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Pompey Politics Podcast

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Two British brothers-in-law from opposing political viewpoints calmly dissect national and local UK politics.

The brief

A two-host discussion show analyzing contemporary UK politics through a specific thematic lens. Each episode typically poses a central question (e.g., "Is the UK ungovernable?") which the hosts explore by examining recent events, historical parallels, and structural issues. The show is grounded in the politics of Portsmouth, UK ("Pompey"), but its focus is overwhelmingly national.

The core dynamic of two brothers-in-law from opposite political poles discussing issues civilly is the show's unique selling point. Unlike many political podcasts, it prioritizes measured analysis and historical context over rapid-fire hot takes or adversarial debate.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Hosted by brothers-in-law Ian 'Tiny' Morris and Simon Salisbury, the Pompey Politics Podcast offers a "calm, reasonable, and measured" look at UK political issues. Since 2019, the duo—representing different sides of the political spectrum—has analyzed local, national, and international topics, aiming for civil conversation over partisan point-scoring.

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Credentials & credits

  • Ian Morris: Liberal Democrat Councillor, Milton Ward, Portsmouth City Council

Other ventures

  • Ian Morris: Portsmouth City Council duties
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Region
uk
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~5/week
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
464
Last episode
6 days ago
Jun 25, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Seven prime ministers in 10 years. Is the UK ungovernable?

    A representative episode showcasing their core format of analyzing a major political trend with historical context and on-screen data.

  2. 02
    PMQs June 24th 2026

    Demonstrates their recurring segment of analyzing the weekly Prime Minister's Questions in Parliament, a staple of UK political commentary.

  3. 03
    Ridiculous HMO Shower Layouts & Planning Issues Exposed #shorts

    A good example of the podcast's local focus on Portsmouth-specific planning and housing issues, connecting national policy to local impact.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How Pompey Politics interviews

This is a co-hosted discussion show and does not follow a guest interview format. The hosts pose questions to each other to structure their conversation, exploring a single topic from their differing political perspectives.

This is a co-hosted discussion, not an interview show. Hosts Ian Morris and Simon Salisbury structure episodes around a central question, using on-screen graphics to present data like lists of Prime Ministers. The tone is calm and analytical, reflecting their stated goal of a "reasonable and measured" conversation.

Signature segments

  • · "Calm, reasonable and measured way" introductory motto
  • · Framing episodes around a single thematic question
  • · Using on-screen graphics for historical comparison
  • · Analysis of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs)

Topics covered repeatedly

UK GovernmentBritish PoliticsPrime MinistersBrexitUK Electoral SystemPMQsLabour PartyConservative PartyPortsmouthLocal Government
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

While the show's description states they welcome guests from "all political parties and none," recent episodes feature only the two co-hosts in discussion. If guests are booked, they would likely be figures from UK politics or local Portsmouth affairs.

§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
220
220
Avg views / video
188
Trailing window
Total views
93.5K
93,533
Videos published
464
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcast appears to be listener-supported, promoting a support link via Captivate.fm. No commercial sponsors or advertisements were observed in the reviewed episodes.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who are the hosts?
The hosts are brothers-in-law Ian 'Tiny' Morris, a Liberal Democrat councillor in Portsmouth, and Simon Salisbury, who represents an opposing political viewpoint.
What does "Pompey" mean?
"Pompey" is a well-known nickname for the city of Portsmouth, UK, where the podcast is based.
Is this an interview show?
No, it is primarily a co-hosted discussion show. While their description mentions guests, the typical format is a conversation between the two hosts.
What is the show's political leaning?
The show is intentionally balanced, featuring one host who is a Liberal Democrat politician (Ian Morris) and another (Simon Salisbury) from an opposing viewpoint to ensure a multi-faceted discussion.
Is the podcast still active?
Yes, the podcast releases new episodes frequently, often multiple times a week.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthLightly researchedMedium confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]Pompey Politics Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  2. [02]Official Podcast Websitepompeypoliticspodcast.captivate.fm
  3. [03]Ian Morris - Portsmouth City Council Profiledemocracy.portsmouth.gov.uk
  4. [04]Pompey Politics Podcast - Facebook Pagefacebook.com
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