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The show that talks all things Jurassic Park and Jurassic World, to Creature Features like Lake Placid and so much more. From in depth novel breakdowns of Jurassic Park and The Lost World, to movie reviews, commentaries, and everything in between we cover it all. So sit back, relax, and enjoy The Missing Compys Podcast.
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Thanks for stopping by the virtual coffee shop where baristas Kaitlyn Claeys and Justin Krug interview student entrepreneurs making a difference in their startup community. So come on in every other Tuesday during our designated hours to see what blend of hard work we have on the menu, and stick around for the coffee puns.Are you or do you know a student who would be a fit to come on the show? Let us know!Email: hello@mug.newsSocials: @MugNewsOfficialBarista Kaitlyn: @ClaeysCreates / www.kai ...
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A fun, upbeat, accessible show about brilliant books, writing and culture. Each episode sees two authors go head to head in a war of the words, championing a book they love and think we should all read...but only one can win. This book podcast features an incredible array of authors from across the globe and some amazing, and sometimes unexpected, book recommendations. #books #bookpodcast #authors #writers #booklovers #writing #literature #bookrecommendations #bookworms Hosted on Acast. See ...
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Journalists and authors Sophie Elmhirst and Susan Smillie go head to head in a war of the words. In this nautical themed episode, they discuss their new books (Maurice & Marylin and The Half Bird), the joy (and dangers) of the sea, sailing and leaving work behind and exploring the world. They also share with us some brilliant book recommendations. …
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Bestselling authors Freya North and Matt Cain go head to head in a War of the Words! They chat to Joe Haddow about their new novels ('The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne' and 'One Love') which are possibly each author's most personal book to date. Both writers share a love of Manchester, a city they both lived in and that means a lot to them - …
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What do you get when you put three children's authors on a podcast? (well, it turns out you get a lovely conversation!) Join Justin Somper and Cat Doyle as they discuss their new pirate books for kids and go head to head in a War of the Words. They also share some great book recommendations with us and tell us about their writing processes. THE BOO…
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Poet and author, Andrew McMillan, goes head to head with author and screenwriter Nathan Newman in a War of the Words! They chat to Joe Haddow about their new novels ('Pity' and 'How To Leave The House'), chosen family, working class towns, comedy from tragedy and, Margaret Thatcher (yes, really). Nathan and Andrew also recommend some authors and bo…
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Bestselling authors Percival Everett and Andrew O'Hagan go head to head in a War of the Words, and discuss their brilliant new novels. Percival's latest novel 'James' is a re-imagining of Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn', but set in 1861, whilst Andrew's latest work is a contemporary tale of class, money, greed and doing the right thing. They discus…
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QI Elf, podcaster and author, Andrew Hunter Murray, goes head to head in a war of the words with comedian and writer Jonny Sweet. They discuss their new novels ('A Beginners Guide To Breaking And Entering' and 'The Kellerby Code'), their writing habits, inspirations and how to hide a socially conscious message in a page-turning thriller. We also ge…
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Superstar authors Kiley Reid and Caroline O'Donoghue go head to head in a war of the words. They chat to Joe Haddow about their latest novels ('Come And Get It' and 'The Rachel Incident'), society's obsession with money, 'the campus novel' and why writing less is sometimes more. We go look back at the financial crash of 2008 and what it meant for a…
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Book Off is back! Welcome to Series 12. And to kick us off, we welcome Jennie Godfrey and Susan Fletcher to the studio to talk about their books and writing, and get some recommendations too. Jennie's debut novel, The List Of Suspicious Things, has been published to great acclaim whilst Susan's new novel, The Night In Question, is hotly anticipated…
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In this week's show we are talking about the newly announced director for Jurassic World 4 as well as our thoughts on the newest film trailers. As always thanks for listening!By Justin Kiley
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In this week's show we are talking about our ten most anticipated shows and movies releasing in 2024!By Justin Kiley
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Ep# 183 JP: Survivor, Avatar: FoP, Top 5 of 2023
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In this week's episode we give our thoughts on the newly announced next gen Jurassic Park Survivor. We have updated impressions of Ubisoft's newest game Avatar: Frontiers of Pandor. Lastly, we give our top picks of movies and tv shows of 2023 along with a few runner ups! We would love to hear your favorites of this past year so shoot us an email at…
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Ep #182 JW: Chaos Theory, Kingdom of POTA
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In this week's episode we give our thoughts on the newly released trailers for both Jurassic World Chaos Theory and Kingdom of The Planet of the Apes.By Justin Kiley
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In this we are watching the Adam Driver lead film 65! After a catastrophic crash, pilot Mills quickly discovers he's actually stranded on an unknown planet. Now, with only one chance at rescue, Mills must make his way across an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures in an epic fight to survive.…
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It's a children's book special this week! Former Children's Laureate, Cressida Cowell, goes head to head with broadcaster and author Dermot O'Leary. They chat about their latest novels, their passion for getting books into children's hands, a love of history - and - world building! THE BOOK OFF 'The Power Of The Dog' by Don Winslow VS 'The Joy Luck…
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In this week's episode we are talking about the newest Star Wars series Ahsoka Episodes 1 though 3. What did we think of the newest addition to the ever-expanding Star Wars canon, tune in and find out. What did you guys think of these episodes? Write your feedback in at themissingcompyspod@gmail.comBy Justin Kiley
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Heidi Amsinck and Marisa Haetzman (Danish delights and death)
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Authors Heidi Amsinck and Marisa Haetzman go head to head in a war of the words, just before their appearance at Bloody Scotland. Heidi discusses her latest Jensen thriller, 'The Girl in The Photo' and her love for Denmark. Marisa tells us about collaborating with her husband, Chris Brookmyre (writing as Ambrose Parry) and their new book, 'Voices O…
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If you want to reach out to us please email at themissingcompyspod@gmail.comBy Justin Kiley
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In this weeks show we are watching Prey, the newest and possibly best addition to the Predator film franchise. A skilled Comanche warrior protects her tribe from a highly evolved alien predator that hunts humans for sport, fighting against wilderness, dangerous colonisers and this mysterious creature to keep her people safe. Email Us your thoughts …
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Stig Abell and Jo Spain (Nothing beats Pride & Prejudice)
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Journalist, radio presenter and author Stig Abell goes head to head with international bestselling author and screenwriter, Jo Spain in a war of the words. They discuss the politics of blurbing books, where they get their inspirations from, hard-boiled crime and when and where they write. They also recommend us some brilliant books, which they have…
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Catriona Ward and Mat Osman (Shelve Me!)
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Bestselling novelist, Catriona Ward, goes head to head in a war of the words with Suede co-founder, bassist and author, Mat Osman! They discuss their new novels - "Looking Glass Sound" and "The Ghost Theatre" - as well as recommending us some books they have read recently and loved. These include 'Orlando' by Virginia Wolf and 'Wide Sargasso Sea' b…
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In this week's show we are talking about HBOs new smash hit The Last of Us's ninth episode. Based on the acclaimed game by the same name this story takes place in a world set in the present day after a fungal outbreak has decimated the globe. We will breakdown the episodes plot in detail and then give our thoughts on what took place. There will be …
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Poorna Bell and Eva Rice (what do you MEAN you haven't read it?)
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Authors Poorna Bell and Eva Rice go head to head in a War of the Words! They discuss their love of the 90s and why it's such a rich decade to set fiction in. (*warning - Joe and Eva geek out a little on the music of the 90s just fyi!) We also get some brilliant book recommendations AND some very useful writing tips too. THE BOOK OFF 'Kitchen' by Ba…
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In today's show we are talking all things Star Wars Celebration! First up are our thoughts on how Season 3 of Mando is shaping up with only two episodes to go. Then we are talking all about the stunning teaser trailer for the hotly anticipated Ahsoka series debuting in August on Disney Plus. We also have the announcement of three new Star Wars film…
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Georgina Moore and Sophia Money-Coutts (Love, Landscapes and Language)
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Publicist extraordinaire and debut novelist Georgina Moore goes head to head with author and journalist Sophia Money-Coutts in a war of the words. They talk to Joe Haddow about siblings, sisterhood, writing women in their thirties and boats! We also delve into literary love, language and landscapes - and the importance of a setting. George and Soph…
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Jill Mansell and Lucy Diamond ('Riders', Rebels, Romcoms and wRiting)
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Bestselling authors Jill Mansell and Lucy Diamond join Joe Haddow for a war of the words! They discuss the brilliance of Elly Griffiths (a previous BooK Off guest) and how hard it is to find the time to start a new series of books. They talk about their new novels ('Promise Me' and 'The Best Days Of Our Lives') as well as giving us some writing tip…
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In this week's show we are talking about HBOs new smash hit The Last of Us's eighth episode. Based on the acclaimed game by the same name this story takes place in a world set in the present day after a fungal outbreak has decimated the globe. We will breakdown the episodes plot in detail and then give our thoughts on what took place. There will be…
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In this week's show we are talking about HBOs new smash hit The Last of Us's seventh episode. Based on the acclaimed game by the same name this story takes place in a world set in the present day after a fungal outbreak has decimated the globe. We will breakdown the episodes plot in detail and then give our thoughts on what took place. There will b…
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