
Paper Cuts
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S1 Ep 86Boo-Hoo Braverman’s Blow Up – plus Daily Mail Diva Dump-fest.
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Braverman Betrayed Front pages go barmy for ex-Home Sec’s letter of resignation. Mullet Over Guardian chronicles the journey of a Brit doc’s mission to have the world’s best mullet. Plus – It’s not you it’s mail Scorned Daily Mail columnists assemble to share their disastrous breakups. Miranda Sawyer is joined by column writer for CNN Holly Thomas and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 85Night of the Living Dave! Cameron joins zombie government — plus Mrs. Bezos spills the beans
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: He Cam from afar. The press react to David Cameron’s return to cabinet.. and Columns about Dave: The columnists respond to the former Prime Minister’s return. Plus – Naked and Alone. The Guardian’s quest to make everything boring continues with Naked Attraction. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Ava Santina of PoliticsJOE and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: http://back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Alex Rees. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 84Barmy Braverman finally booted – plus The mad world of Doomsday Preppers
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today, The Homeless Secretary: Sunak beats the front pages by sacking Braverman in the middle of our show. What does it all mean? Hunker in your bunker: The Guardian goes underground with the Doomsday Preppers. Plus a book club that took 28 years to finish one novel, #FixTheHeadline and more. Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Critic’s sketchwriter Rob Hutton and comedian Matt Green. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 83Revolting Suella revolts – plus Farage is a Celebrity, Please Leave Him There
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Under my Suella-ella-ella. Suella Braverman is in trouble for her rhetoric on protest, but the Mail has her back. A politician to have a pint of piss with! Nigel Farage is rumoured to be joining I’m A Celebrity and the tabloids are all over it. Plus – Delulu for youlu… This new TikTok trend could change your life. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Ava Santina of PoliticsJOE and comedian Fin Taylor. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 82Home Secretary Alone! Suella vs. the Met and Rishi – plus Boffins have a Napoleon complex
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Tory Civil War, again. Suella Braverman dares Sunak to sack her, and the papers are eating it up. We didn’t Work. The FT reports that venture capital collective office space company WeWork has collapsed. Plus, the Hic! Parade. British women are the top drinkers in the world, according to the tabloids. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 81Never mind the Monarch! Inside the King’s Speech – plus The world’s poshest sex parties
ETry our new science podcast WHY? at whypodcast.co.uk We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today, Not quite Colin Firth… The papers react to a dull King’s speech. Boring our socks off. The Guardian’s next target? Ankle warmers. Plus – Posh people have needs too. The Times has the scoop on the poshest sex parties. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Bunker Podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 80Charles grits his teeth for Sunak’s eco-war – plus, How common are you?
ETry our new science podcast WHY? at whypodcast.co.uk We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today, Not-so-green king: papers gawp as co-friendly monarch Charles must announce eco-hostile Sunak policies in his first King’s Speech. Windsor in the soup: the tabloids lambast Prince Harry for taking a private jet to a Katy Perry concert. Plus – Podcasts are for proles! Celebrity supersnob Nicky Haslam releases his latest list of what’s common, and the Times has the scoop. Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 79Dorries lifts lid on Tory sex party sewer – plus Where’s your ****ing poppy, Britain?
ETry our new science podcast WHY? at whypodcast.co.uk We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Poppy Panic! Bored of demanding that everyone puts on the biggest poppy they can find, the papers are in a lather about Gaza protests on Remembrance Sunday. I Want Ewe Back: Britain’s loneliest sheep is rescued then spirited away from the public and press. Plus Stranger than fiction. The Mail has more salacious revelations from Nadine Dorries’ definitely 100% factional book. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of the Critic Magazine and comedian Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 78Robo Flop! When Rishi met Elon – plus Dorries' bunny boiler fan fiction
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Best of fiends! Elon makes headlines as Sunak interviews him at AI conference. Mission Imp-ewe-sible. The Star’s campaign to save the world's loneliest sheep gets underway. Plus – Nadine’s Bunny Butcher. Revelations in Dorries' new book are truly hare-raising… reports The Mail. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Alex Rees. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 77The bully boys of Downing Street – plus "You talkin' to me?" Robert De Niro's hating
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Toxic culture. The papers reveal the misogyny and backbiting inside No.10. ’Tis the season! The battle of the Christmas adverts is here, but some papers aren’t happy. Plus – The secret lives of celebrity assistants. As De Niro’s lawsuit continues, A-lister fixers spill the beans on the stars’ weird demands. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Fin Taylor. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 76Dirty Dom Cummings lets it rip – plus The Guardian vs. sandwiches
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Cummings home to roost! Shocking revelations from the Covid inquiry – with sweary Dominic Cummings getting plenty of attention. Business Casual. City AM dives into the fashion of city boys. Plus – Bacon, Lettuce and Time Travel. The Guardian reveals how sandwiches have changed throughout history – and makes the beloved food… boring. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of the Critic Magazine and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 75Captain Chaos: Johnson blasted for wrecking COVID response – plus is your inner Hulk the key to success?
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Mind virus. The papers react to the covid inquiry’s latest Boris Johnson revelations. Bad scare day. The Guardian reckons Halloween used to be more frightening. Plus – Angry management! The tabloids argue rage is the key to success. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 74LOADED JOHNSON - who's paying Boris at GB News? – and the press pays respect to FRIENDS icon Matthew Perry
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Boris Johnson has a new job with GB News, and The Guardian has a deep dive on the ex PM’s filthy rich new boss. The press says goodbye to 90s sitcom legend Matthew Perry. Finally – The Star documents the strange case of the Somerset Gimp. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedy writer Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production and music: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 73Beatles say “Help! A.I. need somebody!” – plus, Still making voice calls? You’re officially old
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A.I. Wanna Hold Your Hand. The Beatles release their final song with a little help from their friend artificial intelligence and the papers are obsessed. Straight to voicemail, old man! Your phone habits reveal your age, the Telegraph reports. Plus – Pulp fiction. Artist David Shrigley recycles copies of The Da Vinci Code and turns them into Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four. Why?? Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Athena Kugblenu. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Alex Rees. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 72Royal Spy who Spooked Harry and Meghan – plus Secret origins of conspiracy theory
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Megxit means megxit! Brand new paper the Byline Times has a scoop on why Harry and Meghan really left the UK. It’s all a conspiracy, or is it? It’s been 60 years since JFK’s assassination, and the Guardian reckons paranoia about secret plots is only getting wilder. Plus – Murder on the stage floor! Can a bad review really kill off a play? Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 71Big bonuses for bankers? In this economy? – plus Britney Spears’ shocking memoir
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Bonkers Bankers. Who covered the story about Sunak scrapping the cap on bankers’ bonuses best: the FT or the Star? Fears for Spears: Britney’s memoir is out and the Times and Guardian have harrowing details. Plus, A date worse than death: Tinder lets your mum 'give suggestions’ on your dating life and a Times journalist has given it a go. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by Andrew Harrison and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 70Floody hell! The papers ignore Storm Babet – plus is Taylor Swift a spy novelist?
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Seriously Stormy. Storm Babet has battered the UK causing devastating flooding – yet only a few papers are taking it seriously. True Detective? The Mail reckons Taylor Swift has written a murder mystery… but we aren’t sure. Signed, Sent and Unopened! Columnists argue we should ditch the life admin and leave our emails unopened. Plus – Big Beasts. We take a deep dive into the fascinating world of large animals. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedy writer Gráinne Maguire. Proper Journalism of Fat Bear Week: https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/fat-bear-week-2023.htm Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 69Suella blasts the Met – plus men vs. the truth
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Braverman fights the law. The Home Secretary has had a busy weekend with the papers picking apart her Rwanda plan and approach to protests. Don’t sleep on this! You aren’t sleeping properly, and the Mail and Independent are after solutions. Plus – You can’t man-handle the truth! Men are liars and the Times is holding them to account. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of the Critic Magazine and comedy writer Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production ENDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 68A bad day for ‘Dr Death’ Sunak – plus Why we all want dates from the States
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sunak’s bad day. You go on ONE goodwill tour to the Middle East… Next thing Labour win two historic byelections AND the papers are calling you Dr Death. It’s SO unfair. Plus, Y’all love Americans! We’re all looking for dates from the States (apparently) and the Times knows why. And The perfect crime. Would YOU pretend to be a mannequin to rob a shop? This Polish bloke did. And the tabloids love it. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Guardian political sketchwriter John Crace and comedy writer Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts to keep us proudly independent – and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions too: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Alex Rees. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 67Tory hopeful to voters: “F*ck off” – plus are animals stealing our jobs?
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Biden’s warning to Israel. The papers discuss the US President’s message to the Israeli government. What happens in Tamworth… Foul mouthed Tory hopeful in byelection gaffe. What are the papers predicting? Employee of the month! We look at the Guardian’s important investigation into some more cuddly colleagues. And the Extra bit: Bed-bugging the tax office! Finally we have some good insect-related news from the Mail. Jacob Jarvis is joined by Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and PoliticsJoe reporter Ava Santina. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 66The sex lives of Guardian readers – plus Darth Fader! Goldman Sachs boss quits DJ dream
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Oil can’t believe it! Greta Thunberg arrested outside a London oil conference and the Mail has pics. Please do stop the music! Goldman Sachs CEO forced to give up his DJ side hustle says the Telegraph. Plus – The Political Sextrum. Do Guardian readers or Tory supporters get the best sex? And the Extra bit: Sunny side up! The Star says the way you butter your toast tells us all about you. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 65The Israel-Hamas crisis: Is this the British press at its best?
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The news from Israel-Hamas worsens with young Britons confirmed dead and missing, power and water supplies cut off in Gaza, and a fatal shooting in Brussels. How is the press handling this massive story? Plus – The Shawshank Reduction. Prisoners get their sentences cut due to overcrowding under a Tory government?? Recipe for Disaster! Banker fired over lying about… his sandwiches? In the Extra bit: Snack Attack. The horror of Walkers’ new Christmas Pudding flavoured crisps. Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of the Critic Magazine and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 64WhatsAppocalypse! How Queen Carrie ran COVID – plus, A.I. teachers put us in digital detention
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to – now five days a week! Today: Press aghast as it turns out the Government fought COVID on Carrie Johnson’s whims. Would you send your kids to a school with an A.I. deputy head? And Notting Hell: Richard Curtis admits his movies look a bit dodgy in retrospect. Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Critic magazine’s political sketchwriter Rob Hutton and comedian Fergus Craig to pull the papers to bits. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 63A terrible dilemma: How the press is covering Israel/Palestine – plus rich man avoids tax shocker!
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today, horror pictures. Does the press have a duty to run explicit images of atrocities in the Israel/Palestine conflict? Plus – That money was only resting in Bernie Ecclestone’s account. How has Parkrun revolutionised Saturday morning? And you’ve got my vote! An Austrian political party puts free beer on its manifesto. And the Extra bit: Swapping sides. Historian and former Telegraph Editor Max Hastings has turned on the Conservatives. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of The Critic magazine and comedian Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 62Prison Broke! No jail time for crims – plus Pound control to Captain Tom(’s daughter)
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Our knackered nicks. Judges are ordered not to send criminals to jail as prisons are full. Throw the book at them! Captain Tom’s daughter confesses to keeping literary earnings. Plus, Glitch in the matrix. A Physicist suggests we are all just living in a computer simulation... if only. In the Extra bit, exclusive to those in the Paper Cuts Supporters Club: Starm Foundations! Keir’s declared himself a YIMBY on house building. What on earth does that mean? Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 61Keir’s glitter-sweet symphony – plus inside the MANopause
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A Glittering Speech! As the Labour party Conference wraps up, what have we learned? Putting the “men” in menopause. The columnists take on the “manopause”. Plus Peak of Fashion! The Times has decided what you should be wearing this autumn. Plus, in the extra bit for members of the Paper Cuts Supporters Club: R&Booze. As Snoop Dogg drops a new wine, we wonder what other celebrities are in on the alcohol game… Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 60Starmer faces his big moment – plus Murder victim’s mum takes on True Crime industry
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Seeing Keirly now? The Labour leader sets his sights set on two terms but what will the papers think? A criminal enterprise. A woman’s son was murdered, so why did she attend a true crime convention? Plus Intergalactic Breaking News: Scientists have a big scoop about our very own galaxy. Host Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist and culture writer for CNN Holly Thomas and comedy writer Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com New York Times story on CRIMECON: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/08/us/crimecon-true-crime-idaho-murder-stacy-chapin.html?smid=nytcore-android-share Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Alex Rees. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 59Special edition: The papers react to Israel’s terror nightmare
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Hamas’s surprise terror attack on Israel has horrified the world. Now further pain is unfolding for Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians. We devote today’s podcast to the crisis and how the press is covering it in the UK and beyond. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Oh God, What Now? podcast regular Andrew Harrison and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Read more: Gideon Rachman in the FT https://www.ft.com/content/aa7eb6ba-6dc1-46dc-b96a-b7c3a1b0446e Haaretz editorial (free with registration) https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/editorial/2023-10-08/ty-article-opinion/netanyahu-bears-responsibility/0000018b-0b9d-d8fc-adff-6bfd1c880000 FT Story on mastermind of Hamas attack https://www.ft.com/content/d52e8653-8ee6-40fd-a9b0-14fb5e1794c9 Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 58Stonking Starmer told to be bold – plus why can’t we be friends?
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Swing into gear! Labour trounce the SNP in by-election victory – but Starmer’s still being scrutinised. Plus, mate expectations – The average brit is down to only 3.7 true friends. And Eton Mess! The Papers reflect on the infamous public school. In the extra bit, exclusive to those in the Paper Cuts Supporters Club: Presidential Impoochment! Joe Biden’s dog has been evicted from the White House for biting staff. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 57Flat broke! Why Britain’s housing market is the worst – plus Papers fix your sex life
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Home is where the crisis is! The papers are shocked to learn that the English housing market is the worst in the Western world. (Where have they been?) Better Sex for a happier Britain. Is your sex life is rubbish? Let the Great British Press fix it. And Columnist Corner: As Guardian cult hero Adrian Chiles returns from the Tory Party Conference, we ponder the nature of his genius. And the extra bit, exclusive to members of the Paper Cuts Supporters Club: Road Ransom! New electric car takes the driver on an uncontrollable joyride. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian and writer Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 56Sunak promises he’ll fix what he broke – plus Gen Z jonesing for astrology
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sunak and the Giant Speech. The papers have the PM’s Conference speech before he’s even given it, and they’ve got TAKES. Plus Starry-eyed. The youth are turning to astrology, tarot and palm readings to make sense of a mad world. Can you blame them? And Whatsapp with that? The Covid inquiry is back, and some people’s messages are missing… Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 55Truss and trains wreck Sunak’s conference – plus Trump’s day in court
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Manchester Disunited. Liz Truss is back and the Tory Conference descends into chaos. Fraud have mercy! Trump scowls through his day in court. Plus, Feline Yourself? The Guardian dives deep on what makes you a cat person. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Ava Santina and comedian Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 54Mad Mancs! Tories go back to the 50s – plus Elon Musk's weird dad
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Whack the “workshy” and ban kids’ mobile phones! The Conservative Party plays the old, old tunes at its Manchester conference. Ick-inducing interview with Elon Musk’s dad shows us why his son is so weird. And document it like Beckham. Netflix takes us into the odd world of David’n’Victoria. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Alex von Tunzelmann and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 53Motorhead Sunak’s need for speed – plus Sharon Osbourne vs. demons from hell?
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sunak goes all-in for “motorists”. Will he drive Tory support even further off the rails? 100m Cheetahs! One competitor left as athletes flee dope testers in Delhi. The truth about Boris’n’Carrie’s gold wallpaper. And Sharon Osbourne vs the Supernatural. The X Factor tyrant recounts a close encounter with “a demon” (not one with a Brummie accent). Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Robert Hutton of The Critic Magazine and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 52GB News in meltdown – plus the madness of columnists
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Fox off! GB News presenters Laurence Fox and Dan Wootton suspended in sexism scandal. Plus New Tories on the block. The future of the Conservative Party looks… interesting. AND Baths, Gordon Brown and Ocado. What’s on the columnists’ minds this week? Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of The New Statesman and comedian and writer Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 51TRUMP's don a fraud – plus BORIS sparks nanny horror story frenzy
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Trump’s back! Former President found guilty of fraud – but he’s busy defending whales from windmills… Plus – Brace for Braverman. The UN Convention on Human Rights is too soft for Suella. And Normalise Nannies! Posh people unite to support Boris and Carrie Johnson as they share nanny horror tales. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Marcus Bridgstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 50Met opens Brand investigation – plus inside the divorce of the year
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Brand latest: The Metropolitan Police confirms it is investigating multiple claims of sexual assault. Teach ‘em a lesson – Labour confirms they will tax private schools extra if they get into power. Plus Jonas v Queen of the North! Sophie Turner fights back against the Jonas Brothers’ PR machine. Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Ava Santina and comedian Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 49Boris and nanny in wine time trouble – plus armed cops on gun strike
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to – now five days a week! Today: Wine with the nanny gets Boris in hot water with Carrie. Who could have predicted that? Will firearms cops really lay down their guns for good? HS2 in the doo-doo. And the papers go doolally for the fabulous life of Joan Collins. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedy writer Jason Hazeley and The Critic magazine’s political sketchwriter Rob Hutton to give today’s papers a right “going over”. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 48Murdoch finally Fox off – plus Chazza’s in Paris
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Succession season finale! Rupert Murdoch has resigned as CEO of News Corp, handing newspaper empire to his son Lachlan. The French love royalty! King Charles is in France for his first state visit as Monarch. Plus Seven Bins Sunak – Sunak’s new plans to stop laws that don’t exist. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Marie Le Conte and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 47Russell Brand fallout latest – plus you’re calling your kid that!?
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Toxic Brand: The fallout from the sexual assault allegations against comedian Russell Brand continues. Ain’t easy being green! Rishi Sunak set to water down the government’s net zero policies. Plus, terrible at names? Baby names that didn’t pass the registry test. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Fin Taylor. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Assistant Production: Adam Wright & Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 46Inside the Brand scandal – Anatomy of a scoop
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Brand on the run. Comedian Russell Brand is accused of sexual assault by four women. Brexit’s back, alright! Keir Starmer promises a major rewrite of UK-EU relationship if Labour wins the election. Plus, reading between the lines – celebrities aren’t writing their own memoirs! Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Assistant Production: Adam Wright & Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 45Apocalypse almost! Russian pilot nearly blasts RAF jet – plus boffin says Aliens might exist
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Bad Altitude! A rogue Russian pilot tries and fails to shoot down an RAF jet. Osballs! Ed Balls and George Osborne’s new podcast launches. Why? Plus Aliens vs Proof and Data – Nasa claims it cannot explain some UFO sightings – and vows more research. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Marie Le Conte and comedian Fergus Craig. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production ENDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 44Biden’s bad boy drama – plus, just say no to dogs!
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: But his emails! Bitter Republicans launch impeachment inquiry into Biden, due to allegations linked to his son’s business dealings. Plus paws for thought – should we really have pets? And, pension tension – the papers react to the triple lock coming under threat. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedy writer Gráinne Maguire. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Simon Williams. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 43Hi, spy! China taps up toff – plus Liz Truss vs. the Blob
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Small trouble from big China. Spy accusations fly around Westminster. Plus, how to wreck an economy! Liz Truss is writing a book on her time in office. And how I met your mother – we discuss the new mum and dad dating show. Miranda Sawyer is joined by writer Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian Fergus Craig. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 42Prison break! Manhunt after jail fail – plus Captain Tom's daughter in hot water
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Jailhouse rocked! Terror suspect Daniel Khalife is still on the run after escaping Wandsworth on the underside of a lorry. Darth vapers! Mass disposable vape waste sparks calls to ban them. Plus, Captain Tom’s daughter in hot water – more charity donation questions arise. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and stand-up comic Fin Taylor. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Producer: Sophie Black. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 41Gillian Keegan blasts schools – plus workers smash the Great Wall of China
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Straight to the head teachers office! Education secretary Gillian Keegan continues to rage over RAAC. Get off your backsides, or else. The government's back to work drive removes welfare from one million people. Plus Bulldozer in a China shop. Construction workers knock a big hole into the great wall of China to cut down commute. Miranda Sawyer is joined by author and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian Fergus Craig. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Producer: Sophie Black. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 40You can’t handle the roofs! – plus ranking Britain’s weird inventions
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Roof Ache! Crisis grows as more buildings are affected by crumbly concrete. Hold my Keir, Starmer’s big interview rules out tax rises and hints at a reshuffle. Plus, Inspect Your Gadgets – what weird inventions has Britain birthed lately? And remember your wellies! Burning Man festival flooded with mud. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Robert Hutton and comedian Matt Green. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Producer: Sophie Black. Production Assistant: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 39School's out, National Service is in – plus footballer sleep secrets
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Back to home school! The government shut down schools because of unsafe building materials. Plus Get Some Discipline! Conservative MP Penny Mourdant thinks National Service is a good idea. And Eat, Sleep, Score! Football Star Erling Haaland reveals his unusual bedtime routine. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Marie Le Conte and stand-up comic Fin Taylor. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Production: Sophie Black. Production Assistants: Adam Wright and Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 38Flights fiasco blamed on French – plus boffins take on beer goggles
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Plane unfair! As Air traffic control experiences further turbulence, the papers figure out who’s to blame. Plus – floody hell. The government's house-building rules outrage environmentalists. And pour science: research into beer goggles leaves the British bitter. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedy writer Gráinne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio Production: Sophie Black. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep 37Spanish Kiss Kick-Off – plus Suella’s big ideas
EWe read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Air Traffic out-of-control. Thousands impacted in bank holiday travel chaos. Plus A spaniard in the works. The Spanish FA President’s mother goes on hunger strike to fight the allegations against her son. And Suella’s new groove: Braverman’s had some brain waves while Sunak’s been away. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and stand-up comic Ria Lina. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio Production: Sophie Black. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices