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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Star can’t wrap its head around Badenoch’s anti-lunch rant, luckily Coco is here to explain the great sandwich debate. Jacob spills all the gossip from Buckingham Palace’s wild Christmas bash. Plus – The Times has a deep dive into the world of fairy erotica, and Miranda is making us all talk about it. Join Miranda Sawyer with comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Coco Khan. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. 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 Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Times rates all the chrimbo sarnies – so Jessica and Ava are hoovering up the lot. Gráinne and Alex pick the drinks guaranteed to keep you classy at the office xmas do – and what to avoid. Plus – Miranda rewinds the clock to rank the ultimate "Driving Home for Crimbo" bangers.  Join Miranda Sawyer, Jessica Fostekew, Ava Santina, Gráinne Maguire, and Alex von Tunzelmann for your midweek bonus fix of festive fun.  Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com    Follow Paper Cuts:  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow    Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com     Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Jubilation as Syrian rebels topple the tyrant Assad. What do the papers think? The world’s obsession with the “Hot Hitman” who killed a US healthcare executive gets totally out of control. And how are Paper Cuts faves Liza Jones and Vanessa Feltz going to find love now that dating apps are on the way out?  Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com  Follow Paper Cuts:  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow[Text Wrapping Break]• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com   Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Starmer is trying to get people excited with some new pledges, but he’s making people really angry instead – Ava talks through the milestones. And, there’s been a crazy hitman story in New York and Miranda has dug into the deets. Plus, Jessica talks us through Spotify wrapped and we have nightmare sublet stories.     Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com    Follow Paper Cuts:  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow    Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com     Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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    Podmasters.co.uk    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Guardian staff walk out over the potential sale of The Observer – Miranda Sawyer explains the scandal from the picket line! Marcus Brigstocke and Coco Khan debate the most cringe-worthy interior design trends. Plus – Donald Trump’s holiday merch is here, but Jason Hazeley won’t be decking the halls with the gold-plated tat.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com    Follow Paper Cuts:  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow    Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com     Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Joe Biden sparks outrage by pardoning his troubled son Hunter – Natasha explains why this has Trump so rattled. The Guardian reveals the shocking rise of booze-free Christmas parties, leaving Jacob fuming. And actress and Elon Musk’s ex Tallulah Reilly tells The Times about her chic countryside commune. But Miranda isn’t sold on the rural hippy dream. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Natasha Devon. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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 Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Gregg Wallace has stepped down from MasterChef amid a string of allegations from coworkers. Coco delves into the claims. The Daily Mail provides an in-depth look at a legal battle between two very bland influencers and we've forced Jason to read it. Plus, The Guardian is obsessed with daytime raves, but Miranda isn’t convinced. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedy writer Jason Hazeley and journalist Coco Khan. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. 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 Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Miranda investigates The Daily Mail’s strange link between electric cars, net-zero policy, and vasectomies. The rap feud of the year between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continues to escalate – our insider Michael has all the spicy details from The Sun. Plus – The Telegraph makes one of their reporters eat like Trump for a whole week, and Helen is sweating just reading about it. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the wonderful hosts of Everything is News: Helen Price and Michael Clarke.  Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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 Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The front pages all cover the damage caused by Storm Bert and discuss whether warnings were sufficient. Miranda and Jan can’t agree on The Telegraph’s “essential jumpers for 2025”. Plus – The Sun has a story about a mum with a naughty habit, so we made Jonn read it and report back to us. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and queen of impressions Jan Ravens. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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 Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We don’t just read the papers so you don’t have to… we do it on Zoom too. In a special live edition for the Paper Cuts Supporters Club, host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and Podmasters backroom genius Jacob “Jarv” Jarvis. On the agenda: Remembering John Prescott, are “moflins” the new furbies, the star-cross’d potential romance between Jonn and Michael Gove… and your questions.   Want to hear the full version? 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 by Jade Bailey.  Music by Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The panel picks through the front pages including the ICC news of a ruling on Netanyahu. Then, Captain Tom’s charity gets exposed as a report reveals his family personally benefited from it. And Jeremy Clarkson, what’s he up to now – and could he make a switch into politics? Then, the middle aisle of Lidl – love it or hate it, it might ruin your relationship either way.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by Rich Peppiat and Harry Stachini.     Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live stream on the 21st of September: back.papercutsshow.com    Follow Paper Cuts:  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow    Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com     Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Cher – she’s got a new book out and the panel can’t contain their excitement. And, Brat – nobody knows what it means still, despite it being the word of the year and Jacob Hawley dressing a little bit Brat!      Miranda Sawyer is joined by Jacob Hawley, Coco Khan, Jacob Jarvis and Ava Santina.      Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: 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. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Natasha explains Biden’s decision to lift the ban on Ukraine using long range US missiles, and reassures us that it (probably) won’t start World War 3. Gráinne has found an article in The Guardian all about 90s boy bands. Plus – Miranda corroborates The Times’ claim that young people would rather electrocute themselves than be bored. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Natasha Devon and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live stream on the 21st of September: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Miranda has questions about Musk’s new job in Trump’s administration. Athena dives into The Guardian’s reviews of Gladiator 2 and Paddington but ends up just wanting to talk about Denzel Washington. Plus, The Times has a harrowing tale about moths that Zing finds all too relatable.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng and comedian Athena Kogblenu.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live stream on the 21st of September: back.papercutsshow.com    Follow Paper Cuts:  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow    Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com     Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Moana wasn’t included in The Times' top 20 animated movies and Jonn and Jacob aren’t happy. Meanwhile, Jarv and Marcus try to get their head around The Telegraph’s new office etiquette guide. Plus – Do you want to know 15 facts about Ironing? Grainne, Natasha and Miranda have you sorted.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists Jonn Elledge, Jacob Jarvis and Natasha Devon plus comedians Grainne Maguire, Jacob Hawley and Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live stream on the 21st of September: back.papercutsshow.com    Follow Paper Cuts:  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com     Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Guardian details Starmer’s Trump backup plan and Coco has the inside scoop. Meanwhile, The Daily Mail has uncovered a new TikTok trend that’s got Jacob fearing he might be a ‘dark empath.’ Plus – Miranda’s written all about the ’90s fashion revival in The Times, so of course, we’re talking about it.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan and comedian Jacob Hawley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live stream on the 21st of September: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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 Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Putin congratulates Trump on his victory in The Guardian, while Coco unpacks the ongoing fallout of the US election. The Times gives Prince William an angelic makeover, despite him having had an awful year. Our royal correspondent Marcus has the details. Plus – Miranda can’t get enough of Gary Barlow’s giant son, but The Sun's investigative report exposes a shocking truth. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan and ‘Master of Cheese’ Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live stream on the 21st of September: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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 Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Trump has done it again. The US papers react to Trump’s victory and Jarv explains why so many experts got it wrong. The Times clues Miranda in on some of Trump’s eyebrow-raising policies. Plus – The New York Post asks if you can outrun a vampire bat and Chris is pretty sure he could.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by the dynamic duo Jacob Jarvis and Chris Jones, hosts of American Friction.   Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live stream on the 21st of September: back.papercutsshow.com    Follow Paper Cuts:  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow    Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com     Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. 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    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Daily Mail is completely besotted with Kemi Badenoch after her Tory leadership victory. The Times politely informs Jonn and Gráinne that they’re common. Plus – The Guardian goes deep on grudges and Miranda shares some brilliant crow facts.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. The budget has made all the right-leaning papers angry, with the Telegraph uniting with farmers in a rage-a-thon. Trump wants to sue a TV Channel for $10 billion, as he continues to live in his Dr. Evil era. And do you share a bed with your partner? If you do, it might be hurting your relationship more than it helps.   Jacob Jarvis is joined by Jacob Hawley and 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. Design: James Parrett. Original artwork: Modern Toss. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Quentin Letts tells The Daily Mail all about his hatred of Halloween – but the most frightening part is that Marcus and Jonn agree with him. Meanwhile, Jason and Coco read a pretty grim story about the savage (and sometimes cruel) ways women have gotten revenge on their cheating partners. Plus a special clip from behind the paywall about why high-flying women should beware of their toxic assistants…    Miranda Sawyer is joined by Marcus Brigstocke, Jonn Elledge, Jason Hazeley and Coco Khan.     Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: 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. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: MP in embarrassing constituent altercation! Everyone tries to get their hot Budget take in early. The Washington Post mysteriously fails to endorse a Presidential Candidate. Has Trump nobbled billionaire owner Jeff “Amazon” Bezos? And £300,000 of cheese has been nicked. Would you Edam and Eve it? (And can noted cheese fiend Marcus account for his whereabouts?)     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and legend of comedy Marcus Brigstocke.     Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Miranda comes up with the perfect explanation of ‘the economy’ while The Mail rages against Rachel Reeves. Coco and Jason discover the scientific formula for being sexy in The Times. Plus – Femail shares the plight of women who left their husbands for horses. Yes – horses.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Try the new science and psychology podcast Why? –  from the makers of Paper Cuts. Why? is the podcast for curious minds. Every Thursday, presenter Emma Kennedy talks to experts and theorists to discover the science and psychology of why we are the way we are.  In the first episode: Why do people join cults? And how do they get out? Emma Kennedy talks to world-leading cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross and NXIVM cult survivor Sarah Edmondson to discover the strange allure of the cult mindset. Go here to hear the complete episode.  Follow on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode.  WHY? is presented by Emma Kennedy. Produced by Eliza Davis Beard. Audio production and theme music by Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Artwork by James Parrett. Additional music is from Artlist.io. WHY? is a Podmasters Production.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Miranda and Ava debate the feminist appeal of Lara Croft while Gráinne pitches a bold reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise. Meanwhile, Jacob and Jonathan argue over whether Rebekah Vardy could redeem her public image by entering the jungle in the latest series of I'm a Celebrity. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Ava Santina, Jonathan Lis, Grainne Maguire and Jacob Hawley.     Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Jonn explains why Musk’s attempt to buy the US election is a huge deal – even though nobody seems to care. The Telegraph is obsessed with the latest adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals, and Miranda reveals why rich people have so many affairs. Plus – The Guardian lists the unexpected ways Ozempic is changing the world.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The tabloids react to Liam Payne’s tragic death. Marcus and Miranda are fascinated by the scandal that has rocked the world of competitive conkers. Plus – Jacob Jarvis, our resident fashionista, explains why it's good to only have one t-shirt.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of American Friction, Jacob Jarvis and the grand fromage Marcus Brigstocke.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that Miranda’s been banging on about the Paper Cuts live show at the Cheerful Earful Festival of Comedy Podcasts for what feels like forever. Well, folks, the wait is over – it finally happened!  In this epic showdown, Marcus Brigstocke and Coco Khan face off against Jonn Elledge and Gráinne Maguire to see who’s really been keeping their finger on the pulse of the papers.  Quiz master Miranda Sawyer takes us through the first ever Paper Cuts live show and mentions the local charity shops and fine eateries of Clapham just once! Enjoy!     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. Design: James Parrett. Photography: Cheerful Earful. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Miranda can’t wrap her head around the Taylor Swift and Starmer drama in The Daily Mail. The Guardian introduces us to 'emotional vampires,' and Jacob thinks there's one in his family. Plus, Caitlin Moran says the ’80s are back – and Jonathan opens up about his Thatcher nightmares. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Jonathan Lis. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Tory leadership race has got weirder with the final two, and Ava Santina thinks a woman who was bonked by a cauliflower in Waitrose is more important than the hopefuls. Miranda explains why she’ll not be shaving her head for the latest wellness trend. Plus – Gráinne delves into the world of toxic fandom and reveals her Manic Street Preacher fanfiction.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Ava Santina and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE tomorrow at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and future live stream events: 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Brace yourselves for the 'Holidays from Hell' mini pod! Miranda tells Jason the tale of a luxury cruise ship marooned in Belfast Lough. Meanwhile, Jan and Jonn dive into holiday horror stories in The Fence (Britain’s only magazine). Miranda Sawyer is joined by fan favourite panellists Jonn Elledge, Jan Ravens and Jason Hazeley.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here!   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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Elon Musk joins Donald Trump at a rally and all of the papers are cringing. Jonn tries to explain why The Daily Mail is so obsessed with Sue Gray’s employment status. The Guardian shares some rizz-free sex advice that prompts Jan to recite some of her own fiery frissons. And finally – Miranda is troubled by the nation's butler shortage as highlighted in The Telegraph. This used to be a country! Miranda Sawyer is joined by YIMBY journalist Jonn Elledge and queen of impressions Jan Ravens. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: The Daily Mail is outraged that Starmer has given up the Chagos islands. The Times introduces Jason to the polycule while Jonn sympathises with Kate Lister’s underwear struggles in The i. Finally, we all bond over Daniel Craig’s mid life style crisis as reported in The Guardian.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! [insert link: https://dice.fm/partner/artist/event/pyonwk-paper-cuts-live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-12th-oct-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets]    • Get tickets for Levitation, the annual festival of electronic music and ideas presented by friends of the pod Castles In Space, at Bedford Esquires on Sat 5 Oct. And here’s a taster playlist of who’s on: here.   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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.   Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Mums! Kemi Badenoch thinks you’re getting too much maternity dosh – and other political mentalness. Mail loon Liz Jones’s messy love life takes another bad turn and Grainne is “totally here for it.” And the Times celebrates ten years of normcore (quietly).  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Grainne Maguire.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here 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 by Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Book it! The Daily Mail shares exclusive excerpts from Boris Johnson’s book. Not for lazy mums. We’re introduced to Britain's smuggest trad wife in Secrets & Lives. Kiss and tell. The Telegraph ranks political smooches from the Clintons to the Starmers.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Anniki Sommerville and comedian Jacob Hawley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! • Get tickets for Levitation, the annual festival of electronic music and ideas presented by friends of the pod Castles In Space, at Bedford Esquires on Sat 5 Oct. And here’s a taster playlist of who’s on: here! 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A right mess. The Guardian explains how Musk’s twitter takeover has hurt the right. We are not amused. The Sun looks into the conflicting reports about Meghan Markle’s track record as a boss. Monster-in-law. The Daily Mail has found the world’s worst mother in law.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Alistair Barrie. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! • Get tickets for Levitation, the annual festival of electronic music and ideas presented by friends of the pod Castles In Space, at Bedford Esquires on Sat 5 Oct. And here’s a taster playlist of who’s on. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our live stream on the 26th of September: 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: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Out of the frying pan. The Papers can’t decide how they feel about Starmer’s big speech but the tabloids love his one gaffe. Don’t call it a comeback. The Sun reveals that Philip Schofiled is returning to primetime TV but does anyone want him? Oh yes, wait a minute Mr. Postman. The Telegraph investigates the mysterious poison pen letters hounding a remote Yorkshire village.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by author Emma Kennedy and comedian Chantal Feduchin-Pate. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our live stream on the 26th of September: 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 • Get tickets for Levitation, the annual festival of electronic music and ideas presented by friends of the pod Castles In Space, at Bedford Esquires on Sat 5 Oct. And here’s a taster playlist of who’s on: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4EBQbDcgPFEf9Bx5AJvvrX?si=a572a2d92dd24231 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Conference man. The Papers preview Starmer’s speech. Could we be in for a glimpse of hope? Nasty pasty. Are Cornish Pasties facing extinction? The Times thinks so. Fauxductivity crisis. The Guardian’s guide to looking busy while you do very little work.    Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by the journalist Holly Thomas and birthday boy Jason Hazeley.     Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here!    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our live stream on the 26th of September: 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Empire state of mind. The Deputy PM is under fire for her New York holibobs. Case of the ex. The Observer considers the benefit of getting back with your ex. Doggy style. The Guardian’s Emma Beddington tries to live a day in the life of a dog. Miranda Sawyer is joined by the journalist Jonathan Lis and master impressionist and comedy icon Jan Ravens.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our live stream on the 26th of September: 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: No strings attached. Business Sec. says high value gifts are fine and dandy for Starmer. The Daily Star is not amused. Swiss barmy strife! The Daily Mail lifts the lid on elite private schools in Switzerland. How was it for you? The Guardian asks their readers for bad date stories and they don’t disappoint.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by the journalist Zoë Grünewald and comedian Jessica Fostekew.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our live stream on the 26th of September: 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Shades of Gray. Starmer’s top spad is making bank, and the Daily Mail is livid. Second class citizens. The Guardian investigates Kemi Badenoch’s claim to be ‘working class’ because she once worked in McDonalds. Would you like fashion with that? The Independent does a deep dive on the fast food fashion trend.   Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by the journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Jacob Hawley.   Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here!   Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our live stream on the 26th of September: 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: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: We take a closer look at the pager bombings across Lebanon. WfH wtf? The papers aren’t happy with Labour’s WfH plans. Cool Britannia! The Guardian lists the top 100 experiences that unite the British.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by the journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian and cheese boffin Marcus Brigstocke.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our live stream on the 26th of September: 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Disgraced ex-Beeb presenter Huw Edwards avoids jail. The papers react to his sentencing. When in Rome. The Guardian isn’t happy with Keir Starmer’s chummy meet up with Italy’s right-wing PM. And a partridge in a pear tree The Telegraph explores pricey advent calendars full of luxury goods and booze.   Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by the journalist Natasha Devon and the host of The Way They Were Gráinne Maguire.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our live stream on the 26th of September: 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Man arrested following a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump. This is 40! Prince Harry turns 40 and the papers react as weirdly as you’d expect. There’s an app for that. The Times asks if you would track your partner's movement on an app? Miranda Sawyer is joined by the host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and the comedian and host of The Way They Were Chantal Fadouchin Pate.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Junk in the trunk. The PM’s proposed ban on junk food ads sends The Daily Mail into a tizzy. Moo-der she wrote. The Guardian takes a deep dive into the world of killer cows. Plus – What’s for tea? Journalist Anniki Sommervile’s daughter is a food snob and she’s telling The i all about it.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Alex Kealy and journalist Coco Khan. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here!  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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: In sickness and in health – Starmer to warn the NHS it must reform, after report highlights crisis. Strike a pose! The new statue of the late Queen is not giving. Double digits! The world of toe wrestling in The Independent.   Natasha Devon is joined by Holly Thomas and Samantha Baines.   Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here!   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 Natasha Sawyer. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Make America Debate Again – Trump and Harris face off goes badly for Donald. We shall fight them on the podcasts! American right-wingers are turning on Churchill. I’ve got another confession to make… After Dave Grohl’s “apology”, the Guardian ranks times celebs have said sorry – kind of.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by Jonn Elledge and 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Princess Kate’s health update dominates the tabloidsm Taylor Swift fans are questioning her politics as she hugs a Trump fan – and, apparently old-school crisps are making a comeback.  Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: On thin ice. Keir Stamer faces a backseat rebellion over the decision to cut winter fuel allowance. “Speak to my PA”. The Observer takes a look at the miserable lives of Hollywood assistants. Plus – Don’t stop me now! The Guardian says maintaining streaks on Duolingo and Strava could ruin your life.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Will Hall and journalist Zoë Grünewald. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Jeremy Kyle has given evidence at the inquest of a man who died after being a guest on his TV show.    Whale of a time. The Daily Star and The Telegraph have looked into the mysterious death of Hvladimir the spy whale. Plus – Oh mammy! The i shares the story of a daughter discovering their mother moonlighted as a dominatrix.      Natasha Devon is joined by comedian Jessica Fostekew and host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis.   Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here!   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 Natasha Devon. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Grenfell report findings. The front pages cover the tragedy that cost 72 lives.   New fauxmantics. The Daily Mail claims to have proof that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are faking their relationship. Plus – The rest is gravy! We get down and dirty with the world’s gravy wrestling champion in The Independent.     Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comedian and cheese fanatic Marcus Brigstocke and journalist Coco Khan.   Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here!   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: Tom Taylor. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Shuffle Off. Trump has been banned from using yet another song at a rally – we unpack the list of musicians pushing back against Don. Woking gone mad. Ross Kemp thinks that Woking is a hub for organised crime – The Star investigates. Plus – Shag for life! The Telegraph sends a reporter to a Spanish supermarket to find love using the latest dating trend... a shopping basket?  Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and film director Rich Peppiatt. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What’s the Tory? The Conservative leadership is getting weird. Horrible histories? Pride in Britain and its past is falling, according to a new survey that’s got The Telegraph upset. Country loving. Moving to the sticks causes problems for one writer’s sex life.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedian Alistair Barrie.  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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Hundreds of thousands protest in Israel, while strikes put pressure on Netanyahu. Definitely pay me! The Oasis ticket meltdown. Watch this space: Meet the people searching for aliens and the paranormal. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zoë Grünewald 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The ladies not for binning. The Daily Mail is outraged that Starmer ditched a portrait of Thatcher from No. 10. Fur coat, no knickers. The Times profiles another middle class swinger. Plus – Dog days are over! The Star has found boffins who claim they can speak to man’s best friend.   Miranda Sawyer is joined by stand-up comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Jonn Elledge.   Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here!   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: Tom Taylor. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Up in smoke. The Sun is freaking out over leaked plans to extend the smoking ban to pub gardens!  Cat’s meow. The Guardian celebrates the bad ass cat ladies. Plus – Do the Fandango? The Telegraph just doesn't understand super fans. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew and TL;DR News host Ben Blissett. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Take a hike! Keir Starmer’s dour warning marks the end of summer and sends the Tory press bonkers. Oh Brother! The Times looks at the ladies who convinced Noel and Liam to reunite. Plus – Too hot to fail? The Telegraph lists 18 of the most stylish celebs – but would they simply look good in anything?  Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and comedian Athena Kugblenu. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What’s the front page story? Oasis reunite just in time to miss the papers’ deadlines. How will the press handle it? X marks the rot. The Times investigates what makes Elon Musk so weird. Telegram scam! Russia’s wartime comms chief arrested. Plus Kirstie Allsop’s Interrail misery, week-long weddings, and this week’s #FixTheHeadline winner.     Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedian Chantal Feduchin-Pate.    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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today, Miranda Sawyer sits down with one of Britain's most divisive columnists: Adrian Chiles. In this special Bank Holiday episode of Paper Cuts we take a look at some of his most beloved columns. If you’re curious about at home urinals, the meditative nature of ironing or the everyday struggle of picking something up from the ground, then you don’t want to miss this.     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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Soccer star TV host Jermaine Jenas has been sacked by the BBC – and the papers scramble for what they’re allowed to say. Oh, Beyhive! Was Beyoncé really supposed to be Kamala Harris’s surprise guest at the DNC? Plus – No cats, no dogs, no snakes? Meet the world’s pickiest flatmates.  Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Ava Santina and comedian Priya Hall. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: If you had my love. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s second chance at love has hit the rocks – and all of the papers have opinions. Eight legged freaks! Giant spiders are making a return to the UK and nobody is excited about it. Plus – Tent out of ten! The Guardian attempts to get excited about the great outdoors.   Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and comedian Dan Foxx.   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: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Rescue operations are underway for Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht, as the probe for answers beginst. We are not amused. Sarah Vine shares her tale of Queen Lizzy’s rage at Trump, in The Mail. Plus – Abbreviation nation. The Sun tries to get its head around Gen Z lingo.  Natasha Devon is joined by journalist Zoë Grünewald and comedian Ian Smith. 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 Natasha Devon. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The search continues for the missing passengers of Mike Lynch’s super yacht. Date with destiny! The Sun lifts the lid on a woman who started charging for dates after too many bad ones. Plus – Wax on, wax off. The Telegraph wants to know where all the hairy men have gone.     Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jacob Jarvis and comedian Samantha Baines.    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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A.I knew you were trouble. Trump claims AI images prove that Taylor Swift’s fan base is backing him. King of the castle. The Daily Mail thinks King Charles could evict Prince Andrew and Fergie from their estate. Plus – Mind your manners. The word on everybody's lips is demure and The Guardian tries to explain why.     Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian and beetroot botherer 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: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Five people have been arrested in connection to Matthew Perry’s death and The Sun has the details. 20/25 vision. The Guardian takes a look at Trump’s mad fashion as CNN details what is really happening with Project 2025. Plus – Hands off my buns. The Times asks what level of punishment is suitable for an office sandwich snatcher.   Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalists Rob Hutton and Holly Thomas.   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: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Send in the clowns. The i ask why can’t Liz Truss take a joke, after the former PM flipped out over a lettuce prank. Go your own way. The Sun mourns the end of ‘Gen Z’s Charles and Diana’. Plus – When I’m 64. The Guardian has unlocked the secret of ageing and nobody on the panel is happy with the answer.   Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comic writer Jason Hazeley and journalist Jonn Elledge.   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: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production   Podmasters.co.uk   ENDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Work it out! The Telegraph and Daily Mail take on the “workshy” nation. Honourable Bosses! Meghan and Harry’s chief of staff has quit and The Sun couldn’t be happier. Plus – Let’s do the time warp again. The i think we need to crack out the leg warmers and parent our children like we’re in the 80s.     Natasha Devon is joined by the host of How was it for you? Marcus Brigstocke and Podmasters big kahuna Andrew Harrison.    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 Natasha Devon. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: From Musk till yawn. The Guardian has all of the details from the farcical livestream between Trump and Musk.  What does the fox say? Foxhunters claim they are an ethnic minority and even The Star isn’t taking them seriously. Plus – A bit of scruff. Prince William’s beard has The Sun lusting over other hairy faced hunks.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Stranger than fiction. The Telegraph muses that Sue Gray is making Starmer’s decisions in Downing St. Out of the Box. The Observer thinks we should stop categorising women, Brat Summer disagrees. Plus – Game over man, game over! Video Game actors are going on strike over AI and sexy content, and The Times is shocked and appalled.     Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and master impressionist Jan Ravens.    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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Broken News. Sadiq Khan tells The Guardian the government isn’t doing enough to combat fake news online. Houston we have a problem. The i gives us all the details about the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. Plus – That don’t impress me much. The Mail shares the plight of a woman who never fancied her husband.   Natasha Devon is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Rosie Holt.   Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here   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 Natasha Devon. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Anti-racism protests confuse the right wing press. Swift action – The Guardian tells us about the terror threat at Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert. Plus – Holidays from hell! From Baghdad to Syria, we look at the rise of disaster tourism in The Times.     Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comedian Gráinne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.   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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Running mates. The front pages introduce us to Kamala Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Hunka burning love! The Guardian says that hunks are back. . . but did they ever go away? Plus – Vacay by me! A journalist from The Times wants to borrow kids to go on holiday.  Jacob Jarvis is joined by stand up comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Zoë Grünewald. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here 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: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Shout out to my X. Downing Street reacts to Elon Musk’s comments on Keir Starmer – and the front pages can’t get enough. I’ve got new rules, I count them! The Times says that women over 50 need to start acting their age. Plus – Something blue. The Guardian’s Zoe Williams spent a fortnight reading smutty books – and got paid for the privilege.     Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew and Podmasters big cheese Andrew Harrison.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.  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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Riot Squad. Starmer assembles Cobra to deal with “far-right thuggery” as unrest spreads. Sitting on the dock of the bay! A reporter from The Sun takes a jolly to Guantanamo Bay. Plus – Bear with me. The New York Times unpacks RFK Jr’s claim about a dead bear in Central Park.  Jacob Jarvis is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke and TL;DR News host Ben Blissett. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk ENDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What’s up, Docs? GPs are taking industrial action – why, what’s going on and what will it mean for patients? A mum reveals her woes with making friends with other mums. And, fake news! Can you imagine if Trump did get killed? Well, the Mail has done it for you. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian and actor Felicity Ward, and columnist Jonn Elledge.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here: https://dice.fm/partner/artist/event/pyonwk-paper-cuts-live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-12th-oct-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Misinformation pushed the riots after the Southport atrocity and the Mail has just noticed. Is it the Russians? Plus: Why the Great British Stag Do is a horrible nightmare that we* should all swerve. And: You and I we’re gonna live forever… by putting our brains in deep-freeze? (* blokes) Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan and comedian Jacob Hawley.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here 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 by Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Despicable scenes from far right in Southport as murdered children are named. Kyle Walker’s influencer ex makes astonishing demands for cash – and the judge is not impressed. And as a prison officer pleads guilty to making a porn video in jail, a surprisingly thoughtful piece on sex between prisoners from the Telegraph.     Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comedian Fergus Craig and Oh God, What Now? regular Andrew Harrison.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Music and audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The horrific knife attack in Southport dominates the front pages. Then, as we move to the middle pages – The life of a Teletubby as told by an actor who played one. And sex columnist Kate Lister explains what shagging was like in days of yore, as period dramas get increasingly rompy.     Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by comedian Grainne Maguire and American Friction host Jacob Jarvis.     Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.   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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: You medalling kids! Adam Peaty misses gold by a sliver, Simone Biles is back, barmy Olympics ceremony. “Is bullying a dance style?” BBC’s Strictly inquiry is coming and the papers are picking sides. The lady’s not for turning over. The new sex party hotspot is… Grantham, home of Margaret Thatcher?     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and actor and author Sam Baines.     Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I’m afraid there is no money. The Chancellor says the Treasury is in a much worse state than expected and the tabloids are worried about what this means for tax. Bloody Murdoch! Rupert is trying to kick his ‘lefty’ kids out of his trust and The Telegraph has all the juicy details. Plus – Step-mother Dearest. Has The Daily Mail found the worst step-mum in the world?   Miranda Sawyer is joined by stand-up comedian Daniel Foxx and LBC host Natasha Devon.   Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here  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: Tom Taylor. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A star is born. Celebs line up to support Kamala Harris in the The New York Post. Horny histories! We explore the history of sex with Kate Lister in The i. Plus – Who Charted? The Guardian tries to explain the very complicated music charts.   Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Fergus Craig and journalist Holly Thomas. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Wind farm windfall. The Telegraph details King Charles' big green payout. Tangerine dream. The Times says fake tan is back, baby. Plus – I’ll have whatever he’s having! The Guardian profiles competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by American Friction host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Grainne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Lights, Kamala, action! VP Harris takes the fight to Trump. The tide is high. A family survives a month on a life raft in The Guardian. Plus – Come again? The Sun wants to close the orgasm gap with nine saucy bedroom tips.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by Podmasters head honcho Andrew Harrison and stand-up comedian Alex Kealy. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Commander in relief. The papers react as President Biden quits the election. Something wicked this way comes. The worrying trend of tradwives and witchcraft are profiled in The Guardian. Plus – The devil wears A.I. The Times shares a strange story of an AI fashion influencer.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Pod Save the UK Coco Khan and comedian and host of The Way They Were Chantal Feduchin-Pate.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Oil and trouble. Imprisoned environmental activists are plastered on the front page of The Telegraph. Wake up and smell the coffee. We mourn the end of Pret’s ‘too good to be true’ subscription in The Guardian. Plus – Dangerous liaisons. The Daily Mail shares the tale of a man who helped his best friend cheat and we are not amused.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Athena Kugblenu and journalist Ava Santina.   Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.   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: Tom Taylor. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The King and why? The Mail isn’t happy with the Labour Government’s plans laid out in the King’s speech. The Mickey Mouse Snub. Is Disney about to run out of young fans? Plus – Take it to the max! The Guardian tries to explain the latest online wellness trend for men: Auramaxing.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The lion sleeps tonight. Gareth Southgate quits and Fleet Street pay their respects. He’s just not that into you. Kate Lister explores the trend of “shut up rings” in The i. Plus – Lunatic fringe. The Times has some opinions on Daniel Craig’s new hair do.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by the host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and writer and host of Queerphoria podcast Jack Guinness. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Huckleberry Veep. Who is JD Vance and why did Trump pick him as a running mate? I’m just living that lifestyle. The Guardian embraces Brat Summer. Plus – My Fair Gen Z. The Times has some lessons in etiquette for the young’uns.   Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Emma Sidi.   Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.   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: Tom Taylor. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.   Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s olé over! The front pages mark England’s defeat in the Euro final. Divine intervention. Trump thanks God that he survived his assassination attempt in The Times. Plus – Bridezillionaire? The Sun shares details of the most spenny wedding of the year.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Half Time! Labour could shorten prison sentences to deal with capacity issues and The Telegraph is apoplectic. Fight for your right to party. Why can nobody throw a proper messy house party any more, ask an anxious Times. Plus – Birds of a feather. A journo goes on a ‘pigeon safari’ for the i and discovers some disturbing facts about the rats of the sky.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng and stand up comic Harry Stachini. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Wat a coincidence! Southgate’s boys made it to the final and every tabloid has the same headline. Handbags at dawn. It’s Suella “Cruella” Braverman vs Kemi “The Krusher” Badenoch as the Tory leadership race gets nasty. Plus – Clooney Bin. Former Batman tells President Biden to stand down in New York Times op ed. Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by Oh God What Now? fan fave Andrew Harrison and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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 Tunzellman. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production: Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Average Joe. Biden made a gaffeless speech at NATO but critics are still calling for him to step down. Sleeping with the enemy. The Spectator is lusting over Keir Starmer’s ‘rugby face’. Plus – Darkest before the dawn. A Guardian journo tries to wake up at 5am every day, fails miserably.   Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Sam Wolfson and stand-up comedian Daniel Foxx. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Who are ya? The Guardian investigates the elusive Reform UK candidates. Gone to pot. The Mail thinks weed farms are taking over the suburbs. Plus – I don't want ANY spam! The Telegraph sends a journo back in time to eat like a 60s housewife.  Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and stand up comedian Alex Kealy. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Cabinet of Curiosities. Starmer has appointed his new cabinet and The Telegraph has some opinions. Stuck in the midlife with you. The Daily Mail has figured out why so many women are leaving their husbands. Plus – Una Cerveza, Por Favor. Going on holiday? The Times has a list of dos and don’ts for Brits on their jollies.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedian Gráinne Maguire.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.   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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keir we go! The front pages react to the Labour landslide. Electoral Reform. Farage’s party exceeded expectations and rained on our parade. Plus – Dress for success. We examine the sartorial choices of candidates, pundits and even ye olde mayors.  Our intrepid hostess with the mostess Miranda Sawyer is joined by sleep deprived journalist Jonn Elledge and slightly tipsy comic Jason Hazeley for a very special episode of Paper Cuts recorded at 4am on election night.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here: https://dice.fm/partner/artist/event/pyonwk-paper-cuts-live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-12th-oct-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets Sponsors: The Pension Confident Podcast from Pension Bee, aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance - whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here. Anything discussed on The Pension Confident Podcast should not be regarded as financial advice and when investing, your capital is at risk. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Pick your player. It’s election day (don’t forget your ID) and the papers are picking teams. Even The Sun! It’s all gone a bit Pete Tong. The Times attends a conspiracy theory festival – at least that's what they want you to think. Plus – Smells fishy. The Telegraph investigates the most pungent village in Britain.  Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and stand up comedian Stuart McPherson. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here: https://dice.fm/partner/artist/event/pyonwk-paper-cuts-live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-12th-oct-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your favourite panellists from Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts on YouTube from 10pm on Thursday 4th July as we react to the results live - you won't want to miss it. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow and subscribe now. Sponsors: The Pension Confident Podcast from Pension Bee, aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance - whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here. https://link.chtbl.com/WO4PvmG7 Anything discussed on The Pension Confident Podcast should not be regarded as financial advice and when investing, your capital is at risk. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What a Johnson. Disgraced ex PM Boris Johnson is back and Fleet Street is thrilled. I kissed a girl. Kate Lister is back with some sapphic advice for straight men in The i. Plus – Hot to Trot. The Guardian dips its toes into the world of foot fetishes.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Natasha Devon and comic Gráinne Maguire.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.   We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your favourite panellists from Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts on YouTube from 10pm on Thursday 4th July as we react to the results live - you won't want to miss it. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow and subscribe now.    Sponsors:  The Pension Confident Podcast from Pension Bee, aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance - whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here.   Anything discussed on The Pension Confident Podcast should not be regarded as financial advice and when investing, your capital is at risk.      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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Immune disorder. The FT explains the Supreme Court ruling that former presidents are partially immune from criminal prosecution. Royal Fail. The Mail blames the Royal Mail for missing postal ballots. Plus – Rainy day fund. The Guardian tries to save money – and fails miserably.  Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and stand up comedian Amy Mason. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your favourite panellists from Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts on YouTube from 10pm on Thursday 4th July as we react to the results live - you won't want to miss it. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow and subscribe now. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Sponsors: The Pension Confident Podcast from Pension Bee, aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance - whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here. Anything discussed on The Pension Confident Podcast should not be regarded as financial advice and when investing, your capital is at risk. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s all Slova . . .  Front pages go mad for Jude Bellingham’s last minute goal. Post festival blues. The Guardian went to Glastonbury and they can’t stop bragging about it. Plus – Can you beat the breathalyser? The Telegraph explores how long it takes to sober up after a very boozy brunch.       Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zoë Grünewald and stand up comedian Jacob Hawley.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.   We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your favourite panellists from Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts on YouTube from 10pm on Thursday 4th July as we react to the results live - you won't want to miss it. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow and subscribe now.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com  Sponsors: The Pension Confident Podcast from PensionBee aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance - whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here. Anything discussed on The Pension Confident Podcast should not be regarded as financial advice and when investing, your capital is at risk. 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Supermajority black hole! The Daily Mail’s getting desperate to stop a Labour Government being too big, and they have a cunning (rubbish) plan. Let’s get ready to mumble. Trump and Biden went head-to-head and we all wish they hadn’t. Plus – Barking up the wrong tree! The joys of being a dog bore. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire. We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your favourite panellists from Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts on YouTube from 10pm on Thursday 4th July as we react to the results live - you won't want to miss it. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow and subscribe now. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Is it over yet? The press reacts to the final head-to-head TV debate between Sunak and Starmer. Beyond the Kale! The Telegraph is terrified that Britain is being tricked into being vegetarian. Plus – Aisle be back. What does where you get placed on the wedding seating plan say about you? Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and LBC host Natasha Devon and stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: He shoots, he bores! England top their Group in the Euros despite a drab 0-0 draw. Pale, Male and Fail. A new quiz from The Times gets it all wrong. Plus – Party in the USA. The New York Times tells us how to (and how not to) party. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Westminster Editor for The Lead Zoë Grünewald and stand up comedian Jacob Hawley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The gamble hasn’t paid off! The Tory election betting scandal gets further out of hand – now they’re blaming the Met police. Sun’s out, gilets out. The Times guide to what NOT to wear in the heatwave. Plus – Hungry like the wolf. The Atlantic says pet food is so good that humans are eating it.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Knock-off Nigel. Has Fleet Street flipped on Farage? He shoots, he bores! England Captain Harry Kane’s having a go at Gary Lineker for criticising the England team. Plus – Uh Oh… I’ve done a polyamory. A Mail journalist accidentally joins a quad-ruple.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and writer Fergus Craig. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Take a chance on me. Odds are that the papers are talking about the Tory betting scandal. All work, all play. The Fence ranks industries by their staff parties. Plus – Tats all folks. The Daily Mail encourages their middle aged readers to get inked up.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Andrew Maxwell. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here: https://dice.fm/partner/artist/event/pyonwk-paper-cuts-live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-12th-oct-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets 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: Chris Jones. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s all over. . . Even The Telegraph is projecting a humiliating loss for the Tories. Dancing in the daylight. The Independent tells us about the middle aged ravers clubbing in the afternoon. Plus – What’s wrong with being confident? The Guardian and Daily Mail have conflicting views on how to believe in yourself, babez.  Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng and comedian Ian Smith. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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: Chris Jones. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Bye-bye Rishi? The race to be the next Tory leader has already begun, despite the ongoing election. Hairy Situation. Why breaking up with your hairdresser is worse than divorce. Plus – All dressed up with nowhere to go. A Times journalist tries Paul Mescal’s short shorts and refuses to go outside.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and host of The Way They Were podcast Gráinne Maguire. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Farage against the machine! Reform UK has launched its manifesto – and immediately admitted it doesn’t make sense. Posh and Bags. The Mail investigates the Birkin Bag crime wave blighting US poshos. Plus – Dirty laundry. Why WFH husbands STILL aren’t pulling their weight. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by American Friction podcast host Jacob Jarvis and stand up comedian Rosie Holt. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. [[ LINK https://dice.fm/partner/artist/event/pyonwk-paper-cuts-live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-12th-oct-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets ]] 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Hey Jude, don’t make it dull. England’s first Euros win sends the press into a football frenzy. On it like a car bonnet. Gen Z are rediscovering the car boot sale. Plus – Walkers this way! The Telegraph’s top ten crisps are all wrong. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and Noted podcast host Mary Mandefield and comedian Daniel Foxx. 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keir we go again. Labour launches its manifesto as Sunak gets intimate with the Italian PM. That’s not in the Christmas ad! Daily Mail’s new features section releases fresh hell – sex in John Lewis. Plus – Scrolling through the Doom Days. The Guardian is on a quest to stop you doom scrolling. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Pod Save The UK host Coco Khan and comedian Sooz Kempner. 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I’m AM a betting man. Sunak aide under fire for alleged betting on 4th July date before PM’s announcement. Our House, in our unaffordable street! The Evening Standard creates a new neighbourhood you can’t afford to live in” “Midurbia”. Plus – Socks in the city. The Independent digs into “toxic sock syndrome”. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.  Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Going round in circles. The Tories manifesto launch at Silverstone race course as well as the rest of the campaign so far. Rat Boy Summer! What are ‘hot rodent boyfriends’ and why must you have one? Plus – Murder on The Guardian floor. Journalist solves a cold case but cannot reveal the culprit. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian and host of the How Was It For You podcast 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Did Nazi this coming... Reform UK are surprisingly chill about Hitler. Sour Apples. Elon Musk threatens to ban any device with Apple AI from Twitter HQ. Plus – See me after class! The Times is up in arms as Cambridge updates their code of conduct to stop students flirting with teachers. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by LBC host Natasha Devon 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: It’s all French to me. Macron calls a snap general election following the European elections. Finger WAGging. The Times investigates the dull wives and girlfriends of England’s football team. Plus – I’m the bad guy, it's me. The Guardian explores Taylor Swift’s origin story.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by editor of Pop Bitch Chris Lochery and stand up comedian Daniel Foxx. 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: We will fight them on the beaches and leave at lunch. Backlash as Sunak leaves the D-Day anniversary early. Bad Hair Day. The Guardian investigates the tricky etiquette of pubic hair grooming. Plus – Where the magic happens. Is your bedding good enough for Instagram? Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and Westminster editor at The Lead Zoë Grünewald and stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew. 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 & Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Careful with that tax… Sunak’s claims about Labour’s plans for a £2,000 tax rise fall to pieces, plus the Lib Dems are having a lovely time. Totes Nackt. The Times investigates the endangered German Nudist community. Plus – Want to live in real-life Bridgerton? Are these Britain's most eligible bachelors?    Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and host of the How Was It For You podcast 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: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: It was Starmer vs Sunak in the first TV debate and we’re all scarred by the televised shouting match. Meat and six veg? The TikTok food shopping trend that nobody wanted. Plus – Lost in translation? Is it the age of the cougar blockbuster?    Miranda Sawyer is joined by American Friction podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian and Ghastly Woman podcast host Esther Manito.    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. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Farage against the election. Nigel Farage in another U-turn as he announces he will be running at the General Election. Who you gonna call? Nadine Dorries tells the Daily Mail about her paranormal activity. Plus – Speak Never! The FT’s guide to voice note etiquette.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Handbags at dawn. Fleet Street gets us up to speed on Sunak and Starmer’s battle plans ahead of their first TV debate. Something old, something new. The Daily Mail tells us all about Rupert Murdoch’s latest nuptials. Plus – Kay it ain’t so The Times interviews Britain's most feared reporter… Kay Burley?  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Crooked Donald Trump. The former president is found guilty on all 34 counts in New York hush money case. I make this look good. The Guardian investigates Will Smith’s PR rehabilitation. Plus – Feels so good to be bad. Why shit TV is getting us through it all. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and host of The Way They Were Chantal Feduchin-Pate. 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Confusion in North London. Diane Abbott says she’s been barred from standing as a Labour MP but Starmer disagrees. Cardies are the new Black. England gaffer Gareth Southgate has donned a cardigan and the press are obsessed. Plus – The Generation Shame. What Gen Z really think of you, according to The Mail. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by TLDR News lead writer Ben Blissett and comedian and host of Welcome to Hell Daniel Foxx. 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Rayn-ing on the parade. The Angela Rayner council house case evaporates, and the Tories decide they hate university students. Don vs the Don. Robert De Niro’s dire warnings outside Trump’s New York trial. Plus – Who’s on last? Why stand-up comics from the 70s and 80s have to keep working or go skint.  Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and master impressionist Jan Ravens. 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 and music: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: California Dreaming. Has Sunak already mentally checked out of No.10? Honey, I Disrupted the Kids. Meet the cottagecore tech bros and gals who hit their kids. Plus – Eamonn my own again. The nation is in mourning after Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford split news.    Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by LBC Host Natasha Devon 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.    Podmasters.co.uk    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: F*ck-up in a brewery. The Prime Minister kicks off the general election campaign terribly in a Welsh brewery. Ready, ket, go! Horse tranquiliser ingestion gives us an early contender for Mum of the year in The Daily Mail. Plus – You’ve had some right cowboys in here. The Guardian investigates why we’re all suddenly country music fans.   Miranda Sawyer is joined by Political Editor at PoliticsJOE Ava Santina and author of the Queer Bible and host of the podcast Queerphoria Jack Guinness.   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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Raining Champ? Sunak is just a (very wet) boy, standing in front of a country, asking for a general election. Flower Power. The Chelsea Flower Show is here the papers love it. Plus – The “Miseducation” all right! Apple Music’s top 100 albums of all time are out and we are deeply confused. Miranda Sawyer is joined by political sketch writer for The Critic Rob Hutton and comedian Sikisa. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Tory minister puts his foot in it. Johnny Mercer MP exhibits the WORST train etiquette – and there are pictures. Officially three months “boysober”. Meet the people going cold turkey on boys. Plus – The ones that got away! The Guardian investigates the Reality TV couples that are still going strong. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and host of the Good Bad Billionaire podcast Zing Tsjeng 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Infected blood scandal report. The papers at their best as inquiry reports and PM promises compensation. Not enough room for the two of us… Nadine Dorries brought to tears by the “County Princesses” in the Cotswolds. Plus, this is why we can’t have nice things. Netflix’s bodice-ripping hit Bridgerton is back and the i won’t let us enjoy it. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The real-life “Martha” from Baby Reindeer has a new target, says The Sun, and it’s… Keir Starmer? Plus love doesn't cost a thing but weddings do, and Fleet Street can’t stop talking about it. And the tabloids gleefully pick apart the end of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jack Rear and comedian Grainne 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: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Jeremy Clarkson voted the sexiest man in the world, Fleet Street gobsmacked. Reality TV stars in trouble for dodgy instagram promos in the FT. And call the fashion police – The Times tells us what not to wear this summer.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Rich Fulcher.  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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Horror in Slovakia. Who is PM Robert Fico and what’s behind the shocking attempt on his life? Sex, Lies and Deception. A brilliant investigation behind the scenes at amateur porn site Only Fans in The Times. Plus – In that dress? The pure joy of wedding snobbery.    Andrew Harrison is joined by i paper columnist Rebecca Reid and comedian Jessica Fostekew – on tour now with her show Mettle.     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: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production    www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Culture War-drobe. Common Sense minister Esther McVey sparks row over rainbow laywards. Freak in the (Excel) sheets. Should you have a spreadsheet for your love life? Plus – Past their sell-by date? The Telegraph investigates the OAPs taking over the food market with their artisanal treats. Rob Hutton is joined by journalist and host of the Good Bad Billionaire podcast Zing Tsjeng 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 Rob Hutton. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keep on Cohen back to you. Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen testifies in court and the papers have the details. Portal me away! Dublin and New York are now connected via a giant open-air video portal… what could possibly go wrong? Plus Dataphobia! Phone anxiety? Marie Kondo is selling you the solution.  Andrew Harrison is joined by TLDR News Lead Writer Ben Blissett and comedian Sam Baines. 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. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Rishi tells Britain to panic. Sunak lays out a five year plan for “dangerous” years ahead – and surprisingly it doesn’t involve losing a general election. Canine Cannes. The Cannes Film Festival has gone dog mad and The Guardian are obsessed. Plus – Suits you, Starmer? Twitter’s Menswear Guy runs a harsh eye over the party leaders in The Times.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by Pod Save The UK host Coco Khan 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 and music: Simon Williams. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Europe’s Got (Some) Talent. We review the runners and riders ahead of Eurovision 2024 – and discuss the controversy around the contest. Cummings and goings. Dominic Cummings wants to set up his own party... Plus – Dress to distress? Three brave women let their husbands dress them – and the Telegraph reports on the fashion disasters.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by LBC broadcaster Natasha Devon and comedian Jacob Hawley. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Nobody liked that. Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to the Labour party – and members are not happy about it. Don’t you know who I am? The Daily Mail’s Liz Jones disaster date with a normie. Plus – No Phone, No Problem. The Dutch are ditching their phones. Should we do the same? Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by author and journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Grainne 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener Survey:  https://forms.gle/NuPnG3gbtefeFpEY9    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Calm before the Stormy. Adult film star Stormy Daniels’ blockbuster testimony from the Trump trial. A broad church. The Times has the story of Russell Brand’s baptism in the Thames. Plus – Driving me crazy. A Mail columnist on why she’s a better driver than men – and that makes them mad.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker and American Friction podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Alex Kealy.    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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener Survey:  https://forms.gle/NuPnG3gbtefeFpEY9      We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Ballots gonna fly. The Tories were trounced at the local elections, but Rishi is SURE they’re fine. Fire in the booth. The Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef gets serious. Plus – Send in the gowns. The papers are brimming with coverage of the Met Gala, who was there and why you should care.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by Editor of PopBitch Chris Lochery and comedian Chantal Feduchin-Pate    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: Kieron Leslie. 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

The brand new podcast from the makers of The Bunker. Bewildered by the US Presidential Election? Don’t worry, American Friction has got you. Every Friday Chris Jones, Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramírez of Rolling Stone join expert special guests to count down to America’s most rancorous election in generations.  Get the full episode and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major platforms.  Follow us on social media:  Twitter Instagram  TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones, Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramírez. Audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener Survey: https://forms.gle/NuPnG3gbtefeFpEY9 We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Stop the small votes! The Conservatives take a pounding in local and by-elections. Stalk me baby one more time. Netflix’s new show Baby Reindeer brings out the worst in everybody. Plus – Get ready with me, guys! Reporter with The i tries to become an influencer in just one week. Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of Pod Save The UK Coco Khan and comedian Jacob Hawley. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener survey. We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: US campus protests. Student protests spread across America over the war in Gaza – will similar action happen in the UK? Panic stations! Inside the micro-fortresses built by the world’s mega-rich. Plus – Message in a battle. The intense drama of breakaway WhatsApp groups. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and journalist Holly Thomas.  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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener survey. We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sword Attack. The Papers react to a horrific incident in Hainault. Cheap talk? Trump’s been fined after breaching a gag order. Plus – No way, Computer! Can an AI help you resolve conflicts with your partner? Jacob Jarvis is joined by Hits Radio and Noted podcast host Mary Mandefield 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 Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener survey: https://forms.gle/k8aJKfzbtJNVdk4m8  We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Go big, or go home. Sir Captain Tom Moore’s daughter is selling the family home – with questions raised over the use of his name… Reality Check. Has TV become more evil than ever? Plus – Love at first fight? Gráinne graced The Times over the weekend, admitting to loving a Tory who voted for Brexit! Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Jacob Jarvis 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Is he tough enough? Sunak’s playing the hard man to get through a bad week, will it work? Village people. Posh Woman Plum Sykes pens a saucy tale about her mates in the Cotswolds. Plus – Manifest it! The Mail reckons you can think your way to your dream body. Miranda Sawyer is joined by author and journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Daniel Foxx. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: New York Court. Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction overturned as prosecutors aim for a retrial.    A Holyrood Drama. SNP first minister Humza Yousaf faces a no confidence vote. Plus – More than just Ken? When did we all become obsessed with Ryan Gosling?    Miranda Sawyer is joined by political correspondent for PoliticsJOE Ava Santina 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 Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Build track better. Labour have outlined their plans to renationalise the railways if they win the election. Clip, clop, you don’t stop. Two spooked horses seen cantering around London and the press are worried about the end of the world. Plus – Who wants to live forever? John Cleese spends seventeen grand a year on staying youthful.      Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and stand-up 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: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Small boats latest. Papers shift focus on tragic Channel crossings after Rwanda legislation passes. Drake-ing news! Why are the world’s biggest rappers feuding? Plus – Pillow talk. The Independent investigates the “boy rooms” that belong to grown men. Miranda Sawyer is joined by The 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Flight risk. Sunak has finally passed his Rwanda bill and is promising to start flights in July. Stay the night! The i has the rules for being a good house guest and details how to be a host. Plus – Colour me confused! It’s someone’s actual job to name paint colours – and we’re obsessed with how they do it.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by political sketch writer for The Critic Rob Hutton 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Law and Disorder. The papers report on a row over the Metropolitan Police’s approach to a Jewish man at a protest last weekend. Sobering Up. The Times says everyone’s having a terrible time in Ibiza. Plus – I’ll have what she’s having! Gizzi Erskine rates orgasmic food for The i.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by columnist for the i newspaper Rebecca Reid and host of the Self Help podcast Scottee. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: New Album, who dis? Taylor Swift’s new album is here and the papers are all over it. Not fit to print. A Spectator theatre critic went to a brothel and wrote about it for some reason. Plus – Hit the bottle! Should tots be banned from pubs? Miranda Sawyer is joined by political correspondent for PoliticsJOE Ava Santina 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: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: At last, some real sleaze! Prime A+ grade scandal as Tory MP is accused of misusing campaign funds to pay off “bad people”. Let’s NOT talk about sex, baby. Celebrities are talking about sex and it’s putting everyone off. Plus – Whose round is it anyway? The Mail warns that your friends are not as skint as they say…    Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and political sketch writer for The Critic Rob Hutton.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Leaf it out! Lettuce Liz Truss has written a book – and oh boy does she want us to know about it. Lots of love. We get the rundown on a 20 person ‘polycule’ in America – and all the top tips on dating multiple people at once. Plus – 1 becomes 50. It’s Posh Spice’s birthday and the papers are obsessed.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author of the new book ‘A History Of The World In 47 Borders' 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I fought the law and the snore won. Trump’s hush money trial begins – and someone didn’t get enough sleep. Put it out! MP’s debate Rishi’s flagship smoking ban. Plus – Taking the piss? The Mail has timed the perfect pee. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Jacob Hawley. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Iran attacks Israel. The papers react to the fallout from Iran’s drone attack on Israel over the weekend. Who wants to live forever? Meet the tech bros trying to defy death. Plus – Hell’s kitchen! Squatters take over a multimillion pound pub owned by Gordon Ramsey. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Pod Save The UK Coco Khan and comedian Daniel Foxx 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Is the juice worth the squeeze? The papers have a LOT to say about OJ “definitely not a murderer” Simpson after his death at 76. Lycett, damned Lies and Exclusives! How many of Joe Lycett’s fake news did we end up covering? Plus – Neigh-sayers. It’s the Grand National tomorrow, and the papers are obsessed.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian Alistair Barrie.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Teheran to Tel Aviv. Biden states his support for Israel as threats of Iranian attack rise. The Spy Who Came In For A Quickie. The Mail’s discovered why you can’t honeytrap a French spy. Plus – I like big knickers and I cannot lie. Bridget Jones is back! What do fun-loving Gen Z think of the cig-smoking, booze-battering feminist icon?    Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Marcus Brigstocke     Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Bot in the name of love! Sex columnist Kate Lister’s tested out an A.I. boyfriend – and it ended in heartbreak . How to get away with a second family. Mail writer has an affair with ‘perfect man’, but things are not as they seem… Plus – A Real Game Changer. The papers think Scrabble has gone woke and they do NOT like it.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Good Bad Billionaire podcast Zing Tsjeng and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Freeee… Donald Trump! The former US president is comparing himself to Nelson Mandela and we’re perplexed. Social mousing. Disney is building a curated living community in California. Why? Plus – All’s fair in love and law. An American man is suing women he claims ‘ruined his love life’ with nasty comments on facebook. Jacob Jarvis is joined by political sketch writer for The Critic magazine Rob Hutton and host of Pod Save The UK Coco Khan. Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Neighbourhood Watch. The Mail are going after where Labour Deputy leader Angela Rayner lives. Jog on. Russ Cook aka ‘The Hardest Geezer’ has run the length of Africa. Plus – Three more reps of kissing strangers! How to cheat on your partner, according to an infidelity coach.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by LBC host Natasha Devon and comedy writer Fergus Craig    Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Honey Trap Sex Scandal! Tory MP gives his mates’ phone numbers to shady person on Grindr. What could go wrong? Too Soon. The Times insists on telling us about Amy Winehouse’s men. Plus – We are so back. Blind Date might be returning and we’re here for the nostalgia.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by political correspondent for PoliticsJOE Ava Santina and comedian Athena Kugblenu.    Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Things can only get better! Labour are on track for an election victory larger than Blair’s in 1997. Don’t worry, be happy. Can The Guardian find its fun side? A reporter goes to a ballpit to find out. Plus – Why can’t we be friends? The i works out the perfect number of mates.    Jacob Jarvis is joined by TLDR News lead writer Ben Blissett and master impressionist Jan Ravens.    Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: “Completely unacceptable”. World leaders react as an Israeli air strike kills aid workers. Humanoid Resources. The Times investigates whether AI can help you land a new job. Plus – Dish the Dirt! Why you should shower less, according to Johnathan Ross Jacob Jarvis is joined by CNN comment writer Holly Thomas and journalist and New Statesman columnist Jonn Elledge Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Rough sleeping. The Conservatives are pondering whether to fine the homeless thousands of pounds. Laser focus! The Times’ has the scoop on the new self improvement devices you don’t need. Plus – Mum’s the word. Liz Hurley’s son Damian is in the spotlight – with questions over his credentials beyond family ties…  Miranda Sawyer is joined by Popbitch editor Chris Lochery and comedian Gráinne Maguire Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

In today’s special edition, we’re thrilled to be joined by two former Prime Ministers to look at the hot news stories of the day. On the agenda: Maths for Meals. Rishi Sunak wants kids to pass numeracy tests for free school meals. Penny Pinchers. Piggy banks to be accepted as deposits for 0.00003% mortgages. Plus –  Generation Sex. A Guardian journalist has tested out a Boomer, Millennial and Gen Z sex party. Who does it best?     Miranda Sawyer is joined by ex-PM and journalist Boris Johnson and ex-PM Liz Truss.    Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk    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. Boris Johnson and Liz Truss were brought to you by Marcus Brigstocke and Jan Ravens. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. With special thanks to Jason Hazeley. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Monkey Business. We tell the story of Honshu, the Japanese macaque’s highland adventure. Can’t get no Satisfaction! The Daily Mail highlights the plight of a mother of 5 who has never climaxed. Plus – The Famine Queen. We take a look at the legacy of Queen Victoria and then wash our mouths out with soap and water.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by New Statesman’s Jonn Elledge, Pod Save the UK’s Coco Khan, Popbitch editor Chris Lochery and from the world of comedy: Scottee, Jason Hazeley, Daniel Foxx, Marcus Brigstocke, Rosie Holt and the BAFTA nominated Gráinne Maguire.     Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk    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, Simon Williams, Alex Rees and Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Coked Up Crustaceans. Sewage scandal leaves sealife high as a flying fish. Pulp crucifixion. The Easter culture wars are here, and The Telegraph is leading the charge. Plus – Fancy that! The Independent laments the ‘crush crash’, but what is it?    Jacob Jarvis is joined by LBC host Natasha Devon and comedian Jessica Fostekew.    Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Tenuous Royal Connection. How have the papers managed to connect Prince Harry to the P Diddy raid? Strapper’s delight. Give pegging a chance, says the i’s doyenne of sex columnists Kate Lister i. Plus – Mission Kim Possible! Why on earth did North Korea blur out Alan Titchmarsh’s trousers? Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedy writer Jason Hazeley Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Don Poorleone. Former President and fake tan enthusiast Donald Trump manages to escape financial disaster for now. The Generational Game. The Times outlines the hallmarks of each generation – and we disagree heartily. Plus – Hopping Nad. Nadine Dorries is feeling herself at sixty-six – and she’s telling anybody who’ll listen. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Daniel Foxx. Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Anarchy in the Monarchy. The fallout from Kate’s cancer diagnosis panics the broadsheets. Vive La Révolution! French feminist tells women to strike for a better life. Plus – Stormy Wether. A Times journalist tries 24 hours in a Wetherspoon’s. Does he make it? Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Rosie Holt. Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The shirt hits the fans. Nike’s ‘playful’ update on the newest England kits causes a completely proportional right wing meltdown. Trunk and disorderly. Botswana threatens to send 10,000 elephants to the UK. Plus – How do you eat yours? It’s Creme Egg season, and The Telegraph goes into full investigation mode. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Hits Radio and Noted podcast host Mary Mandefield and BAFTA nominated comedian Gráinne Maguire Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk 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: Chris Jones. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Yes Sir! French President Macron goes full thirst trap on the front page of The Telegraph – and Obama’s getting praised for his flat tummy too. Late life crisis. The ninety-year-olds turning it around in their twilight years. Plus – Check you out! The Telegraph is taking on the big issues again: why self-checkouts are apparently terrible.      Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and comedian Matt Green.      Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk    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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Pap smear. Sneaky Kate photo snapper tells everyone else to leave the Princess alone. Smells like teen dispirit. The earth's burning, there’s a housing crisis but the papers are still wondering why young people aren’t as happy as their parents. Plus – Drop it like Grandma. Need style tips? Look to your gran. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Esther Manito. Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk 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: Chris Jones. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Well that settles that… or does it? The Sun has found Princess Kate outside a farmhouse in Windsor, but the masses are unconvinced. Sense and Insensibility. Jeremy Clarkson’s had a go at ‘boring’ Jane Austen and The Star isn’t having it. Plus – Gone with the Widows. Scottish Widows Group Limited told they can’t say widows any more. Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by sketch writer for The Critic Rob Hutton 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Follow the leader? Is Penny Mordaunt about to topple Rishi Sunak? Oh the Cheek! Why men are working on bountiful booties. Plus – Love is in the airplane? The people brought together by missed connections ads.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by i columnist Rebecca Reid and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Stag-nation. The May General election is OFF and we’re all bereft. Sparkle with Markle. The Duchess of Sussex teaches us how to make marmalade and more with her new “lifestyle brand”. Plus – Yeah, I’m a DINKWAD, wad of it? The Times has the scoop on the new social groups and we’re struggling to keep up. Miranda Sawyer is joined by reporter at PoliticsJOE Ava Santina and comedian and master impressionist for Dead Ringers Jan Ravens. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Clock Is TikToking! The US is on the verge of banning TikTok over links to the Chinese Government. That sinking feeling. Australian billionaire wants to relaunch the Titanic and the reception is icy. Plus – Not like the other girls. The Mail’s women-are-rubbish correspondent Samantha Brick has never been dumped… because she’s just better than you.    Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by host of Pod Save The UK Coco Khan and comedian Daniel Foxx.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Donor Kebabbed! The Guardian reveals more of Tory donor Frank Hester’s ‘jokes’ – and no one is laughing.  Mum’s the word. Pop star Lily Allen says having kids ruined her career. Plus – Woof justice. Vet watchdog says bills are too high and the papers have the lead.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of and comedian Rosie Holt. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Picture Imperfect! The press jumps to the defence of amateur photographer Kate Middleton and we aren’t buying it. Lee’s done another runner. Former Labour councillor turned Conservative turned independent turns to Farage’s Reform UK in shock party swap. Plus – Not written in the stars. Gen Z are refusing to work with non-compatible star signs, which is so Gemini of them.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Jacob Jarvis 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Photo strop! A doctored photo of Kate Middleton sends the press reeling. That’s showbiz. The 2024 Oscars ran smoothly, but there were still some surprise winners. Plus – Feeling Crabby! The Guardian’s deep dive into Margate’s crab museum is exactly what we needed today. Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Critic’s Rob Hutton and comedian and actor Rich Fulcher 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I’m every (international) Woman. It’s International Women’s day, so naturally the papers get women competing against one another. Barklife! Crufts is back and the papers have exactly as many dog photos as you’d want. Plus – Stink-Eye For the Queer Guy. Rolling Stone’s exposé of shenanigans at Queer Eye explains everything and we’re “totally here for it”.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of Pod Save The UK Coco Khan and host of the Self Help podcast Scottee.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A budget budget for the budget conscious. Jeremy Hunt’s gave his (hopefully last) budget and the press are divided. The secret sex lives of the nation. We read The Times’ article on British bedroom habits so you don’t have to. Plus – A slice of cake and a novelty spoon! The Oscars goodie bags are… really underwhelming.     Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and the New Statesman’s Jonn Elledge.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keeping Up With The Sunaks. The PM and wife sit down with Grazia magazine for an interview that redefines the word “uncomfortable”. What’s the beef? The Times gets judgey about Greggs. Plus – Glitz and Clamour. The Guardian investigates why celebrity red carpet interviews are going off the rails. Miranda Sawyer is joined by TLDR News Lead Writer Ben Blissett 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: Jade Bailey. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Mourning in America. The US Supreme Court rules Donald Trump can run in every state. Hall of fame? ‘Celebrity’ Big Brother has started and we’re still trying to work out who the contestants are… Plus – Can’t buy me love! The Times and The Telegraph have the scoop on the latest celeb packed mega-wedding, which was actually a “pre-wedding”. Jacob Jarvis is joined by columnist Rebecca Reid 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 Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Jade Bailey. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What a Raye day! Croydon’s ten-year overnight sensation conquers the Brits, plus Kylie saves the world and CMAT brings the “craic”. It’s Self-Doubt Monday! The papers are going to improve your brain, your weight and your sex life… whether you like it or not.   Plus – Spice up your wife! The Daily Mail has the latest in Geri Halliwell’s relationship drama.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by editor of Popbitch Chris Lochery and the wickedly talented comedian Gráinne Maguire.      Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Why election? George Galloway wins in Rochdale. Ugh. I wanna live like Normal People. A deep dive into screen hunk Paul Mescal’s love life. Kiss the bride? A load of weird wedding traditions make it in the Daily Star. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke and The Critic writer Rob Hutton. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Gone Girl. Key Royals are missing and The Daily Mail are terrified. News in name only. GB News is going out to the fringes and dragging the Conservative party with it. Plus – That’s rich. Survey says millennials will become “the richest ever” once their parents pop off. “In your dreams,” says angry Times writer.  Andrew Harrison is joined by LBC Broadcaster Natasha Devon 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 Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Jade Bailey. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: How not to handle a scandal. The BBC apologises over the Huw Edwards scandal and The Sun is all over it. Telling Porkies? Americans think Peppa Pig is ruining their children and we’re confused. Plus – Anti-hero? Taylor Swift is accused of Satanic links by a member of… Boyzone? Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of The New Statesman and host of the I am Prime Minister Podcast comedian Matt Richardson. 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Royal Rumble. Donald Trump takes on Prince Harry in his latest bluster bust up. Let’s talk about Tax, Baby. Jeremy Hunt has been warned against tax cuts even though Tories are begging him. Plus – Just for research… Times journalist goes to an orgy and doesn’t get into the groove. Jacob Jarvis is joined by CNN contributor Holly Thomas and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Jade Bailey. Socials: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today:Whip apart! 30p Lee Anderson has been suspended in the Tories’ latest Islamophobia row. All of the Papers have opinions. Plus – Shagger in Chief. Biden reveals the secret to a happy marriage is good sex, The Daily Mail blushes. A Bridget too far. The Telegraph is not excited about the return of Bridget Jones. Miranda Sawyer is joined by sketch writer for The Critic Rob Hutton and making his Paper Cuts debut: author and screenwriter John Niven. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Lettuce to America. Five-minute Prime Minister Liz Truss meets even madder Republicans at C-PAC, the Glastonbury of American’s barmy Right. Canine Chaos. Joe Biden’s German Shepard is biting everything in sight and The Star is obsessed. Plus – Is your pub posh enough? The spectre of a new Wetherspoon's terrifies locals in an exclusive neighbourhood. Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker Podcast host Jacob Jarvis 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: Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Disorder, Disorder! The Commons speaker fights for his political life after Parliament descended into chaos.  Plus – Stuck in the middle! The middle-class are struggling to get by, according to The Times… on sixty grand a year. Get a room! London’s BT Tower is to become a super sleek hotel – and we’re fascinated. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Prince’s Speech. The King in waiting weighs in on the Gaza crisis and the papers are shocked. You cabbaged mullard, you cheap nasty fluthered. The British have more words for being drunk than anyone else and we’re extremely patriotic about it. Plus – Trinket Man. Inside Elon John’s Christie’s auction.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and comedian Ian Smith. 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 & Mike Bollen. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dirty cash convertors. The i explains how Lord Cameron is angering banks with plans for using dirty Russian money. Let’s get physical. Boffins at The Times have proof that women workout better than men. Plus – Bad Blood. Liz Jones is back in the Daily Mail to tell the world that she’s just like Taylor Swift and loves writing about her grudges.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by Podmasters big mouth 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Lost in the post Kemi Badenoch picks a fight with ex-chair of the Post Office after she’s accused of delaying payouts to victims. Box office bomb Oppenheimer cleans up at the Baftas. Plus – Whodunnit? The Star has figured out who shot JFK. Alex Von Tunzlemann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and stand-up comic Matt Green. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 Tunzlemann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: It’s the best of the extra bits! We’ve compiled some of the best subscriber only exclusive content. Knickers in a twist? Top 10 things YOU didn’t know about pants. I will always love you! The Guardian’s list of Dolly Parton songs is frankly… extremely heterosexual. Busting out the fancy crockery! Le Creuset is in trouble and we’re devastated. Kind Regards x. Why your email signature tells us everything about you. Teach it new tricks. The Guardian’s melted our hearts with a piece about old dogs but not everyone is on board.  Miranda Sawyer and Alex von Tunzelmann are joined by all your favourites, including: Marcus Brigstocke, Andrew Harrison, Jacob Jarvis, Ava Santina, Jason Hazeley, Fin Taylor, Robert Hutton, Jonn Elledge, Scottee, Gráinne Maguire and more! Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 and Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Just a little recession… Britain slips into a “technical recession”, and we’re confused. Off the rails. TFL has renamed London Overground Lines and some of the press are in a predictable rage. Plus – Isle be off, then. Would you live on a private island? Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist John Crace of The Guardian 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Apocalypse Soon! David Cameron and MAGA “hot mess” Marjorie Taylor Greene in spat over Ukraine spending and the papers are braced for war. Salman like you. The Mail has the scoop on the bizarre bromance between the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and… Johnny Depp? Plus – Very berry, very vulgar. Nigella’s anti-Nutella fatwa gives the Times an excuse for the definitive guide to which foods are vulgar. Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Fin Taylor – on tour now, people! 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 Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin and Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Meg-site drama. Harry and Meghan’s website rebrand causes another Royal rift and enrages the Daily Mail. When Jenny met Benny! Jennifer Lopez spilled the beans on her relationship with Ben Affleck to Vanity Fair. Plus – What’s love got to do with it? The Guardian celebrates Valentine's Day by ruining the concept of romance.  Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng of Vice News and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 & Mike Bolen. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: If you’re in a poll, stop digging. The Rochdale by-election is thrown into chaos as Labour dumps its candidate. We listened to ‘erotic podcasts’ so you don’t have to. Guardian journalist gets something sexy in their ear. Plus – The case against Miss Piggy. The i Paper wants to kill The Muppets. How dare they? Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Ben Blissett of the TLDR News and comedian Daniel Foxx. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Trump threat. The former US president threatens to abandon NATO allies to Putin, as The FT leads with his 11 point lead on the economy. Gen Zzz… Young people aren’t leaving their houses and The Guardian thinks it knows why. Plus – Tea for two! Journalists from The Times share their worst dates and they’re all terribly posh.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Chris Lochery of PopBitch and comedian and actor 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Ain’t easy being green. The press react to Labour’s U-turn on green investment. Brush up on your cyber security. Boffins warn of cyber threat risked by… toothbrushes? The fashion crowd. Vogue crams forty celebrities onto its latest cover. Plus – King of the biscuits! The Telegraph’s biscuit poll closes and we have counted the votes. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan of Pod Save The UK 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Mind your PMQs. Rishi Sunak tries a trans joke in the Commons and everyone is horrified… except the usual papers. No l’amour? France is boules-deep in a sex recession. Plus – Spruce spring-team. The Guardian reveals bizarre rituals to welcome the change of seasons. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and comedy writer Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 and Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: All con, no pop. The new Popular Conservatives or “Popcon” group launched and it went really well, honest. The Royal We. Day Umpteen of King Charles’s cancer scare and every columnist is making it about themselves. Plus – Slam Dunk. The Telegraph nails a column about biscuits and we’re over the moon. 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: https://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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The King’s illness. The papers are dominated by King Charles’ cancer diagnosis. Wanna bet? Rishi Sunak sat down with Piers Morgan, before placing a tasteless bet with the TV host... Plus – Food for thought? Gregg Wallace has dropped his daily routine in The Telegraph. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker Podcast host Jacob Jarvis 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dangerous Dogs. A fatal dog attack by suspected XL Bullies dominates the front pages. Bad Manors. Billionaires want smart homes to do everything for them. Plus – Out of tunes. The Telegraph reckons 1974 was the worst year of pop music. The panel disagrees.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Chris Lochery of PopBitch and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Off the beat. Universal Music Group is pulling its songs from TikTok and the papers are fascinated. Gone to pot. Reality show prizes are way down, winners aren’t splurging on huge holidays any more, and we’re upset. Plus – It’s a scrum old do. Rugby is the latest thing those boffins are ruining. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedy writer Jason Hazeley and comedian and Self Help podcast host Scottee. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sickies good for health! The Star reveals sick days actually benefit you and your boss. Mega-mansion for sale. Silvio Berlusconi’s infamous beachside estate is up for sale and the FT has the scoop. Plus – Fork off! The Guardian’s 16 new restaurant rules have us divided. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Coming up in a Rash. Footballer Marcus Rashford’s twelve-hour tequila bender has the press in a tizz. Mind blowing. Elon Musk puts a chip in a human brain and we don’t fancy it. Plus – Total swipe-out. One of our fave sex columnists is binning dating apps. Is she MAD? Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker Podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Kyrah Gray. 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 and Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Blank Space on the Ballot. Republican headbangers are convinced Taylor Swift is going to swing the presidential election. Tory-on-Tory attacks increase. The Guardian exposes Michael Gove and Kemi Badenoch’s ‘Evil Plotters’ WhatsApp group. Plus – Can’t bear it! US boffins are closer to the truth of Bigfoot than ever. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid of the i 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin and Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dad’s Barmy. Boris Johnson says he’ll sign up to the army if conscription happens. Love rat latest. Man City star Kyle Walker apologises to wife after affair – via the front page of The Sun. Plus – Man up. The Telegraph tells women to act like men to relieve their stress. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of The Critic and comedian Ian Smith. 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I swear to you, I’m faithful! It’s The Traitors final tonight and the press can hardly contain itself. Freezing that Mone. A court has frozen £75 million worth of Michelle Mone’s assets. Plus – What’ll the neighbours think? Oscar nominee Cillian Murphy’s family are the most Irish parents ever. 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: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Post traumatic. Turns out there’s another software scandal at the Post Office. What went wrong with ‘Capture’? La petite mort. Woman married for 35 years had five children but never had an orgasm. The Daily Mail has the scoop. Plus – Undelivered male! Paper Cuts hero Simon Mills of The Times on how men sneakily lean into their own uselessness.   Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian and TikTok Star Daniel Foxx. 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, Kieron Leslie and Mike Bollen. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Can we have a refund? The Tories might be about to change leader again and the press can hardly contain itself. Where did the generals keep his armies? British public to be called up in event of war with Russia, says army chief. Plus – Make it a long read! How to write a Guardian feature featuring a Guardian feature writer. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rhik Samadder of The Guardian 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin, Kieron Leslie and Mike Bollen. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Trump Card. Republican candidate Nikki Haley has a big night ahead if she’s going to beat Donald Trump to the nomination. We don’t want your woke trees. The Daily Mail is angry at Keir Starmer for backing the National Trust. Plus – Don’t let the dogs out! Pandemic pooches really do behave worse. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Why is measles back? Fewer kids are being vaccinated and the Mail has questions to answer. The new Evita! The papers are obsessed with the Argentinian President’s glam girlfriend. Plus – Women, get better at stuff! You’re doing it all wrong again, ladies, but don’t worry, the papers have lots of advice. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Pod Save the UK Coco Khan and Dead Ringers impressionist Jan Ravens. 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Royally Driven. Amazing scenes as man drives car to see his wife in hospital. Reasons to be Cheerful. The Guardian asks if you can fill your life with joy in just 7 minutes a day. (Spoiler: no).  Plus – Like A Virgin. His Horniness the Pope says sexual pleasure is a gift from God and the tabloids are shocked. 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: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Royal health mysteries. Press panic as King Charles and Princess Kate in hospitals for separate operations. Baby cages and toddler straitjackets. The Guardian reveals the history of childcare and it’s grotty. Plus – Platty moobs! Male cleavage is the new men’s style trend, say Fashion Week watchers. Miranda Sawyer is joined by TLDR News lead writer Ben Blissett 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: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sunak suffers worst revolt yet. Infamous “30p Lee” Anderton strops off. How fast will the Tories fall apart over Rwanda? Nibble and squeak. The Guardian reveals the secret life of rats and we’re fascinated. Plus – Many, many, many happy returns. Kate Moss’s birthday celebrations enter their umpteenth week. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke and Podmasters Group Editor Andrew Harrison. 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 & Mike Bollen. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Return of the Don. Trump wins the Iowa caucus. Just how monumental was his victory? What's in a name? The Daily Mail is furious that Harry and Meghan ‘stole’ the Queen’s nickname for daughter Lillibet. Plus – X Marx the spot. The Telegraph says you can be buried next to Karl Marx, for just £25k.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Grainne 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. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Mike Bollen. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Total wipeout! Major poll indicates the Conservatives would be obliterated in an election – and the press are in a tizz. X-tasy. Elon Musk allegedly takes psychedelics regularly. Does it matter? Plus – Plant-Based Sausage! The Times reports that a University of Wisconsin Chancellor has been making vegan porn on the side. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Escalation in the Middle east. US and UK bomb Houthi rebel military locations in Yemen, catching the papers flat-footed. Indoor glamping? London AirBnB in Chinatown offers a literally in-tents experience. Plus Fake bargains on your feed. Those Instagram ads aren’t actually great deals, says Guardian exposé. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman 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 Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Justice in 3-5 business days. As the Post Office scandal rumbles on, are the Government’s plans for redress enough? I’ve over-Eton. Posh private school’s sewers are overflowing and the papers are gleeful. Plus – Women! Sort yourselves out! It’s Thursday and that means the papers telling their female readers what bad people they are. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke and Podmasters Group Editor Andrew Harrison.  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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Post Office scandal spreads. Turns out IT company Fujitsu earned billions in public money even after the disaster was exposed. Why did Sunak do nothing? Fake love on the internet. The Times has the scoop on romance scammers who swindle people out of thousands. Plus – Guardian Sole-mates. Foot-fetish Guardianista’s love life kicks the bucket. Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of The Bunker podcast Jacob Jarvis and comedian Jan Ravens of Dead Ringers. 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Epstein sex tapes latest. Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex tapes have everyone talking, but do they actually exist? Mystery meat. Piles of meat are appearing in Stockport. Seriously. What’s going on? Plus – Gurning down the house. Is “face yoga” the secret to infinite youth? The Guardian investigates. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Post Traumatic. Why does it take an ITV drama to make the press and Government pay attention to the Post Office scandal? Help! The Aged! OAP social media influencers are beating Gen Z personalities in the battle for clout. Squeaky clean. The mouse that tidies up. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of The Critic 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Epstein Files released. Who’s on the list of names from Virginia Guiffre’s defamation case against Jeffery Epstein? And is it final bad news for Prince Andrew? Beauty is pain. The Guardian reveals old beauty remedies and we don’t recommend them. Plus – Crying (with happiness) at the discotheque. Tiktok has revived Sophie Ellis Bextor and we couldn’t be happier. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and TLDR News host Ben Blissett and comedian Gráinne Maguire. 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dartbroken! Luke Littler’s incredible Ally Pally run comes to an end and the papers will never recover. New Year, New Keir. Can Starmer get the press onside? Plus – Spa Wars. The papers react as Captain Tom’s memorial health farm faces demolition.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of the Critic 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Seeking asylum seekers. Sunak says 100,000 asylum cases have been sorted, but the numbers don’t add up. Zero missed calls. A Guardian journalist tries to break his phone addiction by… spending an enormous amount of time on it? Plus – Taking the Mickey. The original Steamboat Mickey Mouse is out of copyright and the papers are fascinated. 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 and Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Bullseye! Teen wonderkid Luke Littler is through to the World Dart Championship semi-final. The Scenic Route. Cargo ships are diverting from the Red Sea due to attacks – and the i has the scoop. Plus – Steam roller, The Guardian tells the story of superstar DJ Rob da Bank’s mission to make the Isle of Wight the UK’s sauna capital. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author 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: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We’ve read the papers so you didn’t have to, and we’re wrapping up our yearly review.  Today, September to December: He’s Don it Again.. President Trump is convicted and indicted in numerous different civil and criminal cases and the press were all over it. Rebel Rebel! Suella Braverman is sacked as home secretary and Tory infighting gets dirtier. Plus – Mask off moment. What have we learnt from the Covid inquiry? Miranda Sawyer 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 Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait & Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

This year, we read the papers so you didn’t have to. Here’s the second part of our year in review.  Today, May to August: God Save Us From The King’s Coronation. Prince Charles moaned through his long awaited promotion. This Morning has Broken. The UK is thrown into chaos as Philip Schofield steps down from ITV’s This Morning. Plus – Clown leaves the circus. Boris Johnson resigns as an MP before partygate documents are released. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Gráinne Maguire 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: Alex Rees. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

This year, we read the papers so you didn’t have to. Here’s the first part of our year in review.  Today, January to April: New Year, Same Rishi. Sunak unveiled his five pledges, how’s that gone for him? Sturgeon under Scrutiny. The Scottish first minister resigned in March unexpectedly… or so we thought. Plus – Own Goal. Impartiality row erupts over Gary Lineker’s use of social media. Miranda Sawyer is joined by stand up Athena Kugblenu 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: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. On today’s edition: Nonce upon a time. US Judge says names can be revealed in the Epstein case and the papers are salivating. Rizzky Business. The papers are tackling the big issues, such as who had the most Rizz in 2023? Plus – Lists give us the Ick... The Times list of icks has us perplexed. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Follow us for the Paper Cuts 2023 Specials over Christmas!  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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Putting the villain in super villain. The papers react to Marvel star Jonathan Majors’ assault conviction and subsequent sacking by Disney/Marvel. Bad Hair Day? Miss France is won by a contestant with short hair for the first time ever and the papers are stunned. Plus – Hey big spender! Bank Monzo has the receipts for your spending this year… literally. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of the Critic 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Baroness Bra busted. Tory Peer Michelle Mone admits she lied to the press about COVID PPE. Bragging Season. The Guardian knows what you should boast about this year. Plus – Cruising in a Winter Wonderland. Tom Cruise and his girlfriend Elsina’s disguises for Winter Wonderland couldn’t fool the Sun. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas 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 & Kieron Leslie. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Up In Smoke. Scoop as Times exposes Big Tobacco funding dodgy science to promote vaping. I’m A Kid, Get Me Home From Here! Long lost Oldham kid found in Southern France and the details are stranger than you think. Plus – Adopt a banker for Christmas! The Telegraph says white middle-class rich guys are an endangered species so we’re raising money to buy a teeny-tiny violin.  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: Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Gold, Frankincense and meh… The Telegraph tells us how the middle class has ruined Christmas. Women! Know your place! The Mail’s Femail section is in a rage about mums who want time off for Christmas. Plus – Fancy a bit of “gooning”? The Sun reveals the sex words of tomorrow and we’re not convinced… Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comedy writer Jason Hazeley and Andrew Harrison of Oh God, What Now? and The Bunker.  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. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s all over. It is… for now. Sunak narrowly survives Tory Rwanda rebellion and the papers are surprised. Mission Improbable. Tom Cruise is dating a high-maintenance Russian lady and we’re big fans of her preposterous life. Plus – Fear the Feline. The Guardian proves once and for all that cats are evil. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and Dead Ringers regular Jan Ravens. 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. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Rebels without a clue. Sunak’s on the ropes, both wings of the Tory party are rebelling… and the PM’s forgotten how to use a phone. Hate couture. Fashion giant Zara’s new photo campaign provokes angry backlash from Gaza protestors. Plus, Turning the air blue. There’s far more swearing on the TV than there used to be, the Times is outraged… and even Doctor f***ing Who is at it.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of The Critic 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 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I’m an egomaniac, get me out of here! Nigel Farage comes a not-very-impressive third on I’m A Celebrity but the right-wing press are still besotted. Bad Marriages for Life. We fillet bonkers blockbuster celebrity interviews with Jada Pinkett Smith, Julianne Moore and Bryan Adams in the Observer and Mail. Plus – Yule be back. The Times knows how to make Christmas parties great again. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Pod Save the UK Coco Khan 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: 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Tory meltdown on all fronts. Boris blows it at the COVID Inquiry while the Party starts to tear itself apart, again. Not-so-silent night. The Guardian ranks the best and worst Christmas carols and we’re perplexed. Plus – Catch that spider and peel me an orange. The Telegraph digs out the tiny acts of love that keep couples together.  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: 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Tories are revolting. Braverman torpedoes Sunak, Immigration Minister Jenrick stages a flounce and the press is loving it. Boris in the hot seat… The former PM gives evidence to the Covid Inquiry and the papers aren’t impressed. Person Of The Year (Taylor’s Version). Taylor Swift is Time Magazine’s person of the year, but who else is in that particular Hall of Fame? 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A plague on his house. It’s Johnson’s turn to give evidence to the Covid Inquiry, and the Bojo Press are covering for him like crazy. Can you booze like a boomer? The i paper makes its Gen Z writer drink two whole vodka and lemonades… with catastrophic results. Plus – Winter Blunderland. The search for Britain’s most pathetic Christmas displays is GO.  Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Holly Thomas 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 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Cyber Tuesday! Government advice for cyber attacks? Stock up on candles. Rizzky Business… The word of the year has been announced, and the papers are perplexed. Plus – The Mane Man. Plucky Brit wins international Mullet competition, and the tabloids have the details. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author 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: 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: We wish you a Maggie Christmas? Starmer tries to woo Conservative voters by invoking Thatcher in the Telegraph. Squiffy Season. The secret to a fun Christmas is.. staying sober? Plus – Ice can’t believe it… Why don’t the broadsheets care about the snow in the north? Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Vote for Paper Cuts in the Podbible Listener Poll. podbiblemag.com/pod-bible-listener-polls-2023-vote-now/ 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 Tate. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Day of the dead. The papers are filled with obituaries to Henry Kissinger, Shane MacGowan, Alistair Darling and Dean “Jimmy Corkhill” Sullivan. Hancock-up. Former health secretary Matt Hancock’s embarrassing day at the Covid inquiry. Plus – Snoop dogging. A private investigator tells the i how to tell if your partner is cheating. Miranda Sawyer is joined by New Statesman columnist Jonn Elledge and Rob Hutton of The Critic. 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. 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

It’s just about still Black Friday with 10% off our merch at Podmarket.co.uk We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A chorus of condomnation. The Guardian dives into the gory history of contraception. Less News, more Night. The BBC cuts Newsnight and the Times has the details. Plus – Emoji representation matters. A kid’s campaign to change the 🤓emoji gets the press all 🧐🤔🤨.  Host Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Ava Santina of PoliticsJOE 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 Andrew Harrison. 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

It’s still Black Friday with 10% off our merch at Podmarket.co.uk We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dublin Riots. What did Conor McGregor have to do with last week’s chaos in Dublin? Sunak’s eco-chamber. Panicky PM comes up with emergency green ideas just in time for COP28. Plus – Swing When You’re Winning. Confessions of a middle-class swinger in The Telegraph.  Host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Vittorio Angelone. 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

It’s still Black Friday with 10% off our merch at Podmarket.co.uk We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Acropolis now! Sunak falls out with the Greek PM over the Parthenon marbles. And so this is Christmas.. or is it? The papers are divided over whether it’s still too early to get festive. Plus – Peasant Valley Sunday. Posh people are dressing up as simple country folk for some reason and the Times loves it. Host Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas 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 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Rishi being fishy? Suella says Sunak broke his immigration promises to her and the Telegraph has the receipts. Reign it in… How come Harry and Meghan come off unscathed in Omid Scobie’s new book of Royal revelations? Plus – It’s Mondeo Man all over again. The Telegraph searches for comforting stereotypes about the voters who will decide the next election.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of the Critic 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: 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dead rich. The Guardian reveals how the monarch makes money from dead citizens' assets. The Numbers are in! The Net Migration numbers came out and the papers are in a tizz. Plus – It’s the end of the world as we know it. AI might finish us off sooner than we’re expecting – thanks, boffins!  Rob Hutton is joined by journalist Holly Thomas 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 Rob Hutton. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Budget smugglers! The papers are all spinning Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement. Gossipers exposed! The latest TikTok trend has people sharing strangers’ secrets – and the papers are all over it. Plus – Better bonking for a happier britain. The Guardian is ready to fix your sex life. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Hunt and the giant speech. Ahead of his autumn statement Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is trailing tax reform in the papers. This isn’t just shoplifting, this is M&S shoplifting. Middle class shoplifting is on the rise and the Telegraph has the scoop. Plus – You snooze, you lose! Guardian readers have novel ways of getting some sleep. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Chris Lochery of PopBitch 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: 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Eat out to help… the virus? The papers reveal how Sunak’s flagship policy supercharged the second wave of Covid. Red Red Wine… ‘“Boffins” figure out why red wine gives us the worst hangovers. Plus – Well hung. The i paper has identified a well-endowed species of bat and the Guardian goes deeper. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of the Critic 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: So much waste, man. The papers reveal Sunak’s government has wasted over £100 billion. Who owns the news… Is Abu Dhabi about to buy the Telegraph? Plus – Coked up! Pablo Escobar’s pet hippos are causing trouble in Columbia.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Ian Smith of the Northern News Podcast. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Find a job or lose your free prescriptions. Rwanda’s a flop so the Government casts about for something cruel to entertain the angry aged. The Times has the scoop. Men need mates. The i paper reckons there’s a shortage of male friendship, and they’ve got solutions. Plus Kate’s a mood! The Mail’s got the key to the Princess of Wales’s emotions: the colour of her outfit? Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman 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 Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Rwan-don’t even think about it! The papers are all over the Supreme Court slapping down Sunak’s deportation plan. Royal Rumble. As the new season of The Crown looms, the Telegraph’s fact checkers have the receipts. Plus – Faux Fashion? Pass. Men need styling too, and the Telegraph has got all the tips. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Chris Lochery of PopBitch and comedian Fin Taylor. Hear our amazing new science podcast WHY? – adventures to the edge of knowledge – now on all platforms.  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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

Try 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

Try 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

Try 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: LOOK BACK IN WAGNER. Putin’s rival dies in a suspicious plane crash, Putin sends his “sincere condolences”. Plus: ARRAIGNING ON HIS PARADE? Trump surrenders in Georgia indictment. And THE CHARITY SHOP CURSE. A portrait of a young girl keeps being resold because it’s too spooky.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by author and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann 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. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: The world’s first womb transplant. Who’s the papers’ placenta of attention? Plus, The Sun tells us exactly how much sex you need to burn off the calories from your favourite foods. Naked cooking in The Times. And the Telegraph tries to blame the Lucy Letby case on the NHS.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by Marie Le Conte of the New Statesman and comedian Fergus Craig to cast an eye over today’s papers. 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. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: The Lionesses miss out out on World Cup glory and the papers are here for the national trauma. Is the press turning the Lucy Letby horror into grotesque entertainment? Vladimir Putin’s latest enemy is the Moon. And all the headlines that fit. Miranda Sawyer is back from her hols! Comedian Grainne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge join her for the 21st Century paper review. 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. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Will Sarina Wiegman really replace Gareth Southgate as England men’s manager – or are the press on a wind-up? Museum Artefacts Man joins Pub Fire Couple as this summer’s most fascinating fishy story. And why the papers daren’t do “sexy A-Levels” pics any more. Marie Le Conte of the New Statesman and journalist Jonn Elledge join Rob Hutton to pull the papers to pieces. 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 Rob Hutton. Audio production: Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Bulgarian spies in Harrow? It’s Le Carré On Spying as the papers go to town on three people arrested for alleged espionage. Plus: dirty deeds down under as the Australian press tries to sabotage the Lionesses. And Murdoch’s got a new girlfriend. What attracts women to 92-year old billionaire Rupert? Author and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedy writer Jason Hazeley – co-creater of Philomena Cunk and the Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups series – join Andrew Harrison to give the third degree to the Fourth Estate. 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: Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Summer news panic sets in! How will the papers respond? With emergency tales about Harry Kane, the appalling French, and how Labour is turning the NHS Welsh (?). Plus, the exam grades nightmare… and who won FixTheHeadline? Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and stand-up comic Athena Kugblenu join Rob Hutton for today’s newsprint throwdown. 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 Rob Hutton. Audio production: Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Rishi Sunak breaks some records, but he probably won’t want any certificates… Plus, mortgage price wars, car insurance boosts – and Wilko goes the way of Woolies. The papers have all the money mayhem. Also the Daily Star has a new enemy. It’s… Belgium? Rob Hutton is joined by historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian and writer Suchandrika Chakrabarti.  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 Rob Hutton. Audio production by Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Two massive data breaches threaten Britain’s elections and Northern Ireland’s police officers. Who’s behind the data dumps? Plus, can A.I. write the pop music of the future? Google and Universal Music think so. But what about The Star’s A.I. psychics? And the Telegraph has a woke-gloat over vegan burger company Beyond Meat’s misfortunes. Stand-up comic Fergus Craig and Marie le Conte of the New Statesman join Andrew Harrison to fight them on the column inches. 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: Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Guess who earned more than half of the side hustle money that MPs pulled in last year? Suella Braverman searches for somewhere even worse than Rwanda to send illegal migrants. And the papers are awfully worried about how rich people will do in the Cost of Living crisis. Rob Hutton is joined by stand-up comic Gráinne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge for your Monday newsbinge. 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 Rob Hutton. Audio production: Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Sunak’s home (well, one of them) is invaded by protesters – and the media loves to hate it. Plus, over-50s are being told to get on their bikes and deliver takeaways for cash – sparking rage against the youth from the Mail. And, how much Maccies is too much? Answers on a postcard addressed to Mark Zuckerberg. Rob Hutton is joined by historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu.  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 Rob Hutton. Audio production by Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Trump faces more charges. How does the British media handle the chaotic former US president? Plus, the Voyager 2 probe is lost in space. Of course, the Daily Star loves this boffin mishap. Plus – should we ban kids from pubs? Pet peeves of restaurant pros. And Rishi Sunak pours a pathetic pint. New Statesman writer and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and writer Gráinne Maguire help Andrew Harrison hack through the newsprint jungle. 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 by Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Sunak ploughs further into the climate war in his gas guzzler. Plus, the Daily Mail compiles its woke list – who missed out on such an accolade? And, the papers all have their particular pet hates – why? Rob Hutton is joined by historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian and actor extraordinaire 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 Rob Hutton. Audio production by Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Rage and disbelief as British Gas rakes in record profits of £969m from cash-strapped customers. Sinéad O’Connor was a saint, say papers who treated her as a madwoman when she was alive. Footballers bin principles to take Saudi cash. And will more sex stop you getting cancer? Miranda Sawyer is joined by stand-up comic Fin Taylor and Marie le Conte of the New Statesman (and everywhere else) to battle the ravening newsbeast. 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, Alex Rees, Simon Williams. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Farage’s banking debacle continues to distract from the world burning. Meanwhile Rishi’s on the rampage as he wages war on eco pledges to make himself look tough. Plus, Gregg Wallace’s man-meat mockumentary puts the nation off its mid-morning steak bakes. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian and actor Marcus Brigstocke and Jonn Elledge, author and New Statesman columnist to gaze in bewilderment at the Great British Press. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Audio editing: Alex Rees. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: The blue bird’s over. Elon Musk wants to rebrand Twitter as “X”. Why? And would you trust the world’s most unpredictable billionaire with your bank details? Plus, firestorms in Rhodes and calls to cut green policies on the front pages. Will the papers make the connection? And one of our panel is taking the Ashes result very hard. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Athena Kugblenu and The Critic magazine’s parliamentary sketch writer Rob Hutton to triage the papers. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: The press frantically spin the triple by-election to suit their very specific agendas. How better to combat the cost of living crisis than a massive pay rise for the Royal Family? The Mail goes all woke-feminist and discovers the Plot to Stop Women’s Football (in the 1920s). And the truly terrible end-of-term presents that kids give their teachers. Comedian Ria Lina and writer, historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann hoover up the headlines with Miranda Sawyer. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: The world is on fire but absolute banker Nigel Farage is still hogging attention. Plus, could “phubbing” (snubbing your partner for your phone) wreck your relationship? And the best and worst headlines from another day of newspaper madness. Miranda Sawyer nose-dives into the swimming pool of news with New Statesman columnist Marie le Conte and comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Is Starmer overdoing the whole prudence, no-spending-for-you thing? Short of ideas, Sunak decided the biggest problem facing Britain is… Mickey Mouse degrees? Britain’s thickest crooks. This week’s #FixTheHeadline winner. And you won’t BELIEVE what “boffins” are doing with spiderwebs…  Comedian Grainne Maguire and the New Statesman’s Jonn Elledge nosedive into a pile of newsprint with Miranda Sawyer. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Boris Johnson says he “can’t remember” the PIN for his secrets-stuffed phone. Dog ate my homework or what? Courage of soccer star Dele Alli: he talks of being abused as a child and his mental health problems. The Government’s stingy pay deal for teachers and doctors. And should we ban gorillas from using mobile phones? Miranda Sawyer goes on a newsprint binge with not one but TWO Parliamentary sketch-writers: John Crace of the Guardian and The Critic’s Rob Hutton. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. Audio production: Alex Rees. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: The BBC scandal has gone from binfire to blaze – despite stories shifting, The Sun is still going… Plus, in another heavyweight clash, it’s Hunt vs Sunak vs the Cabinet in a public sector pay row. And, Barbie madness – finally, we can all wear pink! Miranda Sawyer chews through the news with historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian-writer extraordinaire 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: The papers can’t name the star allegedly involved in the BBC sex pictures scandal – so they’re putting the boot into the Beeb anyway. Are YOU an energy vampire? Does Keir Starmer really “hate tree-huggers”? And our #FixTheHeadline competition sweeps the nation. Miranda Sawyer gorges on the buffet of news with comedian and former forensic investigator (really!) Ria Lina and New Statesman columnist Marie le Conte. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Wagner warlord Prigozhin’s bachelor pad is straight from MTV Cribs: Fascist Crazies Edition. Who’s afraid of Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages? (Clue: rhymes with “fishy”). And it’s Musk and Twitter versus Meta and Threads in the Clusterzuck of the Century (so far). Miranda Sawyer fires up the Fiat 500 of news with comedian and doomscroller Suchandrika Chakrabarti and The Critic’s parliamentary sketchwriter Rob Hutton. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Don’t judge Captain Tom’s daughter’s spa and pool complex til you’ve walked a mile (round the back garden) in her shoes. The Mail’s in-house Carrie Bradshaw Liz Jones meets her divorced ex for a column so embarrassing it cringed spacetime inside out. And a big bank Coutts poor Nigel Farage down to size. It’s a conspiracy!! (Note: it’s not a conspiracy). Comedian Matt Green and the New Statesman’s Jonn Elledge throw a hot dime to plucky newsgirl Miranda Sawyer to find out the word on the street. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Billionaire spouse Rishi Sunak in cheapskate charity donation shocker. The Aussies sneak a win in the cricket prompting “apoplectic chuntering” in the Mail and Telegraph. And would you rather be boiled in the bag than cremated after you die? The Critic’s parliamentary sketchwriter Rob Hutton and comedian Grainne Maguire join Miranda Sawyer to hack through the wall of newsprint. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Braverman in a rage as her Rwanda plan lies in tatters. Riots all over France. And “stop calling us boffins!” say boffins – in the Star, of course. New Statesman columnist Marie Le Conte and comedian Fin Taylor of Fin vs the Internet join Miranda Sawyer on top of a big pile of newsprint. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Hapless handsy health sec Matt Hancock faces the music at the COVID inquiry. Who’ll take gold in the Drug Olympics? And does Elon Musk really have a taste for ketamine? TV and radio presenter Jamie East and journalist Jonn Elledge join Miranda Sawyer to binge on today’s ink. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Russian coup continues to dominate the news — does anyone really know what's going on? Plus Glasto best bits and CHEESED OFF! Cry-baby Brit blames ingredients for losing pizza contest.  Historian and writer Alex Von Tunzelmann and comedian Athena Kugblenu join Miranda Sawyer to slice through today's hot steaming pizza pie of news. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sunak loses his interest rate battle, while the papers lose all interest in Brexit… Meanwhile, the submarine tragedy reaches a grim conclusion. And — who’s your money on in a Musk vs Zuckerberg cage match? (No, seriously…)  The New Statesman’s Rachel Cunliffe, comedian Fin Taylor join host and parliamentary sketchwriter Rob Hutton to muse the news. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The nightmare of the Titanic submarine. What’s behind the “schoolkids identify as cats and dinosaurs” panic? Mortgage misery everywhere. And should you really not wash your underpants for six months? The Guardian thinks so. Presenter of the Smart7 podcast Jamie East and Oh God, What Now?’s Seth Thévoz join Miranda Sawyer to plunge into a whiff journalistic laundry bin. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What’s behind the Mirror’s Partygate video scoop? Why is the Mail is gunning for Bernard Jenkin? And who’s trying to take the booze out of Britain’s hard-earned pints? Comedian Fergus Craig and The Critic magazine’s parliamentary sketchwriter Rob Hutton join Miranda Sawyer to marvel at tomorrow’s chip paper. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The pro-Boris press are FEWMIN’ at the Privileges Committee but what are they going to do about it? Tributes to Glenda Jackson pour in. But why can’t working class people get jobs on stage any more? Plus the day’s best headlines, wildest stories and weirdest opinions.   Comedian Fin Taylor and writer-historian Alex von Tunzelmann join Andrew Harrison under a huge pile of newsprint. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

The new podcast that reads the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Trump brings the circus to his arraignment in Miami. How will the Brit press handle it? Plus the papers lose their minds as Boris Johnson drags out the longest farewell since Frank Sinatra. And the nation salutes Man City’s Jack Grealish, now on his fourth day in an Ibiza terrace bar at time of recording. Marie Le Conte of the New Statesman and comedian Fergus Craig join Miranda Sawyer for today’s journey into the newsprint jungle. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

The new podcast that reads the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Boris Johnson strops off. How will his fans in the press handle it? Nicola Sturgeon gets her collar felt. And why is Man City’s Champions League trophy apparently full of tomato soup? Comedian Ria Lina and New Statesman columnist Jonn Elledge join Miranda Sawyer for today’s newsstand rampage. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

The new podcast that reads the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Trump is indicted – could he go down this time? Stab attack horror in France – how will the British press cover it? And Bill Murray and ‘Milkshake’ star Kelis are now an item, apparently… Stand up and Fin vs. The Internet star Fin Taylor and historian-screenwriter extraordinaire Alex Von Tunzelmann are on today’s panel. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

The new podcast that reads the papers so you don’t have to. Today: When Prince Harry goes up against the Press, it’s Christmas for Fleet Street. Is it smart to go to war with people who buy ink by the barrel? Plus, Dam Nation: the infamy of Putin’s war crime in southern Ukraine. And the wildest and weirdest of today’s headlines. Radio and podcast presenter Jamie East of The Smart7 and The Critic’s parliamentary sketch writer Rob Hutton join presenter Miranda Sawyer for our latest look at the absolute state of the Fourth Estate. 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. Produced by Sophie Black. 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

The new podcast that reads the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Had enough Schofield yet? Why the press just can’t leave the story alone. The Telegraph tries to rewrite COVID history – but why? Who’s got the best headline for Elton John meets Manchester City? And WOMEN! Here’s where you’re all going wrong. Columnist Marie le Conte and comedian Grainne Maguire join presenter Miranda Sawyer to hack their way through the newsprint jungle.  Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/papercutsshow  Illustrations by Modern Toss: https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Produced by Sophie Black. 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