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

John 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

A 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

Enjoy 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

John 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. whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.com Award winning broadcasters John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

Usual, 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

Last 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

Alison 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

A 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 whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe on any Podcast platform and tell your chums.Award winning broadcasters John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

John 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 whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.comTwitter @WhatsthechatpodClick here to find us on Instagram Award winning broadcasters John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

John 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

A 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 whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook. WhatsthechatpodcastInstagram...new page just ramping up...click HERE to follow us. Award winning broadcasters John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

Mealie 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

The. 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

Fashion 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

The 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 whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook on the WhatsTheChatPodcast page.Or tweet us on. @whatsthechatpodcastAward winning broadcasters John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

A 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 whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.comOr 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

Radio 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 whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

Firstly.  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 whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

Light 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. Whatsthechatpodcast@gmail.comNext 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

John 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 John Wood and Alison Craig....unedited, freewheeling, nonsense...a little light relief...when the world is going to hell in a handcart.