The Trawl
Claim This Podcastby Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss
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<p>The Trawl is the podcast that dives headfirst into the political chaos, media spin, and social media absurdity of the week - so you don’t have to.</p><br><p>Hosted by broadcasters and political commentators, Jemma Forte and Marina Purkiss, it’s part therapy, part takedown, and always unfiltered.</p><br><p>Each episode, Jemma and Marina trawl through the week’s most viral tweets, jaw-dropping headlines, and rage-inducing soundbites - offering sharp analysis, dark humour, and the occasional expletive. From Westminster to world affairs, they call out hypocrisy, amplify truth, and remind you that you’re not losing your mind - just living through it.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever shouted at the news or laughed through the tears, The Trawl is your people.</p><br><p>Find the trawl on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetrawlpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thetrawlpod/</a> and Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590931382660" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590931382660</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
England Out, Burnham Speaks on Gaza & Starmer's Final PMQs
Marina Purkiss and Jemma Forte discuss England's World Cup exit, Keir Starmer's PMQs, and Andy Burnham's Gaza comments in this interview episode.
July 14, 2026
Ann Widdecombe, Binface and Farage's Five Million
Jemma Forte and Marina Purkiss dissect political scandals, celebrity antics, and bizarre news stories, offering sharp commentary on the week's most unexpected events.
July 12, 2026
The Trawl Meets Anthony Scaramucci
Marina Purkiss and Jemma Forte interview Anthony Scaramucci about his public life, political opinions, and reinvention skills, offering listeners sharp insights.
428 total episodes available with 268 transcripts
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- What is The Trawl?
<p>The Trawl is the podcast that dives headfirst into the political chaos, media spin, and social media absurdity of the week - so you don’t have to.</p><br><p>Hosted by broadcasters and political commentators, Jemma Forte and Marina Purkiss, it’s part therapy, part takedown, and always unfiltered.</p><br><p>Each episode, Jemma and Marina trawl through the week’s most viral tweets, jaw-dropping headlines, and rage-inducing soundbites - offering sharp analysis, dark humour, and the occasional expletive. From Westminster to world affairs, they call out hypocrisy, amplify truth, and remind you that you’re not losing your mind - just living through it.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever shouted at the news or laughed through the tears, The Trawl is your people.</p><br><p>Find the trawl on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetrawlpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thetrawlpod/</a> and Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590931382660" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590931382660</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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