Pod Save the UK Meets Pod Save America

Nish Kumar and Coco Khan launch their new politics podcast ‘Pod Save the UK’ on May 4. Inspired by Crooked Media’s ‘Pod Save America’, their mission is to find solutions to Britain’s political problems - and have a laugh while they’re doing it. Subscribe now so you don't miss the video podcast, or subscribe here to listen each week: go.crooked.com/PodSaveTheUK
They get tips from the founders of Crooked Media on what the UK and the USA can learn from each other’s politics. Our political systems are different, our problems aren’t. The economy, healthcare, trust in politicians. They discover the common challenge facing the left in the USA and the UK could be finding an identity. Jon Lovett tests the ‘special relationship’ to the limit and is that really Joe Biden dropping in with a special message?
#podsavetheuk #psuk #podsaveamerica
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That’s it. End of mission.
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  • @sharks2571
    @sharks2571 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @billberndtson

    @billberndtson

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Thanks for articulating that for me. 😃

  • @you_down_with_pjc

    @you_down_with_pjc

    Жыл бұрын

    Dude seriously let’s get that going

  • @WillBravoNotEvil

    @WillBravoNotEvil

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @makingsenseofitall1422

    @makingsenseofitall1422

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh. my gosh, yes! 💯

  • @6friend

    @6friend

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @sparklegemrose
    @sparklegemrose Жыл бұрын

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

  • @simonebye6771

    @simonebye6771

    Жыл бұрын

    And we’re still smelling the toxic fumes 😆

  • @marywood8794

    @marywood8794

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @FredTheFicusAndFriends
    @FredTheFicusAndFriends Жыл бұрын

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

  • @NotEnoughBooks

    @NotEnoughBooks

    Жыл бұрын

    The whole viewership would have laughter induced eight packs

  • @graemethompson6705
    @graemethompson6705 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertacomstock3655

    @robertacomstock3655

    Жыл бұрын

    Not sure I love your capital A on algorithm, but you're only truthing it.

  • @Tao_Tology

    @Tao_Tology

    Жыл бұрын

    Algorithm, Algorithm

  • @jantoraason3415

    @jantoraason3415

    Жыл бұрын

    I want our nephew in London to find this!

  • @texnessa
    @texnessa Жыл бұрын

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

  • @titaniumteddybear
    @titaniumteddybear Жыл бұрын

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

  • @2nd3rd1st

    @2nd3rd1st

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @roryowens9703

    @roryowens9703

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WillBravoNotEvil

    @WillBravoNotEvil

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @zippydj

    @zippydj

    Жыл бұрын

    100% my feelings too!

  • @breakbreakbreakbreakbreak

    @breakbreakbreakbreakbreak

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @josh0g
    @josh0g Жыл бұрын

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

  • @makingsenseofitall1422
    @makingsenseofitall1422 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jonasking3670
    @jonasking3670 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tonyt3638
    @tonyt3638 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheAverageGeek
    @TheAverageGeek Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kelleyhartshorn4342
    @kelleyhartshorn4342 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheDancingScarecrow
    @TheDancingScarecrow Жыл бұрын

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

  • @davidlickiss1609
    @davidlickiss1609 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @katieparrish6425
    @katieparrish6425 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jrann2667
    @jrann2667 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @gretaromano4264
    @gretaromano4264 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @_mar_ta_
    @_mar_ta_ Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Murphy7223
    @Murphy7223 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @simonebye6771
    @simonebye6771 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @perrit6486
    @perrit6486 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @sarahd.5244
    @sarahd.5244 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WillBravoNotEvil

    @WillBravoNotEvil

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @USBBenson

    @USBBenson

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @goldiv
    @goldiv Жыл бұрын

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

  • @imnadia84
    @imnadia84 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Greystorm1619
    @Greystorm1619 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @makingsenseofitall1422
    @makingsenseofitall1422 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @dinafoxm
    @dinafoxm Жыл бұрын

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

  • @allyi302

    @allyi302

    Жыл бұрын

    Not found oh god what now yet?

  • @kramersolinsky5841
    @kramersolinsky5841 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jfturner67
    @jfturner67 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @amandas8499
    @amandas8499 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ryanclark6402
    @ryanclark6402 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @shrui
    @shrui Жыл бұрын

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

  • @majuli8420
    @majuli8420 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent effort, guys! More of this!

  • @wisleylau3149
    @wisleylau3149 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @nicoise8957
    @nicoise8957 Жыл бұрын

    Pod Save Oz next please (Australia)

  • @trancedoutkid

    @trancedoutkid

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @salgal5875

    @salgal5875

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes please!!

  • @nicoise8957

    @nicoise8957

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @__SummerRose

    @__SummerRose

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @LesterBricks
    @LesterBricks Жыл бұрын

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

  • @codyandlindseyvogt8328
    @codyandlindseyvogt8328 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @adammarshall6257
    @adammarshall6257 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @liaboyd8464
    @liaboyd8464 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @streetographer
    @streetographer Жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertacomstock3655
    @robertacomstock3655 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @flybymight
    @flybymight Жыл бұрын

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

  • @KristineMaitland

    @KristineMaitland

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @flybymight

    @flybymight

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @elizabeth7563
    @elizabeth7563 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @annap8420
    @annap8420 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Tao_Tology

    @Tao_Tology

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Cosmosan
    @Cosmosan Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheWipeout32
    @TheWipeout32 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @trancedoutkid
    @trancedoutkid Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Tree_Village
    @Tree_Village Жыл бұрын

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

  • @iosacdavidson9471
    @iosacdavidson9471 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kikimatthes2866
    @kikimatthes2866 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @sempressfi
    @sempressfi Жыл бұрын

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

  • @potayto-potahto881
    @potayto-potahto881 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @naylas3908
    @naylas3908 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @gingerhipster
    @gingerhipster Жыл бұрын

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

  • @katee2940
    @katee2940 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @EricaGamet
    @EricaGamet Жыл бұрын

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

  • @GlassSpiider
    @GlassSpiider Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ceeroar4068
    @ceeroar4068 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @donmcgreevy7097
    @donmcgreevy7097 Жыл бұрын

    Really a good listen and watch thanks so much!!

  • @scoobydoo3928
    @scoobydoo3928 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @annie7395
    @annie7395 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @DrPGnitz
    @DrPGnitz Жыл бұрын

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

  • @WillBravoNotEvil

    @WillBravoNotEvil

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @juicesnap

    @juicesnap

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheSiladhiel
    @TheSiladhiel Жыл бұрын

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

  • @DanBrown96
    @DanBrown96 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Will check out the UK version.

  • @FakingANerve
    @FakingANerve Жыл бұрын

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

  • @catladygoddess
    @catladygoddess Жыл бұрын

    Definitely looking forward to this new podcast.

  • @MB-ge4ue
    @MB-ge4ue Жыл бұрын

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

  • @potterlover96
    @potterlover96 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mangachu3626
    @mangachu3626 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jewelj7507
    @jewelj7507 Жыл бұрын

    Yay! We get our own pod ! Excited for this and will tune in for

  • @timsaxon5825
    @timsaxon5825 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff. Looking forward to this.

  • @pip262
    @pip262 Жыл бұрын

    Love this! Thanks so much

  • @sfquigle
    @sfquigle Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jamesdewberry2800
    @jamesdewberry2800 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @csblakeley
    @csblakeley Жыл бұрын

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

  • @celly589
    @celly589 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bbirda1287
    @bbirda1287 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @emma_green
    @emma_green Жыл бұрын

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

  • @marywood8794
    @marywood8794 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mndrew1
    @mndrew1 Жыл бұрын

    I seriously miss The Mash Report.

  • @thehappyhound770
    @thehappyhound770 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! Can’t wait until May the Fourth!

  • @makingsenseofitall1422
    @makingsenseofitall1422 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kayapapaya

    @kayapapaya

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Tao_Tology
    @Tao_Tology Жыл бұрын

    7:35 On the voter ID age-disparity thing: one form of ID that is allowed is a bus pass **but only for the elderly** . If you are a new/younger voter, _with the same type of bus pass ID_ , you aren't allowed to use it to vote. _Some_ have suggested that the tories are trying to disefranchise voters who would be less likely to vote for them. 🤔

  • @TimesFM4532
    @TimesFM4532 Жыл бұрын

    Can we keep lovett

  • @jennyroberts2347
    @jennyroberts2347 Жыл бұрын

    So looking forward to this. Love nish kumar.

  • @caramel6732
    @caramel6732 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely ❤ this ! We need more !

  • @kristianhopkins776
    @kristianhopkins776 Жыл бұрын

    Someone may have said this already, but are none of these people familiar with "talk shit, get hit?" Lol I immediately knew what banged meant bc we say the American version a lot where I live. It's about as common as "snitches get stitches"

  • @MrOwlBoy
    @MrOwlBoy Жыл бұрын

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

  • @curtisdush5686
    @curtisdush5686 Жыл бұрын

    How fun was that!! 🌟🌟💕💕

  • @BJones-yw4dd
    @BJones-yw4dd Жыл бұрын

    Delightful back and forth. Subscribed and shared your link with a number of like-minded groups on social media. Hoping you make a major go of it and that this was not an introductory one-off, but will be a regular "check-in" on our dear British cohort.

  • @DandyHillStables
    @DandyHillStables Жыл бұрын

    This was great, love Nish (from Mash on KZread), first time watching Coco, but she’s awesome too! Excited to see the new podcast!

  • @patriciaveech5393
    @patriciaveech5393 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this!! What a great conversation!

  • @christopheredmunds2230
    @christopheredmunds2230 Жыл бұрын

    US Translation: "Talk shit, get hit"

  • @sunshineofray788
    @sunshineofray788 Жыл бұрын

    I’m so excited for this show!

  • @devak45167
    @devak45167 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @iamheatheranne
    @iamheatheranne Жыл бұрын

    I am loving all of this energy! Fantastic.

  • @GettingClear
    @GettingClear Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mnm25479
    @mnm25479 Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! Nish is back and with Pod Save! Yea!!!

  • @hefy2jefy
    @hefy2jefy Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jfturner67
    @jfturner67 Жыл бұрын

    Already have the Epi, so I probably won’t be getting the McCarty, but they’re both great. I love my Epi, but I also love the other PRS SE guitars I have and am really intrigued by all the new SE models from PRS. Thanks for the great comparison.