Best Banging Book Club Podcasts (2024)

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Neil Gaiman 1:03:14

1d ago1:03:14

1:03:14

This month, Kyle and Erik discuss the two episodes written by acclaimed novelist/author/showrunner Neil Gaiman. Arguably the biggest guest writer ever to write for the series, Gaiman's stories---"The Doctor's Wife" from series 6 and "Nightmare in Silver" from series 7---have an interesting history, and a diametrically opposed fan reaction at the ti…

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The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon 1:18:45

1M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Can Steven Moffat follow up a tremendous two-part finale, and a brilliant Christmas special, with a satisfying premiere? If you ask Kyle and Erik...sort of? It's time for Series 6, and that's a whole thing.By Erik Stadnik and Kyle Anderson

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The Pandorica Opens/The Big Bang 1:16:16

1M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Truly the culmination of the most ambitious series of Doctor Who yet, Kyle and Erik look at Steven Moffat's tremendous two-part finale, "The Pandorica Opens" and "The Big Bang." Might it be his crowing achievement, even with so many other episodes to love?By Erik Stadnik and Kyle Anderson

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Episode 11 - Suns Out, Fangs Out 1:06:49

2M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

We discuss Bella's execution of her plan, how dumb teenagers on, how we just used to post anything and everything on the internet, and where we go from here. Music: Auxjack - Crab BoysBy Fangs & Bangs

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Episode 10 - Looks like you Brought a Snack 1:10:50

3M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

We talk about Bella finally telling Charlie that Edward is her boyfriend, we talk about the infamous baseball scene, and how it goes terribly wrong and Bella is now on the run for her life. Intro music by Crab Boys - "Auxjack" Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/xWNP7rcEDnBy Fangs & Bangs

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Episode 9 - We’re making Italiano for you 1:30:40

3M ago1:30:40

1:30:40

After a hiatus, we're back! And we're talking about Bella meeting the Cullens and their house for some reason. As mentioned in the episode, here's the link to the Mormon Angel Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesandheists/video/7338910575218674990?_r=1&_t=8kz91PczOAx Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/xWNP7rcEDn Song: "Auxjack" by Crab Boys…

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Amy's Choice & Vincent and the Doctor 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

This here is the good stuff! This month Kyle and Erik discuss two series five episodes written by guest writers. "Amy's Choice" by Simon Nye and "Vincent and the Doctor" by Richard Curtis. An actual Oscar nominee writing for Doctor Who! Can you even believe it?!By Erik Stadnik and Kyle Anderson

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The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood 1:09:47

4M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

This month, Erik and Kyle go deep underground, some might even call it Hades itself, to discuss "The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood," the two-part series five story from future showrunner Chris Chibnall. It brings back the Silurians and gives us a remix of Third Doctor story elements before falling on its face trying to do something interesting but failin…

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Getting Whithoused #1 1:02:13

5M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Happy New Year! This month, Erik and Kyle embark on the first of what they're calling "Getting Whithoused," which is looking at the stories written by Toby Whithouse in the Steven Moffat era. Up first, "The Vampires of Venice" from series 5 and "The God Complex" from series 6.By Erik Stadnik and Kyle Anderson

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The Time of Angels/Flesh and Stone 1:10:42

6M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Hello and happy December, friends. This month, Erik and Kyle are taking a trip to the crash of the Byzantium to discuss what is certainly in the running for best Smith-era Steven Moffat script, "The Time of Angels/Flesh and Stone." The Weeping Angels, River Song, the Crack, it's all here! And no beating around the bush, we pretty much love it.…

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Episode 8 - Human Moments 1:14:29

7M ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Mackenzie and Aislinn discuss the short backgrounds of the Cullens and the lack of character Esme was given. They also talk about sex baby and how Edward is a 100 year old virgin. And they also discuss Bella's "human" moments around vampires.By Fangs & Bangs

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Episode 7 - You're Exactly My Brand of Heroin (As if you can outrun me) 1:29:09

7M ago1:29:09

1:29:09

Mackenzie and Aislinn continue with Twilight about the meadow scene, Mackenzie's strange obsession with the "Be Safe" note, the various lion references, and the relationship between classic dating with and without sex as a variable.By Fangs & Bangs

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The Beast Below 55:06

7M ago55:06

55:06

This month, Erik and Kyle continue the Moffat Years train with his second episode, and indeed the second Eleventh Doctor and Amy episode, "The Beast Below," an episode---to quote Kyle---with a better story than plot.By Erik Stadnik and Kyle Anderson

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Episode 6 - Say It, Out Loud... Mushroom Ravioli! 1:28:44

7M ago1:28:44

1:28:44

**TW: SA 19:11-20:20 and 21:52-27:02 In this episode, Aislinn and Mackenzie discuss Bella's visit to Port Angeles and the inciting incident of the plot that puts the entire story into motion. They do discuss how Bella avoided a sexual assault, so if that is a trigger, please skip over the 16:00 - 23:00 mark. Some deeper level discussions occur abou…

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Episode 5 - Fangs & Bangs Halloween Special 1:07:36

8M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Aislinn and Mackenzie interrupt their usual broadcast about Twilight to talk about the history of traditional vampires, but then they end up talking about Twilight again... They also get into the details of Vampire Diaries and Vampire Academy and the discussion of when vampires went from scary to sexy. **Spoiler Alert for Midnight Mass**…

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Episode 4 - LaPush! (Do You Like Scary Stories?) 58:28

8M ago58:28

58:28

Aislinn and Mackenzie get into the beginning dynamics of Team Jacob vs Team Edward. Lots of conversation goes into the "new girl" at school and also a very uncomfortable conversation about why Jacob had to be 15 in the book. Music: Crab Boys Pt. 2 - Auxjack, JobiiBy Fangs & Bangs

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Episode 3 - What if I'm the Bad Guy (Holy Crow! I hope you Enjoy Disappointment) 1:58:56

8M ago1:58:56

1:58:56

Aislinn and Mackenzie discuss the kindling of Edward and Bella's relationship in Twilight. They may or may not spend 15 minutes dragging a particular author that is not Stephanie Meyer.By Fangs & Bangs

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The Eleventh Hour 1:01:07

8M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

After a few months of falderal and fiddle-dee-dee, it is finally time for Erik and Kyle to begin the proper journey into the Steven Moffat showrunner era. And boy howdy what a big one to start with. "The Eleveth Hour" may be Moffat's masterpiece, and a taste of things to come. We are EXCITED.By Erik Stadnik and Kyle Anderson

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Episode 2 - Desert Bella 1:08:22

9M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Aislinn and Mackenzie talk about Bella's questionable upbringing and her relationship with her parents and the desert. They discuss how Stephanie Meyer used Bella as a self insert for her story and the happenings of chapter 1 of Twilight. Not to mention the bewilderment of Carlisle matchmaking foster children????…

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Episode 1 - Cultural Glitter Bomb 39:04

9M ago39:04

39:04

Mackenzie and Aislinn delve into the cultural impact Twilight had on the world and on their individual lives. The complexities of early Youtube, texting questions to KGB, and the Emo culture all had a significant role in the spread of Twilight.By Fangs & Bangs

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Russell T Davies Years Wrap-Up 1:21:11

9M ago1:21:11

1:21:11

Let's try this again! This month, Kyle and Erik say farewell (for now) to showrunner Russell T Davies. What did he bring to Doctor Who, what is his legacy? It's a lot, that's the short answer.By Erik Stadnik and Kyle Anderson

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Episode 0 - Introduction 6:17

9M ago6:17

6:17

Get to know Mackenzie and Aislinn and why they wanted to start this podcast. They'll discuss what they read and what inspired them to get started.By Fangs & Bangs

1+ y ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Can you believe it, folks? This episode marks the 10th anniversary of Doctor Who: The Writers Room. What a long strange trip as has been for Kyle and Erik. So many episodes, so many laughs, so many writers covered. And to commemorate 10 years, the fellas are...talking about bad Doctor Who. That's right, the two episodes written by accomplished play…

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