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 | 446 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||
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Buckle up, Trawlers - the Trawl girls are finally doing the AI special they've been promising for two years but haven't got round to. Until now because the news has forced their hands. From Sam Altman and Elon Musk suddenly (suspiciously) calling for... more
Sydney Sweeney has bosoms, Trump has a $5,000 promise, and somehow the FBI is having a conversation about bestiality. So yes, it’s been another perfectly normal week on Planet Earth.
In this Trawl, Marina and Jemma get stuck into Sydney Sweeney’s ga... more
Ed Sheeran dropped Macklemore for saying Free Palestine, and now the support acts have since been dropping Ed Sheeran. Turns out "apolitical" is a position, and it's not a popular one. Andy Burnham finally did something and slapped a trade ban on Isr... more
This week, Marina and Jem start in America — where Trump calls 18 dead soldiers "small potatoes," posts AI-generated videos of himself beating world leaders with a hockey stick, and explains trade to a room of adults too scared to tell him he's wrong... more
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- 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 Kingdoma month 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 Kingdoma month ago - Thank you
The episode on Professor Jason Arday made me cry.
Thank you for showing him the love he deserved.
Apple Podcasts5GoldenAurelioUnited Kingdoma month ago - 🤮Impressions
My wife and I used to really love your podcast but increasingly we start an episode and fast forward through chunks or switch off. Generally we enjoy the content but can’t listen to Gemma’s weird voices or Cilla impressions. Less of these please and you’ll be back up to 5*
Apple Podcasts3pg6913United Kingdom2 months ago - The two presenters have changed
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 Podcasts1he1345678United Kingdom2 months ago
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Spotify | #33 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #229 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #12 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #152 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #194 |  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 446 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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