The Boys In The Basement UK Podcast

Welcome everyone, to our sixty-second episode! This week the boys have to think on their feet, as a planned guest is unable to make it for the show due to a last minute disaster. Never fear though, as the seasoned professionals take it all in their stride and make sure that the show goes on, mostly via the medium of a telephone interview instead. As well as that, there's chat about puppies, the World Cup and even the French Revolution gets a mention. Oh, and Mr North openly supports Germany, Mr Swan talks about a tortoise, and Mr Parton mentions his beard.... Featuring music from Signals, Emily and The Woods and Blooms.

Welcome everyone, to our sixty-first episode! Its another jolly week in the basement, as the boys head underground at the end of a long sunny weekend. Keeping them company for this show is the delightfully charming and business savvy Ellen Bowman, founder of 'Pimp My Pants'. This means that there is plenty of chat about ladies underwear, as well as Mr North wittering on about his possible design ideas for men. As if that wasn't enough, there's even chat about allotments, cake and a very special treat for Mr North, produced by D.A.V.E. Oh, and Mr North quotes Baz Luhrmann, Mr Swan reviews a song without saying haunting, and Mr Parton unveils his brand new bra design.... Featuring music from Reptile Youth, The Correspondents and We Cut Corners.

Welcome everyone, to our sixtieth episode! Its another crazy week in the world of BITBUK, as the boys welcome the super Hellena to the humble town of Petersfield. The Greek songstress is joined by two members of her band, the hilarious Max from Italy, and the brilliant Greek producer, Stereo Mike. They take the time to chat about pretty much everything and anything, and also play three songs live in the basement. The boys manage to steer the conversation to cover puppies, dubstep and world domination, whilst the paternity of a lizard is also brought into question. Oh, and Mr North gets rubbed, Mr Swan wears a controversial shirt, and Mr Parton decides to offer free counselling to the band... Featuring live music from Hellena.

Welcome everyone, to our fifty-ninth episode! Its another exciting week in the world of BITBUK, as the boys welcome the delightful Sophie Jamieson and her band to the basement. They take the time to chat to the boys about everything from song writing to masterchef, and treat everyone to three superb live tracks. As well as that, the boys discuss village fetes, Quality street, and even ponder the big question of life and death. Oh, and Mr North feels a bit strawberry, Mr Swan offers to share a Jammy Dodger, and Mr Parton dreams up a daytime TV smash hit... Featuring live music from Sophie Jamieson.

Welcome everyone, to our fifty-eighth episode! This week, the boys are extremely excited to be welcoming the sensational band Mountain Bird to the basement. Seeing as the guests have travelled all the way from Sweden to be on the show, the boys pull out all the stops, including laying on one of their finest ever buffets and purchasing vegetables to make the band feel at home. As well as having a chat with the boys, Mountain Bird also treat us to three live tracks, which involves the first time a glockenspiel has ever been played in the basement. On top of all that excitement, the boys chat about Scotland, evading the law, and the arousing effects of music. Oh, and Mr North threatens to get naked, Mr Swan looks at some lights, and Mr Parton dicusses pork pies... Featuring live music from Mountain Bird.

Welcome everyone, to our fifty-seventh episode! This week, the boys are in chipper spirits as they enjoy the bank holiday sunshine. Joining them in the studio is the one and only D.A.V.E. who has to take over from Mr North when he has to dash off for a dinner date early in the episode. Do not fear though, the show goes on as the boys make an international phone call to a professional 'pick-up artist' in America who got in touch with the show. There is also some sensational music, chat about burgers, and some very vegetable based news. And as well as all that, Mr North gets his sexy on, Mr Swan puts out some cake and Mr Parton dazzles the world on his new instrument... Featuring music from Lovestarrs, Dog Is Dead and Bela Takes Chase.

Welcome everyone, to our fifty-sixth episode! This week, the boys are a man down, as Mr North is off cooking his Easter brunch. Its not a problem though, as the mighty D.A.V.E. steps up to the microphone to fill the void. There is also a very special guest joining the boys in the shape of Rob Warren, who is a storm chasing and weather genius. He takes the time to talk about pursuing storms across the plains of America, and even goes head to head with D.A.V.E. in a weather based quiz. As well as that, the boys make an international phone call to a friend of the show, chat about breaking world records, and delve into the Amish community. Oh, and Mr Swan has to find a new way to review songs, and Mr Parton dings a bell... Featuring music from Colleagues, Young and We Were Evergreen.

Welcome everyone, to our fifty-fifth episode! This week, the boys are on their very best behaviour as they welcome the lovely Georgina Horne of 'Fuller Figure, Fuller Bust' blog fame into the basement. She takes the time to share her wisdom about bras, boobs, and blogs, as well as mocking Mr North throughout. What a woman! There is also time for deep and meaningful discussions about Switzerland, tax evasion, and Kerplunk. And as if thats not enough, Mr North reveals himself as a slave driver, Mr Swan eats cake, and Mr Parton undoes a bra... Featuring music from Talk in Colour, Mountain Bird and A Band Called Quinn.

Welcome everyone, to our fifty-fourth episode! This week, the boys are most excited to be welcoming a special guest, who has come all the way from London to visit the basement. Its none other than Dominic Wolf, a solo musician who not only pops in for a chat, but also performs live and shares the art of looping with the boys. Literally! There is also chat about cooking, roadkill, business cards and even a phone call to a very special friend of the show. As well as all that, Mr North records a smash hit song, Mr Swan provides a buffet, and Mr Parton chokes on a cake... Featuring live music from Dominic Wolf.

Welcome everyone, to our fifty-third episode! This week, everyone is most excited, as all the boys are reunited for the first time in a few shows. We are also joined by a couple of young ladies on the Subteranean Sofa, who bring mirth, mischief and some cake. To show his excitement for the reunion, Mr North has opted to turn up to the show full of alcohol, meaning its up to Mr Parton and Mr Swan to steer the ship. Fortunately they are on fine form, as we get to hear tales of a hard days manual labour, trips to Scotland, and recent press appearences. And on top of all that, Mr North swallows some plastic, Mr Swan hands out presents, and Mr Parton upsets some guests... Featuring music from Little Brother Eli, Nuoli and Helena Micy.

Welcome everyone, to our fifty-second episode! This week, Mr Parton and Mr Swan are having to make do without Mr North, who is off on some official business for Queen and country. However, this doesn't stop them, as D.A.V.E. steps in a guest host to make sure that the show goes on. The boys are also joined by the delightful Adam Stone, who has come all the way from Korea to share his tales of teaching, drinking, and eating dog. Mr Parton also takes the time to continue his onslaught against the good folk of Cadbury, and the boys discuss the merits of international datings. As well as that, Mr Swan launches a new wave of auditions for his upcoming musical, and Mr Parton admits to an accidental animal faux pas... Featuring music from The Riotous Brothers, Adam Stone and The Sophie Jamieson Band.

Welcome everyone, to our fifty-first episode! This week, everyone is super excited to welcome the superb Bela Takes Chase into the basement. Not only does she pop in for a chat, but she also brings along her band, who treat us to some live music. We also have D.A.V.E. in as a guest host, whilst Mr Swan is otherwise engaged with a potent case of rickets. The other hosts are present and correct however, and take you on a journey involving Mini Eggs, light bulbs, and London adventures. As well as that, Mr North becomes the new Parkinson, whilst Mr Parton discusses hymens... Featuring live music from Bela Takes Chase.

Welcome everyone, to our fiftieth episode! This week, we celebrate a milestone in the world of BITBUK, as we stumble into our 50th show. The boys are joined yet again by up and coming starlet Miss Nicola Dempsey, who is counting down the days till her new life in Chicago begins. She gets to join in with all of the usual intellectual ramblings, as the boys discuss the perils of motorsport, the thrills of pantomines, and the merits of good food. There is even our new 'Record of the Fortnight' award, for our favourite song of the show. As well as all that, Mr North tells us how he saved a life, Mr Swan invents a new refreshment, and Mr Parton consumes more root beer than any man ever should... Featuring music from Rad Fru, Edith Violet, and Helen And The Sirens.

Welcome everyone, to our forty-ninth episode! This week, everything has an air of nostalgia and excitement, as the boys dust down their microphones to record the first show in almost a year! Joining them on this momentous occasion is a very special guest, in the form of up and coming local comedienne, Nicola Dempsey. She takes the time to discuss comedy writing, American laughter school, and the merits of musical theatre. There is also much for the boys to discuss, as they catch up on a year of charity work, flag burnings and travelling. As well as this, Mr North shares a cold, Mr Swan updates us on his musical, and Mr Parton talks about his plan to buy a death fire murder house... Featuring music from Bela Takes Chase, Children and Lions, and Phoebe Katis.

Welcome everyone, to our forty-eighth episode! This week, there's reason to celebrate, as we release our first show of 2013. Its been over three months since we last heard from the boys, and their return does not disappoint, with tales of travel, police work, and sex crimes flowing free, all fuelled by pic n' mix and Ribena. Its also a very special occasion for one of our superfans, who is celebrating his birthday and so for no real reason in particular, the entire show ends up being dedicated to him, the one and only Dan Todd. So what has he got to look forward too? Well, Mr North starts a drumming career, Mr Swan dresses up like a cowboy, and Mr Parton talks about where ladies can put bananas... Featuring music from Cats and Criminals, Young, and The Wide Eyes.

Welcome everyone, to our forty-seventh episode! This week, it just so happens to be Christmas, and we couldn't let that pass without a big fat festive special. So here it is, our bumper Christmas episode. Its a slightly longer show than normal, as we have to cram more guests in then ever before. The lure of mince pies was just too much for our visitors to resist, so we bid a warm hello to filmmaker Ismar Badzic, West End diva Lucy George, and musical knight Will Powell from Everything But Arms. We also have a top chef pop in for a blind mince pie taste test! We even pull some crackers, tell jokes, and recieve a very special gift from one of our guests. And as for your favourite hosts? Well, Mr Swan gives us an in depth review of a gig he went too, Mr Parton talks about nipples, and Mr North doesn't even turn up... Featuring music from Signals, Obviously Kirsty, Bela Takes Chase and Everything But Arms.

Welcome everyone, to our forty-sixth episode! This week, we are lucky enough to have more live music in the basement, as Letters to Daisy join the boys for some chat and some live music. Its their second visit to the basement, but this time they have brought along their drummer, who not only brings some beats, but also treats us to a detailed description of a cajon. You don't want to miss it. As well as chatting about their music based goings on, we are also introduced to the secret fifth member of the band, known only as Maisy...! As well as all this, we get an excellent feature from Mr North on chat-up lines, Mr Swan tells us about jumping pigs, and Mr Parton is very keen to mention his new fitness regime... Featuring live music from Letters To Daisy.

Welcome everyone, to our forty-fifth episode! This week, its time to enjoy some live music in the basement, as the boys welcome the Villiers to our underground wonderland. Coming all the way from a cold and frosty Portsmouth, Tom and Callum come armed with guitars and a pocket full of tunes to chase away the winter blues. On hand to chat to the band in between songs are your favourite hosts, Mr Parton, Mr Swan and Mr North, as well as the Department of Audio and Visual Engineering. Theres even a special guest appearence from our very own Practical Meg, who slumps on the sofa, and says four words. As well as chatting to the band, Mr Swan takes the time to talk about his upcoming fitness regime, Mr North makes a startling confession about a musical pact with his brother, and Mr Parton reveals a very female orientated guest list for the near future... Featuring live music from Villiers.

Welcome everyone to our forty-fourth episode! This week, your three favourite hosts are reunited, and on fine form. They have even come up with a theme, to celebrate the upcoming movie release from a well known 'Double-O' agent! So , for your listening pleasure, the boys take the time to discuss real world gadgets, the world of Bond movies, and even have a little quiz to test your own Bond knowledge. Daniel Craig and Adele are invited along, but we don't want to ruin the surprise as to whether they turn up or not. And for all you no-Bond fans, do not fear, as there's plenty of chat about Halloween, Disney, and giraffes. Oh, and Mr Swan has a new outfit, Mr North gets a new nick-name, and Mr Parton struggles old his old bowels... Featuring music from The Wide Eyes, Mayflys and Letters To Daisy.

Welcome everyone to our forty-third episode! This week, its just Mr Parton and Mr North holding the fort, as Mr Swan is away on another jolly. In his place though, Mr Swan has sent along a surprise guest, and its none other than Gypsy Jim, who along with Mr Parton, has the pleasure of enduring a tired and distracted Mr North. Its still a rip-roaring show though, rammed full of award nominated content, such as Mr North treating us to a review of a the new iPhone 5, finding out everyones 'pornstar' name, and talking about his recent foray into interior renovation. And as well as that, Mr Swan gets insulted without even being there, Gypsy Jim discusses boobies, and Mr Parton talks about his encounter with Lord Vader himself... Featuring music from Wildfire, Luke Prosser and Luke Ferre.