Podcast Episodes

Capitol Punishment

Donald Trump has been charged with a third set of crimes. This time he's accused of plotting to overturn his election defeat after an inquiry into th…

2 years, 7 months ago

X-tra Terrestrials

Viral memes and alien themes: the Americast News Feed returns as we scroll through the biggest stories trending on social media.

Twitter X and Threads…

2 years, 7 months ago

Barbie's Hot Right Now

Could global warming make some states uninhabitable? With parts of the US sweltering in record-breaking heatwaves, the Americast team wonders whether…

2 years, 7 months ago

Bidenwatch

Joe sets his sights on Nato but is being criticised at home.

The Americast team reconvene early from their holidays to react to Joe Biden’s brief visi…

2 years, 7 months ago

LGBT Rights Special: Padam Vice President

Rainbow flags symbolising LGBT freedoms are being flown in many parts of the world this Pride month, but in some parts of America they are being lowe…

2 years, 8 months ago

Let Bidens Be Bidens

Hunter Biden will plead guilty to tax and gun offences to avoid prison. The Americast team looks at whether the sins of his son could knock Joe Biden…

2 years, 8 months ago

Trump: For He’s A Jolly Good Felon?

On the eve of his 77th birthday, Donald Trump has appeared in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents. He even found time to stop b…

2 years, 8 months ago

Who’s Taking On Trump?

The Republican race for the White House is getting crowded. With eight candidates all gathering in Iowa to campaign, eat roast pork and ride motorbik…

2 years, 9 months ago

Conspiracies: Inside the Rabbit Hole

Journalists and podcast hosts Jon Ronson and Gabriel Gatehouse join Marianna for a special episode of Americast delving deep down the rabbit hole of …

2 years, 9 months ago

Ron and Elon: A Failed Launch?

It’s Elon Musk’s latest launch… not a rocket this time, but Ron DeSantis’ campaign for president, live on Twitter! But after some technical hiccups, …

2 years, 9 months ago