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Giles Gould's avatar

Good luck, it’s been great to listen from day one. Now to retune back to the BBC!

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CJP's avatar
Jul 26Edited

Listener Sydney-side. Addicted to the Podcast. Any chance you can just put the last show up in full on the PodCast? Now I have to work out how to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live. (BBC often blocks station for "rights" reasons in Aus).

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Dafydd's avatar

Hi CJP, I listen on BBC sounds

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Harry Mac's avatar

I'd nearly given up on 5live but will give your show a listen.

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Richard Arnold's avatar

Roll on September 2nd. Used to be a big fan of both Mayor and Bacon, but not listened since the latter left. Time to head back

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Bob Skinner's avatar

All the best for your change! Have a great August!

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Sarah Casey's avatar

Best of luck, you’ve created something unique, K hope the BBC supports you as you deserve and you can continue to make politics fun and engaging

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Richard Reid's avatar

Another Australian fan Matt. Been listening religiously for years via the podcasts - a high point of my day - and I hope the BBC provides a podcast vehicle for you too, to supplement the live work. As luck would have it I’m over in London in September so will get to enjoy your new show immediately. Best of luck.

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David Morgan's avatar

I’ve been listening to the podcast since the beginning. My farming way of keeping up to date with goings on in the bazaar world of Westminster. Matt, you really manage to draw me in and keep my attention, whilst I’m trying to do other things!! Good luck on the BBC.

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O M's avatar

Best of luck Matt. And great to hear that we have the 2nd best presenter succeeding you!

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Robert Garrison's avatar

Really enjoyed your show Matt! The Times won't be the same without you! Thanks for the memories! Will be listening on BBC5

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Jon's avatar

Good luck for the future & keep entertaining

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Emma Cowley's avatar

Both very sad to lose a show I love and simultaneously excited to hear your new one. I remember the first times survey about what were the type of voices we’d like to hear if the times might consider a voice radio station and wondering if we could somehow select you multiple times: thanks for being brilliant.

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Hannah Denyer's avatar

Good luck - I shall miss the coffee breaks so much. Some of the ones with Ed Vazey have had my snorting with laughter. Enjoy the break and good luck.

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Steve Coxon's avatar

Since I first heard you talk about failing Grayling I’ve been hooked. Proud of my transport secretary certificate from the quiz. Also hoping to see more live shows.

I’ll be following you on 5live, thanks for the ride so far.

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Robert Garrison's avatar

Hey Matt,

Too bad there's no new episode of HTWAE for 30 July… You could use, "we CAN afford it and we WILL do it. Strike up the band!" for an intro. 😂

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