145 episodes

Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Luke Middup talk about whatever they damn well want to. But usually the latest developments in the whacky worlds of British and International Politics

It Could Be Said Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Luke Middup

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Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Luke Middup talk about whatever they damn well want to. But usually the latest developments in the whacky worlds of British and International Politics

    It Could Be Said #237 Ipswich FC, The Tories and John Swinney Walk Into A Bar...

    It Could Be Said #237 Ipswich FC, The Tories and John Swinney Walk Into A Bar...

    Simon Alvey, Will Cooling, and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about Ipswich's promotion to the premier league, Clarkson's Farm and a new First Minister in Scotland. They turn their minds to the local elections, looking at the big mayoral races, council elections, and even the odd references to Police and Crime Commissioners. 

    • 3 hr 4 min
    It Could Be Said #236 Oh Humza, You're Breaking Patrick's heart, You're Shaking Your Majority Dangerously

    It Could Be Said #236 Oh Humza, You're Breaking Patrick's heart, You're Shaking Your Majority Dangerously

    Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to do a deep dive into Humza Yousaf's no-good, awful Thursday as his gambit to preempt the end of his coalition with the Greens may very well bring his premiership to a premature end. 

    • 1 hr 22 min
    It Could Be Said #235 I Got Threads, They're Multiplying

    It Could Be Said #235 I Got Threads, They're Multiplying

    Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup manage to fill a cute little podcast to capacity as they discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and American Congress, the return of Liz Truss ahead of the local elections, the growing problems afflicting the SNP, and the latest developments in the Football League. 

    • 2 hr 40 min
    It Could Be Said #234 We Be Canadian/Caledonian Dreaming

    It Could Be Said #234 We Be Canadian/Caledonian Dreaming

    Simon Alvey and Will Cooling return to talk about the utter destruction that is predicted for the Tories in the latest MRP modelling, and to what extent we should take the prospect of a Tory wipeout. We then get Will's updates on the latest developments in Northern Ireland before Simon gives his thoughts on Matthew Parris's advocacy for euthanasia as a means to place social pressure on disabled and elderly people to end their lives prematurely.  They then talk about their sides battling for promotion from the Football League and what their respective clubs mean for the local area, before Will asks Simon what would happen if the American Civil War had ended delivery. 

    • 2 hr 33 min
    It Could Be Said #233 So Dr Middup, How Was The Football Match?

    It Could Be Said #233 So Dr Middup, How Was The Football Match?

    Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss a range of topics including the shock resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson as DUP Leader following his arrest on Thursday, Matthew Parris's article advocating for the mass euthanasia of the old and disabled, the Guardian's expose of gentlemen's clubs not allowing women to join, and the state of the Tory Party following the budget. They then discuss what videos Luke watches on the internet and the comics and cartoons Will watched as a child in "culture" corner. 

    • 2 hr 6 min
    It Could Be Said #232 ...Which Means You've Probably Lost Your Remote Control

    It Could Be Said #232 ...Which Means You've Probably Lost Your Remote Control

    Simon Alvey, Will Cooling, and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss the latest developments in British politics. Before that however they discuss Notts County's current fortunes in the football league, Zone of Interest, and The Wild Men. They then discuss the chaos in parliament over the SNP's motion about Gaza, Lee Anderson's Islamophobic remarks, and the broader situation in Israel/Palestine. 

    • 2 hr 53 min

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