What's The Chat? with Alison Craig and John Wood

Text John & Alison hereJohn is at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh with his wife getting an MBE.Alisons new single has been playlist by 61 radio stations...celebrations and laughs all round. Stories from John and Alisons past including The Virginian, High Chaparral, Donny Osmond. High Noon in London. Nick Mason from Pink Floyd is given a copy of Alison´s new album sampler.Johns new dog Vinnie is here, so are Alison's two rescues from North Macedonia. And food and drink.......of course. Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereSummer 2025 - it's been a beezer. Taking advantage of it John and Alison headed to the centre of the city for a picnic. Foolishly Alison trusted John to organise that part needless to say it didn't go as planned.Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereIt's August in Edinburgh. Sitting on the beach in the sunshine John and Alison review what they have seen so far, soaking up the atmosphere at Fringe By The Sea,  The Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh Festival, The Gilded Balloon and much more. Inevitable laughing, horrendous stories, confessions and nonsense. If you enjoy it please follow and share. Thank you !Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereUnplanned meandering includes...embarrassing experiences on trains...John talking about seafood pasta and beer....far tooo much interest in food and nonsense. The usual unplanned meander from two lazy swines.As ever no brain cells were used in the making of this podcast.You can hear one of Alisons fun songs at the end of the podcast....That's Life. Enjoy. It may stimulate parts of your body otherwise dormant - including your liver. Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereBobby talks about his life as a Bluebell, his extraordinary songwriting career under his real name of Robert Hodgens and tells some knicker wittingly funny tales about the wild days of yore peppered with some fascinating insights in to the art of songwriting. It's a must listen.The Bluebells on The Old Grey Whistle Test https://youtu.be/QWXRzAI1p6c?si=mI_C96ylBCk-tyW0John and Alison also present The Sunday Zoo a weekly radio program in Scotland every week 10am - 1pm on Edge 2 - download Edge Player app and listen live wherever you are in the world. They don't so much come of age as slide towards decrepitude and incontinence, laughing all the way. It wouldn't be the same without you so email us at [email protected] Subscribe to this monthly podcast.Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereLazy swines have got it together finally to do a new Episode. Covering a myriad of topics...Alison recently back from the US recording in LA, driving from East to West Coast after sailing across the Atlantic then back again to work with Andrew Rollins and others ...links below.  6500 miles in a hire car there are stories.. so Edinburgh Fringe, travel, music, diets, guns, food, domestic battles ...and a lot more ...freewheeling unplanned bullshit....Weekly radio show now on Edge in Scotland every Sunday 10am - 1pm https://www.edgeradio.co.uk/  DAB, online, Smart Speaker or download Edge Player https://linktr.ee/edgeplayer and listen anywhere on the planet. Check out Alisons dream LA team here.......Andrew Rollins https://www.andrew-rollins.com/Spencer Rollins https://www.instagram.com/spencerrollins/Garrison Starr https://www.garrisonstarr.com/Gregg Cash https://www.instagram.com/greggcash/Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereJohn and Alison wander through Edinburgh's famous Christmas market, chat to a few tourists, become hysterical over some very lame jokes and go for lunch. Business as usual. Please note Johns insistence that he is not drinking til Christmas and time how long it takes him to forget.  Person closest to the time gets a t shirt.Hope you enjoy it.and Merry Christmas  to you and yours! PS  We will be more organised next year - sorry about the November show. New Years Resolution is get it together.Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereA must listen for the musos...we talk to Ronnie Gurr, man of music kidnapped  by The Stranglers, encounters with Grace Jones, Sue cat woman, Sex Pistols, The Village People... and a new record pressing planting Scotland.  Fascinating and fun.Enjoy.Www.seabassvinyl.comGet in touch with John and Alisom on Whatsthechatpodcast@gmail. comIf you enjoy the podcast then didnuou know John and Alisom also do a weekly radio show on Edge2 ? 10-1pm Sunday ZooClassic tracks and great chat.Ask Alexa enable Edge2TuneinDAB in Edinburgb area.Or online.Thanks for listening.Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereHilarity as John and Alison lose it sitting in the pub swapping stories about....A leather jacket eating dog.John refusing to bin his aged Hard Rock Café jackets…Trying to release 4500 photos of your phone..AGFA photographs. Disc CamerasGetting the photos developed…into Boots mortified….Link to fabulous singer Georgie Cecile - http://www.georgiacecile.comFraser Urquhart, local jazz piano player. Frank Sinatras love Affair with Ava GardnerJoni Mitchell – link to Both Sides Now https://youtu.be/aCnf46boC3I?si=QHi5S02xO-yFiKfM - sobbing expected.Matching wine with Chicken MacNuggetsCharlie dog getting the attention…from the bar staff.Pints flowing…Asking Cillian Murphy to be on the next podcast.Johns life as a drummer in a wedding band…Mourning The Blue ParrotAnd a lot more utter nonsense on the unplanned, unedited, freewheeling chat...Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereEnjoy a wander round Edinburgh with John and Alison and a few tips for shows to see during the biggest Arts Festival in the world.Alison grabs the Director of The Pleasance Theatre for a chat  as John  waits at the bar for a pint....Lamenting the loss of bars and restaurants in the City, laughing like drains at the most unlikely things and enjoying life. Join us.Freewheeling chat about life the universe and nothing of any consequence whatsoever.Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereJohn and Alison start the way they mean to go on...in the pub.A day out of Edinburgh in North Berwick at the seaside the chattering dafties return with their freewheeling chat. On the week Tony Bennet sadly passed on, John recalls meeting the great man himself. Every week in Series 1 John managed to talk about San Francisco...this is no exception, much  to Alison's annoyance. The horrors chat to Rory Steel and hear all about Fringe By The Sea the great seaside festival taking place in August in North Berwick.  Discussing everything from Johns tooth, Oppenheim, Fringe By The Sea, Indiana Jones, Phoebe Waller Bridges bottom, dogs and so much more we are considering bringing a psychologist onboard......No politics, no news,  just fun. [email protected] Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereUsual, unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...bear with us as 2023 hits it's hot an glorious summer we are back in the room and in the ear area with What's The Chat Series 2. It's a round up, catch up and waffle in advance of the more regular podcasts we have planned from here...yes there is food and drink involved ...and we hope you will join us as we celebrate and indulge in some of the best food and drink Scotland has to offer as we do what we do best. Eat and talk, drink and talk, fall out with each other whilst eating, drinking and talking....you get the gist...After listening back to this there are some howlers courtesy of John making things up like a toddler and expecting us to believe it. On the other hand there are bits that I don't believe and having fact checked are in fact accurate. You decide which is which. Oh and John has lost a tooth, and looks like he's been scrapping with a world class kick boxer so feel free to ignore him if you meet him the street. I do. Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereLast one of the series. John and Alison wrap up the first series of What's The Chat? with an array of nonsense. They will be back 7th September, even older and dafter.Transfer Magic. Where to get your stuff off cassettes and vids and onto memory stick....TV Recommendations of the week.Mare of Eastown  Kate Winslet's brilliant new series on Sky. Or  prime if you cough up for Series 1....HalstonAgainst Alison's taste  monitor, John recommended....Clarksons Farm.  Alison can't  abide Clarkson and neither can the  Guardian TV critic . Kominsky Method.   Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin brilliant series about Acting coach. Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereAlison Craig and John Wood - not as unreliable and inconsistent as you thought - it’s Episode 20 !  Ranting, raving, chatting, laughing, friends, Romans, countrymen. Without the Romans and countrymen. Enjoy.Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereA great insight into the life and times of Elaine C Smith, one of Scotland's favourite actors from being at the Royal Scottish Academy of Dramatic Art with John, to surviving lockdown and reassessing life and what comes next.This is an extended podcast conversation with Elaine, well she is a  BAFTA award winning, comedian, writer, actor, singer, mother and now grandmother...it was going to take longer than 10 minutes! So just  pour yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy.....Two Doors DownEmail John and Alison here [email protected] on any Podcast platform and tell your chums.Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereJohn has taking up bowling, Alison is horrified until he explains why....Meandering hilarity Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Concorde, Scotch Eggs, time machines, The Zoo Crew.....and a helluva lot more....This week Alison has been watching Halston starring Ewan Macgregor.John has been watching The Pact. and they are discussing ....well everything...Email [email protected] @WhatsthechatpodClick here to find us on Instagram Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereJohn was a Milk Monitor…discuss.Going to school in Scotland in the 70’s…First holidays with your mates.Cell memory, transplants…John bumps his gums about bloody San Francisco again.Superstitions.Connect on Facebook.Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereA cheery, chat with old friends. Unscripted chat this week scoots through getting the belt,  Johns dodgy collection of Hard Rock Café jackets, non alcoholic beers, Edinburgh eccentricities, the Scots language, Quality of life.  Playground games  kiss, cuddle and torture. French  Cricket, and utter freewheeling nonsense. The winner of the  Andrew Cotter book is....  Gary Sutherland…YEAH! Congratulations Gary. It's on the way.Do get in touch and tell us what you think of the podcast, what we can do better and what you would like to hear....Email [email protected] us on Facebook. WhatsthechatpodcastInstagram...new page just ramping up...click HERE to follow us. Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereMealie pudding v white   pudding Middle class idiots loose!StockbridgeBus drivers idling…High dudgeon…Line o f DutyVicky  McClure for James  Bond.Johns tips for perfecting the  Geordie accent3 fuck golf.One year  no beer Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereThe. pubs are open!   Yeh.  So order yourself a pint and enjoy What's The Chat with. Andrew Cotter?You Tube sensation Andrew talks about his lovely hairy companions John and Alison and Olive and Mabel too. John and Alison bumping their gums enjoy a great in-depth chat with Andrew Cotter.Andrew regales us of tales to make a sports fanatics heart sing and laugh.Tales to make a dog lovers tail wag.A chance to win a copy of Andrews Book, Olive and Mabel The inspiration behind Olive and Mabel, the videos.And meet Mabel, snuffler deluxe.Some great stories  of meeting his heroes, the process of commentating, the challenges of 2021  commentating on Zoom and what's next!Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereFashion victim confessions.Playaway.Magpie Tales from EuropeTales from the RiverbankAnimal MagicJohnny Morris Desmond Morris This is Us30 something fashionHitler Amazon PrimeIan Mckellan and Peter O 'TooleAndrew CotterEurovision in Edinburgh New SeekersBlood BrothersFollow us on Facebook.com/whatsthechatpodcastFollow us on Twitter @whatthechatpodcastAward winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereThe two old pals talk, laugh, fall out as this unplanned 30 minute podcast covers vinyl, mix tapes, parrots, Scots language, dogs, Alisons disastrous big break, Johns gigging recollections,   and what is it about drummers? Discuss.And then when you least expect it we cover George Shearing Jamaica, Disney World, partying  and a Lesley Tone CabinetAfter a sigh of relief after 30 minutes we have an extended podcast this week with Midge Ure's bass player of 20 years  Dave Williamson. Dave gives us a great insight to life on the road, venues, highs, lows, and loads of insider stuff...with some great tales to tell. Films discussed. Click below to see trailers....they're both crackers. The Mauritanian White TigerNext week….Andrew Cotter, Olive and Mabel..so remember to subscribe.Contact John and Alison [email protected] us on Facebook on the WhatsTheChatPodcast page.Or tweet us on. @whatsthechatpodcastAward winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereA hilarious verbal  unplanned meander for 30 minutes followed by the unedited in-depth interview with best selling Ghost Writer Kenny Kemp who has some shocking and entertaining tales to tell. Including Kofi Annan bumping him off Richard Bransons Private Jet...you couldn't make it up!Contact John and Alison on [email protected] connnect with our Facebook page. Whats The Chat Podcast. This week  is as ever a chipper love letter from Edinburgh, covering cures for baldnessOliver Reed. Billy ReidCharismaMichael HeseltineGordon RamsayFirst DatesPigeons.Kenny KempRepair showFiddlers.Grays of George?Tales of  radio mayhemNewsreaders nightmares.Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereEp 10 Here are some links below covering some of the bizarre topics this weeks black hole introduced.....proving we are not making things up and surprising even us.A big thanks to Midge Ure's bass player, Aberdonian Dave Williamson who talks about life with Midge, the Retro festival Let's Rock and the truth behind the inspiration for  Ultravox's Vienna.Amazing but true...Jazz piano player, Romano, was indeed Grandson of MussoliniNordic walking poles. Click HERE for alleged benefits and to find out why John is speaking nonsense, as usual.Drunken souvenirs, Family parties,  Scene of the banjo ukulele, glass eye incident...the lovely Cruden BayHowies ....where the wonderful Chris Bushe artist exhibited all those years ago.You can contact us on [email protected] with feedback,  suggestions and any good chat.Connect with us on Facebook by clicking HERE.Here's the link to review us if you enjoyed it!  Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereRadio partners and old friends shooting the breeze...cover a myriad of topics...including The Scotch pie sandwich Esk Valley Miners club, PineappleLine of DutyMaster ChefBavarian Mountain DogsLive musicJools holland  story Dial a DiscThe Virginian.John Martyn Heavy guitar Powderhall stadiumEdinburghDr WhoAngel Delight Fanny Craddock Band wedding ex girl friendsLost property legAlison's First novel set in st Andrews Peter Cooke Tarzan sketchEdinburgh Festival Alice in Wonderland meeting Dick Van DykeWeird dreams... flying and teachers dancing at schoolOutroEmail John and Alison [email protected] and follow us on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/whatsthechatpodcastBut it's all about you, we love to hear from you.What did you enjoy?What did you dislike?What would you like us to cover next time?Click below to get in touch.Rate the podcast by clicking HERE https://lovethepodcast.com/whatsthechatStay in touch via our new Facebook page What's The Chat ?Twitter @whatsthechatpodHappy Listening. John and Alison xAward winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereFirstly.  Thanks for your reviews!The banter just flows as do my tears of laughter right from the off!Searingly FunnyIf you want to know what much lauded radio chemistry sounds like then you need look no further than this gem of a comedic podcast . Brought to you by the original Radio Forth Zoo Crew they are naturally funny, warm and a little bit naughty as they reminisce of days gone by . Alison and John are masters of off the cuff and unscripted repartee. I laughed out loud several times and we all need a good laugh right now. Such a tonic . Great to have them backOn this weeks podcast. Contributors this week include....Donny Osmond fan....Gaynor Turner, Macintyres of EdinburghWe celebrate St Patricks Day with John Molloy accountant and star ofwonderful filmThe Runway Rock and roller Dave Williamson bass player  talks about his first crush....Cherry....swoon.Kenny Kemp Author, ghost writer and the man who remembers the Register from Primary 1 at Johns School.More from Kenny and Dave to come in future episodes, as Dave  talks about Ultravox, Midge Ure and the wild and crazy lie of a rock and roll bass player…and Kenny tells us what its like to spend a few days on Necker as the guest of Richard Branson....Email John and Alison [email protected] and follow us on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/whatsthechatpodcastBut it's all about you, we love to hear from you.What did you enjoy?What did you dislike?What would you like us to cover next time?Click below to get in touch.Rate the podcast by clicking HERE https://lovethepodcast.com/whatsthechatStay in touch via our new Facebook page What's The Chat ?Twitter @whatsthechatpodThanks !!!John and Alison Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereLight blue touch paper and retire....as John and Alison relive encounters with The Waterboys, James Bond ejector seats and get an insight to being an American Sports reporter when they chat with Mark Donaldson of ESPN.Mark is Lead Series A  commentator ESPN.Co-host Caps Off  BT Sport . Podcast: @AroundTheFunnel Talksport. Author: latest w/Steve Nicol Follow  What's The Chat on Facebook at www.facebook.com/whatsthechatpodcastTwitter @whatsthechatpodEmail. [email protected] week we're talking first crushes.....let us know what was yours. No matter who or what it is I promise it cannot be as embarrassing as Johns. Guffaw.Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereIt's a belter of a podcast this week.We hear from ESPN super sports commentator Mark Donaldson who talks about his colleague and friend Tiger Woods....more from him next week too.Life in the Lord of the Rings lane.We meet Lyle, a Scot living in New Zealand working on the new Lord of The Rings set in Auckland.Lyle has his own film co. His new short is just heading out to film festivals various. He’s a man to watch. Here’s a taster. Watch “Corvus - Trailer” on #Vimeo https://vimeo.com/414659490?ref=tw-shareYour chance to get into the film industry in Scotland We talk to Catherine Aitken of Screen Nets and Screen Scotland,  about 9 new trainee roles in Amazon's The Rig, filming now in Scotlands new First Stage Studios in Leith, Edinburgh  and other productions too. Here's the link. https://www.screenacademyscotland.ac.uk/content/screen-nets-trainee-programme-now-openEmail John and Alison at [email protected] and review Whats The Chat? at all podcast services...includingApple, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Podbean etc..Thanks for listening and any suggestions of topics you'd like to cover...get in touch.Happy Listening. John and Alison xAward winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereJohn and Alison recall encounters with Liam Neeson, Jack Bruce, Warren Zevon, Aiden Quin, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band  and 10CC.  As Johns obsession with Tennants continues, we escape lockdown with a trip to Jakarta to meet an old friend, and give you some top tips of TV and film to watch this week.Subscribe to What's The chat? and review us  for a chance to win a bottle of Champagne.If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/whatsthechat and follow the simple instructions.Film and TV recommendations.Behind Her Eyes:https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80244630?tctx=-97%2C-97%2C%2C%2C%2C&trackId=14277281Goggleboxhttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/gogglebox-2021-release-date/Framing Britney Spearshttps://www.nowtv.com/watch-framing-britney-spears-documentaryHappy Listening. John and Alison xAward winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereJohn and Alison talking, telling stories and enjoying life.Click on the green links below to find out more about the topics various. And get in touch by email at [email protected] to guests  Film Producer Catherine Aitken for her tip tops for the weeks watching and our first Scots Awayhay when we visit Scots round the Globe  John McMoreland of Sunburst Sailing in Croatia. Recommended TV and Film this week, UNFORGOTTEN ITV Monday 22nd February 6 weeksNew series 4 starts on Monday 22nd February. It’s a six parter tackling another cold case.  The series starts off with a dismembered body being found in a scrap yard and turns out it’s been there since the 90s.  Cue the team…Also available on the ITV HubNETFLIX – NEWS OF THE WORLDNew film this week is Tom Hanks in News of the World.  The story follows a Civil War veteran, who travels from town to town reading the news to the populace.  Directed by British director Paul Greengrass, famous for the Jason Bourne films.Hanks is at his good egg best as he has to return a young girl, who was taken by Native Americans as an infant, to her last remaining relatives.    Helena Zengel, plays the young girl has been nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance – she’s only 12.  Lush photography, fabulous performances and a strong storyline – what’s not to like GREENLAND – Amazon PrimeGerard Butler stars in this apocalyptic disaster pic, directed by Ric Roman Waugh – the two had teamed up before with Angel Has Fallen.  The film follows a family who must fight for survival as a planet-destroying comet races towards EarthMark Kermode gives it 4 stars in his Guardian review.  So if you’re looking for a popcorn cinema experience, switch your phones off and just watch for the thrill. LIFE IN A DAY 2020 – You TubeIt’s the same team who brought Life In A Day 2010 - Oscar winning Scottish director Kevin Macdonald and produced by Ridley Scott.  The team asked for films of daily life that had taken place on 25th July 2020.  And the world responded - they got 334,000 from 192 countries to choose from. It follows the same format as before, but this time I found it more engaging and moving as we go on a whirlwind of images, literally from all over the world.  The pandemic seems to have connected us more than ever before, and although this isn’t about the pandemic particularly, it is in there and it’s a fabulous insight into this world of ours.  A lovely watch.SPIRAL  BBC I player. And if you’re running out of things to watch....get yourself to BBC iPlayer where you’ll find 8 series of Spiral: This is a French television police procedural and legal drama series following the work and the private lives of Paris police officers - and lawyers and judges at the Palais de Justice.For me it’s been the best detective series with a fittingly suspenseful and exciting series finale.  Surely by the time you’ve watched that your French will be parfait and this lockdown will be over!  Putain  Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereJohn and Alison talk encounters with Phil Collins, Take That,  Mickey Rourke, Denis Law,   kicking Donny Osmond in the leg, standing Harrison Ford up, and we find out once and for all why Johns film debut ended up on the cutting room floor when Alison surprises John by calling Film Producer Catherine Aitken live.  3 episodes in and things are moving on.  We have a new toy which allows us to have live guests and we're digging out some classic clips to play out too.With 30 years of history John and Alison have too many stories and not enough time to tell them and as ever listeners suggestions and responses have been wonderful. Thank you.We really appreciate it.The grapevine is doing it's thing as old and new friends alike are finding What's The Chat ? and joining in. We did reconnect with quite a number of listeners from our previous incarnation as The Zoo Crew on a  wonderful Facebook group called Lost Edinburgh. It's a great page which we highly recommend if you have an interest in or a history of any sort with Scotlands beautiful capital City.  It's like a  virtual hug of friendship and loveliness. If you haven't yet joined then here's the link, have a look we're sure you will love it. LOST EDINBURGHBut it's all about you, we love to hear from you.What did you enjoy?What did you dislike?What would you like us to cover next time?Click below to get in touch.Rate the podcast by clicking HERE https://lovethepodcast.com/whatsthechatStay in touch via our new Facebook page What's The Chat ?Twitter @whatsthechatpodPhotos, clips and video we refer to will be posted there.Some of our topics this week include...This is us, 1917, Judy/Rene , Calcutta Cup, middle aged men in Lycra, Johns Boil (sorry about this) Bonanza, High Chaparal, Donny Osmond on live TV,  John losing it in front of Denis Law,  appalling behaviour in Phil Collins house,  Micky O'rourke, Harrison Ford, Take That and much much more. Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereLock ins, lockdown, laughter, joggers boob, weird dreams, Rod Stewart and Roger Daltry...they're off again.Thrilled with the response to the launch episode with messages from Uganda, Australia, Thailand, Jakarta, Spain, Trinidad and the UK....we just want to say a massive thank you!What's The Chat Podcast is officially up and running. Subscribe for your weekly dose of What's The Chat on any podcast platform.Email us [email protected] with feedback,  suggestions and stories you would like to share. LinksTo the Danube Street story https://www.scotsman.com/news/lost-edinburgh-17-danube-street-1542865To Mrs Doubtfirehttp://www.doubtfiregallery.com/pages/the-real-mrs-doubtfireAward winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.   

Text John & Alison hereStuck in Edinburgh and stuck with each other award winning radio partners Alison Craig and John Wood finally launch their weekly podcast.  Communing in pubs is banned so why not join them on their freewheeling chat about Bill Hicks,  David Bowie, a plastic Beatles Wig, Michael Gove, Kate O'Mara,  Fireball XL5 and much much more.Older and none the wiser, The Zoo Crew doesn't so much come of age as slide towards decrepitude and incontinence,  laughing all the way.  Subscribe to this weekly podcast.  l3eGHcuAIxJa1ssTHdyQAward winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.