In this first episode the boys try to introduce one another, and end up reminiscing about the Lord of the Rings warzone that was secondary school. Good times...ish.
The boys take us through traumatising times in West Virginia during a US road trip, they also touch on racist country music, Limewire, and genetics...ish.
After drinking all day the boys think it is very clever to introduce one another, after failing so badly in the first episode, by using the running metaphors of Chilli Heatwave and Tangy Cheese Doritos. It wasn't. Still funny...ish.
The boys get into a heated argument regarding John's new glasses. Jonny feels they have made him suddenly feel he is far superior and that as a result he is being unbearably patronising.
The boys talk childhood, corporal punishment, and belts. Also touch on nice things such as primary school girlfriends and bowling for apples. Weird and wonderful episode...ish.
The boys know that fame and fortune await, so look towards the future. John spends the entire episode running through potential movie pitches which could propel them (him) into the big time.
John booted a man up the arse, Jonny reminds him of far less brave childhood times. Is John still a purple belt? The boys are at loggerheads, no change there...ish.
The boys think they are slick slipping in a mention of coronavirus by visualising what COVID-19 would look like if it was in human form. He would of course be gross, and yes, likely a he...ish.
With John in the depths of a depressive episode due to his debt with the Paedàe (payday?) Fund, Jonny attempts to cheer him up with a game of Would You Rather. It sort of works in a manner of speaking...ish
With the stress from the Paedàe/Payday loan still looming John decides upon a new venture for 15 Minutes(ish) of Blame...sponsored advertisements throughout the episode.
The boys look to capitalise on the lockdown blues by developing a musical, complete with a gripping storyline and banger after banger of morose show tunes. Car crash of a show, insanity setting in...at least you can sing a long...ish
Despite a recent battle with COVID-19 John bravely soldiers on in order to complete this show, whereas Jonny empathises but wishes to know more. Did John have Coronavirus? Does Jonny have eczema? Find out in this episode...ish.
Jonny is joined by disgraced MP Jacob Linton who is on a promotional PR tour to rectify some recent wrongdoings...what comes out is far, far, worse. Jacob tries to appear like one of "the great unwashed"...which doesn't really wash....ish
John tries to shine light on yet another emerging problem in 2020: the rise of the rude Karen character who has been causing him great problems in recent months.
John pretends he doesn't believe in horoscopes, Jonny becomes an agony aunt - an episode dedicated to the much loved newspaper (by who we are not sure, but someone buys it) The Daily Star...ish.
Jonny is all about Christmas pud during this festive season, John thinks it is the work of Satan and ought to be binned for the rest of time. Xmas inspired ep with songs, costumes, and a quiz - don't say we never give ya' nothin'...ish.
Santa Claus is coming to 15 Minutes(ish) of Blame's town...ish...sort of...not really. In this failed festive episode Jonny tries in vain to get some words of wisdom out of a very inebriated and disappointing version of the big man in red.
To understand the tin foil hat, you must become the tin foil hat...or at least that was the logic going into this mad hatter of an episode. Think the boys got to the bottom of it...ish?
The boys are categorically NOT jealous of those who were graced with furlough in 2020, but definitely feel for those who have lost jobs and are looking for a new position in 2021.
Steve gets a grilling from Jonny regarding his severe lack of text etiquette, morphing into a version of Steve in the process. Episode also features new merchandise, rap adlibs, life lessons and...well no, that's about it...ish.
The boys get seriously hench, super jacked, and extremely ripped in this episode (yes, all at the same time). John attempts to educate Jonny on the importance of nutrition when weight training.
John gets a mysterious note through his door filled with conspiracy, sabotage, treachery, and...a very pungent smoky odour. Who is it from, and what is it all about?
Whilst recording a random episode we found ourselves bombarded by calls and messages from a stranger in Africa (apparently) asking for financial assistance.
Knowing that Jonny is a huge fan, John pulls out all of the stops to book the one and only Danny Devito as our highest profile guest so far...ish. Excited by the opportunity to meet his childhood hero Jonny digs for untold gems.
This episode provides a thorough(ish) examination of the "Live, Laugh, Love" phenomena...as the boys consider why it is so universally insulted, the meaning behind it, and also...what flowers they want at each other's funeral. Morbid.
So January is all but over, and a few of our New Year's Resolutions may already be long forgotten...but in this episode the boys focus on a far more constructive way to live a better life - the "Troll Model".
Bizarre and somewhat crude episode which stretches from discussing the fabled "Allotment Kings" of Newcastle, England, to X-Men spikes and public pooping in Wuhan, China.
With John piling on the pounds during the latest lockdown, Jonny decides it is well-overdue for him to eat some humble pie. But what does it taste like?
Jonny pulls out all the stops for John's 30th birthday party, including used party decorations, spray can cream cake, and a random assortment of (re-gifted) presents.
The boys spend the entire episode deciding the ways in which they would kill one another, and get away with it, should the opportunity ever arise. Dark ep...ish.
An absent Jonny gets revenge for the nightmare that was River Poutine by inviting born-again Christian Pastor Eugene to the show for a God-loving episode with John.
What does it mean to be a gentleman in 2021? What do you need to do, and how do you need to behave? If "manners make the man" what does that make John and Jonny?
During the latest lockdown John has became one of those green fingered types and seems to think he knows it all...a few fairly simple questions from Jonny later and the Garden of Lies he has built comes crumbling down.
Jonny welcomes John's mother to the 15 Minutes(ish) of Blame studio for this incredibly dark Mother's Day special. All Jonny wanted was an explanation...well he got that, and so much more.
John seems content with the lifestyle of Bilbo Baggins, and is increasingly becoming a hermit...this worries Jonny so much (freaks him out actually) that he has to resort to extreme measures - starting him up on a dating app on his behalf.
The boys talk potential travel plans when all of this pesky COVID business is over...but with the current restrictions and focus on local "staycations", they try and push for visitors to come to Sunderland instead.
John is all dressed up and ready for an important Zoom meeting with the folks at Paedàe Loans - he needn't worry though as Jonny has already handled it.
The boys are away celebrating their 50th episode by drinking in a public park someplace, so in comes Uncle Scotty and Jacob Linton MP to take the reins.
The boys talk bad hair days and lockdown hairstyles, celebrities, Keanu Reaves' memes, and the cost of fame. All over the place episode for your viewing pleasures.
John is on a mission to lose the lockdown flab, but coincidentally Jonny wants to discuss his favourite foods whilst drinking beer. Match made in hell.
