The New World

The Two Matts

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Join The New World's Matt Kelly and Matt d'Ancona plus occasional guests for weekly chat on politics and media with a side of cultural stuff. A podcast in the spirit of the award-winning New World newspaper - irreverent, witty, surprising, argumentative ... and annoying all the right people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

May the joker and Corbyn's scrabble to Brexit 08.03.2019

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another review of the Brexit week. This week the team look ahead to Theresa May's crunch week (another one) and reveal some exciting news about The New European podcast going LIVE. Geri delves into the archives to dig up some headlines from the first Euro referendum and, as usual, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See...

U-turns, the Irish border Death Star and B'DD'SM 01.03.2019

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to deep dive into another week of Brexit mayhem.  This week the pair plot out alternative Brexit futures, ponder whether the the border problem could have been solved a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away and crown a Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiggers pounce while May enjoys Netflix and 'Phil' 22.02.2019

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to delve into yet another chaotic week in British politics.  The team talk the Independent Group and ask the question 'who is next?' And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris is back and should Sir Keir quit? 15.02.2019

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back for another round of Brexit madness. The team ask 'should Sir Keir quit in protest?' and count Liam Fox's successful trade deals ... on one hand. And Geri predicts the future. Of course - there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May's Mission Impossible and Vince Cable interview 08.02.2019

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another dose of Brexit madness.  The team tackle May's hopeless task, Tusk's special place in Hell and Geri chats to Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable. And, as always, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Non' ... 'nein' ...'não' ... EU react to renegotiation chatter 01.02.2019

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott are back amid more Brexit chaos. Geri takes us behind the scenes on a chaotic night in Westminster while Steve and Richard discuss why no Brexiteers believe the EU when they say 'non'. And there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of the People's Vote and UKIP 2.0 25.01.2019

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to scrape the barrel of Brexit. This week they ask 'what now for the People's Vote?' and delve into the murky world of Britain's newest political party. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What next? The big, fat Brexit Q & A 18.01.2019

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round of Brexit madness.  The chaps attempt to answer the thousands of remaining questions after another chaotic week while Geri takes aim at Labour.  And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vote chaos ... again and a pint with Tim Martin 11.01.2019

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to review another chaotic week on Planet Brexit. This week Steve sits down over a pint of ale with mad Brexiteer and Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin.  And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Saj, disappointing Corbs and Brexit: The Uncivil War review 04.01.2019

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for the first New European podcast of 2019.  The pair tackle the latest news and Steve reviews Channel 4's Brexit film ahead of it airing next week. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Year Mash-Up 28.12.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for the annual post-Christmas, pre-NYE mash up of best bits and laughs. The team revisit the bombshell resignations, Labour's party conference and Richard going under cover at a Leave Means Leave rally. And, of course, there is loads of classic Brexiteer of the Week. Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Brexiteer of the Year Christmas special 21.12.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for a round-up of another chaotic week in Brexit. This week the team countdown the top 20 worst Brexiteers of 2018 and relive some of their most outlandish moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May clings on but what is on her Christmas wish-list? 14.12.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of the week's Brexit news - and what a week. The team try to make sense of the chaos and Geri reveals what the party leaders are wishing for this festive season. And, of course, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaos, chaos and more chaos (oh and Gwyneth Paltrow) 07.12.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of the madness that is Planet Brexit. The team try to make sense of the Brexit impasse and outline the potential fall out if (when) Theresa May's deal is voted down. And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Bond, May on tour and will Labour back a new vote? 30.11.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to analyse another week of Brexit madness. This week the team is joined by Twitter funny man and podcast legend John Rain to answer the question "would any Bond have voted Remain?" And another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TARP, the Spice Girls and horse racing 23.11.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri (Ginger Spice) Scott return for another round-up of all the news from Planet Brexit. This week the team are joined by Chrysalis Records founder and chairman Chris Wright and explain the TARP theory. And, as usual, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaos, mayhem and crinkle-cut chips 15.11.2018

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back with a Brexit Chaos special edition of the podcast. The pair discuss in detail the past 48 hours of mayhem and make their predictions about exactly what happens next for Theresa May. And, as always, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trumped, a lack of detail and a hopeful poll 09.11.2018

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to dive into another week of Brexit madness.  This week they look back on the mid-terms, poke fun at bungling Brexit secretary Dominic Raab and crown another Brexiteer of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Financial deals, taking the (50) p and Budget fall-out 02.11.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return with a round-up of another week of Brexit madness. The team tackle the Budget, Arron Banks and reveal listeners' suggestions for what should be on the new Brexit 50 pence piece. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May survives ... again, Budget preview and your mail 26.10.2018

Richard Porritt, Geri Scott and Jono Read are back with another review of the week on planet Brexit.  This week the team tackle another Hell Week for Theresa May, an 'unholy alliance' going on a road trip and look forward to the end of austerity. And then they answer your questions from the mail bag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking the can, the People's Vote march and fighting talk from Nigel 19.10.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another show delving into the madness that is Brexit. This week the team discuss Theresa May's transition extension and Peter French, People's Vote organiser, is on the Brexit Blower. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DUP loom over PM, Gove goes to the tip and Geri plays piano 12.10.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return to bring you bang up to date with another bonkers week in Brexit. The team discuss the DUP's threats, the changing face of the Daily Mail and ask 'Is Boris finished?' And they crown another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dancing Queen PM sends an SOS but will Boris be the winner who takes it all? 05.10.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another run-down of the week on Planet Brexit. The team focus on Conservative party conference and those twinkle toes but ask "where was the Brexit policy?" And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer on Labour and the People’s Vote… plus will Theresa May dance at Tory conference? 28.09.2018

Fresh from his standing ovation, the shadow Brexit secretary joins us. The Conservatives go to war in Birmingham and there’s a Doctor Who connection in our Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chequers goes pop, Justine Greening and Labour conference preview 21.09.2018

Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott return for another round-up of Britain's Brexit madness.  The team preview Labour conference and analyse the fall-out from Theresa May's disastrous trip to Austria. Also Geri chats to Justine Greening who backs a People's Vote. And there is another Brexiteer of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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