Two American 20-somethings go through each episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus and talk about them :) (Logo art by the amazing Cheru, @DragonGellie on Twitter)
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A podcast where we talk about classic comedy with particular focus on the work of Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe & Michael Bentine. You'll also hear us discuss the likes of Monty Python, Hancock, Blackadder, the Carry On films, Peter Cook, Steptoe & Son and countless other comedy figures & fixtures from the postwar era. Please follow on Bluesky @goonpod.bsky.social and Twitter @goonshowpod
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Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the makers of Carry On Up The Missus, Carry On Up The Village and Quantum Of Missus comes a 50th anniversary celebration of all things Monty Python
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Sketch comedy in the vein of The Firesign Theatre, OTR, & Monty Python. One-man voice team - performing over 400 characters! No. Not at once, stupid.
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John Cleese: actor, comedian, writer and podcaster
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Science fiction & Fantasy audio dramas. A big frothy cocktail of catastrophe, cliffhangers, and comedy – two parts Asimov, one part Arthur C. Clarke, with a jigger of early Spielberg, a splash of satire, and a sprinkling of Monty Python. Ad-free.
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Tom Salinsky explains all of British television comedy to Abigoliah Schamaun, one show at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Special Guest Carol Cleveland: Meet the Comedians
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Join the original Monty Pythons Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Special Guest Carol Cleveland as they introduce and discuss their first official app. The Monty Python’s Flying Circus Python Bytes App includes 22 of the Python’s best sketches from the first series of Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Also included are exclusive commentaries and back-stories from the creators, as well as a digital autograph feature.
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In the distant future, archeo-astronomer Jeffrey Lutz travels the stars collecting broadcasts from Earth. A scripted sci-fi comedy podcast by Rob Schultz and Russell August Anderson, Frequency Earth is a blend of sitcom - the adventures of a guy traveling through space - and sketch comedy - the transmissions he picks up from Earth.
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This is a deep dive into some of the host and the guests' favourite films, many of which we consider among the pinnacles of film achievement.
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Join Michael Palin as he discusses his latest travel book and accompanying TV series Brazil. From the depths of the Amazon rainforest, to the shanty towns of Rio, Michael Palin examines this vast and disparate nation and takes a closer look at a country of unexplored wildernesses and bustling modern cities.
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You’ll laff ’til.you stop, and be reminded of Monty Python, the Firesign Theatre, and other smart absurdist satire, as you listen either to A Rabbi, the Pope, and Jeff Beck’s Ghost Walk Into a Pub, made with a UK audience in mind, or Poking Bears With Sticks, which English-understanders of all nationalities, ages, races, creeds (whatever they are), and sexual preferences are certain to enjoy.
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Director Terry Gilliam (Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Brazil) discusses his latest film. The Zero Theorem sees a reclusive computer genius who’s work on a mysterious project aimed at discovering the purpose of existence – or the lack thereof – is continuously interrupted by Management. Hosted by Chris Hewitt at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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A fast, exciting fantasy adventure with surprising depth and humor. It’s Monty Python, Mel Brooks, The Princess Bride, and Lord of the Rings, rolled into one.
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On Now We Know, Kevin Werkheiser and Chris Tognotti return to resonant, haunting, farcical, or otherwise impactful entertainment obsessions of their youths, through the jaundiced eyes of adulthood. Follow us on Twitter at @NowWeKnowPod!
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Storied is a podcast that tells stories about faith and failure. And sometimes it recounts stories that are so ridiculous that they seem more fitted to Monty Python than to real life. So, listen in to learn about the past, to enjoy a good story, and to know more than you did before.
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Sometimes three, sometimes five best pals and their exquisitely-built equine assistants sometimes get their hands on working audio recording equipment and a stolen WiFi connection in their squatters dungeon. A rotating cast of characters including a shape-shifting witch that sexually tortures men in the forest, a French-born pop star who lives in a dream where he isn't a fish-factory worker, Gepetto of Gepetto's Perfect Pets, and an Italian-American national security analyst who poisoned San ...
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Welcome to the SciFi Diner where we serve up spicy conversations off the latest menu of SciFi Movies & Television Shows.
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Along the treacherous Borgo Pass In the mountains of Transylvania, a meek English real estate agent is on a harrowing journey to meet a new and mysterious client...who also just happens to be the most terrifying and ferocious monster the world has ever known. COUNT DRACULA!! Christopher Sieber leads an all-star cast, including John Stamos, Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti, Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Richard Kind, Rob McClure, Ashley Park, Alan Tudyk, Kathy Fitzgerald, Jeff Kready ...
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From Avatars to Xenomorphs, you never know what we’ll pull out of our Nerdhat. New episodes every other Monday beginning October 13th. Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401572/subscribe
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The Occult Adventures of Norman P. Blank is a high fantasy, irreverent serialized podcast about an ordinary lawyer in 1930’s San Francisco who is thrust into the city’s magical underbelly. Part urban fantasy, part Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and part Lord of the Rings all presented in an “old timey” radio format with queer characters and themes. Step into a magical world hidden in plain sight, where mystery and danger threaten from every corner! Welcome to the Occult Adventures of Norma ...
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Join us, three very different types of storytellers with three very different types of personalities, as we bring each other stories of all kinds to break apart and celebrate. In every episode, we're having the best time exploring what makes a story work, why it moves us, and why we can't stop talking about it. It's not analysis. It's not review. And it's something more than just a conversation about one of the things that makes life worth living... stories.
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Welcome to Wheel of Film! Each week Tad, Nicky and Jay review a movie selected by the great and powerful WHEEL OF FILM! Could be horror, could be comedy, could be a movie funded by the Canadian government! We're dude's watching movies, we're movie watching dudes!
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Sketch Nerds is a comedy podcast about the craft of sketch comedy. Andy, Seth and Julian chat with fellow sketch nerds from comedy troupes, theaters, and festivals to breakdown your favorite sketches to figure out what works, what doesn't and why. If you're a student of sketch comedy or love shows like Saturday Night Live, Monty Python, and Key & Peele then you will enjoy this podcast. To join our conversation please submit your comments or favorite sketches to @badmedicinedc with the hashta ...
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Welcome to “Rusted Junk: The Movies Podcast” where Charlie, Joe, and Dom are your guides through the cinematic rollercoaster, both highs and lows! We love doing this and hope you like it too! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE - cheers! Twitter & Instagram: @RustedJPod Facebook: @RustedJunkPodcast
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Cineversary celebrates a milestone anniversary of a cinematic classic. Every month, we wish a happy birthday to a different film currently observing a joyous jubilee--everything from a 20th to a 100th anniversary. Host Erik Martin interviews film scholars, critics, historians and fans to discuss why each spotlighted movie is worth celebrating all these years later, its cultural impact and legacy, what we can learn from the picture today, how it has stood the test of time, and more. For more ...
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Cozy up and remember the magic of Christmas this season inside with Emily, a basic American girl who finds herself alone in London for the holidays, a nosy narrator, and dapper mystery guest! With all the heart and charm of the old radio plays, plus the wit of a Gilmore Girl and the confusion of a Monty Python movie - we thought you could use a little comedy this year. Written by Brittney Bertier. Starring: Brittney Bertier, Joshua Cavanaugh, Trip Langley
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The podcast is for film enthusiasts of all ages who not only enjoy film but love and appreciate the cinema-going experience. The show revisits and celebrates classic cinema, reappraises movies that may have been misunderstood or unfairly maligned and aims to uncover hidden gems. Each show will have a specific topic (e.g. a genre, time period, actor, director) and will use the device of programming a fantasy repertory cinema to select the films to be discussed.
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Join Jon Hamm (Mad Men, Bridesmaids) and writer, director and producer Jennifer Westfeldt (24, Kissing Jessica Stein) as they discuss their new film Friends with Kids. A romantic comedy that centres around two best friends who decide to have a child together, whilst keeping their relationship platonic, Friends with Kids shows how having kids can change your life forever, in amusing and surprising ways.
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Des Burkinshaw and Mark Hooper meet a variety of famous guests to discuss how the Beatles directly impacted on them and their careers.. Recorded over the past 10 years, guests include Sir Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Steve Van Zandt, Nancy Sinatra, all four members of 10cc, Barbara Dickson, Sir David Attenborough, Sir Willy Russell, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, Richie Sambora, Diane Warren and some of the last interviews done by Neil Innes, Mary Quant and Lemmy. Each episode we also fea ...
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3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE: A Britflicks Podcast with screenwriter Stuart Wright
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3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is the podcast that explores cinema's transformative power on your personal growth. Hosted and produced by screenwriter Stuart Wright From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have h ...
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A podcast about costume design and the performing arts from professional costume designers Jojo Siu and Sarah Timm! Join Jojo and Sarah as they analyze the costumes from your favorite film, TV, and theatre, and offer an inside look at the art and craft of costume design. Plus, look forward to bonus episodes where Jojo and Sarah interview industry professionals and find out why they chose their specific field in the arts. New episodes every other Friday.
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Reviews of Brisbane theatre in the time it takes to drive home plus interviews with the creatives by mother and son team Susan Hetherington and Oliver Hetherington-Page
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An almost daily mini-cast by a Social Studies Teacher in New England.All opinions are my own, although things will reamain positive.
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A look at British Comedy from a Yank's point of view!
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Two brothers break down cinematic sequences in all things art and entertainment. Formerly Reel Brothers.
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The Dicebreaker team gather together to chat about the latest board games and tabletop RPGs, what they've been playing, and more!
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Podcast by Ben Nelson, Tiffany Sigaran, Hope Bluhm
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Because Reasons is a multi-media redemption podcast that reviews your favorite guilty pleasures in movies, books, and more to decide whether or not they're worthless trash.
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University of Nevada, Reno's Campus Comedy Club. Stand-up, Sketch, Satire, Podcasts, and Improv.
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Join Matt and Jared as we watch classic movies, especially comedies, and give our opinion, commentary, and all around silliness to some of your favorite films!
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Theatre Feuds turns subjective art into objective entertainment. Every week, three industry professionals argue over various theatrical topics, all with one aim - to be crowned the Ultimate Theatre Feuds Champion!
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Celluloid Scrutiny is a twice-monthly movie podcast where we examine classic movies through the eye of a modern viewer, except for when we don't.
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Riley "Bo" Trisler and Joseph Ricci come together on Home Brew History to talk history, pop culture, and brews! Home Brew History is brought to you by Civil War Trails.
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**Gateway Reel Talk Podcast** is a student-led movie review show, part of the CCPS Student Life Podcast series, created, hosted, and produced by the talented students of Christian County Public Schools. Each episode dives into popular films, breaking down storylines, performances, and technical aspects while sharing insightful reviews and unique perspectives. Tune in to hear the voices of tomorrow's filmmakers as they discuss everything from blockbusters to hidden gems in the world of cinema!
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Rewinding back to the time of VHS tapes, Matt and Cam watch and discuss your favorite movies, the flops, the ones you forgot, or never heard of. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rewindmattcam/support
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Join us on Cocktails and Classics, where cinematic nostalgia meets mixology mastery. Indulge in lively discussions as three friends explore iconic Hollywood films, each paired with a signature cocktail. Test your knowledge in our trivia quizzes and rate the classics with us. Cheers to rediscovering the magic of cinema with a twist of taste on every episode!
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A Fish Called Wanda || Guest Sophie Long - Monty Python In The Real World
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25:27A Fish Called Wanda was supposed to be a crowd-pleasing yuck-a-minute episode about arguably the most successful comedy of all time, but with some extreme technical difficulty and very raw feelings about the morals of the 1980s not living up at all to the standards of the 2020s, we actually had a really emotional episode that very sadly and very ac…
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Episode 40- Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Part 2 of 2
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59:19Luke and Antony complete their look at the classic comedy ‘Monty Python’s Life of Brian', the talk originally recorded on video earlier this year (see below). It’s hard to avoid the controversy that surrounded this filmwhen it came out, and you will hear a clip or two from the remarkable TV debate around the more contentious aspects of it, the like…
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Irreverent Medieval Comedies: The Princess Bride vs. Monty Python & the Holy Grail
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48:55If you love sword fights, satire, flesh wounds, or flying cows, then this episode is for you! This week we cover two classic medieval comedies: Rob Reiner's eponymous production of "The Princess Bride" (1987) and Terry Gilliam's stab at comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975). Which is your favorite? Let us know! This week's sources include…
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): Masterpiece or Muppet-show?
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1:00:41Two of us believe The Muppet Christmas Carol is the peak of festive cinema, a perfect blend of Michael Caine’s gravitas and Gonzo’s narration. The other thinks it should be buried in the past with the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Join us for a heated debate where we defend the magic of "One More Sleep 'til Christmas" against a co-host who has of…
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Geoff Posner Explains Victoria Wood As Seen on TV
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1:06:00All British Comedy Explained… to Abigoliah Schamaun and Tom Salinsky Geoff Posner Explains Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Released 11 December 2025. Geoff Posner has worked with some of the all-time greats of British comedy, from working alongside Paul Jackson on The Young Ones, to helping Steve Coogan give birth to Paul and Pauline Calf, he was ther…
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Episode 113b - Double Bills!!! Double The Thrills!!! Vol. 2
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2:19:07Welcome to 'Matinee To Midnight' - a podcast for big screen enthusiasts. It's all been building to this! For the epic 2-part finale to season 1, Simon and Matthew throw open the doors of the Roundhay Garden Cinema for a festival of double bills, giving their ticket buying patrons two movies for the price of one. The movies on each double bill have …
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200. Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
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2:34:42Thanks so much, all of you, for your support and loyal listenership as we cross a milestone which once seemed absurd, our 200th episode! And to celebrate, we're going long on the Lucasfilm multimedia project that effectively ended the late-80's to mid-90's wild west era of semi-canonical Star Wars tales, and ushered in the prequel era: Shadows of t…
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One Way Pendulum (1965) - with David Quantick
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1:01:19Tyler welcomes comedy writer David Quantick to celebrate the 1965 film One Way Pendulum starring Goon Show alumnus Eric Sykes. Adapted by NF Simpson from his own 1959 Royal Court play and directed by Peter Yates (fresh off Summer Holiday, soon to make Bullitt), Eric plays suburban dad Arthur Groomkirby, who is quietly building a full-scale Old Bail…
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Film marketing and distribution consultant Jonathan Sadler and Movies That Changed Your Life: Jason And The Argonauts, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Cinema Paradiso
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53:57Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with singer/songwriter for the band Crippling Alcoholism, Jonathan Sadler, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Jason And The Argonauts impact, On Her Majesty's Secret Service analysis, and Cinema Paradiso influenc…
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Episode 113a - Double Bills!!! Double The Thrills!!! Vol. 1
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1:50:17Welcome to 'Matinee To Midnight' - a podcast for big screen enthusiasts. It's all been building to this! For the epic 2-part finale to season 1, Simon and Matthew throw open the doors of the Roundhay Garden Cinema for a festival of double bills, giving their ticket buying patrons two movies for the price of one. The movies on each double bill have …
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The Kit-Bag (Learn English with a Short Story) [965]
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1:51:13[965] It is traditional to tell a scary story at Christmas time, so here is one for this year's festive season. The Kit-Bag by Algernon Blackwood is a classic scary tale which will give you a chill, while you stay cosy and warm indoors this winter. Listen and I will explain a lot of vocabulary which comes up in the story. Get the episode PDF with s…
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Tonight’s movie is Willie Dynamite, a vivid, stylish, and surprisingly sharp entry in the Blaxploitation era — one that balances outrageous fashion and swagger with a surprisingly moralistic edge. 30-Second Plot Overview Set in 1970s New York, the film follows Willie Dynamite, a flamboyant, ambitious pimp played by Roscoe Orman (yes — future Gordon…
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All British Comedy Explained… to Abigoliah Schamaun, by Tom Salinsky 1.5: Victoria Wood As Seen on TV. Released 4 December 2025. With no female role models at all, Victoria Wood just focused on what she found funny. Her second attempt at bringing her style of humour to television is still among her most successful and enduring, and she wrote every …
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"The" GameCube Vine - The Perfect Six Second Story
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17:35Woe to all who took Vine for granted, and WATCH the Vine we discuss HERE. Because as Jaclynn says, in this episode "we didn't know what we had." In this episode we look back and break apart what Cole would argue was the best Vine of all time, "The" GameCube Vine. What we consider the best is baked into the start of the episode (and it plays twice o…
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Yellow Submarine (1968) - with Joel Morris
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1:38:11"It's all in the mind." How do you categorise Yellow Submarine? Animated psychedelic musical fantasy comedy? That barely scratches the surface. In this technicolour fantasia, the cartoon Beatles tackle the Blue Meanies, who’ve turned joyful Pepperland into a static, monochrome dystopia where music has been silenced. To restore harmony, John, Paul, …
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Tony Castrati of Crippling Alcoholism and Movies That Changed Your Life: There Will Be Blood, Irreversible, The Lighthouse
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39:16Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with singer/songwriter for the band Crippling Alcoholism, Tony Castrati, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore There Will Be Blood impact, Irreversible analysis, and The Lighthouse influence on his personal growth a…
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The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 503 – Red One: A Christmas Movie Review
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42:00The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 503 – Red One: A Christmas Movie Review In this episode, we dive into the high-energy, holiday-fueled adventure Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. We break down the action, the comedy, the world-building, the WTF moments, and whether this movie actually earns a spot on your annual Christmas […]…
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A Cosy Rambling Episode at Home [964]
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1:10:27In this audio-only episode today you can join me at home as I potter around, and take time to relax while recording a rambling episode for you to enjoy. Enjoy the sounds of street noise outside, and my attempts to find the most comfortable spot in my flat where I can ramble about various things, including several robberies in Paris - one of which i…
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Clockwork Orange Controversy: Rewatching Kubrick's Shock Classic
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59:34Ho Ho Ho! We’re digging back into the controversy with the 1971 classic A Clockwork Orange. This episode mixes nostalgia, outrage, and obsession as the hosts debate Kubrick’s shocks, Malcolm McDowell’s wild turn, the film’s notorious bans, and why the movie still makes people squirm today. Expect candid opinions (some love it, some loathe it), behi…
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All British Comedy Explained… to Abigoliah Schamaun and Tom Salinsky Ben Elton explains The Young Ones. Released 27 November 2025. Ben Elton is one of the most significant voices in the British comedy landscape and has been for over forty years. We spoke to him largely because of The Young Ones but his list of TV writing credits is incredible and t…
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Episode 39- Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Part 1 of 2
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54:01What more is there to say about Monty Python’s Life ofBrian? Well, we may as well give it a bash. Luke Thompson takes on hosting duties for a swapcast between Film Gold and Luke’s English Podcast, originally recorded on video earlier this year (see below). In this first part, Luke & Antony discuss among otherthings their histories with the film, th…
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Harry Secombe could have had reasonable grounds for claiming to be the hardest working man in showbusiness in January 1958: panto (Puss In Boots), TV (Sunday Night At The London Palladium), the Goons, a movie (Davy) and goodness knows what else. Likewise, his colleague Peter Sellers was feeling the pressure of work and his doctor advised a rest on …
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Screenwriter Philip Ralph on the paradigm shift/crisis in the TV industry and the impact on working class people and Movies That Changed Your Life: Barton Fink, Big Night, Bloody Sunday
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1:00:38Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with screenwriter Philip Ralph, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Barton Fink impact, Big Night analysis, and Bloody Sunday influence on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative power. Philip Ralph also d…
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Hymns To The Obvious - A Play Written by Robert Weinstein
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36:59Robert Weinstein, our far too humble host and resident storytelling teacher has written yet another play, which was performed by the Barrow Group, and we get to talk about it, celebrate it, and accidentally tear into it. Read the play here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O_pb-vqXSIgZY2o9UsmZRMpkdBG1STGN?usp=sharing…
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Classic Episode: "Kevin Conroy: The Man Behind the Cowl"
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41:34Today we share an episode which we first published on November 23, 2022, just 13 days after the end of Kevin Conroy's valiant battle with cancer. For us and many of millennials like us, Kevin will always be our Batman. We hope you enjoy this episode honoring Kevin's life and work. Image Copyrights: Kevin Conroy, Warner Brothers Animation/DC Studios…
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Episode 112 - "Dutch Master of Controversy": Revisiting the films of Paul Verhoeven
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2:43:26Welcome to 'Matinee To Midnight' - a podcast for big screen enthusiasts. For episode 12, Simon and Matthew unveil the first star for a director in the Roundhay Garden Cinema's "Alley of Glory" - for the one of a kind, Paul Verhoeven. Following a discussion on his life and career, Simon and Matthew programme and discuss three movies each from a dire…
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Talking Therapy, Mental Health & Counselling with Emma Camara Ortega [963]
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1:24:37[963] Emma Camara Ortega and I worked together as English teachers years ago, but since then Emma has become a licensed counsellor and therapist - helping people with their mental health. In this episode, Emma talks to me about what is involved in counselling, and we discuss some everyday habits to promote good mental health. This should be full of…
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The jangle of spurs, the neigh of the horse...these are the sounds the American TV viewer hates. Join Kevin and Chris as they revisit this lightly sci-fi attempt to revive the Western as a force in culture, based largely on the charms of a youthful Bruce Campbell.
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Cozy up and join us for some family-friendly movies that contain animated characters! We had fun chatting all about the costuming in IF and Paddington. We hope you put on a sweater and enjoy yourself. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! IF: Instagram, Pinterest Paddington: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for…
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All British Comedy Explained… to Abigoliah Schamaun, by Tom Salinsky 1.4: The Goon Show. Released 20 November 2025. The one British comedy show to which all roads ultimately lead. Spike Milligan’s lunatic flights of fancy changed the game and he found ideal comrades in Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. The show ran for ten years and hundreds of epis…
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Fleabag S02, EP 01 - Writing Three Full Episodes & Throwing Them All Away
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38:56EPISODE DESCRIPTION & SHOW NOTES This episode is all about Jaclynn's only note... the only note she ever gives... ad nauseam to the point that it has (nearly) ruined friendships. That note is "write three FULL episodes and throw them out." This is "how" Phoebe Waller-Bridge made the "perfect" television season/series, and Jaclynn gives us a full br…
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Director Alan Hopkins and producer Husni Hafid on Movies That Changed Your Life: Jurassic Park, The Virgin Suicides, Badlands, Shawshank Redemption, There Will Be Blood, Donnie Darko
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58:11Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with the two Irish filmmakers: director Alan Hopkins and producer Husni Hafid in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Jurassic Park and The Virgin Suicides’ impact, Badlands and Shawshank Redemption analysis, and There Will B…
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Introduced as ‘The Lost Colony’, this is another episode of The Goon Show which sees Neddie Seagoon being duped by Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty. In this case, they convince him that he is a Native American who rightfully owns New York – his ancestors having sold the land to Dutch settlers in the 1620s for a piece of brown string, eleven pence in no…
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#88 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 50th anniversary with Patrick McGilligan
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1:22:43In Cineversary podcast episode #88, host Erik J. Martin honors the 50th anniversary of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, directed by Milos Forman. He and his guest Patrick McGilligan – a film historian and author of Jack’s Life: A Biography of Jack Nicholson – check themselves in for a voluntary visit to Nurse Ratched's ward as they profess how cr…
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The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 502 – A Definitive Look At The Star Trek Movie Franchise
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56:16The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 502 – A Definitive Look At The Star Trek Movie FranchiseBy Scott Hertzog
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Welcome to 'Matinee To Midnight' - a podcast for big screen enthusiasts. When visiting the Roundhay Garden Cinema, Matthew's daughter Sophie suggested a programming theme for consideration: LGBTQ+ cinema. In this special mini episode of Matinee To Midnight, Simon, Matthew and Sophie come up with their matinee, prime time and midnight movies for thi…
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The Door in the Wall 🚪 (Learn English with a Short Story) [962]
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1:59:51[962] Time for another short story on LEP. This one is about a man who has a wondrous experience as a child, which then haunts him for the rest of his adult life. Listen as I read the story to you, and then ramble about its meaning, interpretations and how it evoked some strong memories and strange feelings in me. Then there is a vocabulary review …
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Tonight’s movie is The Exorcist III — released in 1990, written and directed by William Peter Blatty, the same man who wrote the original Exorcist novel. Seventeen years after the first film, Blatty came back to reclaim the story, and what he made isn’t your typical possession sequel — it’s part psychological horror, part detective thriller, and wa…
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Amanda Graham author of Good Stuff To Read When You're About To Lose Your Shit and Movies That Changed Your Life: Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Edward Scissorhands, Gone With The Wind
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44:08Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with the author of the self-help book “Good Stuff To Read When You're About To Lose Your Shit”, Amanda Graham, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Pee Wee's Big Adventure impact, Edward Scissorhands analysis, and …
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From 1995 to 2002 Heroes Of Comedy on Channel 4 showcased and celebrated some of the finest comic talents Britain has ever produced and this week, with returning guest Chris Diamond, we're taking a look at the series with particular emphasis on three editions: The Goons, Terry-Thomas & Tommy Cooper. It's a sprawling and highly entertaining chat whi…
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The Without the Beatles project in which famous artists and creatives discuss the direct impact the Fab Four had on their careers, started back in 2012. One of the first people we interviewed was Michael Palin. He found fame in the 60s as a TV presenter, before going on to become a performer and writer with Do Not Adjust Your Set, then Monty Python…
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Anime that Influenced the Matrix: Akira vs. Ghost in the Shell
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1:04:36This week we pull two classic sci-fi anime films out of our Nerdhat, both of which influenced the Wachowskis and inspired elements of the Matrix trilogy. Richard will be pitching Mamoru Oshii's 1995 classic "Ghost in the Shell," while returning guest Elijah Miller will be advocating for Katsuhiro Ôtomo's groundbreaking 1988 film "Akira." To Peruse …
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Rusted Junk Reviews: Leon (1994) — Love, Bullets and Controversy
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48:52Hey — welcome to Rusted Junk. We’re digging into the 1994 classic Leon the Professional: Jean Reno’s quiet intensity, Natalie Portman’s breakout performance, and Gary Oldman’s unforgettable chaos. We chat versions (definitely watch the extended cut), the film’s European-meets-New York vibe, and why the director’s real-life history makes the story h…
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Tonight’s film: Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) Directed by Terry Jones, written and performed by the entire Monty Python crew — Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Set in Roman-occupied Judea, it tells the story of Brian Cohen — a man born on the same day, in the house next door to Jesus — who…
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Episode 111 - Let The Music Do The Talking
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2:23:39Welcome to 'Matinee To Midnight' - a podcast for big screen enthusiasts. For episode 11, Simon and Matthew discuss all things musicals. After a discussion on the joys and the challenges of watching movie musicals, Simon and Matthew programme and discuss three very different 20th Century musical movies and are joined for one discussion by the Roundh…
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Emma from MmmEnglish and Hey Lady! [961]
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1:18:44[961] Emma Jakobi is the host of MmmEnglish on YouTube, and now the online community Hey Lady! In this episode Emma joins me for a chat about living on the remote Western coast of Australia, "blowing up" on YouTube, her decision to step away from MmmEnglish to focus on Hey Lady! Also, her thoughts on the rise of AI, and some fun facts about singing…
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In 2010 we kicked off the multi-decade Without the Beatles project, and were privileged to be invited out to LA, to Richie Sambora's home, for this interview. A few years later, in 2013, Richie quit Bon Jovi because of the pressures of touring. He said at the time that he couldn't cope with 18 month world tours, but in this interview he is still ve…
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It was such a pleasure to interview Andy Partridge of XTC for Without the Beatles - the documentary back in 2012 - when the world was a very different place. Unfortunately, because of an error on my part the documentary never saw the light of day, but now that podcasts are a thing - ours in particular - it's worth putting out Andy's interview. As u…
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