The TNT Talk Show

Send us Fan Mail Erstwhile but honoured guest Lorraine shares a colourful simile with the TNT Talk Show during an after-show discussion on Scottish independence. To say that Lorraine's not a fan would be like saying swimming the Atlantic "is certainly a few lengths". Join the boys and their guests for this quick peek into the goings-on at an after-show. Although we much prefer effus...

Send us Fan Mail So, global warming, real or imagined? Tayo thinks that most modern scientists are charlatans who shill for research grants. As far as he is concerned, they are not to be trusted until the evidence is incontrovertible and plain for everyone to see. Tony is more trusting, and he is willing to give scientists the benefit of the doubt. In fact, one could go as far as to claim that he...

Send us Fan Mail A guest shares mysterious and tragic goings-on which invite serious thought. What happened to our guest's grandfather, and why? What happened to the grandfather's colleagues, and again, why? Why have various coronas left open verdicts in these cases? There's much to ponder here - but is it even safe to ask these questions? Anyway, although we much prefer effusive pr...

Send us Fan Mail Tiffany, our good friend (and Tayo's only known fan) suggested that other people might be like her and would be interested to hear something about the two chaps behind the TNT Talk Show. We don't know about that, but we do try to fulfil guests' requests, so here we are. In this episode, Tayo interviews Tony. Anyway, if you have strong feelings on anything said, wade...

Send us Fan Mail So, Tony's laid back, lying back, and overcome by a wave of romanticism, he pours his heart out to his nearest dearest. The results are humourous, at least to Tayo, who has a chuckle or two at his friend's expense. Here's another peek into the gentle, screwball world of these two numpties - but what do you think? Dive in, have a say, stick your oar in (though we muc...

Send us Fan Mail As outlandish as the question might seem now, the TNT Talk Show team is not the only one asking this question; plenty of serious and credible commentators in the public space are asking exactly the same thing: with the balkanization of America (conservatives drifting towards Texas and liberals towards New York, as well as other divides taking place all over the country) what curre...

Send us Fan Mail Jonathan was on our show not so long ago, and unbeknownst to us, he has sent us fantastic feedback. So first, congrats to Jonathan for being the first to be on our show twice and next, thank you, Jonathan, for the wonderful feedback; we're ever so pleased that you're enjoying The TNT Talk Show. 😊 Why not be like Jonathan and wade in wade in by leaving us some feedback (...

Send us Fan Mail Clearly, something has gone wrong in the House of Windsor, with a self-evident fracture in the family between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and other family members. The question is, what's behind the rupture? The Sussexes themselves have alluded to racism, but others - Tony and Tayo included - think maybe more ordinary causes lie behind the kerfuffle. Tayo in particular sug...

Send us Fan Mail Tony is Master of the Recording, and he hosts our recording sessions. From early on, Tony decided to imitate more professional setups by introducing a "clap" at the beginning of the show to help Tayo - who edits the shows - to identify where the recording proper begins (not that it really helps, but it makes the poor dear happy, so why not). Apparently, in his eagerness...

Send us Fan Mail Tayo (only slightly tongue in cheek) thinks we should bring back the death penalty for fact deniers and anyone else who annoys him. More seriously, Tayo argues that although we should not reintroduce the death penalty for crimes, it is perfectly okay to bring it back for treason. Tony strongly disagrees. Tony thinks any civilised, or nominally democratic, society must ban the deat...

Send us Fan Mail Tony is a passionate man, I think it is fair to say, and some of that passion is on display here as we go behind the scenes of the TNT Talk Show and drop in on the boys having a bit of a post-recording natter. As Tayo and the rest of the world find out, Tony is not a fan of the 'woke brigade'. Get an earful of Tony going off on one. 😉 As always, if you have strong feeli...

Send us Fan Mail There is science - and then there are deep biases parading as science. Many arguments in science about the origins of the universe, abiogenesis and evolution continue to rage only because many scientists hold on to prejudices which they pretend are objective stances. It is entirely possible that some of these scientists may not even recognise their own biases and are therefore wor...

Send us Fan Mail Tony and Tayo are not minting it as podcasters (yet?)  but in this behind-the-scenes peek at the TNT Talk Show, each colleague states that they are not in in for the money, so that's a good thing? 🤣 Well, whether it is sour grapes posturing/virtue-signalling or sincere and deeply held beliefs, lend the inmates of the asylum an ear and see if you can figure out what's re...

Send us Fan Mail Tayo thinks monogamy has had its day; it is dead and buried as far as he is concerned. Tony thinks that there's still mileage in the tradition. Who do you think is right? Anyway, listen in and find out what two numpties in midland UK each believe. If you have strong feelings on anything said, wade in by commenting on our Facebook page . If your comment drives apoplexy and rag...

Send us Fan Mail What exactly goes on when Tony and Tayo end a recording? Well, often the chit chat simply continues, frequently leading to even more arguments and disputes! Happily, this time, Tayo shares some anecdotes and ideas on charisma with Tony. In this bonus, behind-the-scenes episode, lend the inmates of the asylum an ear and figure out what Hosni Mubarak (whose name Tayo signally failed...

Send us Fan Mail Tiffany, our good friend (and Tayo's only known fan) suggested that other people might be like her and would be interested to hear something about the two chaps behind the TNT Talk Show. We don't know about that, but we do try to fulfil guests' requests, so here we are. In this episode, Tony interviews Tayo (and it must said, he does a rather sterling job). Don&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Tiffany Pen-Collins teaches Tony how to pronounce Tayo's name properly. At long last! Sheesh. 😉🤣 In this bonus, behind-the-scenes episode, lend the inmates of the asylum an ear and see if you can pick up the proper pronunciation of 'Tayo' yourself. As always, if you have strong feelings on anything said, wade in by commenting on our Facebook page , and if your com...

Send us Fan Mail Is there such a thing as a selfless act? Is it true that we don't understand how bicycles work? Is water wet? Is there such a thing as human immortal cell? What does 'decimate' mean? What's special about elephants' cells? What is the shortest grammatically correct sentence in English? (For that matter, what are indicative, imperative and subjunctive moods?...

Send us Fan Mail Tony shares a heartbreaking story about a family tragically affected by the coronavirus. The sad tale highlights just how lucky many of us are–even Tayo himself who was hospitalised twice late last year due to the virus. It is hard to understand how so many people downplay the seriousness (or even the fact) of the pandemic. The TNT show's Extra Bit gets serious, for once. Any...

Send us Fan Mail Turns out, middle-aged women are experiencing great difficulties re-entering the job market, having spent the past decades raising a family. Our august guest - and so far, Tayo's only known fan! - joins the discussion to shed some light on the matter. Tayo is unusually quiet, having stated that he knows very little about this, but Tony waxes loquacious, getting on his soapbox...

Send us Fan Mail My first fan! Hurray! Yippee! Yowzah, hot noodles and cats!! 😁 In this behind-the-scenes snippet, Tayo springs a surprise on an unsuspecting Tony. Unfortunately, the show in which this was recorded was of poor quality and we will not publish it, but at least we preserve this little gem for posterity. If you'd like to comment on anything we've said, or just on something...

Send us Fan Mail Tayo says that the BBC is no longer fit for purpose. He claims the BBC is patently a leftist, woke, anti-Brexit institution, more interested in identity politics and EU hegemony than offering a balanced service to its audience. As such, the taxpayer no longer ought to fund a broadcaster which is no longer their representative. Tony, of course, is all, "The BBC is the best bro...

Send us Fan Mail Tayo explains to Tony how he's going to get revenge on his noisy neighbours. Tony, of course, sees parallels between this understandable behaviour and President Trump's excesses! How terribly unfair! 😜 Anyway, rather than take offence at being compared to President Trump, Tayo takes interest in Tony's classification of N-types, to which grouping he apparently belon...

Send us Fan Mail Tayo thinks it is self-evident legalized prostitution helps ensure healthier - and safer! - sex workers. The UK takes an illogical and bizarre approach in which prostitution is itself legal, but the solicitation of sex for money is illegal! Both Tony and Tayo wonder out loud how prostitution can be legal in a society in which the pursuit of that service is illegal. "The law&a...

Send us Fan Mail "2020 was an unusual year" is about as keen an observation as "water is wet".* Okay, as keen as observation as "grass is green, and the sky is blue". However, as the year drew to a close and mankind found various vaccines to deal with the pesky virus, many of us looked forward to the festive season with optimism. Unfortunately, it was not to be. In th...