A weekly podcast where the three idiots known as the Majesty Boys get together and discuss a particular piece of pop culture entertainment and rank them all on one big list. Whether it be movies, television series’, graphic novels, albums, or video games, nothing is safe from the uncertified professional opinions of the Majesty Boys.
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A Jane Austen podcast discussing film, TV, and book adaptations, hosted by Jillian Davis and Yolanda Rodriguez. Tune in to hear our discussions of regency & modern adaptations, as well as hear interviews with the cast and writers behind the projects. We have covered The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Emma Approved, PBS Masterpiece’s Sanditon, Recipe for Persuasion and The Emma Project by Sonali Dev. Our goal is to cover an adaptation of each Austen novel. We also love the romance genre and also disc ...
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What is 'British-ness'? This podcast explores all aspects of British culture from the perspective of an Englishman previously based in China and Turkey. Perhaps you know Thomas Felix Creighton already from Instagram's @FlemingNeverDies centered on Ian Fleming's classic creation, James Bond, 007. Here, we can see a wider background of where our British hero sits. You can also check out the video channel: www.youtube.com/britishculture
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Episode 77: The Destroyer Series #49: Skin Deep
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys kung fu their way through the list as they talk about the 49th book in The Destroyer Series, Skin Deep.By The Majesty Boys
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys pull together their weaponized podcasting gear for the showdown in the streets as they talk about Desperado.By The Majesty Boys
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241: A Colin & Penelope Love Story? • Bridgerton Season 3 • Part 2
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We're back to discuss Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2! We were left on some exciting cliffhangers from Part 1. Now, Colin and Penelope are engaged and happy! But when Cressida Cowper boldly claims to be Lady Whistledown leading Colin to discover the truth -- will their engagement still end in wedded bliss? ~~~ The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian…
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys face-off against other items on the list as they talk about Blades of Steel for the Nintendo Entertainment System.By The Majesty Boys
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Don't be shy, send me a message! Today, I met the Prime Minister of the UK. I give my very quick impressions of the event, from out in a field Support the Show.By Thomas Felix Creighton
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys just want to make the best version of The List as they talk about Ted Lasso.By The Majesty Boys
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys take special guest John Majesty on a mission to deliver the cure for The List, but can they do what needs to be done as they talk about The Last of Us Part I.By The Majesty Boys
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240: Taking a Husband • Bridgerton Season 3 • Part 1
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We're back! After a hiatus that lasted longer than we, and even Hollywood had anticipated, we're here to talk about Part One of the third season of Bridgerton. There's so much to catch up on in the Bridgerton universe - Penelope wants a husband to be free of her family; Colin is the hottest boy in town after his study abroad; and Violet Bridgerton'…
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys learn how easy it is to forget how importance of friendship when you are so focused on the mission of The List as they dive into True Lies.By The Majesty Boys
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Episode 74: Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys power on as they talk about Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future.By The Majesty Boys
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys look to add another item to the endangered entertainment list as they talk about Congo.By The Majesty Boys
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Episode 72: The Game of Life (2021 Version)
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys take The Game of Life to The Game of the List.By The Majesty Boys
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys try their hardest to hit critical section of the strike meter so they can put this item in the grave as they talk about Gladius.
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Episode 70: Come on Over - Shania Twain
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys discover they have a Twaniac in their midst as they talk about Come on Over by Shania Twain.By The Majesty Boys
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys.....wait does that say episode 69? Nice!By The Majesty Boys
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Episode 68: The Muppet Show (1976-1981)
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys put on makeup and dress up right as they get things started with The Muppet Show.By The Majesty Boys
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Episode 67: Marvel's Civil War (Graphic Novel)
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys are divided on the topic of where this week's item goes on the list as they dive into Marvel's Civil War.By The Majesty Boys
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys try to pass their ranking decision through the senate as they dig into HBO's Rome.By The Majesty Boys
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Episode 65: Land of the Lost (2009)
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys go on another routine expedition through the list as they talk about Land of the Lost.By The Majesty Boys
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NEW BOOK: Boy Wanted on Savile Row - An Interview with Pete Brooker (From Tailors With Love) [Episode 172]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! In this episode, I am delighted to interview Pete Brooker (From Tailors With Love) about his work about the forthcoming memoir of Timothy Everest MBE. Boy Wanted on Savile Row is a revealing memoir that charts the evolution of British tailoring over the past four decades, starting in the 1980s, when Timothy Everest …
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys set up a speed trap to make sure this latest topic doesn't fly up the list too fast as they talk about Super TroopersBy The Majesty Boys
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Episode 63: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys answer the Call of Duty as they drop into Infinite Warfare.
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys see if the Ritchie truly do get Ritchier as they get ready to rock with Rock 'n' Rolla.
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Don't be shy, send me a message! Thank you to Instagram's @Izi_Ready_GoesBond for suggesting this topic! In this episode, I cover: H.G. Wells The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Aldous Huxley Arthur C Clarke Gerry Anderson Dr Who Star Wars The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Dirk Gently The Quatermass Experiment The Tomorrow People Blake's …
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Episode 61: Sticky Fingers - The Rolling Stones
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys can't hear anyone knocking because they are rocking so hard to Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones!By The Majesty Boys
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Instagram's @ThatOneBondGuy talks, 'On HIS Majesty's Secret Service - A James Bond Continuation Novel by Charlie Higson [Episode 168]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! Chris Morales, @thatonebondguy on Instagram and Youtube gives me his unique take on the James Bond continuation novel, ‘On HIS Majesty’s Secret Service’ by Charlie Higson - who previously wrote the ‘Young Bond’ book series which are a prequel to the original Ian Fleming series. We also talk about Chris’ Anglophilia:…
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys speed through the list as the put on their fast red shoes, fill up on chili-dogs, and talk about Sonic the Hedgehog 2. In hindsight, the chili-dogs were a bad idea. We would also like to apologize for the audio quality of Paul Majesty's microphone. Maybe one day we will figure out how to capture his beautiful voice…
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The British-Chinese Connection [Episode 167]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! Happy Year of the Dragon, which in Mandarin is 'long' so it's going to be a looong year as a Chinese friend pointed out to me this week. In this episode, I (briefly) talk about my grandfather's time in Hong Kong as child, and the First Chinese Man in Britain (longer ago than I thought). I talk about the Opium Wars, …
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys need to make ends meet so they turn to the streets as they dive into Pretty Woman.
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'U' is for... 'Underground', 'Umbrella', and 'Upper-Class' [Episode 166]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! Thank you very much to Kyle Barbeau (Instagram's Easy Smiles and Expensive Watches) and David Nix (via e-mail) for suggesting these three topics! I spend 10 minutes on each one, roughly. 1-10: Underground London has the oldest underground train system in the world, but how does it compare to modern Chinese cities su…
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Episode 58: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys take to the sea for promises of fame, fortune, and some generally good times as they dive into Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.By The Majesty Boys
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The British Empire: My Five Favourite Factual Books [Episode 165]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! The British Empire is scarcely taught in schools in modern Britain, yet many of us Brits have personal connections to it. Learning about our individual heritage can connect us to a wider national and global story. Here, I talk about my own interest, my travels to places once ruled by the UK, and the five books that …
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys spend all of their podcast money in less than a week...which actually isn't very hard because they didn't have any money to begin with, but they learn a valuable lesson as they dive into Blank Check.By The Majesty Boys
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My 5 Favourite Shakespeare Plays [Episode 164]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! What is Britishness? Well, there's no doubt Shakespeare is a British institution, and much of the UK's theater industry seems to rest heavily on these 500 year old plays. Never mind the tourist industry in Stratford-upon-Avon! Actors from Timothy Dalton (007) to Patrick Stuart (Jean-Luc Picard), Ian McKellen (Gandal…
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys bring the thunder as they dive into Strike Force Five.By The Majesty Boys
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An Ambulance Came For Me (but don't panic) [Episode 163]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! This week, just a 10-minute update explaining what's transpired with me over the last week. In short, expect more next week; especially as I've been longing to cover Shakespeare for a while now. I may also get moving again with the Alphabet of Britishness, but that depends on you all really. Anyone up for 'V is for …
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Episode 55: Avatar: The Way of Water
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys are back on Pandora for the continuation of their apology tour as they dive into Avatar: The Way of Water.By The Majesty Boys
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My Favourite James Bond Locations ~ by listener request! [Episode 162]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! 007 visits many beautiful locations as part of his service to Queen (now King) and country, but which are the best? I talk about my own experiences in Hong Kong, Istanbul, and London, with an additional special mention for San Francisco. Thank you to Sam the Instagram @britishbondfan for suggesting this topic, and f…
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys go to Outer Space so they can travel to Inner Space just so they can get to Final Space.By The Majesty Boys
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Romans, Pagans, and Christians in Britain ~ by listener request! [Episode 161]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! Friends, Romans, and podcast listeners! Lend me your ears for about 27 and a bit minutes! Listener Sam (https://www.instagram.com/britishbondfan), asked me to look into Pre-Roman and Pre-Christian Britain, and I kind of allowed this little rabbit hole to go wherever. I am very keen on written texts when it comes to …
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Episode 53: Pitch Perfect - The Official Soundtrack + The One Year Anniversary
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On this episode. The Majesty Boys look back at the year that was...and I guess they talk about Pitch Perfect The Soundtrack.By The Majesty Boys
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British Comedy & Expat Life: An Interview With Jorma Kirkko (The Blackmilkshake Comedy Pubcast) [Episode 160]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! This week, I interview a seasoned expat and comedy podcaster 'Jorma Kirkko', well known from his 'Blackmilkshake Comedy Pubcast'. He is based in Istanbul! It is always a joy for me to talk to a British expat in Turkey. We talk about the highs and lows of being a British culture 'insider' whilst outside the UK. I mai…
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys actually keep a promise as they rank Jingle All the Way.By The Majesty Boys
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BONUS Episode: The King James Bible, The Gospel According to St. Luke; The Coming of Jesus (Reading)
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Don't be shy, send me a message! The King James Bible is one of the most influential works in English. As we approach Christmas, Thomas reads from perhaps the best known chapters telling of the nativity. Support the Show.By Thomas Felix Creighton
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The BEST THREE British TV Comedies According to UK Writer Roland Hulme: Blackadder, Fawlty Towers, and Red Dwarf [Episode 159]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! Humour (with a 'u') is one of the most defining characteristics of a culture, so what are the top three comedy TV shows from the United Kingdom and what can they tell us about British Culture? Here, writer Roland Hulme tells us about Blackadder (starring Rowan Atkinson), Fawlty Towers (starring John Cleese), Red Dwa…
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys fight through the many demons of their list to secure the rightful place for Clive Barker's Jericho and ensure it doesn't cause any further harm.
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BONUS Episode: The King James Bible, The Gospel According to St. Matthew; The Coming of Jesus (Reading)
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Don't be shy, send me a message! The King James Bible is one of the most influential works in English. As we approach Christmas, Thomas reads from the first chapter, the coming of Jesus. Support the Show.By Thomas Felix Creighton
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Casino Royale: Interview with Superfan Kyle Barbeau (Instagram's @EasySmilesAndExpensiveWatches) [Episode 158]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! Finally! I have Kyle on the podcast, who contributed enormously to the 'Alphabet of Britishness' series (which *will* return). I interview him about his love of the 2006 movie Casino Royale, which inspired his choice on Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/easysmilesandexpensivewatches/ We talk about the joys…
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Episode 50: The Plot Against America (miniseries)
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On this episode, The Majesty Boys try to put The Plot Against America on the list. Go get 'em boys!By The Majesty Boys
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Listener Request: The British Countryside | With a Special Look at 'The Archers' [Episode 157]
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Don't be shy, send me a message! This podcast episode has a whole 5 minutes on Bingley, the little town in the UK where I live. I then talk about the longest running soap opera in the world; The Archers, an everyday story of country folk. Broadcast since 1951, episodes are broadcast on BBC Radio Four every day, Sunday to Friday at seven p.m., and t…
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