Fresh from her run at the Edinburgh Festival comedian and actress Ria Lina gives Count Binface the lowdown on which deadly viruses we should be most afraid of, why she doesn't like whips and who could win the US Election for Kamala Harris.

If you do think you might be suffering from symptoms of M Pox, Sloth Fever or any other exotic diseases please do consult your GP. Whatever you do - don't take advice from this podcast.

Producer's note: This episode has been updated to remove a mention of ISIS following their claim to be behind the reprehensible attacks in Germany.

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The second part of our 'state of journalism' deep dive - this week with The Daily Mirror columnist Susie Boniface aka the Fleet Street Fox.

On the agenda for this episode; Elon Musk (as ever), who's fit (and proper) enough to own the media, anonymity and the future of print journalism.

Also - fair warning - this episode contains more swearing than the first 17 episodes combined. Make of that what you will.

As ever please feel free to follow this podcast, rate it, or leave a review. You can also recommend it to friends, make your own posters, or stand in the street with a megaphone and tell strangers about it. You do you.

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For 18 years Matthew Wright hosted a daily news and discussion show called The Wright Stuff so he knows a thing or two about the media and the changing shape of British politics. It's a fascinating conversation covering the recent UK riots, the concept of truth, tabloid journalism, and of course... the internet.

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Welcome to the Gold Medal winning* podcast 'Trash Talk... with Count Binface'

In this episode we're talking borders. As the poet Robert Frost once wrote; good fences make good neighbours, and as Tony Hatch (and his wife Jackie) wrote; everybody needs good neighbours, Neighbours should be there for one another, that's when good neighbours become good friends.

Our guest this week is neither Robert Frost nor Tony Hatch. It is in fact author Jonn Elledge who's written this book all about some of the most bizarre borders and border disputes in history.

He's the perfect guest to speak to during the global quest for dominance that is the Paris Olympics and at a time of heightened border tensions around the globe.

Still reading? Good - you're dedicated - perhaps dedicated enough to review this podcast, give it some stars (say... five?), and hit 'follow' to ensure you get the latest episodes as they're released? Yes... we thought so. A true Count Binister.

*Sigma IX podcast olympiad

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This week Stewart Lee is on the pod.

Twice voted 'Funniest Comedian' on Sigma XI Stewart is torn on whether he wants Donald Trump to win the US Election (for a very selfish reason!), and has some excellent advice for anyone (say, a bin-headed count from off-world) who might be heading on their debut comedy tour.

This really is a great episode - it's so good that if you haven't yet, this is probably the one that would make you hit 'follow' so you get a new episode every week.

Enjoy!

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Welcome back Count Binisters.

Doesn't the election seem like a long time ago?

Missing it? Well don't worry - we'll be here each week with a new episode, and there are plenty of other elections to look forward to / stand in.

In this episode Iain Lee asks some tough questions, reminisces about 'The 11 O'Clock Show', and reveals who he voted for... in 1992.

Don't forget to say lovely things about the podcast, preferably out loud, or even better in review form.

To binfinity, and beyond.

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Welcome to the first of the weekly post-election pods!

Keep your human ears here for more expert analysis of the British political system, but expect a more global perspective as we explore some of Earth's other elections - we see you USA.

In this episode Professor Rob Ford from the University of Manchester, and part of the team of psephologists responsible for the much quoted 'exit poll' talks about statistics and a very long say in the numbers 'bunker'

PLUS... some free analysis of Jimmy Anderson's final Test Match as Count Binface records part of this episode from just outside Lord's.

Enjoy

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What did Binface say to Rishi at the count?

Which radio presenter did the Count p**s off?

What is next for the leader of the Recyclons?

All is revealed in this bonus episode of Trash Talk featuring behind the scenes exclusives from the Richmond & Northallerton count.

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