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Q&A: Milestones vs Millstones
More milestone moments from the Matts were prompted by some whistful listener questions concerning voting tests, those we lost in 2024, and what they’re looking forward to in 2025, including Liverpool’s potential league win. We’ll be back on Jan 6th. Until then – have a merry Christmas, and enjoy the last podcast of the season. […]
Heroes, villains and clowns of 2024
The Matts reflect on the momentous year that is drawing to a close. Who made them cheer? Who made them boo? Who made them fall about laughing? It’s all here. Some of the names won’t come as a shock… but there are a plenty of surprises. How does the Matts’ list of heroes, villains and […]
The royal idiot and the prize fabulist
If one had any remaining shred of doubt that Prince Andrew is the biggest idiot in the realm, it was dispelled this week. Not content with being the close chum of a sex-ring monster, Andrew has also tainted the monarchy by becoming besties with a man accused of being a Chinese spy. The Matts discuss […]
Q&A: Ambassador Farage?
The Matts are told (not asked) that the EU isn’t working, offer up advice to win discussions over Christmas dinner and while, Starmer is bashing Whitehall… is DOGE actually a good idea? Subscribe to The New European and get Alastair Campbell’s 2024 Diaries: https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts/
Robert Jenrick’s fascist foghorn
Robert Jenrick started demanding Syrian refugees are deported from the UK less than a day after the fall of the tyrant they fled. But who is he really talking to? Who is he trying to impress? The Matts pick him apart. In part two they discuss the extraordinary response to the murder of US health […]