Best Flick Talk Live Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 296 - Summer Slaycation! - The V/H/S Franchise Part 2! 57:17

1h ago57:17

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We're back with Part 2 of our SUMMER SLAYCATION restrospective of the V/H/S franchise! In this installment we cover V/H/S 94, V/H/S 99, and V/H/S 85!By Civil Gore Podcast

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Scorpios, ‘Encounters’ and a flick through the global papers 31:41

2h ago31:41

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Latika Bourke and Georgina Godwin look through the week’s biggest news and culture stories. Plus: Thomas Heyne, co-founder of Scorpios, discusses ‘Encounters’, this year’s cultural programme at Scorpios Mykonos, which brings together art, nature and technology.By Monocle Radio

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Episode 295 - Summer Slaycation! The V/H/S Franchise Part 1! 1:05:07

2h ago1:05:07

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It's SUMMER SLAYCATION time! This is our annual event in which we review and rank entire horror franchises. This summer is FOUND FOOTAGE FRENZY, and we're bringing you four found footage franchises that are sure to strike some fear into your vacation plans! First up, V/H/S Part 1 - we're covering V/H/S, V/H/S 2, and V/H/S: Viral!…

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Biden’s turbulent week and the best books of the 21st century 32:14

7d ago32:14

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Charles Hecker joins Georgina Godwin to talk about the Democrats’ dwindling support for Biden, the future of Paris and ‘The New York Times’ list of the best-selling books of the 21st century. Plus: the founder of Weatherglass Books, Neil Griffiths, talks about co-founding a small publishing house and the Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Pr…

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July 2024 DISCMEMBERMENT! 1:23:19

4d ago1:23:19

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We're back with your monthly roundup of new horror Blu-ray releases! July is short on quantity but high on quality as some excellent titles hit the shelves for the summer!By Civil Gore Podcast

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‘Change begins immediately’: the UK elects a new prime minister 35:12

7d ago35:12

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After 14 years of a Conservative government, Labour leader Keir Starmer has led the party to victory in the UK, becoming the new prime minister. Political journalist, Vincent McAviney, joins Georgina Godwin to talk about reporting on election night, as well as the elections in France, Iran and the US, and whether we say the word “like” too much. Pl…

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The fallout from the US debate 31:44

24d ago31:44

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Thursday saw an extraordinary US debate between presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump; what happened and what comes next? International journalist Isabel Hilton joins Georgina Godwin to discuss the fallout of the event and the global reaction, the comparatively uneventful debate in the UK, Bradford Literature Festival and the latest ne…

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MINISODE! Night of the Living Dead: Zombicide Board Game Review! 32:22

21d ago32:22

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Brian is traveling this week so Tim recorded a short review of his newly acquired NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: ZOMBICIDE board game. Check it out and let us know if you'd like to see more horror board game reviews!By Civil Gore Podcast

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Monocle’s Swiss Summer Market and Nordic midsummer celebrations 30:21

27d ago30:21

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Monocle brings Switzerland to Midori House. Alex Herrmann, UK & Ireland Director of Switzerland Tourism, joins Georgina Godwin to tell us all about the different regions and Swiss delicacies at Monocle’s Swiss Summer Market. Plus: Georgina and political journalist Terry Stiastny flick through the global papers and Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, …

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BONUS! ZACK WARD Talks THE KEEPERS OF THE 5 KINGDOMS! 29:06

25d ago29:06

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We were excited this week to be able to talk to ZACK WARD (A Christmas Story, Titus, Freddy vs Jason) about the new film he co-wrote and directed, THE KEEPERS OF THE 5 KINGDOMS! This new family fantasy adventure features practical effects that hearken back to the great family films of the '80s. THE KEEPERS OF THE 5 KINGDOMS is available now on all …

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Episode 294 - FIRST OMEN w/ SPOOKY CHICKS & HORROR FLICKS! 2:19:25

26d ago2:19:25

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We're so excited to have on the show this week our pod buddies SPOOKY CHICKS & HORROR FLICKS! If you haven't listened to their amazing podcast, please go check it out! Emma and Ally join us today to discuss THE FIRST OMEN, podcasting, what we've been up to recently, and much, much more!By Civil Gore Podcast

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Festival boycotts and translated fiction 35:35

1M ago35:35

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Authors and attendees have been boycotting literary festivals for their sponsorship by Baillie Gifford – and now music festivals are under fire. Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin explore whether this will do more harm than good, as well as the top stories from global papers. Then: Richard Village, founder of new independent publisher Foundry Editi…

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Asia news, the Women’s Prize Live and Bookbanks 33:21

2M ago33:21

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Writer and social commentator Lijia Zhang joins Georgina Godwin to talk about the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, organising her own protest, China’s relationship with Russia and Ukraine and the K-pop balloons sent to North Korea. Plus: Kate Mosse, author and founder director of the Women’s Prize, joins to discuss the organisati…

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June 2024 DISCMEMBERMENT 1:13:21

1M ago1:13:21

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It's time for our uncensored conversation about all the great new horror physical media coming your way this month. Tune in for our weekly picks, along with our usual off the rails conversation.By Civil Gore Podcast

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Trump’s conviction, Iceland’s election and London Gallery Weekend 34:20

2M ago34:20

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Will the conviction of former President Donald Trump affect his chance of winning the US election in November? And why does Iceland’s election today have more candidates running than ever before? Join Emma Nelson and communications consultant and journalist Simon Brooke as they look through the week’s news and culture. Plus: we look at art and tour…

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Episode 293 - Talking Movies with the Amazing Chelsey Grant! 49:07

2M ago49:07

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We were really excited to have actor Chelsey Grant join us on the show this week to discuss her amazing career. Chelsey has starred in some of our absolute favorite horror films including SCARE PACKAGE 1 & 2, V/H/S 85, and FROGMAN!By Civil Gore Podcast

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Cozy publishing and ‘How to Make a Bomb: A Novel’ 43:02

2M ago43:02

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Georgina Godwin is joined by Daniella Peled, managing editor at the Institute for War and Peace Reporting, for a look back at the week’s news and culture. Plus: author Rupert Thompson joins to discuss his new book ‘How to Make a Bomb: A Novel’ and Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, visits the independent publishing imprint Cozy.…

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Episode 292 - SCREAM VI with Kim & Ket Stay Alive...Maybe! 2:21:12

2M ago2:21:12

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We have a HUGE show today as we round table SCREAM VI with our pod-buddies KIM & KET from the fantastic KIM & KET STAY ALIVE...MAYBE podcast! We'll take a deep dive into all facets of SCREAM VI - the characters, favorite kills, what we liked and didn't, all with the fantastic humor of K&K! It's an episode you absolutely can't miss!…

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The Conversation talks and the rise of English 36:10

2M ago36:10

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Author and political journalist, Terry Stiastny, joins Georgina Godwin to discuss the latest news from Israel, New Caledonia and the UK. Plus: the founder of the Hay Festival, Peter Florence, joins the show to talk about the launch of his new venture, The Conversation, a series of Monday evening talks in the heart of London that tackle important to…

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The countdown to Eurovision 29:58

2M ago29:58

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The Eurovision final is nearly here. Latika Bourke, Sîan Pattenden and Georgina Godwin discuss the latest news from Malmö as well as Sîan’s eleventh consecutive charity live draw. Monocle’s resident Eurovision expert, Fernando Augusto Pacheco, speaks to the show’s production designer, Florian Wieder, and the lighting and screen-content designer, Fr…

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May 2024 DISCMEMBERMENT! 1:11:26

3M ago1:11:26

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Welcome to our monthly Discmemberment episode where we run down all the new horror Blu-ray releases for the week. This is an uncensored, unedited episode so things often get crazy. We also provide completely fictional biographies for all mentioned film historians!By Civil Gore Podcast

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MINISODE! Founders Day Interview w/ Erik & Carson Bloomquist! 27:09

3M ago27:09

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We have a great interview for you today as we sit down with brothers Erik & Carson Bloomquist to talk about their film FOUNDERS DAY! FOUNDERS DAY evokes the feel of late 90s slashers, so if you're a fan of those we think you're going to love it!By Civil Gore Podcast

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How much a book really costs to make and election drama continues 30:37

3M ago30:37

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As the UK local election results come in, who will win the race for London mayor? On the other side of the pond, Trump’s hush-money trial continues ahead of the US election in November; Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin discuss the latest developments. Plus: co-founder of independent publisher Galley Beggar Press, Sam Jordison, joins to discuss ho…

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April 2024 DISCMEMBERMENT - Part 2! 57:41

3M ago57:41

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We go a little....well a LOT...off the rails as we cover the final two weeks of Blu-ray horror releases in April! Enjoy this unedited, unscripted, and completely irresponsible look at the best physical media coming your way!By Civil Gore Podcast

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MINISODE! THEM and PIT STOP - 2 Insidious Interviews! 53:38

3M ago53:38

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We have a special episode to kick off this week - not one, but two fantastic interviews! First up is a quick chat with JOSHUA J. WILLIAMS of the Amazon Prime series THEM! Joshua stars in season 2 which has just released, and we give it our highest recommendation. Joshua was great to talk to and we were honored to get a chance to talk to a star of a…

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Celebrating writers of colour and the week in news and culture 33:25

3M ago33:25

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Writer and broadcaster Yassmin Abdel-Magied joins the show to discuss the potential attack in Darfur, Ukraine halting passport services and why UK South Asian garment stores are suffering. Author and playwright Guy Gunaratne joins the show to talk about ‘The Review’, a new journal by the Jhalak Foundation and WritersMosaic in ‘The Bookseller’ celeb…

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The Venice Biennale, Salone del Mobile and translated fiction 35:55

3M ago35:55

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Isabel Hilton, founder of China Dialogue, joins Georgina Godwin to talk about German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to China, A24’s ‘Civil War’ (warning: spoilers ahead) and Anne Hidalgo’s vision of a greener Paris under threat. The co-founder of independent publisher Charco Press, Samuel McDowell, also joins the show to discuss translated Latin Am…

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MINISODE! Interview with Indie Horror Legend LARRY FESSENDEN! 36:42

3M ago36:42

36:42

Join us for a great interview with actor/writer/director/producer LARRY FESSENDEN on his new film BLACKOUT!By Civil Gore Podcast

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From Iran and Israel to Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ 36:04

3M ago36:04

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US intelligence predicts that Iran will strike Israel within the next few days. Yossi Mekelberg, associate fellow at Chatham House, joins Georgina Godwin to tell us more. Also in the programme: Angela Rayner is under scrutiny, Donald Trump compares himself to Nelson Mandela and Beyoncé puts Levi jeans back on the hotlist. Plus: Monocle’s Gregory Sc…

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April 2024 DISCMEMBERMENT - Part 1! 37:55

3M ago37:55

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We're back (a little late) with the first half of our April Discmemberment! Join us as we test out our new podcasting platform and run down the first three weeks of horror Blu-ray releases!By Civil Gore Podcast

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Episode 291 - Top 10 Found Footage Films! 1:19:53

4M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

We're back, and we're trying something a little different! Not only are we experimenting with a new podcasting platform, but we are also trying out our first Top 10 list episode! This week we're diving into our top 10 found footage horror films, from well-known classics to some titles that maybe you didn't catch. And of course plenty of discussion …

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Wirecard scandal and the history of the honeytrap 31:05

4M ago31:05

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Terry Stiastny updates Georgina Godwin on the Wirecard fugitive case and discusses the honeytrap scandal that has rattled Westminster this week. We examine the history of honeytrap scandals and look back at the lives of two extraordinary people: journalist Hella Pick and author Lynne Reid Banks. Plus: twins Dina and Rosabella Gregory take us throug…

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Is China responsible for cyber espionage in the UK and US? 36:57

4M ago36:57

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Isabel Hilton, founder of China Dialogue, joins Emma Nelson in the studio to discuss accusations that China is responsible for cyber espionage in the UK, US and New Zealand, affecting millions of people. We also look at how Truth Social could be worth $9bn (€8.3bn), despite reporting losses, and we head to The Chiefs, Monocle’s conference in Hong K…

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March 2024 DISCMEMBERMENT - PART 2! 1:03:27

4M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

We didn't have a new regular episode this week, so we're dropping the last week of March's DISCMEMBERMENT a day early! This is our raw, unedited conversation about all the new horror Blu-ray releases coming out this week!By Civil Gore Podcast

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Monocle’s Hanami Market 31:00

4M ago31:00

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Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins Emma Nelson from Zürich to talk about the Japanese spring market at Dufourstrasse 90, as well as the forthcoming The Chiefs conference in Hong Kong. Plus: communications consultant and journalist Simon Brooke joins the studio in London to flick through the global papers. We also discuss this week’s n…

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MINISODE! Scarlet Moreno Talks VELMA! 25:35

4M ago25:35

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We are excited to bring to you this week an interview with filmmaker Scarlet Moreno! Scarlet wrote, directed, and starred in the new horror short film VELMA which we really enjoyed. Scarlet is a wonderful filmmaker with a unique sense of style, and we think you're going to love this chat. Be sure to check out VELMA when it's available (details in i…

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Russia’s presidential election: opposition flash mobs and voting under threat 31:41

4M ago31:41

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Though voting has begun in Russia to elect the country’s next president, the results are unlikely to come as a surprise. However, there is resistance bubbling under the surface. Join Georgina Godwin and Russia specialist Charles Hecker to discuss the run-up to the election. Plus: Tory donor Frank Hester’s racist comments, Boris Johnson’s unofficial…

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Episode 290 - We Stay Up for a LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL! 43:16

4M ago43:16

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A little shorter episode this week because we need our beauty rest after staying up late with this new film! It's LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, the latest from one of our favorite actors DAVID DALMACHIAN! In our FIRST CHOP Tim finds out what's AFTER DEATH, then dives into some STREET TRASH, while Brian takes on the WINDIGO and DARK HARVEST! Then we'll…

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Will the US TikTok ban go ahead? 31:14

5M ago31:14

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US lawmakers have passed a bill that would remove TikTok from app stores – but will the ban go ahead? And does dark matter actually exist? Join Vincent McAviney and Yassmin Abdel-Magied for this as well a background on the potential ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan. Plus: Monocle’s Tomos Lewis interviews the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Ar…

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March 2024 DISCMEMBERMENT Part 1 1:06:18

5M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

March was so full of titles we had to bring you another two-parter! In this first part we will cover the new horror Blu-rays coming your way the first 3 weeks of the month!By Civil Gore Podcast

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Episode 289 - Found Froggage - Anthony Cousins and FROGMAN! 1:21:58

4M ago1:21:58

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We have an exciting - dare we say....ribbiting....interview this week with director ANTHONY COUSINS on his new found footage cryptid film FROGMAN! In our FIRST CHOP we'll discuss more great films we watched for our #Horror365Challenge, and we'll be back to wrap things up by discussing what cryptids we would toad-ally go hunt for!…

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Navalny’s funeral, Sunak’s speech and a Russian spy exposed 35:14

5M ago35:14

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On Friday the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny drew thousands of mourners. What was the mood in Moscow? In the UK what has the reaction been to prime minister Rishi Sunak’s Downing Street address on Friday evening? Meanwhile in Austria, an investigation has exposed the fraudulent COO of Wirecard as a decade-long GRU spy – what do…

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Episode 288 - We Foresee a Great Episode! THE PSYCHIC (1977) 1:05:10

5M ago1:05:10

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This week we're covering a Lucio Fulci classic that recently landed on Shudder: THE PSYCHIC (1977)! In our FIRST CHOP, we run through some more films watched for the #Horror365Challenge! Then after we discuss this week's film we delve into discussion on psychic powers...spooky!By Civil Gore Podcast

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Two years of Russia’s war in Ukraine 39:47

5M ago39:47

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Emma Nelson, Christopher Phillips and Charles Hecker reflect on the last two years of Russia’s war in Ukraine and take a look at Christopher’s new book, ‘Battleground: 10 Conflicts that Explain the New Middle East’. Plus: arts and culture communications specialist Issabella Orlando stops by to talk about the Barbican’s new exhibition, ‘Unravel: The…

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Episode 287 - THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL & HER MONSTER (2023) 1:09:43

5M ago1:09:43

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We're back with a great episode for a great movie: THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL & HER MONSTER (2023) In our FIRST CHOP we'll run down more movies we've watched for our #Horror365Challenge, and get a little heavy with our FAN TOPIC FU off-topic question!By Civil Gore Podcast

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The first-ever Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 30:19

5M ago30:19

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Isabel Hilton, international journalist and founder of China Dialogue, joins Georgina Godwin for a round-up of the week’s news and culture. This week, we look back at the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the UK by-elections and fake Chinese accounts on Elon Musk’s X. Plus: Professor Suzannah Liscomb, award-winning author and broad…

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Episode 286 - Poe-etic Justice - TWO EVIL EYES (1990) 1:12:13

5M ago1:12:13

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We're back with a look at a throwback from 1990 - the fascinating George Romero/Dario Argento Poe anthology TWO EVIL EYES! And we have a big FIRST CHOP as we talk about some of the great movies we've watched for the Horror365 Challenge!By Civil Gore Podcast

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Is it a bumpy road ahead for China’s economy? 29:38

5M ago29:38

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Will China’s economy recover during the Year of the Dragon? What is the UK’s new tech that could control the weather? And how is the ‘Bayeux Tapestry’ being updated? Join Georgina Godwin and David Bodanis for a round-up of the week’s news and culture. Plus: the owner of The Steam Room, Tony Chung, joins us to talk about his collaboration with Ai We…

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February 2024 DISCMEMBERMENT! 1:09:45

6M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

A short month but not short on great new horror Blu-ray titles! Join us as we dive into this month's horror releases on physical media and give you our picks of each week. Plus loads of unrelated talk from our random brains.By Civil Gore Podcast

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Episode 285 - Getting Lovecrafty with SUITABLE FLESH (2023) 1:02:59

5M ago1:02:59

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This week we're covering our first film of the year, the 2023 Lovecraftian Barbara Crampton/Heather Graham feature SUITABLE FLESH!By Civil Gore Podcast

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