Clash of the Titans

About Clash of the Titans

Join Ian Collins on Talk for a lively, no-nonsense look at the day’s biggest stories, from politics and current affairs to culture and entertainment. Ian dives deep with expert guests, outspoken commentators, and compelling callers, bringing fresh angles and sharp analysis to everything making headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Talk

Category

news · news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Oct 2024

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

212 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   The Ghost of Brexit Past

   Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins, joined by Leave.EU co-founder Arron Banks to discuss Nigel Farage’s bid to reunite Brexit backers against Andy Burnham’s push for closer European ties. Former Labour official Richard Power Sayeed and Conservative MP Douglas Lumsden then debate Labour’s approval of new North Sea drilling amid soaring gas prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Labour Civil War? Energy Secretary Attacks Mahmood’s Immigration Plans

   Ian Collins is joined by Fred de Fossard, Director of Strategy at the Prosperity Institute, and barrister Dr S Chelvan to discuss the Energy Secretary's warning that Mahmood's immigration crackdown would threaten community cohesion. Then, the Daily Mail’s Defence and Diplomacy Editor Mark Nicol examines the row over the Troubles legacy bill, as well as warnings that relentless investigations and ‘lawfare’ could put the SAS’s future at risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Can Farage Survive Reform’s Candidate Vetting Scandal?

   Nigel Farage is facing fresh questions over Reform UK’s candidate vetting after reports emerged of candidates making racist and sexist jokes and calling for the execution of the King. Political commentators Ellie Hodges and Benedict Spence join us to examine the allegations, how Reform selects its candidates and what the controversy means for Farage’s efforts to present the party as a credible alternative to the Conservatives. Meanwhile, could Andy Burnham be heading for an early general election? A new mega-poll suggests Labour could win a 56-seat Commons majority, with Reform trailing the Conservatives. Sammy McDonald, Political Assistant at More in Common, joins us to discuss what the polling reveals about the political landscape and whether Labour’s position is changing. We also examine Kemi Badenoch’s rising ratings among Reform voters after her intervention in the row over whether only white people can be English. Is her approach cutting through with voters, and what does the debate reveal about national identity, patriotism and the battle for support on the right? Nigel Farage, Reform UK, candidate vetting, racist jokes, sexist comments, King Charles, Ellie Hodges, Benedict Spence, Andy Burnham, early election, Labour polling, More in Common, Sammy McDonald, Kemi Badenoch, Reform voters, English identity, British politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Who has been a guest on Clash of the Titans

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Philip Grindell
• Kerry Daynes
• Dawn Dines
• Jonathan Levi
• Dr Emma French

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

20 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

29

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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