Pod Save the UK Meets Pod Save America

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • Nish Kumar and Coco Khan launch their new politics podcast ‘Pod Save the UK’ on May 4. Inspired by Crooked Media’s ‘Pod Save America’, their mission is to find solutions to Britain’s political problems - and have a laugh while they’re doing it. Subscribe now so you don't miss the video podcast, or subscribe here to listen each week: go.crooked.com/PodSaveTheUK
    They get tips from the founders of Crooked Media on what the UK and the USA can learn from each other’s politics. Our political systems are different, our problems aren’t. The economy, healthcare, trust in politicians. They discover the common challenge facing the left in the USA and the UK could be finding an identity. Jon Lovett tests the ‘special relationship’ to the limit and is that really Joe Biden dropping in with a special message?
    #podsavetheuk #psuk #podsaveamerica
    Crooked Media believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us-one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.
    That’s it. End of mission.
    Learn more about us at crooked.com

Komentáře • 342

  • @sparklegemrose
    @sparklegemrose Před rokem +122

    "and like most trains in America it derailed" is some of Lovett's finest work 🤣

    • @simonebye6771
      @simonebye6771 Před rokem +6

      And we’re still smelling the toxic fumes 😆

    • @marywood8794
      @marywood8794 Před rokem

      He's not wrong and to be serious for a moment...modern high speed rail would cut down continental U.S. plane travel, which would be good for the environment...so we won't do it because we prefer to let our outdated rail system have derailments instead.

  • @sharks2571
    @sharks2571 Před rokem +309

    This was fantastic- honestly I'd love a weekly podcast where the hosts of Pod save America and Pod Save the UK just insult eachothers country 😂

    • @billberndtson
      @billberndtson Před rokem +1

      Agreed. Thanks for articulating that for me. 😃

    • @you_down_with_pjc
      @you_down_with_pjc Před rokem +5

      Dude seriously let’s get that going

    • @WillBravoNotEvil
      @WillBravoNotEvil Před rokem +5

      ❤ THIS! I'm sitting here wondering / daydreaming about how sustainable this energy is! I can't recall recently - if ever - grinning and nodding appreciatively for pretty much the entire show.
      I've always thought of myself as a cockeyed optimist but this recurring Podcastration™️ might be the cynical infusion I've sought all my life. Optimism is nice but can get exhausting.
      *One serious question* though: can this be done live? or does it require post-production clean up for the (I assume) intercontinental lag?
      I'm asking bc if done live, a comments section might well provide the powder keg needed for a much needed New Revolution that Jefferson (?) endorsed. 😂

    • @makingsenseofitall1422
      @makingsenseofitall1422 Před rokem

      Oh. my gosh, yes! 💯

    • @6friend
      @6friend Před rokem

      🤣

  • @FredTheFicusAndFriends
    @FredTheFicusAndFriends Před rokem +43

    Yes... a rousing Pods Across The Pond monthly, quarterly round-up would be fantastic.

    • @NotEnoughBooks
      @NotEnoughBooks Před rokem +2

      The whole viewership would have laughter induced eight packs

  • @texnessa
    @texnessa Před rokem +54

    As a half breed American-Brit who moved to the UK after 20 years in NYC, this fulfills all my political news/opinion needs. I adore everything about expanding the franchise to these excellent people. And bloody hell, Lovett got some excellent jabs in there. Now get Rhodes on there to discuss the monarchy already.

  • @josh0g
    @josh0g Před rokem +3

    I love that "chat shit, get banged" played a key role in this intercultural communication session.

  • @graemethompson6705
    @graemethompson6705 Před rokem +120

    YES YES YES!!! We need this!! Now, if you can actually save us, please do. Thanks for making this, Nish and Coco (and Tommy and the Jons). Everyone, comment to help The Algorithm.

  • @makingsenseofitall1422
    @makingsenseofitall1422 Před rokem +31

    Coming to you from a small town in Texas, LOVING British humor: Nish Kumar is the best! And what an amazing fit in this project!!! I think this is going to be great! And also really impactful! Job well done!

  • @katieparrish6425
    @katieparrish6425 Před rokem +4

    I was watching this video and my husband walked in from work and without seeing the TV said “OMG NISH!” He’s stoked that one of his favorites is joining the Crooked family.

  • @titaniumteddybear
    @titaniumteddybear Před rokem +174

    I can't believe you guys got Nish Kumar. I hope you appreciate how massive this is, for you. I am now going to go and subscribe to everything that "Pod Save the UK" has ever touched.

    • @2nd3rd1st
      @2nd3rd1st Před rokem +8

      Can't believe they got Coco Khan tbh, she's a great writer.

    • @roryowens9703
      @roryowens9703 Před rokem +7

      Now they've got Nish, they need to get Andy Zaltzman on as a guest on Lovett or Leave It.

    • @WillBravoNotEvil
      @WillBravoNotEvil Před rokem +1

      @@roryowens9703 You beat me to the Zaltzman reference. Now if I can just find my .gif or .mpg of Jon Stewart saying "too Jewy" out of context. 😄

    • @zippydj
      @zippydj Před rokem

      100% my feelings too!

    • @breakbreakbreakbreakbreak
      @breakbreakbreakbreakbreak Před rokem

      @@roryowens9703 agreed! i want andy to get to a wider audience!

  • @Murphy7223
    @Murphy7223 Před rokem +4

    I fell in love with Nish when he wrote the song “I’m always seeing you do cool stuff” on Taskmaster!

  • @tonyt3638
    @tonyt3638 Před rokem +29

    This episode is in the "put it in my favorites that I rewatch once a year" tier. Goodness, that was funny and cathartic.

  • @TheAverageGeek
    @TheAverageGeek Před rokem +23

    This may be the biggest merging of political/comedic minds ever. Love Nish and Coco was great! Can't wait to start watching!!

  • @jonasking3670
    @jonasking3670 Před rokem +66

    I hope they do more crossover episodes. This is great.

  • @kramersolinsky5841
    @kramersolinsky5841 Před rokem +7

    I love that they definitely didn’t get the ‘aging knuckleballer’ joke 😂

  • @imnadia84
    @imnadia84 Před rokem +9

    Lovett's jabs were exactly what I was thinking and I cracked up so bad.

  • @TheDancingScarecrow
    @TheDancingScarecrow Před rokem +14

    Excellent. 10/10. My only note is that this could've been 6 hours longer.

  • @kelleyhartshorn4342
    @kelleyhartshorn4342 Před rokem +40

    So happy to see Nish and get more of an understanding of British politics. So excited for this!

  • @makingsenseofitall1422
    @makingsenseofitall1422 Před rokem +5

    Doing my part to strengthen Pod Save the UK with the CZcams algorithm by posting multiple comments here:
    I love Nish!!!! Because the opportunity presents itself, his political comedy comes out on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - it's so funny and refreshing. And now we get to see him be on a program where that humor will be a feature! What a treat!

  • @_mar_ta_
    @_mar_ta_ Před rokem +9

    That was great! And Lovett was absolutely on fire here, so many great lines!

  • @gretaromano4264
    @gretaromano4264 Před rokem +13

    Did anyone have a better time than Jon?! Amazing episode!

  • @perrit6486
    @perrit6486 Před rokem +12

    😂Definitely needed this! But us Brits are beyond saving!

  • @Greystorm1619
    @Greystorm1619 Před rokem +14

    I don't think I've laughed aloud more at a Pod Save episode, and that's a high bar. We need a crossover at least twice a year!

  • @davidlickiss1609
    @davidlickiss1609 Před rokem +14

    Nish!! I'm a huge fan! Glad to see you buddy! Learning and laughing in Michigan USA.

  • @amandas8499
    @amandas8499 Před rokem +2

    When do we get Pod Save Canada?! We need saving up here! … please? 🇨🇦

  • @simonebye6771
    @simonebye6771 Před rokem +19

    You HAVE to do this again….bloody hilarious (and I’m an Australian) 😂😂😂

  • @sarahd.5244
    @sarahd.5244 Před rokem +23

    The teamup I never knew I needed! Been a fan of Nish Kumar since his early appearances on Mock the Week.

    • @WillBravoNotEvil
      @WillBravoNotEvil Před rokem

      👉🏼 Adding Philomena Cunk & Charlie Brooker to my Dream Roster. May also intersect with Paul Provenza / Satiristas. I'll ping him.

    • @USBBenson
      @USBBenson Před rokem +4

      Been a fan since he tried to throw a coconut on Taskmaster

  • @goldiv
    @goldiv Před rokem +15

    This was a lot of fun to listen during my overnight shift. Looking forward to it for sure. I also feel like now it's a must to misuse all the UK slang possible

  • @LesterBricks
    @LesterBricks Před rokem +8

    Definitely do this more often! Let's Tommy flex his world-o bonafides. Lovett was on point!

  • @jfturner67
    @jfturner67 Před rokem +7

    Yay! Big fan of Nish, and looking forward to getting to know Coco!

  • @jrann2667
    @jrann2667 Před rokem +25

    Looking forward to this new podcast. Love Nish Kumar. And yes, please do this combined group again soon.

  • @ryanclark6402
    @ryanclark6402 Před rokem +9

    So happy to see you “franchise” your brand! I’ve loved Nish for a hot minute, and I had an inkling from Mash Report that he could really step up into “solid news commentary with a humorous bent” rather than just SNL-style one-liners. Loving all of this for all of you (and all of us).

  • @flybymight
    @flybymight Před rokem +4

    This was delightful. Like watching your two best friends get along. But COME ON! Pod Save UK before Canada. Come on neighbour!!! We need you!!! Typing from Toronto.

    • @KristineMaitland
      @KristineMaitland Před rokem

      I concur (also from Toronto). But at least we have Because News (on CBC Radio).

    • @flybymight
      @flybymight Před rokem +1

      @@KristineMaitland But but but....I want more!! You are not wrong. I just want the Pod take on Canada to guide us through the next little while...

  • @elizabeth7563
    @elizabeth7563 Před rokem +10

    This collab needs to be a regular thing, for both countries' benefit🤣

  • @dinafoxm
    @dinafoxm Před rokem +18

    Fuck I am so up for this. Finally someone to chat through the perpetual eye roll/anxiety/anger spiral with us. Subscribed, let's goooo.

    • @allyi302
      @allyi302 Před rokem

      Not found oh god what now yet?

  • @Tree_Village
    @Tree_Village Před rokem +1

    I hope Lovett will visit the UK show sometimes they're a fantastic match in humor. I love this. Excited for more!

  • @streetographer
    @streetographer Před rokem +5

    Love Nish. I'm so happy to see him here.

  • @MB-ge4ue
    @MB-ge4ue Před rokem +1

    Love this! Entertaining, illuminating, hilariious. Have to ask, though, sorry, can you please do Pod Save Canada too? Some of us N° of 49 are worried!

  • @kikimatthes2866
    @kikimatthes2866 Před rokem +3

    The vibes between these two, just wonderful! This will make my week so much better.
    The next referendum would be about Britain leaving the earth's crust 😂😂😂 Good thing that the water, that you drank in that moment and now gushes through your nose, is a lot better than coffee etc.

  • @majuli8420
    @majuli8420 Před rokem +8

    Excellent effort, guys! More of this!

  • @wisleylau3149
    @wisleylau3149 Před rokem +17

    Love the pod save series and can’t wait for what comes next with pod save the uk! What’s next?
    Pod save China or pod save Ukraine? 😂 seriously love what you guys are doing at crooked and keep up the good work!

  • @adammarshall6257
    @adammarshall6257 Před rokem +4

    We need a Pod Save Canada as well, theyr'e doing the same thing with universal health care here, trying to hand off all the work to private companies.

  • @sempressfi
    @sempressfi Před rokem

    Omgggg yall dunno how excited i am for this. Ive been keeping up with UK politics for years and as an American watching Donald and BoJo at the same time but no one around me having any idea what I'm talking about when ranting about "THE LIES ON THE BUSES" and only vaguely aware of the US relevant rants, man its been a rough 7years lol so happy to see US reaching out across the pond.
    I often tell my UK friends that we (progressives but also just moderate lefties sick of authoritarians and populists) NEED to start at least educating each other on whats going on and ideally helping organize, build movements, etc. While we may be able to hold off the authoritarians this go round, i think the only way we'll be able to next time they threaten democracies at a similar scale, it will only be through international awareness + solidarity that we hold the line. 🇬🇧💙🇺🇸

  • @annie7395
    @annie7395 Před rokem +6

    TOMMY REALLY SAID "not where you think" 💀💀💀

  • @shrui
    @shrui Před rokem +12

    Love that this is happening! Will be here for every episode. ❤

  • @robertacomstock3655
    @robertacomstock3655 Před rokem +2

    The woman who stole everything was Queen Vickie.
    But I think Elizabeth the first got the ball rolling.

  • @liaboyd8464
    @liaboyd8464 Před rokem +7

    Yay, I'm psyched for this new pod. Definitely do more crossovers, this was a damned delight.

  • @annap8420
    @annap8420 Před rokem +7

    This is brilliant... Great idea.
    I really hope Pod Save the UK explains the details of how things actually work...like the house of Lords, first past the post and constituencies etc and then the pros and cons of our system. Pod Save America is really good at explaining the technicalities something that I have never seen in the UK. There is always the assumption that we already know how it works... Though as it's never been explained at school or the news I am not sure how people are meant to find out.

    • @Tao_Tology
      @Tao_Tology Před rokem +1

      'First past the Post' is, essentially the same set up for how the country chooses the President.
      Lots of smaller elections (across each state) and if a candidate wins enough of those smaller elections......they get to be President (via the EC confirmation).
      And in both cases it isn't necessarily the person/party (UK) that gets the most votes who wins, just whomever racks up enough local election wins.

  • @naylas3908
    @naylas3908 Před rokem +1

    This was so much fun! 2 of my ‘fandoms’ colliding. I’m Belgian, and I was always a huge fan of Nish on the Mash Report.

  • @codyandlindseyvogt8328
    @codyandlindseyvogt8328 Před rokem +6

    Freaking fantastic from all involved. Please do more of these!

  • @MrOwlBoy
    @MrOwlBoy Před rokem

    I think PSUK is a worthy and wonderful addition to the Crooked Mediations. As Milton Jones has said, "Nish Kumar...sounds exotic, just a bloke." As this shows, a smartass and a smart person. Coco Khan is every bit his delightful match. Carry on.

  • @curtisdush5686
    @curtisdush5686 Před rokem +2

    How fun was that!! 🌟🌟💕💕

  • @Cosmosan
    @Cosmosan Před rokem +5

    This just got better and better. Great content, would love to see more of these crossovers.

  • @iosacdavidson9471
    @iosacdavidson9471 Před rokem +2

    Hi Nish!! So happy to see you again! You're my Romesh. ;)

  • @TheWipeout32
    @TheWipeout32 Před rokem +6

    Been a while since I laughed this hard. This was amazing and am looking forward to more

  • @EricaGamet
    @EricaGamet Před rokem +1

    I love Nish and have just been introduced to Coco... I think they will do a great job. I loved having the two teams, as it were, on here... please make it a semi-regular thing.

  • @StealthyMoose
    @StealthyMoose Před rokem +1

    11:42
    Oh. My. God!
    That is the best british phrase I've ever heard, *and* the funniest thing I have *_EVER_* heard on a political podcast.
    Immediate Subscribe!

  • @benjaminsagan5861
    @benjaminsagan5861 Před rokem +3

    Lovett is on fire today.

  • @FakingANerve
    @FakingANerve Před rokem +1

    Yaaaas! When I heard that Pod Save the UK was starting up, I had no idea that Nish would be a host. Hell yeah!

  • @scoobydoo3928
    @scoobydoo3928 Před rokem +1

    I loved this! I was giggling the whole time, and I was not even paying full attention. Paying bills, trying to multi task. (As Americans do quite frequently.) Seriously, do this more Crooked Media.

  • @potayto-potahto881
    @potayto-potahto881 Před rokem +2

    Love Nish! Will be watching and listening to this UK pod nonstop

  • @GlassSpiider
    @GlassSpiider Před rokem +3

    I already love their voices, can't wait to hear more PSUK

  • @katee2940
    @katee2940 Před rokem +3

    Really happy this has launched. Nish and Coco are amazing.

  • @jamesdewberry2800
    @jamesdewberry2800 Před rokem +1

    Lots of Nish love (rightly so) but Coco was a blast "chat shit, get banged". Spat out my tea!

  • @TimesFM4532
    @TimesFM4532 Před rokem +6

    Can we keep lovett

  • @nicoise8957
    @nicoise8957 Před rokem +9

    Pod Save Oz next please (Australia)

    • @trancedoutkid
      @trancedoutkid Před rokem +2

      Great idea! We can get Aunty Donna or the Weekly Planet boys to provide the humor.

    • @salgal5875
      @salgal5875 Před rokem +1

      Yes please!!

    • @nicoise8957
      @nicoise8957 Před rokem +1

      @@trancedoutkid so many possibilities! No shortage of biting satire and political commentary in Australia

    • @__SummerRose
      @__SummerRose Před rokem +2

      Planet America guys maybe as hosts? Although Chas is libertarian xD

  • @carrie5980
    @carrie5980 Před rokem +4

    I love how sassy Lovett is

  • @DrPGnitz
    @DrPGnitz Před rokem +6

    Shoutout to the soundguy who tamed Nishs laughter, it sounds really pleasant when its not double the volume of everyone else. The bugle episodes with Nish are sometimes really hard to listen to because Chris doesnt know how to do that.

    • @WillBravoNotEvil
      @WillBravoNotEvil Před rokem +1

      I suspect that the Pod $ave fellows have a post-production budget. I get the impression that Producer Chris operates more on love, piss & vinegar.

    • @juicesnap
      @juicesnap Před rokem

      he should get 5 points for that laugh....

  • @fingersfinesilver
    @fingersfinesilver Před rokem +2

    Jon Lovett is ON FIRE!!! It's a pity that there were no bread rolls.

  • @trancedoutkid
    @trancedoutkid Před rokem +16

    I'd love for Tommy to pop in sometimes and "chat shit". Either way, I'm intrigued by this and want more! Can't wait for James O'Brien to be a guest!

  • @csblakeley
    @csblakeley Před rokem +2

    Damn but I'm glad Nish Kumar is on this. I can't wait :)

  • @emma_green
    @emma_green Před rokem

    Great! I've been wanting to catch back up on UK politics and here you are with PSUK! And Nish is one of the hosts! I'm sold!!!

  • @catladygoddess
    @catladygoddess Před rokem +3

    Definitely looking forward to this new podcast.

  • @TheSiladhiel
    @TheSiladhiel Před rokem +10

    We who are about to consume you (via content) salute you. We need more of this cross over.

  • @swithheld9905
    @swithheld9905 Před 11 měsíci

    this was fantastic - would love more ongoing cross-national comparisons of politics in the UK and US as it all evolves. also, jon L is just saying what we're all thinking! haha. looking forward to the burns that Khan and Kumar will have at the ready at their next meet up.

  • @DanBrown96
    @DanBrown96 Před rokem +2

    Wonderful. Will check out the UK version.

  • @mangachu3626
    @mangachu3626 Před rokem +5

    We definitely need a Pod save the Union in preparation of the next EU Parlament election

  • @gingerhipster
    @gingerhipster Před rokem +2

    It would be great to see segments contrasting things like US libertarianism vs European libertarianism.
    The following platform is extremely viable in most developed countries right now:
    - Electoral reform (UK, US, Canada, other Commonwealth nations)
    - UAP disclosure
    - Official release of consistent government Covid statistics

  • @GettingClear
    @GettingClear Před rokem

    YES do this more often! What great banter you all have, thanks

  • @donmcgreevy7097
    @donmcgreevy7097 Před rokem +2

    Really a good listen and watch thanks so much!!

  • @hefy2jefy
    @hefy2jefy Před rokem

    As a Brit now living in the US and an avid follower of PSTW this is coolest thing I have seen in a long, long time. Go for it guys!

  • @iamheatheranne
    @iamheatheranne Před rokem

    I am loving all of this energy! Fantastic.

  • @dragonmuffin2670
    @dragonmuffin2670 Před rokem +2

    I’m already in love!💙

  • @korin12law
    @korin12law Před rokem +1

    Ahahahahahahahahah!!! Amazing. Nish and Coco are so perfect! So excited~

  • @brynbloom5993
    @brynbloom5993 Před rokem

    Tried to find an email or something so I could email you guys but I freaking LOVED this. I'm born and raised in California and moved to the UK.
    Which btw as someone who *literally* traded Trump for Boris (moved in March 2020) I would keep Boris

  • @bbirda1287
    @bbirda1287 Před rokem +1

    Pretty bold, the podcast about the Evil Empire dropping on Star Wars Day.

  • @timsaxon5825
    @timsaxon5825 Před rokem +2

    Great stuff. Looking forward to this.

  • @christopheredmunds2230
    @christopheredmunds2230 Před rokem +3

    US Translation: "Talk shit, get hit"

  • @jennyroberts2347
    @jennyroberts2347 Před rokem +1

    So looking forward to this. Love nish kumar.

  • @celly589
    @celly589 Před rokem +5

    This was so funny! You guys should definitely collab on some more pods!

  • @devak45167
    @devak45167 Před rokem +3

    Wow freaking LOVE Coco & Nish this is gonna be fantastic!! Can I listen even tho I’m in the US or will the Gazpacho come and arrest me?

  • @pluribus_unum
    @pluribus_unum Před rokem +2

    Hallelujah! Pod Saves!

  • @pip262
    @pip262 Před rokem +3

    Love this! Thanks so much

  • @potterlover96
    @potterlover96 Před rokem

    This was amazing, you guys need to do this again!

  • @ceeroar4068
    @ceeroar4068 Před rokem

    Yes! 100% here to watch ALL of this!
    Add more Pod Save Countries/themes to the family please. 💕

  • @makingsenseofitall1422
    @makingsenseofitall1422 Před rokem +4

    #3 - Doing my part to strengthen Pod Save the UK with the CZcams algorithm by posting multiple comments here:
    I swear, humor is always what pulls ppl in. Almost never just facts. Humor taps into the motivational force of emotions. Anger and fear do the same, but those emotions are stagnating and corrosive. Humor frees you up to be creative and kind as well as motivated for action. . . . I am hoping he can pull in the likes of Jon Richardson, Richard Ayoade, David Mitchell, Henning Wenn, Roisin Conaty, Miles Jupp, David Tennent, etc . . . Henning Wenn might be too tart . . . I love how uncomfortable he makes me. . . . . . I think Richard Ayoade does a particularly good job, like Nish, of balancing pointed opinion, humor and sarcasm.

    • @kayapapaya
      @kayapapaya Před rokem +1

      Agree especially re: Henning and Richard. Would also add Sara Pascoe and Frankie Boyle.

  • @patrick247two
    @patrick247two Před rokem

    Nice to hear everyone talking with an understanding of the context.

  • @chrisalbertyn4004
    @chrisalbertyn4004 Před rokem

    Fantastic! Loving the UK-US political/comedy crossovers. I saw Jon Stewart & Ian Hislop convo recently - SO GOOD! What can be next? My hope is on a Stephen Colbert - Graham Norton chat :)

  • @sfquigle
    @sfquigle Před rokem +1

    Wonderful! Will be very nice to get to the UK perspective.

  • @reneetoday3779
    @reneetoday3779 Před rokem +2

    Wow, that was so fun!

  • @marywood8794
    @marywood8794 Před rokem

    Thanks for this conversation. I'm watching this after seeing the first Pod Save The U.K. episode. It's even more better because I've heard them all before, making it more interesting.