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I recently grabbed my bell, book and sat in a protective salt circle as I finally made it to the cinema to watch, Practical Magic 2

This is a full spoiler review

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In this episode we discuss the X-Men casting announcement and generally have a chat about X-People things...

Oh & Jack is here again...joining me from the void

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In this episode I go ghost hunting in Australia with friend of the pod Allan, Allan Wood, as we discuss the latest spin-off of the supernatural sit-com Ghosts, Ghosts Australia.

There are many, many spoilers in this episode, so if you haven't watched the series yet, I suggest doing that first and then meeting back here with a torch...

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I have taken a break from the summer cruise to discuss the groundbreaking, comedy podcast, It's a Superpower? created for and by autistic people.

I am joined by friend of the pod, Sara Gibbs who is the creator, director and writer of this series.

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We've hit the big 4!

To celebrate I am re-sharing some of our most iconic episodes.

Today is one of my all time favourite episodes, featuring special guest, Sheppy from the Shoulders of Giants Podcast. This episode spawned an amazing episode over on the Shoulders of Giants podcast called The Name's Bond A 007 Spin-Off Extravaganza, which I highly suggest that you listen to, after this episode (of course)

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We are still taking a break and celebrating reaching 4 years on the airwaves (they haven't dragged me off yet).

This is another one of my favourite episodes, where we discuss how we would reboot a show that no-one is asking for a reboot of, Switch, the ITV 2 2012 witchcraft comedy.

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We are continuing our celebratory summer holiday cruise to make the podcast turning the big 4 this month!

In this episode we travel all the way back to 12th July 2024 for the book review of the Greek Fantasy, Circe by Madeline Miller.

In this episode I am joined by friend of the pod Jessica.

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Our Summer Holiday continues with new episodes dropping in September 2026!

To celebrate the milestone of 4 years podcasting this month we bring you a selection of our favourite episodes from yore.

In this episode I am joined by Lizzie & Simon from the amazing Dingle All The Way Podcast - where we discuss the return last year of Robert Sugden and with him Robron 2.0

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I've taken a break from my Summer Holiday to bring you a very special episode featuring the voice talents of Tamsin's Mum.

World Cup Stories features:

Bobby Moore & The Bogotá Bracelet

2026 Tartan Army/Boston Rom Com

Cabo Verde

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To mark 4 years of our podcasting adventures so far we will be dropping a selection of iconic episodes for years gone by.

This first episode is one of my all time favourites and was part of last years 40th anniversary specials for the Australian soap opera, Neighbours.

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No-one is safe in Tam Tam Towers as we discuss the second season of YA cosy crime series, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

⚠️ Trigger Warning for discussion about murder, sexual assault & child abductuion ⚠️

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We have dusted off the cardboard Tardis that lives in the loft at Tam Tam Towers for a quick trip into the growing crisis of the Doctor Who Christmas Special and the lack of a 16th Doctor.

For this episode I am joined by the ULTIMATE companion, Tamsin's Mum.

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It's a sad day in Tam Tam Towers as we discuss the most recent death and wedding to take place in Hollyoaks Village.

Joining me for this episode is friend of the pod Josh Clarke from the Still Not Famous podcast.

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For this episode I am joined by Sophie from the Coastal News: A Home & Away Podcast, where we discuss the recent Channel 5 drama, Number One Fan

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In this episode we will be rounding up storylines in the UK soap opera, Hollyoaks for the months of March, April and May.

Trigger Warning for...mentions of cancer, murder and people trafficking

You can find a link to Josh's brand new podcast, Still Not Famous, in the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4pnlnuCXZ1Pf94F0q9snI4?si=Gt_TMIPqSwKaNRDd9vAA-Q

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It's Tam Tam's birthday tomorrow and to celebrate Tamsin's Mum and myself attended our local cinema to watch You, Me and Tuscany starring Halle Bailey, Rege-Jean Page and Italy.

This is a full on spoiler review.

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In this episode we react to the Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping trailer.

For this episode I am joined by friend of the pod Jack...again...

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For this episode we have broken into Mr Darcy's impressive estate of Pemberley to bring you this review of The Other Bennet Sister tv series.

With special thanks to the demonic entity that is Jack...again for joining me for this episode.

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Jack again... is still trapped in the Bridgerton Ballroom and in this episode we discuss the reveal that Francesca and Michaela will be the lead of Bridgerton Seadon 5.

Also in this episode are previous unheard speculations about Season 5, that I though you dear listener might enjoy.

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We've opened up the ballroom at TamTam Towers to dance around to Charli XCX and discussion the second part of Bridgerton Season 4.

My co-host for this episode is long term friend of the pod, Jack...again

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For this episode I am back on Ramsay Street with my wonderful guest, Shanika, from the podcast Stateside Street, as we discuss the tragic fate of beloved character, Sonya Rebecchi.

*Trigger Warning for discussions around cancer and death*

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Our first character deep dive episode of 2026 is dedicated to the marvellous Marilyn Chambers from the long running Australian soap opera, Home & Away.

For this episode I have been joined by friend of the pod Si from the Coastal News: Home & Away podcast.

*Trigger Warning for mentions of cancer and child loss*

Other Character Deep Dive Episodes

Paige Matthews (Charmed) with Octavia from Australia

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YGG9IUumf7u6SpiCSzSQz?si=YqATAS8uQLyzUEXAD0KDpg

Java (The Tribe) with Liz

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sqWEOR9EG4BuejWri1ZZg?si=xmbCfvyMR0Gi-FUpeJ30Bg

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In this episode we discuss our wild & over cooked theories about what to expect from the final series of time travelling, historical fantasy, Outlander.

Tamsin's Mum broke into TamTam Towers to record this episode.

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For the last destination of The Shipping Cruise we are returning to Hollyoaks Village to discuss the iconic pairing of Summer Ranger and Sienna Blake.

With friend of the pod, Josh Clarke.

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For the next destination of The Shipping Cruise 2026 I am joined by Lizzie & Simon from the Dingle All The Way podcast as they discuss some of their favourite couples from the UK soap opera, Emmerdale.

Trigger Warning for mentions of multiple murders and sexual assaults.

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Grab your glad rags because we're throwing open the doors of Tam Tam Towers to The Ton to discuss the 1st four episodes of the 4th Season of costume drama fantasy, Bridgerton.

With friend of the pod Jack...again...

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For this first destination of The Shipping Cruise 2026 we are disembarking at Hollyoaks village to discuss the iconic, on-again-off-again MCDEAN (John-Paul McQueen & Craig Dean) relationship.

Joining me for this episode is friend of the pod, Josh Clarke.

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Tamsin's Mum joins me for this episode where we return to Ramsay Street after over a month of being away.

It's the 18th April 1986 and icon Kylie Minogue makes her debut as Charlene Mitchell.

Thank you to Kate Smith for requesting this review.

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For this episode I am joined by brand new friend of the pod Josh Clarke as we discuss the pressing question of the moment, which is Why is everyone in the British soap opera, Hollyoaks in love with Ste Hay?

Warning this episode has some LOUD bits & swears!

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Tamsin's Mum joins me for the first time in 2026 and we talk about everything apart from the new series of The Night Manager.

Also SPOILERS!

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Happy New Year we have made it to 2026!

Joining me for this first episode of the year is actor and journalist Waseem Mirza.

Waseem joins me to discuss his roles in The War Between The Land & The Sea where he plays the British Newsreader, Emmerdale and his up-coming documentary about AI.

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We bring you our review of the last week of Neighbours ever!

With special thanks to Tamsin's Mum, Si from Coastal News, Jack from the TV Repair pod, Allan, Bec Dahl, JK from the Neighbourhood Rewatch podcast and Simon from the Dingle All The Way podcast.

This is the last episode of 2025.

We will return in 2026!

Happy Christmas 🎄

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This episode is the first one back since my operation, so don't expect the usual high quality.

Also this was not recorded at Tam Tam Towers, but at the mansion of Tamsin's Mum.

In this episode we discuss the episodes from 24th-27th November 2025.

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