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London Calling

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James Delingpole and Toby Young discuss and explain British and European politics and culture for their American audience.

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Ricochet

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Latest episode

Aug 14, 2023

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Episodes

E3. The Battle of Winterfell 30.04.2019

The Battle of Winterfell is now in the (alt) history books and James Delingpole and Toby Young are here to break it all down for you. Who survived, who died, who was smart, who was dumb, and some predictions for next week and the ultimate end of the show. Source

E2. The Things We Do For Love 23.04.2019

The second Game of Thrones episode has been controversially received, which is exactly why we need Delingpole and Young to break it down for us. Brianne and Jamie, Dany and Jon, Arya and the blacksmith dude — they all have to be explained. Also, who will survive the coming battle with the Army of The Dead? The hosts predict but make yours in the comments below. Source

E1. Get The Name Right, Chaps 16.04.2019

The new and final season of Game of Thrones began this past Sunday and that means James Delingpole and Toby Young must reconvene to tell us what happened, what will happen, and what it all means. And they’ll do that right after they figure out what the correct name of their bloody podcast is. Typical. Source

E7. Ice Breathing Dragon 28.08.2017

Jame Delingpole and Toby Young discuss their thoughts on the last episode of the season and wonder what’s in store for the last season of the show coming in two years?! Source

E6. Game of Walking Dead 21.08.2017

With only one more episode left in the season, Toby Young and James Delingpole go deep on this week’s episode, including and in depth discussion of who is the most desirable (not the word they used) character on the show? Tune in to hear the final verdict. Source

E5. No Lawyers In Westeros 14.08.2017

James Delingpole is back from holiday and Toby Young is puzzled at the lack of law schools grads in the Game of Thrones universe. Also, is Jon Snow not a bastard? Listen in to find out. Source

E4. Bend The Knee 08.08.2017

John Podhoretz sits in for James Delingpole as he and Toby deconstruct this week’s episode as the season draw ever nearer to the series conclusion. Source

E3. Fire and Ice Meet At Last 31.07.2017

James Delingpole and Toby Young to some quick takes on this week’s GoT, including the new hot couple of Waters: Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen. Source

E2. Can A Crossbow Kill A Dragon? 25.07.2017

Toby Young and James Delingpole return to dissect the second episode of Game of Thrones. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? Take a sword to them in the comments. Source

E1. No More Sheeran 18.07.2017

A new Game of Thrones season has begun and guide you through all of the plot lines, we’ve reassembled our intrepid team of GoT experts, James Delingpole and Toby Young. This week, Jon Snow becomes a leader, Sansa is the power behind the Throne, Arya wears a mask, and Ed Sheeran must go. Source

E22. The Red Meat Man 12.10.2016

In Episode 22 of London Calling, our hosts talk about what Toby considers to be Trump’s meltdown and James reckons is a minor blip. Then they discuss the Remoaners – all the Euroweenies who were thwarted in the EU Referendum vote and have been complaining ever since and who are now trying to sabotage Brexit. But James gets bored and Toby hurries the conversation along to Westworld... Source

E21. The Secret Vegetarian 05.10.2016

In which Toby actually visits James at his country seat for a special Conservative party conference edition of London Calling. They share their excitement about the good thing about new Prime Minister Theresa May – she’s finally going to make Brexit happen – and also their anxiety about the party’s worrying Big Government tendencies. Then Toby discovers James’s dark secret: he’s a secret... Source

E20. The Stepford President 27.09.2016

James and Toby discuss the Hillary/Trump debate and are mildly surprised to find themselves in agreement with one another. At least briefly. Trump, says his closet admirer James, was like a punch-drunk boxer, while Hillary was sharp, well-briefed, apparently likeable. Toby agrees – then delights James with some criticisms of Hillary. But then the buts begin…”Who would you rather have as the... Sou...

E19. Stranger Things 21.09.2016

James Delingpole and Toby Young call in from London (yes, the name has persevered) to discuss the goings on in the Labour Party, Gazza, and Netflix’s Stranger Things. Source

E18. SoundCast 13.09.2016

The show formerly known as London Calling is now called SoundCast with Delingpole and Young. We’ll let Toby and James tell you why. Thuis week’s Teresa May’s new education proposal, the prospect of a new general election in the near future, a Brexit update, Ireland vs. the EU, and Facebook censors an iconic photograph. Source

E17. Burkinis 30.08.2016

This week, Jame Delingpole and Toby Young chat about their recent summer holidays, the kerfuffle over Burkinis, Margaret Thatcher’s last victory, and some frank talk on gender equality. Source

E17. Gold Medal 12.08.2016

This week, look get a glimpse of the Olympics from a perspective across the Atlantic as James Delingpole and Toby Young discuss the summer games, A Brit visits the RNC, why there wont be a Brexit recount, and our election as it looks from folks who drive on the left side of the road. Source

E16. Lord Delingpole 03.08.2016

This week, our intrepid correspondents from across the pond (That’s James Delingpole and Toby Young) discuss British food versus the Continent, a report from the Port Elliot Literary Festival, Suicide Squad’s place in the pantheon of super hero movies, the British view of Trump’s travails, a deep dive into the end of the Cameron era and more. Source

E15. Ghostbusted 21.07.2016

James Delingpole makes it through customs to join Toby Young to chat about the continuing fallout from the Brexit vote, the view of the RNC from across the pond, the some thoughts about Milo Yiannopoulos’s banishment from Twitter. Source

E14. Game of Threxit 29.06.2016

For some of you, the best news you’ll hear all week is that Game of Thrones has concluded the season. But not before James Delingpole and Toby Young (joined by Tom Meyer) wrap up the season with some expert analysis and explanation of what transpired. Then, Tom exits, and James and Toby dive into the aftermath of Brexit and discuss what happens next. Source

E13. Independence Day! 24.06.2016

Live from across the pond (well, almost live) our own James Delingpole and Toby Young analyze and celebrate the vote to exit the European Union, which they both correctly predicted several weeks ago. They cover the implications for Britain and what it may (or may not) mean for the U.S. presidential election. Source

E12. Dating Supermodels 08.06.2016

Summer is coming for James Delingpole and Toby Young is they contemplate with lust and glee the possibility that Britain may actually leave the European Union. Gove for Prime Minister! Also: Thrones – how did Arya survive that stabbing and who exactly is Blackfish? Source

E11. London Calling #11: Hold The Door 25.05.2016

While waiting for Toby, James discusses last Sunday’s shocking episode of Game of Thrones with Ricochet editor Tom Meyer (spoilers). Toby joins them a few minutes in for more commentary on the show, before James and Toby turn their attention to British politics. Source

E10. London Calling #10: "Thrones" and Brexit 18.05.2016

James Delingpole and Toby Young return for another ThroneCast to recap this week’s episode, and after last’s weeks comments, this week they’ve brought an actual expert to help them parse the Snows from the Starks: Ricochet’s own resident ThroneHead, Tom Meyer. Then, a fascinating and detailed discussion on the upcoming Brexit vote (for some background, Toby and James suggest you watch Brexit: The....

E9. London Calling: ThroneCast #3 11.05.2016

Toby Young and James Delingpole are back with another deep dive into this week’s episode of “Game of Thrones.” As usual, MAJOR SPOILERS in this podcast, so if you have not watched episode three, you probably don’t want to listen to this podcast — yet. Source

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