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

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Latest episode

Jun 7, 2026

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Episodes

252. Finally Kenobi 25.07.2022

This week Dan and Chris get very distracted to start with as Dan recounts his experience with a forest fire in Spain. But at around 24 minutes we actually begin to discuss TV, with some general news and Comic Con talk. Then we review Man Vs. Bee, The Undeclared War, Loot, Ms Marvel and FINALLY we review Obi-Wan Kenobi.

251. Animated Afterparty 12.07.2022

This week Dan and Chris review four returning animated shows from last year in order to decide which deserves our belated 2022 Best Animated Show award. We review last years seasons of The Owl House, Love Death and Robots, Undone and Kid Cosmic.

250. The Eleventh Annual Static Awards 12.06.2022

To celebrate 10 years of this podcast, it's time for our Eleventh Annual Static Awards, our fictional TV awards show which is really just a poor excuse to recap the year in TV. We both nominate shows for each award and debate who should win on the show.

249. Concise Is The Name (That's The Title) 03.06.2022

This week Dan and Chris discuss some of the news coming out of Star Wars celebration, some general TV news. And then get in some last minute reviews for shows that might be contenders in next weeks 11th Annual Static Awards. We review Slow Horses, Landscappers, Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story, Time and Masters of the Universe Revelation.

Doctor Who News Discussion (Bonus Episode) 18.05.2022

In this bonus episode, Dan and Chris discuss all the latest Doctor Who news. Specifically the return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate. And later in the video (We give a heads up as to when) we go into details about some leaks and set reports, then move on to baseless speculation cos we're too hyped not to.

248. Does anyone even read the titles? 15.05.2022

This week Dan and Chris discuss some of the cancellations and renewals announced in the lead up to upfront and the announcement of the 14th Doctor. Plus we review How We Roll, Killing It and Roar. Plus we give a spoiler free impression of Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.

247. Forced Reviews 4: Even Forcey-er 05.05.2022

This week Dan and Chris return to do a fourth round of Forced Reviews. Chris forced Dan to watch and review Stath Let's Flats and King Gary and Dan made Chris watch Search Party and Clarksons Farm. Plus some TV News from the last few weeks and recommendations.

246. Who Is This For? 17.04.2022

This week Dan and Chris discuss The Dropout, Minx, Moonknight and the rather misjudged Halo TV Series. Plus some TV News from the last few weeks and eventually some unusual recommendations.

245. Something Something Episode Title 04.04.2022

This week Dan and Chris discuss whether broadcast network sitcoms are back on the rise by reviewing five new shows in Abbot Elemenrary, American Auto, Ghosts, Grand Crew and Pivoting. Plus some TV News to start the show.

244. Glenn Close Plays Toffee Hoops 19.03.2022

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV news from the last few weeks, plus we review, Murderville, Severance, This is Going to Hurt and Our Flag Means Death. Also, Dan lovingly nurses a Pigeon back to health and it turns out Chris would have left it to die.

243. The Comb And The Suitcase 07.03.2022

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV news from the last few weeks, including an update for the upcoming Santa Clause TV series, plus we review Reacher, Yellowjackets and the dramatic remake of the Fresh Prince of Bel-air.

242. Chris Hates You All (Dan Names These) 20.02.2022

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV news from the last few weeks, including whatever is going on with this Futurama revival. Plus we review Pam and Tommy, The Afterparty and The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window.

241. So, Tim Allen is making a Santa Clause Series... 07.02.2022

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV news from the last few weeks, including The Santa Clause getting a Disney+ show with Tim Allen returning. Plus we review Peacemaker and take a spoiler-filled look at the unusual structural choices made for The Book of Boba Fett.

240. Shmorgishborg Of Sadness 23.01.2022

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV news from the last few weeks, including the potential death of the BBC. Plus we review all the cheeriest TV from the last few weeks in Station Eleven, Anne and Don't Look Up.

239. Lost Retrospective (Season Two) 16.01.2022

This week Dan and Chris take a break from their normal structure to try something new. Continuing their season-by-season retrospective of Lost. In this episode, we're taking a look at season two. Regular service will resume next week!

238. Marvel At Christmas 22.12.2021

This week Dan and Chris discuss Pelton's very unfortunate week, give a spoiler-free review of Spider-man No Way Home and a full spoiler-filled review of Hawkeye before moving on to tackle the U.K.'s Christmas TV schedule.

237. Imagine Better Musicians 13.12.2021

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV news from the last few weeks including some renewals and cancellations. Plus we review Arcane, Dexter New Blood, and the mammoth Beatles documentary Get Back.

236. The Real World Is A Sad Place (Plus Cowboy Bebop) 28.11.2021

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV news before moving on to review two shows based on real-world events in Dopesick and The Shrink Next Door. For contrast, they also review Cowboy Bebop.

235. Why? 16.11.2021

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV news from the last few weeks including the reveals from Disney+ Day. We also review the new AppleTV+ show Invasion and BBC comedy The Outlaws. Spoiler alert, one is very good, one is very bad.

234. A Married Man 30.10.2021

This week Dan and Chris discuss Chris's wedding, some of the news stories we missed while we were away and we review Only Murders In The Building, Y The Last Man, and Foundation.

233. Lost Retrospective (Season One) 17.10.2021

This week Dan and Chris take a break from our normal structure to try something new. We're starting a season-by-season retrospective of Lost. In this episode, we're taking a look at season one, talking about how we got into the show to start with, whether it still holds up, or whether there signs were there for the problems to come.

232. Cheesecake (Hold The Cheese) 03.10.2021

This week Dan and Chris discuss Doctor Who's new showrunner not being so new. Plus we review The Cleaner, Star Wars Visions, Help, Vigil and new TV phenomenon Squid Game.

231. Imaginary Hat 19.09.2021

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV news, including Phoebe Waller-Bridge exiting Amazon's 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' series, before reviewing Schmigadoon, Reservation Dog's, Buffering, and Marvel's: What If?.

230. Forced Reviews 3: Tokyo Drift 23.08.2021

This week Dan and Chris return to forcing each other to review shows. Chris has watched Party Down and Aunty Donna's Big Old House Of Fun and Dan has been forced to watch The Flight Attendant and This Way Up. Plus we take a look at some TV news.

229. The Other One 08.08.2021

This week Dan and Chris discuss some TV news, including lots of Doctor Who chat, before reviewing some show's/films we missed from last year. Specifically, Code 404, Feel Good, Love and Monsters and Small Axe.

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