Pop Goes The Tam Tam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tam Tam Towers is on high alert 🚨 there's been a murder in our next door neighbours The Arconia...Tamsin's Mum has jumped on our podcast to discuss Only Murders in the Building...Warning for massive spoilers and incoherent ramblings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 10 on our screens Neighbours icon Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson) is leaving.With Tamsin's Mum, we discuss Aaron's final episode and his impact as a character on the soap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a cheeky bank holiday weekend treat I present our And Just Like That... discussion with Si from Coastal News: A Home & Away podcast.Trigger Warning for post-it notes & poo... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first ever Character Deep Dive.In this episode we will be diving deep into the character of Paige Matthews (played by Rose McGowan) from the long running American supernatural, fantasy series Charmed (1998-2006).Joining me at Tam Tam Towers is Octavia from Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have pulled back the shutters and dusted down the chandlers of TamTam Towers House to bring you this epic episode where we discuss our theories about what might happen in the final ever Downton Abbey film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tam Tam Towers has been broadcasting for 3 years & to celebrate that I thought we'd do a film review with a twist...3 films...in space!This one is long and shouty at points.Thank you for lending me your ears Dear Listeners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode we have thrown up the doors of TamTam towers and invited Lizzie & Simon from the Dingle All The Way: A Emmerdale Podcast to discuss the return of Robert Sugden and potentially Robron 2.0.*Trigger warnings for mentions of sexual assault in this episode* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Tony Warren Day!To mark the celebration of International Soap Week I have decided to go all the way back with the aid of Tamsin's Mum to 2019 and look at two of my favourite episodes in Neighbours history, episodes 8058 and 8059 otherwise known as Mark & Elly's nightmare wedding day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have thrown open the doors of Tam Tam Towers and Tamsin's Mum has flown in all the way from Hollywood to discuss the Doctor Darcy and Andrew & Holly Affair storylines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've decided to turn TamTam Towers into a massive time machine and we are travelling back 21 years into the past (I feel sick typing that) to discuss the iconic Sarah Lewis storyline from Home & Away 2004.My guest for the episode is the equally iconic Si from the Coastal News: A Home & Away podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Doctor Who Finale is here & we have a review!Thank you to everyone who has contributed:Lance from Conversations on Eagle Mountain PodcastAllan WoodJessOctavia from AustraliaJack again...Si from Coastal News: A Home & Away PodcastSheppy from Shoulders of Giants Podcast& of course Tamsin's Mum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.