CakeWatch

Episode 20: The One With Steve Analyst

3 August 2018  |  1 hr 43 mins

brexit, eu, history, trade, uk politics

Steve is back but Chris is on paternity leave so stepping into the breach is Steve Analyst!

Episode 19: Chequers Pyjama Party

12 July 2018  |  1 hr 6 mins

brexit, eu, uk politics

Chris pops back with special guest host Nick Crosby to discuss another bonkers week in Brexit.

We're All Going On A Summer Mental Health Break

6 July 2018  |  4 mins 6 secs

Where's this week's Cakewatch? Well here it is and it's the tiniest slice.

Episode 18: Micturating on your Frites

27 June 2018  |  1 hr 4 mins

brexit, eu, freedom of movement, peoples vote, uk politics

You May Not Aspire to Embiggenment! Leave disinfo tactics, that damp squib Grieve Rebellion, and our People's Vote March hangover.

Episode 17: A Very Brexit Coup

14 June 2018  |  1 hr 15 mins

brexit, eu, executive coup, scotland, uk politics

Chris and Steve discuss the 'debate' in the House of Commons on the EU Withdrawal Bill

Episode 16: Citizens' Rights

6 June 2018  |  1 hr 20 mins

brexit, eu, labour party, uk politics

Steve and Chris discuss Citizens' Rights with Laura Shields of British in Europe. Plus, a rapidly cooling hot take on Labour's 'Norway Plus' amendment.

Episode 15: The Blame Game

31 May 2018  |  1 hr 20 mins

brexit, eu, uk politics

Chris and Steve engage in some Berlaymontology and dissect the current state of negotiations on the UK's withdrawal. sad face emoji

Episode 14: Shy Weans Get No Sweeties

24 May 2018  |  1 hr 9 mins

brexit, eu, scotland, scottish politics, uk politics

This week, Steve and Chris are in conversation with Alyn Smith MEP about Brexit, devolution, subsidiarity, federalism, nationalism, and sweeties.

Episode 13: EEA No Way

16 May 2018  |  1 hr 26 mins

brexit, eea, eu, uk politics

Chris and Steve examine a "Soft" Brexit: what is it, who benefits from it, what are its pros, what are its cons, and should we settle for it? (Spoiler: no we bloody should not!) Plus: follow-up to our Europe Day special, Lie of the Week, and Culture Corner.

Episode 12: Europe Day Special

9 May 2018  |  2 hrs 2 mins

eu, europe

In a special extra-long episode to celebrate Europe Day, 9 May, Chris and Steve look at what they love about Europe, from policies to pizza. Brexit-free zone this week! (almost)

Episode 11: Schadenfreude Schpecial

3 May 2018  |  55 mins

brexit, eu, uk politics

The wheels on the bus are coming off, coming off, coming off. Customs Union, Lie of the Week on the Swiss Border, and a thrilling new occasional segment. Brought to you by Milton Keynes European Movement's Day of Action 9 May 2018!

Episode 10: The Where Is Labour? Episode

26 April 2018  |  1 hr 9 mins

brexit, eu, labour party, uk politics

Ahead of next week's local elections in England, Steve and Chris wonder why Labour isn't doing better in the polls, what Labour's Brexit policy really is, and what Labour's strategists are smoking? Also: civic engagement, plastic toffs, and Lie(s) of the Week.

Episode 9: Overrated Eurotrash

19 April 2018  |  1 hr 56 secs

brexit, eu, uk politics

We're back after the Easter break with vox pops featuring two Remainer megastars, free movement and Windrush, and a roundup of where things stand as we start the summer term.

Episode 8: The Easter F-word Special

12 April 2018  |  1 hr 5 mins

brexit, eu, european union, federalism, subsidiarity, uk politics

Enjoy this (mostly) pre-recorded special in which Steve and Chris discuss European and UK federalism, EU democracy, and Westminster exceptionalism. Listen to the very end for a very special Easter Egg.

Episode 7: Fishcake and Winklepicking

29 March 2018  |  53 mins 28 secs

brexit, eu, uk politics

This week, Steve and Chris mullet over the draft Withdrawal Agreement and carp on about the transition deal.

Episode 6: she gave him the toy steering wheel

15 March 2018  |  1 hr 4 mins

ask cakewatch, brexit, eu, uk politics

Cakewatch Live! (not live) - we leave the podcast dungeon and put the show on the road to hear the Brussels Bubble share its views on cake, cakeism, and whether Brexit will actually happen.