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London Calling

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James Delingpole and Toby Young discuss and explain British and European politics and culture for their American audience.
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Episodes

Going Viral

On this week’s edition of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, a house-bound James and enthusiastic Toby talk about the Coronavirus pandemic (and… shhhhh…. a little insider trading), compare Bernie Sanders to outgoing Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and assess his chances of beating Trump. Then it’s on to the Ministry of Culture and the fallout of the Harvey Weinstein verdict... Source

Feb 26, 202044 min

The Emergency Room

On this week’s edition of the United Kingdom’s Fastest Growing and Most Trusted Podcast®, James discusses with Toby his and his daughter’s adventures with the NHS in the A&E of his local hospital (that’s an ER for you Yanks), as well as the casualties of Boris’s recent Cabinet reshuffle. Then it’s up to Cambridge where Extinction Rebellion is protesting the destruction of nature by, uh... Source

Feb 17, 202047 min

Stand Up Guys

Say what you want about our intrepid podcasters but they are real stand up guys. For Toby, he’s fresh from his smash debut as a stand up comic, for James… well, he’s lucky just to be standing up, having spent the last couple of days battling what he’s sure is some Chinese bioweapon disease. As for the rest of the show there’s Boris Johnson’s transformation from licentious hero to finger-wagging... Source

Feb 12, 202043 min

Sealed With a Kiss

In the first true Brexit Era outing, James and Toby talk about their recreation of the famous VJ-Day kiss in London, as well as the BBC’s woeful coverage of the Brexit celebrations. Then it’s off to Boris’s ‘Green Conservatism,’ Prince William’s criticisms of the BAFTAs for being insufficiently diverse and whether the word ‘Empire’ should be dropped from the Order of the British Empire. Source

Feb 04, 202045 min

Happy Brexit Day!

It’s short but it’s oh, so sweet. James and Toby are together in London to celebrate the United Kingdom officially ending their time in the European Union. Raise a glass boys! Source

Jan 31, 202017 min

Brexit: Wah-Wah Way

James and Toby need to be careful on this week’s edition of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® because someone may be listening in… Yeah, we know, that’s the point. Still they argue about whether Boris is about to betray Brexit by giving Huawei the green light on building the country’s 5G cellular network and all that that entails. Our gents also take time to lament the resurrection and... Source

Jan 27, 202047 min

Megxit

On this week’s edition of the United Kingdom’s Fastest Growing and Most Trusted Podcast®, the country’s true power couple, James and Toby, marvel at the Queen’s negotiating skills, who has proved better than Theresa May at facing down a hostile foreign power. They also discuss the subject of the latest Delingpod, Laurence Fox, and the reaction to his appearance on the BBC’s Question Time. Source

Jan 20, 202049 min

The Royal Yoko

This week on the United Kingdom’s Fastest Growing and Most Trusted Podcast®, James and Toby discuss (what else?) the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s ‘conscious uncoupling” from the Royal Family and speculate about the source of Meghan’s power over Harry. Then it’s on to the lack of diversity in the Oscar and BAFTA nominations, their fair-weather Brexit friends and the untimely death of Sir Roger... Source

Jan 13, 202052 min

In Praise of Gervais

This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James and Toby talk about their new hero Ricky Gervais and his latest turn as the host of the Golden Globes, as well as Qasem Soleimani, Harvey Weinstein, the Australian bushfires and why Gwyneth Paltrow should be the next leader of the Labour Party (because no one can sell snake oil like her). If you’re interested in Toby’s Free Speech... Source

Jan 07, 202044 min

The Fox and Hounds

Like a two-man flash mob of International Men of Mystery you never know when you’re likely to get an extra dose of Delingpole & Young. We hadn’t planned on a show until the New Year – but with stuff this good you can’t stop it, you can only hope to contain it. What brings our gentlemen to the mic? How about the mental state of Jolyon Maugham QC, the anti-Brexiteer, who tweeted about wielding a... Source

Dec 30, 201950 min

Christmas Comes Early

The Delingtree (James Delingpole Twitter) It’s our gift to the world! In this episode of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James and Toby bring you loads of Christmas cheer. We start with the UK’s most famous Christmas tree (that barely fits in the Delingpole household) and more importantly, handy and manly tips on buying gifts for the wife. After a brief foray into politics... Source

Dec 17, 201952 min

Red is Dead

Must. Not. Gloat. Oh, the heck with that. It’s an Election Special and James and Toby discuss Boris Johnson’s glorious victory. Brexit. Get it done. Source

Dec 13, 201929 min

The Gulag Braggadocio

In the first of two (!) episodes this week, James and Toby argue about who is better prepared for political imprisonment if Jeremy Corbyn wins the election. Both lay down their markers on the results, so place your bets. In other news they lament the fact that a BBC disc jockey has banned ‘ Fairytale of New York’ and salute their friend Greta Thunberg for being named Time’s Person of the Year. We’... Source

Dec 11, 201953 min

Squeaky Bum Time

This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James Delingpole and Toby “Tory Tosser” Young get sweaty and nervous about Britain’s forthcoming election. And with good reason: The Electoral Calculus Projections opened with a Tory majority of 72 and now it’s down to 34. The 12th of December is coming fast. They also discuss Toby’s unpleasant experience debating at Durham University and... Source

Dec 04, 201947 min

Tofu Salad or Red Meat

In America, we call them “Party Platforms.” In the UK they’re still called “Manifestos.” And if you’re running someone like Jeremy Corbyn, why not? This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James and Toby dive into the buffet that is the Conservative Party manifesto, which Mr. Delingpole finds indigestible but Mr. Young finds tasty. But that’s just the main course. Also on the menu... Source

Nov 25, 201947 min

When Men Were Men

Last night was debate night in the UK and it was pathetic. James and Toby dissect the “girly-man” tussle between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbin on ITV’s “Tron” set, Nigel Farage’s separate appearance on the BBC’s Question Time and “minor Royal” Prince Andrew’s PR nightmare turn with Emily Maitlis. Then it’s off to the culture wars and real wars. We get reviews of Netflix’s new WWII documentary... Source

Nov 20, 201943 min

Cuck-fil-A

This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James and Toby get right down to the task at hand. Mr. Delingpole eviscerates Mr. Young for being insufficiently conservative. Peace is restored when they move on to discussing Hillary Clinton and Greta Thunberg and finally, how do you want to go? After this podcast, you just might need a cigarette. Source

Nov 12, 201941 min

The Gaffe Olympics

This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, Toby worries that the Conservatives’ gaffe-ridden start to the General Election campaign could put Jeremy Corbyn in Downing Street, while James remains sublimely confident of victory. Also, how will Greta Thunberg get from LA to Spain without flying? Why is the new season of Jack Ryan so woke? And are posh white men now a minority deserving... Source

Nov 06, 201945 min

Joker to the Right

This week on the UK’s Fastest Growing and Most Trusted Name in Podcast Punditry™ James and Toby discuss the deeper meaning of the latest DC movie, revel in the idea of the upcoming UK elections and ponder the death of an austere religious scholar in the Middle East. Source

Oct 30, 201941 min

Meghan Plays the Victim Card and James and Toby Aren't Buying It

James and Toby are hitting the new week in full stride after an extraordinary Saturday session in the House. Let us introduce you to the powers behind the Remainers: Lord Pannick QC (more on those two letters later…) and the man who has been described as “the cleverest stupid person in Westminster,” Sir Oliver Letwin. Is nothing going to get accomplished until there’s a General Election? Source...

Oct 21, 201946 min

The Red Menace

This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James and Toby span the globe, from the reaction of the now infamous “Kingsman” video to the NBA’s bowing to pressure from Beijing and the latest on the homefront concerning the looming deadline for Brexit. And without any spoilers, reviews of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie and the season finale of Succession. We could’ve gone all the way... Source

Oct 16, 201936 min

Attack of the Doom Mongers

This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James recounts his experiences with the Extinction Rebellion, Toby covers the dangers of being honest in reviewing theatrical performances, and the latest on the Brexit deadline (21 days from recording and counting). Plus your weekly dose of entertainment suggestions, dominated this week by mostly what to avoid. Source

Oct 10, 201948 min

Boris Gets #MeToo'd

Sometimes it’s like herding cats but we finally got James and Toby together, a couple of days late but well worth the wait. On this episode Toby reports back about his recent trip to the Conservative Party Conference and how it was overshadowed by groping allegations against the Prime Minister. Then we catch up on the latest stories emanating from inside the halls of the BBC, aka... Source

Oct 03, 201939 min

Who Elected Our New Leaders?

This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James and Toby rail against Britain’s Supreme Court justices hell-bent on frustrating Brexit. Plus, what should be on your plate to save the planet? A burger? Fries? A side order of Swedish Environmentalist? Source

Sep 24, 201947 min

Posh-off: Boris vs Dave

Prompted by the upcoming release of David Cameron’s memoir, For the Record, this week’s edition of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® finds James and Toby wondering which of Britain’s Eton-and-Oxford-educated Prime Ministers is posher. They review Cameron’s premiership and ask if The Guardian could possibly sink any lower than its “privileged pain” editorial. And speaking of embarrassing... Source

Sep 17, 201937 min

Johnny The House Elf

On this edition of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James and Toby lament the latest news from the House of Commons and the actions of the Speaker of the House, AKA, Johnny the House Elf. And then because we are Ricochet, our gents submit to the questions of the membership in an International Edition of Question Time. Want to participate in future grillings? Then join us! Source

Sep 10, 201935 min

The Empire Are the Good Guys

For the second time in a week, James Delingpole and Toby Young take to the microphones to keep us up to date on the latest machinations of the Remainers and the state of Brexit with a special edition of London Calling. Is this a moment of reckoning for both the country and the Conservative Party? Is this the Conservative Party voters have been waiting for? Source

Sep 07, 201937 min

Losing Control of the House

On Tuesday, during a speech by the Prime Minister, Tory MP Phillip Lee walked across the floor of the Commons and joined the Liberal Democrats. Boris Johnson’s working majority in the House has been reduced from one to zero. On this edition of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James and Toby let us know where we stand at this hour. The next few days may mean a general election – but when? Source

Sep 03, 201938 min

Forget Greenland. Buy England.

This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James and Toby cover a lot of ground – virtually everything that intersects between the US and the Mother Country – from sweets to YouTube to the Royal Family and Good Morning America to The Merger of the Century™, making England the 51st State! Oh, think of the possibilities of Delingpole with the full force of the 2nd Amendment behind him. Source

Aug 27, 201946 min

MC Yellowhammer

When it comes to episodes of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® you simply can’t touch this. James and Toby rap about the latest predictions of the Brexit doomsayers: Operation Yellowhammer. Source

Aug 19, 201933 min
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