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  • He’s going home: Southgate quits England – What is a “shut up ring”? – Daniel Craig’s bad hair day

    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The lion sleeps tonight. Gareth Southgate quits and Fleet Street pay their respects. He’s just not that into you. Kate Lister explores the trend of “shut up rings” in The i. Plus – Lunatic fringe. The Times has some opinions on Daniel Craig’s new hair do. 


    Miranda Sawyer is joined by the host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and writer and host of Queerphoria podcast Jack Guinness.


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    Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.


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    31 min
  • Who is Trump’s hillbilly running mate? – The Guardian guide to Brat Summer – No Cap! Gen Z learn some manners

    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Huckleberry Veep. Who is JD Vance and why did Trump pick him as a running mate? I’m just living that lifestyle. The Guardian embraces Brat Summer. Plus – My Fair Gen Z. The Times has some lessons in etiquette for the young’uns.

     

    Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Emma Sidi.

     

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    Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.

     

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    35 min
  • Pain in Spain: England fail to bring it home – Did God save Trump? – Inside the bonkers billionaire wedding of the year

    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s olé over! The front pages mark England’s defeat in the Euro final. Divine intervention. Trump thanks God that he survived his assassination attempt in The Times. Plus – Bridezillionaire? The Sun shares details of the most spenny wedding of the year. 


    Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley.


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    Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.


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    34 min
  • Jailhouse shock! Prisons are full – Who killed the Great British House Party? – Would you go on a pigeon safari?

    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Half Time! Labour could shorten prison sentences to deal with capacity issues and The Telegraph is apoplectic. Fight for your right to party. Why can nobody throw a proper messy house party any more, ask an anxious Times. Plus – Birds of a feather. A journo goes on a ‘pigeon safari’ for the i and discovers some disturbing facts about the rats of the sky. 


    Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng and stand up comic Harry Stachini.


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    Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.


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    28 min
  • Is it coming home? England make the Euros final – Badenoch vs Braverman heats up – Clooney calls for Biden to quit

    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Wat a coincidence! Southgate’s boys made it to the final and every tabloid has the same headline. Handbags at dawn. It’s Suella “Cruella” Braverman vs Kemi “The Krusher” Badenoch as the Tory leadership race gets nasty. Plus – Clooney Bin. Former Batman tells President Biden to stand down in New York Times op ed.


    Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by Oh God What Now? fan fave Andrew Harrison and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.


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    Written and presented by Alex Von Tunzellman. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.


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    30 min
  • Sleepy Joe wakes up for NATO – Is Starmer a sex symbol? – Inside the 5am wake up cult

    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Average Joe. Biden made a gaffeless speech at NATO but critics are still calling for him to step down. Sleeping with the enemy. The Spectator is lusting over Keir Starmer’s ‘rugby face’. Plus – Darkest before the dawn. A Guardian journo tries to wake up at 5am every day, fails miserably.  


    Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Sam Wolfson and stand-up comedian Daniel Foxx.


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    Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.


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    30 min
  • Reform’s “fake” candidates – Is your neighbour growing weed? – Bit of a Trifle! Is the 1960s diet for you?

    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Who are ya? The Guardian investigates the elusive Reform UK candidates. Gone to pot. The Mail thinks weed farms are taking over the suburbs. Plus – I don't want ANY spam! The Telegraph sends a journo back in time to eat like a 60s housewife. 


    Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and stand up comedian Alex Kealy.


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    Written and presented by Alex Von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.


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    35 min
  • Keir chooses his team – May divorce be with you? The Mail thinks so – Brits on the p*ss: a Times holiday guide

    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Cabinet of Curiosities. Starmer has appointed his new cabinet and The Telegraph has some opinions. Stuck in the midlife with you. The Daily Mail has figured out why so many women are leaving their husbands. Plus – Una Cerveza, Por Favor. Going on holiday? The Times has a list of dos and don’ts for Brits on their jollies.  

     

    Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedian Gráinne Maguire. 

     

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    Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. 

     

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    34 min
  • Election special: Bye bye Tories!

    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keir we go! The front pages react to the Labour landslide. Electoral Reform. Farage’s party exceeded expectations and rained on our parade. Plus – Dress for success. We examine the sartorial choices of candidates, pundits and even ye olde mayors. 


    Our intrepid hostess with the mostess Miranda Sawyer is joined by sleep deprived journalist Jonn Elledge and slightly tipsy comic Jason Hazeley for a very special episode of Paper Cuts recorded at 4am on election night. 


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    Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.


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    30 min
  • 🚨 The Paper Cuts meets Oh God, What Now? Election Marathon on YouTube is about to start 🚨

    ALERT! Get yourself over to the Oh God, What Now? YouTube channel right now for all-night second-screen coverage of the election with all your favourite presenters including your Paper Cuts pals. Coverage starts just before 10pm and runs til late… or early.

    And if you’ve got questions, Tweet us at @OhGodWhatNowPod. The panel will answer as many as they can.

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    2 min

About Paper Cuts

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Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our thrice weekly podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press.

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