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Marshall Matters

Society EN ↓ 47 episodes

What is the state of the arts? Winston Marshall, musician and co-founder of the band Mumford & Sons, explores the taboo and totemic issues within the creative industries in a series of interviews with artists, musicians, actors, comedians, and more… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Sep 10, 2025

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Episodes

Graham Linehan: how the Father Ted musical got cancelled 06.12.2022

Winston speaks with Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan, creator of Father Ted, The IT Crowd and Black Books. Graham took a stand as a women’s rights activist which led to Father Ted: The Musical being cancelled. He was also suspended from Twitter for writing “men aren’t women tho”. Winston asks why he took a stand, and how his comedy career unravelled. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access...

Michael Shellenberger: What Just Stop Oil gets wrong and COP27 corruption 14.11.2022

With climate activists around the world vandalising great works by Monet, van Gogh and Goya, Winston speaks with environmentalist, conservationist and pro-nuclear activist Michael Shellenberger. They discuss the validity of Just Stop Oil's methods and environmental imperialism at this years United Nations Climate Change Conference. They take a deep dive into Shellenberger's book 'Apocalypse Never'...

Candace Owens: Understanding Kanye 'Ye' West and where Black Lives Matter went wrong 31.10.2022

Winston speaks with American author, conservative commentator and activist Candace Owens. They discuss why she and Kanye West wore White Lives Matter shirts at Paris Fashion Week, Kanye’s offensive tweets, the rise of Black Lives Matter, her new film ‘The Greatest Lie Ever Sold’ exploring the death of George Floyd and much more… Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without ad...

Helen Joyce: the truth about trans and why sex matters 24.10.2022

Author and journalist Helen Joyce speaks to Winston about the most contentious issue of the age: the transgender debate. They discussed Mermaids, Tavistock, the Scottish Gender Bill and her new book; perhaps the most authoritative on the subject. Is the growing phenomenon what Jung called a 'psychic endemic'? Listen to find out… Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without ad...

James Dreyfus: cancelled from Dr Who for supporting JK Rowling 10.10.2022

This week Winston speaks with actor James Dreyfus, star of Gimme Gimme Gimme , The Thin Blue Line and Notting Hill . They discuss his cancellation from Dr Who, the misogyny and homophobia of Trans Radical Activists, Stonewall, the LGB Alliance, and why he’s willing to put his neck on the line. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree...

Jordan Peterson: The Book of Revelation, Ronaldo and the role of the artist 26.09.2022

Winston speaks with best-selling author, clinical psychologist and leading public intellectual Dr Jordan Peterson. They discuss the role of artists in society and the state of the arts today. What is so original about Dr Peterson’s work? How hopeful is he for universities? Is it the duty of the privileged to serve the oppressed? And, among other things… Ronaldo, the Book of Revelation, the New Ath...

Laurence Fox: My Son Hunter, Biden corruption and free speech 12.09.2022

This week on Marshall Matters, Winston speaks with actor turned political activist Laurence Fox on his new film My Son Hunter, Biden corruption, being ostracised from the film industry and the importance of free speech.  Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podca...

Yasmine Mohammed: Salman Rushdie and how western liberals empower radical Islam 29.08.2022

Winston speaks with author and human rights activist Yasmine Mohammed. They discuss Salman Rushdie’s Fatwa, The Satanic Verses , Islamic blasphemy laws and how liberals empower radical Islam. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts . Contact us: podcast@spe...

Ariel Pink: Trump, Capitol riots and breaking music's orthodoxy 15.08.2022

Winston speaks with American indie legend Ariel Pink. The accomplished singer-songwriter had his life turned on its head for the great crime of supporting Trump. Listen to find out what happened and why. They discuss January 6th, life after cancellation and more. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Spec...

Rosie Kay: Controversial choreography and overcoming an emotional cancelling 01.08.2022

Winston speaks with dancer and choreographer Rosie Kay. Rosie is returning to the world of dance after being forced to resign from her eponymous company in 2021 when she ran afoul of trans ideologues.  Rosie discusses the world of dance, controversial choreography, ideological capture, emotional impact of being cancelled, Virginia Woolf and much more. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access...

Coleman Hughes: Blasphemy, reparations and counter-culture 13.06.2022

Winston speaks with writer, musician and host of Conversations with Coleman, Coleman Hughes. They discuss blasphemy in the music industry, counter-culture, race, reparations, colourblindness and much more... Presented by Winston Marshall  Produced by Sam Holmes Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Specta...

Rahima Mahmut on Uyghur history, music and the Adrian Zenz report 30.05.2022

This week on Marshall Matters Winston speaks to Rahima Mahmut. Rahima is a Uyghur singer, writer, translator and activist. They discussed the history and genocide of her people, compared CCP narrative to the Uyghur perspective, the Adrian Zenz report, her musical background and her song Tarim. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree...

Andrew Doyle: Free speech absolutism, Elon Musk and Titania McGrath 02.05.2022

This week on Marshall Matters, Winston speaks with Comedian, author and TV host Andrew Doyle. They discuss his book Free Speech and Why it Matters , Elon Musk, Twitter, Andrew’s creation Titania McGrath, Stonewall the comedy industry and much more. Watch the episode at spectator.co.uk/tv Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to fin...

Seth Dillon - Will Elon Musk 'Free The Bee'? 18.04.2022

This week on Marshall Matters Winston speaks with Seth Dillon, CEO and owner of American political satire site The Babylon Bee. The Babylon Bee are currently locked out of their Twitter account for a joke that has been deemed “hate speech” by the social media site. But the Bee are refusing to accept this. Seth and Winston discussed comedy through the American cultural divide, the legal issues behi...

Konstantin Kisin on the war in Ukraine 16.03.2022

This week Winston is joined by Russian-British comedian, podcaster and author Konstantin Kisin. Konstantin gives his insight into the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Russian mindset, the potent myth of fighting Nazis and a little on his forthcoming new book ‘An Immigrant’s Love Letter To The West’. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree...

Putin has unified us – Ukrainian rock star turned freedom fighter 07.03.2022

On this week's episode of Marshall Matters, Winston speaks with Svyatoslav Vakarchuk in Ukraine. Svyatoslav is the lead singer of Ukraine’s biggest band, Okean Elzy. He has also served in the Ukrainian parliament. Speaking to him on the eleventh day of conflict he describes his experience so far, the atmosphere of his invaded country and what he hopes for looking forward. Become a Spectator subscr...

Artemy Troitsky - 'I'm pretty sure Ukrainians will win' 28.02.2022

On this week’s episode of Marshall Matters, Winston speaks with Russian author, journalist and culture and music historian Artemy Troitsky. Troitsky has had a long history of being anti-establishment. In the 80s he was blacklisted by the Soviet Union. But it wasn’t until Putin's rule that he felt he finally had to leave his motherland. We discuss the current conflict, Putin and the mindset of Russ...

Tracy-Ann Oberman - Political purity tests in films and theatre 21.02.2022

This week on Marshall Matters Winston is joined by British actress Tracy-Ann Oberman, star of Afterlife, Toast of London, Ridley Road and Eastenders, to name but a few. Tracy-Ann discussed the problem of anti-Semitism with relation to Equity - the trade union for actors - as well as in the entertainment industry more broadly and beyond.  Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast w...

Don McLean – 'The day the music died' 14.02.2022

This week Winston is joined by American songwriting legend Don McLean. Don discusses his work, the atmosphere of America when he was starting in the 60s compared to now, and how he predicted the state of the world today in his all time classic “American Pie”. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Spectato...

David Baddiel - Is anti-Semitism a blind spot? 07.02.2022

In Episode 2 of Marshall Matters, Winston speaks with David Baddiel on his powerful book 'Jews Don’t Count', the experience of writing the alternative National anthem 'Three Lions' and his recent stand up show 'Trolls - Not The Dolls'. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Spectator podcasts, go to specta...

Ignat Solzhenitsyn - Music, Aleksandr, and Western Values 31.01.2022

In this inaugural episode of Marshall Matters, Winston interviews Ignat Solzhenitsyn on the pursuit of art, the state of classical music, the lasting influence of his father Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and the thunderous (or gentle) essay ‘Live Not By Lies’... Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Spectator po...

Introducing... Marshall Matters 30.12.2021

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