
The podcast where comedian Cody Dahler puts his guests in charge of the news.
Created by Cody Dahler and Becky Carewe Jeffries
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsComedyNews | |||

'I'd vote for anything if I was drunk!' It's a fair statement from Producer Becky but perhaps not one you'd want to be related to the issue of MPs voting on laws that affect real people.
An investigation into the drinking culture of MPs whilst on th... more
Comedian Kemah Bob is our correspondent this week, bringing the story of blatant and targeted racism by a literal neo-nazi in a powerlifting competition. But will there be consequences? She also revisited a headline that whilst not currently in the n... more
'If AI is here, at least let it do some nice things!' It's a difficult statement and one that Cody and producer Becky try and get to the bottom of in this episode.
The number of data centres in the UK is increasing, with the threat of some being bui... more
Comedian Chris Cantrill is our correspondent this week, bringing us the story of an Airbnb guest experience that is either the result of next-level hosting or just plain creepy behaviour.
He also brought us news of a brand new monkey with bright ora... more
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So funny! Love the updates. Thank you.
You put a smile on my face every time I listen to the podcast. Properly researched and narrated in a captivating manner. Thank you
Hello, I am a subscriber from the US and I noticed you talking about the definition of maxxing being simply doing something a lot and it was based off D&D and character maxxing.
That’s almost right. It’s not just doing something a lot. It’s doing as much as humans possible. i.e., your character’s stealth stat is as high as it can go and therefore it’s been maxed. So if you’re looks-maxxing, you would go so far as to get plastic surgery, go to a dermatologist and aesthetician, go to a personal tr... more
Thanks for making sure I'm not a thicky thicky dum dum.
Best podcast out there. It’s possible it’s too funny to listen to whilst out walking the dog as I snort and laugh out loud looking slightly unhinged- dog is embarrassed but worth it.
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This show blends quick-fire headlines with interviews hosted by a comedian, delivering a fast, irreverent take on current events. Guests are predominantly comedians and performers who weigh in on three to four timely headlines per episode, mixing humor with commentary on media, culture, and politics. The format favors sharp banter, personal anecdotes, and crowd-pleasing storytelling, often ending with guest plugs or a tease for upcoming live shows. A standout is the consistent pairing of comedy with thoughtful context, creating digestible takes on otherwise sprawling news cycles. This makes it a good fit for listeners who want witty, concise perspectives on world events and pop culture, served with personality and comic timing.
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Recent guests on The Truth include:
1. Kemah Bob
2. Chris Cantrill
3. Dom McGovern
4. Jamie East
5. Bella Hull
6. Olga Koch
7. Davina Bentley
8. Evaldas Karosas
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