Trains again. Rail companies have been saying passengers complain too much, and the chief of Network Rail has just been knighted. Hugh has a thing or two to say about the honors system, and Bruce Williamson from Rail Future, a campaign group lends his thoughts on the chaos. There is set to be a 12 week 'fast track' training scheme for graduates to become detectives- is this a good idea? Mike and Katie speak to David Spencer from Police Now. Mike calls in to offer a solution to the lorry queues t...
Jun 11, 2018•30 min
What a funny week its been, on today's show, we have our faith in the people we speak to Councillor Chris Povey in Kingsbridge, Devon about a BT phonebox that has been converted into a nightclub for one. Like, what is up with like, Love Island saying like all the time? Daisy and Mike break down some of the curious words the contestants seem to use. Tom Newton Dunn joins us live from Quebec to look ahead at an increasingly awkward gathering of world leaders, the G7 summit that is set to take plac...
Jun 08, 2018•30 min
As at the time of the live show there were mumblings about David Davies tendering his resignation, Katie lends some insight on whats happening at number 10, and her and Mike lend insight to how they would negotiate Brexit, if they were in charge. As Emirates are already flying planes with no windows in some sections, Alex Maras, plucky Aviation Analyst offers up reasons more airlines may well remove their windows and also tells us about his very precocious and illustrious career so far. Josh fro...
Jun 07, 2018•31 min
Salad Cream or Sandwich Cream- how do you eat yours? Heinz have proposed a name change due to the function of the condiment but it may in turn have been a great publicity stunt and also brought to attention the snobbery of the mayo brigade. As train chaos has been rife countrywide, local newspapers across the north of England have filed a petition for the government to pay some attention outside of London, and Bill Jacobs from the Lancashire Telegraph fills us in on the transport misery. And fin...
Jun 06, 2018•29 min
Today, as news reaches us that someone called a KFC delivery just to have someone round to remove a spider, Daisy and Mike ask Grant Harold aka the Royal Butler what he would do if such a request reached him. As season four of TV phenomenon Love Island kicked off last night, Daisy and Mike decided to watch it for the first time and give their reviews on it (spoiler alert, Mike hated it) and Sarah Packer from The Sun lends a bit of background on the shenanigans of previous seasons and what to exp...
Jun 05, 2018•31 min
Former MI5 Op Tom Marcus joins Mike and Daisy in the studio to reflect on his time in the service and talk about his new novel, 'Capture or Kill'. A survey alleges that women are more likely to stand by their man if he has an affair, however divorce lawyer Vanessa Lloyd Platt begs to differ. As it has been revealed that there are huge price surges at restaurants within UK Center Parcs resorts, they speak to consumer journalist Jasmine Birtles about price surges while booking online holidays and ...
Jun 04, 2018•30 min
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May 25, 2018•27 min
On today's show: how does old snake hips Mick Jagger keep fit? He works out three hours every day - so we get a personal trainer on with some tips on how to stay lean in your seventies.Vanity Von Glow, a drag queen, was no-platformed by a number of London venues for attending a far right rally, despite stressing that she does not share their views. She joins us int he studio to tell us about her experiences and unintended controversy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 25, 2018•31 min
On today's show: the civil contingency agency in Sweden have distributed leaflets about how to prepare in case of war - is there something they know that we don't? Is the House of Lords outdated? Caller Nick thinks it is. But what needs to change?As news reaches us that a 30-year-old in America has been served with an eviction notice by his own parents, we speak to a father in a similar situation. Katie exposes Mike, frequent critic of the millenial generation, for his double standards. And fina...
May 25, 2018•33 min
On the podcast today:The rules are changing in regards to police pursuing suspects, we speak to Norman Brennan about what he thinks.Caller Hugh in Reigate gives us an insight as to the process of how designing and building a block of flats will work and where it could have gone wrong at Grenfell.And finally, MG isn't happy with Michael Gove, who is looking to ban wood-burning stoves.Listen above. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 22, 2018•33 min
We're still talking about the big day and why the hell not - the outfits, the first dance song choice, the animated sermon from Bishop Curry.Nicola Sturgeon wants to float the idea of Scottish independence once again, seeing the Brexit situation as an open goal. Can anyone stand another referendum? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2018•30 min
On the podcast today:A Royal Wedding Special! We speak to a land lady who is fining punters in her pub who mention the royal wedding.Professor Ellis Cashmore gives Mike and Daisy parenting advice to which they take exception, and the highlights of the week with the Perrior Awards!Listen above. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2018•31 min
A PR Director is reported to be making thousands in refunds and free products via complaining and exercising his consumer rights - are we complaining too much? Mike and Daisy speak to expert Helen Dewdney, the excellently named Complaining Cow.Amsterdam's city politicians are clubbing together to clamp down on 'Disneyfication' of the city by tourists, by banning short term Airbnb stays and raising tourist tax - but will it work? Dan Fahey from Lonely Planet discusses this. Hosted on Acast. See a...
May 17, 2018•30 min
On the podcast today:MG and KP speak to caller Peter who believes we need to improve the skill set of British workers.A piece of audio causes people to hear Laurel or Yanny, we find out why and journalist Martin Daubney talks about taking the English flag to the World Cup. Listen above. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2018•29 min
On the podcast today:Daniel Sugarman from the Jewish chronicle gives his take on yesterday’s violence in Gaza.Mike and Daisy talk about the Markle Debacle and Michael Fabricant tells us how to do Instagram.Listen above. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2018•30 min
On the podcast today:Mike Graham and Daisy McAndrew talk about websites such as JustGiving keeping some gift aid money. The pair also speak to Chyna from Love Island who was on the show for four days last year and is now a BAFTA winner. And we speak to a moth expert about the cull of the killer caterpillars. Listen live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2018•31 min
On today's podcast:As it has been announced that there will be a £50million investment into Grammar schools- should they still be a thing? Caller Ray attended a grammar school and certainly felt the benefit... but that was a long time ago. Music is the answer apparently- when it comes to revision, anyway. Music therapist Grace Watts tells us how music can boost your potential, not just for students, but for various conditions including dementia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
May 11, 2018•33 min
On today's podcast:Violence at a prison in Feltham has notably dropped after staff resolved to rewarding inmates with sweet treats, and Justice Secretary Dr Ian Lee discusses more incentives that prisons are trying out to lower violence and reoffending. Joe calls in to tell us about his pension woes and Hugh calls in with a reaction and gives his two cents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2018•29 min
Caller Sean in Gosport gives his opinion on why he thinks the police are failing amidst the increase in gun crime over the bank holiday weekend.And Sim Harris, the editor of Rail News has a somewhat odd interview with Mike and Georgie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2018•29 min
In the latest instalment, caller Aaron disagrees with our guest Matt Kelly about Brexit.Nutrionist Jenna Hope helps bust some food myths but Kenny believes he has the ultimate diet plan.The guest is royal biographer Ingrid Seward, spilling the beans on the Royal Wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2018•29 min
On today's podcast, Mike talks to experts about Trump's Iran stance.Does he deserve a Nobel Peace Prize if he pulls out? We chat to Sir Christopher Meyer, former ambassador to the US and get his thoughts. Colin, a working copper, wants to talk about stop and search, with many more incidents reported over the weekend, and Deven Ghelani, of Policy and Pratice, breaks down the jargon on benefits caps and working tax credits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 09, 2018•29 min
On today's podcast Mike is joined by Vanessa Lloyd Platt. They speak to Sian Griffths from the Times about the banning of no-platforming in universities, and barrister Bobby Friedman talks about how legal cases could be held in pubs.Also, a professor has been growing diamonds in a lab, and the Perrior Awards!Listen above. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 07, 2018•39 min
Mike Graham's latest podcast is live.Today, among other things, we talk about broadband, after Talk Talk has been revealed as the worst for customer service. Jacques calls in to share his gripes. Is your life being ruled by your husband's hormones? Dr Channa Jayasena explains this revelation, and Mike thinks maybe that explains his behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 03, 2018•30 min
On today's podcast:Mike and Daisy get a call from Jack who's worked with Youth Offenders. Nadia Essex from Celebs Go Dating talks about Facebook's plan to launch a dating site and Mike clashes with Tam Fry from the National Obesity Forum about how to tackle this country's obesity problem.Listen live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 02, 2018•29 min
On today's podcast:As three former Home Secretaries offer up the benefits of ID cards (again), Mike and Daisy wonder if it could actually be about time this came into place. Caller Michael thinks why not, if you've got nothing to hide what are you worried about? And then Andrew calls in to say he thinks its ridiculous.Speaking of Home secretaries, recently appointed Sajid Javid has been pictured standing in an...odd pose it seems - a 'power pose' supposedly. So we invite Judy James, body languag...
May 01, 2018•32 min
On today's packed podcast: Mike and Karin Robinson of Democrats Abroad spar over Trump's UK visit, Simon Jordan joins us to talk about the selling of Wembley and we have the Perrior Awards.Listen below. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2018•36 min
