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[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I enjoy the Rest Is Politics podcast (the original UK version) for a civilised, nuanced discussion by two highly experienced and eloquent political frenemies about current events.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Oh I listen to The Rest is History, the original podcast from the same company. It was going to be one of my answers to the question. Reqlly great stuff.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago

I quite enjoy The Rest Is Entertainment for Richard Osman's take on all things media related. Marina Hyde is okay too, but she has some poor takes on a lot of things...