Best Media Drivel Podcasts (2024)

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S11 Ep 428: Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 4 23:34

29m ago23:34

23:34

It’s Friday folks - and definitely time for some more emails from the Chatabiscuits. So, after a quick revelation from Joe that he recently went to a Massive Attack concert (much more on that in a future episode hopefully), we read messages about a listener’s band, an embarrassing audio recording from David’s past, a rather awkward situation about …

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S11 Ep 427: Back to St Ives, More Art & A Chat With A Patreon 1:03:09

1h ago1:03:09

1:03:09

As David’s returning to St Ives for another visit soon, Joe tells him about the time he went to the Tate gallery there. So they discuss some of the art it has and David recounts an afternoon he spent in the town, visiting cosy little art galleries and chatting to a few of the artists. Then he imagines setting a up podcast studio there - much to the…

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S11 Ep 426: New Pens and Pod Art - Part 2 35:56

32m ago35:56

35:56

Picking up from the previous episode, David and Joe continue with their art discussion and firstly consider what it takes to be good at photography. Moving on, they then have a think what their favourite artworks are, discuss Picasso’s Three Dancers, wonder at the brilliance of Bob Dylan’s paintings and worry about coming across as pretentious. Dav…

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S11 Ep 425: New Pens and Pod Art - Part 1 40:30

1h ago40:30

40:30

David’s just ordered a load of fancy new pens, as he started doing sketches of Cornish cottages whilst on holiday and properly got into it. In an amazing co-incidence, it turns out Joe’s recently started drawing again too - great minds think alike and all that. He’s also been wondering about painting pictures based on old episode titles of the pod,…

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Ep.232 Surprising Facts About the U.S. Presidents (redux) 31:11

13h ago31:11

31:11

Jon and Kurt decide to get patriotic, historic, and caloric–ok, not caloric, but it did fit the rhyme scheme–as they share unique, surprising stories about our 46 U.S. Presidents. From the scientifically interesting (which is the only President to hold a patent) to the physically interesting (who was the shortest President) to the curiously interes…

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S11 Ep 424 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 3 35:42

6h ago35:42

35:42

Delving into the Chatabix mailbag once again, we read emails about an actor who was in the Only Fools & Horses spin-off show, advice about weight loss, American football, opinions on Horsham, a very eventful summer job in a London hotel, a suggestion to add tension to David and Joe’s Pyramid game, camper van hassles and John Challis’s house. FOR AL…

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S11 Ep 423 Regular Guest: Natalie Cassidy with an Eastenders Quiz 1:15:19

1d ago1:15:19

1:15:19

It’s a wonderful day at Chatabix Towers as Natalie Cassidy is back with David and Joe for a good old natter. And it’s a proper family affair to begin with as she’s joined by her husband Mark and one of their daughters too. They all spent the night camping in the garden. They soon both need to leave to pack up the tents, but not before Davids takes …

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S11 Ep 472: Tales from the St Ives Museum 42:28

2d ago42:28

42:28

During David’s recent holiday in Cornwall, he visited the St Ives Museum where he discovered some spooky family history. So he tells Joe all about it, along with plenty more of the Cornish delights that he learnt about at the museum. So sit tight for some wonderful tales from the past, such as the story of the Hearts Ice Cream brothers, the history…

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S11 Ep 471: David’s Cancelled Walk 1:00:25

3d ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Worst news - David has hurt his leg and had to cancel his long-planned Two Moors Walk, right before he was supposed to start it. And when he explains what’s happened, it sounds like Joe had exactly the same injury a few years ago. So they compare notes on their symptoms. The big question is though, will David still keep his B&B bookings so he doest…

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Ep.231: More Fun Phrases (redux) 26:34

11d ago26:34

26:34

The first go round with fun phrases was such a hit, Jon and Kurt decided to give it another whirl. Not wanting to "Let the Cat Out of the Bag," but proving to not be a "Flash in the Pan," they wanted to see if they could do it again. Enjoy their presentation of more fun phrases and from whence they came.…

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S11 Ep 470 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 2 40:56

7d ago40:56

40:56

Time to open up the lovely old Chatabix listener’s mailbag once again - and we kick things off with some really old ones. Sorry it’s taken so long to get around to them, but we got there in the end. This week, your topics include Deacon Blue, a Paul Foot gig, a new gardening business, short-lived hobbies, Ibizan Chatabiscuits and foreign listener m…

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S11 Ep 469 Regular Guest: Andy Goldstein (The Nine-Ball Pool King!) 59:13

8d ago59:13

59:13

Andy is back on the Bix! And it’s been such a long time - so David and Joe are really keen to find out what he’s been up to. Well, as it happens he’s just back from America where he somehow manage to play in the US Nine-Ball Pool Open in Atlantic City. It was undoubtably the trip of a lifetime for him so he tells us all. And with all the deviations…

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S11 Ep 468: David’s At The Dentist Again - Part 2 40:20

16d ago40:20

40:20

We left the last episode on a right cliffhanger, so hold on tight for the big reveal - just how did David get on at the Dental Implant Centre?! But this is Groundhog Day podding after all, so you know the drill - plenty more repetitious dentistry chat. And stay tuned for some properly dramatic news about his Bath move. There’s also a lot of awful 4…

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S11 Ep 467: David’s At The Dentist Again - Part 1 47:59

10d ago47:59

47:59

David’s about to go back to the dentist for some more work on his teeth - or should that be the Dental Implant Centre? Either way, he’s pretty anxious again and speaks to Joe beforehand to explain exactly what he’s having done and how much it’s all costing. They also discuss the awkwardness of teeth whitening, read out some dental surgery reviews, …

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Ep.230: Little Known Facts (redux) 26:57

18d ago26:57

26:57

Jon and Kurt dig deep to bring you little nuggets you can use to dazzle your friends at your next dinner party. What words in the English language don’t have a rhyme? Who is the model for the NBA logo? Where did the word suede come from? Why do we have Gin & Tonics? And many more truly relevant facts.…

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Introducing Master Plan: Legalizing Corruption 4:34

16d ago4:34

4:34

This week we’re sharing an excerpt of the first episode of The Lever's new investigative series Master Plan, which was recently named a must-listen by The Guardian and Apple Podcasts. In each episode of Master Plan, The Lever’s David Sirota and his team of journalists expose the secret scheme that legalized corruption for the wealthy. With the help…

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Project 2025 Roots Date Back Half a Century 35:47

20d ago35:47

35:47

More than 50 years ago, lawyer Lewis Powell penned a letter to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce arguing that the American business community must take political power and must use it "aggressively and with determination — without embarrassment and without the reluctance." President Richard Nixon would go on to appoint Powell to the U.S. Supreme Court. …

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S11 Ep 466 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 1 28:40

14d ago28:40

28:40

In an exciting new addition our Friday Treat shows, David and Joe open up the Chatabix mailbag (well, email account actually) and read out a selection of your recent messages. And some not so recent too, as its been while since they last checked. So you can expect a right mixed bag of suggestions, questions, praise, criticisms and advice from some …

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S11 Ep 465: Joe’s Embarrassing BBQ Games 52:15

15d ago52:15

52:15

Joe went to a friend’s BBQ at the weekend, where all the guests played lots of games in the garden. He knows he got very competitive about it all and fortunately for us, some of the action was filmed. So he reluctantly sends David a few of the video clips for an analysis of his behaviour. And it turns out Joe’s excitement when celebrating was just …

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S11 Ep 464: David’s Beautiful Bath Tour Part 2 35:34

23d ago35:34

35:34

We’re back with David in Bath as he continues his tour of the city - with Joe on Zoom, following him on Google Maps. But they don’t get very far this time as David soon stumbles upon a beautiful cricket ground, right in the centre of town alongside the river. He’s instantly in heaven. He also gets recognised and is offered a cup of coffee while he …

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S11 Ep 463: David’s Beautiful Bath Tour Part 1 36:32

24d ago36:32

36:32

David’s in the beautiful city of Bath for a few days, to scout for a potential new home - so Joe join’s him on Zoom while he has a drive around. With eight house viewings already booked in, David also wants to see some sights and get a feel for the place that he’s rapidly falling in love with. It just so happens that where David is starting off is …

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Ep.229: Fads Gone By (redux) 26:27

25d ago26:27

26:27

The fanny pack. Spray on hair. Corsets. Beanie Babies. Eating placentas. Polyester leisure suits. Yes, in this episode, Jon and Kurt explore fads and trends of the past that have, thankfully, passed us by.By Smart Drivel Media LLC

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S11 Ep 462: David’s Bought A Cold Tub 39:59

28d ago39:59

39:59

In some very exciting news, David’s bought a cold tub and of course Joe wants him to get into it on the pod. But for a number of reasons he won’t today, so that’s the end of that for the moment (watch this space). David does have a boxer-size class later in the morning though, so he does some demonstrations for Joe. In true Chatabix fashion, the co…

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S11 Ep 461 Special Guest: Tim Oliver - The David Brent Impersonator 54:00

23d ago54:00

54:00

On today’s show, our very special guest is the world’s best David Brent impersonator, Tim Oliver. So once Joe and David have calmed down after first seeing and hearing him in character (he’s so good it’s all a bit overwhelming), they chat to Tim about how on earth he got into it all. Plus, appearances at work parties, stag-do’s and a even wake, doi…

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S11 Ep 460: Thinking About Getting A Dog 42:47

24d ago42:47

42:47

It’s another electric start to the show with the guys both pumped and ready for action. Not really - this is Monday morning podding after all. Once they eventually wake up and have a chat about their weekends, David reveals that he’s bought a hamster for his son. But unfortunately, he’s already worrying about it dying. So Joe tells him about the si…

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Dulcet Tones ft. Stephen Murray - "Auditions" 38:34

1M ago38:34

38:34

Welcome to the first episode of our brand new series "Dulcet Tones", featuring the incredibly talented Stephen Murray from Knockout City. In our pilot, we dive in to the many facets of the audition process, and share advice and experiences of what it's like navigating this very specific aspect of the industry.…

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Ep.288: Solo Synchronized Swimming 29:17

1M ago29:17

29:17

You are probably asking yourself right now, “solo synchronized swimming…Isn’t that an oxymoron?” And while you would be correct, it didn’t stop it from being a honest-to-god true Olympic sport in not one, but three, Olympic Games: 1984, 1988, 1992. We guess that by 1992 a dictionary or thesaurus ended up at the IOC headquarters and they quietly got…

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REBROADCAST PLUS Price Controls: An Inflation Solution That Doesn’t Screw Workers 46:27

1M ago46:27

46:27

On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech in North Carolina outlining her economic platform, including a federal ban on price gouging, expanded tax credits, and more. The proposal to tackle corporate price gouging has sparked significant pushback from both the establishment wing of the Democratic Party and various factions within t…

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S11 Ep 459 Friday Treat: Pub Jokes 6 25:47

28d ago25:47

25:47

More Friday treats for you courtesy of the Chatabix old pub jokes mail bag. And with Joe in a rather cheeky mood, it’s a right smutty selection this time - you have been warned. Have a good laugh and a wonderful weekend too! FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitte…

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S11 Ep 458 Regular Guest: TV Joe’s Name That Theme 1:06:27

29d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Thanks heavens, it’s TV Joe time again. And he’s back with more television-themed quizzes for us. But that’s not before David and Joe have quizzed him on a few things themselves, like what’s it like being a session musician, if he has any good show-biz anecdotes and what music TV shows he’s played on. Plus a bit of cricket scoring chat and some TV …

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S11 Ep 457: David Goes To The Dentist 44:27

1M ago44:27

44:27

David’s going to the dentist for a filling and is pretty anxious about it as he hasn’t been for ages. So it’s an obvious opportunity to document the whole experience on the pod - this is Chatabix after all. Speaking to Joe beforehand, David’s a little high on nerves and distracts himself by singing some old songs and finding out about the hernia op…

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S11 Ep 456 Drivel 19: Eleven Podcast Discussion Points 44:47

1M ago44:47

44:47

When the guys realise they’ve nothing to talk about on today’s pod, David decides to list all the things that have been on his mind recently. And for some reason, Joe writes them all down. But that thankfully provides the solution to the rest of the show, as he dives in to quiz David about them all - one by one and ticking them off as he goes. Geni…

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Ep.227: THAT'S Against the Law? 29:01

1M ago29:01

29:01

Part of the explanation of what makes humans on top of the food chain is our ability to govern ourselves and make communal laws. However, like all things humans touch, invariably things get out of control. In this episode, Jon and Kurt talk about some of the most ludicrous, head-scratching, obscure laws that are still on the books in cities across …

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