British People
Politikk og nyheterUnderholdningVitenskapSamfunnFritidHelseTwice a month, ordinary British people will bring you their take on the past two weeks' worth of news, entertainment and culture.
Siste episoder av British People podcast
- Alright? This is a Temporary Goodbye. (00:03:19)
Our three British hosts say a temporary goodbye due to unforeseen circumstances.The hosts will be continuing to run the email and Twitter.Email: britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.comTwitter british peopie (not a spelling mistake).Thanks for listening.
- #14 Welsh Dolphins & Death (00:42:53)
In this special Halloween edition of British People, our three British hosts discuss:Cardigan Bay dolphins have Welsh accents:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-wales-58925848?fbclid=IwAR0aNZezJ0wqbffssA-WQkt8qVsRdv3y6Z6c3pXsJ7fWnldRYGjCDjpsPH0Spooky happenings on horror film sets:https://www.goliath.com/movies/10-terrifying-events-that-happened-on-horror-movie-sets/James Micheal Tyler (who played Gunther on Friends) has died of cancer aged 59:https://www.itv.com/news/2021-10-24/james-michael-tyler-friends-actor-dies-from-cancer-aged-59To have your opinions represented on the show, email in at britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com
- #13 Harry Potter, Squaresabouts & Soapy Climate Change (00:42:56)
This episode our three British hosts talk about:Record high levels of employment opportunitieshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58881124Arthur's time in Edinburghhttps://twitter.com/BritishPeopIeHarry Potter themed walk in ManchesterThe upcoming soap opera cross-over that tackles climate change.https://news.sky.com/story/hollyoaks-coronation-street-eastenders-and-emmerdale-among-soaps-taking-part-in-tv-first-crossover-episodes-to-highlight-climate-change-12432112If you have opinions on anything discussed on the show, or anything happening in Britain that you want to share for the show, then email in at britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com.
- #12 Resurrecting Dinosaurs, Fish Trumps & James Bond (00:41:15)
This week our three British hosts discuss:Colossal are bringing back the Woolly Mammoth. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/sep/13/firm-bring-back-woolly-mammoth-from-extinctionJane's game of Fish Trumps, where species of fish are pitted against each other. The 'new' lantern shark: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/deep-sea-shark-discovered-bioluminescent-pictures-spdThe new James Bond film 'No Time To Die' is released. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/no-time-to-die-royals-sparkle-at-james-bond-premiere-as-daniel-craig-greatly-relieved-new-007-film-is-finally-being-shown-12420614To have your opinions shared on the show or to enquire into appearing on the show, email in at britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com
- #11 Cheating Chimps, Conspiracies & Nirvana (00:53:50)
British People's three hosts talk about some belated news and entertainment in British culture from the past 4 weeks.Arthur's news story (woman has an affair with a chimp at zoo):https://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/womanwho-claims-she-is-having-affair-with-chimp-banned-from-visiting-him-by-zoo-staff-40772689.htmlJane's entertainment news story (Nirvana cover star sues Nirvana):https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58327844We would love to hear how you found this podcast as well as any views or opinions you may have on current happenings within British culture. To get in touch, please email britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com
- A Delay in Incompetence (00:03:04)
This week's episode is delayed due to Jane's faulty headphones. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope our listeners will join us for episode 11 when all is in working order. Please email britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com to share your thoughts and opinions. Thank you.
- #10 Hungry Knob, Angry Vegans & Kanye West (00:46:01)
This episode the three British hosts discuss the latest in news, culture and entertainment from the past two weeks including:A man attempting a charity motor cycle tour of all the dirtiest named places.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-58229967https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-38078622Arthur's Bong Headlines:Cockatoos doing tricks - https://news.sky.com/story/amp/sydney-cockatoos-work-out-how-to-open-bin-lids-by-watching-others-do-the-trick-researchers-say-12362036Angry vegans over octopus - https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/money/morrisons-sparks-animal-welfare-row-24701856.ampBoating walrus - https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/wally-the-wandering-walrus-sets-up-home-on-a-motorboat-12378128Kanye West delaying his new album Donda release date again: https://www.nme.com/news/music/kanye-wests-delayed-album-donda-gets-new-projected-release-date-3018637To have your opinions represented on the show, email britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com
- #9 Ball Failures and Saved by the Space Squid (00:45:55)
Three British hosts sit down and discuss what's been happening in Britain over the past two weeks.Including;Reza Baluchi failed charity water-ball run.https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/man-running-across-ocean-floating-24618909The origins of popular idioms.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L67gHYj_acSquids 'found' in space.https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/squids-in-space-hawaiian-cephalopods-to-help-keep-astronauts-healthy-12339579If you'd like to have your opinions represented on the show then please email or send a voice note to britishpeoplepodast@gmail.com
- #8 Euro Racism, Wheelbarrow Arms & Kanye West (00:37:19)
This week the three British people discuss:The European Football finals, including racism towards British players Jaden Sancho, Marcus Rashford & Bukyo Saka.Would You Rathers.Kanye West wears a ski mask to a basketball game.If you'd like to have your opinion aired on the show then email in or send a voice note attachment to britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com
- #7 Boris Johnson's Announcement, Inadequate Bongs & Ed Sheeran (00:44:05)
This episode, our three British hosts discuss:Boris Johnson's announcement on plans to remove face masks and other Covid-19 related safety measures on July 19th 2021.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57725523Arthur's Bong Headlines:Chicken soup: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iraq-wedding-chef-chicken-soup-b1875221.html?ampSpanish Parrot: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/weird-news/parrot-returns-british-owner-speaking-spanish-four-years-after-disappearing-9793170.html%3fampReunited monkey: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/weird-news/parrot-returns-british-owner-speaking-spanish-four-years-after-disappearing-9793170.html%3fampEd Sheeran's music video (Bad Habits)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orJSJGHjBLIhttps://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/15389960/ed-sheeran-unrecognisable-vampire-new-single-bad-habits/Got opinions or views on British news and society? Send them to britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com
- #6 Listener Feedback Special (00:58:46)
This episode the three British hosts pick out their favourite emails our listeners have sent in since starting the show. If you'd like to share your thoughts on anything discussed in the show, please email or send a voice note to britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com
- #5 A Guest Host called Ben (00:44:42)
The three British hosts are joined by guest host 'Vince' to discuss what's been happening in Britain over the past two weeks. Arthur's story: Wayne Mardle lost his voice- https://news.sky.com/story/enthusiastic-sky-sports-darts-commentator-misses-final-after-shouting-so-loudly-that-he-lost-his-voice-12319654Vince's segment: (Osama Bin Ladend's hard drive) - https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/osama-bin-ladens-hardrive-shows-22682488Steve's story: Logan Paul's expensive fight - https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/14801395/floyd-mayweather-logan-paul-fight-purses/ If you would like to have your opinions represented on the show then please write in, or send a voice note to: britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.comEmail the same address if you would like to apply to be a guest host on a future episode.
- #4 Harry vs America, Billie-no-Jeans & Grimes (00:39:55)
This week, the show's three British hosts discuss:Prince Harry's controversial comments on the First Amendment.(article found at: https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1437069/royal-family-news-prince-harry-podcast-dax-shepard-armchair-expert-first-amendment)The hosts' like or dislike from the past two weeks.Grime's panic attack.(article found at: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/grimes-elon-musk-snl-panic-attack-b1846075.html) To share your own opinions on topics discussed this episode, please email or send in a voice note to the show at britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com
- #3 Telepathic Headphones, Dumbledore and Elon Musk (00:43:56)
As usual, the hosts discuss happenings of the past two weeks in Britain, including:New productivity headphonesQuotes of notable figuresElon Musk announcing he has AspergesLinks to articles discussed:Arthur's headphone article - (not The Sun) https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/brain-reading-headphones-sense-youre-24021603 Steve's Elon Musk article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-57045770
- #2 Monkeys, the European Super League and Sharon Osbourne (00:51:41)
This week, three British people talk about:Monkey embryo organ harvestingMan with no hands shoots his parentsMan almost dies while yawningSharon Osbourne's first interview since The TalkTo have your opinions and views represented on the show, email in at britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.comLinks to sources used for this episode:Steve's story on monkeys: https://theconversation.com/first-human-monkey-embryos-created-a-small-step-towards-a-huge-ethical-problem-159355Arthur's 'bong' headlines: No hands shooter: https://gawker.com/man-with-no-legs-and-no-hands-sought-in-double-murder-1655292448?fbclid=IwAR1q0E7LXy3itoNFu4utH8rL7Fb1D1tYLJH1TSDGK-ZLxS0HLu3nzfd_0pUMan applauds kindness (one-armed):https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/wordpress273854.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/one-armed-man-applauds-the-kindness-of-strangers/amp/Man nearly yawns to death: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.theargus.co.uk/news/1840485.amp/You Magazine article on Sharon: https://www.you.co.uk/sharon-osbourne-interview-2021/
- #1 Prince Phillip's Death, Humping Heads and Easter Monkeys (00:53:43)
This episode, our three British hosts discuss:Prince Phillip's (the Duke of Edinburgh) deathWeird interview questionsThe hosts likes or dislikes from the past two weeksEaster-egg hunting squirrel monkeysThe Save Ralph campaignIf you'd like to share your own opinion about anything discussed, then please email (or send a voice note) to britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.comTo apply for the fourth host position, please email the producer at britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com- Include a bit about yourself and what you feel you'll bring to the panel.
- #0 Pilot - Bristol Riots, Fake Builders and an Epic Feeling (01:02:17)
Three ordinary British people sit down and chat about the past two weeks' happenings in news, entertainment and culture.To share your own British views, email the show at britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.comTo apply for the fourth position, then please email the podcast at britishpeoplepodcast@gmail.com with a bit about yourself in a voice note.