Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The News Quiz Ep7. Heat and NEETs

Andy Zaltzman is joined by his panel of political satirists to unpack the critical essays of Tony Blair, the spending habits of Peter Murrell and the SNP, the sweltering heat, social media ban proposals for under 16's and young people in record levels of unemployment.

Factually! with Adam Conover

Freedom 250 Concert Flop and Pattie Gonia v. Patagonia, with Bethy Squires & Sabrina Jalees

(In addition to your regularly planned episode of Factually, we’re bringing you a Friday news roundup where we check in on the week’s biggest stories as well as some that need amplification.) This week, Adam is joined by Sabrina Jalees, host of Good Enough, and Bethy Squires, writer at The Vulture and Pin-Up. It’s time to talk cities banning A.I. data centers, Pattie Gonia v. Patagonia, and the impending pickleballpocalypse.

Better Offline

Monologue: AI Can't Afford To Slow Down

In this week's Better Offline monologue, Ed Zitron runs you through how the “does AI have ROI?” debate is coming at the worst possible time for two companies that can’t afford to slow down thanks to their $1.1 trillion in compute commitments.

Newsletter: AI Doesn’t Have ROI https://www.wheresyoured.at/ai-doesnt-have-roi/ 
Ed on Bloomberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKDmkJPVvI 
The AI industry's profit problem is getting bigger, says Goldman Sachs' equity research chief
https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-ai-boom-profit-problem-semiconductor-chip-companies-investment-2026-6 
Bloomberg: AI’s Bills Are Bigger Than Ever, And Coming Due https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-06-04/the-ai-boom-s-next-test-is-the-roi-worth-the-cost 
Axios: AI sticker shock hits corporate America https://www.axios.com/2026/05/28/ai-spending-roi-enterprise-costs 
Uber COO story: https://www.businessinsider.com/uber-coo-andrew-macdonald-ai-token-spending-harder-justify-2026-5 

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Lateral with Tom Scott

191: Half of a mountain

Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper and Tom Lum from 'Let's Learn Everything!' face questions about inward injuries, backwards bars and Luneburg lenses.

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Is SAVAGE HOUSE Richard E. Grant’s most unhinged role yet?

The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo

Behind the Bastards

Part Two: Mark Fuhrman: The Most Racist Cop, or Merely Normal Racist Cop?

Robert concludes the story and, thankfully, the life of Mark Fuhrman, after discussing his most famous moment: the OJ Simpson trial.

Factually! with Adam Conover

Here's Proof EVERYONE hates A.I.

(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!

The Bugle

Iran tries to buy time, Trump outbids them

Andy is with Mark Steel and Ria Lina to ask the big questions...

The Gargle

Monkey Friends & Illegal Waste

On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by John-Luke Roberts and Josh Gondelman. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news - from the looming ice age to great apes having human-like friendships. Plus we're back with another Reviews Section!

Factually! with Adam Conover

Elon Musk’s Dark Ideology, with Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian

Elon Musk sucks so bad, dude. We all know this already. Unfortunately, however, he remains one of the most consequential people on the planet. This means that understanding him, his philosophy, and his goals for the planet (and human species) is actually… kinda important. This week, Adam speaks with Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian, authors of Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed, about who Elon really is and the dark nature of the ideology he’s trying to inflict upon us. Find Ben and Quinn's book at factuallypod.com/books

Better Offline

Why AI Has No ROI with Paul Kedrosky

In this week’s Better Offline, Ed Zitron is joined by economist Paul Kedrosky to talk about why nobody can find the ROI of AI, why there won’t be a Dot Com Bubble-style recovery for AI data centers, and how Google’s $80bn equity sale shows we’re at the top.

https://paulkedrosky.com/

Behind the Bastards

Part One: Mark Fuhrman: The Most Racist Cop, or Merely Normal Racist Cop?

This week Robert invites Joe Kassabian to the guest seat and regales him with the thrilling story of Mark Fuhrman, the most famous racist in LAPD history.

Kermode on Film

"Cinematic foreplay"!?

Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 234

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The News Quiz Ep6. Brexpressionism

Recorded at Hay Festival, Andy asks the panel the dreaded question - is Brexit back on the table? Also on the menu is Welsh independence, the National Conversation and an update on just how much money has been wasted on HS2.

Factually! with Adam Conover

The Texas Primary and the Pope Hates A.I. with Erin Ryan and Andra Whipple

(In addition to your regularly planned episode of Factually, we’re bringing you a Friday news roundup where we check in on the week’s biggest stories as well as some that need amplification.)

Better Offline

Monologue: Everyone Suddenly Cares About AI ROI

In this week's Better Offline monologue, Ed Zitron runs you through how AI’s move to token-based billing has revealed that absolutely nobody has a way of measuring AI’s ROI - and how these massive costs might finally burst the bubble.

Companion newsletter:
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Lateral with Tom Scott

190: A second toastie

Rosalie Minnitt, Verity Babbs and Bob Hagh face questions about topsy-turvy tipples, reclaimed roads and baseball busts.

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Does Mark think BACKROOMS is a-maze-ing?

The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo

Behind the Bastards

Part Three: The Orgasm Cult

Robert finally concludes the tale of OneTaste by describing how it all fell apart and ended in prison for Nicole Daedone.

The Bugle

Woolly Mammoth or Inflation? You Decide!

Andy is with Felicity Ward and Anuvab Pal to ask the big questions...

Realms Unknown

Mermaids and Walter White's baby

Joining Alice this week is regular co-host Eleanor Morton, as they delve into the deep to talk all things mermaids. From Aerial to Cher and many more sea-shell bra wearing sirens. And Eleanor tells us why she'd cancel the classic Greek authors in the Minds of Uh?

Factually! with Adam Conover

Nithya Raman’s Optimistic Vision for LA

Adam has been friends with LA city councilmember Nithya Raman for a long time now, and certainly didn’t expect that one day she would be running for mayor of Los Angeles. This week, Adam sits with Nithya to talk about her vision for what this city could do for its residents, how it’s already one of the greatest cities on Earth, and how Nithya made Adam believe in her before she even got into city politics. 

Better Offline

The AI Industry Is Losing

In this week's Better Offline, Ed Zitron runs you through how Uber’s COO said the quiet part out loud - that AI’s outputs and efficacy do not match up with its ruinous costs - and how despite its bluster, the AI industry’s grift is failing.

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Kermode on Film

Why does Jack love TENET so much?

Part one of who-knows-how-many on Christopher Nolan's films.

Behind the Bastards

Part Two: The Orgasm Cult

Robert continues to tell Jamie about Nicole Daedone's OneTaste, orgasm cult. 

Behind the Bastards

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The News Quiz Ep5. Starmer psychodrama

What a week it's been for the Prime Minister. In the aftermath of seismic local elections results, there's been non-stop Labour party in-fighting. Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary so the race for Labour leader is seemingly on - who will throw their hat in the ring? Will Andy Burnham, i.e. the King of the North, make his move? In other news, the panel discuss Trump's state visit to China and why the Royal Navy has to redesign women's uniforms over 'inappropriately placed' buttons.

Factually! with Adam Conover

LA Mayoral Race Heats Up and Supreme Court Dumps Voting Rights w/ Guy Branum & Sam Roudman

(In addition to your regularly planned episode of Factually, we’re bringing you a Friday news roundup where we check in on the week’s biggest stories as well as some that need amplification.)

Better Offline

Monologue: Anthropic Is Not Profitable Unless You Remove Its Costs

In this week's Better Offline monologue, Ed Zitron runs you through Anthropic’s claims it will be non-GAAP EBITDA profitable for Q2 2026 by having SpaceX discount its compute costs, and how said revenues don’t match up with its CFO’s sworn affidavit or previous reporting on its finances.

Companion newsletter:
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Lateral with Tom Scott

189: Sleep-inducing hangers

Davina Bentley, Ed Patrick and Stuart Laws face questions about feline fatalities, Portland park picnics and devious deliveries.

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Is THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU a STAR WARS spin off too far? + Leo Woodall

The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo

If Books Could Kill

Think And Grow Rich

Peter and Michael discuss "Think And Grow Rich," the 1937 classic written by a lifelong fraudster who finds his final mark: You.

Behind the Bastards

Part One: The Orgasm Cult

Robert sits down with Jamie Loftus to weave the half-century long history of orgasm cults in the U.S., culminating in the rise of Nicole Daedone's OneTaste.

The Gargle

A £200m Mystery London Zoo Donor!

On this week's issue of the glossy newspaper pullout The Gargle, Alice is joined by Joz Norris and Ria Lina as the trio jump into this week's science and tech news from ??, a mystery £20m donation for London Zoo, Dino Drama, Hantavirus and PMOS. Plus we're back with another Reviews Section!

The Bugle

Starmer's still PM (just)

On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman, as the three jump back into the news after a week off, as they discuss the UK's PM Kier Starmer grasping onto power, Trump's recent visit to China, and UK Navy wardrobe conundrum. All this plus more in issue 4379 of The Bugle!

Behind the Bastards

Bonus Episode: Untitled Warhammer 40,000 Podcast

Robert and Joe Kassabian are soon launching a new podcast about Warhammer 40,000 and you. This episode acts as a legally binding teaser / preview.

Factually! with Adam Conover

How to Cure Perfectionism with Oliver Burkeman

Like it or not, we all have our limits. But this world seems to want to make us feel guilty for not constantly trying to outdo ourselves—we’re made to feel like failures if we’re not always becoming more efficient, more optimized, more “together” versions of ourselves. To put it frankly, this sucks. Author and previous guest Oliver Burkeman has written a book on how the pursuit of optimization just drives us further away from the core of happiness: embracing ourselves as we truly are. This week, Adam and Oliver talk about how to relieve the pressures that society puts on us and how to find peace and freedom in self-acceptance. Find Oliver’s book, Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts, at factuallypod.com/books

Better Offline

AI Versus The PC Industry With GamersNexus

In this episode, Ed Zitron is joined by Steve Burke of GamersNexus to talk about NVIDIA’s alleged GPU shipments to China, how AI is choking the PC gaming industry, and how mad Jensen Huang keeps getting on podcasts.

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GamersNexus:
Yes, This All Seems Very Legitimate - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUbJDrL6ZfM 
Support GamersNexus’ AI Surveillance Dystopia Series: https://store.gamersnexus.net/ai-dystopia 
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Kermode on Film

Samira Ahmed on A Hard Day's Night, Leisa Gwenllian and Marc Evans on Effi o Blaenau

In this episode of Kermode On Film, Mark talks to journalist, writer and award-winning radio presenter, Samira Ahmed about her newly published BFI Classics book on The Beatles’ 1964 movie, A HARD DAY’S NIGHT.  

Behind the Bastards

Part Three: H.L. Hunt: The First Elon Musk

Robert concludes the story of H.L. Hunt with his involvement in the death of John F. Kennedy and downfall as a polical force.

Behind the Bastards

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The News Quiz: Ep4. The people have spoken

Recorded on Friday morning, Andy and the panel dig into the election results from 7th May. Who’s done well? Who’s done not so well? And how does this have anything to do with The Grand National? Also up for discussion is The Met Gala and the legend that is Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday.

372 Pages We'll Never Get Back

372 Pages #207 – Empress Theresa Ep 2 – Emperor Steve

Factually! with Adam Conover

Boomers Are Wealth Hoarders, the AI Revolt, and California’s Cursed Governor’s Race with Brian Merchant and Andrea More

(In addition to your regularly planned episode of Factually, we’re bringing you a Friday news roundup where we check in on the week’s biggest stories as well as some that need amplification.)

Lateral with Tom Scott

188: 76 degrees

Sage the Bad Naturalist, Evan Heling and Katelyn Heling face questions about disruptive droughts, moved moments and sneaky snaps.

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

THREE FILMS OF THE WEEK? Is that even allowed? + Olivia Colman

Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo   

Behind the Bastards

Part Two: H.L. Hunt: The First Elon Musk

Robert explains how H.L. Hunt became the richest man alive through simple hard work and also gambling and pimping.

Realms Unknown

Greek and Roman Mythology

Joining Alice this week is regular co-host Tom Neenan, as they deep dive into Greek and Roman mythology in fantasy. From Labyrinth to The Maze Runner and everything in-between, the two also jump into the classic set-up troupe, and Tom tells us a questionable Doctor Who storyline in the Minds of Uh?

The Bugle

Bitcoin, Dana White and Running Robots!

It's episode 4379A Buglers! This week producer Harry has rounded up a few clips of satirical ramble that we didn’t quite have space for the first time round. But don't worry we’ll be back next week with Josh Gondelman and Alice Fraser. If you like The Bugle ad-free and uninterrupted. Then why not join The Bugle’s voluntary subscription, with your support Andy and his cohort of co-hosts can continue to blast there trademark mix of satirical insight and shameless drivel all over the planet.

Factually! with Adam Conover

Sonic the Hedgehog vs. the Real Housewives and Urkel with with Exploration: LIVE!

Did you know that there are other podcasts out there besides Factually? And some are even… good?! This week, Adam talks to Headgum network colleagues Charley Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman from Exploration: LIVE! about how to balance the business of being funny with the sheer horror of everyday existence. Check out Exploration: LIVE! wherever you get your podcasts.

Better Offline

The Insanity of the Markets with Ben & Emil

On this week’s Better Offline, Ed Zitron is joined by the hosts of the Ben & Emil show to talk about how the markets have been driven insane by semiconductor buzz and social media hysteria.

https://benandemilshow.com/

Kermode on Film

Bob Odenkirk and Ben Wheatley on NORMAL

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode talks to director Ben Wheatley and actor Bob Odenkirk about their feature NORMAL, which is released in UK cinemas on 15 May 2026.

Behind the Bastards

Part One: H.L. Hunt: The First Elon Musk

This week Robert begins the three-part story of the former wealthiest man on earth, H.L. Hunt, who also became the first right wing plutocrat to buy his own shitty media empire, creating a model for Elon Musk to follow today.

Behind the Bastards

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The News Quiz: Ep3. When the King came round for tea

This week you’re all cordially invited to join us for King Charles’ state visit to Donald Trump’s White House. Please dress to impress. We’ll also be digging into the state of the nation ahead of the upcoming elections on 7th May. Plus, what do we think about MPs drinking at work?

Lateral with Tom Scott

187: The lion and the poet

Matt Gray, Rowan Ellis and Verity Babbs face questions about pervasive players, biscuit barrels and foreign flags.

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

SIR IAN MCKELLEN: Christophers and some unfinished business…

Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo

Behind the Bastards

Part Two: How AI Chatbots Became Cult Leaders

Robert concludes his explanation of how AI chatbots replicate cult dynamics in the brains of some vulnerable users.

The Gargle

Is it officially the death of our attention spans?

On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by the two Toms as she is joined by Tom Ballard Realms Unknown regular Tom Neenan. The trio jump into this week's science and tech news as Children losing their attention spans, Driverless cars and AI software Claude going rogue!

The Bugle

The Bugle reviews King Charles' visit to the US

On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Josie Long and sister Helen Zaltzman as the three dive into the week's news from The official Bugle review of King Charles' visit to the United States. Plus the latest ahead of the upcoming UK local elections, Canada Horse News and a Crucible streaker!

Factually! with Adam Conover

The Edge of Space Time with Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

When the world gets to be too much, contemplating the endless wonder and beauty of the cosmos can be a huge relief. After all, we’re insignificant in the grand scale of space and time. But cosmic thinking can also teach us so much about ourselves. This week, Adam sits with Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, professor of physics and faculty member in women’s and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire, to talk about the truths we uncover about ourselves when we search for the truths of the universe. Find Chanda’s new book, The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie, at factuallypod.com/books

Better Offline

CZM Rewind: Cory Doctorow and Ed Zitron on Enshittification and the Rot Economy

This week’s Better Offline is a recording of a panel held by Clarion West in Seattle earlier this year with Cory Doctorow and Ed Zitron, discussing enshittification, The Rot Economy, and the destruction of modern tech platforms, moderated by Whitney Beltrán.

Behind the Bastards

Part One: How AI Chatbots Became Cult Leaders

Over the last year or so a series of news articles have sounded warnings about AI psychosis, and now an AI-generated cult, the Spiralists. Robert sits down with Blake Wexler to answer an important question: can a chatbot become a cult leader?

Kermode on Film

Callum Turner, George Mackay and Mark Jenkin on ROSE OF NEVADA

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode talks to director Mark Jenkin and actors Callum Turner and George Mackay about newly released feature ROSE OF NEVADA.

Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 230

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The News Quiz: Ep2. The art of vetting

Some hot topics of conversation this week include the ever evolving Peter Mandelson vetting saga, phones being banned in schools and robots who can take over the world... sorry robots who can take over sports. Helping Andy make sense of it all are Daliso Chaponda, Catherine Bohart, Hugo Rifkind and Ria Lina.

Better Offline

Monologue: AI's Compute Demand Story Is A Lie

In this week's Better Offline monologue, Ed Zitron runs through how 70-80% of Amazon and Microsoft’s AI revenue and capacity is taken up by OpenAI and Anthropic, and how capacity constraints across the industry are a result of hyperscalers sacrificing their infrastructure to the least-profitable startups of all time.

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372 Pages We'll Never Get Back

280 Mysteries Ep 22 – The Case of the Midnight Visitor

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Does THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 rock the sequel trend? + STEVE COOGAN

Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo

If Books Could Kill

Grit

In 2013, education reformers tried to help poor students the using the best tool at their disposal: The 16th most popular Ted Talk.

Behind the Bastards

Part Two: The Naturopathic Doctor Who Bombed a Plane

Robert concludes the thrilling story of Dr. Robert  Spears, who absolutely was not a doctor or actually named Robert Spears.

Factually! with Adam Conover

Trump made gas expensive and now his supporters hate him.

(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!)

Realms Unknown

Welcome to the Hive Mind

Joining Alice this week is John Robertson, as they dive into this week’s sub-genre Hive Minds, from Star Trek to Adrian Tchaikovsky. Plus more from Troupe on a Rope and the Minds of Er...

The Bugle

The King meets Trump

On this week's issue of the Bugle. Andy is joined by dream team Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar as the trio jump into this week's news as the King visits America, Trump's new ballroom and the latest news from the White House correspondents dinner. Plus Andy opens up The Bugle's Gambling and Sports sections. It's issue 4377 of The Bugle!

Factually! with Adam Conover

The Warehouse Workers Who Beat Amazon with Derrick Palmer

The Amazon warehouse floor is infamous for poor working conditions, but the workers themselves know it best. Recently, the workers of warehouse JFK8 in Staten Island successfully organized to gain the basic working conditions many of us take for granted. In the face of one of the largest companies on the planet, and without the aid of a major union, they secured a huge victory. We’ve previously covered this while talking to the producers of the documentary Union, but today Adam sits with Amazon Labor Union cofounder Derrick Palmer to get a first hand account of the process. Derrick helped organize a union against incredible odds, remains a worker at JFK8, and has just written a how-to guide for workers looking to organize, called Handbook for the Revolution. Find Derrick's book at factuallypod.com/books

Better Offline

Palantir's Manifesto with June and Caleb from KTC

On this week’s Better Offline, Ed Zitron digs into Palantir’s 22-point manifesto with Caleb and June from Kill The Computer.

The Manifesto: https://x.com/PalantirTech/status/2045574398573453312 

Caleb and June
https://bsky.app/profile/birdrespecter.bsky.social

Kermode on Film

Lindsay Duncan & Charlotte Regan on MINT, and Thea Gajić on SURVIVING EARTH

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark talks to actress Lindsay Duncan and writer director Charlotte Regan, to talk about their new BBC series MINT.

Behind the Bastards

Part One: The Naturopathic Doctor Who Bombed a Plane

Robert tells Brandie Posey the thrilling tale of Dr. Robert Spears, a man who was not a doctor but was a trailblazing Naturopath. And when I say "trailblazing", I mean he committed terrorism on a plane.

Behind the Bastards

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The News Quiz: Ep1. Messiah or Doctor?

After six weeks off air Andy Zaltzman is back. Helping him kick off the series are Andrew Maxwell, Zoe Lyons, Stephen Bush and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. They’ll be tackling the big questions - how is the country feeling ahead of the potentially seismic elections on 7th May? Why is Donald Trump feuding with the Pope and why are mini-gherkins now harder to find than ever?

Better Offline

Monologue: How OpenAI Kills Oracle

In this week's Better Offline monologue, Ed Zitron runs through how OpenAI must grow its revenue by 1000% in the next three years and raise at least another $200 billion for it to be able to pay its compute deals with Oracle and other providers, and how Oracle dies if OpenAI fails to pay its bills.

This week’s free newsletter: https://www.wheresyoured.at/four-horsemen-of-the-aipocalypse/ 

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372 Pages We'll Never Get Back

372 Pages #206 – Empress Theresa Ep 1 – Grandpa, no, No, NO, NOOO!

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Have we found Mark’s film of the year already?

Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo

Behind the Bastards

Part Four: Jimmy Savile: Britain's Unending Nightmare

Robert concludes the harrowing tale of Jimmy Saville by explaining the horrific reach his relationship with Margaret Thatcher gave him into the NHS, and how he lived out his days as BBC royalty.

The Gargle

How easy is it to trick AI?

On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by Josh Gondelman and Eleanor Morton as the trio jump into the week's news in science and tech. From fake diseases to trick AI, scientific advancements on de-ageing to Robots running marathons now. Listen now on this week's episode of The Gargle!

The Bugle

US Navy comes up short (and hungry)

It's issue 4376! This week Andy is joined by Tiff Stevenson and Neil Delamere as the three jump into this week's news! Starting off with the ramifications of the war in Iran, the trio also discuss the state of US Navy's dining in the wake of reported food shortages, the planet burning up and the UK's Mandelson problem rumbles on!

Factually! with Adam Conover

Sammy Mowrey Inflicts Psychic Damage on Adam Conover for 60 Minutes

After a year and a half, Adam has finally capped off his standup tour. Friend and fellow comedian Sammy Mowrey was there to open for him at nearly every single date, and together they encountered the high highs, low lows, and strange strangeness of performing comedy across America. Today, the two look back at 18 months of touring to talk about giant puppets, Rhode Island sandwich shops, and whether Waffle House sucks or not.

Better Offline

Cal Newport on Mythos and Anthropomorphization

In this week’s Better Offline, Ed is joined by computer science professor and writer Cal Newport to talk about the Claude Mythos marketing scam, the lies around AI job loss, and why LLMs shouldn’t talk like they’re people.

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Kermode on Film

This shouldn't be funny... but it is

Behind the Bastards

Part Three: Jimmy Savile: Britain's Unending Nightmare

Now Jimmy Saville is at the top of the world: he's become a radio and TV star and found his way into the Royal family's good graces. Now we see what he does with power and access.

Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 228

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The Naked Week: Ep6. Swearing, Steeplechase, and Strikes.

Following Trump's tirade, The Naked Week team bleep the hell out of the bleeping news, swear at a steeplechase, and stage a walk out.

Better Offline

Monologue: On Dangerous Rhetoric

In this week's Better Offline monologue, Ed Zitron discusses how AI labs’ dangerous rhetoric around AI capabilities and job loss are antagonizing and terrifying people that are already on edge, and that de-escalation starts with Altman and Amodei talking about LLMs as normal software.

This week’s free newsletter: https://www.wheresyoured.at/i-will-never-respect-a-website/

Highside/Lowside - A Motorcycle Podcast

S11E12: Motorcycle Questions: Answered!

We're wrapping up season 12 with a listener-favorite… giving you the chance to ask Zack and Spurg any question you want!

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

John Waters: “I’m so respectable I could puke”

Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo

If Books Could Kill

CROSSOVER EVENT: Tim Ferriss’s "The 4-Hour Body"

Peter went on Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase, to revisit a biohacking diet book for the boys.

Behind the Bastards

Part Two: Jimmy Savile: Britain's Unending Nightmare

Robert explains how Jimmy Savile went from bike race commentator to pop music DJ and gatekeeper to the stars, and how much of Britain clamored to give him access to young girls as a reward.

Realms Unknown

Talking Weaponry!

Joining Alice this week is Tom Neenan, as the pair jump into this week’s sub-genre deep dive, Talking Weaponry from Swordheart to Jarvis! Plus troupes on the decadent class and exploring dated narrative arcs in Minds of Er...

The Bugle

The Denial Episode

This week Andy is joined by Sara Barron and Anuvab Pal as the trio delves into the week's news in denial! From Hungary's historic election, to Sadiq Khan's claim of misinformation spreading across London. Oh and the leader of the free world posted an image of himself depicted as Jesus. All that and more on issue 4375 of The Bugle!