Hosts of TV podcast Nothing But Static Dan Doolan and Chris Billingham take an in-depth look at the animated classic Avatar The Last Airbender. Dan is a long term fan who’s seen the show multiple times, Chris is basically a new viewer with a history of being disinterested in animated shows. Every week Dan will attempt to bring Chris into the world of Avatar by making watch an episode and discuss it for your amusement. Welcome to Analysing Avatar.
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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 aspiring British screenwriters and comedians 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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Welcome to Rewind Reviews a podcast in which Dan and Chris ask the age old question of films from their youth. Was that as good as I remember? Can these films live up to the memory or is childhood nostalgia responsible for rose tinted glasses? Either way, they're going to have a lot of fun rewatching and analysing them!
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Chris and Dan from Steven University are venturing into the unknown in order to Over Analyse The Garden Wall episode by episode.
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Nothing But Static's Dan and Chris are embarking on a weekly trip into the world of Steven Universe. Dan already loves the show and has seen it multiple times, Chris has never seen it, and doesn't really like animated TV. Each week Dan will attempt to educate Chris by making him watch an episode and then discuss it for your amusement. Welcome to Steven University.
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A weekly podcast that dissects each episode of Fox's brilliant science fiction show Fringe. One host watched it from the beginning, the other is discovering it for the first time. Together they are... Fringe Observers.
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Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Simon Mayo and Matt Williams invite the world's finest authors in for a chat.
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Get closer to the Wheeler Dealer, Mike Brewer, with his new podcast where Mike offers his thoughts on the world of cars from a lifetime in the industry. Alongside his good friend, broadcaster Andy Jaye, Mike will be chatting to famous faces about their fantasy road-trips, responding to the latest motoring news, and answering the questions you want to ask. Follow Mike’s social channels @mikebrewer on Instagram and Twitter and Wheeler Dealer on Facebook to be the first to know when a new episo ...
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Ex-SAS leader Billy Billingham thrills us with news of his ‘Always A Little Further’ tour, which returns next month. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet stars as war journalist Lee Miller in the new film, Lee, which hits cinemas Friday 13th September. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Ragnar Jonasson is a veracious reader and prolific writer. In this Q&A episode, he talks about his writing processes, his favourite authors and how he orders his bookshelves. We also hear from fellow author Vaseem Khan, who poses a question to Ragnar, and discover who he would invite to his fantasy dinner party. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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This week Dan and Chris are diving into 'Korra Alone' from Legend of Korra - Book Four 'Balance'.
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The one with Gary Lightbody & Graham Norton
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Gary Lightbody unveils all about Snow Patrol’s new 8th studio album, The Forest Is The Path, out this Friday! The band will embark on a 17-date European, UK and Ireland Arena tour in January & February 2025. National treasure Graham Norton flips through his fifth novel, Frankie, also out on Thursday 12th September. Join Chris, Vassos and the team e…
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TikTok star and self-proclaimed ‘Potato Queen’ Poppy Cooks has us salivating with news of The Actually Delicious Slow Cooker Cookbook, out Thursday 12th September. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Ac…
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Joyous joker Jason Byrne pops by ahead of his 33-date show, No Show, which starts in Durham on Thursday 3rd October until Saturday 30th November in Lyme Regis. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast.…
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Comedian, composer and witty writer, Tim Minchin takes us through his new book, You Don't Have To Have A Dream: Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious, which is out today. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Host…
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Brilliant actor Gemma Arterton spills the beans on her new second series of Funny Woman, out Friday 6th September, at 9pm on Sky Max, Sky Showcase and NOW. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See…
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Ragnar Jonasson joins Simon and Matt to discuss his latest novel, 'Death At The Sanitorium' They talk about the influence of Agatha Christie, the Icelandic way of life and how he keeps so many stories in his head at one time. Remember you can get in touch with us any time - to let us know what you're reading, books you have loved (or not) recently …
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Palliative care doctor and Sunday Times bestseller Rachel Clarke turns the pages of her moving new book, The Story of a Heart, which is out now! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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This week Dan and Chris are diving into 'After All These Years' from Legend of Korra - Book Four 'Balance'.
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306. We are NOT recommending the music of Coldplay, but we do respect them.
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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news, including the cancellations of The Acolyte and Dead Boy Detectives, casting indicates Ted Lasso Season 4 might be happening, and a possible delay for the sixteenth series of Doctor Who. Plus we review Time Bandits and A Good Girls Guide To Murder.…
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The twinkle-toed Anton Du Beke flips through the pages of his first children’s book; Code Name Foxtrot, out now! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Awesome actor David Morrissey spills the beans on starring in the second series of Sherwood on BBC One and brand new comedy Daddy Issues on BBC Three. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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Legendary Lioness Leah Williamson brings news of her new children’s book, The Wonder Team and the Rainforest Rescue, out tomorrow. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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Former journalist turned author, Chris Brookmyre, joins Simon and Matt for a spot of Q&A. They ask him about the last book he really really enjoyed, whether there's a book or plot her wished he'd written, and who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Chris and the team are live at CarFest 2024, joined by special guests Rob Brydon, Kirsty Gallagher, Dr Rangan Chatterjee and The Happy Pear! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…
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CEO of The Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking turns the pages of his latest book, The Art of Danish Living, ahead of his appearance at CarFest. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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Today on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show: GP and menopause specialist, Dr Louise Newson spills the beans on her upcoming 34-date UK tour, Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate, as well as appearing at CarFest! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart spe…
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Chris Brookmyre joins Simon and Matt to chat about his latest novel. You may have heard Mark Billingham on one of our previous Q&A episodes rave about The Cracked Mirror? Well, he did such a good job - we read it, and loved it too! So we had to have Chris on! The idea for the book came from a discussion with his Editor, who was looking for a meta c…
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The one with Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe
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The Chris Evans Breakfast Show is back! Terrific trio Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker get us ready for Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage, The Last Leg in Paris - live every night from the Opening Ceremony on Wednesday 28th August. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest gu…
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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent news; including trailers and updates from D23, more information about X-men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo's mysterious exit, the future of Ted Lasso and a streaming service finally turns profit. Plus we review Batman: Caped Crusader and Presumed Innocent.
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Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Author and actor Richard Armitage flips through his latest book, The Cut. Chris, Vassos and the team are back on Monday morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…
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Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. The BAFTA nominated Leila Farzad spills the beans on Netflix’s latest mythological dark-comedy, Kaos, out 29th August. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio."…
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Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Former professional rugby player Ed Jackson inspires with news of his upcoming documentary, The Mountain Within Me. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hos…
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Chris Whitaker joins Simon Mayo and Matt Williams for the Q&A episode. He discusses the last book he really REALLy enjoyed reading, his writing routine and who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party. Also, in an exclusive, he reveals us what his next book is about and what we can expect! Author of The List Of Suspicious Things, Jennie Godfrey, sur…
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Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. American actress and singer Teri Hatcher spills the beans on the 3D release of Coraline, celebrating the film's 15th anniversary. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Vir…
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Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. McFly’s Tom Fletcher brings news of his brand new stage production, There’s A Monster in your Show. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Actor, writer and comedian Mawaan Rizwan is starring as The Narrator in the Rocky Horror Show, for two weeks of London dates, at the Dominion Theatre from Friday 6th to Friday 20th September. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, an…
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Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Pop princess Pixie Lott brings news of her upcoming new album Encino, and plays live on our Stool of Rock! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Novelist Chris Whitaker joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new book, All The Colours Of The Dark. Chris worked in the City for many years as a trader, before quitting to write. He talks openly about a traumatic incident which turned him on to writing, as well as how long it takes him to write each novel. (if you're thinking about writing, do…
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Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Marvellous mum Zoe Blaskey flips through her new book, Motherkind. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show! TV presenter and farmer Jimmy Doherty gives us the lowdown on Jimmy and Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast, which continues on Sunday at 8.25am on ITV. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See a…
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Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show! Legendary filmmaker Paul Feig brings news of his latest movie, Jackpot! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Nick Grimshaw sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Stand-up star Joanne McNally pops by for a chat! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nick Grimshaw sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with WeBuyAnyCar. TV presenter Steve Jones flips through the pages of his second novel Terminally Kill, out now. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…
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Comedian and writer David Baddiel shares some of his writing processes and reading traits that he is not a fan of. He also tells us the book he has really enjoyed reading recently and who we would invite to his fantasy dinner party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAf Ora Et Labora
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Tale Of The Tape (Bonus Episode)
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This week to celebrate passing one hundred (and twelve) episodes of the podcast, Dan and Chris sit down to go through the numbers. Which of the movies we've reviewed were most profitable? Longest? Shortest? Which years have we covered the most? And most hilariously, how many times has the podcast been the exact length of the film it's reviewing?All…
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Nick Grimshaw sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with WeBuyAnyCar The Script’s very dashing Danny O’Donoghue tells us about the band’s upcoming album Satellites, as well as their tour! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…
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Nick Grimshaw is in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Culinary queen Angela Hartnett will be spilling the beans on Series Five of Dish! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent news including some bits from the first day of SDCC, more Max originals moving to HBO, lots of renewals and cancellations, Michael C Hall returning as Dexter in two different shows and Apple reportedly reining in their TV spending. Plus we review the Acolyte and Douglas is Cancelled.…
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The one with Nothing but Thieves and Carol Kirkwood
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Nick Grimshaw is in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. Carol Kirkwood takes us through her new novel: Once Upon A Time In Venice, and Nothing But Thieves bring news of their latest album, Dead Club City (Extended Deluxe). Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hos…
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David Baddiel joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new non-fiction book, 'My Family: The Memoir' He discusses his relationship with his mum and dad, some of the hilarious anecdotes from his childhood that appear in the book and the love that he has for both his parents, despite their quirks and faults. His family life growing up was complicate…
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Nick Grimshaw is in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show and the excellent Ellie Taylor has us in stitches with news of her Palavering Tour. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Nick Grimshaw sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show and is joined by mischief-maker Max Fosh gets us geared up for his Loophole World Tour. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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100. Star Wars - Revenge Of The Sith
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We continue our ninth season of nostalgic film reviews, this series we're exclusively looking at sequels and this week Dan chose Revenge Of The Sith.
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Mark Billingham joins Simon and Matt in the studio to chat about some of his favourite authors, writing processes and research. We surprise him with a question from fellow author and fan, Abir Mukherjee, and also find out which authors he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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National treasure James Corden pops by with news of starring in The Constituent at the Old Vic and updates on the final ever episode of Gavin and Stacey! Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The brilliant Bradley Riches brings news of his Virgin Radio Pride special, Authentically Me. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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