TRASHFUTURE

For our first TF episode of 2025 (recorded in 2025, that is), we're talking about recent events in the United States, plus Elon Musk's decision to weigh in on British politics and its downstream effects: ruining Keir Starmer's toboggan ride, among other things. We very much hope you enjoy. Get the full episode on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119250867 *POPES/LAGOON SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE!* We've got some extras of our recent shirts that can be purchased online and will ship immediately! Get them here: https://trashfuture.co.uk/collections/all *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s UK Tour here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

Dive into the outrageous portrayal of Prince Andrew in a recent British mini-series that leaves everyone baffled by its absurd voice representation. Expect hilarious critiques of the media's sensationalism and royal scandals, mixed with personal anecdotes and pop culture references. The hosts hilariously dissect performances, lighting choices, and the intricate dynamics of royal family relationships. Through dark humor and satire, they explore the surreal pressures of media scrutiny and the quirky absurdities of household chores related to these public figures.

Our last free episode of 2024 involves Riley, Milo, and November watching the Rock in a terrible Christmas film entitled RED ONE. It’s a film in which Christmas is saved by the surveillance state, jacked Santa trains in the gym to do room-clearing and be an operator, and so much more. This is our present to you: we have suffered. Get access to more Trashfuture episodes each week on our Patreon!   *POPES/LAGOON SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE!* We've got some extras of our recent shirts that can be purchased online and will ship immediately! Get them here: https://trashfuture.co.uk/collections/all *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s UK Tour here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

This week features a deep dive into how the left is getting outmaneuvered by radical reactionaries due to unwavering support for privatized water companies. The discussion also shines a light on a quirky septuagenarian pub magnate who closes down pubs as punishment for the smallest infractions. Additionally, there’s humorous commentary on the U.S. debt ceiling, complete with the wild notion of minting a giant coin as a solution. All this unfolds against a backdrop of the absurdity and manipulation prevalent in modern politics.

We’ve brought on friend of the show Josh Boerman from The Worst of All Possible Worlds to discuss recent drone/UFO “sightings” in the US, the AI filmmaking industry (which sucks), the AI games industry (even worse), and recent revelations that a certain Royal has been getting in trouble yet again—but not for the reasons you’d think! Check out the Worst of All Possible Worlds here!   Get access to more Trashfuture episodes each week on our Patreon!   *POPES/LAGOON SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE!* We've got some extras of our recent shirts that can be purchased online and will ship immediately! Get them here: https://trashfuture.co.uk/collections/all *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s UK Tour here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

Middle East correspondent Séamus Malekafzali tackles the complexities of Syria, reflecting on Ba’athism and the surprising resurgence of moderate jihadism. The conversation hilariously juxtaposes serious political issues with absurdities surrounding sandwich debates and a chaotic UK political landscape. They critique the detrimental effects of education budget cuts and the bizarre notion of treating education as a startup, all while maintaining a light-hearted, irreverent tone.

Starmer, in a bout of what some people are calling “Extreme Popularity,” is relaunching his government after only a few months, despite winning basically a historic majority. He’s turning to the tried and tested policies, the old favourites - running government like a business, cutting the budget, and of course… a cop in every house. Also, we look at two Thiel Companies (Sauron and Orchid), and an exercise in public speaking gone wrong courtesy of our friends at 404 media. Get access to more Trashfuture episodes each week on our Patreon! *POPES/LAGOON SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE!* We've got some extras of our recent shirts that can be purchased online and will ship immediately! Get them here: https://trashfuture.co.uk/collections/all *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s UK Tour here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

For this month's first Britainology we've brought on comedian Sam Lake to discuss the impossibly influential UK cultural phenomenon of THE X-FACTOR. Sam Lake is an Edinburgh-based comedian from Cornwall. He has recently had a critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Esmeralda’ and hosts a weekly podcast called “I’ve Had a Rosé, Let's Talk About Feelings" which you can check out here! Get the full episode on Patreon here! POPES/LAGOON SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE! We've got some extras of our recent shirts that can be purchased online and will ship immediately! Get them here, and for Patrons remember that TFHOG69 gets you £5 off a shirt, and TFHOG420 gets you £10 off the bundle price! https://trashfuture.co.uk/collections/all MILO ALERT Check out Milo’s UK Tour here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows

Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) joins the gang to talk all things Canada, and the drubbing the feckless Justin “Northern Gavin” Trudeau is anticipating from the one and only “Maple DeSantis,” Pierre Poilievre. Plus, we pay our solemn respects to (former) UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, the newest victim of America’s gun violence epidemic. Check out the book Luke co-authored here! Check out Michael and Us here! And get the whole episode on Patreon here! MILO ALERT Check out Milo’s UK Tour here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

The discussion kicks off with a satirical take on politician Greg Stuby's quirky inquiries. They humorously address the absurdities within both US and UK politics, including a scandal that led to a politician's resignation. A deep dive into the intertwining of tech and financial power reveals a debanking scandal involving a tech titan. Social media's role in shaping political narratives is dissected, particularly regarding Elon Musk's influence. Lastly, listeners get a preview of a new podcast and upcoming holiday Q&A plans.