The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

September 15, 2023 - Count Spatula

This podcast covers episodes 11,055 to 11,060. After Eliza runs into traffic and fractures her arm, she insists on moving in with her father on a permanent basis. Roy attempts to calm the situation between Tyrone and Evelyn by changing everyone’s living arrangements. David is frustrated when Max fails to concentrate on his apprenticeship at the salon and instead insists on checking up on Lauren. Aadi and Courtney’s tryst is in danger of being discovered when they are invited to a celebration at The Bistro. Dee Dee fails to read the signs when Joel shows interest in pursuing her romantically. Ronnie is concerned when Ed is spotted in the bookmaker part of town. Paul stumbles upon Bernie’s fencing laptops scam with Big Garth and struggles to take a gift to a special friend. Dev has good hair for his age. Sabina gets a new neighbour. Kev is an angry badger.

September 7, 2023 - Dirty Protest

This podcast covers episodes 11,049 to 11,054. Max is non-plussed by his first day at college while it becomes clear that Lauren hasn’t given up on the idea of a relationship with him. While the new project looks to get off the ground with the profits from the share sale, Ed finds that gambling temptations are around every corner. Gemma discovers that her job at Newton & Ridley is ending, but Henry has a proposal in mind. Jenny plans on celebrating her relationship with Stephen by whisking him away to Gay Paris. Stu continues to be morose when Eliza insists on getting to know her dad. Courtney returns and chooses an inopportune moment to send Aadi some selfies. Abi catches Cassie with her hand in the garage’s petty cash which leads to an unwelcome reunion with someone from her past. Chesney gets all the shifts. Ruby is bootless. Nick is bearded again.

September 1, 2023 - These Apples

This podcast covers episodes 11,043 to 11,048. It’s Uncle Stephen to the rescue when Angelique pulls the plug on the NipperSnapper deal and he brokers a way to make everyone’s payday. Shelly encourages Paul to appreciate what he’s got so he and Billy go off for a spot of skinny dipping at a lake. Eliza is still desperate to see her dad and Dom appeals to Stu to come to an agreement without the court’s involvement. Ryan continues to make videos of dubious quality for his hoards of fans on Ovidz. Tyrone has cause for concern when an unsupervised Cassie spends her afternoon in the Rovers getting drunk with his mates. Ronnie desperately tries to stall Ed in the purchase of a plot of land until the Newton & Ridley takeover is complete. Audrey may have pooped herself. Jenny’s standards have slipped. Daisy hates quotes, said Daisy.

August 25, 2023 - A Funny-Looking Handbag

This podcast covers episodes 11,037 to 11,042. Todd is incensed when he discovers that George has deliberately hidden Rest Easy’s interest in him. Tyrone and Cassie struggle to connect so he makes a shepherd's pie and invites some pals around for tea. While Ed discovers the lengths his family has gone to to mitigate his gambling addiction, Ronnie is full-steam ahead playing the stock market. In an attempt to make some money and contribute to household expenses, Ryan posts some riskier pictures of himself online. It’s Lily’s birthday, which unbeknownst to Jenny is about to feature rather heavily in a supposed wine-tasting evening with Stephen. It’s Paul and Gemma’s birthday and he’s seriously beginning to struggle, which puts Bryn in danger. Pride is fabulous. Peter doesn’t like houseguests. Summer turns into Rita.

August 18, 2023 - Good Vibe Guru

This podcast covers episodes 11,031 to 11,036. Stephen is up to his old tricks again when he learns that Lou has convinced the police to look into the tie-pin found next to Rufus’s body. Gemma is nervous ahead of her first day working at Newton & Ridley and has the pressure of everyone at the pub on top of her. Racist Kelly misreads several situations and plans to leave the street sheepishly. Ed and Ronnie celebrate the success of their house renovation project but Ronnie is disappointed at Ed’s lack of ambition. Ryan’s steroid abuse is becoming more and more noticeable to Alya and Carla as he takes his temper out on a wardrobe. Todd is still buoyed by winning the Young Funeral Director of the Year and is keen to learn more about the undertaking trade. While Ruby and Hope prepare for the Summer Spectacular, Cassie arrives back on the street determined to introduce herself to Tyrone. Stu is a try-hard. Kev drives halfway to Norfolk. Jules has minimal sensory perception.

August 11, 2023 - The Ginger Will Smith

This podcast covers episodes 11,025 to 11,030. Jenny and her staff do their best to put on a barnstorming show at the Rovers in the hope that it will secure the pub’s future. Eliza reveals that she’s been in contact with her dad and is furious when her mum and Stu forbid them from getting to know each other better. After finishing last week in a decent place, Adam handles his breakup with Sarah so badly that he makes Daniel look good. Bernie finds a massage table on a skip and so decides to set herself up as a masseuse in Dev’s front room. Racist Kelly is down in the dumps and broke, so Shona has a word with Roy to give her a job and some self-esteem. Little Big Shotz has been planning a summer spectacular and there’s a shock in store when the soloist is announced. Rufus’s widow, Lou, shows up on the street, convinced that her estranged husband’s death was murder. Max's boxers are elasticated. A naked Todd breaks his nose. Glyn leaves them wanting more.

August 4, 2023 - Hard House Banger

This podcast covers episodes 11,019 to 11,024. The Barlows and the Platts gather at the Bistro for Adam and Sarah’s gender reveal party. Bernie becomes sure that Dev’s house contains the energy of Sunita when photo frames have been moved on the sideboard. Ryan is gutted when Carla accidentally posts photos of his buff torso on to social media. Stu becomes increasingly jealous of the amount of time Yasmeen is spending with Roy. Gemma risks incurring the wrath of Chesney when she agrees to work for Henry Newton again. The future of the Rovers hangs in the balance as Jenny has to raise prices to make a profit. Sam raids Craig’s closet. Peter is not a good host. Owen becomes a knob.

July 28, 2023 - Nominated for a Stiffy

This podcast covers episodes 11,013 to 11,018. Paul meets up with Shelly at a hospital appointment and comes to a conclusion about his future that will threaten his relationship with Billy. Aadi and Courtney continue their illicit affair but are soon caught in the act by Amy who cannot hide her disapproval. Tim’s Mum decides she needs to get away from Stephen and Weatherfield to clear her head, which makes Tim take matters into his own hands. George is impressed to learn that Todd has been nominated for Young Undertaker of the Year, which is a thing. Ryan returns to Weatherfield with an appetite for weight training and in no mood to humour Daisy or her apologies. Adam’s panic attacks escalate and he realizes that his trust issues with Sarah still exist. Daniel handles Tracy’s bra. Dev has had a Steve sex dream. Jenny discovers spiralizing.

July 21, 2023 - Pear Drop Scented Thunderbolt

This podcast covers episodes 11,007 to 11,012. Spider manages to track Toyah down to the back of a van in a waste ground when Maggie reveals herself, and she has a gun. Aadi is seen as a protege when business guru Darren takes him under his wing, and is introduced to Darren’s glamorous wife. Rita discovers that Brian has secret feelings for Mary and encourages him to come clean and kick Isabella back to Italy. Max instructs Lauren to skip her father’s sentencing but they are both shocked when they learn how long Reece will be in prison. When a client talks about the realities of fatherhood, Adam is triggered into another panic attack. Paul finds his first visit to the MND support group too overwhelming and runs off before it begins. Stephen has some making up to do and suggests to Tim’s Mum that they recharge their batteries on a hiking holiday in the Peak District. Colin Budd takes his legal business elsewhere. DS Swain throws down some shade. Sally thinks it’s irregardless.

July 14, 2023 - A Smile Sells

This podcast covers episodes 11,001 to 11,006. Adam and Nick are shocked when it looks like Damon has been iced in a gangland assassination. As Tim’s Mum throws herself into her Tai Chi and her friendship with Gerry, she begins to have doubts about Stephen’s intentions. The Winter-Browns money worries increase when Gemma’s unofficial child care business is shut down by social services. Ryan reenacts scenes from Taxi Driver before he goes off to visit Michelle. Max’s friendship with Racist Kelly causes a rift between him and Sabrina. Toyah worries that Spider doesn’t want to commit to her but isn’t aware of other plans that are in motion. Mandy Newhaven is shutting this down. Rhys has caught up on his True Crime boxsets. Steve relaxes a bit too much.