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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

211. Phone's Ringing

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV News before reviewing, Enola Holmes, Raised By Wolves, Truth Seekers and new Netflix drama The Queens Gambit.

Nov 22, 20201 hr 45 min

210. Oh, Malasso

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV News from the last few weeks and with the news of Dexter being revived discuss some other shows and debate whether they are worthy of the same treatment.

Nov 08, 20202 hr 36 min

209. Forced Reviews

This week Dan and Chris decided which TV Shows the other would be reviewing. We talk Staged, Freaks and Geeks, The West Wing, Gavin and Stacey, Daniel Sloss and Man Seeking Woman.

Oct 11, 20202 hr 56 min

208. Podcast Achieved

This week Dan and Chris tackle a big TV News week, plus we review HBO's new true-crime documentary I'll Be Gone In The Dark and new scripted shows Two Weeks To Live, I Hate Suzie, Ted Lasso, and Teenage Bounty Hunters.

Sep 27, 20202 hr 22 min

207. Black Lives Matter

This week Dan and Chris review some brilliant work from black creators in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. We discuss When They See Us, I May Destroy You, Lovecraft Country, Dave Chappelle 8:46 and Da 5 Bloods. Here are some places you can donate. (But we always recommend and encourage looking into the organisation yourself before doing so.) Or for a wider list of places to donate go here.

Sep 13, 20202 hr 40 min

206. The Catchup - Movie Comedy Edition

This week Dan and Chris discuss some streaming movies we've missed over the last few months while we've been busy. For this final catch up episode we're reviewing Eurovision, Palm Springs, Love Birds, Artemis Fowl and American Pickle.

Sep 01, 20202 hr 29 min

205. The Catchup - Movie Dramas Edition

This week Dan and Chris discuss some streaming movies we've missed over the last few months while we've been busy. More specifically we review Extraction, Greyhound, The Old Guard and The Banker. Third of four catch up episodes, one more in two weeks time!

Aug 16, 20202 hr 15 min

204. The Catchup - TV Comedy Edition

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV comedies and light dramas we've missed over the last few months while we've been busy. More specifically we review Star Girl, Upload, Space Force and Central Park. Plus we talk about the Emmy nominations. Second of four catch up episodes over the next month.

Aug 02, 20202 hr 7 min

203. The Catchup - TV Dramas Edition

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV Drama's we've missed over the last few months while we've been busy. More specifically we review Hollywood, Snowpiercer, Normal People and Mrs America. First of four catch up episodes over the next month and a half.

Jul 18, 20202 hr 5 min

202. Boy Meets Hamilton

This week Dan and Chris discuss content they both love dearly. With its arrival on Disney+ Dan finally introduces Chris to his beloved broadway hit Hamilton; while Chris introduces Dan to a childhood passion, Boy Meet's World in order to discover whether it's a good show, or it's just nostalgia talking. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or mail@nothingbutstatic.co.uk

Jul 12, 20202 hr 17 min

201. Dan's Super Dooper Afterparty Quiz Thingy

This week Dan and Chris take a new approach to their annual Afterparty episode. This year we're joined by the brilliant Roni for a Movie/TV themed quiz. Play along and see if you can score better! You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or

Jul 04, 20202 hr 12 min

200. The Ninth Annual Static Awards

It's time for the Ninth Annual Static Awards, our fictional TV awards show which is really just a poor excuse to recap the year in TV. We both nominate shows for each award and debate who should win on-air. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or Also, you can donate to the BLM movement at some of these places. Or for a wider list of places to donate go here.

Jun 08, 20203 hr 28 min

199. The Wire is Good

This week Dan and Chris discuss some listener suggested shows, including Ru Pauls Drag Race and The Wire, spoiler alert, they are both good. Plus some TV news from the last few weeks, including The Snyder Cut. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or mail@nothingbutstatic.co.uk

May 25, 20202 hr 15 min

198. Too Many Thoughts About Saved By The Bell

This week Dan and Chris review some listener suggestions, including Saved By The Bell, Paw Patrol, and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Plus some TV news from the last few weeks. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or

May 19, 20201 hr 37 min

197. Bye Bye Lil' Sebastian

This week Dan and Chris review Mythic Quest, Tiger King, Middleditch & Schwartz, and the brand new Parks and Recreation charity special. We also discuss Afterlife 2, Goosebumps, Charlie Brooker and Life on Mars.

May 04, 20202 hr 18 min

196. The Great Quiz Debate

This week Dan and Chris review I'm Not Okay With This, Breeders and Alex Garland's new show science fiction opus, Devs. Plus they disagree about the last episode of the three-part ITV drama Quiz. You can catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or

Apr 19, 20201 hr 50 min

195. Disney And Isolation

This week Dan and Chris discuss their experience using Disney+ now it's finally launched in the UK. Plus isolation chat and we lose control of the podcast.

Apr 05, 20201 hr 25 min

194. What To Watch While You Wait

This week Dan and Chris take a moment to discuss what media is worth consuming now you might find yourself with more disposable time. Stay safe everyone.

Mar 22, 20201 hr 22 min

193. Just Do It...

This week Dan and Chris review High Fidelity, Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist and Hunters. Plus we discuss the Last Us Us adaptation, Bob Iger stepping down and the US remake of Ghosts.

Mar 10, 20201 hr 38 min

192. Probably Need To Pee

This week Dan and Chris review new shows Duncanville, Locke and Key and Intelligence. Plus we discuss the rather deceptive announcement of the Friends reunion for HBO Max and more importantly the announcement of Rick Moranis returning for a Honey I Shrunk The Kids sequel.

Feb 26, 20201 hr 33 min

191. What do we HAVE to watch?

This week Dan and Chris review Little America, Star Trek: Picard and Avenue 5. Plus we take a look at some TV news leading us to wonder why the Crown's end date has been brought forward and praise Disney's purchase of Hamilton.

Feb 10, 20202 hr 23 min

190. Don't Judge A Show By It's Title

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV News before finally reviewing two shows they should have been watching all along. Succession and The Marvellous Mrs Maisel. Plus plenty of discussion on the future of Star Wars.

Jan 29, 20201 hr 59 min

189. I'll Wing It

This week Dan and Chris moan about Doctor Who and review Star Wars Rise of Skywalker before returning to TV to review The Witcher and new BBC drama Dracula. Plus Dan watched The Masked Singer for some reason.

Jan 13, 20201 hr 47 min

188. The Irishman Is My Name

This week Dan and Chris discuss Netflix most solid attempt to break into movies when we review The Irishman and Dolemite Is My Name with some spoilers. Plus we tackle the trailers for Avenue 5, Ghostbusters Afterlife and Wonderwoman 84.

Dec 29, 20191 hr 44 min

186. Bore of the Worlds

This week Dan and Chris discuss the only thing worth getting Disney+ for; the very first live-action Star Wars TV show The Mandalorian. Plus we tackle some TV news and review BBC's new War Of The Worlds adaptation, which, spoiler alert turned out to be a bit dull.

Dec 02, 20191 hr 13 min

185. Apple TV Review

This week Dan and Chris discuss the new Apple TV service. How does the service itself hold up? And more importantly, we review the shows! Including The Morning Show, See, Dickinson and For All Mankind.

Nov 25, 20191 hr 36 min

184. Marketing

This week Dan and Chris discuss some new shows from the last few months they missed. Such as The Politician, Modern Love and His Dark Materials. Plus they take a quick look at some news stories from the last week.

Nov 17, 20191 hr 56 min

183. A Bountiful News Week

This week Dan and Chris discuss lots of TV news from the last two weeks including a bunch of announcements related to HBO Max. Plus we review Living With Yourself, Watchmen and Batwoman.

Nov 04, 20191 hr 56 min

182. Drama Stuff

This week Dan and Chris review the Breaking Bad Movie, El Camino, also we sample a small selection of new network drama's to see if any of them are worth your time, including Stumptown, Prodigal Son and Emergence. Plus some TV news from the last week or two.

Oct 20, 20191 hr 43 min
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