We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The panel picks through the front pages including the ICC news of a ruling on Netanyahu. Then, Captain Tom’s charity gets exposed as a report reveals his family personally benefited from it. And Jeremy Clarkson, what’s he up to now – and could he make a switch into politics? Then, the middle aisle of Lidl – love it or hate it, it might ruin your relationship either way.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by Rich Peppiat and Harry Stachini.     Support...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Cher – she’s got a new book out and the panel can’t contain their excitement. And, Brat – nobody knows what it means still, despite it being the word of the year and Jacob Hawley dressing a little bit Brat!      Miranda Sawyer is joined by Jacob Hawley, Coco Khan, Jacob Jarvis and Ava Santina.      Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams: back.papercutsshow.com        Follow Paper...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Natasha explains Biden’s decision to lift the ban on Ukraine using long range US missiles, and reassures us that it (probably) won’t start World War 3. Gráinne has found an article in The Guardian all about 90s boy bands. Plus – Miranda corroborates The Times’ claim that young people would rather electrocute themselves than be bored. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Natasha Devon and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Miranda has questions about Musk’s new job in Trump’s administration. Athena dives into The Guardian’s reviews of Gladiator 2 and Paddington but ends up just wanting to talk about Denzel Washington. Plus, The Times has a harrowing tale about moths that Zing finds all too relatable.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng and comedian Athena Kogblenu.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Moana wasn’t included in The Times' top 20 animated movies and Jonn and Jacob aren’t happy. Meanwhile, Jarv and Marcus try to get their head around The Telegraph’s new office etiquette guide. Plus – Do you want to know 15 facts about Ironing? Grainne, Natasha and Miranda have you sorted.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists Jonn Elledge, Jacob Jarvis and Natasha Devon plus comedians Grainne Maguire, Jacob Hawley and Marcus...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Guardian details Starmer’s Trump backup plan and Coco has the inside scoop. Meanwhile, The Daily Mail has uncovered a new TikTok trend that’s got Jacob fearing he might be a ‘dark empath.’ Plus – Miranda’s written all about the ’90s fashion revival in The Times, so of course, we’re talking about it.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan and comedian Jacob Hawley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Putin congratulates Trump on his victory in The Guardian, while Coco unpacks the ongoing fallout of the US election. The Times gives Prince William an angelic makeover, despite him having had an awful year. Our royal correspondent Marcus has the details. Plus – Miranda can’t get enough of Gary Barlow’s giant son, but The Sun's investigative report exposes a shocking truth. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan and ‘Master of Cheese’...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Trump has done it again. The US papers react to Trump’s victory and Jarv explains why so many experts got it wrong. The Times clues Miranda in on some of Trump’s eyebrow-raising policies. Plus – The New York Post asks if you can outrun a vampire bat and Chris is pretty sure he could.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by the dynamic duo Jacob Jarvis and Chris Jones, hosts of American Friction.   Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Daily Mail is completely besotted with Kemi Badenoch after her Tory leadership victory. The Times politely informs Jonn and Gráinne that they’re common. Plus – The Guardian goes deep on grudges and Miranda shares some brilliant crow facts.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future live streams:...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. The budget has made all the right-leaning papers angry, with the Telegraph uniting with farmers in a rage-a-thon. Trump wants to sue a TV Channel for $10 billion, as he continues to live in his Dr. Evil era. And do you share a bed with your partner? If you do, it might be hurting your relationship more than it helps.   Jacob Jarvis is joined by Jacob Hawley and Ava Santina.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions:...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Quentin Letts tells The Daily Mail all about his hatred of Halloween – but the most frightening part is that Marcus and Jonn agree with him. Meanwhile, Jason and Coco read a pretty grim story about the savage (and sometimes cruel) ways women have gotten revenge on their cheating partners. Plus a special clip from behind the paywall about why high-flying women should beware of their toxic assistants…    Miranda Sawyer is joined by Marcus...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: MP in embarrassing constituent altercation! Everyone tries to get their hot Budget take in early. The Washington Post mysteriously fails to endorse a Presidential Candidate. Has Trump nobbled billionaire owner Jeff “Amazon” Bezos? And £300,000 of cheese has been nicked. Would you Edam and Eve it? (And can noted cheese fiend Marcus account for his whereabouts?)     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and legend of comedy Marcus...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Miranda comes up with the perfect explanation of ‘the economy’ while The Mail rages against Rachel Reeves. Coco and Jason discover the scientific formula for being sexy in The Times. Plus – Femail shares the plight of women who left their husbands for horses. Yes – horses.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future...

Try the new science and psychology podcast Why? –  from the makers of Paper Cuts. Why? is the podcast for curious minds. Every Thursday, presenter Emma Kennedy talks to experts and theorists to discover the science and psychology of why we are the way we are.  In the first episode: Why do people join cults? And how do they get out? Emma Kennedy talks to world-leading cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross and NXIVM cult survivor Sarah Edmondson to discover the strange allure of the cult...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Miranda and Ava debate the feminist appeal of Lara Croft while Gráinne pitches a bold reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise. Meanwhile, Jacob and Jonathan argue over whether Rebekah Vardy could redeem her public image by entering the jungle in the latest series of I'm a Celebrity. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Ava Santina, Jonathan Lis, Grainne Maguire and Jacob Hawley.     Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Jonn explains why Musk’s attempt to buy the US election is a huge deal – even though nobody seems to care. The Telegraph is obsessed with the latest adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals, and Miranda reveals why rich people have so many affairs. Plus – The Guardian lists the unexpected ways Ozempic is changing the world.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs,...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The tabloids react to Liam Payne’s tragic death. Marcus and Miranda are fascinated by the scandal that has rocked the world of competitive conkers. Plus – Jacob Jarvis, our resident fashionista, explains why it's good to only have one t-shirt.    Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of American Friction, Jacob Jarvis and the grand fromage Marcus Brigstocke.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to future...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that Miranda’s been banging on about the Paper Cuts live show at the Cheerful Earful Festival of Comedy Podcasts for what feels like forever. Well, folks, the wait is over – it finally happened!  In this epic showdown, Marcus Brigstocke and Coco Khan face off against Jonn Elledge and Gráinne Maguire to see who’s really been keeping their finger on the pulse of the papers.  Quiz master Miranda Sawyer takes us...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Miranda can’t wrap her head around the Taylor Swift and Starmer drama in The Daily Mail. The Guardian introduces us to 'emotional vampires,' and Jacob thinks there's one in his family. Plus, Caitlin Moran says the ’80s are back – and Jonathan opens up about his Thatcher nightmares. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Jonathan Lis. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions:...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Tory leadership race has got weirder with the final two, and Ava Santina thinks a woman who was bonked by a cauliflower in Waitrose is more important than the hopefuls. Miranda explains why she’ll not be shaving her head for the latest wellness trend. Plus – Gráinne delves into the world of toxic fandom and reveals her Manic Street Preacher fanfiction.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Ava Santina and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Come...

We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Brace yourselves for the 'Holidays from Hell' mini pod! Miranda tells Jason the tale of a luxury cruise ship marooned in Belfast Lough. Meanwhile, Jan and Jonn dive into holiday horror stories in The Fence (Britain’s only magazine). Miranda Sawyer is joined by fan favourite panellists Jonn Elledge, Jan Ravens and Jason Hazeley.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets...

We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Elon Musk joins Donald Trump at a rally and all of the papers are cringing. Jonn tries to explain why The Daily Mail is so obsessed with Sue Gray’s employment status. The Guardian shares some rizz-free sex advice that prompts Jan to recite some of her own fiery frissons. And finally – Miranda is troubled by the nation's butler shortage as highlighted in The Telegraph. This used to be a country! Miranda Sawyer is...

We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: The Daily Mail is outraged that Starmer has given up the Chagos islands. The Times introduces Jason to the polycule while Jonn sympathises with Kate Lister’s underwear struggles in The i. Finally, we all bond over Daniel Craig’s mid life style crisis as reported in The Guardian.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.    Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful...

We read the papers so you don’t have to, now every Monday and Friday. Today: Mums! Kemi Badenoch thinks you’re getting too much maternity dosh – and other political mentalness. Mail loon Liz Jones’s messy love life takes another bad turn and Grainne is “totally here for it.” And the Times celebrates ten years of normcore (quietly).  Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Grainne Maguire.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct....