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Ep 379: Expressionate Men

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another week of American snacks as Eli brings more sweet treats to the table. How will the Cosmos Oreos, Hostess Orange Cupcakes and Dr Pepper ...

Ep 378: Gob Job

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every year Eli races off to Florida to spend time with his family, but he always makes sure he brings back something for the show. This week on CheapS...

Ep 377: Barshens Rises

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They said it would never happen, but somehow it has! For the first time in over 5 years, the Barshens team have gathered in London for a special reuni...

Ep 376: Nightbussin'

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been long requested and finally, this week on CheapShow, you are getting what you asked for. It’s time to go Nightbussin! London has a large ...

Ep 375: Scared Of Us

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, when Paul and Eli ask a big name to join the podcast, they fully expect the answer to be No. So when comedy legend Robert Popper agrees to ...

Ep 374: Noodle Boutique

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a while, but Eli and Paul are finally diving into a new batch of instant noodle. It’s a new year and because the Country Urban Noodle Te...

Ep 373: The Towel Mines

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to get our much on! After a bit of break, Paul and Eli are venturing back to the Snack Palace to welcome a new bunch of snack candidates t...

Ep 372: Books Bunny

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is all a bit random and bemusing. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Bugs Bunny ever visited London in the early 19...

Ep 371: Sauce Of The Gladiators

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel the power of the Gladiators? Can you face the challenge of the champions? Do you have the courage of a hero? Do you have the will and the ...

Ep 370: A Good Old Rummage

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul is SO close to finishing his (long in gestation) book this week, so wants to keep this week’s show simple. As a result, he is pulling out his b...

Ep 369: The Sounds of London 2024

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A long time ago, CheapShow was sent an unusual 7” vinyl record called The Sounds of London. The record contained an audio snapshot of the sounds of ...

Ep 368: Ennery Of Keverett

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a proper jam packed, tat stuffed episode this week. Paul and Eli go head to head in one of most fiercely fought editions of The Price of Shite ...

Ep 367: Pork Laureate

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Radio CheapShow time. Sort of! It’s another whole episode dedicate to the utterly confounding world of vinyl record discoveries. Paul and Eli...

Ep 366: Graxton's Gruft

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a while, but CheapShow is ready to dive into the cheats, liars and conmen of the past. This week, Paul and Eli take a look into the life o...

Ep 365: Big Can Energy

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to CheapShow 2024! A new year of adventures, laughs and meltdowns awaits you. Sadly, your hosts are ABSOLUTELY not in the mood to get back int...

Ep 364: A Christmas Constitutional

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the drunken madness of the 5th Annual Christmas Office Party, Paul and Eli decide to end the year on a more reflective note. On the recommendati...

Ep 363: The 5th Annual Office Christmas Party

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brace yourself! It’s time for the one episode of the year that always turns into an utter s***fest. It’s the 5th Annual Office Christmas Party and...

Ep 362: Fluid Beef

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As 2023 winds down, Paul and Eli are coming apart at the seams. Can they mentally make it over the New Year finish line? Judging by this week’s epis...

Ep 361: A.I. Soda From The Year 3000

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It looks like Paul and Eli are finally back in the House of Mash and Eggs after a month of LA adventures and they’re trying to get back into the gro...

Ep 360 Cheapitiser (Live)

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CheapShow wraps up its November month of very special episodes with a live show recorded as part of the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival on November 4...

Ep 359: Stars Over 45

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's sadly time to say goodbye to America in the final episode of our Los Angeles Trilogy! However, if they are going to go out, they're going to go o...

Ep 358: CheapShow Does Leighton Night

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the second of three episodes recorded in Los Angeles and this week they are joined by Brian Wecht and Leighton Gray, the hosts of the rather love...

Ep 357: To Thrift And Buy In LA

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Years in the planning, CheapShow is finally leaving the UK and heading across the Atlantic ocean to explore the city of angels itself, Los Angeles! In...

Ep 356: A Log In The Gob

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's just one week before we reveal our Los Angeles adventures to the podcast world, so before then, let's dive into some more good, old-fashion Ch...

Ep 355: Cocklenuts

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Time is tight this week because Paul has no intention of spending hours editing the podcast when there is a trip to Los Angeles to plan! As a result, ...

Ep 354: The Winkie Strikes Back

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you weren’t expecting it… BAM… More Winkie news! It’s been a few years since our epic documentary “Ep 181: Winkie: The Untold Stor...

Ep 353: Noodles and Mooncakes

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a happy happenstance, this week’s episode falls on National Noodle Day, and to celebrate Eli and Paul have managed to get their hands on somethin...

Ep 352: Dr Pepper's Flavoured Soda Cans

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If there is one thing we love on CheapShow, it’s the Charity Shop Showcase. It’s the part of the show where we can spend a little more cash and sh...

Ep 351: Reboot

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the dust has settled on the apocalyptic 350th episode, Paul and Eli can now concentrate on delivering great podcast entertainment. It’s tim...

Ep 350: The Wedding Of Squishy Jim & Madam Ladyplops

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mr Paul Gannon & Mr Eli Silverman request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of Squishy Jim and Madam Ladyplops! St Chodney’s Church Friday...

Ep 349: Dream Guest

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guest: Gareth Reynolds Things are looking up for Paul and Eli this week. The big wedding is just around the corner and Thrift Pod has been def...

Ep 348: The Custard Note

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Things are tough at CheapShow HQ, their rival podcast clone, Thrift Pod, is casting a long shadow over Paul & Eli and they wonder if their beloved eco...

Ep 347: Thrift Pod

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whilst Paul and Eli have carried on regardless, there have been nefarious plans developing in the background and its not good news for the “much lov...

Ep 346: Come Hungry!

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not been much of a Summer this year, so while the sun is shining and while there are plenty of cheap eats to sample, why not go on a picnic? Pa...

Ep 345: The Miss World War

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some weeks on CheapShow, things get a little weirder than usual. This is one of those episodes. This week, Paul and Eli enter into the world of “Mis...

Ep344: Firm Milky Lollipops

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of peculiar tunes to soak up this week on CheapShow. The segment may be called Silverman’s Platter, but on this edition of the podc...

Ep 343: An Episode In A Box

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some week’s Paul and Eli can afford to take it easy. After the exertions of last week’s epic Golden Quest, it’s probably for the best that they ...

Ep 342: Gannon's Golden Quest The Third (MONO)

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(MONO Edition) In deepest, darkest Epping Forest, three podcasters will embark on an epic adventure! FOUR challenges THREE presenters TWO Contestants ...

Ep 342: Gannon's Golden Quest The Third (STEREO)

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(STEREO Edition) In deepest, darkest Epping Forest, three podcasters will embark on an epic adventure! FOUR challenges THREE presenters TWO Contestant...

Ep 341: The NeverEnding Cold Open

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are charity shop goodies galore on CheapShow this week when the Showcase rolls back into town. Paul and Eli have both found a little something s...

Ep 340: Death To CheapShow!

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a tough week at CheapShow HQ this week and both Paul and Eli are feeling creatively bankrupt. After 340 episodes, they’re worried the end is ...

Ep 339: Chicken Soup For The Hole

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s wrong with putting a little happiness into the world? Nothing really, but when its folksy positivity is hiding a veneer of corporate soulless...

Ep 338: Who Am The Panty Man?

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a few weeks of song contests, real time episodes and walkabout adventures, Paul and Eli are back in the House of Sausage and Eggs for some whole...

Ep 337: Cow's Parsley & Lamb's Lettuce

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The sun is out and Paul and Eli have no intention of recording this week’s episode indoors. Rather than sweat it out in the House of Pickles, Paul r...

Ep 336: Urinevision 2023

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s back and it’s bigger then ever! Urinevision returns for another epic night of music and madness with 10 brand new, weird and wonderful songs ...

Ep 335: Down and Out in The House of Pickles

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot going on at the moment. Paul and Eli (but mostly Paul) are organising Urinevision 2023 (live on YouTube Friday 2nd June at 8pm GMT!) bu...

Ep 334: The Walk Men (A Ball Of Chalk Part Two)

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 310, all those months ago, Paul and Eli attempted to complete the whole of the Celandine Walk in 6 hours. They absolutely failed and had to...

Ep 333: Three Pauls And A Silverman

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has Eli finally met his match? Usually, he only has to fend off the annoyances of ONE Paul, but this week, he is up against THREE! Mr Gannon is joined...

Ep 332: Spunk!

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a particularly volatile episode this week as Paul is in a proper mood and Eli is absolutely not in the mood for it. Hopefully the addition of a...

Ep 331: Brown Sauce

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s all this then? Everything is back to front on this week’s episode. Instead of Eli, Paul is going to be the Super Taster in Off Brand/Brand ...

Ep 330: The Pork Open

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to cup noodles, we sometimes wonder if they are so preoccupied with whether of not they could make wild new flavours and didn’t stop t...

Ep 329: Peas, Popcorn And Ptwings

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Eli’s view that Paul only wants to do another Price of Shite segment again this week because he’s desperate to catch up on P’twings. Not ...

Ep 328: This Is Not What A Podcast Should Do

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an emotional rollercoaster this week on CheapShow with bitter rants, over-excited expostulations, sober moments of clarity and confusing argume...

Ep 327: Silversquirt

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul reopens his candy store this week and invites Eli in to sample his latest sweet offerings. Surprisingly, they’ve never covered jellies before (...

Ep 326: Snax Starz

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The League of Snacks (and Crisps) is dead! Long Live “Snax Starz”, the exciting new replacement segment for 2023! It was meant to be a simpler pre...

Ep 325: Mrs Miller and The Stardust Cowboy

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the disastrous events of last week, things return to normal for this week’s episode. Whatever normal means. It’s a music heavy episode as we...

Ep 324: Red Nob Day 2023

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been months in the planning, but it’s finally here! RED NOB DAY 2023 has arrived and it’s Paul and Eli’s one chance to claw back some res...

Ep 323: Liquid Edition

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the excitement of last week’s live episode, Paul and Eli are feeling a little burnt out. To combat these blues, they decide to dive into a par...

Ep 322: Live from The Leicester Comedy Festival 2023

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For some strange reason, Paul and Eli have decided to take CheapShow out of London and perform a live show at The Leicester Comedy Festival. Recorded ...

Ep 321: Sprayonnaise

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Eli returned from America, he came bearing gifts. Sadly, those gifts were cheap snacks bought from gas stations in Florida. None of this seems li...

Ep 320: Brent Crosspocalypse Now

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

They swore they’d never go back to Brent Cross. After their first adventure (Ep 104 Malltwats), Paul and Eli agreed that there was never going to be...

Ep 319: Another Tale of Two Podcasts

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul is ready to record another thrilling episode of CheapShow this week, but Eli forgot to tell him he doesn’t have the time. He’s off to Florida...

Ep 318: Top Notch Western Romance

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get your taste buds ready, because Paul and Eli are going to be noshing on a range of tongue-tingling yet sometimes stomach-churning cheap eats! There...

Ep 317: Spud Dust

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If there is one thing we love on CheapShow, it’s snacks… and crisps! This week, we have more crisps than we know what to do with, when a tub of “...

Ep 316: Miss Vickie's Crisps

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

YOU send your PO boxes to us, and WE (eventually) get around to opening them! This week, Paul and Eli dive into a delivery from Canada which is packed...

Ep 315: Charity Shop Showcase

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every now and then it’s good to change things up and break free from the old routine, and Paul is excited to do that this week, because he has a bra...

Ep 314: The Mini Milk Manoeuvre

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the start of another year. As 2023 rolls in, Paul just isn’t in the mood to go back to making podcasts. As a result, Eli is going to have to ...

Ep 313: The 4th Annual Office Christmas Party (Part Two)

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the party! It’s Part Two of our 4th Annual Office Christmas Party and if you thought last week’s episode was a noisy hellscape, yo...

Ep 312: The 4th Annual Office Christmas Party (Part One)

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again! It’s the 4th Annual Office Christmas Party and Paul has made a BIG effort to make sure it’s the BEST office party ...

Ep 311: The Podcast Authority Bureau Assessment

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the year trundles to an end, there is a little bit of business Paul and Eli need to clear up before next week’s depressingly annual office Christ...

Ep 310: A Ball Of Chalk

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the year rolls to an end, Paul and Eli decide to cram in one last walkabout adventure that will eventually push them a little harder than they were...

Ep 309: Noodle Pot Blitz

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a little while, but Paul and Eli are back in the Country Urban Noodle Test Lab Kitchen to cram in as many noodle delights as possible. Thi...

Ep 308: Mulchy Fibbage

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a proper chunky show this week, and that’s despite there is not a lot to be getting on with! A delightful PO Box delivery brings a bit of joy...

Ep 307: Grim Dilemmas

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the weather, once again, gets colder and the days become shorter, Paul and Eli are feeling a bit gloomy. It’s even worse for Silverman, as a long...

Ep 306: Two Conspiracies

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whoops-a-daisy! We were so busy planning out Halloween Twitch stream (now available on YouTube) that we forgot to plan for the actual podcast recordin...

Ep 305: Little Sweet Shop of Horrors (Mono Edition)

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mono Edition Happy Halloween! …And welcome to a rather troubling episode of CheapShow. This edition of the economy comedy podcast has been pieced to...

Ep 305: Little Sweet Shop of Horrors (Stereo Edition)

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stereo Edition Happy Halloween! …And welcome to a rather troubling episode of CheapShow. This edition of the economy comedy podcast has been pieced ...

Ep 304: The Doppledangler's Fondant

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, Paul just isn’t in the mood for Eli’s antics, and this is one of those weeks, for sure! Eli is going to have to tiptoe around Paul as b...

Ep 303: You Must Be Joking?

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a while since Paul & Eli got their taste buds wrapped around some filthy American snacks and treats, so they are both as happy as Larry to...

Ep 302: Tea!

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes an innocent enquiry can lead to a cavalcade of outrage, and this week on CheapShow, a simple test throws everything Paul and Eli know out th...

Ep 301: Talk To The Hand

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following the events of Episode 300, Paul isn’t quite feeling himself and so it’s up to Eli to tackle the tatty topics of the week. He finally get...

Ep 300: The 3rd Live One!

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roll Up, Roll Up for (possibly) the Greatest Live Podcast Recording Ever Made. This Year. In Harrow. CheapShow, for once, is very proud to present its...

Ep 299: Almost Everything All At Once

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a loose tradition on CheapShow that when it’s the week of Paul’s Birthday, he decides to do as little as possible to get the episode out ...

Episode 298: End Of The Line

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As Episode 300 nears, Paul and Eli decide to squeeze in one more walk before summer ends. In this edition of the economy comedy podcast, the cheap cha...

Ep 297: Mall Madness

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Attention Shoppers! There’s a clearance sale at the Fashion Boutique! Will it be Paul or Eli to first secure a fancy jacket at a huge reduction? And...

Ep 296: It Ain't Half Hot, Son!

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In what was meant to be an easy-going, laid-back episode of CheapShow, the show not only goes off the rails halfway in but spends a good chunk of the ...

Ep 295: The Kindness of Strangers

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On a good day, Paul and Eli are old, clapped out, exhausted and useless. So, can you imagine what condition they’re in after foolishly exerting them...

Ep 294: Tat Hunt: Pinner

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A few years ago, Paul and Eli did a “Tat Hunt” episode that challenged them to go to a certain part of London, investigate its charity shops and p...

Ep 293: Mystery Chocolate

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been the talk of the internet for weeks, but this week, Paul and Eli finally give their opinion… On what the hell those unknown flavours are ...

Ep 292: Quite Uninteresting

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you look at the world and think “God, it’s pretty shit out there!”, so this week on CheapShow, Paul and Eli dive into a book that hope...

Ep 291: The Heat Is On

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If Paul and Eli thought last week’s woodland adventure was hot, then this week is going to be a very unpleasant surprise! As temperatures rise throu...

Ep 290: The Boys of Summer

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a scorching hot day so Paul and Eli decide to skip recording the podcast and take themselves out into the wild to get up to some mischief. In t...

Ep 289: Platter Spectacular

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who likes the Silverman’s Platter segment of the podcast? You’d better, because it ain’t a segment this week, it’s a whole ruddy episode! Paul...

Ep 288: Bite The Wax Tadpole

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time, once again dear listener, to tackle some more cheap instant noodles, but this week, Paul and Eli may have literally bitten off more than ...

Ep 287: Infinite Knick Knacks

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every now and then, an episode of CheapShow comes along that is “nice” and “lovely”. This is one of those rare episodes where Paul and Eli are...

Ep 286: This Is Who's Life?

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Somehow, the economy comedy podcast has made it to SEVEN years of existence and Paul and Eli think it’s only fair to do something special. Or at lea...

Ep 285: 2 True 4 Real

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s all fun and games until things get “too real” for Paul and Eli this week. What begins as a simple party game soon turns into a sober and de...

Ep 284: Juicy Jubilee

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you’re thirsty this week, because Paul and Eli are going to be diving into a tiny treasure trove of fizzy drinks… Sadly, that means they’...

Ep 283: Norwegian Goods

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After getting lost in the woods for two episodes, Paul and Eli are back doing what they do best. Whatever that is! Long time contributor Ivenne has se...

Ep 282: Gannon's Second Golden Quest Part Two

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the “thrilling” conclusion to Gannon’s Second Golden Quest! Okay, maybe not “thrilling” but it’s definitely the finale to thi...