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TALK WOMEN: Epping Hotel Ruling, Olympic Trans Row, Sydney Sweeney Backlash

Friday, November 21, 2025 • Duration 35:23

Samara Gill and Alex Phillips cut through the noise to bring you the stories that actually matter to real women.

In this episode, we’re joined by Reform UK Councillor Laila Cunningham as we discuss the recent ruling in Epping over asylum seekers, whether common sense has prevailed in women’s sport following reports that the Olympics may ban all transgender athletes, and whether Sydney Sweeney has become “too toxic” for Hollywood after the backlash to her jeans ad and her apparent snub by A-list colleagues.

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TALK WOMEN: Lawless London, Shamima Begum & Taylor Swift’s New Controversy

Friday, November 28, 2025 • Duration 32:40

Samara Gill and Alex Phillips cut through the noise to bring you the stories that actually matter to women.

In this episode, we’re joined by Reform UK councillor Laila Cunningham and Former Met Police detective Peter Bleksley as we dig into whether crime in London has truly improved, the ongoing debate over Shamima Begum’s return to the UK, and why superstar singer Taylor Swift is facing criticism for staying silent after Donald Trump used her music on his social media.

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TALK WOMEN: “This Is On Labour” | 'Don’t Have To Be Right-Wing To See Starmer's Party Failing Women'

Friday, December 5, 2025 • Duration 39:59

Samara Gill, Alex Phillips and Laila Cunningham cut through the noise to bring you the stories that actually matter to women.

In this episode, we’re joined by author and journalist Allison Pearson and CEO, The Women’s Sports Union, Sharron Davies as we discuss should the U.K have female-only train carriages, controversy over the latest World’s Strongest Woman competition and why are ‘woke’ companies trying to get rid of the word Christmas.

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TALK WOMEN: Is Sir Lenny Henry Trying to Cancel Reform UK?

Friday, December 12, 2025 • Duration 37:34

Samara Gill, Alex Phillips, and Laila Cunningham cut through the noise to bring you the stories that actually matter to women.

In this episode, we’re joined by Nuriyah Khan, host of Beyond Belief, and Kinsey Schofield, host of Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered. We discuss Sir Lenny Henry’s new movement aimed at tackling Reform UK, Jeremy Clarkson hitting out at “pink-haired people,” and we review Meghan Markle’s Christmas special on Netflix.

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TALK WOMEN: EXPOSED “Sadiq Khan is FINISHED” London Mayor BOOED in public appearance

Friday, January 23, 2026 • Duration 38:44

Samara Gill and Laila Cunningham cut through the noise to bring you the stories that actually matter to women—covering politics, culture and the conversations others won’t have.

In this episode, we’re joined by broadcaster Emma Trimble to discuss Laila Cunningham’s Mayor of London candidacy for Reform UK, what she would do if elected, the controversy surrounding a Dutch commentator being blocked from entering the UK, and whether it’s over for “Brand Beckham.”

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TALK WOMEN: TALK EXCLUSIVE - CROWBOROUGH AND EPPING SPECIAL

Saturday, January 31, 2026 • Duration 36:51

Talk presenter Samara Gill cuts through the noise to bring you the stories that matter most to women — covering politics, culture, and the conversations others won’t have.

In this episode, Samara is joined by Kim Bailey, Chairwoman of Crowborough Shield; Orla Minihane, Vice Chair of Epping Forest for Reform UK; and Amanda Devlin, Assistant Showbiz Editor at The Sun.

Together, they discuss the protests in Crowborough following the relocation of illegal migrants, the latest developments in Epping, and whether Brand Beckham could be in trouble after Brooklyn Beckham is offered a big-money tell-all book deal.

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TALK WOMEN: “WILL YOU SHUT UP!” Mamdani SLAMMED and “Woke Is Not Dead” by Samara Gill and Emily Austin | Talk Women

Thursday, February 12, 2026 • Duration 26:31

Talk Presenter Samara Gill speaks exclusively in the UK to the host of the Emily Austin show, Emily Austin on her viral appearance at the Grammys, what is happening to New York City and is Woke really dead in America?

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Trigger Warnings, Fake News, and the Weight-Loss Jab 'Miracle'

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • Duration 29:37

Welcome back to another unfiltered round of Down the Local, the premier UK TALK podcast bringing you raw, authentic conversations straight from the heart of the British community.

Pull up a stool at the historic Colonel Fawcett in Camden, north London.

In this episode, we’re serving unfiltered debates on topics causing a stir across Britain today:

Generation Sensitive: The rise of the trigger warning. Where has the idea that we need warnings for everything come from? We question if we are protecting people or just creating a sanitized reality, and ask our punters if they actually pay attention to them.
A World of Lies: How do we get a grip on 'fake news'? In an era of misinformation, where do you actually trust to get your news and how can we separate fact from fiction?
Obesity Crisis Solved? The truth about weight-loss jabs. Are these new injections the answer Britain has been waiting for or just another dangerous quick fix? We ask if people truly trust them and hear real stories from those who have used them.
Bobbies on the Beat: More police or just more of the same? What difference would a visible police presence actually make to our streets and honestly, how much faith do you have in the police force right now?

The Down the Local Rant: A Sticky Situation It's time to let it all out. This week, we launch into a passionate rant about the scourge of litter and chewing gum ruining our streets. Why can't people just use a bin?

Joining Phil Dave for expert insights, strong views, and trademark pub banter are a stellar panel of popular TALK Political Commentators:

Ebs Akintade
Reem Ibrahim
Nicholas Lissack

If you’re looking for a about real people, real opinions and the issues that matter most right now, Down the Local delivers honest, unfiltered conversations—served fresh from the bar.

The Flag, High Street Decline, and the Catherine vs Meghan Royal Debate

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • Duration 33:20

Welcome back to another unfiltered round of Down the Local, the premier UK TALK podcast bringing you raw, authentic conversations straight from the heart of the British community.

Pull up a stool at McAffertys Bar in Epsom, Surrey. Hosted by Phil Dave, this weekly TALK podcast dives headfirst into the biggest everyday issues, social trends and hot topics driving people right up the wall across Britain.

In this episode, we’re serving unfiltered debates on topics causing a stir across Britain today:

Flying the flag: Nationalism or Patriotism? Where has the growing tension surrounding our national symbol come from? We ask our punters what the UK flag truly means to them and discuss what, if anything, we should do about it.
The battle for the High Street. What should we be doing about our ever-diminishing local centers? We debate the shift from high street shopping to online convenience and ask the question that matters: which do you actually prefer?
Schooling the future: Does the curriculum work? We scrutinize the UK education system and ask if it's time for a major change. Our panel reflects on their favorite school subjects and debates whether they actually prepared them for real-life as an adult.
Royal Rift: Catherine vs Meghan. Who do you believe is a better representative of the Royal Family in this day and age? We tackle the ultimately polarised views on Princess Catherine and Meghan Markle and ask which royal our listeners prefer and why.
The rise of 0% alcohol and the changing pub. Is there actually any point to non-alcoholic drinks? We discuss the growing obsession with zero-alcohol options and ask the critical question: what is a traditional British pub without the booze?

Joining Phil Dave for expert insights, strong views, and trademark pub banter are a stellar panel of popular TALK contributors:

Self Checkouts, Searing Prices and the Social Media Spiral

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • Duration 26:43

Welcome back to another unfiltered round of Down the Local, the premier UK TALK podcast bringing you raw, authentic conversations straight from the heart of the British community.

Pull up a stool and order a pint—or maybe stick to water given the price—as host Phil Dave pitches up at The Yard in Soho, Central London.

In this episode, we’re serving unfiltered debates on topics causing a stir across Britain:

"Unexpected item in the bagging area!" Do you stick to the traditional human till or brave the robot revolution of the self-checkout? We discuss how these automated tellers have fundamentally changed the way we shop—for better or worse.
The £15 pint? We hear eye-watering tales of the most expensive drinks our punters have ever bought. More importantly, we ask a crucial question: is the skyrocketing cost of drinks in the UK permanently changing our essential social habits?
Mind the gap—and the wallet. Is public transport ever actually value for money in this country? We strip back what is fundamentally broken with our trains and transport system.
Scrolling through life. Which social media platform is your essential go-to and why? We dive deep into the powerful pros versus the damaging cons of being perpetually online.
The great British weather debate. Are you a winter warrior or a summer lover? Our panelists reveal their preferred season and we tackle the age-old mystery: why does a simple dusting of snow bring the whole country to a total, grinding standstill?

Joining Phil Dave for expert insights, strong views and plenty of trademark banter are a superb panel of popular TALK contributors:

Broadcaster and commentator Duncan Barkes
Author and broadcaster Lewis Oakley
Journalist and commentator Clare Muldoon

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