The Trumpton Podcast

A sea shanty written for my Grandson Lucas - this is the Spanish/Spanglish version. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The American fascist would prefer not to use violence. His method is to poison the channels of public information." These words, written in 1944 by Henry A. Wallace, Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt, resonate as deeply today as they did during the height of World War II. Wallace’s essay, The Danger of American Fascism, originally published in The New York Times, is a stark warning about the insidious threats to democracy from within. Henry Wallace’s essay, written nearly 80 years ago, serves as a guidepost in uncertain times. As Wallace himself said: "If we put our trust in the common sense of common men and 'with malice toward none and charity for all' go forward on the great adventure of making political, economic, and social democracy a practical reality, we shall not fail." So, I’ll leave you with this question: What are we doing today to ensure democracy remains a practical reality? And how can we resist the insidious influence of those who would sacrifice truth and justice for money and power? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You were expecting an episode of the Trumpton Podcast - but we're still on holiday, because we're lazy - so instead here is an episode of our Sister pod - Mike Reads Something - formerly Mike Reads Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of Prisoners are to be released to make room for the PPE fraudsters and insider traders from the Tory party Kier Starmer is chairing a meeting of European leaders and desperately trying to avoid saying Brexit, free movement, immigration or Europe for two days Nigel Fáragë, Liz Truss and Boris Johnson have all rushed to Millwalki to find ways to make money from Donald Trump and his ear apparent JD Vance Meanwhile President Biden has caught COVID in an attempt to prove he's not a frail old man In other plague news, Baroness Hallet releases her first COVID Enquiry report criticising the governments' preparedness for a pandemic, the Daily Mail will almost certainly blame Angela Rayner for this And now, for the Pothole count from Aidan 42 And that was the news, from Trumpton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain is in the middle of a General Election, one that promises big change after a long period of austerity, war and privation the nation is ready for a change. It's June 2024 but Mike takes a look back at the Labour Manifesto from 1945 - the election that created the NHS, Free Secondary Education, Nationalised transport, power and industry, the Welfare State and the United Nations. It's not quite a Wikipedia page this episode, it's the original document and it's contents resonate today as much as they did back then. Read the original document here: http://www.labour-party.org.uk/manifestos/1945/1945-labour-manifesto.shtml Find Mike Reads Wikipedia here: pod.link/1561158559 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show Mike asks - "what's the point?" as the election gets more and more tedious. Suella has a plan for the surplus uniforms she finds herself with, Clive Denby has switched sides, yet again, and the new Labour candidate is revealed. But then Brian, formerly the PotHole guy, comes up with a brilliant policy - so perhaps all is not lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week two of our coverage of the election in South Trumptonshire finds more candidates playing musical chairs, the Labour party stealing Brian's big idea and Tim Hammer in a body condom on the motorway. A normal week on the chaotic campaign trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Election Time! and your favourite Trumptonshire Podcast team are back to discover who is standing to be the next MP for Trumpton (not Chigley) We pick through the confusing new candidates for the seat and uncover some surprises - including a few defections, a hostile takeover and a new independent candidate with his own chopper! We get answers about the key issues facing Trumptonshire South - (it's potholes) Join Mike Dicks and Aiden Goatley for 15 minutes of your life you will definitely never get back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

•Good Morning, Good Lunchtime, Good Tiffin and Good Night Sweetheart. •Today I’ll be asking the Prime Minister why he wants Nigel Farage to be his friend •Sir Kier Starmer will be here to tell us how he managed to lose the Uxbridge by-election and explain Ulez to us •Our Agony Aunt Suella Braverman will be here to take your questions about money •And local Tory MP, Sir Clive Denby, will be here to explain whatever it is his paymasters want him to explain •But first, let's go over to Aidan in the TBC chopper to find out how many bank accounts Nigel Farage could have opened if he wasn’t such a snob … 42 … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

•Well this week’s show appears to be about TBC itself, management have intervened and asked me to do a deep dive into the latest scandal to befall the station, arguably the biggest scandal since Windy Miller had to leave TBC after he invited two sheep into hi Late Night Windy show in 1974. •We will talk to our Entertainment Editor, Frank to get his indepth take on the situation •Then I’ll check in with Rishi Sunak, who’s just been to the Nato summit – thank god, we’ll not be discussing the incident with him •Regular Agony Aunt, Suella Braverman, will be here to take your questions about work •And I’ll be catching up with money expert Lewis Martin – to find out how The Incident, might affect my income situation •Local MP Sir Clive Denby will pop in to explain why he had the cartoon mural removed from the refugee centre in Pippin Fort and I imagine Keir Starmer will join us for balance, because eit’s the run up to the byelection in Chigley •But first lets go over to Aiden to find out how many TBC presenters are in the frame for being involved in ‘The Incident’ – Aiden … My apologies for the sound quality - we did this one over Zoom and I had some technical issues - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the 75th anniversary of the NHS this week, so our show is dedicated to the hardworking nurses, doctors, porters, scientists and tea-ladies of the National Health Service I’ve got Dr Mopp coming in to tell us what it’s like to be a GP in the NHS today Then Rishi Sunak will be here talk about his commitment to making the NHS sellable before he leaves office We can’t keep Sir Keir out of the studio, and he’ll be here to talk about the hand-picked Just Stop Oil protestor who ruined his big speech about giving speeches And Sir Clive Denby will be here to tells us about his radical plan for the NHS and his invite to George Osbournes wedding this weekend. And we’ll touch base with resident agony aunt Suella Braverman to put your health questions to her and I’ll be asking our money expert Lewis Martin about funding for the NHS But first lets go over to Aiden in the TBC chopper to get the latest count of Tory MPs who’ve decided to resign before they lose the next election …. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Rishi Sunak about his new Labour plan for the NHS Money Expert Lewis Martin will join us to give you tips on how to manage your dwindling cash. Our new Agony Aunt, Suella Braverman will be helping you with your problems, and then I’ll be joined by Armchair General Trevor Tankie To talk about the war in Ukraine I’ll be finding out what's happening at the Trumpton Water Company and finally, I’ll be probing Sir Clive Denby … about his reprimand from the Privileges Committee But First lets go over to Aiden in the TBC chopper to find out how many Tory MPs and Mayoral Candidates are accused of sexual assault this week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

•Sir Kier Starmer tells us about his plans to take Glastonbury by storm •Local MP Clive Denby will join us to talk about interest rates •Just One Word – What is Lady? •I’ll have a chat with the Prime Minister about his new Anglo-Swedish project •And we’ll check in with The Trumpton 7th Anniversary of Brexit street party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gooooood Morning Trumpton Town … We’re forced to bring you a Boris Johnson special broadcast this week, so coming up I’ll be talking to Border Forces’s sweetheart Suella Braverman about the big resignation Then we’ll check in with Sir Clive Denby to see how far up Boris’s colon he is right now. Then I’ll open the lines for your calls about Lying and Law and Order I’ve got a special guest on to talk about Berlusconi's death, then a new feature I’ve come up with called “Our Tune” and finally we’ll see if we can talk to the Big Dog himself, Boris Johnson. But first let’s go over to the TBC chopper to find out from Eye in the Sky Aiden how many lies Boris Johnson has told in the last 5 minutes … Aiden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a week when all the news happened just after we finished recording this episode this is an example of editing with hindsight. Johnson and Dorres resign, Trump Impeached and Sir Denby is in trouble again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good morning, good evening and good night – what a show we have for you today, We have an exclusive interview with Boris Johnson about those controversial redacted whatsapp messages Then I’ll open the lines to you, and we’ll be talking about Education – is it really necessary now we have smart phones? Despite the restraining order, we’ll be joined by Tory MP Sir Clive Denby to talk about his tips for saving money during the cost-of-living crisis Then I’ll open the lines again for your favourite, and mine, the Just One Word Hour – today I want your one word answers to the question “What are benefits of Brexit?” And Sir Kier Starmer will be popping in to update us on his plan to be very controversial But first, it’s time to go over to the TBC Chopper and ask Aiden for the latest update on the number of Potholes in Trumpton … Aiden how many is it this week? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suella is in more trouble, but reveals there's more to it than meets the eye, Sir Denby reveals he's going to the wrong concert and Brian reckons that the problem immigrants are Canadians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob Ree-Smogg reveals his dark side, Sir Keir Starmer comes up with an outrageous plan and a surprise visit from Matt 'Human' Hancock - plus all the news from Trumptonshire, the NatCee Rally and lots of cheese. Brought to you by Barney McGrew's cheeseless cheese sandwiches and TVPN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The long awaited launch of the Trumpton Broadcasting Company's flagship show, hosted by friend of the Mayor Mike Dicks and featuring an exclusive interview with Suella Braverman, Royal chat with Sir Clive Denby and of course - you the listeners. Recorded in the Laines of Trumpton by Mike Dicks and Aiden Goatley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Trumpton Christmas Carol, a Ghost Story for Christmas where Rishi-Scrooge learns an immoral lesson from three spirits. This is the complete book of Staves - (as Dickens called them) each Stave is available separately, this version is for those of you who have too much audio time on your hands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.