Explore every episode of the podcast Talk Of The Townsends
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| The Secrets of SNL UK | Talk Of The Townsends | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:22:53 | |
In a special episode, the Townsends do a deep dive on SNL UK, including exclusive interviews with the cast, first hand experience on set, and a rundown on how it even got made in the first place. Thanks for supporting the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| The Ultimate plane movie + Is the Traitors cast too safe? | Talk Of The Townsends | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:40:00 | |
On this episode of the Talk Of The Townsends podcast, Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss The Dog Stars, determine what is the ultimate in-flight movie, litigate the Celebrity Traitors cast, defend Timothée Chalamet - and so much more!! | |||
| Did AI Just Ruin One Of The Films Of The Summer? | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:30:29 | |
The Townsends chat about The End of Oak Street (including its AI marketing controversy) and review the film, plus they talk about the hugely pleasant surprise that is Sterling Point - and more! Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| Our Thoughts on Spider-Man, an Epic Summer of Cinema & Bambi Fury’s Violent Era | 08 Aug 2026 | 00:32:53 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend return with a brand new episode all about the EPIC summer of cinema we've had – and more! Chat includes Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a little indie flick called The Odyssey, Live At The Apollo being cancelled, and more!! Thanks so much for listening. Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| The Exploding Chandelier | Talk Of The Townsends | 14 Jun 2026 | 00:39:30 | |
Talk Of The Townsends returns with a brand new episode! This time Benedict and Hannah discuss the chandelier falling and smashing, the new movie Disclosure Day, the TV series TipToe plus tales from Greece - and so much more! We have way more episodes coming your way, and way more often soon, so make sure you're following to get all the fun new stuff first! Thanks to our sponsor, Shopify. Sign up for your £1 a month trial with Shopify and start selling today at Shopify.co.uk Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| Making It Through The Night | Talk Of The Townsends | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:21:57 | |
Talk Of The Townsends returns with a brand new episode! This time Benedict and Hannah discuss the world's obsession with Obsession, Molly-Mae making it through the night, plot holes in movies and more! We have way more episodes coming your way, and way more often soon, so make sure you're following to get all the fun new stuff first! Thanks to our sponsor, Shopify. Sign up for your £1 a month trial with Shopify and start selling today at Shopify.co.uk Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| The Weakest Stuff You Have | Talk Of The Townsends | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:33:51 | |
Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back for a brand new episode, discussing all the hardcore dr*g experiences they've had in their hardcore lives, and chatting through all the films they've seen recently: Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep Detectives and Hokum! Movies, baby! We love 'em! Thanks for supporting the show! | |||
| The Weakest Stuff You Have | Talk Of The Townsends | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:33:51 | |
Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back for a brand new episode, discussing all the hardcore dr*g experiences they've had in their hardcore lives, and chatting through all the films they've seen recently: Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep Detectives and Hokum! Movies, baby! We love 'em! Thanks for supporting the show! | |||
| Dinner Party Questions | Talk Of The Townsends | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:32:21 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend return for a brand new, shiny episode. This week they chat through some of their fave dinner party questions, discuss Lee Cronin's The Mummy, solve The Trolley Problem (lol) - and more!!!! Thanks for supporting the show, make sure to follow to get new eps first! | |||
| A Classic Yap Episode | Talk Of The Townsends | 12 Apr 2026 | 00:28:38 | |
A good old fashioned chatty episode this time as Benedict and Hannah Townsend catch up on everything that's been happening lately, featuring Alarm Talk™️, Benedict's mansplaining accusations, sharing food at restaurants, Love On The Spectrum and more! Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| Saying the name of the show in the show (with Bryan Cranston & Marianne Jean-Baptiste!) | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:24:12 | |
The Townsends are back for more yapping fun. This episode they continue the alarm saga, decide whether they're each an empath, and interview none-other than Bryan Cranston & Marianne Jean-Baptiste who were so brilliant, funny and insightful! Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to follow to get new episodes first! | |||
| The Great Fake Tan Fallout | Talk Of The Townsends | 08 Mar 2026 | 00:30:47 | |
The Townsends are back yet again. This episode, Hannah and Benedict discuss fake tan fallouts, how much they love the movie Send Help, do some shameless Letterboxd plugging - plus we hear an interview with the creative minds behind the new Disney Pixar movie Hoppers! Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow for more. Go to https://surfshark.com/townsends or use code TOWNSENDS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! | |||
| An Alarming Development | Talk Of The Townsends | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:22:50 | |
The Townsends are back once again! Benedict and Hannah discuss their disastrous new alarm and their general bad luck when it comes to renovation, spend far too long trying to spell segue - plus they chat to the creatives behind the latest series of The Capture. Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow to get new eps first. | |||
| The Most Dangerous Reality Show | Talk Of The Townsends | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:17:42 | |
The Townsends chat about their love of wacky Olympic hijinks, try to understand what doping is, tease a very special surprise and break down The Jump - probably the most inexplicably dangerous reality show ever devised. Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow for more. Go to https://surfshark.com/townsends or use code TOWNSENDS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! | |||
| Crime Time (with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo!!!) | Talk Of The Townsends | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:20:51 | |
The Townsends chat about the new crime thriller Crime 101, and share their pretty wild triple interview with Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo, as well as the chat they had with the film's writer/director Bart Layton. Remember kids: crime doesn't pay... but it does make for great movies!! | |||
| The More Boring TV Show Ever + The Apprentice Returns |Talk Of The Townsends | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:40:38 | |
The Townsends break down their new obsession: a chateau reality show that honestly might be the most boring TV show of all time, delve deep into the latest (and greatest) series of The Apprentice - and more! Thanks for supporting the show and make sure to follow to get new episodes first! | |||
| Is This Thing On? (with Will Arnett & John Bishop) | Talk Of The Townsends | 01 Feb 2026 | 00:14:59 | |
The Townsends discuss the new stand-up comedy movie "Is Thing On?", and chat to the star Will Arnett and the unlikely inspiration for the story: comedian John Bishop. It was a super fun interview and we hope you like it! Make sure to follow to see new episodes first! | |||
| The Next Big Movie Stars... BAFTA Nominations | Talk Of The Townsends | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:14:59 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend had a chance to interview some of the nominess for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award 2026. The pair react to the nominated actors, the films that have shot them into the limelight, and have a load of general chitchat as well. You can vote for who you think should win the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award by going to https://www.eebafta-risingstarvote.co.uk/ - You must vote by 12pm on 20th February 2026 (UK residents only). Find out who wins by tuning into the EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony on Sunday 22 February 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. | |||
| Oscar Nom Nom Noms | Talk Of The Townsends | 25 Jan 2026 | 00:27:54 | |
Benedict and Hannah chat through this year's Oscar Nominations: who's gonna win? Who should have been nominated? What the heck is going on with F1?? All this and more will be answered on this episode of Talk Of The Townsends! Thanks for supporting the show, make sure to follow to get new episodes first! | |||
| Traitors Finale DISCUSSED - It Takes Two | Talk Of The Traitors | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:24:26 | |
The big day is here. The cat has run away and the pigeons have come home to roost. Benedict and Hannah sit down to discuss and analyse a truly spectacular, historic Traitors finale. Thanks so much for supporting the show, make sure to follow to get new episodes the second they come out! | |||
| Traitors EP. 11 DISCUSSED - Uphill Battle | Talk Of The Traitors | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:23:55 | |
The penultimate episode is upon us, and as we stare down the barrel of the final, Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, this time discussing Roxy's legacy, whether we will see a Traitor showdown, why yesterday Benedict somehow forgot Matt got banished - and more! Thanks for supporting, and make sure to follow to get new episodes first! | |||
| Traitors EP. 10 DISCUSSED - The End Begins | Talk Of The Traitors | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:21:03 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back for the final week(!!!) of this series of Traitors, this time discussing the very clever dagger choice, predictions for the final winners - and more! Thanks for listening and make sure to follow to get new episodes first! | |||
| Mandip Gill & Craig Roberts Can Keep A Secret | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:13:58 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend had a lovely little chat with Mandip Gill & Craig Roberts, two of the stars of the new hit sitcom Can Keep A Secret, talking famous dogs, treachery, rapping, egg cartons and more!! | |||
| Traitors EP. 9 DISCUSSED - Out Of The Box | Talk Of The Traitors | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:25:22 | |
The final week is looming, and Hannah and Benedict Townsend explore and dissect this strangely quiet and kind of sad(?) episode of the Traitors. Will we have a multi-Traitor win? Why DO people keep gunning for Jade? And have all the changes made in this series been good? Thanks for supporting the show! Make sure to follow to get new episodes first! | |||
| Traitors EP. 8 DISCUSSED - Justice For Jessie | Talk Of The Traitors | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:22:51 | |
Hannah and Benedict Townsend break down the fallout from the Harriet Episode, express their frustration with everyone ignoring Jessie's genius, ponder who will have a media career after the show ends - and more! Thanks for listening, and make sure to follow to be the first to get new episodes. | |||
| Traitors EP. 7 DISCUSSED - Call My Bluff | Talk Of The Traitors | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:18:58 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, this time discussing one of the wildest and most unusual and certainly most Harriet-centric episodes of Traitors, or any show, in TV history. Truly there has never been more Harriet on screen. The Townsends discuss her dramatic rise and fall right here. Make sure to follow to get new episodes the second they come out! | |||
| How To Play A Killer (with Alfie Allen & Jill Halfpenny) | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:21:36 | |
Hannah sat down with Jill Halfpenny and Alfie Allen, the stars of new twisty crime drama Girl Taken. | |||
| Benedict met his hero (Pierce Brosnan!) | 11 Jan 2026 | 00:29:55 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend share the interview they had with Pierce Brosnan and Amir El-Masry to talk about their new film Giant, and - of course - James Bond. Plus Benedict and Hannah discuss the behinds the scenes story of the interview and reflect on just how much this experience meant to them both. | |||
| Traitors EP. 6 DISCUSSED - Can I Ask You A Question? | Talk Of The Traitors | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:25:48 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend analyse the fallout from one of the most explosive episodes in Traitors history. Are all the Traitors at risk now? Can a mirror be a screen? Could Roxy perhaps be the most liked person? All will be discussed! Make sure to follow to get new episodes the second they come out! Thanks for your support! | |||
| Traitors EP. 5 DISCUSSED - Wildest Episode EVER | Talk Of The Traitors | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:24:27 | |
WOW. WHAT an episode of Traitors. Benedict and Hannah Townsend break down one of the most explosive and unexpected episodes in the show's history and unpack what it might mean for the series moving forward... and also talk about Sam weirdly kneeling in the circle at that one point. Make sure to follow to get new episodes the second they come out! Thanks for listening! | |||
| Dawn French & Mark Heap can keep a secret | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:14:55 | |
Hannah and Benedict Townsend caught up with comedy legends Dawn French and Mark Heap about their genuinely hilarious new show Can You Keep A Secret? As well as the Vicar of Dibley, the state of comedy, biscuits and more!! | |||
| Traitors EP. 4 DISCUSSED - Secret Traitor Revealed | Talk Of The Traitors | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:17:37 | |
Talk Of The Traitors continues as Hannah and Benedict Townsend take a deep dive into episode 4. The Secret Traitor is revealed! Hannah is on her way to the tattoo parlour! And didn't it look freezing during that challenge? We're posting reaction episodes right after every show episode goes live so make sure to follow to get the latest takes first! Thanks for listening! | |||
| Traitors EP. 3 DISCUSSED - Milking It | Talk Of The Traitors | 03 Jan 2026 | 00:20:59 | |
Talk Of The Traitors continues as Hannah and Benedict Townsend take a deep dive into episode 3. What was Hugo thinking!? Who will the Secret Traitor be? And is the sharpest group of Faithfuls we've seen yet? We're posting reaction episodes right after every show episode goes live so make sure to follow to get the latest takes first! Thanks for listening! | |||
| Traitors EP. 2 DISCUSSED - Chariots Of Liar | Talk Of The Traitors | 02 Jan 2026 | 00:19:36 | |
Talk Of The Traitors continues as Hannah and Benedict Townsend take a deep dive into episode 2. What IS going on with Netty and Ross? Why is everyone gunning for Judy? And what the hell has Maz done to be targeted so much by the Secret Traitor?! We're posting reaction episodes right after every show episode goes live so make sure to follow to get the latest takes first! Thanks for listening! | |||
| Traitors EP. 1 DISCUSSED - The Secret Traitor | Talk Of The Traitors | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:21:48 | |
Talk Of The Traitors is BACK! Benedict and Hannah Townsend return to their greatest passion: watching and discussing The Traitors - and what a series this is already shaping up to be! A secret Traitor in the midst! A mother and daughter! A weird friendship thing maybe(?) All will be discussed! Make sure to follow to get new episodes as soon as they come out. | |||
| What Is Love? (With Elizabeth Olsen) | Talk Of The Townsends | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:22:57 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, this time with an episode all about love, relationships and all that lovey-dovey stuff. Plus they talk to Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and John Early from the new film Eternity. Make sure to follow to get new eps first! | |||
| The James Cameron Episode (With James Cameron!!!) | Talk Of The Townsends | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:21:06 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend interview legendary director, writer and general genius James Cameron about his new movie Avatar: Fire & Ash, then reflect on what it was like meeting him. They also chat to some of the young stars of Fire & Ash: Bailey Bass, Jack Champion and Trinity Bliss, mostly about how long they can hold their breath (a long time). Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| Strictly Come Townsends: With Balvinder Sopal & Julian Callion! | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:08:33 | |
The final part of our four part video series chatting to every Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist!!! This time chatting to the wonderful Balvinder Sopal & Julian Callion! Make sure to follow for more interviews. | |||
| Strictly Come Townsends: With Karen Carney & Carlos Gu! | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:10:26 | |
Part three of our four part video series chatting to every Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist!!! This time chatting to the delightful Karen Carney & Carlos Gu! Make sure to follow. | |||
| Strictly Come Townsends: With George Clarke And Alexis Warr! | 14 Dec 2025 | 00:15:23 | |
The second of our four part video series chatting to every Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist!!! George Clarke And Alexis Warr were wonderful, I don't think we've ever laughed so hard during an interview. Make sure to follow to see the rest as they drop. | |||
| Strictly Come Townsends: With Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin | 13 Dec 2025 | 00:09:49 | |
The first of our four part video series chatting to every Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist!!! Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin were a delight!!! Make sure to follow to see the rest as they drop. | |||
| EP. 36 - Bank Voice | Talk Of The Townsends | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:16:25 | |
Hannah and Benedict Townsend are back, this time talking about advert voices, junket technique, their inability to dance - plus an interview with the creative minds behind Zootropolis 2 (Zootopia 2 in the USA). Thanks for listening! | |||
| Interview Special: The Jonas Brothers' Message To The UK 🇬🇧 | 29 Nov 2025 | 00:08:04 | |
Benedict travelled to New York to chat to those three Jonas Brothers that we all lovingly know as The Jonas Brothers! They were a delight. Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| EP. 35 - Two Years Of The Townsends | Talk Of The Townsends | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:21:37 | |
Hannah and Benedict Townsend celebrate two years of the podcast by reminiscing about the early days (including the many myriad recording studios), discussing their newfound love for Squid Game: The Challenge - and more! Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| The Celebrity Traitors Finale DISCUSSED - No One Saw That Coming | Talk Of The Traitors | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:21:39 | |
It's the finale. The grand ending of the brand new fancy Celebrity version of the best show on TV. Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss all the WILD twists and turns, betrayals, and exploding trains. It's a bumper episode - thanks for listening! Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| Interview Special: Ruth Wilson Talks Down Cemetery Road | 01 Nov 2025 | 00:12:12 | |
Benedict and Hannah Townsend are back, talking about their recent Q&A event with author Mick Herron, all about his new Apple TV show Down Cemetery Road, which they ALSO interviewed actress Ruth Wilson about - and that interview is in this very episode! Thanks for listening! Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| The Celebrity Traitors Ep. 7+8 DISCUSSED - It's All Come To This | Talk Of The Traitors | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:12:06 | |
Talk Of The Traitors is back! This time discussing the brand new fancy Celebrity version of the best show on TV. Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss TWO episodes: episode 7 and 8, which featured dramatic banishments, inventive murdering and a lot of footage of people walking slowly over a wooden bridge .Thanks for listening! Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| The Celebrity Traitors Ep. 6 DISCUSSED - Best Episode Ever? | Talk Of The Traitors | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:15:44 | |
Please vote for us in the TikTok Awards! You can vote once a day, every day until the ceremony: click here to vote! Talk Of The Traitors is back! This time discussing the brand new fancy Celebrity version of the best show on TV. Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss giant chess, the chests of chance, a particularly spicy round table, the continued genius of Nick - and more! There will be new episodes posted mere hours after every episode of The Celebrity Traitors so make sure to follow to be the first to get new episodes! Thanks for listening! Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| The Celebrity Traitors Ep. 5 DISCUSSED - Einstein Cluedo | Talk Of The Traitors | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:15:27 | |
Please vote for us in the TikTok Awards! You can vote once a day, every day until the ceremony: click here to vote! Talk Of The Traitors is back! This time discussing the brand new fancy Celebrity version of the best show on TV. Benedict and Hannah Townsend discuss the celebrities' finally deciding to get tough, Alan's hilarious villain arc, the introduction of the first tiebreaker in Traitors history - and more! There will be new episodes posted mere hours after every episode of The Celebrity Traitors so make sure to follow to be the first to get new episodes! Thanks for listening! Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||
| Interview Special: Niamh Algar Talks The Iris Affair | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:14:25 | |
Hannah Townsend sat down with Niamh Algar, the star of the new thriller series The Iris Affair to talk puzzles, Ferraris, being an action star – and more! Please vote for us in the TikTok Awards! You can vote once a day, every day until the ceremony: click here to vote! Follow the show! Instagram: instagram.com/talkofthetownsends TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkofthetownsends Benedict: @benedicttown Hannah: @hannahgtown | |||