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It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #265 Keir Be Shuffling TO THE GRAVEA youthful Simon Alvey, a middle-aged Will Cooling and an old Dr Luke Middup return to talk all drama of a traumatic week in Labour politics. Yes it's our reshuffle emergency podcast...delayed by two days because Luke wanted to watch the Scotland game.
2025-09-082h 02It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #264 My Summer with Luke & SimonSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk sport! Yes the world of politics is still too depressing to talk about so we discuss the start of the football season, England falling at the final hurdle in the cricket but vaulting over it in the women's football, and esports!
2025-08-112h 14It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #260 Alien vs Predator Repeated As FarceWill Cooling & Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Elon Musk and Donald Trump falling out, Labour surprising everyone in Hamilton & what's up with Kemi Badenoch. They also start with some football talk and slip in a mini-review of Clarkson's Farm Season 4
2025-06-071h 43It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #259 Guess Who's Back! Back Again!Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return after two months off from podcasting for a freewheeling discussion even by our standards. We begin with Will and Luke bemoaning the mess that Sir Keir Starmer is making off being Prime Minister before we veer off into talking about the SEVENTIES! Then Simon joins us and we quickly pivot to talking about Canadian and Australian politics.
2025-06-032h 16It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #258 Donald Trump's TariffanazaSimon Alvey, Will Cooling & Dr Luke Middup return to talk Donald Trump's tariffs! They talk the sheer scale and recklessness of the announcement, the impact on both America and the wider world, and what on earth happens next.
2025-04-051h 58It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #245 No Sleep Till Downing Street!A very tired Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup gathered on Saturday 6th July to unpick the general election results. They weren't quite the epic bloodletting some of the MRPs promised, but they delivered a brutal defeat to the Tory Party and the most left-wing parliament in British history. They review the election night coverage before unpicking what the results mean for each party, and why Luke hates the new Prime Minister so much.
2024-07-093h 13It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #244 Your Super Soaraway Elections Preview!Simon Alvey, Will Cooling, and Dr Luke Middup return with a super soaraway elections preview! They talk about the mechanics of watching elections night, including when to nap and what to eat, before looking at the latest polls, and making their predictions. Oh and Luke gives us the five safest Tory seats in Britain!
2024-07-023h 11It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #241 On All Farage's Eve, The Podcast Did RecordSimon Alvey, Will Cooling, and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss the first full week of the election campaign. Recorded before Nigel Farage's return to frontline politics on Monday, we look at the arguments over Diane Abbott, the Tory's new pensions policy, Will's article on Tory polling, and what is going on in America.
2024-06-041h 59It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #233 So Dr Middup, How Was The Football Match?Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss a range of topics including the shock resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson as DUP Leader following his arrest on Thursday, Matthew Parris's article advocating for the mass euthanasia of the old and disabled, the Guardian's expose of gentlemen's clubs not allowing women to join, and the state of the Tory Party following the budget. They then discuss what videos Luke watches on the internet and the comics and cartoons Will watched as a child in "culture" corner.
2024-03-312h 06It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #231 The Rematch More Than A Century In The MakingSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to look ahead to the election that we're all dreading; the rematch between Presidents Biden and Trump. We marvel at how Trump has managed to destroy his primary opposition and explain why the Democrats can't quit Joe! Luke then gives an update on Palestine/Israel and Ukraine.
2024-01-052h 17It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #223 NHS & UKRAINE WINNING HERE!!!Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup talk about the NHS, Ukraine, Ben Wallace, University Admissions, and By-Elections and at no point do they say Keir Starmer is a wrong-un for his pro-child poverty policy. Well he is you know, and the mainstream media, such as It Could Be Media, won't tell you. So make sure you don't listen to these corporate sellouts, and oppose *Sir* Keir Starmer's attempt to make a Labour Government increase child poverty. But don't let tory bastards like Simon, Will and Luke hear you fight for the ordinary man. They kept t...
2023-07-182h 31It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #216 Trump's Going To NYC & All He'll Get Is This Lousy IndictmentSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about Humza Yousaf's new Scottish Cabinet, when the next election will be, the future of Jeremy Corbyn as a MP, and whether Donald Trump is going to prison. We will also talk the Tetris movie, old politics documentaries, and Alan Clark being a terrible human being.
2023-04-012h 20It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #216 Trump's Going To NYC & All He'll Get Was This Lousy IndictmentSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about all the latest goings on in politics. They talk Humza Yousaf's new Scottish Cabinet including his brutal treament of Kate Forbes and his allies, Jeremy Corbyn being banished from the Parliamentary Labour Party, Will's article on when the next election might be, and what is going on in the world of Donald Trump. They also talk documentaries about 1970s politics, the new Tetris movie, and Alan Clarke being a despicable human being.
2023-04-012h 20It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #210 Is There Anything To Be Said For Another Vote for SpeakerSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Will's surprisingly controvesial article on Northern Irish politics, Rishi Sunak's uninspiring pledges on public services and Kevin McCarthy long, dark (repeated fourteen times) night of the soul
2023-01-081h 35It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #205 Future of Yimbyism, Fall of Truss, Farce of JohnsonSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about how Will correctly predicting that Liz Truss would have resigned by the next podcast. Well done Will. They also touch upon how Simon was very early to highlight George Canning's record as shortest reigning Prime Minister. Bravo Simon. Luke then talks about what he got wrong about Liz Truss. Very of honest of you Luke. We also discuss how to get more houses built in Britain, the last days of Liz Truss's premiership, and the opening stages of the Tory Leadership election.
2022-10-232h 39It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #199 The Truss Is Out ThereSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk the ongoing energy crisis and even more volatile tory leadership election. In between those discussions, Will half-argues with everyone about Ukraine and Covid.
2022-08-281h 47It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #190 Irish Troubles, American Woes, and A British IdiotWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Will's article on the Northern Ireland Protocol in City A.M, the Supreme Court overturning its prior decisions on Roe vs Wade and Case to end the federal right to abortion in America, and two by-election defeats that would be chastening for anyone other than Boris Johnson
2022-06-271h 38It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #189 It's Just A Flesh Wound, He's Just A Cun....Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup to run the rule over the second half of the Platinum Jubliee weekend including Will's thoughts on Paddington, Luke's love of the Coronation Ceremony and Simon's contemporary music knowledge. Then they look at Boris Johnson suriviving a snap Vote of No Confidence and what the future holds for him and his government.
2022-06-071h 31It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #185 Hey Baby, This Is Crazy, But Tories Lost, Really BadlyWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to break down the election results! Will and Luke swap updates about Northern Ireland and Scotland where nationalists won convincing victories as parties aligned with the English Tories went backwards from a 2017 high watermark. They then go into the weeds of the English and Welsh results, slowly realising how badly the Tories had done. They even talk about Sir Beer Karma.
2022-05-061h 40It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #183 We Rosbifs Of Domicile NonSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk the rematch of the century as Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen enter the second round of the French Election. Brave Luke's disinterest and Will's shaky French to hear our discussion about how the French far-right secured its highest ever vote share in the first round and whether it has a real shot of taking the Presidency. We then talk Rishi Sunak's awful week and the continuing war in Ukraine.
2022-04-122h 00It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #182 Gettin' Slappy With ItSimon Alvey, Will Cooling, and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about so many things including Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, Joe Root and the Royal Family refusing to quit after loses in the West Indies, the poor reception to Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement and what it means for the fight against inflation, and the latest developments in the War in Ukraine.
2022-03-292h 11It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #179 Putin The Boot Into Talkative WillSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about lots and lots of things, including the latest developments in Partygate, Cressida Dick's shock resignation as Metropolitan Police Commissioner, the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive, the SNP getting itself into a mess on pensions, and the looming crisis in Ukraine.
2022-02-142h 48It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #176 The Boozy of TenSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss so much messy drama. Boris Johnson and boozy parties in Downing Street, Jacob Rees Mogg trashing unionism, Prince Andrew being stripped of his titles, and a Chinese spy ring in Westminster. Plus a film recommendation from Will and a book recommendation from Luke.
2022-01-131h 28It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #175 Merry Christmas and A New CoronavirusSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss the meaning of Christmas and then look at what the year in coronavirus meant.
2021-12-311h 34It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #174 Boris's Nightmare Before ChristmasSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to look at the mess that the Tory Party has gotten itself into. They breakdown the stunning LibDem victory in North Shropshire, the ongoing scandal surrounding Christmas parties and just how close Johnson is to being removed as PM
2021-12-181h 13It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #173 From Paris To Berlin....Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk the joys of Berlin, Football Managers and Sofas. They then talk the migrant crisis across the channel and Nicola Sturgeon's mid-life crisis
2021-11-291h 55It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #172 The Billings and Tantrums of Owen PatersonWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk Owen Paterson. All of it.
2021-11-051h 19It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #171 Arguing Like It's 1999Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk the deaths of Colin Powell and David Amass, before giving their thoughts on the BBC's documentary on New Labour
2021-10-222h 20It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #170 Party Conferences? What Party Conferences!?!Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Notts County's very own Dr Luke Middup return to not talk about the party conferences. They talk about Newcastle United, ethics of international trade, when Gordon Brown was at his hottest, the supply chain crisis, the ideal brexiter immigration policy, and whether the British Greens should be doing better. But they do not talk about the party conferences....except for the brief moments that they do.
2021-10-112h 38It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #169 Will's Back From Canada Catch-Up Pt. 1Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup reunite after a month away to begin their catch up on the news now that Will has returned from Canada. They talk the National Insurance increase, Cabinet Reshuffle, GB News's implosion, AUKUS military alliance and the fallout from the conviction of Sarah Everad's murderer.
2021-10-042h 40It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #168 I Would Do Anything To Save Social Care...But I Won't Tax AssetsSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about the implications of the new SNP-Green pseudo-coalition in Scotland and the Government proposing to increase National Insurance to fund social care. It gets spicy towards the end as Will and Simon discuss whether the key dividing line in British politics is between the generations.
2021-09-061h 48It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #167 It's Saving Cats and Dogs!?!Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup for show so good, it would definitely be worshipped as a god by ancient Egyptians. They discuss who was first Early Modern English Monarch before discussing the furry fiasco in Afghanistan before looking at the broader situation there. They end by discussing the paralympics and where disability equality is in 2021
2021-08-302h 21It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #166 A Week Is A Long Time In Radical IslamSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup reunite to discuss the staggeringly quick takeover of Afghanistan by th Taliban. We discuss how the takeover happened so quickly and what it means for Afghanistan, whether President Joe Biden was right to withdraw American fores, and what this says about the role of Britain in the world. We finish by looking at the imminent deal between the SNP and Greens, which will see Green MSPs enter government for the first time.
2021-08-161h 57It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Content #5 Future of Cinema, Black Widow and LokiWill Cooling, Dr Luke Middup, Steve Harwood and Rich Fann assemble to review Black Widow and the final episodes of Loki. Before they have a long discussion about whether the cinema model can survive. A freewheeling discussion that also includes several detours into what is wrong with Civil War and a big debate about recasting superheroes
2021-07-262h 32It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #164 The Dom VariantSimon Alvey is on the train somewhere so Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup are left to fend themselves. They discuss a troubled Freedom Day before looking at what Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer are up to.
2021-07-261h 42It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #163 Hancock in MotionSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss what should be England's national anthem, the resignation of Matt Hancock as Health Secretary, the future of the DUP and George Galloway's latest tilt at by-election success
2021-06-272h 12It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #162 But Does Boris Johnson Shit In The Woods?Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Boris Johnson being a Catholic, Dominic Cummings being a vindictive prat, Tories being culture warriors and much more!
2021-06-101h 44It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Content #3 WandavisionWill Cooling, Steve Harwood and Luke Middup to talk Wandavision. Will is grumpy, Steve is intrigued and Luke is confused.
2021-06-051h 40It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #161 A Very Eurovision Lightning RoundSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss a wide range of topics. We cover Eurovision, UK-Australia trade deal, the crisis of Northern Irish Unionism, Israel-Palestine and the delayed reckoning over Princess Diana's 1995
2021-05-232h 25It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #160 Hammer of His Own FootSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk in detail about the Super Thursday and what on earth Keir Starmer is playing at
2021-05-102h 58It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #159 Happy Birthday Northern Ireland & Elections PreviewSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to wish Happy Birthday to Northern Ireland, and provide non-expert analysis of the troubles facing the DUP. They then look ahead to a double round of local elections on Thursday.
2021-05-033h 08It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Content #2 Falcon and Winter SoldierWill Cooling is joined by Rich Fann, Steve Harwood and Dr Luke Middup to discuss Marvel's Disney+ series. Falcon and Winter Soldier. We discuss its handling of Sam Wilson becoming Captain America, race relations in America, how well the politics of the GRC vs Flagsmashers conflict was handled, and much more!
2021-04-262h 11It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #158 Now That's What I Call NinetiesSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Luke Middup wallow in nineties nostaglia. Tory Sleaze! 9/11! European Surper League! It's all here baby!
2021-04-242h 19It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Content #1 Zack Synder's Justice LeagueWill Cooling is joined by Dr Luke Middup, Steve Harwood and Rich Fann for the very first IT COULD BE CONTENT!!! We spend nearly two hours talking about Zack Synder's Justice League - we talk our thoughts on the Whedon Cut, the changes made, how it compares to the MCU and the DC Comics, what it did well and what it did badly, and whether its time to restore the Synder Cut!
2021-04-061h 58It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #157 Knowing Neale, Knowing Irn-Bru...AHA!Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Alex Salmond's latest attempt to secure revenge on Nicola Sturgeon and/or return to the frontline of Scottish politics, with the launch of the new Alba Party. They also talk the rise in support for Welsh Independence, the problems with Liverpool City Council and their favourite micro-parties.
2021-04-021h 38It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #156 The Problem with MenSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss...a lot. The main topic is an hour long discussion about the issues raised by the murder of Sarah Everard, and how to improve the police and society's handling of violence against women. We also discuss Zack Synder's Justice League, Hartlepool's forthcoming by-election, latest UK-EU squabbles, and the CENSUS!
2021-03-222h 37It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #155 These Things Are Small, But Those Things Are Far AwaySimon Alvey , Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to celebrate Rangers winning the Scottish Premiership, discuss how the latest episode in the argument between Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond has impacted the SNP, and what to make of Rishi Sunak's perfectly sized budget.
2021-03-081h 23It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #154 Keir Starmer, Scotland, Wales and GreenIn a fiesty podcast; Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Luke Middup set out to talk about Keir Starmer but instead discuss coronavirus, Scottish Nationalism, Welsh devolution and the future of the Green Party. He has a nice chin though
2021-02-132h 32It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #153 Coronavirus Potpourri & It's A SinSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to look at the newest news in coronavirus including what's going on with the National Football League, Labour's new vaccination programme and the European Union's no good, terrible week. They then discuss Russel T Davies new series - It's A Sin.
2021-02-011h 51It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #152 2020, The Neverending YearSimon Alvey. Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to look back at 2020 and then review the breaking news in a month that felt more like a continuation of The Worst Year Ever than the hoped for fresh break. We talk Coronavirus, American Politics and much, much more.
2021-01-192h 13It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #151 It's Brex-Mas!!!They've checked the text, they've checked it twice, Michel Barnier and David Frost have agreed a deal! Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Luke Middup are here to talk about the Brexit deal - how we got to this point, how the political parties are responding to the deal, and what is actually in the deal.
2020-12-302h 40It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #150 THERE ARE FOUR TIERS!Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return for our 150th Episode! Sadly David Frost and Michel Barnier were late delivering the cake, so instead we gather round to talk about the Honey Monster who stole Chrismtas. We hope you all our listeners have a Merry Christmas!
2020-12-221h 34It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #149 Who Drank More? Maradona or Will!?!Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return for a podcast that features a long talk about what made Diego Maradona an exceptional footballer, what's going on with coronavirus and who the best sportsmen are.
2020-12-032h 23It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #148 Cummings Is GoingsSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about the fallout from the election of Joe Biden as the next President of the United States of America, including what it means for Britain. Then they talk a crazy week in British politics, with the Prime Minister's most senior advisor finally leaving Downing Street.
2020-11-141h 42It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #147 An US Elections Deep Dive w/ Rich Fann & JPSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup are joined by Will's wrestling podcast buddies Rich Fann and JP to discuss the American elections. We look at the likely election of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States of America, how his position has strengthened since election night, the deplorable behaviour of President Trump, what the stronger than expected hispanic vote for Trump tells us, how President Biden will deal with a finely-balanced Congress and whether Chris Jericho is an arsehole!
2020-11-062h 47It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #146 We're Doomed, DoomedSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk the fallout from the Equality and Human Rights Commission's report on Labour Anti-Semitism, how worried we should be for the forthcoming US Elections and what to make of the new national lockdown.
2020-11-022h 09It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #145 Ten Days Is A Long Time In American HistorySimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk ALL THE CRAZINESS going on in America. We talk the infamous first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Trump falling ill with coronavirus, the second debate being cancelled and THE FLY.
2020-10-101h 37It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #144 On The Basis of Deja VuSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss the death of American democracy AGAIN as a Supreme Court justice dies in an election year AGAIN. They then discuss the British Government being caught out by a surge in coronavirus cases AGAIN. Coronavirus even causes the rare occurence of Will and Luke to shout at each other AGAIN.
2020-09-211h 36It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #143 Let's Party Like It's 2019 (In A Limited and Specific Way)Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup are back to look at the Brexit eruption caused by the Government bringing forward legislation to unpick the Withdrawal Agreement they signed only nine months ago. We then talk Left Out, the new book about Corbyn's period in charge of the Labour Party.
2020-09-101h 59It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #142 We Three Irish Agriculture Ministers AreSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Luke Middup return to talk the latest resignation of an Irish Agriculture Minister before breaking down the debacle that was the Government's handling of GCSE/A-Level exams and the triumph that was the Democratic National Convention.
2020-08-222h 09It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #141 Coronavirus Latest, Scottish Tories, American Deputies, and an Irish HeroSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss the latest developments about Coronavirus in the UK, the change in leadership for the Scottish Tories, who Joe Biden will pick as his nominee for Vice-President, and the life of John Hume.
2020-08-083h 27It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #140 When a Cooling Owes a Middup a CokeSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to eventually dissect why Dr Middup was right. What was he right about? You'll have to wait until near the very end of the episode as before we discuss *deep breath* Notts County, Huawei, YouTube, Tick Tock, how Will and Luke met each other, Jeremy Corbyn and Labour's legal difficulties, Arlene Foster's latest mistake, Fianna Fial running into difficulties already, Chris Grayling vs Julian Lewis and SNP lies about the UK Internal Market. After all that, and Luke Middup's victory lap, we answer a question TOO HOT for George Galloway.
2020-07-251h 48It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #139 Lightening Round; Bars Reopening, LibDems, Sinn Fein, David Starkey, John Bolton, Hong Kong, Question 33Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return for a lightening round where we cover the bars reopening, the Liberal Democrat leadership election, Sinn Fein's recent troubles, David Starkey not so recent troubles, John Bolton's hawking his conscience round for profit, and the latest developments in Hong Kong. We then end by answering the most important question of all....
2020-07-061h 40It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #138 Rebecca Long Bailey, New Irish Government & When Does Contemporary Politics BeginSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about why Keir Starmer was right to fire Rebecca Long Bailey (note that this was recorded just before Starmer appointed the new Education Secretary), formation of a new Irish Government and when contemporary politics begins
2020-06-292h 23It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #137 Statues in the UKSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about the week of protests that have engulfed the UK following the murder of George Floyd in America the week before. They talk the Britain First/EDL protest in London on Saturday 13th June, before looking back to the Black Lives Matter protests across the country the weekend before. They talk Edward Colston's statue being brought down in Bristol, and also debate Winston Churchill, Joe Chamberlain, Cecil Rhodes and James II. They also look at the wider issues this moment raises, including the legacy of the British Empire...
2020-06-151h 22It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #135 Dominic Cummings, Coronavirus Chaos and This HouseSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup for another bumper podcast. We talk briefly about the situation in America before we look at the latest chaos surrounding Coronavirus and review The National Theatre's presentation of This House.
2020-06-022h 06It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #134 Dom, You're A See You Next TuesdaySimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk Dominc Cummings for over an hour before talking Keir Starmer, Brexit, Happiest Political Moments and Scotland's lockdown before Will starts effing and jeffing about Boris Johnson's press conference
2020-05-252h 31It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #133 2010 General Election FlashbackIt's not flash its Simon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup looking back at the 2010 General Election. We talk through the three big parties performance plus The Notorious D.U.F.F.Y. We also talk VE Day and the importance of STAYING ALERT!
2020-05-112h 31It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #132 Review of Normal People & Key Themes, Plus What We're WatchingSimon Alvey, Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about why Simon loves Normal People so much, the themes that it raises about Ireland, Mental Health and Sexual Consent and then what other things we're watching during lockdown.
2020-05-052h 32It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #131 North Korea, Keir Starmer and PMQsWill Cooling, Simon Alvey and Dr Luke Middup once again converge on the podcast sphere to talk the latest craziness in North Korea, Keir Starmer having his first proper week as Leader of the Oppposition and our memories of Prime Minister Questions.
2020-04-262h 12It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #130 Vince McMahon, Wisconsin, Keir Starmer and Anti-SemitismWill Cooling, Simon Alvey and HRH Dr Luke Middup talk about Vince McMahon's wild week, Wisconsin's strange week in the centre stage, Keir Starmer's debut as labour leader and handling of coronavirus and the weird document about labour's approach to anti-semitism.
2020-04-172h 38It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #129 A New CoronavirusWill Cooling, Dr Luke Middup and Simon Alvery return to talk for NINETY MINUTES about the Coronavirus! We talk abouthow we're finding the lockdown, how that announcement came about, the problems with the media and Dominic Cummings, which of us want to be part of a group called Kyle Walker's Sex Party, troubles in Scotland, and FOOTBALL!
2020-04-051h 40It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #128 The Neverending Coronavirus Part 3Will Cooling, Dr Luke Middup and Simon Alvey return to talk the Coronavirus. Again.
2020-03-211h 23It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #127 Coronavirus vs The PeopleWill Cooling, Dr Luke Middup and Simon Alvey return to sing the Coronavirus blues. They breakdown the latest news before sharing things to make quarantine more bearable.
2020-03-151h 20It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #126 Flybe, Saudi Arabia, Super Tuesday, Coronavirus, BudgetWill Cooling, Dr Luke Middup and Simon Alvey return to talk so many topics. We talk the collapse of Flybe, MBS tightening his grip over Saudi Arabia, the latest from the Democrats' Super Tuesday and the Rishi Sunak's Budget.
2020-03-121h 51It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #124 Democrat Primary Contest, Priti Patel and SNPWill Cooling, Dr Luke Middup and Simon Alvey return to talk the Nevada Caucus and Bernie Sanders ongoing march to the Democratic Party nomination, Priti Patel's week in the Home Office, arguments over the future of SNP and EU budget.
2020-02-231h 54It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #123 Three Englishmen Talk Ireland, Scotland and AmericaWill Cooling, Dr Luke Middup and Simon Alvey return to success other people's politics! We talk the recent Irish elections, a scandal in Scotland and the latest Democratic fiasco in America. There's also the uneventful reshuffle to talk about too.
2020-02-172h 01It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #122 The Night Before BrexitWill Cooling, Luke Middup and Simon Alvey return the night before Brexit Day to discuss our impending exit from the European, chickens coming home to roost for John Bercow, insight into Rebecca Long Bailey's lack of insight and much more
2020-02-031h 46It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #121 Iran To Luke, He TalkedWill Cooling, Luke Middup and Simon Alvey return to talk about the Iran Crisis, Labour Leadership and the Royal Irish Constabulary
2020-01-102h 05It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #120 Year in Review 2019, KindaWill Cooling, Dr Luke Middup and Simon Alvey meant to revivew 2019 and the DECADE. But instead they rambled a lot about Brexit and the Labour Leadership. Which when you think about it, is an apt reflection of 2019
2020-01-022h 42It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #119 Blue Dawn & Red FallWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to look at the first days of the new Government and the labour leadership
2019-12-241h 34It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #118 The Final ReckoningWill Cooling, Luke Middup and Simon Alvey talk the election results.
2019-12-131h 48It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #116 We Let The Nerd Hang OutWill Cooling, Dr Luke Middup and Simon Alvey return to talk EVERYTHING! We break down the manifestos, Andrew Neil, BBC and YouGov.
2019-11-302h 42It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #115 Prince Andrew, ITV Debates and Manifesto Quick ThoughtsWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Prince Andrew, Prime Ministeral Debates and initial thoughts on the Liberal Democrats and Labour Manifestos.
2019-11-212h 01It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #114 General Election Week TwoWill Cooling, Dr Luke Middup and Simon Alvey return to discuss the second week of the General Election campaign. We talk how the parties are doing, the forthcoming debates, pacts between parties and the situation in Wales and Scotland.
2019-11-152h 04It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #112 Northern Ireland, Tom Watson and Ian AustinWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup are a long-running cartoon which is sagging in the ratings. They did a contest to.find a voice for the present character and our friend Simon Alvey won. He's hoping his wicked and righteous attitude doesn't grate, otherwise he'll have to go back to his home planet.
2019-11-082h 06It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #111 Is It Cowardly To Pray For A Peers VetoWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to break down all the twists and turns that led to the calling of General Election 2019. They also have a group therapy session about the danger of losing Brexit and Will goes to his happy place.
2019-10-311h 28It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #110 Super Saturday ReviewWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup recap Super Saturday in Parliament
2019-10-1920 minIt Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #109 The Real DealWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Boris Johnson's new Brexit deal. We talk his path to a deal, the DUP's nonsensical objections to it and whether Johnson can get it through Parliament
2019-10-171h 12It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #107 Self-Defeating Proroguation, Defeated Deputy Leader & Self-Aware Liberal DemocratsWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk the Supreme Court defeating Proroguation, Tom Watson and the other remainers being defeated at labour party conference, and the Liberal Democrats becoming self-aware about their Remain position. Will then gives his views of Johnson's comments in the house
2019-09-261h 28It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #106 Whacky Week of Brexit WhackinessWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup try to make sense of the craziest week in British political history
2019-09-082h 01It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #105 Terrible Trump, Accused Andrew & Baffling BorisWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Donald Trump's weird week, Pronce Andrew looking guilty and Boris Johnson's trips to Europe.
2019-08-251h 47It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #104 Greenland, Conspiracy Theories, Flight of the GNUsWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss President Trump's attempts to buy Greenland, Will's conspiracy theories over the death of Jeffery Epstein, the doomed attempts to form a Government of National Unity, and what exactly is Boris Johnson trying to achieve
2019-08-181h 59It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #103 Boris is PM. We're Not Dead Yet!Will Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister. We look at his early performances in the role, the new cabinet and the party's likely strategy. We also look at the weird response from labour to the most diverse cabinet of all time, and the new Lib Dem leader.
2019-07-261h 20It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #102 A win with Cricket Balls and for a JohnsonWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to celebrate England's victory in the Cricket World Cup and nervously discuss what a future Boris Johnson premiership may look like. We also discuss the latest bad behaviour of Iran and Donald Trump
2019-07-221h 52It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #101 Iranians to the Left of us, Americans to the Right, Stuck in the Middle with EUWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss growing tensions with Iran, the fallout of Donald Trump being accused of being inept and insecure by the British Ambassador to America and the latest from the Tory leadership race
2019-07-121h 13It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #100 Much Heat, Little Light, Less ActionWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss Tory Leadership, Theresa May and Iran. We also celebrate our 100th episode!
2019-06-211h 58It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #99 Tory Leadership & Much MoreWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about the first round results of the Tory Leadership Election before laughing at Change UK and Chukka Umunna
2019-06-152h 13It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #97 Change UK & Tory LeadershipWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to discuss the implosion of Change UK and the race to replace Theresa May.
2019-06-061h 41It Could Be SaidIt Could Be Said #93 Brexit's Back But For Whole LongWill Cooling and Dr Luke Middup return to talk about the craziness around Brexit this week
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