Pop Goes The Tam Tam

With classic episodes returning to our UK screens today on U&Drama, I felt that it was very fitting to re-share my review of the First Ever Episode of Neighbours, which aired on 18th March 1985. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are continuing our celebratory summer holiday cruise to make the podcast turning the big 4 this month!In this episode we travel all the way back to 12th July 2024 for the book review of the Greek Fantasy, Circe by Madeline Miller.In this episode I am joined by friend of the pod Jessica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Summer Holiday continues with new episodes dropping in September 2026!To celebrate the milestone of 4 years podcasting this month we bring you a selection of our favourite episodes from yore.In this episode I am joined by Lizzie & Simon from the amazing Dingle All The Way Podcast - where we discuss the return last year of Robert Sugden and with him Robron 2.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are still on our Summer Holiday, but to tide you over here's another classic episode featuring friend of the pod Jack...again where we discuss a prequel pitch for the matriarch of Downton Abbey, the one, the only Violet Crawley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've taken a break from my Summer Holiday to bring you a very special episode featuring the voice talents of Tamsin's Mum.World Cup Stories features:Bobby Moore & The Bogotá Bracelet 2026 Tartan Army/Boston Rom ComCabo Verde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark 4 years of our podcasting adventures so far we will be dropping a selection of iconic episodes for years gone by.This first episode is one of my all time favourites and was part of last years 40th anniversary specials for the Australian soap opera, Neighbours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Host Suggested Episode - we have opened up a magical portal in Tam Tam Towers and dragged friend of the pod Lance, from the Conversation on Eagle Mountain Podcast to discuss the 2018 Charmed Reboot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No-one is safe in Tam Tam Towers as we discuss the second season of YA cosy crime series, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.⚠️ Trigger Warning for discussion about murder, sexual assault & child abductuion ⚠️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have dusted off the cardboard Tardis that lives in the loft at Tam Tam Towers for a quick trip into the growing crisis of the Doctor Who Christmas Special and the lack of a 16th Doctor.For this episode I am joined by the ULTIMATE companion, Tamsin's Mum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode were are venturing down from the heights of TamTam Towers to visit a dockside in the late Victorian era, that's right The Hardacres have returned for a second series, and friend of the pod Jack...again is here to discuss the first episode of the shows return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a sad day in Tam Tam Towers as we discuss the most recent death and wedding to take place in Hollyoaks Village.Joining me for this episode is friend of the pod Josh Clarke from the Still Not Famous podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I am joined by Sophie from the Coastal News: A Home & Away Podcast, where we discuss the recent Channel 5 drama, Number One Fan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we will be rounding up storylines in the UK soap opera, Hollyoaks for the months of March, April and May.Trigger Warning for...mentions of cancer, murder and people traffickingYou can find a link to Josh's brand new podcast, Still Not Famous, in the link below:https://open.spotify.com/show/4pnlnuCXZ1Pf94F0q9snI4?si=Gt_TMIPqSwKaNRDd9vAA-Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is not a The Devil Wears Prada 2 review... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's my birthday and what better way to celebrate than to discuss the return of Brax & Ricky to the Australian soap opera, Home & Away, with very special friends of the pod Si & Sophie from Coastal News: A Home & Away podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Tam Tam's birthday tomorrow and to celebrate Tamsin's Mum and myself attended our local cinema to watch You, Me and Tuscany starring Halle Bailey, Rege-Jean Page and Italy.This is a full on spoiler review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we react to the Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping trailer.For this episode I am joined by friend of the pod Jack...again... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode we have broken into Mr Darcy's impressive estate of Pemberley to bring you this review of The Other Bennet Sister tv series.With special thanks to the demonic entity that is Jack...again for joining me for this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack again... is still trapped in the Bridgerton Ballroom and in this episode we discuss the reveal that Francesca and Michaela will be the lead of Bridgerton Seadon 5.Also in this episode are previous unheard speculations about Season 5, that I though you dear listener might enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've opened up the ballroom at TamTam Towers to dance around to Charli XCX and discussion the second part of Bridgerton Season 4.My co-host for this episode is long term friend of the pod, Jack...again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I am back on Ramsay Street with my wonderful guest, Shanika, from the podcast Stateside Street, as we discuss the tragic fate of beloved character, Sonya Rebecchi.*Trigger Warning for discussions around cancer and death* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hellmouth has reopened and has spat out out of the void friend of the pod Jack, to discuss the news that Hulu will not be moving ahead with the Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first character deep dive episode of 2026 is dedicated to the marvellous Marilyn Chambers from the long running Australian soap opera, Home & Away.For this episode I have been joined by friend of the pod Si from the Coastal News: Home & Away podcast.*Trigger Warning for mentions of cancer and child loss*Other Character Deep Dive Episodes Paige Matthews (Charmed) with Octavia from Australia https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YGG9IUumf7u6SpiCSzSQz?si=YqATAS8uQLyzUEXAD0KDpgJava (The Tribe) with Lizhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2sqWEOR9EG4BuejWri1ZZg?si=xmbCfvyMR0Gi-FUpeJ30Bg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss our wild & over cooked theories about what to expect from the final series of time travelling, historical fantasy, Outlander.Tamsin's Mum broke into TamTam Towers to record this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the last destination of The Shipping Cruise we are returning to Hollyoaks Village to discuss the iconic pairing of Summer Ranger and Sienna Blake.With friend of the pod, Josh Clarke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are making a bonus return journey for The Shipping Cruise 2026 for the nuptials of CHELLY (Chloe Brennan & Elly Conway) with special guest Jack...again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the 3rd destination of the Shipping Cruise 2026 we have gone down under to pay a visit to CHELLY in Ramsay Street. Joining me for the leg of this cruise is frequent shipmate, Jack...again... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the next destination of The Shipping Cruise 2026 I am joined by Lizzie & Simon from the Dingle All The Way podcast as they discuss some of their favourite couples from the UK soap opera, Emmerdale.Trigger Warning for mentions of multiple murders and sexual assaults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab your glad rags because we're throwing open the doors of Tam Tam Towers to The Ton to discuss the 1st four episodes of the 4th Season of costume drama fantasy, Bridgerton. With friend of the pod Jack...again... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this first destination of The Shipping Cruise 2026 we are disembarking at Hollyoaks village to discuss the iconic, on-again-off-again MCDEAN (John-Paul McQueen & Craig Dean) relationship.Joining me for this episode is friend of the pod, Josh Clarke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tamsin's Mum joins me for this episode where we return to Ramsay Street after over a month of being away.It's the 18th April 1986 and icon Kylie Minogue makes her debut as Charlene Mitchell.Thank you to Kate Smith for requesting this review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am joined at Tam Tam Towers by friend of the pod, Jack-o-Lantern as we discuss the first episode of the hit American drama, The Hunting Wives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I am joined by brand new friend of the pod Josh Clarke as we discuss the pressing question of the moment, which is Why is everyone in the British soap opera, Hollyoaks in love with Ste Hay?Warning this episode has some LOUD bits & swears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Pop Culture Bubble episode of 2026 and we are kicking things off with the Canadian sensation that has taken the internet by storm, Heated Rivalry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tamsin's Mum joins me for the first time in 2026 and we talk about everything apart from the new series of The Night Manager.Also SPOILERS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year we have made it to 2026!Joining me for this first episode of the year is actor and journalist Waseem Mirza.Waseem joins me to discuss his roles in The War Between The Land & The Sea where he plays the British Newsreader, Emmerdale and his up-coming documentary about AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We bring you our review of the last week of Neighbours ever!With special thanks to Tamsin's Mum, Si from Coastal News, Jack from the TV Repair pod, Allan, Bec Dahl, JK from the Neighbourhood Rewatch podcast and Simon from the Dingle All The Way podcast.This is the last episode of 2025.We will return in 2026!Happy Christmas 🎄 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this penultimate episode of 2025 I am joined by the always fabulous friend of the pod, Si from Coastal News: A Home & Away podcast, as we discuss the episodes of Neighbours from 1st-4th December 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is the first one back since my operation, so don't expect the usual high quality.Also this was not recorded at Tam Tam Towers, but at the mansion of Tamsin's Mum.In this episode we discuss the episodes from 24th-27th November 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I am joined in Tam Tam Towers by friend of the pod Jack...again from the TV Repair Podcast as we discuss Season 3 of the Australian TV drama, The Newsreader.Steve's back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tam Tam Towers has bused in Tamsin's Mum to discuss the Late Stage Storylines from the Australian soap opera Neighbours.This episode was recorded on 21st October 2025, so it may be out of date by the time that you listen to it.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tam Tam Towers is spinning the clock way back to the wedding of our other favourite journalist and mechanic's wedding, Libby Kennedy & Drew Kirk. For this episode I am joined by special guest host Simon from the Dingle All The Way: A Emmerdale Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been receiving mysterious call to Tam Tam Towers so I invited friend of the pod Allan, Allan Wood to investigate what's been going on, also we watched Scream 2...enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tam Tam Towers is on high alert 🚨 as a masked killer stalks the corridors.Thankfully however I am joined in this episode by Sheppy from the Shoulders of Giants Podcast to discuss the 1996 slasher film, Scream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tam Tam Towers is getting ready for some much needed maintenance, but before the host gets sliced and diced here is a SPOILER FREE review of The Forsytes, Channel 5's latest period drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roving Reviewer Jack...again from the TV Repair Podcast drops his latest spoiler free review.The Dance Club (2025) is a Swedish language romanic comedy directed by Lisa Langseth - starring Nils Wetterholm & Alva Bratt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the podcasting event of the century Pop Goes the Tam Tam unites with the hosts of Coastal News: A Home & Away Podcast, Si & Sophie, to bring you the Irene Roberts Special - celebrating the Australian Icon from Summer Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode we are joined in Tam Tam Towers by Jack...again from the TV Repair Podcast, to discuss the Irish/Australian romantic drama Mix Tape.*Trigger Warning* for mentions of sexual assault and suicide.Who is Steve!#mixtape #teresapalmer #australiandrama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we will be discussing the character of Java (played by Megan Alatini) from the post-apocalyptic Kiwi TV series, The Tribe.I am joined by Liz from Conversations on Eagle Mountain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I am joined by Jack from the TV Repair pod for his spoiler free review of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale#downtonabbey #grandfinale #downtonabbeythegrandfinale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.