Comment People: Recent Episodes
Eleanor Frost
Explore the stories of the week with Jose and Eleanor as they take a journey into the dirty and sometimes quirky world of the internet comments section.
We’re going from relying on professional journalists to looking to the grassroots of commentary. To get an uncensored perspective on what the public really thinks.
In true fashionably late style* , Jose and Eleanor bring you an episode recorded over the Easter weekend where they delve into Sir Kier's hart(lepool)ache, park litter and whether Nigel Farage really is the new Greta Thunberg.
*A retro look at the news, if you will.
This week, after establishing where their loyalties lie with regards to eels, Jose and Eleanor take a look into the last week's comments covering everything from Piers Morgan's anger to candidates in the upcoming London Mayoral Election.
TW: This episode contains discussions around the the safety and harassment of women.
This week felt particularly commenty so we delve into these hot topics and discuss everything from BBC 4 nationalism to former PM's interior design tastes.
This podcast was recorded before the interview between Oprah and the Sussexes was released .
In this first episode Jose reveals his disdain for Guinea pigs, Eleanor takes a deep dive into Scotland's ongoing Salmond vs Sturgeon Feud and they both learn the true meaning of an organ grinder as they explore this week's comments sections.
In the pilot episode Jose learns the art of harvesting melt water and Eleanor discovers that Liverpool is home to someone with a 21,000 BMI as we launch the Comment People universe!