The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

September 6, 2024 - Thank Goodness for DS Swain

This podcast covers episodes 11,343 to 11,348. With Joel lurking around the hospital Dee Dee discovers that he left his last law firm under a shroud of mystery. Betsy is frustrated and feels underappreciated at home so opens up her heart to Carla. It’s Jack’s big day in court and Kev and Abi are surprised to receive a generous offer from an unlikely source. Paul writes a manifesto of how he wants Billy to live his life to the fullest after he passes away. Although he has made a full recovery, Ken is still keen to keep Cassie on the payroll for her companionship. Leanne is on the brink of blackmailing Amy when she discovers some concerning files on Rowan’s laptop. Sam doesn’t come here. Max is ungrateful. Swain has a cat.

August 30, 2024 - Sad 80s Throwback

This podcast covers episodes 11,337 to 11,342. Leanne conducts Amy’s upload session but is shocked to see Rowan secretly recording her confessions. Tyrone and Fiz try to get used to having a new family member living with them. Beth’s attempts to blackmail Kit backfire dreadfully and she is forced to hurriedly make plans to leave the street. Mason has to choose between a relationship with Betsy or his job at Speed Daal. With his sentencing coming up next week, Kev and Abi’s best efforts do little to buoy Jack’s spirits. DS Swain is gutted when her superiors shut down the case against Joel and he immediately makes a beeline for Lauren. Stu thinks he’s Gordon Ramsay. Daniel’s down a babysitter. Nick fixes Toyah’s wardrobe door.

August 23, 2024 - The Enlightenment Hour

This podcast covers episodes 11,331 to 11,336. When an already suspicious Dee Dee discovers a familiar necklace on a jeweler’s website, the puzzle pieces begin to drop into place. Bethany is still shouting about Nathan’s involvement in Racist Kelly’s disappearance, which turns the police’s attention back to Sarah. As Tracy and Cassie continue to clash at Number One, Steve learns that life isn’t always sweet in Spain. Toyah gets news regarding her ovarian cancer surgery and continues to play with Nick while Leanne is away. Kirk is determined to get Craig and Beth to sit at the same table but is shocked to discover the reason for their falling out. While Tyrone and Dorin get to know each other, Alina discovers that she’s still in the sights of the human trafficking gang. Amy quits. Kit dishes out the telts on Daniel. Joel is wired to the moon.

August 16, 2024 - Little Nicky

This podcast covers episodes 11,325 to 11,330. As Toyah prepares for her surgery, Rowan remains confident that he will secure funding for the Institute’s new resource centre. Hope remains suspicious of Alina’s return and worries that Tyrone’s future with the family is in doubt. Steve has another date with Demi but is surprised to discover that his heart isn’t in the relationship and lies elsewhere. Paul is not beyond resorting to emotional blackmail as he attempts to force a reconciliation between Bernie and Kit. When Dee Dee learns that he had booked a flight to Belfast, Joel has some explaining to do to keep her off the scent. Tim orders the chicken. Leanne leapfrogs Level Seven. Ken’s luck is in.

August 9, 2024 - Bad Betsy

This podcast covers episodes 11,329 to 11,324. With Dee Dee determined to be at Racist Kelly’s bedside, Joel is further frustrated when DS Swain learns of the birth of Baby Frankie. After witnessing some casual shoplifting from Dev’s, Stu offers Mason a job at Speed Daal. Craig is shocked and embarrassed when he and Kit find Beth selling counterfeit merchandise. Leanne maintains her distance from Toyah and then looks to a nearby source for investment in the new resource centre. Fiz’s head is already spinning from Hope’s sudden interest in Jack when she sees a familiar face in Freshco’s car park. Dylan’s new controller arrives. Mia Buttcheeks needs a taxi. Poor Sam.

August 2, 2024 - Johnny Groats

This podcast covers episodes 11,323 to 11,328. After last week’s interruption, Paul makes a huge decision regarding his plans for ending his life. Beth reveals that she’s making the counterfeit gear so she can afford a special surprise for Kirk. Thanks to incredible stupidity on Jack’s part, ITV Stefan retrieves his burner phone and regains the upper hand. Rowan leaves Leanne worried when he requests an important conversation with her when he returns from an Institute retreat. Fiz is discombobulated when she learns that an upcoming people-trafficking trial may mean the return of Alina Pop. With Dee Dee eager to make plans for the wedding, Joel is forced to take drastic action as he attempts to end Lauren's pregnancy. Ruby’s skincare regimen is lacking. Abi goes for a walk. Izzy has no comment.

July 26, 2024 - Mansplaining Squared

This podcast covers episodes 11,317 to 11,322. Toyah makes the decision that she doesn’t want Leanne or Nick to be with her as she goes through her cancer treatment. After seeing a bloody Mason in the precinct, Stu takes pity on the scumbag and takes him back to Speed Daal for a meal and a wash, not realizing who he is. Abi returns from seeing the twins and seems to still be annoyed with Kev after his violent altercation with ITV Stefan. Gemma and Chesney are still struggling to find alternative accommodation until Kit announces that he may have stumbled upon a solution. Joel gets some unwanted help to empty what’s left in his flat while Racist Kelly wanders around Weatherfield looking for Max. After receiving news that it’s no longer safe to use the stair lift, Billy organizes a special day out for Paul. Jack’ll have steak and chips. Gemma is Scooby Doo. Chesney is thirty.

July 19, 2024 - Them Web Sleuths From Before

This podcast covers episodes 11,311 to 11,316. Betsy manages to blackmail everyone she comes into contact with in an attempt to secure funds for a new phone. Once Kit learns that Racist Kelly is alive and well, he goes about setting up a patsy in the shape of PC Tinker to take his fall. Leanne is entrusted to sign up Amy for The Institute but goes too far by introducing her to AI Oliver for a sibling chat. With their eviction date looming, the clock is ticking for Gemma and Chesney to try to find alternative accommodation. Dylan and Liam hide their concerns at the news that Mason has been released from prison and is back in Weatherfield. Roy recovers from his heart attack insisting that Lauren visited him, which sets Bethany and Dee Dee off with their investigating hats on. Cathy is taking visitors. Sarah needs a locksmith. Voggle’s reverse image search is subpar.

July 9, 2024 - The Dark Reverie

This podcast covers episodes 11,307 to 11,310. Craig is worried that he’s made an enemy of Kit so Beth decides to have a word. Maria catches Sarah and Gary at the police station together and both have some serious explaining to do. Leanne takes Toyah to an Institute seminar and is shocked when her sister has an open mind about its validity. As Bethany gets closer to tracking down the person who stole her company credit card, Roy gets an unexpected visitor. Betsy is a try-hard. Sam fancies Persian. Seve Ballesteros is dead.

July 5, 2024 - Incoming Tommy O

This podcast covers episodes 11,301 to 11,306. Steve and Cassie celebrate his 50th birthday by doing something rash and ruin Tommy O’s bust unveiling. Bernie is thrown when Kit goes behind her back and meets with Paul and Gemma on his own. Lisa is kept busy when she pulls Sarah in for questioning while facilitating her daughter’s first day of work experience. George makes a decision regarding Glenda’s claim from Archie’s recently-discovered will. Nina is run ragged as she attempts to keep the cafe running on her own while Roy maintains his hermit existence. Detective Bethany tries to discover who has been making fraudulent purchases on her old company credit card. Toyah’s upset stomach lands her in hospital where her prognosis is just the start of a couple of shocking and life-changing days. Betsy outranks Kirk. Shona pulls a sickie. Craig plays Billy Big Bananas. Plus, we answer your questions.