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 | 387 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsGovernment | |||
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It’s been one of those weeks where, every time you think it can’t escalate further… it absolutely does.
Jemma and Marina mull over the ceasefire which lasted all of five minutes due to Israel bombing Lebanon and vent their frustration at Starmer and... more
In this Trawl, Marina and Jemma take on one of the dumbest outrage cycles in recent memory. Yes, it's the “EU marmalade scandal” (completely made up, obviously) and some politicians and papers have swallowed it whole and are extremely incensed about ... more
It was one of those nights where going to bed felt… uncertain.
After a late-night post from Donald Trump sent the internet into meltdown, the world briefly found itself holding its breath, doom-scrolling, spiralling, and wondering what might come ne... more
It’s been a weekend of extremes. Marina and Jemma start with a rare moment of awe as they consider the Artemis mission and those breath-taking images of Earth before crashing straight back down into a news cycle that feels increasingly chaotic and su... more
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- Trawl Tribe
I love this Podcast! It’s like finding your tribe of people, having experienced years of living in an echo chamber of doom. Lifted my spirits, made me chuckle and made me feel validated in my views! Thank you ladies, you are epic.
Apple Podcasts5birianix
United Kingdom18 days ago - Alistair Campbell
Disappointing.
Apple Podcasts2Ex-trawlerUnited Kingdom22 days ago - Fabulous, but…
I love the sense of fun as well as the anger at the state of things. A fabulous podcast.
But… I didn’t like the recent ableist comments about Tourette’s. The comments showed a total lack of understanding, insight or empathy. And I don’t like the ads for a company that encourages debt for the vulnerable. Please do better.
Apple Podcasts3TabiethUnited Kingdoma month ago - the best podcast everrrr!
love the trawl, it’s an absolute must listen. funny, informing, entertaining! *don’t skip the adverts - support the trawl!*
Apple Podcasts5tree_frog/
Australia2 months ago - Derrière handed !
Oh Lordy! I can’t wait for this weeks Trawl…… just watched the thirsty termagant AJ get her derrière handed spectacularly on a golden platter by the lovely Marina. I love these women so so much!!! Honestly if I had Marina and Jemma at my school back in the day , they would have made minced offal out of these bullies!!!!!!
Apple Podcasts5use a better delivery companyUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Spotify | #33 | United Kingdom/News |
Spotify | #199 | United Kingdom/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #93 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #9 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  Canada/News/Politics |
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This podcast tackles the week's political controversies, media narratives, and societal shenanigans with a blend of sharp commentary and dark humor. Hosts analyze viral moments and dissect the absurdities of modern news, often reflecting on systemic injustices, political hypocrisy, and pressing social issues ranging from women's rights to immigration policies. Through a lens of activism and personal anecdotes, the discussions reveal the emotional impact of current affairs, aiming to create a sense of community among listeners facing contemporary chaos together. With an unfiltered approach, it resonates particularly with those who seek both humor and understanding during turbulent times.
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The Trawl launched 4 years ago and published 387 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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1. Alastair Campbell
2. Ashley Percival
3. Tessa Dunlop
4. Sunny Green
5. Colin from Portsmouth
6. Misan Harriman
7. Stewart Lee
8. Cody Dahler
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