We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: You medalling kids! Adam Peaty misses gold by a sliver, Simone Biles is back, barmy Olympics ceremony. “Is bullying a dance style?” BBC’s Strictly inquiry is coming and the papers are picking sides. The lady’s not for turning over. The new sex party hotspot is… Grantham, home of Margaret Thatcher? Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and actor and author Sam Baines. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 O...
Jul 29, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 261
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I’m afraid there is no money. The Chancellor says the Treasury is in a much worse state than expected and the tabloids are worried about what this means for tax. Bloody Murdoch! Rupert is trying to kick his ‘lefty’ kids out of his trust and The Telegraph has all the juicy details. Plus – Step-mother Dearest. Has The Daily Mail found the worst step-mum in the world? Miranda Sawyer is joined by stand-up comedian Daniel Foxx and LBC host Natasha Devon...
Jul 26, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 260
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A star is born. Celebs line up to support Kamala Harris in the The New York Post. Horny histories! We explore the history of sex with Kate Lister in The i. Plus – Who Charted? The Guardian tries to explain the very complicated music charts. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Fergus Craig and journalist Holly Thomas. 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 e...
Jul 25, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 259
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Wind farm windfall. The Telegraph details King Charles' big green payout. Tangerine dream. The Times says fake tan is back, baby. Plus – I’ll have whatever he’s having! The Guardian profiles competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by American Friction host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Grainne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs,...
Jul 24, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 258
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Lights, Kamala, action! VP Harris takes the fight to Trump. The tide is high. A family survives a month on a life raft in The Guardian. Plus – Come again? The Sun wants to close the orgasm gap with nine saucy bedroom tips. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by Podmasters head honcho Andrew Harrison and stand-up comedian Alex Kealy. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-sh...
Jul 23, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 257
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Commander in relief. The papers react as President Biden quits the election. Something wicked this way comes. The worrying trend of tradwives and witchcraft are profiled in The Guardian. Plus – The devil wears A.I. The Times shares a strange story of an AI fashion influencer. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Pod Save the UK Coco Khan and comedian and host of The Way They Were Chantal Feduchin-Pate. Come and see us LIVE at the Chee...
Jul 22, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 256
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Oil and trouble. Imprisoned environmental activists are plastered on the front page of The Telegraph. Wake up and smell the coffee. We mourn the end of Pret’s ‘too good to be true’ subscription in The Guardian. Plus – Dangerous liaisons. The Daily Mail shares the tale of a man who helped his best friend cheat and we are not amused. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Athena Kugblenu and journalist Ava Santina. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful ...
Jul 19, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 255
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The King and why? The Mail isn’t happy with the Labour Government’s plans laid out in the King’s speech. The Mickey Mouse Snub. Is Disney about to run out of young fans? Plus – Take it to the max! The Guardian tries to explain the latest online wellness trend for men: Auramaxing. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here...
Jul 18, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 254
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The lion sleeps tonight. Gareth Southgate quits and Fleet Street pay their respects. He’s just not that into you. Kate Lister explores the trend of “shut up rings” in The i. Plus – Lunatic fringe. The Times has some opinions on Daniel Craig’s new hair do. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and writer and host of Queerphoria podcast Jack Guinness. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 ...
Jul 17, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 253
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Huckleberry Veep. Who is JD Vance and why did Trump pick him as a running mate? I’m just living that lifestyle. The Guardian embraces Brat Summer. Plus – My Fair Gen Z. The Times has some lessons in etiquette for the young’uns. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Emma Sidi. 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...
Jul 16, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 251
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s olé over! The front pages mark England’s defeat in the Euro final. Divine intervention. Trump thanks God that he survived his assassination attempt in The Times. Plus – Bridezillionaire? The Sun shares details of the most spenny wedding of the year. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper C...
Jul 15, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 250
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Half Time! Labour could shorten prison sentences to deal with capacity issues and The Telegraph is apoplectic. Fight for your right to party. Why can nobody throw a proper messy house party any more, ask an anxious Times. Plus – Birds of a feather. A journo goes on a ‘pigeon safari’ for the i and discovers some disturbing facts about the rats of the sky. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng and stand up comic Harry Stachini. Come and ...
Jul 12, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 249
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Wat a coincidence! Southgate’s boys made it to the final and every tabloid has the same headline. Handbags at dawn. It’s Suella “Cruella” Braverman vs Kemi “The Krusher” Badenoch as the Tory leadership race gets nasty. Plus – Clooney Bin. Former Batman tells President Biden to stand down in New York Times op ed. Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by Oh God What Now? fan fave Andrew Harrison and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Come and see us LIVE at the Ch...
Jul 11, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 248
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Average Joe. Biden made a gaffeless speech at NATO but critics are still calling for him to step down. Sleeping with the enemy. The Spectator is lusting over Keir Starmer’s ‘rugby face’. Plus – Darkest before the dawn. A Guardian journo tries to wake up at 5am every day, fails miserably. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Sam Wolfson and stand-up comedian Daniel Foxx. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Ticke...
Jul 10, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 247
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Who are ya? The Guardian investigates the elusive Reform UK candidates. Gone to pot. The Mail thinks weed farms are taking over the suburbs. Plus – I don't want ANY spam! The Telegraph sends a journo back in time to eat like a 60s housewife. Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and stand up comedian Alex Kealy. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, ...
Jul 09, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 246
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Cabinet of Curiosities. Starmer has appointed his new cabinet and The Telegraph has some opinions. Stuck in the midlife with you. The Daily Mail has figured out why so many women are leaving their husbands. Plus – Una Cerveza, Por Favor. Going on holiday? The Times has a list of dos and don’ts for Brits on their jollies. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podca...
Jul 08, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 245
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keir we go! The front pages react to the Labour landslide. Electoral Reform. Farage’s party exceeded expectations and rained on our parade. Plus – Dress for success. We examine the sartorial choices of candidates, pundits and even ye olde mayors. Our intrepid hostess with the mostess Miranda Sawyer is joined by sleep deprived journalist Jonn Elledge and slightly tipsy comic Jason Hazeley for a very special episode of Paper Cuts recorded at 4am on e...
Jul 05, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 244
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Pick your player. It’s election day (don’t forget your ID) and the papers are picking teams. Even The Sun! It’s all gone a bit Pete Tong. The Times attends a conspiracy theory festival – at least that's what they want you to think. Plus – Smells fishy. The Telegraph investigates the most pungent village in Britain. Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and stand up comedian Stuart McPherson. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful E...
Jul 04, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 243
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What a Johnson. Disgraced ex PM Boris Johnson is back and Fleet Street is thrilled. I kissed a girl. Kate Lister is back with some sapphic advice for straight men in The i. Plus – Hot to Trot. The Guardian dips its toes into the world of foot fetishes. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Natasha Devon and comic Gráinne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. We are streaming LIVE on election...
Jul 03, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 242
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Immune disorder. The FT explains the Supreme Court ruling that former presidents are partially immune from criminal prosecution. Royal Fail. The Mail blames the Royal Mail for missing postal ballots. Plus – Rainy day fund. The Guardian tries to save money – and fails miserably. Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and stand up comedian Amy Mason. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here....
Jul 02, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 241
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s all Slova . . . Front pages go mad for Jude Bellingham’s last minute goal. Post festival blues. The Guardian went to Glastonbury and they can’t stop bragging about it. Plus – Can you beat the breathalyser? The Telegraph explores how long it takes to sober up after a very boozy brunch. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zoë Grünewald and stand up comedian Jacob Hawley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival ...
Jul 01, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 240
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Supermajority black hole! The Daily Mail’s getting desperate to stop a Labour Government being too big, and they have a cunning (rubbish) plan. Let’s get ready to mumble. Trump and Biden went head-to-head and we all wish they hadn’t. Plus – Barking up the wrong tree! The joys of being a dog bore. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire. We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your fav...
Jun 28, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 239
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Is it over yet? The press reacts to the final head-to-head TV debate between Sunak and Starmer. Beyond the Kale! The Telegraph is terrified that Britain is being tricked into being vegetarian. Plus – Aisle be back. What does where you get placed on the wedding seating plan say about you? Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and LBC host Natasha Devon and stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast f...
Jun 27, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 238
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: He shoots, he bores! England top their Group in the Euros despite a drab 0-0 draw. Pale, Male and Fail. A new quiz from The Times gets it all wrong. Plus – Party in the USA. The New York Times tells us how to (and how not to) party. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Westminster Editor for The Lead Zoë Grünewald and stand up comedian Jacob Hawley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and ...
Jun 26, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 237
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The gamble hasn’t paid off! The Tory election betting scandal gets further out of hand – now they’re blaming the Met police. Sun’s out, gilets out. The Times guide to what NOT to wear in the heatwave. Plus – Hungry like the wolf. The Atlantic says pet food is so good that humans are eating it. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 ...
Jun 25, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 236
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Knock-off Nigel. Has Fleet Street flipped on Farage? He shoots, he bores! England Captain Harry Kane’s having a go at Gary Lineker for criticising the England team. Plus – Uh Oh… I’ve done a polyamory. A Mail journalist accidentally joins a quad-ruple. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and writer Fergus Craig. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Pape...
Jun 24, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 235
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Take a chance on me. Odds are that the papers are talking about the Tory betting scandal. All work, all play. The Fence ranks industries by their staff parties. Plus – Tats all folks. The Daily Mail encourages their middle aged readers to get inked up. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Andrew Maxwell. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here: https://dice.fm/partner/artist/e...
Jun 21, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 234
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s all over. . . Even The Telegraph is projecting a humiliating loss for the Tories. Dancing in the daylight. The Independent tells us about the middle aged ravers clubbing in the afternoon. Plus – What’s wrong with being confident? The Guardian and Daily Mail have conflicting views on how to believe in yourself, babez. Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng and comedian Ian Smith. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful ...
Jun 20, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 233
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Bye-bye Rishi? The race to be the next Tory leader has already begun, despite the ongoing election. Hairy Situation. Why breaking up with your hairdresser is worse than divorce. Plus – All dressed up with nowhere to go. A Times journalist tries Paul Mescal’s short shorts and refuses to go outside. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and host of The Way They Were podcast Gráinne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE a...
Jun 19, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 232
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Farage against the machine! Reform UK has launched its manifesto – and immediately admitted it doesn’t make sense. Posh and Bags. The Mail investigates the Birkin Bag crime wave blighting US poshos. Plus – Dirty laundry. Why WFH husbands STILL aren’t pulling their weight. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by American Friction podcast host Jacob Jarvis and stand up comedian Rosie Holt. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 O...
Jun 18, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 231
