Winning Isn't Everything with Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell

EP 49: A Ramshackle Christmas Offering

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:30:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. Merry Christmas from Chris and Dianne, as they meet up to take part in a Christmas quiz, two Christmas hum offs and a chat about their Christmas’ days.

Merry Christmas everyone!

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EP 48: Clapping For Two

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:45:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. As the pair enter their final few days as Strictly champions, they catch up to talk about their weeks. Dianne tells us about meeting Kylie Minogue, what a specialist said about her skin’s moisture levels, and a strange discovery she made at a prenatal scan.

Elsewhere, Di gets a delivery which has repercussions through the podcast and the pair discuss Dianne’s pro challengePlus, Chris reads an email from a critical fan, Dianne’s belief in 11/11 begins to falter and we have another hum off!

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EP 47: Social Media Underpants Checker

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:46:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. Wahoo - Di and Chris are back together to catch up on two weeks of news. Di has a confession about what she did on the Strictly Christmas show, they discuss the unpredictability of the upcoming final, and Chris claps back to some of Dianne’s comments on her solo episode.

Elsewhere, Dianne receives some listener emails, the pair discuss the dangers of Meta glasses, both silly and serious, and what Chris captures on his camera. We finally learn why Chris was too busy for us last week, what made him so Scouse and Chris is back as quizmaster as Di questions and finds out why her phone didn’t ring.

Plus, Dianne speaks about Christmas presents, and questions what she’s bought Joe.

Spoons.

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EP 46: Feed The Algorithm Again

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:09:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. This week on 'Winning Isn’t Everything', Dianne takes the reins as Chris goes AWOL. Dianne tells us about her week, reveals some secrets about her and Chris’ relationship and gives us some of her favorite moments from the last few months. Plus, Di treats us to a one-on-one hum off.

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EP 45: Little Wizz and then Drink

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:09:00 -0000

In this week's episode, Di is getting excited for Christmas. The duo discuss their meeting this week - what Chris got a feel of, the beauty of 'cup' and why Di is considering a new career.

Elsewhere, Chris talks about who else he would have liked to be partnered with in Strictly, old milk, the monotony of jam and we learn about what happens with baby wee.

And, after some technical difficulties, the Hum Off returns.

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EP 44: Show me the Money!

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne cover it all this week- they talk helicopters, ice and big balls. The plight of the mole, Christmas plans and content creation!The couple also touch upon their weeks, as well as the mechanics of helicopters, and interior design.

Plus, the pair tackle another hum off and finally find meaning in ‘Winning Isn’t Everything’.

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EP 43: You Ain't Gonna Get The Flu

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. In this week’s episode, the pair finally discuss the Paso Doble - why it holds such a special place in Dianne’s parents’ hearts, and Chris learns that he may have messed up. Elsewhere, Chris is feeling the heat after his flu jab. Dianne shares how she's preparing for her new arrival, what she’s been up to at Strictly and how her attempt at Italian cooking faired.

And, the pair speculate on how they would be cast on Celebrity Traitors.

Plus, the duo go head-to-head in another hum-off… and somehow, neither of them has improved one bit.

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EP 42: You’re giving me the porkies

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode the duo examine how well Dianne’s brain is working. They discuss socks, mugs and Halloween. And, explore what Strictly would look like under a Chris and Dianne leadership.

Plus, the pair discuss being cover stars, tell some porky pies and Dianne learns all about Malala.And we finally get our first-ever, and maybe last-ever hum off

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EP 41: Now I’m a God

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Chris has a slime-adjacent accident, Dianne shares her baby news and Chris talks about his sensitive head. Plus, the pair finally discuss their American Smooth dance in Blackpool. Including Dianne’s inability to use Bluetooth, or tell left from right, and we find out how Dianne ensures success in the show’s run. Plus the pair pledge allegiances to couples on this year's series.

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EP 40: Perv Screen

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. In this week’s episode Dianne reflects upon this year’s unfortunately short Strictly journey, her pride for partner Stefan, and what’s been the most upsetting aspect of it all. Elsewhere, the couple discuss daytime telly, mice on sugar, old gold, and Chris has some exciting Bafta news.

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EP 39: The Fifth Sense

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:30:00 -0000

The pair talk mince pies, book sales and half monkeys in this week’s episodeElsewhere, the pair discuss how the seasons are felt, Dianne talks about her favorite film, and why she’s so excited about it this week, and we learn why Chris’ week was made better by inflamed armpits.

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EP 38: Mini Cooper

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

The pair are joined by an old friend on the podcast this week, as Chris’ sty makes a return. The duo discuss their respective weeks including Chris’ new social media presence, his entrance into the world of accessorizing and Christmas films.Plus, Dianne talks about the scrutiny she’s been facing since the new series of Strictly has launched, Chris’ up-coming meeting with a past crush and Dianne pens Chris a poem.

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EP 37: Fishy Business

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:48:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. In this week’s episode (It’s a day late — sorry!) the duo talk confidence, stretches, inappropriate jokes and what constitutes stealing.Dianne embodies a stoned Australian man as the duo delve into a deep philosophical debate on evolution — including the all-important question: could a fish ever have tits? And Chris details a particularly painful book interview.

Plus, we find out what the Australian slang ‘choccy biccy’ could possibly mean.Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review!

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EP 36: Look How Sh*t Chris Was

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:01:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

On this week’s episode we find out what Chris really thinks about Dianne’s new pairing with Stefan, we hear what’s being said about Chris now the new series of Strictly has aired, and we find out how Dianne cheered Stefan up after a hard first group dance.We also hear Dianne’s new soap opera idea - ‘Strewth Street’, the duo talk about their Waltz and Chris discovers Strictly’s audio description.

Plus, we have a lovely message from a listener and Chris looks at Di’s Instagram profile for the first time and asks what the hell is going on.

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EP 35: Ridiculously Hormonal

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:23:00 -0000

In what may be the last episode for a while, Chris and Dianne celebrate some big news and bemoan some potentially sad news. Chris sets Dianne a quiz which goes surprisingly well, and gives her some little known facts about babies… and Wi-Fi. Plus the pair discuss the recording of their last ever dance together, and how it made them feel.

Remember you can pre-order Chris’ book ‘Keep Laughing’ from all your book retailers https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/471824/keep-laughing-by-mccausland-chris/9780241777367

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EP 34: The Enfield Pulse Device

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:21:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. The pair cover a lot of ground in this week’s episode - from The Flintstones, to Poltergeists, to Poo cakes to Craig Revel Horwood’s digits.

We hear what Dianne is planning for Joe’s birthday, why she’s sent her dad a stuffed chicken, and why Chris got so wet at Thorpe Park.

Plus, the pair have a debate about how tall a skyscraper is, and we hear the first (and perhaps last) installment of Throat News.

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EP 33: How Many Holes are there?

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:30:00 -0000

Dianne and her ex-dance partner Chris are reunited this week as we learn a tiny bit about Di’s new Strictly partner. The duo discuss the logistics of the body, Chris’ water-related mishap and why it interfered with his Strictly meeting and we learn why a knickerbocker Glory needed a medical.Plus, the pair discuss their Couple’s Choice dance, and Dianne confesses to making a mistake in one of the live shows.

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EP 32: Slaves to the algorithm

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

It’s a one-hander this week as Chris takes the reins whilst Dianne is on her sick bed. Chris takes a journey back through some of his favorite ‘Winning Isn’t Everything’ moments as he revisits Dianne’s lack of phonetic alphabet knowledge, her love of Australian apples, where they have met in a former life, and some of Dianne’s childhood writing.

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EP 31: A Solid Calf and a Good Thigh

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:40:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

In this week’s episode Dianne shares her first impressions of the Strictly Class of 2025. Chris brings to life one of his more niche pieces of fan merchandise, Dianne has some thoughts on Chris’ legs and the pair discuss car boot sales and Tik Tok trends.

Plus, the duo finally get round to talking about their Icons Week, Strictly Tango dance.

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EP 30: Spoon Wall

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:19:00 -0000

In this week’s episode the duo celebrate Chris finishing his book, and Dianne starting to read hers. Chris visits a waterpark and has an unfortunate incident when applying suncream, Dianne has a startling revelation about Chris’ blindness, and Chris contemplates why you never get a ‘spoon wall’.

Plus the duo discuss the recently announced Strictly contestants.

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EP 29: Back Flap Slip Slop Slap

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0000

This week on Winning Isn’t Everything we finally get to hear a version of Chris’ Bafta award winning speech, Dianne reveals what’s been hiding in her hair, and we delve deep into Chris’ psyche as Dianne quizzes him on who he really is. Plus, Dianne’s mystery texter reveals themselves and we find out what mishap leads Chris to recording this episode in a very low cap.

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EP 28: Pavlova’s Dog

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:01:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. On this week’s episode, Chris and Dianne talk sloppy eggs, frozen berries and mystery alarms. Elsewhere, Chris diversifies his voiceover repertoire, the pair try to get to the bottom of a strange text message which sent Di in a tailspin, and Chris turns his back on AI after being convinced to do something stupid.

Plus, Dianne talks about the pressures of Strictly AND, we get to hear Joe washing up!

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EP 27: The Samba literally though comma

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:45:00 -0000

Chris and Di are tired, in fact they’re so sleep deprived that Chris has a stye which begins to talk and Di plots to take Craig Revel Horwood’s job.Outside of their sleep chat, Chris shares his experience of re-reading his book and his accidental love of the comma. Dianne discusses her near miss with being a judge on Strictly Australia.

Plus, the bleep machine gets its biggest week yet as the pair finally get around to discussing their Halloween week dance, the Samba. The pair discuss Dianne’s annoyance at Chris, a kick to the head that almost made Chris vomit, and someone reveals they had pissy hands throughout.

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EP25: Llandudno Llandudno Llandudno

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:11:00 -0000

On the podcast this week, it’s Chris’ time to surprise Dianne with some completely random facts. Dianne reaches out to people suffering with ‘Toe thumb’, plus, Chris attempts to teach Di some Welsh.

And as Dianne prepares for her brother’s arrival, she pays tribute to her Pops.

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EP24: Notable Events Weather Sport

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0000

It’s hot on the podcast today, as Chris and Dianne catch up on their respective weeks. We learn why Chris would religiously wear three pairs of socks on Strictly. Dianne talks about costume changes, drinking Vito’s sweat and she pitches a new sitcom idea to Chris. Plus, Di reveals who was a very special guest at her latest show.

And, get ready to have your mind blown with some (possibly true) facts from Di’s late night Tik Tok browse.

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EP23: RHYMES WITH BUNDERTAKERS

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:01:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

On this week’s episode Chris and Dianne finally re-live their Bafta Award winning Waltz, and the emotional effect it had on them both, the Strictly team and a group of school children. Chris discusses the dangers of getting your hair cut as a blind man, the evolution of seeing-eye tech and moans about hurting his achilles tendon. Plus, the pair applaud the incredible skill of the Strictly camera men, we learn how Chris stops himself from crying … and did Chris mention - he’s hurt his achilles tendon. And, unbelievably, there’s more finger news.

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EP22: Men Have Got Hormones 2

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:45:00 -0000

BLURB: Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

This week on ‘It’s Chris Time’, (formerly known as 'Winning Isn’t Everything') Chris and Dianne discuss rumored contestants for the next series of 'Strictly Come Dancing', Dianne delves deeper into REM sleep and hypnotism, Chris uses AI to critique Dianne, and the pair learn a bit more about each other’s fingers and toes in ‘Finger News’. Plus, we learn what Di got Chris for his birthday. Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review!

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EP21: That’s a solid sausage

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

In this week’s episode the pair discuss their respective weeks on tour - Dianne finds a sausage that reminds her of Chris, the pair decide on their favorite finger, they discuss Di’s new sleep ring and Chris quizzes Diane on animals’ sleep patterns.

Plus, we receive some incredible new songs from listeners.

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EP20: Frolicking Around

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

This week, Di coaches Chris on how to be a Tik Tok sensation, the duo discuss some unusual brand collaborations, we learn what Chris would get up to if he teleported into Di’s body, plus the pair discuss Titanic conspiracy theories, Uber ratings and Di teaches Chris what it means to ‘froth’.Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review!

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EP19: Red, Hot and Dangerous!

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

This week Di’s best friend is visiting and his name rhymes with fish, the duo plan to start a bidding war on a day experience with Joe, the 11:11 theory continues and two kangaroos from the land down under recap their Salsa!

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EP18: Solidly Hot Soup

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

This week Di has found some confusing news headlines and Chris has been mistaken for someone else at his own show. Di gives us a tour of her trophy shelf, they discuss how to land a world record and Chris delivers a mystical 11 related email.

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EP17: And The BAFTA Goes To...

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

In case you missed it this week, Chris and Di won a BAFTA! So in the most sickeningly self congratulatory episode yet, they talk about nothing else… Di is sleeping with her trophy while Chris wonders if he’s going to get one at all, a case of mistaken identity is at hand and a listener email keeps the duo humble.

Thank you to every single one of you that voted for us to win this award! Chris & Di X

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EP16: 36 Laps Around The Sun

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

This week, on day of recording, it’s 1/2 of Winning Isn’t Everything’s birthday! As Di celebrates her 36th year, Chris puts her knowledge to the test. Also in jolly birthday fashion, the duo discuss methods of medieval torture, as you do, and giant Magnums!

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EP15: We're Not Worthy!

Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

This week Chris celebrates Liverpool’s Premier League win and hatches a plan to rollerskate the next London Marathon, Di puts her VIP status to the test and the duo channel their inner Wayne and Garth to discuss their Week 3 dance, the jive!

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EP14: Many Very Energetic Men

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

After Katy Perry’s dalliance with space, Chris channels his inner Bill Nye to explain the Solar System and the mathematical equation for the possibility of extra terrestrial life. They debunk the mystery of Stone Henge, Di practices her stand-up and Chris reminisces over the best Easter egg he’s ever eaten. They try to make it to the jive, but don’t quite get there - sorry Kevin!

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EP13: To Hot Pot, or Not Hot Pot...

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense...
In this episode they debate the pronounciaton of 'burglar', Chris becomes an IPA beer, and the mad excuses autograph hunters come up with for using blank paper.
Elsewhere Dianne attends a Kit-Kat event, buys a plate, and Chris goes to a record store to buy vinyl for Record Store Day.
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EP12: Spider Chair

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

Chris has been slobbing about a bit and Di has been on a car boot adventure. In a Freaky Friday situation though, Chris plans to pursue a new career as an influencer while Di plans to kick-start her career as a stand-up comedian. We take a closer look at roman numerals and also get a very healthy message from Di's dad.

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EP11: Bunch Of Bananas

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

On today’s episode Chris is writing a book and Di offers her literary aid, after a dramatic reading of a childhood story. The duo discuss golf (much to Chris’s dismay), Di hatches another egg-centric plan and the foxtrot finally makes it to the stage.

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EP10: As Easy As ABC

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

This week on Winning Isn’t Everything, Chris and Di admit that despite the name, they secretly love winning. Chris has made voodoo dolls for two particular on-screen characters rhyming with Favin and Lacey, Di creates a phonetic alphabet for the everyman and Chris may have accidentally manifested the power outage at Heathrow.

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EP9: How d'ya like them apples?

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

In today’s episode it’s been another huge week for Di, but as always she’s seeing the positives! The duo descend into chaos as they discuss Di’s driving skills, Di's feet, and Chris’s power cut. He has also decided there’s not much to moan about this week, except for one particular review…

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EP8: For All The Nans

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

This week, we can finally 100% confirm that Chris’s middle name is John… or is it Graham? They discuss Dianne wearing nappies, Chris in a bib, good rooms, and the energy of all life. Most importantly though, they talk about Dianne's nan who passed away this week.

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EP7: Past Lives

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

In today’s “nice” episode of Winning Isn’t Everything, the bar is raised by a special listener submission. Chris shares his strong opinions of Peppa Pig and hotel scrambled eggs, Dianne shares her hatred of backseat drivers and wows Chris with a new game - Guess The Sound. The duo also discuss their past lives… kind of.

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EP6: Gettin' Quizzy in the Brissy

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

This week a special listener review takes the spotlight, Di teaches Chris the syllable rule of middle names, Chris enlightens Di on Swedish death metal and we all get seriously educated on some important Brisbane facts. Also, wait no more, the duo have finally made it to their first live Strictly performance - the Cha-cha-cha!

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EP5: Spawning Of The Oysters

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:30:00 -0000

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.

The tables have turned in this week’s episode, where we find Chris in some technical woes prior to recording. The dreaded samba makes a surprise return, the duo chat destination weddings, oyster spawn and we unearth Di as a potential lost member of the Irwin family. Animal facts incoming in 3, 2, 1…

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EP4: Arrrr, Shiver Me Timbers!

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:30:00 -0000

Welcome! Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winners and dance partners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are having a weekly catch up on this, their new podcast, and they would love you to drop in...

Talking all things life and Strictly… and with a lot of nonsense thrown in as well.

Dianne wants to understand the world a bit more. Chris just wants to moan about it.

This week it’s Chris’s “New Episode Resolution” to be more chipper, the duo chat all about happiness, talking bins in the Isle of Wight, Nicole Kidman and prawn head emulsions. Chris and Dianne also receive a special gift in the form of a song (warning: it’s very catchy) and we get the inside track on the recently wrapped Strictly Live tour, Chris’s surprise appearance and Strictly Traitors!

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EP3: The Light Switch Conundrum

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:30:00 -0000

Welcome! Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winners and dance partners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are having a weekly catch up on this, their new podcast, and they would love you to drop in...

Talking all things life and Strictly… and with a lot of nonsense thrown in as well.

Dianne wants to understand the world a bit more. Chris just wants to moan about it.

In this week's episode Chris and Dianne discuss the conundrum of hotel light switches and the theory of their matching tattoos. The duo also get into the opening pre-recorded episode of Strictly and how emotional it really was stepping on to that stage.

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EP2: The Face Pube

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0000

Welcome!! Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winners and dance partners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are having a weekly catch up on this, their new podcast, and they would love you to drop in...

Talking all things life and Strictly… and with a lot of nonsense thrown in as well.

Dianne wants to understand the world a bit more. Chris just wants to moan about it.

In this episode we discuss unfortunate facial hair fails, Dianne and the Strictly team playing Traitors on tour with the other dancers, and Chris and Dianne talk about their dance partnership on the show.

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EP1: The Strictly Come Dancing Catch-up Special

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:30:00 -0000

Welcome!! Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winners and dance partners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are having a weekly catch up on this, their new podcast, and they would love you to drop in...

Talking all things life and Strictly… and with a lot of nonsense thrown in as well.

Dianne wants to understand the world a bit more. Chris just wants to moan about it.

For the first ever episode they discuss what they've been up to over Xmas and New Years since they last saw each other. And then go through the Strictly final and their incredible route to get the and become crowned champions. Enjoy!

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COMING SOON - Winning Isn't Everything

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:55:00 -0000

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