Talking Codswallop

This week Gemma has a special, mysterious guest with her... Oh OK! It's James.. He's BACK BABY!!! :)  Check out the random "Codswallop" we talk about tapes (yes, those old things that were out before CD's (in the "olden days")... and yes, CD's came before MP3 players) returning from the dead, #SaltyTadpoleInteractions with their Mythological creatures, #Codswallop's and much more laughs along the...

This week Gemma and Andy sit down to discuss the weeks events... and boy were there some events to be discussed. Gemma shares the ALL TIME most embarrassing story. Andy questions the mental state of Gemma and her mum during a dinner time action. Salty Tadpole Interaction from our Facebook group. Football talk. Stories of the week and Would you Rathers?.  This is packed show, filled to the brim of...

Guess what... James' microphone is still not working, so Joanne steps up to the mark and joins Gemma on the OG Codswallop show. Could this be a girlie show? All about makeup and hair styles? Nope, think again.. we pick on James, discuss the similarities between Derry Girls and real life Northern Ireland with some eye opening stories, Terry Pratchett, Bridgeton, Football, Politics, Religion and wha...

This week Gemma sits down with Al Galpin who is an awesome guy with fingers in many pies... not those pies you cheeky monkey's. We discuss being a finalist on BBC Tv show, Pointless, his charity podcast called Super Pod to raise money for Sports Relief and Comic Relief, his own podcasts and most importantly his radio station, The Bear. Live which he runs. Al has been a big supporter of Talking Cod...

James has managed to break not 1 but 2 microphones, so this week Gemma beams up the Fish light for Codswallop help and manages to catch herself a Lurker Fish, formally known as Eeyore.. that's right folks Andy makes guest appearance this week. They discuss #Codswallops, one which is a heartfelt & emotional Codswallop, a REAL LIFE Salty Tadpole Interaction, when a tadpole comes to visit, what they...

James and Shaun sit down to discuss the masterpiece that is Batman Mask of the Phantasm. Possibly the greatest Batman story (although James says that EVERY Batman film... have you noticed?!) ever committed to Celluloid! They discuss the highs, the lows and the emotional impacts of this film.  IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswa...

This week James & Joanne sit down to discuss hit Mini Series on Netflix, Halston.  His name built an empire. His style defined an era. American fashion designer Halston skyrockets to fame before his life starts to spin out of control. Featuring: Ewan McGregor, Bill Pullman & Rebecca Dayan.    IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswa...

Are you sitting comfortably, then let Gemma tell you not one, but two embarrassing stories. One long, one short, but both are entertaining and shocking. James lets us all know what he's been watching and his thoughts. An astounding amount of responses to our Salty Tadpole Interaction this week that we couldn't read all of them, but a BIG GIANT thank you to everyone who answered, it truly meant a l...

What to say about this week's episode? Well... we enjoy some Would You Rather's, Gemma has an unexpected visitor during an inappropriate time. Which is better ZigZag or Rizla rolling papers and why is Gemma not giving away her cigarettes? Where will the Tadpoles venture to on the Magic School Bus? James gets rather heated after a story of the week and what was up a man's bum? AND the usual Codswal...

Today James sits down with author and editor Simon Furman. The impact Simon has had on the comic book industry is beyond compare! He is perhaps best known for his work on The Transformers comics, Doctor Who, Robocop, She-Hulk, Iron Man and many others hell it would be easier to say what he hasn't worked on! He created Death's Head and most recently he has created and self published his own series...

This week Gemma is joined by her very talented, creative and the darn right genius behind International Ridicule Boards, friend Garry Azzaro. International Ridicule is a Property Trading Games company... no, not that company... this one is better. What's your favourite fandom? Do you have a loved one's special birthday coming up? Garry has you covered and where other property trading games make ge...

This week Gemma sits down with Kari Watson and Steve Ashton to discuss their new Patreon, Holistic Buffet, which is creating a mezze for the mind, a banquet for the body, soup for the soul. They provide a podcast, videos and useful tips to help improve your mind, body and soul. Steve, Kari and Gemma run through an example of how to identify your personal values. Kari also learns why it's not OK to...

This week James breaks the news about how unwell he really has been, the poor bugger has Long COVID (yes, he is saying long, not lung). But of course, being a true friend Gemma still picks on him about his memory loss. It wouldn't be Talking Codswallop if she didn't. Answers to our question of the week.  What's up with the mutant baby shark (doo doo doo dadoo doo doo doo)? Why is are all of a teen...

Ever wondered what you'd wish for if you had a genie in a bottle? Well, this week Gemma and James delve into this question and read the amazing responses from the listeners (Salty Tadpoles). Why are people in Japan laughing at Prince Harry's new job title? What's that in a tree? All this, usual Codswallop and much more.  IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask...

James and Gemma return this week to discuss Gemma's multiple Codswallop's. James has none. Would James be interested in doing the World's Longest Walk? From Gemma's Codswallop grows a business adventure. A STRANGE & Spooky occurrence which stretched from Dorset to Devon; Air Force? Sonic Boom? Earthquake? Aliens?... find out here what it was.  Where did the poisonous snake hide? Why is Whale Vomit...

'Here it is the big one! This is not only cinematic history but cinematic codswallop Strap yourself in and listen to our review of the historic Zack Snyder's Justice League! IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get all of the up to...

Xmen, Avengers, Fantastic Four can all go spin. We are going to take you back to the film which really invented the Superhero film genre. So put on a happy face and join Joanne and James for Batman '89.  IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBSCRIBE to the p...

This week Gemma sits down with her buddy Doctor Squee to discuss all things Codswallop. Because Easter is coming up, the wonderful Salty Tadpoles provide excellent content for us to discuss... One even provides a novel to read. We cover what you, our listeners, would give up for 40 days & 40 nights AND your best pranks. Some nearly killed Gemma with laughter. All this and much more. REMEMBER... AL...

This week Gemma, James and Gabrielle sit down to discuss the hit Disney+ tv programme WandaVision.  They do a deep dive into the tv programme covering parts which we've all seen, but Gabrielle who brings the background knowledge from the comics brings a much deep insight to this programme. This really is a fascinating and great listen for those of you who enjoyed WandaVision. There will be moments...

This week Gemma sits down with the gorgeous Irish ladies of the podcast, Joanne and Gabrielle and celebrate International Woman's Day together... was it planned, was it heck! Why is it not cool to add an X in the word woman? What makes your whole week? And why did the goats go to Primark?  All this an much more. Fun, laughter and guffaw's. We discuss in brief #WonderVision, we do not believe there...

Gemma and James sit down to talk about wealth of health based issues. Gemma tells to story of her operation while James is tired. Gemma realises that not always is parking FINE, as she discusses this week in her Codswallop. James does a cracking Mark Wahlberg impression.  We have another segment of Fly It To The Moon, this time the Salty Tadpoles suggest which movies they would like dispose of.  W...

Getting to know you... getting to know all about you!  This week sadly Gemma is ill, but James takes the chief commander's seat this week and introduces our NEW lovely and not at all foul mouthed ladies; Joanne and Gabrielle. Well Gabrielle isn't foul mouthed anyway! teehee. This week we find out their backstory, how they became friends. Gabrielle shares her love of Cosplay, past events which she...

This week James moans about the weather & the cold.. boooooo-hooooooo! haha. Gemma survives a near car accident, a lack of straws and she's driven mad by an Illusive Blue Cow.  They introduce a new segment called: Fly Them To The Moon. LOTS of Salty Tadpole Interactions (STI's) from you lovely folk. Gemma is booking the shuttle buses now.  Usual silly talk, why does Gemma hate Daniel Radcliffe? Is...

Joanne and James sit down to discuss something! Batman v Superman made cinematic history bringing The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight together for the first time. Some people love it, some people hate it! What do they love, what do they hate and what would they have done differently are all topics they discuss throughout the episode.  IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, pl...

Prepare to choke on the ultimate furball this week because this cat hocked up a huge one. Join James and Joanne for some real Celluloid Codswallop in the form of feline punishment when they review Catwoman. This kitty needs spaying.  IF this is your first time listening to Talking Codswallop, please can we ask you to follow Talking Codswallop on Facebook, Instagram + Twitter @CodswallopPod. REMEMB...