The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

January 13, 2023 - Kennel N°5

This podcast covers episodes 10,847 to 10,852. A chance case of unlawful detention gives Michael some childcare options while pushing some money in Gemma’s direction. Max receives an icy welcome back to the street and David is shocked to learn his views remain firm. Frustrated at Daniel’s lack of wedding enthusiasm, a drunken Daisy goes to extreme lengths to prove to him that she’s a catch. An unfortunately timed retirement dinner for a dog sets events in motion that make Jacob’s future on the street untenable. Unperturbed by last week’s events, Maria worries Gary by doubling down on her commitment to the refugee centre. Dee Dee is quick to pounce on circumstance and makes Alya an offer. Billy discovers some troubling information about Mike but Summer’s ears are deaf to his concerns. Toyah has paracetamol. Ken’s hoovering. The Bistro’s artichokes are off.

January 4, 2023 - Bat Chat

This podcast covers episodes 10,839 to 10,845. After an unpredictable but avoidable accident, Roy finally succumbs to pressure and joins the 21st century. With Stephen’s ducks finally assembled into something close to a row, Teddy decides to come back from Canada with interesting news about the whereabouts of Sinkhole Leo. Billy is determined to show support to Summer over her surrogacy plans despite being vehemently against them. A conversation about capitalism prompts Peter to challenge himself to barter a pen, through a series of trades, up to a motorbike. Todd makes a festive appeal to Sean in search of forgiveness. Gemma is saddened and then enraged when Chesney doesn’t share her enthusiasm for marriage. Damon encourages Jacob to make a career decision between the knicker factory and the Bistro. Griff’s plans are finally revealed, putting Spider, Alya, and the entire street in danger. Glenda worked on the cruise ships. Eliza has weird tastes in videos. Brian has phone envy.

December 30, 2022 - Har Du Røyka Sokka Dine?

This podcast covers episodes 10,825 to 10,838. Damon learns of Jacob’s history with Harvey and sets out to for revenge, while making his presence felt at The Bistro. Against David’s wishes, Max heads off on a Racist Camping trip but soon sees a different, explosive side to Griff. George sets out to make amends for last year by getting Eileen a present fit for a princess. Thanks to a crappy unpublishable article, Daniel makes amends with Daisy ahead of her consultant’s appointment. Ahead of Christmas, Summer goes off grid, leaving Billy frantic when he loses access to her precious glucose levels on that app thing. Tyrone keeps his secret Christmas wedding to Fiz under wraps by being the worse boyfriend in the world. Mary is looking for companions to go caroling, forcing Brian to come to a very easy decision. Roy’s refusal to use the mobile phone he was gifted for Christmas leaves Nina fuming when she misses out on a special date with Asha. Stephen goes to extraordinary lengths to maintain his air of wealth and success but suspicions of him grow at home and in Canada. Cathy’s driving hasn’t improved. Santa gets his steps in. The estate of Edgar Allan Poe will be in touch.

December 16, 2022 - Disaster Strikes

This podcast covers episodes 10,819 to 10,824. Summer gets caught in her own web of lies when Mike insists on accompanying her to her 12-week scan. The opening night of the play approaches while Ken juggles with the affections of Martha and Wendy. Griff’s threats give Alya concerns for Yasmeen’s safety and she cuts back her hours at the law office. Tyrone gets to work on secretly organizing his Christmas Day wedding to Fiz and enlists Gemma’s help. Simon loses a job no one knew he had so Peter gets him work at the factory, much to Leanne’s distress. Daisy finds a lump in her breast and discovers she can’t rely on Daniel for his support. Jenny doesn’t get her hair done. Nigel is a glass-half-empty kinda guy. Esther’s had better weeks.

December 9, 2022 - Pee-Gate Len

This podcast covers episodes 10,813 to 10,818. Every second Stephen spends in Weatherfield costs him money he doesn’t have, but he may just have found a temporary answer to his problems. Adam plays King Solomon as Steve and Adam continue to bicker about the rightful owner of the honking corduroy jacket and the scratch card that was in the pocket. Todd tries to conceal his discomfort when Sean invites Laurence to Christmas at Eileen’s. Guilted by an awkward conversation with a school counselor, Tyrone decides, for the third time, to make an honest woman out of Fiz. When Summer forgets to be sick at the smell of bacon, she is forced to come clean to Amy. Ken is excited by the prospect of attending the theater with Martha on the down low. Maria’s plans to campaign for refugees at the Christmas Market meet resistance at the council meeting while Griff ups his attempted intimidation of Alya. Mary hyperventilates. Joseph is a grass. Dev is bearded again.

BONUS -- This episode also contains a chat with Darren Hilbert from the EastieOaks blog, chatting about his visit to the precinct set and about the upcoming Christmas episodes/

November 30, 2022 - Shoulda Woulda Coulda

This podcast covers episodes 10,805 to 10,812. Nick receives an indecent proposal from Harvey as supposed recompense for the hurt caused to Sam. After being belittled by Carla, Sarah sees an opportunity to jump ship with an exciting new venture. Ken tries to make amends with Stephanie Beecham while Mary struggles to come to terms with his dreadful script. Aaron’s Dad enjoys a brief moment on the wagon just as Summer’s life collapses in on itself a bit more. Tyrone’s favouritism towards Hope causes rifts in the other relationships in the house. When Dylan complains about his lonely dad cramping his style, Todd attempts to get Sean and Laurence back together. Tim is distraught when Sally gives away his favourite jacket. Griff takes to more obvious threats towards Maria ahead of the Community Centre opening its refugee advice service. Stephen goes to great lengths to remain solvent while paying for Audrey and Sam’s Norwegian cruise. Tim’s Mum quotes Lord Sugar. Steve’s big toe needs a pumice stone. Kev’s had enough tea.

November 24, 2022 - Jodrell Bank on Legs

This podcast covers episodes 10,801 to 10,804. Homeless Stu is a helicopter homeless grandad to Eliza and his nose is put out of joint when she decides she would rather have Alya take her to school. Sam gets his moment in front of Harvey but he’s going to need to work his little socks off to get some answers from his mother’s killer. Ken gives Mary some unfortunate advice in the hopes of boosting her confidence and is shocked when a familiar face is drafted in to save the day. Toyah finds it hard to come to terms that Spider has been a disgusting racist all along. Jacob covers for a sick Summer at the factory but both end up facing the wrath of Carla when their arrangement is rumbled. Hope works on her celebrity status at Weathy High by signing and selling copies of her murderous father’s book. Simon is alive. Tyrone’s flat-packing skills have improved. Leanne needs more than a payday loan.

November 18, 2022 - Grapefruit Segments

This podcast covers episodes 10,795 to 10,800. With the clock ticking towards her day in court, Bernie encourages Howie to fake a mega millions lottery win in an attempt to coax Fern out from the shadows. Faced with unwanted attention from her schoolmates, Hope sets about exploiting the situation to her benefit. Adam is impressed with the work Dee Dee accomplished with Homeless Stu so offers her a seat at Imran’s old desk. Debbie finds herself closer to bankruptcy when her hotels fail to meet their asking price so looks to offload the Bistro. Exonerated for the murder of Charlie, Homeless Stu looks to restart his life by gaining custody of Eliza. When Alya refuses to be bullied following the paint attack on Speed Daal, Griff and his gang turn their attentions to more violent intimidation. Asha loses a tooth to a fish finger. Roy kicks ass. Nick really needs to get that eye checked out.

 

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November 11, 2022 - Kidnapping Shergar

This podcast covers episodes 10,789 to 10,794. Fiz, an increasingly violent Tyrone, and a Brylcreemed Adam team up to take on the might of the Weatherfield true crime publishing industry. Nick and Leanne are forced to relent and agree to explore the possibility of Sam meeting Harvey face-to-face in prison. Summer, Aaron, Amy, and Jacob move into the builder’s yard flat and while one couple gets away from Billy, the other ends up besieged by Tracy. Bernie heads to a health spa in an attempt to learn Fern’s address but ends up being caught in the act by Fern’s ex-husband. Homeless Stu and Dee Dee head to That London for his conviction overturning hearing. Max has a disastrous first day working at Speed Daal but ends up getting much closer to Lauren and her way of thinking. Roy makes soup. Glenda has plans for Billy. John Stape is in the shed.

November 4, 2022 - Google Tracy Barlow

This podcast covers episodes 10,783 to 10,788. Sean is a bit too Sean so Todd doesn’t miss an opportunity to provide a hint about Laurence’s big, dark secret. Much to Spider’s shock, Max is invited to a Halloween party at Griff’s racist flat. Arnie the Builder is back to finish the job at number one but inadvertently busts the toilet. Summer has a shocking change of heart when she discovers how much rehab costs these days. Fiz and Tyrone do their best to protect Hope from the serialization of Stape’s story but end up making her more isolated. Nick can’t duck. Zeedan is off to London. Amy sorts everything out.