HBWT is an all English Podcast from Helsinki Finland, hosted by comedians Ali Jahangiri and James Lórien MacDonald that mud wrestles with everyday topical issues in their own unique comedic style. The premise of the podcast is to examine how badly certain issues have been handled by the public, media or politicians. Although based in Finland HBWT tackles more global issues whilst reflecting the fin narrative.
Latest episodes
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Episode 56
Episode 56! Ali and James go on about social media politicians, small towns, and whether or not you should wash your dang hands. Enjoy! Artikkeli Episode 56 julkaistiin ensimmäisen…
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Episode 55
It’s episode 55! Ali and James on Beijing quarantine, dick pics, emergency goalies, penis replicas, and the nicest comedians. Artikkeli Episode 55 julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Ra…
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Episode 54
In the year of episode 54, Ali and James talk about religion and climate with a side of Finnish pop music. Artikkeli Episode 54 julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Radio Helsinki.
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Episode 53
Episode 53! Ali and James have a lovely time talking over Jörn Donner and an arts education, crying after gigs, and being born. Normal everyday stuff!! Artikkeli Episode 53 julkais…
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Episode 52
Episode 52! James tells tales of Pori, Ali explains Lalli and the bishop, and we’re all getting healthier. Good morning! Artikkeli Episode 52 julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Radio H…
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Episode 51
2020 boyyyyy! Ali and James are back for episode 51, talking flying cars, Megxit, communism, and comedy of course. Artikkeli Episode 51 julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Radio Helsink…
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Episode 50
Episode 50! Ali and James are back to discuss the whole ass new government and a free nipple. Artikkeli Episode 50 julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Radio Helsinki.
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Episode 49
Episode 49! James and Ali on PPP, union action, and a really long argument about Banksy because James can’t remember anything from his art degree and Ali reads books. Artikkeli Epi…
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Episode 48
Good morning, glorious episode 48. This week we chat Finnish football, refugees, roasting your own, Sami reconciliation and fog, woo. Artikkeli Episode 48 julkaistiin ensimmäisen k…
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Episode 47
Good morning episode 47! Ali and James are back with Remembrance Day, Suvivirsi, Hannah Gadsby, etc. Et cetera! Artikkeli Episode 47 julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Radio Helsinki.
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Episode 46
Ali and James taking on Yle’s article on ethnonationalist lovebirds, and a really sad story about a deer being hit by a car… Seriously it’s an unfortunate tale, consider yourself w…
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Episode 45
Episode 45: this week in Helsinki there’s mall of Tripla, beefs with beef, Haavisto 2024, and Saimaan norppa. Artikkeli Episode 45 julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Radio Helsinki.
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Episode 44
Episode 44. Check your almanac, cause winter is coming. Ali and James talk Kurdistan and Turkey, taxi drivers, Tynkkynen’s fine, and newcomer of the year! Artikkeli Episode 44 julk…
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Episode 43
Good morning Finlandia! Episode 43 and Ali and James pontificate on Niinistö’s adventure in the White House, global warming, and who gets to edit Wikipedia. Artikkeli Episode 43 ju…
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Episode 42
42, the answer to life, the universe, and everything! Ali and James go off about Hong Kong, Helsinki tunnels, white babies, and Canadian extremism. Artikkeli Episode 42 julkaistiin…
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Episode 41
Good morning, episode 41! Ali and James talk Google, the right to be forgotten, Trudeau’s brownface, and sex for dummies! Wait, that’s all the same thing. Artikkeli Episode 41 julk…
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Episode 40
Lordy lordy, episode 40! Ali and James talk Vesa-Matti Loiri, ye olde internet days, and woke drunks in Kallio. Enjoy! Artikkeli Episode 40 julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Radio Hel…
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Episode 39
Episode 39 and it’s just James flying solo this week! Hear about big brother Finland, parents moving to Porvoo, and darn good comedy feels. Artikkeli Episode 39 julkaistiin ensimmä…