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The Biz & Shizzle

Chris Herstad Carney

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Comedy

Frequency: 1 episode/30d. Total Eps: 19

Chris Herstad Carney and Matt Seamless have known each other for as long as they can't remember.

Whenever they take a trip down to The Biz & Shizzle for a session they also take a trip down musical memory lane.

Each time they look at notable moments in this history of the date of the session and chat large amounts of shiz about them.

Also prepare yourselves for pub quizzes, a grumpy landlord with a familiar voice and strong opinions before last orders.

If you like funny, date specific almanacs and pop trivia then this is the podcast for you...if you don't, then we're not sure what else we can do really.

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Session 18 : August 28th

Season 1 · Episode 18

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 01:05:22

It's Session 18 already (not Session 17 as Chris says at the start, but give him a break, he's about to go on his hols).

Matty has been working the back end of a couple of festivals and he's a bit knackered so hasn't really watched much. That being said, he did smash in Terminator 2 recently (as did Chris) which sparks an interesting conversation inspired by a man on the internet about James Cameron's sad career arc.

Lots of Beatles things to consider as usual, Ringo isn't even the best drummer in Chicago.

Movie releases seem a bit meh in the past but out today are a couple of belters.

While the music news is dominated by strong boss women and the US national days take a surreal turn.

Harry is on form as usual, but we're not sure how long that will last.

Where's the time gon?

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Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com

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Session 17 : July 31st

Season 1 · Episode 17

Thursday, July 30, 2026 • Duration 01:01:18

It's Session 17 and a lovely end of the monther to bite into.

Matt has been throwing shapes with his dinner to Shy FX whilst Chris has been delayed on every single train he's been on this year.

For some reason, Harry wants to get metaphysical with the ladz, and who are they to question his prefs?

Music news brings with it a panoply of Snoop Dogg updates as well as a surprise gift for the people of Italy from Simon & Garfunkel.

There's a few movies an TV shows to celebrate as well for what is actually a fairly slim time of the year for popular culture history.

I guess we'll put this down to everyone being on their holibobs!

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Session 16 : June 26th

Season 1 · Episode 16

Thursday, June 25, 2026 • Duration 54:43

Matthew, Christopher & Henry return for a slow news day. June 26th didn't have a massive amount going on, but it seems like they still have plenty to talk about.

There's a lovely little Hurt Locker coincidence and some interesting Bee Gee word play as well as a bunch of Glastonbury trivia.

The birthday band DOES involve a problematic vocalist, but with the recent resurgence of Michael Jackson in popular culture, we doubt anyone will even bat an eyelid.

Harry is pleased with the early finish due to his crochet club moving their AGM forward, so both the boys decide to call it a day and will be back for July 31st.

Threshold Festival Reunion is on August 1st in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle and you can find out more/buy a ticket here: https://thresholdfestival.my.canva.site/

Don't email us, nobody emails anymore.

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Session 15 : May 29th

Season 1 · Episode 15

Thursday, May 28, 2026 • Duration 01:30:05

Session 15 of The Biz and Shizzle sees co-hosts Chris and Matty escaping a blistering heatwave in their favourite virtual pub garden.

In host updates, Chris recaps a frantic 10-day UK tour, highlighting a solo trip to a David Bowie exhibition where the ticketing system ironically lacked an option for attending "alone". He also deep-dives into a massive movie watchlist, cheekily crowning Linda Hamilton an absolute "smoke show" in Terminator 2.

Meanwhile, Matty is busy constructing his booming poultry empire, "Chicken City", funded entirely by selling fresh eggs to local campers.

The trivia segment keeps the actual answers locked down tight. Matty fires off riddles covering Bob Hope’s final deathbed gag, a chaotic 1913 Parisian ballet premiere, stolen 1980's fashion photography, and a classic hip-hop group name-change riddle.

You'll have to listen to the full episode to see if Chris truly "completed Nirvana" as claimed.

Now, regarding Landlord Harry Piles and his "pub renovation"—honestly? He hasn't done a single tap of actual work. Instead of picking up a paintbrush, Harry spent the session shouting from the bar, calling the hosts "sweaty duckers", aggressively barking the correct date, mourning his tragically missing gallbladder, and ordering people not to vomit in his beer garden. Peak productivity from Harry.

You can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at!

Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com

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Session 14 : April 24th

Season 1 · Episode 14

Thursday, April 23, 2026 • Duration 01:21:15

Oh well here we bloody well are!

Matt is still enjoying the nicer weather in South Wales this Spring, Chris has been enjoying even sunnier climes in Malta, despite the constant construction work and church bells every 15 minutes.

Meanwhile there's some reckies on the go including the new Peak Blinders film, Will and Harper, Dare Devil and.....Teen Wolf! Yes, it still stands up, even if its while surfing on top of a van.

The April 24th's emerge as the birthday and to end all drum and bass birthdays and in deaths, we pay tribute to members of the almost rans 'Badfinger'.

Plenty of Bealtes stuff going on as per!

And to add to the current dystopian feel of the world right now, we celebrate the anniversary of the release of one of the best AI themed films ever made.

Harry is on form this month, if a little grumpy as is often the case.

Email us: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com

You can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at!

Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com

Also please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone.

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Session 13 : March 27th

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, March 26, 2026 • Duration 56:47

It’s March 2026, and the air at The Biz & Shizzle is thick with the scent of daffodils!

Chris and Matty settled into the snug on Friday, March 27th, just as British Summer Time loomed. Chris arrived sporting a suspicious pink glow—allegedly from a 117K bike ride.

Chris has been binging Oscar winners like Hamnet and the Norwegian masterpiece Sentimental Value. He claims he can "get by" with Norwegian but mostly had to rely on the subs.

Matty rewatched The Fall Guy (2024) and is currently deep into a Peaky Blinders marathon. He’s averaging two episodes a night, mostly to spot all the Liverpool filming locations.

The 27 Threes: Matty assembled a "Birthday Band" that would either be a Grammy-winning powerhouse or a total sonic nightmare. It features Mariah Carey, Fergie, and Jesse J on vocals, backed by the keyboardist from Genesis and a Japanese guitar hero.

In Memoriam: The pub raised a glass to Ian Dury and Dudley Moore, the "sex thimble" who went out hearing the music all around him.

Hip-Hop & Hams: The show got a much-needed injection of hip-hop history with the anniversary of Run DMC’s debut and Tupac Shakur’s Me Against the World—the first album to debut at number one while the artist was in the clink.

The Fancy Fact

In a crossover nobody asked for, it turns out Quentin Tarantino and Fergie were both in the film Planet Terror. Tarantino, playing a zombie, reportedly bit Fergie during a scene, proving that he really does get his teeth into a role—literally.

Session 12 : February 27th

Season 1 · Episode 12

Friday, February 27, 2026 • Duration 59:36

For February 27th we let you know the vaguely interesting things that happened in popular culture and we do it with, quite frankly, vim!

Brace yourselves....It's our 1st Birthday Podcast.

And we barely mention it.

What do we talk about instead?

Bread? No.

Politics? Barely.

Flesh? NO!

But there's load of boss stuff to hear about.

All we're saying is: Bowie - J Dilla.

(if there's a few audio mistakes e.g. dogs, tummy rumbles and lips smacking, we're sorry, it's one of those months. It actually takes a lot of work to put one one of these things into the world)

Listen in now.

And get in touch on this email account thebizandshizzle@gmail.com

PR contact: hchqltd@gmail.com

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Session 11 : January 30th

Season 1 · Episode 11

Friday, January 30, 2026 • Duration 57:56

Happy New Year from The Biz & Shizzle! It's January, and the dust (and ham glaze) has finally settled.

The tinsel is looking a bit tattered and the pub smells faintly of regret and disinfectant, but we are officially back open for business.

First and foremost, Harry Piles is back behind the bar after his "invasive procedure" left the pub shuttered for a fortnight, but he’s finally back in his stride. He’s still moving a bit like a man walking through golden syrup, but he’s serving pints again, which is all that matters.

The village is still reeling from Ham-Gate. It turns out the rumours of ticket tampering were just the tip of the iceberg. Brenda from the butchers has been officially banned from the raffle for three years after it was revealed she’d used an elaborate false thumb to ensure her own ticket stayed at the top of the bucket. The prize ham has been consumed, but the bitterness remains.

We're now entering the 78th week of January and there's plenty to discuss:

There's a final Beatles live show, a Bloody Sunday protest song, the death of a formidable woman and the announcement of 'The Jan 30's' the super band you never knew you wanted.

Matt recommends The Bone Temple while Chris celebrates his Masters results as well as performing a decidedly dodgy Buffalo Bill imppression.

Stay warm, stay curious!

Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com or get us on the socials @thebizandshizzle

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Session : December 26th

Season 1 · Episode 10

Thursday, December 25, 2025 • Duration 53:03

It is session 10 and the boys are celebrating a lovely Boxing Day bevy at the pub. Despite the festive atmosphere, landlord Harry Piles is his usual grumpy self, though he’s busy prepping for the arrival of "Spanks Sinatra" for the evening's sold-out entertainment.

This episode is packed with "recos" and life updates, including Matt’s transition back to a two-dog household and Chris finally finishing his Master's degree (which features a shoutout to the podcast in his academic paper). The team dives deep into the Star Wars universe with a glowing review of Andor, compare the gritty realism of The Wire to Game of Thrones, and discuss the immersive—and occasionally cringey—method acting of Jared Leto and Jim Carrey.

History and trivia take centre stage as they explore the origins of the "Day of Goodwill" in South Africa and the pagan "Wren Day" traditions. In the world of inventions, we learn that the coffee percolator, the pinball machine, and the handheld cell phone all share roots with this time of year.

Musically, the Spice Girls and The Beatles battle for Christmas number-one supremacy, while the film world celebrates the release of classics like The Exorcist.

Happy New Year!

Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com or get us on the socials @thebizandshizzle

You can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at!

Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com

Also please give us a like, rating and a review if you love what we do...but if you don't then leave us alone.

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The Bullsh1t

Season 1 · Episode 10

Friday, November 28, 2025 • Duration 41:41

"The Bullsh1t" was the pilot episode of what would eventually become The Biz and Shizzle podcast.

Chris & Matty are releasing this pilot because they have taken a temporary break from their current show. Chris being about to submit his master’s dissertation and Matty's busy schedule are taking priority. This pilot, originally recorded on November 15, 2024 was "two men in search of a podcast concept".

Find out why we eventually decided to just head down to the flipping pub.

We'll be back next month for a Biz & Shizzle session and an overview of December 26th. I mean who was born on Boxing Day for Jesus sake?

You can hear us on all major platforms, so don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your shows at!

Email us on: thebizandshizzle@gmail.com

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