🪞 Today we hear that one of the best dressing rooms at Corrie has recently become available. It could be Jack’s but can he be bothered to move all his movie posters? Plus, what does Christmas look like for Jack and Colson? They answer some of your festive questions. 📩 Got something you’d like to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic ...
Dec 23, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🍫 Just like Paul McCartney Ben Price had been simply having a wonderful Christmastime. He got his first ever advent calendar and after getting home from a few days away he was looking forward to all the chocolate. But should he have taken it with him?! Elsewhere, Jack’s been helping his mother-in-law with some supermarket based detective work. 📩 Got something to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on th...
Dec 20, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🍻 What will three of Corrie’s finest actors be watching over Christmas? Has it been a good year for film and TV? As we approach the end of the year, these are some of the big questions facing the boys today. Plus, have you ever wondered how glasses smash so easily on TV? There’s another peek behind the curtain in today’s Tricks of the Trade. 📩 What will you be watching this festive season? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onth...
Dec 18, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast ☔️ It’s been a stormy week. While Ben turned off his phone and hunkered down in the local cinema, Colson’s taken it as the perfect opportunity to get back into fake tan. And after a slightly contentious conundrum, an important question arises. Why does Colson still have a Christmas list? 📩 Got something you’d like to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcas...
Dec 16, 2024•33 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast 🎁 It’s been a big Christmas shopping week and the boys are hiding presents all over the place. If you’re expecting a gift from one of them, perhaps give today a miss. Plus, we hear some fishy sounding skincare advice and Jack’s been spotted in the wild. 📩 Got something you’d like to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at ...
Dec 13, 2024•30 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast 👶 Could Colson have played Bridget Jones’s child? Has there been a stand out horror film this year? These are the questions facing the boys in today’s On The Box. And have you ever wondered what happens in the Green Room during downtime? From getting the best seat at the table to Jack Carroll napping, all is revealed in today’s Tricks of the Trade. 📩 Got something you’d like to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofa...
Dec 11, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 👰 Beware of the white woman with the long fingers! There's a word of warning for you. Hello, and today we hear about how Jack’s dog seems to keep waking him up by saying his name. Are all of those night shoots getting to him? Mr P Shepherd also envisages his speech when he finally picks up that overdue comedy award yet and there are an abundance of Patreon jobs to hand out! 📩 Got something you’d like to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if ...
Dec 09, 2024•28 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast 💈 Man of the people Ben Price has had a challenging week. He just keeps falling over and revealing too much of himself to the poor people in his village. Plus, can Jack actually cut hair off screen? And did Colson mention he went to Australia recently? A Top 5 must be in order. 📩 We’d love to hear from you! You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts t...
Dec 06, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 👀 It's getting awfully steamy today as the boys discuss what really is running through their minds when filming a sex scene. What do you wear? How are they filmed? Is it ultimately really weird? Plus Colson has been to see Wicked and we are shocked to learn that Ben is underwhelmed by even the most impressive wildlife documentaries from a bona fide national treasure. 📩 What did you think of Wicked? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK)....
Dec 04, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🦗 Colson was Down Under for just five days on the I'm A Celeb Unpacked sofa but he's come back unable to stop banging on about it all. Cut him in half he says and, like a stick of rock, kangaroos and Australian cuisine (Mexican food) runs through him. Plus, because he had a much cushtier experience than the I'm A Celebrity campmates it wouldn't be fair for him to get away scot free. So Ben's got something up his sleeve that combines lots of blending with Colson's mortal enemy: hot drinks. ...
Dec 02, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🛁 There's been some big news in the final outing of the less than dynamic duo today, blimey Charlie O’Marley. Jack’s been bleeding his radiators and Ben’s had to order off actual screens in McDonald’s. So all the major stuff really. Plus from New South Shields Colson gives us his final huge Down Under update. “You can hear the decline,” says Ben. Elsewhere there’s a Would You Rather that really leans into the horrors of the animal kingdom and you at home question the mere notion that Mr S...
Nov 29, 2024•27 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast 🌙 It’s Jack and Ben on their own for today’s On The Box which can only mean one thing. Yes, it’s serious film chat and without Colson there’s no fluff to be found. Plus, Colson’s Australian accent shows no sign of improvement and we hear a topical Trick of the Trade. 📩 What are you watching to get you through the winter months? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’r...
Nov 27, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🇦🇺 Colson’s having a lovely old time Down Under so Jack and Ben have been left in charge this week. Our favourite policeman from the cobbles isn’t far from the mind though as he insists on keeping us updated on every step of his journey. Has he been watching anything good on the flight? Elsewhere, with only a month to go, Christmas is on the mind. How early is too early to put up your tree? 📩 Got something you’d like to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsAp...
Nov 25, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 💇 It’s Friday and Jack’s had a haircut. This causes the boys to reminisce on David Platt’s haircuts of times gone by. He’s had some truly shocking trims over the years so what’s he settled on now? And as a Friday treat, there’s a bumper Tricks of the Trade. Does Colson actually have any tricks to impart though? 📩 What Tricks of the Trade would you like to hear discussed? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofash...
Nov 22, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🦌 The boys have the Robin Williams classic Good Will Hunting to digest today. What a lovely meal that is to sit in their stomachs. But why does Ben like this feel good flick, just weeks after trashing other heartwarming features? Hypocritical food for thought? Plus once again the strident film views of the two least sensible Sofa members shock the production team to their very core. 📩 Want to send any thoughts into the boys? Get your own opinion on the show? You can email us on ...
Nov 20, 2024•31 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast 🍬 Today, the boys answer some of your questions about the Platt family and what Helen Worth has meant to them. What happened when the Platt family couldn’t stop laughing during a serious scene and how did Jack feel when he had to push Gail down the stairs? It’s a Monday so of course there’s a conundrum where today Jack is able to offer a particular expertise. 📩 Got something you want to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outsi...
Nov 18, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🚓 Stop!! The filth police are in town as PC Tinker uncovers something unexpected whilst pounding the pavement. He got slightly more than he bargained for when he went for a scenic lunchtime run. Colour us shocked. Each to their own I suppose. Plus, are all clever people boring and what are the best things to buy in a service station? These are the important issues the boys grapple with today. 📩 Got a Top 5 suggestion? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 40...
Nov 15, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🍿 Last week Jack watched a film he loved so much Colson and Ben just had to see it too. Is it one of the best films of the year? And, would you have your dog on a jumper? Jack’s new knitwear is quite the look for him, was this a wise Instagram buy? 📩 What’s the best film you’ve seen this year? Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top...
Nov 13, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 👑 After 50 years, Jack and Ben’s on-screen mum is retiring from Coronation Street. Today, the boys reflect on Helen Worth’s final week of filming, her extraordinary acting career and what she means to them. Elsewhere, the chip conversation continues. Colson digs in with his bad opinions on chip toppings and we hear many, many even worse ones. 📩 Got something you want to share? Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). Or comment below ⬇️ 📸 @on...
Nov 11, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🐭 It’s been a challenging week for poor Ben Price. The mice in his attic are taunting him. How are his pest control skills faring in such challenging conditions? And it wouldn’t be Friday without a Top 5. Who are your favourite Coronation Street Villains of all time? 📩 Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page. Patreo...
Nov 08, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🏇 Is predictability a good thing in a film? This week the boys have (mostly) been watching Dream Horse. Colson loves a fluffy film but do Jack and Ben? Plus, do you remember the evil David Platt phase? Just how did the friendly Jack P. Shepherd manage to play such a nasty character? 📩 What should we be watching? Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic d...
Nov 06, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🤵 Wedding plans have moved forwards for Jack this week, he’s been looking at suits! Will Colson and Ben also get the Bond look for the big day? Jack’s also been trying his hardest to win some money on a scratchcard and there’s a rather embarrassing Conundrum for Colson to answer. 📩 Do you have a Conundrum? Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic d...
Nov 04, 2024•33 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast 🎙️ It’s been an exciting week for the boys. A big pop star visited the Coronation Street set and Jack is now his best friend. Did he make it to his performance in The Rovers Return on time though? Plus, remember The Colympics? The boys revisit one of the greatest moments in sporting history [sic] to do what they do best, be armchair critics. 📩 Got something you want to share? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socia...
Nov 01, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🧛 If it’s serious film chat you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. Today the boys have been feeling spooky by watching Nosferatu. Is a silent film from 1922 still scary? Plus, Jack continues his run of incredible form in the quiz and what’s the best Dracula you’ve seen? 📩 What’s your favourite Halloween film? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on auto...
Oct 30, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🎃 Colson went to Alton Towers Scarefest recently to have the living bejeezus scared out of him. What you didn't know is that he was recording a surprise episode for you all! So here we pull back the ghost's bedsheet to reveal everything he got up to. Who says we don't [trick or] treat you?! Expect many a use of "oh s*it", cowardly producers and Colson making use of his mining experience plus lots more fun with his best mate Tom and the OTS Producers. Scarefest is running at the park until Novem...
Oct 29, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🍟 Hungry? Today we find out what Colson likes on his chips. Would you mix cheese and curry sauce? And what really is the difference between a bean and a legume? Plus, we hear about an awkward moment on the Coronation Street set and yet more jobs are assigned in On The Sofa Land. 📩 What do you like on your chips? The more unusual the better! Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on...
Oct 28, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 👻 It’s a Frightful Friday today as the boys sent Colson to Scarefest at Alton Towers. This gave him time to live out his Hannah Montana fantasy to ponder whether cattle prods are more scary than chainsaws. And it wouldn’t be a Friday without a Would You Rather and entirely unexpected Top 5. 📩 Do you have any spooky questions? Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). You can also comment below! 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if yo...
Oct 25, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🏡 How long should you wait before giving away spoilers? Does finding out the ending ruin the whole thing? And what lighting do you need when watching a film at home? These are the big questions we’re facing in today’s On The Box. Plus, we hear the trickiest quiz yet and in Tricks of the Trade we find out how the boys do in Corrie rehearsals. 📩 What have you been watching? Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the social...
Oct 23, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🧖 It’s been a busy week in the world of On The Sofa so Jack had a relaxing couple of days at a Spa. But does he know the correct etiquette? There’s also a Colson’s Conundrum, where they’re dealing with noisy neighbours at night. And, what Corrie memorabilia would you buy? Got a conundrum for Colson? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at...
Oct 21, 2024•31 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast 🖼️ It’s the big one. The Corrie Cast Photo. But who is a true legend of the show? Plus, Colson offers up unbelievably bad opinions on a Sunday Roast. It can only be Free For All Friday at On The Sofa. Elsewhere there's astonishing developments in the case of Dev nicking toast. 📩 Got something you want to share? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on aut...
Oct 18, 2024•33 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 
