Conversation Street

Adam Hussain Interview

Recently, we had the pleasure of chatting with Corrie actor Adam Hussain about his five years playing Aadi Alahan. Adam talks about his decision to leave the show and reflects on some of his characters most memorable moments, including taking a bullet for Kelly Neelan, being involved in an epic car crash and his affair with Courtney Vance!

Also available on video at https://youtu.be/ik_N8QTlvNw

Conversation Street Episode 696

On this week's podcast, we share our thoughts on what went on in Corrie between the 1st and the 5th September (Episodes #11,659 - 11,664).

All in all, a pretty good set of episodes for Corrie this week, with some lovely, sweet scenes in the Swarla story as we finally get that proposal that we've been building up to for weeks. And so close to getting some solid answers to the Becky Swain mystery too - although not only are we leaning a lot more to the side of 'she's still alive' now, we've got a feeling that Roy might have even bumped into her in the hospital... Also this week, Theo takes out his anger on Todd after a tough mediation session with Danielle and Noah - but is there really any excusing his behaviour? Elsewhere on the cobbles, Debbie attempts a coup on the dementia choir, Carl enlists Brody and Dylan for a spot of car thievery and Christina opens up to George about how much she's struggling since Dom's death - but is it all just an act?

In the Kabin segment of the podcast, we weigh in on the rumours that the Corrie cast have been told not to stop for fans outside the gates at Media City, and we finish things off with more of your feedback.

Street Talk - 00:07:02
The Kabin - 02:46:47
Feedback - 03:04:58

Aadi Alahan Character Profile

This week’s bonus podcast is all about Aadi Alahan. Introduced to the show as a newborn baby in 2006, Aadi’s now officially flown the nest and headed off to start a new life in India (and yes, he’s somehow 20 now - some of these soap character really do grow up so fast!). From his days as a budding golf prodigy to dodgy dates, steamy affairs, and being wrongly accused of spiking Lauren, Aadi’s storylines have kept us thoroughly entertained over the years. But what were our most memorable Aadi moments? And what was it about his character that made him such a fan favourite? Join us as we look back on the highs, lows, and hidden gems of Aadi Alahan’s time on the Street in our latest character profile!

Conversation Street Episode 695

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 25th and the 29th August (Episodes #11,653 - 11,658).

Sorry, we couldn't help it - this episode does get somewhat ranty towards the beginning thanks to Corrie's insane decision to publish spoilers about the massive twist in Friday's episode first thing in the morning, thus ruining the surprise for anyone foolish enough to scroll social media rather whilst munching on their Weetabix rather than switching straight to ITVX. And it was a great twist too! Definitely something that we're interested in seeing the fallout from at Number 13... Anyway, that wasn't even the main focus of the week - that particular spotlight, of course, falls on Asha, who had a bit of a mare of a day to flash back to on Monday, and on the same week that we're saying goodbye to the lovely Aadi, too! Also this week, Theo ramps up his control of Todd when he bans him from seeing Billy, whilst over at the Rovers - praise be! - Christina's back in town, and Jenny's feeling more than a little suspicious of her motives... 

Up next on the podcast it's The Kabin, and we chat a bit about Adam Hussain's latest short film, Spice For Life, which made its way onto YouTube this week, and we round off the show with some feedback, including one listener's personal ranking of all the Rovers owners over the years - now that's a discussion we can really get behind!

Street Talk - 00:13:26
The Kabin - 03:02:45
Feedback - 03:12:48

We Go On The Emmerdale Village Tour

We’ve walked the Corrie cobbles more times than we can count, so we thought - why not give the Dales a try? Last weekend, we headed up to Yorkshire for the Emmerdale Village Tour, despite knowing next to nothing about ITV’s second soap. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Conversation Street trip up north without a little detour! Alongside the official tour, we also popped over to Esholt, the village that was home to Emmerdale between 1976 and 1997. But the big question is: is the Emmerdale tour worth taking if you don’t know your Dingles from your Sugdens? Tune in to find out!

Also available as a vide version on YouTube, with loads of photos and footage from the day! https://youtu.be/wPbDzarca7Y

Conversation Street Episode 694

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 18th - 22nd August (Episodes #11,647 - 11,652).

There was definitely something in the Weatherfield water this week as everyone seemed to be more than a little bit randy! From Steve and Cassie (and an unwilling third party teddy bear) cavorting in the living room of Number 9 to Sarah-Louise using her best seduction techniques on Underworld's latest client, the cobbles were practically steaming - and as for Abi and Carl's saucy antics.. well we can definitely say we were pleased to see Tracy pouring a bucket of cold water over that on Friday! Also this week, we had Aadi deciding that a trip to India maybe isn't  such a bad idea after all, romance between Dee-Dee and Olly, and an some intriguing comments from Costello that had us theorising all sorts about the circumstances surrounding Becky's death...

After the Street Talk segment of the podcast, we were off to The Kabin, where we take a look at which cast members have been nominated for an NTA this year, and we finish things off with some lovely listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:10:57
The Kabin - 02:05:24
Feedback - 02:15:25

Listener Questions

For this week’s bonus podcast, we’re dipping back into the Listener Questions vault to tackle two more of your thought-provoking ponderings. First up, we muse on the idea of naming a child after a Corrie character – if we absolutely had to, who would we choose from the cobbles? (And which names would be on our definite veto list?) After that, we take on a question about the characters we’re not so fond of, imagining the storylines we’d give them that might just raise them in our estimations. Got your own answers to these questions? We’d love to hear them – write in and let us know!

Conversation Street Episode 693

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 11th and the 15th August (Episodes #11,641 - 11,646). We were a bit tight for time when we were recording this as we had a wedding to get to, so this episode is Street Talk only!

This week saw Abi and Carl come dangerously close to being exposed when Hope inadvertently snapped a photo of them together in the precinct. Sadly for us, one impromptu phone dunking later and their secret’s still safe… Can this affair just end or be rumbled soon, please, Corrie? Meanwhile, Gary dishes out a dose of street justice to Noah after hearing how he treated Theo in the past – but with Danielle pointing the finger at her husband for the attack, it looks like his chances of seeing his kids again are slipping away. Also this week, Steve makes himself less than welcome when he moves into Number 9, things go from bad to worse for Aadi, and George suffers an unsuccessful blind date – though could romance be waiting just a corner shop away?

Eileen Grimshaw Character Profile Revisit

On this week’s bonus podcast, we shine the spotlight on the switchboard queen herself, Eileen Grimshaw. The last time we profiled her was way back in 2013, so it’s high time we caught up - and even focusing just on the years since then still gave us a couple of hours’ worth of discussion! From her disastrous track record with men to the highs and lows of family life at Number 11, we leave no stone unturned in this in-depth look at Eileen’s character and her storylines over the past decade and a half.

Conversation Street Episode 692

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episode of Coronation Street shown between the 4th and the 8th August (Episodes #11,635 - 11,640).

This week’s trip to the cobbles saw Dev booted and turquoise-suited for his wedding to Bernie – and naturally, it wouldn’t be a Weatherfield wedding without a few dramatic curveballs thrown in, would it? Vomiting quads! A break-in at Number 7! An asthma attack at the altar! And one very big revelation from Aadi that puts a serious dampener on Dev’s big day... Elsewhere, Todd uncovers some rather shocking skeletons in Theo’s closet, leaving us not wondering 'if' he’ll end up on the receiving end of a knuckle sandwich from his new fella – but 'when'. Meanwhile, Abi and Carl continue their hotel hook-ups, Jenny turns her attention to a rather unexpected new man, and Carla and Lisa settle into life at Number 6.

Up next on the podcast, it's the Kabin, with some good news for overseas viewers wanting to catch Corrie early, then after another chunk of listener feedback, we share our thoughts on some very spoilery casting news that broke this week - and we're pretty flippin' excited!

Street Talk - 00:11:38
The Kabin - 02:28:42
Listener Feedback - 02:38:37
Kabin Extra - 3:05:03