Serving as a feature length music video and companion piece to Daft Punk's second album, Discovery, Interstella 5555 tells a tale about a band of aliens abducted for nefarious ends! Toei animation and the legendary Leiji Matsumoto helped the band realize this spacefaring epic. Brad LaBaron, host of the Album Concept Hour, joins Derick to discuss th…

Phil Iscove, host of Podcast Like It's... and the co-creator of FOX's Sleepy Hollow, joins Derick to discuss this 2015 gothic romance from Guillermo del Toro. They discuss why the film went under the radar and how it was mismarketed. Mia Wasikowska's career, the theater industry, del Toro's pivot to Netflix, and even a few ghost stories are discuss…

Send us a Text Message. After a 6 week break the boys return for Season 24/25! We chat through the preseason campaign as we discuss the trialists that have been on show and how Luke Rankin has carried on from where he left off at East Stirlingshire last season. Its not just on the park though, as we comment of a significant change in the coaching s…

We wrap up Extended Edition by looking at Ridley Scott's director's cut of Kingdom of Heaven! Kurosh Jozavi returns to the show to discuss this epic and the differences between the theatrical and directors cuts. We wrap up by talking about the availability of these cuts and their rise to prominence. Check out the KJP show for more from Kurosh! For …

Extended Edition continues with Micheal Mann's Blackhat! A colossal failure, both critically and financially, over the years Mann retooled the film, creating a new cut of the film that improves it significantly by adding and reordering scenes. Daniel Rubio of Reel Chums joins Derick to discuss the film, comparing and contrasting both versions of th…

Send us a Text Message. This weeks' episode has us taking a look at the latest squad update from the club giving us the platform for nest seasons team. We go through each position group and cover off who is staying, who has left and throw out a few potential transfer targets as well. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Iv…

Send us a Text Message. Season 2023/24 is now in the books and the boys sit down to look back at what was an eventful year. From a shocker of a league cup campaign, through a change in management, and ending with the playoffs, we look back over each month. We also drop in the (shocking) season predictions we made before a ball had been kicked and s…

We continue the our mini-series Extended Edition by looking at the Assembly Cut of Alien³. After a complicated pre-production and an even more troubled production plagued by studio interference David Fincher disowned his first film. However the Assembly Cut, complied years later brought to light a version closer to his original vision that served a…

Send us a Text Message. We couldn't let the season end without a chat with one of the young loan players who have lit up League 1 this season...Bobby Wales joins us for a chat about his successful loan spell with Alloa this season. Bobby chats about how the loan came to happen, his run of 0 goals in the first 8 games versus the 8 in 10 that followe…

Send us a Text Message. In a cruel twist of irony, the Wasps season came to an end at New Douglas Park on Saturday, in scenes that bared out similarities to the previous season. We jump on to discuss a bright Alloa start, the game defining incident, and most importantly, the way 10 man Alloa excelled in the second 45. We finish up with a chat about…

Send us a Text Message. It's playoff time so of course that means it's Alloa v Hamilton...again. The boys chat through Tuesday night's 2-2 draw at the Recs before looking ahead to the 2nd leg at New Douglas Park on Saturday. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Iver…

We kick off our mini-series Extended Edition! Over the next two months we'll be looking at alternative cuts of films, beginning with the Director's Cut of Doctor Sleep. Former host and horror hound Alan Torres returns to talk about Mike Flanagan's full vision. The sequel to The Shining, coming decades later, the film crashed and burned at the box o…

Send us a Text Message. The Wasps are heading back to the playoffs following a huge win at Cove. We chat through that win in the north east and the players who have extended their stay with Alloa. There's a quick interlude to talk about the loss to Hamilton on Saturday and the upcoming visit to Falkirk, before we look ahead to the first leg of the …

Beloved by some, and utterly unknown to others, this 1984 cult classic is an indie in the truest sense, made cheap and dirty. Matt K from CinemaJaw returns to break down this Troma staple. We discuss how it's aged poorly, how it hasn't, and low budget genre films acting as a launchpad for burgeoning filmmakers. For more info head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠u…

Send us a Text Message. We are back and we start this week by discussing the goal scoring exploits of Luke Rankin while on loan at East Stirlingshire. Then it's on to review the goalless draw against Montrose on a day where the elements played their part. We finish up part 1 with a chat about Quinn Coulson and his role in this Alloa team. Then it's…

Send us a Text Message. Stirling Albion 1, Alloa Athletic 5. What else needs said? Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Building Inspiration by Shane Ivers - htt…

Happy April Fools! For our annual so-bad-it's-good episode Matt from The Matt and Mark Movie Show joins me to talk "Moonfall." The last gasp of a dead genre from the 90s and 00s, and one of the most expensive independent films ever it crashed hard at the box office. Inherently flawed, and seemingly written by an AI, there is still a lot to treasure…

Send us a Text Message. A draw with Annan caps off a run of three poor results for the Wasps and this week the boys look back on a day when a number of players underperformed. After a chat about where we have been scoring and conceding from this season, and a nod to a true underdog story in League 1, it's on to preview the last derby of the season …

Send us a Text Message. Two defeats in a week put the breaks on Alloa's playoff push...yet we didn't end up losing any ground in a case of really getting away with one! The boys chat last Saturday's team selection as most of the team failed to make an impression in the defeat to Queen of the South. It's then on to the Annan preview starting with so…

Alex Marcus of The Pop Break and Derick discuss the final film in John Carney's spiritual trilogy. Music, young love, and brothers are discussed as is the fact Sing Street somehow didn't get a best song Oscar nomination. For more info head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠underratedmoviepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/underratedm…

Send us a Text Message. After what feels link an eternity the guys are back on the mics. There's 4 games to cover off as Alloa experience the Ups & Downs of this promotion playoff race. After a whistle stop tour of the last few weeks we look ahead to Saturday's game against Queen of the South as Kev gets nervous, while Kieren predicts the end of th…

Austin Olivia Kendrick returns to the show to discuss this send up of music biopics! With equal parts heart and humor the film is both a love letter and a parody of America's most famous musicians and the mythologies we have built around them. Make sure to follow Austin on TikTok for more great film insights! For more info head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠underr…

Send us a Text Message. As February draws to a close the boys are back to discuss our 5th victory in 5 games this month with the win at New Douglas Park. There is more praise for Kurtis Roberts following his wonder strike for his first Alloa goal and then it's all about one man, as Alloa Legend Jon Robertson scores his first goal in nearly 7 years!…

Filled with stylish directional flourishes, a talented ensemble cast and powerful themes Bad Times at the El Royale flopped upon release. Mike Lund from The Old Switch-a-roo joins Derick to discuss the overlooked film from Drew Goddard. For more info head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠underratedmoviepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/u…

Send us a Text Message. Another week, another Alloa win for the boys to talk about as the Wasps make it 4 wins on the bounce with another victory over Cove Rangers. We chat through some big performances from some of the lesser stars of this Alloa team and praise the youthful excitement of our forward line. Then its on to discuss 2nd v 3rd as Alloa …

Send us a Text Message. This week the boys chat through the victories over Stirling Albion and Annan Athletic as Allo made it 3 wins in 10 days and shot up the table in to 3rd position. We talk about strong performances from the central midfielders and the ever reliable Conor Sammon popping up with yet another winner for the Wasps. Then its on to t…

For Valentines Day Derick is joined by real life couple and co-hosts of Not Couple Goals, Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy. They discuss the 2010 Tom Cruise Cameron Diaz rom/com/action/thriller Knight and Day! Check out Not Couple Goals on the Pop Break Today Feed! For more info head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠underratedmoviepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Send us a Text Message. The boys are back to chat through the victory at Annan as the Wasps bounced back from the Falkirk defeat in the best possible way. Then it's on to look ahead to the 4th derby of the season as the Binos make the short trip to the Recs this weekend. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https:/…

Send us a Text Message. Mauled by Falkirk, the boys are back to discuss what went wrong last weekend. We chat through a couple of long term injuries which may lead to moves in the transfer market. Then its previewing the trip to Galabank to face 2nd bottom Annan Athletic Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https:/…

Richard Kelly's sophomore effort which got booed upon its initial showing at the Cannes Film Festival, Southland Tales is a film that got a lot of hate. However certain corners of film criticism and the internet have praised it as a hidden masterpiece. So who's right about this dystopian sci-fi comedy? Pat Mayo brings Derick this truly absurd and d…

Send us a Text Message. The Wasps exited the Scottish Cup last weekend but there was no disgrace in the result or the performance. The boys chat through the defeat to Motherwell highlighting the performances of Conor Sammon and PJ Morrison and the unfortunate injury list that is mounting again. Then it's on to preview the visit of Falkirk to the Re…

Send us a Text Message. The boys are back to talk through the draw at Palmerston last weekend. There's a lot of discussion about what the next few weeks could hold for Bobby Wales and the League 1 Playoff picture. Scottish Cup Fever then takes over the podcast as we preview the trip to Fir Park this weekend to take on Motherwell in the 4th Round of…

Underrated finally takes a long overdue look a work from Ralph Bakshi! Kyle Bridgett, artist, podcaster, and expert in all things R. Crumb brings the film to Derick. A somewhat contentions collaboration between Bakshi and Crumb gave way to the paradoxical at times adult animated film. While popular upon release in the 1970s the film is becoming har…

Send us a Text Message. It wasn't a vintage performance, but Alloa came away with the 3 points against troubled Edinburgh City. The boys review the Edinburgh game after commenting on a club statement and a player departing. Then its on to the Queen of The South preview for this weekend as Queen's fan Daniel joins us again from Dumfries. Follow us o…

To cap off a great year in film my friend, and the host of The Midnight Film Society, Damian, and I each counted down our 10 favorite movies of 2023! Every other week (on alternating Mondays with Underrated) Damian and I get together to discuss new films! If you enjoy what you hear give MFS a follow and hear more of what we have to say about movies…

Send us a Text Message. With the game at Kelty falling to the snow last weekend this week's episode gives the boys a chance to dish out some mid season awards, as we approach the halfway point of the season. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.s…

Damian returns to discuss the much reviled ending of the original Spider-Man trilogy. Has toxic internet culture ruined the film's reputation, and does the Editor's Cut salvage it? We discuss how it stacks up against other Spider-Man films and ask what the best final film in a trilogy was. For more info head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠underratedmoviepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Send us a Text Message. The boys take a break from the festive season to talk over the 2-2 draw with Montrose as Steven Buchanan and Bobby Wales grab the headlines. Then its looking ahead to the trip to Kelty this Saturday. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers…

Merry Christmas! Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast joins Derick to discuss this Christmas zombie musical. This Christmas Special discusses how this film and others can utilize and recontextualize classic Christmas iconography and what we love about Christmas movies. For more info head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠underratedmoviepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https…

Send us a Text Message. After a couple of busy weeks the boys return for a full episode to chat through a positive few weeks for the Wasps. We chat through the dramatic win over Cove and touch on an impressive performance against Hamilton. We look at how Andy Graham is putting his identity on the side and the roles that Quinn Coulson and Kevin Cawl…

Send us a Text Message. Just a quick episode of this week previewing the game against Cove Rangers with Cove fan David. Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Building Inspiration by Shane Ivers - h…

After a successful festival circuit in 2019 "Sound of Metal" became a casualty of theater closures in 2020. Thomas Craig of the Joy Schtick and Challenge Accepted podcasts joins Derick to discuss the film which holds a special meaning to both. For more info head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠underratedmoviepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/underrate…

Send us a Text Message. The boys return from a chilly Dunbar to talk through the Wasps progression in to the 4th round of the Scottish Cup, as well as a tremendous steak pie. After a chat about the draw for the 4th round it's back to league business as we preview this weeks game at home to Annan. Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silv…

Alan Torres returns for the first time as a guest co-host! We discuss the genre crossing multi-layered epic "Cloud Atlas." From the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer, the film is unquestionably one of the most ambitious ever made. For more info head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠underratedmoviepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTo…

Send us a Text Message. A busy week for Alloa and the podcast as we discuss the appointment of Andy Graham, a defeat to Edinburgh City and then look ahead to the 3rd round of the Scottish Cup as Dunbar United Operations Director Dougie Gray joins us. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.c…

Send us a Text Message. Back to back wins and clean sheets mean its a happy podcast this week as life after Brian Rice begins with a win over Queen of the South. The boys chat through the game featuring another energetic performance from Kurtis Roberts and the fact that Ally Roy can't stop scoring. Then it's a look ahead to Meadowbank this Saturday…

"Killers of the Flower Moon" isn't the first time that Martin Scorsese has tackled a historical epic. Derick and guest co-host Kurosh Jozavi discuss a film that received more mixed marks from critics than usual. Marking Scorsese's first in a long collaboration with Leonardo di Caprio, and his second and final time working with Danial Day Lewis, the…

Send us a Text Message. Sound the klaxons because its time for an emergency podcast! The boys hop on to react to the shock announcement that Brian Rice has departed the club. We chat through the highs and lows of Rice's reign and talk through who could be next to take charge at the Recs. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shan…

Send us a Text Message. What a difference a week makes...the boys are back to lament an impressive Alloa performance in the Derby victory over the Binos. We talk through an organised defence, the impact of Steven Buchanan and the glorious return of Ally Roy from injury. Then its on to this week's preview for the Queen of the South game as Queen's f…

Send us a Text Message. Spineless, disjointed, scared...all words used to look back on an appalling afternoon against Falkirk last weekend as we try to pick out where it all went so wrong. Its then time to pick things up again and look ahead to the real derby this week as we look for the Wasps to create some fireworks at Forthbank. Follow us on Twi…