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A Quick One with Ed Parnell

Comedy News Headlines and the odd sketch here and there. Occasional imaginary TV GuideAlso the more occasional Weekend PulloutAnd the rarest of rare: amusing items.========================Other Podcasts what I does.Books and Live ReadsSpooky StoriesMisfits through HistoryMysteries and SolutionsHistory and odd happeningsVisit my site for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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3:30

In the clearing stands a boxer and a PAPER REVIEW

A Quick One with Ed Parnell ·

2025/05/19

Brought to you by Brabingers' Forklift Trucks. Only a Brabinger can handle your load.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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3:17

We're S.H.O.P.P.I.N.G. We're THE PAPER REVIEW

A Quick One with Ed Parnell ·

2025/05/15

The papers from the imagination of someone who frankly needs to get out more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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2:46

And he painted matchstick Men and The Paper Review

A Quick One with Ed Parnell ·

2025/05/14

Today's papers are brought to you with Vimco energy drink. The only drink which comes with a complimentary defibrillator. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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2:43

Through Autumn's golden gown we used to kick THE...

A Quick One with Ed Parnell ·

2025/05/13

The usual nonsense said in a fast, breathless manner which quite frankly got me going.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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2:52

Strawberry Fields for The Paper Review

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2025/05/12

Back by popular demand, the glossy, high quailty paper review, with a hint of lavender.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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4:16

Too bad you're dead, I won at golf

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2025/03/17

Donald Trump revokes Biden's pardons, goes after all who testified or anyone he (Trump) had a beef with. Then, after 38 people die in storms across the US, Trump boasts about winning his Golf tournament.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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8:02

Wes Streeting talks a big talk on benefits and mental...

A Quick One with Ed Parnell ·

2025/03/17

Wes Streeting, the Minister for Health, appeared on Kuensburg on Sunday to talk about welfare, the bulging bill, what Labout intends to do about it and how Mental Health provision will suddenly, as if by magic, appear and all will be well.Disability News Clip - https://x.com/BenClaimant/status/1901316931568685224Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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7:23

The weekend in Trumpland

A Quick One with Ed Parnell ·

2025/03/17

Trump speaks about the stock market, says egg prices and fuel is coming down which is plainly isn't, his Ukraine talks parrot Putin's demands leading to suspcions they are carving up teh country, and dismay over the economy with talk of a recession becoming louder and louder. Meanwhile the 'busiest President' has spent over a third of his time in office so far on the golf course.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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5:54

The Welfare Cuts which could blow up in Keir...

A Quick One with Ed Parnell ·

2025/03/13

Keir Starmer and Liz Kendall's welfare changes and cuts, up to £6bn, will be a rerun of the punitive and cruel measures put in place by George Osborne. Labour is letting down working people and the sick by a vindictive easy target, instead of garnering the tens of billions in unpaid, avoided and wealth taxes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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4:17

Nigel Farage may not, in fact, be a nice man

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2025/03/13

Nigel Farage is rumoured to try a lot of dirty tricks to get his way. But he is Nigel Farage. That's his whole 'thing' as a caller to Talk Radio commented.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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10:46

DOGE cuts to phone lines means people will die

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2025/03/13

Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices. The consequences could be significant for millions of the most vulnerable Americans. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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4:04

Replacing American workers with machines the new normal

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2025/03/12

The plan to bring iPhone manufacture back to the States is a precursor to completey automating many systems, and with social security being slashed and burned, what happens to the workers?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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5:48

Could a transaction tax work

A Quick One with Ed Parnell ·

2025/03/12

A transaction tax with a sliding scale on stock trades of say, a top level of 5% would clear the deficit, the black hole and provide money for public services without taxing the wealthy (who would complain) or corporations (who would complain) or penalising the poor. Labour could do this for two months and the country would get back on its' feetBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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10:40

VAT on Private Schools

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2025/03/12

I talk about the plusses and minuses of the Government planBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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7:05

Pat McFadden on Welfare Reform

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2025/03/12

Pat McFadden on the welfare reform Labour intend to introduce, which targets specifically disabled and the sick, and Laura Kunesburg's absolute misrepresentation of the extra money disabled people are entitled toBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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12:17

Crash the economy, way to go, Donald

A Quick One with Ed Parnell ·

2025/03/12

Donald Trump has sunk the stock market 1,500_ since coming into office, Musk is gutting vital support lines to America's poorest and business is tanking. Inflation is rising, prices are going up and there's bird flu H1N1 in some States. Could America be heading intoa recession? Looks like.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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8:11

Tice again puts his foot in it, right up to his thigh

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2025/03/11

Richard Tice MP appeared on GBNews to talk about the Lowe/Farage controversy and managed, somehow, to make it worse. Camilla Tominey gave him a hard time, and rightly so. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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7:15

Disability Benefits and Playing with peoples' lives

A Quick One with Ed Parnell ·

2025/03/11

Liz Kendall and Rachel Reeves are determined for Labour to carry on the Tory austerity measures by picking on disabled and sick people to make up the shortfall they find in their own calculations. But cutting welfare never works in good of bad times. Could this be just another gimmick to get knuckle draggers to do a mass nodding session, or is something more ideological an sinister behind it all?Become a supporter of this podcast:

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3:05

Pat McFadden says say nothing is best

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2025/03/11

How Pat McFadden says the Labour Government is poised to react or not react to the ever changing declarations of Donald Trump. A masterclass is saying nothing and taking ages to say it and making no sense.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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4:39

Richard Tice MP is Gestating Policies

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2025/03/11

Richard Tice clearly has no policies but he has policies but he is working on policies but here are teh policies Reform UK have but you can't see them because they are still developing and Nigel Farage is okay, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support.

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