The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world. Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines - all ...
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Welcome to Autumn Massier, where amazing things happen.
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Chaque semaine, Jean Massiet reçoit des invités en live sur sa chaine Twitch pour avoir leur analyse sur l'actu de la semaine
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¡Hola y bienvenidos a "Massiel y Junior Hablando Pleplas"! Estos dos son los compadres y vecinos que todos quisieran tener, pero parece que te toca disfrutarlos solo a través de este podcast. Imagina una mezcla perfecta de ocurrencias, chistes y situaciones que te harán reír a carcajadas. Massiel y Junior, con ese toque dominicano, logran convertir lo ordinario en extraordinario. ¿Te lo puedes imaginar? Pues no te preocupes, síguelos de cerca porque estos dos están en otro nivel. Este dúo di ...
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Welcome to The REDSperts Podcast with Massie and Newman where we talk all things Cincinnati Reds because we love the Reds!
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It's 10 years since Scotland's Independence Referendum. Bernard and Alex reflect on what happened, where we are now and will there be an Indy Ref II? Including Bernard's insights into what really happened behind the scenes at the TV debates and on referendum night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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SALMOND & STURGEON - Part 2 Reaction & Analysis
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PART 2 - Bernard and Alex were consulted during the production of BBC Scotland's "Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union". In this episode, released directly after the documentary's broadcast, Bernard and Alex focus on part two of the two part series. They give their thoughts and analysis of both the programme and relationship between Alex Salmond …
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SALMOND & STURGEON - Part 1 Reaction & Analysis
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PART 1 - Bernard and Alex were consulted during the production of BBC Scotland's "Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union". In this episode, released directly after the documentary's broadcast, Bernard and Alex focus on part one of the two part series. They give their thoughts and analysis of both the programme and relationship between Alex Salmond …
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MICHAEL MARRA - 2026 Labour victory "nowhere near a done deal"
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Labour's Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Michael Marra MSP, tells the podcast A 2026 victory for Labour in the Scottish Parliamentary Election is "nowhere near a done deal" The best case scenario is a minority Labour government His political roots in family life in Dundee He regards Anas Sarwar's transformation of Scottish Labour as "profound…
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SNP CONFERENCE VERDICT - Where is the Policy Prospectus and Indy Strategy?
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In the aftermath of the SNP's Annual Conference, Bernard and Alex ask - where are the new policies and the strategy for independence that the party will need to win voters back who switched to Labour at the General Election? The need for a clear policy prospectus. The challenges of economic growth and public services. The conference talked about In…
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Alex Neil - 30 year wait for Independence if SNP lose in 2026
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On the eve of the SNP Annual Conference, former Minister Alex Neil warns First Minster John Swinney to bin the "political weans" and "bring in heavyweights" as losing 2026 election will mean an independent Scotland is "in the freezer for 10-30 years" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Should SNP Ministers Meet Israelis and Palestinians?
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Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie tackle the issues of the week including Fallout from SNP Minister, Angus Robertson, meeting with Israeli diplomats. Can anything be done to stem drug deaths in Scotland The Scottish Conservative leadership race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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I'll Investigate Douglas Ross says Tory Leadership Hopeful, Meghan Gallacher
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Scottish Conservative leadership candidate, Meghan Gallacher, does not hold back in laying out her campaign stall. Says she'll investigate allegations that former boss and party leader, Douglas Ross, had a long term plan to dump Holyrood colleagues in favour of Westminster seat. Proposes 1p cut to Scottish Income Tax Proposes a re-evaluation of Sco…
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Labour's Paul Sweeney - 2026 Scot Parl Election "High Stakes" for Future of UK
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He's only 35 but Labour's Paul Sweeney has already been an MP and now sits as an MSP. He joined Bernard and Alex in the Press Bar in Glasgow to discuss.; 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is "high stakes" in terms of determining the long term future of the UK. "I've seen How hard Anas Sarwar works" - I don't think I'd be up to the job. "My faith in…
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Bernard and Alex recapture the lost art of a leisurely political conversation over a pint in the pub - in this case Glasgow's famous journalists pub, The Press Bar. Is this the era of SNP austerity? The Winter Fuel Allowance means test New GERS figures. We examine the state of Scotland's finances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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I VOTED LABOUR - Former Tory MSP, Prof Adam Tomkins
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Former Tory MSP and Constitutional Law expert, Professor Adam Tomkins, joins us for a fascinating insight into the constitutional issues Scotland faces plus .... Prof Tomkins voted Labour for Blair McDougall at the General Election Role of Lord Advocate needs fixed - "it's extremely dangerous" He's enthused by the "boring" serious nature of Keir St…
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Scottish Tory Leadership Candidate, Brian Whittle
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Scottish Conservative Leadership Candidate and former Olympian, Brian Whittle, takes on challengers. "I'd struggle to vote for Russell Findlay" Douglas Ross standing in General Election was "disrespectful" and cost Tories the seat. "We got what we deserved" in General Election. Scottish Tory leaders have failed on communication. Scottish Tories - t…
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UK Riots - Starmer's First Crisis - What do they mean?
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Against a backdrop of riots in the UK, misinformation and heightened tensions, a calm analysis of the riots and what they mean. How has the new Labour Government handled the crisis so far? Who is behind the riots? What this says about the UK? Why no riots in Scotland? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Independence Referendum II (Re-uploaded Version)
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Bernard and Alex get heated with each other when the subject of a legitimate route to a second independence referendum arises. Also, Tory leadership contest. From the Press Bar on Albion Street in Glasgow. Questions and comments from Lee Carney Jonny Gray Wings Over Scotland Gordon Innes Follow us on Twitter, Youtube and Facebook Hosted on Acast. S…
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In Glasgow's Press Bar - Trump's Big Mistake, Tory Leadership Battle, 2 Child Cap to be Cancelled?
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Bernard and Alex retreat to their natural habitat in Glasgow's famous journalists' haunt, The Press Bar on Albion Street, to ponder the stories of the day over a sociable refreshment. Trump's Big Mistake - Alex reckons Trump made a big mistake in his singular determination to unseat Joe Biden before the election. Tory Leadership Battle - Insight in…
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Matt joins Bernard and Alex with excellent impressions of ... Keir Starmer Angela Rayner Rachel Reeves Tony Blair Ed Miliband Also What makes Scottish audiences different What makes people walk out Who's taken offence to his impressions His hopes for the new government You can catch Matt's show at the Edinburgh Festival here https://tickets.edfring…
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JOE BIDEN Goes, MHAIRI BLACK Festival Shows, RACHEL REEVES Public Sector Pay Grows
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Bernard and Alex tackle the stories of the week; JOE BIDEN - Both Bernard and Alex are keen observers of US Politics - their thoughts on Joe Biden agreeing to step down as Presidential Candidate. MHAIRI BLACK - After standing down at the General Election, the former SNP MP announced her Edinburgh Festival show "Politics Isn't For Me" as well as wor…
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King's Speech Reaction - A Return to Big Government?
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Bernard and Alex bring you an instant briefing on the King's Speech with the first legislative agenda for Keir Starmer's new Labour Government. Is it a return to big Government (as some critics have said) or a different type of intervention? Headlines on the bills Watch No11 Downing Street not No10 to gauge the success of this government. Hosted on…
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SNP - Explosive Interview with Stewart McDonald
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Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie speak to Stewart McDonald, SNP front bencher who lost his seat at the General Election ..... and he had a lot to say. ON 2026 HOLYROOD ELECTION 25:32 MASSIE: "Do you think getting "horsed" in 2026 is now the most likely outcome of the Holyrood election?" McDONALD: "Yes" ON INDEPENDENCE 35:07 "The hard pause has been…
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Your Questions No3 - General Election Results
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Your questions on the General Election result directly to Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie This episode, questions from: Peter Hardy - @PeterHardyAG (X) Ian Jones - @Salop_Ian (X) Michael Apter - @Michael_Apter (X) Andrew Brophy - @AndrewBrophy3 (X) LTW Anderson - @ltwanderson (X) Mark Brown - Via Email Gordon Dudman - Via Email Andrew McCall - Via…
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New Cabinet. Also, what now for the Tories and SNP?
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In this episode, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie discuss The new Labour Cabinet The future propects for the Conservatives and SNP .....and the former TV cameraman who out-predicted the pollsters. Bernard and Alex also reference a previous episode with Tom Baldwin discussing Keir Starmer in great detail. It's really worth a listen and gives unrival…
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UK General Election Result - The Verdict ...
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We've been up all night. Here is the hot-off-the-press take on the UK General Election result from Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie. Labour joy Conservative and SNP election woes. What will the parties do next? What should they do next? Plus, highlights of selected seats and stories. #generalelection2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…
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YOU CAN GET OUR FREE WALLCHART HERE - https://x.com/PonsonbyMassie/status/1806349078093087015 This Episode is in 2 parts PART 1 - 0 mins - 17 mins - ELECTION NIGHT INSIGHTS - Alex asks Bernard to share his insights on how presenters cope with overnight election programmes. PART 2 - 17 mins - 39mins - WHAT TO WATCH FOR - Bernard and Alex give you a …
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BIG POLL WARNINGS - for Tories, SNP & Biden
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With some recent polls predicting the SNP and Conservatives will be reduced to a rump of MPs at the General Election on Thurs 4th July, Bernard and Alex have a health warning for pollsters and politicians alike. Can these polls be trusted and do they have the nuance to pick up on constituency level sentiments? Plus, it was the issue the Democrats d…
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Bernard and Alex do their best to answer your questions sent in to ponsonbymassie@gmail.com Questions this episode from; Darren McGarvey @lokiscottishrap (X) Rob Shorthouse @bobtwopointoh (X) John Duffy @johnduffy512 (Youtube) Colin Thompson @colinthompson3111 (Youtube) Argyll Loon @argyllloon (X) Luca Brasi @hickslike22 (X) Ewen Kennedy @ewangkenn…
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Bernard and Alex on ..... The effect of Farage and Reform Will JK Rowling's gender recognition reform criticism of Labour come back to haunt the party? Stampgate - Will allegations of the SNP using MSPs expenses to pay for election campaign stamps re-ignite memories of previous scandals for voters? ... and Scotland exiting the Euros. Bernard and Al…
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Major Yougov/SKY Poll + SNP & Labour Manifestos
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Yougov sampled 39,979 in a super poll that shows the Conservatives reduced to 108 seats. The SNP & Labour Manifestos are out. Bernard and Alex give insight and analysis into the latest developments in the UK General Election 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The SNP Malaise - "I think you need Dyno-rod in to that [SNP] front bench"
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Bernard and Alex discuss the SNP's electoral chances and what the election result means to the SNP's cause of independence. They are joined by former SNP MSP, investigative journalist and life-long independence campaigner, Dorothy-Grace Elder who doesn't hold back in her criticism of John Swinney. DGE describes John Swinney as a "Sturgeonista" who …
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Who is Keir Starmer? We have the answers from his biographer, Tom Baldwin.
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"MUST LISTEN" EPISODE - An incredible insight into the man who will most likely be Prime Minister from the man who knows him better than most - his biographer, Tom Baldwin. Tom discusses what makes Keir Starmer tick, his background, his politics and what we can expect from him in Government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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Scottish Leaders' Debate - Euro Fever - Conservative Manifesto
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SCOTTISH LEADERS DEBATE - TORY MANIFESTO - EURO FEVER * SCOTTISH LEADERS DEBATE - Bernard thinks there may have been a few plants in the audience * CONSERVATIVE MANIFESTO - Massie - Family visa policy is a "Love Tax" * EURO FEVER - Do marginal factors effect marginal constituencies as Scotland and England prepare for the Euros ahead of election? Ma…
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ASK BERNARD & ALEX - Your Questions Answered
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Alex and Bernard attempt to answer your questions. *Spoiler Alert" They had 30 or 40 questions to get through and managed about 5 or 6 because they chatted so much. Apologies if you sent in a questions and didn't get it answered! * Alex reminds Bernard of the time he stood as a candidate .... and lost his deposit. * Turnout? * General Election impl…
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CIVIL WAR IN THE TORY PARTY & GENERAL ELECTION ROUND-UP
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Bernard and Alex summarise the General Election campaign to date and analyse the implications. * Is the Tory campaign the worst in living memory? * Westminster and Holyrood Tories are circling their leaders. * Ponsonby lambasts Sunak over D-Day. * Massie casts the SNP's Stephen Flynn as Cassius with a "lean and hungry look" towards his Caesar, John…
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UK General Election Predictions From the Team
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Three very educated guesses on the outcome of the UK General Election as Professor Ailsa Henderson of the University of Edinburgh joins Bernard and Alex to talk polls, constituency boundaries and possible Conservative oblivion, a la Canada '93. WARNING - This is a real deep dive. You may wish to don your political anorak, make some strong coffee an…
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REACTION - To the First Leaders Debate - General election 2024
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Bernard and Alex do not hold back in their criticism of the first Leaders Debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer on ITV. "This was not a serious debate" "entertainment TV" and "a disservice to the viewer". Plus Bernard and Alex give detailed reaction to the performances of Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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Welcome to the NEW Ponsonby and Massie Podcast This week, the two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, review the General Election campaign so far and preview the upcoming leaders debates. Included in this episode PONSONBY - "Starmer is the most anti-left Labour leader since Gaitskell" MASSIE - "Every SN…
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TO EL MUNDO SE DOBLA - DJ ADONI METIÓ LA PATA.
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Esta semana vamos a hablar de todo y de nada, pero lo más importante es que vamos a tirar plepla sobre DJ Adoni y otras cosas interesantes. También estamos haciendo laundry y doblando ropa mientras chismeamos. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david2671/message
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DIDDY, MORENO, CARA DE PUPUSA: LOS HUELE BICHO!
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En este episodio, vamos a hablar del arresto de Puff Daddy, Moreno, el tipo que chapea casas y anda dándole clases a los panas venezolanos de cómo joder el sistema gringo mientras hace TikTok con esa info, y la famosa Cara de Pupusa de Frontier. Pero, mano, las vainas se ponen calientes con el mensaje de voz de Paola, la colombiana que está con bar…
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Esta semana en el podcast "Hablando Pleplas" con Massiel & Junior, ¡te sumergirás en una experiencia única! En este episodio especial, exploran fronteras lingüísticas de una manera hilarante, donde el portugués se convierte en el idioma de la risa. Acompaña a Massiel & Junior mientras se sumergen en una aventura lingüística llena de risas contagios…
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¡Prepárense para soltar carcajadas con 'Massiel y Junior Hablando Pleplas'! En este episodio, nos enfrentamos a la pregunta existencial, "¿Hago caca o me pagas?" Prepárate para historias desternillantes y chistes dominicanos que garantizan carcajadas. 🎙️💃🐀--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david2671/message…
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"¡Prepárense para soltar carcajadas con 'Massiel y Junior Hablando Pleplas'! En este episodio, exploramos las ratas en NYC y la pregunta existencial: ¿salir con una mujer trans es como intentar atrapar una chiva en una pista de baile? ¡Ríete a carcajadas con anécdotas cómicas y chismes dominicanos! 🎙️💃🐀 #MassielYJunior #PleplasYChiva #RisasAsegurad…
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Este episodio es un concepto nuevo que estamos poniendo en marcha y esta dedicado a los abuelos y abuelas. Toda música utilizada en este episodio proviene de https://uppbeat.io/ The perfect solution for creators looking to make great content. Get unlimited access to the world's hottest beatmakers, whitelist your channel and support artists. https:/…
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Lo mismo de siempre pero un poquito mas loco. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david2671/message
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LA MAMA DE LA MAMA - ESTAMOS DE VUELTA
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Despues de una ausencia larga estos par de locos vuelven a plepiar. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david2671/message
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TETEO CON LOS COMPADRES Y MUCHO DEMBOW
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Estamos de vuelta en el nuevo año y esta vez con nuestros amigos queridos del alma los compadres!!! Hablamos de todo un poco y como siempre todo lo que se dijo es plepla. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david2671/message
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Dembow, Chivo, y nuestra invitada especial: Eliana J Francisco.
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Esta semana estos dos locos se ponen serios y por fin hacen una entrevista con una invitada especial.Eliana J Francisco, es una influencer Dominicana-Americana que esta arrasando en las redes sociales, Madre, Esposa, autora de dos libros, y sobre todo una fiel Islamita que quiere despejar la sombra de los estereo tipos negativos que opacan el mensa…
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Los Bobo Son Mío, Haraca Kiko, Tokischa, y Bullin 47 Hablando Pleplas
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Mas Loqueras de Massiel y como el marido " Junior", le hace el coro Massiel continua con la vaina. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david2671/message
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EL JUIDERO - ETO NO SE SABE DONDE VAYAS A PARAR.
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Mas locuras de estos dos locos!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david2671/message
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DESACATO ESCOLAR LA VERDADERA CALENTURA VAGINAL
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Otro episodio lleno de risa y cosas locas con estos dos Dominicanos! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david2671/message
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Otro episodio lleno de risa y mucha locura sin sensura!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david2671/message
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Desahogo! Se fue Trump y Massiel tirando peo!!
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La misma vaina de estos dos fenomenos...hablar mierda!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david2671/message
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