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“So at first I really like this podcast. I had seen Steve at the Edinburgh festival long before the podcast was born and thoroughly enjoyed the shows. However, over time his analysis seems hackneyed and superficial. I think that perhaps the political world has changed since Steve’s heyday and it...”Read full review »
A Dickson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/12/24
“Steve, did you see the Harris-Trump debate? Harris destroyed Trump. Did you see the many times Waltz, Harris, Obama absolutely ridiculed and crushed Trump? You are rewriting history. The left behind is probably the right diagnosis, and that most voters weren’t listening or believed Trump’s lies....”Read full review »
Adrian1423 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/12/24
“Love Steve Richards’ podcast. I listen to a lot of political podcasts (including The Rest Is Politics and News Agents) and this is by far the most thoughtful and nuanced out there if you’re after something that goes beyond just ‘what happened’.
Thanks for making sense of things, Steve!”
Mini Norwich Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/08/24
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“Just listened to the episode on the Riots in England. I thought the reasons discussed were coming from a well off middle class perspective. The abject poverty and deprivation experienced by many in communities due to Tory austerity, lack of investment a real crisis in living costs was not...”Read full review »
Freedom for Scotland via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/08/24
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“Steve provides wonderful insights on the political scene based on his experience garnered in a long careeer in political journalism. Highly recommended.”
webcoast_pilot via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/26/24
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“Interesting and insightful nuggets wrapped up in a monologue of relentless repetition, unbecoming snide, ear-bleeding partisionship and personal animosity. A bit of a slog.”
SimonTurvey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/25/24
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“I’m thoroughly enjoying this podcast - probably the best political podcast out there. Steve is a brilliant host and presents an excellent piece of work.”
Karl Eire via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/22/24
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“My favourite podcast! I look forward each week to listening to Steve Richards discuss the evolving world of UK Politics.”
Billy Gatenby via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/02/24
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“Love this podcast. Gives great insight into the political situation and able to draw on historical knowledge of politics to put it into an historical perspective. Excellent.”
St Helens Dave via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/30/24
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“It was the repetition that made me realise that there’s not loads of insight in this show. The mention of Lord Frosty Frost again in todays show made me stop listening.”
BeedyEyes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/28/24
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“The best political analyst show regarding uk politics. Steve Richards goes in depth to the policies of the various parties in the uk, while always having a little fun and certainly knows his history.
Never dry, just enough humour and irony to make the point.
Used to watch him whenever on...”Read full review »
britsteve1382 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/24
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“Steve is always insightful, calm and considered. One of my favourite political podcasts. I have been inspired to buy his audio books, and look forward to listening to more of his excellent insights.”
JackC2008 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/14/24
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“Rock&Roll Politics has become a permanent and much anticipated fixture of my weekly podcast “roster”. Steve is wonderfully informed, articulate and engaging. Perfect programme for troubled times.”
Birch1973 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/10/24
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“Great show if you want to be informed, have the madness of British politics contextualised, and love deving delp!”
Gardener100 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/07/24
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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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