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Josie Long

Comedian, broadcaster, and author. Known for her work on Radio 4's Shortcuts and 8 Out of 10 Cats.

Top 5 podcasts with Josie Long

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22 snips
Apr 14, 2025 • 38min

Dr Evil Set To Impose Million Percent Tariffs!

This week, Josie Long, a Glasgow comedian known for her observational humor, and Nato Green, a politically charged satirist from San Francisco, dive into the absurdities of million percent tariffs. They discuss the chaos of economic policies that turn essentials into luxuries and critique the consequences for working-class families. The conversation also highlights an amusing protest featuring a man in a rat costume, scrutinizing political engagement through humor. Expect laughter as they blend personal tales with sharp social commentary!
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Jul 2, 2025 • 43min

BREAKING NEWS: The Future Never Runs Out Of Money

In this entertaining discussion, comedians Josh Gondelman and Josie Long dive into the outrageousness of wealth, discussing everything from endlessly rich pets to the nuances of American politics wrapped in humor. They explore the absurdities of sports commentary and the recent upset in New York City's primaries. With sharp wit, they tackle complex ideas about financial policies, socialism, and the challenges of navigating today’s political landscape, all while keeping the banter lively and engaging.
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May 26, 2024 • 44min

The Reverse Raymond Briggs

Comedian and writer Josie Long joins in on the excitement of the UK's election race. They tackle topics like gay animals 'attacking' children, coded messages, subliminal fashion tips, political satire, and autocorrect controversies. The hilarious banter covers everything from government performance to using ancient artifacts as weapons in modern conflicts.
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Sep 24, 2021 • 54min

Medieval Science

There's a school of thought out there that, following the fall of the Roman Empire around Europe, there's a decline in knowledge, technologies, and economics. But is this true? Greg Jenner and his guests look at a range of discoveries spanning a thousand of years, widely known as the Medieval period. How was knowledge and scientific findings shared across a world with its countless languages and regions before the internet? Looking at essential scholars of the time like Ibn Al Hytham, the 'father of modern optics', and the evolution of compasses and maps, this episode picks up some of the weird and wonderful advancements of the period that we still use today - Medieval Science. Greg is joined by Dr Seb Falk, a historian of Medieval Science, an expert on astronomy and mathematics and the author of the book The Light Ages, which was voted Book of the Year 2020 by the The Times and The Telegraph. Alongside Dr Falk, we have the multi-award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster and filmmaker, Josie Long, who has alsp appeared on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Have I Got News For You and House of Games.Research - Rosanna Evans Script- Emma Nagouse, Rosanna Evans and Gregg Jenner Project Manager - Siefe Miyo Edit Producer - Cornelius MendezThe Athletic production for BBC Radio 4
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Jul 26, 2024 • 57min

Minoan Civilisation

Join Dr. Stephen Kershaw and comedian Josie Long in uncovering the mysteries of the ancient Minoan civilization. From debunking myths like the Minotaur to exploring gender ambiguity in frescoes and bull-leaping rituals, dive into the unique lifestyle and beliefs of this Bronze Age society.

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