Chatabix

Joe Goes Surfing - Meeting Rusty at Lifeguard Tower 37 (part 2)

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the second part of Joe's surfing story but before they pick up where they left off the lads have a little romanticise about what life would be li...

Joe Goes Surfing - the run up to the lesson (part 1)

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the run up to the surf lesson: Joe's been on holiday to California and David wants to know all about it. Joe confesses he struggles to say LAX as...

Lee Mack surprise guest (part 2)

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Usual Drivel - Wifi issues, brain speed & Spotify HQ

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Off to a flying start, Joe has returned from holiday complaining about his ailments and then has trouble with his wifi booster. They talk about a rece...

Where's David Now? David goes for a Walk

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s David’s turn to go on location for the pod and in spite of the very shaky G4 signal, he’s talking Joe to one of his favourite places - Dart...

Surprise Guest: Who is it this time?

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s lined up another surprise guest for David, so he’s back in the spinny chair and really feeling the nerves again. As usual, he desperately tr...

Usual Drivel: Scams, Telly & Hiking

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe thinks the world of scamming would be a great topic to discuss but David’s not really interest. So they quickly move onto television - programs ...

Natalie Cassidy: Regular Guest

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our favourite national treasure Natalie Cassidy is back on the pod, but David’s had a late night and is really tired. So they kick things off chatti...

Russell Tovey: Celeb Chataguest

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Star of stage and screen Russell Tovey is today’s very special guest. Joe and David immediately take the opportunity to ask Russell how to be good a...

Usual Drivel: Cornwall Step by Step

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First up, David and Joe discuss how to pronounce an old friend’s surname and make an attempt to swear less on the pod. Then the chat turns to David’...

TV Joe's back: Regular Guest

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an explosive start to the show as David and Joe are both tired, unmotivated and moaning about their achilles tendons. But then they remember Jo...

Specialist Guest: 'The Perfection Trap' Thomas Curran

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What on earth is perfection? Well, David and Joe have the perfect person to ask as they’re joined by professor, author and perfectionism specialist ...

Usual Drivel: Camper Vanning

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe wants to know all about David’s recent family holiday spent camper vanning around North Wales. He’s long dreamt of the camper van lifestyle an...

Gigging Diaries: Rosie live from a Gig

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the Chatabix regulars comedian Rosie Francis takes Joe & David to one of her gigs.. She walks them in and introduces them to a a couple of fami...

Specialist Guest: William Orbit Music Producer

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Award winning Music Producer William Orbit chews the fat with David & Joe. He's sold 200 million recordings worldwide but has a few tech issues gettin...

Usual Drivel : Headphones, builders, not talking about camping

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe wants to know know about David's camping holiday but they never get there. They discuss their wonderful new headphones from Flare Audio and its ph...

Where's Joe Now - Choo Choo !

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where's Joe Now ? He's gone on an adventure and zooms David to show him where he is. Annoyingly it's a place David knows very well and used to go ther...

Josh Widdicombe - Celeb Chataguest

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Josh Widdicombe is today's guest chewing the fat with Joe and David. They hope Josh brings his A game and ask him what's in it for him. Josh ...

Usual Drivel - Jarlath's Silky Voice

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & David are wearing the same coloured tee shirts which makes them uncomfortable. They think they look like scaffolders. Joe tries to get out of do...

Andy Goldstein - Regular Guest

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Regular guest Andy Goldstein is on the pod, he confesses to being a bit jealous when they have other guests on that are not him. Andy tells them he kn...

Surprise Guest - Who can it be this time ?

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe has arranged a surprise guest for David. David has no idea who it is and has to sit in the spinny chair to wait for the guest. It seems to take ag...

Usual Drivel - Farting in Yurts, Riddles & Rhymes.

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe chat about supporting their football teams and how long it takes to get to the ground. They talk about staying on a Pirate Ship, farting i...

Where's David Now -The Haunted Castle

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David goes to Berry Pomeroy Castle allegedly the most haunted castle in England. It's getting dark and the castle is closed so he scales the locked g...

Jayne Torvill - Celeb Chataguest

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe sing the Bolero theme tune while they wait for Olympic ice skater Jayne Torvill. When she arrives they both blush. They have a good chat a...

Usual Drivel - Haunted House pre-amble

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the morning of David's trip to Berry Pomeroy Castle to go ghost hunting on his own in the dark. He tells Joe the story of the castle which is all...

Paul Gorton's Lung Winded Story

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ex 'Deal Or No Deal'contestant Paul Gorton is back on the pod but this time telling David and Joe about how he hurt his lung playing football. This en...

Specialist Guest: WW2 Historian Andrew Chatterton

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Historian Andrew Chatterton reveals the long-hidden secrets of an undercover resistance network set up during WW2 in case of German invasion. He tells...

S8 EP 284: The Right Move Pilot

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe have an idea for a property podcast. They talk about the format and how it might work but then realise they'd have to do it properly and s...

It's TV Joe time - Regular Guest

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our TV reviewer Joe is back. He's also a guitarist at ABBA Voyage and tells Joe & David that he has now done over 350 shows. TV Joe bursts David & Joe...

Olympic Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy - Specialist Guest

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

World champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy is today's guest. He confesses to being a fan of the pod and loves listening to David's cackles. He tells them so...

Usual Drivel - David's Clown Film

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special ep David and Joe are joined by George Kane the Director on Apocalypse Clown (the film David was in). George explains it's a bonkers d...

Where's Joe Now - Allotment Special

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe's off on another adventure and zooms David to show him where he is. He's at an allotment but who's allotment is it ? David googles the shit out of...

Martin Freeman - Celeb Chataguest

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After several minutes of tech issues at Martin's end Joe and David get to guff about how brilliant they think he is. They try and glean from him how...

The Jingle, The Painting & The Chartz.

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe analyse how other hosts start their pods and then try to talk as quickly as possible, obsessing over the charts once again. They do a bit ...

Natabix with Natalie Cassidy - Regular Guest

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Cassidy is back on the pod talking more bollox with David and Joe. She tells them about her trip to Wimbledon and her appearance on Parenting ...

Boxer Chris Billam-Smith - Specialist Guest

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WBO Cruiserweight Champion Chris Billam-Smith is on the pod. Joe asks him if he wears his WBO belt around the house. David shows off his boxing gloves...

Raving parents, Jennifer Rush, the chartz and doing a bit.

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe chat about going to 3 days a week and the added pressure of trying to make good eps. David tells Joe about a family event he attended wh...

David's cricket adventure - part 2

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part two of an ongoing chat about David's cricket match. The chat starts with David & Joe having the realisation that in their heyday they weren't act...

CANAL THURSDAY #16 The ramblings of Robin Cooper

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this comedy improv series, Joe & David are driving their fictitous narrowboat down the canal and spot an old aquaintance Robin Cooper having a picn...

Iain Lee - Celeb Chataguest

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former broadcaster and radio presenter Iain Lee joins David and Joe for a candid chat about his life and career, getting old, feeling anxious at parti...

Professor of Criminology David Wilson - Specialist Guest

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe talk to David Wilson, a former prison governor and well known criminologist. Despite the grim subject, they manage to get a smile from the...

Nearly forgetting the announcement

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & David catch up after the weekend. They discuss ring lights, lecturing in podcasting and how they would cope talking to uni students. David try's...

David's cricket adventure - part 1

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David has rekindled his love for cricket and tells Joe all about his recent game at England's most picturesque cricket ground Lynton & Lynmouth in the...

Access All Areas: Blur Concert at Wembley

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe managed to blag some Access All Area backstage passes to the Blur Concert at Wembley Stadium. They talk about the day and play some snip...

Cricketer David Gower

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former England cricket captain David Gower comes onto the show and Joe tries his best to keep up with the cricket chat whilst David feels the need to ...

Royal Navy Jac Hughes - Specialist Guest

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ex-Navy Jac Hughes joins David and Joe to chat about his experiences on board a giant ship in the sea. Unfortunately Jac realised he suffered from sea...

The Deal or No Deal memorabilia arrives

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & David have recently bid on some Deal or No Deal memorabilia. The auction house have sent the box of goodies to David's house. David excitedly op...

Andy Goldstein is Good to Go

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back old pal Andy Goldstein but again do very little snooker chat (even though he is supposed to be our Snooker Correspondent.) Andy tells ...

CANAL THURSDAY #15 Canalside Workout

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & David interrupt elderly couple Duncy and Cecily stretching and doing a workout by the side of the canal. Duncan has a dicky tummy because their ...

Tommy Cannon - Celeb Chataguest

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Cannon chats to David & Joe about his wonderful career with the late Bobby Ball and how they started off in the clubs ending up with their very ...

Prison Officer Danny Knight - Specialist Guest

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ex prison officer, Danny Knight joins Joe and David to talk about his experiences of working in HMP Bristol when it was a Cat A prison. David and Joe ...

Placing our bid. Deal or No Deal Auction - final part

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe have finally reached the auction lot for the Deal or No Deal memorabilia. They place the first bid. Someone else is bidding. It's all very...

Waiting for William Orbit

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While waiting for today's guest, music producer William Orbit, David sings some of his songs to Joe and they talk about the amazing people William has...

The day of the Sheffield Park Run

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and David are in Sheffield for the Crucible and have arranged to do the Park Run together on saturday morning. They are at the AIR BNB having a ch...

Connor Swindells - Celeb Chataguest

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The actor Connor Swindells is on the show having a chinwag with David & Joe. He tells them all about his experiences as an actor and feeling intimida...

Emmanuel Asuquo - Finance Wiz: Specialist Guest

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Financial expert Emmanuel Asuquo joins Joe & David on the show to chat all things money. Coming from a council estate in Tower Hamlets he was the youn...

Amusing ourselves: Deal or No Deal memorabilia auction - part 3

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While waiting for the Deal or No Deal memorabilia auction lot to come up David & Joe discuss how much they'd get if they auctioned off David's post it...

Paul Gorton is back: the Deal Or No Deal chapters

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe discuss with Paul whether the Deal Or No Deal saga has run it's course. Paul shares his screen and carries on showing them the DOND episod...

Where's Joe Now - Football Special

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 'Where's Joe Now' ep Joe and his five-a-side mates 'Team Chatabix' are playing a football match but David has no idea where this is ta...

Thomas Turgoose - Celeb Chataguest

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to actor Thomas Turgoose who played Shaun in the gritty series 'This Is England' and more recently in period drama 'The Gallows Pole'. Tommo t...

Musician Keaton Henson - Specialist Guest

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant musician, Keaton Henson hops onto the Chatabus to give a very rare interview. It’s basically love at first sight fo...

Bidding for Deal or No Deal memorabilia - part 2

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe are still waiting to bid for the Deal of No Deal memorabilia. While they wait for the lot to come up they dissect last weeks episode when ...

Everyone loves a bit of TV Joe.

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TV Joe is back on the Chatabus with David and Joe. He tells them what he's been up to on holiday and what he's been watching but they get side tracked...

CANAL THURSDAY #14 Damsel in distress

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe are enjoying their first little jaunt down the canal in a while when they see a lady in distress. She pops on board for a cup of tea and...

Katherine Ryan - Celeb Chataguest

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe have a lovely natter with Katherine Ryan about work, family and her philosophy on life. Joe finds Katherine entrancing and wants her to be...

Sailor Tracy Edwards MBE - Specialist Guest

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Specialist Guest section and David & Joe welcome sailor Tracy Edwards MBE onto the Chatabus (after David get's himself comfortable). In 1989 ...

Bidding for Deal or No Deal Memorabilia

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe have been tipped off that some Deal or No Deal memorabilia is up for auction. They decide to bid on it but can't decide how much they ar...

Middle aged grafters

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe chat about hiring a campervan, no me time and family holidays. They talk about the podcast charts yet again and how much graft they put ...

Crucible Adventures part 4 - in the belly

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe are in the belly of the beast at the Crucible. After some fine dining at the Century Club they go into the auditorium to watch a snooker...

Crucible Adventures part 3 - today's the day

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After testing the kit David & Joe leave the air bnb with minutes to spare and walk to the Crucible Theatre. It's raining. After stopping to taste some...

Crucible Adventures part 2 - don't take crisps in

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the morning of the Crucible visit. David and Joe are at the AIR BNB in Sheffield. They call Andy Goldstein for some moral support and play a game...

Crucible Adventures part 1 - giddy with excitement

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe have managed to wangle an invite to the World Snooker Championships at The Crucible thanks to Andy Goldstein. They are beyond excited an...

Not recording an intro for the new series.

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first new ep of the new series. David and Joe have been asked to record a punchy little intro about all the brilliant guests and exciting eps...

Canal Thursday #13 The Maiden Voyage

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe are finally ready to set sail on their narrowboat. Before they leave on the maiden voyage a few old friends pop over for a BBQ... David...

Canal Thursday #12 Mr Taylor's massive cwumble

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe have had a lot of problems with the narrowboat so ask Mr Taylor to come round so they can run through everything that has gone wrong. Mr...

Canal Thursday #11 Old timer Eddie Phillips

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe get some narrowboating tips and tales from Eddie Phillips an old guy who's been hanging about the canal for nigh on 40 years. Ted recite...

Canal Thursday #10 Brother Paul visits the boat

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe's brother Paul is coming to visit them on the narrowboat. They are a bit nervous as Paul has just finished an 18 year stretch inside. Whil...

Canal Thursday #9 Davide Darood's boat cleaning services

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe are looking for someone to clean their new narrowboat. They come across Davide Darood who lives in a thatched cottage and has a plethora o...

Canal Thursday #8 Edward meets with an accident

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe meet Edward who is the custodian of the boat they have just purchased from Mr Taylor. He is supposed to be giving them the keys and showin...

Canal Thursday #7 Doing a deal with Mr Taylor

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David & Joe decide to buy Mr Taylor's narrowboat so they go to see him in the pub to do a deal. He tells them all about his girlfriend Lilibet and the...

Canal Thursday #6 Buying red setters from Mr Cooper

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe decide they need three Red Setters for the boat. They go to see Mr Cooper who has three identical dogs of different sizes for sale and a...

Canal Thursday #5 Boat ownership responsibilities

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe have start to think about the realities of owning a canal boat. They discuss their roles and responsibilities and run through a checklis...

Canal Thursday #4 Mrs Falconio's boat

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe go to look at another boat on the same stretch of canal. They drop in on a surprised Mrs Falconio and ask about buying her big 57ft narr...

Canal Thursday #3 Meeting Mr Taylor

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe wake up in the AirBNB in Glenfield. They take a drive back to Rothley to see if the owner of the boat they want to buy is at home. His n...

Canal Thursday #2 Visiting Rothley to view the boat

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe travel to Rothley to view the boat. The narrowboat owner isn't at home so they take a stroll along the canal and book an Airbnb. They ma...

Canal Thursday #1 Buying a boat

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and David embark on a remarkable quest to buy their very own narrowboat. Diving headfirst into the world of canal boat living, the pair set out on...

End Of Series Finale with TV Joe

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last episode in the series and Joe and David play some games with TV Joe. They play Who Wants To Be a Millionaire. Annoyingly none of their '...

The Murder Capital

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe talk to the Irish post punk band The Murder Capital. They are young, cool and succesful. David is in awe of them. https://themurdercapi...

Andy Goldstein - Snooker Loopy

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe are very excited to have their new best mate Andy Goldstein back for more Snooker Loopy. They talk about radio broadcasting, going to Th...

Specialist Guest: Mark Pusey RNLI Volunteer

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe chat to Mark who is a volunteer with the RNLI on the Thames at Chiswick. (he also happens to play the drums for Elton John.) Before they...

Our game show idea Pyramind

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe try to work out if their gameshow idea called Pyramind works or not. Follow Chatabix on Twitter & Instagram: twitter.com/chatabix1 www....

Dissecting the Roachford interview

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and David go back to the Roachford ep and dissect it. Follow Chatabix on Twitter & Instagram: twitter.com/chatabix1 www.instagram.com/chatabixp...

Where's David Now ?

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This time it's David's turn to show Joe around. He's out and about but where is he ? Follow Chatabix on Twitter & Instagram: twitter.com/chatabix1 www...

Nats Bollox - Natalie Cassidy is back !

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe had such a lovely time with Natalie Cassidy they invite her back to talk more Bollox. She interupts Joe and David talking about their ol...

Specialist Guest: Keith McCloskey author of Mystery The Lighthouse

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keith McCloskey tells David and Joe about The Lighthouse which is a true story about the chilling tale of three lighthouse men who vanished. David an...

Preparing for the Roachford dissection

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David and Joe decide to watch back the Zoom record from when Roachford came on the pod. Unfortunately the tech defeats them. Petra is called in for te...

More from TV Joe

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TV Joe is back to review a bit more telly. David tells Joe and TV Joe about a barney he had that morning. After a bit of football chat they talk about...

Joe's Playlist #5

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Baker has chosen three more songs to see if he can 100% tingle Joe and get them on Joe's Playlist. David's also chosen a song and added some new...

Chatabix 2 Year Anniversary

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the pods 2 year anniversary. Joe and David go for a meal to celebrate and chat about the first ever Chatabix ep which they recorded on 29th March...

Guest: Neil Forsyth - writer 'The Gold'

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Forsyth writer of 'The Gold' (the recent tv show about Britains biggest heist - Brinks Mat) chats to Joe and David about making the show. Joe get...