The We Approve This Message Podcast

Episode 30 Commentary

watm — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:24:33 +0000

WATM is back and breaking ground - an audio commentary for an audio podcast. Episode 30 gets the nostalgia in this outing.

Episode 30

watm — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:09:13 +0000

There is very big news in the WATM studio as we meet the milestone of thirty episodes. We do a special review of Libya and our predictions for the US presidential elections.

Episode 29

watm — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:44:19 +0000

It’s a serious WATM this time, casting its eye over child abuse cover-ups by the Vatican, the situation in Somalia and the Singaporean presidential election.

Episode 28

watm — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:06:11 +0000

You may have been waiting for it; you can now stop doing so. Edition 28 of the WATM podcast takes you through Burma, allows us to get indignant about Olympic ticketing and then peeks at an election in São Tomé and Príncipe. That’s what WATM’s for.

Episode 27

watm — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:40:25 +0000

There’s so much new in this edition of WATM! We give you a blow-through of the Republican candidates for president, talk about two of our favourite podcasts, hit Media QuestNiTech to talk about newspapers and then round up some past elections. It’s a WATM renaissance!

Episode 26

watm — Sat, 21 May 2011 13:05:57 +0000

Episode 26 talks about the fallout from Britain’s AV vote, the phenomenal success of United Russia and the musically-challenged elections of the Seychelles.

Episode 25

watm — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:58:48 +0000

We’ve somehow got to 25. It’s a listener special, covering a bit of the Census, a bit of Jacob Zuma and a bit of Laos. We also announce the amazing re-brand that is WATM.

Micro-WATM 24.1

watm — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:44:35 +0000

You might be itching for number 25, but instead we have a nice fresh Micro WATM for you, all about le Front national and it’s leader Marine Le Pen.

Episode 24

watm — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:41:09 +0000

To whom should the UK, or for that matter any country, give aid? That’s first up on the WATM podcast, followed by a look at criticisms faced by High Speed 2, the proposed high-speed rail line that will connect London with Birmingham. Then it’s over to that international powerhouse Andorra for their parliamentary elections. Our highest-numbered podcast yet!

Episode 23

watm — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:47:37 +0000

This week we provide that trademark WATM tangential look at events in Libya, discuss the various courts international and ponder the parliamentary elections in Estonia. Do listen, dear chum.

Episode 22

watm — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:55:33 +0000

Short and sweet - not a description often applied to either of the WATM duo, but one that we humbly suggest might befit this week’s offering. You’ll get our thoughts on visiting dictatorships, a segment that’s figuratively out of this world and a look at the Beninese presidential election.

Episode 21

watm — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:27:43 +0000

After you were all so kind as to get in touch WATM will continue! This week we cover the sadly deterioration situation in The Ivory Coast, the increase of rail fares in the UK, the presidential elections in Portugal and, as ever, a podcast and some chatter.

Episode 20

watm — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:59:29 +0000

We’re here - twenty episodes. Obviously every one has been nothing short of a gem, but this one has perhaps an even greater luster. We manage to take a tour of the Irish bailout, Wikileaks and Cabinet Responsibility while also having enough time for a look at the results of the Azerbaijani, Bosnian and Brazilian elections. By Jove, we also fit in a look at the St Vincent & The Grenadines election and get home in time for a cocktail. Gosh.

Episode 19

watm — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:58:26 +0000

Coming in slightly shorter than last week’s “short” episode, this week we cover off the Government’s National Security Strategy, the United Nations Human Rights Council, parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan and, of course, a quick cocktail.

Episode 18

watm — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:05:17 +0000

It’s a special “short” episode this week, with three topics covered - the Labour leadership elections (featuring interviews from the Labour party conference), the prospect for more international destinations being available by train from the UK and ending by looking at the presidential election in Brazil.

Episode 17

watm — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:26:00 +0000

Back so soon? We sure are, and this week sees a work out of US Tea Party Republicanism, a quick lap round the rights and wrongs of the Advertising Standards Authority, an exhausting session on the role of the UK in the world, a warm down with Bosnia and a shower and change accompanied by a cocktail.

Micro-WATM 16.1

watm — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:32:06 +0000

In a WATM first we have an interview with a real-life expert on the constitutional referendum that took place on the 12th September. It’s way more interesting than I’ve just made it sound.

Episode 16

watm — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:42:13 +0000

Should obnoxious outspoken men from an organisation with a tiny number of followers be allowed free access to broadcast their views, however ill thought out? Well, don’t worry, WATM is still on the air, and we cover Stephen Green on Channel 4, Internet Privacy and a return to Guinea. See the #15 video special on www.watm.org.uk

The second WATM video special

watm — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:56:30 +0000

We promised you another video special for #15. Here it is - a short exposé of the making of the last video special. Enjoy, and to watch in HD visit www.watm.org.uk where the YouTube HD video is available.

Episode 15

watm — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:54:45 +0000

It’s a listeners’ special at WATM. Thanks for all the suggestions; in the end we went with North Korea, Politics and Football and Cameron’s tough line on foreign policy. We threw in a discussion of Sweden’s parliamentary elections and a cocktail.

#15 video to follow soon!

Episode 14

watm — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:14:55 +0000

Another fine slice of tasty WATM: a decent crust of indignation about media coverage of the Raoul Moat, a tasty filling of Alternative Vote topped off with a Solomon Islands election watch. Washed down with a Champagne Cocktail - what a meal!

Episode 13

watm — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:43:28 +0000

Did podcast 12 get you down a little bit? Well sorry all - 13 is here and it’s way, way better. This week we cover Rudd, Caps, McCrystal, Japan and Brandy Alexander, of course.

Feedback to the usual place - podcast@watm.org.uk

Episode 12

watm — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:34:53 +0000

As usual it’s sorry for the long break from us, but we do have something to offer - namely a podcast made of and discussing language. We also look at transport investment and return to great Global Election Fora of the past.

Micro-WATM 11.1

watm — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:27:14 +0000

For our third Micro-WATM, coming hot-on-the-heels of #11, the WATM duo takes a speedy run through of the new cabinet.

Episode 11

watm — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:04:24 +0000

Thank your lucky WATMs! We’re back! This edition we cover off the prospects for the LibDems in coalition, Greece’s predicament, the BBC World Service, the most musical global election forum yet and, of course, a cocktail!

Listen!

Cocktail video special

watm — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:34:59 +0000

Mr T takes you through two cocktails here: the White Lady and the Jack Rose. See this in HD at http://www.watm.org.uk

The WATM video interview

watm — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:02:04 +0000

The WATM Duo are high flyers - no doubt about it. Unsurprisingly getting to ten podcasts has caused a bit of a stir in other parts of the media. Open to inspection as we always are, we invited a film crew in to see the WATM process and put some questions to us. Enjoy the result!

Episode 10

watm — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:09:56 +0000

We’ve got to ten episodes (and we’re not even counting the two micro-WATMs from earlier this year). #10 covers Nigeria, Iceland, Hungary and Sunday. Be sure to check out http://www.watm.org.uk for more details of the extras that #10 brings you!

Micro-WATM 9.2

watm — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:32:02 +0000

You lucky things. You have another bonus Micro-WATM this time on the jolly topic of Radovan Karadžić and his trial for war crimes. Enjoy.

Micro-WATM 9.1

watm — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:42:54 +0000

Dearest WATMers. This is our first single-section Micro-WATM pre-recorded while one half of the duo is away on his hols. The one and only topic of conversation in this message is the BBC and its decision to close BBC 6 Music. Hope you enjoy. As ever, send comments to podcast@watm.org.uk. Micro-WATM 9.2 will be up and at ‘em at the weekend and #10 will be on the way soon.