Best Big Oval Plate / Keep It Light Media Podcasts (2025)

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S12 Ep 602 Listener’s Mailbag: Chatabiscuit Jingles and Ronnie Barker’s Letter 36:16

1d ago36:16

36:16

Digging deep into the Chatabix mailbag, this week we read messages about a pre-planned bollock quip, a couple of celebrity interactions, some theme tune jingles written by a Chatabiscuit, a very special letter received from Ronny Barker and a littering story that ended in a fine. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://…

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S12 Ep 601: A Curry Quiz and Farting Masseuses 55:15

2d ago55:15

55:15

David’s been away visiting family and stayed in a triangular-shaped AirBnB last night, so he kicks off the show by explaining that all to Joe. Their chat then soon wanders off into a very mixed bag of topics, such as keeping positive in conversations, enthusiastic early morning radio DJs, an impromptu curry quiz, some reminiscing about strange loca…

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S12 Ep 600: David’s Bad B&Q Attitude 46:35

3d ago46:35

46:35

David’s realised he takes on a strange persona whenever he’s in a DIY shop or garden centre, which is something his wife Naomi picked up on recently when they were at their local B&Q. He thinks it might be connected to his old job as a gardener and what little knowledge from that time he’s managed to retain. Suffice to say, he really doesn’t like w…

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S12 Ep 599: Joe’s Tennis Court Opening 45:34

4d ago45:34

45:34

Joe was recently invited to host the opening of some new tennis courts near to where he lives - and with his bold new ‘helping out in the community’ attitude, he enthusiastically accepted. So as that’s now happened, David wants to hear all the details from Joe and find out if he managed to maintain his positivity throughout the day. Spoiler alert, …

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S12 Ep 598 Vault Monday’s: The Talent Agency Pilot 45:04

5d ago45:04

45:04

In this old episode from the archives, we couldn't record a Chatabix on that morning - so thought we'd upload a pilot of a new podcast idea. First posted on 12th April 2021 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cha…

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S12 Ep 597 Listener’s Mailbag: Happy Happy Girl and Beach Huts 30:14

8d ago30:14

30:14

On this week's show, we read emails about getting told off as an adult, a paid for cover version of Happy Happy Girl, a secret tunnel under Gillingham, a very interesting farm leaflet, an edible munching CEO, beach hut repairs and lot a praise for Joe. Plus a very confusing quip to end on. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube…

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S12 Ep 596: Joe In Paris and 50s Angst 1:08:39

9d ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Joe’s convinced he’s already told David about his 50th birthday trip to Paris - but David’s not sure he’s heard the whole story and definitely wants more of the details. So somewhat reluctantly, Joe recounts his and Petra’s four day holiday, in as much depth as possible. But he soon gets distracted by a new pair of trousers he now regrets buying an…

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S12 Ep 595: Graffiti and Stan Laurel’s House 37:30

11d ago37:30

37:30

It’s the third part of David’s holiday tales trilogy. But before that, Joe has a bit of a moan about seeing someone graffitiing in Brighton the previous evening, which got him very riled up indeed. Then once that’s out of the way, David finally recounts his wonderful visit to Stan Laurel’s old house in Ulverston, Cumbria. But we’ll leave it up to y…

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S12 Ep 594: Cheddar Gorge and Longleat Safari Park 56:16

12d ago56:16

56:16

Following David’s recent tales from the Lake District, in this episode he tells Joe about more family trips to Cheddar Gorge in Somerset - with stories about caves, gorges, pricy admission tickets, edgy vibes and ice cream shop wars. And then to Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, where he spent a wonderful day in and amongst the gazelles, lions, rh…

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S12 Ep 593 Vault Monday’s: Canal Thursdays #1 34:15

13d ago34:15

34:15

Well, this is a very important episode from the Chata-vaults - the very first Canal Thursdays. And what better way to kick things off than by choosing our first narrowboat to buy. First posted on 13th January 2022 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chata…

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S12 Ep 592 Listener’s Mailbag: Galaxy Pugs and Joe Singing 21:47

16d ago21:47

21:47

On today’s slightly shorter but oh so sweet Mailbag show, David and Joe read messages about a very interesting shell grotto, the return of old pub jokes, a Chataiscuit marathon runner, Joe’s Galaxy Pugs voiceover and a singer who sounds a lot like him too. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabi…

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S12 Ep 591: A Visit to Beatrix Potter’s House 51:56

17d ago51:56

51:56

David’s recent family holiday included a trip to the Lake District, which he totally fell in love with. Whist there they visited the former home of the children’s writer Beatrix Potter, which was an equally magical experience. So for this episode, he settles in and recounts the whole story to Joe, in his own inimitable style. ‘Can we have some musi…

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S12 Ep 590 Surprise Guest: Keith Brymer Jones - host of The Great Pottery Throw Down 1:11:47

18d ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Joe’s done it again and lined up another brilliant surprise guest for David. But this time, we’re so excited to have this person on the show that we couldn’t wait to reveal who it is you. We’re joined by the amazing Keith Brymer Jones - pottery expert, ceramics designer and beloved host of The Great Pottery Thrown Down. As you’ll all know, David is…

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S12 Ep 589: The Return of Andy Goldstein 1:06:04

19d ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Andy Goldstein is back! And it’s been quite a while since David and Joe last spoke to him, so there’s plenty for them to catch up on. Amongst all the usual chaos, they discuss David’s recent visit to the Manchester United stadium, Andy’s golfing holiday, favourite board games, Joe going on Mastermind, the prospect of playing a waiter in a film, som…

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S12 Ep 588 Vault Mondays: The Weatherperson Auditions 43:30

20d ago43:30

43:30

Monday means it's Vault time! And in this one, we audition a few Chatabiscuits for the role of a Weatherperson. First posted on 30 April 2021 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ Patreon: https://…

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S12 Ep 587 Listener’s Mailbag: The Beach Dildo and Breath Coaching 40:48

23d ago40:48

40:48

After a slightly embarrassing chat about calling into radio shows and writing letters to podcasts, David and Joe read messages about a dildo on a beach, a load more lovely quips, an idea for a TV show, an offer of some free breathe coaching (whatever the heck that is?) and a nasty bone break in Bristol. Thank you for your emails. FOR ALL THINGS CHA…

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S12 Ep 586: Volunteering and Mother's Day Balloons 39:21

24d ago39:21

39:21

In further ‘just turned 50’ revelations, Joe’s decided he wants to start volunteering to help out in the community and give little more back. So this time, he’s less of the vigilante and much more about charity. Then in other news, David tried to surprise his wife on Mothering Sunday with a car full of balloons - but got a load of grief from a grum…

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S12 Ep 585: Vigilante Joe and A Pottery Visit 48:11

25d ago48:11

48:11

In this episode, Joe reveals to David his new-found attitude to fighting crime and tackling antisocial behaviour. Since turning 50, he’s decided enough is enough and is full of a new confidence to put the louts in their place. There’s a new vigilante in town - and he’s called Super J! Then, in a swift left turn, David tells Joe about his recent vis…

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S12 Ep 584: Being 50 and Speaking French 57:57

26d ago57:57

57:57

It’s the first time that the guys have spoken since Joe’s 50th Birthday. So David’s keen to hear how Joe’s feeling about reaching his first century and also find out what he did to celebrate. It turns out that he and Petra went to Paris for a few days, which they both loved and Joe even tried speaking some French. As luck would have it, David’s wif…

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S12 Ep 583 Vault Mondays: Incredibly Tired and Rusty Lee 31:11

27d ago31:11

31:11

In this old episode, we chat about not wanting to do the podcast, audio issues, Cilla Black, when the podcast grows, recording in a hotel and Rusty Lee. First posted on 1st June 2021 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagr…

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S12 Ep 582 Listener’s Mailbag: Litter Blogs & Haunted Beds 30:29

30d ago30:29

30:29

Delving into the Mailbag one again, David and Joe read messages about celebrity neighbours, an lockdown anti-littering blog, David’s Zoom song, more Andy Parsons impressions, a Joe Wilkinson look-a-like, a haunted bed ghost story, more quips and a visit to a nudist beach. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.yout…

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S12 Ep 581: Joe’s 50th Birthday - Part 2 1:09:57

1M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

It’s time for Part 2 of Joe’s 50th Birthday celebrations. So you can expect plenty more wonderful treats from David and TV Joe’s ‘Audio Bags’ of delights. And they finished off the show with some extra special surprises for him, which he’s totally blown away by. Happy Birthday Joe! FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https:…

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S12 Ep 580: Joe’s 50th Birthday - Part 1 1:11:42

1M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

It’s been a long old run up, but it’s finally Joe’s 50th Birthday and to celebrate, David and TV Joe have something very special planned for him. This is all a complete surprise to Joe though, as he thinks he’s just playing a little quiz with David. So stay tuned to find out what it’s all about and what on earth an ‘Audio Bag’ is. David and TV Joe …

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S12 Ep 579: Barney The Dog and The Pod Date Game 48:03

1M ago48:03

48:03

Joe’s looking after his friend’s dog Barney, so kicks off today’s show by introducing him to David - and they all get on wonderfully. Then, after some chat about broken Americana session cassettes, David buying a shed and sharing office space with a pottery wheel, it’s onto the main topic of the show. David’s invented a quiz where he and Joe will t…

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S12 Ep 578 Vault Mondays: Our Female Versions and Boxing 28:43

1M ago28:43

28:43

For this week's vault show, it’s right back to episode four of the pod. We chat about realising that we're bantering, middle names, our female versions and the sport of boxing. First posted on 1st April 2021 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 I…

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S12 Ep 577 Listener’s Mailbag: Quips Quips Quips 32:44

1M ago32:44

32:44

Today’s Mailbag (now with added sound effects) has messages about after-pod debriefs, some Judy Dench and Noel Edmonds trivia, a very experienced gameshow contestant, Ground Force, a Film & TV location manager and then a whole load of very impressive stories about quipping. What better way to kick off your weekend! FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/…

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S12 Ep 576: Ideas Cards and The Americana Sessions 1:02:01

1M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Picking up from yesterday’s cliffhanger, David and Joe are now gonna play their ‘Idea Cards Game’ - where they randomly pick a conversation topic from the writing prompt boards they both have on their walls. So, amongst other subjects, you can expect some high calibre chat about old flats, very strange neighbours, broken bones and finally hoarding …

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S12 Ep 575: The Podmasters Quiz 40:02

1M ago40:02

40:02

Joe’s come up with a game called Podmasters, where the contestant is played up to 10 seconds from a top 50 iTunes Comedy Chart show and has to guess which one it is. There are various other rules and point scoring possibilities, but we won't go into all those now as they get quite convoluted. More importantly, guess who the first contestant is goin…

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S12 Ep 574: Joe’s Baking Course 46:49

1M ago46:49

46:49

David’s got a snotty cold so doesn’t have much to offer today. But thankfully, Joe went on a baking course over the weekend, which Petra had bought him as a Christmas present. So he’s happy to take the reins for the episode and tell David everything about it. But they also stumble across a few bad reviews of the pod - so we’ll have to wait and see …

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S12 Ep 573 Vault Mondays: Learning The Game Of Cricket and Personal Trainers 55:26

1M ago55:26

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In this 2022 episode from our archives, we talk about personal trainers, clever lightbulbs and cricket. Plus, the very moment that Canal Thursdays was created, no less. First posted on 10th January 2022 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodc…

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S12 Ep 572: Listener's Mailbag - Top 50 Eps & Pyramind 34:41

1M ago34:41

34:41

In today’s selection of emails from our lovely listeners, there messages about someone’s top 50 episodes of Chatabix, a joke about a dog, a reminder about House Snoopers, a shy show-off, a lot of arthritis, meeting Bella Emberg, David getting a dog and the long awaited return of Pyramind. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube:…

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S12 Ep 571: Joe’s MMU Report Card 56:37

2M ago56:37

56:37

As talked about recently on the pod, Joe has organised the latest activity for his Mystery Meet Up mates - which is indoor rock climbing at their local leisure centre. With that now completed, today he gives David the full run down of how it all went and also gets some live feedback from one the other attendees on what they thought of it. So, was i…

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S12 Ep 570: More Pottery Throw Down 50:38

2M ago50:38

50:38

After putting off watching it for a while, Joe has just discover the joys of The Great Pottery Throw Down. So, re-invigorated by this news, David tries once again to work out if he’d be any good at presenting the show. And as luck would have it, he’s also been contacted recently by one of the executive produces of the show after they heard him and …

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S12 Ep 569: Walking vs Rock Climbing 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

To kick things off, David starts to recount a walk he went on recently from Bolt Head to South Sands. But try as he might to be enthusiastic with his story-telling, it’s not long before he loses interest and they decide to roll the dice on some other conversation topics. First up from Joe is that he’s organising his next Mystery Meet Up event and h…

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S12 Ep 568 Vault Mondays: Performance Nerves and Nana Pud Pud 36:06

2M ago36:06

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It’s vault time again! And in this one, we talk about the same old bollocks again. Apologies. First posted on 23rd November 2021 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.c…

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S12 Ep 567 Listener’s Mailbag: The Chanctonbury Ring & Celebrity Stories 35:12

2M ago35:12

35:12

This week, we’ve a couple of emails from gameshow winners, a suggestion of a haunted place for Joe to visit, tales of serving fish and chips to a rock legend and a whole host of other local celebrity stories. Plus, a message from our old friend the Heart Attack man, a quip report, a public telling off and an impression of Andy Parsons. FOR ALL THIN…

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S12 Ep 566: Well Done Me 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

On today’s show, David has two ideas that he hopes will make for a great episode. Firstly he reads an email from a listener who, off the back of some medical problems, made a very risky quip to his doctor. Joe is suitably impressed and reckons it's one of the best quips he’s ever heard. Then secondly, David wants to know if Joe is pleased and thank…

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S12 Ep 565: Surprise Guest Time 1:11:19

2M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

It’s time to wheel out the spiny chair again and for one of our hosts to get all nervous with anticipation. This time it’s David in the hot seat, as Joe’s lined up brilliant surprise guest for him. And here’s a little clue - they’re very handy and we’ve mentioned them on the pod many times before. Who could it be???? FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLO…

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S12 Ep 564: Calling The Police and A Pod Story Game 55:09

2M ago55:09

55:09

Today’s episode is a bit of a Crimewatch special. Joe explains why he recently had to call the Police, David researches some tourist scams and pickpocketing techniques and they then both recount the times that they’ve been mugged, both in the UK and whilst away on holiday. So after all that, they decide it’s time to lighten the mood with an ad hoc …

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S12 Ep 563 Vault Mondays: Happy Happy Girl - The Complete Works 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

Another episode straight from the Chatabix vaults and in this one, a listener sends us a quite remarkable email. First posted on 7th October 2022 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ Patreon: http…

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S12 Ep 562 Listener’s Mailbag - iPhones & Footballers 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

On today’s very random selection of emails from our listeners, there’s some advice about using your phone less (plus an update from David about how his plans with that are going), some more offers to help out on the pod, a bit of praise, a pitch to supply Chatabix with some footballer guests and meeting Hale and Pace at the school gates. FOR ALL TH…

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S12 Ep 561: Joe’s Birthday Lunch Video 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

David and Joe kick off today’s show with some Traitors chat, as a load of secret Paul Gorton Chatabix episodes have just been posted on our Patreon. So if you're a Traitors fan, do make sure to check them out. Then it’s onto the main topic of the show - a video that Joe’s been sent of a very pleasant birthday lunch he went to recently. But he’s rea…

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S12 Ep 560: TV Joe’s Weakest Link 1:19:44

2M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

TV Joe is back with another of his now legendary quizzes. And this time, he’s going all Anne Robinson and treating us to a very special Chatabix version of The Weakest Link. But who are all the contestants going to be, we hear you ask? Well, David and Joe have invited along some friends of the pod to battle it out with them. There’s Rosie, Vyvyan, …

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S12 Ep 559: Roller Coaster Re-bookings 43:43

2M ago43:43

43:43

It’s a very positive start to today’s show as Joe is determined not to let his negativity take over the conversation. And in that spirit, he and David decide to re-book a ticket for the roller coaster ride that Joe failed to go on last year. Full of enthusiasm, he dives straight in and books one for Chessington - before realising he actually needs …

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S12 Ep 558 Vault Mondays: Guest - Rob Beckett 1:13:52

2M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

The brilliantly funny Rob Beckett joins David and Joe to chat about self loathing, mainly. First posted on 28th November 2022 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/…

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S12 Ep 557 Listener’s Mailbag: Gardeners & Washing Machines 25:04

2M ago25:04

25:04

Well it’s Friday - so it must be another selection of wonderful emails from our Chatabix mailbag. This time, there’s messages from a gardener who loves running, some comments about upsetting Joe, an observation about David’s relationship with stand-up comedy, a couple playing the relocation game, an offer to smoke weed on the pod, a few pub jokes, …

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S12 Ep 556: Being Nude and Why We Pod 54:55

2M ago54:55

54:55

It’s a smutty start to today’s pod but once things settle down, Joe returns to his fascination with the pod charts - and what Chatabix’s current position is. Then somewhat bizarrely, the conversation moves onto being naked. And specifically, how comfortable the two of them are with being naked at home. In an attempt to change the subject to somethi…

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S12 Ep 555: Ginger Biscuits, Aquariums and Public Interactions 50:26

2M ago50:26

50:26

After a kicking off the show with some chocolate ginger biscuit chat, Joe then tells David about a frustrating encounter he had recently with someone at the Sea Life aquarium in London. And another incident with an inconsiderate passenger on the train journey home the very same day. So David quizzes Joe about what he does and doesn’t do when people…

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S12 Ep 554: Keep It Joyful 57:18

2M ago57:18

57:18

After an invigorating run before recording today’s pod, Joe’s in a really upbeat mood and loving his life at the moment. It’s a sentiment that David is really pleased to hear as he’s needing a bit of a pick-up. So they both decide to have a really positive conversation for the whole of today’s show. But it’s not as easy as it sounds as those negati…

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S12 Ep 553 Vault Mondays: Joe Does Some Press Ups and Patrons Call In 53:25

2M ago53:25

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Joe does 4 press ups and then some lovely Patrons phone in. First posted on 11th October 2022 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chatabix Merch: https://chatabix…

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