
London Calling
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The Red Menace
This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James and Toby span the globe, from the reaction of the now infamous “Kingsman” video to the NBA’s bowing to pressure from Beijing and the latest on the homefront concerning the looming deadline for Brexit. And without any spoilers, reviews of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie and the season finale of Succession. We could’ve gone all the way... Source

Attack of the Doom Mongers
This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James recounts his experiences with the Extinction Rebellion, Toby covers the dangers of being honest in reviewing theatrical performances, and the latest on the Brexit deadline (21 days from recording and counting). Plus your weekly dose of entertainment suggestions, dominated this week by mostly what to avoid. Source

Boris Gets #MeToo'd
ESometimes it’s like herding cats but we finally got James and Toby together, a couple of days late but well worth the wait. On this episode Toby reports back about his recent trip to the Conservative Party Conference and how it was overshadowed by groping allegations against the Prime Minister. Then we catch up on the latest stories emanating from inside the halls of the BBC, aka... Source

Who Elected Our New Leaders?
This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, James and Toby rail against Britain’s Supreme Court justices hell-bent on frustrating Brexit. Plus, what should be on your plate to save the planet? A burger? Fries? A side order of Swedish Environmentalist? Source

Posh-off: Boris vs Dave
Prompted by the upcoming release of David Cameron’s memoir, For the Record, this week’s edition of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® finds James and Toby wondering which of Britain’s Eton-and-Oxford-educated Prime Ministers is posher. They review Cameron’s premiership and ask if The Guardian could possibly sink any lower than its “privileged pain” editorial. And speaking of embarrassing... Source

Johnny The House Elf
On this edition of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James and Toby lament the latest news from the House of Commons and the actions of the Speaker of the House, AKA, Johnny the House Elf. And then because we are Ricochet, our gents submit to the questions of the membership in an International Edition of Question Time. Want to participate in future grillings? Then join us! Source

The Empire Are the Good Guys
For the second time in a week, James Delingpole and Toby Young take to the microphones to keep us up to date on the latest machinations of the Remainers and the state of Brexit with a special edition of London Calling. Is this a moment of reckoning for both the country and the Conservative Party? Is this the Conservative Party voters have been waiting for? Source

Losing Control of the House
On Tuesday, during a speech by the Prime Minister, Tory MP Phillip Lee walked across the floor of the Commons and joined the Liberal Democrats. Boris Johnson’s working majority in the House has been reduced from one to zero. On this edition of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James and Toby let us know where we stand at this hour. The next few days may mean a general election – but when? Source

Forget Greenland. Buy England.
This week on the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James and Toby cover a lot of ground – virtually everything that intersects between the US and the Mother Country – from sweets to YouTube to the Royal Family and Good Morning America to The Merger of the Century™, making England the 51st State! Oh, think of the possibilities of Delingpole with the full force of the 2nd Amendment behind him. Source

MC Yellowhammer
When it comes to episodes of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® you simply can’t touch this. James and Toby rap about the latest predictions of the Brexit doomsayers: Operation Yellowhammer. Source

Where's the Beef?
Half of the United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® originates in America this week where Toby is taking in the sun and the thunderstorms of South Florida. But there’s plenty of foolishness in the Mother Country to keep them occupied, from a university banning meat on campus (and the prospect of a world without cows), to the ever-present wokeness of men’s magazines and another proposal to block... Source

Guns and Political Ammo
First up this week on The United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James and Toby turn their eyes towards America and the shootings in El Paso and Dayton and the role, if any, that the rhetoric of the Left and Right contributes to the problem. Then they get more domestic and the touch on the dwindling hopes of the Remainers in the wake of Boris Johnson’s entrance into Number 10. Toby then calls for... Source

Will Princess Meghan Bring Down Britain's Monarchy?
This week on The United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James and Toby discuss the public relations catastrophe that is the September issue of British Vogue, guest-edited by Meghan Markle. Then the duo wax their bottoms and take a side trip to Love Island and all before writing a love letter to the new Leader of the House under the Johnson Government and making sure they do it with the utmost... Source

Is Boris Britain's Trump?
This week there was the Changing of the Guard at Buck House, and no, we’re not talking about the guys in the big furry hats. Mrs. May offered her resignation to Her Majesty the Queen and Boris Johnson has been asked to form a new government. James and Toby talk about the elevation of Johnson to Number 10 and whether or not Boris is the UK’s version of Donald Trump or just a solid Tory who also... Source

Tweets and Free Passes
James and Toby do a deep dive into the Trump Tweet on the Socialist Squad in the House during this week’s installment of The United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast®, followed by a rousing discussion of Scarlet Johansson’s “controversial” remarks on acting in a woke world. Plus they delve into James’ “Free Pass List” and Toby writes a RomCom. All of this and more in a special episode of London... Source

The British Ambassador and the Blond
This week on The United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James and Toby talk about the resignation of Britain’s ambassador to the US, Sir Kim Darroch, after Boris Johnson refused to back him, as well as Big Little Lies, The Little Drummer Girl and Stranger Things. Source

The Real Fascists
This week on The United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James Delingpole and Toby Young turn the spotlight on us and the unchecked Antifa gangs beating up people in the streets of Portland, Oregon. Then James wanders into the 2019 Glastonbury Festival with the punters and the hardcore Greenies and comes away gobsmacked by Miley Cyrus. Finally, they take up the cause of Noah Carl... Source

The Dime Store Stasi Try to Take Out Boris Johnson
This week on The United Kingdom’s Most Trusted Podcast® James Delingpole and Toby Young discuss the ongoing saga of the Tory Leadership race and whether or not the front-running Boris Johnson has been doomed because of a minor row with his girlfriend. They also touch on the third anniversary of the Brexit referendum, the new paranoid style of British politics led by the looney conspiracy-mongering... Source

Ep 4E4. Yes, Prime Minister
This week, our intrepid correspondents from across the pond take on the increasingly controversial race for Prime Minister in the U.K. (including a few thoughts about long shot Rory Stewart). Also, Parkland survivor Kyle Kushov is un-admitted to Harvard, and Oberlin College loses a big court case. Source

Ep 3E3. A Powerful Drug
With Theresa May’s resignation the Tories are in the midst of a leadership campaign. The winner becomes the next Prime Minister and faces the challenges of Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn, a resurgent Liberal Democrats and Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party. Throw in a little cocaine scandal and fun is had by all, but especially by our hosts James Delingpole and Toby Young. Source

Ep 2E2. Trump’s State Visit and Other Nuclear Meltdowns
James and Toby discuss Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom, then turn to HBO’s Chernobyl. Thanks for listening and don’t forget: Keep Calm and Subscribe. Source

Ep 1E1. The Centre Cannot Hold
James Delingpole and Toby Young discuss the resignation of Theresa May and the disastrous showing for Britain’s two main political parties in the European elections. Source

A Detail We Can't Remember
We have finally reached the end of the Game of Thrones saga, ie; A Song of Ice and Fire. James and Toby break down the final episode and give some thoughts on the series as well. Editor’s Note: This is obviously the last episode of the ThronesCast podcast, but we are thrilled to announce that Toby and James will be continuing on with a new show called London Calling that will attempt to explain... Source

Ep 5E5. The Mad Queen
We’re getting close to the end now: this week is the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones. James Delingpole and Toby Young break down the sacking of King’s Landing, the destruction of the Red Keep, who died, who survived and a couple of predictions for who may be sitting on the Iron Throne next week. Source

Ep 4E4. Stop Dragon My Heart Around
We’re now officially through the halfway point of the final season of Game of Thrones, and well, it’s only going OK at best. At least that’s the opinion of our intrepid GoT experts, James Delingpole and Toby Young. They break down all the mistake, misfires, and milestones in this week’s episode. Source

Ep 3E3. The Battle of Winterfell
The Battle of Winterfell is now in the (alt) history books and James Delingpole and Toby Young are here to break it all down for you. Who survived, who died, who was smart, who was dumb, and some predictions for next week and the ultimate end of the show. Source

Ep 2E2. The Things We Do For Love
The second Game of Thrones episode has been controversially received, which is exactly why we need Delingpole and Young to break it down for us. Brianne and Jamie, Dany and Jon, Arya and the blacksmith dude — they all have to be explained. Also, who will survive the coming battle with the Army of The Dead? The hosts predict but make yours in the comments below. Source

Ep 1E1. Get The Name Right, Chaps
The new and final season of Game of Thrones began this past Sunday and that means James Delingpole and Toby Young must reconvene to tell us what happened, what will happen, and what it all means. And they’ll do that right after they figure out what the correct name of their bloody podcast is. Typical. Source

Ep 7E7. Ice Breathing Dragon
Jame Delingpole and Toby Young discuss their thoughts on the last episode of the season and wonder what’s in store for the last season of the show coming in two years?! Source

Ep 6E6. Game of Walking Dead
With only one more episode left in the season, Toby Young and James Delingpole go deep on this week’s episode, including and in depth discussion of who is the most desirable (not the word they used) character on the show? Tune in to hear the final verdict. Source

Ep 5E5. No Lawyers In Westeros
James Delingpole is back from holiday and Toby Young is puzzled at the lack of law schools grads in the Game of Thrones universe. Also, is Jon Snow not a bastard? Listen in to find out. Source

Ep 4E4. Bend The Knee
John Podhoretz sits in for James Delingpole as he and Toby deconstruct this week’s episode as the season draw ever nearer to the series conclusion. Source

Ep 3E3. Fire and Ice Meet At Last
James Delingpole and Toby Young to some quick takes on this week’s GoT, including the new hot couple of Waters: Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen. Source

Ep 2E2. Can A Crossbow Kill A Dragon?
Toby Young and James Delingpole return to dissect the second episode of Game of Thrones. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? Take a sword to them in the comments. Source

Ep 1E1. No More Sheeran
A new Game of Thrones season has begun and guide you through all of the plot lines, we’ve reassembled our intrepid team of GoT experts, James Delingpole and Toby Young. This week, Jon Snow becomes a leader, Sansa is the power behind the Throne, Arya wears a mask, and Ed Sheeran must go. Source

Ep 22E22. The Red Meat Man
In Episode 22 of London Calling, our hosts talk about what Toby considers to be Trump’s meltdown and James reckons is a minor blip. Then they discuss the Remoaners – all the Euroweenies who were thwarted in the EU Referendum vote and have been complaining ever since and who are now trying to sabotage Brexit. But James gets bored and Toby hurries the conversation along to Westworld... Source

Ep 21E21. The Secret Vegetarian
In which Toby actually visits James at his country seat for a special Conservative party conference edition of London Calling. They share their excitement about the good thing about new Prime Minister Theresa May – she’s finally going to make Brexit happen – and also their anxiety about the party’s worrying Big Government tendencies. Then Toby discovers James’s dark secret: he’s a secret... Source

Ep 20E20. The Stepford President
James and Toby discuss the Hillary/Trump debate and are mildly surprised to find themselves in agreement with one another. At least briefly. Trump, says his closet admirer James, was like a punch-drunk boxer, while Hillary was sharp, well-briefed, apparently likeable. Toby agrees – then delights James with some criticisms of Hillary. But then the buts begin…”Who would you rather have as the... Source

Ep 19E19. Stranger Things
James Delingpole and Toby Young call in from London (yes, the name has persevered) to discuss the goings on in the Labour Party, Gazza, and Netflix’s Stranger Things. Source

Ep 18E18. SoundCast
The show formerly known as London Calling is now called SoundCast with Delingpole and Young. We’ll let Toby and James tell you why.Thuis week’s Teresa May’s new education proposal, the prospect of a new general election in the near future, a Brexit update, Ireland vs. the EU, and Facebook censors an iconic photograph. Source

Ep 17E17. Burkinis
This week, Jame Delingpole and Toby Young chat about their recent summer holidays, the kerfuffle over Burkinis, Margaret Thatcher’s last victory, and some frank talk on gender equality. Source

Ep 17E17. Gold Medal
This week, look get a glimpse of the Olympics from a perspective across the Atlantic as James Delingpole and Toby Young discuss the summer games, A Brit visits the RNC, why there wont be a Brexit recount, and our election as it looks from folks who drive on the left side of the road. Source

Ep 16E16. Lord Delingpole
This week, our intrepid correspondents from across the pond (That’s James Delingpole and Toby Young) discuss British food versus the Continent, a report from the Port Elliot Literary Festival, Suicide Squad’s place in the pantheon of super hero movies, the British view of Trump’s travails, a deep dive into the end of the Cameron era and more. Source

Ep 15E15. Ghostbusted
James Delingpole makes it through customs to join Toby Young to chat about the continuing fallout from the Brexit vote, the view of the RNC from across the pond, the some thoughts about Milo Yiannopoulos’s banishment from Twitter. Source

Ep 14E14. Game of Threxit
For some of you, the best news you’ll hear all week is that Game of Thrones has concluded the season. But not before James Delingpole and Toby Young (joined by Tom Meyer) wrap up the season with some expert analysis and explanation of what transpired. Then, Tom exits, and James and Toby dive into the aftermath of Brexit and discuss what happens next. Source

Ep 13E13. Independence Day!
Live from across the pond (well, almost live) our own James Delingpole and Toby Young analyze and celebrate the vote to exit the European Union, which they both correctly predicted several weeks ago. They cover the implications for Britain and what it may (or may not) mean for the U.S. presidential election. Source

Ep 12E12. Dating Supermodels
Summer is coming for James Delingpole and Toby Young is they contemplate with lust and glee the possibility that Britain may actually leave the European Union. Gove for Prime Minister! Also: Thrones – how did Arya survive that stabbing and who exactly is Blackfish? Source

Ep 11E11. London Calling #11: Hold The Door
While waiting for Toby, James discusses last Sunday’s shocking episode of Game of Thrones with Ricochet editor Tom Meyer (spoilers). Toby joins them a few minutes in for more commentary on the show, before James and Toby turn their attention to British politics. Source

Ep 10E10. London Calling #10: "Thrones" and Brexit
James Delingpole and Toby Young return for another ThroneCast to recap this week’s episode, and after last’s weeks comments, this week they’ve brought an actual expert to help them parse the Snows from the Starks: Ricochet’s own resident ThroneHead, Tom Meyer. Then, a fascinating and detailed discussion on the upcoming Brexit vote (for some background, Toby and James suggest you watch Brexit: The... Source

Ep 9E9. London Calling: ThroneCast #3
Toby Young and James Delingpole are back with another deep dive into this week’s episode of “Game of Thrones.” As usual, MAJOR SPOILERS in this podcast, so if you have not watched episode three, you probably don’t want to listen to this podcast — yet. Source