The Great Unravelling Film Podcast

Ben and Mat catch up after the festive period, including a truly traumatic pantomime experience for Mat and the value of setting realistic goals for the year ahead for your MENTAL HEALTH. Also some fart talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreat...

Merry Christmas! Ben and Mat step into Christmas with an update from Ben on his son's fluctuating belief in Santa, conversing with strangers in the pub, film recommendations for this year's festive period and a Christmas quiz. Ben and Mat also exchange gifts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...

Ben and Mat discuss their Christmas trees this year before revisiting another of 2021's popular Christmas episodes, this time running down their top 5 Christmas songs whilst even more drunk than they were on the films one. Ben's frankly excellent Christmas Spotify playlist for your Christmas pleasure: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RIBFoxICRcZqzgVo3B6ps?si=26a2c9ab6acb4933 Hosted on Acast. See...

Ben and Mat check in on each other in the lead up to Christmas and listen back to last year's well loved, though a tad excitable Top 5 Christmas Films episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Freddie Poser from PricedOut and particle accelerator physicist Luke Dycks join Ben and Mat to discuss the perennial political hot potato that is housing and the NIMBYism that keeps the fire burning. Also it's Ben's birthday and this is what he's chosen to do to celebrate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

Ben and Mat discuss public information campaigns and why there should be one for the looming winter energy crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat discuss how post Brexit rules are hammering our creative industries and what needs to be done. Also flooding the bathroom and a Jurassic Park related regret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben was recently banned from driving. This is the story of why and the consequences of his actions. DISCLAIMER: Two close friends often make light of things where others might not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat welcome Financial Times journalist, Jemima Kelly to discuss the devaluation of truth in the modern world. What responsibilities do journalists have in a world where lies are weaponised and the truth is up for debate? How complicit are we, the general public in the lies in which our leaders deal? Jemima has the answers in this very enjoyable and lively chat with two dimwits. Recorded: 7...

Ben and Mat respond to readers letters and Ben talks us through his hatred for flies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben wants to know where Labour's ideas are. Currently sniping from the side lines like a disapproving uncle while the Conservative party eat themselves, Keir Starmer will likely be campaigning on solutions to the same problems facing Rishi and Liz (who it turns out Ben proper loves). But what will those solutions be? Also Ben getting banned from Twitter and what luxury items is it worth spending t...

Ben and Mat discuss Bad news, Sentient AI, Dad Thrillers etc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Or 'How we learned to stop worrying and love immigration'. Also worst jobs and witness Ben squirm in the latest instalment of Bengeons and Dragons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ian Dunt joins Ben and Mat again for the second part of our chat, this time covering Ian's love for comic books. Ian really really loves comic books. The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanDunt Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe...

Ian Dunt (columnist, author and podcast host) returns to discuss liberalism in the UK with Mat and Ben. That is if he can take Ben seriously enough to have a grown-up conversation. This is the first part of a two-parter - the second part will be out next week on the subject of Ian's other passion, comic books. Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanDunt The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://tw...

Specialist in international refugee law and Director of Stand For All, Dan Sohege joins Ben and Mat to discuss the UK's refugee policy in response to the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian refugees are being treated under different rules to other refugees - why is that? How is the response going? Mood amongst the public seems very supportive of taking people in, but does the new Nationality and Borders Bil...

Special bumper other shit episode featuring beaver news, Ben's review of his son's stage debut and the latest instalment of Bengeons and Dragons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Author, journalist and Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Christopher Snowdon joins Ben and Mat to discuss the end(?) of the pandemic, bad covid takes, even worse Ukraine takes and the wonders of snooker. Chris on twitter: https://twitter.com/cjsnowdon The Great Unravelling on twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Birth rates in Britain are declining and this could lead to economic and social issues down the line. Who better to hear talk about why women are not having more kids then two middle aged white blokes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravel...

Ben gives us the rundown on how bloody expensive everything is in this country and how shit that is, especially for the young folk (boo hoo). Also out of date condiments, Mat's recommendation dump and the next instalment of Bengeons and Dragons. The Great Unravelling on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Ben talks about how Britain's approach to drugs policy and it's enforcement by authorities is muddled and confusing with no sign of improvement. Also is Ben being a bad parent? And part one of special new feature segment, 'Bengeons and Dragons'. The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If...

We list our top 5 Christmas songs. Some real corkers here too. Hopefully no nonces too. Ben's Christmas Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RIBFoxICRcZqzgVo3B6ps?si=bacf4e1803744bff The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

Ben and Mat list their top 5 favourite Christmas films and in true Christmas fashion get drunk and argue over them. The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Ben and Mat go for a walk up a hill, chat shit, go to some pubs. The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com

Is our NHS being privatised (again)? No, argues our guest Kristian Niemietz, Head of Political Economy at the Institute of Economic Affairs. As the Health and Care Bill passes the House of Commons, Kristian argues that this is all scaremongering and that the impending privatisation of the NHS is a great myth that has existed since its foundation. We also discuss beer and sausages… Because, you kno...