Best A Conspiracy Of Ravens Podcasts (2024)

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You blew it, Biden 33:40

19m ago33:40

33:40

As the rest of podcastistan celebrates the dignity of President Biden’s departure from the race to beat Trump, the Matts are fuming and wonder how events might have unfolded had Joe seen sense six months ago. As it is, the contest is between a Black female Californian and an Orange lunatic. Can the Democrats win? Who wants to run as VP? And why is …

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Q&A: Could the EU join the UK? Plus Trump Conspiracy Theories 31:27

26m ago31:27

31:27

The Two Matts discuss Europe's shift towards right-wing populism and its implications for the UK rejoining the EU; how media brevity has impacted political understanding and debate; the Trump shooting conspiracy theories, and the public's diminished joy in politics and sports over the years. The intrepid podcasters also dive into how soundbite cult…

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Has Starmer done enough? 58:07

2h ago58:07

58:07

The King’s Speech was packed with plans … putting to bed the theory that Keir Starmer’s Labour government had no plan. But will it be enough to instigate the national renewal they have promised? The Matts discuss. Also - what does JD Vance mean for Trump and for Britain? And why is David Lammy parading his Christianity on the national airwaves? The…

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Catching Up & The State of Podcasts - Why Your Favorite Podcast MAY Be In Trouble 43:49

25m ago43:49

43:49

We're back. Sorry - We y'all too.

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Seize Your Purpose | Calm in the Storm | Energy Audio 12:26

6h ago12:26

12:26

Love llamas and daisy dukes! This Energy Audio Tidbit is a heartfelt missive sent to those who ever feel directionless: without a rudder, up a creek and lacking paddles, no obvious compass (there is a hidden compass tho) and devoid of purpose. The secret is this: you are all purpose. Purpose is all there is. You cannot help but be enveloped betwixt…

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“The shot heard round the world” 37:52

1h ago37:52

37:52

The attempted assassination attempt of Donald Trump does not sanctify a man who has thrived on a particularly violent rhetoric his whole political career. As Nigel Farage blames the media, as MAGA Republican Senator JD Vance blames Joe Biden and the Democrats, the Matts look at the unfolding shift in how Trump and his supporters are reacting to the…

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Q&A: Brexit, Starmer, and Football Fever 34:37

4d ago34:37

34:37

This week The Two Matts examine Keir Starmer's leadership, the Labour Party's Brexit policy, and the political dynamics shaping the country's future. From electoral strategies to European relations and internal political struggles, this episode covers it all. The pair also deliberate over the The Telegraph's editorial stance, the UK's military cons…

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Is Joe Biden now the most dangerous man in America? 44:12

2d ago44:12

44:12

It’s increasingly apparent President Joe Biden is unfit to challenge Donald Trump for the White House. But what can stop him? The Matts consider the predicament facing the United States and the world… with, it’s fair to say, a deep sense of foreboding. Also … can the Three Lions do it? Will it come home? The Matts haven’t got a clue but that doesn’…

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The UK's Administrator In Chief is off to a flyer 44:44

9d ago44:44

44:44

Keir Starmer looked incredibly at ease and confident at the Saturday presser. The Matts can’t remember a smoother beginning and he has recruited some great expertise. But is administrative excellence enough? Also … one question lingers in the air: Where the hell are all the Tories? Enjoy! Subscribe to The New European : https://www.theneweuropean.c…

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Sacred Worldliness w/ Dusty Don Drake + Zany Audio Debate Recap 2:09:09

9d ago2:09:09

2:09:09

Love Doves and Cosmic Cranes! Welcome back to the BNP! This full-throated & far-ranging ep comes in hot & heavy with a Zany Audio recap of that riveting & inspiring presidential debate we all just witnessed, and is followed by an appearance from the inimitable energy worker & friend of the show Dusty Don Drake. This latest conversation constellates…

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What a night! What a win! What now? 46:41

8d ago46:41

46:41

After their Election all-nighter, the Matts consider the twists and turns of a quite extraordinary election. A massive, historic night for Keir Starmer’s Labour and a shuddering comeuppance for Sunak and the Conservative Party. Well played Ed Davey and a disaster for the SNP. But the rise of Reform and the volatility of the electorate asks big ques…

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Young, Fungal & Free | Zany Audio | Bonus Saunacast 38:16

14d ago38:16

38:16

Love doves, magpies and meerkats! Thank you for listening and supporting the BNP! Y'all ready to get zany?? This bonus Saunacast 2.0 segment gets into some juicy, dare I say, dangerous territory. And after all, isn't a little danger what we all really want from our radio? Friend of the show Jonathan Glowacki and I discuss the cultural and religious…

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At last … the election run-in - with special guest Tom Baldwin 37:06

12d ago37:06

37:06

It’s the final few days of the election campaign and the Matts are joined by Keir Starmer biographer for deep insight into what’s going to happen in the immediate aftermath of a Labour government. How to combat the rising tide of far right politics, who will the new stars of Labour be, and should Starmer go to the Euro finals of England get through…

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Q&A: Will Starmer recruit Campbell and the cost of Brexit 26:42

18d ago26:42

26:42

Will Keir Starmer involve Alastair Campbell in Number 10? How important is it that Labour provide stability? And how much impact do the media really have on voting outcomes? That and dirty rivers, NHS challenges and should politicians go to Glastonbury? Delve into the latest Q&A episode to find out. Have a question? If you're listening on Spotify y…

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Good chaps, bad chaps - how British politics went bent 38:49

16d ago38:49

38:49

The Matts are joined by Simon Kuper, FT journalist and author of Good Chaps - an extraordinary book exposing the collapse of morality at the heart of British politics. It’s a terrific conversation shedding light on how things got so bad so fast from Thatcher to Truss … and, as bit of a diversion, we also chat about Paris - another of Simon’s passio…

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Sign up for the Two Matts' election night Whatsapp channel! 1:53

16d ago1:53

1:53

Want some hot takes all through election night? Allow the Two Matts to explain, and hit this link on your phone to get ready for the night (requires Whatsapp): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaia0kiEwEjspYO0MD3j PS: Whatsapp channels do not share your phone number with others, nor can you comment - you join up and recieve messages and updates in …

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114. Why You Can't Get a Restaurant Reservation - Bots May Have Something to Do With It 53:00

20d ago53:00

53:00

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including Chris' recent wedding, changes in Adobe's terms and conditions, and the practice of scalping restaurant reservations. They explore the implications of Adobe's attempt to own the intellectual property of content created on their software and the backlash they faced. They also delve i…

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Farage V Johnson and the Daily Mail 47:20

28d ago47:20

47:20

What does the election betting scandal say about Rishi Sunak’s qualities as a Prime Minister? And what is going on behind the scenes as Farage and Johnson go toe to toe over Putin and Ukraine … with a fascinating intervention by the Daily Mail. The Matts discuss all this … and revisit Matt K’s mini-adventure to Stuttgart with the Tartan Army this w…

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Fiercely Optimistic | Let's Want More | Julian is Free 21:55

21d ago21:55

21:55

Love doves! Just before publishing I saw the news that Julian Assange has been released on bail. Jaw-dropping news I wasn't sure I'd ever see. Bless you Julian!! Keep that security detail tight. Godspeed. I'll have more on this soon but in short: a great day for Julian and his family, but a not-so-great day for whistleblowers & free speech. His ple…

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Q&A: Could cultural activism kill the arts and do we need electoral reform? 29:31

30d ago29:31

29:31

In this Sunday Q&A, the Two Matts ponder the Tories newfound support for electoral reform, given their historical stance. They also take on the complexities of proportional representation, and the significance of party majorities. Also, are festivals cutting ties with sponsors like Bailey Gifford and Barclays due to activist pressure a problem and …

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Rosie Holt MP laughs in the face of Tory electoral collapse 41:58

1M ago41:58

41:58

The Matts are joined by comedian Rosie Holt whose alter ego MP has done what many thought impossible; successfully (and hilariously) satirised this Tory government. Rosie talks about her new book and faces into life as a political satirist after the chaos of the Conservatives… “we’re going to have to work a bit harder after this lot have gone”. Bef…

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Yankee Brutal Passing | Uncle Sam's Life Review | Heady Audio Tidbit 15:57

28d ago15:57

15:57

Love doves, yeetniks & yoonicorns, Robot voices: back by popular demand! This heady and metaphysical original skit asks a simple question: where do empires go when they die? Drop in the spirit of old Uncle Sam just after death, as he's counseled in purgatory by a couple of no-fux-given silicone angels. It's my belief that all souls must undergo a l…

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General Election Special Week 3: Farage, contracts and Trump 40:34

1M ago40:34

40:34

How Farage sucks the oxygen out of the political debate and the media fall for it every time PLUS what would life be like of the Tories get as badly wiped out as polls suggest and as a special treat for listeners, Matt D delivers Donald Trump’s Fathers Day message in full. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Q&A: Reform's unique setup, super majorities and what we went without 26:04

1M ago26:04

26:04

In this Sunday's Q&A, The Two Matts are asked whether a Labour 'super majority' is good or bad drawing on historical results to try and predict the impact of a huge majority. They also dive into the unique structure of The Reform party and its implications, and are challenged on what they went without in their childhood. Subscribe to The New Europe…

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The Freewheelin’ Dylan Jones 56:09

1M ago56:09

56:09

After an opening half dissecting the latest election news, the Matts hook up with Dylan Jones, editor of the Evening Standard and ex-editor of GQ in the UK whose new memoir These Foolish Things is out now - an extraordinary trip through modern British culture taking in some of the biggest names in pop, rock, media and art. And it’s a very personal …

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Presidential Debates Sneak Peek | American Democracy™ 7:26

1M ago7:26

7:26

Love Doves! This Zany Audio Tidbit features a BNP exclusive sneak preview of the riveting, illuminating and transformational 2024 U.S. Presidential Debates currently barreling our way, like a slow-motion pre-recorded train wreck. Aren't we lucky?? The fabulous Illusion of Choice in our awesome Two Party Duopoly effing rules!! Late-stage capitalist …

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Storing Value over Time w/ Jonathan Glowacki | Give Bitcoin a Chance 1:36:55

1M ago1:36:55

1:36:55

Love doves and party pirates, What is money? How about currency? What facilitates exchange? What makes a market? How do we store value over time? These are but a few of the philosophical inquiries friend of the show Jonathan Glowacki and I dive into in this far-ranging and free-flowing Saunacast conversation. After tackling these broader themes, we…

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Sunak’s disaster, Europe’s far-right... and a glimmer of Lib-Dem light 35:52

1M ago35:52

35:52

The Matts explore the depths of Sunak’s catastrophic decision to bail from D-Day, trying to understand what might have possessed him… and they question if the gift he’s handed Nigel Farage could have possibly come at a worse time, coinciding as it does with Europe’s far-right gaining collective momentum. On a more hopeful note, they agree Lib-Dem l…

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Q&A: Tackling Honours Lists, Farage's Future, and Brexit Silence 27:39

1M ago27:39

27:39

The Two Matts dive into Labour's stance on Sunak's honours list and discuss what a truly independent honours system could look like. They debate Nigel Farage's potential to lead the right and the notable silence on Brexit from opposition parties. They also explore gonzo journalism, media influence, and the peculiar phenomenon of 'time slips.' Tune …

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“Can you trust Rishi” and other stupid questions 44:55

2M ago44:55

44:55

The Two Matts digest the aftermath of the Sunak v Starmer TV debate and find big problems with both candidates … but at least one of them is actually capable of opening his mouth without a lie spilling out. In Part Two, they reflect on the inimitable courage of the D-Day generation … and consider a family story that perfectly illustrates just how m…

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Isms Make Schisms | Do Safe Spaces Exist? | Back In The Saddle 46:13

1M ago46:13

46:13

What's up you elevated egrets and activated asps! I'm back from a couple weeks of travel and feeling blessed, rejuvenated, re-calibrated and primed for creative renewal. This episode I riff about how allegiance to 'isms' has a tendency to create schisms in the human psyche, as well as rupture the integrity of any given collective will. Divide and c…

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General Election Special: Week 1 - Farage is back 43:09

2M ago43:09

43:09

Welcome to the first Two Matts General Election special podcast - and you join us with the breaking news that Nigel Farage has thrown himself into the campaign in a surprise announcement - taking over the leadership of Reform and running to win the Tory-held seat of Clacton. It’s the worst news Sunak could have wished for - but how should Starmer b…

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Q&A: Brexit, Voting Tory, and AI in Medicine 21:25

2M ago21:25

21:25

Topics include the impact of Brexit on the UK and the Conservative Party, the reasoning behind voting Tory in this election, what the new portrait of King Charles III says about politics in the country, and the future of AI in various fields such as defence and medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How did Diane Abbott derail Keir Starmer? 1:19:05

2M ago1:19:05

1:19:05

How did Keir Starmer allow the row over Diane Abbott swamp the early days of his election campaign? What is the upside? And had Abbott been mistreated to the point where the Labour leadership looks petty and vindictive? The Matts weigh in on the big campaign trail talking point. Also - in part two - the brilliant Alan Edwards, author of I Was There…

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Q&A: Blood Scandal, Paula Vennells and Rishi's new job 34:27

2M ago34:27

34:27

In this Q and A episode The Two Matts discuss whether the blood scandal will be forgotten in the mayhem of the election, if bosses will take more responsibility for company failings in the wake of Paula Vennell's inquiry breakdown, and does Rishi have another job to go to? If you'd like to get a question in to The Two Matt's email 2matts@tnepublish…

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Caitlin Moran and the trouble with men 54:31

2M ago54:31

54:31

The Matts are joined by author and journalist Caitlin Moran to talk about men and the manisphere. What can men learn from the progress women made with feminism? It’s a broad spectrum conversation veering from pornography to football, from the benefits of banter to why so many men are so bad at friendships. Also - is the new play Boys From The Black…

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Welcome to six weeks of political mayhem and the end of an error 30:36

2M ago30:36

30:36

Special bonus podcast on this week's big story ... no, not Paula Vennell's disgrace in the Post Office Scandal ... no, not the Infected Blood scandal ... no, not the huge upswing in migrants crossing the channel ... not the news that mortgage rate cuts will be delayed until August, nor the news that the Rwanda flights will probably never happen... …

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113. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy & Confirmation Bias - Facts to Suit Theories Instead of Theories to Suit Facts 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

In this episode, the hosts discuss the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, which is when outcomes are analyzed out of context, giving the illusion of causation rather than attributing the outcome to chance. They provide examples of this fallacy, such as the alcohol industry pushing back on labels that state alcohol causes cancer. They also touch on the nar…

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Q&A: Should we believe Starmer's pledge card and compulsory voting 41:49

2M ago41:49

41:49

In this Sunday Q&A episode the two Matts take on your questions on compulsory voting, online voting, Article 7 and more on the Elphicke defection. Get your questions in to 2matts@tnepublishing.com You can subscribe to The New European here: https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Lies, damned lies, and Rishi Sunak 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

Not only was Rishi Sunak’s election campaign salvo this week one of the laziest, divisive and incoherent collections of gaslighting gibberish in recent political history - it was littered throughout with misleading suggestions and basic untruths. The Matts do a bit of fact checking on our dear leader’s latest spell behind baby’s first lectern. Also…

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Tattoo Warrior | Jacob J. Lopez | Ink.Body Art 1:40:34

2M ago1:40:34

1:40:34

Love doves and ink egrets, This episode I'm thrilled to welcome long-time Arizona tattoo artist and founder of Ink. Body Art: the inimitable Jacob J. Lopez. In this far-reaching and illuminating chat, we touch on the intersection between art, therapy, and tattoos. We discuss how tattoo artists are often low-key therapists, and we even zoom out and …

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Eating Burgers Taking Pills | Zany Audio Trailer 3:38

2M ago3:38

3:38

This summer, from visionary director Dickerdson Scrotumstein, an epic fail of a movie event that will have you anxious for no reason, demoralized about the future, skittish regarding the purpose of life, and battling to enjoy the things you usually enjoy. Eating Burgers Taking Pills: a film about Americans eating burgers and taking pills. Starring …

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Q&A: Elphicke's Defection & Should We Let 'Let It Be' Be? 36:49

2M ago36:49

36:49

'Potential' coalition governments, defections, the Beatles... it's the Q&A that has it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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112. Sell in May & Go Away -- Chicken or the Egg? 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

In this episode, the hosts discuss the adage 'sell in May and go away' and its implications for the stock market. They explore the historical underperformance of the stock market during the summer months and the potential reasons behind it. They also touch on the impact of the presidential election cycle on stock market performance. The hosts cauti…

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Gaza and Israel: The endless ripples of war 1:03:46

2M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Who would have predicted the extent to which the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 would have changed the world to such a degree, in such a short time? The Matts debate their differences in a conversation that lays bare the tragic complexity of a crisis spreading division throughout the world. It’s a difficult listen - and all the better for it. …

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What's Left of the U.S. "Left?" | Pillars of Movement Building | Crafting a Coalition 1:02:09

2M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Love Doves and Fringe Ferrets, Welcome to another riveting edition of Sunday Night Rants w/ Little Raven. Tonight's topic is: what the hell does the U.S. "left" actually stand for anymore? The behavior managers have done a bang up job splintering the body politic along interminably convoluted wedge issue and culture war lines. This free association…

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Q&A: Starmer EU optimism, Trump's Time and Prom hate backlash 41:10

3M ago41:10

41:10

In this Sunday Q&A episode the two Matts explore whether a potential Starmer government bodes well for GB/EU relations, if we should be worried about a 2nd term of Trump and Matt Kelly responds to his criticism of the last night of the Proms. Thanks for all of your questions. You can leave them on Spotify or email 2matts@tnepublishing.com Trump in …

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Catastrophe for Sunak from the jaws of defeat 49:51

3M ago49:51

49:51

Sunak is isolated and facing certain defeat in a General Election as this week’s local results make clear. What is left for the embattled PM as he states catastrophe in the face? Should he go to the country now, or tough it out even as his own party plots against him? And what of Starmer… how much of this week’s election results is down to his poli…

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Thought Cops and Reach Robbers | Neurolinguistic Spontaneity in the Algorithmic Age | Barbarian Noetics Live 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Love doves and party panthers: Malcolm X, before he was assassinated by the state, warned us of the pitfalls that would accompany a completely controlled and totalitarian mainstream media. Then the Clinton cartel came and de-regulated the industry, helping to usher X's warnings into reality. Now here we are in 2024, and the duopolistic legacy media…

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111. Recruiting Games: Companies Are Recruiting Earlier; Why Game Play Can Help Find Talent 54:46

3M ago54:46

54:46

In this episode, the guys talk about how early major firms are beginning their recruiting process and whether it's possible for game theory to apply to the hiring process.

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