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Barclays tech support apparently runs on spreadsheets. Pearl Jam may or may not be speaking English. One child becomes emotionally invested in the tragic fate of fictional people who “didn’t want to die.” Just another normal week on The Variety Show.This episode spirals through customer service rage, impossible-to-understand song lyrics, and one of the strangest debates we’ve had yet: if X-Men mutations are real, did we all get the absolute worst powers? Ear rumbling, eyebrow lifting and nostril flaring are apparently not enough to save humanity.We dive back into another round of illegible lyrics featuring songs you definitely know… but probably never understood. Expect heated opinions, terrible guesses and a growing concern that some legendary singers may simply refuse to pronounce words properly.Snack Sack returns with sweet treats, imported oddities and a salt & vinegar experience that may qualify as a minor chemical incident. There are wins, disasters and at least one snack that should probably apologise for existing.We also revisit peak nostalgia with a challenge built around classic TV memories, weirdly specific childhood viewing habits and the kind of programming schedule that absolutely shaped an entire generation. Plus: a musical showdown where one iconic 90s anthem faces total destruction while another fights for survival.Elsewhere, there’s parenting chaos, bizarre kids’ playlists, questionable spam emails, nostalgia-fuelled nonsense, and the usual amount of rude, fun, unfiltered stupidity from Rob & Tom.New episodes every other Monday from The Variety Show at Studio:Channel84.#PearlJam #CottonEyeJoe #SnackReview #90sNostalgia #RobotWars

Episode 79 of The Variety Show from Studio:Channel84 is what happens when nostalgia, snacks, and absolute nonsense collide.The long-running cap gun saga finally gets its “satisfactory ending” — involving a suspiciously realistic cheap plastic gun, Russian/Ukrainian caps, and the discovery that modern versions are somehow louder, smokier, and more likely to explode the toy itself. Along the way, Rob and Tom question safety warnings, childhood chaos, and whether anyone actually followed the rules in the 90s.From there, things take a hard turn into music — specifically Peter Gabriel. From the brilliance of Sledgehammer and Solsbury Hill to the baffling lyrics of The Book of Love, the debate quickly becomes: how did we get here?Then it’s time for the Snack Sack — featuring Korean Pepero sticks, a bizarre chocolate “Cornetto” knock-off with unexpected flavours, and an aggressively sweet strawberry goo snack that nearly ends the episode via sugar overload. Ratings are handed out, regrets are shared, and sleep is officially cancelled.The chaos continues with a brand new game segment built around links. The main event? The Shopping Centre Challenge. Rob and Tom build their dream shopping centres using A–Z shops — from Blockbuster, Woolworths and Toys R Us to Greggs, Nando’s and Safeway. It quickly spirals into nostalgia, arguments, and the harsh reality that one of these fictional shopping centres would absolutely go bankrupt.Finally, in Was It Best Left in the 90s?, two 1997 charity songs go head-to-head — and only one survives. Spoiler: Bono never stood a chance.It’s rude, chaotic, nostalgic, and exactly what you expect.#nostalgia #90s #snacks #shopping #music

This week on The Variety Show from Studio:Channel84, things start weird and somehow get even stranger.The episode opens with an unexpected Peppa Pig monologue that turns into a full-blown character assassination of Daddy Pig, Peppa, and the entire family dynamic. It’s not the Peppa Pig take you were expecting.From there the chaos continues with The Chipmunk Challenge, introducing a brand new game called Mouth Trap. The rules sound simple: explain a word without using the obvious clues. In reality it quickly turns into a frantic guessing game involving Minecraft, Mario, Alien, spaghetti, and classic playground games. Tom and Rob attempt to beat the Chipmunk at her own game — with varying levels of competence.Then comes the Snack Sack, and this might be one of the strangest taste tests we’ve ever done.First up are two imported drinks: a jasmine peach soda that tastes suspiciously medicinal, followed by a Chinese lime soda that somehow becomes one of the best drinks ever tried on the show, earning an instant perfect score.But the real disaster arrives with a snack called Crispy Cluck — a chocolate treat designed to look like fried chicken. It sounds ridiculous. It looks ridiculous. And once opened… it somehow manages to be even worse than expected.As if that wasn’t enough, the conversation veers into 90s music nostalgia, with Jive Bunny’s rock-and-roll mega mix battling Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic” for survival. Along the way, a revelation about The Beautiful South’s “Don’t Marry Her” proves the radio version most people grew up hearing isn’t actually the real lyric.Also featuring: cap gun nostalgia, Apple Watch sleep scores that make no sense, spam emails that refuse to stop arriving, and the ongoing mystery of why our podcast seems to be blocked in Russia.It’s rude, chaotic, nostalgic and completely unfiltered — exactly how The Variety Show likes it.E-mail:[email protected] (Both hosts)[email protected] (TJ)[email protected] (Rob)Main Site:https:.//channel84.co.uk#PeppaPig#AlanisMorissette#90sMusic#SnackTasteTest#BeautifulSouth

In this episode of The Variety Show, Rob and Tom dive head-first into the chaos of misheard song lyrics, questionable 90s nostalgia, and the kind of dangerous childhood experiments that would absolutely get you arrested today.It starts with a nostalgic trip down memory lane with cap bombs — those plastic missile-shaped toys loaded with paper caps that produced a satisfyingly loud bang and that unforgettable sulphur smell. Of course, that innocent nostalgia quickly escalates into stories of childhood creativity involving firecrackers from France, homemade explosive experiments, and a mysterious series of exploding dog bins in St Albans.Then the show takes a turn into one of the strangest corners of pop culture: lyrics that nobody can actually understand. Rob challenges Tom with a quiz featuring songs from Blur, Green Day, Nirvana, System of a Down, Gorillaz, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Barenaked Ladies, proving that half the music we’ve sung along to for decades might as well be complete gibberish unless you’ve read the lyrics sheet.Naturally, this leads to a rant about the internet’s obsession with fake “misheard lyrics” like “we built this city on sausage rolls” — because apparently the internet thinks everyone hears songs about processed meat.There’s also a chaotic Snack Sack segment featuring a bizarre giant peelable mango gummy, suspicious Galaxy Flutes, and surprisingly brilliant maple bacon waffle crisps from Aldi. One snack scores a rare top rating… another absolutely does not.Elsewhere, the episode veers into classic 90s pop culture, including Billy Piper’s early pop career, the tragedy of animated classics like The Land Before Time, and the discovery of a genuinely disturbing banned Tweenies episode parodying Jimmy Savile.It’s nostalgic, slightly unhinged, occasionally educational, and proof that the 90s were a much less supervised time to grow up.New episodes of The Variety Show drop every two weeks from Studio:Channel84.#MisheardLyrics #90sMusic #90sNostalgia #RetroToys #SnackReview

Episode 76 of The Variety Show is here and it might be the strangest mix of topics we’ve had in a while.Tom and Rob start with movies, including the Netflix sci-fi action film War Machine, which unexpectedly turns into a full appreciation segment for Alan Ritchson. There’s also a chat about the different eras of Spider-Man films, why Andrew Garfield might be underrated, and how modern blockbuster movies compare to the classics we grew up with.Gaming chaos follows as the lads talk about introducing kids to video games. From the early disasters of Minecraft parenting to the surprisingly perfect starter game Goat Simulator 3, they discuss how modern kids jump straight into huge open-world games like Spider-Man 2 when we all started with a joystick and one button. Then comes the Chipmunk Challenge — a quiz of badly described films that somehow manages to confuse two grown men who claim to love movies. Expect terrible clues, wild guesses, and the realisation that some films sound completely unhinged when described badly.The food segment returns with a seasonal classic as Rob tries a Cadbury Creme Egg for the first time ever. The result? Let’s just say the sweetness causes immediate regret.Finally, the Snack Sack returns with a drinks special featuring Sprite Lemon & Lime Tea, Coca-Cola Cherry Float, and Pepsi Max Tropical. One of them is surprisingly brilliant. One is deeply confusing. One is absolutely awful.Add in a rant about the so-called worst songs of the 90s, a nostalgic discussion about Easter eggs, and plenty of completely unnecessary Alan Ritchson jokes… and you’ve got Episode 76.Rude. Fun. Unfiltered.#WarMachine #UKComedyPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #SnackSack #AlanRitchson

Episode 75 is chaos by design.With less than 24 hours before release, Rob and TJ hit record and commit to a raw 60-minute, no-edit episode. No music. No safety net. Just parenting exhaustion, 90s nostalgia, snack reviews, and an unexpectedly furious Peppa Pig rant.Yes. We’re talking about Daddy Pig.The episode spirals (in a good way) through Peppa Pig’s portrayal of dads, questionable Bluey books, bedtime story chaos, and whether kids’ shows secretly hate fathers. From “Daddy Pig’s Lost Keys” to fairground sexism and archery stalls, nothing is safe.Then it’s onto pure nostalgia fuel: a 90s sound quiz featuring ... see if you can guess. This one will hit hard.We also revisit Ambassadors of Funk’s 1992 Super Mario Land track and ask: was it best left in the 90s, or does it still slap?Snack Sack returns with:Caramel Penguins (that barely taste like caramel)Japanese Toppo vanilla biscuit sticks (deeply underwhelming)Lay’s Numb & Spicy Hot Pot crisps (absolute redemption arc)There’s also film spinner chat, No Country for Old Men love, Hopper reactions, studio updates, and the joy of rediscovering retro tech like Doom, DOS prompts and CRT start-up sounds.It’s rude. It’s chaotic. It’s unfiltered. And somehow… it works.New episodes every two weeks on Monday.Part of the Channel 84 network.#Podcast #90sNostalgia #PeppaPig #RetroGaming #SnackReview

This week on The Variety Show, it’s Cream Eggs & Coping Stones — and yes, it’s exactly as unhinged as it sounds.Rob drills into his wall and discovers a soggy brickwork nightmare thanks to porous coping stones (because nothing says fun like unexpected water damage). Meanwhile, Tom discovers his robot vacuum has been secretly sabotaging him with a “Do Not Disturb” mode that basically means “Do Not Clean.”We dive into The Snack Sack Taste Test featuring:🍫 Terry’s Chocolate Orange Cream Eggs🍫 Milky Bar Crunch🍫 Questionable hazelnut wafersSpoiler: not everything deserves a comeback.Then it’s full throttle into 2026 movie trailer reactions — including Super Mario Galaxy, Mortal Kombat 2, Project Hail Mary, Masters of the Universe, Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, and more. Are we hyped? Are we worried? Are we just old?And finally… we revisit a late 90s girl band hit in Was It Best Left in the 90s?Let’s just say… Ireland deserved better.Builders. Bots. Bangers.Rude. Fun. Unfiltered.🎧 New episodes every other week from Studio:Channel84.#Podcast #MovieTrailers #90sNostalgia #SnackReview #PopCultureSocial DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

We’re recording Episode 73 of The Variety Show LIVE, and it’s an absolute rollercoaster of nostalgia, snacks, questionable adverts, and childhood trauma.This episode starts with the usual nonsense before Tom absolutely loses it over a baffling Wickes “Proud as a Peacock” advert, followed by a full-blown Guess the Company, Guess the Slogan quiz featuring iconic campaigns from Gillette, Toys R Us, Pot Noodle, Xbox, Milky Way, Barclaycard, the National Lottery, and more.There’s also a Snack Sack taste test, where things go from pleasantly surprising to deeply regrettable thanks to maple mochi, Neapolitan Kit Kats, and cheeseburger crisps that probably shouldn’t exist.Then… we descend into darkness.The main discussion takes a hard look at The Animals of Farthing Wood, breaking down why it may be one of the most traumatising children’s TV shows ever broadcast. We dig into the 24 on-screen and implied deaths, revisit the most disturbing moments, and ask the important question: how did this air after school?Expect bad adverts, great slogans, terrible snacks, dead cartoon animals, and live reactions throughout.📺 Recorded live as it happened — chaos included.YouTube Live Stream Version:https://youtube.com/live/AdxXr83reXA?feature=share#TheVarietyShow #PodcastLive #90sNostalgia #AnimalsOfFarthingWood #UKComedyPodcastFitQuestYou can join FitQuest for free (and minimal data) here: https://fitquest.support-me.co.uk.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

It finally happened. One innocent snack chat. One unfortunate Freudian slip. And suddenly Rob has offered the nation a Choc Dick.In Episode 72 of The Variety Show, Tom and Rob return for another round of nostalgic nonsense, snack-based investigations and passionate rants that spiral wildly out of control. There’s a new season taste test format, a deep dive into modern Lego ruining childhoods, questionable chocolate scoring systems, a Journey Through Middle-Earth fitness challenge, and a snack so good it accidentally gets renamed forever.Expect:🍫 A legendary Choc Dip slip-up🧱 A furious Lego rant🏃 FitQuest step challenges and VR workouts🎶 Retro chart nonsense from the year 2000🎄 Christmas aftermath chaos😏 And far too many things being dipped into sacksIt’s chaotic. It’s nostalgic. It’s filthy. And it’s absolutely on brand.Listen now and find out why Choc Dip will never be called Choc Dip again.#TheVarietyShow #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #SnackTest #NostalgiaFitQuestYou can join FitQuest for free (and minimal data) here: https://fitquest.support-me.co.uk.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

WARNING - We tested out a walkabout recorder rather than the Lavaliers. I know it's not as bad as I think but I still want you to know, this isn't the normal quality!! We are working on it, I promise!For the final episode of the year, Tom and Rob leave the studio behind and take a festive wander through two familiar towns to answer one important question: which one actually feels like Christmas?Armed with nostalgia, sharp opinions, and a suspicious number of LED complaints, the boys walk through Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, judging Christmas lights, trees, town centres, and the general festive “vibe” — while discovering that colour appears to be illegal in modern Christmas decorating.Along the way there are disappointing trees, baffling design choices, Instagram-bait decorations, knitted postbox toppers, and one genuinely Christmassy saviour hidden away in the Maltings. There’s also a gloriously retro detour into 90s Nokia ringtone culture, as Rob attempts to identify classic Christmas songs recreated using a vintage Nokia composer emulator.Add Liebkuchen taste-testing, childhood memories, mild outrage, and the slow realisation that it’s far too late at night for Christmas lights to still be on — and you’ve got the perfect cosy, chaotic send-off for 2025.Merry Christmas from The Variety Show, and we’ll see you in 2026 🎄#WalkingHomeForChristmas#ChristmasPodcast#UKNostalgia#Channel84#FestiveChaosSocial DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

WARNING - MR BLOBBY CONTENT IN 'WAS IT BEST LEFT IN THE 90s'.It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and also the most unhinged. Episode 70 marks our annual UK Christmas Adverts & Snack Ratings Spectacular, where Tom and Rob take on 18 adverts and 18 festive treats in a marathon of ho-ho-ho’s, ho-ho’s, and the occasional definitive no-no-no.This year’s lineup includes everything from robot cars in San Francisco, the eternal question of whether Titanic is a Christmas film, Benedict Cucumber-Snatch’s Grinch legacy, Asda’s “Very Merry Grinchmas,” and the kind of baffling advert casting choices that can only happen in December. Keira Knightley? Joe Wilkinson? Cheese counters? Sure.Alongside the ads, the table is absolutely covered in snacks: Skittles drinks, spicy crisps, imported German Liebkuchen Rounds that may have spiritually changed one of the hosts, and enough sugar to put the Reindeer Union out of business. Expect passion, confusion, festive arguments, emotional breakdowns over bakery products, and a lot of surprisingly deep food analysis.If you love Christmas adverts, hate Christmas adverts, or simply like listening to two grown men slowly lose structural integrity across 90+ minutes… this is your episode.Listen now on:🍏 Apple Podcasts🎵 Spotify📱 Goodpods🔗 https://pod.link/Channel84Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com#Christmas2025 #Adverts #Xmas #Christmas #Xmas2025

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome to 25 Days of Advent: The Christmas Number Ones Edition — our festive countdown where Tom and Rob celebrate the holiday season by digging through the #1 box office films from every December between 1984 and 2008.Each day, we pull one film at random and decide where it belongs on our growing festive leaderboard — from “so Christmassy it jingles” all the way down to “absolutely no tinsel in sight.”Expect nostalgia, chaos, questionable logic, movie memories, and two grown men aggressively debating whether something “counts as Christmas.” 🎅🎬In every episode you’ll get:✨ A fresh daily pick from the 1984–2008 December #1 films✨ Tom & Rob arguing the true meaning of “Christmassy”✨ Surprising festive hot takes✨ Running jokes, callbacks, and the slow collapse of the leaderboard✨ Daily holiday cheer (or despair)Whether you’re watching along, shouting at your phone, or creating your own festive ranking at home — welcome to our weird little Christmas tradition.🔔 New Advent episode every day until Christmas!Like, subscribe, and stick around for the full 25-day chaos.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Tom and Rob dive head-first into one of the most unhinged pieces of children’s television ever created: Totty. What starts as a simple retro deep-dive quickly becomes an existential crisis featuring flaming dolls, cursed grandparents, satanic umbrellas, and a child staring lovingly into open flame. Yes, really.Before that, Tom shares his upcoming San Francisco trip, an exploding schedule, and the legendary “goat joke” that nearly cancelled the show in under 90 seconds. Then: a nostalgia quiz of 80s and 90s theme tunes — from Banana Man to Fraggle Rock — complete with VHS-quality audio and the return of Bertha’s questionable accents.The middle of the episode melts into absolute advertising chaos:– Walkers’ “delicioussss” mouth-sounds terror– The unnervingly AI-generated Coca-Cola Christmas advert– The truly cursed Mo & Mia boiler mouse PSA– McDonald’s disastrous voice-note delivery ad– Tom & Rob both record their own voice-note versions, and yes, they are worse.Later, the boys ask: Has the death of terrestrial TV secretly killed our Christmas spirit? A surprisingly wholesome (and sad) reflection about festive adverts, Argos catalogues, and why no one gets the magic anymore.Finally: The 90s song that time should have left behind — Bus Stop’s remix of Kung Fu Fighting — and the shocking confession that Tom once bought it on CD from Woolworths.It’s chaos. It’s nostalgia. It’s horrifying dolls. It’s Episode 69.Tottie:https://youtu.be/Jya3iE4Zm8E?si=PVzoh8ot_wg7KwAeSocial DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Tom and Rob return for a very 68-ish episode of The Variety Show, adding chaos, cocoa and cancelled confectionery in equal measure.First up, the boys attempt to ruin famous films by adding just one word — from Schindler’s Shopping List to Lord of the Ringtone and A Clockwork Terry’s Orange, nothing is sacred. Listener submissions from Simon (Who Takes the Socks Off), Adam (Lightly Used) and James (Super A to Z) keep the game going right to the credits.Then it’s Millennials vs Gen Z as Tom’s daughter Kay reads out baffling new slang — “cap”, “delulu”, “peak”, “riz” and “sigma” — while the dads try to decode what any of it means. Expect pure generational meltdown.Things only escalate when they discover Club Bars, Penguins, and Wagon Wheels are no longer legally classed as chocolate. Cue furious nostalgia, a tangent on why Disney keeps remaking everything, and a plea for originality before the cocoa runs dry.Finally, it’s a five-way Taste Test:Vanilla Latte Oreos ☕Golden Wonder Chippies (Gravy Flavour) 🍟Gingerbread Digestives (Festive Edition)Maltesers Mini Reindeers (Gingerbread Flavour) 🦌Kit Kat Chunky Rolo Edition 🍫Which snacks rise to the occasion and which get cancelled completely?Plus, Was It Best Left in the 90s? returns with Fat Les’ “Vindaloo” — should it stay in ’98 or make a comeback?It’s over-caffeinated, over-opinionated and over an hour of British nostalgia mayhem.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com#SchindlersShoppingList #ClubBarsArentChocolate#MillennialsVsGenZ#WheresTheGingerbread#BringBackVindaloo

It’s Rob’s birthday and everything’s gone gloriously off the rails! Tom and Rob celebrate with Star Trek Micro Machines, Lego flowers and a brand-new charity art challenge for The Samaritans. But before the cake’s even cut, the boys are furious at Fall Out Boy’s remake of The Muppet Christmas Carol classic “It Feels Like Christmas” — and they don’t hold back.A full-on nostalgia explosion follows: the great Aldi vs Angel Delight taste test (and a shock winner), a “Do You Remember?” duel featuring Dawn French’s Murder Most Horrid and 90s toy legend the Barcode Battler, plus a look back at Hip Hop eJay and the weird DJ gadgets of the past.Finally, “Was It Best Left in the 90s?” asks whether girl group Vanilla’s No Way No Way should have stayed in the bargain bin. Expect laughter, chaos, nostalgia, and more birthday-fueled nonsense than your ears can legally handle.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Tom and Rob are back — and things get deliciously chaotic! 🍫🎶In this episode, the boys tackle their Song Challenge: Tom drops a 90s tribute, Rob beams up a Star Trek Drum & Bass anthem, and we even get two surprise eJay tracks — one of which took just five minutes to make!Then it’s time to Spice Up Your Life as they revisit Spice World: The Movie. Expect nostalgia, questionable plot analysis, and a quiz that’ll test your 90s pop knowledge.Finally, it’s a Taste Test marathon featuring:🥚 Gumi Yum egg — could it outshine Kinder?🍕 Pizza crisps — genius or disaster?🍗 Walkers Masala Chicken & Teriyaki crisps🍫 Aero Double Choc Brownie Drops🍊 Club Orange Layered drinkIt’s one part retro rave, one part snack explosion, and all parts Variety Show chaos.🎧 Stream it now on your favourite platform — links below!Links:🍏 Apple Podcasts🎵 Spotify📱 GoodpodsSocial DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

🎙️ Tom and Rob are back with toddler chaos, salty snacks, and a music game that nearly breaks Rob’s brain.👶 Toddler Trouble: Nursery drop-offs are a battlefield, with floppy kids, sticker charts, and endless soft play bribes.🎶 Song Contest Update: Rob finally gets his music software working, while Tom wonders if his own tune is doomed to stay unpolished forever.🍬 Japanese Taste Test: From crystal bottle treats to candy hamburgers and the world’s saltiest dried plums (which lead to spitting, gagging, and regret), the boys try it all.🎵 The Big Music Game: Inspired by Richard Osman’s House of Games, Rob must guess the exact second when lyrics kick in across 10 tracks from his favourite bands. Will he nail it, or just embarrass himself? (Spoiler: it’s messy.)📼 Back to the 90s: Visa Electron vs Solo cards, collecting phone cards, and a rewatch of the Spice World (1997) trailer. The nostalgia is strong, the jokes are questionable, and the memories are peak playground era.🎬 Outro: A shoutout to Spice World 1997, which Tom and Rob will be watching (and tearing apart) for the next episode!Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Tom and Rob are back with another packed Variety Show, and Episode 54 is full of music, ghosts, TikTok chaos and a feast of Japanese treats.🎶 Music Contest Catch-Up – The podcast song contest rumbles on, but can the lads finally agree on the rules? Tom and Rob argue, negotiate and maybe bend things just enough to keep the competition alive. Expect laughs, debates and plenty of off-the-cuff music talk.👻 Ghunt at Hitchin British Schools Museum – Tom braved the famously spooky classrooms of the British Schools Museum on his latest ghost hunt. From eerie corridors to haunted air raid shelters, he brings back chilling tales and paranormal chatter, while Rob provides the sceptical (and sarcastic) commentary.🎧 TikTok Sleep Earphones – Can a pair of £3 sleep headphones from TikTok really be any good? Tom has tested them out and tries to convince Rob they’re worth the price. Expect tech chat, comedy digs and maybe even a shopping list update if Rob caves in.🥤🍜 Japan Special Taste Test – The highlight of the show. Tom and Rob dive into a mountain of Japanese snacks and drinks, including fizzy marble-popping Hata Ramune sodas, a cola twist, and a surprise sparkling orange cola from China. On the snack side it’s crunchy Baby Star Crispy Ramen Noodles in a variety of bold flavours: classic Original, tangy Yakisoba, rich Tonkotsu and punchy Garlic. Sweet, savoury, fizzy and crunchy chaos all in one taste test.🔄 TikTok Reverse Audio Trend – The Mini Chipmunk has spoken, and Tom and Rob are forced into another TikTok challenge. Can they really talk in reverse and make sense of it, or will it end in total nonsense and laughter? A ridiculous finale with guaranteed giggles.LinksPaul and Sanja's Ghunt Video:https://youtu.be/aFAgBSlmfWA?si=LQldZ_qCl_W5QZ8IEarphones:https://shorturl.at/CqI0BSocial DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

🎙️ Episode 63 is here! Tom and Rob return with another mix of chaos, nostalgia and taste-testing madness. Here’s what’s inside:🎵 Intro & Monthly Song Challenge — Tom sets the bar high: can anyone make a song in just one month?🐿️ The Chipmunk’s 30 Second Challenge — 10 rapid-fire questions, 30 seconds, and all answers must begin with the same letter. Will either of them survive?🍫🥤 Taste Test — Creamola gets its redemption round, Mexican Orange Fanta is cracked open, and two daring Jaffa Cake flavours (Yuzu Lemon & Hot Honey) face judgment.🎬 Knock-Off Film Challenge — The Chipmunk pitches 10 bootleg movies; Tom and Rob must conjure copyright-free titles.🚸⚡ Being a Kid Was Scary as Hell — A trip down memory lane through classic UK safety films that terrified a generation: trains, power lines, playground dangers and more.👉 Nostalgia, laughs, questionable snacks, and a healthy dose of trauma — exactly what you need in your podcast feed this week!The disturbing PSA YouTube playlist is here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYP2jG6c81DzuWzzGVp6Xehpo1l62Wp-k&si=0FCPX92BYnSzxYky

Welcome back to The Variety Show! 🎙️📱 What Apps Do You Use?Tom & Rob kick things off by sharing the apps they think everyone should have on their phones. From IMDb for film buffs, to Common Sense Media for parents, to Speedtest for techies, the boys compare notes and reveal a few underrated gems that deserve a spot on your home screen.🥤 Taste Test: Creamola Foam & Coca-Cola LimeIt’s a fizzy trip down memory lane as Tom & Rob crack open Creamola Foam — the legendary retro drink — in Cola, Cherry, and Irn Bru flavours. But will nostalgia deliver, or does it fall flat? They also give Coca-Cola’s new full sugar Lime a go… but is it refreshing or revolting?🐧 Pingu Has a Banned EpisodePingu, the adorable stop-motion penguin, once had an episode banned — but why? The guys watch it live and try to figure out what was so controversial about a clay penguin and his snowy antics. Prepare for theories, giggles, and maybe even a little “noot noot.”🎶 Tom’s Reverse Music QuizTo round things off, Tom flips 10 popular 90s songs backwards to see if Rob can identify them. Will he smash it, or will the quiz end in chaotic humming and wild guesses? Play along at home and test your own 90s knowledge.It’s an episode full of apps, fizz, banned penguins, and backwards nostalgia — don’t miss Episode 63 of The Variety Show!Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

In today's Retro Ramble, Tom joins James from Super A-Z.What is Retro Rambles?Retro Rambles is a new series where Tom interviews people about their gaming history. Every person will get the same questions:Your first gaming memoryFirst console you were bought / or you boughtThe game shop you remember mostWorst gaming memory / let down momentRetro or Modern gaming, which would you choose?What's your desert island gameWant to be on a Retro Ramble?Drop Tom an e-mail on [email protected] and we'll try to sort something out. It might not be straight away BUT as long as I can get to you (or vice versa), then it should happen.Social MediaYou can find us on the usual places (X, TikTok, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads) with @_Channel84.Facebook is under Studio Channel 84.You can also get all our contact details and links on Studio:Channel84: https://channel84.co.uk.James and Super A-Z Can be found here:https://rss.com/podcasts/superaz/https://bsky.app/profile/jimbo8e6.bsky.social

Welcome to Episode 61 of The Variety Show, where chaos reigns, chocolate is judged, and advertising takes a very strange turn.🕹️ IntroTom’s got a full-sized Golden Tee arcade machine in his office — because obviously. Meanwhile, The Range is already pushing Christmas and we are NOT OK with it.💬 SMS InterruptionA sudden message sparks debate: how did people actually hold the Infinity Stones? No answers, just more questions.🌞 Rob’s Trip to FloridaTheme parks, heatwaves, and fast food-induced delirium. Rob walks us through the highs and lows of his Floridian adventure.🍫 Taste TestBrace yourselves for:– White Maltesers– Salted Caramel Twix– White Dipped Twirl– Dairy Milk Iced LatteOne of them is basically a mouthful of lies.📺 Advertising WoesWe tackle the most baffling adverts known to man:– Lynx and its “sniffable body parts”– Flora’s wrestling story arc– Quaker Oats’ and Uncle Gruber…plus a few more campaigns that need to be heard to be believed.👋 OutroThanks for joining us for another walk through weirdness. As always, rate, follow, and tell your mates — unless you’re Uncle Gruber.Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Join us live from Verulamium Park in St Albans for a chaotic outdoor episode packed with memories, taste tests, and questionable decision-making. We revisit childhood injuries by the Roman wall, feeding ducks, wet dogs, and the legendary Devil Tree itself.There’s a meaty Pringle Taste Test Quiz (Smokey Bacon, Flame Grilled Steak, Blazin’ Fried Chicken, Smokin’ BBQ Ribs, Paprika, and Stakz Original), a fizzy drinks showdown featuring Dr Pepper Blackberry and Coca-Cola’s wildest flavours, plus an American candy session with Butterfinger, US Milky Way, Hershey, and Almond Joy.And to top it all off? A ridiculous “fill in the blanks” quiz from Ginger Beard Mark based on Take A Break magazine.Satan,. Crisps. Roman chaos. It’s all here.

Tom and Rob are back with a brand new episode of The Variety Show, and this one’s packed tighter than a 90s arcade on a Saturday afternoon!In this episode:🤖 Superman’s Practical Robots?!The boys are blown away to discover that the robot effects in the new Superman footage are all real, practical effects. No CGI cheats here – just old-school movie magic that’s got them hyped!👃 The TikTok Nose Clip ReviewTom tried one of those viral TikTok nose clips… and spoiler alert: it’s absolute rubbish. Get ready for a mini rant that’ll save you a fiver and some dignity.❄️ Amazon’s Cooling Blanket – Gamechanger?From sweaty nights to arctic bliss – Tom gives his glowing review of an Amazon product that actually does what it says on the label. Could this be the ultimate summer lifehack?🕹️ Favourite Arcade MachinesFrom Sega Rally to Time Crisis, the lads reminisce about the golden age of arcades. Which machines did they sink their pocket money into, and which ones still live rent-free in their memories?🏛️ Which Public Places Actually Exist??Rob faces the ultimate quiz: are these wild public attractions real or fake?The Vagina Museum? Real.A Butt Sniffing Emporium? Hmmm…Hilarity ensues as we test his trivia chops.🍫 Mars vs Knock-Off Taste TestTime for a chocolate battle! Mars Bars and Milky Ways go head-to-head with supermarket knock-offs in a blind taste test. Will the big brands win, or do the budget bars come out on top?👋 Outro & Community UpdateThe usual roundup, including how to follow, subscribe and engage… plus a big announcement: The Variety Show now has its own Reddit community! Come join the nonsense.Whether you’re here for the nostalgia, laughs, taste tests, or totally unnecessary trivia, this episode has a bit of everything.🔊 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!Social DetailsNow open - Reddit!!The Variety Show on Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/TheVarietyShowFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ [email protected] [email protected] Hosts [email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

Welcome back to The Variety Show! Tom and Rob return with another mixed bag of nonsense, nostalgia and noise.First up, it’s time for another chaotic Taste Test, featuring a wild mix of flavours:🟠 Popping Boba Mango🧡 Irn Bru 1601🍫 Caramilk Crunchie Bites🥛 Milky Way MilkshakeWhat’s a refreshing delight and what tastes like regret? Find out.Then in Do You Remember, Tom quizzes Rob on the forgotten world of Kinder Surprise toys — can Rob remember his rubbery, click-together childhood?Next, it’s Guess the Music: 90s TV Edition — can Rob match classic theme tunes to nostalgic British shows like Grandstand, Robot Wars, Hollyoaks, Beadle’s About, and Supermarket Sweep?Finally, Tom lets rip in an Insurance Rant: is car insurance the biggest con in the UK? The boys have thoughts — and none of them are polite.Social DetailsFind us on:Twitter - @_VarietyShowPodBlueSky - @TheVarietyShow.channel84.co.ukInstagram / Threads - _VarietyShowPodTikTok - varietyshowpodFacebook you can find us with Studio:Channel84.We are part of the Studio:Channel84 network and are featured on their site https://channel84.co.uk.Finally, why not e-mail us:TJ mailto://[email protected] mailto://[email protected] Hosts mailto://[email protected] created by the amazing Ryan at Geeky Brummiehttps://geekybrummie.com

In today's Retro Ramble, Tom joins Drewlusions.What is Retro Rambles?Retro Rambles is a new series where Tom interviews people about their gaming history. Every person will get the same questions:Your first gaming memoryFirst console you were bought / or you boughtThe game shop you remember mostWorst gaming memory / let down momentRetro or Modern gaming, which would you choose?What's your desert island gameWant to be on a Retro Ramble?Drop Tom an e-mail on [email protected] and we'll try to sort something out. It might not be straight away BUT as long as I can get to you (or vice versa), then it should happen.Social MediaYou can find us on the usual places (X, TikTok, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads) with @_Channel84.Facebook is under Studio Channel 84.You can also get all our contact details and links on Studio:Channel84: https://channel84.co.uk.Drewlusions can be found here, please follow and subscribe to all his fantastic creations:https://www.twitch.tv/drewlusionshttps://bsky.app/profile/drewlusions.bsky.socialwww.youtube.com/@drewlusions