The Skewer
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<p>A twisted comedy treat. Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before. The news remixed. Welcome to The Skewer. Headphones on.</p><p>The multi-award winning, 'dizzying, dazzling, haunting and moving' satirical comedy returns to twist itself into these turbulent times.</p><p>With contributions from brand new and diverse audio talent, The Skewer is the sound the abyss makes as it stares back at you through your ears.</p><p>'A kind of concept album made of music and news. There's simply nothing else like it.'</p><p>AWARDS New York Festival 2020 Audio Production Awards 2020 British Podcast Awards 2020 Audio Production Awards 2019 (Sound Design) Audio Production Awards 2020</p><p>An Unusual production for BBC Radio 4</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 16, 2026
Money, Monkeys, and Jam
Jon Holmes satirically blends news and pop culture into a comedic concept album exploring money, monkeys, and jam.
September 9, 2026
We don't know. Like Nigel Farage, we weren't listening.
Jon Holmes satirically blends news and pop culture, exploring political protests and societal absurdities in this interview episode.
September 2, 2026
New series. New term. New prime minister
Jon Holmes satirizes current events, blending news and pop culture as Andy Burnham embarks on an "Odyssey" and Harry and Meghan's dog barks at "The Gentlemen" in this interview.
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- What is The Skewer?
<p>A twisted comedy treat. Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before. The news remixed. Welcome to The Skewer. Headphones on.</p><p>The multi-award winning, 'dizzying, dazzling, haunting and moving' satirical comedy returns to twist itself into these turbulent times.</p><p>With contributions from brand new and diverse audio talent, The Skewer is the sound the abyss makes as it stares back at you through your ears.</p><p>'A kind of concept album made of music and news. There's simply nothing else like it.'</p><p>AWARDS New York Festival 2020 Audio Production Awards 2020 British Podcast Awards 2020 Audio Production Awards 2019 (Sound Design) Audio Production Awards 2020</p><p>An Unusual production for BBC Radio 4</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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