Best Rory Farrell Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 297 | Mal Busts Rhymes At The Missy Show 1:33:17

1h ago1:33:17

1:33:17

Back on road! The boys have taken their talents to the Windy City, and record an episode out there, high off their last live show! Mal had to catch Missy Elliott's show while he was out there (without Rory, obviously), and gives us a rundown of the show, letting us know that Missy deserves her own Super Bowl Halftime Show (6:01). Mal was outside al…

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William Cash, Marcus Nevitt, Nina Power, Christopher Howse and Olivia Potts 30:44

17m ago30:44

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: William Cash reveals the dark side of Hollywood assistants (1:12); Marcus Nevitt reviews Ronald Hutton’s new book on Oliver Cromwell (7:57); Nina Power visits the Museum of Neoliberalism (13:51); Christopher Howse proves his notes on matchboxes (21:35); and, Olivia Potts finds positives in Americans’ maximalist at…

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Episode 296 | 10-2 = ATE 1:52:30

1h ago1:52:30

1:52:30

TGIF! Fresh off our Detroit show, on our way to our Chicago show, we dive deep into our marketing bag and ask the question - what is it about Beyonce's lifestyle products that keep them from selling successfully (03:50)? She launched a new whisky brand and guess which staff member is the most eager to try it? Speaking of marketing - has Sexyy Red t…

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Episode 295 | Hip-Hop Media Isn’t Demure 2:00:09

3h ago2:00:09

2:00:09

Another weekend passed, another time Mal flakes on Demaris like 3 month old box braids and Rory gets into podcast beef. There was a debate on twitter stemming from Mal's take that Drake is a better songwriter than Mariah Carey, and Demaris doubles down on her take while Rory & Mal cast doubt (11:43). Speaking of comparing two greats, Tank said that…

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Richard Madeley, Cindy Yu, Lara Prendergast, Pen Vogler and James Delingpole 29:48

15m ago29:48

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Richard Madeley reads his diary for the week (1:01); Cindy Yu explores the growing trend for all things nostalgic in China (6:00); Lara Prendergast declares that bankers are hot again (11:26); Pen Vogler reviews Sally Coulthard’s book The Apple (17:18); and, James Delingpole argues that Joe Rogan is ‘as edgy as Ba…

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Episode 294 | You Know I Had To Do It To Em 1:57:59

34m ago1:57:59

1:57:59

Thanks to our sponsor: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/rorymal and get on your way to being your best self. Yerrrrrr. Happy Friday! You guys outside this weekend? Rory was this week, and ended up in a crazy situation with an equally crazy woman (3:38). Meanwhile the internet was in a frenzy over …

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Live! How comedy can bring hope in dark times - with Adam Hills and Kemah Bob 46:49

38m ago46:49

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In this special live episode from the Edinburgh Fringe, recorded on 07/08/24, Nish and Coco are joined by comedians Adam Hills and Kemah Bob to talk about how political comedy offers relief in dark times, while still holding power to account. The gang reflect on political flashpoints and what they learned from it, from dropping a spoonful of sugar …

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Episode 293 | What's Going On? 2:05:08

16d ago2:05:08

2:05:08

Thanks to our sponsor: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/rorymal and get on your way to being your best self. No, but seriously - what the hell is going on? Rory takes Demaris to trial over her allegedly standing him up on a night out (2:25), and she gives some insight into how she got kicked out o…

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Gus Carter, Paul Wood, Jonathan Aitken, Laura Gascoigne and Flora Watkins 35:07

11d ago35:07

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This week: Gus Carter reports from Rotherham (01:10), Paul Wood asks whether anything can stop full-scale conflict in the Middle East (05:55), Jonathan Aitken takes us inside Nixon's resignation melodrama (16:55), Laura Gascoigne reviews Revealing Nature: The Art of Cedric Morris and Lett-Haines (26:08), and Flora Watkins reads her notes on ragwort…

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Episode 292 | 100 Gigs & More 2:07:44

19d ago2:07:44

2:07:44

Go to https://SHOPIFY.COM/rorymal now to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. U S A ! That red, white and blue is out here dominating in the Olympics! So much so that the Men's 200m Track final interrupted our intro and we watched in agony as our hero Noah Lyles came in third to win bronze. Speaking of Noah Lyles - why is it that ever…

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Live! Finding hope in the wake of Britain's racist riots - with Ahir Shah & Tom Ballard 56:54

7d ago56:54

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In this special live episode from the Edinburgh Fringe, Nish and Coco bring two special guests to talk about the racist riots tearing Britain apart. **CORRECTION** This episode incorrectly states that the Baha Men's "Who Let The Dogs Out" has a sexist subtext, when it is in fact a song criticising misogyny. We regret the error. Nish, Coco and Ahir …

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Episode 291 | Reformed Gentlemen feat.Vinny Guadagnino 1:39:55

7d ago1:39:55

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The reformed whores unite in this episode featuring the legendary Vinny from reality tv show Jersey Shore. We get immediately to the important questions with him - his performance residency at Las Vegas’ esteemed establishment ‘Chippendales’ (05:55), and just how much raunchier women can be than men. Vinny is currently in these online dating street…

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James Heale, Lara Prendergast, Patrick Marnham, Laura Gascoigne and Michael Simmons 32:03

20d ago32:03

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale interviews Woody Johnson, the former American Ambassador to the UK, about a possible second Trump term (1:19); Lara Prendergast reflects on the issue of smartphones for children and what lessons we could learn from Keir Starmer’s approach to privacy (6:35); reviewing Patrick Bishop’s book ‘Paris ’44: T…

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Episode 290 | A Lil' Boat Leaks 2:02:56

22d ago2:02:56

2:02:56

Happy Friday gang! The gang went outside last night, and came in hungover with stories and unhashed resentments over more music debates. Julian has a hot take that Nas is overrated and it causes quite the stir in the room (08:31). LL Cool J has a hot take of his own: his ‘Mount Rushmore’ of Def Jam, and the boys give their own (23:04). Lil Yachty i…

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How Can We Fix The British Economy? With Paul Johnson From The IFS 50:35

23d ago50:35

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It’s been a tough few weeks for new Chancellor Rachel Reeves. In a speech to the House of Commons on Monday, Reeves declared that despite going in to government with gloomy prospects, the financial inheritance was much worse than she had expected. Naturally, this didn’t go down particularly well with the now Shadow Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, as the tw…

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Episode 289 | I Am The Mic, I Am The Pod, I Am The Culture 2:12:56

14d ago2:12:56

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We’re back after a busy weekend. Thank you Philly for kicking off the campaign! After the show the guys linked with Baby D in Philly for Broccoli City. It was a mixy weekend on the festival grounds. Meanwhile, Julian was taking shrooms and binge watching the Olympics back in NY. In Marvel news (our specialty) Robert Downey Jr. gets casted as Dr. Do…

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Damian Thompson, Paola Romero, Stuart Jeffries, Ysenda Maxtone Graham, and Nicholas Farrell 34:55

17d ago34:55

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Damian Thompson argues that Papal succession plotting is a case of life mirroring art (1:26); Paola Romero reports on Venezuela’s mix of Evita and Thatcher, Maria Corina Machado, and her chances of bringing down Nicolas Maduro (11:39); reviewing Richard Overy’s book ‘Why war?’, Stuart Jeffries reflects that war ha…

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Episode 288 | The Edible Episode 1:34:22

18d ago1:34:22

1:34:22

Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viiarorymal and use code RORYMAL! This episode was brought to you by an edible. Or two. Julian has appeared at work without his beard (dont worry, Demaris is here, we’re talking about the one on his face) (1:30). He fills us in on his new look, and then we get into some light banter about Mal’s old club habits (9:30). …

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Red Rebellion, Just Stop Locking Up Activists And How To Fix Our Broken NHS With Clare Farrell And Victor Adebowale 1:04:44

19d ago1:04:44

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Three weeks haven’t yet passed since the election, but Keir Starmer’s Government has faced its first rebellion. The response to seven Labour MPs breaking rank over the Government’s stance on the two child benefit cap was swift and fierce, leading to the whip being removed and anger inside and outside the party. Nish and Coco ask if Starmer has only…

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Episode 287 | Rap Loses When The Family Feuds 2:20:42

26d ago2:20:42

2:20:42

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/rorymal and get on your way to being your best self! Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viiarorymal and use code RORYMAL! Big Tuesday vibes gang! How would you feel about a R&B Vocalist draft, done by the team? Well one will be coming to you via Patreon soon, so…

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Kate Andrews, Adam Frank, David Hempleman-Adams, Svitlana Morenets and Michael Beloff 39:28

1M ago39:28

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Kate Andrews argues vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance is more MAGA than Trump (1:27); Adam Frank explains how super-earths could help us understand what life might look like on another planet (5:15); David Hempleman-Adams recounts his attempt to cross the Atlantic on a hydrogen ballon (14:31); from Ukraine, Svi…

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Episode 286 | Swingers 2:02:12

30d ago2:02:12

2:02:12

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/rorymal and get on your way to being your best self! It's 7 am FRIDAY, it's 95 degrees! Mal gets immediately to pressing Demaris about romantic rules, and he starts working through some more boundaries any woman of his can't cross. On a further well-deserve…

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The Kings Speech, Knives Out for Vaughan Gething and An Education on Schools Policy with Liz Bates 53:13

1M ago53:13

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As parliamentarians were ironing their robes in preparation for the King’s Speech, Trump’s new running mate JD Vance shocked the UK with flippant remarks that have sent a shiver down the spine of the New Government. Nish and Coco are joined by Liz Bates to discuss Vance’s comments, the themes behind the surprise-free King’s Speech and two shock res…

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Episode 285 | Trump’s Attack & Slim Shady Review 2:30:17

1M ago2:30:17

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/rorymal and get on your way to being your best self! Happy Tuesday Gang! Rory found his (Irish) people over the weekend in a small town upstate and shared his experience with us (09:37). Meanwhile, Demaris was "calmly" outside (14:18) and catches us up on h…

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James Heale, Svitlana Morenets, Philip Hensher, Francis Beckett and Rupert Christiansen 37:57

2M ago37:57

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale analyses the state of the Conservative leadership race (1:09); Svitlana Morenets reports from the site of the Kyiv children’s hospital bombed this week (5:56); Philip Hensher examines the ‘Cool Queer Life’ of Thom Gunn (12:13); Francis Beckett reviews ‘The Assault on the State’ arguing in favour of bur…

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Episode 284 | Top 14 & We Not 14 1:26:47

1M ago1:26:47

1:26:47

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/rorymal and get on your way to being your best self. Talk to us nice, or don't talk at all! Julian interrupted our pre-production meeting about threesomes and other important things to get our live reaction of making Complex's 2024 Hip Hop Media Power Ranki…

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Are Labour the party to finally fix housing? w/ Kwajo Tweneboa, Toby Lloyd and Sam Freedman 48:31

2M ago48:31

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It’s week one in government and Labour have hit the ground running. We’ve got a new cabinet and big moves on planning reform and international relations are underway. But what about the opposition? Nish and Coco check in with Substack superstar Sam Freedman to uncover some of the challenges the new government faces over the course of the parliament…

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Episode 283 | Hookah Smoke & Insecurities 1:51:36

1M ago1:51:36

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Freddy Gray, Angus Colwell, Matthew Parris, Flora Watkins and Rory Sutherland 29:46

1M ago29:46

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: after President Biden’s debate disaster, Freddy Gray profiles the one woman who could persuade him to step down, his wife Jill (1:05); Angus Colwell reports from Israel, where escalation of war seems a very real possibility (9:02); Matthew Parris attempts to reappraise the past 14 years of Conservative government …

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Labour Landslide - will things get better? With Torsten Bell MP and Femi Oluwole 54:59

1M ago54:59

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It’s official. The election results are in and we are in the era of a Labour government. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stepped up the 10 Downing Street - but one of the key questions for Nish and Coco is will things concretely improve under his leadership? What can we hope for in this new era? The results of this election has shown massive change…

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Episode 282 | Support Black Nepotism 2:33:41

2M ago2:33:41

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We’re back after a brief hiatus! We know you missed us, so we came back ready to talk about all of the events that transpired during our absence. We start off catching up with each other on the past week, with Julian letting us know what his wedding swag was (5:06). Mal lets us know that white people are in Harlem kissing the feet of black Israelit…

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Would a Labour supermajority really be bad for democracy? Rory Stewart on why opposition is vital 27:28

2M ago27:28

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Counting down the last five days until the election results come flooding in, the Conservative Party is still blowing themselves apart from the inside. Why has the Tory campaign been such a clusterfuck and should we care if they implode? Would a Labour supermajority be good or bad for democracy as a whole? To discuss these points, Nish and Coco are…

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Katy Balls, Gavin Mortimer, Sean Thomas, Robert Colvile and Melissa Kite 30:47

2M ago30:47

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Katy Balls reflects on the UK general election campaign and wonders how bad things could get for the Tories (1:02); Gavin Mortimer argues that France’s own election is between the ‘somewheres’ and the ‘anywheres’ (7:00); Sean Thomas searches for authentic travel in Colombia (13:16); after reviewing the books Great…

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Episode 281 | You Can't Stop The Reign 1:40:45

2M ago1:40:45

1:40:45

Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code RORYMAL. Add more relaxation to your summer plans with MOOD! For a limited time only, get 20% off your first order and a FREE THCa pre-roll. Just go to https://hellomood.com and use promo code RORYMAL. Happy Friday! We start the episode off laughing at an absent Julian fo…

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Will “gamblegate” scandal obliterate the Tories Forever? Plus last few days of the election with Liz Bates 42:23

2M ago42:23

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With just one week to go until the election, Rishi Sunak’s chances of avoiding a landslide defeat might have just got slimmer - all thanks to “gamble-gate”. Nish and Coco are joined by political correspondent Liz Bates to discuss the betting scandal plaguing the government. Sunak vowed to lead the world in “standards of decency” but has been very s…

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Episode 280 | America's Sweethearts 2:13:20

2M ago2:13:20

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Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code RORYMAL. Add more relaxation to your summer plans with MOOD! For a limited time only, get 20% off your first order and a FREE THCa pre-roll. Just go to https://hellomood.com and use promo code RORYMAL. Happy Monday gang! We roll straight into our recap of our weekends. Ro…

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Chris Packham Vs Taylor Swift: Will People or Politics Save Our Planet? 42:35

2M ago42:35

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The major parties have failed to pledge to make the radical changes needed to save our planet from climate catastrophe - but people power may well save us yet. Nish and Coco are joined by conservationist Chris Packham to find out what more our politicians need to do and how citizens can get involved. Chris also questions the wisdom of Taylor Swift’…

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Matt Ridley, William Cook, Owen Matthews and Agnes Poirier 28:05

2M ago28:05

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Matt Ridley argues that whoever you vote for, the blob wins (1:02); William Cook reads his Euros notebook from Germany (12:35); Owen Matthews reports on President Zelensky’s peace summit (16:21); and, reviewing Michael Peel’s new book ‘What everyone knows about Britain’, Agnes Poirier ponders if only Britain knew …

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Episode 279 | Congrats Kendrick 1:40:20

2M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/rorymal and get on your way to being your best self. TGIF! This was a long and fun-filled week but we start the episode off with the biggest event - Kendrick Lamar popping out in LA at The Forum. We streamed the event with our Patreon members on Discord, so…

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Who gets the power? Devolution and the General Election. 52:43

2M ago52:43

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It’s been a horrendous campaign for the Conservatives so far, careening from disaster to catastrophe, but the Tories don't have the exclusive on political drama. This week Nish and Coco focus on the action in the devolved nations, with a particular focus on Wales and Northern Ireland. First, we check in with Welsh Journalist Will Hayward to learn a…

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Episode 278 | Steam Room Trauma W/Chris Distefano 1:43:25

2M ago1:43:25

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/rorymal and get on your way to being your best self. Today we are joined by Chris Distefano a.k.a. Chrissy Chaos. We get right to it and cover European rac*sm and how straight people are over . Then Chris chooses Peeje (the man behind the camera and legenda…

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Manifesto deep-dive: Is Labour’s at all progressive? 44:03

2M ago44:03

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Following a week of political manifestoes dropping from UK parties - Nish & Coco take a deep-dive investigation to see how they hold up against one another. With a focus on manifestoes that have left-wing approaches - they discuss what policies are the most realistic and which hold up the best under scrutiny. Joined by political journalist Zoe Grün…

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Natasha Feroze, Robert Ades, Lucasta Miller, Sam McPhail, Toby Young and Catriona Olding 37:43

2M ago37:43

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Natasha Feroze reports on the return of ex-Labour MP Keith Vaz (1:10); Robert Ades presents the case against sociology A-level (7:39); Lucasta Miller reviews Katherine Bucknell’s book, Christopher Isherwood Inside Out (15:24); Sam McPhail provides his notes on the lager Madri (23:16); Toby Young explains why he wi…

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Episode 277 | The Kinsey Scale 2:02:59

2M ago2:02:59

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Go to https://hellomood.com and use promo code RORYMAL to get 20% off your first order and a FREE THCa pre-roll! We survived the second week of Men’s Mental Health Month! Demaris gives Mal yet another reason to go to therapy when he discovers that she took another man on their planned date to see Bad Boys 4 (5:02). Meanwhile, he was at the Nick Gra…

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How to make your vote count: is Tactical Voting a necessary evil? With Femi Oluwole 43:08

2M ago43:08

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The polls are indicating a landslide victory for Labour come the election on July 4th. But that hasn’t stopped the calls - from both the left and the right - for citizens to vote tactically. But what does that really mean in Britain’s broken electoral system? Joining Nish and Coco on the PSUK sofa is Femi Oluwole, activist and campaigner, and Joe T…

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Episode 276 | Pod Boys For Life 1:40:04

2M ago1:40:04

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Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/rorymal The team is back after a tantalizing weekend. Rory shares a story of how he got "scammed" , and the team (non-parents) tries to give Rory (the first time parent) advice on how to put a clingy kid down. Unfortunately, Rory is not the only team member running on fumes. Demaris adm…

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Why is it so hard to tax the rich? Would it fix our economy? With Gary Stevenson 47:15

3M ago47:15

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The UK’s sorry state of affairs when it comes to water and railways is both a massive problem and an opportunity for the incoming government. Water companies are teetering on the brink of collapse and it feels inevitable that they will soon fall back in to public ownership. But how can we pay for renationalised services? Cat Hobbs from We Own It ta…

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Max Jeffery, Melanie McDonagh, Matthew Parris, Iain MacGregor and Petronella Wyatt 28:05

3M ago28:05

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery reports on the rise of luxury watch thefts in London (1:18); Melanie McDonagh discusses the collapse of religion in Scotland (5:51); reflecting on the longevity of Diane Abbott and what her selection row means for Labour, Matthew Parris argues that shrewd plans need faultless execution (10:44); Iain Ma…

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Episode 275 | Wah Gwan Men’s Mental Health 1:41:17

2M ago1:41:17

1:41:17

Get timeless looks with modern comfort at https://MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code RORYMAL. Live show tickets are available NOW for Patreon users exclusively. Yes, they actually like the song. No, we’re not kidding. Drake dropped a troll cover of the classic 'Hey There, Delilah' and the internet reacts. Is this strate…

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Jeremy Corbyn & Mhairi Black: Left Culled, Centre Cracked and Right Reformed? 53:51

2M ago53:51

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In week two of the campaigns for the upcoming General Election - the fight for the centre vote has become a focal point. But the crucial question remains - what will this do for the future of politics in the UK? Are we at risk of losing diversity across parties? And as Keir Starmer appears to be purging the left-wing factions of the Labour Party, N…

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