Talking Codswallop

THEY'RE BACK BABY!  Gemma and James sit down to recap on, well... the last 6 weeks at least. Gemma has a heart to heart with the Salty Tadpoles explaining her absence and the rock & hard place she has been in. Brief talk about Queen Elizabeth II, James talks about all of the other 96 year old's, spoiler alert... most of them are dead. Reviews of Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, Q The Music- James B...

Artist. Punk. Animal Rights. Wrongly accused. Tattooist AND Owner of a Tattoo Studio called The Rising Tide in Poole. Is there anything that Tattoo Tom hasn't done. As stated in the episode, he has certainly lived and shares his story with Gemma.  We discuss all things tattoo related, his incredible artwork, funny stories, what NOT to smeer on your brand new tattoo's and the journey Tom took to be...

This week Gemma returns and brings a guest; Lucy Caton.  Gemma, James and Lucy sit down to discuss Lucy's performance as a Bull Chain Woman for the opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. 1 billion people may have seen up her nose, but we get the behind the scenes experience of not only the opening ceremony & the rehearsals involved, but what the closing ceremony was like.  Thi...

In this episode James has sat down with the author John Bukowski. Now a published author is always interesting to speak with. However John has a really interesting back story! He used to work as a veterinarian, health worker , and a medical writer. For some people that would be enough, John never one to rest on his laurels moved into writing and acting! We sit and discuss his life, career and even...

I can best describe this interview as epic. Mr. Marc Sheffler sits down with James for a chat! This man has had a life like no other! The Three Stooges, Last House On The Left, Robin WIlliams, Happy Days and that is just the tip of the iceberg! He's even writing a book about his life! You need to tune in to hear this amazing story! You won't regret it! Follow Talking Codswallop on Twitter, Faceboo...

James sits down to have a chat with the one and only Steve Jay Rubin. If you like film especially Bond and The Twilight Zone you are going to be in Seventh Heaven! Steve is a film publicist, an author and he's even dabbled in acting! Steve is the author of The James Bond Movie Encyclopaedia and the Twilight Zone Encyclopaedia! So tune in and learn all about his amazing life and story and his plans...

Just when you thought the smoothest voice on Talking Codswallop was James. Here is an episode which kicks that theory into the tall grass.!!James sits down with the one and only Heath Martin the Voice Over King! Heath talks all about his life, working in the music industry, live action acting on both stage and screen coupled with his work in the world of VO. This episode is both educational and in...

Whilst the cat is away James will play! Gemma & Joanne are a little under the weather but never fear James is here! James has been fortunate to sit down with the wonderful fantasy and history novelist Christen Stovall! Author of The Fae-Touched Chronicles, Song of Souls Trilogy and much more!! In this episode you will learn all about the process Christen follows when writing, how a good piece of m...

As the mercury in the thermometer rose Gemma & James knew that the only way to deal with it was with some Codswallop!! Tune in to learn about James version of the birds, why Gemma is now the ruler of Car Corner and our views on the Clerks III trailer, with other movie suggestions to watch, plus much much more.... You don't want to miss our wacky "kinky" stories either.  Stay tuned for a Public Saf...

Are you sitting comfortably, Salty Tadpoles? Then let James PILOT you through the story of the return journey from Germany. Does Germany think he's a drug lord? A criminal? Why do we reference James' hair? And Gemma talks about a Tw@t on a kids scooter & Mental Health.  Shout out: @TCOPod & their incredible interview with Chesney Hawkes. Hear James' reaction to Chesney feedback about his hair. Lis...

James sits down to interview Bryan Parkerson a man with not only an incredible beard, but also an incredible resume. Bryan is the living embodiment of perseverance. This man wears so many hats I am amazed his neck still works. Tune into learn about his life as an actor, write, producer and director. You can also get a sneak peak so to speak into his currently filming horror film Blood Repentance!...

You've heard Gemma & James discuss his birthday celebrations. Now here is the behind the scenes story! Straight from the creators mouth! James sits down with previous guest, his friend and the genius behind Home Not Alone Two! Lyndon Prescott. Follow Talking Codswallop on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @CodswallopPod (DO YOU KNOW WE ARE ON YOUTUBE TOO?!). 

Temperatures are rising, but not with the cool cats Gemma and James. James tells the tale of how he was Fooled... again. Discussing TV shows they have been watching (WITHOUT SPOILERS). They say goodbye twice. Additional, unexpected (even by them) content of Petrol Pump dramas and Giant Fish. But let's face it, who downloads a podcast to read? So stop reading and get those ears & belly's ready for...

A few weeks ago Gemma and James did a livestream for Livestream for the Cure, here is the audio version. If you want to watch the video version head over to our YouTube channel for the visual funnies.   Many Codswallop's, many laughs, and Gemma reads LIVE.  Follow Talking Codswallop on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @CodswallopPod (DO YOU KNOW WE ARE ON YOUTUBE TOO?!). 

There's too much serious stuff going on right now, so let's have a laugh. Gemma talks about her trip to Birmingham, James feels bumps that shouldn't be there & we have a laugh with the Salty Tadpole jokes. Well, Gemma does. James is boring. :p  Follow Talking Codswallop on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @CodswallopPod (DO YOU KNOW WE ARE ON YOUTUBE TOO?!). 

This week Gemma and James moan about stuff, have a good ole sing song (even James does a rare bit of singing), talk about their experience on the LIVESTREAM for #LiveStreamForTheCure, thank you to all of the Tadpoles who joined us LIVE, the recording will be available in the coming weeks. Also video on YOUTUBE. :D Is that a Manpoline? And why did a lady fall down the toilet? All this and more laug...

When is plastic not so fantastic? Why would you want a Burn Book? Could this film be anymore SNL? Tune in to listen to Gemma and James answer these questions and much more when we review Mean Girls. Because we are "So, Fetch!"  Follow Talking Codswallop on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @CodswallopPod (DO YOU KNOW WE ARE ON YOUTUBE TOO?!). 

This week James takes us back to medical Codswallop corner while Gemma talks about her trip to Winchester with silly/funny stories, include "Toilet" humour. We discuss "IRL" what things have happened that Back To The Future predicted. James tries to multitask during the episode, does he succeed? Hmm.. We discuss our involvement with the upcoming event, LIVESTREAM FOR THE CURE. Talking Codswallop w...

This week Gemma sits down to talk with her friend's Tom & Jamie from The Chronicles of Podcast to discuss their show, how they became friends and their incredible event which they are holding for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation on Saturday 28th May. Jamie and Tom have worked hard to put on a LIVE music/podcast show at Scruffy Murphys in Birmingham to raise money and awareness for the Sophie Lancas...

So, we are back! This week Gemma talks about her on going health issues which have been causing her a lot of pain. They both have Codswalllop's relating to medical services and James is pissed off with the Milkman. What does a man find on his car wing mirror? And what did a woman marry? We have some laughs, but this is one of our REAL & Medical episode. Hopefully you will still find it entertainin...

This week's episode is an oldie but a goodie because sadly James and Gemma have both been struck ill :( We should be back next week with new content, but until then, please enjoy this EXTREMELY funny episode which we recorded back in 2020, before COVID (I know, there was a time, believe me) and when there was 3 of us.  This is up there with our funniest episodes. Andy insta-stalks, Gemma talks abo...

Gemma steals James' favourite word and over uses it in this week's episode. Harhar! Stories of travelling to Guernsey, rocky boat trips, sick bags - why are they bags? Who else HATES the 5 pence piece? What "DAFF"t stories have got us buzzing? Old People on Go-Karts, Where are people putting their dog poo? Car Corner and old man James talks about his garden and MUCH more. As always lots of laughte...

Ever wondered how Gemma and James met? Ever wondered how the Podcast came to be in the first place? Is James a stalker that Gemma cannot get rid of? Well this week we had the honour of joining Dre Daniels on his YouTube channel, Brutal Planet Comics to speak about Talking Codswallop. We had so much fun and we hope you have as much fun listening. If you'd like to see our "beautiful" faces click on...

It's sunday morning, the sun is shining (unless your in Britain) and your about to put on the coffee, what else do you need to do... well, click that download button of Talking Codswallop of course. With a title like; when is a row a row? what could be more intriging? So warm up those ears and be ready for the comedy foolery of Gemma and James.  A BIG FAVOUR TO ASK Salty Tadpoles - please can you...

Well... Many years ago Thomas & Martha Wayne were murdered.  Join James, Jamie and Shaun this week to hear their hotly anticipated review of one of the biggest films of the year: The Batman! What do we think of Matt Reeves take on the franchise? Is Robert Pattinson more than just a sparkly vampire? Does Batman smell? Why does Jamie nearly choke on his drink? Tune in for answers and more!!  Shaun &...