Cult Connections

Ian is joined by Robbie Sherman as we explore the cinema of sci-fi pioneer Jack Arnold. But can This Island Earth, Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Mouse That Roared still capture our imaginations and give us the cinematic thrills we crave today?

It's Andor episode 4. Ian and Maria talk Scotland, Bantha rights, Scotland, egg nog and Scotland

It's the 26th of September and it's Ian's Silver Wedding Anniversary. He's joined by his podcast wife Raphaela Ximenes to discuss romance, first dances and bloody parlor games. Featuring Hugh Grant, John Wayne and a fair few corpses!

Episode three of Andor is all about kidnap, community, BBCs Doctors and of course Blue WKD

Maria and Ian cover the serious topics of corporate influence, nasty Trevor from Eastenders and does creepy Timm make damn fine caf.

Ian and Maria review the first episode of Star Wars Andor. We talk "gentlemen's clubs", blue noodles and Jez Quigley

Ian and Maria Cocchiarella preview the new Star Wars series Andor starting September 21st on Disney+

Ian is joined by PLANT-E aka Mark Plant to cover the Pixar classic WALL-E. But why has dystopian sci-fi fan Ian only just gotten round to watching it?

Bestselling author Stephen Downes joins me to discuss 70s sci-fi curio Star Maidens. This much overlooked British-German co production is often dismissed as campy nonsense but is there more to the story of the planet Medusa and its female rulers?

Ian and Mark Plant stowaway aboard the pleasure cruiser Halcyon and team up with Maria Cocchiarella to review the Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation.

Ian is joined by his favourite Brazilian, Raphe Ximenes, to discuss her favourite British films. From the Dark Ages to Leith via Jane Austen country it's a voyage through the cultural landscape of the UK. Music is by Josh Wilson at Joshuawilsongnv.com

In this special Review show episode Ian goes solo to review She Hulk episode one, A Normal Amount Of Rage

Roger Corman is a director, writer and actor. However he's best known as a producer and as such he's launched the careers of some stand out filmmakers. I'm joined by Chris DiZio from the Cult Film Companion Podcast to talk Coppola, Demme and Mantel.

Ian is joined by the Midlands finest film critic, Randle Parker of Randle Parkers Film Club to travel back to our childhood and rewatch the animated series Star Wars: Droids. Is it a pioneering show which influenced modern day Lucasfilm productions? Or is it, you know, a bit shit? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Ian is joined by Nathan Greenaway to discuss 1994s comic book adaptation The Crow. Considered a cult classic and a favourite of many. Find out why Ian only watched it for the first time four weeks ago. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Ian is joined by Austin Trunick, author of The Cannon Film Guides, to discuss the studios heyday in the Golan Globus era. From the surprisingly popular Death Wish II to JCVDs Bloodsport via Masters of the Universe. It's violent, stupid, hugely entertaining and has lots and lots of money. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The popularity of the sex comedy was due to Britain's strict censorship laws. Producers realized that adding a bit of "sauce" to a comedy film proved extremally popular. I'm joined by Jan Manthey to explore the curious world of cheeky tradesmen, frustrated housewives and some famous faces. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The series finale of Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi is here so join Ian and Mark for the thrilling conclusion This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Joining Ian this week is animator, director and producer Kevin Jon Davies as we take a dive into Terry Nation's BBC space opera series Blakes7. Kevin shares his tales of visiting the set as a fan, working on season 4 and producing the ill fated documentary for the DVD releases. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Master Ian and Padawan Mark have reached the penultimate episode of Star Wars: Obi Wan Kenobi. We discuss continuity, ageing and who else doesn't recall owning droids. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's our review of Obi Wan Kenobi Part 4. Warning contains midichlorians. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Ian is joined by Amateur Ornithologist Daniel Clifford to chat about musician, actor and all round renaissance man Frank Sidebottom. From his DIY roots, through punk, children's TV and chat show fame this cult figure could really do it all. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Join Ian and Mark as we breakdown the Star Wars original series Obi Wan Kenobi. Unfortunately we have to divert into talking racism and sexism amongst the fanbase. Maybe we should make them extra crispy? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Ian and Mark review part two of the Disney+ series Obi Wan Kenobi. We chat bounty hunters, drugs and David Lynch's Dune This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Join Ian and Mark from a galaxy far far away as we review Part One of Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi. Does this Disney+ series live up to the legacy or is it a lazy cash grab of merchandising! With thanks to Familiar with The Wilsons. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy