By Its Cover

Hey you! It's been a while. It's me, Nic. Firstly, I'm sorry. Secondly, I'm gonna level with you because our relationship is based on honesty. I also love you and would never want to let you down. Here goes. I thought that I had uploaded ALL of our podcasts from our exciting tour of the UK, only to stumble upon two more episodes (that's right, TWO) sitting in a dark, dusty corner of my laptop. anyway, this episode sees us veture to the Notting Hill Carnival! Please forgive me and try to enjoy the fruits of our excursions. Love from Nic (and Dave, if he's still talking to me) xxx

The tour continues as the boys explore a few tradtional customs and traditions of their host country. Ever wanted to go Swan Upping? Then this is the episode for you! Find out all you ever wanted to know aboutthe grand old days of England and maybe some things you didnt want to know and maybe, maybe somethings that are totally made up on the spot and not even real traditions at all. Actually, probably more of the latter...

The boys are back on the road in this episode and tuck into some interesting treats! They prove that when it comes to food, you should never judge it by its cover! Or always, I dunno, that's the whole idea with packaging I guess...

This time the boys are on the road in the pituresque village of Wherwell in the Test Valley, Hampshire. After soaking up some delightful local attractions they felt that rumbling in their tummys, so decided to call into the local for a feed. This brought them to the front door of the White Lion, a classic Brittish pub. With TripAdvisor unavailavle, Dave and Nic thought they'd do what they do best and judge the place by it's cover! Naturally, hilarity ensues, let's listen!

The boys are back and this time they are on tour and things are getting crazy! They are joined by the awesome Steph Tandy to undertake the task of reviewing Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell the musical. It's all singing all dancing Meatloaf craziness.   Get a plate because you will definitely want seconds.  You can also follow us on twitter at @gherkinsoupclub 

What's that you say "Hey, By Its Cover, it's a New year so how about a New episode already, god, you guys, seriously, what is your deal?" Firstly, calm down, why so much attitude? Secondly, here it is.  The boys are back in the house with long time friend of the show Eddie Morrison. (After the countless pleading letters we had let in on) We learn about what it takes to a great fantasy tale and we have a probably to long look into the Australian film industry and suburban dream. It's great, so listen with all your might! 

The Boys are joined by the amazing Damian Callinan. Things get crazy real quick, join us on a journey to a French Cyborg future and learn about the bizarre history of the Callinan family tree. We also learn about possibly the greatest documentary ever made and why it doesn't pay to be a Cat Stripper. Open your ear holes, here comes fun.

The boys are back for another season. To start it off they are joined by the ever funny Pete  Cortissos.They laugh, they cry and they even learn about Time Travelling Dragons, Micro Chipping children and Stone Virgin the great explorer. So open your ears here comes fun.

The Boys are Back for their second season. They waste no time getting down to business. Launching straight in with a huge episode about  the problem with fannies hill, the work of Kevin Sorbo and one of the greek greats give them some tips on being healthy and a new studio. could this episode get any bigger? Yes! but not by much. enjoy

The Boys have finally woke up from the huge blow out which was their christmas party. So now seems as good a time as any to bring you the Christmas Special with the amazing Hew Parham. I'm not going to tell whats in the episode because that would ruin christmas and that's what we are all about here at By Its Cover, following christmas traditions to the Extreme! enjoy

The Boys have the Amazing Amy Victoria-Brooks in her house this Ep. We take a walk down Catherine Cookson's road (I'm surprised it took so long). We learn that sometimes you can stumble across a serious topic by taking a not serious path. This episode will make you laugh and cry and possibly even think. So strap yourself in, it's going to be great!

The Boys are joined by International maverick Jesse Butler. We find out what it means to have a Visitation. Also what the difference is between Now and Then.This conversation takes some interesting twists and turns along the way. So strap yourself in, its going to be fun. Also a strong language and content warning on this one. you have been warned.

The Boys took a road trip this week to visit the very funny Craig Krieg. The conversation took some interesting twists and turns about Goldie Hawn's career, public school physical education and Tom Cruise in general. Craig drops some fact bombs on the boys regarding the Forsyth Family...Oh, you don't know them? Well open your ears because it is about to get real.  Enjoy.

In this episode the Boys have a great chat with the Amazingly lovely Lucy Markiewicz. They all explore in more detail the Desmond Bagley series and we learn about what it takes to make a sushi boat. We also get a sample of lucy's unique movie knowledge.We all had a blast making it, as will your ears hearing it. Remember to spread the word....Grease? NO! By Its Cover - now available in tablet form

The Boys are back with another exciting adventure. They are joined by the brilliant Tim Overton. They choose the first book in a series by the famed author Desmond Bagley and have a look at a believe it or not Kevin Bacon movie. how one of the great KB's movies got on this show is beyond me but it has happened and I for one hope it is not the last. So sit back or stand up or do whatever it is that you do to listen and enjoy this.

Dave and Nic are joined by Matt Crook. They get really deep in this episode: they start putting apart what it means to be human or even part- bee. Before they take a sexy look at what it means to be in a love triangle, real or not. (side note - Dave messed with the levels in this episode so it may be a bit loud in parts, sorry)

The amazing Kate Jarvis joins the boys for a very enlightening conversation. Everybody learns something in this episode, going all the way from talking heads (not the band) to what wearing chains really means. The team even get something right with their plot predictions 5 stars.

Dave And Nic are joined by their first guest, the amazing Ashton Malcolm! They take on all the big topics in this episode from Ice factories to Jewellery making. It's a great listen

By It's CoverHosted by David Hirst and Nic Krieg. They do exactly what they say, they judge everything by face value and have a good laugh while doing it.