Best Lock It In Studio Podcasts (2025)

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EMQs: What's your most embarrassing moment as a politician? 27:00

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1d ago27:00

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What’s the most embarrassing moment you’ve ever had caught on camera? Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid asks George and Ed to walk down an excruciating memory lane. And she puts a question from ChatGPT to them, in light of George’s new gig. But which question is better? George reveals William Hague’s incredible method for making sure meetings run…

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Christmas Special 2025 52:03

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It's Christmas week and there's an end of term vibe on the show this week as Andy, Dave and Producer Dane are joined by returning guest Lizzie Hopley. We cover off some more of our own festive scars while we dive into listener's scars and remind ourselves of a few highlights from this year on the show. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus…

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Wifredo Lam, Yoko Ono 1:11:37

4d ago1:11:37

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Episode No. 737 features curators Beverly Adams and Jamillah James. With Christophe Cherix, Adams is the co-curator of "Wifredo Lam: When I Don't Sleep, I Dream" at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The exhibition includes more than 130 works made between the 1920s and 1970s, making it the most extensive Lam retrospective presented in the United …

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Which party will dominate 2026? 54:11

4d ago54:11

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How has 2025 changed the outlook for Britain’s political parties? George Osborne and Ed Balls reflect on the events that have defined public opinion and led to unprecedented changes in the polls. What went wrong for Keir Starmer’s government? Why does Kemi Badenoch’s leadership now look more stable? They also name what could potentially be the four…

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{Best of 2025} Improve Your Sex Life With These 5 Things | What We've Realized About Intimacy with Men vs. Women 32:30

6d ago32:30

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We're wrapping up the year by replaying the episodes you loved most in 2025 while we spend time with our friends and family over the holidays! AKA the episodes you guys streamed the most! Thank you so much for your support of the podcast in 2025. We hope you have an amazing holiday surrounded by loved ones, peaceful moments, and memories in the mak…

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EMQs: What’s the hardest question you’ve had to answer? 35:08

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George Osborne and Ed Balls reminisce on their most challenging interviewers…school children. George recalls being asked what seven times eight was, while Ed recounts misfires over school lunches. They also speculate on which Tory MP was glad to be sacked by Rishi Sunak… Elsewhere, they look at the peculiar case of the Canadian Conservatives where …

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Doug Naylor 56:10

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This week’s guest is writer, producer and director, Doug Naylor. Doug is the co-creator of the legendary sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf, which he has written or co-written since 1988. He has also co-written and produced shows such as The Cannon and Ball Show, Comic Relief and Spitting Image. His latest project is the children’s novel Sin Bin Island…

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Dyani White Hawk 1:01:28

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Episode No. 736 features artist Dyani White Hawk. The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis is presenting "Dyani White Hawk: Love Language," a 15-year survey of White Hawk's career. The exhibition spotlights how White Hawk (Sičáŋǧu Lakota) has foregrounded Lakota forms and motifs to challenge prevailing histories and practices around abstract art. The e…

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Is the US turning its back on Europe? 1:01:59

12d ago1:01:59

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What does the White House really think about Europe? George Osborne and Ed Balls take a look at President Trump’s new national strategy. George plays devil’s advocate for the plan, while Ed suggests that it could reveal JD Vance’s big strategy for 2028… They then turn to the US domestic agenda, and weigh up whether the Trump economy really is A+++.…

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200. Beyond the Shot: GLP‑1s, Muscle & True Wellness | A Live Panel with SPMJ Aesthetics 1:02:05

13d ago1:02:05

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When rapid weight‑loss drugs hit mainstream trends, we knew we couldn't stay silent. So we invited our friends and medical pros from SPMJ Aesthetics – Dr. Mary Jordan (board‑certified surgeon & obesity medicine advocate) and Shaun Paulson NP (nurse practitioner, metabolic wellness specialist) – into the studio for a no‑BS, live panel discussion. To…

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Ria Lina - Sandwiches, Sins and Sacrificing Salary 1:02:37

12d ago1:02:37

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Actress, writer and one The Evening Standard’s ‘Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now’ Ria Lina battles Bush this week at Spotify HQ in Britain's funniest quiz. Can Ria identify which supermarket Christmas Sandwich the British public would go for to get into the mood for the festive season? Make sure you buy tickets to go and see Ria's tour …

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The Bonus Round - A Nutroast Christmas 12:20

14d ago12:20

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Bush and Statman Matt are recording from a cupboard in Spotify this week as they rate how Christmassy they are feeling, and Bush reflects on an "Advent Calendar incident" he had on social media this week. They also preview this week's quiz, Sandwiches, Sins and Sacrificing Salary. To play Guestimators every week, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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EMQs: Is it time to abolish the state pension triple lock? 34:41

5d ago34:41

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Will any government be brave enough to abolish the triple lock on pensions? The cost-saving case has been made by many, but Ed Balls and George Osborne explain why it could be politically calamitous to try and ditch it. They debate William Hague’s theory that, were Rachel Reeves sacked, Keir Starmer would follow and look back at how chancellors and…

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Yvette Fielding 1:06:48

9d ago1:06:48

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This week we welcome The First Lady of The Paranormal - Yvette Fielding! Yvette's TV credits include Seaview, What's Up Doc?, City Hospital, Juliet Bravo and also being Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter. But arguably her biggest contribution to TV is as the creator and presenter of the TV phenomenon - Most Haunted. 25 series and 300 episodes lat…

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Sixties Surreal, Filippino Lippi 1:22:15

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Episode No. 735 features curators Dan Nadel and Laura Phipps, and curator Alexander J. Noelle. With Elizabeth Sussman and Scott Rothkopf, Nadel and Phipps are the co-curators of "Sixties Surreal" at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. The exhibition works to complicate the march of -isms which, outside the academy and too few art museums,…

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When will Labour’s communication catastrophe end? 54:16

14d ago54:16

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The drama rages on, one week after Chancellor Rachel Reeves stood at the dispatch box to deliver her second Budget. Richard Hughes has resigned as OBR chair following the catastrophic budget leak and calls for Rachel Reeves to do the same have not let up. Ed Balls and George Osborne look at the “shambolic” fallout of the budget, and how Labour have…

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Anna Soden - Kinship, KPop and Kellogg’s Cornflakes 1:06:58

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It's Producer Will on the mic this week and he's taking on actor and comedian Anna Soden in a battle of the British brains. Make sure you check out her gravy advent calendar! To play Guestimators every week and to become a Golden Member, go to ⁠⁠guestimators.com⁠⁠. Email us on ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Voicenotes to ⁠⁠07457404279⁠⁠ And follow our …

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The Bonus Round - Filthy Goofy Lives On 15:58

11d ago15:58

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A chance meeting with the Ghost Huns sent Statman Matt and Producer Will into a spiral as one of their fans revealed a piece of Guestimators Ghost Huns crossover merchandise they'd made off the back of Huns' appearance on Guestimators in October. And it involves Goofy doing something naughty. They also preview this week's quiz, Kinship, KPop and Ke…

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EMQs: How much power do chancellors have? 31:38

22d ago31:38

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How many times did Gordon Brown save Tony Blair from a calamitous decision? Ed Balls and George Osborne recount the times chancellors stepped in to save their PM from disaster. Does George wish he'd done it a bit more with David Cameron? And why does the Opposition leader respond to the budget and not the shadow chancellor? Ed and George try to wor…

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Kim Newman 1:02:32

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Our guest this week is journalist, film critic and author Kim Newman. As an author, his fascination with horror and alternate realities led to the novel Anno Dracula and its sequels. He has also written in the world of Warhammer and, in non-fiction, the BFI Companion to Horror and Nightmare Movies among many others. Steeped in knowledge of the horr…

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Has Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandoned growth? 1:01:06

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Does Rachel Reeves have a credible plan for growth? One day on from her Budget Statement, George Osborne and Ed Balls debate her headline measures and ask if she’s built enough of a narrative to save her job. Health Secretary Wes Streeting asks about two Osbornian policies: the sugar tax and two-child limit. How can Labour win the argument? They al…

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Travis Jay - Pounds, Parades and Pieces of Laundry 1:04:49

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In the studio this week to have a battle of the brains with Bush is stand-up comedian, actor and writer Travis Jay - the brains behind Radio 4 sitcom Rum Punch. Travis burst onto the comedy scene in 2009, and made his Edinburgh Fringe debut with Funny, Petty, Cool 10 years later. And his pilot for Rum Punch won Best Sitcom at the BBC Audio Awards e…

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Holiday clips: Aliza Nisenbaum 48:30

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Episode No. 734 is a Thanksgiving weekend clips program featuring artist Aliza Nisenbaum. The Des Moines Art Center is presenting "Aliza Nisenbaum: Día de los Muertos" through January 11, 2026. For the latest iteration of DMAC's annual Día de los Muertos celebration, and as the museum's Toni and Tim Urban International Artist-in-Residence, Nisenbau…

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Budget Hot Take: Has Chancellor Rachel Reeves saved herself? | LIVE reaction 36:53

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After months of speculation, briefings and leaks, Rachel Reeves has finally delivered her fated second budget. Has she done enough to save herself, Keir Starmer, and the Labour government? In a special YouTube LIVE episode, Ed Balls and George Osborne give their immediate reaction to the Chancellor's budget. They dive into who the budget was for, t…

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199. Unwrapping the Pressure of the Holiday Season | How to Deck the Halls Without Losing It 29:48

13d ago29:48

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It's the most wonderful, and overwhelming, time of the year. In this episode, we're sharing our unfiltered take on surviving the holidays with your sanity (and spirit) intact. From blow-up lawn decorations to curated gift wrap trends, we unpack the pressure we all feel to make the holidays "perfect," and how to reclaim the magic without losing your…

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The Bonus Round - Microwaved Pants 19:07

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Producer Will is back from Barry Island with plenty of gossip so don't miss out on this week's Bonus Round where Bush and Statman Matt are also on hand to preview this week's quiz, Pounds, Parades and Pieces of Laundry. Remember, to take part in our Golden Question every week, you need to be a Golden Member. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Gold…

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EMQs: Is it time for a Tory/Labour truce? 43:59

29d ago43:59

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With politics fraying and radical parties growing in strength, could the Tories and Labour come together and merge into a grand coalition of the centre? Surely George Osborne and Ed Balls have proven on this podcast that great things can happen when the two parties come together… And, as budget week looms, former Treasury civil servant Jill Rutter …

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Phil Ellis 53:29

29d ago53:29

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This week's guest is comedian Phil Ellis! Fresh from his breakout appearance on Taskmaster, Phil's 2025 Edinburgh show Soppy Stern scooped both the Malcolm Hardee Award for Act That Should Make a Million Quid and joint Best Show at the ISH Comedy Awards. He’s also the creator of the cult-hit live children's stage show Funz and Gamez. To join Scarre…

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Allan Rohan Crite, Gabriele Münter 1:13:34

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Episode No. 733 features curators Diana Seave Greenwald and Megan Fontanella. With Christina Michelon, Greenwald is the co-curator of "Allan Rohan Crite: Urban Glory" at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Boston Athenaeum. Both presentations are on view through January 19, 2026. (Theodore Landsmark co-curated the ISGM presentation.) The ex…

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Is Shabana Mahmood the heir to Blair? 1:11:46

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A dramatic U-turn from Labour has stopped them from breaking their manifesto, but it has also left the Budget looking messy and wide open to risk. The expected income tax rise has been shelved in favour of what some insiders call a “smorgasbord” of smaller taxes. In this episode of Political Currency, Ed Balls and George Osborne dig into whether th…

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198. Power to the People | ICE Raids in Charlotte and the Fight for Due Process 31:36

17d ago31:36

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This week, our conversation takes a turn we never expected. When ICE agents showed up in Charlotte, fear spread fast, and it got personal. Our dear friend and producer Kristen Stegall joins us at the mic to unpack the shock, the injustice, and the community impact we're seeing in real time. From masked agents at schools and grocery stores to small …

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Alex Kealy - Browsing, Benidorm and Boogy Bangers 1:01:49

26d ago1:01:49

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This week, sharp-minded stand up Alex Kealy joins Bush, Producer Will and Statman Matt to take on the nation’s strangest opinions. Known for his smart, political comedy and meticulous joke-craft, Alex tackles three rounds covering t**tish holiday destinations, dancefloor fillers, and the peak number of browser tabs the British public thinks it has …

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The Bonus Round - Clearing the Dancefloor 14:05

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More questions than answers on this week's Bonus Round podcast, including: How are you coping with the temperature drop? Does pure oxygen cure a hangover? Why do people go skiing? Bush and Matt are on hand to try and answer them as they preview this week's quiz, Browsing, Benidorm and Boogy Bangers. Remember, to take part in our Golden Question eve…

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EMQs: Is PMQs just 'political theatre'? 39:42

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What is the real purpose of Prime Minister's Questions? As an ‘infuriated’ listener asks why the Speaker can't force politicians to answer, George Osborne breaks down why PMQs is ‘political theatre’ and what most people misunderstand about it, while Ed Balls explains why David Lammy’s recent performance revealed the real procedural power the Speake…

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Mark Morris 57:04

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Our guest this week is the horror and sci-fi author Mark Morris. Over Mark's 35 year career he's written over 50 novels, novellas and short story collections including many official Doctor Who novelisations - picking up 2 British Fantasy Awards along the way. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free list…

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Igshaan Adams, Laura Igoe 1:05:28

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Episode No. 732 features artist Igshaan Adams and curator and Jenkintown, Penn. school board-electee Laura Igoe. The Hill Art Foundation, New York is presenting "Igshaan Adams: I've been here all along, I've been waiting" through December 20, 2025. The exhibition features work from the last 15 years of Adams' practice, and emphasizes how his work e…

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Starmer v Streeting: Is it curtains for Keir? 1:11:46

1M ago1:11:46

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A bizarre briefing war has exploded in Westminster, with Wes Streeting accused of plotting a coup against Keir Starmer. Ed Balls and George Osborne analyse the ‘toxic culture’ in Number 10: who was really behind the briefing, and has this ‘self-destructive’ move inadvertently strengthened Streeting while fatally weakening the Prime Minister? Meanwh…

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197. A Rapid-Fire Q&A Reveals The Truth | Love, Fitness, Age Gaps & the Moment We Almost Lost It 41:45

1M ago41:45

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What happens when we try a playful "this or that" rapid‑fire and it spirals into one of our most intimate episodes yet? We're talking strength vs. cardio, the "hotel gym sin of free‑weight neglect", protein‑powder in coffee, and one very real moment where we almost had our first on‑air argument. Then we pivoted into something richer: the 26‑year ag…