Pod Doodle: The Rest is Politics

A Visual Synthesis of the podcast The Rest is Politics - Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart 

What happens when you slap a 54% tariff on China? This episode unpacks the domino effect of trade policy, outsourcing, and false promises of “bringing jobs home.” 


PodDoodle focus: A stylised, animated argument between Uncle Sam, global supply chains, and economic reality. The imagery follows Rory’s narration closely, mapping cause to effect with wit and precision. 

 

(The Rest is Politics via Goalhanger)

 

If you're a podcaster, author, speaker, or just someone with a story worth catching before it disappears — this is the kind of animation we live for. If you’d like one made for your idea, your podcast, or your brand, just get in touch. 

Pod Doodle: The News Agents

A Visual Synthesis of the podcast The News Agents: Live Q&A: Is Trump working for Putin? And what's Putin got on Trump? -Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, Lewis Goodall 

A sharp dissection of Trump-era politics, where economic policy becomes theatre and Ukraine becomes collateral. 


PodDoodle focus: The animation charts a chain reaction — from economic sanctions to geopolitical blame — and highlights the dangerous theatre of diplomacy. 

 

(The News Agents Via Global Player)

 

Take a look behind the scenes

Andrew has always illustrated ideas and they often start as pencil sketches before there transformed into one of our shiny animations. Here’s a look at an older News Agents Episode he illustrated travelling to a scribe event.

 

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Pod Doodle: Origin Story

A Visual Synthesis of the podcast Origin Story: Night of the Living Allegory: The Politics of Zombies - Hosted by Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt 

Zombies aren’t just horror tropes, they’re political metaphors, cultural barometers, and symbols of societal collapse. 


PodDoodle focus: The illustration tracks the evolution of the zombie myth across time and territory, visualising how it reflects fear, colonialism, and modern dread. 

 

(Origin Story: The Night of The Living Allegory: The Politics of Zombies)

 

Pod Doodle: You're Dead To Me

(You’re Dead to Me via BBC Radio 4 )

A Visual Synthesis of the podcast You’re Dead To Me: Leonardo Da Vinci (Live) broadcast August 2024 - Hosted by Greg Jenner, with Catherine Fletcher and Dara Ó Briain 

Da Vinci: genius or glorified doodler? This playful episode dives into Leonardo’s inventions, half-finished paintings, and Renaissance multitasking. 


PodDoodle focus: The sketch captures the discussion around Leonardo’s polymath habits, his curious brain, and the question of whether creativity needs completion to be meaningful. 

 

Take A Look Behind
The Scenes

Andrew went back to basics and illustrated ‘You’re Dead to Me’ on his office whiteboard.

“Getting back on the whiteboard has been fun. I really love visually translating great content to see what I can come up with. Mostly it’s about understanding the information for myself. As I drew this I was reminded of working with Earth 300 for a book on the history of art for Profile Books. I made the mistake of calling Leonardo ‘da Vinci’ - for which I was scolded, and rightly so! This also annoys Greg Jenner. It’s a great podcast - sadly because Dara o Briain’s pen runs out there are less jokes in the second half! Even managed to squeeze in Brian Cox!”

 

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