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The Truth (In My Opinion)

Cody Dahler/W!ZARD Studios
Donald Trump
Keir Starmer
Elon Musk
Trade War
Ukraine
Conservative Party
Rachel Reeves
Vladimir Putin
January 6th Insurrection
Tariffs
Gaza Strip
Nigel Farage
Labour Party
New Orleans
Mark Zuckerberg
Los Angeles
Inauguration
Deepseek
Heathrow
International Criminal Court

The podcast where comedian Cody Dahler puts his guests in charge of the news.

Written and created by Cody Dahler

Produced by Becky Carewe-Jeffries

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes73Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

Step aside Ronan Keating and Friends because we have a replacement group of Twats, performing live from the top of Big Ben. The funny and brilliant Twat Union joined Cody on this New Year special showing off their pipes, keys and guitar riffs AND sha... more

What a year 2025 has been! Thank you all for your support and for tuning in and listening to the pod...

We've managed to convince 3 guests from this year to return and battle it out in a headline off. Rosie Holt, Alexandra Haddow and Toussaint Dougl... more

This week our headlines are travelling at 300 mph as Cody chats to professional racing driver Charlie Martin - they were:

• Food Markets vs the Influencers

• Keir Starmer's Rage at Niece Being Attacked

• An AI Christmas Nightmare

If you want exclus... more

Leader of the Green Party and man of the hour - if the hopes and dreams of millions of young people are to be believed - joins Cody for this audio jaunt through some of the big political questions of our time! Including whether he'd work with Keir St... more

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Recent Guests

Charlie Martin
Professional racing car driver and trans woman breaking barriers in motorsport.
Episode: Charlie Martin
Zack Polanski
Leader of the Green Party
Green Party
Episode: Zack Polanski
Lorna Rose Treen
Character comedian extraordinaire and writer of the best joke of the Fringe 2023.
Episode: Lorna Rose Treen
John Tothill
Stand-up comedian and actor
Episode: John Tothill
Tia Kofi
Drag queen, singer, and trainee national treasure.
Episode: Tia Kofi
Benjamin Partridge
Comedy writer, podcaster, and creator of the Beef and Dairy Network.
The Beef and Dairy Network
Episode: Benjamin Partridge
Christopher Hall
Stand-up comedian and professional backing singer
Episode: Christopher Hall
Humza Yousaf
Former First Minister of Scotland
Episode: Humza Yousaf
Josh Berry
Comedian, writer, and impressionist
Episode: Josh Berry

Host

Cody Dahler
Comedian and host with a unique style of blending humor with serious commentary on news topics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 565 ratings
  • Hitting your stride (whatever that refers to…)

    Loved the last couple episodes of the new format - keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yickbob
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • I’m now less of a thicky thicky dumb dumb

    Love listening to you Cody and enjoy all your posts and podcasts. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Watsons53
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Brilliant spin-off

    The News sister show is great (on the basis of the first episode). Yes, it’s good two guys making each other laugh (as that is The First Law of Podcasts), but the premise is really good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richardm4
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Brilliant!

    The only way I want to consume my news!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunnydaisychain
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Top stuff.

    Showing the absurdity of the world via the news. Cody sums it up so we don’t have to scream. Very funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zyxckfp
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the humorous approach to current events, noting the blend of comedy and insightful commentary as a standout feature.
Feedback highlights the uniqueness of the guests, showcasing diverse perspectives on news and social issues that resonate with the audience.
The engaging, quick-paced format is well-received, with many enjoying how the host breaks down serious topics with humor.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#143
United Kingdom/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#60
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#235
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#99
Denmark/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#169
New Zealand/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#182
Netherlands/Comedy

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The 2025 New Year Special with Twat Union
Q: What do you think about the state of the water voles?
Scientists have discovered that water voles are important for the ecosystem, but their population has decreased significantly due to human activity.
The 2025 New Year Special with Twat Union
Q: So your relationship was the only thing stopping you from forming a punk band before?
Yeah, pretty much.
The 2025 New Year Special with Twat Union
Q: How has your 2025 been?
It's been really good, we had some milestones, like getting played on Six Music and being featured in The Guardian.
The 2025 New Year Special with Twat Union
Q: So tell me, guys, why do you hate men so much?
We try not to hate men, but it was born out of, I think, me getting dumped quite a few times in a row.
Zack Polanski
Q: Is it a good thing in terms of actual delivery?
It's crucial to reclaim populism for the benefit of the working class rather than for elite interests.

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1. Charlie Martin
2. Zack Polanski
3. Lorna Rose Treen
4. John Tothill
5. Tia Kofi
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7. Christopher Hall
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