The Biz & Shizzle
by Chris Herstad Carney
Chris Herstad Carney and Matt Seamless have known each other for as long as they can't remember. Whenever they take a trip down to The Biz & Shizzle for a session they also take a trip down musical memory lane. Each time they look at notable moments in this history of the date of the session and chat large amounts of shiz about them. Also prepare yourselves for pub quizzes, a grumpy landlord with a familiar voice and strong opinions before last orders. If you like funny, date specific almanacs and pop trivia then this is the podcast for you...if you don't, then we're not sure what else we can do really.
Episodes
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Session 20 : October 30th
There's been a mix up in the Biz & Shizzle this month, Harry Piles left daft Bob in charge of locking up and now he's gone AWOL with the keys. While Harry and Matt try to find Bob, Chris attempts a solo mini-ep. Quite a few things happened on this date actually, but Chris whizzes through them…
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Session 19 : September 25th
Normal summaries will resume in October. Hope you enjoy. Best wishes Harry 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...
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Session 18 : August 28th
It's Session 18 already (not Session 17 as Chris says at the start, but give him a break, he's about to go on his hols). Matty has been working the back end of a couple of festivals and he's a bit knackered so hasn't really watched much. That being said, he did smash in Terminator 2 recently (as...
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Session 17 : July 31st
It's Session 17 and a lovely end of the monther to bite into. Matt has been throwing shapes with his dinner to Shy FX whilst Chris has been delayed on every single train he's been on this year. For some reason, Harry wants to get metaphysical with the ladz, and who are they to question his prefs?...
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Session 16 : June 26th
Matthew, Christopher & Henry return for a slow news day. June 26th didn't have a massive amount going on, but it seems like they still have plenty to talk about. There's a lovely little Hurt Locker coincidence and some interesting Bee Gee word play as well as a bunch of Glastonbury trivia. The...
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Session 15 : May 29th
Session 15 of The Biz and Shizzle sees co-hosts Chris and Matty escaping a blistering heatwave in their favourite virtual pub garden. In host updates, Chris recaps a frantic 10-day UK tour, highlighting a solo trip to a David Bowie exhibition where the ticketing system ironically lacked an option...
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Session 14 : April 24th
Oh well here we bloody well are! Matt is still enjoying the nicer weather in South Wales this Spring, Chris has been enjoying even sunnier climes in Malta, despite the constant construction work and church bells every 15 minutes. Meanwhile there's some reckies on the go including the new Peak...
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Session 13 : March 27th
It’s March 2026, and the air at The Biz & Shizzle is thick with the scent of daffodils! Chris and Matty settled into the snug on Friday, March 27th, just as British Summer Time loomed. Chris arrived sporting a suspicious pink glow—allegedly from a 117K bike ride. Chris has been binging Oscar...
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Session 12 : February 27th
For February 27th we let you know the vaguely interesting things that happened in popular culture and we do it with, quite frankly, vim! Brace yourselves....It's our 1st Birthday Podcast. And we barely mention it. What do we talk about instead? Bread? No. Politics? Barely. Flesh? NO! But there's...
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Session 11 : January 30th
Happy New Year from The Biz & Shizzle! It's January, and the dust (and ham glaze) has finally settled. The tinsel is looking a bit tattered and the pub smells faintly of regret and disinfectant, but we are officially back open for business. First and foremost, Harry Piles is back behind the bar...
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Session : December 26th
It is session 10 and the boys are celebrating a lovely Boxing Day bevy at the pub. Despite the festive atmosphere, landlord Harry Piles is his usual grumpy self, though he’s busy prepping for the arrival of "Spanks Sinatra" for the evening's sold-out entertainment. This episode is packed with...
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The Bullsh1t
"The Bullsh1t" was the pilot episode of what would eventually become The Biz and Shizzle podcast. Chris & Matty are releasing this pilot because they have taken a temporary break from their current show. Chris being about to submit his master’s dissertation and Matty's busy schedule are taking...
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Session 9 : October 31st
It’s session 9 already and in case you were wondering it’s not a “Spooktacular” special. Even though it is Halloween there is plenty of non-related business to get through. A slew of birthdays fall on this day, with those celebrating easily able to to form one of the greatest and weirdest super...
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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...
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Session 7 : August 29th
Chris and Matty are back for their 7th session at The Biz and Shizzle. This month, they discuss the date August 29th with interjections from the ever grumpy landlord, Harry Piles. They share some surprising personal stories. Matty recounts a recent working holiday at Wilderness Festival and gives...
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Session 6 : July 25th
This episode of "The Biz and Shizzle" finds co-hosts Chris and Matty still "stuck in the pub" for their sixth session. They share personal updates, including Chris's recent heatstroke and Matty's busy campsite, before consulting landlord Harry Piles for the date: July 25th. The duo raves about…
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Session 5 : June 27th
Ever been pulled over by the police, only for them to give you some bizarre roadside advice? Matty has, and his story of a van falling apart on the motorway is one for the ages. Meanwhile, Chris has been connecting the dots between two Keanu Reeves classics, revealing the mind-blowing link…
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Session 4 : May 30th
Right, no turning back now is there, four episodes in and getting hot under the collar. Matty & Chris have a great deal of watch & listen recommendations before they even get to the date, which is the first slower news day of the series. Find out what Matty really thinks about Gillian Anderson,...
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Session 3 : April 25th
Oh, well, now we're right in the thick of it, three episodes and never been kissed. Matty & Chris have lots to discuss including Moonwalker, A-Team figures, Snoop Dogg lawsuits, National Hug a Plumber Day and The Velvet Bulldozer. They've been researching hard this month (well Matty has) and it's...
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Session 2 : March 28th
In their sophomore session, Matty and Chris explore the delights of March 28th. It's a Spring time joyfest with Blondie, Albert Einstein, Lady Gaga Sidney Poitier and Rocky. They discuss generational theory and surf the usual jibes and sideways remarks from Harry Piles, their grumpy arl bastard…
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Session 1 : February 28th
In this first session at The Biz & Shizzle - Matt and Chris grab a pint and tackle the historical goings on of February 28th. The 51st day of the year has much to give despite being the beginnings of a political party who is not really up there in our estimations right now (or were they ever?).…
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About this show
Chris Herstad Carney and Matt Seamless have known each other for as long as they can't remember.
Whenever they take a trip down to The Biz & Shizzle for a session they also take a trip down musical memory lane.
Each time they look at notable moments in this history of the date of the session and chat large amounts of shiz about them.
Also prepare yourselves for pub quizzes, a grumpy landlord with a familiar voice and strong opinions before last orders.
If you like funny, date specific almanacs and pop trivia then this is the podcast for you...if you don't, then we're not sure what else we can do really.
Hosted by
Chris Herstad Carney
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