The Sidebar

The Sidebar Podcast

Borderline national treasure, TV's very own Richard Arnold is joined every Monday by a smorgasbord of brilliant and hilarious familiar faces including Bobby Norris, Anna Whitehouse, Snoochie Shy, Lauren Layfield and Rezzy Ghadjar for a funny, sassy, honest chat about all the stories that have wound up on the Holy grail of showbiz goss and the nation’s guilty pleasure - The Sidebar! Get in touch - We’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on WhatsApp 07796 657512 - starting your message with the word 'sidebar'   Presenters: Richard Arnold, Snoochie Shy and Bobby Norris Producer: Stewart Williams Assistant Producer: Ashley Whitt Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.

  1. "Gary Barlow was my spirit animal..."

    20 MAY

    "Gary Barlow was my spirit animal..."

    Borderline National Treasure Richard Arnold is joined by Sidebar Sidekicks Rezzy Ghadjar and Bobby Norris for one last dizzy dance around The Sidebar maypole before we break for the summer…   The gang discover something kinda ‘ooh’ jumping on their tutus this week, as they get Access All Areas passes to the epic – and emotional – first night of the Girls Aloud reunion tour…    They also prise open the cracks in the Strictly glitterball, chew over Diddy’s shocking apology Insta-post, and come over all funny as Jeremy Clarkson is crowned the UK and Ireland’s Sexiest Man.  (Let’s face it – who didn’t see THAT coming…?)   Don’t forget: Sidebar – or it didn’t happen…!   Cheeky but never rude, saucy but never lewd, we’re the one stop shop for the best in celebrity gossip. TV news and celebrity gossip. We’ll be ready on your device for your commute home every single Monday! All you have to do is hit the follow button!   So get in touch - We’d love to hear from you! Have you got a question for Richard and the gang? A burning desire to find out what underwear Bobby wears for example? Email [email protected] – leave a comment in the Spotify comments or maybe even a Whatsapp message or voice note on +44 (0)7796657512 starting your message with the word ‘Sidebar’. Host: Richard Arnold Sidebar Sidekicks: Bobby Norris & Rezzy Ghadjar Producers: Stewart Williams Editor: Chelsey Moore Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production.  Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min
  2. "It's like the Willy Wonka Experience of Eurovision"

    13 MAY

    "It's like the Willy Wonka Experience of Eurovision"

    Borderline National Treasure Richard Arnold is joined by Sidebar Sidekicks Anna Whitehouse and Bobby Norris for another sizzling slab of showbiz chat on The Sidebar!   It’s ‘nul points’ all round this week, as the gang pick apart Saturday’s chaotic Eurovision Song Contest – with Richard reporting direct from a week spent dodging the protests (and Olly Alexander’s loose mic pack) on the ground in Malmo…   They also sweat it out on the BAFTA red carpet, rip their bodices over the return of Bridgerton, despair at the surprising lack of sex in Hollywood movies, and knit a pair of booties for the forthcoming Bieber baby…   Don’t forget: Sidebar – or it didn’t happen…!   Cheeky but never rude, saucy but never lewd, we’re the one stop shop for the best in celebrity gossip. TV news and celebrity gossip. We’ll be ready on your device for your commute home every single Monday! All you have to do is hit the follow button!   So get in touch - We’d love to hear from you! Have you got a question for Richard and the gang? A burning desire to find out what underwear Bobby wears for example? Email [email protected] – leave a comment in the Spotify comments or maybe even a Whatsapp message or voice note on +44 (0)7796657512 starting your message with the word ‘Sidebar’. A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  3. “Never Buy Ozempic From A Doctor In A Phone Box…”

    7 MAY

    “Never Buy Ozempic From A Doctor In A Phone Box…”

    Bobby Norris is at the controls this week, as Sidebar Sidekicks Rezzy Ghadjar and Snoochie Shy beam on board for another journey to the centre of star-studded chat…    We’ll be talking a right load of old Daleks this week, when the gang fling open the TARDIS doors and await the imminent arrival of the new Doctor Who!  He’s black!  He’s queer!  AND he’s got a moustache!  Whatever next…?!?   They also cover Ozempic shaming celebs, how Martin Kemp put the ‘fun’ in funeral, Madonna’s big night on the beach, and as the Met Gala unfurls its finery – we celebrate the tenth anniversary of Solange going nuclear on Jay-Z…   Don’t forget: Sidebar – or it didn’t happen…!   Cheeky but never rude, saucy but never lewd, we’re the one stop shop for the best in celebrity gossip. We’ll be ready on your device for your commute home every single Monday! All you have to do is hit the follow button!   So get in touch - We’d love to hear from you! Have you got a question for Richard and the gang? A burning desire to find out what underwear Bobby wears for example? Email [email protected] – leave a comment in the Spotify comments or maybe even a Whatsapp message or voice note on +44 (0)7796657512 starting your message with the word ‘Sidebar’.   A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  4. this Episoed sent from my iPhoen

    29 APR

    this Episoed sent from my iPhoen

    Borderline National Treasure Richard Arnold is joined by Sidebar Sidekicks Anna Whitehouse and Rezzy Ghadjar for another jam-packed slice of juicy showbiz chat on The Sidebar!   It’s going to be 'Ace Love Deuce' flying everywhere and ‘new balls please!’ all round this week, as the gang take centre court seats for Zendaya’s sexy new tennis flick ‘Challengers’...   They also shelter from the Baby Reindeer fallout, tiptoe through the Sacha Vs Rebel minefield, shield their eyes from Corrie Deepfake filth, and listen to what Matty Healy’s got to say about THAT Taylor Swift track…   Don’t forget: Sidebar – or it didn’t happen…!   Cheeky but never rude, saucy but never lewd, we’re the one stop shop for the best in celebrity gossip. TV news and celebrity gossip. We’ll be ready on your device for your commute home every single Monday! All you have to do is hit the follow button!   So get in touch - We’d love to hear from you! Have you got a question for Richard and the gang? A burning desire to find out what underwear Bobby wears for example? Email [email protected] – leave a comment in the Spotify comments or maybe even a Whatsapp message or voice note on +44 (0)7796657512 starting your message with the word ‘Sidebar’. Presenters: Richard Arnold Sidekicks: Rezzy Ghadjar and Anna Whitehouse Producer: Stewart Williams Assistant Producer: Ashley Whitt Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production.  Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
  5. Baby Spice Vs Baby Reindeer! with special guest Baga Chipz

    22 APR

    Baby Spice Vs Baby Reindeer! with special guest Baga Chipz

    Richard Arnold and his Sidebar sidekicks Rezzy Ghadjar and Bobby Norris welcome a very special guest aboard The Sidebar this week - Drag Race UK legend Baga Chipz!   Baga will be spilling the tea on her forthcoming tour, sharing some juicy Drag Race titbits, and teaching Rezzy how to make it through her first Pride Parade. (Top tip: wear a sensible shoe…).   She’ll also be joining the gang to chat about THAT viral Spice Girls reunion video, Netflix’s new must-binge show Baby Reindeer, and the not-so-secret messages hidden in Taylor Swift’s new double-drop album…   Don’t forget: Sidebar – or it didn’t happen…!   Cheeky but never rude, saucy but never lewd, we’re the one stop shop for the best in celebrity gossip. TV news and celebrity gossip. We’ll be ready on your device for your commute home every single Monday! All you have to do is hit the follow button!   So get in touch - We’d love to hear from you! Have you got a question for Richard and the gang? A burning desire to find out what underwear Bobby wears for example? Email [email protected] – leave a comment in the Spotify comments or maybe even a Whatsapp message or voice note on +44 (0)7796657512 starting your message with the word ‘Sidebar’. Presenters: Richard Arnold Sidekicks: Rezzy Ghadjar and Bobby Norris Guest: Baga Chips Producer: Stewart Williams Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production.  Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min
  6. Sharon O so savage!

    15 APR

    Sharon O so savage!

    TV’s very own Richard Arnold, fresh from his US jaunt, is joined this week by ‘Sidebar Sidekicks’ Anna Whitehouse and Bobby Norris for a filter-free, fame-filled chinwag on The Sidebar.   On today’s show - it’s (expensive) handbags at dawn as the gang stand well back and watch the spat between Amanda Holden and Sharon Osbourne explode all over social media.   They also ponder Lucy Beaumont and Jon Richardson’s shock split announcement, wipe away a tear as Saturday Night Takeaway closes its doors for the last time – and as Blind Date threatens to return, Anna reveals a golden fact about 'Our Graham' and Bobby takes us through his TV dating history…     Don’t forget: Sidebar – or it didn’t happen…!   Cheeky but never rude, saucy but never lewd, we’re the one stop shop for the best in celebrity gossip. TV news and celebrity gossip. We’ll be ready on your device for your commute home every single Monday! All you have to do is hit the follow button!   So get in touch - We’d love to hear from you! Have you got a question for Richard and the gang? A burning desire to find out what underwear Bobby wears for example? Email [email protected] – leave a comment in the Spotify comments or maybe even a Whatsapp message or voice note on +44 (0)7796657512 starting your message with the word ‘Sidebar’. Presenters: Richard Arnold Sidekicks: Anna Whitehouse and Bobby Norris Producer: Stewart Williams Assistant Producer: Ashley Whitt Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production.  Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
  7. Lies, Goodbyes, And Big Meaty Thighs

    8 APR

    Lies, Goodbyes, And Big Meaty Thighs

    Essex Royalty Bobby Norris slips into the hotseat this week, with Sidebar Sidekicks Rezzy Ghadjar and Snoochie Shy along for another Access All Areas natter on The Sidebar.   On this week’s episode, the gang discuss whether H from Steps is really being immortalised in bronze - or if Joe Lycett’s making monkeys of us all with fun Fake News…   They also talk REAL news – Sacha and Isla’s secret split, Amy Winehouse and Randy Andy heading the biopic boom, and Gladiators getting ready to go on my second whistle – with a new series and celebrity special….!    Don't forget: Sidebar – or it didn’t happen…!   Cheeky but never rude, saucy but never lewd, we’re the one stop shop for the best in celebrity gossip. TV news and celebrity gossip. We’ll be ready on your device for your commute home every single Monday! All you have to do is hit the follow button!   So get in touch - We’d love to hear from you! Have you got a question for Richard and the gang? A burning desire to find out what underwear Bobby wears for example? Email [email protected] – leave a comment in the Spotify comments or maybe even a Whatsapp message or voice note on +44 (0)7796657512 starting your message with the word ‘Sidebar Presenters: Bobby Norris Sidekicks: Snoochie Shy and Rezzy Ghadjar Producer: Stewart Williams Assistant Producer: Ashley Whitt Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production.  Seriously Popular.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

Borderline national treasure, TV's very own Richard Arnold is joined every Monday by a smorgasbord of brilliant and hilarious familiar faces including Bobby Norris, Anna Whitehouse, Snoochie Shy, Lauren Layfield and Rezzy Ghadjar for a funny, sassy, honest chat about all the stories that have wound up on the Holy grail of showbiz goss and the nation’s guilty pleasure - The Sidebar! Get in touch - We’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on WhatsApp 07796 657512 - starting your message with the word 'sidebar'   Presenters: Richard Arnold, Snoochie Shy and Bobby Norris Producer: Stewart Williams Assistant Producer: Ashley Whitt Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.

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