

Paper Cuts
Podmasters
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
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Feb 26, 2024 • 35min
Lee Anderson sparks latest Tory turmoil – Joe Biden’s saucy sex life – Bridget Jones is back. Why?
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today:Whip apart! 30p Lee Anderson has been suspended in the Tories’ latest Islamophobia row. All of the Papers have opinions. Plus – Shagger in Chief. Biden reveals the secret to a happy marriage is good sex, The Daily Mail blushes. A Bridget too far. The Telegraph is not excited about the return of Bridget Jones.Miranda Sawyer is joined by sketch writer for The Critic Rob Hutton and making his Paper Cuts debut: author and screenwriter John Niven.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 2024 • 38min
Lettuce Liz goes mad in America – Barking Bad! Meet Joe Biden’s hell-hound – Are you too posh for Wetherspoon's?
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Lettuce to America. Five-minute Prime Minister Liz Truss meets even madder Republicans at C-PAC, the Glastonbury of American’s barmy Right. Canine Chaos. Joe Biden’s German Shepard is biting everything in sight and The Star is obsessed. Plus – Is your pub posh enough? The spectre of a new Wetherspoon's terrifies locals in an exclusive neighbourhood.Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker Podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedy writer Fergus Craig.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: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2024 • 34min
Chaos in the Commons – Are the middle-class skint? – London’s new mega hotel for poshos
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Disorder, Disorder! The Commons speaker fights for his political life after Parliament descended into chaos. Plus – Stuck in the middle! The middle-class are struggling to get by, according to The Times… on sixty grand a year. Get a room! London’s BT Tower is to become a super sleek hotel – and we’re fascinated.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 36min
Prince William’s Gaza plea – Trolleyed? Spannered? How do you say “I’m drunk”? – Roll up for Elton’s car boot sale
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Prince’s Speech. The King in waiting weighs in on the Gaza crisis and the papers are shocked. You cabbaged mullard, you cheap nasty fluthered. The British have more words for being drunk than anyone else and we’re extremely patriotic about it. Plus – Trinket Man. Inside Elon John’s Christie’s auction. Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and comedian Ian Smith.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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Mike Bollen. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 36min
David Cameron vs. dirty Russian money – Dad bods vs. lady bods – The Mail’s Liz Jones vs. reality
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dirty cash convertors. The i explains how Lord Cameron is angering banks with plans for using dirty Russian money. Let’s get physical. Boffins at The Times have proof that women workout better than men. Plus – Bad Blood. Liz Jones is back in the Daily Mail to tell the world that she’s just like Taylor Swift and loves writing about her grudges. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Podmasters big mouth Jacob Jarvis and comedian Marcus Brigstocke.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: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2024 • 36min
Bad Badenoch lays into Post Office ex-chairman – Barbenheimer row settled at the Baftas – The Star solves JFK mystery
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Lost in the post Kemi Badenoch picks a fight with ex-chair of the Post Office after she’s accused of delaying payouts to victims. Box office bomb Oppenheimer cleans up at the Baftas. Plus – Whodunnit? The Star has figured out who shot JFK.Alex Von Tunzlemann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and stand-up comic Matt Green.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 Tunzlemann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2024 • 32min
Best of the Extra Bits
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: It’s the best of the extra bits! We’ve compiled some of the best subscriber only exclusive content. Knickers in a twist? Top 10 things YOU didn’t know about pants. I will always love you! The Guardian’s list of Dolly Parton songs is frankly… extremely heterosexual. Busting out the fancy crockery! Le Creuset is in trouble and we’re devastated. Kind Regards x. Why your email signature tells us everything about you. Teach it new tricks. The Guardian’s melted our hearts with a piece about old dogs but not everyone is on board. Miranda Sawyer and Alex von Tunzelmann are joined by all your favourites, including: Marcus Brigstocke, Andrew Harrison, Jacob Jarvis, Ava Santina, Jason Hazeley, Fin Taylor, Robert Hutton, Jonn Elledge, Scottee, Gráinne Maguire and more!Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 and Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2024 • 35min
Sunak double defeat as economy slumps – London’s train lines too ‘woke’ for Mail – Skint? Why not buy a private island?
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Just a little recession… Britain slips into a “technical recession”, and we’re confused. Off the rails. TFL has renamed London Overground Lines and some of the press are in a predictable rage. Plus – Isle be off, then. Would you live on a private island?Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist John Crace of The Guardian and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2024 • 41min
Trump ally to David Cameron: “Kiss my ass” – Nigella vs Nutella – “I relived the worst wedding night ever”
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Apocalypse Soon! David Cameron and MAGA “hot mess” Marjorie Taylor Greene in spat over Ukraine spending and the papers are braced for war. Salman like you. The Mail has the scoop on the bizarre bromance between the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and… Johnny Depp? Plus – Very berry, very vulgar. Nigella’s anti-Nutella fatwa gives the Times an excuse for the definitive guide to which foods are vulgar.Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Fin Taylor – on tour now, people!Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: http://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 Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin and Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2024 • 34min
Harry and Meg’s ‘disgusting’ website – J.Lo’s absurd $20 million love letter – The Guardian ruins Valentine’s Day
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Meg-site drama. Harry and Meghan’s website rebrand causes another Royal rift and enrages the Daily Mail. When Jenny met Benny! Jennifer Lopez spilled the beans on her relationship with Ben Affleck to Vanity Fair. Plus – What’s love got to do with it? The Guardian celebrates Valentine's Day by ruining the concept of romance. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng of Vice News and comedian Gráinne Maguire.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Mike Bolen. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices