What’s The Chat?

Alison Craig and John Wood
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Join award winning broadcasters Alison Craig and John Wood in their freewheeling chat about encounters with rock stars, comedians, clackers, politicians, actors, friends, family, Fireball XL5 and more.Live calls, occasional guests and a general stream of consciousness all provingthese two pillocks are older and none the wiser. John and Alison also present The Sunday Zoo a weekly radio program in Scotland every week 10am - 1pm on They don't so much come of age as slide towards decrepitude and incontinence, laughing all the way. It wouldn't be the same without you so email us at WhatsTheChatPodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to this monthly podcast.

  1. Feb 28

    John and Alison are back for 2026 living life in wintry Edinburgh, freezing and loving it!

    Text John & Alison here John is at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh with his wife getting an MBE. Alisons new single has been playlist by 61 radio stations...celebrations and laughs all round.  Stories from John and Alisons past including The Virginian, High Chaparral, Donny Osmond.  High Noon in London.  Nick Mason from Pink Floyd is given a copy of Alison´s new album sampler. Johns new dog Vinnie is here, so are Alison's two rescues from North Macedonia.  And food and drink.......of course.  Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

  2. 09/04/2025

    Alison and John enjoy a picnic and a chat on Arthurs Seat in the heart of Edinburgh.

    Text John & Alison here Summer 2025 - it's been a beezer. Taking advantage of it John and Alison headed to the centre of the city for a picnic. Foolishly Alison trusted John to organise that part needless to say it didn't go as planned. Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

  3. 08/03/2025

    It's August! The Edinburgh Fringe, Fringe By The Sea and The Edinburgh Festival August 2025

    Text John & Alison here It's August in Edinburgh. Sitting on the beach in the sunshine John and Alison review what they have seen so far, soaking up the atmosphere at Fringe By The Sea,  The Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh Festival, The Gilded Balloon and much more.  Inevitable laughing, horrendous stories, confessions and nonsense.  If you enjoy it please follow and share.  Thank you ! Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

  4. 05/27/2025

    Summer in Edinburgh...when the sun comes out so do John and Alison.

    Text John & Alison here Unplanned meandering includes...embarrassing experiences on trains...John talking about seafood pasta and beer....far tooo much interest in food and nonsense.  The usual unplanned meander from two lazy swines. As ever no brain cells were used in the making of this podcast. You can hear one of Alisons fun songs at the end of the podcast....That's Life. Enjoy.  It may stimulate parts of your body otherwise dormant - including your liver.  Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

  5. 09/20/2024

    Bobby Bluebell brings hysterics to the podcast. EXPLICIT language.

    Text John & Alison here Bobby talks about his life as a Bluebell, his extraordinary songwriting career under his real name of Robert Hodgens and tells some knicker wittingly funny tales about the wild days of yore peppered with some fascinating insights in to the art of songwriting. It's a must listen. The Bluebells on The Old Grey Whistle Test https://youtu.be/QWXRzAI1p6c?si=mI_C96ylBCk-tyW0 John and Alison also present The Sunday Zoo a weekly radio program in Scotland every week 10am - 1pm on Edge 2 - download Edge Player app and listen live wherever you are in the world.  They don't so much come of age as slide towards decrepitude and incontinence, laughing all the way.  It wouldn't be the same without you so email us at WhatsTheChatPodcast@gmail.com  Subscribe to this monthly podcast. Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

  6. 08/11/2024

    Roadtrip across the USA - Swingers Hotel, psycho, Edinburgh Festival 2024 John and Alison are back.

    Text John & Alison here Lazy swines have got it together finally to do a new Episode. Covering a myriad of topics...Alison recently back from the US recording in LA, driving from East to West Coast after sailing across the Atlantic then back again to work with Andrew Rollins and others ...links below.  6500 miles in a hire car there are stories.. so Edinburgh Fringe, travel, music, diets, guns, food, domestic battles ...and a lot more ...freewheeling unplanned b******t.... Weekly radio show now on Edge in Scotland every Sunday 10am - 1pm https://www.edgeradio.co.uk/  DAB, online, Smart Speaker or download Edge Player https://linktr.ee/edgeplayer and listen anywhere on the planet. Check out Alisons dream LA team here....... Andrew Rollins https://www.andrew-rollins.com/ Spencer Rollins https://www.instagram.com/spencerrollins/ Garrison Starr https://www.garrisonstarr.com/ Gregg Cash https://www.instagram.com/greggcash/ Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

  7. 12/16/2023

    Join John and Alison for Christmas Lunch and a walk though Edinburghs Xmas Market.

    Text John & Alison here John and Alison wander through Edinburgh's famous Christmas market, chat to a few tourists, become hysterical over some very lame jokes and go for lunch. Business as usual. Please note Johns insistence that he is not drinking til Christmas and time how long it takes him to forget.  Person closest to the time gets a t shirt. Hope you enjoy it. and Merry Christmas  to you and yours!  PS  We will be more organised next year - sorry about the November show. New Years Resolution is get it together. Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

  8. 10/07/2023

    Kidnapped by The Stranglers...and and that's the tip of the iceberg...

    Text John & Alison here A must listen for the musos...we talk to Ronnie Gurr, man of music kidnapped  by The Stranglers, encounters with Grace Jones, Sue cat woman, Sex Pistols, The Village People... and a new record pressing planting Scotland.  Fascinating and fun. Enjoy. Www.seabassvinyl.com Get in touch with John and Alisom on Whatsthechatpodcast@gmail. com If you enjoy the podcast then didnuou know  John and Alisom also do a weekly radio show on Edge2 ?  10-1pm Sunday Zoo Classic tracks and great chat. Ask Alexa enable Edge2 Tunein DAB in Edinburgb area. Or online. Thanks for listening. Award winning broadcasters and old friends John Wood and Alison Craig talk, swap stories and shoot the breeze. A little light relief when the world is going to hell in a handcart.

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Join award winning broadcasters Alison Craig and John Wood in their freewheeling chat about encounters with rock stars, comedians, clackers, politicians, actors, friends, family, Fireball XL5 and more.Live calls, occasional guests and a general stream of consciousness all provingthese two pillocks are older and none the wiser. John and Alison also present The Sunday Zoo a weekly radio program in Scotland every week 10am - 1pm on They don't so much come of age as slide towards decrepitude and incontinence, laughing all the way. It wouldn't be the same without you so email us at WhatsTheChatPodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to this monthly podcast.

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  • Creator
    Alison Craig and John Wood
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 What’s The Chat?
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