Pulse of the Nation

Pulse of the Nation is your go-to show for a hilarious, no-holds-barred take on the week’s most unimportant news.Hosted by the quick-witted comedian Andrew White, this weekly show embraces the irreverent, pokes fun at the serious, and brings a lighter, comedic twist to the world’s heaviest news.From the bizarre to the controversial, nothing is off-limits. Expect off-the-cuff banter, biting satire, and plenty of laughs as Andrew spins his stance on everything from politics to pop culture. In a world full of chaos, Pulse of the Nation is your much-needed comic relief!

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Episodes

• Episode 10 - Jessie Nixon, Captain Beany, Jay Whittakey & Dulcé Sloan

  Wednesday, 19 March 2025

  49 minutes

  This week, Andrew White is joined by Jessie Nixon to discuss goat genitals and the curious 'tea time alarm.' Our surprise guest, Captain Beany, shares why he believes the political world could use more beans. Dulcé Sloan and Jay Whittaker join us in the studio to share their thoughts on the British breakfast and dive into some of the UK's most entertaining Facebook community groups.

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• Episode 9 - Toussaint Douglas, Dani Harmer & Tiff Stevenson

  Wednesday, 12 March 2025

  49 minutes

  This week on the podcast, Andrew White is joined by the one and only Toussaint Douglas as they dive deep into one of nature's fiercest rivalries: city pigeons vs. seaside seagulls. Who’s got the better hustle? Who’s the real villain of the skies? Plus, Andrew sits down with TV legend Dani Harmer to talk all things Tracey Beaker—and, of course, what her kids think about her infamous role. And, the hilarious Tiff Stevenson pops into the studio to chat about her breakout movie Slotherhouse—yes, it’s about a killer sloth!

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• Episode 8 - Alistair Barrie, Steen Raskopoulos

  Wednesday, 5 March 2025

  49 minutes

  This week on the podcast, Andrew is joined by comedian Alistair Barrie to dive into the mistreatment of comedians in comedy clubs across the country. Plus, a mystery guest has a phone blunder—will they manage to pick up the call? Steen Raskopoulos stops by the studio to chat about Australian news, what exactly a "water bubbler" is, and whether it's a good idea to hand out seeds in party bags for kids.

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• Episode 7 - Abigoliah Schamaun, Kev Riley & Nick Helm

  Wednesday, 26 February 2025

  49 minutes

  This week, Andrew is joined by Abigoliah Schamaun to tackle the great UK meal deal wars. Come Dine With Me viral sensation Kev Riley, aka the Whisk Guy, drops in to chat about his legendary whisk moment on the show. Nick Helm swings by to reminisce about his time at FUBAR Radio, share the hilarious story of the worst thing he’s ever dropped on his foot, and discuss who was the biggest bitch at school.

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• Episode 6 - Alex Moneypenny, Danny Andrews & Mark Simmons

  Wednesday, 19 February 2025

  49 minutes

  This week, Andrew is joined by Alex Moneypenny to tackle the billionaire crisis and, hopefully, save Pulse of The Nation with a telethon fundraiser. Will we ever make another show? Danny Andrews makes a surprise appearance to talk about his favorite foods, help solve Andrew's hair dilemma, and show off his tattoos. FUBAR royalty Mark Simmons also joins Andrew to share his love for Travelodge towels and reminisce about some of their best memories from his time at FUBAR.

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• Episode 5 - Sunjai Arif, Kirsty Paterson and Erika Ehler

  Wednesday, 12 February 2025

  49 minutes

  This week on Pulse Of The Nation, Andrew White is joined by Sunjai Arif, who might just have broken the world record for the most hummus eaten while belting out "Happy Birthday." Plus, a surprise guest pops in to chat all things chocolate! Erika Ehler also swings by to explain why Quebec is basically Canada’s Essex, and we dive into the tragic decline of garden centres. It's all this and more, so grab your hummus and chocolate, and let's get weird!

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• Episode 4 - Sharon Wanjohi, Simon Kaggwa Njala & Finlay Christie

  Wednesday, 5 February 2025

  49 minutes

  This week comedian Andrew White teams up with the riotously funny Sharon Wanjohi to dive into the bizarre story of a virgin birth that took place in a shark tank in America—could this be a case of lesbian domination? Things get even wilder when a surprise guest joins the crew, the meme king who went viral in the LGBT community... but not in the way you'd expect. Later, they're joined by Finlay Christie, who's got some juicy dirt on Sharon's past hookups, and the gang tackles the age-old question: Is it okay to date someone your friends can’t stand?

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• Episode 3- Charlie Dinkin, Miles Mitchell & Jenny Tian

  Wednesday, 29 January 2025

  49 minutes

  In this episode, host Andrew White is joined by his brilliant co-host Charlie Dinkin, a London-based comedian, writer, director, and producer. The duo dives into their mutual dislike for the Daily Mail and discuss the unspoken rules around swiping squeezy mayonnaise. They’re later joined by a mystery guest who’s made an appearance at the Golden Globes. Jenny Tian also chats with Andrew about her mother’s dictatorship in the household and shares her thoughts on the surprisingly kind-hearted nature of people in the UK... well, most of the time.

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• Episode 2- Pravanya Pillay & Ria Lina

  Thursday, 23 January 2025

  54 minutes

  This week, is joined by his co-host and co-conspirator Pravanya Pillay as they dive into the glitzy world of the Village People—are they really the ultimate LGBTQ+ anthem creators, or just a disco fever dream? Then, they take a hilarious detour into the strange and sometimes scandalous Facebook community world of bridal lingerie. Ria Lina swings by to stir up trouble, pondering which TV game show trophy would make the perfect murder weapon and debating the age-old question: do parents really have a favorite child (and how do you get on that list)? 

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• Episode 1- Max Fulham, Jackie Weaver & Huge Davies

  Wednesday, 15 January 2025

  55 minutes

  Andrew is joined by Ventriloquist Max Fulham as his guest co-host. They discuss celebs that have been in pantos, and they talk to mystery guest Jackie Weaver. They also dive into the local Facebook community groups and the scandals that have the nation talking. Huge Davies is in studio to talk about the Somerset gimp and to settle the big milk debate of the year. Pulse Of The Nation is live on FUBAR Radio on Wednesdays 2pm-3pm.

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