The Thought Police

The Thought Police

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  • S1 Ep136: Spanking the monkey
    Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan return with the latest exciting instalment of the Thought Police. 

    Today's angry topics include: Bojo's mojo, Labour's narrow win at the Batley and Spen by-election, kids no longer having to quarantine, complications of Covid, the failure of the NHS app, Michael Gove's divorce, Carrie's rewilding initiative, primate self-love, mask wearing, legislation about bodily contact, the delights of Amsterdam and being mothered by the state. It's another swashbuckling episode of the fastest growing podcast on the block. 

    You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

    Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].
    33 min
  • S1 Ep135: Hands. Face. Complete waste of space.
    Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan angrily dissect the week's news as the Thought Police returns.

    Talking points include: Chris Whitty being attacked, Matt Hancock's adultery, why the police are useless, how elites are treated differently to us mere mortals on COVID restrictions, test and trace, travel not returning to normal any time soon, the reporting of the severity of the Delta variant being majorly overblown, thousands of kids having to self-isolate from school for no reason, England vs. Germany, the excitement of the Euros, Scottish travel ban nonsense, and MG's lamentable car trouble. It's the podcast that refuses to download an app to go to the pub, it's the Thought Police. 

    You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

    Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].
    36 min
  • S1 Ep134: The true price of freedom
    Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan return for another angry, sweary, takes-no-prisoners episode of the Thought Police.

    Today they discuss: England players having to self-isolate, quarantine hotel food, Freedom Day delays, the USA relaxing their restrictions, offensive phone alarms, the sinister nature of the introduction of vaccine passports, a lack of England fans getting behind the team at Euro 2020, Gareth 'Woke'gate, taking the knee, UEFA's ludicrous policy over political symbols, Scotland's lack of Freedom Day, new anti-bribery laws, experiences of facility trips, Meghan Markle's terrible attitude, Kev's Viscount Linley story, the recent press coverage of Princess Diana, how Americans view Britain, and England vs. Scotland. It's quite simply the Best of British, it's the Thought Police.   

    You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

    Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].
    37 min
  • S1 Ep133: A matter of life and death
    Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan return with the Thought Police for another blockbusting look at the week's news.

    Today's topics include: Delays to freedom day, the people who seem to love playing pandemic, bouncing back from economic disaster, how the BBC dealt with Christian Eriksen's on field heart attack, whether the Euros could have continued in light of a tragedy, Scotland's shambolic performance, Sir Keir Starmer, the public transport disaster in and out of London, Joe Biden's incompetence, and why the G7 was an expensive mistake. They're the world leaders in audio excellence - they're the Thought Police. 

    You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

    Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].
    35 min
  • S1 Ep132: A real slap in the face
    It's time for another round of jousting courtesy of the Thought Police as Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are showing symptoms of a sickness...but it's nothing to do with Covid.

    Today they discuss: Emmanuel Macron, the mishandling of the return to normal life, Covid caution, the doom and gloom mongers at SAGE, Ollie Robinson's ban for historical tweets, Gareth Southgate, taking the knee and why it's a mistake, Marcus Rashford, the terrible reading of the room by leading award ceremonies, statue outrage, Hangus the Monkey, ignoring restrictions and Matt Hancock's latest gaff. They're the Thought Police and they are always open.  

    You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

    Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].
    36 min
  • S1 Ep131: The power trip
    Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back to bash you over the head with sense as the Thought Police patrol the podcast charts.

    Today's topics include: the so-called third wave, Good Morning Vietnam, who the WHO think they are, SAGE not reading the room, London ending their own restrictions, NHS incompetence, Heathrow's new Red Zone terminal, serial waiting room offenders, identity politics, the nastiness of Labour, Boris' poorly timed wedding, Beer 52, a bad weekend for Kev in the football, Sleepy, creepy Joe Biden, why the UK shouldn't bother engaging in climate change negotiations, Oxfordshire going smoke free, herbal cigarettes in the capital, and why everyone should buy a diesel car. It's fuel for the mouth and mind - it's the Thought Police.  

    You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

    Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].
    35 min
  • S1 Ep130: The Thought Police vs. the BBC
    Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are back to bombard you with common sense as the Thought Police returns. 

    They discuss: Deal in Kent, having to wear masks upon the lifting of restrictions, the enormity of the Martin Bashir story, Lord Hall and the BBC self-preservation society, Dominic Cummings' mad ramblings, who will really be paying for Boris and Carrie's wedding, why corporate accounts are ruining the restaurant trade, Max Mosley, the deceitfulness of certain organisations who claim to be non-political, Huw Edwards, the BBC halo, Matt Hancock's latest drivel, personal experiences of Southall, and Fulham's nightmare season finally coming to an end. They are the Thought Police and they are the only real public service broadcasters. 

    You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

    Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].
    33 min
  • S1 Ep129: Don't take your love to Leicester
    Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan - AKA The Thought Police - can't even agree with each other this week so all the wokeists, lefties and ministers have absolutely no chance.

    Today they shout about: Keir Starmer, why no woman has ever lead the Labour party, Nish Kumar's wokeness, Boris Johnson, the Indian variant, Danny Boyle's Olympics opening ceremony, Japan, the Champions League final being held in Portugal, Leicester City's FA Cup win, Brendan (don't call me Kenny) Rodgers, summer holiday plans, Florida, American Q-tips, and why the Democrats are falling apart. It's loud, it's proud, it's the only podcast that matters - it's The Thought Police.      

    You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

    Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].
    32 min
  • S1 Ep128: The spin doctor will see you now
    It's time for the latest crackling edition of the Thought Police with Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan.

    Topics include: Boris Johnson, life returning to normal, David Cameron, the fall of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner, GPs refusing to work, hugging, pedantic police, busybodies, Rick Stein, curry cooking, the behaviour of modern teachers, being disciplined at school, the Evening Standard's new columnist, Alastair Campbell's disastrous stint on Good Morning Britain, Fulham FC, and Jose Mourinho. They're the Special Ones - they're the Thought Police. 

    You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

    Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].
    41 min
  • S1 Ep127: Not for love or money
    Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan are the Thought Police and they are here once again. If you're easily offended...what are you doing here?

    Today they discuss: struggling landlords being cursed by the weather, the ridiculousness of people sitting outside empty pubs, school kids in face coverings, the flawed legal system, mask exemptions, the absolute ineptitude on both sides of government, media incompetence, Neil O'Brien, who could replace Boris, the death of the Labour party (and the Democrats), SNP handouts, Nicola Sturgeon's incoherent campaign, Scotland's EU hopes, Northern Irish concerns, Fulham's endless woes, football fan protests, the myriad Mayor of London candidates, Bill Gates and his split with Melinda, local US newspaper names, and the ruthlessness of the big billionaires who run the world. It's rich in common sense and opinion - it's The Thought Police. 

    You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike Graham is: @IROMG, Kevin O'Sullivan is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP.

    Meanwhile if you'd like to send an email, the address is: [email protected].
    37 min

About The Thought Police

From the publisher's feed

It’s not 1984 anymore but it sure feels like it. The Thought Police returns for a third series. After working with previous partners Kevin O’Sullivan and Matt Kelly for the past few years Mike Graham has got a new co-host. He is the highly entertaining American comedian Lewis Schaffer whose wry observations on life have to be heard to be believed. We’ve got culture, we’ve got politics and we might even make you laugh in these troubled times. 

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