Chatabix

S12 Ep 510: The Return of the Surprise Guest Episodes

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a long while coming but it’s finally time to dust off the spinney chair and get David ready for another nail-biting surprise guest revea...

S12 Ep 509: Mystery Meet Ups and The Cafe Boys

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Right, this one’s a little tricky to explain, so here we go… After a brief chat about David’s recent trip to Ikea which doesn’t really go anyw...

S12 Ep 508: Our First Episode Back!

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first episode of our brand new series! And to mark the new start, the guys are determined to display a lot more wisdom on the pod from now ...

S12 Ep 507 Vault Mondays: The Wizard Of Woof

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's archive show from the Chatabix vaults, we chat about feeling embarrassed about performing. Again. First posted on 27th April 2022 Ps. D...

S11 Ep 506 Vault Mondays: The 100th Episode

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a biggie of a Vault show this week as in this episode, we celebrated our 100th episode!!!! First posted on 25th November 2021 FOR ALL THINGS CH...

S11 Ep 505 Vault Mondays: Joe's Music Library and Becoming A Model

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s show from the Chatabix archives, we chat about technical difficulties, Ben Rufus Green, Joe's music library and turning Joe into a su...

S11 Ep 504 Vault Mondays: Learning Sea Shanties with Vyvyan Our Weatherman

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's another wonderful show from our archive vaults. And in this one, first posted on 18th January 2022, Vyvyan joins us - and we sing! FOR ALL THINGS...

S11 Ep 503 Vault Mondays: Impressions Competition and A Surprise Guest

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s show from the Chatabix archives, we chat about the charts, listeners unsubscribing and Chatabix buses - then play an impressions game...

S11 Ep 502 Vault Mondays: The Final Episode

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We might be on a short break until our new series begins - but the Vault Monday shows continue regardless! In this episode, first posted on 29th July ...

S11 Ep 501 Bonus Vault Episode: Guest - Richard Osman

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To finish your Chatabix week off in style, we bring you an extra episode from our back-catalogue vaults. And in this show, first posted on 16th Novemb...

S11 Ep 500 Series Finale: Listener’s Mailbag 9

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our 500th show and the final episode of this series. So what better way to end things before we take a short break than with a Listener’s Mai...

S11 Ep 499: Patreon Swinger Stories

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After last week’s episode about swingers, David suggests they ask the Chatabix Patreons if any have swung and might be up for coming on the pod to c...

S11 Ep 498 Vault Mondays: David Pranks Joe

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off the Chatabix week, each Monday we’re putting out an episode from the early days of the pod, as there’s plenty you might not have heard...

S11 Ep 497 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 8

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just in time to kick off your weekend, it’s more treats from the Chatabix mailbag. This week, David and Joe read out messages about a Cliff Richard ...

S11 Ep 496: Life Hacks and 5 Year Plans

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick brainstorm about what to talk about on today’s show, Joe and David decide to look at some life hacks. But after a promising start, the...

S11 Ep 495: Searching For Swingers

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After listening to an old Chatabix episode from a couple of years ago, David’s remembered his plan to track down some swingers to talk to on the pod...

S11 Ep 494: Joe Goes to London

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s travelling up to London for some work and while he’s on the train, he Zooms David to record today’s episode. So, there’s lots of chat ab...

S11 Ep 493 Vault Mondays: Joe Takes An IQ Test

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another one straight from the vaults - and this time we’re chatting about the quote on Joe's bedroom wall, the charts and Joe takes an IQ test First...

S11 Ep 492 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 7

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More mailbag, more of your emails - and this week’s selection includes a request for a personalised birthday message, a repot of a kissing Joe, advi...

S11 Ep 491: The Secret Housework Quiz

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After some chat about Spotify playlists and whether they’re starting to looking old, Joe asks David if he’s had any progress with his plans to bec...

S11 Ep 490: Old Christmas Promos and Quipping Less

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a right old mixed bag of chat on today’s show - all very Chatabixy! So, after starting off with David playing some old BBC Christmas promos f...

S11 Ep 489: David Home Alone and Doing Housework

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off today’s show, Joe tells David that he’s started drawing using his iPad, which he’s really loving and has almost finished his first p...

S11 Ep 488 Vault Mondays: Wearing Makeup and Teenage Songs

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s show from the Chatabix archives, first posted on 30th March 2021 (and our second ever episode), David and Joe talk about wearing make...

S11 Ep 487 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 6

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mail (i.e. emails sent into us over the past 3 years) includes messages about gut-barging, painting canal barges, a missing goat, talkin...

S11 Ep 486: David's Regrettable Dance Floor Adventures

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David has come up with three potential topics to discuss on today’s show and thankfully, Joe likes the sound of all of them. But when David begins w...

S11 Ep 485: We Talk To Andrew Who Has Had A Heart Attack

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a recent episode of the pod, David and Joe talked about heart attacks and mentioned that they’d be fascinated to speak with someone who’s had o...

S11 Ep 484: Being Alone and Driving Altercations

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Petra’s been away for a week and to be honest, Joe’s been struggling on his own. Which gets him and David thinking about what life would be like i...

S11 Ep 483 Vault Mondays: Mark Roberts - The Greatest Streaker In The World

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off the Chatabix week, each Monday we’re putting out an episode from the early days of the pod, as there’s plenty you might not have heard...

S11 Ep 482 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 5

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More listener’s emails, both old and new. And the first one we read out is from another Joe Wilkinson - how mad is that! Thanks Joe, lovely to hear ...

S11 Ep 481 Regular Guest: TV Joe and a ‘Name That Age’ Quiz

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TV Joe’s just back from a trip to Nashville USA. So David and Joe kick things off by finding out how that all went and also ask him a lot of questio...

S11 Ep 480: The Drugs Episode

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode begins all very innocently, with David and Joe talking about waterproof watches and looking at some old photos of themselves. But wh...

S11 Ep 479: The Isle of White, the RNLI and a Relocation Gameshow

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s just back from a trip to the Isle of White where he over-ate and also had quite a few compliments from the locals about The Cockfields. Being ...

S11 Ep 478: Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 4

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday folks - and definitely time for some more emails from the Chatabiscuits. So, after a quick revelation from Joe that he recently went to ...

S11 Ep 477: Back to St Ives, More Art & A Chat With A Patreon

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As David’s returning to St Ives for another visit soon, Joe tells him about the time he went to the Tate gallery there. So they discuss some of the ...

S11 Ep 476: New Pens and Pod Art - Part 2

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Picking up from the previous episode, David and Joe continue with their art discussion and firstly consider what it takes to be good at photography. M...

S11 Ep 475: New Pens and Pod Art - Part 1

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David’s just ordered a load of fancy new pens, as he started doing sketches of Cornish cottages whilst on holiday and properly got into it. In an am...

S11 Ep 474 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 3

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Delving into the Chatabix mailbag once again, we read emails about an actor who was in the Only Fools & Horses spin-off show, advice about weight loss...

S11 Ep 473 Regular Guest: Natalie Cassidy with an Eastenders Quiz

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a wonderful day at Chatabix Towers as Natalie Cassidy is back with David and Joe for a good old natter. And it’s a proper family affair to be...

S11 Ep 472: Tales from the St Ives Museum

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During David’s recent holiday in Cornwall, he visited the St Ives Museum where he discovered some spooky family history. So he tells Joe all about i...

S11 Ep 471: David’s Cancelled Walk

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Worst news - David has hurt his leg and had to cancel his long-planned Two Moors Walk, right before he was supposed to start it. And when he explains ...

S11 Ep 470 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 2

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time to open up the lovely old Chatabix listener’s mailbag once again - and we kick things off with some really old ones. Sorry it’s taken so long...

S11 Ep 469 Regular Guest: Andy Goldstein (The Nine-Ball Pool King!)

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy is back on the Bix! And it’s been such a long time - so David and Joe are really keen to find out what he’s been up to. Well, as it happens h...

S11 Ep 468: David’s At The Dentist Again - Part 2

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We left the last episode on a right cliffhanger, so hold on tight for the big reveal - just how did David get on at the Dental Implant Centre?! But th...

S11 Ep 467: David’s At The Dentist Again - Part 1

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David’s about to go back to the dentist for some more work on his teeth - or should that be the Dental Implant Centre? Either way, he’s pretty anx...

S11 Ep 466 Friday Treat: Listener’s Mailbag 1

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In an exciting new addition our Friday Treat shows, David and Joe open up the Chatabix mailbag (well, email account actually) and read out a selection...

S11 Ep 465: Joe’s Embarrassing BBQ Games

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe went to a friend’s BBQ at the weekend, where all the guests played lots of games in the garden. He knows he got very competitive about it all an...

S11 Ep 464: David’s Beautiful Bath Tour Part 2

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with David in Bath as he continues his tour of the city - with Joe on Zoom, following him on Google Maps. But they don’t get very far t...

S11 Ep 463: David’s Beautiful Bath Tour Part 1

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David’s in the beautiful city of Bath for a few days, to scout for a potential new home - so Joe join’s him on Zoom while he has a drive around. W...

S11 Ep 462: David’s Bought A Cold Tub

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In some very exciting news, David’s bought a cold tub and of course Joe wants him to get into it on the pod. But for a number of reasons he won’t ...

S11 Ep 461 Special Guest: Tim Oliver - The David Brent Impersonator

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, our very special guest is the world’s best David Brent impersonator, Tim Oliver. So once Joe and David have calmed down after fir...

S11 Ep 460: Thinking About Getting A Dog

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another electric start to the show with the guys both pumped and ready for action. Not really - this is Monday morning podding after all. Once ...

S11 Ep 459 Friday Treat: Pub Jokes 6

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More Friday treats for you courtesy of the Chatabix old pub jokes mail bag. And with Joe in a rather cheeky mood, it’s a right smutty selection this...

S11 Ep 458 Regular Guest: TV Joe’s Name That Theme

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks heavens, it’s TV Joe time again. And he’s back with more television-themed quizzes for us. But that’s not before David and Joe have quizz...

S11 Ep 457: David Goes To The Dentist

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David’s going to the dentist for a filling and is pretty anxious about it as he hasn’t been for ages. So it’s an obvious opportunity to document...

S11 Ep 456 Drivel 19: Eleven Podcast Discussion Points

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When the guys realise they’ve nothing to talk about on today’s pod, David decides to list all the things that have been on his mind recently. And ...

S11 Ep 455 Friday Treat: Coin-Toss Snooker Final

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the day you’ve all been waiting for - the grand final of our Coin-Toss Snooker Tournament! And we’re back in glorious Sheffield with a capa...

S11 Ep 454: Usual Drivel: A Female Joe and Getting Older

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite David feeling a little bit iffy, he and Joe plough on with today’s show and start off by imagining what Joe would be like as a woman. And th...

S11 Ep 453: The Constable of Camping - Joe Goes Camping Pt 2

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More tales of woe from Joe’s recent campaign trip. Find out whether things improved at all on his second day in the glorious Sussex countryside, and...

S11 Ep 452 Usual Drivel: Joe Goes Camping Pt 1

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s just back from a weekend away camping with Petra and a load of their friends. He’d revealed to David beforehand that he really wasn’t look...

S11 Ep 451 Friday Treat: The Podcast Charts Quiz

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe come up with an idea to play a game based on the podcast charts. They get over excited and really enjoy themselves. Pathetic really. Dav...

S11 Ep 450 Usual Drivel: Room Service vs Fruit & Mozzarella

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David stayed at a London hotel last night and is shattered after a late night out in Soho. He’s also feeling very old after being around so many tre...

S11 Ep 449 Usual Drivel: Pembrokeshire and House Extensions

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s just back from a holiday in Pembrokeshire, so he tells David about what he got up to. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great but he did bump...

S11 Ep 448 Usual Drivel: David’s New Bathroom Chaos

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re not gonna lie, it’s a haphazard start to the opening of the show. But once things have settled down, Joe and David start chatting about hous...

S11 Ep 447 Regular Guest: TV Joe's Family Fortunes

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time for another visit from TV Joe, who’s back with a new (or should that be old?) TV gameshow for David and Joe to play - Family Fortunes! First up...

S11 Ep 446 Usual Drivel: The Wedding Speech Debrief

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first time that the guys have spoken since David did his best man speech, and Joe’s really keen to find out how things went. But first th...

S11 Ep 445 Usual Drivel: The Day Before David’s Best Man Speech

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the day before David’s best man speech and his best friend Mike’s wedding day, of course. So Joe and David have a lot to talk about - from ...

S10 Ep 444 Friday Treat: Pub Jokes 5

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to kickstart your weekend with another cracking Chatabix selection of old-school pub jokes. So expect loads and loads and loads of laughs ...

S10 Ep 443 Ad Hoc Drivel: David Goes To Watch The National

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David’s just been to see one of his favourite bands The National, who were performing a concert at the Eden Project in Cornwall. He was shattered fo...

S10 Ep 442 Ad Hoc Drivel: Joe at the Ibiza Proms

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe went to an Ibiza Proms concert on Brighton beach at the weekend and David wants to know everything about it. Unsurprisingly, Joe wasn’t in his c...

S10 Ep 441 Back Catalogue Guest: Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the last of our Back Chatalogue surprise guest repeats - and this one was a very special occasion for Joe. Earlier this year, he and David were...

S10 Ep 440 Friday Treat: Coin Toss Snooker - The Semi-Finals

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re down to the last four players in our Chatabix Coin-Toss Snooker Tournament - and the tension is really mounting! Today’s two matches are Kar...

S10 Ep 439 (BONUS!): Joe's Review Of The Euro Semi Final

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe was at the Euro Semi Final in Dortmund and gives us the lowdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S10 Ep 438: David’s Trip To London

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David’s taken the train up to London for a meeting in Soho. So while he walks there from Paddington station, he gives Joe a call so they can chat on...

S10 Ep437 (BONUS!): Where's Joe Now - Bonus episode!

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe calls David and does an extra special where's Joe Now. Completely out of the blue, this episode. Hence the terrible audio. But, please - there was...

S10 Ep 436 Ad Hoc Drivel: One Belter Of An Episode!

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a sticky start to the episode as the guys have nothing to talk about. So they have a try at anything they can think of - from playing Pictionar...

S10 Ep 435 Back Catalogue Guest: Lee Mack Part 2

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the second part of Joe and David’s mega-chat with last week’s guest Lee Mack. Picking things up again, the talk turns to game shows, pitchi...

S10 Ep 434 Friday Treat: Pub Jokes 4

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time for another selection from all the great old-school pub jokes that you’ve been sending into us. And this time there’s some right classics in ...

S10 Ep 433 Regular Guest: John Fendley aka Fenners

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fenners is back! And even though he’s on a tight schedule for the recording, he’s got loads to tell us about. It’s a heady mix of flat tires, sp...

S10 Ep 432 Ad Hoc Drivel: Insta Live Podding & Rollercoaster Club

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off the show, Joe tries to trick David by being on a Insta Live at the same time as recording the pod. That soon falls flat though as David kn...

S10 Ep 431 Back Catalogue Guest: Lee Mack Part 1

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another ‘no longer a surprise guest’ repeat show - and we’ve only gone and got Lee Mack joing us! As you’ll all know, Lee is o...

S10 Ep 430 Friday Treat: Coin-Toss Snooker Tournament Round 2

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back for the quarter finals of David and Joe’s coin-toss snooker tournament. Although if you remember from last time, they actually use a gu...

S10 Ep 429 Special Guest: Kiell Smith-Bynoe

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a slightly awkward discussion about how easy it is to get sucked into buying Apple Mac products, David are Joe are thankfully joined by the wond...

S10 Ep 428 Ad Hoc Drivel: David’s 120 Mile Walk

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David’s just booked his 120 mile walk across Dartmoor and Exmoor, so there’s plenty for him to discuss. But first he wants to know why Joe isn’t...

S10 Ep 427 Back Catalogue Guest: Sue Johnston

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s repeat show ‘no longer a surprise guest’ guest is the one and only Sue Johnston! Sue’s not only a national treasure and one of our...

S10 Ep 426 Friday Treat: Pub Jokes Galore!

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s got a stinking cold and a very croaky throat - so what better way to cheer him up than with some more of the old-school pub jokes you’ve bee...

S10 Ep 425 Regular Guest: TV Joe’s Name That Tune

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a while but TV Joe is back - and he’s got more great quizzes for us! But first things first, David and Joe want to know what he’s been...

S10 Ep 424 Ad Hoc Drivel: Joe’s Rollercoaster Ticket

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s found out that his computer viewing settings are all wrong and David’s getting frustrated with him. But once they realise that’s a very bo...

S10 Ep 423 Back Catalogue Guest: Roachford

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another ‘meet your hero’ moment on this week’s Back Chatalogue guest episode - as Joe’s music idol Roachford joins him and David for a ...

S10 Ep 422 Friday Treat: Pub Cryptic Crossword

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A silly make-believe episode for you, just coz it’s Friday. David and Joe have gone to the pub and are a little bit worse for wear. They see a Crypt...

S10 Ep 421 Regular Guest: Natalie Cassidy is back!

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our favourite national treasure Natalie Cassidy is back on Chatabix. It’s been ages since David, Joe and Nat last spoke so they’ve lots to catch u...

S10 Ep 420 Ad Hoc Drivel: Moving to Bath?

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a follow on from last week’s Episode 417, which was all about David's canaling holiday along the Kennet and Avon. He finished the trip in Ba...

S10 Ep 419 Back Catalogue Guest: Lol Tolhurst

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s ‘no longer a surprise guest’ repeat show, we’ve got a biggie for you - it’s drummer, keyboardist and founding member of The ...

S10 Ep 418 Friday Treat: More Old Pub Jokes

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An extra little treat to finish the week with - it's another episode of old-school pub jokes for you. David and Joe loved reading them all, so sit bac...

S10 Ep 417 Ad Hoc Drivel: Joe’s Hair and David’s Canal Holiday

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s worried that his hair is getting too long and thinks he should get it cut? But David’s not so sure and reckons he’s starting to look like ...

S10 Ep 416 Ad Hoc Drivel: Joe’s Canal Walk

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s in Edinburgh and taking a stroll along the canal, so David takes the opportunity to Zoom him for a chat. They reminisce about their times perf...

S10 Ep 415 Back Catalogue Guest: Stuart Goldsmith

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time for another Back Catalogue guest who’s no longer a surprise - it’s the brilliant Stuart Goldsmith! Stand-up comedian, actor and host of the l...

S10 Ep 414: Joe and Paul at the BAFTAs

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe has arranged a last minute surprise guest for David - and it’s none other than our very own rising star Paul Gorton. He’s fresh from the BAFTA...

S10 Ep 413 Ad Hoc Drivel: Telling Jokes

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After some chatting about neighbours, the charts, tranquil countryside walks and noisy families, Joe and David decide to track down the best old-schoo...

S10 Ep 412 Back Catalogue Guest: Tim Vine

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s ‘no longer a surprise guest’ repeat show, we return to 2nd November 2022, when David and Joe were joined by the inimitable Tim V...

S10 Ep 411 Ad Hoc Drivel: Not Showing Off

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe text their old friend and Chatabiscuit Jamie Demetriou to find out what it’s like working with big Hollywood stars. While they wait fo...