The Rest is Rivalry: Alastair Campbell takes playful swipe at podcast competitor Jon Sopel after award loss (opens original article in a new tab)

Alastair Campbell and Jon Sopel exchanged playful jabs on social media after Sopel's podcast won a political podcast award, highlighting their ongoing friendly rivalry.

• Alastair Campbell and Jon Sopel engaged in playful social media banter after Sopel's podcast won an award against Campbell's podcast
• The two podcasters frequently tease each other on social media and have a history of light-hearted rivalry
• Both podcasts are among the most-streamed news podcasts in the UK and have significant audience engagement