Session 8 : September 26th

Chris and Matty are back for their eighth session of "The Biz and Shizzle" at their local pub1. They kick off with a chat about board games after Matty discovers the Monopoly card game2. The hosts share life updates: Matty's three-dog household is complete with the arrival of Maggie, a black lab cross who is massive, super strong, and "big bringing big labrador energy"3. Chris has started the last term of his Master's degree, focusing on podcasting4. The duo then consults Harry for the date: September 26th. They also read correspondence from a fan and the unofficial fan account, No Context Biz and Shizzle5. Can you guess: Which late '90s British film director’s debut used the same James Brown songs as Spike Lee's What unusual request a famous rock band made regarding backstage celery? Plus, they celebrate birthdays for influential figures including: T.S. Eliot, George Gershwin, and Serena Williams. They also remember the passing of Bessie Smith and Paul Newman. The hosts discuss a major historical event tied to the date: the shift in wind that allowed William the Duke of Normandy to sail to England in 1066. Chris gives a high recommendation for Spike Lee's Highest to Lowest, calling it "out the park stuff," and the TV show Only Murders in the Building. They note that The Beatles officially received their MBEs on this day in 1965 & their final studio recording Abbey Road, was released in 1969. It's the date that Prince began his protest against Warner Bros. by appearing with the word "Slave" written on his face in 1995 and The Jackson Five hit the 10 million Tune in for all this and more! Have you got a favourite day we should turn into a National Day? What's your favourite film soundtrack? Join the conversation! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Instagram and Threads at @thebizandshizzle. And don't forget to head over to our YouTube channel, @TheBizandShizzle," for even more content! You can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzle Also please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone.