Hi, Welcome to the Spear and the Spoon. My name is Matt Malone and I’ll be hosting this conversation along with my good friend Daniel Gardener. The purpose of this project is to create a haven for those besieged, bewildered and bored by the non-stop news cycle that has become omnipresent in our lives. We aim to create a space where those who feel lost in the fog of fake news or too scared to voice their opinions for fear of fallout, can come to help find clarity in their thinking; or at least some comfort from their confusion. We will not be blasting our opinions from a megaphone at you in this podcast. Our only aim is to help you plot your course with greater care, observe the obstacles that lurk in your path and ultimately upgrade your map with a key that’s fit for purpose in the world of modern media news. I hope you find this podcast useful, if you’d like to get in touch with comments or a question please email us at thespearandthespoon@gmail.com or tweet us @spearandspoon. Thanks for listening, and now let’s get started.