CakeWatch
otto and the moog's Great British CakeWatch
About the show
Steve - @guitarmoog - and Chris - @ottocrat - investigate cakeism: the philosophy of having your cake and eating it, as preached and practised by the British government in its approach to Brexit. Each week, we explore the latest developments as we head towards Brexit and spend time wading through the weeds from the perspective of two long-standing Brussels and UK government insiders. Our aim: to inform you, our listeners, about EU realities and so, hopefully, to equip you to spot lies and to thwart attempts to manipulate you. There may be swearing. We are regularly joined by guests and occasionally by special guest co-hosts.
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Episodes
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Episode 24: Peoples Vote and trade geekery
19 September 2018 | 1 hr 36 mins
brexit, eu, referendum, trade, uk politics
How could a Peoples Vote happen and how should it be handled? Plus lunch with trade expert David Henig.
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Episode 23: From Project Fear to Project Death Star
13 September 2018 | 1 hr 11 mins
brexit, erg, eu, peoples vote, uk politics
In which your hosts mock the ERG
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Episode 21: When the Hurly-Burly's Done
16 August 2018 | 1 hr 23 mins
brexit, eu, uk politics
Three for the price of none: Steve, Chris, and Steve talk about how they feel.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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!
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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.
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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.