Trash Talk... with Count Binface

Welcome back Count Binisters. This is the SECOND episode of Project 650 - the mission to interview EVERY sitting MP in the Palace of Westminster. At the current rate of one per year we should have this wrapped up by 2674 which coincidentally is the same year that [REDACTED FOR SPACE-TIME CONTINUUM PROTECTION], which was an extremely unfortunate incident. If you enjoy this episode here is what you must do immediately after listening. If you live in the UK write to your local MP and INSIST they make an appearance on Trash Talk. If you don't live in the UK write to your leader of choice and insist they make an appearance of Trash TalkIf you don't live on Earth write to me to thank me for being your leaderWrite a 5* review. Follow the PodcastSend me a question for Ask Binface. Congratulate yourself for being an upstanding member of society. Really do hit follow - because next week's guest is a BIG ONE.

Ever wondered what it would sound like if Count Binface when toe to pedal with Liz Truss. THIS IS THE EPISODE WHERE WE FIND OUT. It's all thanks to our guest Jan Ravens - a human mockingbird, national treasure and fascinating woman. In this episode she reveals why Theresa May how two voices, explains what humans can do but AI can't and grapples with the question; "Were you sad to see Liz Truss leave office so soon"Talking of Liz - it really is worth waiting for the moment Jan lets Count Binface chat to the 'Cluster-Truss' - it's audio gold. PLEASE hit the follow button to make sure you get this episode delivered weekly on a Tuesday as we've got some INCREDIBLE guests coming up in the next few weeks including our 2nd MP (648 to go!), another National Treasure AND someone who has sat at the VERY TOP of politics. All will be revealed soon. And if you'd like to see Dead Ringers on tour all the details are here

This episode is GENIUS. As ever. But this time it's also ABOUT genius - the subject of a new book by this week's guest the brilliant journalist, author and podcaster Helen Lewis. How do we define genius, are we devaluing its use and do you have to be a troubled prick to be one? All the answers and more are in the podcast - and also in Helen's book which you can find hereHer series on Radio 4 called 'Strong Message Here' is also highly recommended and much listened-to on Sigma IX - check it out.

On the Best Podcast in the Galaxy* this week is none other than the comic and dramatic genius Mark Gatiss. Mark chats about politics, children's TV, comedy, and that time he played Peter Mandelson. Plus he reveals why he won't be accepting an honor from the King any time soon. He's a true multi-hyphenate; an actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist, whose latest project Bookish is out this month and you can watch the trailer hereEnjoy! *Galaxy Podcast Awards 2025

It's back!Series TWO of Trash Talk returns after a few months off... much like a Birmingham bin collection. There are some HUGE names lined up for this new series - as Count Binface continues his quest to interview some fascinating humans in his quest to learn about humans... so he can conquer Earth. Today it's best-selling author Sir Ian Rankin. Ian is our first Knight of the Realm on the podcast - so please show him some respect by listening right to the very end of the episode. Anything else is technically treason. Some housekeeping - you might like to see the video of Ian's band 'Best Picture' - it's herePLEASE leave us a review, and subscribe so that future episodes land directly into your podcast player. Enjoy the episode.

Are long-form news interviews dead? Not on my watch! Who better to feature on our first long interview than an esteemed journalist who has held world leaders to account and fronted the UK's premier investigative journalism programme (at the time!). He certainly knows a thing or two about an interview. In our chat we cover the state of news, what next for the BBC, who the f**k is watching GB News and I appoint Gavin to seat 001 in the House of Losers. Watch out Peers of the Realm... we're coming for you. PLEASE... could you leave a review, give us a rating and follow this podcast. I won't be able to conquer you planet without it.

Count's LogStardate 78630.8Wednesday morning - infiltrate Parliament. Find way into PMQs and discover something shocking the gentlemen's toilets. Thursday morning - Record cracking interview with broadcasting legend Charles Nove. Decide to wait until after Kier meets Donald in case there's anything noteworthy. Friday morning - Record the opening to the podcast and send to the human production team. Friday afternoon - Instruct the human production team to STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING and watch the unfolding Oval Office cluster****. Saturday morning - Re-record the opening to the podcast once we've all processed just what the S***clown & his mate the Hillbilly Himmler were doing. Saturday afternoon - share this incredible episode of the podcast with the world. Quiet week on Earth.

On this week's podcast is political commentator and co-host of The Trawl podcast Jemma Forte. Jemma recently worked with the political campaigners Led By Donkeys to take down Elon Musk on the side of one of his Tesla factories... that kind of heroism will definitely get you a spot on Trash Talk! Mind you Jemma's also been the captain of her own space ship The Sub Zero... but you'll have to listen to the podcast if you want that sentence to make any sense. If you're reading this then your thumb is only inches away from the 'Follow' button and the 'Review' button - it'd be almost as good as a vote if you could click on both. CB