A Quick One with Ed Parnell

A short intermission to the Paper Review, during which you may all visit the theatre bar. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

The Paper Review, live from Glastonbury* *not live and not from Glastonbury Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

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A German cathedral chapter apologized this week for hosting a performance featuring semi-clad dancers waving plucked chickens wrapped in diapers. Story https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/german-cathedral-offers-sincere-regret Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

The White House will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which decried America's food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs. Story https://www.npr.org/2025/05/29/nx-s1-5417346/white-house-acknowledges-problems-in-rfk-jr-s-make-america-healthy-again-report Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...

SAO PAULO (AP) — Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls have sparked both online fascination and political debate in Brazil , with lawmakers even bringing the lifelike dolls into legislatures. Influencers have staged situations such as birth simulations and strolls in shopping malls with the hand-crafted baby figures, known as “reborn” dolls, creating videos that have g...

Chloe Samaha wasn't trained to write software. But she and her partner at their San Francisco-based startup BOND got a working version of a new online productivity manager and website up and running in less than a day. "He was on his way back from a ski trip and built the entire back end … in six hours. And I built the front end in, like, an hour-and-a-half, and we just had a functional product,"...

New figures show a steep rise in the population of parakeets now living wild in the UK, with experts warning of a "green invasion." Figures given to ITV News by the British Trust for Ornithology show “an astronomical rise,” which researchers have said is now “unstoppable”. Originally from India and Pakistan, the ring-necked parakeets are officially “an invasive species,” but the emerald, green par...

The paper review is hard carved by Bolivian rebels Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

A shorter edition of the paper review due to it being discovered I am not 6'3" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

The 'I didn't have any ideas this morning so here's a repeat' Edition. Sponsored by me. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

As it is a bank holiday, savour these televisual treats by simply hacking my neural cortex and monitoring my thoughts. Find more tv listenings here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

I am very tired, and I can't think of anything to write. So, instead of lifting other peoples' jokes or putting out a poor product, here's a repeat of a Paper Review from a few months ago. Enjoy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

The paper review is printed on recycled material. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

The papers read with by a man with a bunch of marbles in his mouth for a £10 bet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

Brought to you by Brabingers' Forklift Trucks. Only a Brabinger can handle your load. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

The papers from the imagination of someone who frankly needs to get out more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

Today's papers are brought to you with Vimco energy drink. The only drink which comes with a complimentary defibrillator.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

The usual nonsense said in a fast, breathless manner which quite frankly got me going. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

Back by popular demand, the glossy, high quailty paper review, with a hint of lavender. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

Donald Trump revokes Biden's pardons, goes after all who testified or anyone he (Trump) had a beef with. Then, after 38 people die in storms across the US, Trump boasts about winning his Golf tournament. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .

Wes Streeting, the Minister for Health, appeared on Kuensburg on Sunday to talk about welfare, the bulging bill, what Labout intends to do about it and how Mental Health provision will suddenly, as if by magic, appear and all will be well. Disability News Clip - https://x.com/BenClaimant/status/1901316931568685224 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-wit...

Trump speaks about the stock market, says egg prices and fuel is coming down which is plainly isn't, his Ukraine talks parrot Putin's demands leading to suspcions they are carving up teh country, and dismay over the economy with talk of a recession becoming louder and louder. Meanwhile the 'busiest President' has spent over a third of his time in office so far on the golf course. Become a supporte...

Keir Starmer and Liz Kendall's welfare changes and cuts, up to £6bn, will be a rerun of the punitive and cruel measures put in place by George Osborne. Labour is letting down working people and the sick by a vindictive easy target, instead of garnering the tens of billions in unpaid, avoided and wealth taxes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-...

Nigel Farage is rumoured to try a lot of dirty tricks to get his way. But he is Nigel Farage. That's his whole 'thing' as a caller to Talk Radio commented. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-quick-one-with-ed-parnell--5948367/support .