for conspiracy theorists 59:09

6M ago59:09

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In this week’s club meeting, we are recovering from the crash out of last week’s meeting and now shifting our focus to the current bs, Trump denying the existence of the infamous "Epstein list". You know the one he said he would release if he were elected, the one that MAGA has been trying to get their hands on since the QAnon days? You and I, dear…

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The most valid time ever to crash out 1:04:33

6M ago1:04:33

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61 club meeting in, and we are all due a solid, justified crash out. In today’s club meeting, we will be discussing the absolute f**kery that is happening this week. From the verdict of the Diddy trial to the literal concentration camp in Florida, Trump is calling “Alligator Alcatraz” (I wish I were kidding), we will be crashing out over it all. Bu…

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With peace and love, put the filler down 1:14:29

7M ago1:14:29

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We are back in the clubhouse this week to talk about so many things, from Zohran Mamdani’s win in the NYC Democratic primaries to the online discussions revolving around this season of Love Island’s cast’s appearances. Look, I don’t watch Love Island, but as a chronically online girl, I see what is being said, and girls, I fear the criticism around…

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A chronically online woman touches grass 37:33

7M ago37:33

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be taking a field trip for our club meeting because girls, it’s time to touch some grass. So, put on your walking shoes, grab a water, and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGuhlDRwgyCTykPOoRRu9A Links to all the things: https://starnesey.…

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Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap might be my 13th reason 1:01:35

7M ago1:01:35

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing so so much as last week, I, your president, fell ill and had to miss our club meeting. So fear not the gab will be gabbing today bc girls we have so much to catch up on. So, take your seats, and let's begin this week's club meeting. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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Missing in the Amazon: the disappearance – episode 1 26:51

7M ago26:51

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Three years ago British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous defender Bruno Pereira vanished while on a reporting trip near Brazil’s remote Javari valley. The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips investigates what happened in the first episode of a new six-part investigative podcast series. Find episode 2 – and all future…

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No one wants Benson Boone's moon beam 1:11:48

8M ago1:11:48

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing the king of backflips, ill-fitting jumpsuits, and songs that sound AI-generated. You know him, you probably don’t really like him, Benson Backflip Boone. This man has taken the internet by storm with conversations around his inauthentic aura, so it’s time we, as club members, become part of the con…

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Internet drama no one can forget about 1:10:13

8M ago1:10:13

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After last week’s club meeting discussing James Charles’ most recent BS, I decided, as your president, it is time we take a trip down memory lane and discuss your Roman Empire internet drama moments. From the Dramageddons to the downfall of the sister squad, we chronically online have seen quite the drama over the years. So, take your seats, and le…

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Can we please say bye sister to James Charles? 1:00:35

8M ago1:00:35

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing one of my least favorite people, James Charles, and his most recent cancellation after he played house with Kayla Malec’s abusive POS ex. I’ve had enough of Flashback Mary for a lifetime, and I’m begging everyone: can we please say bye sister to James Charles? So, take your seats, and let's begin t…

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I’m tired of this grandpa - me @ our government 58:39

8M ago58:39

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In this week’s club meeting, we are all over the place. From the literal insanity going on in America every day under the Trump administration to my newfound intolerance to gluten that has wrecked my life, you’ll def need to lock in to follow this one. So, take your seats, and let's begin this week's club meeting. Go check out minimalisanyc! https:…

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JoJo did some bad things 1:09:18

9M ago1:09:18

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In this week’s club meeting, we are back after a week off and y’all we have a lot to get to in this meeting. From Katy Perry’s cringe clips from her concerts taking over my fyp, to JoJo Siwa cheating on her partner on television for a 32 year old man there is so much we need to discuss. So, take your seats, and let's begin this week's club meeting.…

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The girls went to "space" and literally no one cares 59:27

9M ago59:27

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In this week’s club meeting, we will discuss the absolute girl-boss disaster that was the Blue Origin, an all-women, 11-minute space extravagance. Because wtf was that… Can wealthy people just stay on earth and stop trying to explore “uncharted” territory? Did we learn nothing from the Titanic submersible… These ladies girl bossed a bit too close t…

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#19 - 8 courses in 3 days 37:29

9M ago37:29

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This week, Parsons dines out 3 times and does London's tourist scene. Emslie goes house hunting and what are the best board games? Emslie has the answers! Emslies Mach fest show is on sale here: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2025/joseph-emslie/ If you want to see Parsons in Leeds (and why wouldn't you), you can buy tickets at: https://www.josep…

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The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter – an Audio Long Read podcast 35:43

9M ago35:43

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Alexandra Morton-Hayward is using cutting-edge methods to crack the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her There are more Audio Long Reads here, or search Audio Long Read wherever you listen to your podcastsBy The Guardian

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Smartphone make me dumb 1:03:58

9M ago1:03:58

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be discussing how my phone addiction is ruining my life and how I am attempting to put down that d*mn phone. In the second half of the club meeting, we are talking about things that you club members don’t get the hype about, and let’s just say there are a few hot takes. So, take your seats, and let's begin this …

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#18 - Emslie writes a show 34:01

9M ago34:01

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Emslie's finally writing a show, so it's time for Parsons to pester him about how it's going. The boys also discuss the worst delivery companies and Parsons talks about life with a kitten. Emslies Mach fest show is on sale here: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2025/joseph-emslie/ If you want to see Joseph Parsons on tour, you can buy tickets at: …

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The mysterious novelist who foresaw Putin’s Russia and then came to symbolise its moral decay – an Audio Long Read podcast 35:54

9M ago35:54

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Victor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with his scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled the country, he still sells millions. Has he become a Kremlin apologist? There are more Audio Long Reads here, or search Audio Long Read wherever you listen to your podcasts…

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The downfall of “relatable” internet personalities 1:00:53

9M ago1:00:53

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In this week’s club meeting, we will be using Emergency Intercom’s bad takes on Greta Thunberg to talk about how no influencer is truly “relatable”. But the meeting doesn’t stop there because we also need to discuss the world's obsession with thinness and how it is ruining us as a society. There is a lot to get to today girls. So, take your seats, …

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#17 - Zumba for the Scots 42:17

9M ago42:17

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In this weeks episode, Parsons has a cultural day out and a restaurant experience to remember. Meanwhile Emslie ponders whether to become a meat eater again. Oh... and Parsons outlines how he would run a dictatorship. Emslies Mach fest show is on sale here: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2025/joseph-emslie/ If you want to see Joseph Parsons on t…

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Inside the Vatican’s secret saint-making process – an Audio Long Read podcast 35:24

10M ago35:24

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Canonisation has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its own image. As the Vatican prepares to anoint its first millennial saint, we ask how it decides who is worthy There are more Audio Long Reads here, or search Audio Long Read wherever you listen to podcastsBy The Guardian