About this episode

Geoff Norcott and guest Rachel Fairburn discuss politics, anxiety in children, and the return of brutal feedback in a comedic context.

The brilliant Rachel Fairburn returns and I ask how she feels about having a fellow Northerner in Number ten. We react to Burnham's big speech and whether he's secretly prepping to hammer the south. We also evaluate some of the possible choices for chancellor (no boats being floated here either). Then we talk about Thomas Tuchel and the welcome return of brutal feedback. In the patron only section we look at the exponential rise of kids with anxiety and ask whether everyone needs to crack on and stop moaning. CATCH ME ON MY TOUR ‘Basic Bloke 2: There’s No Bloke Without Fire’. Book tickets here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/geoff-norcott-tickets-adp1252793 JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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