The Trawl
Jemma Forte & Marina PurkissThe Trawl is the podcast that dives headfirst into the political chaos, media spin, and social media absurdity of the week - so you don’t have to.
Hosted by broadcasters and political commentators, Jemma Forte and Marina Purkiss, it’s part therapy, part takedown, and always unfiltered.
Each episode, Jemma and Marina trawl through the week’s most viral tweets, jaw-dropping headlines, and rage-induc... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 456 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||
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The Trawl ladies are off to Tory conference and Kemi Badenoch has found a headline-grabbing pledge in scrapping inheritance tax on family homes. But who actually benefits, what might it cost, and what happens to everyone else? Jem has some thoughts, ... more
It’s our first ever Trawl Drop In! A slightly less structured, more spontaneous outing in which Jemma and Marina tackle the stories that didn’t make the main pod. And blimey, there’s plenty to get stuck into.
Has Zack Polanski’s party spectacularly ... more
The Trawl ladies are still looking for the bit where it gets better, and this week it's hiding behind a potential outbreak of pneumonic plague in Russia. Don't panic, Trawlers, Jemma and Marina have a plan, and it's mostly denial.
Then there's Pete ... more
This week on The Trawl, there are… dare we say it… reasons to be cheerful. Andy Burnham is talking public ownership, electoral reform and a closer relationship with Europe, and suddenly the future doesn't seem quite so bleak. Marina and Jemma revisit... more
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Funny liberal English politics not too unhinged...
Podcast Addict5a month agodanybelux84Excellent as always, but please stop referring to Deform as the opposition. They definitely are not despite the disproportionate media coverage they receive.
Podcast Addict5a month agoSteve77- Surprisingly uninformed
For two people who pride themselves on their media literacy. The episode on Harry and Meghan was very uninformed. Basic facts were wrong. The mocking of Meghan seemed unnecessary. Meghan never said she didn’t know who Harry was, maybe the hosts should actually watch the engagement interview instead of spouting tabloid nonsense? She said she didn’t know MUCH about the royal family because she grew up in California. Harry and his co claimants in the ANL case have £16.5 million indemnity insurance ... more
Apple Podcasts1juliaekingston46
United Kingdom2 months ago - Podcasters have done 0 research
Two podcasters putting on silly and exaggerated voices, thinking that this will make a point more than actual research
Apple Podcasts1dyxbsvzkUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Thank you
The episode on Professor Jason Arday made me cry.
Thank you for showing him the love he deserved.
Apple Podcasts5GoldenAurelioUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Spotify | #32 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #225 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #15 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #124 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Italy/News/Politics |
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This show delivers punchy, humor-fueled takes on politics, media spin, and online discourse, framing current events through clips, social posts, and sharp analysis. Episodes blend candor with dry wit as hosts dissect UK and global politics, technology, and culture, often highlighting media bias, policy implications, and the human side of the news. A standout is the duo's chemistry and willingness to lean into provocative, timely topics while balancing entertainment with critique, making it a go-to for listeners who want accessible yet pointed political commentary with a strong sense of camaraderie.
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The Trawl launched 4 years ago and published 456 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Trawl include:
1. Owen Jones
2. Count Binface
3. Nigel Farage
4. Anthony Scaramucci
5. Daniel Hannan
6. Rupert Lowe
7. Mel Stride
8. Jen Zee
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