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The Truth (In My Opinion)

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Keir Starmer
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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

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Latest Episodes

'Non-political Ed Sheeran got it wrong with Macklemore'. Cody and Becky are discussing the biggest news of the week which sees an unlikely trifecta of some of our biggest musicians. But how wrong did Ed Sheeran really get it? Answer - very wrong.

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Comedian and satirist Tom Walker is our correspondent this week. He brings, in classic Jonathan Pie style, a righteous fury about Nigel Farage's apparent inability to listen to important conversations about accepting illegal money for his party, Refo... more

'I do not give a s*** about Elon Musk!' Producer Becky's buttons get pushed this week as Cody wants to talk about how trauma might *possibly* have had something to do with Elon Musk being insane. WE KNOW! A new documentary looking into the life of El... more

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi is our correspondent this week bringing us some headlines from the USA! The brand new SILENT Fast & Furious ride at Universal Studios has proven to not be so silent, with thrillseekers bringing the noise as they ride and boy... more

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Recent Guests

Gianmarco Soresi
Incredibly funny American comedian
Episode: Gianmarco Soresi: New Silent Roller Coaster Ruins Lives, Meta Landmark Deal & Poisonous Starbucks Drink?
Comet Maxa
Commentator and audience contributor
Comet Maxa community
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

Hosts

Cody Dahler
Host of The Truth In My Opinion; known for sharp, humorous takes on current events and media narratives.
Becky Carewe Jeffries
Co-host and producer; contributes as co-creator and commentator with a focus on audience engagement and editorial direction.

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 States2 months 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 Kingdom2 months 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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Listeners praise the show for being funny and informative with sharp takes on headlines.
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Guests are consistently compelling and bring diverse perspectives.

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Gianmarco Soresi: New Silent Roller Coaster Ruins Lives, Meta Landmark Deal & Poisonous Starbucks Drink?
Q: What's your final headline?
Starbucks drops drink powder that envelop baristas in clouds of dust, causing health concerns.
Gianmarco Soresi: New Silent Roller Coaster Ruins Lives, Meta Landmark Deal & Poisonous Starbucks Drink?
Q: Could you deliver your second headline?
Meta to pay up to $17.1 billion in landmark settlement over social media addiction claims.
Gianmarco Soresi: New Silent Roller Coaster Ruins Lives, Meta Landmark Deal & Poisonous Starbucks Drink?
Q: Gianmarco, could you deliver your first headline for the Patreon subscribers?
New Woody Allen film set in Madrid comes with strings attached.
'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.

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This show blends sharp political and cultural commentary with humor, featuring rotating guests who weigh in on headlines, media narratives, technology, and everyday life. Episodes commonly mix analysis with banter, reader and audience input, and guest perspectives from comedians, journalists, and industry observers. The format tends to skew urban-leaning but covers UK and international topics, often critiquing media, policy, and social trends through a humorous, irreverent lens. A few standout traits include high-energy host banter, guests who bring both expertise and punchy takes, and timely discussions that balance nuance with accessibility. Listeners might appreciate candid debates, smart satire, and a format that keeps complex subjects ... more

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2. Comet Maxa
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