Furlough Travellers
Furlough Travellers
Furlough Travellers
Furlough Travellers is a topical progressive politics and current affairs commentary podcast. The compère is Şenol and for each episode he is joined by Derek and Terry.
Series 3 – Episode 6: The country needs more than a jab in the arm to get back on its feet.
We reflect on the impact of the Race and Met Police reports that were both published recently. What do both do to public confidence and trust in the government and bodies who should protect us all – that is already at all time low! We look at the Hartlepool by-election – will the Northern Independence … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 6: The country needs more than a jab in the arm to get back on its feet."
Apr 24, 2021
32 sec
Series 3 – Episode 5:  Matt hands contract to his mate as he cocks up again
We look at the Health Secretary’s decisions this week – from booking his holiday (going against Government advice) to handing out another huge contract to his mate. Apparently, if you like horse racing and have Tory friends you can make PPE. And take a look at the comments made by the Chair of the 1922 … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 5: Matt hands contract to his mate as he cocks up again"
Apr 23, 2021
Series 3 – Episode 4: The EU is floored by a jab
We look at the incredible effort from the NHS and military to vaccinate over 10 million people so far – something this government of chancers are trying to take credit for but we know it’s because the grown ups are now in charge! We wonder how much the EU will regret triggering the short lived … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 4: The EU is floored by a jab"
Feb 11, 2021
43 sec
Series 3 – Episode 3: Sorry seems to be the hardest word
We reflect on the awful milestone this week as the UK passed 100,000 deaths to Covid but focus our attention on this government’s continued failure to get a grip on the pandemic. No strategy. No plan. No idea. Agreeing this is what you get with hobbyist ministers who just don’t care! Looking at the unsurprising … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 3: Sorry seems to be the hardest word"
Feb 1, 2021
36 sec
Series 3 – Episode 2: Lady Gaga toasts America with a cup of Joe
We look at Trumps goodbye which ended with loud music similar to any Slug and Lettuce pub and a 21 gun salute that fired blanks, a bit like Trumps administration. We welcome President Joe to the top table and discuss the challenges he faces and wonder whether he will be able to steer the US … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 2: Lady Gaga toasts America with a cup of Joe"
Jan 27, 2021
33 min
Series 3 – Episode 1: Trump really is the Space Cowboy
We look at Trump’s insurrection – what does this mean for his legacy which is surely now ruined and look ahead at President (elect) Biden’s inauguration. Inheriting a country that has had all its of prejudices exposed and now has to tackle – massive challenges ahead. We also look at Boris and chums who are … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 1: Trump really is the Space Cowboy"
Jan 21, 2021
53 sec
Series 2 – Episode 11: An oven ready Christmas turkey served by Boris
We look at the Galatic Federation – wondering if we can emigrate there and what deal do they have with the EU?! We’d like to ask Sky News but they are on holiday until Easter – assume on their way to Barnard Castle. Ending on a high – the vaccine is here and the Government … Continue reading "Series 2 – Episode 11: An oven ready Christmas turkey served by Boris"
Dec 15, 2020
36 sec
Series 2 – Episode 10 : Rich Sunak Pauses Hope
Şenol, Derek and Terry play everyone’s favourite game – What Tier Are you In? – Terry pulled the short straw! We look at the Chancellor’s spending review – questioning the morals behind penalising those key workers who have carried the country on their shoulders this year. We wonder whether people will wake up to the … Continue reading "Series 2 – Episode 10 : Rich Sunak Pauses Hope"
Dec 2, 2020
45 sec
Series 2 – Episode 9: Corruption, Cummings and Conspiracy
Şenol and Derek look at the latest disaster at No.10 and wonder whether Boris Johnson will be gone before Dominic Cummings cashes in on his PPE deals! Wonder how the government are not being ripped to shreds following the National Audit Office’s report into government Covid procurement….where super agents (think football agents) are paid £21 … Continue reading "Series 2 – Episode 9: Corruption, Cummings and Conspiracy"
Nov 25, 2020
31 sec
Series 2 – Episode 8: Do we need leaders?
Şenol, Derek and Terry look at Lee Cain’s departure from Downing Street – is this the beginning of the end of Vote Leave’s grip over the PM. Wonder whether Trump will be kicked out of the White House and hope the Biden/Harris double act will bring our government back to the centre ground. We end … Continue reading "Series 2 – Episode 8: Do we need leaders?"
Nov 15, 2020
32 sec