The Variety Show

This week on the show: Cheapshow Live The Studio:Channel84 crowd travelled to South London to see Cheapshow live. Hear their thoughts on the event and find out why Leyton doesn't like Limp Bizkit.. The McRib is back They've both tasted it but the question is: has Rustlers done it better? Autism and ADHD A serious discussion for once on the show with Rob and Tom taking NHS approved pre-tests for Au...

In today's Retro Ramble, Tom takes Paul Rose aka Mr Biffo for a walk to talk retro gaming. What is Retro Rambles? Retro Rambles is a new series where Tom interviews people about their gaming history. Every person will get the same questions: Your first gaming memory First console you were bought / or you bought The game shop you remember most Worst gaming memory / let down moment Retro or Modern g...

Join our Cult...Of the Lamb. Rob has got Tom hooked on yet another video game. This time it's full on cult action involving lambs and sodomy. No, we really aren't lying. Spoilers: Deadpool & Wolverine Rob has purchased Deadpool & Wolverine, is it good? Was the wait worth it? My Oldmans a Dustman Tom has taught T and K some.. questionable songs. What songs did the boys get taught as kids an...

Back once again with the renegade master.. Or something like that. In this weeks episode of The Variety Show Podcast: Tom's been a DIRTY boy We've all had to break a toilet once, haven't we? You know, that sort of emergency toilet rush that makes you leave embarrassed. No? Oh dear, you might not want to hear what's coming up then. Renault are pricks You heard it here first! Renault don't want to h...

We're back and this time we bought friends.. Well, we didn't really bring friends but the Muppets get a lot of love. Film Talk Rob sat through Madame Web and hated every second of it. Tom on the other hand got to see Trap and BeetleJuice Beetle Juice. Who do you think got the short straw? Oasis or Noasis A smaller rant than normal but as you can imagine, one of us didn't get a ticket to the reunio...

In this fine episode of The Variety Show podcast: Ranting Should family pools be warm or cold? Should Curry’s look at its hiring policy and ban Pringles? Socks Toms wife thinks he’s a freak for how he takes his socks off, do you agree? Do You Remember Another trip to the memory vaults for Tom and Rob, who will walk away with a prize? Prison Pigeon also turns up and makes things miserable as normal...

On this fantastic episode of the Variety Show Podcast: Dr Phantasm is back Listener Matt from A Pint of Cthulhu has mailed in his dream. What is the diganosis? Where's Bertha? Who's under the sheet? What's happening to Cinema? Rob broaches the sensitive topic of Borderlands being a bit shit. Tom then tries to fix the cinema to keep it alive for longer. Guess the News Headline Quiz Tom has three he...

In this episode of the Variety Show Podcast: T's been watching YouTube Kids again Every now and then, the kids get to watch YouTube Kids and guess what, it's not always good. Rob, overhears something and wants Tom to confirm that indeed, it sounds ruder than it actually was. It's Heart radio all over again! Temu Wins Tom has been wasting money on Temu but insists, it's actually really good. Why do...

In this episode of the Variety Show Podcast: Bad Luck Tom, according to Rob, is a Psychopath because he opens things from the bottom and not the top. The boys do a quick dive in to what they know about bad luck, before seeing if Rob can identify 'real' bad luck situations from around the world. Tarot Remember that thing Rob did for Halloween? Yes, Tarot reading and it's about time he makes use of...

In todays episode, Rob (The Variety Show and Untitled Trek Show podcasts) takes Tom on a dog walk around the joyous Hemel Hempstead. It's really, really wet so apologies for the audio quality, we had to hide the microphones in our coats so they didn't get soaked. As this is our first attempt at this sort of episode (and the rain, don't forget the gallons of water falling out of the sky on to us) w...

In this episode of the Variety Show Podcast: Heart Radio issues Tom and Rob have no idea about the watershed and radio in the UK but, does it really matter? Did Gemma and K hear what they think they heard? See if you can tell whether The Bar Song swears or not. Blue Death Remember when Tom made Rob suck the Black Death? This time it's blue and it's not pretty. Thanks to Mr. Simms the Olde Fashione...

In this episode of the Variety Show: Rob has something to say about #FathersDay and #Bluey. Tom and Rob delve in to a #DoctorWho #MysteryBox and decide whether it was worth the £24.99 or not. Taste Test has record scores as the boys try Poptastic Crisps, #KitKat #Biscoff, #Vimto Pencils and Butterscotch #Snickers. Finally, we get a deeper look as to why #RebelMoon is good and bad plus, why #Gentle...

In this episode of the Variety Show: #Tango has released a new advert to the UK public - is it as good as the original 90s and 00s ones? Tom and Rob choose their favourite ones and discuss a new competition idea. The Challenging Chipmunk is back (sadly) and takes Rob and Tom on to her new show: The Nutty #Apprentice. Can the boys find a successful, new Condom? #DoYouRemember is back and the boys c...

Out now in your feeds, our new episode which is shorter and more to the point. We worked hard to try and keep things within specific time limits, we’d appreciate any feedback back you have! I this episode: Dr Phantasm #Dreams are something we all have, can this lunatic help translate yours? #DoctorWho or Doctor Poo? We talk the latest Who episodes and whether #NcutiGatwa is a suitable Doctor. Tast...

Oh boy, the boys were feeling VERY ranty in todays episode. We apologise now for the 45 minutes of ranting! Join them as they moan about building regulations, nursery accountancy and EasyJet before partaking in another round of 'Can I cluck it'. The Kids Show knockout is back again and we finish off with stories of accidental theft. There is so much here to unpack! #EasyJet #Theft #Rants #Ranting...

Rob and Tom head off to the cinema to see Boy Kills World. This is a spoiler free review.

Tom's invented a new game and as normal, it's bloody stupid. Extortionately priced KitKats are tasted, Rob treats Tom to 40th Birthday goodies, Rob explains how his Dad and Kerrang shaped his musical life and we introduce Karen to the team. It's an action packed episode this week, enjoy! You can mail us: Tom: tj@channel84.co.uk Rob: Rob@channel84.co.uk Karen: PatronSaint@channel84.co.uk Find our s...

No, this isn't a full episode but instead the amazing musical extravaganza that Rob organised. Enjoy us all singing 'Rate us Ten' before going and rating us 5 on the various podcast apps of your choice.. Enjoy!

Today Rob and Tom both ruin Inspector Gadget, taste test the most flavourless 7Up ever created, and discuss what their worst hairdresser stories are. Rob finally has seen Barbie the movie and has a few things to say. If you've read this far. Make sure you stay to the VERY end. You'll be in for an orgasm for your ears.

Tom has the plague, it turned out that he had a temperature of 39.5C (103.1F) through the recording of this episode. Even with this as a factor, the boys roll out another cracker of an episode. Rob can't seem to help but say things that require Tom to beep out audio, Blue drinks ahoy with Lucozade and a taste test, Do you Remember makes a surprise come back for Easter and finally, Tom takes Rob in...

Hello everyone, and welcome to the new home for the Untitled Trek Show! Please leave your shoes at the door and take a seat. This time we are chatting about Next Generations, Measure of a Man. And the USS Shitshow makes an epicly long triumphant return with guest vocals from.... Simon - Who Takes their Socks Off Stiles - A Pint of Cthullu Adam Court - That amazing bloke on Twitter/X Telfer - World...

Oh god, why did we do this? Matt from A Pint of Cthulhu very kindly sent us some Carolina Reapers aka the hottest Peppers around. Listen to us talk spice before tasting what 2.2 million Scoville is really like! You can also watch the 'eating' over on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IFbqBdp-JwE

This episode we talk #Ghostbusters, Bath Whisks and that bastard Matey, TJ gives sex advice (no, really), and we talk game difficulty levels. It’s a real hodge podge of an episode!

A while ago Rob and Tom were invited on A Pint of Cthulhu to play a fantastic #TTRPG with them, it's their turn to host them on the Variety Show. Join us as we discuss film remakes, #DungeonsandDragons, Rob shows off his script writing skills and so much more.

It's Valentines day and more importantly, it's our first anniversary of the show! Thank you so much for all of you that have listened over the past year. Today the boys look at all things Love related ranging from films, valentines nonsense, gaming and so much more.