Winning Isn't Everything with Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell

This week on Winning Isn’t Everything we finally get to hear a version of Chris’ Bafta award winning speech, Dianne reveals what’s been hiding in her hair, and we delve deep into Chris’ psyche as Dianne quizzes him on who he really is. Plus, Dianne’s mystery texter reveals themselves and we find out what mishap leads Chris to recording this episode in a very low cap.  Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod  Sales and general enquiries: to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. On this week’s episode, Chris and Dianne talk sloppy eggs, frozen berries and mystery alarms. Elsewhere, Chris diversifies his voiceover repertoire, the pair try to get to the bottom of a strange text message which sent Di in a tailspin, and Chris turns his back on AI after being convinced to do something stupid. Plus, Dianne talks about the pressures of Strictly AND, we get to hear Joe washing up! Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review!Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod  A Keep It Light Media ProductionSales and general enquiries: [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Chris and Di are tired, in fact they’re so sleep deprived that Chris has a stye which begins to talk and Di plots to take Craig Revel Horwood’s job.Outside of their sleep chat, Chris shares his experience of re-reading his book and his accidental love of the comma. Dianne discusses her near miss with being a judge on Strictly Australia.  Plus, the bleep machine gets its biggest week yet as the pair finally get around to  discussing their Halloween week dance, the Samba. The pair discuss Dianne’s annoyance at Chris, a kick to the head that almost made Chris vomit, and someone reveals they had pissy hands throughout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Off the back of his return from the USA, Chris’ mind is blown by the Cheesecake Factory’s calories, he talks about his experience in a driverless car, and a bumpy plane ride. Di recalls her own terrible travel experience from the week and the pair ruin each other’s games. Plus, we learn more about Dianne’s toe thumb and the pair branch out to Tongue News.  Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. A Keep It Light Media ProductionSales and general enquiries: [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

On the podcast this week, it’s Chris’ time to surprise Dianne with some completely random facts. Dianne reaches out to people suffering with ‘Toe thumb’, plus, Chris attempts to teach Di some Welsh. And as Dianne prepares for her brother’s arrival, she pays tribute to her Pops.  Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod  A Keep It Light Media ProductionSales and general enquiries: [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

It’s hot on the podcast today, as Chris and Dianne catch up on their respective weeks. We learn why Chris would religiously wear three pairs of socks on Strictly. Dianne talks about costume changes, drinking Vito’s sweat and she pitches a new sitcom idea to Chris. Plus, Di reveals who was a very special guest at her latest show. And, get ready to have your mind blown with some (possibly true) facts from Di’s late night Tik Tok browse. Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media ProductionSales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. On this week’s episode Chris and Dianne finally re-live their Bafta Award winning Waltz, and the emotional effect it had on them both, the Strictly team and a group of school children. Chris discusses the dangers of getting your hair cut as a blind man, the evolution of seeing-eye tech and moans about hurting his achilles tendon. Plus, the pair applaud the incredible skill of the Strictly camera men, we learn how Chris stops himself from crying … and did Chris mention - he’s hurt his achilles tendon. And, unbelievably, there’s more finger news. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod  A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

BLURB: Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  This week on ‘It’s Chris Time’, (formerly known as 'Winning Isn’t Everything') Chris and Dianne discuss rumored contestants for the next series of 'Strictly Come Dancing', Dianne delves deeper into REM sleep and hypnotism, Chris uses AI to critique Dianne, and the pair learn a bit more about each other’s fingers and toes in ‘Finger News’. Plus, we learn what Di got Chris for his birthday. Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod  A Keep It Light Media ProductionSales and general enquiries: [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  In this week’s episode the pair discuss their respective weeks on tour - Dianne finds a sausage that reminds her of Chris, the pair decide on their favorite finger, they discuss Di’s new sleep ring and Chris quizzes Diane on animals’ sleep patterns. Plus, we receive some incredible new songs from listeners. Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod  A Keep It Light Media ProductionSales and general enquiries: [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. This week, Di coaches Chris on how to be a Tik Tok sensation, the duo discuss some unusual brand collaborations, we learn what Chris would get up to if he teleported into Di’s body, plus the pair discuss Titanic conspiracy theories, Uber ratings and Di teaches Chris what it means to ‘froth’.Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media ProductionSales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  This week Di’s best friend is visiting and his name rhymes with fish, the duo plan to start a bidding war on a day experience with Joe, the 11:11 theory continues and two kangaroos from the land down under recap their Salsa! Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  This week Di has found some confusing news headlines and Chris has been mistaken for someone else at his own show.  Di gives us a tour of her trophy shelf, they discuss how to land a world record and Chris delivers a mystical 11 related email. Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  In case you missed it this week, Chris and Di won a BAFTA!  So in the most sickeningly self congratulatory episode yet, they talk about nothing else… Di is sleeping with her trophy while Chris wonders if he’s going to get one at all, a case of mistaken identity is at hand and a listener email keeps the duo humble. Thank you to every single one of you that voted for us to win this award! Chris & Di X Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  This week, on day of recording, it’s 1/2 of Winning Isn’t Everything’s birthday! As Di celebrates her 36th year, Chris puts her knowledge to the test. Also in jolly birthday fashion, the duo discuss methods of medieval torture, as you do, and giant Magnums! Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  This week Chris celebrates Liverpool’s Premier League win and hatches a plan to rollerskate the next London Marathon, Di puts her VIP status to the test and the duo channel their inner Wayne and Garth to discuss their Week 3 dance, the jive!  Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] 🏆 Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  After Katy Perry’s dalliance with space, Chris channels his inner Bill Nye to explain the Solar System and the mathematical equation for the possibility of extra terrestrial life. They debunk the mystery of Stone Henge, Di practices her stand-up and Chris reminisces over the best Easter egg he’s ever eaten. They try to make it to the jive, but don’t quite get there - sorry Kevin! Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense... In this episode they debate the pronounciaton of 'burglar', Chris becomes an IPA beer, and the mad excuses autograph hunters come up with for using blank paper.Elsewhere Dianne attends a Kit-Kat event, buys a plate, and Chris goes to a record store to buy vinyl for Record Store Day.Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review!Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpodA Keep It Light Media ProductionSales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  Chris has been slobbing about a bit and Di has been on a car boot adventure. In a Freaky Friday situation though, Chris plans to pursue a new career as an influencer while Di plans to kick-start her career as a stand-up comedian. We take a closer look at roman numerals and also get a very healthy message from Di's dad. Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  On today’s episode Chris is writing a book and Di offers her literary aid, after a dramatic reading of a childhood story. The duo discuss golf (much to Chris’s dismay), Di hatches another egg-centric plan and the foxtrot finally makes it to the stage. Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  This week on Winning Isn’t Everything, Chris and Di admit that despite the name, they secretly love winning. Chris has made voodoo dolls for two particular on-screen characters rhyming with Favin and Lacey, Di creates a phonetic alphabet for the everyman and Chris may have accidentally manifested the power outage at Heathrow.  Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  In today’s episode it’s been another huge week for Di, but as always she’s seeing the positives! The duo descend into chaos as they discuss Di’s driving skills, Di's feet, and Chris’s power cut. He has also decided there’s not much to moan about this week, except for one particular review… Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. This week, we can finally 100% confirm that Chris’s middle name is John… or is it Graham? They discuss Dianne wearing nappies, Chris in a bib, good rooms, and the energy of all life. Most importantly though, they talk about Dianne's nan who passed away this week. Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  In today’s “nice” episode of Winning Isn’t Everything, the bar is raised by a special listener submission. Chris shares his strong opinions of Peppa Pig and hotel scrambled eggs, Dianne shares her hatred of backseat drivers and wows Chris with a new game - Guess The Sound. The duo also discuss their past lives… kind of.  Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense.  This week a special listener review takes the spotlight, Di teaches Chris the syllable rule of middle names, Chris enlightens Di on Swedish death metal and we all get seriously educated on some important Brisbane facts. Also, wait no more, the duo have finally made it to their first live Strictly performance - the Cha-cha-cha! Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Chris and Dianne talk more wins, fails, life and nonsense. The tables have turned in this week’s episode, where we find Chris in some technical woes prior to recording. The dreaded samba makes a surprise return, the duo chat destination weddings, oyster spawn and we unearth Di as a potential lost member of the Irwin family. Animal facts incoming in 3, 2, 1… Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and send in your questions to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Welcome! Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winners and dance partners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are having a weekly catch up on this, their new podcast, and they would love you to drop in... Talking all things life and Strictly… and with a lot of nonsense thrown in as well. Dianne wants to understand the world a bit more. Chris just wants to moan about it. This week it’s Chris’s “New Episode Resolution” to be more chipper, the duo chat all about happiness, talking bins in the Isle of Wight, Nicole Kidman and prawn head emulsions. Chris and Dianne also receive a special gift in the form of a song (warning: it’s very catchy) and we get the inside track on the recently wrapped Strictly Live tour, Chris’s surprise appearance and Strictly Traitors! Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and your questions in to [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @winningisnteverythingpod A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Welcome! Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winners and dance partners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are having a weekly catch up on this, their new podcast, and they would love you to drop in... Talking all things life and Strictly… and with a lot of nonsense thrown in as well. Dianne wants to understand the world a bit more. Chris just wants to moan about it. In this week's episode Chris and Dianne discuss the conundrum of hotel light switches and the theory of their matching tattoos. The duo also get into the opening pre-recorded episode of Strictly and how emotional it really was stepping on to that stage. Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review! Get in touch with the show and your questions in to [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @winningisnteverythingpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

Welcome!! Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winners and dance partners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are having a weekly catch up on this, their new podcast, and they would love you to drop in... Talking all things life and Strictly… and with a lot of nonsense thrown in as well. Dianne wants to understand the world a bit more. Chris just wants to moan about it. In this episode we discuss unfortunate facial hair fails, Dianne and the Strictly team playing Traitors on tour with the other dancers, and Chris and Dianne talk about their dance partnership on the show. Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review. xXx Get in touch with the show and your questions in to [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @winningisnteverythingpod X / TWITTER: A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

Welcome!! Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winners and dance partners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are having a weekly catch up on this, their new podcast, and they would love you to drop in... Talking all things life and Strictly… and with a lot of nonsense thrown in as well. Dianne wants to understand the world a bit more. Chris just wants to moan about it. For the first ever episode they discuss what they've been up to over Xmas and New Years since they last saw each other. And then go through the Strictly final and their incredible route to get the and become crowned champions. Enjoy! Please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review. xXx Get in touch with the show and your questions in to [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @winningisnteverythingpod X / TWITTER: A Keep It Light Media Production Sales and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2025