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Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 1min

I’m A Tory MP... Get Me Out of Here!

Toby and Nick discuss Matt Hancock being forced to eat a kangaroo scrotum in Australia, how Toby sabotaged his own chances of appearing on I’m a Celebrity, what it would take for Nick to take part, the remainer media trying to force Suella out, whether the word ‘invasion’ is racist and whether Rishi is ok or not. Nick and Toby discuss Elon, the chief twit, and his take on the Paul Pelosi ‘incident’, the savage (and encouraging) sackings at the top level of Twitter and how paying for a blue check mark devalues the concept. They discuss the toxicity of the hard left campaign group ‘Stop Funding Hate’ and the mischaracterisation of their targets, the unbelievable balance and fair play of GB News and an incredibly tone deaf piece in the Atlantic where the author forgives herself for 2 years of hive minded bad judgement and authoritarian behaviour Nick is joined by the Daily Sceptic’s editor, Will Jones, for a rundown of last week’s most interesting stories And lastly Nick and Toby vie for this week’s title of Peak Woke with the usual mad offerings Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can keep bringing you all this high quality content.  This week's sponsor is Thor Holt and you can find him here: https://www.thorholt.com/ or on his telegram channel at @thor­_holt  Nick’s substack: https://nickdixon.substack.com/ Produced by Jason Clift  Music by Tinderella   
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Oct 25, 2022 • 1h 16min

Not Ready For Rishi

Toby and Nick discuss how voting for your party leader is old fashioned, Toby’s impotent fury, whether Rishi can withstand the pressure to hold a swift election, are gilt yield levels now in charge, why Kemi and Suella threw Boris under the bus, whether Rishi is still a socialist, JRM abasing himself before getting the boot, Nick’s belated advice to a ‘based’ Jacob, Craig David Karaoke, how our pint size PM might be a role model and how Nick is actually normal height.  They speak about the BBC’s Martine Croxall’s suspension over her predictably partial approach to the news, why Boris triggers so many people, why the puritans still hate the cavaliers, whether Eddie Izzard should be included on an all-woman shortlist (and whether Dick Emery could have run for Labour). Nick and Toby then spend some time discussing pronouns and whether it is, in fact, harmful to perpetuate gender ideology language.  After a brief discussion about Rishi’s new cabinet, Toby and Nick discuss whether Channel 4’s transgender pianist broke the law and why Jerry Sadowitz isn’t allowed to wave his w!lly around.  Nick is joined by the Daily Sceptic’s editor, Will Jones, for a rundown of the past week’s most interesting stories.  And lastly, Peak Woke returns with the usual high quality offerings. Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can keep bringing you all this high quality content.  This week's sponsor is Thor Holt and you can find him here: https://www.thorholt.com/ or on his telegram channel at @thor­_holt  Nick’s substack: https://nickdixon.substack.com/ Produced by Jason Clift  Music by Tinderella 
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Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 10min

Is The Conservative Party Finished?

This week Toby and Nick discuss the continued self destruction of the Conservative party, a potential looming Labour landslide, proportional representation, whether Kemi could be an effective leader of the opposition, the return of Boris, a remainer blob coup and Jeremy Hunt’s remarkable comeback.  Nick is joined by Dr Will Jones to discuss this week's most interesting Daily Sceptic stories.  Nick and Toby struggle to find any pro’s in the week’s episode of Pros and Cons. They discuss Graham Norton’s confused arguments, ensuing criticism and cancellation of his twitter account, James Cordon behaving awfully to restaurant staff and the battle of ideas event in London.  And lastly, Nick and Toby vie for this week’s prize of peak woke (and weak poke).  Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can keep bringing you all this high quality content.  This week's sponsor: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Busting-Anti-Vax-Seriously-Arguments-Covid-Deniers/dp/B0BB5QVY61  Nick’s substack: https://nickdixon.substack.com/ Produced by Jason Clift  Music by Tinderella 
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Oct 11, 2022 • 1h 12min

Gammony Old Bigots

Nick and Toby discuss John Cleese joining GB news (and the ensuing and inevitable left wing meltdown), how the ‘cancelled’ are so much more entertaining than the ‘non-cancelled’, a couple of shameless plugs, Andrew Tate’s new BBC primetime show, Hugo’s magic carpet ride and man of the people, Jay Rayner. They cover how libertarian conservatism is the new punk rock, Stewart Lee’s continuing failure to recognise that he is now part of the establishment, Kanye West’s recent swift rise and abrupt fall, whether white people are ok or not, Mermaids’ spectacular own goal, why people filled with so much bilious hatred so often occupy ‘equality’ positions, why women (and not men) attract hostility – whether it’s from pro mask zealots or road rage and Paypal’s continued decline. Nick is joined by Daily Sceptic contributor Noah Carl to talk about the likelihood of nuclear Armageddon. And we see a return of Pros and Cons and Peak Woke! Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can keep bringing you all this high quality content.  This week's sponsor: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Busting-Anti-Vax-Seriously-Arguments-Covid-Deniers/dp/B0BB5QVY61  Nick’s substack: https://nickdixon.substack.com/ Produced by Jason Clift  Music by Tinderella 
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Oct 4, 2022 • 1h 6min

Tory Scum

Welcome to the Weekly Sceptic, the Daily Sceptic podcast.  This Week Toby joins Nick from the Tory party conference in Birmingham (well, from a Starbucks – sorry about the sound).  Toby and Nick discuss highlights from the conference, YouTube’s double standards with Russell Brand and the NIH, the ongoing battle with PayPal, low IQ protesters, whether Toby is Tory Scum or not, Gordon Brown’s 45% bomb, Michael Gove’s stand up career, Kemi being a legend, the reappearance of the online safety bill, Kanye West and Candace Owens checkmating the internet with ‘racism’, Liz Truss putting a spanner in King Charles’ plans to pontificate. Toby also temporarily joins team James.  Nick and Will Jones also discus Will’s top Daily Sceptic stories from the past week.  And Peak Woke returns!  Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can keep bringing you all this high quality content.  This week's sponsor: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Busting-Anti-Vax-Seriously-Arguments-Covid-Deniers/dp/B0BB5QVY61  Produced by Jason Clift  Music by Tinderella 
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Sep 27, 2022 • 59min

What The Huq?!?

Welcome to the Weekly Sceptic, the Daily Sceptic podcast.  This week Paypal un-cancels Toby. Nick and Toby discuss Rupa Huq’s appalling slur against Kwasi Kwarteng, Andrew Doyle’s omnicompetence, Jack Dee’s heroic common sense, Meloni quoting GK Chesterton, von der Leyen’s ‘tools’ and the BBC’s laughable ‘mostly peaceful’ Leicester narrative… Nick and Dr Will Jones discusses Will’s top Daily Sceptic stories from the past week and we welcome another new regular feature: Pros and Cons.  Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can keep bringing you all this high quality content.  This week's sponsor: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Busting-Anti-Vax-Seriously-Arguments-Covid-Deniers/dp/B0BB5QVY61 Produced by Jason Clift  Music by Tinderella
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Sep 20, 2022 • 53min

Toby Young BANNED From PayPal

Welcome to the Weekly Sceptic, the Daily Sceptic podcast.  This week Toby gets cancelled by Paypal and he describes his Kafkaesque experience attempting to find out why. Nick and Toby discuss Graham Norton’s odd take on right wing talk show guests, Stewart Lee being handicapped by his own success, insufferable woke Jedis and Nick’s newest stand up fan (Dr Jordan Peterson).  Nick and Will Jones discusses Will’s top Daily Sceptic stories from the past week and we are introduced to a new (competitive) feature: Peak Woke.  Enjoy!  Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can keep bringing you all this high quality content.  This week's sponsor: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Busting-Anti-Vax-Seriously-Arguments-Covid-Deniers/dp/B0BB5QVY61/ref=sr_1_1  Produced by Jason Clift  Music by Tinderella
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Sep 14, 2022 • 49min

Woke Tide

Welcome to the Weekly Sceptic, the Daily Sceptic podcast In this week's episode Nick and Toby discuss The Queen's sad departure, whether King Charles can be trusted to be politically impartial, the surprising pairing of Jordan Peterson and Ronaldo, whether football should have been cancelled, Trevor Sinclair's poor taste tweets and much more Plus Will Jones discusses his top 5 Daily Sceptic stories from the past 7 days Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can keep bringing you all this high quality content  This week's sponsor: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Busting-Anti-Vax-Seriously-Arguments-Covid-Deniers/dp/B0BB5QVY61/ref=sr_1_1 Produced by Jason Clift  Music by Tinderella
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Sep 7, 2022 • 58min

Rings of Scepticism

Welcome to the Weekly Sceptic, the Daily Sceptic podcast.  In our official launch episode, the regular contributors (Nick Dixon, Toby Young, Will Jones) discuss trusting Liz Truss, Lee Cain's attachment to lockdowns and ventilators, whether or not Amazon's new series 'Rings of Power' is woke, the suppression of Ivermectin efficacy, the rise and fall of Andrew Tate, the Online Safety Bill, Israel's vaccine data shame and Toby's induction into the Cathedral... Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can keep bringing you all this high quality content.  Produced by Jason Clift  Music by Tinderella
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Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 2min

Interview - Leo Kearse

In the 3rd of our 'pilot' series, our host Nick Dixon interviews comedian and presenter Leo Kearse https://www.leokearse.com/ Please go to https://dailysceptic.org/ and make a donation so we can keep bringing you all this high quality content  Produced by Jason Clift  Music by Tinderella 

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