
Paper Cuts
Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our thrice weekly podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press.Host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists and comedians like Jonn Elledge, Grainne Maguire, Jacob Jarvis, Ava Santina, Jacob Hawley, Marcus Brigstocke, Coco Khan and many more.Illustrations by Modern Toss: https://moderntoss.com
Latest episodes

Jul 29, 2024 • 39min
Bonjour les Olympics! Paris goes in Seine – Numbers up: Strictly inquiry is out today – Swingers in Thatcher’s hometown
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: You medalling kids! Adam Peaty misses gold by a sliver, Simone Biles is back, barmy Olympics ceremony. “Is bullying a dance style?” BBC’s Strictly inquiry is coming and the papers are picking sides. The lady’s not for turning over. The new sex party hotspot is… Grantham, home of Margaret Thatcher? Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and actor and author Sam Baines. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2024 • 33min
Reeves sparks tabloid tax meltdown – Real-life Succession: Murdoch vs. his kids – Confessions of a wicked step-mum
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I’m afraid there is no money. The Chancellor says the Treasury is in a much worse state than expected and the tabloids are worried about what this means for tax. Bloody Murdoch! Rupert is trying to kick his ‘lefty’ kids out of his trust and The Telegraph has all the juicy details. Plus – Step-mother Dearest. Has The Daily Mail found the worst step-mum in the world? Miranda Sawyer is joined by stand-up comedian Daniel Foxx and LBC host Natasha Devon. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 35min
Stars rally behind Kamala Harris – The horny history of cavemen – Final countdown: Is it the end of the pop charts?
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A star is born. Celebs line up to support Kamala Harris in the The New York Post. Horny histories! We explore the history of sex with Kate Lister in The i. Plus – Who Charted? The Guardian tries to explain the very complicated music charts. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Fergus Craig and journalist Holly Thomas.Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets hereSupport Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2024 • 39min
King Charles’ pay day blowout – Fake tan wars – Hot dog! Meet the world’s best competitive eater
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Wind farm windfall. The Telegraph details King Charles' big green payout. Tangerine dream. The Times says fake tan is back, baby. Plus – I’ll have whatever he’s having! The Guardian profiles competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by American Friction host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Grainne Maguire.Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 2024 • 37min
Keep Kamala and carry on: Who is Harris? – Family misfortunes! Lost at sea with mum and dad – The Sun fixes Britain's orgasm crisis
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Lights, Kamala, action! VP Harris takes the fight to Trump. The tide is high. A family survives a month on a life raft in The Guardian. Plus – Come again? The Sun wants to close the orgasm gap with nine saucy bedroom tips. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by Podmasters head honcho Andrew Harrison and stand-up comedian Alex Kealy.Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2024 • 38min
Joe-ver and out! Biden quits race – Bride Wars: Tradwives vs Witches – Robo Frock! AI rocks the fashion industry
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Commander in relief. The papers react as President Biden quits the election. Something wicked this way comes. The worrying trend of tradwives and witchcraft are profiled in The Guardian. Plus – The devil wears A.I. The Times shares a strange story of an AI fashion influencer. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Pod Save the UK Coco Khan and comedian and host of The Way They Were Chantal Feduchin-Pate. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2024 • 35min
Record jail time for Just Stop Oil activists – Pret heartbreak for coffee lovers – Would you help your love rat best mate?
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Oil and trouble. Imprisoned environmental activists are plastered on the front page of The Telegraph. Wake up and smell the coffee. We mourn the end of Pret’s ‘too good to be true’ subscription in The Guardian. Plus – Dangerous liaisons. The Daily Mail shares the tale of a man who helped his best friend cheat and we are not amused. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Athena Kugblenu and journalist Ava Santina. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2024 • 37min
Starmer's plans drive the Mail crazy – Taking the Mickey! Kids ditch Disney – The latest weird male spirituality trend
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The King and why? The Mail isn’t happy with the Labour Government’s plans laid out in the King’s speech. The Mickey Mouse Snub. Is Disney about to run out of young fans? Plus – Take it to the max! The Guardian tries to explain the latest online wellness trend for men: Auramaxing. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire.Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets hereSupport Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2024 • 34min
He’s going home: Southgate quits England – What is a “shut up ring”? – Daniel Craig’s bad hair day
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The lion sleeps tonight. Gareth Southgate quits and Fleet Street pay their respects. He’s just not that into you. Kate Lister explores the trend of “shut up rings” in The i. Plus – Lunatic fringe. The Times has some opinions on Daniel Craig’s new hair do. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and writer and host of Queerphoria podcast Jack Guinness.Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 2024 • 38min
Who is Trump’s hillbilly running mate? – The Guardian guide to Brat Summer – No Cap! Gen Z learn some manners
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Huckleberry Veep. Who is JD Vance and why did Trump pick him as a running mate? I’m just living that lifestyle. The Guardian embraces Brat Summer. Plus – My Fair Gen Z. The Times has some lessons in etiquette for the young’uns. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Emma Sidi. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices