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“Great show if you want to be informed and have the madness of British politics contextualised”
Gardener100 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/23/24
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“Good fun easy listening but still taught political podcast”
Rightist he via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/23/24
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“On pain of death I am writing a good review for Steve Richard’s regular round up of Westminster politics.
If you’ve seen Steve live, or even managed to catch his BBC4 tv shows (now archived on YouTube- they’re a must watch), he is delivering a breathless monologue inspired most often by recent...”Read full review »
Kindablue1984 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/09/24
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“I’ve done it! I’ve parted with £5.99 a month to join Patreon because I could not stand another week of missing the subscriber only episodes Steve presents!
Already very excited to be able to access them and hear about past elections; political rivals; New Labour preparing for power and of course...”Read full review »
Chipmeister 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/25/24
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“Steve is such a warm, genuine, funny and perceptive man. His USPs are his historical perspective on everything and his interactions with his listener community, "the co-operative". A wonderful, unmissable podcast.”Read full review »
loocozade via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/21/24
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“A “must listen” every week. I’ve been a big fan of Steve Richards as a journalist for a long time but his podcast allows him to commentate expansively on the state of politics and the weeks events. His engagement with his listeners, the “Rock and Roll co-operative” is idiosyncratic and all the...”Read full review »
reginaldcockles via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/27/24
“By far the most in-depth analysis of current UK politics. Steve Richards provides deep and informed insights into how we got here-always citing historical events and facts. Listen in and be impressed!”
DJ Normandie via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
01/23/24
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“Steve Richards has a rare pedigree for covering UK politics: he’s written books on past prime ministers, has an encyclopaedic knowledge of elections, combined with a broadcast journalist’s understanding of who to make potentially dry matter engaging and interesting. I had a friend who complained...”Read full review »
GetDown via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/18/24
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“A very thought provoking guide through the general collapse”
5gbhujm via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/16/24
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“Really interesting podcast! Its sweep which includes looking back to pre war events and forward to future possibilities, gives it real substance. No chit chat between presenters (and all the better for this) but good interaction with listeners and regular audience attendees. Top notch show!”
elodie 200 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/15/24
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“Richards steps away brilliantly from the melee to give listeners the context behind the headlines and explain how modern Britain is governed.”
Tom the Kopite via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/12/24
“Love, love, love this podcast and Steve Richard’s in general. He gives first rate analysis and context to help make sense of the political climate. Steve is so funny and genuinely likeable. I am so grateful this podcast exists as it helps me make sense of UK politics rather than merely stating...”Read full review »
Gad M 87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/24
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“This is the go to political podcast for me. Steve is the perfect antidote to much of the vapid and vacuous coverage of politics in Britain, with a level of depth, insight and nuance which many political editors could do well to adopt. Issues and topics are explored in-depth, context provided and...”Read full review »
FranJB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/24
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“I like to save this podcast up each week because while some shows are nice to have on in the background, RocknRoll should be given the space that it’s presenter gives us in his calm, gentle and extensive coverage of events. As someone whose first vote was 2017 Steve helps me contextualise the...”Read full review »
christiejs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/10/24
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“This is a super podcast, the presenter is so engaging and I love the feeling of the ‘collective’. It’s wide ranging, comes at things from interesting angles, makes you think. I couldn’t recommend it enough.”
Saoifre via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/24
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“I love this podcast I’m paid up but I’ve just been subjected to an ad. Annoying”
jwin ireland via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/03/24
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“I love this podcast. Steve is clearly very knowledgeable and always offers lots for us to chew over. The length of the podcast is satisfying, offering depth and detail.”
Citizen Co-op via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/27/23
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“Always a great listen and Steve gives his subject plenty of space to breath enabling that deeper dive into the detail.
He also gives his co-op the opportunity to engage & comment!”
GingerLouis via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/23/23
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“I listen regularly. Steve is an excellent analyst with an enormous grasp of the dynamics history and context of political events.
However, he has certain catch phrases and verbal tics which I don’t find endearing e.g.
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“If it’s alright...”Read full review »
musonymous via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/22/23
“Steve uses his wealth of knowledge and experience to make sense of current political events and trends. He is clearly a man of the left but is open to new ideas. His uncertainty about the benefits of changing to a proportional representation system are shared by many people. However his passion...”Read full review »
Tonysh58 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/22/23
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“Always engaging, detailed and thought provoking. Top stuff 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼”
Briz_Dee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/21/23
“Steve must be one of the hardest-working commentators out there. His podcasts are an excellent insight into the week’s events and are a “must listen to” every week. His “Rock ‘n Roll Politics” shows are always worth going to as well. On top of all that, he’s a really nice guy!”
MBarrett22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/19/23
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“Excellent podcast. Steve is insightful, experienced and engaging.”
PhilChamonix1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/17/23
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“I started listening to this podcast this week. Steve is a very easy person to listen to and his knowledge of politics and political history is superb.”
Ed B 1967 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/15/23
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“Excellent calm reflection”
El Gamba de Taipei via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/23
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“Long form political commentary 👏🤩”
HairlessPets via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/23
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“Steve addresses politics in a thoughtful and reflective manner. He has an outstanding understanding of political history which allows him explain how we got to where we are.
Would recommend a Patreon subscription as the special editions are pure joy for any politics watcher who wants to indulge...”Read full review »
Toria 2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/23
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“one of the best political commentators i’ve ever heard.
Update 23-11-01
Not one of the best UK political podcasts, the best.”
Stevibee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/23
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“I have been a regular listener to Rock & Roll Politics since I saw Steve Richards live at the Edinburgh Fringe. The podcasts are informative and entertaining and demonstrate a reasoned analysis of current (and past) affairs. A refreshing change from the knee jerk reactions of some other...”Read full review »
Pauline Balac via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/23
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“Excellent Podcast! Informative, nuanced, detailed. Making sense of today’s madness!”
Withie Weaver via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/23
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“Steve Richards shows his in depth knowledge of all things political in the U.K. with an authoritative, learned and laid back style. An antidote to nearly all other political broadcasters out there.”
Johnnysaf via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/29/23
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“Amidst the jostle of (mostly) middle aged egos expanding and explaining Steve Richard’s is a lone voice who stands out by consistently bringing perspective, clarity and general good sense to his collective of like minded politically minded followers. Give it a go and you’ll have a deeper sense of...”Read full review »
Foodiefordy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/29/23
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast since it started. I don’t think anything comes close in terms of deep, historical and contextual analysis. Among the many highlights is Steve Richards’s ability to go beyond taken for granted political terminology like ‘reform’ and ‘the centre ground’. The...”Read full review »
awilsonpoet via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/27/23
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“This Podcast provides an honest reflection of U.K. political debate in a thoughtful and inclusive style. I haven’t missed an episode since I discovered it 12 months ago”
English Nigel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/25/23
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“Steve Richards podcast gives unrivalled analysis and deep insights into the world of politics. His specials - looking at past elections, rivals, and troublemakers are all outstanding. More historian than journalist, Steve is one of the best commentators today.”
John Sheridan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/19/23
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“I listen to a lot of political podcasts and this is my favourite by some distance. Thought provoking, nuanced and charmingly presented. I listen to it religiously and find great value in the contextualised view of British politics that Steve so vividly frames in his weekly reflections. Superb.”
mackeyjoe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/17/23
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“Thoroughly enjoy listening to Steve’s political analysis. He is always interesting, insightful and well delivered. Is without doubt the best political podcast I have listened to. Now a regular subscriber and am sure will be money well spent.”
Bbill1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/15/23
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“I don’t always agree with everything Richards has to say, but he explains his views with detail and knowledge to make it clear he knows what he is talking about. One of the very best political podcasts out there!”
saintlymark via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/15/23
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“I listen every week simply because I think Steve Richards is one of the best commentators around. His ability to contextualise, to compare & contrast with parallel political situations of the recent past is second to none. Thoughtful, engaging & thought provoking.”
lizzy price via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/23
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“One of the best political podcasts out there! Steve Richards sets a high bar indeed. Always a pleasure to listen to.”
Politico Pete via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/23
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“I listen to many political podcasts but I always come back to this one for context, perspective and un showy insight”
63?! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/23
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“I may be late to the party [with listening to this podcast], but very glad I’ve arrived at last.
Insightful, interesting, informative - I really like Steve’s conversation / presenting style and that his opinions are based in fact and a genuine knowledge of past and present politics.
Looking...”Read full review »
EmLiz1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/05/23
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“What an illuminating listen. Richard’s knowledge is encyclopaedic. He presents things so calmly and analytically but is never boring. Worth a listen.”
itphobe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/23
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“Steve's podcast is consistently excellent, his analysis perceptive and always interesting.I always feel I have learnt something, after listening .Thank you Steve.”Read full review »
Political Granny via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/03/23
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“I have long admired and enjoyed Steve’s political analysis and commentary. He is hugely experienced, appears very well connected and informed, so that the listener is enabled to think through the issues being discussed. I can highly recommend this podcast.”
PineGroveCharlie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/03/23
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“Some political podcasts can be rather polemical or hooked on the drama and ups and downs of various politicians. This podcast has a more interesting take by explaining the context of why decisions are made or why things are as they are.
As part of this it relies a lot on the history of politics...”Read full review »
HellYeahRichyIsHere via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/02/23
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“It’s a must for anyone on the left. Steve’s calm voice and reasonable approach, along with his depth of knowledge and perspective, makes this an enlightening listen.”
South londoner by accident via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/02/23
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“Steve is always insightful, calm and considered. One of my favourite political podcasts. I can’t wait for conference season when, hopefully, he will be doing more episodes.”
Johnuk2008 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/29/23
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“I would count S Richards amongst the most insightful commentators on British politics, the way he is able to dissect the terms used by the political class, their assumptions and the ways and means embedded in British political structures is outstanding.
His lens is historical but always allied to...”Read full review »
Jecomprend via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/19/23
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“We find the podcast excellent, the best of the political podcasts. Serious and very knowledgeable but not hard going.
However, I was shocked to hear him on the Sky paper review talking about pensioners as if they were all wealthy. He said “They can always sell their houses” as if all pensioners...”Read full review »
LLOldies via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/13/23
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