James and Shaun sit down to discuss the masterpiece that is Batman Mask of the Phantasm. Possibly the greatest Batman story (although James says that EVERY Batman film... have you noticed?!) ever committed to Celluloid! They discuss the highs, the lows and the emotional impacts of this film. IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to g...
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 29 min
This week James & Joanne sit down to discuss hit Mini Series on Netflix, Halston. His name built an empire. His style defined an era. American fashion designer Halston skyrockets to fame before his life starts to spin out of control. Featuring: Ewan McGregor, Bill Pullman & Rebecca Dayan. IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBSCRIBE to the podcast...
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Are you sitting comfortably, then let Gemma tell you not one, but two embarrassing stories. One long, one short, but both are entertaining and shocking. James lets us all know what he's been watching and his thoughts. An astounding amount of responses to our Salty Tadpole Interaction this week that we couldn't read all of them, but a BIG GIANT thank you to everyone who answered, it truly meant a lot to us both. Is that Pate? Where's the beef? All this and much more. IF this is your first time li...
Jun 06, 2021•59 min
What to say about this week's episode? Well... we enjoy some Would You Rather's, Gemma has an unexpected visitor during an inappropriate time. Which is better ZigZag or Rizla rolling papers and why is Gemma not giving away her cigarettes? Where will the Tadpoles venture to on the Magic School Bus? James gets rather heated after a story of the week and what was up a man's bum? AND the usual Codswallop. IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Tal...
May 30, 2021•53 min
Today James sits down with author and editor Simon Furman. The impact Simon has had on the comic book industry is beyond compare! He is perhaps best known for his work on The Transformers comics, Doctor Who, Robocop, She-Hulk, Iron Man and many others hell it would be easier to say what he hasn't worked on! He created Death's Head and most recently he has created and self published his own series To The Death! For anyone who wants to get into the comic industry you have to listen! If you want to...
May 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min
This week Gemma is joined by her very talented, creative and the darn right genius behind International Ridicule Boards, friend Garry Azzaro. International Ridicule is a Property Trading Games company... no, not that company... this one is better. What's your favourite fandom? Do you have a loved one's special birthday coming up? Garry has you covered and where other property trading games make generic bulk standard boards, you won't find that at International Ridicule. For example Garry takes y...
May 16, 2021•56 min
This week Gemma sits down with Kari Watson and Steve Ashton to discuss their new Patreon, Holistic Buffet, which is creating a mezze for the mind, a banquet for the body, soup for the soul. They provide a podcast, videos and useful tips to help improve your mind, body and soul. Steve, Kari and Gemma run through an example of how to identify your personal values. Kari also learns why it's not OK to call her daughter a "Salty Tadpole" lol, oooh and don't forget to moisturise your Weenus. This real...
May 09, 2021•54 min
This week James breaks the news about how unwell he really has been, the poor bugger has Long COVID (yes, he is saying long, not lung). But of course, being a true friend Gemma still picks on him about his memory loss. It wouldn't be Talking Codswallop if she didn't. Answers to our question of the week. What's up with the mutant baby shark (doo doo doo dadoo doo doo doo)? Why is are all of a teenager's neighbours in their 60's? and what did a bunch of Josh's do? All this and much more laughter, ...
May 02, 2021•53 min
Ever wondered what you'd wish for if you had a genie in a bottle? Well, this week Gemma and James delve into this question and read the amazing responses from the listeners (Salty Tadpoles). Why are people in Japan laughing at Prince Harry's new job title? What's that in a tree? All this, usual Codswallop and much more. IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMBER TO CLICK ...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 9 min
James and Gemma return this week to discuss Gemma's multiple Codswallop's. James has none. Would James be interested in doing the World's Longest Walk? From Gemma's Codswallop grows a business adventure. A STRANGE & Spooky occurrence which stretched from Dorset to Devon; Air Force? Sonic Boom? Earthquake? Aliens?... find out here what it was. Where did the poisonous snake hide? Why is Whale Vomit worth a pretty penny? All this and much more to enjoy. So fire up those earbuds, CLICK SUBSCRIBE...
Apr 18, 2021•48 min
'Here it is the big one! This is not only cinematic history but cinematic codswallop Strap yourself in and listen to our review of the historic Zack Snyder's Justice League! IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get all of the up to date episodes. We love our current audience, but we are always looking to grow. #IndiePodcastsNeedY...
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Xmen, Avengers, Fantastic Four can all go spin. We are going to take you back to the film which really invented the Superhero film genre. So put on a happy face and join Joanne and James for Batman '89. IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get all of the up to date episodes. We love our current audience, but we are always looking...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 42 min
This week Gemma sits down with her buddy Doctor Squee to discuss all things Codswallop. Because Easter is coming up, the wonderful Salty Tadpoles provide excellent content for us to discuss... One even provides a novel to read. We cover what you, our listeners, would give up for 40 days & 40 nights AND your best pranks. Some nearly killed Gemma with laughter. All this and much more. REMEMBER... ALL COMPLAINTS TO JAMES M STAFFORD ON FACEBOOK. A date for your calendars: 2nd April is VERY impor...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 19 min
This week Gemma, James and Gabrielle sit down to discuss the hit Disney+ tv programme WandaVision. They do a deep dive into the tv programme covering parts which we've all seen, but Gabrielle who brings the background knowledge from the comics brings a much deep insight to this programme. This really is a fascinating and great listen for those of you who enjoyed WandaVision. There will be moments when you listen and go "Ahhh, now that makes sense" and "Oooo, I didn't think of that". We also go t...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 27 min
This week Gemma sits down with the gorgeous Irish ladies of the podcast, Joanne and Gabrielle and celebrate International Woman's Day together... was it planned, was it heck! Why is it not cool to add an X in the word woman? What makes your whole week? And why did the goats go to Primark? All this an much more. Fun, laughter and guffaw's. We discuss in brief #WonderVision, we do not believe there are any spoilers, but just in case I've added to note here. If you don't read this, then "That's on ...
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Gemma and James sit down to talk about wealth of health based issues. Gemma tells to story of her operation while James is tired. Gemma realises that not always is parking FINE, as she discusses this week in her Codswallop. James does a cracking Mark Wahlberg impression. We have another segment of Fly It To The Moon, this time the Salty Tadpoles suggest which movies they would like dispose of. Why is a Husky not doing it's job? A man suffers ALLIGations in this week's story of the week. IF this ...
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Getting to know you... getting to know all about you! This week sadly Gemma is ill, but James takes the chief commander's seat this week and introduces our NEW lovely and not at all foul mouthed ladies; Joanne and Gabrielle. Well Gabrielle isn't foul mouthed anyway! teehee. This week we find out their backstory, how they became friends. Gabrielle shares her love of Cosplay, past events which she has overcame and much more. What is the word that Gabrielle detests? Answers on a postcard to PO BOX....
Feb 28, 2021•1 hr 19 min
This week James moans about the weather & the cold.. boooooo-hooooooo! haha. Gemma survives a near car accident, a lack of straws and she's driven mad by an Illusive Blue Cow. They introduce a new segment called: Fly Them To The Moon. LOTS of Salty Tadpole Interactions (STI's) from you lovely folk. Gemma is booking the shuttle buses now. Usual silly talk, why does Gemma hate Daniel Radcliffe? Is that Chicken? All this and so much more. IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswall...
Feb 21, 2021•57 min
Joanne and James sit down to discuss something! Batman v Superman made cinematic history bringing The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight together for the first time. Some people love it, some people hate it! What do they love, what do they hate and what would they have done differently are all topics they discuss throughout the episode. IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REM...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 51 min
Prepare to choke on the ultimate furball this week because this cat hocked up a huge one. Join James and Joanne for some real Celluloid Codswallop in the form of feline punishment when they review Catwoman. This kitty needs spaying. IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get all of the up to date episodes. We love our current audie...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min
When Talking Codswallop and USUK Chronicles come together, they make the funniest episode known to mankind. This episode has three friends and two mortal enemies... but will the "enemies" put their feelings aside to create the magic for The Codswallop Chronicles? You'd best have a listen to find out. As the podcasts are combined, it would be silly not to also combine each of our segments, this show includes: What a load of Codswallop, Tom's Journal, a mouth-twister of a Game, Quick Fire Round, w...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 34 min
This week Gemma is joined by Andy... yep, you read that right, Andy makes a visit to the show as James was tending to his Glory Holes again. So for all you Andy fans here's a chance to hear the less-grumpy sod again. We catch up on Andy's DIY skills and where did Andy find himself? Joint Codswallop this week, stories of the week, new segment idea and much much more. IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop because of our "amazing guest", please can we ask you to follow Talking ...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr
James returns to the podcast after his bout of the "sniffles" and moans about the snow. Gemma wishes she could see snow!!!! They discuss their Christmas and New Year activities, some great, some sad. We speculate what #WanderVision is going to be like, discuss (without spoilers) #CobraKai and a few other TV programmes we've been watching during lockdown.... let's face it, there's not much else we can do right now! How did a woman embarrass herself 30 seconds into an interview? Why is a child's t...
Jan 17, 2021•45 min
This week Gemma sits down with cartoonist, writer and editor Mr David Leach. We discuss David's expansive career in the world of comics; from his first job working alongside Bob Godfrey as Ghost drawer on Henry's Cat, Oink where Psycho Gran was first created, working at Marvel US + UK to his current role working as the Senior Creative Editor at Titan Comics. This man has had an incredible journey. In his spare time, David writes and draws his own comic books. The first Psycho Gran appears in two...
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 32 min
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! This week we return with an awesome interview which will make you laugh your blooming socks off. James and Gemma sit down with author and incredible lady; Julie Sursok. We find out about her book; "I'm Now Called a Senior WTF", her life, her choices for moving from South Africa to Australia and much more. Julie is a very funny lady and her book reflects her comical and amazing humour, but it is also very heart-felt and honest commentary on senior life, you will feel quite at ho...
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min
THE FINAL SHOW OF THE YEAR!!!!! James and Gemma sit down to discuss their #Codswallop's, but most importantly we read and discuss YOUR #Codswallop, Predictions and hopes; boy did we have a laugh with them. Gemma surprises James with a final Codswallop from one of our Tadpoles. So many laughs in this episode. OUR WISH FOR 2021 IS FOR YOU TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST IF YOU DON'T ALREADY. THIS WOULD WARM EVEN JAMES' HEART. SO, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR PODCAST APP FOR ALL FUTURE EPISODES. BIG THANK...
Dec 27, 2020•57 min
It is Christmas. A time to all gather around and enjoy a fun, lovely, heart warming film; so we chose something dark and creepy from Tim Burton. Listen as James and Joanne do a deep dive into Batman Returns, expressing their loves and enjoyments of the film and Joanne brings the Cosplay aspect to the show. Follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get all of the up to date episodes.
Dec 20, 2020•2 hr 22 min
Guess who our guest is this week? How did you know it was Eddie Pence... Oh, wait!!! It's in title :p This week Gemma speaks to the very funny, fussy eating and darn right good guy, Mr Eddie Pence. Eddie is a stand up comedian and Cohost for The Ramble Podcast and The Ralph Report on Patreon. We discuss lock down life, Podcasting (of course), his love for Metal music, which is right up Gemma's street, his comedy special "The (Un)special Comedy Special" and Eddie lets us into a little secret trea...
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 19 min
This week Gemma and James sit down to discuss their weeks; Gemma's Christmas has been cancelled, James expresses his "love" for Elf on the Shelf. They discuss 31 of the WORST gifts you could give someone, and debunk nearly all of them. Sinister and funny Would You Rathers? Guess who brought which! How long was a coin up a mans nose? What did a lady do to upset her child? All this and much much more. Follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBS...
Dec 06, 2020•57 min
This week Gemma sits down with an incredible musician, Matt Roberts to discuss his current and upcoming albums/singles. Matt is truly a fascinating guest and Gemma really enjoyed recording this episode. They get to know the back story of his songs, where it all started, his connection to BBC Music and much more. Matt has kindly allowed us to play his track; Fools Gold at the end of the episode, which is an amazing, toe-tapping jam. Matt's new single; Someone Told Me is OUT NOW!!! Go to ALL music...
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min
