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Nothing But Static

Dan Doolan & Chris Billinghamnothingbutstatic.libsyn.com
Since they wouldn't stop talking about TV, we just shoved a microphone in front of them and hit record. Listen as aspiring British screenwriters and comedians Dan Doolan and Chris Billingham indulge in their obsession and attempt to dissect the ever evolving world of television. Featuring news, reviews and recommendations.
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Episodes

31. Batfleck Nine-Nine

This week Dan and Chris discuss the start of the new season including the first episode's of Brooklyn Nine Nine, Dad's and Sleepy Hollow. As well as the final episode of the Newsroom, The Walking Dead spin off, AMC dividing the final season of Mad Men and Batfleck. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Sep 22, 20131 hr 11 min

30. Stand Up and Derail

This week Dan and Chris forget they're supposed to be recording a podcast and as a result derail it completely. Also, they do eventually get round to discussing some news stories and the relationship between stand up comedy and TV in the UK and US. Catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Sep 07, 20131 hr 3 min

29. Mischievous Billingham

This week Dan and Chris discuss the new shows that most excite them in the upcoming season. As well as the four US shows Channel 4 have picked up and Danny Boyle returning to TV. Also, Dan reveals his thoughts on 'Auf Wiedersehen, Pet'. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Aug 25, 20131 hr

28. The Dark Protagonist Rises

This week Dan and Chris discuss the growing trend of darker protagonists in TV as well as the 12th Doctor casting and whether Chris enjoyed The Last Airbender. Plus Chris returns the favour and sets Dan a challange. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Aug 11, 20131 hr 7 min

27. Honking Royal Family Fan

This week Dan and Chris discuss some exciting news for UK Breaking Bad fan's and other stories including Luther, The Newsroom, True Blood and Community. Also, Dan set's Chris a challange. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Jul 26, 201358 min

26. Scranton Calling

This week Dan and Chris look back at the 9 year run of the US remake of The Office. Warning: They got a little carried away with this retrospective and it ended up being 2 hours long, we'll understand if you don't make it to the end. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Jul 12, 20132 hr

25. Euro-drama

This week Dan and Chris discuss the most recent additions to the ever growing list of moody euro drama shows; The Fall and The Returned before the conversation takes an unusual turn to the topic of sexism in TV. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Jun 23, 201359 min

24. The Second Annual Static Awards (Part Two)

This week Dan and Chris continue to celebrate one year of recording their conversations with the second part of their double episode recaping the year of TV in the style of an award show. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Jun 09, 20131 hr

23. The Second Annual Static Awards (Part One)

This week Dan and Chris celebrate one year of recording their conversations with a double episode recaping the year of TV in the style of an award show. Welcome to the Second Annual Static Awards. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Jun 07, 20131 hr

22. Off The Hook

This week Dan and Chris watch all 15 episodes of the new series of Arrested Development in a single day, while in costume, eating frozen bananas and stopping occasionally to discuss the episodes as they go. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

May 26, 201357 min

21. Picked Up And Put Down

This week Dan and Chris discuss the recent spout of announcements from networks regarding which shows they have renewed and cancelled for next season as well as which pilots got picked up to series. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

May 12, 20131 hr 11 min

19. Almost Parody

This week Dan and Chris analyse the last two weeks of TV news and episodes. Including Life's Too Short, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Hannibal and the ridiculous return of Jonathan Creek. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Apr 07, 201359 min

18. Kickstarted

This week Dan and Chris discuss the Veronica Mars Kickstarter and what that mean's for the rest of your favorite cancelled shows. Also, Chris is devestated to discover quiche does not go very far when split six ways. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Mar 24, 201355 min

17. GC-161

This week Dan and Chris discuss all things UK TV; including Being Human, Broadchurch, Bluestone 42, Doctor Who, Derek and upcoming BBC drama In The Flesh. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Mar 10, 201357 min

16. Pilot Inspectors

This week Dan and Chris discuss some of the pilots recently commissioned in the states and exactly how doomed they are. Also, Community, Happy Endings, Do No Harm and Up All Night are discussed. Find us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com.

Feb 24, 201359 min

15. A Chutney Related Hole

This week Dan and Chris return after a month off to tackle some of the new TV episodes and news that has happened since; while Chris digs himself into a christmas-chutney related hole. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Feb 10, 201356 min

14. Beeps and Highlights

This week Dan and Chris struggle to stay on topic even more than usual as they try to discuss TV related Christmas presents, Christmas and Holiday TV specials and other disjointed festive subjects. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com.

Dec 21, 201254 min

13. Behind The Curtain

This week Dan and Chris accidentally take listerners behind the scenes of the podcast while drinking overly strong tea, discussing their desks and even eventually getting around to the subject of TV, tackling the new shows starting in January. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com.

Dec 09, 201257 min

12. Diff'rent Casts

This week Dan and Chris set a new record for derailing the podcast before discussing a very special episode of Diff'rent Strokes and TV shows which change their casts mid-run. Find us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Nov 25, 201253 min

11. After Hours

This week Dan and Chris thoroughly earn the podcasts "Explicit" rating as they discuss the last few weeks of new TV episodes and news. Also, Chris melts Dan's brain by bringing up a 29 year old TV episode. Find us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Nov 11, 201253 min

10. Influences Old

This week Dan and Chris discuss some of their earliest TV memories and how they ultimately cultivated and shaped their love of TV. Plus the show is yet again temporarily derailed by discussion of food. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Oct 28, 201249 min

9. Goodbye Repeats

This week Dan and Chris discuss all the new and returning TV's shows first episodes, plus they discover Chris's aversion to mashed potatoe and ruin several perfectly good segways. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Oct 14, 201257 min

8. 'Who' Review

This week Dan and Chris travel through time and space in order to discuss the most recent run of Doctor Who episodes, including the final appearance of long time companions, the Ponds. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Sep 30, 201257 min

7. Unreality

This week Dan and Chris discuss the faults and merits of reality TV and look at the shows from the upcoming US TV season they think have the most protential. Find us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Sep 09, 201246 min

6. The Statics

This week Dan and Chris host the First Annual Static Awards as an excuse to discuss some of the best and worst of TV from the past year as well as the all new Nothing But Static drinking game. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Aug 26, 201254 min

5. The Critical Brit Rises

This week Dan and Chris shift topics in order to discuss a little known indie film released this month titled "The Dark Knight Rises" and surprisingly one of our hosts was more than a little dissapointed. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Aug 05, 201246 min

4. Unhappy Endings

This week Dan and Chris discuss the recent announcement that the next two seasons of Dexter will be it's last and the difficulties of concluding a long running show in a satisfying way. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Jul 22, 201247 min

3. Across The Pond

This week Dan and Chris discuss the upcoming US remakes of The Inbetweeners and Sherlock, among others as they analyse the challanges of adapting UK shows. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Jul 08, 201246 min

2. At The Movies

This week Dan and Chris discuss the possibility of BBC's 'Luther' transitioning to a feature film following its third series and the pros and cons of adapting any TV series to the big screen. Find us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

Jun 24, 201245 min
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