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15 Minutes(ish) of Blame

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Bi-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 MB

The 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 MB

John 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 MB

After 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 MB

The 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 MB

John 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 MB

John 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 MB

Steve 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 MB

After 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 MB

After 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 MB

For 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 MB

John 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 MB

The 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 MB

The 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 MB

Inspired 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 MB

Pastor 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 MB

John 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 MB

The 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 MB

The 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 MB

John 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 MB

The 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 MB

Jonny 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 MB

John 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 MB

Jonny 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 MB

During 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 MB

What 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 MB

An 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 MB

The 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 MB

Billy 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 MB

Jonny 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 MB

With 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 MB

Jonny 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 MB

Jonny 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 MB

We 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 MB

Bizarre 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 MB

So 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 MB

This 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 MB

Knowing 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 MB

Whilst 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 MB

John 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 MB

The 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 MB

The 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 MB

In 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 MB

Steve 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 MB

The 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 MB

To 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 MB

Santa 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 MB

Jonny 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 MB

The 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 MB

John 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 MB

John 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