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Welcome to Cheshire Matters, the digital pub where we talk politics, news, and anything that matters (or doesn't) in our community, region, and country. Join us every week for a refreshing pint of satire as we navigate the world of politics. At Cheshire Matters, we're not afraid to tackle the tough issues, like why the neighbour's cat is running for mayor, or is the local coffee shop secretly controlling Parliament. So pull up a stool, grab a cold one, and join our band of pub-goers as we laugh, cry, and rage at the absurdity of it all, where the news is serious and satire is always on tap.

Cheshire Matters


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    Latest episodes from Cheshire Matters

    Runcorn and Helsby By Election, Landlords bought by Labour to house migrants and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 58:58


    We are proud to present yet another live recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). With host Ab Fab, Stats Man and the Gazelle are discussing current affairs like the Runcorn and Helsby By Election, Landlords being bought by Labour to house Migrants and is Islam taking over the UK with the help of Labour.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Womens Rights, the Supreme Court ruling, Cost of Living, is the King supporting Islam? CM 21.04.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 49:13


    We are proud to present yet another live recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). With host Ab Fab, Stats Man and the Gazelle are discussing current affairs like Supreme Court ruling, Women's Rights, the Cost of Living and is the King supporting Islam?This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Livecast 14.04.25 - UK Steel, Prison attack and the Grooming Gang Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 61:45


    We are proud to present yet another live recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). With host Ab Fab, Stats Man and the Gazelle is discussing current affairs like UK Steel, the Prison Attack and the Grooming Gang scandal.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Livecast 07.04.25 Trump tariffs and Starmer giving up globalism.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 50:28


    We are proud to present yet another live recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). With host Ab Fab, Stats Man is discussing Trump Tariffs and their effect on the UK economy and its culture.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Livecast 02.04.25 - Political suppression in Cheshire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 35:33


    We are proud to present a live recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). With host Ab Fab, Stats Man is discussing the suppression of Cheshire politician and safeguarding champion Mandy Clare.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Recording of CM Livecast 01.04.25 'Tartan Truth Bombs' the truth about what's going on in Scotland.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 42:03


    We are proud to present a live recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). With host the Cutter and Twice Dailly, Ab Fab is hostin this livecast with our Scottish Correspondents and were talking issues in Scotland we've entitled 'Tartan Truth Bombs".This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Cheshire Matters Livestream 31.03.25 amongst a roundup is King Charles still the defender of the faith?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 47:37


    We are proud to present a live recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). With host Ab Fab and the Gazelle, Skinny Minny 'Stats' is back with his usual dry humour. In this livecast were talking housing for migrants and asylum seekers, the PIP and Disability cuts from the Budget, the two tier justice system row, the UK version of DOGE, is King Charles still the defender of the Faith(?) and Parents arrested by several Police Officers for complaints about their school.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Livestream 25.03.25 featuring Reform's by Election in Runcorn and Helsby.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 48:26


    We are proud to present a recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). With host Ab Fab and the Gazelle, Skinny Minny 'Stats' is back with his usual dry humour. In this livecast were talking immigration, the cancelation of Easter, Net Zero (or is that NUT Zero), the Ukraine Conflict, the US cutting funding to woke Australian Universities and our main subject the Runcorn and Helsby By Election and Reform's candidate Sarah Pochin.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Ab Fab's Editorial Statement on Rachel Reeves Budget 26.03.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 4:21


    We are proud to present a recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. Ab Fab gives the Cheshire Matters viewpoint of Rachel Reeve's Budget.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Livestream 18.03.25 Cheshire Matters with your host Ab Fab.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 33:34


    We are proud to present a recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). Skinny Minny 'Stats' is unwell this week so Ab Fab and the Gazelle are doing a round up of items that caught our eye. For some reason Labour get another round of criticism in this Livesream. One can only wonder why?This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    International Women's Day - our take on CWAC Commentary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 23:16


    We are proud to present a recording this week featuring our new look for Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). Skinny Minny 'Stats' and Ab Fab are discussing the International Women's Day and and a few other issues with representation of the same by CHESHIRE WEST and Cheshire!This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Livecast 10.03.25 Rupert Lowe/Reform Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 47:57


    We are proud to present a Livestream this week of our new look for the new Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are discussing the Rupert Lowe/Reform arguments and issues.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Livestream 03.02.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 34:21


    We are proud to present a Livestream this week of our new look for the new Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' along with Twice Dailly and the Cutter are here for another lively freeform discussion. We're discussing the Ukraine/Russo war and associated issues and the UK fallout with the US.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening and Closing Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Recording of livestream on 24.02.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 32:39


    Various subjects mostly to do with criticism of Labour, geo-politically, nationally, regionally and locally.Are we fans of Labour? Make your own mind up.Cheshire Matters

    No holds barred Livestream test with our Foreign (Scottish) correspondents.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 32:24


    We are proud to present a Livestream test for our Foreign Correspondents (Scottish Guests!) this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' along with Twice Dailly and the Cutter are here for another lively freeform discussion. We're now looking for overseas corre spondents (Northern Ireland!!!!).This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Woke the Plank returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 9:40


    We are proud to present episode 12 P3 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion.We're bringing back Woke The Plank!!!!!This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Labour woes - Labour Councillor and a high profile Minister sacked!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 19:32


    We are proud to present episode 12 P2 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion.We're discussing Labour's woes again (they're the gift that keeps giving).This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    The Trump Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 44:46


    We are proud to present episode 11 P1 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion.We're live-streaming the discussion in this episode and its all about 'the Trump effect'.This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Is devolution in Cheshire right for Cheshire? We don't want Warrington £1.8bn debt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 22:29


    We are proud to present episode 11 P4 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing Devolution in Cheshire and the joining of CHESHIRE WEST and Chester with Cheshire East and Warrington. All Labour controlled councils and all of them in massive debt! This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Is a Mini Pride Event for 3-7 year olds simply 'grooming' in plain view?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 15:10


    We are proud to present episode 11 P3 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing the Mini Pride event at Chester's Storyhouse aimed at 3-7 year olds????? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Special Educational Needs issues at point of crisis in Cheshire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 13:47


    We are proud to present episode 11 P2 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing the Special Educational Issues in CHESHIRE WEST and Chester. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Release Tommy Robinson - Unite the Kingdom Protest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 24:57


    We are proud to present episode 11 P1 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing the Release Tommy Robinson Unite the Kingdom Protest This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Mini Pride event for ages 3-7yrs old in Chester? What is this madness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 17:55


    We are proud to present a BONUS to episode 10 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing the Pride Event for 3-7yr olds called 'Mini Pride' this weekend 01.02.25 at the Story House in Chester. We cannot believe this is being held in a CHESHIRE WEST and Chester funded facility. Who has authorised this???? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    The Southport failings, what else is to come out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 22:19


    We are proud to present episode 10 P2 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing the Southport failings, what else is to come out? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    The Multicultural risk to our Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 27:35


    We are proud to present episode 10 P1 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing the multicultural risk to our children. Are the Police doing enough to protect our children and is there something they're not telling us? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Axel Rudakubana sentence - will people now wake up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 19:38


    We are proud to present another Bonus feature this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing the Axel Rudakubana sentence announced today and issues surrounding his case for the UK. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Is everyone ignoring the elephant in the room?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 33:01


    We are proud to present this Bonus feature of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing the elephant in the room, is Islam the problem in the UK? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    A round up of news including: 77 Palestinian Protesters arrested in London and Labour's lame attempt to sort rape gang issues in the UK.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 28:26


    We are proud to present Episode 9 P2 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. This discussion is a round up of news items that caught the attention of Stats and include 70 Palestinian protest supporters arrested at London Gaza protest, a Neo-Nazi gets life for the stabbing of an Eritrean man and Labours lame attempt at sorting the rape gang issues prevalent in the UK. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but more especially residents, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust nowadays!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of any guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    The Inauguration of President Trump and why we like what's happening now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 24:23


    We are proud to present Episode 9 P1 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump, Executive Orders and what it would be like to have a leader like him in the UK. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    A surprise conversation about the crazy political actors hitting UK news right now.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 24:32


    We are proud to present an ad hoc, ad lib and free conversation BONUS of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. This is a surprise conversation BONUS episode and we're discussing Tulip Siddiq and a few other idiots hitting the news at the moment. You couldn't make these things up about the political actors in the UK. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    When the lights go out? A discussion about energy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 24:01


    We are proud to present Episode 8 P2 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing energy. Considering the lights nearly went out this week what is the policy that will keep the lights on because net zero ain't working? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Elon Musk and Dominic Cummings working together?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 24:27


    We are proud to present Episode 8 P1 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. We're discussing Elon Musk and his interactions with Dominic Cummings which appear to be attacking Keir Starmer and his Labour administration. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    CHESHIRE WEST and CHESTER forced to pay after not providing SEND education to child.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 32:16


    We are proud to present Episode 7 P2 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. CHESHIRE WEST and CHESTER COUNCIL are forced by Ombudsman to pay injustice compensation to parents after failures to provide Special Educational Needs education for their child. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    New Disney Movie about a transgender whale called Maybe Dick!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 0:48


    Quickie from the podcast 06.01.25

    Labour's refusal to hold Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 37:43


    We are proud to present Episode 7 P1 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. A discussion about Labour's refusal to initiate an Inquiry into the Grooming Gangs scandal. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    New Years Eve commentary from the team 30.12.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 41:36


    We are proud to present this New Year's Eve 2025 commentary from Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. A discussion about issues 2024 and is there anything positive for 2025? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    It's Christmas - Bah Humbug!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 34:14


    We are proud to present this Christmas Bonus episode from Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. A discussion about 2024 and what 2025 holds for sane people in the UK? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Is Devolution the End of England?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 23:11


    We are proud to present this bonus episode from Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. A discussion about Devolution in England, the implications and could it result in the end of England as we know it? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Airport Thugs Charged.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 1:44


    Remember the Manchester Airport incident where two thugs assaulted Armed Police Officers. They've just been charged. Quick update.

    Could AI replace Labour?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 32:16


    We are proud to present Episode 6 P2 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. A discussion about AI, the implications and could it replace Labour?????? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Reform on the up as Labour continue to drop in the Polls

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 36:11


    We are proud to present Episode 6 P1 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. A discussion about the rise and rise of Reform while Labour continue to drop in the polls. Desperate Labour delivering leaflets advising they will help with the winter heating issues that they caused in the first place. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Ab Fabs Round up of the news this week beginning 09.12.24.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 23:45


    We are proud to present Episode 5 P2 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. A Roundup of articles hand picked by the superb Ab Fab for discussion including the Deputy Prime Minister and her car crash interviews regarding housing, Syria, Mi5 & Mi6, Khan getting a knighthood and other interesting articles. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Reform's first five months in Parliament.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 22:38


    We are proud to present Episode 5 P1 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. A discussion about Reform UK and their first five months in Parliament. How are their MPs performing? Has the Party grown in membership? And what of the future, will Nigel Farage become the next Prime Minister of the UK???? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    A Round Up of interesting and current articles by the superb Ab Fab!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 39:39


    We are proud to present Episode 4 P2 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. A Roundup of articles hand picked by the superb Ab Fab for discussion including Joe Biden pardoning his son (something he said he would never do), the UK Bishop frozen out by her peers in the Church of England for outing Welby and bikes that are stolen right under the noses of the Metropolitan Police amongst others. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Will Starmer be the next defector to Reform?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 24:52


    We are proud to present Episode 4 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. Keir Starmer goes all far right claiming he's going to fix migration and explains that the 'open border experiment' was 'by design' as the newest immigration figures are released (and they don't look good!). This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Stupid or Evil? A Labour bash.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 29:57


    We are proud to present Episode 3 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. In this cast we discuss a festival of Labour errors with special mention of Rachel from Accounts. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    DWP whistleblower claims 50k foreign nationals claiming Universal Credit every month!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 22:58


    We are proud to present Episode 2 P2 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. In this cast we discuss Rupert Lowe MP and his claims of a DWP whistleblower who claims 50k foreign nationals become eligible for Universal Credit every month. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    When is a hotel not a hotel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 21:02


    We are proud to present Episode 2 P1 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. In this cast we discuss Labour lies in Altrincham as 300 migrants are placed in a hotel against the wishes of residents. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Guess who's back? You got it, it's TRUMP.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 33:29


    We are proud to present Episode 1 P2 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. In this cast we discuss that man Trump. He's back and boy is he back with a lot on his mind. He's going to need lots of pens for those Executive Orders! This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    Remembrance Day and the SAS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 21:15


    We are proud to present Episode 1 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. In this cast we discuss Remembrance Day with a little Trump mixed in. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Fresh Start © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

    The Budget (or is it the Fudge It?), and Trump.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 28:48


    We are proud to present Episode 12 of Season 19 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE DEFINITELY BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man).  The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion. In this cast we discuss the Budget and Trump. Bad news on the one hand and great news on the other. Listen and decide for yourselves. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Fresh Start © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters. Disclaimer At the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.

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