Conversation Street

Conversation Street Episode 586

We're back from our holidays and all caught up on last week's Corrie, so in this episode of the podcast, we chat about what went down on the cobbles between the 24th and the 28th July (Episodes #11013 - 11017)

This week, with Elaine disappearing off to Scarborough, you might have been wondering which storyline Stephen would be meddling in next. Thanks to a bit of a weird flashback sequence on Wednesday, though, it turns out he's already been laying the groundwork for interfering in Sarah and Adam's paternity dramas! So many great twists and turns there, and once again, we have to say that what could have been a standard affair / who's the daddy storyline is still feeling surprisingly fresh! Meanwhile, Aadi's getting himself into some real hot water as he continues to dance to Courtney's tune - is this a comedy story? Something serious about an innocent teen being groomed? A steamy summer love affair? Turns out we have plenty to say about this one, either way! Meanwhile, Ryan's back and getting himself jacked, Paul's second encounter with Shelly gets him considering his future and Todd gets a Stiffy.

Conversation Street Episode 585

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 17th and the 21st July (Episodes #11007 - 11012).

This week was the very definition of a mixed bag! We're big fans of Spider and Toyah and have missed their lack of presence on the show for most of the year, but when the powers that be decide to include them, this is what we get? A farcical, zero tension hostage scene followed by Spider choosing the force over his fiancée? We'd say words fail us, but we certainly managed to get a good discussion out of it in the podcast! Then on the other side of the coin, you've got the Stephen storyline - now we're not going to say that's not farcical either, but we were on the edge of our seats with that plot this week! Who knew that Elaine actually had a backbone, and what on earth is Stephen going to do now? Also this week, Paul is apprehensive about his MND support group visit, Aadi attracts the attentions of his new boss' wife, and Brian finally gets rid of Isabella.

Up next on the podcast it's The Kabin, where our cockles are warmed by the news of a Barbara Knox and Thelma Barlow reunion at Tatton Park this week, then we finish off the show with more of your feedback.

Street Talk - 00:09:06
The Kabin - 02:37:59
Feedback - 02:49:46

Jackie Dobbs Character Profile

For this week's bonus podcast, we chat about cellmate from hell, Jackie Dobbs. Originally brought onto the cobbles during Deirdre's stint in the slammer, Jackie went on to feature in 65 episodes of the show, and although this might not seem like much, actress Margi Clarke's larger than life performance made sure Jackie went down in Corrie history! As we record this, we've just been introduced to Tyrone's birth mum Cassie, but for us long time viewers, he's always going to be Jackie's son in our hearts!

Conversation Street Episode 584

In our latest podcast, we run down the goings on in Weatherfield between the 10th and the 14th July (Episodes #11001 - 11006).

For the past five years, we've been putting our #BringBackHenry prayers into the Twitterverse, and this week's Corrie suggests they may finally have been answered. Bless you, Jenny, for suggesting that Gemma get in touch with her old flame for a job - of course, a phone call and a text don't necessarily confirm a comeback, but we're feeling positive here.. And speaking of comebacks, Griff's mate Reece makes an appearance this week when Lauren convinces Max to visit him in jail, but do they have sinister motives behind the invitation? Also this week, Sarah's DNA test results arrive, Elaine and Gerry grow closer and it's an eventful few days for Toyah as she gets both engaged and kidnapped!

Up next on the podcast, we head to The Kabin, where Gemma casts her fashionista's eye over the guests at Corrie's summer party, and we finish things off with more of your listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:11:40
The Kabin - 02:36:07
Feedback - 02:49:14

Daniel Brocklebank and Chris James Interview

For this week's bonus podcast, we have a double whammy of interviews for you! First up, we're joined by Daniel Brocklebank, who plays Billy Mayhew. We chat to Dan about his involvement in the current MND storyline as well as some of his other highlights during his time on the cobbles. After that, we speak to Chris James from the Motor Neurone Disease Association about the work that the charity has done with Coronation Street to help bring Paul's heartbreaking story to the screen.
If you'd like to find out more about the Motor Neurone Disease Association, including how to help support their cause, visit https://www.mndassociation.org

Conversation Street Episode 583

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 3rd and the 7th July (Episodes #10995 - 11000).

What a difference a week can make! Whilst the twists and turns of last week's Corrie led to one of our longest Street Talks yet, the latest batch of episodes really didn't inspire that much discussion, we're sorry to say. Paul was definitely a bit of a pillock this week, going off to the hotel room with an ex, and deserved every bit of that telling off het got from Billy afterwards. We absolutely have sympathy for everything Gemma's going through too, and as for Ryan's story... yeah, it's going through all the expected beats. But hey, at least they've remembered Michelle exists! And would Stephen please just hurry up and bump off Elaine already?

There's a good amount of news to chat about this week at least, including the announcement of a new show to celebrate Barbara Knox's 90th birthday; plus, there's the Inside Soap Award nominations to discuss! We round the show off with more of your lovely feedback.

Street Talk: 00:23:22
The Kabin: 01:46:52
Feedback: 02:09:26

Brian Capron Interview

If you're like us, you'll have been loving watching Richard Hillman's reign of terror reaching its climax in recent weeks on Classic Corrie on ITV3. To mark the occasion, for this week's bonus podcast, we chatted to actor Brian Capron - the man behind the murderer! Brian has so many stories about his time on the show so if you're into behind the scenes secrets, you're going to love this!

Also available as a video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0-PYpzpg6iQ

Conversation Street Episode 582

In our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 26th and the 30th June (Episodes #10989 - 10994).

Did anyone else find Corrie to be absolutely fantastic this week? There were revelations aplenty, like Sarah's pregnancy, the truth about the actual identity of 'Bec' and of course the fact that Ty's birth mum Cassie is actually alive and well. Then you had some brilliant scenes such as that nine-minute hospital room epic between Evelyn and Cassie, and Shona getting emotional over Max's victim statement. Stephen's increasing frustrations with both Owen and Elaine made us chuckle, and the hopelessness of Paul's tragic tale gave way to some heartwarming moments like the left-handed darts match and Dee-Dee's stories about how her faith got her through some tough times in LA. An absolute banger of a week, which led to a particularly lengthy Street Talk segment!

Not a whole lot of news this week, but we did have one or two items to cover like the introduction of some real life Roy's Rolls rolls to the market at Co-op (why did that great idea take so long?) and then we round the episode off with some feedback.

Street Talk - 00:09:00
The Kabin - 02:58:51
Feedback - 03:03:28

2023: Our Reflections On The Year So Far

It's the end of June, which can only mean one thing: our annual look at the first half of the year so far! In this week's bonus podcast, we chat about what's really worked well for us in terms of storylines and character development since January, from the gripping drama of the acid attack and Amy's rape to the campy fun of Stephen's bumbling murder spree. Secret affairs, exploding vans, the loss of poor Cerberus.. It's actually been quite a packed year so far, and it was fun being able to take a step back and see how we feel it's all gelling together, and ponder what the next six months may have in store.

Conversation Street Episode 581

In our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 19th and the 23rd June 2023 (Episodes #10983 - 10988).

Remember when Max was inside and he heard Ryan's desperate message to Crystal on Daisy's phone? Yeah, we'd forgotten about that too, so it came as a bit of a shock to us when he revealed this information to Ryan on Monday's episode - though not as much as the shock Ryan got, clearly! Now how long will the secret snogs with Daisy stay hidden from Daniel, we wonder..? Meanwhile, With the late night licence in full swing, the Bistro story needs a new buzzword to drop into every other scene, and now it's the turn of 'pop up restaurant' - but with Damon popping off before it can actually do any popping up, will the plans actually go ahead? Also this week, Paul doesn't want to be a charity case, Brian plans a tour of the 'northern Riviera' for Isabella and Bec discovers the reason behind Max's incarceration - and she ain't happy!

Next up on the podcast, we take a flying visit to The Kabin to chat about a few news items for the week before ending with more of your listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:13:18
The Kabin - 02:21:06
Feedback - 02:25:00