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Paper Cuts Podmasters
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Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our now DAILY podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press.
Host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists and comedians like Jason Hazeley, Fin Taylor, Jonn Elledge, Alex Von Tunzelmann, Grainne Maguire, Rob Hutton, Athena Kugblenu, Marcus Brigstocke and many more.
Illustrations by Modern Toss: https://moderntoss.com
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Who’s going to replace Rishi Sunak? – Dye Hard: How to dump your hairdresser – Are your short-shorts too short?
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Bye-bye Rishi? The race to be the next Tory leader has already begun, despite the ongoing election. Hairy Situation. Why breaking up with your hairdresser is worse than divorce. Plus – All dressed up with nowhere to go. A Times journalist tries Paul Mescal’s short shorts and refuses to go outside.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and host of The Way They Were podcast Gráinne Maguire.
Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.
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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com
Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production
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The Farage Manifesto: Faking plans with Nigel – Grand Theft Handbag – WFH men are lazy shocker
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Farage against the machine! Reform UK has launched its manifesto – and immediately admitted it doesn’t make sense. Posh and Bags. The Mail investigates the Birkin Bag crime wave blighting US poshos. Plus – Dirty laundry. Why WFH husbands STILL aren’t pulling their weight.
Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by American Friction podcast host Jacob Jarvis and stand up comedian Rosie Holt.
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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com
Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production
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England win sends the papers crazy – Gen Z says car boots are cool now – Why your favourite crisps are wrong
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Hey Jude, don’t make it dull. England’s first Euros win sends the press into a football frenzy. On it like a car bonnet. Gen Z are rediscovering the car boot sale. Plus – Walkers this way! The Telegraph’s top ten crisps are all wrong.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and Noted podcast host Mary Mandefield and comedian Daniel Foxx.
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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com
Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production
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Starmer manifesto sparks Tory press meltdown – The Mail: Fancy a bonk in John Lewis? – How to escape the doom scroll
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keir we go again. Labour launches its manifesto as Sunak gets intimate with the Italian PM. That’s not in the Christmas ad! Daily Mail’s new features section releases fresh hell – sex in John Lewis. Plus – Scrolling through the Doom Days. The Guardian is on a quest to stop you doom scrolling.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by Pod Save The UK host Coco Khan and comedian Sooz Kempner.
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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com
Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production
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Sunak’s Bet Shop Boy – Would you live in “Midurbia”? – Socks Education! Millennial foot shame
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I’m AM a betting man. Sunak aide under fire for alleged betting on 4th July date before PM’s announcement. Our House, in our unaffordable street! The Evening Standard creates a new neighbourhood you can’t afford to live in” “Midurbia”. Plus – Socks in the city. The Independent digs into “toxic sock syndrome”.
Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire.
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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com
Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.
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Sunak’s manifesto hits the skids – Why RAT BOYS are the new hot boys – Only Murders in the Guardian
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Going round in circles. The Tories manifesto launch at Silverstone race course as well as the rest of the campaign so far. Rat Boy Summer! What are ‘hot rodent boyfriends’ and why must you have one? Plus – Murder on The Guardian floor. Journalist solves a cold case but cannot reveal the culprit.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian and host of the How Was It For You podcast Marcus Brigstocke.
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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com
Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production
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