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The People Have Spoken Ep3. British Maple Syrup

Sep 4, 2026 · 29m

Summary

Host Ian Smith and panelists Cody Darler and Ayoadee Bamboye tackle the week's news with satirical humor, covering Andy Burnham's Ukraine visit, US-Canada trade tensions, and the return of Harry and Meghan to the UK. The episode features audience members sharing stories about accents, first jobs, and party tricks, while the group debates solutions to global issues like tariffs and royal scrutiny. Through comedic sketches and audience interactions, the show blends political commentary with lighthearted banter to address topics ranging from missile blueprints to accent anxiety.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship ads for Whole Foods and Midas Introduction and show premise Meeting the audience and introducing co-hosts Andy Burnham's visit to Ukraine and guitar incident Audience impressions of Kermit and a seal Sponsorship ads for Whole Foods and One Times Square US-Canada trade war and tariff explanations Renaming global landmarks to be British Accent anxiety and post office etiquette Harry and Meghan's return to the UK Rapid-fire news solutions and sign-off Credits and Best Medicine podcast promo Midas tire guarantee ad You're Dead to Me podcast promo
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