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-indu... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 411 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentPolitics | |||
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In this episode Jemma and Marina are trawling through a week so full of weapons-grade stupidity they barely know where to start. But first first, they take the opportunity to say Happy Pride Month, Trawlers.
Comedian James Barr absolutely dismantle... more
Marina and Jemma dive into the growing crisis facing young people in Britain.
With more than a million young people now classed as NEETs (not in education, employment or training), they explore why finding work has become so difficult, why endless a... more
Marina and Jemma kick things off with a spirited takedown of "optimisation culture" - sparked by a viral clip of Diary of a CEO's Stephen Bartlett dramatically declaring that three glasses of wine ruined his life (his Whoop watch told him so). Marina... more
Marina and Jemma wade into the internet frenzy surrounding Donald Trump’s extremely strange White House pillar moment, the increasingly odd questions around his health, and why he apparently skipped his own son’s wedding.
Then it’s over to Scotland,... more
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Blind date….. excellent.
Apple Podcasts5Kipper 2405
United Kingdom20 days ago - Live Trawl
No please do a live Trawl to everyone.
Apple Podcasts5GrTG23United Kingdom21 days ago - Look forward to this podcast(s!) every week
I have been listening to the Trawl since the first show and still look forward to my weekly catch-ups with Marina and Jemma. The show is still able to have me crying with laughter and crying in sadness listening to the same episode. Love it, love it, love it, keep doing what you do really well. Xxx
Apple Podcasts5PezzaPerriAUnited Kingdoma month ago - Disappointing
While it used to be informative and relatively politically objective and neutral, they’ve gone all Green Party now. Impossible to listen to now so after a year I’ve quit.
Apple Podcasts2cgyfgihuxrsUnited Kingdoma month ago - Great pod!
Love this podcast, Jemma and Marina literally trawl social media so we don’t have to! (although many of us still do!) They provide a refreshingly different take from most of the other political podcasts out there, bringing their humour, but mainly their outrage, to the generally pretty dire news over the last few years. Give it a try if you haven’t found this little gem, and keep on going Jemma and Marina if you can!
Apple Podcasts5ShephekaUnited Kingdoma month ago
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Spotify | #36 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #50 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #181 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  France/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #90 |  Hong Kong/News/Politics |
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Sharp, humor-infused analysis of weekly political drama and media narratives. Episodes frequently dissect UK politics, global conflicts, and the mechanics of how news is reported, often weaving in interviews, clips, and personal anecdotes to illuminate complex issues. The duo balances critique with warmth, calling out hypocrisy while staying accessible and relatable for a broad audience that enjoys candid banter and concrete takeaways on current events and public policy. A standout quality is the combination of fearless commentary, pointed humor, and a recognizable friendship between two hosts, which gives the show a distinctive, bingeable rhythm that appeals to listeners seeking both insight and entertainment.
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The Trawl launched 4 years ago and published 411 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. Roya Fox
2. Pastor Dr Mark Burns
3. Adam Brichto
4. Bill Browder
5. Cody Darla
6. William Browder
7. Alastair Campbell
8. Ashley Percival
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