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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... more
FAQs about It Could Be Said:How many episodes does It Could Be Said have?The podcast currently has 175 episodes available.
August 11, 2025It Could Be Said #264 My Summer with Luke & SimonSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk sport! Yes the world of politics is still too depressing to talk about so we discuss the start of the football season, England falling at the final hurdle in the cricket but vaulting over it in the women's football, and esports!...more2h 15minPlay
July 28, 2025It Could Be Said #263 Keep On Looking For That Ray Of SunshineSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return with a monster podcast as they catch up on the news. They discuss the football, Jeffery Epstein and Donald Trump, the cancellations of the Late Show, the formation of a new political party involving Jeremy Corbyn, and the continued war in the Middle East. ...more3h 9minPlay
July 07, 2025It Could Be Said #262 I Wonder What Roy Jenkins Would Have DoneDr Luke Middup and Will Cooling return to talk about the problems facing Rachel Reeves and the wider Labour Government. We do this by looking at what we do in her position and how she compares to her predecessors. ...more1h 52minPlay
June 28, 2025It Could Be Said #261 Podcasters Behaving GiddilyWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return in a surprisingly good mood considering much of the episode is given over to war in the middle east & Starmer's planned disability cuts. They also talk the race to be NYC Mayor, England vs India in the cricket, and much more!...more1h 51minPlay
June 07, 2025It Could Be Said #260 Alien vs Predator Repeated As FarceWill Cooling & Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Elon Musk and Donald Trump falling out, Labour surprising everyone in Hamilton & what's up with Kemi Badenoch. They also start with some football talk and slip in a mini-review of Clarkson's Farm Season 4...more1h 44minPlay
June 03, 2025It Could Be Said #259 Guess Who's Back! Back Again!Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return after two months off from podcasting for a freewheeling discussion even by our standards. We begin with Will and Luke bemoaning the mess that Sir Keir Starmer is making off being Prime Minister before we veer off into talking about the SEVENTIES! Then Simon joins us and we quickly pivot to talking about Canadian and Australian politics. ...more2h 17minPlay
April 05, 2025It Could Be Said #258 Donald Trump's TariffanazaSimon Alvey, Will Cooling & Dr Luke Middup return to talk Donald Trump's tariffs! They talk the sheer scale and recklessness of the announcement, the impact on both America and the wider world, and what on earth happens next. ...more1h 59minPlay
April 03, 2025It Could Be Said #257 Dissing Rachel's AbilitySimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement. In particular they discuss in detail the impact of the government's cuts to disability benefits. ...more1h 42minPlay
March 04, 2025It Could Be Said #256 Volodymyr Zelenskyy Goes To WashingtonSimon Alvey, Will Cooling, and Dr Luke Middup talk the latest developments in the deepening crisis over the American Government's attitude to Ukraine. ...more1h 47minPlay
February 17, 2025It Could Be Said #255 Happy Podcast Is Oh So HappySimon Alvey is happy because of trains. Will Cooling is happy due to morbid drama full of dull rooms and badly fitted suits. Dr Luke Middup is happy because of football. We are all so happy. No sadness or worry over here. No siree. The Bad Orange Man cannot reach us in our happy place. Maybe if we keep talking about other things he'll go away. ...more1h 39minPlay
FAQs about It Could Be Said:How many episodes does It Could Be Said have?The podcast currently has 175 episodes available.