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The Bishop Exchange

John Bishop and Des Bishop

Not related but relatable... Welcome to The Bishop Exchange – the weekly podcast where comedians John Bishop and Des Bishop break down life from opposite sides of the pond.

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#93
Wednesday · 42 min
#93: Plugs, Perth & Pensioners
This week we discuss recording across time zones, travel plug adapters, Halloween, Des's Australian tour schedule and ticket sales, Melbourne weather, ageing and smile lines, what counts as a good innings, Clayface, "the motion in the ocean", The Traitors UK finale and James Acaster, reality TV, BBC News & more...... Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#92
October 28 · 45 min
#92: Traitors, Toilets & Tangents...
This week we discuss: Des's Hanoi trip, jet lag and constipation, Japanese toilets and bidets, morning exercise culture, Des's Singapore gig, performing to mixed international audiences, cycling through Australia, travelling, Des's 51st birthday and Australia tour, The Celebrity Traitors, whether John would go on Traitors or Strictly, John's new Sky stand-up show at the Coliseum Theatre & more... Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#91
October 21 · 48 min
#91: Arenas, Adrenaline & Arya Stark...
Des, John & Brad react to the news that Giggly Squad sold out MSG in half an hour, then unpack the comedy industry, career milestones, building an audience outside traditional media, handling success and industry recognition, touring and stand-up, Elizabeth Holmes, filming stories, hair transplants and gray hair. Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#90
October 14 · 1 hr 2 min
#90: Funerals, Flights & The Future...
This week we discuss American and Irish funeral traditions, aging and longevity, Shane Gillis, SNL and cancel culture, comedy and controversy, Back to the Future and time travel, nostalgia and generational change, 1990s music and fashion, Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn shop, social-media backlash, customer service, comedy tours and travel delays and more.... Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#89
October 8 · 51 min
#89: Man City, Movie Stars & A Missing Host...
This week we discuss podcast scheduling mishaps, spooky season, Man City financial fair play investigation, the butterfly effect, happy accidents, Shetland ponies, donkeys and farm life, the Irish language, family ancestry research, Des Bishop's family history, Sylvester Stallone's childhood and career, Rocky and Rambo, meeting Tom Cruise, celebrity rumors and more... Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#88
September 30 · 53 min
#88: Speeches, Spaghetti & Sperm Donors
This week we have a mailbag episode, with congregation questions including what's your favourite joke, what's the best day of your life so far and who are your ideal 4 dinner party guests. We also discuss wedding speeches, sperm donors, lavender marriages, delayed flights, life hacks and un-boiled spaghetti. Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#87
September 23 · 55 min
#87: Beds, Blood & Ballroom
This week we are talking about sleeping arrangements, alarm clocks, bed sizes and retirement living, blood donation and blood types, HIV testing and blood donation eligibility, Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars, ballroom dancing, John's new television show, musical comedy and more... Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#86
September 17 · 36 min
#86: "I don't know why I've never asked you this before..."
This week we're talking about: aging and health issues, financial planning and mortality, spending versus leaving an inheritance, generational differences, childhood nostalgia, injury recovery, personal experiences, stand-up writing and reusing material, game shows, films and television recommendations and nostalgia in comedy... Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#85
September 9 · 47 min
#85: Circumcision, Chiropractors & Cigarettes
This week we discuss John's injury & the frustration of physical healing, surgery & physiotherapy. Back cracking & Chiropractors, Vaping, Wired Headphones, Tennis, Cigarettes & more..... Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#84
September 2 · 45 min
#84: Live Show Cancelled... John Broke His Ankle!
Unfortunately, John Bishop has broken his ankle and is now unable to travel to Dublin. Therefore, regrettably, The Bishop Exchange Podcast Live shows on the 6th and 7th September 2026 have been cancelled. Refunds will be issued automatically to all ticket buyers. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause. Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#83
August 26 · 59 min
#83: Pitches, PR & Power Ballads
This week, we're recording a little later than usual thanks to some scheduling chaos, but we're finally back! Des tells us all about throwing the first pitch at a New York Mets game, John heads to the Edinburgh Fringe, and we get stuck into British football, the birds in John's garden and the world of media training and interviews. On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤 TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259 Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#82
August 19 · 56 min
#82: Chickin & Cawfee
This week we talk Brad's extra work, Scouse pronunciation of chicken vs New Yorker's pronunciation of coffee, Natural disasters, the upcoming live show and more... On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤 TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259 Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#81
August 12 · 53 min
#81: The Crop Circle Episode
This week: the eclipse, crop circles, Aliens, record players, our upcoming live show, international etiquette, and so much more! On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤 TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259 Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#80
August 5 · 56 min
#80: The Gays & The Greys
This week we discuss Des and John getting back into performing, the upcoming live shows, death & more... On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤 TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259 Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#79
July 29 · 46 min
#79: The School Episode
This week we discuss Des and John getting back into performing, John's new house guests, our expeirences at school, anxiety, bullying, Goodfellas, the greatest album's of all time & more... Des's new special 'Bridge & Tunnel' is available to stream in full now on YouTube, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zeemXykrU On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤 TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259 Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#78
July 22 · 55 min
#78: Golf, Good bones & Gazumping
This week we discuss Golfing, the world cup final, the halftime show, Kevin Keegan, Bradley's house hunting journey & more... Des's new special 'Bridge & Tunnel' is available to stream in full now on YouTube, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zeemXykrU On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤 TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259 Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#77
July 15 · 50 min
#77: Boycott Bishop
This week we discuss John & Des ancestry, England nearing the final of the World Cup, VAR, AI, Madonna's new album, The Rolling Stones new album, buying vinyl & more... Des's new special 'Bridge & Tunnel' is available to stream in full now on YouTube, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zeemXykrU On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤 TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259 Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#76
July 8 · 42 min
#76: Surprise Surprise!
This week we dive into the excitement and controversy surrounding the World Cup, Love Island and Des's experience on dating TV shows and more... On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤 TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259 Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#75
July 1 · 40 min
#75: Box Rooms, Bollocks & Buttholes
This week John's audio isn't the best due to his lack of microphone, but we wanted to give you an episode anyway... We talk about box rooms, childhood achievements, contact dermatitis, hair removal, waxing, The world cup & more... On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤 TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259 Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley
#74
June 25 · 35 min
#74: Sorry We're Late...
In this weeks later than usual episode we discuss John's european road trip, British politics, the Reflecting Pool, hosting parties & more... On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤 TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259 Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here. And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram Produced by Bradley Hurley

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