In this episode we discuss aliens. Does alien life exist somewhere else in the universe? Or is it...already...here... We each talk about our own beliefs and then discuss three different alien encounters. Was Da Vinci really an alien? If you get abducted eleven times, is the twelfth one free? And does one mysterious Redditor have the truth? Listen a…

In this episode, we discuss the M Night Shyamalan movie Old. Listen as we try to make sense of this bizarre movie, and feel ourselves age twenty years in the process. The movie has exactly 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, which we use as a flawless segue into discussing how we feel about Rotten Tomatoes in general. Is it a good thing? Should you look up a r…

In this episode we welcome Dr. Carlo Umiltà, a professor of neuroscience at the University of Padova. Dr. Umiltà also has a condition known as amusia, which causes music to sound like noise. What is it like to live without music? How does one take part in a musical while being unable to hear music? How does this affect his appreciation of movies? D…

In this episode we welcome Magic: The Gathering artist Adam Paquette! What is it like to paint for the game? What is he currently working on? Are players wizards or planeswalkers? What can the colours in Magic tell us about our current political climate? Will Liam solve the hardest equation in the history of the podcast? Does North West Kardashian …

'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the web, Not a podcast was published, not even one ep. When over by the bed, my phone gave a shout, The Doctor, Italian and Madman had a new episode out... In this bonus episode we discuss the present, in its various forms. Then we exchange gifts, trying to guess what the other two gave us, using (s…

Do humans have free will? Will you decide to listen to this episode of your own accord? Or are we just passengers along for the ride. We tackle these questions before testing out free will in a game of "Would you Rather?" including difficult choices like: Would you rather lose The Beatles or The Rolling Stones from history? Would you rather only be…

What is a conspiracy theory? What makes them so captivating? Can Alberto tell which conspiracy theories Liam and David just made up? Did dinosaurs build the pyramids? Is Frozen just search engine optimization? We answer none to some of these questions in this episode! --- Links to resources mentioned in the show. Review article on the psychology of…

What makes a movie a Halloween classic? What separates "Horror" from "Halloween Horror"? Coziness? Pumpkins? Tim Burton? Join us and discover what spooky connections the PSYCHOlinguistic doctor will make, what an Italian does during this pagan tradition, and what a madman concocts for this spooky and strange time of year!…

Despite all the post November 8 plotting, Donald J Trump is inaugurated president of the United States as mandated by our glorious Constitution. Let the draining of the swamp begin! Join us for some thoughts of the day!By Italian Tomatoes

A look at the latest developments in the election hacking controversy and the motivations behind it. The mainstream media continues to pursue its alliance with the Clinton machine! We had some technical difficulty with audio clips, but the insights from Dick Morris, H.A. Goodman and Sean Hannity are definitely worth waiting for!…

Drop by for some convivial conversation as we ring in the New Year!. We;ll have a live audio feed from New York's Times Square. We'll survey some major themes underlying the big stories of 2016 and take a look at the year ahead. And none of our news is Fake!By Italian Tomatoes

Christmas has arrived at last! The holidays mark a welcome respite from a contentious election cycle, one that didn't end even when November 8 came and went. The year saw its share of sorrows and tragedy. Drop by for a little Christmas cheer, an informal chat about the news of the week and some reflections on the message of the season!…

Tonight we examine the controversy over "Fake News" and the claim that Russian hacking determined the outcome of the election. We will also explore the geopolitical situation and why Donald Trump's emerging foreign policy direction makes sense.By Italian Tomatoes

While the stock market is enjoying a post-election rally, the challenges facing the broader economy remain formdable. Fifty years ago John F Kennedy promised an economic revival through tax cuts coupled with an expansion of government power. Trump is also attracted to tax cuts, but wants to bring the government octopus under control. Rendition of "…

Thanksgiving is the time for nostalgia!!! In that vein, we will take a look at three classic entries from the 1950's: The Brain From Planet Arous, The Day The Earth Stood Still and Forbidden Planet. They not only provide the opportunity to go down memory lane, but they have themes that are so relevant to today. Bring your popcorn, hula-hoops and ch…

Join us for a dscussion of the 2016 presidential campaign, one of the wildest in American history! Donald Trump pulled of a victory that conventional wisdom said was impossible. And the campaign birthed a paradigm shift in the world of media.By Italian Tomatoes

What we watched this week?The Beat That My Heart Skipped, Don't Breathe and MascotsTopicsActors returning to characters after long periods of time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?The Guilt Trip, Cafe Society, Run Lola RunTopicsWhat we think about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week? Violet and Daisy, Kindergarten Cop and Ant-Man Topic Whats our favourite 'Save the Cat' moments? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Mike and Dave need wedding dates, TuskTopicThe recording was corrupted so no topic this week unless you count we talked about Kevin Smith a lot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first presidential debate will occur on September 26. The debates will be moderated by a journalistic class with a firm liberal world view. They have grown very comfortable with the crony capitalism epitomized by Democratic corporatist Hillary Clinton. The boundaries between government, media and big business have been eroding, and the nation's…

What we watched this week?The Van, Sausage Party, FrenzyTopicsSubtext in filmsWhat do we feel when a film pushes an agenda? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Man on a Ledge, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Strangers on a TrainTopicsWhat we think Film making should be about?Actors that know their limits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Backdraft, The Conjuring 2 and Batman: The Killing JokeTopicsCheap DVDs and what's the best dvd collection you could buy for under £2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?San Andreas, Public Enemies and Suicide SquadTopicsShould they release two different versions of Suicide Squad? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Republican Party, in theory at least, has been a defender of free enterprise and markets for many decades. But the rise of the global economy, coupled with open borders and multiculturalism, has reignited old arguments on both free trade and immigration. The emergence of Donald Trump as the GOP presidential nominee and the primary challenge to …

What we watched this week?A Fistful of Dollars, Paper Planes and Central Intelligence TopicsWhat actors would we like to see work more? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What did we watch this week?Two days, one nightThe Way if the GunUncharted 4: A Thiefs EndTopicsWe discuss John Carpenter's law suit against Luc Besson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Jurassic Park, Ghostbusters (2016), Devil in a Blue DressTopicsActors in small parts before they made it big Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week? The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Legend of Tarzan, The Exorcism of Emily Rose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We pause to pay tribute to the murdered police officers in Dallas. Then a look at the politics of the week, dominated by FBI Director James Comey's announcement that the Bureau will not recommend an indictment of Hillary Clinton. Plus a review of the financial markets at mid-year. Is the market sending recession signals, despite an upbeat jobs repo…

What we watched this week?The Good Dinosaur, The Fundamentals of Caring and RocketeerTopicsThe importance of voting with your wallet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump is an unconventional candidate to say the least. Some conservatives are appalled at his heterodoxy, while some establishment Republicans are appalled at his style. So why did he get so many votes? Part of the explanation lies in the Republican party itself. While movement conservatism is important, the Republican party is a coalition o…

What we watched this week?The Secret Life of Pets, The Nice Guys and HardcoreTopicsWhat films when you revisited them do you enjoy less? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been quite a week, marked by Britain's historic referendum on the European Union and new plots to derail the Trump candidacy at the Republican Convention. The fallout from Brexit will shake both British and European politics to their core, and the resignation of David Cameron is only the first phase. We take a look at the week's develpments …

What we watched this week?Zootropolis/ Zootopia, American Sniper and Blow OutTopicsMini Topic extravaganza:Why isn't Idris Elba a bigger star?Who will be the next James BondHow much of a bad ass is Kiefer Sutherland?and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?The Nice Guys, True Story, Silent RunningTopicsWhat Films have you taken a punt on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?The Do Over, This is Where I Leave You, Midnight Special, This Film is Not Yet RatedTopicsWhy should you watch bad movies? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?X-Men: Apocalypse, Bad Neighbours 2, Everything Must Go, Begin AgainTopicsEgotistical actors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Buried, Eyes Wide Shut, Escape From L.A.TopicsWhat small things, have ruined a film for you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?The Jungle Book, Batman Forever, The Nostalgist, Leader of the Pack and Krampus TopicsFamous Film Feuds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Point Blank, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Captain America: Civil War, The Way Way Back, Ted 2 and Special CorrespondentsTopicsWho has had a flawless career? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Robot and Frank, Common, Best of Enemies TopicAfter the announcement of the Jump Street/ Men In Black crossover we discuss some movie crossovers we've seen and some we would want to see Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The political primary season is often a frustrating experience - it's long, drawn-out, and governed by confusing rules. Like life in general, the outcomes are often unfair and certainly debatable. But the modern, voter-driven primary is essential to the political process and confers legitimacy on the ultimate winner. Tonight we take a look at the r…

What we watched this week?Dan in real life, Hush, Absolutely Anything and The GiftTopicsFavourite birthday scences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Wuthering Heights, Clue and Predator TopicsWhat life advice have you taken from a film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?The Remains of the Day, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Spice World, AkiraTopicsWhat happy accidents have happened while making a movie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Tank Girl, The Shining and Room 237TopicsWhat genre do you think they don't make enough of anymore? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Red Hill, War of the Buttons, Rififi and They LiveTopicsWe discuss the pros and cons of Sean Parker's newest endeavour 'The Screening Room' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we watched this week?Nell, Captain America Civil War Trailer, The Parallax View, London Has Fallen and Escape from Alcatraz Topics St Patricks Films Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.