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Simon Evans

Spiked columnist and stand-up comedian. Contributes regularly to the spiked podcast.

Top 10 podcasts with Simon Evans

Ranked by the Snipd community
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40 snips
Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 14min

What a New UK Government Means for Climate and Energy - Ep169: Dr Simon Evans

Dr. Simon Evans from Carbon Brief discusses UK election manifestos, climate policies, and funding sources for clean energy projects. Topics include Labour's clean power goals, challenges in achieving ambitious targets, and Scotland's climate leadership. The conversation delves into differences between Conservative and Labour energy policies, government interventions, and public support for energy initiatives.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 28min

Is treated sewage worse for the environment than raw?

Wastewater experts Simon Evans and Ali Morse discuss the environmental impacts of treated sewage, highlighting its contribution to pollution. Biologist Cindy Engel explores animals' self-medicating behavior in the wild. Harry Witchel predicts Eurovision winners based on song criteria.
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Jul 12, 2024 • 28min

The News Quiz - 5th July

Lucy Porter, Ria Lina, Simon Evans, and Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news in this post-General Election special. They cover the exit polls, winners, losers, and funny scenarios involving politicians. Comedians humorously discuss election outcomes, voter behavior, and politicians' actions with witty analogies and banter, maintaining a lighthearted tone throughout.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 28min

The News Quiz: Ep3. Work & Play

Simon Evans, a sharp-witted comedian, joins Ian Smith, an engaging stand-up, along with Aditi Mittal, a socially-conscious Indian comic, and Anushka Asthana, a keen political journalist. They poke fun at political fashion, dissecting PM's wardrobe choices and political scandals. The panel humorously tackles salary controversies, remote work dynamics, and paternity rights. Nostalgic sports references and absurd scenarios keep things light, making for a delightful blend of humor and critique on today's pressing topics.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 28min

The News Quiz - 20th October

Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news with guests Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Anushka Asthana, and Simon Evans. Topics include the language of war, crumbling infrastructure, massive rats, Joe Biden's speeches, drone deliveries, UK infrastructure report, and Rishisunak's election strategy.
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Mar 31, 2023 • 29min

The News Quiz - 3rd March

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Simon Evans, Felicity Ward, Samira Ahmed and Alasdair Beckett-King. This week, we’ll be finding out what’s up with Matt Hancock’s WhatsApps, who wins with the Windsor Framework, and who King Charles had round for tea.Hosted and written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Zoë Tomalin, Rhiannon Shaw and Jade Gebbie.Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production
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Sep 20, 2024 • 29min

The News Quiz: Ep2. Prisoners and Pensioners

Simon Evans, a comedian known for his sharp humor, joins Ria Lina, a filmmaker with a unique storytelling style, along with Glenn Moore and Coco Khan, both celebrated for their clever insights. They tackle the challenges facing pensioners this winter and explore the early fall for prisoners. The panel humorously critiques UK political absurdities, reflects on Britain's controversial history with irony, and shares nostalgic anecdotes about 90s concert culture, all while weaving in witty banter and commentary on current events.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 29min

The News Quiz - 21st June

Comedians and a journalist discuss political scenarios, nuclear deterrence, and humorous news headlines on a news quiz. They joke about supermajorities, UK-China relations, and KISS-CAM at the UN General Assembly.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 28min

The News Quiz - 8th March

Comedians Mark Steel, Marie Le Conte, Simon Evans, and Zoe Lyons discuss the budget chaos, Birmingham's financial struggles, RAF motto change, political shenanigans, Gen Z smoking habits, and a humorous rivalry between wedding photographers and Vickers in this entertaining podcast.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 29min

The News Quiz - 2nd February

The podcast humorously discusses power-sharing in politics, questions about backing up WhatsApp messages, and explores the evolving trends of fasting among the wealthy. It also touches on vaping controversies, socioeconomic impacts, and substance use trends in youth.