Mark’s been to a BBQ, but as the booze flowed and day turned into night, what did he end up singing…? In TV, we return to one of our favourites: Race Across The World (1:28). Back for a fourth series (if you don’t count last year’s celeb version) this time the contestants are racing from Japan to Indonesia. Are we enjoying it as much as its previou…

Happy Easter! But which reduced price chocolate eggs will Mark be able to find in the supermarket on his annual pilgrimage? This week, in TV we’ve been watching Marvel Animation’s new series X-Men ‘97 (3:26) and ITV comedy-thriller (or is it?!) Passengers (9:32). In our film section, hold on to your proton packs and get ready to be slimed - we’re r…

The episode where Mark compares Elaine to a dog that looks like a pain au chocolat, lists all the Denis Villeneuve films he hates, and starts a podcasting war with The Movie Robcast… In TV, we discuss Mr & Mrs Smith (Amazon Prime) (5:42) and Shogun (Disney +) (13:31). And in film, Mark takes us through the masterpiece that is Madame Web (24:26), El…

It's going to be a little while until we can come back with a full show, so as an interim treat we thought we'd record our thoughts on some of the recently released film & TV trailers. Film trailers: Deadpool & Wolverine, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Wicked TV trailers: Manhunt (Apple), Mary & George (Sky Atlantic), Shardlake (Disney +) A…

We start the pod with WWE news (obvs!). The WWE is off to Netflix - but recent allegations leave Mark reflecting on whether he can continue watching... In TV, we discuss the finale of S2 The Traitors (7:35) and share our views on the first few episodes of HBO’s True Detective: Night Country (19:30). In film, Mark reviews newly Oscar-nominated The H…

Welcome to our first episode of 2024! We start the pod with a discussion around New Year’s Resolutions - and a birthday cake muffin… In TV, Elaine wants everyone to watch BBC drama Men Up (2:30) which was shown in the In-Between Times and therefore criminally overlooked. We also share our thoughts on appointment telly The Traitors S2 - including so…

We countdown our favourite movies of 2023. Enjoy the part where we discuss whether The Cheeky Girls’ mum lives in the Byker Wall. How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee,…

We countdown our favourite TV shows of 2023. Enjoy the part where Mark forgets to put one of the biggest shows of the year on his list for the second year running. And play along with the ‘how many Usher songs can you list?’ game… This episode includes references to: Celebrity Race Across The World, Fleishman Is in Trouble, Succession, Only Murders…

In this episode, we rehearse an argument about Elaine and some flatpack furniture, help Richard Osman out by mentioning his new podcast, and once again manage to squeeze in a reference to Tosh Lines from The Bill. In TV, we review Superfan: The Story of Vladimir (8:17), Part 1 of The Crown S6 (15:06), Loki S2 (28:16), and BBC crime drama Shetland (…

A throwback to a spooky date night of yesteryear (well, 2022). Enjoy!By thehoneymoonperiod

A throwback to a spooky date night of yesteryear (well, 2022). Enjoy!By thehoneymoonperiod

In this episode, we pay homage to the power of television when going through tough times. Plus, in not unrelated news, Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year. In TV, Elaine’s been on a documentary extravaganza, with Netflix’s Beckham (12:33), Disney+’s Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story (22:55), and Amazon Prime’s The Greatest Show Never Made (29…

In this week’s episode, Elaine laments a certain celebrity’s exit from this year’s Strictly Come Dancing and we discuss a new podcast about a dolphin and his ‘friend’.... In telly, Mark’s been checking out psychological thriller Wilderness (9:30), whilst Elaine’s got mixed feelings on the latest Star Wars offering, Ahsoka (14:25). In film, Mark has…

Mark reports back on his trip to AEW All In - plus a fun afternoon with our podcasting pals Rob D and Rob W from The Movie Robcast. Blame Rob D for Mark’s wrestling round up! Plus a strange tangent into ‘London Pubs We’ve Been To’ and fun facts about Steven Spielberg’s Hook. You’ll be glad when we get to the TV section. And this week, Mark has been…

In this episode, we discuss Mark’s impending trip to All Elite Wrestling All In (yes, we’re talking wrestling again) and somehow manage to segue into a run-down of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing contestants. In film, Mark takes us on a whirlwind tour of three movies he’s been to see: They Cloned Tyrone (18:30), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Muta…

Elaine has a really bad cold and is losing her voice, so please enjoy her gradual descent into madness throughout this episode. In TV, Elaine’s been watching BBC true crime drama The Sixth Commandment (3:39) and Mark’s started on Season 2 of The Afterparty (10:52). In film, Mark reports back on his attempt at a Barbenheimer day out. Then we turn ou…

During this week’s pod, Mark tries to explain two thought experiments to Elaine, with varying results. And Mark mentions wrestling, so if you’re playing The Honeymoon Period drinking game get your glasses ready. In TV, we start with Elaine sighing before Mark can even get going on his Secret Invasion (3:41) review. Then we move on to talk about App…

Mark has finally taken Elaine to see live wrestling. Find out what she made of it at the top of the show. In TV, we start with a discussion on BBC drama Best Interests. This show depicts a parent’s fight to stop a hospital withdrawing treatment from her ill child. In our review of Best Interests, we touch on our own journey as parents of a disabled…

In this episode, we once again make reference to ‘Allo ‘Allo and Elaine does a really creepy impression of Elmo. We also review the latest offering from the DC Extended Universe - The Flash - and the first two episodes of Season 6 of Charlie Brooker’s anthology series Black Mirror. Slightly different set up to this show. We start with spoiler-free …

In this episode, we're like Cousin Matthew trundling through the countryside in his trusty motorcar…. but why *is* Mark watching Downton Abbey? In movies, we review Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (8:44), Fast X (17:10), and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (29:00). Then in TV, Mark’s been laughing out loud to I Think You Should Leave with …

Brace yourselves. This week’s pod is bulging with many many references to Eurovision songs new and old. Including the greatest Eurovision song of all time (according to Elaine). In TV, we revisit s2 Yellowjackets (17:22). Elaine’s been watching Paramount Plus’ ‘re-imagining’ of 80s erotic thriller Fatal Attraction (25:32). And we reflect on the lat…

We are back with another jam-packed show full of chat about the latest releases on the big and small screen. Starting with TV, we delve (spoiler free) into two of the shows of the moment: Succession (02:00) and Yellowjackets (17:23). Plus we review episode 1 of reality show / mockumentary Jury Duty (30:00). In film, we review Shazam! Fury of the Go…

Our ‘live from LA’ recording is forever lost to technical difficulties, but fear not we’ve got a bumper Wrestlemania episode for you. Live from our sofa. And yes, Mark takes us through his thoughts on LA, the atmosphere in the stadium, and his review of the actual event. BUT also stick around for the answers to very important questions like... What…

In this special episode, we prepare for Mark’s upcoming trip to Los Angeles for Wrestlemania 39. Our wide-ranging chat covers Mark’s entry into wrestling fandom, what to say to your dad when he tells you ‘it’s all fake’, and Elaine's least favourite wrestlers. Plus an in-depth conversation about the Wrestlemania 39 card, Prison Dom, and why the Blo…

5 weeks to WrestleMania for Mark - and an extravaganza of film and tv reviews for you! After a chat about renting washing machines from Rumbelows, Big Brother contestants of yesteryear, and our thoughts on the BAFTAs we do eventually get on with discussing the latest big releases. In a move that causes confusion for Elaine, this week’s episode deal…

The countdown to Mark’s trip to Wrestlemania in Los Angeles continues (only 7 more weeks of this!) before we turn to slightly less jocular goings-on in the BBC’s Happy Valley (13:15) and HBO’s post-apocalyptic video game adaptation The Last of Us (22:50). In our film section, Gerard Butler’s superbly named Brodie Torrance is in full action mode in …

We countdown our favourite TV shows of 2022. Enjoy the part where Mark forgets to include one of his most loved shows in his list! Elaine’s Top 10 list was featured in The Custard TV’s Best of 2022 feature. You can also read her picks and The Custard TV crew’s lists here: https://www.thecustardtv.com/best-of-2022-our-picks. And you can follow The C…

We countdown our favourite movies from last year - with some unusual picks from Mark and a last minute change to Elaine’s No 1! How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, y…

Welcome back! This week, we discuss Mark’s availability to play Santa, some great telly, some questionable Christmas films, and, oh yes, that really unknown film Avatar: The Way of Water. In TV, Elaine’s very happy to see the return of Tom Burke’s troubled private detective Strike (6:10) whilst Mark is charmed by The Flatshare (15:27). In film, Mar…

The episode where Elaine yells the sacred words, “You do not know Allo Allo!” and apologises for going ‘too dark’ with her analysis. Enjoy! How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us…

In TV, Elaine has, of course, been watching two documentaries about sex cults, The Vow (Season 2) and Orgasm, Inc: The Story of OneTaste (5:55). Mark praises US comedy-drama series The Bear (21:00). And we finish with a spoiler free discussion of the latest Star Wars show Andor (27:00). In our Movies section, Elaine’s been to see Florence Pugh in T…

Elaine, once again, doesn't pick Bram Stoker's Dracula for her Halloween movie. Warning: Spoilers throughout. How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, you can do so here.…

We return for a spooky special. But remember: no ghosts. Spoilers from 24:35. How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, you can do so here. Thanks so much.…

We’re back! After a month away, we return with a jumbo episode of tv and film reviews. In TV, we’ve enjoyed The Rehearsal (6:55) and Bad Sisters (12:34), but have a difference of opinion when it comes to The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power / Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon (20:32). Plus, we discuss our favourite Strictly celebrity dancer…

Your sleep deprived podcasters return with our latest telly and movie reviews. In TV, Elaine’s been enjoying true crime mini-series Under the Banner of Heaven (6:07) and we’ve both taken in the first episode of BBC1’s new observational drama Marriage (9:53). In the film section, we cover Bullet Train (21:12), Not Okay (25:32) and Prey (28:37). All …

We start the episode with wrestling news! Yes, Mark finally gets to wax lyrical about WWE on the pod. He shares his thoughts on the ‘retirement’ of Vince McMahon, and he also has a big wrestling related reveal… But don’t worry, we do get round to our usual TV and film reviews eventually – and it’s a bumper episode! In TV, Mark reflects on Season 6 …

It's Mark's birthday! Well, not today. Well, OK, if you're listening to this some time in the future, then it actually might be. In TV, Mark wants Elaine to sell the Beeb’s crime drama Sherwood (2:22) to him. We discuss the new MCU Disney+ show Ms Marvel (8:55), as well as Westworld's return for season 4 (15:53). It might help to imagine Elaine sta…

WELCOME TO…. erm…. Jurassic… well…. Yeah, we don’t know either. In this spoiler-heavy discussion, we cover our relationship with the JP/JW franchise before jumping into our thoughts on the film. Hold on to your butts for the arguments about star ratings at the end. Enjoy! We've spared no expense. You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterbo…

In this episode, we share our thoughts on the first few episodes of Stranger Things Season 4 (3:44) and Star Wars spin-off Obi-Wan Kenobi (17:55). All spoiler-free. Plus a Jeremy Beadle reference for all you 80s fans. Then, for something completely different, we review Alex Garland’s latest film Men (29:49). Starring Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear…

Ride into the Danger Zone, choose your wingman, and be ready to play overly competitive sports on sun-drenched beaches. Top Gun is back! Spoilers from 17:38. Enjoy! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and leave us a star rating on Spotify.…

It’s high time we caught up on some tv and film, and boy do we have a busy podcast for you! Elaine delves into HBO true crime mini-series The Staircase (6:40), Mark discusses Netflix documentary Our Father (18:00), and Elaine eventually finds out why Mark stopped watching Russian Doll Season 2 after just two episodes (23:38). We've tried to avoid s…

Mark’s turn to pick the Date Night film. And he’s chosen another Andy Samberg comedy (see our Hot Rod Date Night episode if you’re a fan!). A comedy for 9 year olds, with references to Silence of the Lambs, Terminator 2, and forced plastic surgery… Ch-Ch-Ch-Chip and Dale! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you co…

A little late to the party, we finally get round to discussing our thoughts on Steve Strange (not that one) and his multi-versey-timey-wimey movie. Rejoice in Mark’s totally random references (Mer-Man from the He-Man cartoon anyone?) and enjoy Elaine’s defence of the film’s baddie. Be warned: spoilers from 16:37. Enjoy! You can follow us on: Twitte…

Forget the format! We're turning our back on TV for one week only, because we've just seen too many movies (although please let us know if you want a Moon Knight podcast... We're really enjoying it!) We start off talking about films we've seen that have recently hit UK streaming, with Elaine covering The Eyes of Tammy Faye (3:13), Mark dipping brie…

Imagine, if you will, a time before Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, and 'The Flash Enters Speed Force' was declared the 'Best Moment in the History of All Time Ever'? Well back in those halcyon days we recorded the first half of a podcast about Peacemaker (9:24) and - the Netflix event that literally no-one is talking about - Charlie Brooker's Cat B…

It's Elaine's pick for Date Night. And there's really only one question to ask. Can we shoe-horn a reference to 90s sitcom The Upper Hand into our review of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical drama? Yes, yes we can... Enjoy! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and leave us a…

Der-ner der-ner der-ner der-ner BATMAN! We start with our general thoughts, then at 15:25 head straight into Arkham Asylum with full spoilers. We cover the style, the content, the cast and... yes... the length. Enjoy! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and leave us a …

Mark is feeling overwhelmed with the amount of good telly he needs to catch up with. So we did the only obvious thing, and recorded a podcast to remind him how much he hasn’t seen. He was happy, however, to wax lyrical (again) about Ted Lasso (4:45). And we’ve watched the first two episodes of mystery-horror Yellowjackets (13:11). Finally, for TV, …

All great men have moustaches, and all great Date Nights feature a film requested by our magnificent pod-chum Mr Rob Daniel from The Movie Robcast. Spoilers from pretty much straight after the trailer plays, so if you don’t want to know anything about Hot Rod best to leave us there, watch the film, and then come back… Enjoy! You can follow us on: T…

To butcher a phrase used by fairground ride operators up and down the country (as well as Geri Halliwell), Scream if you wanna go FIVEster. We've been to see Scream, the confusingly-titled fifth film in the Scream franchise. In this podcast we discuss our history with the franchise, then we deep dive into our review of this most meta of meta films …