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The final episode of "What If" month sees us discuss the possibility of meeting extra terrestrials! Join us as we talk about: Why would aliens want to come to earth? What would they look like? What are the 5 types of encounter? and much much more Pod Promo If you are after a great film review pod, check out The Movie Wire podcast whose promo we feature in this episode Newsly Newsly is an all in on...

"What If" week 3 sees us joined by the fabulous Super Familiar with the Wilsons to talk about a world where the Cell Phone has disappeared. Well, we tried to talk about that but with the four of us the conversation went everywhere and indeed anywhere, but all very funny and interesting! We did eventually talk about the subject so join us to hear: What benefits could we see happen if phones disappe...

"What If" week two takes us to the past, the future and possibly next Wednesday! That's right, we tackle the tricky subject of time travel. Join us as we: Confuse ourselves with the rules of time travelling State the places/times/events we would want to see Find out what Spaghettification is and much much more Podcast Spotlight To listen to more of good friend of the show Antonio, check out his po...

Welcome to the first episode of "What If!" month. We are joined by very good friend of the show - Matt from Decayin With the Boys podcast. The three of us talk a world where horror films, villains and tropes are real. We had an absolute blast recording this and we hope you have as much fun listening. Join us as we discuss: What horror villains scares Matt the most Could we take on Leatherface Poss...

For the final week of "Unusual" month we focus on crime! From unusual crimes themselves to the unusual people perpetrating them to the unusual methods they use. Join us as we discuss: The thieves who stole a 9 Tonne iron bridge The thieves who stole £20,000 worth of Jammie Dodger biscuits What did three women stealing a stroller from a store leave behind? and much much more Contact We'd love for y...

This week we take films, TV shows and games that we have enjoyed, but with a tweak to the ending or a plot point could make it a whole lot better. So as they are no longer the usual plot, they are unusual which means we have stretched the title to call it "The Unusual Suspects" , which is a film we don't even cover - but hey just go with it :D Joining us on this episode is Josh from the awesome Ta...

Week two of "Unusual" month sees us looking at some unusual medical conditions. We take a look at what they are, how they are present themselves and review some real world cases. So join us as we talk about: Foreign Accent Syndrome Auto Brewery System Sweating blood and much more Podcast Spotlight This weeks episode features a promo from the brilliant Unchefed podcast. Socials If you have enjoyed...

We are back from our break - Yay! Refreshed, reinvigorated and raring to go. We return with a themed month of "Unusual". We start with Unusual Laws - we go around the world finding bizarre, strange and hilarious laws that sound like they couldn't possibly be true (some quite possibly may not be but we still enjoy discussing them!). So listen today to hear us talk about: Handling salmon under suspi...

As we head into a 2 week break to recalibrate and plan our new season- we take a moment to Cast Views on Season one! Join us as we talk about: Our favourite episodes The collaborations we have had so far Our desire to improve our episode intros and much more! Promo Spotlight Super Familiar with the Wilsons If you would like to get in touch to suggest a topic, want to be on the show or just want to...

This week we have a very good friend and supporter of the show join us - Antonio from the Cultworthy Podcast and the Cultworthy Classic - to talk about all things films. Usually Antonio will focus on a classic film or set of films - but here he is given the Casting Views treatment and has free reign to discuss anything and everything about films and there are no limits! Hear us discuss things such...

Join us this week as we host a very special guest - International singing sensation Seanloui ! Arizona based SeanLoui has performed around the world and has been named as  "the next big thing" by The Huffington Post and EDM magazine. We were fortunate to get some time with him (before a performance of his!) to talk to him about his music and the music scene in general. Download today to hear...

We are taking a break this week so we thought it would be a great opportunity to release a crossover we did with The Cultworthy Podcast a little while back (thanks for giving us the audio Antonio!). We were so pleased to be invited on the show, the podcast celebrates osbcure and cult cinema. If you even only have a passing interest in film - you need to check it out now. In this episode Dan joined...

For our final week of food month we are joined by Sugar Coated Murder. Why do we have a true crime podcast on our show when the theme is food? Well if you don't know who they are, they are a true crime show with a difference - they bake whilst discussing crime! It may be a slightly longer episode then normal - but trust us - you do not want to miss this show. The ladies are absolutely hilarious an...

Week 3 of food month and its a very special one! We were lucky to grab Brendan from the Unchefed podcast to guest with us. Join us for 90 minutes of informative and fun conversation around our views of food and culture from each others perspective. Listen in as we discuss: Size of food portions Eating out v cook at home Are certain food over or under rated Suggesting to each other a select menu to...

Week 2 of food month is here! Join us as we tackle the world of competitive eating and food challenges. Hear us discuss: The origins of competitive eating The training competitors go through Some of the records held in this area A number of audacious food challeges and much much more Promo Spotlights F**K My Worklife Livestream for the Cure If you like what you hear - please do consider leaving a...

Join us as we take part in our first themed month. Of course with us there can be only one subject to start with and that is FOOD! In week 1 - we take a trip down memory lane to remember the foods of our childhoods. What foods stick in our minds (and why) and what food would we want to still be able to eat as adults if we could! Listen now to hear us discuss: Pop Tarts and toys in cereals Are Mini...

This week Dan and Lou take on the future. From what we thought the future would be like when we were kids to what we think now. Join us as we: Review a timeline of movies set in the future and how accurate they have been or will be Discuss where we think the next set of advancements will be Hear how Dan thinks he invented driverless cars when he was a kid and much much more Promo Spotlights This w...

This week we have our first ever guest on the show! Satsunami from the Chatsunami podcast joins us to talk about their pod, being a variety streamer on Twitch and gaming Heaven and Hell. Listen today to find out: What caused a friend of Satsunami's to smash a Toastie machine Where the Chatsunami name came from And much more In a new feature called "Elbow Update" we also find out how Lou's broken a...

Join Dan and Lou this week for the first of a two parter. Being inspired by an article on the "Mulletfest" of Australia they take a dive into the world of some very (very) unusual competitions. Listen in to find out more about: Cheese Rolling Cell Phone Throwing Shin Kicking and much more! We also shout out the people who have rated/reviewed our previous episode. if you enjoy what you hear please...

This week Dan and Lou tackle how they would change sports to be even more entertaining! So whilst most people enjoy sports as they are - we have decided to think about what we would do if we could have an anything goes one off exhibition for different sports (literally nothing is off limits). You will hear some bizarre, unique and ultimately brilliant ideas! Hear us discuss: Fencing with Ligh...

This week we joined the fabulous Bigger Movie pod. They gave us the task of watching and discussing our thoughts on Liam Neeson in After. Life. What did we think of this film? Well we had a LOT to say - was it good, Bad or indifferent. Listen in to find out.  The Bigger Movie pod also dared to challenge us to a quiz on Liam Neeson - would we prevail or crumble in the presence of our well watc...

This week we tackle the advantages and disdvantages of our entertainment moving ever forward in a digital and streaming world. What do we gain and what are we losing from this shift. Join Dan and Lou as they discuss their experiences and views on: TV/Movie streaming services Music streaming v physical copies Gaming subscription services We also feature a promo from the wonderful Super Familar with...

This week we delve into the mysterious corners of the internet. In ths day and age youd think everything can be explained and have a reason/person behind it identified right? Well not quite. Join us as we take a trip through some very unusual stories from around the net that remain (with the exception of one or two) unsolved. Hear us discuss: The Webdriver Torso The Unfavourable Semi Circle Cicada...

Join us this week as we discuss weird ways people have made money. These range from the genius to the gross! In the episode we tackle people who have: Been paid for sleeping Been paid for selling fresh air Been paid for selling used bathwater and many, many more So listen in and see if there are any you would do and remember, a review or rating on the platform you listen on would really be appreci...

In this episode we discuss some of the crazes - those things or activities that gain massive popularity in a short space of time - from our childhood. Join us as we discuss: Garbage Pail Kids Rubiks Cube Yo-yos Yu Gi Oh much much more We also look at people who have amassed some unusual colelctions of things - celebrity hair anyone???? This weeks episode features a promo from the Justin Time podca...