The Biz & Shizzle

Matthew, Christopher & Henry return for a slow news day. June 26th didn't have a massive amount going on, but it seems like they still have plenty to talk about. There's a lovely little Hurt Locker coincidence and some interesting Bee Gee word play as well as a bunch of Glastonbury trivia. The birthday band DOES involve a problematic vocalist, but with the recent resurgence of Michael Jackson...

Session 15 of The Biz and Shizzle sees co-hosts Chris and Matty escaping a blistering heatwave in their favourite virtual pub garden. In host updates, Chris recaps a frantic 10-day UK tour, highlighting a solo trip to a David Bowie exhibition where the ticketing system ironically lacked an option for attending "alone". He also deep-dives into a massive movie watchlist, cheekily crowning Linda Hami...

Oh well here we bloody well are! Matt is still enjoying the nicer weather in South Wales this Spring, Chris has been enjoying even sunnier climes in Malta, despite the constant construction work and church bells every 15 minutes. Meanwhile there's some reckies on the go including the new Peak Blinders film, Will and Harper, Dare Devil and.....Teen Wolf! Yes, it still stands up, even if its while s...

It’s March 2026, and the air at The Biz & Shizzle is thick with the scent of daffodils! Chris and Matty settled into the snug on Friday, March 27th , just as British Summer Time loomed. Chris arrived sporting a suspicious pink glow—allegedly from a 117K bike ride. Chris has been binging Oscar winners like Hamnet and the Norwegian masterpiece Sentimental Value . He claims he can "get by" with N...

For February 27th we let you know the vaguely interesting things that happened in popular culture and we do it with, quite frankly, vim! Brace yourselves....It's our 1st Birthday Podcast. And we barely mention it. What do we talk about instead? Bread? No. Politics? Barely. Flesh? NO! But there's load of boss stuff to hear about. All we're saying is: Bowie - J Dilla. (if there's a few audio mistake...

Happy New Year from The Biz & Shizzle! It's January, and the dust (and ham glaze) has finally settled. The tinsel is looking a bit tattered and the pub smells faintly of regret and disinfectant, but we are officially back open for business. First and foremost, Harry Piles is back behind the bar after his "invasive procedure" left the pub shuttered for a fortnight, but he’s finally back in his...

It is session 10 and the boys are celebrating a lovely Boxing Day bevy at the pub. Despite the festive atmosphere, landlord Harry Piles is his usual grumpy self, though he’s busy prepping for the arrival of "Spanks Sinatra" for the evening's sold-out entertainment. This episode is packed with "recos" and life updates, including Matt’s transition back to a two-dog household and Chris finally finish...

"The Bullsh1t" was the pilot episode of what would eventually become The Biz and Shizzle podcast . Chris & Matty are releasing this pilot because they have taken a temporary break from their current show. Chris being about to submit his master’s dissertation and Matty's busy schedule are taking priority. This pilot, originally recorded on November 15, 2024 was "two men in search of a podcast c...

It’s session 9 already and in case you were wondering it’s not a “Spooktacular” special. Even though it is Halloween there is plenty of non-related business to get through.  A slew of birthdays fall on this day, with those celebrating easily able to to form one of the greatest and weirdest super bands of all time. The Battle of Britain came to a close on this day…spoiler alert…we won and afte...

Chris and Matty are back for their eighth session of "The Biz and Shizzle" at their local pub1. They kick off with a chat about board games after Matty discovers the Monopoly card game2. The hosts share life updates: Matty's three-dog household is complete with the arrival of Maggie, a black lab cross who is massive, super strong, and "big bringing big labrador energy"3. Chris has started the last...

Chris and Matty are back for their 7th session at The Biz and Shizzle.  This month, they discuss the date August 29th with interjections from the ever grumpy landlord, Harry Piles. They share some surprising personal stories. Matty recounts a recent working holiday at Wilderness Festival and gives an important dog update, before finally revealing the fate of the van we heard so much about a c...

This episode of "The Biz and Shizzle" finds co-hosts Chris and Matty still "stuck in the pub" for their sixth session. They share personal updates, including Chris's recent heatstroke and Matty's busy campsite, before consulting landlord Harry Piles for the date: July 25th. The duo raves about the new film 28 Years Later, appreciating its humour and direction, and tease a spoiler-filled deep dive...

Ever been pulled over by the police, only for them to give you some bizarre roadside advice? Matty has, and his story of a van falling apart on the motorway is one for the ages. Meanwhile, Chris has been connecting the dots between two Keanu Reeves classics, revealing the mind-blowing link between  Bill & Ted  and  The Matrix . We also investigate the secret suburban symbols you...

Right, no turning back now is there, four episodes in and getting hot under the collar. Matty & Chris have a great deal of watch & listen recommendations before they even get to the date, which is the first slower news day of the series. Find out what Matty really thinks about Gillian Anderson, celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Mr Tom Morello and find ou...

Oh, well, now we're right in the thick of it, three episodes and never been kissed. Matty & Chris have lots to discuss including Moonwalker, A-Team figures, Snoop Dogg lawsuits, National Hug a Plumber Day and The Velvet Bulldozer. They've been researching hard this month (well Matty has) and it's hard to do all this without a thought for all those mega fans who's obsessive behaviour has helped...

In their sophomore session, Matty and Chris explore the delights of March 28th. It's a Spring time joyfest with Blondie, Albert Einstein, Lady Gaga Sidney Poitier and Rocky. They discuss generational theory and surf the usual jibes and sideways remarks from Harry Piles, their grumpy arl bastard of a landlord. But, here's the rub, how many monthly podcasts would they have to do to cover every...

In this first session at The Biz & Shizzle - Matt and Chris grab a pint and tackle the historical goings on of February 28th. The 51st day of the year has much to give despite being the beginnings of a political party who is not really up there in our estimations right now (or were they ever?). But in music there are lots of milestones of note on this the final day of the shortest month of the...