The Trawl

Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss

The Trawl is the podcast that dives headfirst into the political chaos, media spin, and social media absurdity of the week - so you don’t have to.

Hosted by broadcasters and political commentators, Jemma Forte and Marina Purkiss, it’s part therapy, part takedown, and always unfiltered.

Each episode, Jemma and Marina trawl through the week’s most viral tweets, jaw-dropping headlines, and rage-inducing soundbites - offering sharp analysis, dark humour, and the occasional expletive. From Westminster to world affairs, they call out hypocrisy, amplify truth, and remind you that you’re not losing your mind - just living through it.

If you’ve ever shouted at the news or laughed through the tears, The Trawl is your people.

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430 episodes
Updated Thursday
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Nov 21, 2025 · 37 min
Jewellery, Deportations & Distraction Tactics
Luckily, the weekend is in sight… though Christmas is also looming, the cosi-livs crisis continues to chew through bank accounts, and the UK's politicians? Well, they’re arguing amongst themselves as usual.
Nov 20, 2025 · 34 min
Part 2 - Trump Allies vs The Epstein Document Dump
Once again, Marina and Jemma dive into the online storm surrounding newly unsealed Epstein-related documents and the political reactions that have set social media ablaze.
Nov 19, 2025 · 42 min
Part 1 - Epstein & Trump: You’ve Got Mail (Unfortunately)
This episode has Jemma and Marina diving face-first into the internet’s latest swamp: the Elon–Trump–Epstein–AI hell-spiral nobody asked for but everybody is talking about.
Nov 15, 2025 · 45 min
One Trillionaire Approved, 42 Million Food Stamps Denied
In this episode of The Trawl, Jemma and Marina dive head-first into a planet-sized pile of billionaire bullshit
Nov 14, 2025 · 41 min
Shirley Valentine, Baked Spuds & Budget Bollox: It's Politics Honest
From baked potatoes to pension raids, it’s another rollercoaster week in the weird and woeful world of UK politics.
Nov 12, 2025 · 40 min
Poppy Propaganda & the BBC Pile On
This week on The Trawl, Jemma Forte and Marina Purkiss are knee-deep in the latest wave of outrage from poppy politics to a BBC in apparent crisis.
Nov 8, 2025 · 49 min
Political Displays of Affection 👀 and Sudan
It’s a week of whiplash on The Trawl. Marina and Jemma begin with words - literally - as they find the perfect Susie Dent–style term to capture the emotional chaos of the moment.
Nov 7, 2025 · 44 min
I ❤️ NY: Mamdani - a Prince Amongst Men… and Then There's Andrew
Marina and Jemma are riding a rare and glorious wave of optimism because on November 5th, New York City elected Zohran Mamdani as mayor
Nov 5, 2025 · 44 min
Budget Lube, Raver Dads and Farage Fluffs Figures
This week on The Trawl, Marina and Jemma wade through a week so grim it makes the John Lewis Christmas ad look like a cry for help.
Oct 31, 2025 · 41 min
Tariffs and Tantrums: Gold Plated Pram Wars and Corruption
Nigel’s on strike because he's not getting enough questions at PMQ'S (widdums), Reform’s spending a lot of money on flags, and Trump’s throwing tariffs about whenever he has a tantrum.
Oct 29, 2025 · 48 min
Pochin’s Ad Rage Meets Caerphilly Comeuppance
It’s a proper shit sandwich this week, Trawlers — a little light snack, a heavy main course and a very hopeful bite to finish. Followed, of course, as ever by a delicious pudding.
Oct 23, 2025 · 45 min
No Kings, 'Prince' Andrew and a Ballroom of Lies
This week on The Trawl, Jemma and Marina wade through a global cesspit of power, propaganda and, quite literally, poo.
Oct 22, 2025 · 40 min
From Villa Park to Tel Aviv: The Beautiful Game Gets Ugly
This Week on The Trawl it's winners and losers time... and Reform appear to be losing in a rather spectacular fashion.
Oct 16, 2025 · 48 min
Zack Attack : Reform Meet Reality and Trickle UP Economics
The Trawl ladies dive headfirst into the political mayhem: there are some Zack Polanski clips to stir you up and news on how the Greens are seeing a surge in popularity and indeed the polls
Oct 15, 2025 · 38 min
"They Make A Desert and Call it Peace" Tacitus : At Last, a Ceasefire
Trump really wanted a Nobel Peace Prize. Trump didn’t get a Nobel Peace Prize. And we’re starting this week’s Trawl with that delicious fact.
Oct 13, 2025 · 56 min
The Trawl Meets Zack Polanski
Marina and Jemma were delighted to welcome the new leader of the Green Party onto the pod.
Oct 9, 2025 · 53 min
Project 25, Tory Conference Cringe & Real Icons
At time of record, the world is waiting to see if a peace deal in the Middle East has been achieved. Jemma and Marina hope with every bit of them it happens but also discuss what it might, or might not mean, in reality
Oct 8, 2025 · 41 min
Conflation Nation: Flotillas, Fearmongering & Farewell Hyacinth
This week, Marina’s on holiday and Jemma’s steering the ship so expect one or two Trawl anomalies to have slipped through the net and, honestly, what a week to be at the helm.
Oct 2, 2025 · 40 min
Is Karma on a World Tour - and Skipping Britain and America?
This week, Jemma and Marina are asking: what if politicians actually faced consequences? Not a cosy resignation, not a fat book deal, not a pity gig on GB News - but actual jail time. A girl can dream...
Oct 1, 2025 · 42 min
Did Starmer Just Hand Reform Another Stick to Beat Him With?
Jemma and Marina are back, rummaging through the week’s digital wreckage and pulling out the bits that made us laugh, rage, and despair in equal measure.