Coming Up, This Week on CheapShow TV Sunday: Juicy Jeremy’s Jalopy Jeremy is back to take us on a global tour of soft drinks, usually aided by soda pop obsessed guests. Monday: Inchman V Beanus The debate of the century continues as 2 intellectuals battle it out for mental supremacy. Who will be crowned the victor? Beanus or Inchman? Find out this Monday! Main Feature: Paul and Eli are joined by Mr Biffo (Paul Rose), Octav1ous King and Ethan Lawrence for another manic, raging and ill-thought edi...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 28 min
After the meltdown of last week’s episode, Eli still harbours a grudge and wants his damned 7 p’twings. Paul, however, has no interest in giving them, and worse, he seems to not want to play ball all episode. To make things much worse, there are men at work outside the House of Sausage & Mash and it’s causing quite the distraction. Luckily, there are lots of snacks to eat and records to listen to, which should keep both the cheap chaps busy. When it comes to potato crisps, Paul and Eli may h...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Sorry. It’s not our finest hour this week, we realise this. Our usual high standards were not met and what should have been a fun and fresh Price of Shite turned into an utterly embarrassing mess. Things were said, regrettable actions were made and as a result, we feel we have let you all down. We ask that you take this episode as an example of what not to do in a podcast. Please learn from our mistakes. We hope you can accept our apology and we will try to be better next time. But then, some of...
Feb 25, 2022•58 min
After the last few weeks of hardcore retro TV nostalgia, Paul and Eli are back to doing what they do best… Whatever that is! This week, Eli was promised snacks and noodles, and this is exactly what he is getting. There are unusual snacks to enjoy, odd drinks to try and not throw up whilst drinking and a trilogy of cup noodles to slurp down. Eli is over the moon. Paul, as ever, not so much! He does not care for the snacks, can’t keep the drinks down and all he wants to do is crack wise and create...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Last Week Paul and Eli pulled apart what made Tiswas and Swap Shop work, and this week it’s part two of their Saturday Morning Showdown! The 2nd generation of kid’s breakfast TV shows were Number 73 on the ITV regions and Saturday Superstore from the BBC. Both are very different to each other, and in some respects, from the trailblazing programmes that came before them. The question is, “Which is the ULTIMATE show?” Will nostalgia cloud our opinions or has distance made us more critical? Which o...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 56 min
For kids of the 1970s through to the late 90s, Saturdays were defined by their morning children’s TV programming. Whether it was BBC or ITV, you could expect 3 hours of cartoons, interviews, games, prizes, sketches and all kinds of edutainment. This week on CheapShow, Paul & Eli decide to find out which of the early, classic shows was the best. After scouring charity shops and auction sites, the Cheap Chaps have collated a collection of Saturday Morning TV tat, from books to novelty records!...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 38 min
It’s a question that’s often been asked in CheapShow’s 6 years of existence, “Who is more stupid, Paul or Eli”? This week the answer can finally be revealed because that answer is “Both of them. Both are stupid”. Saved from last week’s Black Bin Bag of Mystery, the Cheap Chaps have fished out a book from the 1970s called “Boiling Water In A Paper Cup”. It’s packed with puzzles, games, riddles and Paul and Eli attempt to answer some of the more unusual challenges in the book. It does not go well!...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Behold! It can bring sweet delights, or it can bring terrible pain. It contains tat amassed from the forgotten corners of the podcast and it all reside in one place… The mythical “Black Bin Bag”! What will Paul an Eli discover this week as they take a deep dive into the unknown? Maybe there will be something delightful to nibble on, or maybe even a toy to tinker with! All the cheap chaps know is that ANYTHING could happen over the next hour. Join them for their 2nd deep dive into the bric-a-brac...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Paul & Eli are back in the House of Mash & Egg for another, simple, regular, no frills, super normal episode of CheapShow. This week, the cheap chaps dive into Eli's record collection to uncover a new charity shop purchase. If you are too young to remember, you'll have no idea what "Buzby" is. To be fair, Paul and Eli don't really remember it either, but it brings them back around to talking about Bernard Cribbins, which is nice! He seems nice. If you have ever wondered what a 1970s prom...
Jan 14, 2022•58 min
We're back! To celebrate the start of a brand-new year, CheapShow has decided to make a very special podcast. This week, to celebrate its 40th anniversary (ok, we just missed it but...) Paul and Eli are taking to the streets of Northwest London to try and track down the locations of a film no one has probably even heard of! In 1981 a TV movie called "Dangerous Davies" was broadcast, starring Bernard Cribbins, based on a series of barely popular books. As it turns out, it was filmed in the area E...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 36 min
It's our final show for 2021, but we are going out with something a little bit special. Something a little bit different. This week, Paul & Eli take a look back on the life, the work and the ice cream of everyone's favourite actor, Grumpy Sessions. Over the course of this deeply heart-warming episode, you will hear from the man himself, reflecting on his career and his body of work. You'll also hear from some of those people most close to him throughout his life. Their anecdotes will delight...
Dec 24, 2021•50 min
Another year gone, another Christmas is on it's way and unfortunately that means it's time for another drunken, angry CheapShow Office Party. As the booze flows, Paul and Eli attempt to bring some Yuletide cheer to economy comedy podcast in the only way they know how... badly! Paul makes a tonne of effort and Eli manages to do less than nothing and that makes Paul turn to the bottle. They break open some budget Xmas Crackers, sample some inexpensive booze, cheap festive eats and manage to ruin s...
Dec 17, 2021•2 hr 1 min
All the plans are thrown out of the window this week when the planned "walkabout" episode is postponed because Paul can't "walk about". As a result, the Cheap Chaps have thrown together a makeshift episode that we hope brings you some pleasure. Unlike Paul's back. With Paul in pain and Eli in charge, it's going to get pretty messy. The CheapShow email inbox reveals a new Tales from the Shop Floor, a strange and dangerous story... which sadly devolves into trying to define what "shotgunning" a to...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Special Guests: Sooz Kempner & Chris Stokes It's time for CheapShow's first ever proper "crossover" episode with another podcast. On this illustrious occasion, Paul & Eli are joined by the hosts of mystery/booze hybrid show "Mystery on the Rocks" with comedians Sooz Kempner and Chris Stokes. How good are Chris and Sooz at solving a crime themselves? Well, they're going to find out as the Cheap Chaps have a crime waiting to be solved and a load of cheap and nasty cocktails to guzzle down ...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 32 min
What would you do if you had agonising back pain and you couldn't concentrate because of said ailment? In Paul's case, he decides to press on with a podcast recording. This may not be the best plan, especially when Eli is in another of his "moods". In amongst the screaming laughter and the laughter induced screams, the Cheap Chaps still manage to make another episode! This week, there is some unfinished business at The Froth Shop when Paul & Eli finally finish off the range of Candy Can drin...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Maybe it's because Paul & Eli are tired, maybe its because the early dark nights stir something within them or maybe it’s because their guest forgot to turn up for the recording, either way, the Cheap Chaps are in a proper mood this week. It's a big old chunky episode with TWO big competition segments. In The Price of Shite, tempers and passions flare up when Paul & Eli come to a head over the (always shoddy) rules! Paul reveals how much he hates monkeys and Eli revels in his memories of...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 30 min
It's entirely possible that Paul and Eli may have had too much coffee, candy and soda this week, which may explain their volatile behaviour, but that's not really an explanation. The Cheap Chaps venture back to the Froth Shop and the Soda Jerk to sample a large selection of delicious, yet cheap, Japanese candy and some revolting UK soft drinks. However, all is not well behind the scenes, as the proprietors of these sweet establishments are having a bit of an awkward falling out. It's not too muc...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr
It's all been a bit hectic, the last few months or so, hasn't it? It's about time that Eli and Paul get back to basics and deliver some solid economy comedy... Just as soon as Eli stops complaining about his new eyes. In fact, it's a bit of a roller coaster for Eli this week as he also receives some good Cup Noodle news and some bad Cup Noodle news. Is this the reason Paul needs to finally pull the plug on all this instant noodle nonsense? There is also a big grab bag of quality tat in this week...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Paul and Eli have never had much luck during Halloween. They've been attacked by a pervy hamster, attacked by a crazed fan, spent a long, dull night at a haunted house and was chased through the woods by an axe wielding guest! This year, the Cheap Chaps are going to try and keep it simple. Eli has picked out a few spooky tunes to listen to and Paul has a few paranormal page turners to investigate. It may be a super scary night, but they are both wrapped up warm. However, Paul is expecting someon...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Special Guest: Paul Putner Every now and then on CheapShow, we like to slow things down and just have a good old chat. This week, we have the opportunity to do just that when we welcome comedian and actor Paul Putner on to the podcast! If you have a favourite tv or comedy radio show, there is a very good chance you know our guest quite well! He bravely joins Paul and Eli to talk about, well, quite a lot of stuff! If you like nostalgia, weird music, rare records, light entertainment and hearing a...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 40 min
This may not be the “Noodle Special” you expected, but maybe it's the “Noodle Special” you need! This week, CheapShow dedicates a whole episode to the wonder that is the Nissin Cup Noodle instant meal! However, this is not just any old cup noodle episode, it's a very special one as Paul & Eli celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nissin's world-famous portable snack! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our listening audience, CheapShow was very fortunate to get their dirty little hands on the...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
It's a new era for the economy comedy podcast as Mr Biffo and Sanja take over the reigns from Paul & Eli. Following last week's shocking development, the show is now in the hands of the hosts of "Digitiser" and that means you can expect brand new segments, brand new characters and brand new DON'T PANIC EVERYONE - PAUL AND ELI HAVE THIS UNDER CONTROL - WE WON'T LET YOU DOWN - WE HAVE A PLAN - JUST PROMISE NOT TO TELL MR BIFFO WHAT WE'VE DONE - MR BIFFO IS A CONTENT THIEF AND WE WANT OUR SHOW ...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 17 min
It's episode 250, Baby! And we are going BIG! This week, to celebrate this historic CheapShow milestone, Paul & Eli have been invited along to visit a very, very fancy casino... Out in the middle of nowhere! But they won't be there alone, as a lot of very familiar voices will be there to help or hinder during the night's events. And who's this? Why, it's Mr Biffo (Paul Rose) of course, joining the cheap chaps for a night of risky gambles, top class entertainment and free booze! Paul and Eli ...
Oct 01, 2021•2 hr 14 min
Special Guest: Tom Mayhew With episode 250 just one week away, Paul & Eli haven't got any major plans to celebrate this special occasion! However, it looks as though fate has a plan of its own! Until then, it's business as usual for the economy comedy podcast as the Cheap Chaps dive into a fizzy mound of cheap soft drinks and dig up a rather odd parody of The Game of Life. This week, CheapShow is happy to welcome comedian Tom Mayhew (BBC Radio 4's "Tom Mayhew is Benefits Scum") onto the podc...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 53 min
The 1st generation CheapShow characters have been blown up, stored in a bubble universe, discovered in a mysterious box, buried in a paranormal forest and then escaped from a puzzle packed suitcase... and now they are roaming South London! What's going on? This is meant to be a podcast about celebrating the treasure amongst the trash, not a lore heavy quasi-sitcom? Paul & Eli need answers and decide to go on a safari to hunt these characters down and get some answers! Using "an app" Paul has...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Special Guest: Ethan Lawrence CheapShow is back at Soho Radio Studios to record another episode with a lovely new guest. Although he's been a fan of the pod for a while, we can't help but feel he isn't ready for the "real thing" and he soon finds himself caught in a torrent of rants, arguments and impromptu new characters. The poor guy! Ethan Lawrence, from TV shows such as the award winning "Afterlife" on Netflix and C4's "Bad Education" finally joins the economy comedy podcast for games, chat ...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 42 min
A few weeks ago, CheapShow received a mysterious package. Upon opening the box, Paul was surprised to find a black suitcase with the CheapShow logo cut into it. It came with a letter and a code breaking gadget and the secret sender challenged Paul and Eli to simply open the suitcase... It's now time to see what's inside! Recorded in "real time" with "barely" any editing, The Cheap Chaps are going to use all their mental strength and thrifty skills to unravel this mystery! Who sent the suitcase? ...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Special Guests: Nick Helm & Nathaniel Metcalfe Every now and then there comes an episode of the podcast that we just don't know how to describe to you. Oh sure, Paul and Eli have a sauce report planned and a nice and nerdy Price of Shite, but that structure goes out the window very quickly. Joining the Cheap Chaps this week are comedians Nick Helm (Uncle, BBC 3) and Nathaniel Metcalfe (BBC R4 & Fubar Radio) to hunt for more charity shops treasures! Prepare yourself for an episode packed ...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 34 min
For a show known for its in-depth investigative reporting, even Paul and Eli decide to dig deeper this week to get to the bottom of one of life's biggest mysteries... Why are Cream Crackers called "Cream Crackers"? The answer may surprise you. Unless you know already. Obviously. It's another back to basics episode this week when the Eli reveals his latest "Tales from the Shop Floor", but he isn't the only DJ with a few stories to share! Has Eli been usurped? There is also a bumper batch of sauce...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 12 min
It's been a while, but Paul & Eli have managed to trick... Sorry, convince a guest to join them for another edition of the economy comedy podcast! This week, comedian and actor Imran Yusuf visits CheapShow to wade into the sticky swamps of nostalgia. A strange charity shop discovery unearths an item that overindulges in the "good old days" of the 1970s. It's a bag of reproduced 70s ephemera that allows the cheap chaps and co the chance to ask "was it really all that good" in the past? The an...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 27 min
