Casting Views

This week I'm joined by Slade from the Game Club Pod for the start of a brand new subseries which was his brainchild! Called "mindwipe" it challenges guests to name things they would love to relive for the first time again from the world of sports, entertainment and real world events. So listen in as I ask Slade for up to 3 choices in : Games Movies Tv Shows Albums Sporting events Po...

This week is the second episode of my new subseries taking a look at the pilot episodes of shows! Each episode sees me joined by good friend of mine, Justin Henson of the Movie Wire - to take a look at the pilot episode of a show and see how its fared over time. How it differed to the rest of the original season, how it fit in to the overall arc of the show and where possible compare it to its fin...

This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 5 Episode 3 Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too. Miley Cyrus plays Ashley, a pop star who is being carefully managed by an Aunt who doesn't have her best interests at heart.... Rachel and Jack are sisters who are trying to cope following the death of their mother And Ashley Too ..... well Ashley Too is the robot that u...

This week its me flying solo, so I thought what better opportunity than to talk about something i have had in the back of my mind for a while - The Mandela Effect! Whilst i take a look at some famous examples of this phenomenon, I really use this episode to look into reasons for why this phenomenon could occur. Pod Promo Back 2 The Balcony Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the...

This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 5 Episode 2 Smithereens The episode takes a look at the impact a social media platform has on a person and the lengths he will go to to make his feelings heard. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the moral themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have me...

This week I'm joined by good friend Justin Henson of the Movie Wire podcast! Its always a hilarious time when he comes on the show and its no different this time around. We take a look at the world of record breakers. Those people who perform superhuman feats of strength. Or humans who just super eat.... So join us as we: Take a look at some food related records A man who had a very unusual (a...

This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 5 Episode 1 - Striking Vipers. The episode takes an intriguing look at the relationship between two friends when they take up playing an immersive virtual reality version of a fighting game. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the moral themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and m...

Welcome to another episode of Who's coming to dinner? The show that pits guests with the task of hosting a dinner party .....with a few twists along the way! For this episode I am joined by Slade from fellow PodPack Collective members Game Club Podcast So join us to hear what he has put together including the following stipulations: Three courses of their choice Three celebrities and a convers...

This weeks episode is one of our Casting Reflections on Black Mirror instalments. Its made even more special by having special guest - fellow PodPack collective member - James from Seismic Cinema . He joins us to talk about S4 E6 - Black Museum. This episode serves as a finale for season 4 and also links to every previous episode in some way! It focusses on Nish (Letitia Wright) who stops at a fil...

This week is the pilot episode of a new Casting Views subseries! Each episode I will be joined by good friend of mine - Justin Henson of the Movie Wire - to take a look at the pilot episode of a show and see how its fared over time. How it differed to the rest of the original season, how it fit in to the overall arc of the show and where possible compare it to its finale. So join us for the first...

Welcome to room 101 - where my guests are vying to put banish peeves or things that wind them up for ever! Join me and my guests (Dan S and Pete) as they try to convince me to banish the following to the depths of room 101................. Rude drivers Clickbait Bad behaviour on public transport and more! To find out more about this weeks guest, check out the following links: Pod Promo Game Club P...

This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 4 Episode 5 - Metalhead. The shortest Black Mirror episode to date which feature three people trying to retrieve an item from a warehouse whilst trying to evade robotic "dogs". So join in as we: Recap the story Review the moral themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much...

Welcome to another episode of Who's coming to dinner? The show that pits guests with the task of hosting a dinner party .....with a few twists along the way! For this episode I am joined by Adam from Decayin With The Boys So join us to hear what he has put together including the following stipulations: Three courses of their choice Three celebrities and a conversation that goes many different...

This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 4 Episode 4 - Hang the DJ. An episode about relationships being given an expiration date until the ultimate pairing is found. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the moral themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support t...

This week I'm joined by very special guest Leo Allen. This time he is on the show to discuss all things Artificial intelligence (AI). So join us as we: Discuss The Journey its had How you are probably using it without knowing Where we think its going and much (much) more! Leo Allen If you want to find out more about this weeks guest please do have a look at the following: Leo J Allen website V...

This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 4 Episode 4 - Crocodile. An episode about a key decision made during a traumatic event and what one woman will do to keep that secret. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the moral themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to...

The final week of my break sees an episode where I guested on the Chatsunami podcast! Satsu got me on to discuss a number of things, but most importantly - to talk about podcasting. I always love chatting to him and this episode was no exception! Please do check his podcast out - you can do that here > Chatsunami PodPack Collective Casting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie p...

This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Arkangel. How far would a mother go to keep an eye on her daughter and ensure she doesn't experience any fear, and what would the repercussions be... So join in as we: Recap the story Review the themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to su...

I'm taking a brief break over the festive period so I thought what better opportunity to play some episodes where I have guested elsewhere. This week was a chance where I got to appear on the show of my good friend Antonio Palacios over at The Cultworthy. Antonio and I have appeared multiple times on each others show and I ways so excited to be asked to take part in what is intended to be part one...

Welcome to the first Black mirror Episode of 2024! Its also the first episode of season 4 - USS Callister. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: Shop now! Contact If you...

Hello and welcome to the last "new" episode of 2024. This is just a short episode to close the year out, give some fun facts and talk about what's next. Don't worry there's still content for the next few weeks - you will have to listen to find out more...... Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: S...

Welcome to the next episode of my retrospective look at Black Mirror. This week its the season 3 finale! Episode 6 - Hated in the nation. This is the longest episode of Black mirror featuring a look at how people behave on social media and robotic bees......... So join in as we: Recap the story Review the themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes...

Welcome to another episode of Who's coming to dinner? The show that pits guests with the task of hosting a dinner party .....with a few twists along the way! For this episode I am joined by the always amazing Jay and Kay from the FMWL podcast. So join us to hear what they put together including the following stipulations: Three courses of their choice Three celebrities and a conversation that goes...

Welcome to the next episode of my retrospective look at Black Mirror. This week its season 3 episode 5 - Men against Fire. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: Shop now!...

This week I'm joined by Satsu from Chatsunami to discuss moments in gaming that have caused outrage amongst the industry and community. So join us to hear us delve into: Shambolic releases Horse Armour Project $10 and a lot lot more To hear more from my guest please check their work out here: Chatsunami To check out his book, look here - Canvas Pod Promo Video Game Club Contact If you like what yo...