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Since they wouldn't stop talking about TV, we just shoved a microphone in front of them and hit record. Listen as aspiring British screenwriters and comedians Dan Doolan and Chris Billingham indulge in their obsession and attempt to dissect the ever evolving world of television. Featuring news, revi…

Dan Doolan & Chris Billingham


    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 52m AVG DURATION
    • 325 EPISODES

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    The Nothing But Static podcast is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys relaxed and enjoyable banter about TV shows. Hosted by Dan and Chris, the podcast has a laid-back tone that makes it perfect for a commute or to unwind with when you have some free time. One of the best things about this podcast is the chemistry between Dan and Chris. Their friendship shines through in their conversations, and they clearly have a lot of fun making the show. Their jovial banter and reviews create a fun and entertaining atmosphere that keeps listeners engaged. Additionally, the hosts offer great insights into the shows they discuss, providing different perspectives on the same TV show.

    One of the highlights of The Nothing But Static podcast is their Steven University podcast and their upcoming last airbender podcast. Both podcasts showcase Chris's journey as he experiences these shows for the first time, offering fresh perspectives that fans of these shows will appreciate. The hosts' ability to provide great insights while also creating an enjoyable listening experience is commendable. Furthermore, Dan and Chris make an effort to interact with their fans on social media, responding to tweets and messages from their audience. This personal touch sets them apart from other podcasts, making listeners feel like they are part of the conversation.

    While there are many positive aspects to The Nothing But Static podcast, one drawback may be that some tangents can distract from the main topic at times. While some listeners enjoy these detours, others may find them excessive or unnecessary. Additionally, specific references to TV shows like Psych may not resonate with all listeners who are not familiar with these programs. However, these minor drawbacks do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Nothing But Static podcast is a hidden gem for TV enthusiasts looking for an entertaining and informative listen. Dan and Chris's wit and friendship create a joyous atmosphere that keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode. Their insights into various TV shows, along with their willingness to interact with fans, make this podcast a top choice for anyone wanting a fun and insightful discussion about television. Whether you're looking for a podcast to pass the time during your commute or simply want to relax and unwind, The Nothing But Static podcast is definitely worth a listen.



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    322. Good TV, Bad Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 108:21


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including a bunch of casting news, the return of scrubs, the cancellation of The Wheel of Time and Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye Season Two wage dispute. Plus we review The Studio, The Four Seasons and Common Side Effects.

    321. Rubix Times at Chrismont High

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 116:27


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including the WWE pulling back the curtain on their creative process, Alicia Silverstone returning to Clueless and the line up for the Celebrity Traitors. We also review The Residence and Daredevil Born Again, plus we discuss exactly why we will no longer be covering the Harry Potter HBO series.

    320. The Trinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 98:20


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including Harry Potter casting, some shows being renewed and Mythic Quest getting a new ending in the wake of it's cancellation. Plus we review The Pitt and Adolescence. 

    319. Person News and TV Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 140:20


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including the future of streaming in the wake of a report suggesting AppleTV+ is losing one billion dollars every year. Plus we review Paradise and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

    318. Breaking Bad Retrospective (Season Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 134:15


    This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to continue our season by season retrospective of Breaking Bad. Is this show as good as history remembers it? Does it hold up to it's reputation? Let's talk about Season Two.

    317. News Glorious News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 101:43


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including some Harry Potter casting news, a potential Dungeons and Dragons Netflix show, the return of Mitchell and Webb to sketch comedy and bunch of shows getting renewed, but did it happen too late? Plus, Dan bursts with excitment at the idea of a Buffy revival. 

    316. We review three comedies...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 127:43


    This week Dan and Chris briefly talk about wrestling for some reason before we catch up on some recent TV news including the end of The Sandman and the renewal of Abbot Elementary, The White Lotus and High Potential. Plus we review Laid, St Denis Medical and Man On The Inside.

    315. We touch on Daredevil, but there's loads of Echo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 131:05


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including production being halted on The Adventures Of Dick Turpin, the cancellation of Extraordinary and Frasier and an update on Daredevil Born Again's second season. Plus we review Skeleton Crew and Creature Commandos.

    314. More, more... less

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 172:49


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news, including how we're getting more Dexter, Bad Monkey, Creature Commandos, Man Vs Bee and Malcom In The Middle as they've been renewed; and we're getting less In The Know and The Franchise as they haven't. We also spend some time to call Disney out on their bullshit and we do eventually review Dune Prophecy and Black Doves!

    313. How Festive TV Got Its Groove Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 95:21


    This week Dan and Chris take a break from their usual format to do their annual look at the UK Festive TV schedule. Including the ratings juggernaut that this years BBC Christmas Day line up will be!

    312. Nothing And Static

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 127:52


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including the future of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the development of a potential Scrubs reboot and (Insert sigh here) Harry Potter casting rumors. Plus we review Interior Chinatown, High Potential and The Franchise.

    311. You could fry an egg on that hot take

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 152:45


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent news including David Fincher taking on Squid Game, Sophie Turner in talks to play Lara Croft, Ludwig being renewed and yet another reason Disney continues to be the absolute worst. Plus we review The Office Australia, The Penguin and Agatha All Along.

    310. Go! Go! Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 98:03


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including some clarification on Doctor Who's third season renewal, Aardman Animation bringing Pingu back, more Rick and Morty episodes ordered and a new show from Rachel Bloom. Plus we review English Teacher and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft.

    309. How many times can I watch Uncle Ben die?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 151:05


    This week Dan and Chris discuss some recent TV news; including Sugar being renewed while That 90's Show and Velma were cancelled, plus we talk about that Abbott Elementary and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia crossover we didn't know we wanted. We also review two new crime dramedies in Ludwig and Bad Monkey. Plus 15 minutes of Rewind Review related nonsense at the end.

    308. Sunny, Heels and The Golden Cobra

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 162:10


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news; including Time Bandits and Chucky being cancelled, how Disney spent way too much money on The Acolyte and casting news for Avatar The Last Airbender, One Piece, Black Mirror and Lanterns. Plus we review Sunny, The Golden Cobra, and the recently relaunched wrestling drama Heels.

    307. Emmy's No, City Guys Yes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 124:54


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent news including some One Piece casting news, Only Murders In The Building being renewed and Netflix's possible next venture into 'Live' TV. Plus we review Terminator Zero and Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

    306. We are NOT recommending the music of Coldplay, but we do respect them.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 139:27


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news, including the cancellations of The Acolyte and Dead Boy Detectives, casting indicates Ted Lasso Season 4 might be happening, and a possible delay for the sixteenth series of Doctor Who. Plus we review Time Bandits and A Good Girls Guide To Murder.

    305. WALL-E Is A 'With'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 153:24


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent news; including trailers and updates from D23, more information about X-men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo's mysterious exit, the future of Ted Lasso and a streaming service finally turns profit. Plus we review Batman: Caped Crusader and Presumed Innocent.

    304. Delays And Bidets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 128:23


    This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent news including some bits from the first day of SDCC, more Max originals moving to HBO, lots of renewals and cancellations, Michael C Hall returning as Dexter in two different shows and Apple reportedly reining in their TV spending. Plus we review the Acolyte and Douglas is Cancelled.

    303. A Very Comedic Afterparty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 132:58


    This week Dan and Chris review a bunch of new comedies they missed over the last year to decide which deserves our remaining static award. We discuss a large number of shows such as Extended Family, Ted, Queen of Oz, The Change, The Power of Parker, Mammoth, Things You Should Have Done, Dinosaur and Such Brave Girls.

    302. News! Come Get Exciting News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 108:48


    This week Dan and Chris exclusively discuss all the news they missed over the last month. Including an update on the second season of Beef, the future of Arcane, The Boys, Resident Alien and House of the Dragon, The Acolyte's viewership figures and a big strategy shift for Max as several originals move to HBO. Including Harry Potter, Welcome To Derry and Lanters.

    301. Who Review 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 160:20


    This week Dan and Chris are diving into the new era of Doctor Who in this bonus episode. This week we're tackling the Fifteenth Doctors first full series, with an episode by episode breakdown and overall thoughts.

    300. The Thirteenth Annual Static Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 240:40


    To celebrate 12 years of this podcast, it's time for our Thirteenth Annual Static Awards, our fictional TV awards show which is really just a poor excuse to recap the year in TV. We both nominate shows for each award and debate who should win. Awards are meaningless, but this podcast is fun. We promise.

    299. Last Chance Saloon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 149:04


    This week Dan and Chris start by discussing some recent TV News, including a bunch of announcments from Amazon's up fronts, the cast of Dexter: Original Sin announced and the return of BBC comedy Outnumbered. Plus very timely reviews of X-men '97, Baby Reindeer, Dark Matter and Sugar.

    298. Breaking Bad Retrospective (Season One)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 96:52


    This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to start a new season-by-season retrospective,. This time we're taking a look at Season One of Breaking Bad. Is this show as good as history remembers it? Was the DNA of what this show became there from the start? And how much did the writers strike affect the direction and quality of this season of the show?

    297. This Movie Does Not Have A Safe Word

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 113:50


    This week Dan and Chris start by discussing some recent TV News, including Peacock ordering a spin-off of The Office, Netflix developing a live action Scooby Doo series, and one final Gavin and Stacy episode is happening. Plus reviews of Knuckles, Conan Must Go and the baffling effort that is Unfrosted.

    296. Couch Dan Defends Free Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 118:47


    This week Dan and Chris start by discussing some recent TV News, including Steve Carell and Tina Fey reuniting, Severence season two definitely exists, and more evidence that everyones loosing money all the time. We then take some time to review Amazon's Fallout and Still: The Michael J Fox Story. Yes, we're getting to that last one very late indeed.

    295. Pew Pew

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 133:04


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last weeks TV news, including some shows, including Fallout being renewed, a celebrity version of The Traitors and a surprising decision from Netflix. Plus, we review some shows we should have covered ages ago in Quiet on Set, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office and Jet Lag The Game.

    294. Good On Ya'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 145:57


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including the Among Us cast, Chance Perdomo's tragic passing, Disney's proxy battle, Welcome to Wrexham's delay and the inexplicable decision to develop ANOTHER Heroes reboot. Plus we go down under for an Australia centric episode where we review No Activity, Wellmania, and the absolute masterpiece that is Bluey. 

    293. Historical Friction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 150:46


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including Snowpiercer being revived, the Among Us cast announced, some renewals and WAY TOO MUCH Doctor Who talk. Plus, we review two historical fiction pieces in Shogun and Masters Of The Air.

    292. Killers Of The Maestro

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 141:52


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including the renewal of The Last Airbender, the passing of legend Akira Toriyama, the upcoming Baywatch reboot and the fates of Our Flag Means Death and Upload. Plus, on Oscars weekend we review some streaming movies we missed from the last year in Maestro and Killers of the Flower Moon and make some Oscar predictions.

    291. He heard something about a flying cow near Kyoshi island, so he set sail at dawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 165:21


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including Pokemon Concierge getting a second season, why actors keep getting tricked into things, a Bewitched reboot, a Suits Spin off and how in the world the Frasier reboot got renewed. Plus we review Mr And Mrs Smith before tackling the big one, first impressions of the Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender series. 

    290. Crispy Bacon And Wispy Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 126:23


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including fresh woes for the UK's  Channel 4, a handful of shows being renewed and what's going on with that Harry Potter series. Plus we review Percy Jackson And The Olympians and In The Know!

    289. Spin The Wheel!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 119:55


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including John Stewarts return to The Daily Show, WWE's new Netflix deal and Doctor Who companion shenanigans. Plus we review Pokémon Concierge, Monarch Legacy of Monsters, The Curse and Echo.

    288. Bumper 60th Anniversary Who Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 315:27


    This week Dan and Chris are bringing listeners a bonus episode. Throughout December they reviewed all four Doctor Who specials on the Nothing But Static YouTube channel. These reviews have been gathered here for those wishing to listen to them via a podcast app. Enjoy, if you're into that sort of thing. Otherwise we'll see you next week for a regular episode.

    287. All The News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 147:00


    This week Dan and Chris attempt to catch up on the last few weeks of news and boy is there alot to get though. From the cancellation of Minx and Our Flag Mean's Death, to Last Of Us and Daredevil casting news. Plus whatever is going on with this Mandalorian movie, The Office potentially returning, One Piece getting ANOTHER anime series and what happens now Marvel have dropped Jonathan Majors.

    286. Lost Retrospective (Season Six)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 208:18


    This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to complete their season-by-season retrospective of Lost. In this pre recorded episode, we're taking a look at the final season and finally attempting to answer the biggest question of all, did Lost really leave lots of it's questions unanswered? Regular service will resume next episode.

    285. Chris, Dan and Terry Talk Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 94:57


    This week Dan and Chris discuss a little bit of TV news before getting side tracked discussing Seinfeld for no real reason at all. Then we get to the main event, our yearly trawl throught the british TV guide to see what's actually on traditional television this Christmas. 

    284. There's No Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 88:57


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including some cancellations and renewals, plus Apple and Paramount potentially bundling their services. Also we review Good Burger 2, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and Blue Eye Samurai.

    283. Wake Up PALS, You're Late!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 140:51


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including a look at the deal that ended the SAG-AFTRA strike, a handful of TV shows being renewed, a new Steven Moffat comedy and Warner Brothers generally being terrible again. Plus we review Scavangers Reign and Bodies.

    282. Whatsapp Told On Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 166:41


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including an update on the actors strike, Superman and Lois coming to an end, Futurama and Traitors being renewed and the state of Marvel in the wake of the new trailer for Echo. Plus we review new animated comedy Krapopolis and the new Hulu adaptation of Goosebumps.

    281. It's Early

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 123:21


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including why the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, the cancellation of The Afterparty and BBC Daytime show Doctors. Then we review The Boys spin off Gen V and Hulu film No One Will Save You.

    280. We're Idiots

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 142:15


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including a potential Cyberpunk 2077 show and Only Murders In The Building being renewed; plus we analyse the deal that ended the writers strike. Then we review The Continental and Mawaan Rizwan's new BBC Comedy Juice.

    279. Here's Some Content

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 169:00


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including updates on the writers/actors strike, and a handfull of shows being cancelled and renewed. We then review new series One Piece and Ahsoka. 

    278. Lost Retrospective (Season Five)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 119:12


    This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to continue their season-by-season retrospective of Lost. In this pre recorded episode, we're taking a look at Season Five. Regular service will resume next episode.

    277. Just Call It "Twisted Metal and Strange Planet" (That'll Do)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 96:06


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including updates on the writers/actors strike, more projects effected and some new trailers. Plus we review Twisted Metal and Strange Planet. 

    276. No Dosh No Dan, No Cool No Chris

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 155:55


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including everything being delayed as a result of the strikes, an update on the Lando series and rumors regarding why Secret Invasion was such a mess. Plus we review a bunch of shows we've recently caught up on, including Succession, Barry, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Bear, Sweet Tooth, Good Omens and The Afterparty. 

    275. We talk about stuff... (Hijack, Secret Invasion, Superman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 140:29


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks worth of news. Plus we review My Adventures With Superman, Hijack, and then finally we lament Secret Invasion's existence. Spoiler alert for Secret Invasion. 

    274. Down To Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 123:23


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including the impact of the actors strike, the announcement of an Among Us animated series and an update on Shrunk. Plus we review two new shows in Secrets of the Mogwai and Silo. 

    273. A Very Animated Afterparty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 128:03


    This week Dan and Chris review review a bunch of animated shows and films they missed over the last year to decide which deserve our three remaining static awards. We discuss a large number of shows such as Owl House, Bee and Puppycat, Dead End: Paranormal Park, Star Wars Visions, Primal, Star Trek Lower Decks, Star Trek Prodigy and several more.

    272. Corporate Nonsense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 106:37


    This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks worth of news, including updates on shows and movies effected by the writers strike and all the corporate nonsense that's leading to shows being vanished for tax write offs. Plus, renewal and cancellation news from the last few weeks. 

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