Conversation Street

Conversation Street Episode 148

On this weekend's episode of the podcast, we talk about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 4th and the 8th May. This week, Steve finds a whiny bitch in the back of  his taxi, and no, it's not just Michelle tagging along for a ride. From dogs to dog collars, and Billy decides to hang his up this week after a disastrous meeting with the new bishop. Will Sean let his new man give up on his calling for him? Meanwhile, David takes radical action when he finds out about Sarah's relationship with Callum. It's the Great Manchester run this weekend, and in a short Kabin segment we hear about why Ian Puleston-Davies is doing it twice, and then we round off the show with some feedback. Our character profile this week is on Sean Tully.

Conversation Street Episode 147

On the latest podcast, we break down the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast between the 27th April and the 1st May. Well, maybe it's more like 'shoot down', as neither of us were too impressed with this week's offerings - from the dynamic duo of dullness, Alya and Izzy, teaming up to design a new knicker line, to Corrie cougar Erica announcing that she is with cub, to the near ruination of Jenny, one of our favourite recent characters, Corrie has certainly seen better weeks, but hopefully you enjoy our commentary nonetheless! In the news section, we weigh up Coronation Street's chances in the British Soap Awards now the list of nominees is out, and we round off the show with talk of favourite Corrie friendships in the feedback section. Our classic character profile this week is on Leonard Swindley.

Conversation Street Episode 146

This week, we cover the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 20th and the 24th April. Can a podcast work when one of the hosts is nearly losing their voice? Find out in this 40-minute show, where we just give a quick run down of the main happenings on the cobbles this week. It's Gavin's birthday party on Monday, but David finds himself a little too tied up to attend. Later in the week we have the second Rodwell wedding attempt, but with Andy's secret getting out fast, can Gail get Michael down the aisle before he discovers the truth? Meanwhile, Roy makes a new friend, and Jenny's behaviour gets increasingly  suspicious.

Conversation Street Episode 145

On the podcast this week, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast between the 10th and the 17th April in the UK. Only a week after the Armstrong/Windass household welcomed its newest member, it loses another when Owen packs his bags for Portugal. Meanwhile, David makes a haunting discovery at the graveyard, and Tracy sets her sights on the Rovers - after all, once you've served time behind bars, isn't serving Newton & Ridley behind a bar the next logical step? In the Kabin, we find yet another reason not to vote for Kym Marsh in the British Soap Awards, and we celebrate one listener's 1-year anniversary with the podcast in our feedback section. Also this week, we interview Jack, the creator of the fab Corrie Lego videos.

Conversation Street Episode 144

On this week's early edition of the podcast, we cover the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast between the 6th and the 8th April in the UK. With only a few, quiet episodes to cover this week, the Street Talk section is relatively short, with most of the discussion covering the repercussions of Faye giving birth. Has the story switched focus away from the Faye/Craig duo and onto the adults now? Do Jackson's parents really not believe he's the father? Isn't Tim the sweetest grandparent ever? We also give a quick rundown of the latest developments in the Tony/Tracy affair, say what we think about Eileen's new man, and have a chuckle about Jason and Sarah-Louise pretending to get back together. In the Kabin, we hear about Michelle Keegan's first film project, and in the feedback section, we hear some listeners' gushing praise of Colson Smith and Ellie Leach. The character profile this week is on Sarah-Louise (okay, fine - just Sarah!) Platt.

Conversation Street Episode 143

On our Easter weekend edition of Conversation Street, we chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 29th March and the 3rd April. They say that Easter is all about new life, and that's certainly the case for Faye, who goes into labour this week, but how long can she keep it a secret? Meanwhile, Bethany continues to cause trouble for the Platt household - can a visit from Sarah-Louise set her straight? In the Kabin, we talk about the removal of the Sexiest Soap Actor categories from the British Soap Awards (sadly not to be replaced by the Sexiest Soap Podcasters) and in the feedback section, some of our listeners chip in on the great Sarah / Sarah-Louise / Sarah-Lou debate. Instead of a character profile this week, Michael takes on the questions from the Easter pub quiz that was held last week at the Coronation Street Tour.

Conversation Street Episode 142

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast between the 23rd and the 25th March in the UK. The Weatherfield circle of life continues this week, as Faye prepares to give birth, Steve and Michelle plan a marriage, and Gail and Andy head to a funeral. Meanwhile, can Kevin convince Rita to make her peace with Jenny? In the Kabin, we find out how Corrie has fared in a couple of online polls, and Gemma gives her full, frank and uncensored views of the Corrie cast's recent appearance on Saturday night game show, You're Back In The Room.  We round off the show with some listener emails, including more praise for Jenny Bradley. On the subject of Kevin's conquests, our classic character profile this week is on Natalie Barnes.

Conversation Street Episode 141

On the latest podcast, we have a natter about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 16th and the 20th March. This week, Chesney gets all choked up when he realises he's losing Joseph (calm down, Jenny - not that kind of choking...) but will he make the right decision for his son? Meanwhile, Operation Egg Plant is rumbled after Simon is enlisted as Kal's new recruit, and Gail gets to show off her l33t hax0r skillz when she has to update the details for 'Gavin' in the Bistro database. In the Kabin, we give Hayley Tamaddon and Dan Brocklebank a run for their money when we take the Corrie Tongue Twister Challenge, then we hear about a listener's memories of Brian Tilsley in the feedback section. Our character profile this week is on Katy Armstrong.

Conversation Street Episode 140

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 9th and the 13th March. This week, Gail and Michael are getting set for their wedding, but when an unexpected guest shows up on the doorstep of number 8, the couple's future is put in serious jeapordy. Meanwhile, Emily causes a rift between Sean and Billy when she snubs the church comedy night, and Callum jumps to the top of our favourite character list when he tells it like it is to Katy, and convinces her to leave Weatherfield! In the Kabin, we find out which cast member is training to be a psychotherapist on the side, and we round off the episode with some more listener mail. Our character profile this week is on Gail's first husband, Brian Tilsley.

Conversation Street Episode 139

On the podcast this week, we cover the Coronation Street episodes shown in the UK between the 2nd and the 6th March. Steph gets a shock on Monday when she encounters the actual, real-life Gavin... and it becomes more difficult than ever for us to get people's names right when discussing that particular plot! Gavin's not the only introduction this week either, as on Wednesday we get to see Jackson, the father of Faye's baby, for the first time. Meanwhile, Eileen continues to wind up Michelle in the Rovers (no complaints from us!) and Roy and Sharif clash spades over an allotment. In the Kabin, we talk about the latest additions to the Coronation Street Tour, whilst in the feedback section, we hear some of our listeners' thoughts on Jenny's return so far. The character profile this week is on Eva Price.