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Simon Brodkin: Should All Flags Be Banned, iPhone AI Lies & Report Your Dodgy Barber
In this weeks episode we FOI ourselves silly and ask the question 'does a lanyard stop you from being racist?' with comedian and international prankster Simon Brodkin:
His headlines were:
Footie fan ordered to stop flying Union Jack by Labour-run council because it was ‘offensive’ to neighbours
Apple could pay customers $95 in AI lawsuit settlement
Report your dodgy barber in London to police if you think it's a crime front, says security minister Dan Jarvis
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81. Preet Singh: Britain Told To Stockpile, More AI Job Cuts & Rapper Returns As Hologram
45:13||Ep. 81Comedian Preet Singh is our correspondent this week. Preet is a literal comedy machine sometimes doing 7 gigs a day which, let’s be honest, is unhinged but makes him very very very good. They discussed more AI madness and whether it’s ethical to put on extortionate gigs when the performers are holograms and also importantly, dead. And for subscribers, perhaps the maddest story of all time. All we will say is Banbury FC and male strippers. Do make sure to subscribe on either Apple Podcasts or Patreon if you haven’t already! Go and see Preet live, his show First Class begins touring the UK on the 1st November, tickets here: https://www.luventertainment.co.uk/preet-singh/Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thetruthimopodcastWatch the video version of this podcast on The Truth (In My Opinion)'s YouTube channel on 4th November.Follow The Truth (In My Opinion) on Instagram and Tiktok: @thetruthimopodThe Truth (In My Opinion) is a comedy podcast hosted by Cody Dahler.Produced, recorded and edited by Becky Carewe-Jeffries for Daily Dose Productions.
80. 'Two things you should know about the Budget!'
28:04||Ep. 80'Two things you should know about the Budget' because it's not as radical as Andy Burnham would like us all to think and really, he's not that different at all. Plus could Tommy Robinson be locked up for 10 years? We can but dream! And please don't panic but Liz Truss has written a book. Here are the headlines discussed in this episode:https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/28/budget-2026-what-it-means-for-youhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr0j05vxlwjzohttps://news.sky.com/story/tommy-robinson-found-guilty-of-harassing-two-journalists-13604466https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/liz-truss-bank-job-book-reviews-b3074059.htmlJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thetruthimopodcastBuy tickets to our next live show in October here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearful/2077487Follow The Truth (In My Opinion) on Instagram and Tiktok: @thetruthimoThe Truth (In My Opinion) is a comedy podcast hosted by Cody Dahler.Produced, recorded and edited by Becky Carewe-Jeffries for Daily Dose Productions.
79. Dan Tiernan: The Healing Power of Crystals, Inflatible Chopsticks & Blind Date Name Blank
47:02||Ep. 79Comedian Dan Tiernan is our correspondent this week. This was Cody's first time meeting Dan, his first time crying with laughter on the pod and the first time someone brought an Advertising Standards Authority update as a headline. Cody and Dan talked a lot about mental health, coping mechanisms and the power (or not depending on what side of the fence you’re on) of crystals.Go and see Dan live! Tickets for his show Quartz snd All are on sale now if you’re in the UK or Ireland, get them here: https://claphamgrand.com/event/dan-tiernan-quartz-and-all/Plus we’re back to regular programming for subscribers with a bonus headline. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon.Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thetruthimopodcastWatch the video version of this podcast on The Truth (In My Opinion)'s YouTube channel on 28th October. Follow The Truth (In My Opinion) on Instagram and Tiktok: @thetruthimopodThe Truth (In My Opinion) is a comedy podcast hosted by Cody Dahler.Produced, recorded and edited by Becky Carewe-Jeffries for Daily Dose Productions.
78. 'Call me naive but I didn't think fridge freezers could be hacked!'
25:18||Ep. 78'Call me naive but I didn't think fridge freezers could be hacked' but boy oh boy have they been hacked! Frances supermarkets have fallen victim to their freezers being hacked and Cody thinks it's pretty scary... We also discuss the AI hot girls stealing standup sets, the AI pink panther stalking protests and Elon Musks flying car. Futuristic ep! Here are the headlines discussed in this episode:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/17/who-hacked-frances-supermarket-fridgeshttps://www.wired.com/story/ai-generated-hot-girls-are-ripping-off-comedians-to-boost-their-horny-content/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c6y93ne31gvvohttps://www.wired.com/story/how-tesla-made-its-new-230-mph-car-fly/#intcid=a0653868-e0a8-4cf5-bf28-626d09165262Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thetruthimopodcastFollow The Truth (In My Opinion) on Instagram and Tiktok: @thetruthimoThe Truth (In My Opinion) is a comedy podcast hosted by Cody Dahler.Produced, recorded and edited by Becky Carewe-Jeffries for Daily Dose Productions.
77. Natasha Devon: Co-op Spying With AI, Tory-Reform Coaltion & Meghan Markle Advent Calendar
34:41||Ep. 77Author and broadcaster Natasha Devon is our correspondent this week. Cody endured another embarrassing moment by asking a weekly news commentator with a show on news channel LBC whether she is a newsy person. Natasha’s headlines were however not embarrassing, covering everything from Meghan Markle’s £112 advent calendar to Kemi Badenoch’s avoidance of a potential coalition with Reform UK.Plus we’re back to regular programming for subscribers with a juicy extra headline. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon.Natasha’s book The Nuance Drought is exceptional and available in all good bookstores. If you are going to buy it online, buy from bookshop.org as it supports independent bookshops across the UK. Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thetruthimopodcastBuy The Nuance Drought - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-nuance-drought-reclaiming-truth-and-complexity-in-a-polarised-world-natasha-devon/7883211de9119512?ean=9781837733170Watch the video version of this podcast on The Truth (In My Opinion)'s YouTube channel on 21st October.Follow The Truth (In My Opinion) on Instagram and Tiktok: @thetruthimopodThe Truth (In My Opinion) is a comedy podcast hosted by Cody Dahler.Produced, recorded and edited by Becky Carewe-Jeffries for Daily Dose Productions.
76. 'Could Sally Rooney join the Taliban?'
22:45||Ep. 76'Could Sally Rooney join the Taliban?' because her support of proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action has led to her books no longer being available to buy in the UK. Because she is that dangerous! Plus a Reform politican wears AI glasses to deliver a perfect speech in the Senned and Stevie Wonder and Girls are back!Here are the headlines discussed in this episode:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmx23q4g307vohttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/14/smart-glasses-ai-technology-reform-senedd-westminster-banhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/14/stevie-wonder-review-songs-in-the-key-of-life-50th-anniversary-live-utilita-arena-birmingham-uk-tourhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9m26xp4zp8johttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/city-of-london-cyclists-sin-bin-jumping-red-lights-b1300744.htmlJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thetruthimopodcastBuy tickets to our next live show in October here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearful/2077487Follow The Truth (In My Opinion) on Instagram and Tiktok: @thetruthimoThe Truth (In My Opinion) is a comedy podcast hosted by Cody Dahler.Produced, recorded and edited by Becky Carewe-Jeffries for Daily Dose Productions.
75. Becky Hill: Sewage Scandal Special!
33:02||Ep. 75Somehow international popstar Becky Hill came to Cody's house to record a special episode of The Truth (In My Opinion). This week is a shits in our rivers, poops in our seas, crap in our lakes special. The water companies better be listening, we're onto you!Plus some extra special content for our subscribers, join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon.Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thetruthimopodcastWatch the video version of this podcast on The Truth (In My Opinion)'s YouTube channel on 14th October.Follow The Truth (In My Opinion) on Instagram and Tiktok: @thetruthimopodThe Truth (In My Opinion) is a comedy podcast hosted by Cody Dahler.Produced, recorded and edited by Becky Carewe-Jeffries for Daily Dose Productions.
74. Your Reform UK Questions ANSWERED
27:56||Ep. 74Many of you having been writing in with your questions about the far right party Reform UK. They still confound lots of us, particularly when it comes to understanding why family or friends might actually vote for them. In this episode, Cody fields SOME of the MANY questions we received about Nigel Fararsehole's merry band of arseholes. What do they actually stand for? Why are they allowed to be a business? And are being too harsh on the people that actually vote for them? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thetruthimopodcastBuy tickets to our next live show in October here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearful/2077487This episode is brought to you by Fairtrade Fortnight! Sign their petition to demand business that's fair to people and planet:https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/186243/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=2026-fair-pay-web-fortnightFollow The Truth (In My Opinion) on Instagram and Tiktok: @thetruthimoThe Truth (In My Opinion) is a comedy podcast hosted by Cody Dahler.Produced, recorded and edited by Becky Carewe-Jeffries for Daily Dose Productions.
73. Lou Sanders: Child Breaks Rubik's Cube Record, Monsanto Cancer Scandal & First Edition Book Found
29:23||Ep. 73Comedian Lou Sanders is our correspondant this week. She brought some a collection of fascinating stories and had, as Cody predicted only read the headlines, but turns out she knew more than she thought! From first edition To Kill A Mockingbird's being found in charity shops to cancer causing pesticides we really do cover it all.Plus an especially excellent headline for our subscribers, join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon.Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thetruthimopodcastLou has a special coming out on Amazon called 'No Kissing In The Bingo Hall' so make sure you follow her on socials to catch that! https://www.instagram.com/louliesandersThis episode is brought to you by Fairtrade Fortnight! Sign their petition to demand business that's fair to people and planet:https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/186243/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=2026-fair-pay-web-fortnightWatch the video version of this podcast on The Truth (In My Opinion)'s YouTube channel on 7th October.Follow The Truth (In My Opinion) on Instagram and Tiktok: @thetruthimopodThe Truth (In My Opinion) is a comedy podcast hosted by Cody Dahler.Produced, recorded and edited by Becky Carewe-Jeffries for Daily Dose Productions.