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Judge a Book by its Cover (J.A.B.B.I.C)
Ever wondered if the book cover tells THE story? Join Chris and Tom as they try to get to the bottom of it one book cover at a time... also with the occasional help from some friends along the way. What are you waiting for, you're in safe hands...
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Ep36 - Reel Horror (Halloween Special)
In this episode Chris and Tom get back to all things spooky. Join them for ghost stories, a life saver from the afterlife and most importantly to find out if the book cover tells the story.
43:43
29/10/2024
Ep35 - Pale Skin and Long Fingernails
Chris and Tom try to guess the fantastical in this weeks episode with the book 'How to Become a Dark Lord and Die Trying' by Django Wexler. Come see if they got it right and more importantly, did the book cover tell the story?
38:42
14/10/2024
Ep34 - Singing In The Titanic Actually
Does this week's book cover tell the story? Chris and Tom dive in to romance gone wrong with the book 'Nothing Like the Movies' by Lynn Painter. Come join us.
42:33
07/10/2024
Ep33 - Frank and Red
Chris and Tom once again set out to find out if book covers tell the story. This weeks episode features the delightful story of 'Frank and Red' by Matt Coyne. Lets find out
34:26
30/09/2024
Ep32 - A Banana Boat To Hades
In this week’s episode, Chris and Tom battle the dystopian, sequels and bubblegum flavoured broccoli. All just to find out if this weeks book cover tells the story. Come join us
36:13
23/09/2024
Ep31 - French It Up
Its the start of season 4 and the boys back more determined than ever. This week's book is Death and Croissants by Ian Moore. Will the book cover tell the story and will this be the episode when Chris and Tom finally get one right? Prepare to "French it up". Come join us.
35:20
16/09/2024
Ep30 - Harry Potter In A Tent (With Nick Helm)
In this very special episode, Chris and Tom phone a friend. Nick Helm takes us on a deep dive into the mind of a comedian when put on the spot. Will Nick steer Chris and Tom to a win? Only one way to find out. Come join us.
53:25
29/04/2024
Ep29 - Not Everyone's A Hero
In this episode Chris and Tom race to save the famous NINE. Will their story live up to its magical theme, will Larry and Rio save the day and what the hell is a lung fish? Come join us
41:52
15/04/2024
Ep28 - Turtles In A Ball Pit
In this episode, Chris and Tom create the leaving party of a life time, but is it exactly what they had in mind? Find out some fun facts, have a giggle and most importantly prepare yourself to be J.A.B.B.I.C'd.
44:34
01/04/2024
Ep27 - Marv Rover
In this episode Chris and Tom ask the question, what wouldn't you eat? Whilst going on a story of exploration, a little bit of whimsicalness and a whole lot of heart. Come join us, the water is fine.
35:58
25/03/2024
Ep26 - Hagatha
In this weeks episode, Chris and Tom navigate their way through Hags, curses and gluten free bread. Will they succeed, only one way to find out. Come join us
42:58
18/03/2024
Ep25 - Choke Me For Sex Reasons
In this episode Chris and Tom have a mystery book delivered to J.A.B.B.I.C HQ. Diving into the world of underground sex clubs, it's a bold choice but will they get it right? Come find out.
33:19
05/03/2024
Ep24 - Marquisio The Magnificent
In this episode Chris and Tom go nautical with a magician on a cruise. There will be magic, there will be murder but will there be a party? Come find out.
35:52
27/02/2024
Ep23 - A Hero In Sancho
In this episode Chris and Tom go exploring in the 1600's but can one mans such for a simple life be found... probably not. Come join us
35:03
19/02/2024
Ep22 - Love, Villains and Frogs (Valentines Special)
This episode Chris and Tom embrace the world of love and navigate through its murky waters, lets hope they found a story worth telling. Lets find out.
30:44
12/02/2024
Ep21 - Oh Beehive
Season 3 starts off with a sting! Chris and Tom are back with more word pictures, more conversation and more books. Come join them it's going to be fun...
40:02
05/02/2024
Ep20 - Deck The Halls With The C.Laws (Christmas Special)
In this weeks episode Chris and Tom do Christmas. It's a stressful time, but will it be stressful again this year. Chris and Tom navigate their way through a story of chaotic proportions. Will Christmas go to plan? Only on way to find out.
31:54
21/12/2023
Ep19 - Eee Damn That's Good Cheese
In this episode Chris and Tom are doing a rewind, picking books they liked but didn't choose in previous episodes. What book will they choose, which one will get a second chance. Lets find out.
32:05
13/12/2023
Ep18 - Love at first bite?
In this week's episode Chris and Tom dive into a romantic story with a twist. With lots at STAKE will the unlikely couple twinkle or just burst into flames. Only one way to find out. Come join us.
33:29
05/12/2023
Ep17 - The Alison Watch
In this weeks episode Chris and Tom are back guessing plots of your favourite books. There will be thrills, spills and cows. Come join in the silly fun with J.A.B.B.I.C.
32:51
27/11/2023
Ep16 - EXTRA Terrestrial (With Tom Stade)
In this weeks episode Chris and Tom are joined by a special guest, the hilarious Mr Tom Stade. Will we find out the true origins of Uncle Bill, is it a summer vacation to remember and what's this about air fryers? Find out all on this weeks episode.
40:36
20/11/2023
Ep15 - The Adventures Of Evelyn Hardcastle
In this weeks episode Chris and Tom are on another adventure this time through the eyes of free spirited soul Evelyn. She will have highs and lows but one thing is for sure, there is never a dull moment when Evelyn is in town.
37:38
13/11/2023
Ep14 - Does A Bear Sh*t In The Woods?
In this weeks episode Chris and Tom take you on a hike of fatal proportions. Will all their characters make it out alive, just how big is this mountain and do bears really sh*t in the woods? Come and join... The Hike.
30:43
06/11/2023
Ep13 - Tip Your Bartender (Halloween Special)
In this weeks episode Chris and Tom get their spook on in this Halloween special, set to scare the pants off you... Or not depends how easily you are scared.
35:07
30/10/2023
Ep12 - Denver (The girl not the city)
In this weeks episode, Chris and Tom go full autumnal mode bringing pumpkin spice and fallen leaves to a unlikely couple. Will they FALL in love? Come join us!
29:49
23/10/2023
Ep11 - Kittens in Tokyo
Chris and Tom are back armed with some new additions and are ready to dive head first back into the literary world and continue to answer do book covers tell THE story. This week takes the duo to Tokyo and a very desperate bookshop indeed. Come join us.
29:00
16/10/2023
Ep10 - Family Feuds
In the final episode of season 1 Chris and Tom jump into the middle of a raging war between two families. Something has to give and the war has to end but at what cost. This weeks book is 'Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone' by Benjamin Stevenson, prepare to be J.A.B.B.I.C'd.
33:45
24/07/2023
Ep9 - Peeing Yourself In The Irish Sea
In the penultimate episode of J.A.B.B.I.C Chris and Tom dive into the cold waters of the Irish Sea with the book 'The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club' by Faith Hogan. It will be a story of friendship, love and a little bit of pee in the sea.
32:14
17/07/2023
Ep8 - Bigfoots Afoot
In the episode Chris and Tom jump into a story filled with the three C's; curses, conspiracies and a cult. What will happen in 'Saturday Night At The Lakeside Supper Club'? Only Chris and Tom can tell you... and the author or anyone who has read the book.
35:43
10/07/2023
Ep7 - Alps, Books and Swiss Cheese
In this episode Chris and Tom take you on a romantic retreat, but will everything go to plan, will new love prevail and please say Chris and Tom get it right this time. This weeks book is "The Book-Lovers Retreat" by Heidi Swain.
34:25
03/07/2023
Ep6 - Jocelyn Is Back
In this episode Chris and Tom delve into the book 'The Last Party At Silverton Hall' by Rachel Burton. A secret that could ruin a tradition, ruin a family but the truth may be a dish best served cold with a side of shrimp.
34:09
26/06/2023
Ep5 - Namaste
In this episode Chris and Tom look at the ominous sounding book 'The Stranger in the Lifeboat' by Mitch Albom. Who is this stranger, where is the lifeboat and will Chris and Tom ever guess it right? Only one way to find out...
38:47
19/06/2023
Ep4 - For Books Sake
In this episode, Chris and Tom try to guess the plot of renown historical fiction writer S.G Maclean's book 'The Bookseller of Inverness'. Chris and Tom put together a telling story of lies, jealousy and violence but will it be the RIGHT Story? find out on this weeks instalment of J.A.B.B.I.C
31:35
12/06/2023
Ep3 - Esteban Speaks Out
The third instalment of J.A.B.B.I.C sees Chris and Tom dive in to the book 'The People on Platform 5' by Clare Pooley. A story of dynamics, ignorance and improvement. They must guess get this one correct... right?
34:30
05/06/2023
Ep2 - Enid Will Survive
In the second episode, Chris and Tom tackle the very interesting book 'Before The Coffee Gets Cold' by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Will they get the story right? Who's Enid? All will be revealed in this instalment of J.A.B.B.I.C.
41:07
29/05/2023
Ep1 - Amazing WiFi
In this pilot episode of J.A.B.B.I.C, Chris And Tom judge the book "The Last Thing He Told Me" written by Laura Dave. There'll be thrills, spills and amazing WiFi. So grab your favourite beverage and relax, you're in safe hands... You can't see this because you're reading, but we are giving you 'side eye'.
36:16
22/05/2023
