Best Men In Stripes Podcasts (2024)

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POLITICAL COMEDY UNDER LABOUR with Matt Forde 54:25

8h ago54:25

54:25

Matt Forde returns this week and we clash in a reasonably good-natured manner about the incoming Labour govt. Will David Lammy go six months without a gaffe? Will Starmer ever sort his weird voice out? Does anyone care what the Tories have to say anymore. We also discuss how comedy will operate now Labour are the target. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION…

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Episode 166: Maxxxine, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Unicorns 1:39:56

3d ago1:39:56

1:39:56

This week, we touch down in Hollywood for Ti West’s horror trilogy closer MAXXXINE (13:34) and Eddie Murphy’s return in BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F (41:29), while it’s back to London for the queer romance of James Krishna Floyd and Sally El Hosaini’s UNICORNS (01:00:45). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:20:00), now that we’re halfway through 2024 we look ba…

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BREAKING NEWS #15 Post Election Therapy Breakdown 37:36

4d ago37:36

37:36

So Keir Starmer is Prime Minister. A new yawn has broken, but there were so many sub-plots on a mad night. Tories down but not entirely out? Lib Dems needing a coach rather than people carrier for all their MPs. Reform beating expectations and the SNP doing a 'Scotland in the group stage'. The election is over but the debate is only just beginning.…

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* ELECTION WEEK SPECIAL with Mark Steel * 49:27

8d ago49:27

49:27

It's a bumper episode this week as Mark Steel joins me to chew over the lows and also the lows of this campaign. We then move on to predicting everything from the size of the Labour majority and whether the Tory campaign is the worst thing that's ever happened anywhere to what kind of lectern ole slippery Starmer will go for once he's PM. Order the…

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Episode 165: Kinds of Kindness, Fancy Dance, Bye Bye Tiberias 1:19:02

10d ago1:19:02

1:19:02

This week, we settle in for Yorgos Lanthimos' KINDS OF KINDNESS (11:23), put on our dancing shoes for FANCY DANCE (30:04), and join Hiam Abbass on a trip down memory lane for BYE BYE TIBERIAS (49:27). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:07:15), we discuss the new Harry Potter series. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please…

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BREAKING NEWS #15 Caffeine Rishi & Sleepy Joe Biden 31:03

12d ago31:03

31:03

Two big debates to respond to in the this episode. In the first caffeine Rishi had probably his best outing while slippery Starmer looked like he'd over-slept. In the US debate Joe Biden looked like he'd had a nap which started in the late Seventies. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-e…

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EP 255 - Damaging Flutter + Farage and Russia (with LEO KEARSE) 42:35

14d ago42:35

42:35

Leo Kearse returns to WMPT in characteristically uncompromising form. We talk about Gamblegate dragging on and Starmer facing no tougher question than why he went to watch Taylor Swift. Meanwhile naughty Nigel Farage is on the back foot after being accused of apologism for Putin. I also somehow manage to tease out Leo's softer side when we talk abo…

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Episode 164: The Bikeriders, The Exorcism, and Green Border with Jeff Nichols 1:24:32

17d ago1:24:32

1:24:32

This week, Clarisse sits down with THE BIKERIDERS (10:31) director Jeff Nichols and we hop on our bikes to review the film (28:25), while saying our Hail Marys for the Russell Crowe-led THE EXORCISM (45:22), and follow the path of refugees trying to reach the European Union in Agnieszka Holland’s GREEN BORDER (1:00:58). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:13:…

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BREAKING NEWS #14 Mass Debate 'til Your Heart's Content 30:53

19d ago30:53

30:53

In this episode I dive into the big leader's debate on Question Time. What did it teach us? Other than Keir is slippery, Rishi looks depressed, Ed is a chilled out entertainer and John Swinney looks like Jean Luc Picard after a rough few years. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explain…

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EP 254 - Election reaches the Half-way Snark (with SCOTT BENNETT) 48:23

22d ago48:23

48:23

This week I had a chat with Scott Bennett who is funny and Northern. At the half-way mark in the election we reflected on the stand-out moments - from Rishi in the rain to the mystery of Keir's dad's profession. We also wonder again why journos can't deal with Farage. In the Patreon only we discuss the Euros, not least why Lineker was so badly dres…

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Episode 163: Inside Out 2, Arcadian, Freud’s Last Session, with Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia 1:30:19

24d ago1:30:19

1:30:19

This week, Amon chats to directors Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia about their new documentary, FEDERER: TWELVE FINAL DAYS (12:12). Then we get our emotions in check with Pixar’s INSIDE OUT 2 (26:27), join Nicolas Cage in the apocalypse in action horror ARCADIAN (41:27), and witness a meeting of minds in FREUD’S LAST SESSION (55:42). Plus, in our HOT TA…

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EP 253 - Rishi's Sky Dishi & Slippery Starmer Karma (with HUGO RIFKIND) 53:39

26d ago53:39

53:39

I'm back from Ibiza so thank god I had Hugo Rifkind to help 'remind' me of the week's big political news. From Rishi's Sky Dishi to Slippery Stamer's Corbyn karma & Nigel's one man political blunderbuss. We also talk about Hugo's excellent new book 'Rabbits' which has guns, drugs and loads of cool references to the Nineties. Order the PAPERBACK EDI…

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Episode 162: Bad Boys: Ride or Die, The Watched, Rosalie, with Viggo Mortensen, Vicky Krieps, and Ishana Night Shyamalan 1:59:12

1M ago1:59:12

1:59:12

This week, Hanna speaks to Viggo Mortensen & Vicky Krieps about their western THE DEAD DON’T HURT (18:12), while we squad up for BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE (36:19). Then Amon has a chat with Ishana Night Shyamalan about her feature debut, THE WATCHED (51:08), after which the pod team reviews the film (01:03:30) as well as French period drama ROSALIE (01…

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BREAKING NEWS #13 Dodgy Debates and the return of Naughty Nigel 34:33

1M ago34:33

34:33

Another BREAKING NEWS episode. I do a deep dive on the big debate. Why was Starmer blinking so much? How much coffee had Rishi had? Why was Julie Etchingham acting like their step-mum? And will Nigel Farage ruin it for both of them? (Also a free chapter from my book THE BRITISH BLOKE DECODED which you can order HERE) JOIN the Podcast Patreon and re…

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EP 252 - Leadership Debate Drinking Games (with CHARLIE BAKER) 46:37

1M ago46:37

46:37

Charlie Baker joins me this week and we have a funny and far ranging chat on everything from his chance meeting with Starmer, to how men sometimes wake up on a yellow card from the Mrs & your new drinking game for the leadership debates. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/ge…

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Episode 161: Sting, Bonus Track, The Beast with Jude Christian 1:57:13

1M ago1:57:13

1:57:13

This week, we get the bug spray out for arachnid horror STING (10:00), put on a mixtape for high school rom-com BONUS TRACK (32:00) and tackle sci-fi romance THE BEAST starring Lea Seydoux (50:00). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:10:00), we discuss what makes the best Shakespeare adaptation after my interview with director Jude Christian ahead of her stag…

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BREAKING NEWS #12 Slippery Starmer & Dodgy Donald Trump 32:33

1M ago32:33

32:33

I climb into slippery Starmer's cloak & dagger purge of the Left and end up defending Diane Abbott (??). I also question whether Ed Davey is looking at a career and theatre - and of course we had to break down the landmark ruling in the Trump case. If he goes to jail it could be an HBO show. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, …

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EP 251 - Tory campaign goes full GILF 43:22

1M ago43:22

43:22

This episode I discuss the Tory's announcement on national service and wonder if they've gone full GILF. Then I analyse Starmer's interviews and why he acts like a wounded fawn whenever someone questions his principles. Plus - for balance - there's a quick mention of Ed Davey falling off a paddleboard. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each epis…

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Episode 160: Hit Man, In Flames, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

1:14:29

This week, we saddle in for some Glen Powell shenanigans in Richard Linklater's HIT MAN (07:30), practically combust with Zarrar Kahn's IN FLAMES (22:46), and rev our engines for George Miller's FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (35:59). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:17), we debate the extreme conditions of filmmaking: should actors be protected more? If you …

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BREAKING NEWS #11 - Election Announcement Special 29:22

2M ago29:22

29:22

This is the first of many Breaking News Election specials to come. I talk about why Rishi was man enough to announce it in the rain. Why Keir did it inside because he's old. And why none of the campaign will make any difference whatsoever to the outcome. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://w…

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EP 250 - The Political Cynicality of Salmon Tandoori (with IAN STONE) 48:04

2M ago48:04

48:04

Had a very funny chat with my good friend Ian Stone. We discussed the strategic significance of Starmer's Salmon Tandoori. What kind of kid's book Liz Truss would write. Why topical comedy is harder now there are more lawyers. And whether kids should be taught to call it a 'dinkle' or a 'penis'. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode ear…

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Episode 159: If, Hoard, Tiger Stripes, X-Men '97 Finale 1:10:52

2M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

This week, we make some imaginary friends with John Krasinski’s IF (10:39), get dirty with Luna Carmoon’s debut HOARD (23:54), and go feral with Amanda Nell Eu’s debut TIGER STRIPES (39:59). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (55:40), we break down the X-MEN ‘97 finale. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://w…

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BREAKING NEWS #10 - Keir's Baby Steps 29:50

2M ago29:50

29:50

I review Labour's launch of their 'first steps' strategy to win the next election. There's some praise for Keir seeming less like a mortgage salesman, but also questions remain over how bad he is at answering questions. And of course there's still his voice, there'll always be his voice... Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.p…

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EP 249 - Is Rishi saying there will be WAR? (with SIMON EVANS) 44:54

2M ago44:54

44:54

This week Simon Evans joins me to discuss whether Rishi's big speech was scaremongering or if it actually had some good points. I also go in pretty hard on human macademia nut Keir Starmer (there will be letters). We also discuss the Baby Reindeer controversy and if there are double standards at work because the stalker is female. The Patreon only …

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Episode 158: The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, La Chimera, and Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

This week, we conquer KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (06:53), the tenth film in the franchise, go digging around in Alice Rohrwacher’s LA CHIMERA (26:57), and join Martin Scorsese to explore MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER (42:44). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (55:03), we chat about THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM, the new Lord of the Rings pr…

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EP 248 - Flailing Rishicopter And a Harsh Lesson For Bud Light 38:15

2M ago38:15

38:15

This week I catch up on all the fallout from the local elections which seemed to get worse for the Tories the longer things went. I discuss whether Andy Street was harshly dealt with and if the Greens expected their victorious candidate in Leeds to say 'Allahu Akbar'. We also look at Bud Light rowing back from social justice issues and wonder if it…

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Episode 157: The Fall Guy, Love Lies Bleeding, The Idea of You, with David Leitch and Kelly McCormick 1:37:11

2M ago1:37:11

1:37:11

This week, Amon speaks to David Leitch and Kelly McCormick about the stuntastic THE FALL GUY (16:02), plus we review the film (30:36) along with Ross Glass's sophomore feature LOVE LIES BLEEDING (43:29) and rom-com THE IDEA OF YOU (01:02:08). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:21:13), we dissect the world's love/hate relationship with Anne Hathaway To buy C…

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BREAKING NEWS # 9 - Was it Torygeddon in the Local Elections? 25:04

2M ago25:04

25:04

Despite a b*stard journey back from Guernsey I managed to squeeze this out. I talk about the Tories getting battered at council level, doing not so badly with the mayoral votes and whether I voted Tory for the first time since 2019.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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EP 247 - Ho-Humza & Election Fever with IAIN DALE 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

In this huge political week it was great to get Iain back on the show to talk about the upcoming local and mayoral elections & also reflect on the HUMbelievable downfall of Humza. We also speculate on what form a Penny Mordaunt leadership bid would take, and conclude it would involve a cape and a sword. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE…

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Episode 156: Challengers, Boy Kills World, Tomorrow's Freedom with Justin Kuritzkes 1:30:18

2M ago1:30:18

1:30:18

This week, Amon speaks to CHALLENGERS screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes (07:10) as we ace the movie (19:00), press play on action movie BOY KILLS WORLD (39:00), and dream of TOMORROW’S FREEDOM (53:00), with Georgia and Sophia Scott’s portrait of imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouthi. Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:05:14), we fancast the …

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EP 246 - Angela Rayner, Violent Crime and Library Nonc*s with RACHEL FAIRBURN 50:22

3M ago50:22

50:22

We have a lady this week! Not just that a funny working class Northern lady (so many boxes ticked). Rachel Fairburn joins me to consider whether anyone cares about Angela Rayner's dogginess, if there really is a drop in violent crime and whether there's such a thing as Library Nonc*s Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon…

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