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Put on your best mawashi and join me, Matthew Stogdon and Emma-Jane Corsan for a fascinating dive into the world of sumo wrestling. In this episode we explore the history of the sport, how the leagues and tournaments work, how accessible this sport is, how it survived the recent pandemic and much more! Sumo Drop Pod Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/bbgwpod/sets/sumo-drop Spotify - https://open....

Come with me if you want to podcast... sorry I couldn't resist! I'm joined by film journalist Kat Hughes for a fascinating and eye opening discussion of the science-fiction classic Terminator.  We're focusing on T1 & T2 for this discussion, after all they're the good ones, and in this discussion Kat brings a wealth of knowledge of passion for these movies.  Kat's Linktree - https://l...

Returning guest Russell Bailey and I are headed to the year 3000 as we dive into the animated show Futurama. Terrible robot actors, screaming aliens, a man out of time, mad professors and more can be found in this hilarious show that has earned the love of millions around the world. Make sure you check out Russell's incredible podcast Not Just for Kids linked below! Not Just for Kid’s Podcast Appl...

It's time to get experimental with your voice as I'm joined by extreme metal vocalist and voice actor Sébastien Croteau. We discuss the different styles of throat singing, his unusual introduction this art form and the strange and wonderful place this has taken him in his career.  To learn more about his work, check out the links below! Necrotic Mutation   Website - https://www.necroticm...

Musical legends, business tycoons, fringe film makers, gangsters, historical tragedies & more are discussed by returning guest MJ Smith with the topic of Biopics! This huge sprawling film genre touches so much of our history as people and MJ expertly leads the way in exploring all it has to offer to audiences. There's Something About Dolemite Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/there...

It's time to go back to The Matrix with co-host of Ramblin: An Amblin Podcast, Joshua Glenn. We sit down to discuss the legacy sequel and all it has to offer. We get into the plot, characters, continuing themes, the directors vision and much more Check out Ramblin: An Amblin Podcast in the links below! Ramblin: An Amblin Podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ramblin-an-amblin-podca...

Joining me for an incredible in depth history of this amazing film making style, is podcaster and writer Em from Verbal Diorama Em is the brains and voice behind the sensational movie podcast Verbal Diorama. Her energy and knowledge is nothing short of infectious and aw inspiring and she brings it to the podcast for this episode. We discuss everything from Ardman to Laika Studios, the origins of s...

Mark Woodyatt returns to the podcast after two years with an incredible discussion about the thing he does best in all pop culture, interviewing.  This episode offers and incredible behind the scenes look at his phenomenal podcast Mark & Me, as well a super inspiring conversation about being creative, chasing your dreams and growing in confidence.  Thanks again to Mark for taking tim...

I'm joined by Ben Reed for a fascinating look at the Sega classic game series Shenmue. Ben brings a wealth of knowledge about a video game series that revolutionized the video game industry. We go into the history of the game, it's developers, the console it was launched with, it's rebirth in the late 2010's and so much more Ben's Links Blog - https://sometinylittle.space/ https://twitter.com/dark...

On this episode I'm joined by one of my favourite artists on YouTube, the delightful and super inspiring Raymond Charles aka Stay Metal Ray. I chat with Ray about the thing he is most known for, Instrumental Metal Music. This episode goes into Ray's creative process, the artists that influenced his brand new album (it's not what you expect) the ups and downs of his time on YouTube, embracing your...

I'm joined by Simon Whitlock, co-host of Little Women in Black Underpants & Jumpcast Podcasts. Simon brings an incredible passion and enthusiasm for the sensational TV game show, Taskmaster. This relatively new show pitches comedians against one another in a series of random tasks all in the hopes of impressing the Taskmaster Greg Davies.  Simon walks me through the history of the show as...

Grab your Pokéballs and come on a journey with me and James Rodrigues as we explore the pop culture sensation that is Pokémon! This franchise has everything from a hit TV show, several movies, loads of video games, trading cards and much more! Enjoy the episode that will have you signing Gotta catch em all! by the end James' Website https://www.thereviewingrodders.co.uk/ James' Social Media Twitte...

It's time to get up on stage and grab microphone with me and Will Chich as we get into the world of Stand Up Comedy! We talk about the craft, different styles, controversies and much much more! Always Be Comedy https://www.alwaysbecomedy.com/ Next Up Comedy https://watch.nextupcomedy.com/ Follow & Support Will Twitter - https://twitter.com/WillChich Kofi Page - https://ko-fi.com/willchich1982...

Now this is the story all about how this show got flip turned upside down and, I'd like to take a minute just sit right there, we'll tell you all about the Fresh Prince of Bel Air... I couldn't resist    Joining for for a dive into this iconic sitcom is podcaster Kobi Omenaka. Kobi and I talk about the impact of the show, the cast, the legacy of the lead actor, the themes of the show and...

A long time ago on a podcast far far away...  Welcome to a very special episode of the Fandomentals Podcast! Join me in a journey of celebration and discovery as I share thoughts and experiences with Star Wars from nineteen previous guests of this very podcast.  Make sure you go back and check each of these wonderful individuals very own dedicated podcast episode on this feed when you're...

Grab your sword and shield and follow us as myself & Matt Brothers (Spocklight, Sudden Double Deep & Is Paul Dano Ok?) explore all that The Legend of Zelda has to offer! This is an exciting first for Fandomentals, exploring the wonders of a video game series. Matt brings an incredible amount of enthusiasm and passion for a video game series that is beloved by many around the world.  B...

Welcome… to Jurassic Park (insert iconic John Williams score here) That’s right! We’re off to Isla Nublar with Tom Butler from the James Bond A-Z Podcast to discuss one of the most beloved movies in cinema history, Jurassic Park!  Tom brings his love of this legendary movie to the podcast with a fascinating insights on the key elements that make this a movie more than just a monster movie, in...

On this episode myself and Sophie Davies from Smashed Prawns in a Milky Basket & It’s an S Pod Thing are headed to Springfield to discuss one of the most famous families in all of pop culture, The Simpsons. Very few shows, if any, have had the kind of impact the Simpsons has had in its thirty-year run; so naturally it’s a topic for this very podcast. We talk mainly around what is known as the...

Welcome to another episode of Fandomentals! On this occasion I am joined by two members of The Sequelisers Podcast Jack Chamber and Matthew Stogdon, for an incredible deep dive into the world of Comic Books. We go all over the place in the wonderful conversation from Marvel to DC, Batman to Spiderman, film and tv adaptations, favourite writers and artists, recommendations and so much more! Make su...

Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory, statues being kidnapped, giant balloons falling from buildings we’ve got it all in this episode as I’m joined by academic and author Dr Christopher P. Hood for an incredible conversation about Japanese Baseball! Make sure you check out Dr Hood’s work via the links provided! Dr Christopher P.Hood Social Media Linktree - https://linktr.ee/HoodCP Website - ht...

Ground control to Major Tom there’s a Starman waiting in the sky, he says his name is Ziggy Stardust and he thinks there’s life on mars, he also thinks that we can be heroes just for one day… ok I’ll stop I promise. In case you could not make sense of that rambling intro I’m joined by Chasing Tones very own Richard Oliver to talk about Ziggy Stardust himself David Bowie!  Richard has been a l...

YOU… SHALL NOT… PASS… On this episode that is! (Sorry I couldn’t resist) Joining me for a first on Fandomentals is host of The Green Shirt Podcast, Cameron Harrison. Cameron has brought his love for the legendary film maker Peter Jackson. Cameron and I explore the filmography of Peter Jackson and what it is about his style that gives many aspiring film makers, such as Cameron, the inspiration they...

We’re back for the new year and kicking us off with a fantastic musical topic is host of the Proper Mental Podcast, Tom Davies.  Tom and I sat down to talk all things Oasis. This band took the world by storm in the nineties right up through the early twenty-tens, leaving behind a legacy most bands dream of and writing songs that stand the test of time. Tom shares with me his discovery of the...

Yes you read that title correctly, we're discussing Podcasts on this Podcast... meta I know. I was fortunate enough to be joined by both hosts of the Unequal Sequel Podcast to dive into the world of Podcasts. We cover everything from favourite shows to behind the scenes tips on running your very own show. Enjoy the episode and check out the links for Unequal Sequel below! Unequal Sequel Podcast An...

Blake Wyland from The Tone Mob and Chasing Tone Podcasts joins me to talk about the incredible band Thrice! We dive into his discovery of the band, their musical evolution, becoming friends with some of the members and more! Check out the bands latest album Horizons/East on your favourite streaming platform today! Also, give Blakes podcasts a listen as well as his experimental music found under Am...