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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...

Ep 281: Gannon's Second Golden Quest Part One

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Quest Master returns! In yet another thrilling “walkabout” episode, Paul and Eli go exploring the woods of North London and take on 4 cheap ch...

Ep 280: Nasty Shanties

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a packed podcast this week as Paul and Eli dive into a range of unusual books and even weirder novelty records! In “Paul’s Page Turners” ...

Ep 279: Hole Ness

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the high drama of last week’s Derek finale, it’s very much back to basics for Paul and Eli this week on CheapShow. To bring some stability t...

Ep 278: Derek: The Final Chapter

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After many years, it’s finally time to close the book on a very important part of CheapShow history. With massive thanks to Tom, the custodian of th...

Ep 277: Sock Race

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: On this week’s edition of the podcast, in the Tales from the Shop Floor segment, Paul reads out a letter that some may find gross, disturbi...

Ep 276: "Oh, Norman!"

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it’s fine to have a silly, throwaway episode, and this episode is about as throwaway as they come. Paul and Eli have a touch of the silly ...

Ep 275: The Sloshed Family Silverman

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For a few weeks in March, Eli escaped the UK to visit his family in Florida and Paul thought it would be a great idea to give him a portable recording...

Ep 274: A Tale of Two Podcasts

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a time-hopping edition of CheapShow, Paul is hopping backwards and forwards in time to challenge both Eli and Mr Biffo to a game of The Price of Sh...

Ep 273: CheapShow TV 2022 Part Two

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coming Up, This Week on CheapShow TV Saturday: Pop Knob with Johnny Banter Discover the latest hot, edgy, young musical stars of tomorrow with hyper ...

Ep 272: CheapShow TV 2022 Part One

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coming Up, This Week on CheapShow TV Sunday: Juicy Jeremy’s Jalopy Jeremy is back to take us on a global tour of soft drinks, usually aided by soda...

Ep 271: Mutton Mouth

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the meltdown of last week’s episode, Eli still harbours a grudge and wants his damned 7 p’twings. Paul, however, has no interest in giving t...

Ep 270: A Dark Day

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry. It’s not our finest hour this week, we realise this. Our usual high standards were not met and what should have been a fun and fresh Price of...

Ep 269: Porky Broth

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the last few weeks of hardcore retro TV nostalgia, Paul and Eli are back to doing what they do best… Whatever that is! This week, Eli was prom...

Ep 268: Saturday Morning Showdown Part Two

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last Week Paul and Eli pulled apart what made Tiswas and Swap Shop work, and this week it’s part two of their Saturday Morning Showdown! The 2nd gen...

Ep 267: Saturday Morning Showdown Part One

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For kids of the 1970s through to the late 90s, Saturdays were defined by their morning children’s TV programming. Whether it was BBC or ITV, you cou...

Ep 266: Store Wars

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a question that’s often been asked in CheapShow’s 6 years of existence, “Who is more stupid, Paul or Eli”? This week the answer can fin...

Ep 265: The Black Bin Bag Edition 2

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Behold! It can bring sweet delights, or it can bring terrible pain. It contains tat amassed from the forgotten corners of the podcast and it all resid...

Ep 264: Buzby Time

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul & Eli are back in the House of Mash & Egg for another, simple, regular, no frills, super normal episode of CheapShow. This week, the cheap chaps ...

EP 263: The Great Dangerous Davies 40th Anniversary Walk

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! To celebrate the start of a brand-new year, CheapShow has decided to make a very special podcast. This week, to celebrate its 40th anniver...

Ep 262: Grumpy Sessions: The Cream Of Acting

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's our final show for 2021, but we are going out with something a little bit special. Something a little bit different. This week, Paul & Eli take a...

Ep 261: The 3rd Annual Office Christmas Party

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another year gone, another Christmas is on it's way and unfortunately that means it's time for another drunken, angry CheapShow Office Party. As the b...

Ep 260: Swear Tennis

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All the plans are thrown out of the window this week when the planned "walkabout" episode is postponed because Paul can't "walk about". As a result, t...

Ep 259: Mystery On The Clock

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guests: Sooz Kempner & Chris Stokes It's time for CheapShow's first ever proper "crossover" episode with another podcast. On this illustrious...

Ep 258: Banjo Twang

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you had agonising back pain and you couldn't concentrate because of said ailment? In Paul's case, he decides to press on with a p...

Ep 257: Plop Quiz

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe it's because Paul & Eli are tired, maybe its because the early dark nights stir something within them or maybe it’s because their guest forgot...

Ep 256: Joyless Icing

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's entirely possible that Paul and Eli may have had too much coffee, candy and soda this week, which may explain their volatile behaviour, but that'...

Ep 255: Dear Jason

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's all been a bit hectic, the last few months or so, hasn't it? It's about time that Eli and Paul get back to basics and deliver some solid economy ...

Ep 254: The October 31st Episode

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul and Eli have never had much luck during Halloween. They've been attacked by a pervy hamster, attacked by a crazed fan, spent a long, dull night a...

Ep 253: Old Faces

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guest: Paul Putner Every now and then on CheapShow, we like to slow things down and just have a good old chat. This week, we have the opportun...

Ep 252: Nissin Tell (The Noodle Special)

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This may not be the “Noodle Special” you expected, but maybe it's the “Noodle Special” you need! This week, CheapShow dedicates a whole episod...

Ep 251: Under New Management

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new era for the economy comedy podcast as Mr Biffo and Sanja take over the reigns from Paul & Eli. Following last week's shocking development, ...

Ep 250: A Night At The Grand Flange

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's episode 250, Baby! And we are going BIG! This week, to celebrate this historic CheapShow milestone, Paul & Eli have been invited along to visit a...

Ep 249: Game of Strife

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guest: Tom Mayhew With episode 250 just one week away, Paul & Eli haven't got any major plans to celebrate this special occasion! However, it ...

Ep 248: Slapdash Safari

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 1st generation CheapShow characters have been blown up, stored in a bubble universe, discovered in a mysterious box, buried in a paranormal forest...

Ep 247: What Dreams May Cum

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guest: Ethan Lawrence CheapShow is back at Soho Radio Studios to record another episode with a lovely new guest. Although he's been a fan of ...

Ep 246: The Suitcase

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, CheapShow received a mysterious package. Upon opening the box, Paul was surprised to find a black suitcase with the CheapShow logo cu...

Ep 245: Saucy Boys

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guests: Nick Helm & Nathaniel Metcalfe Every now and then there comes an episode of the podcast that we just don't know how to describe to you...

Ep 244: Creamed

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For a show known for its in-depth investigative reporting, even Paul and Eli decide to dig deeper this week to get to the bottom of one of life's bigg...

Ep 243: That 70s Episode

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while, but Paul & Eli have managed to trick... Sorry, convince a guest to join them for another edition of the economy comedy podcast! Thi...

Ep 242: Operation Soda Pop

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"You're the Doctor" declared the advert for classic board game "Operation", but this week on CheapShow Paul and Eli are the Doctors instead, and it's ...

Ep 241: HR Guff And Stuff

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it's nice to have a nice and chilled episode of the podcast, isn't it? After the heat induced madness of last week, the Cheap Chaps are in a...

Ep 240: The Fish Shop Song

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's another HOT day in the House of Pickles and, predictably, Paul and Eli aren't coping with it very well. Even after deciding to keep this episode ...

Ep 239: Bowery Sounds

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a time hopping edition of the economy comedy podcast this week as Paul and Eli take a trip back to the 1970s and the 1990s. One ends up being far...

Ep 238: Eggs!

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finally. You asked for it, Eli begged for it and Paul eventually decided to let it happen. This week, we tackle... EGGS! A few months ago, Eli heard t...

Ep 237: The Rendlesham Forest Deception!

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's another epic CheapShow adventure, and this week, Paul & Eli are facing the unknown as they investigate the mysterious Rendlesham Forest in Suffol...

Ep 236: A Massive P.O.S

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Paul & Eli receive a massive "Price of Shite" package in their PO Box, it becomes quickly apparent that it's way too large to use in just one seg...

Ep 235: Absolute Dog's Dinner

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s official, the recent heatwave in the UK has finally gotten to Paul and Eli. This week, it's going to be tough for the Cheap Chaps to make it th...

Ep 234: The CheapShow Treasure Hunt Nightmare

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's another rambling adventure on CheapShow this week as the Cheap Chaps head onto Hampstead Heath for a curious adventure. Paul's been dragged to th...

Ep 233: The Black Bin Bag Edition

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you brave enough for our newest CheapShow format? This week, Gannon presents a new idea to Eli and it's a rollercoaster of a premise. It's our new...

Ep 232: Urinevision 2021

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's CheapShow biggest show to date and it's packed with amazing/frightening music, littered with celebrity judges and full of disastrous calamities. ...

Ep 231: What Kind Of Europop Is This?

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Urinevision is on the way! As Paul & Eli dot the i's and cross the t's, they decide to take some time to chill before the big show and chill. In this ...

Ep 230: Edit Point

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a white hot blast of thick, hard nostalgia this week when Paul & Eli receive a PO Box delivery that is overflowing with joyous tat! This week, th...

Ep 229: The (Not Very) Pooh Picnic

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Eeyore once said "“They’re funny things, Accidents. You never have them till you’re having them.” We think this best sums up this week's "e...

Ep 228: Aural Dadaist Nightmare

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It takes a brave person to even attempt to bring back the "Cut Price Life Hacks" segment, it's takes an imbecile to try and cram it into a Gannon's Go...

Ep 227: Action Jam News

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's an episode of "firsts" this week. It's the first time you get to properly meet Margery Craddock and her "back alley machines", and it's the first...

Ep 226: Back To The Thrift Shop

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul & Eli once again escape the House of Pickles to venture back on to the High Streets and investigate the newly opened Charity Shops. After months ...

Ep 225: Wicker Bungle

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back in the House of Pickles for more scatological, economical red hot podcast action! This week we are gifted with another bespoke Price of Shi...

Ep 224: The (Not Very) Pagan Picnic

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spring is in the air, there's more daylight and there are (hopefully) brighter days ahead! With all that said, it's up to Paul & Eli to ruin all that ...

Ep 223: The Mustard Hall of Fame

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can Paul & Eli possibly continue looking for cheap treats when everything they know is destroyed? Luckily Jimmy Biscuits has one last trick on his...

Ep 222: Die Hard... On A Podcast

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Come out to the podcast, we'll get together, have a few laughs! This week is the thrilling climax to the many threads that have been dangling over the...

Ep 221: Game Off!

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul forces Eli to take a trip to Gannonland this week. Against his wishes, Eli is made to play two games that, when the dust settles, may have cost t...

Ep 220: Dirty Daniel Dancer

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you have some soap and a towel nearby because we are getting extra mucky this week. Before we get to all the "icky stuff", Paul and Eli someho...

Ep 219: Dirty Rugby Songs

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does a Bee sound like when ejaculating? What do "Crisp Bag Collectors" keep in their bags to "fill them out" and how will Paul cope with being to...

Ep 218: Beans!

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's was meant to be a podcast about beans. Could Eli possibly taste the difference between the classic Heinz Baked Beans and some cheap "off brand" a...

Ep 217: Bureau De Splodge

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Warning. This is not a drill. Brace yourself and prepare accordingly for a brand new "NOEL WATCH" segment. Yet again, Paul and Eli dive head first int...

Ep 216: Storage Phwoars

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's all the hot, thrilling action of a big money, high stakes auction this week on the pod... squeezed down into a board game! Paul's got another Gan...

Ep 215: Scragg The Cock

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don't worry, the title of this show makes sense, honest guv'nor! It's not what you think. Or maybe it is, we don't know how your mind works! All you n...

Ep 214: Krankies, Ducks & Goals

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Football is a sport. It's something Paul & Eli know very little about, but here we are, talking about sport. Kinda. This week is a Silverman's Platter...

Ep 213: Cartoon Aid

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On CheapShow this week, Paul and Eli have a major case of the "Do You Remembers?" when they chance upon a big, thick book of cartoons. It's a whistle ...

Ep 212: Create-A-Crisp

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new year and CheapShow keeps on truckin' on with more economy comedy goodness! And what a packed show it is, Guv'nor! This week, we eat some tr...

Ep 211: Who Gets The Last Word?

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For best results, please listen to this at 2300 on 31/12 of your chosen year. Ideally 2020. Surprise! It's a podcast. Early. We thought you may want t...

Ep 210: The Charity Shop of Chills

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again to wrap up warm, hide yourself from the elements, grab some mulled wine and listen to a few spooky, wintry stories. This ...

Ep 209: The 2nd Annual Office Christmas Party

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays! It's been an odd, difficult year and to celebrate getting through 2020, it's time for Paul & Eli to have their 2nd (OK...

Ep 208: The Milky Element

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul's got the horn! Again. At least this week it's literal! Recorded at our secret 3rd location, CheapShow dives into two big old chunky segments. In...

Ep 207: The Arbiters of Filth

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eli's been a very naughty boy, and Paul is going to have to make him face his behavior straight on. It does not go well. Obviously. Meanwhile on the e...

Ep 206: The Slick of Delish

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After the shocking fallout of last week's episode, Paul & Eli are currently in negotiations for the return of Larry Inchman to the show. We hope you c...

Ep 205: The Rise & Fall of Bill Doughnut

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just WHO is Bill Doughnut? A man of mystery, of tragedy and of music and in today's episode you are going to be introduced to him. You are very lucky ...

Ep 204: Anti-Comedy

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is comedy exactly? It's not 100% clear if Paul and Eli know what comedy is at all, but this week, they attempt to look at what is often erroneo...

Ep 203: Jizzy Pigs

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to know why this week's edition of the economy comedy podcast is called "Jizzy Pigs", you will (sadly) discover all too soon. Suffice it t...

Ep 202: I Know What You Did Last Episode (Mono Version)

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For our special Halloween episode for 2020, we finally reveal just exactly what happened after the massacre at the end of their live 200th episode Tw...

Ep 202: I Know What You Did Last Episode (Stereo Version)

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For our special Halloween episode for 2020, we finally reveal just exactly what happened after the massacre at the end of their live 200th episode Tw...

Ep 201: Tabula Rasa

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new episode, a new beginning! After all the pomp and circumstance of Ep 200, it's good to go back to basics and start with a clean slate. The econom...

Ep 200: The Live One... On Twitch!

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's been over 5 years and close to 2 Million downloads, but we have finally reached episode 200... Somehow! To celebrate (and because we could not, s...

Ep 199: Strong Sexual Content

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: Some parts of this podcast talk about sexual themes in a very blunt way... More so than usual. If you can stand the heat of the pod (and the ...

Ep 198: A Good Day To Walk Hard

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This one's been brewing for a while... This week, Paul and Eli dust off the second hand Blu-Ray player, grab a dirt cheap movie from a charity shop an...