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 | 438 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||
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Builders openly bragging about dodging tax at a trade show, Trump quietly admitting his own tariffs backfired by striking a deal to import cheaper beef right after telling ranchers he had their backs and an American food safety crisis.
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Marina and Jemma start by paying tribute to the utterly irreplaceable Dolly Parton, celebrating her extraordinary talent, generosity and legacy and remembering how she managed to reach people across political and cultural divides with warmth, compass... more
This week on the Trawl, the rain finally arrives and apparently that's the cue for the water companies to start dumping sewage, for the right-wing press to blame Muslims for our water shortages, and everyone to start shouting about everything.
Marin... more
Right, buckle up, trawlers... Trump's crypto company has been rubber-stamped as an actual bank (by his own government no less!) and Marina and Jemma wave a cheery bye Felicia to his press secretary Caroline Levitt (left to perish on the decoy plane w... more
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This used to be my fave pod but these two have changed massively, especially Jemma who can’t stop banging on about Starmer (the most inhumane ex human rights lawyer complicit in genocide and targeting the most marginalised in this country). Disappointing!!!
Apple Podcasts1he1345678
United Kingdom2 months ago - Love
I can’t wait for these podcasts every week. Marina and Jemma are just getting better and better, your chemistry is off the charts.
Apple Podcasts3FodakiinUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Bellendary
Makes me laugh every episode, introduced bellendary to my already awful lexicon of foul language.
A must listen, after I abandoned all soshul meedya from my life. Every episode proving that decision to leave “correct”.
Apple Podcasts5Ned FrimblesUnited Kingdom2 months ago - SPLBERG
I can’t find this on Audible anywhere?
Apple Podcasts5Celibate MonkeyUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Brilliant!
Blind date….. excellent.
Apple Podcasts5Kipper 2405United Kingdom3 months ago
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Spotify | #33 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #163 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #17 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Italy/News/Politics |
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What is The Trawl about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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1. The News Agents
2. Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
3. Quiet Riot
4. Oh God, What Now?
5. The News Agents - USA
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The Trawl launched 4 years ago and published 438 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. Count Binface
2. Nigel Farage
3. Daniel Hannan
4. Anthony Scaramucci
5. Rupert Lowe
6. Mel Stride
7. Adele Walton
8. Jen Zee
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