The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

January 24, 2024 - Dipping My Four-Incher

This podcast covers episodes 11,170 to 11,175. Mason’s bullying and manipulation bring Liam and Dylan to blows, attracting the attention of Crawshaw and the police. Despite his efforts to right the wrongs of last week, Chesney remains in his family’s bad books. Simon’s day-drinking has him drunk at work and puts his employment at the factory in jeopardy. Bernie treats Paul and Gemma to an overnight holiday in a camper van with disastrous results. Steve’s lackadaisical approach to decorating his and Tracy’s bedroom forces her to seek the attention of a professional. Ed is running out of options when Gary pulls out of buying the builder’s yard and an offer of accommodation is rescinded. Swain hates Tinker. Billy does The Bump. Peter is not available to take your call.

January 19, 2024 - Stronger Than Special Brew

This podcast covers episodes 11,164 to 11,169. All of Damon’s Christmases have come at once as he and Sarah begin their relationship while also managing to wind up Adam. Chesney is disbelieving when Joseph complains of feeling sick again, and then Linda arrives to make matters worse. Max and Sabrina become suspicious when Racist Kelly refuses to share details of her mysterious boyfriend. Aadi is furious when he learns that Asha was in his flat last week when he was passed out from carbon monoxide poisoning. While Evelyn and Cassie deal with the aftermath of Terry’s assault, Tyrone gets an invitation to join Fiz on holiday in Italy. Maria and Gary are concerned when they discover that Liam has been playing truant from school for a week and demand to know why. Harvey needs new socks. Bernie makes homemade Special Brew. Mason is a grass.

January 12, 2024 - Hippo With a Hat On

This podcast covers episodes 11,158 to 11,163. Paul confides again in Todd about his plan to decide when to end his own life. Evelyn is convinced that Terry is running an illegal puppy farm and is determined to get the evidence to prove it. Damon makes a concerted effort to get back into Sarah’s good books and finds a supporter in Ed. Bobby’s first week working in the knicker factory generates unwanted competition with the knicker people. Social services continue their investigation into Gemma which causes stress with the Winter-Browns. Dev prepares for the twins’ 19th birthday, but tensions between Asha and Nina threaten to cast a shadow on events. Carla has a banana at ten thirty. Kev can’t read a room. It’s Hope’s turn to set the table.

January 3, 2024 - With as in With With

This podcast covers episodes 11,151 to 11,157. When a blast from the past appears from a taxi on New Year’s Eve, Daniel wastes no time in reheating Daisy’s side of the bed. Adam’s panic attacks return just as an old enemy decides to show face on the street. Ed struggles to make amends with Michael and then is warned away from a potential job by Dee Dee. Carla is already sick of the sight of Bobby lazing around in her flat so goes about finding something productive for him to do. Cassie continues to ingratiate herself with Kev while letting Abi take the blame for the scratch on Mr Lee’s Porsche. Evelyn is on tenterhooks as she awaits news of Terry’s plea hearing and potential sentencing. After a failed Christmas surprise, Billy makes plans to whisk a reluctant Paul away for a winter holiday in the sun. Steve gets his belly out. Jenny knows the value of a hotpot. Gemma’s sangria is lethal.

December 29, 2023 - Even When I’m Not

This podcast covers episodes 11,143 to 11,150. Jenny and Daisy put in their ill-gotten bid for the Rovers only to discover they have some stiff competition for the keys. Carla learns of the depths of Peter’s depression but her solution is a Christmas present that will have enormous consequences on their relationship. Roy and Cassie do a Thelma and Louise as they drive off to track down a present for Evelyn in a car that Cassie has stolen from Kev’s garage. When Paul fails to show up for family Christmas, Gemma panics that he’s taken a fall and sends an unprepared Chesney off to investigate. Stu fails to predict how Eliza will take the utter abandonment from her father and attempts to put matters right. Ed runs Tony’s patience to its absolute limit and his family soon discovers exactly how far below rock bottom he has sunk. PC Tinker is bent again. Sean wears his Pause sweater again. Billy forgets his job again.

December 20, 2023 - Non-Surgical Wotsits

This podcast covers episodes 11,139 to 11,142. Who can predict what will happen when a bearded Tim lures Peter into a session in the hot tub? Ryan makes preparations to leave Weatherfield for Glasgow with Crystal, not that anyone seems to care or notice. The Platts assemble at the Bistro for Gail’s emergency summit, but Lily’s Nice Box idea may uncover more bad points than good. Ed is back hiding his money woes and putting all his hopes, and his future, on the back of a horse. Cassie gives Roy a gift idea for Evelyn after hearing that she has a special Christmas surprise for him. Daisy believes that the key to Stephen’s finances is hidden in his journal and is desperate to prise it from Audrey. Tony’s patience finally runs out. Nick has good posture. Sam is very disappointed.

December 15, 2023 - Jenny’s Saucy Pics

This podcast covers episodes 11,133 to 11,138. Evelyn and Tyrone are at risk when Terry turns violent in his attempts to get his cockapoo back. Audrey becomes obsessed when the police return Stephen’s personal effects, including his journal. Stu’s private investigator comes up with the goods when she discovers worrying facts about Dom’s life in Germany. Daniel goes full steam ahead with plans to buy the Rovers and for Daisy to adopt Bertie, while she feels guilted into making a devastating confession. Frankie is high maintenance. Cassie can’t follow simple instructions. Crystal says some things.

December 8, 2023 - Up the Podge

This podcast covers episodes 11,127 to 11,132. Following Bernie’s sentencing, Gemma furiously tracks down Big Garth and winds up further in the Social Services’ bad books. With Hope’s birthday coming up, Cassie is keen to celebrate but is caught by surprise when Hope decides that she’s not invited to the party. Racist Kelly sets some tongues a-wagging when she gets a beautiful new necklace that she claims came from her new beau. Isla has a confession to make to Nina who is already struggling to deal with Nina’s possessiveness. Stu is crushed when Eliza announces that she’ll be spending Christmas with Dom and his parents. Simon stumbles upon video evidence of Ryan and Daisy’s secret affair and wastes no time in bringing an already suspicious Daniel up to speed. Sam says it with book tokens. Evelyn is in disguise. Chesney just wants a cuppa in peace.

December 1, 2023 - Low Flying Pigeon

This podcast covers episodes 11,121 to 11,126. Tensions brew at the Bailey house when Ed’s dad arrives in a critical mood, looking for a loan to help out his food truck business. George sees signs of Liam being bullied and offers advice from his own experiences with Frank the Wank. After the theft of his vapes last week, Simon seeks sanctuary in booze which sets Peter’s alarm bells ringing. Racist Kelly causes all sorts of commotion when she buys Max an expensive watch. Nina and Asha are their own worst enemies when both pretend that they are satisfied with the other spending time with other people. Ryan’s relationship with Crystal is developing when he gets a call with an intriguing job offer. As they prepare for their early Christmas celebration, Gemma is once more concerned when Joseph complains of feeling ill. Debbie is peckish. Brian loses his scarf. Billy’s jumper has Jesus on.

November 24, 2023 - Don’t Give a Cluck

This podcast covers episodes 11,115 to 11,120. Amy remains resolute as she is questioned about last week’s incident at the nightclub and becomes closer to a supportive Aadi. Mason pulls a knife on Liam as his campaign of bullying intensifies. Ed’s financial woes deepen as he struggles to pay Tony's wages and his fake credit card is canceled. Before returning to work, Beth and Sean strike a hard bargain with a desperate Carla. Glenda starts a protest group aiming to prevent the conversion of the Rovers into flats. Joel has bad news for Bernie regarding the date of her sentencing. Peter loses his rag when Simon has his merchandise stolen and takes out his temper on Eileen’s front door. Dylan is Cathy. Craig is demoted. Norris’s credit score takes a hit.