The Biz & Shizzle

Happy New Year from The Biz & Shizzle! It's January, and the dust (and ham glaze) has finally settled.The tinsel is looking a bit tattered and the pub smells faintly of regret and disinfectant, but we are officially back open for business. First and foremost, Harry Piles is back behind the bar after his "invasive procedure" left the pub shuttered for a fortnight, but he’s finally back in his stride. He’s still moving a bit like a man walking through golden syrup, but he’s serving pints again, which is all that matters.The village is still reeling from Ham-Gate. It turns out the rumours of ticket tampering were just the tip of the iceberg. Brenda from the butchers has been officially banned from the raffle for three years after it was revealed she’d used an elaborate false thumb to ensure her own ticket stayed at the top of the bucket. The prize ham has been consumed, but the bitterness remains.We're now entering the 78th week of January and there's plenty to discuss:There's a final Beatles live show, a Bloody Sunday protest song, the death of a formidable woman and the announcement of 'The Jan 30's' the super band you never knew you wanted. Matt recommends The Bone Temple while Chris celebrates his Masters results as well as performing a decidedly dodgy Buffalo Bill imppression.Stay warm, stay curious!Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com or get us on the socials @thebizandshizzleYou can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is session 10 and the boys are celebrating a lovely Boxing Day bevy at the pub. Despite the festive atmosphere, landlord Harry Piles is his usual grumpy self, though he’s busy prepping for the arrival of "Spanks Sinatra" for the evening's sold-out entertainment.This episode is packed with "recos" and life updates, including Matt’s transition back to a two-dog household and Chris finally finishing his Master's degree (which features a shoutout to the podcast in his academic paper). The team dives deep into the Star Wars universe with a glowing review of Andor, compare the gritty realism of The Wire to Game of Thrones, and discuss the immersive—and occasionally cringey—method acting of Jared Leto and Jim Carrey.History and trivia take centre stage as they explore the origins of the "Day of Goodwill" in South Africa and the pagan "Wren Day" traditions. In the world of inventions, we learn that the coffee percolator, the pinball machine, and the handheld cell phone all share roots with this time of year.Musically, the Spice Girls and The Beatles battle for Christmas number-one supremacy, while the film world celebrates the release of classics like The Exorcist.Happy New Year!Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com or get us on the socials @thebizandshizzleYou can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Bullsh1t" was the pilot episode of what would eventually become The Biz and Shizzle podcast.Chris & Matty are releasing this pilot because they have taken a temporary break from their current show. Chris being about to submit his master’s dissertation and Matty's busy schedule are taking priority. This pilot, originally recorded on November 15, 2024 was "two men in search of a podcast concept". Find out why we eventually decided to just head down to the flipping pub.We'll be back next month for a Biz & Shizzle session and an overview of December 26th. I mean who was born on Boxing Day for Jesus sake? You can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s session 9 already and in case you were wondering it’s not a “Spooktacular” special. Even though it is Halloween there is plenty of non-related business to get through. A slew of birthdays fall on this day, with those celebrating easily able to to form one of the greatest and weirdest super bands of all time.The Battle of Britain came to a close on this day…spoiler alert…we won and after at least 150 times of watching High Fidelity, Chris still can’t remember the name of Jack Black’s character. Turns out The Cure were just as forward thinking and brilliant in 1997 as they always have been and Lauryn Hill has gotten herself in a bit of hot water, not for saying random stuff on stage or turning up four hours late again, but for not telling her former band mate something quite important. Fair enough there is a lot of spooky going on that coincide with October 31st, but it’s not our fault.BOO!Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com or get us on the socials @thebizandshizzleYou can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Matty are back for their eighth session of "The Biz and Shizzle" at their local pub1. They kick off with a chat about board games after Matty discovers the Monopoly card game2.The hosts share life updates: Matty's three-dog household is complete with the arrival of Maggie, a black lab cross who is massive, super strong, and "big bringing big labrador energy"3. Chris has started the last term of his Master's degree, focusing on podcasting4.The duo then consults Harry for the date: September 26th.They also read correspondence from a fan and the unofficial fan account, No Context Biz and Shizzle5.Can you guess:Which late '90s British film director’s debut used the same James Brown songs as Spike Lee'sWhat unusual request a famous rock band made regarding backstage celery?Plus, they celebrate birthdays for influential figures including: T.S. Eliot, George Gershwin, and Serena Williams.They also remember the passing of Bessie Smith and Paul Newman.The hosts discuss a major historical event tied to the date: the shift in wind that allowed William the Duke of Normandy to sail to England in 1066.Chris gives a high recommendation for Spike Lee's Highest to Lowest, calling it "out the park stuff," and the TV show Only Murders in the Building.They note that The Beatles officially received their MBEs on this day in 1965 & their final studio recording Abbey Road, was released in 1969.It's the date that Prince began his protest against Warner Bros. by appearing with the word "Slave" written on his face in 1995 and The Jackson Five hit the 10 million Tune in for all this and more!Have you got a favourite day we should turn into a National Day? What's your favourite film soundtrack?Join the conversation! Email us at thebizandshizzle@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Threads at @thebizandshizzle. And don't forget to head over to our YouTube channel, @TheBizandShizzle," for even more content!You can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Matty are back for their 7th session at The Biz and Shizzle. This month, they discuss the date August 29th with interjections from the ever grumpy landlord, Harry Piles.They share some surprising personal stories. Matty recounts a recent working holiday at Wilderness Festival and gives an important dog update, before finally revealing the fate of the van we heard so much about a couple of months ago.Chris, meanwhile, describes witnessing a gangland execution in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle.Can you guess:Which band shares its name with a document for receiving unemployment benefits?Which two actors each won four Emmy awards for their roles in a drama and a comedy series?There’s lots more in the pub quiz this month.Plus, they celebrate a pop legend’s birthday with a sombre tone and explore why a Sinead O'Connor gig caused outrage (hint: it wasn't the Pope pic).They also share their reckies for the month, including Chris's high praise for the new Superman movie and a documentary about Joni Mitchell's Isle of Wight Festival performance.Tune in for all this and more!Join the conversation! Email us atthebizandshizzle@gmail.com or find us on Instagram, Tik Tok (Sort of) and Threads at @thebizandshizzle.And don't forget to head over to our YouTube channel for very exclusive content indeed (i.e. there’s not a lot of it yet)You can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of "The Biz and Shizzle" finds co-hosts Chris and Matty still "stuck in the pub" for their sixth session.They share personal updates, including Chris's recent heatstroke and Matty's busy campsite, before consulting landlord Harry Piles for the date: July 25th.The duo raves about the new film 28 Years Later, appreciating its humour and direction, and tease a spoiler-filled deep dive on their new YouTube channel,They also celebrate their first-ever listener email!They then reveal what July 25th means for Americans.The hosts celebrate births & commemorate the deaths of the day including two people with the most unlikely same name.In music, they discuss The Beatles (as per) Bob Dylan going electric, and The Eurythmics' hit featuring Stevie Wonder.They also discuss AC/DC's Back in Black, 2 Live Crew's controversial debut, and Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique (produced by The Dust Brothers, who also worked on a very unlikely pop banger).In film, they cover Bill Murray's breakthrough role, rom-com classics, and iconic British TV series'.They also learn about a tenuous but well placed link between Estelle Getty and Pharrell Williams.But you might want to consider revisiting an anthem from one of your favourite childhood musicals, because it ain't all it seems...Tune in for all this and more!And don't forget to head over to our YouTube channel, "The Biz and Shizzle," for exclusive content, including our spoiler-filled deep dive into 28 Years Later!Session 7 is the 30th August! You can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever been pulled over by the police, only for them to give you some bizarre roadside advice? Matty has, and his story of a van falling apart on the motorway is one for the ages.Meanwhile, Chris has been connecting the dots between two Keanu Reeves classics, revealing the mind-blowing link between Bill & Ted and The Matrix. We also investigate the secret suburban symbols you need to know about (you'll never look at a pineapple or pampas grass the same way again) and discuss the most famously inappropriate trousers in all of cinema.Can you guess:The Beatles' number one hit they thought wasn't good enough for themselves?What Michael Jackson's actual first UK number one was? (We bet you can't name it!)And which Black Eyed Peas anthem makes Matty want to snap the CD in half?Of course, Harry the landlord makes his usual charming appearance. Tune in for all this and more!Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comYou can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right, no turning back now is there, four episodes in and getting hot under the collar.Matty & Chris have a great deal of watch & listen recommendations before they even get to the date, which is the first slower news day of the series. Find out what Matty really thinks about Gillian Anderson, celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Mr Tom Morello and find out which violent stomach bug stopped Chris from seeing Rage Against the Machine.You can count on several Beatles facts, a Paul Simon update and even the regular Mick Jagger content you've come to expect from The B&S Boys. Get me to that f*cking museum! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comYou can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, well, now we're right in the thick of it, three episodes and never been kissed.Matty & Chris have lots to discuss including Moonwalker, A-Team figures, Snoop Dogg lawsuits, National Hug a Plumber Day and The Velvet Bulldozer.They've been researching hard this month (well Matty has) and it's hard to do all this without a thought for all those mega fans who's obsessive behaviour has helped us to know all we know about these brilliant people.Expect the regular news about what Paul Simon did thirty or so years ago and also what's coming up in film including a Naked Gun reboot.Did you know that The Fall Guy was a reboot? And how do you feel about hands?Classic album overviews from 1994 & 1995.Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comYou can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their sophomore session, Matty and Chris explore the delights of March 28th. It's a Spring time joyfest with Blondie, Albert Einstein, Lady Gaga Sidney Poitier and Rocky.They discuss generational theory and surf the usual jibes and sideways remarks from Harry Piles, their grumpy arl bastard of a landlord.But, here's the rub, how many monthly podcasts would they have to do to cover every day of the year? You'll find out soon enough.Meat Raffle is at 4pm.If you have anything you want to add to the March 28th back to back almanac attack, then email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comYou can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first session at The Biz & Shizzle - Matt and Chris grab a pint and tackle the historical goings on of February 28th.The 51st day of the year has much to give despite being the beginnings of a political party who is not really up there in our estimations right now (or were they ever?).But in music there are lots of milestones of note on this the final day of the shortest month of the year...but we don't want to give away too much because we'd rather you take part in the quiz and find out for yourselves.We don't recommend taking part in the Meat Raffle though, last time poor Harry Piles didn't shit right for a month.Let us know what you think about Feb 28th or anything you've heard on this pod by emailing: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comYou can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at! Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads & YouTube all by searching @thebizandshizzleAlso please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.