This episode is GENIUS. As ever. But this time it's also ABOUT genius - the subject of a new book by this week's guest the brilliant journalist, author and podcaster Helen Lewis. How do we define genius, are we devaluing its use and do you have to be a troubled prick to be one? All the answers and more are in the podcast - and also in Helen's book which you can find hereHer series on Radio 4 called 'Strong Message Here' is also highly recommended and much listened-to on Sigma IX - check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark Gatiss
On the Best Podcast in the Galaxy* this week is none other than the comic and dramatic genius Mark Gatiss. Mark chats about politics, children's TV, comedy, and that time he played Peter Mandelson. Plus he reveals why he won't be accepting an honor from the King any time soon. He's a true multi-hyphenate; an actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist, whose latest project Bookish is out this month and you can watch the trailer hereEnjoy! *Galaxy Podcast Awards 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sir Ian Rankin
It's back!Series TWO of Trash Talk returns after a few months off... much like a Birmingham bin collection. There are some HUGE names lined up for this new series - as Count Binface continues his quest to interview some fascinating humans in his quest to learn about humans... so he can conquer Earth. Today it's best-selling author Sir Ian Rankin. Ian is our first Knight of the Realm on the podcast - so please show him some respect by listening right to the very end of the episode. Anything else is technically treason. Some housekeeping - you might like to see the video of Ian's band 'Best Picture' - it's herePLEASE leave us a review, and subscribe so that future episodes land directly into your podcast player. Enjoy the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Donald Trump & Postman Pat... aka impressionist Lewis MacLeod
What do Donald Trump and Postman Pat have in common? Well Pat has grabbed Jess the cat a few times and Donald... well we won't finish that. What they REALLY have in common is they're both performed excellently by our guest - impressionist Lewis MacLeod. British listeners may know Lewis from his work on the BBC comedy Dead Ringers where he plays the voice of not just Donald Trump but also Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage. Imagine having to get inside those three characters! That's why Lewis is the perfect person to speak to about understanding your Earth leaders. If that's not enough he's also been in a Star Wars movie and you will not guess where George Lucas took him for lunch. Enjoy the 40th episode of Trash Talk... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gavin Esler
Are long-form news interviews dead? Not on my watch! Who better to feature on our first long interview than an esteemed journalist who has held world leaders to account and fronted the UK's premier investigative journalism programme (at the time!). He certainly knows a thing or two about an interview. In our chat we cover the state of news, what next for the BBC, who the f**k is watching GB News and I appoint Gavin to seat 001 in the House of Losers. Watch out Peers of the Realm... we're coming for you. PLEASE... could you leave a review, give us a rating and follow this podcast. I won't be able to conquer you planet without it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello and welcome to Trash Talk with Count Binface, It's the smash-hit podcast from planet Sigma IX which is now available on Earth.I've got a blockbuster of a new podcast - in a nutshell you can expect brilliant interviews and peerless analysis. It's a bit like The News Agents, but with fewer holidays.Launched for the 2024 Election it was such a success I've decided to keep interviewing some of your Earth experts to find out more about your planet (so I can conquer you).Make your next podcast Count! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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