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The Truth (In My Opinion)

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

Created by Cody Dahler and Becky Carewe Jeffries

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest Episodes

'I do think this is a case of woke gone mad!' A commentmaxxer has struck gold with a headline about a Titanic themed slide being forced to change it's branding after people were furious at the idea of any fun being associated with the disaster. But w... more

Comedian Kiran Saggu is our correspondent this week bringing some incredibly important headlines. In a podcast first, we have a Vogue headline and it's a strong one. Was Love Island star Jasmine Gaziza Müller vilified for being a confident brown girl... more

'Donald Trump is selling Truth Social posts?!'  Yup, you read that right! Donald Trump is selling his 'market moving' Truth Social posts to anyone willing to pay the $100,000 price tag. Which as you can imagine has attracted some really ethical custo... more

Comedian Nish Kumar is our correspondent this week, with 3 very topical heaadlines in our FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW!!! We discuss establishment candidate Count Binface and the fallout from his by-election stand off with Nigel Farage. There's passionate co... more

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Recent Guests

Comet Maxa
Commentator and audience contributor
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Episode: 'I do think this is a case of woke gone mad!'
Kiran Saggu
Comedian
Episode: Kiran Saggu: Love Island Racism, Domestic Violence Spike & Trump Rewrites History
Nish Kumar
Comedian and prominent political commentator invited to discuss headlines
Nish Kumar (comedian/political commentator)
Episode: (LIVE!) Nish Kumar: Binface vs Farage Fallout, Arts Jobs Crisis & BBQ Emergency Alert
Sarah Keyworth
Comedian
Episode: Sarah Keyworth: Bronze Age Mishap, Influencers Up In Arms & Vertical Drinking Ban
Harriet Rose
TV and radio presenter, podcaster
The Truth In My Opinion
Episode: Harriet Rose: Adults Wearing Diapers At Gigs, Women's Safety & Noel Edmonds Lobster
Kemah Bob
Comedian and host of Love Child show; founder of FOC (Fuck It Up Comedy Club)
Kemah Bob Limited / FOC
Episode: Kemah Bob: Neo-Nazi Infiltrates Powerlifitng, Reform UK's Immigration Crackdown & Rats Can Drive?
Chris Cantrill
Edinburgh-based comedian and performer
Comedian
Episode: Chris Cantrill: Air Bnb Jump Scare, A New Monkey & Humans Prefer Walking Anticlockwise
Dom McGovern
Comedian
Episode: Dom McGovern: Looks Maxxing Fail, Religion Ruins Brazil's World Cup & A.A. Gill's Son's Bad Book
Jamie East
Broadcaster, presenter, journalist and producer
Self/Industry
Episode: Jamie East: Immortal Man Gets Incurable Illness, Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough & World Cup 'Wonderwall' Travesty

Host

Cody Dahler
Host of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Very funny and informative

    Love, love, LOVE Cody and this show! Always a chuckle and usually a loud guffaw in public. I am a boomer and know how Cody feels about us LOL but I still love him. Actually, he’s not wrong about many boomers. I grew up with an activist for a mother and followed in her footsteps. I have always been frustrated and disgusted by my peers who have enjoyed their privileged lives acting as though everything was fine. It wasn’t. I take a little pleasure in seeing so many of them FINALLY concerned about ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caitefreebird
    United Statesa month ago
  • Cody so clever & funny- guests are great!

    I started following Cody on instagram and I love this show. He is a better interviewer than talk show hosts on tv- I can’t wait to see where he goes in his career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    travelingfiend
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    Really great podcast for a variety of news stories. Really funny too. Less bickering with producer Becky though please, it’s very stressful to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jdhsgabdbekald dabdk
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Good job

    So funny! Love the updates. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marscy
    United States2 months ago
  • Absolutely uplifting

    You put a smile on my face every time I listen to the podcast. Properly researched and narrated in a captivating manner. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rsemeemoo
    United States2 months ago

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Many remark the format is quick, entertaining, and easy to digest on short commutes.
Listeners praise the host for sharp, concise takes and strong guest interactions.
Fans appreciate the mix of humor with factual context and insights.

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Talking Points

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'I do think this is a case of woke gone mad!'
Q: Has there been any change in the decision-making around the syllabus for history now that we are more conscious of representation?
The hosts discuss that there is a push toward including more female history and representation, reflecting evolving standards in education.
Chris Cantrill: Air Bnb Jump Scare, A New Monkey & Humans Prefer Walking Anticlockwise
Q: What does the study about anti-clockwise walking bias suggest?
Experiments in Japan and Spain show people tend to walk anti-clockwise in open spaces, which has potential implications for designing museums, supermarkets, and emergency egress routes as a general human tendency rather than a cultural quirk.
Chris Cantrill: Air Bnb Jump Scare, A New Monkey & Humans Prefer Walking Anticlockwise
Q: What can you tell us about the new monkey with orange lips?
A newly identified monkey species, Colobus congoensis, was discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, notable for its beautiful orange lips and its habitat high up in trees, which helped explain why it remained undiscovered for so long.
Chris Cantrill: Air Bnb Jump Scare, A New Monkey & Humans Prefer Walking Anticlockwise
Q: Could you please deliver your first headline in your best newsy voice?
The first headline is about a family finding photos of themselves in an Airbnb, described as a deeply unsettling discovery that raises questions about privacy and safety in short-term rentals.
Olga Koch: Europe On Fire, Tartan Army Love Story & Olivia Rodrigo Rocks To The Top
Q: Olga, tell me what the hell this news story is.
Olga explains the headline about the heatwave and climate impacts, framing it as a critical, timely concern while weaving in humor and personal experience to illustrate the seriousness behind the headlines.

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Recent guests on The Truth include:

1. Comet Maxa
2. Kiran Saggu
3. Nish Kumar
4. Sarah Keyworth
5. Harriet Rose
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