No Holds Barred Pod

Sal is back!

We've got our usual round up of PMQs, and then an awful lot of chat about Reform. Again. They just keep being stupid, so we have to keep talking about them. DOLGE lol.

This is Part One of EP 08 as, for some reason, we lost Sal's audio and video on the record, so we decided to split it in two and follow up with a bonus Part Two, later today.

Get this one down you and then come back later for bonus Sal & Don.

Links for the show:

Supertanskiii's amazing interview with Stella Creasey is here.

The equally brilliant Carole Cadwalldr is here.

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This week, due to the very sad passing of Sal's beloved Henry, we have an extra special guest host alongside Don.

The inimitable, Supertanskiii joins us to chat about all things political.

As always, we talk about politics and the reach of the far-right, Reform and Farage's latest grift. Don also gets a bit nerdy with some stats about Lucy Connolly and 'per capita' stats being weaponised by the right.

Tan gives us some great advice on how to counter the misinformation spread by the far-right, too.

Sal is back next week, but we are extremely grateful to Tan for stepping in at the last minute.

If you don't follow her already, please do so immediately on X here and YouTube here.

Links for the show:

Larry & Paul are the doyens of political comedy. The full video we nicked from is here and their X is here and YouTube here.

Thanks as always to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheZombyPop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on 𝕏 for our theme tune. Follow them, they are truly amazing.

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In this episode of No Holds Barred, Sal and Don are joined by a very special guest. Esheru joins us to join in on our weekly ramble through the world of politics.

Meandering seamlessly through the oxbow lakes of politics and arriving at the cut-off river of epigenetics.

There's chat about Malcolm X, the Tates and social media and, as always, our weekly round up of PMQs.

A virtual Smörgåsbord of chat. Apologies in advance, as you witness the sad passing of Sal's microphone halfway through, so some of the audio is a bit spiky.

We also have a very special treat from the amazing Jim Nauseum & Zomby Pop — check out the video on Spotify or YouTube at 19:52 to be specific to see their amazing work.

Look out for them on 𝕏, they are outstanding, both.

Thanks again to Esheru — drop him a follow on 𝕏 as well. His original account was hacked, and he deserves to regain his previous following. Also, he's awesome.

Links for the show:

The Politics Joe video about the Reform society is here.

Matt Green's incredible EU Reset video is here.

Thanks as always to ⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheZombyPop⁠⁠⁠⁠ on 𝕏 for our theme tune.

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Trigger Warning — we deal with some tough subjects in this episode, particularly during our chat about the assisted dying bill.

In this episode of No Holds Barred, hosts Sal and Don delve into various political and social issues, including local concerns, critiques of political leaders, and the role of media in shaping narratives. They discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the implications of the assisted dying bill, and the rising threat of far-right extremism. The conversation emphasises the need for accountability in political leadership and reflects a broader discontent with current political dynamics. 

In this conversation, they delve into the troubling resurgence of eugenics, drawing parallels with historical events and discussing the implications for society today. They explore the impact of social media on awareness and advocacy, particularly regarding the struggles faced by the disabled community.

The discussion highlights the dangers of performative politics, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the importance of political engagement. The speakers also critique the media's role in shaping political narratives and the influence of misinformation, particularly regarding climate change. 

Concluding with a cultural commentary on the politics of pornography and the complexities of global conflicts, emphasising the need for continued dialogue and action.

Links for the show:

The Article about the neo-Nazi terrorists is here.

The website for writing to your MP is here.

Thanks as always to ⁠⁠⁠@TheZombyPop⁠⁠⁠ on 𝕏 for our theme tune.

If you want to send us anything to read out, or a video/voice note about something you're passionate about, then get hold of us here:

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On this week's episode, Sal & Don segue!

Chat about the local election results, ineptitude of MPs and local government segues flawlessly into discussions on the new pope and Starmer's problematic trade deals. We've also got some squirrel whispering and the usual dose of banter.

Quite the expedition!

Only one link this week to the squirrel whisperer on Instagram, here.

Thanks as always to ⁠⁠@TheZombyPop⁠⁠ on 𝕏 for our theme tune.

If you want to send us anything to read out, or a video/voice note about something you're passionate about, then get hold of us here:

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On this week's episode, Sal & Don, let's say … meander!

Conversation moves seamlessly (!) between local elections, back pain, mental health and, for some reason, Darren Grimes again.

There's an in depth look at Wes Streeting and the mental health crisis.

Quite the adventure.

Thanks as always to ⁠@TheZombyPop⁠ on 𝕏 for our theme tune.

The article about NHS waiting lists is here, Richard Tice's remarks here and Wes Streeting's funding here.

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This week is quite a diverse offering, with topics ranging from the exceptionally serious manipulation of PIP and benefits by the government, all the way through to Andrea Jenkyns and her Lincolnshire glory hole.

Quite a ride!

We've got our first Righteous Rant from special guest, Esheru — @esherukweku.bsky.social

Thanks as always to @TheZombyPop on 𝕏 for our theme tune and @TheMeldrew | @LewensWill for their input as well.

The tweet that Sal referenced at the beginning is here if you'd like more info.

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Welcome to No Holds Barred. 

DISCLAIMER — TECH FAIL! Don recorded with the wrong mic for this show, and so his audio is a bit ropey. That content is still great, though!

This week, we chatted about the impact of disability on an entire family, prison sentencing, Reform and some badly informed discussion on the government's semi-nationalisation of British Steel.

Every week, join Sal & Don for a round up of the week's news and political shenanigans, with some in depth analysis on different topics each week. 

Send us your very own Righteous Rant, and we'll play it out and then discuss your subject. It can be anything you like [as long as it's legal!]. 

Credit to Zomby Pop for our awesome theme tune. Check out their work here: https://x.com/TheZombyPop 

Please join in with the show, it would be great to hear from you with your videos or voice notes.

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