Best Guardian Down Cast Podcasts (2025)

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Gatr is in the UK: Part One Special Episode #308 2:17:14

5d ago2:17:14

2:17:14

This week, Kingsleymac has the week off partly due to the fact that ToddtheGatr has flown across the pond to the Guardian Down Cast UK meetup. Todd shares his week, and the latest info from Bungie in their This Week in Destiny blog. Then we have a special montage of past clips from our community that is normally content that has never gone public a…

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Trump edges closer to war: could he drag the UK in? – Politics Weekly UK 33:22

2d ago33:22

33:22

As Israel and Iran trade escalating blows, and the horrific situation in Gaza continues, Trump has suggested the US could get directly involved. So how is Keir Starmer going to handle all this? And what could it mean for millions of Iranians? John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, and an Iranian woman who now lives…

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Grooming gang inquiry U-turn; and how will the UK respond to Israel-Iran conflict? - Politics Weekly Westminster 28:52

5d ago28:52

28:52

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s reaction to the Israel-Iran conflict, and whether Gaza has influenced the government’s response. And as Keir Starmer bows to pressure to launch a national inquiry into grooming gangs, they ask: why now and what could the political fallout be of yet another U-turn?. Help support our independent journali…

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Reeves relaunches – but will it save Labour from Farage? – Politics Weekly UK 33:39

9d ago33:39

33:39

The chancellor has announced extra money for housing, energy, the NHS, defence and more, so is this the start of a new phase for the government? And should they have done it sooner to combat the rise of Reform? John Harris is joined in Westminster by our political editor, Pippa Crerar, and political correspondent, Kiran Stacey, to discuss the spend…

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Ep 307: Destiny 2 Edge of Fate Infosplosion! 2:49:44

11d ago2:49:44

2:49:44

This week, Kingsleymac and ToddtheGatr catch up with their week, then they dive right into OUR impressions from Destiny content creators who got a preview of the upcoming Edge of Fate expansion from Bungie. Armor 3.0 and Weapons 3.0 are discussed as well as more little info pieces we got from the various videos released about it. We answer question…

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Winter fuel U-turn and spending review standoff – Politics Weekly Westminster 28:11

12d ago28:11

28:11

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Rachel Reeves’s U-turn on winter fuel payments: will it be enough to undo the damage done by the policy? Plus, they look ahead to this week’s spending review as negotiations with ministers go down to the wire. And after its chair dramatically quit the party only to return 48 hours later, what’s going on with Re…

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Ryan and Nicole Try to Explain Pavements (2025), the Pavements Soundtrack, & Their Pavement Fandom 1:04:31

12d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

(00:00:00) Intro (00:06:24) Who is Alex Ross Perry? What is Pavements? (00:12:46) Slanted! Enchanted! (00:18:24) Catchy Songs, Distant Lyrics (00:21:24) Range life (00:27:03) Wants For the Pavements DVD/BluRay Bonus Features (00:30:52) The Pavements Soundtrack (00:32:51) What We Wanted to See More Of (00:37:43) Pavement Needle Drops Not Covered in …

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Missing in the Amazon: the disappearance – episode 1 26:56

15d ago26:56

26:56

Three years ago, British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous defender Bruno Pereira vanished while on a reporting trip near Brazil’s remote Javari valley. The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, investigates what happened in the first episode of a new six-part investigative podcast series. Find episode 2 – and all fut…

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Will Labour’s spending squeeze kill its big housing promise? – Politics Weekly UK 33:09

16d ago33:09

33:09

Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes is reportedly under serious threat. What’s gone wrong? And what happens if the government breaks its promise to tackle the housing crisis? John Harris talks to the political correspondent Kiran Stacey and social affairs correspondent Jessica Murray. Plus, will the chancellor’s charm offensive ease concerns…

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Is the UK ready for war? – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast 23:02

19d ago23:02

23:02

Keir Starmer promised to make Britain ‘battle-ready’ as he announced the government’s defence spending plans. But what does that actually look like? And how will the government pay for it? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the strategic defence review and ask: is the UK really ready for war? Plus, they look ahead to next week’s spending review.…

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Ep 306: State of the Gaming Industry Report//May Roundtable Episode 2:46:13

19d ago2:46:13

2:46:13

This week is our May Roundtable episode and we have four topics to discuss, one of which is a State of the Gaming Industry report from Epyllion, a Venture Capital company reporting to their investors. Here is the report to view for yourself: State of Video Gaming by Matthew Ball . We welcome two of our longtime community members that were here well…

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Is Labour being outflanked on the left by Nigel Farage? – Politics Weekly UK 29:27

23d ago29:27

29:27

Nigel Farage seems to have upstaged the Labour government, pledging to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap and reverse the cuts to the winter fuel allowance. So why hasn’t the government – after almost a year in power – done more to end child poverty? Gaby Hinsliff, in for John Harris, speaks to the Labour MP Stella Creasy and columnist P…

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Russ Burlingame on The Needle Drops that Make The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 Soundtrack a Hit 56:49

26d ago56:49

56:49

Pop Culture Writer Russ Burlingame joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about the soundtrack to James Gunn's 2014 film, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1. It's the 1st soundtrack to ever hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200 charts with all previously released songs. It's sold over 3 million copies and was the 2nd best selling soundtrack in 2014 behin…

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Ep 305: Bungie Actually Listened to Their Employees? ft Cyn 2:21:30

26d ago2:21:30

2:21:30

This week, Cyn joins Kingsleymac and ToddtheGatr to discuss our week, the weekly Bungie Blog and a topic of the week where Bungie management listened to their employees for once...but maybe they should've made this decision anyway? You tell us. We'll be answering questions from our community and we go over our Question of the Week results and comme…

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Labour takes action over Gaza: what took them so long? – Politics Weekly UK 34:55

30d ago34:55

34:55

The government has suspended trade talks with Israel and denounced its actions in Gaza. But why are we only now seeing this kind of action and moral outrage? John Harris speaks to Melanie Ward, a Labour MP and former chief executive at Medical Aid for Palestinians. Plus, after Keir Starmer’s reset with the EU, how does the public feel about the pol…

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Ghosts of Brexit past haunt new UK-EU deal – Politics Weekly Westminster 24:51

1M ago24:51

24:51

The UK and EU have reached a deal, in what Downing Street hopes will be a reset with Brussels after Brexit. But with negotiations coming down to the wire and fishing yet again a sticking point, how much has changed? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the talks unfolded and how the politics around the new deal could play out. Help support our…

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Ep 304: What Are We Playing This Summer/Fall? ft Grackle 2:26:55

1M ago2:26:55

2:26:55

This week, we have a brand new guest of the show, Grackle. He's been a part of our community for over 4 years and we finally get to hear his Destiny story and a few things that might surprise you. We go over the highlights from This Week in Destiny and answer questions from our community and it's also time to add some music to our show playlist. Un…

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Starmer’s migrant rhetoric: a squalid chapter? – Politics Weekly UK 36:21

1M ago36:21

36:21

Keir Starmer has defended the language he used in a speech on immigration this week. But many Labour MPs have criticised his choice of words, with some even claiming the prime minister’s language echoed that of Enoch Powell. John Harris speaks to the Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy about why she and others are so concerned. Plus, who is writing the scr…

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Writer James Deon Williams Breaks Down Boomerang's (1992) Stacked Soundtrack and Stacked Cast 47:49

1M ago47:49

47:49

Pop culture writer, James Down Williams, joins Ryan to talk about the 1992 Reginald Hudlin film, Boomerang and it's 3x Platinum soundtrack. The soundtrack boasted 6 singles including Toni Braxton's "Give U My Heart" and Boyz II Men's "End of the Road", which would top the Billboard Top 100 for 13 weeks, which was a record at the time. Equally impre…

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How Labour plans to ‘take back control’ on migration – Politics Weekly Westminster 28:35

1M ago28:35

28:35

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s plans to drastically reduce net migration. Will it work? And how will it land with the public and the Labour party?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBy The Guardian

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Ep 303: Bungie's REVEALING Future for Destiny 2 2:37:06

1M ago2:37:06

2:37:06

This week Kingsleymac and ToddtheGatr discuss their initial impressions of Bungie's reveal livestream. Bungie announced the next four expansions for 2025-2026, the first being Edge of Fate. The question remains: will this be enough to bring back past Guardians and will Bungie see numbers like Lightfall and Final Shape? We discuss with the live chat…

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Rage against the mainstream: did UK politics just change for good? – Politics Weekly UK 33:43

1M ago33:43

33:43

As Reform UK reaches new highs in the polls, it feels more and more likely that Nigel Farage’s triumph at local elections will be remembered as a huge turning point in UK politics. With support for the Tories at historic lows, and Keir Starmer’s government in deep trouble, is there a way back for the mainstream parties? John Harris is joined by the…

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Farage here to stay: the local elections that changed everything– Politics Weekly Westminster 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

After Reform UK stormed to victory at local elections, has its leader reshaped politics for ever? And how will Labour and the Conservatives respond? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey go through the results and unpick what they mean. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBy The Guardian

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Ep 302: Powerade Buddies//Thinking "Outside the Box" for Marathon? 2:13:38

2M ago2:13:38

2:13:38

This week, Kingsleymac and ToddtheGatr discuss their week and also talk about the community puzzle and the upcoming Bungie Destiny reveal event. For the topic of the week, Todd has an idea that might persuade more players to buy Marathon, especially since Bungie is aiming for a more general audience in this extraction shooter space. What do you thi…

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‘Reform all the way’: on the road in Doncaster – Politics Weekly UK 39:00

2M ago39:00

39:00

Before this week’s local elections, John Harris is on the road in Doncaster – which could prove to be a canary in the coalmine for the government. Labour has been in power here for decades but this time Nigel Farage’s Reform UK fancies its chances. So why are people turning away from Labour? Why are they so disillusioned with politics in general? A…

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Could Reform be the big winners at local elections? – Politics Weekly Westminster 25:10

2M ago25:10

25:10

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether Nigel Farage can translate Reform UK’s rise in the polls into success at the ballot box as local elections take place this week. And, how will the two major parties fare in the first big electoral test for both Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch since the general election?. Help support our independent jour…

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Ep 301: Bungie We May Have a Problem ft. AmazingTacoKing 2:28:38

2M ago2:28:38

2:28:38

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Will rising child poverty be Labour’s legacy? – Politics Weekly UK 25:46

2M ago25:46

25:46

The government began to roll out its free breakfast club scheme this week as part of plans to help struggling families. But with predictions that child poverty could increase by the end of this parliament, how serious is Labour about tackling the problem? John Harris hears from a headteacher, and speaks to our political editor, Pippa Crerar. Help s…

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LIMAHL (Kajagoogoo) on Why His Hits "Too Shy" and "The NeverEnding Story" Are Popular Needle Drops Now 48:51

2M ago48:51

48:51

Solo artist, and lead singer of Kajagoogoo, Limahl is our guest this week and it was an honor to talk to the singer of the chart topping soundtrack song, The NeverEnding Story. It was a top 10 hit in over 15 countries, including hitting #1 in Norway, Spain and Sweden. Limahl has recently released a new single, a great cover of America's "A Horse wi…

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300 Episodes Celebration! So...Marathon? 3:16:50

2M ago3:16:50

3:16:50

This week we celebrate our 300 episode which is a real milestone for me personally with all of the ups and downs of the podcast over the years. We first share our week, go over the This Week in Destiny and talk about our thoughts coming from the live reveal last week. Then we turn the show over to our community and celebrate! Before we go ToddtheGa…

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How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice – Today in Focus 30:04

2M ago30:04

30:04

John Harris speaks to the Today in Focus podcast about how music helped him connect with his autistic son, James. He tells Helen Pidd what he’s learned about the way some autistic people experience music, and how songs opened up the world for James. Plus, they discuss the challenges and stereotypes autistic people still face.. Help support our inde…

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What’s next for British Steel? – Politics Weekly UK 29:52

2M ago29:52

29:52

The future of the steelworks in Scunthorpe has been hanging in the balance after the government stepped in to try and save it from collapse. So what happens next for the UK steel industry and the people of Scunthorpe? And why does it matter for our national security? Kiran Stacey speaks to Charlotte Brumpton-Childs, a national officer for the GMB u…

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It's a Fandom Thing's Erin on Trent Reznor's Curation of The Natural Born Killers Soundtrack (1994) 1:15:42

2M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Erin Marlow of It's a Fandom Thing joins Nicole and Ryan to talk about the 1994 Oliver Stone film, Natural Born Killers. It began as a Quentin Tarantino script before Oliver Stone turned it into an entirely different thing, which is just one of many controversies that surround this film. What's not controversial is the greatness of the Natural Born…

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Ep 299: Destiny 2 Heresy Story is Done...Now What? Marathon? 2:40:49

2M ago2:40:49

2:40:49

This week, Kingsleymac and ToddtheGatr discuss their week and the final chapter of the Heresy storyline. We go over the latest This Week at Bungie (yes I said it correctly) and then for the topic of the week, we discuss what's next for Bungie between now and mid July when Frontiers is rumored to arrive? Gatr and Kingsley have a new wager as well an…

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Trump triggers global meltdown while Starmer scrambles – Politics Weekly UK 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

As fears of a global recession continue in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Keir Starmer insists the UK should keep a cool head. But with markets in turmoil and a looming economic crisis, does the prime minister need to be bolder? John Harris asks the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff. Plus, he speaks to Daisy Cooper, deputy leader of the Liberal…

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Ep 298: Destiny 2 Heresy Act 3 Week ONE // Kingsleymac Takes the SpeedRun 2:41:08

2M ago2:41:08

2:41:08

This week, Kingsleymac and ToddtheGatr share their Week 1 Impressions of Destiny 2 Heresy Act 3. Todd also brought another hot topic of the week and we answer questions from the community and Kingsleymac takes the SpeedRun! Welcome to Guardian Down Cast: A Destiny Podcast...if you love to play the game Destiny 2, you've come to the right place. We'…

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Trump explodes the world economy: what should the UK do? – Politics Weekly UK 32:59

3M ago32:59

32:59

After weeks of cosying up to Donald Trump, the UK has still been hit with 10% tariffs on exports to the US, which is bad news for the economy and the public finances. So, how tough could things get for Britain? And how should Keir Starmer’s government respond? John Harris asks the former UK ambassador to the US Kim Darroch and the Guardian columnis…

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Will Starmer’s approach to Trump tariffs pay off? – Politics Weekly Westminster 21:37

3M ago21:37

21:37

It’s shaping up to be another tricky week for the government, with Donald Trump’s tariffs threatening to blow up everything the chancellor announced in her spring statement. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at what the fallout might be, and whether Keir Starmer’s friendly approach will pay off. Plus, with major bill increases hitting millions of …

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Ep 297: Destiny 2- Three "Magic" Builds ft Magic Mike 2:14:52

3M ago2:14:52

2:14:52

This week, we have a new guest on the show...he's the Destiny Guardian from West Virginia...Magic Mike. Kingsleymac and ToddtheGatr learn more about him and run him through the SpeedRun as well. We also catch up on our week, report on the important information from This Week in Destiny. ToddtheGatr has three basic builds to get you started in Act 3…

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Wes Streeting’s plan to fix the NHS – Politics Weekly Westminster 36:11

3M ago36:11

36:11

The government has put improving the NHS at the heart of its plans, but will it be able to deliver on its promises? And how long could it take to turn the health service around? Pippa Crerar asked health secretary Wes Streeting at a special Guardian Live event. In a wide-ranging discussion, he also took questions on others issues including assisted…

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Spring statement: Should a Labour government be making these cuts? – Politics Weekly UK 35:02

3M ago35:02

35:02

Amid poor economic growth forecasts and global instability, Rachel Reeves is trying to balance the books by cutting spending on benefits. So why is a Labour government choosing this path? John Harris is joined by the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, and political correspondent Kiran Stacey to unpick what was in the spring statement, and w…

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Spring statement: What to expect – Politics Weekly Westminster 25:57

3M ago25:57

25:57

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey walk us through what we can expect to hear when Rachel Reeves makes her spring statement on Wednesday. With the government facing downgraded growth forecasts, rising borrowing costs and the threat of Donald Trump’s tariffs, how can it boost the economy and save public services? And how will major spending cuts go down …

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Frank Meyer (Streetwalkin' Cheetahs/Fear) on the Repo Man (1984) Soundtrack and The Film's Influence on Punk Rock 1:25:01

3M ago1:25:01

1:25:01

Rocker Frank Meyer (The Street Walkin' Cheetahs / Trading Aces / Fear) has a new album out on 3/25 called Living Between the Lines (Kitten Robot Records) and he joins Nicole and Ryan to discuss his career and the soundtrack to the 1984 film, Repo Man. It's a soundtrack full of LA punk rock legends like Black Flag, Fear, The Plugz and the Circle Jer…

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Ep 296: March Roundtable Episode "...and now for something COMPLETELY different" ft Cyn Media 1:57:00

3M ago1:57:00

1:57:00

This week it's our monthly Roundtable Episode and we have some brand new topics of discussion this week...probably the most diverse topics we've ever talked about. Welcome to Guardian Down Cast: A Destiny Podcast...if you love to play the game Destiny 2, you've come to the right place. We're a podcast community full of like minded Guardians who lov…

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