There are plenty of peculiar tunes to soak up this week on CheapShow. The segment may be called Silverman’s Platter, but on this edition of the podcast, Paul’s brought along a few interesting records to listen to. A song based on popular TV show “Minder” and styled after Chas N Dave brings Paul and Eli’s attention to the work of The Firm, a music group that churned out one of the 1980s biggest novelty pop hits. Apparently, they had a whole album, so the cheap chaps take a quick tour of their output. There is also a strange album to listen to that was designed to help raise fund for children’s charity NSPCC in 1984. It’s packed with some obvious and not so obvious celebrities from the period, but we focus on Dennis Waterman’s rock n roll Lollipop song and Felicity Kendall’s moog flavoured ditty about fairies! It’s also time to return to the Country Urban Noodle Test Lab International Cuisine Kitchen with a few instant noodles that are new to Eli’s palate. Mr Silverman takes on a Lucky Me beef bone marrow treat and whatever the hell a “Milky Me” is! To make things more interesting, Paul and Eli also have got their own deities in small boxes. This isn’t going to be a problem at all!

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-344-firm-milky-lollipops

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com
And if you want to, follow us on Twitter (we’re not calling it X) @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid

Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive new CheapShow Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ
www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

CheapShow

Ep344: Firm Milky Lollipops

Some weeks on CheapShow, things get a little weirder than usual. This is one of those episodes. This week, Paul and Eli enter into the world of “Miss World” competitions. They’ve been given a board game, from the 1970s, that allows young girls a taste of a glamourous pageantry lifestyle. As they learn more about the world-famous beauty contest, the cheap chaps uncover some quite surprising facts. During gameplay, they’ll travel the world, putting on Vegas shows, auditioning for TV adverts and smuggling diamonds out of South Africa!! Who will win the crown? Whoever wins, we’ll all lose. Before all that, Juicy Jeremy has sent a parcel of pop, with three new, cheap soft drinks to evaluate! What will they make of Inca Cola, which is described as a “champagne cola”? Will the two limited edition Irn-Bru drinks pass muster? All will be revealed (maybe too much)!

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-345-the-miss-world-war

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com
And if you want to, follow us on Twitter (we’re not calling it X) @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid
Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive new CheapShow Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ
www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

Ep 345: The Miss World War

Whilst Paul and Eli have carried on regardless, there have been nefarious plans developing in the background and its not good news for the “much loved” economy comedy podcast. Following the shocking events of Red Nob Day, Richard Brandoff and Jimmy Biscuits are living in hiding on a busy roundabout. The other characters are also off the radar, and it looks bad for the extended CheapShow universe. To make matters worse, all those copy characters created by Brandoffski are making a push for dominance and it looks like they're going to succeed. Richard and Jimmy find out about the unbelievable success of “Thrift Pod” starring Saul and Levi and decide to check the podcast out. Turns out it’s pretty similar. Maybe TOO similar. Something is not right here. Why not make up your own mind and listen to both CheapShow AND Thrift Pod… Is this the end of everything we know and love?

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-347-thrift-pod

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com

And if you want to, follow us on Twitter (we’re not calling it X) @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid

Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive new CheapShow Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ
www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

Ep 347: Thrift Pod

Things are tough at CheapShow HQ, their rival podcast clone, Thrift Pod, is casting a long shadow over Paul & Eli and they wonder if their beloved economy comedy podcast can survive much longer! In a decision that definitely won’t bite them in the ass later on down the road, they agree to let Richard Brandoff sort the situation out, once and for all. On the off chance he is successful, what will his act of revenge cost the cheap chaps? While they wait for Brandoff to put his plan in action, it’s time to delve into doing what Paul and Eli do best. Whatever that is! This week, they have two weirdly flavoured hot sauces to sample, one of which takes Paul by surprise. There is also a chance to down some booze when they discover a range of Northern Monk ales that tastes like a range of Aunt Bessie desserts… and a roast dinner. It can’t be that bad, right? Do they taste… custardy?

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-348-the-custard-note

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com
And if you want to, follow us on Twitter (we’re not calling it X) @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid

Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive new CheapShow Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ
www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

LIVE SHOW TIX HERE: https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/balham/the-exhibit/cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-day-5?t=tickets

Ep 348: The Custard Note

Mr Paul Gannon & Mr Eli Silverman request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of Squishy Jim and Madam Ladyplops!
St Chodney’s Church
Friday September 15th 2023
1pm
Followed by a reception. Please bring your own booze. Please!
It’s the wedding of the year, so dress nicely and lend us your ears to help celebrate Episode 350!

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-350-the-big-wedding

WATCH @Noiselund 's new music video for Top Notch Western Romance on YOUTUBE NOW!
https://youtu.be/7NAqd5WGA-0?si=lycJW2ljeLa9A0qB

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com
And if you want to, follow us on Twitter (we’re not calling it X) @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid

Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive new CheapShow Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ

www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

Ep 350: The Wedding Of Squishy Jim & Madam Ladyplops

Now that the dust has settled on the apocalyptic 350th episode, Paul and Eli can now concentrate on delivering great podcast entertainment. It’s time to reboot! They’re going to be more mainstream, more approachable, and far less crass from now on! At least that’s the plan. As ever with CheapShow, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. It doesn’t take long for all the bad habits to roll back in, in fact they barely get past the cold open! Luckily, there is a great “Price of Shite” to investigate, kindly sent into us by the folk at the Killer Rabbit podcast. There’s also a surprisingly difficult “Off Brand/Brand Off” for Eli to take on. Are the knock-off Pop Tarts, Top Twists, better than their more recognisable competitor? Or are Pop Tarts pretty horrible to begin with? As ever, take a dive in at the deep end and indulge in more economy comedy podcast goodness.
New CheapShow Theme by @noiselund

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-351-reboot

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com
And if you want to, follow us on Twitter (we’re not calling it X) @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid

Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive new CheapShow Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ
www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

Ep 351: Reboot

If there is one thing we love on CheapShow, it’s the Charity Shop Showcase. It’s the part of the show where we can spend a little more cash and show off something weird or wonderful. This week Eli has found something Pirates of the Caribbean shaped, and Paul has a Kenny Everett annual from 1981. Which will join the “showcase” and which will end up in “no place”? There is also a rather curious challenge ahead for the Cheap Chaps. They’ve been sent a range of Dr Peppers, each with an unusual flavour twist. Can Eli differentiate between the many variations, or does it all taste the bloody same? To make things a bit spicier, Paul is well up for a fight this week, which Eli finds unnecessary!

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-352-dr-pepper-soda-cans

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com
And if you want to, follow us on Twitter (we’re not calling it X) @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid

Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive new CheapShow Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ
www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

Ep 352: Dr Pepper's Flavoured Soda Cans

In a happy happenstance, this week’s episode falls on National Noodle Day, and to celebrate Eli and Paul have managed to get their hands on something a little bit special. Only available in Japan, the Nissin company have released two new products designed to appeal to “gamers”, the Gaming Cup Noodle Energy Garlic & Black Pepper Yakisoba and the Gaming Curry Meshi Energy Ginger Keema Curry. How will they fair with the UK’s self-proclaimed noodle super tasters? The cheap chaps are also gifted with some very special Chinese treats when a lovely listener sends them a range of mooncakes. Although a wonderful snack, Paul is going to have a very violent falling out with one of them. But which one? As ever, the answers can be found in this episode of CheapShow!

CheapShow Theme by @noiselund

With thanks to Meng Yang for the mooncakes and Ivenne for sending us the Nissin!

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-353-noodles-mooncakes

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com
And if you want to, follow us on Twitter (we’re not calling it X) @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid

Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive new CheapShow Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ
www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

Ep 353: Noodles and Mooncakes

Just when you weren’t expecting it… BAM… More Winkie news! It’s been a few years since our epic documentary “Ep 181: Winkie: The Untold Story” and we were recently informed of not one, but TWO developments to what we already know! Thanks to the incredible work of Ivenne, and the translations skills of Markus Lindstrom, we have something a little special this week. There’s a recently discovered video on YouTube (see the video on the accompanying webpage for this episode) that contains footage from a French TV series, recorded in 1985, that shows the infamous Winkie billboard competition in action. However, with it being in French, Paul has had a clever idea… and it’s going to involve calling on some of the CheapShow family to help out! And yet there is even more new Winkie news than that! To top things off, Eli has more platters to share, one of which may be the rarest record they’ve ever discovered. But just because it’s rare, doesn’t mean it’s going to be any good. It’s a surprisingly packed episode, it even comes with a Singing Postman!

With MASSIVE thanks to Ivenne Mecking, Markus Lindstrom, Stuart Ashen, John Rain, Sooz Kempner, Paul Putner, Brian Wecht, Octavious King and Ethan Lawrence

CheapShow Theme by @noiselund

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-354-the-winkie-strikes-back

To Hear The Origin of Winkie:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-181-winkie-the-untold-story

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com

And if you want to, follow us on Twitter (we’re not calling it X) @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid
With thanks to @soozuk @EthanDLawrence @ashens @Octav1usKing @ItsJohnRain @bwecht & @RealPaulPutner @Ivenne_NL @MarkpageBxl

Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive new CheapShow Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ
www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

Ep 354: The Winkie Strikes Back

Time is tight this week because Paul has no intention of spending hours editing the podcast when there is a trip to Los Angeles to plan! As a result, this is another one of those “real time” episode, one hour of solid, uncut, barely sensical, almost delirious, economy comedy action. What can they cram in to those precious 60 minutes? Well, firstly they try to guzzle down some unusual sodas. There’s a delicious new Mountain Dew to savour and Fanta have brought out another bloody “mystery” flavour? Can the cheap chaps figure it out? Of course not! Secondly, there’s a Price of Shite to tackle too! It’s rammed with awful items for Eli to guess the costs of. Finally, why is Paul acting like Eli and what is Cocklenuts? It’s a speed run version of CheapShow! So hold on tight, as once we start, we don’t stop until the hour is up!

CheapShow Theme by @noiselund

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-355-cocklenuts

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com
And if you want to, follow us on Twitter (we’re not calling it X) @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid
Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive CheapShow 300 Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ
www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

Ep 355: Cocklenuts

Years in the planning, CheapShow is finally leaving the UK and heading across the Atlantic ocean to explore the city of angels itself, Los Angeles! In a very special episode, Paul and Eli explores the many nooks and crannies of LA in an adventure that takes them over an extremely large, and particularly varied city. Along the way, they'll take a walk along Santa Monica pier, explore 3rd Street Promenade for a thrift store, hunt for the Winkie billboard location, try to escape Hollywood and a few other odd surprises too. Paul thinks being in LA makes him a better person, Eli doesn't believe it and just wants to find a place to have a smoke! It's Part One of "The LA Trilogy" of CheapShow adventures!

Alt CheapShow Theme by @noiselund

See pics/videos for this episode on our website:
https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-357-to-thrift-and-buy-in-la

And if you like us, why not support us:
www.patreon.com/cheapshow

If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com
And if you want to, follow us on Twitter/X @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid

www.thecheapshow.co.uk

Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod
Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US!

MERCH

Official CheapShow Merch Shop:
www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop
www.cheapmag.shop

Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art:
www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow

Get hold of Spunk.Rock’s exclusive CheapShow 300 Artwork:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ
www.instagram.com/spunk__rock

Send Us Stuff:
CheapShow
PO BOX 1309
Harrow
HA1 9QJ

Ep 357: To Thrift And Buy In LA

CheapShow is a comedy podcast all about getting the very best out of the worst! Be it Poundlands, Charity Shops, Car Boot Sales or Bargain Bins, hosts Paul Gannon & Eli Silverman poke around in the corners of the high streets and internet to find treasure in the trash.

One week it could be a studio based show, the next, a live comedy event. It could even be a location report or a scripted adventure! A few things it is, however, is rude, crude, silly and drizzled in pop culture, nostalgia and plenty of verbal violence!

It has guests, videos, songs, reviews, games and dares.  We apologise in advance!
www.thecheapshow.co.uk

Ep 351: Reboot

CheapShow

Recent comments

eatmywords

Smacksalad Productions

Emma Henshaw

Related tracks