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• Tagline : The Best Bits
• Website : Chris Evans - The Best Bits
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• Parental Rating : 15
• Star Rating : 9 out of 10

Before you jump up and down shouting “Hey this is not a podcast”, settle down. Yes this is a compilation of segments from Chris Evan’s BBC Radio 2 show. Yes it doesn’t have any music and yes it’s only 30 minutes, but I defy you to say, this isn’t entertaining listening, delivered in pod friendly format.

I’ve been big fan of Chris Evans, from his Radio 1 days, to Virgin Radio, TFI Friday and then the entertainment wilderness. Having him back is certainly a joy and long may he proliferate on the airways and podosphere. Let me just say, yes he can be a bit of a big headed ego maniac, but to a certain degree that’s one of his charms. I’m not sure if he’s mellowed somewhat, or whether it’s being on Radio 2, but there’s a lot less swagger about him now. Maybe he’s growing up, God forbid.

This is a great slice of fun, with a mix of banter, special guest and that Chris Evans spark. I realise that there are certain confines in place when repurposing regular radio shows, but this just cries out to be longer than the 30 minutes or so it currently is. I’d love to see Chris one day, embrace podcasts, maybe when his radio days are behind him, but not if he goes on as long as that radio institution Terry Wogan.

Conclusion : Too short, no music and only once a week. I don’t care. This is still great entertainment and should hopefully blaze the trail for more comedy/talk based podcasts.