JAMES IS BACK!!! YAY! :) In this week's episode you'll find out what word American's says wrong that really annoys Gemma, America, she loves you.... but seriously, where is the o? I hope that all of our US listeners will enjoy the education. haha! :) BUT remember, Gemma still loves you. What mode of transport annoys James? Why were chainsaws invented? What did a man take to the pub? Who deserved a good egging? and how did art saved a man's life? They discuss in brief The Boys and Truth Seekers. ...
Nov 22, 2020•47 min
GIRL'S JUST WANNA HAVE FU-UNNN!!! This week Gemma is joined by her friend and AWESOME stand-up comedian, Lucy Orchard. We discuss life as a female truck driver, serial killers (because, you know), and most importantly, Pokemon Go! :p Oh wait.. and we discuss her stand-up comedy too! What does the F stand for? I say it all the time, but this is a side splitting funny episode. Follow Lucy on Social Media here: Website: https://lucyorchard.com/ Twitter: @TheLucyFool Facebook: @LucyOrchardComedy Ins...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 20 min
This week Gemma sits down with her awesome friend Tom Stevens from USUK Chronicles Podcast to put the world to rights. Where does Gemma stroke the dog? Life on Furlough for 10 months, what's that like? Hear about all of the amazing upcoming guests on USUK Chronicles past, present and future. So many laughs in this episode. USUK Chronicles is an amazing podcast which you should ALL check out with Jamie Westwood as well as Tom Stevens. The podcast can be found on the usual podcast apps, so check i...
Nov 08, 2020•53 min
From the brain child of Gemma; we bring to you our 2020 Halloween episode. Taken from news stories from all around the world, Gemma and James sit around a campfire to tell the Spookiest of Stories... because they are real life stories. Ouija boards sold in Poundland, Corona Virus masks, incorrectly buried pets, crying dolls and many more stories to put a chill down your spine. OK! I'll be honest, this episode is more funny than scary, the scariest thing is the spelling in the newspaper articles....
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 23 min
This week Gemma is joined by not only an OG #SaltyTadpole but an established author Mr Bob Christian. We discuss his poetry and Bob reads a couple of pieces which are amazing. We also discuss the fact that Bob has Asperger's Syndrome and we will all get a better understanding of this syndrome and what makes the Autistic brain tick. This really is a fascinating and insightful episode with some geek talk and fun along the way. Gemma also proves how innocent/naïve she is LOL. To follow Bob on his s...
Oct 25, 2020•59 min
This week Gemma and James are joined by an especially grumpy guest who's spirit animal is Eeyore. Can you guess who it is yet? That's right, Andy returns to the show for the week. We discuss Swearing Parrots. What a "Bell-End" did to her hair. What's the buzz about a dog finding something on a walk? Where did a man cycle to and from? What does a man use for his face mask? What is happening outside James' window? All this and MUCH MUCH more. So you'd better get listening to this week's fun filled...
Oct 18, 2020•53 min
This week an unwell Gemma and James discuss their eventful week's while they have been away from each other. Gemma gets the COVID-19 test done, results to be determined (but hopefully negative) due to her #Codswallop this week. James takes us on a quick trip to Car Corner and weather chat (desperate times haha). Gemma shares a weird and bonkers thing she does; do you do it as well? What happens when a man brushes too hard? Could he be staring on Pornhub next week? And why are the magpies in Aust...
Oct 11, 2020•54 min
This week Gemma had the true honour to speak to her favourite Ska Punk band; [Spunge]. The guys were just as bonkers as Gemma wanted them to be, but she managed to get some questions answers that she's always wanted to know like; what is kicking pigeon's all about? What's coming down the pipe line for [Spunge]? How has lockdown been? and what did Jarvis' dad want him to be when he grew up? He's definitely barking mad. All this, and SOOOOooooo much more. There are many laughs during this episode....
Oct 04, 2020•59 min
The "incredible" Duo return to give you an episode full of unmic'd audio and snotty noses. Of course, we have some laughs along the way. Is that an exotic bird? What happens when you scold your crotch? Why is a doctors surgery getting erotic? Does James steal the punchline from Gemma?.... spoilers, yes he does, that B'stard. What else happens? Well... your going to have to stop reading and get listening. I'm convinced that 1/2 of you don't read these anyway. So aliens attack. Gemma and James swi...
Sep 27, 2020•50 min
Welcome to this week's solo episode with just your "favourite" host, Gemma. Get the title now? Gemma talks to herself for 20+ minutes for your pleasure, hopefully! What did a woman find in iceland's freezer? Did the fly get out alive? Why is James not on the episode? Listener Codswallop from the lovely Westwood's. All that a bit more... I mean c'mon, Gemma was talking to herself, how much do you need. Oooh and plenty of Gemmaisums. Gemma's mum listened to the episode prior to release, she laughe...
Sep 19, 2020•33 min
A shorty but a goody. This week James and Gemma record not one, but two episodes for the Salty Tadpoles, but unfortunately you will only hear one of them. The clue might be in the title as to why the previous recording was deleted... but don't worry, it's Gemma's #Codswallop this week too. Car Codswallop. Special guest from a lovely lady. What did a woman swallow (without knowing it)? Short recording, but it's filled to the rafters of comical goodness and of course moaning... it's what we do. Fo...
Sep 06, 2020•39 min
This week Gemma is joined by her good friend Luke from Lights in the Sky Podcast, hailing all the way from New Zealand. We discuss the world largest sandwich. Was it a ghost or an intruder? What are Emu's up to? Why aren't kids called Kevin anymore? and... why is beer named after pubic hair? Gemma insults everyone in Birmingham for attempting their accent and also accidentally insults native New Zealanders by pronouncing words incorrectly. Luckily Luke is on hand to help. Follow Lights in the Sk...
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 14 min
This week Gemma and James are joined by Cosplaying extraordinaire and James' podcasting mistress Joanne Alexander, aka HedgeScout. We discuss everything from the weird and wonderful, to Joanne's Cosplaying tips. So you'd best stop reading and click on the link to get this crazy show into your sexy earlobes. AND Gemma + James celebrate being the winner of "Favourite Podcast" on the #NoPhonyPodcastNetwork. BIG THANK YOU's to all who voted for us. Joanne's info @HedgeScout on twitter. HedgeScout on...
Aug 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min
During the highest of heats and sweatiest of times Gemma + James fired up their computers to STILL record an episode for the Salty Tadpoles. Do they appreciate it? Well, you'll have to let us know. This week from the Fires of Hell, we find out where a man's penis is? What package an Amazon driver delivered? Who's been stealing all the shoes in Germany? Could our mutual Codswallop this week be the weather? Are we THAT British? Do we laugh at any point? Tune in to find out. Please take a second to...
Aug 16, 2020•42 min
James was busy attending to his "glory holes" for the grand COV-ID free re-opening of "Stafford Holes", so Gemma called upon a friend of the show, Mr Steve Ashton for help. Without a second thought, Steve swooped in to the rescue. Find out what Steve called his Granny as a small child. How lockdown has been. What TV programs and films we've both been watching. What's invisible that would be cool to see in real life? And what scared us out as children? For those who don''t know, Steve can be foun...
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min
As Podcasters it's fun to talk, but often it's fun to listen... and BOY did we listen to this week's chatterbox of a guest. Play a game of "Where's audio wally... (James)" on this week's episode. All joking aside, this week's guest is one of Gemma's closest friends, Doctor Squee and we all discuss his new and very awesome podcast "The Doctor Squee Show" and his existing podcast "Due South by South East" which is a Due South podcast with the added extra of RUM. We also discuss his audio play "Fou...
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 13 min
This episode we discuss the high and lows, Gem discusses scary things at night and James rages at drivers. In an extra special segment we hear from our #SaltyTadpoles and find out how the Lock down and CovId19 has impacted their lives. BIG Thank you to all of the Tadpoles who contributed, but even if you didn't send anything in, I hope this episode helps anyone who is feeling blue/down whatever you call it. NO SALTY TADPOLE IS ALONE. If you need to talk, please reach out to Gemma or James, we ar...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min
After a week off, Gemma and James are back to entertain and disturb your lovely ear drums! Do they succeed? Only you can tell. But, you must download the episode to find out. ;) Do it! Do it NOOOOOWWWW!!! :D Play a game of Guess the background noise and win a sticker if you get them all correct. Gemma discusses her Mum's 70th birthday. What's James done to his toilet? A jokey scenario proves that Gemma and James ARE in fact sick in the head, but very funny too. Can Gemma give up smoking? and mor...
Jul 19, 2020•48 min
Does James survive his wasp + loft ordeal and return to the episode this week? Spoilers, yes he does. Gemma addresses Jamie's concerns that James doesn't like him. Why is James called "The Worst Cohost EVER" on this week's episode? Is that Gemma's Codswallop this week? Does Gemma need to retire her microphone? Is that a penis in the front garden? NO HORSES ALLOWED. Kitler and a Smiling Dog. So many questions, why you sitting there thinking of the answers... just download the episode and you'll f...
Jul 05, 2020•45 min
James needed to attend to some urgent reconstructions, you'll hear what in the episode, so two mighty, awesome SUPERHERO's swooped in from their bar Big Dicks Halfway Inn to help Gemma record this week's episode. That's right folks, Gemma this week is join by Jamie Westwood and Tom Stevens from Superhero Barfight Podcast. They play two music games, the old faithful and ever so popular Name That Reverse Tune (now with jingle) makes an appearance along with a new game too. Jamie talks about his Ic...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL YOU/YOUR DADDY'S OUT THERE. This week's episode, although comedy, is more of a real feels episode. James and Gemma discuss their Dad's and share stories and reminisce on how wonderful their dad's were/are. This was a hard episode for Gemma to record as her Dad has passed away, but she felt it was time to share the stories. Some sad, some lovely, some gawd damned funny stories are shared by both. BIG thank you to JayRay from @AnANobodyPod, Melissa from @BrookReadingPod, ...
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Gemma learns the important lesson of plugging things in correctly while James moves from room to room to avoid the noises of the neighbours. We discuss the awesome names suggested by you the BAD ASS #SaltyTadpoles for the new App section. Who wins? You'll have to listen. Usual Codswallop, laughs + we discuss the serious topic of George Floyd and much more. VOTE VOTE VOTE!!! We've been nominated for British Podcast Awards, but we need your help to vote for Talking Codswallop if you'd be so kind. ...
Jun 14, 2020•58 min
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, but it's pretty gawd damned long. You'll understand what I'm referencing when you listen to this week's episode. Gemma brings a new segment to the podcast, currently named "Gemma reviews bazaar and strange apps" but there is a post on our Facebook page for name suggestions and boy have we received some top-notch ones already. What a load of Codswallop. Story of the week. Gemma is ashamed by her forgetfulness and much much more. Grab your Tena pants boys + girls, ...
Jun 07, 2020•55 min
It's the Gemma and James show this week and boy are they as random as usual. Are coffee lovers nutty? Find out our thoughts in this episode. Would you rather? Story of the week, and of course our usual Codswallop. Sorry about Gemma's audio, I guess she's human too, there is a really good reason for it. She'll explain on next week's episode. For those of you who read this... We need some help, if you'd like to participate; We'd love our Salty Tadpoles to submit their Codswallop's of the week for ...
May 31, 2020•45 min
This week Gemma, James and returning host Andy talk to the MIGHTY Bryan Johnson from Tell 'Em Steve-Dave podcast, Comic Book Men and Kevin Smith movies like Mallrats. Most people reading this will not need the introduction, but for those who do, there it is. :D We discuss his future Wedding plans, Covid-19 (naturally), Are there plans for a Space Monkeys global tour in the future? What will happen to the Secret Stash? The much anticipated Vulgar 2? and MUCH MUCH more. BIG thank you again for Bry...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Does Gemma come back for this episode? Yes, she blooming well does. Does James admit to cheating on Gemma with not only women, but now a man as well?... Gemma is proud he can admit it. What does a woman drink to keep the Corona Virus away? How did a out of wind Police Officer find a fugitive? All questions and MUCH MUCH more is covered on this weeks episode. YOU'RE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS ONE. Packed full of Gemma's giggle (for all you giggle fan's out there) and content worth laughing at...
May 17, 2020•46 min
This is the end, the end my friends! Joanne & James have hit warp speed and reached the end of the series! Not to give much away, the episode is sexy, dark and emotional. Tune in and hear us discuss the episodes cinematic visuals, the sexy shocking things that should have happened and the part which made us both cry! We don't want to give anything away apart from saying - hot damn! Follow Talking Codswallop on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @CodswallopPod (DO YOU KNOW WE ARE ON YOUTUBE TOO...
May 13, 2020•2 hr 26 min
James & Joanne wonder if they've been sucked into a Trek wormhole? Why does the planet and cast look like soft core porn? What do you do when you find out your hero is really ill? Do androids make better entertainment than prison guards? All this and more to come! Cos next episode shit gets REAL! Follow Talking Codswallop on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @CodswallopPod (DO YOU KNOW WE ARE ON YOUTUBE TOO?!).
May 10, 2020•1 hr 11 min
One thing in life is certain - you can never out run your past! This episode finds Picard and crew. This episode has some chilling moments but that won't stop James & Joanne having a laugh! When you need an answer- why get a room of the same person several times over? Plus will Picard continue the Star Trek tradition of crap accents? You're just gonna have to press play to find out! Follow Talking Codswallop on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @CodswallopPod (DO YOU KNOW WE ARE ON YOUTUBE TO...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 54 min
In April we were supposed to be able to see the new James Bond film. Well Covid put that in a lock box and threw it off a cliff. Here at Talking Codswallop we don't let that sort of thing stop us! James sat down and interviewed Warren Ringham the mastermind behind the amazing Q The Music - James Bond Tribute Band. We learn all about Warren and how he got into music, his amazingly talented family, his love of James Bond, and what the future brings! This is a really fun and educational interview. ...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 48 min
