On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat Christmas on the cobbles, sharing our thoughts on what went on in Weatherfield between the 25th and the 29th December (Episodes #11,145 - 11,150). If you spent any amount of time online in places where Corrie is discussed over the past week, you'll have seen some quite lively debate about one or more of the following topics: Was the half hour trip to Weatherfield on the 25th just a bit boring, or was it a classic, old-school episode where we just get...
Dec 30, 2023•3 hr 16 min•Ep 608•Transcript available on Metacast In our latest podcast, we chat about the Corrie episodes shown in the UK between the 18th and the 22nd December (Episodes #11,139 - 11,144). It's the week before Christmas, and even though it doesn't necessarily feel like it's building up to anything especially explosive on the big day, Friday's trip to Weatherfield did at least get us invested in Ed's gambling story for the first time, and it's certainly going to be cringe inducing to watch him being the only one at No. 3 to open a gift on Mond...
Dec 23, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Ep 607•Transcript available on Metacast Voting has opened in the Conversation Street Awards 2023! In this episode of the podcast, we chat about each of the characters, stories and moments that are up for an award, and if you haven't cast your vote yet, hopefully this will help you to decide what to go for! Cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/bVMbVa6EabVSSFyp6
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 607•Transcript available on Metacast It's a bit later than usual, but we're finally here with Episode #606 of the podcast, where we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 11th and the 15th December (Episodes #11133 - 11137). That was actually a pretty decent week this week, wasn't it? And who'd have thought that the Ryan, Daniel and Daisy story, which we've been somewhat cool on recently, would be the reason for its quality? Daniel has always been at his most watchable when he's let his pompous, entitled and manipulati...
Dec 17, 2023•3 hr 54 min•Ep 606•Transcript available on Metacast You thought you'd heard the last of him on this podcast, but nay! There's no way we were going to let Charlie de Melo make an appearance on one of our favourite non-Corrie shows without getting him on for a natter about it! So a bit of a different bonus episode this week, then - with a distinct lack of Corrie chat but an awful lot of Doctor Who, Michael and Charlie talk about his what it was like to play opposite Neil Patrick Harris and David Tennant in last week's 60th anniversary episode, The ...
Dec 12, 2023•54 min•Ep 606•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 4th and the 8th December (Episodes #11,127 - 11,132). Daniel's out for revenge this week when he discovers what's been going on between Ryan and Daisy. With Ryan potentially moving to Glasgow with Crystal, can Daniel bank on his love rival getting out of Daisy's life for good, or will he have to resort to more devious methods to keep them apart? Meanwhile, Bernie's sentenced to three months behind bars, and Gemma isn't happ...
Dec 09, 2023•3 hr 56 min•Ep 605•Transcript available on Metacast On our latest podcast, we talk about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 30th November and the 1st December (Episodes #11121 - 11126). Before we get onto that, though, we chat for a while about our trip to London last weekend, when we attended a live Q&A and book signing with Corrie legend Julie Hesmondhalgh! Not only did we have a chance to talk with her and her husband, Corrie writer Ian Kershaw, but we also got to chat with her mate Connie Hyde, who played Gina Seddon betwe...
Dec 02, 2023•3 hr 45 min•Ep 604•Transcript available on Metacast For this week's bonus podcast, we chat about Liz's little drummer boy, Vernon Tomlin, who made his debut on Corrie just shy of 18 years ago. A loser in life, love and ultimately Liz, Vernon may not be anyone's favourite character, but his total inability to ever catch any kind of break at least makes him someone who many viewers from the time at least have a bit of a soft spot for. His dreams of hitting the big time with his band may never have come true, but for now, here's Vernon's hour in the...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 604•Transcript available on Metacast On our latest podcast, we chat about what went on in Coronation Street between the 20th and the 24th November (Episodes #11115 - 11120). This week, the vaping story ramped right up, with poor little Liam becoming the victim of Mason's bullying campaign. Elsewhere on the Street, Jenny and Daisy resolve to get the Rovers back to its former glory, and speaking of Glory, things aren't looking too good for her getting that Wendy house on Christmas Day if Ed's money problems continue to spiral. But he...
Nov 25, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep 603•Transcript available on Metacast This Thursday marks 60 years since Doctor Who first aired on TV, and to celebrate the occasion, this week's bonus podcast is dedicated to discussing the links between it and our favourite soap. After a lengthy discussion about our own personal histories of watching Doctor Who, including some of our favourite characters and episodes over the years, we chat about some of the many actors and show runners that it's shared with Corrie over the years - and uncover a few surprises along the way!...
Nov 21, 2023•2 hr 21 min•Ep 603•Transcript available on Metacast On our latest podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 13th and the 17th November 2023 (Episodes #11109 - 11114). Another strong week for Corrie this week, building up to an especially brilliant second half of Friday's episode, much like last week. We must admit we weren't expecting a return to Amy's rape story from earlier in the year, but we were on the edge of our seats during the scenes at the club on Friday, and we've been loving seeing the blossoming romance with Aad...
Nov 18, 2023•3 hr 49 min•Ep 602•Transcript available on Metacast This week's bonus podcast is a listener question segment! Firstly, we ponder which existing character could be Corrie's next villain. We've seen a handful of goodies turn bad in recent years - Gary and Stephen being the most obvious examples - but who else could we see turning to the dark side? Next up, we chat about characters who rarely interact with each other but who we think could be interest to watch teaming up to meet some kind of shared goal. That might mean potential business partners, ...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep 602•Transcript available on Metacast In our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 6th and the 10th November 2023 (Episodes #11103 - 11108). We love a hyped up, 'special' week of Corrie as much as the next fan, but sometimes, an episode comes along out of the blue that completely catches you off guard and blows you away with its unexpected brilliance, and Friday's trip to Weatherfield was absolutely that. Throughout the story of Paul's heartbreaking decline, Corrie has made sure to ret...
Nov 11, 2023•3 hr 49 min•Ep 601•Transcript available on Metacast For this week's bonus podcast, we chat about the character of Gordon Clegg, following the recent passing of actor Bill Kenwright. Gordon may only have been in just over 100 episodes of Corrie over the years, but with appearances stretching between 1968 and 2012, you could certainly say he was one of the show's longest-running characters. Plus, he was the centre of one of Weatherfield's most scandalous stories of the 70s... so of course, there's plenty for us to sink our teeth into!
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 601•Transcript available on Metacast On the 600th edition of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 30th October and the 3rd November (Episodes #11097 - 11102). Did anyone else absolutely love Monday's episode? The Halloween party at the Bistro, Peter and Audrey's reconciliation chat, Tim and Steve's fishing trip.. a script that ticked all the right boxes for what Corrie should be, as far as we're concerned. The rest of the week was more so-so (we did have to sit through more of the Stu and Eliza story ...
Nov 04, 2023•3 hr•Ep 600•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode streamed live on YouTube, we ranked all of Corrie's kills by just how gruesome and grisly they are - perfect for Halloween night! Over the years, Coronation Street has seen bludgeonings, stabbings, drownings, hole punchings.... and that's not even half of it! We had a great time recording this live, so please do head over to YouTube to get the full experience here !
Oct 31, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Ep 600•Transcript available on Metacast On our latest podcast, we share our thoughts on the episodes of Corrie shown between the 23rd and the 25th October (Episodes #11091 - 11096). Poor old DS Swain, eh? Two hot leads this week - one after a massive wodge of cash mysteriously appears in Michael's bag and another when the perp is literally seen running into someone with his car and killing them - and both walk away scot free! Yes, the debate about just how much guilt Peter should be feeling about seeing off Stephen continues to rage o...
Oct 27, 2023•3 hr 38 min•Ep 599•Transcript available on Metacast For this episode of the podcast, we chat to Stephen Reid actor Todd Boyce, who tells us about what it was like to play the show's latest serial killer, from bashing Teddy over the head with a hole punch to drowning Rufus in the swimming pool - including how the original plans for the drowning scene were actually quite different! And in case you're wondering, yes - we make sure to get time for a bit of bin chat too!
Oct 24, 2023•56 min•Ep 599•Transcript available on Metacast On our latest podcast, we chat about the aftermath of last week's Super Soap Week, covering what went on in Weatherfield between the 16th to the 18th October (Episodes #11085 - 11090). With Stephen now zipped up in a body bag and the finger of blame pointing squarely at Peter, the question on everyone's lips is, 'Should he be punished for taking a murderer's life?' There's no denying that Stephen had dropped the bottle before Peter accelerated towards him, but that certainly doesn't mean it's a ...
Oct 21, 2023•3 hr 11 min•Ep 598•Transcript available on Metacast Love him or hate him, Stephen Reid and his bumbling string of murders have certainly been the hottest topic on the lips of Corrie viewers for the past year or so, and now that his time on the show has finally come to an end, we take the opportunity to take a look back at his full story. From his early days as the suave businessman who caught Alma Baldwin's eye in the mid-90s to the killer Canuck of modern day Corrie, Stephen has certainly been on quite a journey - especially for a character who'...
Oct 19, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Ep 598•Transcript available on Metacast In our latest podcast, we chat about what went down on the cobbles between the 9th and the 13th October (Episodes #11079 - 11084). Super Soap Week is here again, and this year they're dedicated to the demise of Corrie's killer Canuck, Stephen Reid. Going into the week, everyone had the same question on their lips: who was going to be Stephen's final victim? Though we must admit we were somewhat disappointed the answer turned out to be Rufus, we still had a blast watching this week's episodes, an...
Oct 14, 2023•4 hr 41 min•Ep 597•Transcript available on Metacast For this week's bonus podcast, we've borrowed the format we use for our Patreon exclusive episodes each month and are counting down our individual Top 5 characters Stephen Reid should have killed off. Now obviously, at the time of recording, there's still scope for him to claim another victim, so we've decided not to include anyone on our list who we think actually has a realistic chance of getting bumped off this week, however small. (Plus we thought that if the likes of Elaine or Tim were on t...
Oct 12, 2023•2 hr 34 min•Ep 597•Transcript available on Metacast In our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 2nd and the 4th October (Episodes #11073 - 11078). Twenty years to the week after Todd's famous 'wrong move' that saw him attempt to kiss Nick, Coronation Street finally had its first gay wedding day this week (or at least the first that didn't end in a jilting or a pesky factory roof landing on one half of the couple's head..). Despite the tragic fact that this marriage can't possibly end happily ever ...
Oct 07, 2023•3 hr 27 min•Ep 596•Transcript available on Metacast For this week's bonus episode, we chat about crimper to the Quo, Candice Stowe. A regular on Coronation Street for six years in the early 2000s, Candice was definitely more of a side character than someone who had big stories to herself, but she still had her moments, as we discovered when putting together this profile! Of course, actress Nikki Sanderson is probably better known now for her much lauded role in Hollyoaks, but if you want to know where she got started in the business, the full sto...
Oct 05, 2023•59 min•Ep 596•Transcript available on Metacast On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 25th and the 27th September (Episodes #11067 - 11072). It's last orders in the Rovers this week as Jenny and co are turfed onto the cobbles by their new bosses at Waterford. Even though we're feeling pretty damn sure most things will be going right back to the status quo before too long, Corrie still did a great job of keeping us gripped this week - and of course the fact that Stephen is also involved ca...
Sep 29, 2023•3 hr 59 min•Ep 595•Transcript available on Metacast In our latest edition of Conversation Street, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 18th and the 20th September (Episodes #11061 - 11066). The walls are closing in on Stephen this week as Ed unearths Leo's surprisingly verdant corpse at the dig site. Are we seeing the beginning of the end for the killer Canadian, and will he be able to squeeze in one more victim before he succumbs to soap justice? We run down the possible candidates and make our predictions... Also this week, Paul and...
Sep 23, 2023•4 hr 36 min•Ep 594•Transcript available on Metacast In our latest podcast, we have a good old natter about what went on in Corrie between the 11th and the 15th September (Episodes #11055 - 11060). It was a bit of a mixed bag this week, we thought, with a few great shocks and surprises sitting alongside some plots that really struggled to engage us - chief among which was the Stu and Eliza story. A stroppy pre-teen, a deadbeat dad trying to sell his daughter, a tussle with a copper leading to a character's brief arrest.. it all kind of feels like ...
Sep 16, 2023•3 hr 42 min•Ep 593•Transcript available on Metacast Last weekend, we travelled up north for a couple of days to see Sue Devaney perform in her one-woman show, Didn't You Used To Be Somebody?, which was performed at HOME as part of Manchester's first annual Recoverist month. While we were there, we also popped into a few Corrie filming locations we hadn't visited before and even stopped off at a cafe run by Simon Gregson's wife! A busy old weekend, then, and we had a great time chatting over our favourite moments!
Sep 13, 2023•55 min•Ep 593•Transcript available on Metacast On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 4th and the 7th September (Episodes #11049 - 11054). There's a whole lot of fighting between Cassie and Evelyn this week, as mother and daughter vie for Tyrone's trust. Can Evelyn convince him that his mum's a wrong'un, and can we believe a single word that comes out of Cassie's mouth? Meanwhile, there's a three-way tussle of a different kind over at the precinct this week as Max is pursued by Lauren and Sab...
Sep 08, 2023•3 hr 39 min•Ep 592•Transcript available on Metacast This week, after an all too brief return to the cobbles, Henry Newton bowed out of the show once more following a brutal rejection from Gemma. For this week's bonus podcast, we sat with actor George Banks to chat about what it was like to step back into Henry's shoes after five years, ponder how the character has changed since we last saw him, and quiz him about why on earth Henry would employ someone like Gemma as his PA!
Sep 07, 2023•31 min•Ep 592•Transcript available on Metacast 
