The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

November 15, 2024 - Totally Mad Max

This podcast covers episodes 11,411 to 11,416. Against Ed’s wishes, Dee Dee hands herself in to the police while preparations are underway for Frankie to be discharged from the hospital. Consumed with intercepting various messages, emails, and phone calls, David takes the bull by the horns and visits Clayton in prison. Gemma remains furious with Billy and Todd for betraying Paul’s memory. Mason does his best to make amends by grassing up his brothers for the theft of Sally and Tim's car. On a lonely viaduct bridge in the dead of night, the events leading up to Joel’s death are finally revealed. Kit’s interviews are interrupted. Shona has baby fever. The social worker doesn’t have all day.

November 8, 2024 - The First Gay Man on Mars

This podcast covers episodes 11,405 to 11,410. Ryan warns Daisy that she should be concerned about the lengths Kit will go to in order to get information about her. As Swain is hauled in to explain herself at the station, Carla does her a solid by garnering a brace of sought-after festival tickets. Sally is shocked to discover that the mice they suspect are living in their shed have brought a rucksack. David is shocked when he intercepts attempts from Clayton’s prison to get in touch with Shona. Bethany throws Daniel out for perhaps the third time in three weeks when he attempts to take over the conversation at her hospital appointment. Ahead of the space launch, Billy looks for solace in a bottle after being duped by a man claiming to be a friend of Paul’s. Tim misses the bowl. Bernie forgets about Chesney. David goes for a pee in the back garden.

November 1, 2024 - The Paddington

This podcast covers episodes 11,397 to 11,404. Bethany celebrates the anniversary of Sinead’s death with orange juice and shouting at Daniel. Toyah and Nick cannot hide their feelings for each other anymore but are careful to keep it on the down low. Gail recovers well from her heart operation but comes out of anesthesia with a proposal for Jesse. Cassie and Ken prepare for their holiday to Portugal as Adam learns of the Premium Bond win. Dev is persona non grata when he refuses to pay Chesney while the kebab house is closed and misjudges a balloon trick at the quads’ birthday party. Kit uses his friendship with Ryan to learn of ways to impress Daisy. Gary is furious when he learns that Mason has been spotted in conversation with Liam. While the police have their attention focused on Dee Dee for Joel’s murder, a number of other suspects float to the surface. Bernie is greedy for ashes. Swain is on Junior Disprin. That’s not a spreadsheet.

October 23, 2024 - Rancid Fat

This podcast covers episodes 11,393 to 11,396. Sam reacts badly when he suspects that Nick cares more for Toyah than he does for him. Still under suspicion for Joel’s murder, Dee Dee finds it increasingly difficult to hold her nerve. Bobby plays matchmaker when he senses that Max and Racist Kelly have secret feelings for each other. Chesney sends Gemma away for a break with Bernie and the quads but struggles to hold it together at home. The stress is beginning to show for Gail as her family bicker about the sale of number eight, and Sarah airs suspicions of Jesse. Kirk is the worst. Leanne steals cookware. Bethany will try a baked potato.

October 18, 2024 - Sweeties for Bertie

This podcast covers episodes 11,387 to 11,392. Hope’s return to school following her suspension is delayed after she complains of a dodgy throat. Sarah is suspicious of Jesse's finances when she learns of his new Oakhill residency, and then she takes Gail away for a Whitby break. With a house move on the horizon, Sam arranges a romantic meal for Nick and Leanne in hopes of kindling a reconciliation. Stu realizes that his relationship with Yasmeen has come to an end and so he makes arrangements for a more permanent trip to Germany. Financial woes return to the Quad House as Joseph needs money for a ski trip while Gemma is too fragile to return to work. Bobby is convinced that he stands a chance with Lauren while she and Max seem destined to become closer. The search for Joel takes a dramatic twist when a group of young fishermen discover a body in a stream. Asha needs a new jacket. Chesney’s working 100 hours a week. Everyone buys a crowbar.

October 11, 2024 - Hernias and Tofu Recipes

This podcast covers episodes 11,381 to 11,386. When Carla and Swain have bad days for different reasons, after too many glasses of red they become closer than they could’ve expected. A suspended Hope lies about her developing vape habit, which almost has disastrous results. Stu fights Mason’s corner while Yasmeen’s doubts over his rehabilitation continue to develop. Gemma goes back to work but finds herself overwhelmed when Kit refuses to follow Paul's final request of him. Nick goes looking for a place to live after outstaying his welcome on the couch at Number Eight. Gail ploughs on with her sale of Number Eight to bring Bethany home, and has a secret relationship to reveal to the family. PC Tinker’s working overtime. George is surprised by a tomahawk. Ryan coos.

October 4, 2024 - No Flipping Cigar

This podcast covers episodes 11,375 to 11,380. All signs point to Joel dying from suicide, but Dee Dee refuses to accept this and goes investigating for the truth. When Fiz can’t face breakfast in the morning, it doesn’t take Dr Gaddas to diagnose the cause why. Stu is shocked to discover Mason has been sleeping in Speed Daal but finds Yasmeen all out of sympathy. Sarah is with Bethany, still stranded in Turkey, when Adam comes across a message that might solve her financial woes. With Billy and Bernie still unable to agree on the best way to say goodbye to Paul, the street prepares for the funeral and rave. Swain’s had enough of Kirk. George couldn’t get a pink Impreza. Dev makes more kebabs.

September 27, 2024 - Finito Benito

This podcast covers episodes 11,369 to 11,374. Bethany’s work trip to Turkey leads to personal consequences that will be with her forever. With Billy and Bernie still in disagreement about Paul’s send-off, Bernie suggests a rave after the funeral. Dylan comes clean regarding Betsy’s involvement in the theft of a purse from Speed Daal. Fiz’s fortieth birthday celebrations are interrupted by a call from the school concerning Hope. As the day of their supposed wedding approaches, Joel makes a final plea for forgiveness from Dee Dee. Roy needs a new phone. Ronnie is a terrible hider. Swain is in the area.

September 20, 2024 - Teenage Sex Scandal Cover Up

This podcast covers episodes 11,363 to 11,368. Tyrone takes drastic measures in an attempt to prevent Alina and Dorin from returning to Romania. Thanks to a last-minute change of plans, Debbie presents Bethany with a writing gig in a Turkish cosmetic surgery. In the aftermath of Paul’s death, Billy and Bernie find themselves at theological loggerheads as they attempt to arrange the funeral. Tracy returns to Spain with a parting word of advice for Steve regarding Cassie. The noose tightens around Joel’s neck as Ellie comes forward to tell her story to DS Swain and Dee Dee. That’s Hope on the vaping. Bertie wants to play Toasties. Ryan investigates pig farming.

September 13, 2024 - Foraging Dude

This podcast covers episodes 11,359 to 11,362. Ken considers using his Premium Bond win to help replace Amy’s lost inheritance until Cassie whispers in his ear about his future. Rowan paints himself as a victim of the Institute in the hope that Leanne will hand over her incriminating data. Ruby’s birthday is put into the shadows when Alina announces that she plans to return to Romania with Dorin. After a tip-off from Betsy, Carla throws herself at the mercy of DS Swain regarding her BMX Bandit hit-and-run. A hungover Billy retraces his steps to find his lost phone while at the flat, Summer notices Paul having difficulty breathing. David appreciates a good crisp. Sam needs stimuli. Toyah’s chili is treated with distrust.