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We recorded this on the eve of the Carabao Cup Final and due some tech issues it has been published after the result, which disappointingly the gunners lost 2-0... Still, onwards and upwards! This new podcast brings into play a football discussion at its heart with an overflow into some of the hot political subjects. Do let us know what you think as our plan is to do this new podcast on a regular...

Can the Cyprus deadlock finally be broken. On the back of the stunning Presidential election results there is renewed hope that Cyprus can move forward to the benefit of all Cypriots. Kemal Baykalli joins host Fevzi Hussein for some Cyprus hard-talk!

So another International Women's Day passes. We were really lucky to be in the company of 3 amazing women - all Turkish Cypriots, and we chewed the cud touching on various issues that impact on the sisterhood. Sit back, relax and listen! Subscribe to Bandofla for more.

The Trilogy is here.. With the wait for the new season almost over the dream team are back. Ahmet Orhan and Aydan Nevzat give a really insightful look into issues which many Arsenal fans will be talking about. This podcast does not hide the fact the we think the world of Mikel Arteta so if you are one of those moany AFTV lot you might want to jog on...lol We also have an international flavour with...

Well, we have been talking about it for a while and it's finally happened. The Tories are finally toast and Labour have come through to win a landslide election. There were notable scalps on the on the Tory side with high profile losses such as the wonderful Liz Truss and equally charming Jacob Reece-Smogg..... Don't forget to subscribe and thank you to all of you who have been joining us...

The Glaxon has finally sounded over the 14 year Tory rule in Government. Thank god for that I hear our listeners sigh.. Sunak's announcement has left many of his Tory colleagues bewildered, but the truth it the writing has been on the wall for some time now. In addition to our political summary, we offer our thoughts on the latest in Palestine and more unspeakable atrocities being carried out...

Bandofla offers its thoughts on the latest Israel-Palestine issue and the War on Gaza. Our programme also tips our hat to people like Owen Jones and the UK Ambassador for Palestine Husam Zomlot. There really isn't much more to say so have a listen and see what you think. Remember love always wins over hate! Don't forget to the spread the message of Bandofla and get any like-minded friends...

Back by popular demand to assess how the Gunners have started this season are Aydan Nevzat and Ahmet Orhan. Aydan, born in a vintage Arsenal year - yes you guessed it, the Invincible year and Ahmet a veteran of 60 seasons following the Gunners both give their views on the Premiership start, Arteta tactics, injuries, new signings and much more. Don't forget to Subscribe to Bandofla on Spotify a...

So how do you react when your Oncologist just breaks the news to you that you have Cancer? As if that is tough enough - but, what happens to you as a person when you have had this message broken to you a third time? This is the inspiring and uplifting Emi Kayserioglu who remains as upbeat as ever when talking about her cancer episodes, which includes having to go through a double-masectomy. You ca...

The big game is tomorrow and Sarina Wiegman is on the verge of making history - with the Euros already in the bag she is one win away from footballing immortality. Lindsay England joins Bandofla from her base in Sidney, Australia to give some wonderful insight into what she expects to happen in the final. What's your prediction?

The title of this episode is deliberately coded to make you wonder what Bandofla is up to this time...lol Well, on this episode we delve into local politics and explore the fury raging in a local residents group in a leaft London suburb. It is never good when a local council gets into the bad books of a residents group and that is exactly what has happened here with even loyal Labour voters feelin...

Well, we have been promising listeners an episode dedicated to the 'Arse' and the amazing season that the club has had this year. To help us chew the cud we have a veteran of 60 seasons going to watch the Arsenal in Ahmet Suleyman - contrast this with Aydan Nevzat who was born in 2004, just days after Patrick Vieira lifted the league crown after the club had made history by going the whole...

This episode takes a deep dive into Turkish politics and the recent elections that took place in Turkey. We explore issues ranging from Recep Tayyip Erdogan's legacy, his prospects in the second round run-off, his opponents, the economy, migration, international relations and more widely Turkey's standing in the international community. Helping us explore these subjects are journalists and...

Well, here in the UK we all got an extra bank holiday so don't knock it! But in truth, when there are so many families genuinely struggling to put food on the table was it a good idea for £100M of tax payers money to be spent on this right royal p1ss-up? We also touch on the recent local elections and the absolute wonderful hammering that the Tories got. Don't forget to subscribe to our Sp...

Amar Soofi lives in Watford, UK and his mission in life at the moment is simple. He is coping with a malignant brain tumour and he is keen to share his journey and open the eyes of the Muslim community to overcome the stigma of Cancer, which is still very prevalent in some Muslim communities. The bottom line is more and more of us are touched by Cancer every day. Many fortuntely smash the illness...

We have been trying to get an interview with Erkin Guney A.K.A Egg for a while. He runs the Ramadan Mosque in Shacklewell Lane and is a character larger than life itself. Don't take my word for it - listen to this podcast episode and see for yourself. I caught up with him in North Cyprus. Watch out for the appeal... Bandofla is determined to make this appeal a big success. If you are a builder...

Bandofla debates the devastating impact of the recent earthquake in SE  Turkey and Northern Syria. We are joined by TDP President Mine Atli all  the way from Cyprus, Baroness Meral Hussein-Ece and District & local  councillor Suzanne Nuri-Nixon. All of them have their own powerful  connection with the tragic events of the recent earthquake.    All shares and likes...

It can get hard reporting on positive news when we have a Government in place who are simply taking the piss with key-workers. People are starting to come together though and there are signs that people have had their fill of the Tories. More and more trade unions are saying Enough is Enough with their workers going on strike. But, despite this, we do have something really inspiring to report on i...

Well, many people predicted it - personally I did not expect it to happen so soon, but we pathetic nature of her leadership caused many in her own political party to essentially dis-own her. Though to be fair, what she managed to fcuk up in just 45 was quite spectacular even by the standards of the Conservative Circus, which has been in town for many many weeks now. I will us this episode to touch...

Followers will have noticed recently that we have been very supportive of the American Green Party and specifically their candidate running for Governor in the state of Texas. Bandofla caught up with Delilah Barrios and we bring you the comprehensive interview with her where she touches on many different policy areas outlining her thoughts and most importantly the humanist leadership qualities tha...

Well, she ruled the country for 7 decades and Bandofla finally shares its thoughts, mainly on the public reaction to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.  We also have a new Prime Minister in place after Liz Truss truimphed in the Tory leadership race. So, one awful PM has replaced another... Class war is also covered in this episode and we offer our solidarity to the many trade unions taking t...

Welcome back to Bandofla and another episode. We love our regulars and also a special shout to you if you have landed on this podcast for the first time. This episode looks at the desperation facing many people in the UK. Fuel poverty is now very real for millions of UK residents and things will only get worse. We touch on the environmental crisis and the raw sewage being pumped into our seas. On...

The cost of living crisis is biting harder now than ever before -  however through the gloom comes hope, through the ashes rises a genuine  hope that the ordinary working class person has a voice that will  ultimately be heard and listenend to in the corridors of power. That  voice is the new Enough is Enough campaign which has harnessed almost  half a million people to th...

Welcome to Episode 48.. Boris Johnson and the shocking Uvalde school shooting dominates this episide but there is so much more to share with listeners. We go into overdrive on 10 Downing St and will be sharing some wonderful material with you. From MPs such Mhairi Black to the brilliant Led by Donkeys campaign platform. We will also be reporting on the awful decision of the high court which will s...

Episode 47 is now out!  We highlight the big TUC campaign 'A New Deal for Workers' and urge everyone join the rally on Saturday 18th June in central London. We touch on the Governor elections in America and take a closer look at Texas where Dellilah Barrios is hoping to upset the odds to become the Texas Governor.  The show closes with a a tribute paid to the Al Jazeera American-Palestin...