What's The Chat? with Alison Craig and John Wood
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Join award winning broadcasters Alison Craig and John Wood in their freewheeling chat about encounters with rock stars, comedians, clackers, politicians, actors, friends, family, Fireball XL5 and much much more.Live calls round the globe, occasional guests these two pillocks are older and none the wiser. The Zoo Crew doesn't so much come of age as slide towards decrepitude and incontinence, laughing all the way. It wouldn't be the same without you so email us at [email protected] Subscribe to this weekly podcast.
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Join John and Alison for Christmas Lunch and a walk though Edinburghs Xmas Market.
December 16, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBJohn and Alison wander through Edinburgh's famous Christmas market, chat to a few tourists, become hysterical over some very lame jokes and go for lunch. Business as usual. Please note Johns insistence that he is not drinking til Christmas and time how long it takes him to forget. Person closest to the time gets a t shirt. Hope you enjoy it. and Merry Christmas to you and yours! PS We will be more organised next year - sorry about the November show. New Years Resolution is get it toge...
Kidnapped by The Stranglers...and and that's the tip of the iceberg...
October 07, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBA must listen for the musos...we talk to Ronnie Gurr, man of music kidnapped by The Stranglers, encounters with Grace Jones, Sue cat woman, Sex Pistols, The Village People... and a new record pressing planting Scotland. Fascinating and fun. Enjoy. Www.seabassvinyl.com Get in touch with John and Alisom on Whatsthechatpodcast@gmail. com If you enjoy the podcast then didnuou know John and Alisom also do a weekly radio show on Edge2 ? 10-1pm Sunday Zoo Classic tracks and great chat. Ask A...
In the Pub. September 2023.
October 05, 2023 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBHilarity as John and Alison lose it sitting in the pub swapping stories about.... A leather jacket eating dog. John refusing to bin his aged Hard Rock Café jackets… Trying to release 4500 photos of your phone.. AGFA photographs. Disc Cameras Getting the photos developed…into Boots mortified…. Link to fabulous singer Georgie Cecile - http://www.georgiacecile.com Fraser Urquhart, local jazz piano player. Frank Sinatras love Affair with Ava Gardner Joni Mitchell – link to Both Sides Now...
John and Alison hit the Edinburgh Festival August 2023.
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBEnjoy a wander round Edinburgh with John and Alison and a few tips for shows to see during the biggest Arts Festival in the world. Alison grabs the Director of The Pleasance Theatre for a chat as John waits at the bar for a pint.... Lamenting the loss of bars and restaurants in the City, laughing like drains at the most unlikely things and enjoying life. Join us. Freewheeling chat about life the universe and nothing of any consequence whatsoever. Award winning broadcasters John Wood an...
Series 2 Welcome back to John's tooth.
July 31, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBJohn and Alison start the way they mean to go on...in the pub. A day out of Edinburgh in North Berwick at the seaside the chattering dafties return with their freewheeling chat. On the week Tony Bennet sadly passed on, John recalls meeting the great man himself. Every week in Series 1 John managed to talk about San Francisco...this is no exception, much to Alison's annoyance. The horrors chat to Rory Steel and hear all about Fringe By The Sea the great seaside festival taking place in...
We're back!
June 22, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBUsual, unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...bear with us as 2023 hits it's hot an glorious summer we are back in the room and in the ear area with What's The Chat Series 2. It's a round up, catch up and waffle in advance of the more regular podcasts we have planned from here...yes there is food and drink involved ...and we hope you will join us as we celebrate and indulge in some of the best food and drink Scotland has to offer as we do what we do best. Eat and talk, drink and talk, fall out...
We're all Not going on a summer holiday....end of series 1.
June 15, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBLast one of the series. John and Alison wrap up the first series of What's The Chat? with an array of nonsense. They will be back 7th September, even older and dafter. Transfer Magic. Where to get your stuff off cassettes and vids and onto memory stick.... TV Recommendations of the week. Mare of Eastown Kate Winslet's brilliant new series on Sky. Or prime if you cough up for Series 1.... Halston Against Alison's taste monitor, John recommended....Clarksons Farm. Alison can't abide ...
Chilli, Time and Huts. It’s deep.
June 08, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAlison Craig and John Wood - not as unreliable and inconsistent as you thought - it’s Episode 20 ! Ranting, raving, chatting, laughing, friends, Romans, countrymen. Without the Romans and countrymen. Enjoy.
Chilli, Time and Huts. It’s deep.
June 08, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAlison Craig and John Wood - not as unreliable and inconsistent as you thought - it’s Episode 20 ! Ranting, raving, chatting, laughing, friends, Romans, countrymen. Without the Romans and countrymen. Enjoy. Award winning broadcasters John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.
BAFTA winning actor Elaine C Smith joins the party.
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBA great insight into the life and times of Elaine C Smith, one of Scotland's favourite actors from being at the Royal Scottish Academy of Dramatic Art with John, to surviving lockdown and reassessing life and what comes next. This is an extended podcast conversation with Elaine, well she is a BAFTA award winning, comedian, writer, actor, singer, mother and now grandmother...it was going to take longer than 10 minutes! So just pour yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy..... Two Doors Down ...
BAFTA winning actor Elaine C Smith joins the party.
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBA great insight into the life and times of Elaine C Smith, one of Scotland's favourite actors from being at the Royal Scottish Academy of Dramatic Art with John, to surviving lockdown and reassessing life and what comes next. This is an extended podcast conversation with Elaine, well she is a BAFTA award winning, comedian, writer, actor, singer, mother and now grandmother...it was going to take longer than 10 minutes! So just pour yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy..... Two Doors Down ...
Ep.18 Alison Craig and John Wood's freewheeling chat..
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBJohn has taking up bowling, Alison is horrified until he explains why.... Meandering hilarity Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Concorde, Scotch Eggs, time machines, The Zoo Crew.....and a helluva lot more.... This week Alison has been watching Halston starring Ewan Macgregor. John has been watching The Pact. and they are discussing ....well everything... Email [email protected] Twitter @Whatsthechatpod Click here to find us on Instagram Award winning broadcasters John Wood ...
Alison Craig and John Wood chat Mel Gibson, 1st holidays with your pals, and bloody San Fran again!
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBJohn was a Milk Monitor…discuss. Going to school in Scotland in the 70’s… First holidays with your mates. Cell memory, transplants… John bumps his gums about bloody San Francisco again. Superstitions. Connect on Facebook. Award winning broadcasters John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.
John and Alison invite old pal Grant Stott in for a good chat and a real carry on.
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBA cheery, chat with old friends. Unscripted chat this week scoots through getting the belt, Johns dodgy collection of Hard Rock Café jackets, non alcoholic beers, Edinburgh eccentricities, the Scots language, Quality of life. Playground games kiss, cuddle and torture. French Cricket, and utter freewheeling nonsense. The winner of the Andrew Cotter book is.... Gary Sutherland…YEAH! Congratulations Gary. It's on the way. Do get in touch and tell us what you think of the podcast, wha...
John and Alison invite old pal Grant Stott in for a good chat and a real carry on.
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBA cheery, chat with old friends. Unscripted chat this week scoots through getting the belt, Johns dodgy collection of Hard Rock Café jackets, non alcoholic beers, Edinburgh eccentricities, the Scots language, Quality of life. Playground games kiss, cuddle and torture. French Cricket, and utter freewheeling nonsense. The winner of the Andrew Cotter book is.... Gary Sutherland…YEAH! Congratulations Gary. It's on the way. Do get in touch and tell us what you think of the podcast, wha...
Middle class idiots loose!
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBMealie pudding v white pudding Middle class idiots loose! Stockbridge Bus drivers idling… High dudgeon… Line o f Duty Vicky McClure for James Bond. Johns tips for perfecting the Geordie accent 3 fuck golf. One year no beer Award winning broadcasters John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.
Behind the scenes with sports commentator Andrew Cotter and his dogs Olive and Mabel.
April 27, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThe. pubs are open! Yeh. So order yourself a pint and enjoy What's The Chat with. Andrew Cotter? You Tube sensation Andrew talks about his lovely hairy companions John and Alison and Olive and Mabel too. John and Alison bumping their gums enjoy a great in-depth chat with Andrew Cotter. Andrew regales us of tales to make a sports fanatics heart sing and laugh. Tales to make a dog lovers tail wag. A chance to win a copy of Andrews Book, Olive and Mabel The inspiration behind Olive and Mab...
Behind the scenes with sports commentator Andrew Cotter and his dogs Olive and Mabel.
April 27, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThe. pubs are open! Yeh. So order yourself a pint and enjoy What's The Chat with. Andrew Cotter? You Tube sensation Andrew talks about his lovely hairy companions John and Alison and Olive and Mabel too. John and Alison bumping their gums enjoy a great in-depth chat with Andrew Cotter. Andrew regales us of tales to make a sports fanatics heart sing and laugh. Tales to make a dog lovers tail wag. A chance to win a copy of Andrews Book, Olive and Mabel The inspiration behind Olive and Mab...
Ep. 13 Alison and John chat Animal Magic, Magpie, Playaway, Blood Brothers and more.
April 19, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBFashion victim confessions. Playaway. Magpie Tales from Europe Tales from the Riverbank Animal Magic Johnny Morris Desmond Morris This is Us 30 something fashion Hitler Amazon Prime Ian Mckellan and Peter O 'Toole Andrew Cotter Eurovision in Edinburgh New Seekers Blood Brothers Follow us on Facebook.com/whatsthechatpodcast Follow us on Twitter @whatthechatpodcast Award winning broadcasters John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light ...
Ep. 13 Andrew Cotter talks Olive and Mabel and much more to dog lovers Alison and John.
April 19, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBAndrew Cotter, You Tube sensation and best friend of Olive and Mabel joins Alison and John this week. Andrew Cotter is one of the most famous men on the planet but did you know that he is a major Hart to Hart fan? Oh yes it’s a deep conversation which veers from Labrador loving, script writing, sports commentating and how hard the past year has been for us all. So much good chat we run the unedited interview next week too. In addition..... Fashion victim confessions. Playaway. Magpie ...
Ep.12 What's The Chat? with Alison Craig and John Wood
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBThe two old pals talk, laugh, fall out as this unplanned 30 minute podcast covers vinyl, mix tapes, parrots, Scots language, dogs, Alisons disastrous big break, Johns gigging recollections, and what is it about drummers? Discuss. And then when you least expect it we cover George Shearing Jamaica, Disney World, partying and a Lesley Tone Cabinet After a sigh of relief after 30 minutes we have an extended podcast this week with Midge Ure's bass player of 20 years Dave Williamson. Dave g...
Ep.12 Radio Ga Ga with Alison Craig and John Wood
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBThe two old pals talk, laugh, fall out as this unplanned 30 minute podcast covers vinyl, mix tapes, parrots, Scots language, dogs, Alisons disastrous big break, Johns gigging recollections, and what is it about drummers? Discuss. And then when you least expect it we cover George Shearing Jamaica, Disney World, partying and a Lesley Tone Cabinet After a sigh of relief after 30 minutes we have an extended podcast this week with Midge Ure's bass player of 20 years Dave Williamson. Dave g...
Ep.12 Radio Ga Ga with Alison Craig and John Wood
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBThe two old pals talk, laugh, fall out as this unplanned 30 minute podcast covers vinyl, mix tapes, parrots, Scots language, dogs, Alisons disastrous big break, Johns gigging recollections, and what is it about drummers? Discuss. And then when you least expect it we cover George Shearing Jamaica, Disney World, partying and a Lesley Tone Cabinet After a sigh of relief after 30 minutes we have an extended podcast this week with Midge Ure's bass player of 20 years Dave Williamson. Dave g...
Ep. 11 Behind the Scenes At The Radio Station. Newsreaders nightmares.
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBA hilarious verbal unplanned meander for 30 minutes followed by the unedited in-depth interview with best selling Ghost Writer Kenny Kemp who has some shocking and entertaining tales to tell. Including Kofi Annan bumping him off Richard Bransons Private Jet...you couldn't make it up! Contact John and Alison on [email protected] Or connnect with our Facebook page. Whats The Chat Podcast. This week is as ever a chipper love letter from Edinburgh, covering cures for baldness O...
Ep 10 What's the chat? with Alison Craig and John Wood.
March 30, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBEp 10 Here are some links below covering some of the bizarre topics this weeks black hole introduced.....proving we are not making things up and surprising even us. A big thanks to Midge Ure's bass player, Aberdonian Dave Williamson who talks about life with Midge, the Retro festival Let's Rock and the truth behind the inspiration for Ultravox's Vienna. Amazing but true...Jazz piano player, Romano, was indeed Grandson of Mussolini Nordic walking poles. Click HERE for alleged benefits ...
Ep 9 Alison and John talk sausages, Dr Who, live music, Bavarian mountain dogs and much more.... .
March 22, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBRadio partners and old friends shooting the breeze... cover a myriad of topics...including The Scotch pie sandwich Esk Valley Miners club, Pineapple Line of Duty Master Chef Bavarian Mountain Dogs Live music Jools holland story Dial a Disc The Virginian. John Martyn Heavy guitar Powderhall stadium Edinburgh Dr Who Angel Delight Fanny Craddock Band wedding ex girl friends Lost property leg Alison's First novel set in st Andrews Peter Cooke Tarzan sketch Edinburgh Festival Alice in ...
Ep 9 Alison and John talk sausages, Dr Who, live music, Bavarian mountain dogs and much more.... .
March 22, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBRadio partners and old friends shooting the breeze... cover a myriad of topics...including The Scotch pie sandwich Esk Valley Miners club, Pineapple Line of Duty Master Chef Bavarian Mountain Dogs Live music Jools holland story Dial a Disc The Virginian. John Martyn Heavy guitar Powderhall stadium Edinburgh Dr Who Angel Delight Fanny Craddock Band wedding ex girl friends Lost property leg Alison's First novel set in st Andrews Peter Cooke Tarzan sketch Edinburgh Festival Alice in ...
Ep 8 Alison Craig and John Wood talk the painful and hilarious truth of the first crush.
March 13, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBFirstly. Thanks for your reviews! The banter just flows as do my tears of laughter right from the off! Searingly Funny If you want to know what much lauded radio chemistry sounds like then you need look no further than this gem of a comedic podcast . Brought to you by the original Radio Forth Zoo Crew they are naturally funny, warm and a little bit naughty as they reminisce of days gone by . Alison and John are masters of off the cuff and unscripted repartee. I laughed out loud several t...
Ep 8 Alison Craig and John Wood talk the painful and hilarious truth of the first crush.
March 13, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBFirstly. Thanks for your reviews! The banter just flows as do my tears of laughter right from the off! Searingly Funny If you want to know what much lauded radio chemistry sounds like then you need look no further than this gem of a comedic podcast . Brought to you by the original Radio Forth Zoo Crew they are naturally funny, warm and a little bit naughty as they reminisce of days gone by . Alison and John are masters of off the cuff and unscripted repartee. I laughed out loud several t...
Ep. 7 Alison Craig and John Wood
March 08, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBLight blue touch paper and retire....as John and Alison relive encounters with The Waterboys, James Bond ejector seats and get an insight to being an American Sports reporter when they chat with Mark Donaldson of ESPN. Mark is Lead Series A commentator ESPN. Co-host Caps Off BT Sport . Podcast: @AroundTheFunnel Talksport. Author: latest w/Steve Nicol Follow What's The Chat on Facebook at www.facebook.com/whatsthechatpodcast Twitter @whatsthechatpod Email. [email protected]...
Ep. 6 John and Alison chatting on...guests include Mark Donaldson ESPN, and Lyle Bushe from Lord of The Rings set NZ.
March 01, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIt's a belter of a podcast this week. We hear from ESPN super sports commentator Mark Donaldson who talks about his colleague and friend Tiger Woods....more from him next week too. Life in the Lord of the Rings lane. We meet Lyle, a Scot living in New Zealand working on the new Lord of The Rings set in Auckland. Lyle has his own film co. His new short is just heading out to film festivals various. He’s a man to watch. Here’s a taster. Watch “Corvus - Trailer” on #Vimeo https://vimeo.com/4...
Ep. 6 John and Alison chatting on...guests include Mark Donaldson ESPN, and Lyle Bushe from Lord of The Rings set NZ.
March 01, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIt's a belter of a podcast this week. We hear from ESPN super sports commentator Mark Donaldson who talks about his colleague and friend Tiger Woods....more from him next week too. Life in the Lord of the Rings lane. We meet Lyle, a Scot living in New Zealand working on the new Lord of The Rings set in Auckland. Lyle has his own film co. His new short is just heading out to film festivals various. He’s a man to watch. Here’s a taster. Watch “Corvus - Trailer” on #Vimeo https://vimeo.com/4...
Ep. 5 What's The Chat? with Alison Craig and John Wood
February 23, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBJohn and Alison recall encounters with Liam Neeson, Jack Bruce, Warren Zevon, Aiden Quin, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band and 10CC. As Johns obsession with Tennants continues, we escape lockdown with a trip to Jakarta to meet an old friend, and give you some top tips of TV and film to watch this week. Subscribe to What's The chat? and review us for a chance to win a bottle of Champagne. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/whatsthechat and follow t...
Ep. 5 What's The Chat? with Alison Craig and John Wood
February 23, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBJohn and Alison recall encounters with Liam Neeson, Jack Bruce, Warren Zevon, Aiden Quin, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band and 10CC. As Johns obsession with Tennants continues, we escape lockdown with a trip to Jakarta to meet an old friend, and give you some top tips of TV and film to watch this week. Subscribe to What's The chat? and review us for a chance to win a bottle of Champagne. If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/whatsthechat and follow t...
Ep. 4 What's The Chat with Alison Craig and John Wood
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBJohn and Alison talking, telling stories and enjoying life. Click on the green links below to find out more about the topics various. And get in touch by email at [email protected] Thanks to guests Film Producer Catherine Aitken for her tip tops for the weeks watching and our first Scots Awayhay when we visit Scots round the Globe John McMoreland of Sunburst Sailing in Croatia. Recommended TV and Film this week, UNFORGOTTEN ITV Monday 22nd February 6 weeks New series 4...
Ep. 3 Donny Osmond, Phil Collins, Take That and inaugural guest, film producer Catherine Aitken.
February 08, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBJohn and Alison talk encounters with Phil Collins, Take That, Mickey Rourke, Denis Law, kicking Donny Osmond in the leg, standing Harrison Ford up, and we find out once and for all why Johns film debut ended up on the cutting room floor when Alison surprises John by calling Film Producer Catherine Aitken live. 3 episodes in and things are moving on. We have a new toy which allows us to have live guests and we're digging out some classic clips to play out too. With 30 years of history...
Ep.2 Unedited freewheeling chat with broadcasters Alison Craig and John Wood
February 02, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBLock ins, lockdown, laughter, joggers boob, weird dreams, Rod Stewart and Roger Daltry...they're off again. Thrilled with the response to the launch episode with messages from Uganda, Australia, Thailand, Jakarta, Spain, Trinidad and the UK....we just want to say a massive thank you! What's The Chat Podcast is officially up and running. Subscribe for your weekly dose of What's The Chat on any podcast platform. Email us [email protected] with feedback, suggestions and stories...
What's The Chat? Episode 1
January 25, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBStuck in Edinburgh and stuck with each other award winning radio partners Alison Craig and John Wood finally launch their weekly podcast. Communing in pubs is banned so why not join them on their freewheeling chat about Bill Hicks, David Bowie, a plastic Beatles Wig, Michael Gove, Kate O'Mara, Fireball XL5 and much much more. Older and none the wiser, The Zoo Crew doesn't so much come of age as slide towards decrepitude and incontinence, laughing all the way. Subscribe to this week...