15 Minutes(ish) of Blame
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBi-weekly comedy podcast hosted by John Lee Taggart and Jonny Coyne - pub talk with a side order of passive aggressive fries. All views are not our own...ish.
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Episodes
Episode 67: Fly in Ear
January 17, 2022 12:35 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe Statute of Limitations has officially passed on two embarrassing stories from the boy's youth; John's mysterious tale of gravel up nose, and Jonny's fly in the ear saga...it's anyone's guess as to how they have actually managed to get this far in life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 66: Englishman in New York
November 26, 2021 10:38 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBJohn returns from a trip to New York City full of stories featuring the weird and wonderful people he met along the way...unfortunately there have been rumours swirling around in his absence. Jonny doesn't want to, would never want to, and almost doesn't...but knows he has to tell all in graphic detail. What are friends for after all? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 65: John's Thing
November 20, 2021 11:02 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBAfter an extended absence John wants to start with an explanation of the thing he has been working on...it turns out Jonny has also had a few things he has been preoccupied with too. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 64: The Most Interesting Man in the World
June 15, 2021 13:35 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThe boys meet with Matt Smith ("Diamond Dragon Skin") the world famous traveller, blogger, and thrill-seeker dubbed "the most interesting man in the world" by someone on the internet somewhere. They were grossly misinformed. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 63: Thank U :)
May 27, 2021 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBJohn is nervous and often prone to bouts of social awkwardness...so a new feature on the Uber Eats app makes it all too easy to deal with human interaction even less - much to the amusement and confusion of Jonny and Steve... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 62: Nazi Krill
May 23, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBJohn walks us through his first day as a background actor on a major upcoming Disney film, set for release in 2022. The haircut is unfortunate, and Jonny's salutes even more so...but the stories so far are the right mix of hurtful and hilarious, just how we like 'em. Cue the tears... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 61: Steve's Return
May 21, 2021 12:07 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBSteve returns from an extended holiday, spent largely lazing around doing nothing and working as a dedicated member of the National Health Service...the boys draw parallels between his life and that of the films of ironic Director/Producer Hernando Chile. Three's a crowd in this episode (ish). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 60: Charity Single
May 16, 2021 18:43 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBAfter seeing so many Z list celebrities turn to charity in times of need/when attention and interest seems to be running thin...the boys decide to take the plunge themselves and get amongst the ever-burgeoning charity single market. Melodic and sincere episode... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 59: Big Fella
May 13, 2021 06:30 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBAfter a bank holiday break the boys return with holiday plans for themselves and their once-loyal Producer, Steve. John is instead desperate to tell a story where some local oddball referred to him as "Big Fella" - as Jonny explains this is not to be taken as a compliment. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 58: What's Working Class?
April 29, 2021 18:57 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBFor a bit of a change the boys actually have an (almost) serious debate about the role of class in the UK and what it truly means these days to be "working class", something which can often be worn as a badge of honour by many in the North East of England. Check it out and let us know your hot takes, commoners! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 57: Under the Influence
April 25, 2021 16:11 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBJohn wants to make up for all of the lost time spent in lockdown this past year or two, and has big and highly unspecific) plans to make this a reality. Jonny is fairly sure that something else is at play here...very weird and wacky episode, apologies in advance(ishhhh). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 56: Premiere Pro Problems
April 22, 2021 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThe every buggy and glitchy Adobe Premiere Pro decides to act up and this pushes the boys over the edge. Desperately seeking something or someone to blame, they start to find links between Steve and everything that is wrong in the world...some people just want to watch the world burn, apparently. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 55: Shite Jobs
April 18, 2021 21:18 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThe boys take a little trip down memory lane to revisit just a handful of the terrible jobs they have had in the past as young(er) whippersnappers...this barely skims the surface but was a fun diversion all the same! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 54: Time Travel Locks
April 15, 2021 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBInspired by (ripped off completely-ish) by Netflix's Dark, the boys encounter a strange visitor from the distant world of 2025...he brings warning and sexy hair. Will Jonny heed the warning, or is fate and all that is coming bound to occur in this cycle as it always has? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 53: Eugene Rocks
April 11, 2021 11:29 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBPastor Eugene returns with a brand new cool rock look and is desperate to encourage John to join him on his holy business. Blue but hysterical episode, largely thanks to Eugene. Apologies in advance... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 52: No Carb Episode
April 08, 2021 07:30 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBJohn is on a mission to lose the lockdown flab, but coincidentally Jonny wants to discuss his favourite foods whilst drinking beer. Match made in hell. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 51: Price of Fame
April 04, 2021 18:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe boys talk bad hair days and lockdown hairstyles, celebrities, Keanu Reaves' memes, and the cost of fame. All over the place episode for your viewing pleasures! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 50: North-South Divide
April 01, 2021 06:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe boys are away celebrating their 50th episode by drinking in a public park someplace, so in comes Uncle Scotty and Jacob Linton MP to take the reins. Hatred and disgust on both sides ensues, but can they find middle ground and get along? Spoiler...nope, not at all. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 49: Paedàe Update
March 28, 2021 07:45 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBJohn is all dressed up and ready for an important Zoom meeting with the folks at Paedàe Loans - he needn't worry though as Jonny has already handled it. Trip back down memory lane of an episode/evidence Jonny used to get the contract thrown out. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 48: Sunderland Tour Guides
March 25, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBThe boys talk potential travel plans when all of this pesky COVID business is over...but with the current restrictions and focus on local "staycations", they try and push for visitors to come to Sunderland instead. Jonny seemingly tries to talk people out of it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 47: Dog Moms
March 21, 2021 08:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBJonny comes to this show in a post-Mother's Day stupor ready to rant; dog moms, plant babies, guys and their "boy's toys"...no one is safe. Another not so catchy jingle tails off this episode, so listen to the end so we can be sure to brainwash you with its subtle message. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 46: John's Dating Profile
March 18, 2021 19:45 - 15 minutes - 14 MBJohn seems content with the lifestyle of Bilbo Baggins, and is increasingly becoming a hermit...this worries Jonny so much (freaks him out actually) that he has to resort to extreme measures - starting him up on a dating app on his behalf. Romantic episode, ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 45: Mother's Day
March 14, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBJonny welcomes John's mother to the 15 Minutes(ish) of Blame studio for this incredibly dark Mother's Day special. All Jonny wanted was an explanation...well he got that, and so much more... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 44: Garden of Lies
March 11, 2021 07:30 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBDuring the latest lockdown John has became one of those green fingered types and seems to think he knows it all...a few fairly simple questions from Jonny later and the Garden of Lies he has built comes crumbling down. We are still unclear on what peat is, please help. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 43: Gentlemanners
March 07, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat does it mean to be a gentleman in 2021? What do you need to do, and how do you need to behave? If "manners make the man" what does that make John and Jonny? Polite and well-mannered episode, ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 42: Religious Nut
March 04, 2021 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBAn absent Jonny gets revenge for the nightmare that was River Poutine by inviting born-again Christian Pastor Eugene to the show for a God-loving episode with John. Things get freaky for Jesus...no offence intended (ish). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 41: Murder - No Mystery
February 28, 2021 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThe boys spend the entire episode deciding the ways in which they would kill one another, and get away with it, should the opportunity ever arise. Dark ep...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 40: Billy 3 Chainz II
February 25, 2021 07:30 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBBilly 3 Chainz is back by vaguely popular demand to promote a new album and spit some more hot flames in off the dome freestyles...after yet another rocky introduction he even makes some original country/hip-hop music with Jonny. How long will this alliance last? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 39: John's 30th
February 21, 2021 19:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBJonny pulls out all the stops for John's 30th birthday party, including used party decorations, spray can cream cake, and a random assortment of (re-gifted) presents. You only turn the big 3-0 once, and despite lockdown and COVID-19, this proves to be a very special celebration...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 38: Humble Pie
February 18, 2021 07:15 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWith John piling on the pounds during the latest lockdown, Jonny decides it is well-overdue for him to eat some humble pie. But what's in it, and why bother? Find out in this episode...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 37: River Poutine
February 14, 2021 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MBJonny books a special guest for this episode, a life coach named River Poutine in order to set John on the straight and narrow - however John isn't here to benefit from his wisdom, and his advice is...questionable at best. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 36: Distinctive Definitions
February 11, 2021 07:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBJonny points out that John has a very "distinctive" walk...akin to the Abominable Snowman or the BFG, so that's likely the reason he is always spotted out and about despite wearing a face mask. An episode of insults and hurt feelings. Just joking though...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 35: Kissing the Coronavirus
February 07, 2021 07:35 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWe take you through the best bits of the polarising yet electrifying debut effort from M.J. Edwards, Kissing the Coronavirus. Whether this is a serious book or not is irrelevant, as the fact remains it is a lot of fun either way. Probably slightly funnier(ish) if serious. This episode has John and Jonny red throughout, you'll quickly work out why. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 34: Public Pooping
February 04, 2021 07:15 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBBizarre and somewhat crude episode which stretches from discussing the fabled "Allotment Kings" of Newcastle, England, to X-Men spikes and public pooping in Wuhan, China. We truly pride ourselves on being the most intellectual show on the internets...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 33: Troll Model
January 31, 2021 07:30 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBSo January is all but over, and a few of our New Year's Resolutions may already be long forgotten...but in this episode the boys focus on a far more constructive way to live a better life - the "Troll Model", i.e. someone you really, really don't want to be. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 32: Live Laugh Love
January 28, 2021 07:15 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis episode provides a thorough(ish) examination of the "Live, Laugh, Love" phenomena...as the boys consider why it is so universally insulted, the meaning behind it, and also...what flowers they want at each other's funeral. A morbid episode really, but a funny one as always...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 31: Danny Devito Interview
January 24, 2021 07:15 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBKnowing that Jonny is a huge fan, John pulls out all of the stops to book the one and only Danny Devito as our highest profile guest so far...ish. Excited by the opportunity to meet his childhood hero Jonny digs for untold gems on the biggest films of his career - but not everything is as it seems. Also sorta features Bruce Willis, so there's that. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 30: "African" Scammer
January 21, 2021 07:15 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWhilst recording a random episode we found ourselves bombarded by calls and messages from a stranger in Africa (apparently) asking for financial assistance. After a bit of back and forth something wasn't adding up (duhhh), but we decided to roll with it anyway...this morphed into a 30 minute(ish) online adventure of us taking the absolute piss which we've decided to make our milestone 30th episode. DISCLAIMER: we've since tracked the account to somewhere in Russia...and all of a sudden, it ...
Episode 29: Mysterious Note
January 17, 2021 07:15 - 18 minutes - 17 MBJohn gets a mysterious note through his door filled with conspiracy, sabotage, treachery, and...a very pungent smoky odour. Who is it from, and what is it all about? We get to the bottom of this riddle with CSI: Sunderland: The 15 Minutes(ish) of Blame boys. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 28: Connexions Careers Class
January 14, 2021 07:15 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThe boys get serious(ish) about what could have been and what still may be on this episode...cue an in-depth, almost serious examination of things they were told to aspire to in Careers Class at Secondary school...perhaps there's hope for the straight and narrow yet... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 27: Bro Science Fatness
January 10, 2021 07:15 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe boys get seriously hench, super jacked, and extremely ripped in this episode (yes, all at the same time). John attempts to educate Jonny on the importance of nutrition when weight training, Jonny revisits a former flame in an old lady named Mary, the boys battle it out for the title of Mr. Universe...seriously bro-ish episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 26: Wuhan Dog Restaurant
January 07, 2021 07:15 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this traumatic trip down memory lane John reminisces on his short stay in Wuhan, China - long before we ever knew about you know what in 2020. As a mark of respect and for a treat for a job well done he was taken along to a dog restaurant...horror and humour in equal measure in this episode. You may enjoy it...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 25: Text Etiquette
January 03, 2021 07:15 - 15 minutes - 14 MBSteve gets a grilling from Jonny regarding his severe lack of text etiquette, morphing into a version of Steve in the process. Episode also features new merchandise, rap adlibs, life lessons and...well no, that's about it...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 24: Job Interview
December 31, 2020 07:15 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThe boys are categorically NOT jealous of those who were graced with furlough in 2020, but definitely feel for those who have lost jobs and are looking for a new position. Lots of hot tips and tricks in this episode on how to get your next dream job...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 23: Tin Foil Hats
December 27, 2020 07:15 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBTo understand the tin foil hat, you must become the tin foil hat...or at least that was the logic going into this mad hatter of an episode. Think the boys got to the bottom of it...ish? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 22: Santa's Clause
December 24, 2020 07:15 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBSanta Claus is coming to 15 Minutes(ish) of Blame's town...ish...sort of...not really. In this failed festive episode Jonny tries in vain to get some words of wisdom out of a very inebriated and disappointing version of the big man in red. Merry Christmas..ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 21: Puddin' On
December 20, 2020 07:15 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBJonny is all about Christmas pud during this festive season, John thinks it is the work of Satan and ought to be binned for the rest of time. Xmas inspred ep with songs, costumes, and a quiz - don't say we never give ya' nothin'...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 20: Time Lord
December 17, 2020 07:15 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThe boys are joined by a very very special guest for the 20th episode, a time traveller from the year 3022 known only as...Time Lord. They attempt to pick his futuristic brains to try and garner information which may save humanity from the terrifying impact of 2020. They don't really learn much...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 19: Horoscopes
December 13, 2020 07:15 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBJohn pretends he doesn't believe in horoscopes, Jonny becomes an agony aunt - an episode dedicated to the much loved newspaper (by who we are not sure, but someone buys it) The Daily Star...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations
Episode 18: The Karen Problem
December 10, 2020 07:15 - 15 minutes - 14 MBJohn tries to shine light on yet another emerging problem in 2020: the rise of the rude Karen character who has been causing him great problems in recent months...Jonny isn't convinced they're to blame, no surprises there. First and last episode with Steve helping out...ish. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/15-minutesish-of-blame/donations