Conversation Street

Coronation Street podcast by Michael and Gemma

Step onto the cobbles with Conversation Street, the podcast that dives deep into everything Coronation Street. Whether it’s explosive storylines, character drama, or behind-the-scenes insights, we’ve got it covered.

Each week, we bring fresh analysis, passionate debates, and plenty of laughs as we explore the latest episodes, revisit iconic moments, and chat about Corrie’s history. With exclusive interviews and insider tidbits, this is the ultimate podcast for anyone who can’t get enough of Weatherfield.

If you eat, sleep, and breathe Corrie, Conversation Street is your perfect companion!

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Oct 21, 2023 · 3 hr 10 min
Conversation Street Episode 598
On our latest podcast, we chat about the aftermath of last week's Super Soap Week, covering what went on in Weatherfield between the 16th to the 18th October (Episodes #11085 - 11090). With Stephen now zipped up in a body bag and the finger of blame pointing squarely at Peter, the question on everyone's lips is, 'Should he be punished for taking a murderer's life?' There's no denying that Stephen had dropped the bottle before Peter accelerated towards him, but that certainly doesn't mean it's a cut and dry case for Swain and co - and it's great how much it's got the fans talking too! Also this week, Daisy finally drops her drawers for Ryan - it seemed inevitable, but we're certainly not happy about it! Meanwhile, Ed resorts to desperate measures to get his hands on some cash, and Lee lurches off from Shuttleworth's after a slip of the tongue from George - alas, we hardly knew ye! In the Kabin, we chat to a Corrie viewer who was at the fan event with Todd Boyce last week, and share our thoughts on the excellent Barbara Knox At 90 programme that aired last Friday. After a bumper feedback section where we hear some listeners' thoughts on the demise of Stephen Reid, we finish off the show with a spoiler Kabin Extra section, where we give our thoughts on some recent cast news. Street Talk - 00:10:28 The Kabin - 02:08:45 Feedback - 02:29:01 Kabin Extra - 02:57:39
Oct 19, 2023 · 2 hr 27 min
Stephen Reid Character Profile
Love him or hate him, Stephen Reid and his bumbling string of murders have certainly been the hottest topic on the lips of Corrie viewers for the past year or so, and now that his time on the show has finally come to an end, we take the opportunity to take a look back at his full story. From his early days as the suave businessman who caught Alma Baldwin's eye in the mid-90s to the killer Canuck of modern day Corrie, Stephen has certainly been on quite a journey - especially for a character who's been in fewer than 300 episodes in total! Were there any hints back in his early days that he could eventually turn to the dark side? Do we buy his excuse that he just wanted his mother's approval? What were our favourite Stephen moments from the past year - and what didn't work so well for us? We discuss all this and much, much more in our latest character profile!
Oct 14, 2023 · 3 hr 41 min
Coronation Street Episode 597
In our latest podcast, we chat about what went down on the cobbles between the 9th and the 13th October (Episodes #11079 - 11084). Super Soap Week is here again, and this year they're dedicated to the demise of Corrie's killer Canuck, Stephen Reid. Going into the week, everyone had the same question on their lips: who was going to be Stephen's final victim? Though we must admit we were somewhat disappointed the answer turned out to be Rufus, we still had a blast watching this week's episodes, and the misdirection and twists that Corrie continued to throw at us over the course of the week certainly kept us on our toes! Will Tim be found before it's too late? Did Stephen have a fitting end? Will Peter become the latest of Ken's kids to get away with murder? Buckle up as we discuss these questions and much, much more! After a particularly length Street Talk segment, we quickly bash through some ex-cast member related news stories in The Kabin, then end the show by hearing some listeners' early reactions to this week's drama in the feedback section. Street Talk - 00:11:39 The Kabin - 03:14:59 Feedback - 03:22:14
Oct 12, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
Our Top 5 People Stephen Should Have Killed
For this week's bonus podcast, we've borrowed the format we use for our Patreon exclusive episodes each month and are counting down our individual Top 5 characters Stephen Reid should have killed off. Now obviously, at the time of recording, there's still scope for him to claim another victim, so we've decided not to include anyone on our list who we think actually has a realistic chance of getting bumped off this week, however small. (Plus we thought that if the likes of Elaine or Tim were on the longlist, the pair of us would probably end up making very similar choices!) With that in mind, we've decided to throw the doors right open and choose from ANY other character on the show we'd like to see the back of at the hands of Corrie's latest serial killer - and of course explain why! Not only that, but we've also plotted out the scenarios by which they'd meet their sticky end, so if you like a bit of fan fiction, this episode should be right up your street!
Oct 7, 2023 · 3 hr 27 min
Conversation Street Episode 596
In our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 2nd and the 4th October (Episodes #11073 - 11078). Twenty years to the week after Todd's famous 'wrong move' that saw him attempt to kiss Nick, Coronation Street finally had its first gay wedding day this week (or at least the first that didn't end in a jilting or a pesky factory roof landing on one half of the couple's head..). Despite the tragic fact that this marriage can't possibly end happily ever after due to Paul's condition, the day itself was joyous, and the resultant fallout between Billy and the Church led to some great discussion on the podcast too! We also had a fair bit to say about the marketing of vapes to children too, as Corrie begins its latest teen bullying / peer pressure story focusing on Liam, Dylan and new bad boy Mason. Also this week, a few unlikely coincidences (that are actually ten a penny on Corrie, to be fair) lead to Stephen realising that he needs to leave Weatherfield ASAP, Aadi's hissy fit nearly sees him getting arrested and Stu tries to dig up some dirt on Dom. Up next on the show, it's The Kabin, where we take a look on how Corrie alumni Les Dennis and Ellie Leach are doing on Strictly (hint: not so well for Les..) and we round of the show with more of your feedback. Street Talk - 00:22:00 The Kabin - 02:56:59 Feedback - 03:06:36
Oct 5, 2023 · 59 min
Candice Stowe Character Profile
For this week's bonus episode, we chat about crimper to the Quo, Candice Stowe. A regular on Coronation Street for six years in the early 2000s, Candice was definitely more of a side character than someone who had big stories to herself, but she still had her moments, as we discovered when putting together this profile! Of course, actress Nikki Sanderson is probably better known now for her much lauded role in Hollyoaks, but if you want to know where she got started in the business, the full story's all here!
Sep 29, 2023 · 2 hr 59 min
Conversation Street Episode 595
On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 25th and the 27th September (Episodes #11067 - 11072). It's last orders in the Rovers this week as Jenny and co are turfed onto the cobbles by their new bosses at Waterford. Even though we're feeling pretty damn sure most things will be going right back to the status quo before too long, Corrie still did a great job of keeping us gripped this week - and of course the fact that Stephen is also involved can only be a good thing in our book! Elsewhere on the cobbles, Paul has a bit of a spiritual revelation at Shelley's funeral, and with the Bistro all booked up for Monday, surely, SURELY nothing can get in the way of Corrie finally having its first gay wedding? Also this week, the truth about Ryan's O-vidz double life comes out (much to Sean's excitement!), Dev and Darren spectacularly fail to split up Aadi and Courtney, and Cassie proves to be quite the asset at the garage! Up next, it's the Kabin, where we celebrate Corrie's wins at the Inside Soap Awards this week, and we finish things off with more of your listener feedback. Street Talk - 00:11:00 The Kabin - 02:19:51 Feedback - 02:41:31
Sep 23, 2023 · 3 hr 35 min
Conversation Street Episode #594
In our latest edition of Conversation Street, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 18th and the 20th September (Episodes #11061 - 11066). The walls are closing in on Stephen this week as Ed unearths Leo's surprisingly verdant corpse at the dig site. Are we seeing the beginning of the end for the killer Canadian, and will he be able to squeeze in one more victim before he succumbs to soap justice? We run down the possible candidates and make our predictions... Also this week, Paul and Billy's stag night (afternoon) ends in sadness when Bernie reveals what's happened to Shelley - she sure can choose her moments, can't she? Meanwhile, Ryan resorts to desperate measures to keep that sweet, sweet O-vidz cash coming in, and Todd begins to realise that working for Rest Easy is actually anything but... If you've been following our socials, you'll have seen that the reason for our late upload this week was because Gemma had to have her appendix out on Monday morning, and she's been a little bit knackered! We decided that, to make things a bit easier for her, we'd forego the usual news and feedback for the week in an attempt to keep the podcast to a relatively short run-time... and then proceeded to talk about the whole appendectomy affair for about an hour after finishing up chatting about what happened on Corrie. So if you're at all interested in what it's like to have part of your guts whipped out before it bursts, you've come to the right place! Street Talk: 00:11:07 Gemma's appendectomy ordeal: 02:40:21
Sep 16, 2023 · 2 hr 41 min
Conversation Street Episode 593
In our latest podcast, we have a good old natter about what went on in Corrie between the 11th and the 15th September (Episodes #11055 - 11060). It was a bit of a mixed bag this week, we thought, with a few great shocks and surprises sitting alongside some plots that really struggled to engage us - chief among which was the Stu and Eliza story. A stroppy pre-teen, a deadbeat dad trying to sell his daughter, a tussle with a copper leading to a character's brief arrest.. it all kind of feels like it has been done before, and with characters we cared more about, too! On the flip side, though, you've got Paul's continuing decline and that gut punch of an ending to Friday's episode - Peter Ash's performance continues to really impress us, and we're sure there are more heartbreaking scenes to come! Also this week, Dee-Dee goes on a date, the truth is out about Aadi and Courtney and Roy finds himself with a new house guest! There are a couple of big talking points in The Kabin this week, as Coronation Street announces a fan event in the new Visitor Centre next month, whilst a job advert for a new executive producer that's come online recently suggests it could be all change at the top soon! As always, we finish off the show with more of your feedback. Street Talk - 00:06:36 The Kabin - 01:59:17 Feedback - 02:25:40
Sep 13, 2023 · 54 min
Sue Devaney On Stage!
Last weekend, we travelled up north for a couple of days to see Sue Devaney perform in her one-woman show, Didn't You Used To Be Somebody?, which was performed at HOME as part of Manchester's first annual Recoverist month. While we were there, we also popped into a few Corrie filming locations we hadn't visited before and even stopped off at a cafe run by Simon Gregson's wife! A busy old weekend, then, and we had a great time chatting over our favourite moments!
Sep 8, 2023 · 2 hr 38 min
Conversation Street Episode 592
On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown between the 4th and the 7th September (Episodes #11049 - 11054). There's a whole lot of fighting between Cassie and Evelyn this week, as mother and daughter vie for Tyrone's trust. Can Evelyn convince him that his mum's a wrong'un, and can we believe a single word that comes out of Cassie's mouth? Meanwhile, there's a three-way tussle of a different kind over at the precinct this week as Max is pursued by Lauren and Sabrina. Has Lauren really changed her ways and repented for what she has done in the past? Come to think of it, has Max? Also this week, Henry attempts a grand gesture in the hope of whisking Gemma off her feet, Ed does his best to risk temptation and Courtney's back - and can't keep her hands off Aadi! In The Kabin, we mourn the loss of one of Corrie's greatest ever scriptwriters, John Stevenson, and we finish off the show with more of your feedback. Street Talk - 00:15:10 The Kabin - 01:59:39 Feedback - 02:26:57
Sep 7, 2023 · 30 min
George Banks Interview
This week, after an all too brief return to the cobbles, Henry Newton bowed out of the show once more following a brutal rejection from Gemma. For this week's bonus podcast, we sat with actor George Banks to chat about what it was like to step back into Henry's shoes after five years, ponder how the character has changed since we last saw him, and quiz him about why on earth Henry would employ someone like Gemma as his PA!
Sep 2, 2023 · 2 hr 19 min
Conversation Street Episode 591
In our latest podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 28th August and the 1st September (Episodes #11043 - 11048). It's the week of the brewery buyout, and despite (or maybe because of..?) how many times Debbie tried the reassure Ronnie that everything would go to plan for him, we had a sneaking suspicion that it wasn't going to be all plain sailing. Surprisingly, by the end of the week, it looks like the Baileys are actually rolling in it - though if Ed were to reflect on any of the lines from that Flint woman's book of inspirational quotes right now, it would be 'a fool and his money are soon parted'... Meanwhile, after sniffing round her for the best part of a year, Stephen finally makes the move on Jenny - does he have his sights set on the Rovers next? Also this week, Stu comes to a decision about Dom's access to Eliza, Carla comes surprisingly close to figuring out the true source of her psychotic episodes, and Billy and Paul have a go at skinny dipping. Not a huge amount of news to cover this week in The Kabin, though we both love Jennie McAlpine's choice of name for her third child, and we finish off with a little bit of feedback. Street Talk: 00:07:43 The Kabin: 01:59:00 Feedback: 02:03:28
Aug 29, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min
Evelyn Plummer Character Profile
For this week's bonus podcast, we chat about modern Corrie legend Evelyn Plummer, a character who is unbelievably about to hit her five-year anniversary on the show! It was certainly a massive coup for Coronation Street to secure an actress like Maureen Lipman back in 2018, and comparisons to former Weatherfield battleaxes would be inevitable. Five years on and Evelyn is easily one of our favourite characters on the show, has shown what makes her different from the likes of Blanche and Ena, and we had a blast reminiscing about some of her best moments so far when we recorded this episode. Enjoy!
Aug 26, 2023 · 3 hr 8 min
Conversation Street Episode 590
On our latest episode of the podcast, we chat about the goings on in Weatherfield between the 21st and the 25th August (Episodes #11037 - 11042) Not content with covering issues surrounding acid attacks, catfishing and steroid abuse, Ryan's story is given another topic to tackle this week - the topic OF his tackle and whether he should be getting it out for all and sundry to see online if they're willing to stump up the cash. Meanwhile, Paul and his rapidly declining condition are back in the spotlight this week - is Billy being a bit too overbearing in how he's dealing with his fiancé's decreased mobility, and is he really going to get the bishop to turn a blind eye to the rule book so that they can get married in a church? Also this week, Todd and George's childish spats lead to Rest Easy gaining a new employee, Ronnie buys some shares in the brewery, and Jenny's chuffed to be taken out by Stephen - and it only seems like a matter of time now until he gets his hands on the Rovers! The Kabin this week covers a few small news items and a couple of attempts by the tabloids to drum up some drama with talk of soap axeings on the horizon, and we finish things off with a bit of feedback. Street Talk - 00:16:15 The Kabin - 02:33:25 Feedback - 02:57:33
Aug 22, 2023 · 55 min
30+ Places For Corrie Fans To Visit In And Around Manchester
Ever wondered where some of Corrie's most iconic scenes on location were filmed? Planning a trip to Manchester and looking for places to visit? In this episode, we share the locations of over 30 filming locations that have been used over the years and chat about the times we've been to see them. Hopefully, this should hopefully come in useful for anyone wanting to retrace the footsteps of some of their Weatherfield favourites! A YouTube version of the episode, featuring photos, videos and Google Maps locations for each place, can be found at https://youtu.be/omB1Va7bKYQ The Google Map we created can be found on our blog, or at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=17mdeuQCm6gS4_nuN4OlZa72ITomcWVY&usp=sharing
Aug 19, 2023 · 2 hr 51 min
Conversation Street Episode 589
On our latest podcast, we chat about what went on in Weatherfield between the 14th and the 18th August (Episodes #11031 - #11036). We were excited to see Evelyn and Cassie return to the cobbles this week, and the story of Tyrone's real mum reconnecting with him was just as gripping as it was when it was left off a few months ago, helped in no small part by some brilliant performances by the main cast members. With Cassie now staying at No. 9, we're sure there'll be plenty of opportunity for drama with the neighbours in the next few weeks, but will Tyrone be able to forgive Evelyn? Meanwhile Stephen manages to wriggle his way out of another tight corner when he successfully snags the telltale tiepin from Lou's room - but he might regret making an enemy of Peter in the process. Also this week, Lauren makes a surprise proposition to Roy, Debbie discovers some surprising news about the brewery and Ryan's roid rage rises. Not a whole lot of news this week, but we do at least have the NTA shortlist to mull over in The Kabin, and we finish off the podcast with more of your emails. Street Talk - 00:13:10 The Kabin - 02:27:16 Feedback - 02:32:08
Aug 17, 2023 · 38 min
Jodie Prenger Interview
Glenda Shuttleworth first set foot in Weatherfield last August, and for Jodie Prenger, it's been a real whirlwind of a year! In this episode, we sit down with the actress behind Rovers' latest barmaid to chat about all things Corrie, from joining the beloved Shuttleworth clan and working in the pub alongside Sally Ann Matthews and Charlie Jordan, to launching Weatherfield's very first stage school, Little Big Shotz!
Aug 12, 2023 · 2 hr 52 min
Conversation Street Episode 588
On our latest podcast, we share our thoughts on the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 7th and the 11th August (Episodes #11024 - 11029). The race is on to save the Rovers this week when Jenny's attempts to convince the brewery's accountants that it's a good investment fail. Now, we don't reckon there are many viewers who think there's a chance the pub might actually be demolished, but we still enjoyed drama surrounding whether or not the Newtons would change their minds - not least because it gave plenty of screen time to our beloved Henry! Meanwhile, Stu's not happy to discover that Eliza's been secretly chatting with her dad online - can Dom really be trusted? Also this week, newbie Ruby wins the lead role in Glenda's production, Shona gets a new comrade in barms, and a stray tie pin found by Rufus' pool risks landing Stephen in hot water. Up next on the podcast it's The Kabin, where we chat about a couple of upcoming events Corrie fans might enjoy attending, and we finish things off with more of your fabulous feedback. Street Talk - 00:07:56 The Kabin - 02:21:25 Feedback - 02:33:27
Aug 8, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min
Listener Questions
For this week's bonus podcast, we raid the old mail bag and pull out two more of your listener questions to have a good old natter about! First off, we spend a good hour or so pondering which characters are now quite different to how they were when they first appeared on the Street, and for what reasons. We're sure most Corrie viewers could name some personalities that have altered - for better and for worse! - over the years, so do our picks match yours? After that, we're tasked with coming up with some modern takes on classic Corrie stories. Are there any storylines from the 60s or 70s that would work today, and what modern spin would we put on them? This one actually turned out to be quite tricky as so many early stories HAVE been redone in one way or another, but we gave it our best shot!