The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

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.

September 6, 2024 - Thank Goodness for DS Swain

This podcast covers episodes 11,353 to 11,358. 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 11,347 to 11,352. 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.