The Great Unravelling

Ben reviews Alex Garland's dystopian thriller Civil War and Dev Patel's revenge beat 'em up in the classic style, Monkey Man. But which is best? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat review Dune: Part two. Is it any good? What on earth is it about? Which of the starry cast are the best at acting? All of this and more. Plus Ben nearly drowns at the swimming baths This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Sorry this is a bit out of date, current affairs wise. Anyway, remember that whole thing in the House of Commons the other week? Yeah, that. Let's talk about that like it's just happened. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat discuss the prospect of tax cuts at a time when our public services are under more strain than ever. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat welcome in the new year and discuss the prospect of a new government. Ben reviews 13 years of the Tories. We also take a dive into the depths of Ben's chocolate box - which classics have survived Christmas undevoured? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat run down our favourite things of the year. Yes, things. We didn't think it was helpful to be specific. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat attempt a discussion that cannot be tied to a specific point in time. Podcasting in the void. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Guess what Ben's still angry about... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben wishes Labour would be more bold with fresh policies to capture the public imagination. Also pond update, the actors strike's unseen UK impact and listener correspondence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat check in on summer activities including a father son bonding trip to that there London, digging a pond and the joy of summer finally ending. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat chat IRL on a range of important and engaging subjects including making fake phone calls, talking to yourself and sprint triathlons. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ian Dunt returns to the podcast to talk to Mat and Ben about his new-ish book 'How Westminster Works...And Why It Doesn't' This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Refugee and asylum specialist Louise Calvey talks to us about the reality of the government's 'Stop the boats' policy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

The government has dropped it's house building targets during a housing crisis. Meanwhile Labour have gone on the attack, pledging to prioritise house building and Ben is a bit excited. We also discuss Mat's news, mental health check-in and some jokes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat chat to writer and broadcaster Sam Delaney about his book 'Sort Your Head Out: Mental health without all the bollocks'. They discuss the value of recognising your own trauma, how to share your mental health struggles with others, the stresses of modern fatherhood and plenty more other shit. Sam Delaney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DelaneyMan The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben tells Mat why he should read 'Sort Your Head Out: Mental health without all the bollocks' by Sam Delaney and trails some exciting future podcast news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Back after a break, Ben and Mat catch up for the benefit of the dear listeners. Ben's been using his gardening leave wisely and we revisit the epic saga that is Bengeons and Dragons. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

The Retained EU Law Bill is passing through its final stages in the Commons. Ben gives us the lowdown on what he thinks is "the last reckless and desperate move from the Brexit headbangers that have done so much to derail their own political project due to their own dogmatism and ignorance." He has a monologue and everything. Plus the usual other shit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat catch up after the festive period, including a truly traumatic pantomime experience for Mat and the value of setting realistic goals for the year ahead for your MENTAL HEALTH. Also some fart talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com