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The Variety Show

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🎙️ The Variety Show from Studio:Channel84

🚨 Rude. Fun. Unfiltered. Hosted by Rob & Tom, this chaotic duo dives deep into all things pop culture — from 🎬 movies & 🎧 music to 🎮 gaming, 🍼 parenting, and everything in between.

🕹️ Expect:

🍔 Hilarious taste tests

🧠 Quirky quizzes

🔥 Spirited debates

💥 Nostalgia overload

😵‍💫 Moments that’ll make you ask: “How did we get here?”

📅 New episod... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes151Founded5 years ago
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In this bonus episode of The Variety Show from Studio:Channel84, Tom heads straight from the cinema to give his immediate, spoiler-light thoughts on James Gunn’s Supergirl and asks on... more

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Welcome to Tea Break.

These small bonus downloads are the place to find all our random brain farts and other improv moments.

Brought to you by our management company, Business Incorporated.

This time Rob tests Tom's Genius.

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Welcome to Tea Break.

These small bonus downloads are the place to find all our random brain farts and other improv moments.

Brought to you by our management company, Business Incorporated.

Find out more about all the shows at channel84.... more

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Hosts

Tom James
Co-host of The Variety Show, frequently engages in banter, tastings, and pop-culture discussions; often drives the intro and segment transitions.
Rob
Co-host of The Variety Show, known for chaotic chemistry with Tom, quick wits, and running commentary on culture and tech topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Great show!

    A really polished show packed with nostalgic chinwags, sci-fi, tech, snacks, everyday life, film, TV - A little bit of everything really as the name suggests. Rob & TJ are great hosts with amazing chemistry and keep everything ticking along until Prison Pigeon comes in and takes over!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mulio
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Dad chat

    These guys are great! In particular I love the chat about being dads and all things that encompasses. Keep it going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glm8139
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Dad-focused topics resonate with many listeners; parents find the banter relatable.
Polished show with great host chemistry and a knack for nostalgia.
Vibe is chaotic and funny, with occasional sharp takes on pop culture.

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A fast-paced, humor-forward show where two hosts banter about pop culture across movies, music, gaming, and nostalgia, interspersed with tastings, quizzes, and spontaneous segments. The vibe is chaotic, unfiltered, and highly listener-facing, with recurring bits, audience shouts, and cross-promotions across a small network. Noteworthy is the balance between sharp cultural commentary and lighthearted family life talk, plus regular segments that feel like a hangout with friends more than a formal interview. It's probably strongest for listeners who enjoy candid host chemistry, retro nostalgia, and playful debates with a strong community feel.

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The Variety Show launched 5 years ago and published 151 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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