The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

January 17, 2025 - Peanut Butter and Jam

This podcast covers episodes 11,467 to 11,472. A newly religious Rob has a change of heart and offers up his kidney to Carla. Abi’s mental health is heading for rock bottom but Kevin has worries of his own when he finds a lump. Daniel assumes that life in Weatherfield with him and Bertie is more enticing than Bethany’s job opportunity in That London. Worried about his future, Dylan hits the bottle and is found unconscious in the precinct ginnel by Liam. Sally takes charge and rallies the troops to arrange a proper send-off for Mason. After Sam lies to Leanne about cutting short his meeting with her, she finds an unexpected ally in Tracy. As Racist Kelly prepares for her day in court, she lightens the emotional load by dumping Max. Debbie is a good sister. Alfie catches a cold. Kirk buys a digger.

January 9, 2025 - Devspeare

This podcast covers episodes 11,461 to 11,466. Mason prepares to leave for Germany, but before he goes there’s just one last thing he wants to pick up from his brothers' flat. Carla discovers the damage to her kidney following her bout of sepsis will potentially require another transplant. Dylan finds himself in hot water when he confesses that it was his knife that was used to stab Mason. Joseph reveals that he was behind the hoax call that delayed the paramedics from attending the scene of Mason’s stabbing. After reviewing her law course itinerary, Evelyn is concerned that she has too many distractions and responsibilities at home to cope. Shona makes a vital discovery in Freshco’s car park but David’s outrage threatens to scupper this important lead. In the aftermath of Mason’s stabbing, Abi finds it increasingly difficult to put the trauma behind her. Kev gets a chippy tea. Bobby gets wired into the jelly babies. PC Tinker will leave you to it.

January 3, 2025 - Barking Up the Wrong Pensioner

This podcast covers episodes 11,454 to 11,460. David bites off more than he can chew when he attempts to enact some vengeance on Kit. Taking pity on her sister, Toyah pressures Nick into dropping the fraud charges but he inadvertently makes matters worse. Steve announces his plans to move out of Number One as Cassie continues to drug Ken’s tea. Max can’t bring himself to tell Racist Kelly about the fierce reputation of the prosecuting barrister. Evelyn makes a New Year's Resolution to improve herself and so applies to university to take a law degree. Mason and Becky become closer but she is shocked when he gets a job offer from Germany. Carla accidentally declares her love for Swain and is upset when the sentiment isn’t immediately returned. Marjorie Tavistock is the best of us. Hope is a prankster. Bethany will settle for a cockatoo.

December 27, 2024 - West Side Story With Wrinkles

This podcast covers episodes 11,447 to 11,453. Nick returns from Tenerife and Leanne makes sure he notices the recent batch of financial irregularities at the Bistro. Carla upsets Swain when she announces their relationship to the Knicker People, which includes an unamused Betsy. Racist Kelly is presented with a quandary on how to plead to Joel’s death and how each option will affect her relationship with Frankie. While Gail and Jesse prepare for their wedding and their departure to France, an upset Audrey has a few things to get off her chest. Ken is thrilled by Cassie’s thoughtful Christmas present but Steve remains suspicious. A love pentagram ensures a complicated Christmas for Daisy, Daniel, Bethany, Kit, and Shona. Everyone forgets the last time Max made a video. Rita loves that dead budgie story. A concussed Adam looks after kids.

December 20, 2024 - The Greatest Day of Your Life...Again

This podcast covers episodes 11,441 to 11,446. As preparations get underway for Gail’s wedding, David is mistrusting of Shona who once again has to tidy up his mess. Chesney is reluctant to accept a renewed and final offer from the abattoir owners he suspects are responsible for Les’s death. The parameters and definition of Carla and Swain’s relationship continues to cause confusion and misunderstandings between them. As Nick leaves for the Canaries, Leanne manufactures the strength of their relationship to frustrate her sister. While Joel’s parents try to take a very sick Frankie away from his mother, Dee Dee makes plans to terminate their other unborn grandchild. Tim’s got a Die Hard boxset. Daniel jogs like a totally normal person. Max needs a hobby.

December 13, 2024 - The Da Vinci of Dings and Dents

This podcast covers episodes 11,435 to 11,440. After an uneventful hook-up at the hotel, Shona’s arm is fractured by an out-of-control driver. A drunken Daniel seizes the opportunity to steal Debbie’s car after he blames her for his latest fall-out with Bethany. When she misses her first scan, Dee Dee makes an important decision about her pregnancy. Evelyn is gifted a backgammon board and uses her wiles to great effect when Steve damages it. Gail and Jesse announce their plans for a Christmas wedding and a move to the south of France. Mason is shocked when he discovers Dylan carrying a knife and realizes the part he played in that. Max agrees to let Joel’s parents meet Frankie, a decision that has disastrous consequences when bruises are discovered on the baby. Kit’s flat is fumigated. Will the real Marjorie Tavistock please stand up? Who the hell is that wee boy?

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.