Best Michael Jefferies Podcasts (2025)

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Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery, Sam Leith, Michael Henderson, Madeline Grant & Julie Bindel 35:54

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery examines Britain’s new hard left alliance; Sam Leith wonders what Prince Andrew is playing; Michael Henderson reads his letter from Berlin; Madeline Grant analyses the demise of the American ‘wasp’ – or White, Anglo-Saxon Protestant; and, Julie Bindel ponders the disturbing allure of sex robots. Produc…

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Max Jeffery, Sam Leith, Michael Henderson, Madeline Grant & Julie Bindel 35:54

13d ago35:54

35:54

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery examines Britain’s new hard left alliance; Sam Leith wonders what Prince Andrew is playing; Michael Henderson reads his letter from Berlin; Madeline Grant analyses the demise of the American ‘wasp’ – or White, Anglo-Saxon Protestant; and, Julie Bindel ponders the disturbing allure of sex robots. Produc…

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Quite right!: Boris, Cameron or May? – Q&A 35:32

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To submit your urgent questions to Michael and Maddie, go to: spectator.co.uk/quiteright This week on the first ever Quite right! Q&A: What’s your most left-wing belief? Michael & Maddie confess their guilty liberal secrets on the Elgin Marbles, prison reform and private equity – or ‘the unacceptable face of capitalism’. Also this week: who would y…

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Daniel Sloss: A Joke About Freshening Up 7:06

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Daniel Sloss jokes about freshening up in his Netflix special, "Live Shows".By Netflix

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Holy Smoke: have the culture wars gone spiritual? 22:22

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Why are Silicon Valley billionaires obsessing over Heaven & Hell, and what does it tell us about American society today? Spectator World's Arts Editor Luke Lyman joins Damian Thompson on this episode of Holy Smoke to talk about how a fascination with the Book of Revelation, the Antichrist and a techno-utopia – or techno-apocalypse – has gripped the…

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Episode 191: Mike on Sean Carroll's Mindscape 1:16:44

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Mike beams aboard Sean Carroll's Mindscape Podcast to talk about astrobiology, the origins of life, complexity, and the proposal for a "law of increasing functional information."Pre-order your copy of "Time's Second Arrow: Evolution, Order, and a New Law of Nature" by Robert M. Hazen & Michael L. Wong: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324105480Mike's…

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Tom Papa: A Joke About Happiness 2:47

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Tom Papa jokes about happiness in his Netflix special, "Home Free".By Netflix

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Coffee House Shots: what Trump II can teach Britain 18:10

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What lessons does America have for our politics? While progressives look to Zohran Mamdani for inspiration on how to get elected successfully, the really important question is how to govern effectively. And here it is the Trump administration which is setting the standard, writes Tim Shipman in this week’s cover story. On day one, Donald Trump step…

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James Heale, Margaret Mitchell, Damien Thompson, Rebecca Reid & Julie Bindel 26:19

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On this week's Spectator Out Loud: James Heale considers the climate conundrum at the heart of British politics; Rebecca Reid explains why she's given up polyamory; Damien Thompson recounts the classical music education from his school days; Margaret Mitchell asks what's happened to Britain's apples; and Julie Bindel marvels at the history of pizza…

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Caleb Foster: Fatherhood and Music — Hosted by Brad Griffith 13:07

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Join Brad Griffith on Radio Northern Beaches as he interviews Caleb Foster, exploring his journey as a dad and his passion for music. Discover how family and music inspire Caleb’s life, and get an inside look at his creative process and personal story.By Brad Griffith, Caleb Foster

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'Nuremberg' Director on New Film, Legacy of Trials 80 Years Later 1:10:52

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In this special episode, Playtone executive and producer Kirk Saduski interviews Nuremberg director James Vanderbilt and the film's historical advisor Michael Berenbaum, as well as best-selling author Donald Miller and historian Rebecca Erbelding. The new film Nuremberg follows the story of the Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert…

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The Inspirational Gregory Iron – Fueled by GAS & Guts 1:03:58

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Gregory Iron was told he’d never be an athlete, but that didn’t stop him from realizing his pro-wrestling dream! Born weighing barely a pound and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Greg fought through a turbulent childhood, abusive home life, and physical limitations to become the first professional wrestler with CP. He shares the incredible story of h…

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Ryan Hamilton: A Joke About New Yorkers 2:42

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Ryan Hamilton jokes about New Yorkers in his Netflix special, "Happy Face".By Netflix

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The Edition: Trump’s gilded age, the ‘hell’ of polyamory & is Polanski Britain’s Mamdani? 31:50

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A year on from his presidential election victory, what lessons can Britain learn from Trump II? Tim Shipman writes this week’s cover piece from Washington D.C., considering where Keir Starmer can ‘go big’ like President Trump. Both leaders face crunch elections next year, but who has momentum behind them? There is also the question of who will repl…

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Louis CK Is The Greatest Standup 1:09:49

4d ago1:09:49

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Louis CK joins the pod to chat with Dana and David about his debut novel, Ingram, and how everyone related to being raised by a single parent, before shifting gears and talking about comedy. Louie shares all kinds of memories from working on The Dana Carvey Show, how Jerry Seinfeld helped shape Louis’ comedy chops, his decision to ditch Ticketmaste…

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Anthony Jeselnik: A Joke About Emotional Support Animals 2:02

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Anthony Jeselnik jokes about emotional support animals in his Netflix special, "Bones And All".By Netflix

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Book Club: Graham Robb 39:43

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Sam Leith's guest this week is Graham Robb. In his new book The Discovery of Britain: An Accidental History, Graham takes us on a time-travelling bicycle tour of the island's history. They discuss how Graham weaves together personal memories with geography and history, his 'major cartographic scoop' which unlocks Iron Age Britain and contemporary d…

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The Vallies: An Interview with Susie Smithers and Robert Jefferies — Hosted by Chrissy Mack 52:54

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Join Chrissy Mack as she dives deep into the early days of Susie Smithers and Robert Jefferies, collectively known as The Vallies. Discover interesting facts about their journey, the challenges they faced, and how their careers have evolved over the years. Tune in to hear inspiring stories from their past and insights into what they’re doing now.…

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"Either There Is An Agenda, Or There Is A Serious Problem In Their Models" With Dr. Anas Alhajji, Energy Outlook Advisors 1:11:54

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Today we were delighted to welcome Dr. Anas Alhajji, Managing Partner of Energy Outlook Advisors and Author of the Energy Outlook Advisors Substack (linked here). Dr. Alhajji is a leading expert on global energy markets. He advises governments, companies, financial institutions, and investors on oil and gas outlooks, energy geopolitics, energy secu…

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Shot In The Dark - The Resurrection of Jake E Lee 1:13:00

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Guitarist Jake E. Lee joins for a powerful conversation about his legendary run with Ozzy Osbourne, and the emotional full-circle moment of playing Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s final “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham just weeks before Ozzy’s passing. Jake recalls how it felt to finally reconnect with Ozzy and Sharon after decades, the truth…

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Introducing Free Range with Von Miller 2:36

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Step inside the mind of NFL legend Von Miller as he goes free range — from the gridiron to the culture at large. Each week, Von breaks down the biggest football stories, dives into the world of sports and entertainment, and chops it up with athletes, artists, and trendsetters shaping the conversation. Equal parts football IQ, locker room energy, an…

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Demetri Martin: A Joke About Broccoli 1:35

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Demetri Martin jokes about broccoli in his Netflix special, "Deconstructed".By Netflix

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Niall Flynn Part 1 ! 51:55

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Listen this week as I am joined by longtime GM sound engineer and collaborator, Niall Flynn! Hear Niall take us thorough the process of finding himself in George's orbit around Sarm West, the beginnings of their worlk together and the recording of the iconic album Older. Niall has great stories and this Part 1 is a must listen for GM fans! Spinning…

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Quite right!: Rachel Reeves’s Budget ‘bollocks’ & Britain’s everyday crime crisis 22:30

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Listeners on the Best of Spectator playlist can enjoy a section of the latest episode of Quite right! but for the full thing please seek out the Quite right! channel. Just search ‘Quite right!’ wherever you are listening now. This week on Quite right!: Rachel Reeves goes on the offensive – and the defensive. After her surprise Downing Street addres…

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Leanne Morgan: A Joke About Snow Skiing 9:30

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Leanne Morgan jokes about snow skiing in her Netflix special, "Unspeakable Things".By Netflix

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Spectator Out Loud: Luke Coppen, Mary Wakefield, Daniel McCarthy, Michael Simmons & Hugh Thomson 34:16

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Luke Coppen looks at a new musical subgenre of Roman Catholic black metal; Mary Wakefield celebrates cartoonist Michael Heath as he turns 90 – meaning he has drawn for the Spectator for 75 years; looking to Venezuela, Daniel McCarthy warns Trump about the perils of regime change; Michael Simmons bemoans how Britai…

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RE-RELEASE - Laraine Newman 1:00:47

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One of the first ever Fly episodes with the OG Laraine Newman. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Audacy

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Adrienne Iapalucci: A Joke About Her Sister's Life 2:45

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Adrienne Iapalucci jokes about her her sister's life in her Netflix special, "Dark Queen".By Netflix

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Americano: James Orr on J.D. Vance 1:14:44

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Freddy Gray sits down with academic James Orr at the Battle of Ideas in London for a live Americano podcast to discuss Vice President J.D. Vance. Having been described as 'Vance's British sherper', James responds to how likely it is that J.D. Vance will be President one day, which weaknesses could hold him back and how Vance's unique closeness to T…

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Exploring Humanity’s Space Dreams: An Interview with Ceridwen Dovey — Hosted by Michael Lester 29:49

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Join Michael Lester from Radio Northern Beaches as he discusses with Ceridwen Dovey, author of Only the Astronauts (Penguin, 2024), her award-winning work blending science, imagination, and philosophy. Dive into her insights on space as a global commons, human motivations, morals, and our behaviors reflected in space exploration. Through playful ye…

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Felipe Esparza: A Joke About How Different Races Complain 1:17

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Felipe Esparza jokes about how different races complain in his Netflix special, "Raging Fool".By Netflix

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Reality Check: the rich are leaving Britain – and making you poorer 13:56

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Are the rich fleeing Britain? That's what the numbers suggest, but some activist groups have hit back that the data is dodgy. For the second episode of Reality Check The Spectator's economics editor Michael Simmons explains why the data shows that the wealthy are leaving Britain, and why this matters for everyone else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Matt McCusker: A Joke About Couples Massages 1:54

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Matt McCusker jokes about couples massages in his Netflix special, "A Humble Offering".By Netflix

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Coffee House Shots: the inside story of Kemi's first year 20:41

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‘On the day of the local elections, when the Tories suffered a historic setback, Kemi Badenoch went to the gym and got her hair done,’ Tim Shipman reveals in the magazine this week. Aides insist that Badenoch has since ‘upped her game’. Her PMQs performances are improving and the CCHQ machine seems to have whirred into gear, making sure that Labour…

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Healing Through Creativity: An Interview with Petros on Art Therapy — Hosted by Maria Mai 31:08

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Join Maria Mai from Radio Northern Beaches as she interviews Petros about the transformative power of art therapy. Discover how the creative process—whether drawing, painting, or sculpting—can help explore feelings, resolve conflicts, and boost self-awareness. Learn how art therapy offers a unique path to healing and emotional well-being.…

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The 666 Annual Halloween Special - Heavy Metal Horror! 1:23:58

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Darcy The Mail Girl returns for the 6th Annual Talk Is Jericho Halloween Special, and this year it’s all about Heavy Metal Horror! Chris and Darcy dig into the unholy union of rock and the macabre, from satanic panic and backwards messages to the riffs that ruled horror’s bloodiest moments. They break down cult classics like Trick or Treat, Rock & …

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Rosebud Baker: A Joke About Deciding To Have Kids 2:55

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Rosebud Baker jokes about deciding to have kids in her Netflix special, "The Mother Lode".By Netflix

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The Edition: embracing the occult, going underground & lost languages 35:29

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Big Tech is under the spell of the occult, according to Damian Thompson. Artificial intelligence is now so incredible that even educated westerners are falling back on the occult, and Silicon Valley billionaires are becoming obsessed with heaven and hell. An embrace of the occult is not just happening in California but across the world – with ‘Witc…

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Luke Coppen, Mary Wakefield, Daniel McCarthy, Michael Simmons & Hugh Thomson 34:16

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Luke Coppen looks at a new musical subgenre of Roman Catholic black metal; Mary Wakefield celebrates cartoonist Michael Heath as he turns 90 – meaning he has drawn for the Spectator for 75 years; looking to Venezuela, Daniel McCarthy warns Trump about the perils of regime change; Michael Simmons bemoans how Britai…

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RE-RELEASE - Andy Samberg 1:20:14

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Unearthing this in-studio episode with a true SNL legend! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Audacy

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Michael McIntyre: A Joke About Getting Older 3:44

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Michael McIntyre jokes about getting older in his Netflix special, "Showman".By Netflix

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Book Club: Comet in Moominland turns 80 37:45

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Nat Jansz joins Sam Leith to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Moomin novels. The first of these, Comet in Moominland, was revised by author Tove Jansson a decade after the original publication date. To celebrate the anniversary Sort of Books, co-run by Jansz, is publishing this revised edition for the first time in English. Jansz discusses why…

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Kitchen Tidies, Council Spending, and the Plastic Paradox: Chrissy Mack’s Take on the Green Bin Food Waste Trial 5:13

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Join Chrissy Mack on Radio Northern Beaches as she shares her candid and controversial thoughts on the ongoing Green Bin food waste trial happening across the Northern Beaches. Dive into the issues surrounding council spending, the environmental impact, and the paradoxes of plastic and waste management. Don’t miss this bold discussion on local sust…

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"The Middle East is Positioning Itself As A Switzerland Of AI Infrastructure" Featuring Obinna Isiadinso, IFC 1:04:26

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Today we had the pleasure of hosting Obinna Isiadinso, Global Sector Lead for Data Center Investments at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Obinna leads investment teams on valuation and execution consideratio…

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John 5 Presents - KISS Meets The Phantom Of The Museum 1:13:54

12d ago1:13:54

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Chris Jericho tours guitarist John 5’s private KISS Museum, an undisclosed location housing some 5,000 pieces of memorabilia — all from KISS’s legendary makeup era (1973–1983). From Gene Simmons’ original Destroyer boots and Paul Stanley’s “Hotter Than Hell” belt to Ace Frehley’s silver cape, Peter Criss’ green fur and actual hair, and rare interna…

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Dusty Slay: A Joke About His Fear Of Elevators 3:29

8d ago3:29

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Dusty Slay jokes about his fear of elevators in his Netflix special, "Wet Heat".By Netflix

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Legacy of Father Figure - Part 2 w/ Michael Anderson 1:01:15

8d ago1:01:15

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Listen this week as we bring the talk of Father Figure full circle with Michael Anderson from Kidz Bop. Hear how the song bridges the gap of generations and how the hope that the Taylor Swift exposure can bring the song into the future. Michael Anderson on Social Media TikTok- @Mandertok Instagram - @mangergramm Spinning The Wheel Social Media Inst…

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Quite right!: 'I was reported for bullying!' – inside the Home Office dysfunction 26:06

12d ago26:06

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Listeners on the Best of Spectator playlist can enjoy a section of the latest episode of Quite right! but for the full thing please seek out the Quite right! channel. Just search ‘Quite right!’ wherever you are listening now. This week on Quite right!: the great Home Office meltdown. After a week of fiascos – from the accidental release of a convic…

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Mo Amer: A Joke About Having A Baby 6:28

9d ago6:28

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Mo Amer jokes about having a baby in his Netflix special, "Wild World".By Netflix