Judge a Book by its Cover (J.A.B.B.I.C)

Ever wondered if the book cover tells THE story? Join Chris and Tom as they try to get to the bottom of it one book cover at a time... also with the occasional help from some friends along the way. What are you waiting for, you're in safe hands...

Ep44 - Tuscano

In this episode Chris and Tom take you on a summer vacation of disastrous proportions as they take on the book 'A Death on Location' by Richard Coles. There will be death, there will be sun and their will be... Sausages? Come find out if this book cover tells THE story.

09-02
29:47

Ep43 - The Bee's Knees

In this episode Chris and Tom try to guess the plot of the book 'Butter' by Asako Yuzuki. Get ready for a battle of the dairy farms and possibly murder. Will the book cover tell the story? Come fine out.

06-17
38:10

Ep42 - Got Sole Ltd

In this episode Chris and Tom are guessing the plot from the cover of Bob Mortimer's new book "The Long Shoe". There's a mystery to solve at the Got Sole Ltd 5th floor end of financial year party and you are invited. Does the book cover tell the story? Come find out.

06-03
49:30

Ep41 - Goats and Monopoly

In this episode Chris and Tom explore uncharted waters with the book "The Life Impossible" by Matt Haig. Will the book cover tell THE story? Lets find out!

05-27
38:41

Ep40 - Deck The Halls Falalalala (Christmas Special)

It's Christmas! Families collide, songs are sung and lights are out. But will the book cover tell the story in this fun filled Christmas episode... Come Join

12-17
37:11

Ep39 - Tuuuuuga

In this episode the boys story to the grand isle of Tuga for a little tortoise rebellion, as they try to guess the story of the book 'Welcome to Glorious Tuga' by Francesca Segal. Will the book cover tell the story? Come find out... Also Sharks might not have bones

12-04
35:08

Ep38 - That's One Hot Chicken

This week Chris and Tom find their inner romantic sides deep in the south of the USA with the book 'Love and Hot Chicken' by Mary Liza Hartong. Also Frogs drink through their skin... Come join us.

11-19
42:20

Ep37 - Old Skin Shoes

Chris and Tom finally get their hands on "The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods. It has alluded them for a while but now we will find out if the book cover tells the story... Also maybe people can be turned into shoes but it's probably best to just come join us.

11-05
41:59

Ep36 - Reel Horror (Halloween Special)

In this episode Chris and Tom get back to all things spooky. Join them for ghost stories, a life saver from the afterlife and most importantly to find out if the book cover tells the story.

10-29
43:43

Ep35 - Pale Skin and Long Fingernails

Chris and Tom try to guess the fantastical in this weeks episode with the book 'How to Become a Dark Lord and Die Trying' by Django Wexler. Come see if they got it right and more importantly, did the book cover tell the story?

10-14
38:42

Ep34 - Singing In The Titanic Actually

Does this week's book cover tell the story? Chris and Tom dive in to romance gone wrong with the book 'Nothing Like the Movies' by Lynn Painter. Come join us.

10-07
42:33

Ep33 - Frank and Red

Chris and Tom once again set out to find out if book covers tell the story. This weeks episode features the delightful story of 'Frank and Red' by Matt Coyne. Lets find out

09-30
34:26

Ep31 - French It Up

Its the start of season 4 and the boys back more determined than ever. This week's book is Death and Croissants by Ian Moore. Will the book cover tell the story and will this be the episode when Chris and Tom finally get one right? Prepare to "French it up". Come join us.

09-16
35:20

Ep30 - Harry Potter In A Tent (With Nick Helm)

In this very special episode, Chris and Tom phone a friend. Nick Helm takes us on a deep dive into the mind of a comedian when put on the spot. Will Nick steer Chris and Tom to a win? Only one way to find out. Come join us.

04-29
53:25

Ep29 - Not Everyone's A Hero

In this episode Chris and Tom race to save the famous NINE. Will their story live up to its magical theme, will Larry and Rio save the day and what the hell is a lung fish? Come join us

04-15
41:52

Ep28 - Turtles In A Ball Pit

In this episode, Chris and Tom create the leaving party of a life time, but is it exactly what they had in mind? Find out some fun facts, have a giggle and most importantly prepare yourself to be J.A.B.B.I.C'd.

04-01
44:34

Ep27 - Marv Rover

In this episode Chris and Tom ask the question, what wouldn't you eat? Whilst going on a story of exploration, a little bit of whimsicalness and a whole lot of heart. Come join us, the water is fine.

03-25
35:58

Ep26 - Hagatha

In this weeks episode, Chris and Tom navigate their way through Hags, curses and gluten free bread. Will they succeed, only one way to find out. Come join us

03-18
42:58

Ep25 - Choke Me For Sex Reasons

In this episode Chris and Tom have a mystery book delivered to J.A.B.B.I.C HQ. Diving into the world of underground sex clubs, it's a bold choice but will they get it right? Come find out.

03-05
33:19

Ep24 - Marquisio The Magnificent

In this episode Chris and Tom go nautical with a magician on a cruise. There will be magic, there will be murder but will there be a party? Come find out.

02-27
35:52

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