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: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zeemXykrU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zeemXykrU</a> 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: <a href= "https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259">https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5704553?venueId=198259</a>  Don't forget: you can watch the full video version on Spotify and YouTube – just search John Bishop Comedy, or <a class="" href= "https://www.youtube.com/@johnbishopcomedy" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="191" data-end="260">watch it on YouTube here.</a> And if you're enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe, and drop a comment - it really helps us grow the pod! ♟️<a class="" href= "https://www.instagram.com/thebishopexchange/?hl=en" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="58" data-end="143">Follow the podcast on Instagram</a> for behind-the-scenes content, clips, and updates. ♟️<a class="" href= "https://www.instagram.com/johnbish100" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="93" data-end="158">Follow John on Instagram </a> ♟️<a class="" href="https://www.instagram.com/desbishop" target= "_new" rel="noopener" data-start="164" data-end="226">Follow Des on Instagram</a> Produced by Bradley Hurley

#78: Golf, Good bones & Gazumping

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.