What’s The Chat?

Text John & Alison here The two old pals talk, laugh, fall out as this unplanned 30 minute podcast covers vinyl, mix tapes, parrots, Scots language, dogs, Alisons disastrous big break, Johns gigging recollections,   and what is it about drummers? Discuss. And then when you least expect it we cover George Shearing Jamaica, Disney World, partying  and a Lesley Tone Cabinet After a sigh of relief...

Text John & Alison here A hilarious verbal  unplanned meander for 30 minutes followed by the unedited in-depth interview with best selling Ghost Writer Kenny Kemp who has some shocking and entertaining tales to tell. Including Kofi Annan bumping him off Richard Bransons Private Jet...you couldn't make it up! Contact John and Alison on whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.com Or connnect with our Fac...

Text John & Alison here Ep 10 Here are some links below covering some of the bizarre topics this weeks black hole introduced.....proving we are not making things up and surprising even us. A big thanks to Midge Ure's bass player, Aberdonian Dave Williamson who talks about life with Midge, the Retro festival Let's Rock and the truth behind the inspiration for  Ultravox's Vienna....

Text John & Alison here Radio partners and old friends shooting the breeze... cover a myriad of topics...including The Scotch pie sandwich Esk Valley Miners club, Pineapple Line of Duty Master Chef Bavarian Mountain Dogs Live music Jools holland  story Dial a Disc The Virginian. John Martyn Heavy guitar Powderhall stadium Edinburgh Dr Who Angel Delight Fanny Craddock Band wedding ex girl frien...

Text John & Alison here Firstly.  Thanks for your reviews! The banter just flows as do my tears of laughter right from the off! Searingly Funny If you want to know what much lauded radio chemistry sounds like then you need look no further than this gem of a comedic podcast . Brought to you by the original Radio Forth Zoo Crew they are naturally funny, warm and a little bit naughty as they remi...

Text John & Alison here Light blue touch paper and retire....as John and Alison relive encounters with The Waterboys, James Bond ejector seats and get an insight to being an American Sports reporter when they chat with Mark Donaldson of ESPN. Mark is Lead Series A  commentator ESPN. Co-host Caps Off  BT Sport . Podcast: @AroundTheFunnel Talksport.  Author: latest w/Steve Nicol  Follow  What&ap...

Text John & Alison here It's a belter of a podcast this week. We hear from ESPN super sports commentator Mark Donaldson who talks about his colleague and friend Tiger Woods....more from him next week too. Life in the Lord of the Rings lane. We meet Lyle, a Scot living in New Zealand working on the new Lord of The Rings set in Auckland. Lyle has his own film co. His new short is just headi...

Text John & Alison here John and Alison recall encounters with Liam Neeson, Jack Bruce, Warren Zevon, Aiden Quin, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band  and 10CC.  As Johns obsession with Tennants continues, we escape lockdown with a trip to Jakarta to meet an old friend, and give you some top tips of TV and film to watch this week. Subscribe to What's The chat? and review us  for a chance to...

Text John & Alison here John and Alison talking, telling stories and enjoying life. Click on the green links below to find out more about the topics various.  And get in touch by email at whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.com Thanks to guests  Film Producer Catherine Aitken for her tip tops for the weeks watching and our first Scots Awayhay when we visit Scots round the Globe  John McMoreland of Sunbu...

Text John & Alison here John and Alison talk encounters with Phil Collins, Take That,  Mickey Rourke, Denis Law,   kicking Donny Osmond in the leg, standing Harrison Ford up, and we find out once and for all why Johns film debut ended up on the cutting room floor when Alison surprises John by calling Film Producer Catherine Aitken live.  3 episodes in and things are moving on.  We have a new t...

Text John & Alison here Lock ins, lockdown, laughter, joggers boob, weird dreams, Rod Stewart and Roger Daltry...they're off again. Thrilled with the response to the launch episode with messages from Uganda, Australia, Thailand, Jakarta, Spain, Trinidad and the UK....we just want to say a massive thank you! What's The Chat Podcast is officially up and running.  Subscribe for your wee...

Text John & Alison here Stuck in Edinburgh and stuck with each other award winning radio partners Alison Craig and John Wood finally launch their weekly podcast.   Communing in pubs is banned so why not join them on their freewheeling chat about Bill Hicks,  David Bowie, a plastic Beatles Wig, Michael Gove, Kate O'Mara,  Fireball XL5 and much much more. Older and none the wiser, The Zoo C...