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Tom and Jamie present The Chronicles of Podcast. We talk with each and every guest about what they wanted to be growing up, all the way up to what they do today. We like to make them feel like they’re sat chatting to their friends. Join us as we deep dive and have a lot of fun along the way.
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Welcome to the One Hundred & Fifty-Third Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Larry Schechter
In this edition acclaimed author of The History of Fantasy Sports and Winning Fantasy Baseball. Larry shares the fascinating origins and evolution of fantasy sports, diving into the incredible stories uncovered during his research. As a multi-time national champion in Fantasy Baseball, Larry brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the table. We explore the diversity of fantasy sports leagues, from the classics like Football and Baseball to the unexpected—Fantasy Bull riding and even Fantasy Congress! Larry also breaks down just how popular fantasy sports are worldwide, with insights into the staggering number of players and the strategies behind dominating your league.
Also this week, Tom shares the scoop on Australia’s ground-breaking new social media law, the boys are baffled by a piece of art involving a banana, some paper, and tape selling for millions of dollars. They also reminisce about the classic childhood game of knock door run (known by many names, including cherry knocking and knock down ginger) and how its ruined for modern day kids and breakdown Lad Bible's ranking of the UK’s sexiest accents.
As always, the guys also catch you up on their personal lives, including Tom’s NFL fantasy football update and his exciting big move. Plus, they reflect on seeing former guest Dave McPherson and his band, InMe, live in concert last week! Regular segments are here in full force: Callum’s Teachings asks questions about modern-day slang—are we all getting old? Tom’s Journal delivers some of the funniest (and barrel scraping) internet gems he’s found lately. Jamie’s audience participation challenge gets listeners involved by asking, What’s the dumbest thing you believed as a child?
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Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Welcome to The Chronicles of Podcast, these are The Chronicles of Amelia Gray
In this special edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, we sit down with the visionary behind Goth Frog Productions and fellow ambassador for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation.
Amelia shares her powerful story of being treated differently as part of the alternative community and her drive to support the foundation's mission to combat prejudice and hate. We delve into her incredible work with Goth Frog Productions, the events she organizes to fundraise and promote awareness including 'Sophie's Night' and the upcoming 'The Nightmare After Christmas'.
Discover Amelia's background in opera and her love for music—including her obsession with Korn and how they made her go viral.. This is a deep, inspiring, and thought-provoking conversation you won't want to miss.
Watch now and join us in celebrating the incredible work of Amelia Gray and The Sophie Lancaster Foundation.
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Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Welcome to the One Hundred & Fifty-Second Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Chaos Reigns
In this hilarious conversation vocalist Jason Heightman and bassist Billy Padmore. Discover the band's unique origins and hear about Jason's childhood dream of being a dinosaur, the inspiration behind his powerful lyrics, and how the band crafts their heavy-hitting sound. We also discuss their highly anticipated new EP, Sweet Violence, dropping on November 29th, and their exciting upcoming shows, including the EP launch party in London on December 6th. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation filled with insights, stories, and a deep dive into the energy and passion behind Chaos Reigns.
We also, dive into the hilarious names Scots have given their street gritters—Gritty Gritty Bang Bang, anyone? Tom and Jamie debate the misery of toothache versus earache and why they always strike at the worst possible time. We also reminisce about paper rounds and wonder if they’re still a thing before exploring our latest unique sport find: human fishing.
As always, we catch up on our week, including Tom’s ongoing NFL fantasy football streak, and dive into our signature segments. In Callum's Teachings, we ask the important questions about the first person who decided to put shoes on horses. Tom’s Journal brings the funniest and quirkiest finds from the internet, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge has us reflecting on the fictional character deaths that still tug at our heartstrings.
If you like what you hear here then please don't hesitate to like and share this show with your friends and please make sure to follow us on all social medias and maybe even a little rating and review on your favourite podcasting apps.
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Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Welcome to the One Hundred & Fifty-First Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Call Me Amour
In this hilarious conversation Geoff and Danny share stories from their tours with icons like You Me At Six, Mallory Knox, and their exciting upcoming tour with Set It Off. We also discuss their upcoming self-titled EP, featuring hit singles like Good Day, with vocals from Mikey Chapman (Mallory Knox), and Bloom, featuring Scott Kennedy (Bleed From Within). The guys reveal how these powerful collaborations came together and provide insights into what’s next for Call Me Amour.
We also talk about obscure Halloween costumes, including a Yorkshire Pudding Monster costume. We dive into the multiverse of Kane's currently taking the independent wrestling scene by storm and discuss the viral memes centred around Gary Barlow’s son. Tom also brings a brilliant new TV show pitch that you won't want to miss (copyright pending!). And we talk about using AI to create photos of people…kissing? The boys catch up on their weeks, including Tom's fantasy NFL update and Jamie going to see former guest Delilah Bon in concert.
We also bring you our regular segments: Callum’s Teachings, where Callum shares three fascinating insights this week (including one that nearly sets Jamie off – no one messes with Star Wars!), Tom's Journal, featuring the funniest things Tom has found online, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge, asking listeners which TV game show they’d love to appear on.
If you like what you hear here then please don't hesitate to like and share this show with your friends and please make sure to follow us on all social medias and maybe even a little rating and review on your favourite podcasting apps.
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Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Welcome to the one hundred and fiftieth edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, Tom and Jamie are back with another entertaining episode full of laughs and quirky conversations!
Kicking things off, Tom shares why he’s rocking sunglasses indoors, we dive into an offbeat topic about using dried cereal and porridge as construction materials—because it might be the hardest substance ever? We touch on the recent US elections in our own light-hearted style. Plus, a conversation about online shopping orders turns in a discussion about one of TikTok strangest hacks, Tampons in cooking oil? The boys also catch up on their weeks including going to see The Story So Far together, Tom's weekly NFL update, Jamie's adventure at a Ship Graveyard and seeing Wednesday 13 live in concert.
As always, we have our regular segments: Callum’s Teachings, where Callum leaves us speechless with his first mind-bender; Tom’s Journal, where he reads out the funniest things he’s found online; and Jamie’s Audience Participation Challenge, where we ask this week’s burning question: if you could combine any two sports to make a unique one, what would they be?
If you like what you hear here then please don't hesitate to like and share this show with your friends and please make sure to follow us on all social medias and maybe even a little rating and review on your favourite podcasting apps.
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Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Welcome to the One Hundred & Forty-Ninth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Dave McPherson
Join us as we dive deep into Dave's early journey in music, his path to early success with InMe, and the creative process that drives both his band and solo projects. We explore his song writing approach and the distinctions between writing for InMe versus his solo records, and we uncover the reasons behind his decision to pursue a solo career.
We talk all things InMe, from the band's breakthrough debut album Overgrown Eden and its vinyl re-release—raising the burning question: "Is the vinyl edible?"—to the pressures and experiences of gaining success at a young age. Plus, we discuss the band's future, their upcoming album Demons, and the plans for a mini UK jaunt. Is three dates really a tour?
We also discuss the end of an era with Simpsons Tapped Out shutting down after 12 years and being removed from app stores, and we ask a vital question: are cats actually bipolar? Then, in our latest hybrid sport segment, we explore Chess Boxing, the unique combination of brain and brawn. Things get even funnier as Tom manages to make anything sound a little risqué with his “after dark XXX” commentary. Plus, we’re catching up on our week as Jamie shares his Halloween horror movie marathon, while Tom updates us on his NFL fantasy football streak.
As always, we have our regular segments – the return of Callum’s Teachings, Tom’s Journal with this week's funniest internet finds, and Jamie’s Audience Participation Challenge, where we ask: what movies would be better if all characters spoke with a Scottish accent?
If you like what you hear here then please don't hesitate to like and share this show with your friends and please make sure to follow us on all social medias and maybe even a little rating and review on your favourite podcasting apps.
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Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Welcome to the One Hundred & Forty-Eighth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Crashface
We sit down with alternative rock duo Crashface, featuring Charlie Hinton and Otto Balfour, for an exclusive deep dive into their musical journey. From their early career aspirations to discovering rock music through video games like Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk's, we discuss it all.
Learn about the origins of Crashface, their recent headline tour, and an in-depth look at their explosive EP Life and Death in the Wasteland. The duo shares the story behind the EP's name, their collaboration with Sam Matlock from Wargasm, and their favourite tracks off the record.
We also dive into the weird and wonderful topics that we all somehow relate to! Why did we think hiding in clothing rails as kids was a brilliant idea? Pigeons being scared of buses? We ask 'is there a child out there named Daffodil?' We also ponder the eternal mystery: why is Pingu’s dad always ironing? Jamie shares his experience at the Birmingham Horror Film Festival, supporting friend of the show Braden Barrie, while Tom gives an update on his NFL fantasy football streak.
Don’t miss our regular segments – Tom's Journal brings the funniest internet gems of the week, and in Jamie’s Audience Participation Challenge, we ask: who would you most like to read you a bedtime story? (Sadly, no Callum’s Teachings this week, but we’ll make up for it!)
If you like what you hear here then please don't hesitate to like and share this show with your friends and please make sure to follow us on all social medias and maybe even a little rating and review on your favourite podcasting apps.
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Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Welcome to the One Hundred & Forty-Seventh Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Mindy Sterling
In this exclusive interview we dive deep into the incredible career of Mindy Sterling, the legendary character actor behind some of the most unforgettable roles in Hollywood. Mindy shares stories from her youth, drawing inspiration from her entertainer parents, studying Shakespeare at just 13 years old, and her early days in acting. We also explore her time in improv with The Groundlings and how it shaped her career.
Listen in as Mindy talks about her iconic roles, including her work on Desperate Housewives, The Goldbergs, The Grinch, and, of course, her infamous portrayal of Frau Farbissina in Austin Powers. She gives us an inside look at the character, the development of the voice, and memorable moments from the set.
Also this week, the boys dive into the cringe-worthy expression "coughing your guts up"—seriously, could you imagine?! They also chat about children's weird obsession with mirrors and the time Jamie was caught belting out a tune in a lift! But that’s not all—we uncover another bizarre sport, a hybrid of MMA and hockey (yep, it's a thing), and catch up on the week, including Jamie’s night at an Alice Cooper concert and Tom’s latest NFL fantasy football streak update.
As always, Callum is back with Callum's Teachings, where he asks the important questions, like, do hair and nails make noise when they grow? Tom reads out the funniest internet gems in Tom’s Journal, and Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks, which celebrity would make the best Prime Minister or President?
If you like what you hear here then please don't hesitate to like and share this show with your friends and please make sure to follow us on all social medias and maybe even a little rating and review on your favourite podcasting apps.
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Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Welcome to The One Hundred & Forty -Sixth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast. This week, Tom and Jamie are back with a hilarious and packed episode! They dive into the wild world of Crocs with a new accessory Tom found, as Jamie shares his strong dislike for the infamous shoes, comparing them to the 90s jelly shoes. The boys also chat about the odd sight of cardboard policemen 'guarding' stores here in the UK and break down the intense and violent Russian sport of Wrestball.
The guys catch up on their week, with Jamie recounting his night at a killer concert featuring Soilwork, Arch Enemy, and In Flames, while Tom updates us on his NFL fantasy football streak and recount a rather delicious sounding dinner.
Callum returns with Callum's Teachings, where he questions why dentists always seem to contradict themselves. Plus, Tom's Journal is back with the funniest things he's found on the internet, and Jamie's audience participation challenge asks YOU what your favourite music video is!
If you like what you hear here then please don't hesitate to like and share this show with your friends and please make sure to follow us on all social medias and maybe even a little rating and review on your favourite podcasting apps.
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Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Welcome to the One Hundred & Forty-Fifth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Jim Vallance
In this exclusive interview with legendary songwriter Jim Vallance, we dive deep into his incredible journey through the world of music. Jim shares stories from his youth, where his passion for music was ignited by The Beatles, and talks about his early days with the band Prism.
We explore his fascinating song writing process and hear unforgettable stories from his collaborations with iconic artists like Aerosmith, KISS, and Heart. Jim gives us the inside scoop on how Heart's smash hit "What About Love?" came to be and his long time partnership with Bryan Adams, including the creation of timeless classics like "Summer of 69."
Also this week, Jamie and Tom dive into the chaos of everyday life, starting with the infamous phrase "traffic is a nightmare" – but do we really dream about it? Tom hilariously compares Peppa Pig to the Demon Headmaster, and the boys dissect the brand new 'Heinz Pickled Onion Monster Munch Mayonnaise.' Spoiler alert: of course Jamie bought it! Tom also tells us about his 'headphone milk bottle lid trick' that literally no one saw coming.
The lads catch up on their week, including Jamie's experience taking his son to his first-ever gig—Cannibal Corpse, no less—and Tom updates us on his undefeated streak in his NFL fantasy football league.
As always, there’s plenty of audience interaction. This week, Jamie’s audience participation challenge asks you to answer: what song would you delete from existence? Plus, Tom brings more laughs with his collection of funny finds from around the internet in Tom’s Journal. Unfortunately, there are no Callum's Teachings this week—but don’t worry, the laughs keep coming!
If you like what you hear here then please don't hesitate to like and share this show with your friends and please make sure to follow us on all social medias and maybe even a little rating and review on your favourite podcasting apps.
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