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Paper Cuts

Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our thrice weekly podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press. Host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists and comedians like Jonn Elledge, Grainne Maguire, Jacob Jarvis, Ava Santina, Jacob Hawley, Marcus Brigstocke, Coco Khan and many more. Illustrations by Modern Toss:

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39:42

Southport horror: Papers react – “My life as a...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/30

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The horrific knife attack in Southport dominates the front pages. Then, as we move to the middle pages – The life of a Teletubby as told by an actor who played one. And sex columnist Kate Lister explains what shagging was like in days of yore, as period dramas get increasingly rompy. Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by comedian Grainne Maguire and American Friction host Jacob Jarvis. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on

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39:25

Bonjour les Olympics! Paris goes in Seine – Numbers...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/29

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: You medalling kids! Adam Peaty misses gold by a sliver, Simone Biles is back, barmy Olympics ceremony. “Is bullying a dance style?” BBC’s Strictly inquiry is coming and the papers are picking sides. The lady’s not for turning over. The new sex party hotspot is… Grantham, home of Margaret Thatcher? Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and actor and author Sam Baines. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on

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32:18

Reeves sparks tabloid tax meltdown – Real-life...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/26

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I’m afraid there is no money. The Chancellor says the Treasury is in a much worse state than expected and the tabloids are worried about what this means for tax. Bloody Murdoch! Rupert is trying to kick his ‘lefty’ kids out of his trust and The Telegraph has all the juicy details. Plus – Step-mother Dearest. Has The Daily Mail found the worst step-mum in the world?Miranda Sawyer is joined by stand-up comedian Daniel Foxx and LBC host Natasha

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31:22

Stars rally behind Kamala Harris – The horny history...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/25

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A star is born. Celebs line up to support Kamala Harris in the The New York Post. Horny histories! We explore the history of sex with Kate Lister in The i. Plus – Who Charted? The Guardian tries to explain the very complicated music charts. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Fergus Craig and journalist Holly Thomas. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and

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35:12

King Charles’ pay day blowout – Fake tan wars – Hot...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/24

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Wind farm windfall. The Telegraph details King Charles' big green payout. Tangerine dream. The Times says fake tan is back, baby. Plus – I’ll have whatever he’s having! The Guardian profiles competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by American Friction host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Grainne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs,

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33:14

Keep Kamala and carry on: Who is Harris? – Family...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/23

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Lights, Kamala, action! VP Harris takes the fight to Trump. The tide is high. A family survives a month on a life raft in The Guardian. Plus – Come again? The Sun wants to close the orgasm gap with nine saucy bedroom tips. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Podmasters head honcho Andrew Harrison and stand-up comedian Alex Kealy. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts

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33:31

Joe-ver and out! Biden quits race – Bride Wars:...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/22

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Commander in relief. The papers react as President Biden quits the election. Something wicked this way comes. The worrying trend of tradwives and witchcraft are profiled in The Guardian. Plus – The devil wears A.I. The Times shares a strange story of an AI fashion influencer. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Pod Save the UK Coco Khan and comedian and host of The Way They Were Chantal Feduchin-Pate. Come and see us LIVE at the

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31:58

Record jail time for Just Stop Oil activists – Pret...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/19

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Oil and trouble. Imprisoned environmental activists are plastered on the front page of The Telegraph. Wake up and smell the coffee. We mourn the end of Pret’s ‘too good to be true’ subscription in The Guardian. Plus – Dangerous liaisons. The Daily Mail shares the tale of a man who helped his best friend cheat and we are not amused. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Athena Kugblenu and journalist Ava Santina. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful

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33:50

Starmer's plans drive the Mail crazy – Taking the...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/18

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The King and why? The Mail isn’t happy with the Labour Government’s plans laid out in the King’s speech. The Mickey Mouse Snub. Is Disney about to run out of young fans? Plus – Take it to the max! The Guardian tries to explain the latest online wellness trend for men: Auramaxing. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets

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29:53

He’s going home: Southgate quits England – What is a...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/17

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The lion sleeps tonight. Gareth Southgate quits and Fleet Street pay their respects. He’s just not that into you. Kate Lister explores the trend of “shut up rings” in The i. Plus – Lunatic fringe. The Times has some opinions on Daniel Craig’s new hair do. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and writer and host of Queerphoria podcast Jack Guinness. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12

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34:06

Who is Trump’s hillbilly running mate? – The Guardian...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/16

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Huckleberry Veep. Who is JD Vance and why did Trump pick him as a running mate? I’m just living that lifestyle. The Guardian embraces Brat Summer. Plus – My Fair Gen Z. The Times has some lessons in etiquette for the young’uns. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Emma Sidi. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended

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33:03

Pain in Spain: England fail to bring it home – Did...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/15

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s olé over! The front pages mark England’s defeat in the Euro final. Divine intervention. Trump thanks God that he survived his assassination attempt in The Times. Plus – Bridezillionaire? The Sun shares details of the most spenny wedding of the year. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper

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27:15

Jailhouse shock! Prisons are full – Who killed the...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/12

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Half Time! Labour could shorten prison sentences to deal with capacity issues and The Telegraph is apoplectic. Fight for your right to party. Why can nobody throw a proper messy house party any more, ask an anxious Times. Plus – Birds of a feather. A journo goes on a ‘pigeon safari’ for the i and discovers some disturbing facts about the rats of the sky. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng and stand up comic Harry Stachini. Come and

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29:00

Is it coming home? England make the Euros final –...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/11

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Wat a coincidence! Southgate’s boys made it to the final and every tabloid has the same headline. Handbags at dawn. It’s Suella “Cruella” Braverman vs Kemi “The Krusher” Badenoch as the Tory leadership race gets nasty. Plus – Clooney Bin. Former Batman tells President Biden to stand down in New York Times op ed.Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by Oh God What Now? fan fave Andrew Harrison and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Come and see us LIVE at the

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29:11

Sleepy Joe wakes up for NATO – Is Starmer a sex...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/10

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Average Joe. Biden made a gaffeless speech at NATO but critics are still calling for him to step down. Sleeping with the enemy. The Spectator is lusting over Keir Starmer’s ‘rugby face’. Plus – Darkest before the dawn. A Guardian journo tries to wake up at 5am every day, fails miserably. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Sam Wolfson and stand-up comedian Daniel Foxx. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct

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34:41

Reform’s “fake” candidates – Is your neighbour...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/09

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Who are ya? The Guardian investigates the elusive Reform UK candidates. Gone to pot. The Mail thinks weed farms are taking over the suburbs. Plus – I don't want ANY spam! The Telegraph sends a journo back in time to eat like a 60s housewife. Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and stand up comedian Alex Kealy. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs,

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33:07

Keir chooses his team – May divorce be with you? The...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/08

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Cabinet of Curiosities. Starmer has appointed his new cabinet and The Telegraph has some opinions. Stuck in the midlife with you. The Daily Mail has figured out why so many women are leaving their husbands. Plus – Una Cerveza, Por Favor. Going on holiday? The Times has a list of dos and don’ts for Brits on their jollies. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful

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28:49

Election special: Bye bye Tories!

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/05

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keir we go! The front pages react to the Labour landslide. Electoral Reform. Farage’s party exceeded expectations and rained on our parade. Plus – Dress for success. We examine the sartorial choices of candidates, pundits and even ye olde mayors. Our intrepid hostess with the mostess Miranda Sawyer is joined by sleep deprived journalist Jonn Elledge and slightly tipsy comic Jason Hazeley for a very special episode of Paper Cuts recorded at 4am on

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1:31

🚨 The Paper Cuts meets Oh God, What Now? Election...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/04

ALERT! Get yourself over to the Oh God, What Now? YouTube channel right now for all-night second-screen coverage of the election with all your favourite presenters including your Paper Cuts pals. Coverage starts just before 10pm and runs til late… or early. And if you’ve got questions, Tweet us at @OhGodWhatNowPod. The panel will answer as many as they can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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28:10

Times up for Tories? Polls open – Tinfoil tents!...

Paper Cuts ·

2024/07/04

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Pick your player. It’s election day (don’t forget your ID) and the papers are picking teams. Even The Sun! It’s all gone a bit Pete Tong. The Times attends a conspiracy theory festival – at least that's what they want you to think. Plus – Smells fishy. The Telegraph investigates the most pungent village in Britain. Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and stand up comedian Stuart McPherson. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful

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