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The Bishop Exchange

The Bishop Exchange

John Bishop and Des Bishop 79 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

Comedians John Bishop and Des Bishop host a weekly podcast where they discuss life from their perspectives on opposite sides of the Atlantic. Despite being unrelated, they find relatable topics to explore with humor and insight.

Episodes

#89: Man City, Movie Stars & A Missing Host...
#89: Man City, Movie Stars & A Missing Host... Oct 8, 2026 51:15 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
#88: Speeches, Spaghetti & Sperm Donors
#88: Speeches, Spaghetti & Sperm Donors Sep 30, 2026 53:49 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 J
#87: Beds, Blood & Ballroom
#87: Beds, Blood & Ballroom Sep 23, 2026 55:10 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
#86: "I don't know why I've never asked you this before..."
#86: "I don't know why I've never asked you this before..." Sep 17, 2026 36:25 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 You
#85: Circumcision, Chiropractors & Cigarettes
#85: Circumcision, Chiropractors & Cigarettes Sep 9, 2026 47:19 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
#84: Live Show Cancelled... John Broke His Ankle!
#84: Live Show Cancelled... John Broke His Ankle! Sep 2, 2026 45:23 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 s
#83: Pitches, PR & Power Ballads
#83: Pitches, PR & Power Ballads Aug 26, 2026 59:17 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
#82: Chickin & Cawfee
#82: Chickin & Cawfee Aug 19, 2026 56:03 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:
#81: The Crop Circle Episode
#81: The Crop Circle Episode Aug 12, 2026 53:34 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 vers
#80: The Gays & The Greys
#80: The Gays & The Greys Aug 5, 2026 56:51 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
#79: The School Episode
#79: The School Episode Jul 29, 2026 46:13 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 takin
#78: Golf, Good bones & Gazumping
#78: Golf, Good bones & Gazumping Jul 22, 2026 55:35 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!

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