Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language. In this new series, Helen Lewis and Armando Iannucci investigate which political buzzwords are strong and stable and which are a crock of covfefe. Each week Helen and Armando will crack open the political phrasebook and attempt to decode the doublespeak. Why does everything now have to be 'turbo-charged'? What's the difference between a 'pledge' and a 'mission'? Why has my local MP been 'weaponised' and ...
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The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Exec ...
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Experience the F1 season with unrivalled access to Red Bull Racing. Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are big F1 fans and they might have just hit the jackpot. For the entire season Matt is embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. He’ll be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio. The 2025 season promise ...
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When 16-year-old Sabrina cracks the cryptic Parallax, she’s recruited to track down a serial killer... who might not be from this world. Starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo. New episodes Tuesdays. Cast: Sabrina – Anya Chalotra Benny – Chance Perdomo Fergus – Samuel Adewunmi Harry – Enzo Cilenti Lynn – Leanne Best Mr Ahmed – Nabil Elouahabi Isabella – Hera Hilmar Efrat – Olivia Popica Ken – Akie Kotabe Other parts: Carl Prekopp, George Georgiou, Hugo Dryden, Clare Corbett, Kerry Shale P ...
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A new comedy-horror from Natasha Hodgson (Kill The Beast, Beef and Dairy Network, Tom Neenan is Not All Men). We’ll play your dreams back to you, so you can see yourself clearly. Sleep clean. Starring Alice Lowe, Celeste Dring, David Elms, Jason Forbes and Natasha Hodgson Written by Natasha Hodgson Produced by Andy Goddard for BBC Studios Music by David Cumming Artwork by Richard Littler
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Media news from the UK, looking at television production, streaming, radio, audio, journalism, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join the host, media consultant Matt Deegan, to talk about the top media stories and work out what it means for the sector and the people in it. Recent experts have included Broadcast's Rebecca Cooney and Chris Curtis, The Guardian's Michael Savage, Deadline's Jake Kanter, the Press Gazette's Charlotte Tobitt, Ankl ...
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Susan invites friends over for a cheerful look at depression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Best Mates and TV presenters Tim and Gendle sit down to chat every Monday about what has more than probably been their very dull weekends. An uncut audio delve into the lives of two very normal, yet polar opposite best friends! Enjoy.
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For more than a decade two mugshots of fugitive environmentalists have sat amongst airplane hijackers, bombers and murders on the FBI’s Most Wanted Domestic Terrorists list. One of the photos is of a tall, hipster looking engineer from Seattle. He’s wearing a red shirt, has a light shadowy beard. His name: Joseph Mahmoud Dibee. The other photo is of a young white woman with thick eyebrows, piercing brown eyes and long brown hair. Across her back is a large tattoo: a bird with its wings outst ...
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Hello and welcome to the official podcast of Doctor Who: The Fan Show. Here you'll find the audio-only versions of our Doctor Who discussion show, plus lovely little extras and things! - Send us your comments, questions, photos and love letters on Twitter @dwthefanshow or by Email: [email protected] - Doctor Who: The Fan Show theme is composed and performed by Blair Mowat. - This is a channel from BBC Worldwide who help fund new BBC programmes. - Service information and feedback: http://b ...
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Year THREE of short daily episodes to improve the quality of your speaking voice. Through these around-5-minute episodes, you can build your confidence and competence with advice on breathing and reading, inflection and projection, the roles played by better scripting and better sitting, mic techniques and voice care tips... with exercises and anecdotes from a career spent in TV and radio studios. If you're wondering about how to start a podcast, or have had one for a while - download every ...
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GaryPHayes's music is a rare hybrid of melodic progressive trance, celtic & world music and cinematic electronica. His versatility lies in his being able to exhibit the sensitivity in combining music of different cultures required for a wide range of film genre and being able to utilise both full orchestral scoring through arrangement and production to cutting edge electronic music realisation and sound design. Gary became interested in music at an early age and was playing guitar and clarin ...
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Lonely No More
Gavi Singh Chera, Olivia Vinall, Edita Sllamniku, Bhasker Patel, Joe Thomas, Gwyneth Keyworth, Matthew Gravelle, Aimee Ffion Edwards, Patrick Kennedy
The incredible eight-part full-cast audio drama written and created by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and directed by Jessica Dromgoole. It’s just a message, right? Daubed on walls, trending on socials, appearing in every language in every country all over the world and always reading the same. Nobody knows where it originated, only that it can’t be ignored. And then – in the blink of an eye – everything changes. Activated alien DNA, long buried within each and every one of us, transforms the majorit ...
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The Ivan Berg Memoir podcast A podcast spanning the five decades from the outbreak of WW2 in 1939
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The official podcast of the Atheist Foundation of Australia. All Atheist Aus Podcast episodes are under the Creative Commons license. You are free to distribute unedited versions of the episodes for non-commercial purposes. If you would like to edit the episode please contact us. WARNING: explicit language! The views expressed are not necessarily representative of the Atheist Foundation of Australia, its affiliates, sponsors or advertisers. Continue the conversation with atheists, the like-m ...
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RECAP - Austrian Grand Prix preview and predictions
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7:37Here is another chance to hear Rick and Matt's preview of the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. What type of circuit is it and who will it suit best? The guys also put their necks on the line and predict which 3 drivers they think will be on the podium come Sunday evening. Do you agree with them? Give us your 1st, 2nd & 3rd predictions by contactin…
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Beyond Google Search: Finding Today's Consumers
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44:03Can big tech be tamed? As the competition regulator tries to tweak Google’s algorithm, Mail Online’s SEO chief Carly Steven explains what the impact has been for her outlet. Also on the show: are vertical dramas the next big thing? Caroline Frost, Radio Times TV Editor and Podcast Host, tells us if they’re a thumbs up... or is that a swipe right? A…
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Audience Q&A Special - Matt answers your F1 questions
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24:57How much money does an F1 driver earn? How do you become an F1 driver? What are the different tyre types and when should they be used? This week Matt answers your F1 questions. Over the past few weeks you've been sending in your questions and now's the time to put Matt on the spot! Joining him this week is our very own social media manager Georgina…
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This week, Helen Lewis is back! In the longer edition, you can hear what Helen has been up to in her absence, before Helen and Armando set their sights on the language around Net Zero. They ask, Why has it taken long for them to cover it on the show? Is it being framed in a relatable enough way? And, does it suffer from being part of an 'omnicause'…
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Nick Mohammed Pitches a Violent Christmas Horror Film!
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26:43We're excited to be visited by Nick Mohammed! And Nick’s subgenre is… Everybody’s Home for the Holidays. Join Nick as he pitches one of the most unnecessarily violent Christmas films you’re ever likely to hear. The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on…
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New BBC Chief, Cannes Lions and Netflix Goes Linear
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39:41Kate Philips is announced as the BBC’s all-powerful creative lead - Faraz Osman, founder of TV indie Gold Wala, takes a look at her in-tray. Also on the show: TV advertising gets the self-service treatment... Rebecca Cooney, insight editor at Broadcast, tells us why broadcasters are targeting small businesses. Plus, speaking of advertising: with th…
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Delivering for Ordinary People (with Marina Hyde)
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38:24Comedy writer Armando Iannucci decodes the utterly baffling world of political language. This week, Helen Lewis is still away, so Journalist Marina Hyde steps in to join Armando. They discuss what an ordinary person might be, and examine if politicians use them as cover? Why is it always that things 'ordinary people' are saying 'on the doorstep' ju…
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Verstappen back in the title race after McLaren crash
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41:36This week on The Inside Track, Rick & Matt break down all the drama from the Canadian Grand Prix – from McLaren’s spectacular coming together to George Russell’s win and Max Verstappen’s return to top form. Rick and Matt are also assigned their new motorsport themed nick-names, they learn some not-so-accurate Canadian 'facts' and look ahead to Red …
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How Influencers Stole Broadcasters' Ad Money
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46:48How did social media stars, podcasters and YouTubers overtake traditional media in ad revenue? Michael Savage, media editor at the Guardian, shepherds us into the new era. Also on the show: as The Standard announces a new partnership with Message Heard, we chat to the podcast outfit’s Jake Warren about the magic ingredients that turn print into pod…
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I Regret Some of My Posts (with Sara Pascoe)
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33:16This week, Helen Lewis is still away, so comedian Sara Pascoe steps in to join Armando. They reminisce over their first meeting on the set of a classic episode of The Thick of It - which was also in a radio studio - and then go on to discuss politicians on both sides of the Atlantic having thunderous breakups, and then making up in record time. Mus…
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Romesh Ranganathan Pitches a Tearjerker with a Curse, a Meet Cute, and an Orangutan!
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33:06Our guest this week is Romesh Rangathan! And his subgenre is… BRB Crying. Will Romesh deliver a beautiful and moving film pitch that makes Jimmy break down crying? Or will his idea be a fever dream of orangutans, ancient curses and having sex in front of animals? Listen in to find out! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix is a J…
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Helmut Marko: ‘I didn’t think Max would win four championships’
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17:09This week on The Inside Track, Matt sits down for an exclusive interview with an extremely influential member of the Red Bull team, Helmut Marko – the man credited with discovering Max Verstappen. Dr Marko has been there since the beginning and he has seen it all! In this rare and fascinating interview, he tells Matt about meeting a 15 year old Max…
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Newsroom Ethics and Tim Davie’s Wish List
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49:40Do we need a Hypocratic oath for journalism? Journalist and Author Mic Wright has been into UK newsrooms to deduce whether there's an ethical line beyond, “don’t get sued.” Also on the show: the BBC sets out its stall for charter renewal. PR supremo Will Wood is here to take us through Tim Davey’s wishlist. All that plus: the AI copyright bill suff…
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This week on The Inside Track, we take you inside the Red Bull Racing team during the chaos that unfolded between Max Verstappen and George Russell at the end of the Spanish Grand Prix. Was Max's clash with George just racing, or something more? With exclusive insight from inside Red Bull, Matt reveals step by step what happened and what the team r…
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Weird Turkish Barber Shops (with Stewart Lee)
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36:32Comedy writer Armando Iannucci decodes the utterly baffling world of political language. This week, Helen Lewis is away, so comedian and writer Stewart Lee joins Armando to look at Robert Jenrick's flashy video in which he takes aim at 'weird Turkish barber shops', among other things. They discuss how the way politicians, entertainers and journalis…
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Indies: Do Not Fear C4 And The Big Studios
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44:53Why indies shouldn’t fear Channel 4’s production arm - Derek Drennan, founder of Nest Productions talks to us about his business, and why IP isn’t the only game in town. Also on the show: as the industry mourns the passing of Alan Yentob, former BBC exec Paul Robinson takes us back to his 90s heyday. All that plus: the Telegraph is sold AGAIN - wil…
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Exclusive Max Verstappen interview at Monaco Grand Prix
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38:10This week on The Inside Track, we’re taking you straight to the heart of Monaco for one of the most iconic weekends on the F1 calendar. Rick Edwards and Matt Majendie relive the highs and lows of the Monaco Grand Prix – from Matt’s exclusive hot lap with Max Verstappen, to his boat ride with Yuki Tsunoda (yes, really). There’s insider chat from the…
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An Announcement President (with Jon Stewart)
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44:10This week, we have a very special guest, Jon Stewart! Jon joins Armando and Helen to discuss whether Trump is the political equivalent of Miles Davis, the quaintness of UK politics compared to the US, Jon does a flawless Margaret Thatcher impression and they answer the age old question... are escalators the most emasculating form of travel? Listen …
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Phil Wang Pitches Psychological Thriller Starring WHO?!
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24:35It’s the very first episode of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr and our first guest is Phil Wang! And Phil’s subgenre is…This Place is Evil. We’re talking psychological torture, we’re talking gory death scenes, we’re talking Lorraine Kelly?!The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches …
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ITV Cuts Loose: How Daytime Lost Its Lure
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36:29Rumours abound after Channel 4 plans to invest in indies as part of its in-house production arm strategy - and that’s just as ITV slashes its budgets for daytime. Broadcast reporter Heather Fallon tells us what it all means. Also on the programme: Gary Lineker is ‘sent off’ the BBC after a controversial social post. Did it all have to end like this…
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Red Bull win in Imola, AI fighting talk & Monaco preview
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40:23Matt and Rick look back on an impressive win for Red Bull in Imola, breaking down how they were able to pull it off. Matt also explains how the team were able to re-build a car for Yuki Tsunoda after his horrible crash. Our race prediction game get's heated when AI picks a fight with Rick and the guys look ahead to an exciting weekend in Monaco for…
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The Island of Strangers and the Manacled Gimp of Brussels
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34:53Comedy writer Armando Iannucci and journalist Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language. This week, we're looking at inflammatory language. From Immigration to EU deals, we've heard talk of of 'betrayal' 'surrender' 'invasion' and of course 'an island of strangers'. When is this hyperbole appropriate and when is it egregio…
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Join us each week as celebrity guests pitch an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in betwe…
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ARIAS 2025, RAJARs & Radio 3's Renaissance
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38:23We are LIVE at the ARIAS - the Radio Academy’s annual awards for the sector. We’ll be speaking to the big winners about the state of the industry and striving for excellence in a digital world - as well as Radio Academy chief Aradhna Tayal Leach. Also on the programme: it’s RAJARs week - yes, the latest radio listening figures are out. Sam Jackson,…
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Matt talks to Matt and Jon Caller. They are the chief mechanics on Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda’s cars, identical twins and part of the pit stop team. They talk sibling rivalry, pitstop disasters, and the ‘organised chaos’ of the F1 garage. Then Matt talks to the Lawson brothers, also identical twins, who lift the lid on their work in the Red Bu…
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Comedy writer Armando Iannucci and journalist Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language. This week, Helen and Armando take a step back and look at whether we're seeing the death of nuance in political debate. Is everything boiled down to 'yes or no' questions? What are the shibboleths of modern politics, and does the langu…
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Why The New Tariff Threat Can't Turn Back Time
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54:39Former BBC1, ITV controller and Expectation chief Peter Fincham joins us to discuss his new podcast, Insiders, on the secrets of the TV industry. We’ll find out what he makes of this week’s headlines. Also on the programme: as President Trump threatens tariffs on high end TV and Film, media writer Tara Conlan assesses the risks for the sector. All …
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Miami Grand Prix: Overtakes, Outfits & Outbursts
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44:43The glitz, the drama, the chaos— Matt Majendie is back from Miami with all the big talking points from an electric Grand Prix weekend which saw Oscar Piastri claim top stop. From Virtual Safety Car drama to spicy team radio moments (yes, we're looking at you, Lewis), Rick & Matt break down how it all unfolded, with exclusive Red Bull insights from …
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Comedy writer Armando Iannucci and journalist Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language. This week, following Reform's announcement they will remove all flags from all council buildings under their jurisdiction - other than the Union Flag and the St George's Cross - Helen and Armando are joined by Phil Wang to discuss Brit…
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Politico: 10 Years In Europe... and a big C4 departure
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46:02Politico’s senior executive editor, Kate Day, tells us what’s in store for the original newsletter publisher. Also on the programme: Alex Mahon is set to leave Channel 4. Deadline’s senior investigations reporter Jake Kanter is here to divine what happens next. All that plus: Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd talks to us about just what he sacrificed to…
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PART 2 Exclusive Christian Horner Interview: Inside Red Bull’s F1 Season So Far
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14:15In this special episode of The Inside Track, Matt Majendie visits Red Bull Racing HQ for an in-depth conversation with Team Principal Christian Horner. With the F1 season at full throttle, Horner reflects on Max Verstappen’s performances — and whether he believes Max is the greatest driver in Red Bull history. He discusses the decision-making behin…
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The Official Language of the United States
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32:12Comedy writer Armando Iannucci and journalist Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language. This week, a look over the pond at Trump's first 100 days. How have his administration used language to further their agenda? From the Gulf of America, to Making Showers Great Again, Helen and Armando examine how the US government is f…
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PART 1 Exclusive Christian Horner Interview: Inside Red Bull’s F1 Season So Far
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22:17In this special episode of The Inside Track, Matt Majendie visits Red Bull Racing HQ for an in-depth conversation with Team Principal Christian Horner. With the F1 season at full throttle, Horner reflects on Max Verstappen’s performances — and whether he believes Max is the greatest driver in Red Bull history. He discusses the decision-making behin…
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Verstappen not happy! What has happened to Hamilton?
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40:53Rick Edwards and Matt Majendie return with another high-octane episode of The Inside Track! This week, they dive into the drama of the Saudi GP — did Max deserve that penalty? What are Red Bull thinking? And what has happened to Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari? Plus, we crown this week’s prediction champ (spoiler: it’s not the AI), tease our upcoming sit…
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How Much is a Pint of Milk? (with Rob Burley)
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32:45Comedy writer Armando Iannucci and journalist Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language. Helen Lewis and Armando Iannucci are joined by the BBC's former Live Political Editor to discuss the art of the political interview. What's a valid question? What's a cheap gotcha? They also discuss Paxman's beard, the best political i…
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This week on The Inside Track, Rick Edwards and Matt Majendie tackle a wild week in F1 — Are Red Bull in crisis? Did Oscar Piastri just announce himself as the main title contender? And is Verstappen really thinking about jumping ship? We break down all the Bahrain drama, reveal who nailed their podium predictions (spoiler: not the AI), share heart…
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Comedy writer Armando Iannucci and journalist Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language. This week, Helen and Armando are joined by economist and journalist for the Financial Times, Soumaya Keynes. They take a look back on Liberation Day - what exactly was America being liberated from? What was the response in China to the…
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Sham Experts, Luxury Podcasts & Radio 2 vs Ofcom
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43:03In the club today: the curious case of fictional experts... is AI driving a credibility problem when sourcing talking heads? Media writer Maggie Brown and broadcaster Alex Zane discuss Press Gazette’s excellent scoop... as well the launch of Alex’s new podcast, The Savoy Originals. Also on the programme: Ofcom puts the brakes on Radio 2’s spin-off.…
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Max Verstappen masterclass in Japan. Is he the best ever?
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43:39This week on The Inside Track, Rick Edwards and Matt Majendie break down all the action from the Japanese Grand Prix — from Max Verstappen’s clinical victory to McLaren’s tactics and Liam Lawson vs Yuki Tsunoda. There’s humble pie on the menu as Rick reacts to being embarrassed by AI in the predictions, plus the return of our cultural corner: Japan…
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Comedy writer Armando Iannucci and journalist Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language. This week, Helen and Armando are joined by author, broadcaster and former adviser to Theresa May and Boris Johnson, Cleo Watson. Taking a look back at the three word slogans that defined politics in recent years, especially those that …
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