The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

December 6, 2024 - A Spinster With a Stir Fry

This podcast covers episodes 11,429 to 11,434. Ahead of Rowan’s trial, Leanne sets to work causing as much disruption in Nick and Toyah’s life as possible. As Chesney is dealing with Les’s death and the circumstances around it, he remains convinced a mysterious van driver is stalking him. Kit and Daisy have another go at this dating lark but discussion around the arrest of Racist Kelly gets in the way. Alya is worried that her reunion with Adam may be over before it begins when she sees a dating agency notification on his phone. At the Stoma Support Group, Bethany lets the other members assume that her surgery was to remove cancer. With Jesse’s house sale almost complete, he offers to repay Gail’s bridging loan. Still unaware of David’s lie, a furious Shona heads off to the prison to berate the governor for failing Clayton. Steve breaks the cabbie code. Kirk wears double denim. Sam really doesn’t want to go on holiday.

November 29, 2024 - Defo No Comment

This podcast covers episodes 11,423 to 11,428. Carla escapes the Knicker People’s Bowling Afternoon to return to the factory, disturb a robbery and receive a bop on the head for her troubles. Racist Kelly’s argument for caring for Frankie in prison looks to be doomed until Dee Dee shows up to be on her side. Chesney’s attempts at vehicular passive aggression backfire in Freshco’s car park when a mysterious van driver prangs his car. Alya arrives back on the street and picks up where she left off with Adam. Nick and Toyah’s plans to announce their intention to live together are put on hold when Leanne gets some upsetting news about her dad. Gemma has friends. People listen to Kirk. It’ll be a closed casket for Les.

November 22, 2024 - Your Vegetarian Sausage

This podcast covers episodes 11,417 to 11,422. Dee Dee is in denial when Sarah comes to visit and discovers her pregnancy test. Tim claims responsibility for grassing up Mason’s brothers which puts him in the firing line for revenge. When Shona discovers prison emails in her junk folder, David gaslights her into thinking she deleted the messages herself. Ken comes back from holiday in fine health and is encouraged to part ways with Cassie. Leanne's spirits are at a low when she remembers the anniversary of Oliver’s death is just around the corner. Sparks fly when Swain gets a little too refreshed in the Rovers, and Carla is called upon to take her home to sober up. Steve needs an egg custard tart. Frankie can’t wait for a minute. Sally will take care of it like always.

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.