
This podcast is definitely unique. The concept, 4 old friends and a member of the Cheshire landed gentry discuss growing up in a town they no longer live in, really shouldn't work. Yet here we are. Join the hosts as they take a surreal, irreverent walk through modern life, the Administrative Centre of Somerset, strange animal encounters and a load more. There is even some serious content. Occasion... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Welcome to episode 29. It's been a while!
We discuss turning 40 - what it means and doesn't mean. How it feels to be getting older.
Matt loses his mind at the achievements of others.
Taunton Matters continues to amuse.
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This is part 4 of our series of podcasts about Ukraine.
In this episode we are privileged to be joined by Pavlo who is currently in Ukraine.
Pavlo worked with Paul Biddle as an interpreter during his mysterious work there a few years ago.
Pavlo ta... more
Welcome to a sombre Part 2 of our Ukraine focused
series of episodes.
This is both fascinating and also sobering. As the Ukraine conflict develops, Matt, Paul and I discuss what this means for Europe, what the West can do next, and how dangerous th... more
In this episode we welcome friend of the show Paul Biddle - a man who knows about Ukraine because he's been there for major events, looked into the whites of the eyes of Russian troops and Ukrainian fighters.
We recorded this episode as events were ... more
In episode 25 of Straight from the Hot Tap we discuss the evolution of remembrance day, what it meant and what it means, war in general and we dig up some old history lessons.
We also discuss what a visit to Taunton by Nigel Farage might look like..... more
Welcome to Episode 24 of Straight from the Hot Tap!
After an extremely challenging few weeks where life very much took over, we finally managed to record some content, and I guess after all the stress of work it was always going to boil over into so... more
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Now contains a special dedication from Matt G to the girl who first identified his 'problem'.
In episode 7, no-one can shoot straight, Matt works out how to use sound effects, Jonny's golf range bad behaviour and we discu... more
After a challenging summer period for the team we're delighted to welcome our listeners to episode 23.
In this feature length, slightly more serious than usual episode we discuss the lack of fun in our adult lives and and society as a whole. We delv... more
The topics on this podcast vary from episode to episode. They sometimes have guests on to chat about whatever subject happens to come up. Some notable episodes have touched on parenting, politics, pubs, and princes. Though this show centers (or centres, depending on where you’re reading this) around friends from a small town in England, I feel that anyone who grew up in a close-knit community can indulge in the nostalgia.
The topics on this podcast vary from episode to episode. They sometimes have guests on to chat about whatever subject happens to come up. Some notable episodes have touched on parenting, politics, pubs, and princes. Though this show centers (or centres, depending on where you’re reading this) around friends from a small town in England, I feel that anyone who grew up in a close-knit community can indulge in the nostalgia.
Live listening to this podcast. Lots of variety. Fun and interesting
Great hosts, with great topics! Makes me feel like I’ve know them and we‘ve been friends forever!
As an American, I feel like I’m sitting eavesdropping on a Zoom chat with 4 friends who are much more ✨ cultured ✨ than me! It’s funny and I have learned a lot about European dynamics 😂
81% irreverence, 19% serious conversation, 73% comic, 19% accurate. Join this group of old school friends, all of whom have followed diverse life and career paths, as they portray their views on life now and life when they grew up together. Loosely based on their experiences of Taunton, it has a broad reach covering a lot of common ground that many people will relate to, or at least enjoy being on the ride. Intermittent giggling guaranteed.
From not listening to any podcast.. to constantly checking a new episode has been posted, I can honestly say im hooked. A great bunch of guys having a laugh about the town you live in is cracking. So many relatedable stories and references however the mix of serious to banter is well done. Well done guys. Big fan <3
This podcast is a very strange blend of comedy and serious content with some sort of odd reference point of a town the hosts don't live in. Great fun.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #225 |








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