Best Movie Microscope Podcasts (2024)

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Movie Microscope 282: The First Omen 1:19:04

1d ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Nick and Justin check each others' scalps for digits.Post show song: The new tune from BROWNWALL'S recent album remaking their older material, GUSSIED UP FOR THE SUMMERTIME, WHERE GRAVEYARDS GO TO DIE (Robinson, Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and o…

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10 I'd Rather Brian Jacks Than Flammable Slacks (The Silver Jubilee / Seven Tears by The Goombay Dance Band 1982 / Vince's Formative Movie Experiences 54:46

3d ago54:46

54:46

Summer's here, and so are we! This episode sees us roll back the clock to 1977, the year Elvis ate his last hamburger. Jeremy adorns Union Jack shorts and waves a patriotic flag as he remembers the street parties and other celebrations for Her Maj the Queen's Silver Jubilee, and muses on the transition from anarchic punk to flamboyant disco. Our UK…

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Episode 235: Our Discussion of All Things "Mind Games!" 1:34:27

8d ago1:34:27

1:34:27

We're back from our summer break with our deep dive into the remix/super deluxe release of John Lennon's 1973 album Mind Games that came out last month. We've never discussed the actual album before, so we begin with a full track-by-track, keeping in mind the current remixing. We then talk about each of the remaining discs, evaluate the content, an…

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Movie Microscope 281: Anaconda 1:06:16

11d ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Nick and Justin squeeze tightly. Then record a podcast.Post show song: The new tune from THE WIZARD'S KEYS' upcoming album, INVASION OF THE SPACE MONEY, PHANTOMS OF GRAVITY (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on …

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Movie Microscope 280: Road House (1989) 1:28:21

26d ago1:28:21

1:28:21

Nick and Justin swoon hard over Sam Elliott, Patrick Swayze, and damn near everyone else too.Post show song: The new tune from THE LUCKY NIGHTSTICKS AND FRIENDS' recent album, HOMER, MISSION TO EVERYWHERE (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram…

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Movie Microscope 279 - Road House (2024) 1:23:28

1M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Nick and Justin throw knuckles wantonly.Post show song: The new tune from THE LUCKY NIGHTSTICKS's new album, ANNIHILATOR, B24 (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on the Trouble City message boards. Yo…

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Episode 234: Review of Paul McCartney and Wings, "One Hand Clapping" 1:00:51

1M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

This episode delves into the "new" official release of One Hand Clapping from Paul McCartney and Wings. The sessions were recorded in 1974 with the new version of Wings featuring Jimmy McCullough and Geoff Britton, right after the release of the "Junior's Farm" single. We talk about the packaging, the music, the history, and much more. Enjoy! Feel …

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09 How Come You Tell So Many Lies? (Amityville Horror / Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel / Jeremy's First Gigs 1:00:49

1M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

We're Back! We said we would make another show and we have done what we said we would do. Not out of contractual obligation, but - to be clear - it was absolutely the right thing to do. It's Episode 9, and this month finds Vince sailing very close to the wind as he trashes The Amityville Horror franchise. Jeremy gets all misty eyed as he recalls hi…

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Movie Microscope 278: Splice 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Nick and Justin fall in love with their creation, which hates them. But enough about the show...Post show song: The new tune from BROWNWALL's new album of remakes, GUSSIED UP FOR THE SUMMER, GHOST (Nunziata, Murphy, Cunningham, Robinson, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follo…

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Movie Microscope 277: I Come in Peace 1:10:49

2M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Nick and Justin try and kill their enemies with old compact discs.Post show song: The new tune from PKG's new album of remakes, XOALDUS II, STEAM (Nunziata, Murphy, Cunningham, Robinson, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on th…

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Episode 233: Classic Beatles Gigs - the 1963 "Royal Variety Performance" 39:13

2M ago39:13

39:13

In this episode, we dig into one of the most famous Beatles gigs, the "Royal Variety Performance" in London on November 4, 1963. This was the gig where John Lennon said his famous lines asking the Royals to "rattle [their] jewelry." We go into the background behind the performance, discuss the other performers (the Beatles were the seventh act on t…

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Movie Microscope 276: Freejack 1:12:09

2M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

Nick and Justin, unlike Rene Russo, have aged 132 years in the last 18 years.Post show song: The new tune from The Lucky Nightsticks and Friends' new album HOMER, POSTGAME MILKSHAKE (Nunziata, Murphy, Cunningham, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twi…

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Movie Microscope 275: Wrath of Man 1:08:04

2M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Nick and Justin lament the loss of dear, dear Dougie.Post show song: The first tune from The Lucky Nightsticks' first heavy album ANNIHILATOR, CONCRETE COFFIN (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on th…

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Bonus Episode June 2024 9:05

2M ago9:05

9:05

In lieu of us releasing an episode in May or June (we hope to be back in July!) here's a short and sweet bonus episode about... frogs and Englishness and animation and things. . Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinceandjergrowup/By Rainbow Alley Productions

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Movie Microscope 274: Legion 1:10:57

3M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Nick and Justin learn about acting from Lucas Black.Post show song: The new tune from PKG upcoming album XOALDUS II, NURTURED TO EXTINCTION (Nunziata, Murphy, Robinson). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on the Trouble City messag…

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Episode 232: Put Them in the Movies, Review of "Let It Be" (1970 and 2024) 1:05:14

3M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

In this episode, part of our ongoing Beatles and Beatles-related film series, we discuss and review the Beatles' last film, Let It Be released in 1970...and 2024! We consider the circumstances surrounding the film, give a summary of it, talk about the new version of it on Disney+, and much more. We conclude with a few preliminary thoughts about the…

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Movie Microscope 273: Predators 1:28:27

3M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Nick and Justin wake up falling. Again.Post show song: The new tune from The Lucky Nightsticks & Friends upcoming album HOMER, IT GETS AROUND (Nunziata, Murphy, Cunningham). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on the Trouble City me…

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The Ted Levine "Interview" 38:09

3M ago38:09

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Nick and Justin are taking a week off but here is their famous Ted Levine interview from 2005 to tide you over.Post show song: The recent tune from BROWNWALL's recent album of barebones remakes of their older material STRIPPED DOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS, PERFECT MISERY (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz, Robinson). By the way, you can donate to this show in …

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Movie Microscope 272: Swamp Thing 1:00:28

3M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Nick and Justin let sunlight solve all their problems.Post show song: The latest tune from THE WIZARD'S KEYS upcoming album FUN WITH HEAT, WARLOCK GETS THE CHECK (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on the Trouble…

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Episode 231: Review of Ringo Starr's new EP, "Crooked Boy" 33:52

3M ago33:52

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In this episode, we review Ringo Starr's recently released EP, Crooked Boy. We discuss the importance (and benefits) of the album having one creative leader, in this case Linda Perry, and give our thoughts on the lyrics and music of each of the four songs. How does Crooked Boy relate to Ringo's earlier EPs? Feel free to email us a message (or recor…

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Movie Microscope 271: Rocky IV 1:15:57

3M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Nick and Justin allow Apollo Creed to leave the planet in a hurry.Post show song: The latest tune from PKG's upcoming album remaking their older tunes, XOALDUS II, JAPANESE WEREWOLF (Nunziata, Robinson, Makarewicz, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitt…

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The Movie Microscope Mission Statement Song 3:30

4M ago3:30

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The Movie Microscope Mission Statement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemicroscope/support

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Movie Microscope 270: Tarzan the Ape Man (1981) 1:18:06

4M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Nick and Justin try to keep that orangutan from getting to third base with them.Post show song: The first tune from The Lucky Nightsticks and Friends' upcoming album recorded over one weekend, HOMER, THEY CASCADE (Nunziata, Cunningham, Makarewicz, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can…

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Episode 230: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 30 - The Beatles, "Old Brown Shoe" 38:08

4M ago38:08

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We go back into the lab to dissect the Beatles' 1969 song "Old Brown Shoe," first known as the B-side of "The Ballad of John and Yoko." This is a great George Harrison track filled with quirky lyrics, as well as complex, yet grooving music. We discuss the lyrics, music, who plays drums on the song, cover versions, and more. And then Chris shares a …

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Movie Microscope 269: Planet of the Apes (2001) 1:18:36

4M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Nick and Justin watch their shirts go from perfect to tattered in seconds.Post show song: The recent tune from Brownwall's recent album of their older tunes re-imagined STRIPPED DOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SUNSET RIDE (Nunziata, Robinson, Makarewicz, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can f…

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Movie Microscope 268: Link 1:22:50

4M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

Nick and Justin carry logs around the house with EVERY limb.Post show song: The recent tune from PKG's new album GREASY NIGHT OUT, HUNG DRY (Nunziata, Robinson, Makarewicz, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on the Trouble…

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08 Countryside Special (Hedgerow Porn / "First Time" by Robin Beck, 1988 / White Dog Poo) 54:10

4M ago54:10

54:10

Spring is in the air! We don wellies, raincoats and natty hats to take a gentle stroll through the verdant splendour of the English countryside. Jeremy wonders why the fields and hedgerows were littered with discarded top shelf porn mags in various states of destruction, and traces the decline of the paper smut industry. Our randomly picked UK Numb…

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Movie Microscope 267: Shakma 1:19:18

4M ago1:19:18

1:19:18

Nick and Justin never flash their red ass.Post show song: The recent tune from PKG's recent remake of an older tune of theirs from XOALDUS II, REARRANGING YOU (Nunziata, Robinson, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on …

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Episode 229: New Releases from Dhani, Sean, James, and Beyoncé! 1:01:49

4M ago1:01:49

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In this episode, we discuss a bevy of new releases by Dhani Harrison, Sean Lennon, James McCartney, and of course, the cover of "Blackbird" (called "Blackbiird") by Beyoncé. We recommend you listen to or sample each of the releases before or after listening, or else the commentary may not make sense. Here are some links: 1. Dhani Harrison, Innersta…

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Movie Microscope 266: Eyes of Laura Mars 1:26:09

5M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Nick and Justin never finish a photo shoot because of sad sights.Post show song: The recent tune from BROWNWALL's recent remake of an older tune of theirs from STRIPPED FOR THE HOLIDAYS, BELLOQ (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can…

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Movie Microscope 265: Total Recall 1:33:20

5M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Nick and Justin pop out of a dude's perfectly good chest.Post show song: The recent tune from THE WIZARD'S KEYS recent release TELLING LIES BY THE FIRE, MUSK OF THE CARTILAGE MOUSE (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on t…

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Movie Microscope 264: Red Planet 1:25:25

5M ago1:25:25

1:25:25

Nick and Justin sit in a bunch of grapes and get beaten about the planet's surface.Post show song: The recent tune from Nick's first solo album as a multi-instrumentalist, SCUTTLEFISH, ISOPODS IN LOVE (Nunziata). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can …

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Episode 228: "Lost" Beatles and Solo Songs 1:02:25

5M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

In this episode, we examine "lost" songs -- those the Beatles wrote as a group and/or solo that never got an official release, or may truly be lost -- and talk about what we'd like to see happen. We'll discuss Ringo's "lost" 1987 album, two albums from Paul, some early Beatles/Quarrymen songs, and much more. Enjoy! Feel free to email us a message (…

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Movie Microscope 263: Mission to Mars 1:25:16

5M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

Nick and Justin get whipped to dandy by a red tornado.Post show song: The recent tune from PKG's upcoming album remaking songs from their earlier days, XOALDUS II, SIDEWINDER (Nunziata, Murphy, Robinson, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and …

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07 Accidentally Putting on Glitter (The launch of Channel 4 in 1982 and its first year of broadcasting / Rock Your Baby by George McCrae from 1974 / Glam Rock from 1970 - 1974 and the Chinn and Chapman ... 1:06:34

6M ago1:06:34

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Vince enthuses about the launch of the UK's fourth channel back in November 1982, and how exciting Channel 4 was in its infancy, with its remit of providing alternative programming and showcasing contemporary art. Plus scary animations! Our randomly-selected UK Number 1 is 1974's proto-disco Rock Your Baby by George McCrae. Jeremy dons platforms an…

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Movie Microscope 262: American Assassin 1:26:00

6M ago1:26:00

1:26:00

Nick and Justin find themselves doing Michael Keaton's dirty laundry.Post show song: The tune from The Lucky Nightstick's recent Halloween album HALLOWEEN IS EFFED, THE OPTIMISM BEFORE THE BATTLE (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on T…

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Episode 227: A Deep Dive into "Band on the Run" by Paul McCartney and Wings! 1:30:23

6M ago1:30:23

1:30:23

Amazingly, after 12 years of doing this podcast, we've never done a full track-by-track analysis of the Paul McCartney and Wings 1973 album, Band on the Run. We give an overview of the album's genesis and history, go through the songs, discuss the many reissues, landing on the 50th anniversary edition (with the "underdubbed" mixes) released in Febr…

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Movie Microscope 261: The Accountant 1:27:58

6M ago1:27:58

1:27:58

Nick and Justin blow on each other's fingers.Post show song: The new tune from Brownwall's recent album of remakes of their older music STRIPPED DOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS, MIYAGI (Robinson, Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment …

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Movie Microscope 260: Deepstar Six 1:26:57

6M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

Nick and Justin breach the cave, free the 'Rip, and float the unborn to the surf.Post show song: The new tune from PKG's upcoming album of remakes of their older music XOALDUS II, FORGET TO BREATHE (Robinson, Makarewicz, Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instag…

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Episode 226: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 29 - John Lennon, "New York City" 26:58

6M ago26:58

26:58

In this episode we go back into the lab to discuss John Lennon's 1972 song "New York City." Found on his double album Sometime in New York City, this song has been described as "journalese" and the "son of The Ballad of John and Yoko." We discuss some of the people mentioned in the lyrics, the production and music, and much more. We also tease our …

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Movie Microscope 259: Leviathan 1:14:37

6M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Nick and Justin drink the kind of Vodka that makes you really latex.Post show song: The new tune from The Wizard's Keys' upcoming album TELLING LIES BY THE FIRE, THE BIRTH OF THE CRYSTAL GOAT (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can c…

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06 Hey! Gotta No Respect? ... (The Death Of John Lennon 1980, There's No One Quite Like Grandma 1980 and Stock, Aitken, and Waterman 1984 Onwards) 1:02:20

6M ago1:02:20

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We have reached the halfway point of Season 1, and Jeremy brings the dreadful events of December 1980 to the show. The death of John Lennon and how it affected him at the age of 10. Vince recalls the heady days of Stock, Aitken, and Waterman when they were omnipresent and every other song in the charts was helmed by them. As always, we discuss a ra…

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Movie Microscope 258: Excalibur 1:28:32

7M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Nick and Justin throw nets into lakes looking for ladies.Post show song: The new tune from The Wizard's Keys' upcoming album FUN WITH HEAT, LIKE LIGHTNING (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on the Trouble City m…

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Movie Microscope 257: Honest Thief 1:12:56

7M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Nick and Justin can't tell a lie about how great this movie is.Post show song: The new tune from The Lucky Nightsticks' upcoming album HOWLER, REACH GOES FAR (Nunziata, Murphy, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on the…

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Episode 225: Beatles Friends -- Denny Laine 50:39

7M ago50:39

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In this episode we look at the life and career of songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Denny Laine, who died in December 2023. Along with Paul and Linda, Denny was the only constant member of Wings during the 1970s, but he was also involved to varying degrees with many other groups throughout his life. We end the episode talking about the upcoming B…

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Movie Microscope 256: Terminator Genisys 1:31:02

7M ago1:31:02

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Nick and Justin get naked and shoot through time like hell.Post show song: The new remade tune from Brownwall's recent album STRIPPED DOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS, WONDER AND BLINDNESS (Nunziata, Murphy, Robinson, Makarewicz). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter a…

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Movie Microscope 255: I, Frankenstein 1:13:53

7M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

Nick and Justin serve as soulless vessels for the best.Post show song: The new tune from The Wizard's Keys' upcoming album FUN WITH HEAT, THIRTY BEARDED MEN (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on the Trouble City…

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05 Put The Needle On The Record ... (A Ghost Story For Christmas 1971-79, Pump Up The Volume by M/A/R/R/S 1987 and Betamax vs VHS 1975-84) 54:58

7M ago54:58

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This time around, Vince discusses his fondness for the 'A Ghost Story For Christmas' strand that made its welcome, annual tv appearance when he was young. Meanwhile, Jeremy remembers the warring formats at the heart of the home recording epoch at the beginning of the 80's. This month we head to the 1980's for the first time as our randomiser select…

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Movie Microscope 254: Jack Reacher 1:30:32

8M ago1:30:32

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Nick and Justin small into town and stare up at baddies.Post show song: The new tune from The Wizard's Keys' upcoming album TELLING LIES BY THE FIRE, THOSE NIGHTTIME SOUNDS (Nunziata, Murphy). By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense.You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on …

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Bonus Christmas Stocking 2023 17:51

8M ago17:51

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Merry Christmas! As a little bonus, we've recorded a Christmas-themed mini episode, in which Jeremy waxes nostalgically about his childhood family Christmas routine, and Vince deep dives into his mum's favourite Christmas chockies as delivered by the intrepid and mysterious Milk Tray Man. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vinceandjergrowup/…

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