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Just Buffering - A light-hearted look at the week's news

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by Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter

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Just Buffering is a relaxed, light-hearted weekly podcast where two old friends, Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter, take a sideways look at the week's news. With decades of broadcasting experience between them, Steve and Gordon bring warmth, wit, and a reassuringly familiar style to the stories everyone's talking about — from the headlines that matter to the ones that simply make you smile. It's informed without being heavy, entertaining without trying too hard, and always delivered with a touch of humour and perspective. Think of it as the kind of conversation you'd enjoy over a cup of tea… if it just happened to be recorded in a studio. New episodes every week.

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4/2/2026

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June 17, 2026

Warning Shots, Fungal Toenails & Clarkson's Tractor

<p class="p1">This week on <span class="s1"><strong>Just Buffering</strong></span>, Steve and Gordon cast off into another sea of confusion, current affairs and complete nonsense.</p> <p class="p1">There's talk of Russian warships firing warning shots at a yacht in the Channel, rumours swirling around Andy Burnham and Labour's leadership ambitions, and another record day for small boat crossings.</p> <p class="p1">The BBC comes under scrutiny as Gordon asks whether £180 a year might actually be one of Britain's better bargains, while Jeremy Clarkson's prostate cancer diagnosis sparks an important discussion about men's health and screening.</p> <p class="p1">Elsewhere, Donald Trump's latest peace initiative leaves everyone wondering whether a ceasefire is really a ceasefire, social media bans for under-16s come under the spotlight, and Father's Day gift ideas reach a new low with vouchers for fungal nail treatments and corn removal.</p> <p class="p1">As always, two old broadcasters attempt to make sense of the week's headlines — with varying degrees of success.</p> <p class="p2">🎙 Leave us a voice note at <span class= "s1"><strong>JustBuffering.com</strong></span> and you might feature on next week's show.</p>

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June 11, 2026

Planes, Pensions & Political Panic

<p class="p1">Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter return for another light-hearted but thought-provoking wander through the week's headlines.</p> <p class="p1">This week the pair ask whether Britain is fundamentally broken as another Cabinet resignation throws Westminster into turmoil. With defence budgets under pressure, questions over pensions, NHS funding and public finances continue to dominate the political agenda.</p> <p class="p1">They also look at Donald Trump's latest ceasefire claims and ask whether a ceasefire is really a ceasefire when missiles are still flying.</p> <p class="p1">Elsewhere, they tackle the growing travel chaos facing British holidaymakers, from airport delays and border control problems to concerns over Europe's new entry-exit systems.</p> <p class="p2">Along the way they discuss:</p> <ul> <li>The mystery of where government money actually comes from.</li> <li>Whether Britain can still defend itself.</li> <li>Why Ryanair always seems to find new ways to charge passengers.</li> <li>The strange story of a woman who fell in love with a toy aeroplane.</li> <li>Why young people and social media continue to concern older generations.</li> <li>Whether Britain should be moving closer to Europe once again.</li> </ul> <p class="p1">As always, it's news, views, observations and a few laughs from two broadcasters who remember when phones were attached to walls.</p> <p class="p3">📧 Get in touch: <span class= "s1"><strong>studio@justbuffering.com</strong></span><span class= "s2"><br /> 🌐 Visit:</span> <span class= "s1"><strong>www.justbuffering.com</strong></span></p>

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June 3, 2026

Phones, Power Cuts and Political Punch-Ups

<p class="p1">Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter return for another entertaining wander through the week's biggest stories.</p> <p class="p1">This week they're asking whether today's youngsters are really prepared for the realities of adult life after comments from Michelle Obama reignited the debate. They also tackle the increasingly heated argument over "two-tier policing" and whether perception and reality are becoming blurred in modern Britain.</p> <p class="p1">The conversation turns to London's near-miss with electricity shortages, the soaring cost of everyday life, and the strange discovery that some local councils may be among the biggest polluters in their own clean-air zones.</p> <p class="p1">Along the way they discuss doom scrolling, social media addiction, holiday prices, NHS dentistry, and why it sometimes feels as though everyone is permanently angry.</p> <p class="p1">As always, it's the week's news, seen through the eyes of two broadcasters who remember when televisions had only three channels and mobile phones were attached to walls.</p> <p class="p2"><strong>Topics this week include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Two-tier policing – fact or fiction?</li> <li>Are young people ready for the real world?</li> <li>Michelle Obama's warning about life skills</li> <li>London's electricity scare</li> <li>Rising holiday and living costs</li> <li>Social media and doom scrolling</li> <li>Labour leadership rumours</li> <li>Council pollution hypocrisy</li> <li>NHS dentist shortages</li> </ul> <p class="p4">📧 studio@justbuffering.com<br /> 🌐 www.justbuffering.com</p>

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What is Just Buffering - A light-hearted look at the week's news?

Just Buffering is a relaxed, light-hearted weekly podcast where two old friends, Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter, take a sideways look at the week's news.

With decades of broadcasting experience between them, Steve and Gordon bring warmth, wit, and a reassuringly familiar style to the stories everyone's talking about — from the headlines that matter to the ones that simply make you smile.

It's informed without being heavy, entertaining without trying too hard, and always delivered with a touch of humour and perspective.

Think of it as the kind of conversation you'd enjoy over a cup of tea… if it just happened to be recorded in a studio.

New episodes every week.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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