The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

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.

August 23, 2024 - The Enlightenment Hour

This podcast covers episodes 11,341 to 11,346. 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 11,335 to 11,340. 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 11,334. 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.