Show Notes
Good news, Trawlers! For once, there are some reasons to feel hopeful. From Brazil to Serbia, voters are delivering some serious blows to the political strongmen who've been clinging to power. Is democracy finally fighting back?
But, don't get too comfortable. Steve Witkoff has been busy handing out compliments to Putin that absolutely nobody asked for, while in Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has hit a truly grim new low by dragging his opponent's childhood trauma into the governor's race. As the US midterms approach, there are some deeply worrying questions about attempts to challenge and interfere with election results.
Then it's time for the Grey Matter Gazette, Jemma and Marina's weekly bulletin on the state of Trump's presidential noggin. Strange noises, baffling speeches, Nicki Minaj's bum and a man who seems increasingly determined to turn every public appearance into an episode of The Twilight Zone.
It's the usual Trawl cocktail of politics, absurdity, righteous fury and the occasional glimmer of hope with one of the best 'puddings' ever. Come on in, Trawlers.
Join The Trawl's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590931382660
Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast
Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl
Twitter https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast If youâve even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, youâll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:
⢠Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss â where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on ⢠Early access to The Trawl Meets⌠⢠Glorious ad-free episodes
Plus, thereâs a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.
And itâs your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm⌠youâre not alone.
Come join the fun:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More from The Trawl
The Trawl ladies 'drop-in' to chat about the relentless media pile-on against Meghan Markle, and the uncomfortable new questions surrounding her estrangement from her father. For years, certain commentators portrayed Meghan as a cold-hearted daughter. But with new information emerging, just how much did they actually know before deciding they knew everything?
In this episode, Marina and Jemma take a peek over the garden fence at GB News, and wish theyâd had a tetanus jab first. Jacob Rees-Mogg weighs in on Glasgowâs Egyptian mummies opposite a man dressed in Tescoâs finest bog roll. A presenterâs row with her own guest goes on for so long it becomes a loop, and Liz Truss gets a zero-star review from her own side for her new book.
For parents in Britain, waving your children through the school gates is one of the most ordinary things in the world. In America, it can mean hoping they come home alive.
Hello and welcome to The Trawl, where the internet continues to provide fresh evidence that the lunatics really might be running the asylum.
Happy Friday, Trawlers. The richest man on earth has unveiled a flying car and even Hot Wheels are taking the piss. It was first promised in 2017 and is now due in 2028, which is roughly when Marinaâs five-year-old will be driving.