The Talk of the Street: A Coronation Street Podcast

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.

July 26, 2024 - Mansplaining Squared

This podcast covers episodes 11,317 to 11,322. Toyah makes the decision that she doesn’t want Leanne or Nick to be with her as she goes through her cancer treatment. After seeing a bloody Mason in the precinct, Stu takes pity on the scumbag and takes him back to Speed Daal for a meal and a wash, not realizing who he is. Abi returns from seeing the twins and seems to still be annoyed with Kev after his violent altercation with ITV Stefan. Gemma and Chesney are still struggling to find alternative accommodation until Kit announces that he may have stumbled upon a solution. Joel gets some unwanted help to empty what’s left in his flat while Racist Kelly wanders around Weatherfield looking for Max. After receiving news that it’s no longer safe to use the stair lift, Billy organizes a special day out for Paul. Jack’ll have steak and chips. Gemma is Scooby Doo. Chesney is thirty.

July 19, 2024 - Them Web Sleuths From Before

This podcast covers episodes 11,311 to 11,316. Betsy manages to blackmail everyone she comes into contact with in an attempt to secure funds for a new phone. Once Kit learns that Racist Kelly is alive and well, he goes about setting up a patsy in the shape of PC Tinker to take his fall. Leanne is entrusted to sign up Amy for The Institute but goes too far by introducing her to AI Oliver for a sibling chat. With their eviction date looming, the clock is ticking for Gemma and Chesney to try to find alternative accommodation. Dylan and Liam hide their concerns at the news that Mason has been released from prison and is back in Weatherfield. Roy recovers from his heart attack insisting that Lauren visited him, which sets Bethany and Dee Dee off with their investigating hats on. Cathy is taking visitors. Sarah needs a locksmith. Voggle’s reverse image search is subpar.

July 9, 2024 - The Dark Reverie

This podcast covers episodes 11,307 to 11,310. Craig is worried that he’s made an enemy of Kit so Beth decides to have a word. Maria catches Sarah and Gary at the police station together and both have some serious explaining to do. Leanne takes Toyah to an Institute seminar and is shocked when her sister has an open mind about its validity. As Bethany gets closer to tracking down the person who stole her company credit card, Roy gets an unexpected visitor. Betsy is a try-hard. Sam fancies Persian. Seve Ballesteros is dead.

July 5, 2024 - Incoming Tommy O

This podcast covers episodes 11,301 to 11,306. Steve and Cassie celebrate his 50th birthday by doing something rash and ruin Tommy O’s bust unveiling. Bernie is thrown when Kit goes behind her back and meets with Paul and Gemma on his own. Lisa is kept busy when she pulls Sarah in for questioning while facilitating her daughter’s first day of work experience. George makes a decision regarding Glenda’s claim from Archie’s recently-discovered will. Nina is run ragged as she attempts to keep the cafe running on her own while Roy maintains his hermit existence. Detective Bethany tries to discover who has been making fraudulent purchases on her old company credit card. Toyah’s upset stomach lands her in hospital where her prognosis is just the start of a couple of shocking and life-changing days. Betsy outranks Kirk. Shona pulls a sickie. Craig plays Billy Big Bananas. Plus, we answer your questions.

June 28, 2024 - Manky Old Kebabs

This podcast covers episodes 11,297 to 11,300. Kev reacts violently when ITV Stefan reneges on the deal to pay £60,000 a year to keep Abi’s deep fakes off the internet. Tim is caught between a rock and a hard place trying to keep his wife and his best mate happy on the occasion of Steve’s 50th. Dee Dee secretly meets with Joel’s parents but they are shocked to discover how far her relationship with their son has progressed. Michael finds himself caught between feuding siblings as Glenda goes after George’s house. Joseph is embarrassed when Gemma admits to stealing shoes from his new friend’s dad’s shop. Carys has wide feet. Blonde hair runs in Swain’s family. Kit should answer his phone more often.

June 21, 2024 - A Choc Ice and House of Games

This podcast covers episodes 11,291 to 11,296. In a moment of despair and weakness, Toyah takes her illicit relationship with Nick to a new level. It’s bad news at number 5 when Chesney discovers his boiler is on the fritz and their landlord isn’t keen to unfritz it. Paul badmouths Felix to Billy and Todd and is embarrassed to discover that Felix has overheard. When the Barlows struggle to come to a satisfactory solution to Ken’s home care needs, Cassie offers her services. Sensing that Joel’s excitement about his engagement is dampened, Dee Dee seeks to improve her relationship with his parents. Abi and Kev are furious to learn that Bethany’s first job with a new magazine is to write a fluff piece about ITV Corey. Joseph watches Shrek on a bedsheet. Someone draws a cock on Steve’s taxi. Leanne reaches Level Five.

June 12, 2024 - Take Me Up the Bistro

This podcast covers episodes 11,287 to 11,290. George and Glenda’s attempts at mediation widen the rift between them as she attempts to engage a rival. Bobby makes a sincere apology to Ken and then further redeems himself by discovering Ken sparked out on the floor at Number One. Paul is scared when an accident at the flat confirms how much his world is closing in on him. Kev and Abi look to engage Max’s services in an attempt to find the culprits behind the deep fakes. Nick gives Leanne an ultimatum to choose between him and The Institute as he and Toyah become dangerously close. Summer has bangs. AI Oliver tries to bond with Sam. Felix mansplains Barbie.

June 7, 2024 - Whatever, Bethany

This podcast covers episodes 11,281 to 11,286. While he tidies up loose ends, Joel advises Nathan to admit to a murder he did not commit. Cassie is caught out when she wonders if Abi’s deep fake porn videos may be the real deal. Adam is furious to discover Carla and Bobby’s role in making Daniel a suspect in Racist Kelly’s disappearance. Sam is excited to have Roy back on the street but finds his old chess sparring partner reluctant to restart their friendship. Glenda is conflicted about suing George for her rightful share of her father’s estate. While Simon says farewell to the street, Leanne returns from her retreat with a creepy af companion on her laptop. Bethany goes through her old mail in public. Michael takes a Little Bit Shot. Stu's on the bleach.

May 31, 2024 - Pedantic Punctuation

This podcast covers episodes 11,276 to 11,280. A moment of madness from Sarah threatens to destroy the case against Nathan, while Griff takes Roy hostage in his prison cell and the fate of Racist Kelly is finally revealed. Roscoe is clumsy. Bobby has no comment. Kit is enormous.