The Fly separates personal privilege from “white privilege,” tracing a childhood on free school meals, a father’s business lost to globalisation, graft through odd jobs to a late degree, and even life as an outsider in Spain. He questions whether skin colour explained his progress, argues today’s squeeze hits everyone, and urges dropping the label in favour of shared opportunity. Write the Fly Support the show

The Fly takes aim at Bob Villain’s Glastonbury set and the BBC’s decision to air it, then dissects an Amsterdam clip where the act allegedly celebrates a US commentator’s death. He questions double standards, crowd complicity, and whether free speech means letting performers expose themselves — without mistaking that for virtue. Write the Fly Support the show

On Labour conference weekend, The Fly reacts to being branded “racist,” questions Starmer’s bid to reclaim patriotism, and skewers ID cards as control theatre rather than a fix for illegal immigration. He rails at the widening gap between voters and government, creeping taxes, and a democracy that feels performative — arguing it’s time for a radical course correction. Write the Fly Support the show

A candid check-in where The Fly explains why he’s speaking from the heart, not a fact sheet. From decades of political disillusionment (Blair to today) and the student-loan “betrayal”, to free-speech anxieties and a culture where ends justify means — even in sport — he makes a plea to restore shared values and say, without shame, that he’s proud to be British. Write the Fly Support the show

In this episode, The Fly dives into the uneasy state of comedy today — questioning why dark, irreverent humour has fallen out of favour. He explores the value of black humour, self-deprecation, and the British instinct to laugh in the face of pain. Is society losing its ability to take a joke — or to make one? Write the Fly Support the show

In this episode, The Fly revisits his evolving views on Donald Trump, shifting from scepticism to support. He discusses immigration, national identity, and the need for strong leadership in the UK. With sharp commentary on woke politics, governance failures, and the potential of figures like Andy Burnham, this is a fiery take on the state of the nation and the politics shaping our future. Write the Fly Support the show

In this episode, The Fly examines the fear, hostility, and labelling that now dominate public discourse. From real-world conversations to media narratives, he reflects on how ordinary voices are being vilified — and why he’s choosing to speak up, despite the risk of being misrepresented. Write the Fly Support the show

In this episode, The Fly challenges media narratives painting the countryside as unwelcoming or discriminatory. Speaking as a city-dweller who loves rural life, he reflects on cultural differences, expectations, and the importance of respecting traditional ways of life — without projecting urban values onto them. Write the Fly Support the show

In this episode, The Fly shares his wife’s first-hand experience working in the NHS and how identity-based hiring practices are affecting morale, competency, and care. From chaotic departments to discriminatory policies, he asks whether box-ticking is replacing merit — and at what cost. Write the Fly Support the show

After a recent visit to A&E, The Fly reflects on the visible strain within the NHS and the broader consequences of unchecked immigration and overstretched public services. A personal account that turns into a wider question: how long can we ignore the cracks before something breaks? Write the Fly Support the show

In this episode, The Fly calls for a renewed sense of national pride and shared identity — one that transcends background and unites people under common values. He explores how identity politics and ineffective leadership have fractured the nation, and asks: who will step up before civil unrest fills the void? Write the Fly Support the show

In this episode, The Fly unpacks the post-Brexit immigration landscape and how it contrasts sharply with what voters were promised. He reflects on the economic, cultural, and generational impact of mass immigration — not from a place of hostility, but from a deep frustration with political betrayal, economic short-sightedness, and what it means for the future of ordinary families like his. Write to the Fly Support the show

Reflecting on his children’s early schooling, The Fly explores the shift from a hopeful, colourblind upbringing to an education system increasingly shaped by ideological narratives. He questions whether attempts to correct injustice are instead fuelling new divisions — and what it means for a generation caught in the crossfire. Write to the Fly Support the show

A candid, unscripted podcast from a middle-aged Londoner reflecting on family, culture, and the clash between traditional values and modern progressive ideologies. With a background in graphic design and a life rooted in the city he grew up in, The Fly explores the personal and political tensions of raising children in a changing world. Honest, reflective, and unafraid to question the status quo. Write to the Fly