Quiet Riot

Oh, d'oh. You mean this?

Oh yeah. I think we did it a few months ago when they started saying about Vietnam. A x

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Another excellent episode by the @quietriotpod.bsky.social team.

UK economy, Iran and more. Also the most glorious opening.

Particularly liked @sturdyalex.bsky.social ‘s take on why Starmer’s response to Trump was the right one.

Not when it comes to "carousel" ads - basically allocated from a pick'n'mix bag in a foreign territory. Only broad levers like blocking all "entertainment". In any case, I find it rather delicious that Fox wants to pay us some money, to advertise to people who will never, ever, ever tune into it. A

No, but it does mean it's unreliable and spun in the most damaging way possible. A x

I think there is huge value to the actual plan, but I appreciate this further value. A x

SONGS OF TRANSCENDENCE HISTORIES OF BECOMING A choral celebration of trans lives with music from The Fourth Choir and storytelling from Robyn Holdaway & Mary Malone Sat 14 March 7pm Milton Court Tickets from £15 barbican

This looks like a lovely attempt to respond to current ugliness, with timeless gorgeousness. Please book and share.

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A comically misspelt hot take from the Reform pamphlet that the Telegraph has become? Nah. A x

Game recognises Game!

Apart from Quentin Letts @mrhenrymorris.substack.com is my favourite go-to for superlative comedic writing!

Should be no surpise as Henry
is a @quietriotpod.bsky.social regular after all!

Who will rid us of this flatulent beast?

It never rains... Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 5 March · 1h 13m

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Reeves (and the rest of the world) tries to plot an economic course, while Trump tries to blow her (and the rest of the world) off it.

When chaos reigns is there any point to having a plan?

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Yes, Keir Starmer must do better and go faster in bringing Britain closer to Europe. Here’s how to reset his reset | Naomi Smith MPs warn the plan so far lacks direction and drive, but there are four clear ways to really move on from our disastrous Brexit, says Naomi Smith of Best for Britain

“Four ways to a better, happier, more successful You” - no, not a pre-beach diet, but some really good advice for the Labour gov’t.

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"We called London a war zone and moved to Dubai by mistake"

Since we released this it’s been, strangely, still relevant. Perhaps because of the lack of strategy from the US and Israel.

A reminder: Matt Goodwin lost heavily in spite of an almost total lack of tactical voting, not because of it.

The combined Green/Labour vote was 66%, versus 28.7% for Reform.

If Labour and the Greens split the vote 50/50 – a total coordination fail – he'd have finished third, not second.

Celebrate #IWD2026 by hearing all about the very first woman and the war that has been waged against her for three millennia.

Then make sure you are subscribed at ko-fi.com/podyssey by tomorrow to receive the illustrated guide to the ep and an invite to the live zoom Q&A this Thursday at 8PM (GMT).

If you’re feeling as concerned as I am about domestic and international politics, I recommend subscribing to this fabulous podcast @quietriotpod.bsky.social

It is a rare show that manages to bring the political temperature down without dumbing down, and is a tonic in the current political climate.

So it was to preempt Israel's attack? A

Tip-top listening recommendation!

Sunday School: One thing after another Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 1 March · 1h 1m

“I am one of the last holdouts when it comes to insisting on giving the government credit when it does things well… But I just thought Starmer's reaction the next morning was catastrophic. If I had scripted it to go worse, it couldn't.” @sturdyalex.bsky.social 👏

One of the best foreign policy podcasts around - do subscribe if you want proper insight from experts rather than just political commentators about what's happening in the world and how it might affect us.

As Charlie said, for the Islamic Republic, “survival is victory”.

Superb and timely. This is what experts - rather than pundits - can bring to the table.

🔊 The one about ignoring what people are clamouring for

@sturdyalex.bsky.social “Why are you avoiding the thing that the whole country is telling you they want you to be?”
@mrkennycampbell.bsky.social “There's a blockage somewhere. It sounds like we need a plumber…”

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🚨🚨Just editing an emergency edition of #BehindtheLines on #Iran with Charlie Gammell. It'll be in your podcast apps by 4am. Don't miss it!🚨🚨

“The message Labour activists have been getting consistently from voters on the doorstep is, 'we don't know what you stand for anymore'. For Starmer to respond with, essentially, 'I'm going to stand for nothing even more resolutely', seems quite an extraordinary act of denial.”

Don’t be that guy. Nobody likes that guy. A x

Awww lovely lovely @quietriotpod.bsky.social doing its stuff! Thankyou... Always the very best counterbalance of the week. I save you for my Sunday morning yomp!!

Sunday School: One thing after another Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 1 March · 1h 1m

A clear eyed, calm, unbiased assessment of the world we find ourselves in @sturdyalex.bsky.social and @quietriotpod.bsky.social
Worth a listen with a nice cup of your favourite brew.

This QR podcast today was a healthy exercise in helping listeners through some good critical thinking needed, particularly on G&D. Alex’s humour was a plus even with a few ‘f’s😅. The CTA for bravery & needing to knock something radical out the park by those currently in charge gets a yes from me.