We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Daily Mail is completely besotted with Kemi Badenoch after her Tory leadership victory. The Times politely informs Jonn and Gráinne that they’re common. Plus – The Guardian goes deep on grudges and Miranda shares some brilliant crow facts. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: back.papercutsshow.com...
Nov 04, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 321
We read the papers so you don’t have to. The budget has made all the right-leaning papers angry, with the Telegraph uniting with farmers in a rage-a-thon. Trump wants to sue a TV Channel for $10 billion, as he continues to live in his Dr. Evil era. And do you share a bed with your partner? If you do, it might be hurting your relationship more than it helps. Jacob Jarvis is joined by Jacob Hawley and Ava Santina. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.paperc...
Nov 01, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 320
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Quentin Letts tells The Daily Mail all about his hatred of Halloween – but the most frightening part is that Marcus and Jonn agree with him. Meanwhile, Jason and Coco read a pretty grim story about the savage (and sometimes cruel) ways women have gotten revenge on their cheating partners. Plus a special clip from behind the paywall about why high-flying women should beware of their toxic assistants… Miranda Sawyer is joined by Marcus Brigstocke, Jo...
Oct 30, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 319
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: MP in embarrassing constituent altercation! Everyone tries to get their hot Budget take in early. The Washington Post mysteriously fails to endorse a Presidential Candidate. Has Trump nobbled billionaire owner Jeff “Amazon” Bezos? And £300,000 of cheese has been nicked. Would you Edam and Eve it? (And can noted cheese fiend Marcus account for his whereabouts?) Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and legend of comedy Marcus Brigstock...
Oct 28, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 318
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Miranda comes up with the perfect explanation of ‘the economy’ while The Mail rages against Rachel Reeves. Coco and Jason discover the scientific formula for being sexy in The Times. Plus – Femail shares the plight of women who left their husbands for horses. Yes – horses. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live s...
Oct 25, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 317
Try the new science and psychology podcast Why? – from the makers of Paper Cuts. Why? is the podcast for curious minds. Every Thursday, presenter Emma Kennedy talks to experts and theorists to discover the science and psychology of why we are the way we are. In the first episode: Why do people join cults? And how do they get out? Emma Kennedy talks to world-leading cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross and NXIVM cult survivor Sarah Edmondson to discover the strange allure of the cult mindset. Go here...
Oct 24, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 316
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Miranda and Ava debate the feminist appeal of Lara Croft while Gráinne pitches a bold reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise. Meanwhile, Jacob and Jonathan argue over whether Rebekah Vardy could redeem her public image by entering the jungle in the latest series of I'm a Celebrity. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Ava Santina, Jonathan Lis, Grainne Maguire and Jacob Hawley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future ...
Oct 23, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 315
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Jonn explains why Musk’s attempt to buy the US election is a huge deal – even though nobody seems to care. The Telegraph is obsessed with the latest adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals, and Miranda reveals why rich people have so many affairs. Plus – The Guardian lists the unexpected ways Ozempic is changing the world. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, ext...
Oct 21, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 314
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The tabloids react to Liam Payne’s tragic death. Marcus and Miranda are fascinated by the scandal that has rocked the world of competitive conkers. Plus – Jacob Jarvis, our resident fashionista, explains why it's good to only have one t-shirt. Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of American Friction, Jacob Jarvis and the grand fromage Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live stre...
Oct 18, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 313
We read the papers so you don’t have to. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that Miranda’s been banging on about the Paper Cuts live show at the Cheerful Earful Festival of Comedy Podcasts for what feels like forever. Well, folks, the wait is over – it finally happened! In this epic showdown, Marcus Brigstocke and Coco Khan face off against Jonn Elledge and Gráinne Maguire to see who’s really been keeping their finger on the pulse of the papers. Quiz master Miranda Sawyer takes us thro...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 312
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Miranda can’t wrap her head around the Taylor Swift and Starmer drama in The Daily Mail. The Guardian introduces us to 'emotional vampires,' and Jacob thinks there's one in his family. Plus, Caitlin Moran says the ’80s are back – and Jonathan opens up about his Thatcher nightmares. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Jonathan Lis. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com F...
Oct 14, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 311
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Tory leadership race has got weirder with the final two, and Ava Santina thinks a woman who was bonked by a cauliflower in Waitrose is more important than the hopefuls. Miranda explains why she’ll not be shaving her head for the latest wellness trend. Plus – Gráinne delves into the world of toxic fandom and reveals her Manic Street Preacher fanfiction. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Ava Santina and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Come and see...
Oct 11, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 310
We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Brace yourselves for the 'Holidays from Hell' mini pod! Miranda tells Jason the tale of a luxury cruise ship marooned in Belfast Lough. Meanwhile, Jan and Jonn dive into holiday horror stories in The Fence (Britain’s only magazine). Miranda Sawyer is joined by fan favourite panellists Jonn Elledge, Jan Ravens and Jason Hazeley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Support...
Oct 09, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 309
We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Elon Musk joins Donald Trump at a rally and all of the papers are cringing. Jonn tries to explain why The Daily Mail is so obsessed with Sue Gray’s employment status. The Guardian shares some rizz-free sex advice that prompts Jan to recite some of her own fiery frissons. And finally – Miranda is troubled by the nation's butler shortage as highlighted in The Telegraph. This used to be a country! Miranda Sawyer is joined ...
Oct 07, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 308
We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: The Daily Mail is outraged that Starmer has given up the Chagos islands. The Times introduces Jason to the polycule while Jonn sympathises with Kate Lister’s underwear struggles in The i. Finally, we all bond over Daniel Craig’s mid life style crisis as reported in The Guardian. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festiv...
Oct 04, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 307
We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Mums! Kemi Badenoch thinks you’re getting too much maternity dosh – and other political mentalness. Mail loon Liz Jones’s messy love life takes another bad turn and Grainne is “totally here for it.” And the Times celebrates ten years of normcore (quietly). Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Grainne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here...
Sep 30, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 306
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Book it! The Daily Mail shares exclusive excerpts from Boris Johnson’s book. Not for lazy mums. We’re introduced to Britain's smuggest trad wife in Secrets & Lives. Kiss and tell. The Telegraph ranks political smooches from the Clintons to the Starmers. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Anniki Sommerville and comedian Jacob Hawley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! • Get tickets for Levitatio...
Sep 27, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 305
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A right mess. The Guardian explains how Musk’s twitter takeover has hurt the right. We are not amused. The Sun looks into the conflicting reports about Meghan Markle’s track record as a boss. Monster-in-law. The Daily Mail has found the world’s worst mother in law. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Alistair Barrie. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! • Get tickets...
Sep 26, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 304
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Out of the frying pan. The Papers can’t decide how they feel about Starmer’s big speech but the tabloids love his one gaffe. Don’t call it a comeback. The Sun reveals that Philip Schofiled is returning to primetime TV but does anyone want him? Oh yes, wait a minute Mr. Postman. The Telegraph investigates the mysterious poison pen letters hounding a remote Yorkshire village. Miranda Sawyer is joined by author Emma Kennedy and comedian Chantal Feduch...
Sep 25, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 303
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Conference man. The Papers preview Starmer’s speech. Could we be in for a glimpse of hope? Nasty pasty. Are Cornish Pasties facing extinction? The Times thinks so. Fauxductivity crisis. The Guardian’s guide to looking busy while you do very little work. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by the journalist Holly Thomas and birthday boy Jason Hazeley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Support Paper Cuts ...
Sep 24, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 302
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Empire state of mind. The Deputy PM is under fire for her New York holibobs. Case of the ex. The Observer considers the benefit of getting back with your ex. Doggy style. The Guardian’s Emma Beddington tries to live a day in the life of a dog. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the journalist Jonathan Lis and master impressionist and comedy icon Jan Ravens. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Support Paper...
Sep 23, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 301
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: No strings attached. Business Sec. says high value gifts are fine and dandy for Starmer. The Daily Star is not amused. Swiss barmy strife! The Daily Mail lifts the lid on elite private schools in Switzerland. How was it for you? The Guardian asks their readers for bad date stories and they don’t disappoint. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the journalist Zoë Grünewald and comedian Jessica Fostekew. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast fes...
Sep 20, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 300
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Shades of Gray. Starmer’s top spad is making bank, and the Daily Mail is livid. Second class citizens. The Guardian investigates Kemi Badenoch’s claim to be ‘working class’ because she once worked in McDonalds. Would you like fashion with that? The Independent does a deep dive on the fast food fashion trend. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by the journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Jacob Hawley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast fe...
Sep 19, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 299
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: We take a closer look at the pager bombings across Lebanon. WfH wtf? The papers aren’t happy with Labour’s WfH plans. Cool Britannia! The Guardian lists the top 100 experiences that unite the British. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian and cheese boffin Marcus Brigstocke. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free...
Sep 18, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 298
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Disgraced ex-Beeb presenter Huw Edwards avoids jail. The papers react to his sentencing. When in Rome. The Guardian isn’t happy with Keir Starmer’s chummy meet up with Italy’s right-wing PM. And a partridge in a pear tree The Telegraph explores pricey advent calendars full of luxury goods and booze. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by the journalist Natasha Devon and the host of The Way They Were Gráinne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful E...
Sep 17, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 297
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Man arrested following a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump. This is 40! Prince Harry turns 40 and the papers react as weirdly as you’d expect. There’s an app for that. The Times asks if you would track your partner's movement on an app? Miranda Sawyer is joined by the host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and the comedian and host of The Way They Were Chantal Fadouchin Pate. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festiva...
Sep 16, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 296
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Junk in the trunk. The PM’s proposed ban on junk food ads sends The Daily Mail into a tizzy. Moo-der she wrote. The Guardian takes a deep dive into the world of killer cows. Plus – What’s for tea? Journalist Anniki Sommervile’s daughter is a food snob and she’s telling The i all about it. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Alex Kealy and journalist Coco Khan. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Su...
Sep 13, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 295
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: In sickness and in health – Starmer to warn the NHS it must reform, after report highlights crisis. Strike a pose! The new statue of the late Queen is not giving. Double digits! The world of toe wrestling in The Independent. Natasha Devon is joined by Holly Thomas and Samantha Baines. 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 ad-free editions: back.pa...
Sep 12, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 294
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Make America Debate Again – Trump and Harris face off goes badly for Donald. We shall fight them on the podcasts! American right-wingers are turning on Churchill. I’ve got another confession to make… After Dave Grohl’s “apology”, the Guardian ranks times celebs have said sorry – kind of. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Jonn Elledge and Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow ...
Sep 11, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 293
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Princess Kate’s health update dominates the tabloidsm Taylor Swift fans are questioning her politics as she hugs a Trump fan – and, apparently old-school crisps are making a comeback. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and comedian Matt Green. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Sep 10, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 292
