Trash Talk... with Count Binface (Biscuit Jim Creative)

The Award Winning*, Chart-topping** podcast launches soon on Earth.

After beating Britain First in the London Mayoral Elections, Count Binface is back - and taking on his biggest challenge yet.

Join Count Binface and special guests as they Count-down to the 2024 UK General Election.

It's time to take out the trash... July 4th will be Bindependence Day.

*Sigma IX Podcast Awards - Best New Podcast, Best Political Podcast, Best Exclusive (Lifting the Lid) Award

** Top of the 'Sigma 9 all podcast chart', 'lifestyle', and 'pet' categories.

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Welcome to the first episode of Trash Talk... with Count Binface.

The first human guest is comedian Al Murray, a man who knows a thing or two about elections having stood as a candidate in South Thanet against Nigel Farage.

Enjoy the first of our Election 2024 specials, and remember to make your vote Count.

Links:

If you're new to all things Count Binface you can read more here

If you enjoy talking about the Second World War - then We Have Ways Fest details are here

If you're a member of the Tory Cabinet looking to get away from it all here are some lovely options in the South of France

Thanks:

Nitin Sawnhey for making some of the music for this podcast

Al Murray for being the first guest

Biscuit Jim for putting this podcast together.

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Welcome back! Since we were last together the former US President Donald Trump has been convicted in a New York Court. In COMPLETELY UNRELATED news his buddy Nigel Farage has decided to u-turn and run for election in the UK.

What an campaign this is turning out to be... and we don't even have the full list of candidates yet ;o)

In this episode political commentator Marina Purkiss chats about how she first became fascinated by Westminster, what she makes of the first 10 days of the election campaign and what tips she has for a novice political podcaster.

Make sure you listen to the end of the episode for Marina's manifesto suggestion and her message to the rest of the Galaxy.

Don't forget if you have any questions for me then send them via #AskBinface on social media.

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It's the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT you've all been waiting for

This podcast comes from one of the UK's 650 juicy parliamentary constituencies. But which one? Find out on the pod - plus Green Party London Assembly Member Zoe Garbett shares stories from our time as rivals, the party's plans for the General Election and some tips for getting noticed.

Don't forget to share the podcast, and leave a rating for us wherever you listen - you can write something nice if you want to... or just leave a farewell message for Rishi Sunak.

Seeing as Count Binface now running for Parliament - here's some mandatory wording:

This podcast is prompted by Count Binface for the Count Binface Party, at PO Box 731, Wadhurst, Earth

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Maybe this will be the closest we come to getting a Conservative politician on the podcast - comedian Rosie Holt went viral during lockdown for her depictions of spoof MP Rosie Holt (we know it's confusing - just go with it). In this episode Rosie talks about the inspiration behind her character, and what might become of her on election night.

Plus, we've reduced the entire campaign to just two words. No, not those two.

If you're enjoying the podcast - please tell your fellow Earthlings, follow on your podcast platforms and leave a lovely 5* review.

Seeing as Count Binface now running for Parliament - here's some mandatory wording:

This podcast is prompted by Count Binface for the Count Binface Party, at PO Box 731, Wadhurst, Earth

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Welcome back to Trash Talk... with Count Binface.

With the campaign reaching the half-way point Count Binface has upped his public appearances - first at London's Museum of Comedy, and last night at the Oxford University Union... more on that in the pod.

In this episode Eliot Higgins from Bellingcat gets a suspicious visitor during the recording. As far as we know he wasn't a Russian operative... but watch this space for updates. He also tells us about election disinformation and describes American politics in the most disgusting way possible. You have been warned.

Seeing as Count Binface now running for Parliament - here's some mandatory wording:

This podcast is prompted by Count Binface for the Count Binface Party, at PO Box 731, Wadhurst, Earth

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EMERGENCY PODCAST

It's arrived. The Count Binface Party Manifesto for the General Election 2024.

All 24 pledges explained, and exclusively for your podcast listeners some behind the scenes audio from our market research conducted at a special charity comedy gig at the Museum of Comedy last week.

Share the manifesto on social media - @CountBinface

Legal wording:

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Welcome to debate number 713 of this 2024 General Election campaign... but the only one that matters.

The BBC, Sky & ITV have all shunned old Binface - but don't worry - he's made his own.

Asking the questions is a true titan of UK news broadcasting, and one of the most popular newsreaders on Sigma IX - Simon McCoy.

PLUS... once the grilling was over Binface turned the tables and put a few questions back to Simon... see how he likes it!

Just to keep the electoral commission happy...

This podcast is prompted by Count Binface for the Count Binface Party, at PO Box 731, Wadhurst, Earth

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Things are hotting up... and I don't just mean the weather (that sentence won't make sense 6 months from now).

Who's your money on? (Apart from a suspicious amount on a July election)

In this episode Paul Gorton from The Traitors joins us to help us identify a traitor from a faithful politician and shares the malevolent minister he and Harry would pick to join their team.

Plus we unveil a 25th Manifesto pledge and appoint a new Speaker for the House of Commons.

Here's the fun bit I have to say...

This podcast is prompted by Count Binface for the Count Binface Party, at PO Box 731, Wadhurst, Earth

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It's Election week!

Old Binface has been all over the 'mainstream media', from a profile in The Guardian to the expert analysis of Radio 4's More or Less. More (or less) on that in the pod.

This episode is dedicated to the arts...from an appearance at the Glastonbury Festival to a brilliant interview with comedian turned musician Nitin Sawhney.

We hope you're enjoying the podcast so far... and if you don't live in the glorious constituency of Richmond & Northallerton then I'm afraid you can't vote for Count Binface in this General Election... but you CAN follow this podcast and give a 5-star rating. It's almost as good as a vote.

This podcast is prompted by Count Binface for the Count Binface Party, at PO Box 731, Wadhurst, Earth

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It's time for Number 10.

No no. Count Binface isn't moving into Downing Street just yet. This is episode number 10 of Trash Talk, and this is the first of three DAILY episodes as we enter the trilogy of the last day of campaigning, polling and results.

In this episode the esteemed editor of Private Eye Ian Hislop discusses his favourite whoopsies from the past six weeks and looks ahead to covering a (potential*) Labour Government.

Enjoy the episode - and remember to MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

*Sir Kier would like us to remind you that currently no votes have been cast. Unless you count postal votes. If you've managed to get one.

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The polls have closed, and now... the count.

Joining Count Binface on this episode AND in Northallerton sports centre is stand-up mathematician and author Matt Parker - official stat-checker of the Count Binface campaign.

Enjoy this bonus episode - and come back for the next one... THE RESULT

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What did Binface say to Rishi at the count?

Which radio presenter did the Count p**s off?

What is next for the leader of the Recyclons?

All is revealed in this bonus episode of Trash Talk featuring behind the scenes exclusives from the Richmond & Northallerton count.

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Welcome to the first of the weekly post-election pods!

Keep your human ears here for more expert analysis of the British political system, but expect a more global perspective as we explore some of Earth's other elections - we see you USA.

In this episode Professor Rob Ford from the University of Manchester, and part of the team of psephologists responsible for the much quoted 'exit poll' talks about statistics and a very long say in the numbers 'bunker'

PLUS... some free analysis of Jimmy Anderson's final Test Match as Count Binface records part of this episode from just outside Lord's.

Enjoy

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Welcome back Count Binisters.

Doesn't the election seem like a long time ago?

Missing it? Well don't worry - we'll be here each week with a new episode, and there are plenty of other elections to look forward to / stand in.

In this episode Iain Lee asks some tough questions, reminisces about 'The 11 O'Clock Show', and reveals who he voted for... in 1992.

Don't forget to say lovely things about the podcast, preferably out loud, or even better in review form.

To binfinity, and beyond.

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This week Stewart Lee is on the pod.

Twice voted 'Funniest Comedian' on Sigma XI Stewart is torn on whether he wants Donald Trump to win the US Election (for a very selfish reason!), and has some excellent advice for anyone (say, a bin-headed count from off-world) who might be heading on their debut comedy tour.

This really is a great episode - it's so good that if you haven't yet, this is probably the one that would make you hit 'follow' so you get a new episode every week.

Enjoy!

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Welcome to the Gold Medal winning* podcast 'Trash Talk... with Count Binface'

In this episode we're talking borders. As the poet Robert Frost once wrote; good fences make good neighbours, and as Tony Hatch (and his wife Jackie) wrote; everybody needs good neighbours, Neighbours should be there for one another, that's when good neighbours become good friends.

Our guest this week is neither Robert Frost nor Tony Hatch. It is in fact author Jonn Elledge who's written this book all about some of the most bizarre borders and border disputes in history.

He's the perfect guest to speak to during the global quest for dominance that is the Paris Olympics and at a time of heightened border tensions around the globe.

Still reading? Good - you're dedicated - perhaps dedicated enough to review this podcast, give it some stars (say... five?), and hit 'follow' to ensure you get the latest episodes as they're released? Yes... we thought so. A true Count Binister.

*Sigma IX podcast olympiad

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For 18 years Matthew Wright hosted a daily news and discussion show called The Wright Stuff so he knows a thing or two about the media and the changing shape of British politics. It's a fascinating conversation covering the recent UK riots, the concept of truth, tabloid journalism, and of course... the internet.

If you have time for more Count Binface in your life (who doesn't) check out these links:

Website

Comedy Tour

Newsletter

Merchandise

Substack

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The second part of our 'state of journalism' deep dive - this week with The Daily Mirror columnist Susie Boniface aka the Fleet Street Fox.

On the agenda for this episode; Elon Musk (as ever), who's fit (and proper) enough to own the media, anonymity and the future of print journalism.

Also - fair warning - this episode contains more swearing than the first 17 episodes combined. Make of that what you will.

As ever please feel free to follow this podcast, rate it, or leave a review. You can also recommend it to friends, make your own posters, or stand in the street with a megaphone and tell strangers about it. You do you.

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Fresh from her run at the Edinburgh Festival comedian and actress Ria Lina gives Count Binface the lowdown on which deadly viruses we should be most afraid of, why she doesn't like whips and who could win the US Election for Kamala Harris.

If you do think you might be suffering from symptoms of M Pox, Sloth Fever or any other exotic diseases please do consult your GP. Whatever you do - don't take advice from this podcast.

Producer's note: This episode has been updated to remove a mention of ISIS following their claim to be behind the reprehensible attacks in Germany.

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We're back - after a recharging week off, the podcast is back with EPISODE 20 and what an episode for you this week as Professor Alice Roberts helps write a new manifesto point (mandatory roller-skating for doctors) we big up open-access science, and discuss the possibility that ancient humans were just taking the piss.

Plus we say farewell, goodbye, good riddance and some other words to Priti Patel - the first to leave the Tory "leadership" contest.

As ever thank you for listening - don't forget to follow the podcast, and maybe even say something nice about it on social media.

CB

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A slightly different podcast this week marking the start of the Bindependence Day comedy tour.

Count Binface is giving an alien’s visor view of Britain, with his own brand of sci-fi satire and, of course, his unbeatable manifesto. Get up close to the Count and be proud you can say you were there on the march to Bindependence Day!

The pod was recorded the morning after the opening night in Cardiff.

If you want to see Count Binface on tour the remaining dates are:

September:

17th Hull

18th Leeds

19th Glasgow

24th Sheffield

26th Liverpool

29th Manchester

October:

2nd Birmingham

3rd Leicester

6th Cambridge

9th Edinburgh

11th London

16th Brighton

19th Croydon

27th Bristol

We'll be back with a guest next week, and quite possibly more depressing clips of Donald Trump.

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By her own admission, Miranda Sawyer doesn't remember much about the 90s, but thankfully for us it was her job to write stuff down - so she's written a wonderful book called Uncommon People: Britpop and Beyond in 20 Songs about the decade which is suddenly back in vogue, and indeed back in Vogue.

On this episode Miranda tells us all about the gatekeepers who changed 90s culture, why music is better than film and which Blue song is a bit sh*t.

Watch out for a SECOND episode of Trash Talk this week as we celebrate 50 years of Ceefax, the most un-hackable, un-trollable, and un-Muskable of all the digital platforms. Happy Birthday Ceefax.

Link to Miranda's book is here

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This week Ceefax celebrated its Golden Anniversary (if you don't count the fact that it got binned a dozen or so years ago).

Reintroducing Ceefax has always been a key manifesto pledge - so we've dedicated this episode to its birthday. Please feel free to share your favourite pages (340 for cricket) on social media or in the comments for this podcast.

We'll be back with another interview pod next week.

In the meantime - why not send a link for the pod to a friend, especially if you're friends with Sir Kier Starmer. Tell him it's free - that should get him interested.

To Binfinity... and beyond.

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Have you seen Count Binface on his UK Comedy Tour?

If you haven't then we have some good news - it's not finished yet, AND this episode was recorded backstage at one of his London dates.

Mitch Benn pops by for a chat, and there's a big announcement regarding one of Count Binface's most popular manifesto pledges... in fact it's officially Jess Phillips' favourite (She says so in her book!)

If you do hear a shop playing Christmas music before December - please let us know by sending us a message to all the usual places!

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The Bindependence Day UK Comedy Tour is over... so it's back to weekly podcasts!

Thank goodness - because it's been the Budget this week, and there is a lot to discuss.

Plus there's an exceptional guest this episode - it's Sunday Times (and Bette Midler endorsed) satirical cartoonist Nick Newman. As well as creating funny drawings Nick is a comedy writer behind many TV and stage shows, including a new play opening in 2025 with Ian Hislop called The Autobiography of a Cad WHICH IS NOT ABOUT BORIS JOHNSON.

If you want to find out more about Pont - the cartoonist that Nick recommends you all look up - then check out his feed on X...

As ever - your support is hugely appreciated - so please leave a review, follow this podcast and say some nice things to your friends. It all helps.

Finally - in the next few episodes we will inevitably turn our focus on the USA as they decide whether to elect Kamala Harris or that other [CENSORED CONTENT] Donald Trump. Do the right thing America. Make your vote COUNT.

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Richard Bacon has spent most of the past decade living in the USA dreaming up TV formats like Jimmy Carr's 'I Literally Just Told You...' so it's a real thrill that he's our first guest of in this week of American Election specials.

By the way - he's not just on because he once lived in the US - he's also been on an intimate* walk in the woods with President Barack Obama.

Away from politics Richard also chats about AI, kids' TV, social media, and gives some feedback on some pun-heavy TV show ideas. Plus listen out for a very special announcement about the campaign to bring back CEEFAX.

Finally Count Binface does what the Washington Post won't do - endorses a candidate for the Presidency. Listen to the full episode to find out who*

*It turns out it wasn't as intimate as we thought...

**It's Kamala.

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Ah... the smell of Polling Day in the morning.

As the (for now) United States of America go to the polls this episode is (mostly) dedicated to discussion of Harris vs Trump with Isaac-Davy Aronson supervising producer at US news network MSNBC and co-presenter of the excellent podcast Déjà News alongside Rachel Maddow.

But it's not all stars & stripes... oh no. This episode contains a mini-history lesson on Britain's biggest loser (insert your own cheap Liz Truss gag here) Guy Fawkes.

It's the most explosive episode of Trash Talk yet.

Until the one about the emerging US Civil War later in the week.

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WTF?

Amy Hoggart spent much of the last two US Presidencies starring on 'Full Frontal with Samatha Bee' - but as you'll hear she's not thrilled at the result of the US Election this week... despite it's obvious potential for satire.

We won't lie... this isn't the most 'positive' episode we've ever recorded.

Never mind - the campaign to Make Earth Great Again begins here...

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Let it be known - of the 650 MPs in the current UK Parliament, Wendy Chamberlain was the first to say yes to an interview.

The Member of Parliament for North East Fife, and Liberal Democrat Chief Whip joined us to discuss the Lib Dem election strategy, Trump, Kemi and of course... croissants.

Only 649 MPs left on our list. If you're an MP reading this then get in touch - you know where.

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Did you know Count Binface has a croissant policy? No? Well who better to discuss it with than Bake Off winner Giuseppe Dell'Anno.

Yes - we've got on a well-timed band-wagon - but that's politics for you. Until there's a space for Binface on the This Morning couch this is what you're getting.

Anyway, enjoy the podcast - maybe even grab a cup of tea and a piece of cake for this one. Go on spoil yourself.

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Please note that this episode will self-destruct some time around 2090... along with the rest of humanity.

As COP moves on having once again failed to reverse the climate catastrophe playing out in front of us we speak to Matt Winning a climate scientist who delivers his environmental message through comedy. The perfect guest for this podcast.

Is this our Christmas special? Maybe. If it is, then what better message for humankind than the need to unite behind one common goal... saving your planet.

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Merry Christmas Earthlings!

To celebrate your special day here's our gift to you - a bonus edition of Trash Talk. And in keeping (inn-keeping?) with British Christmas TV tradition it's coverage of a sporting event that took place weeks ago someone much sunnier.

Enjoy this episode, have a great Christmas, and we'll be back with more Trash Talk in the New Year.

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Welcome to the first episode of 2025... and our final episode before President Trump: The Sequel is released.

Guest:

Sathnam Sanghera - author of Empireworld and Empireland - who started his career dressed as the Newsbunny on Live TV (If you know, you know) but has since worked for the Financial Times and is now an acclaimed author of the aforementioned books charting the impact of the British Empire. He's previously compared the world's big tech companies to the East India Company and has plenty to say about the worrying trend superpower showing empirical tendencies.

Other links:

Missed the return of Ceefax on Christmas Day? Don't worry you can listen on BBC Sounds (UK only)

Buy tickets to the comedy tour

Want to read more from Binface? Try the substack here

Everything else (including charity merchandise) is on the website

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Well... here we go again.

President Trump - we salute you (not like Elon does) - you're President again. So to discuss what 'Trump: The Sequel' will look like we've invited Isaac Davy-Aaronson back to the podcast. As a supervising producer at US news network MSNBC and co-presenter of the excellent Déjà News pod he's seeing the political fallout of a second Trumpian America first-hand. It really does seem that Trump sees everyone in very simple terms - you are either a Faithful, or a Traitor. Where's Claudia Winkleman when you need her?

Enjoy!

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Dr Joelle Grogan is a legal academic, and an expert in the rule of law, working in the fields of EU and UK public law. She's also the presenter of BBC Radio 4's The Law Show.

At a time when the Rule of Law seems to have become more of a Gentle Suggestion of Law, when the leader of the free world is a convicted felon, we thought it was a good idea to get the biggest legal brain we know on the podcast to chat about everything legal.

If intense serious legal discussion isn't your thing - don't worry the next episode is a Superbowl preview. Don't say we don't offer variety here!

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Happy Super Bowl weekend to those who celebrate (which is a LOT of you).

Super Bowl LIX is expected to be watched by almost 200m humans (plus a visiting space warrior and Elon Musk). What makes it so popular? Is there anything to learn from its impressive marketing? Politics isn't afraid to borrow a bit of popular culture from time to time... so can we expect to see Kendrick Lamar rapping about democracy at next year's Labour Party Conference... or let's be realistic... Lemar. (American listeners feel free to Google 'Lemar' or 'democracy')

Sharing everything he knows about the Super Bowl is legendary American journalist Iron Mike Carlson. He shares why the Super Bowl became the top day in the US sporting calendar, what the players really think about the Half Time Show and pitches a new adults-only version of Ceefax. And THAT'S why this is the greatest podcast on your planet.

Go Eagles / Go Chiefs (note to producer - delete one of these on Monday)

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On this week's podcast is political commentator and co-host of The Trawl podcast Jemma Forte. Jemma recently worked with the political campaigners Led By Donkeys to take down Elon Musk on the side of one of his Tesla factories... that kind of heroism will definitely get you a spot on Trash Talk!

Mind you Jemma's also been the captain of her own space ship The Sub Zero... but you'll have to listen to the podcast if you want that sentence to make any sense.

If you're reading this then your thumb is only inches away from the 'Follow' button and the 'Review' button - it'd be almost as good as a vote if you could click on both.

CB

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