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The Pub Politics Podcast

The Pub Politics Podcast

By The Pub Politics Podcast

We are just 4 blokes who decipher the world of politics, how it impacts on our lives and the latest news events.
Anti-Spin, Anti-Fake News and Pro equality.
You won't ever learn anything, it's our opinion and we're never sure if we are right or not.
Recorded every month or whenever Kristof's wife lets him out - from Gallaghers Pub, Birkenhead
We are part of the P-Podcasting Network Check out our sister shows by going to www.p-podcastingnetwork.co.uk.
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PPPOD S5 E6 - Party On Downing Street

The Pub Politics PodcastFeb 23, 2022

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PPPOD S5 E6 - Party On Downing Street

PPPOD S5 E6 - Party On Downing Street

First Episode of 2022 and it already getting frayed. 

In this episode, we question Boris Johnson's position after the Downing Street lockdown parties. 

Feb 23, 202201:03:32
PPPOD S05 E03 - The Afghan Time Loop

PPPOD S05 E03 - The Afghan Time Loop

With the chaotic withdrawal of US & British troops from Afghanistan the lads ask how did we get here and what was achieved. 

Simon, Chris & Lloydy also celebrate the success of Team GB at the Olympics and Paralympics and pay our respects to the great Charlie Watts. 

Sep 06, 202149:02
PPPOD S05 E02 - Hairy Cleavage & Middle Aged Male Hot Flushes

PPPOD S05 E02 - Hairy Cleavage & Middle Aged Male Hot Flushes

This week is all about lifting lockdown on the 19th July, Matt Hancock's unique covid testing and social media influencers.
Jul 06, 202150:19
PPPOD S05 E01 - Can't We Just Exile Westminster?

PPPOD S05 E01 - Can't We Just Exile Westminster?

First Episode of Series 5, We introduce our new feature, discuss Lloydy's decor, Does Nicola Sturgeon actually have an Indyref2 mandate. 

Hosted by 3 immature middle-aged men, so strong language is guaranteed.

Jun 04, 202150:44
PPPOD S04 E15 - 2020: Has It All Been A Dream?

PPPOD S04 E15 - 2020: Has It All Been A Dream?

We've come to end of Season 4 and of a very strange year. The lads discuss what they have learned from the past 12 months and how it will affect 2021. 

Dec 15, 202050:44
PPPOD S04 E14 - Lockdown 2.0: It’ll End In Tiers

PPPOD S04 E14 - Lockdown 2.0: It’ll End In Tiers

Well, we can't say it wasn't expected, we are back in lockdown and Lloydy has a lot to answer for.
This episode we review the build-up to the most contested and personal US election in history with the soul of the nation in the balance.
Back on this side of the Atlantic, not only were we reeling from being in Tier 3 with Liverpool but we are dealing with the news that the country is now back in Lockdown as Covid case rise above the levels back in March
Nov 09, 202001:07:37
PPPOD S04 E13 - Des: A Dennis Nilsen Murder Tales Special

PPPOD S04 E13 - Des: A Dennis Nilsen Murder Tales Special

Following on from the Harrowing ITV1 Mini-Series Des, we speak to resident criminal historian Lloydy about the life and capture of serial killer Dennis Nilsen.
Due to the graphic nature of the subject matter, we advise caution when playing to younger listeners.
Oct 12, 202058:49
PPPOD S04 E12 - One of Britain's Leading Criminal Historians's Rule of 6

PPPOD S04 E12 - One of Britain's Leading Criminal Historians's Rule of 6

This week it's just Kristof & Simon as Lloydy forgot what time of day it is. 

In this episode, we look at the possibility of another lockdown as the UK stumbles towards a second peak. We try to work out what is the cause and what are Trump's chances of winning a second term in office

Sep 19, 202001:00:17
PPPOD S04 E11 - Slightly Q-Annoyed with Nigel

PPPOD S04 E11 - Slightly Q-Annoyed with Nigel

Boris may be hiding in a tent some where in Scotland but Lloydy & Chris still try getting an episode out. This episode you can tell Simon is there as typically we go off on a wild tangent, from the wearing of masks, the ludicrous Q-Anon conspiracy nuts and what we really think of a certain Brexiteer. 

As with most shows, there is wide use of harsh language 

Aug 23, 202057:24
PPPOD S04 E10 - Dominic Cummings & Going?

PPPOD S04 E10 - Dominic Cummings & Going?

After God knows how many weeks of lockdown we catch up with Kristof, Lloydy and Simon to discuss Trump's craziness stateside and why Dominic Cummings thinks that the rules don't apply to him after his trip to Durham and Barnard Castle during the lockdown and subsequential attempts to cover-up his actions.
Jun 10, 202001:07:17
PPPOD S04 E09 - Coughing Dodgers

PPPOD S04 E09 - Coughing Dodgers

While we enter our 8th week of the Lockdown we catch up to see how it is effecting us, Donald Trump and Boris Johnson and what's going to be next in the unprecedented time
May 18, 202001:02:10
PPPOD S04 E08 - Still Clapping for Corbyn

PPPOD S04 E08 - Still Clapping for Corbyn

Part two of our look at Jeremy Corbyn's Leadership[
Apr 29, 202051:31
PPPOD S04 E07 - Do We Clap for Corbyn?

PPPOD S04 E07 - Do We Clap for Corbyn?

After 4 years as leader of the opposition, we sift through Jeremy Corbyn's Leadership, Legacy and where it all went wrong

This is Part 1/2
Apr 27, 202050:27
PPPOD S04 E06 - Going Viral

PPPOD S04 E06 - Going Viral

After 12 days of the Lockdown, Chris, Simon & Llody catch up to discuss how Isolation during the Covid-19 lockdown is affecting the country.
Apr 15, 202047:28
PPPOD S04 E04 - The Election Autopsy Part 2

PPPOD S04 E04 - The Election Autopsy Part 2

Part 2 of our Election Autopsy. This Time its the turn of why it went wrong for the Lib Dems and why the SNP and Tories did better than we Expected
Jan 21, 202001:07:24
PPPOD S04 E03 - The Election Autopsy Part 1

PPPOD S04 E03 - The Election Autopsy Part 1

Ok, we know that our Christmas specials are always late, but its taken us 6 weeks to get over the December election.

So what went wrong?

It's taken us 2 episodes to work out and 6 weeks of emotional turmoil to accept.
Jan 14, 202001:05:48
PPPOD S04 E02 - A Catholics Dog's Rythmn Technique

PPPOD S04 E02 - A Catholics Dog's Rythmn Technique

No Lloydy this week meaning Kristof & Simon are joined by a Special Guest. This episode the team discuss at the prospect of another General Election. Who will win and what will the key battlegrounds? As well as our usual trip across the Atlantic to find out why Trump is so obsessed with Dogs
Nov 05, 201952:46
PPPOD S04 E01 - Welcome To The Sh*t Storm

PPPOD S04 E01 - Welcome To The Sh*t Storm

Back for Season 4, or is that series?

Llody, Si and Kristof discuss the end of the world I mean our time in Europe or is it?

The fact is nobody knows are we leaving on the 31st or no. scramble through all the confusion and find out the lads thoughts
Oct 20, 201950:32
PPPOD S03 E18 - Why is there an Italian Consulate in Birkenhead?

PPPOD S03 E18 - Why is there an Italian Consulate in Birkenhead?

It's the last in the current series with, a no deal brexit on the horizon and new PM, Chris, Si and Llody discuss the impact that our new PM will make and why is there an Italian consulate in Birkenhead
Aug 26, 201936:35
PPPOD S03 E17 - Introducing Hate Crime: Podcast with Techne Productions Ltd

PPPOD S03 E17 - Introducing Hate Crime: Podcast with Techne Productions Ltd

Introducing our new sister show Hate Crime: Podcast This week we introduce our new co-presenters Tom & Faye from Techne Productions Ltd as we discuss their new performance of The Laramie Project at Liverpool's famous Blacky Theatre & Arts Centre. The play is based around Matthew Shepard the victim of a Hate Crime murder over his sexuality. We chat about the influence behind putting om the show, the legacy of Matthew's death and the synergy between his and Liverpool's Michael Causer.
Aug 15, 201931:35
PPPOD S03 E16 - Bloody, Sodding, Stupid Brexit

PPPOD S03 E16 - Bloody, Sodding, Stupid Brexit

Ever with our fingers on the pulse of current affairs, here's an episode we recorded in April, where we take a stroll down to 100 acre wood to meet the tiggers and discuss why some people prefer pooh.
Jun 03, 201901:01:36
PPPOD S03 E15 - The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers

PPPOD S03 E15 - The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers

After 9 whole hours of editing, it's become apparent why we need more than 2 presenters.

This week we see what happens when llody and Kristof are left to record a podcast without adult supervision. The Argue about Brexit, They Argue about The Independent group and they Argue about who's round it is.

I've had to piece together a semi-broadcastable episode, so please don't hold it against me and still leave a 5 star review.

Cheers
Apr 09, 201901:04:29
PPPOD S03 E14 - Cleary, Knows What He's Talking about with Wirral Green Party Councillor Pat Cleary

PPPOD S03 E14 - Cleary, Knows What He's Talking about with Wirral Green Party Councillor Pat Cleary

This week we're honored to be joined by Wirral Green Party Councillor Pat Cleary.
We learn about the largest threats to our area and what's needed to change, not only in the council but also for the UK following Brexit.
Mar 11, 201935:50
PPPOD S03 E13 - Magnificant Mildmay House with Rachel Hornby

PPPOD S03 E13 - Magnificant Mildmay House with Rachel Hornby

In this episode we meet Rachel Hornby of SAHA Mildmay house in Liverpool. A homeless shelter which has been recognized for it's tireless work with the homeless of Liverpool. Their focus isn't just rehousing it's residents, but their unique technics for reform have helped to rebuild confidence in those it helps.
Feb 18, 201914:24
PPPOD S03 E12 - The Ridged Eel's Meaningless Vote

PPPOD S03 E12 - The Ridged Eel's Meaningless Vote

This week, we discuss the fallout of May's failure to get her Brexit deal passed in the commons, the vote of no confidence, The environmental effects on eels in the River thames and of course we have Trump corner
Jan 27, 201901:00:55
PPPOD S03 E11 - May Day, May Day....She's Going Down: Brexit meaning Vote Special

PPPOD S03 E11 - May Day, May Day....She's Going Down: Brexit meaning Vote Special

As may prepares to let her Brexit deal face a Meaningful vote we discuss whether she will scrape through and what the fallout will be if she doesn't. Recorded live in a pub car park in Telford Kristof is joined down the line by Lloydy & Simon
Jan 14, 201924:39
PPPOD S03 E10 - The End of May?

PPPOD S03 E10 - The End of May?

2nd of 3 episodes coming this week.

This episode is of course dominated by brexit and may rail roading us into a car crash of a deal or worse non at all. We have leadership challengers, lager and pork scratchings
Dec 19, 201801:08:17
PPPOD S03 E09 - Saving New Ferry With The Comunity Land Trust Team

PPPOD S03 E09 - Saving New Ferry With The Comunity Land Trust Team

Following on from our coverage of New Ferry after last years explosion, we meet the team who are attempting to rebuild the community's precinct in the face of neglect from the Local Authority and Central Government
Dec 18, 201830:18
PPPOD S03 E08 - Liverpool's Most Expensive Bog Roll

PPPOD S03 E08 - Liverpool's Most Expensive Bog Roll

Back to normal business, we discuss the failing Brexit deal negotiations, Universal Credit and who should be on the new £50 note
Nov 20, 201856:52
PPPOD S03 E07 - The Tory So Far With Conservative Councillor Ian Lewis

PPPOD S03 E07 - The Tory So Far With Conservative Councillor Ian Lewis

This week we welcome Wirral Conservative Party leader Ian Lewis to the podcast. We get his side of working with the local council, the difficulties they face and his opinion on Brexit
Nov 16, 201832:47
PPPOD S03 E06 - We Have a Real Problem With New Ferry - Chris Carubia & Warren Ward

PPPOD S03 E06 - We Have a Real Problem With New Ferry - Chris Carubia & Warren Ward

Back from our 'long' summer break with a return to New Ferry with Chris Carubia and Warren Ward.

We find out what has been going on and why there has been little movement since the explosion.
Oct 28, 201841:19
PPPOD S03 E05 - No Such Thing Meets Pub Politics - "It's Only Dan Schreiber!"

PPPOD S03 E05 - No Such Thing Meets Pub Politics - "It's Only Dan Schreiber!"

What happens when Pub Politics meets the award winning podcast No Such Things As A Fish. Chris & Simon highjack interviewed Dan Schreiber - No Such Thing As A Fish Host, QI Elf, Comedian and Author following the final night of the 2018 Live tour Recorded in the Liverpool Iconic Philharmonic Pub on Hope street
May 23, 201805:07
PPPOD S03 E04 - 'And Your Candidates Are.......' - Wirral Local Election Special

PPPOD S03 E04 - 'And Your Candidates Are.......' - Wirral Local Election Special

In this special episode we meet Councillors Chris Carubia & Warren Ward as they advise our very own Kristof on his candiency at
May 03, 201852:19
PPPOD S03 E03 - Owen Smith's Dysfunctional Erectile

PPPOD S03 E03 - Owen Smith's Dysfunctional Erectile

Lloydy, Kristof & Simon are back at Gallaghers with this week's newsy political rant. We discuss the events following Salisbury, Surviving trump & Owen Smith. Look out for Pubpolitics extra for this episodes last orders.
Apr 23, 201858:40
PPPOD S03 E02 - Lloydy Unleashed

PPPOD S03 E02 - Lloydy Unleashed

Kristof never got a chance to present his last orders last time as Lloydy Unleashed himself all over it - for a full half hour.
listen to what happens when you prod a fully paid up member of the cult of Corbyn.
Apr 17, 201830:53
PPPOD S03 E01 - Return Of The Rant feat. Chris McCausland

PPPOD S03 E01 - Return Of The Rant feat. Chris McCausland

After 8 months, the Rant is back This week, Kristof, Simon & Llody are joined by the brilliant comedian, Chris McCausland. We catch up on how Trump has somehow avoided World War 3, the cabinet resuffle and May's weakening grip on her own party
Feb 18, 201801:08:55
PPPOD S02 E13 - The One We Should Have Released In June - The Election Fallout

PPPOD S02 E13 - The One We Should Have Released In June - The Election Fallout

Alright so it's a lot later than planned, but here's the series 2 finale show.
In this show (that should have been released in June) we look at the UK Election Fall out. While Lloydy is another country we can safely criticise all parties and what it means for us.
Oct 02, 201701:03:08
PPPOD S02 E012 - Making Sense of Grenfell

PPPOD S02 E012 - Making Sense of Grenfell

6 weeks on and we reflect on the tragedy at Grenfell, trying to make sense of what happened and why.
Please go out and buy the Charity single to support the survivors and the victims families.
Jul 26, 201729:36
PPPOD S02 E11 -The Haige Clubman Election Manifesto Part 2

PPPOD S02 E11 -The Haige Clubman Election Manifesto Part 2

Part 2 of our special looking into the 4 main English Parties Manifestos. This time it is the term of the Jeremy Corbyn's Labour party as we discuss the highlights and question some costings.

At this stage we'd had a few Haige's so language course and words start to slur
Jun 07, 201701:02:02
PPPOD S02 E10 - The Haige Clubman Election Manifesto Part 1

PPPOD S02 E10 - The Haige Clubman Election Manifesto Part 1

Its out 1st Birthday and the first of our 2 part special delving in to the manifesto's of the Tories, Lib Dems & the Green Party while we drink a bottle of Haige Clubman. What we think are game changers and what we think are just a waste of space, will it make you change you mind on June 8th? Probably not Please be advised that this episode containers strong language through out as mixing single malt and politics tends to reduce Kristof's vocabulary.
Jun 06, 201701:16:40
PPPOD S02 E09 - We Love Manchester

PPPOD S02 E09 - We Love Manchester

Following the deplorable terror attack at The Manchester Arena, we try to come to terms with what happened.
Some listeners might find this show upsetting
Jun 02, 201712:24
PPPOD S02 E08 - 2017 Election Announcement Never Light a Stick of Corbynite

PPPOD S02 E08 - 2017 Election Announcement Never Light a Stick of Corbynite

Following the announcement for a snap election by Theresa may. We are now heading towards the 4th election in 3 years. Kristof, Mike, Lloydy & Simon met at the Irby Social Club to find out why, What was the motive and who will win the election. This is a heated one so we warn you that strong language is used throughout.
May 22, 201701:06:39
PPPOD S02 E07 - Treading On Head Shells?!?!?

PPPOD S02 E07 - Treading On Head Shells?!?!?

This week its just the 3 of us as Mike celebrates his birthday.
So this week, Chris, Lloydy and Si, Discuss the New Ferry Explosions, The London Attack, What Terrorist Really is, Isis and Tranmere Rovers Fantastic 9-0 win
Apr 19, 201701:03:52
PPPOD S02 E06 - Sir Frank of Rock Ferry

PPPOD S02 E06 - Sir Frank of Rock Ferry

This week we introduce our new 4th Presenter Mike, Discover Paul Nuttall's Hidden past. What the hell the government are trying to do with PIP payments, Philip Greene and the real reason Lloydy bought a VR headset
Mar 20, 201757:45
PPPOD S02 E05 - An Untold Story: The Peter Jukes Interview

PPPOD S02 E05 - An Untold Story: The Peter Jukes Interview

A Special Episode: Llody & Kristof chat to Peter Jukes the presenter of Untold: The Daniel Morgan Murder. Hi motivation in fighting for media reform, the Leveson Enquiry & Why he began investigating the murder of Private Investigator Daniel Morgan.
Mar 05, 201732:41
PPPOD S02 E04 - Warren Ward & How To Fix A Problem Like New Ferry

PPPOD S02 E04 - Warren Ward & How To Fix A Problem Like New Ferry

Our first Episode of 2017 and the first show for new presenter Simon This week we are joined Councillor Warren Ward, The youngest elected councillor in Britain.
We chat about his inspirations and reasons for entering politics at such a young age.
We also find out what has happened to New Ferry High street, possibly the most neglected town centre in the North West and how to fix it.
Feb 18, 201701:07:02
PPPOD S02 E03 - Gansta Claus & The Mo Fo Ho's (The Christmas Special)

PPPOD S02 E03 - Gansta Claus & The Mo Fo Ho's (The Christmas Special)

Find out what bugs us about xmas, is there a liberal resurgence, we try to get get through Ian's ego, we discuss reality TV and Liverpool's Anti Homeless plank
Dec 24, 201601:11:11
PPPOD SO2 E02 - Who Trumped in Buckingham Palace

PPPOD SO2 E02 - Who Trumped in Buckingham Palace

This week we discuss, President Elect Trump, Buckingham Palace Refurb and the MP's Brexit vote.
Once again it gets a bit heated.
Dec 16, 201650:17
PPOD S02 E01 - Hilary's Trump Card (The US Election Special)

PPOD S02 E01 - Hilary's Trump Card (The US Election Special)

So we're into our second season with a new theme tune, thanks to www.bensound.com, new home at Gallagher's Pub, a new format and a new feature; Interview In a Kebab Shop.

So join Kristof, Llody, the returning trouble maker Ian Walker and introducing Si.
This week we take on the US Election, the Calais Camps and at one point each other, this is a heated one, So, expect some strong language
Nov 08, 201601:03:50
PPPOD S01 E09 - COCA COLA SHANDY

PPPOD S01 E09 - COCA COLA SHANDY

This week Llody try's selling us Corbyn, The Brownlee brothers and more.
Stepping in for Ian this week is Mike Taylor
Oct 13, 201638:45