Dan Doolan & Chris Billingham

Nothing But Static

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Since they wouldn't stop talking about TV, we just shoved a microphone in front of them and hit record. Listen as "two people", Dan Doolan and Chris Billingham indulge in their obsession and attempt to dissect the ever evolving world of television. Featuring news, reviews and recommendations.

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Dan Doolan & Chris Billingham

Episodes

53. Saved By The Docudrama 06.09.2014 1:03:35

This week Dan and Chris discuss the recent lifetime channel docudrama on story surrounding the Saved By The Bell production and the notion of Docudrama's as a genre in general. Where should writers draw the line between fact and drama? Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

52. Wait For The Bake 24.08.2014 1:15:57

This week Dan and Chris discuss The Great British Bake Off, Bojack Horseman, the rumours of James Cordon replacing Craig Furgeson, Outlander, The Knick, Doctor Who and finally we discuss the late great Robin Williams. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

51. Boy Meets Nostalgia 03.08.2014 1:09:37

This week Dan and Chris discuss whether Chris's love for Boy Meets World extends to the recent spin off. Also, we discuss Extant, Last Week Tonight, Netflix's Daredevil, The Leftovers and the possibility of an Evil Dead TV show. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

50. Spoiled or Unspoiled 20.07.2014 58:39

This week Dan and Chris discuss the nature of spoilers, both pre and post air. Whether knowing what's in store effects the viewers enjoyment and whether spoiler phobia is hampering discussion of narrative artforms. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

49. Return To Form 05.07.2014 1:05:58

This week Dan and Chris discuss a couple of news stories, including Community being renewed by Yahoo. Also discussed are True Blood, Falling Skies, Legend Of Korra, The Flash, Constantine, Better Call Saul and The Leftovers. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

48. Fat Man In The Sun 25.06.2014 54:02

This week Dan and Chris discuss recent controversy surrounding Alan Davies 'As Yet Untitled' and whether having a similar basic concept is enough to claim plagiarism in TV. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

47. The Third Annual Static Awards 07.06.2014 1:35:05

This week Dan and Chris celebrate two years of podcasting by dissecting the season gone by in the format of an award show. Including a ridiculous opening musical number. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

46. Picked Up And Put Down Again (Part Two) 30.05.2014 1:11:31

This week Dan and Chris continue to breakdown the trailers for all the pilots picked up for the upcoming season in the second part of this double episode. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

45. Picked Up And Put Down Again (Part One) 25.05.2014 58:33

This week Dan and Chris discuss the aftermath of the upfronts. Specifically which shows have been renewed and which have been cancelled as well as breaking down the trailers for the pilots that have been picked up. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

44. Mixed Bag 04.05.2014 1:11:36

This week Dan and Chris couldn't decide on a topic beforehand, so instead they decided to 'Wing it' with mixed results. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

43. Game Of Bones 20.04.2014 1:08:13

This week Dan and Chris discuss Fargo, Mad Men, Silicon Valley, the Walking Dead season finale and Dan's has a bone to pick with this weeks Game Of Thrones. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

42. How I Met Your Finale 05.04.2014 55:53

This week Dan and Chris discuss the divisive finale of How I Met Your Mother and new(ish) sitcom Friends With Better Lives, About A Boy and Silicon Valley. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

41. Five Pilots 23.03.2014 1:15:46

This week Dan and Chris discuss five shows that started recently and try to decided if any of them are worth your time. The shows on trial are Believe, Crisis, Mind Games, The 100 and Resurrection. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

40. BBC Three Goes Digital 08.03.2014 59:54

This week Chris and Dan discuss the recent announcements regarding the fate of BBC Three as well as the return of Hannibal, the renewal of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the last episode of Outnumbered. Catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

39. What A Twist! 23.02.2014 56:17

This week Dan and Chris discuss their valentines day plans, the new Danny Boyle directed show 'Babylon' and the problems that can potentially occur when TV Shows use Twists. Catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

38. Exits and Entrances 09.02.2014 1:32:10

This week Dan and Chris attempt to catch up on all TV talking points since the podcast took a break. Particularly recent TV exits such as Donald Glover from Community and Matt Smith from Doctor Who, and the entrances of new mid season shows such as Rake, Enlisted and Helix. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

37. Festive Telly 20.12.2013 1:16:17

This week Dan and Chris discuss the TV Schedule in the UK over Christmas week. Including Still Open All Hours, Doctor Who, QI, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, Bluestone 42 and Gangsta Granny. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

36. Binge Culture 08.12.2013 1:11:03

This week Dan and Chris discuss how the modern culture of binge watching TV shows has changed the way they are written. Plus they discuss xfactor and I'm A Celebrity. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

35. An Unearthly Podcast 24.11.2013 1:37:27

This week Dan and Chris discuss fifty years of time and space and the anniversary episode of Doctor Who in this bumper length episode. Warning: Doctor Who special spoilers inside. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

34. Not So Fresh Meat 10.11.2013 1:10:42

This week Dan and Chris drag themselves to the microphone after a very long week of shooting to discuss several news stories. Including the announcement of Daredevil and other Marvel heroes coming to TV via Netflix, The Doctor Who 50th trailers and the return of Fresh Meat. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

33. The New Season Cometh (Finally) 03.11.2013 1:52:34

This week Dan and Chris finally discuss the new and returning shows as the American TV season gets into full swing. This episode is bumper length to make up for the lack of an episode last week. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us on nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

32. Breaking Dexter 06.10.2013 1:07:41

This week Dan and Chris discuss the final episode of The IT Crowd before comparing the final seasons of Dexter and Breaking Bad in their long promised Finale Showdown. WARNING: SPOILERS. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

31. Batfleck Nine-Nine 22.09.2013 1:11:24

This week Dan and Chris discuss the start of the new season including the first episode's of Brooklyn Nine Nine, Dad's and Sleepy Hollow. As well as the final episode of the Newsroom, The Walking Dead spin off, AMC dividing the final season of Mad Men and Batfleck. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

30. Stand Up and Derail 07.09.2013 1:03:20

This week Dan and Chris forget they're supposed to be recording a podcast and as a result derail it completely. Also, they do eventually get round to discussing some news stories and the relationship between stand up comedy and TV in the UK and US. Catch us on Twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com

29. Mischievous Billingham 25.08.2013 59:30

This week Dan and Chris discuss the new shows that most excite them in the upcoming season. As well as the four US shows Channel 4 have picked up and Danny Boyle returning to TV. Also, Dan reveals his thoughts on 'Auf Wiedersehen, Pet'. Catch us on twitter @nothinbutstatic or email us at nothinbutstatic@gmail.com