After a couple of years apart, your Pod Syndicate hosts are reunited in the real world (mostly). And to celebrate, Marc, Jordan, Ian and a recently podcast-retired Noel are joined by Mike - who beams in live from New Zealand to test their geek knowledge!

Well, all good things must come to an end, and this bonus show is no different as we reach the final instalment in Peter Jackson's Middle-Earth saga, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Armies.

The show where your Pod Syndicate hosts gift one another an iTunes movie returns - with reviews of The Dark Tower (2017), Monkey Shines (1988), The Wild Hunt (2009) and Body of Evidence (1992).

We've slipped into our fake hobbit feet and donned our elven cloaks as we take yet another jump into Peter Jackson's Middle-earth saga. Join Becky, Ian and Jordan as they discuss the second instalment in the The Hobbit Trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug.

Smarter, better but still way too long - and that's just the title. Join Ian, Noel and Marc as they follow up on their chat through the Snyderverse films with a full review of Zack Snyder's The Justice League (2021).

We're missing the final episode of the Lord of the Rings movies and we apologise. Technology was not our friend and the podcast call unfortunately did not record. However, we're not letting that spoil the fun as Ian, Becky and Jordan start off their watched of The Hobbit trilogy.

Ridiculous, nonsensical and way too long - and that's just the title. Join Ian, Noel and Marc as they chat through the Snyderverse trilogy (and Suicide Squad) ahead of the release of Zack Snyder's The Justice League (2021).

The show where your Pod Syndicate hosts gift one another an iTunes movie returns - with reviews of The Dark Tower (2017), Monkey Shines (1988), The Wild Hunt (2009) and Body of Evidence (1992).

What is it about the Marvel Cinematic Universe that keeps us coming back for more? Is it the big, explosive action, special effects and larger than life costumes, or is it something much simpler? In this special, feature length essay podcast, Noel Mellor looks at the history of the MCU and how Marvel found its formula by focusing on character as a …

Noel and Marc return for the second part of their Tales From The Tapedeck special to discuss the career of their beloved Suede after the departure of their hugely talented and influential guitarist Bernard Butler. With new talent Richard Oakes (guitar) and Neil Codling (keyboards) in tow, the band hit their pop peak with the classic Coming Up in '9…

In the second episode of bonus show, Jordan and Ian discuss The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

We're back and coming in hot for 2021 with another stellar episode fo Play It Forward - the show where our Pod Syndicate hosts get together to gift one another a film on iTunes. This time around, In gifts 2019's Don't Let Go to Marc, Marc gifts 1995's Jade to Jordan, Jordan gifts 1975's Night Moves to Noel and Noel gifts 1978's Blue Collar to Ian. …

In this first ep of a new mini-series, Jordan (His Film Her Movie) and Ian (Film Basterds) take a look back at Peter Jackson's Middle-Earth saga. And of course, they start with the world's first cinematic trip into Tolkien's imagination, 2001's The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring.

Back before Pod Syndicate, Beyond the Neon and Adventures in VHS, Noel Mellor was the host of a show called Film Rant... a show that ran for a couple of years and culminated in the #FilmRant365 project. For this, Noel embarked on a plan to watch 365 films he'd never seen before over the course of a year, posting individual tweet reviews after every…

It's been a while since Noel, Ian, Marc and Jordan had a real life meet up and with a recently abandoned 'Haloweekend' plan, it looks unlikely they'll be face to face any time soon! So for this episode of Play it Forward, we decided to shoot the breeze for a bit and then give you some reviews of movies that we've gifted each other. This time around…

Volume 4 of Tales From The Tapedeck has Noel travel back to the early 90s to tell Marc about how the music of Ice-T and Body Count became part of his life - and how Ice-T's cautionary gangster stories and punk attitude still hold a place in his heart today. As always, the show comes with a specially curated 15-track Spotify playlist, which you can …

Volume 5 of Tales From The Tapedeck sees Marc wax lyrical to Noel about how the music of John Mayer... How he discovered him, his most essential works and why he doesn't give a god damn if people question why he would listen to Mayer! As always, the show comes with a specially curated 15-track Spotify playlist, which you can listen along to in your…

Play it Forward returns to break up the summer of sadness with your Pod Syndicate hosts gifting a movie to one another that they feel will perfectly match one another specific tastes. In this episode, Noel gifts Ian a copy of The Jerk (1979), Ian gifts Marc The Kitchen (2019), Marc gifts Jordan Surviving The Game (1994) and Jordan gifts Noel Phanto…

In the third episode of Tales From the Tapedeck, Noel and Marc return to talk about a shared favourite band, Suede, how they came to discover and love them and talk through a Spotify Playlist curated specially for the show focused on their years with guitarist Bernard Butler. Listen along with the Tales From The Tapedeck - Suede (The Butler Years) …

Join Marc (Film Basterds) and Noel (Beyond the Neon) as they dig deep into the world of their beloved Christian Slater, to discuss the man, the movies and more. In this first episode, the guys look at Slater's early years as a leading man and how he managed to to hit his stride with five great films in Gleaming the Cube, Heathers, Pump Up the Volum…

Play it Forward returns, this time as a four-man show, as Noel, Ian and Marc bring Jordan into the show that tests just how well the Pod Syndicate crew know one another's tastes. In this episode, Jordan gifts Marc a copy of The American Friend (1977), Marc gifts Ian Hollow Man (2000), Ian gifts Noel Cold in July (2014) and Noel gifts Jordan The How…

In the second episode of Tales From the Tapedeck, Noel and Marc return to talk about some of their favourite bands and how they came to discover and love them, while discussing a Spotify Playlist created specially for the show. This time around, Noel talks to Marc about Sacramento, California's Cake, going through some of their best work track-by-t…

We go back even further into the archives to check out Noel (Beyond the Neon) and Mike's (Chinstroker VS Punter) first joint foray into the world of 1980s movies for their tragically short-lived show What's Your Damage. In this first episode, Mike introduces Noel to 1985's Young Sherlock Holmes, Noel introduces Mike to 1985's The Stuff and they bot…

In the first of a new series of shows, Noel and Marc talk about some of their favourite bands and how they came to discover and love them, by discussing tracks from a specially created Spotify Playlist that goes along with the show. In this first episode, Marc introduces Noel to California blues-rock duo Two Gallants, and talks about the bands writ…

A real step back in time here for an archive episode of What's Your Damage - the 1980s movie show from Noel (Beyond the Neon) and Mike (Chinstroker vs Punter) which ran for just three shows. Randomly, this episode is episode two (we are digging out the others), but the pair get deep into some great flicks from the era - Escape From New York, Pee We…

Adventures In VHS is the podcast and book dedicated to the lost format of VHS. In this third episode from the archives, it's back-to-back creatures from the deep with Lamberto Bava's Devouring Waves (1984) and Barbara Peeters' Monster (1980 - AKA Humanoids from the Deep). As always, Noel looks at the history of the movies themselves, the VHS tapes …

Noel, Marc and Ian are back with a brand new episode of Play It Forward - the show where each host 'gifts' a co-host one iTunes movie they think the other will enjoy. So, how well do they know one another's tastes? Play It Forward ran for some time as a bonus show on the Film Basterds feed, but for 2020 we've come back to it with fresh eyes and wil…

In this bonus ep, Mike from Chin Stroker VS Punter chats with William Geradts, owner/operator of New Zealand's largest public expo events, Armageddon Expo. Having run these huge events for 25 years, nobody is better placed to discuss fandom, from the New Zealand perspective, like Bill. So join Mike as he gets to learn more about his adopted home th…

Adventures In VHS is the podcast and book dedicated to the lost format of VHS. In this second episode from the archives, Noel looks at the 1986 Troma classic Class of Nuke 'Em High, and speak to its co-director, producer and Troma founding legend Lloyd Kaufman in an exclusive interview where he gets incredibly frank about hoe video and the Hollywoo…

Adventures In VHS is the podcast and book dedicated to the lost format of VHS. In this first episode from the archives, Noel looks at 1987's Creepozoids, directed by David DeCoteau and starring genre favourite Linnea Quigley. Explore the history of the movie, the UK VHS release and enjoy an exclusive chat about the era, the film and the with its di…

Klint sits down with Frank and discusses the process and the benefits of experiencing Modern Acupuncture.

Larry is a family man, native of Arizona, a former Marine Corps Intelligence Officer, and a ASU Sun Devil; why wouldn't you want to use Larry to install your water softener or RO system! Larry talks with us about what he offers his clients and how he runs his small business in Gilbert, AZ.

About a month before graduating from ASU Chelsea launched Iced for Life, her custom cake bakery business. Chelsea speaks about her emotional navigation through challenges and financial struggles, that she obtained while striving to open her very owned Iced for life storefront in Gilbert.

Lynn speaks with us about her business journey from a stay at home mom, to an entrepreneur and how she developed the first 3 story building in Downtown Gilbert.

Duff worked in the corporate world for 30 years and needed a change. He speaks about why he chose the business franchise that he did and the knowledge he needed for making the big jump.

Tricia speaks about her entrepreneurship journey from sadness to stress, and ultimately to fulfillment. With over 36k followers on Instagram; Tricia speaks about the power that social media has on her small business.

TJ Tillman a true family man and humble entrepreneur, speaks to us about his journey from working at taco bell, living in a casita with his entire family, running for Town Council and creating two successful Gilbert businesses.

Since 2002, Jeremy has worked as an elite personal trainer working with both competitive athletes and individuals wanting to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Jeremy talks about his fitness journey from starting at a big box gym to becoming a co-founder of a gym that is creating a community in the downtown Gilbert area.…

Personal injury attorney Byron Browne isn’t like other lawyers. His down-to-earth style and open, honest personality encourages trust and respect between him and his clients—no B.S. Byron speaks about his start, challenges and future.