The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

June 20, 2025 - The Fun Bus

This podcast covers episodes 11,597 to 11,602. An under pressure Swain is too quick to arrest Brody and isn’t prepared for the consequences. Sally makes a bold decision to report Lou to the social services. James is absent from Laila’s vaccinations and becomes concerned that Dee Dee is regretting giving her up. Todd is depressed at the state of his relationship and is further knocked down when he sees Theo is back on the gay apps. Maria is released after a night in the cells and is shocked when Gary is still defending Lou. Aadi takes it to heart when Bernie suggests he’s getting old before his time. Debbie finds it increasingly difficult to keep the truth of her dementia from her family. Daniel steals a poppadum. Billy just won’t shut up. Rafael’s been on his own all day, dammit.

June 13, 2025 - Original Glenda

This podcast covers episodes 11,591 to 11,596. Luckily, Kit is on hand to deal with Brody, who is found having a seizure on the street. Swain is overwhelmed ahead of Tinker’s memorial and takes her mood out on her loved ones. Todd is caught between a rock and a hard place when Millie reveals some shocking news. Leanne reacts angrily when Toyah becomes interested in her relationship with Ronnie. Sally and Tim prepare for an important meeting with social services as they pursue becoming foster parents. Tensions between Lou and Maria increase ahead of the Grand Reopening of Number 8. Ant from Ant and Dec is a wise-guy. George still lives at Eileen’s. We are all Craig Tinker.

June 6, 2025 - Todd's Three Questions

This podcast covers episodes 11,585 to 11,590. Sally is shocked when she catches Tim meeting with a social worker to investigate the possibility of fostering. Carl makes some easy cash from Fiona with his dodgy MOT caper while courting a very keen Tracy. Sean worries about Dylan being released from the STC and running into Brody, but for the wrong reasons. Dee Dee is ready to focus on her work when James returns from the US again. Jason suggests to Eileen that she become his business partner and move to Thailand. Millie reads Middlemarch. Abi’s mince needs a sniff. Psst — Kev fainted.

May 30, 2025 - Julie Madly Deeply

This podcast covers episodes 11,579 to 11,584. As he tries to come to terms with Tinker’s death, Kirk learns of Beth’s wishes for her son’s funeral. Swain is sheepish as she deals with Carla’s reaction to last week’s proposal of marriage. Bernie interferes when Kit arrests Brody for breaking and entering. Debbie seems to be a bit jelly when Ronnie meets up with an old flame at the Rape Hotel. Theo is panicked when he comes face to face with a disturbing figure from his past. As Julie’s funeral approaches, George feels like he can’t do right for doing wrong when it comes to Eileen. Liam’s off to the shops for a long stand. Kev gets a one all over. Jason is right on the karaoke.

May 23, 2025 - Seven Foot Two of Bad News

This podcast covers episodes 11,573 to 11,578. Craig prepares for his first day shadowing Kit in the CID, and what will be his last day on Earth. Bernie solves the case of the solitary candle. Kirk finds a lucky tie. No one gives Lou a Wet Wipe.

May 16, 2025 - Punters and Seamen

This podcast covers episodes 11,567 to 11,572. After an incident at a wedding fayre at the hotel leads to a disturbing altercation, Debbie unleashes both barrels on Ronnie. Liam prepares for his English GCSE by getting himself locked in a shed at the builder’s yard. Bobby is furious when he learns that Racist Kelly suspected him of the blackmailing. Desperate to get back into Eileen’s good books, George makes tentative plans for a proposal. When Carla appoints Glenda as interim manager of the Rovers, it isn’t long before the karaoke machine is dragged out. In a series of flashbacks, we learn of Kit’s history as a teenager growing up with Mick and Lou. Leanne suits the Speed Daal merch. Sarah’s nosy. Roy gets ketchuped.

May 9, 2025 - Some 1950s Throwback

This podcast covers episodes 11,561 to 11,566. Dee Dee begins to bond with Laila just as James returns from America. After Danielle reports Theo missing, he returns drunk to the street and tells Todd about his experiences as a child in a religious family. Jenny finds herself at a low ebb following Daisy’s betrayal while Rita encourages her to start anew. After an unseen assault in a pub parking lot, it appears that Mick and DC Green have a secret past together, probably not like that. Racist Kelly is spooked when she continues to get threatening messages and begins to have suspicions about the identify of her blackmailer. Carl tries to position himself as an assistant to Debbie and is disappointed when she goes in a different direction. While George attempts spontaneity, Julie and Eileen’s day out in the country takes a devastating turn. Aadi’s plums are sweet and firm. Jake needs to wait for that Xbox. Here comes the rain again.

May 2, 2025 - Thick Shag

This podcast covers episodes 11,555 to 11,560. Debbie gets the diagnosis she’s been dreading and makes a monumental decision with her engagement to Ronnie. Julie continues to observe Eileen’s frustrations with her relationship with George. Racist Kelly gets proof from her blackmailer that they really do know what part she played in the theft of Tracy’s van. With Swain and Carla at her beck and call, Betsy hides that the feeling has returned to her arm. Out of the blue, Gary decides to buy the builder’s yard after all, much to Maria’s dismay. Daisy discovers that Christina and Dom plan to double-cross her so puts her own plan into action. Kirk wins a car. Brian gets handsy. Tim’s meter’s running.

April 25, 2025 - Slag!

This podcast covers episodes 11,543 to 11,554. Todd and Theo’s sneaky affair requires more people in the circle of trust to keep it secret from Danielle. After receiving a call from Romania, Tyrone is thrilled to learn that Dorin will be staying longer. Christina and Dom put the next part of their plan into action as they dangle a financial carrot in front of Jenny. Wes and Zoe request a meeting with Dee Dee to set the record straight. Dylan and Brody take turns at booting the fuck out of each other. George upsets Eileen when he recommends that Brian gives up any romantic designs on Julie. When her dad sends a present for Frankie, Racist Kelly goes to lay down the law. Abi flirts with Carl while Debbie worries about what the future holds for her. Maria's detergent lets her down. Chesney smells of sausages. Mary built this city.

April 11, 2025 - Ben With the Mahoosive Muscles

This podcast covers episodes 11,537 to 11,542. Kev continues to push all of his loved ones away as he struggles to cope with his cancer and chemo. While arranging a funeral for a woman’s mother, Todd is shocked to discover Theo’s real deep dark secret. Dee Dee talks to a health professional about how her outcome was entirely down to the neglectful care she received. Gemma’s Wig is caught in a lie as she tries to dodge a night out with Lou. After an interrupted phone call, Betsy becomes concerned about Dylan’s mental health. A dart’s night at the Rovers ends with surprises for Tyrone and Tim. When Debbie finds herself zoning out of conversations, she immediately makes an appointment with her doctor. Jack might be go-karting alone. Dev’s still in India. Dorin is amazed by a thin chip.