Podcast
The Bishop Exchange
Not related but relatable... Welcome to The Bishop Exchange – the weekly podcast where comedians John Bishop and Des Bishop break down life from opposite sides of the pond.
- Stand-Up chart
- #61
- Episodes
- 95
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 50 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 6 days ago
Episodes
95 episodes, newest first
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45 min
#92: Traitors, Toilets & Tangents...
Episode 92
Show notes
This week we discuss: Des's Hanoi trip, jet lag and constipation, Japanese toilets and bidets, morning exercise culture, Des's Singapore gig, performing to mixed international audiences, cycling through Australia, travelling, Des's 51st birthday and Australia tour, The Celebrity Traitors, whether John would go on Traitors or Strictly, John's new Sky stand-up show at the Coliseum Theatre & more...
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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48 min
#91: Arenas, Adrenaline & Arya Stark...
Episode 91
Show notes
Des, John & Brad react to the news that Giggly Squad sold out MSG in half an hour, then unpack the comedy industry, career milestones, building an audience outside traditional media, handling success and industry recognition, touring and stand-up, Elizabeth Holmes, filming stories, hair transplants and gray hair.
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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1 hr 2 min
#90: Funerals, Flights & The Future...
Episode 90
Show notes
This week we discuss American and Irish funeral traditions, aging and longevity, Shane Gillis, SNL and cancel culture, comedy and controversy, Back to the Future and time travel, nostalgia and generational change, 1990s music and fashion, Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn shop, social-media backlash, customer service, comedy tours and travel delays and more....
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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51 min
#89: Man City, Movie Stars & A Missing Host...
Episode 89
Show notes
This week we discuss podcast scheduling mishaps, spooky season, Man City financial fair play investigation, the butterfly effect, happy accidents, Shetland ponies, donkeys and farm life, the Irish language, family ancestry research, Des Bishop's family history, Sylvester Stallone's childhood and career, Rocky and Rambo, meeting Tom Cruise, celebrity rumors and more...
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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54 min
#88: Speeches, Spaghetti & Sperm Donors
Episode 88
Show notes
This week we have a mailbag episode, with congregation questions including what's your favourite joke, what's the best day of your life so far and who are your ideal 4 dinner party guests. We also discuss wedding speeches, sperm donors, lavender marriages, delayed flights, life hacks and un-boiled spaghetti.
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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55 min
#87: Beds, Blood & Ballroom
Episode 87
Show notes
This week we are talking about sleeping arrangements, alarm clocks, bed sizes and retirement living, blood donation and blood types, HIV testing and blood donation eligibility, Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars, ballroom dancing, John's new television show, musical comedy and more...
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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36 min
#86: "I don't know why I've never asked you this before..."
Episode 86
Show notes
This week we're talking about: aging and health issues, financial planning and mortality, spending versus leaving an inheritance, generational differences, childhood nostalgia, injury recovery, personal experiences, stand-up writing and reusing material, game shows, films and television recommendations and nostalgia in comedy...
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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47 min
#85: Circumcision, Chiropractors & Cigarettes
Episode 85
Show notes
This week we discuss John's injury & the frustration of physical healing, surgery & physiotherapy. Back cracking & Chiropractors, Vaping, Wired Headphones, Tennis, Cigarettes & more.....
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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45 min
#84: Live Show Cancelled... John Broke His Ankle!
Episode 84
Show notes
Unfortunately, John Bishop has broken his ankle and is now unable to travel to Dublin. Therefore, regrettably, The Bishop Exchange Podcast Live shows on the 6th and 7th September 2026 have been cancelled. Refunds will be issued automatically to all ticket buyers. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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59 min
#83: Pitches, PR & Power Ballads
Episode 83
Show notes
This week, we're recording a little later than usual thanks to some scheduling chaos, but we're finally back! Des tells us all about throwing the first pitch at a New York Mets game, John heads to the Edinburgh Fringe, and we get stuck into British football, the birds in John's garden and the world of media training and interviews.
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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56 min
#82: Chickin & Cawfee
Episode 82
Show notes
This week we talk Brad's extra work, Scouse pronunciation of chicken vs New Yorker's pronunciation of coffee, Natural disasters, the upcoming live show and more...
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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54 min
#81: The Crop Circle Episode
Episode 81
Show notes
This week: the eclipse, crop circles, Aliens, record players, our upcoming live show, international etiquette, and so much more!
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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57 min
#80: The Gays & The Greys
Episode 80
Show notes
This week we discuss Des and John getting back into performing, the upcoming live shows, death & more...
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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46 min
#79: The School Episode
Episode 79
Show notes
This week we discuss Des and John getting back into performing, John's new house guests, our expeirences at school, anxiety, bullying, Goodfellas, the greatest album's of all time & more...
Des's new special 'Bridge & Tunnel' is available to stream in full now on YouTube, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zeemXykrU
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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56 min
#78: Golf, Good bones & Gazumping
Episode 78
Show notes
This week we discuss Golfing, the world cup final, the halftime show, Kevin Keegan, Bradley's house hunting journey & more...
Des's new special 'Bridge & Tunnel' is available to stream in full now on YouTube, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zeemXykrU
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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50 min
#77: Boycott Bishop
Episode 77
Show notes
This week we discuss John & Des ancestry, England nearing the final of the World Cup, VAR, AI, Madonna's new album, The Rolling Stones new album, buying vinyl & more...
Des's new special 'Bridge & Tunnel' is available to stream in full now on YouTube, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zeemXykrU
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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42 min
#76: Surprise Surprise!
Episode 76
Show notes
This week we dive into the excitement and controversy surrounding the World Cup, Love Island and Des's experience on dating TV shows and more...
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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40 min
#75: Box Rooms, Bollocks & Buttholes
Episode 75
Show notes
This week John's audio isn't the best due to his lack of microphone, but we wanted to give you an episode anyway... We talk about box rooms, childhood achievements, contact dermatitis, hair removal, waxing, The world cup & more...
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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36 min
#74: Sorry We're Late...
Episode 74
Show notes
In this weeks later than usual episode we discuss John's european road trip, British politics, the Reflecting Pool, hosting parties & more...
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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53 min
#73: lulu for hulu
Episode 73
Show notes
In this weeks episode we discuss mental health, Bradley's USA road-trip, the FIFA World Cup, The New York Knicks, Des upcoming special & more...
On September 6th and 7th 2026, The Bishop Exchange is taking over the iconic Vicar St, Dublin for our first-ever LIVE SHOWS! 🎤
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259
Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or watch it on YouTube here.
And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod!
♟️Follow the podcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates.
♟️Follow John on Instagram ♟️Follow Des on Instagram
Produced by Bradley Hurley
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