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Grab a mug of your favourite drink from Central Perk and join me and Daisy as we discuss one of the biggest sitcoms of all time F.R.I.E.N.D.S We cover favourite characters, moments, relationships and more in this episode with a few clips thrown in for good measure. Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out all of Daisy’s links below including W-Rated Podcast hosted by her and previous guest Clare...

Here to kick off the Sitcom Summer Series is my first guest Clare from the W-Rated Podcast! She's brought a modern classic full of lovable characters, optimistic messages, memeable moments and of course a miniature horse called Li'l Sabastian. So come with us to Pawnee Indiana U.S and explore the first of many sitcoms we will be getting to know here at Fandomentals. Check out W-Rated via these Lin...

It’s time to board the Yellow Submarine and explore the wonderful world of The Beatles! Singer-songwriter and previous guest Ellie Rialas jumps on board and helps me to unpack the reasons why so many people adore the band and why they’ve made arguably the biggest impact on music the world has ever seen. Don’t forget to reach out to me about the Sitcom Summer series I’m doing! Links to contact me a...

Cosplay, Comic Books, Celebrity Meet & Greets, Jason Mamoa swigging a Guinness; it all happens at Comic Con!  Alex Gilston from the Rank List Podcast and Bolton FM shared his experiences at various Comic Cons right here in the UK.  Follow Alex on Twitter https://twitter.com/PresenterAlex Check out The Rank List Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5Cd062RiA6H0SGnlyYtiT3 https://podc...

It’s time to boldly go where no man has gone before… well not exactly. I’m joined by returning guest Tony Black to explore the sci-fiction juggernaut that is Star Trek.  Spanning many decades and many eras, Star Trek has amassed a huge following of loyal fans and Tony is here to help shed some light on why that is.  If you enjoy this conversation definitely check out Tony’s latest book a...

It’s time to grab your binoculars and head into the great outdoors as I’m joined by Lucy Buglass from the Tea-V-Time Podcast to discuss Birdwatching.  Lucy helps me to understand why this particular hobby might not just be for ‘old people’ as we explore the different ways you can get stuck in with Birdwatching, recommended starting points, the benefits of trying it out and so much more in thi...

It's time to put on the running shoes and get moving! In this episode I chat with journalist and author Adharanand Finn about running. Adharanand has written many articles and three books on the subject of running. In each book he's explored a different culture based around the activity. We talk about his books, the retreats he runs (no pun intended I swear) here in the UK, why he thinks people lo...

In this episode I tumble down the rabbit hole with guest Joshua Glenn and explore one of the most iconic and somewhat polarising science-fiction movie franchises of all time; The Matrix. Joshua talks me through his personal journey through the movies, the cultural impact they've had, the themes sprinkled in and why the sequels aren't as bad as you remember. Check out his show Ramblin: An Amblin Po...

I'm joined by Vocal Coach Chris Liepe to discuss his passion for signing. Chris shares his own journey of self discovery with music and using his voice, lessons he's learned along the way and why he loves passing these things onto his students. Chris' Content Website - https://chrisliepe.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisliepe Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechrisliepe/?hl=...

I'm joined by animator John Stratman! John specialises in the 8bit/16bit style of animation with his work being showcased all over YouTube to great acclaim.  Support John's Work https://ko-fi.com/stratmasterj https://www.patreon.com/join/stratmasterj John's YouTube Channel & Projects https://www.youtube.com/user/MotionFictionTV https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvzhzPZEnGLCawf4JZix-e...

I'm back to school with Sense in Numbers Podcast (and honorary fourth member of the Skip to the End Podcast) Ben Slaughter aka Benny. Benny is Key Stage Two Teacher who is very passionate about his job, so we talk about why that is, what he's learned on the job and so much more.  Ben’s Twitter  https://twitter.com/Blamethrower83 https://twitter.com/SenseNumbers Sense in Numbers Podcast h...

From stomping on buildings to fighting King Kong, Godzilla (Gojira) has had quiet the career in his seventy years on screen.  Walking us through all of it is Evan Sizemore. We cover so much ground in this episode from the evolution of the character to the fanbase that wholeheartedly embraces the king of the monsters.  Evan's G-Score Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gscorepod...

I’m going solo on this episode to talk about one of the greatest musical influences on me personally, Eddie Van Halen.  Sadly, we lost him to cancer on October 6th 2020, so my aim here is to pay tribute to the legend. It’s a brief history of his life and career with a reflection on his impact on music.  Check out the video for WVH Mammoth’s ‘Distance’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

It's time to ring that bell with Andrew Gaudion as we dive into one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time... The Rocky Balboa Movies!  Andrew shares his love of this franchise and helps to explain why it's so much more than just a movie about boxing. We explore the characters, music and people behind the longstanding series.  *Insert inspiring training montage here* Follow Andr...

Can you smmeeeeellllll what the pod is cooking?! I step into the ring with the one and only Ben from Skip to the End to talk about Wrestling. So grab your best sparkly spandex and grease up those muscles for this episode as we explore why Ben loves wrestling, where you can go if you want more, some of the best moments in wrestling and so much more.  Check out Skip to the End here: www.skiptot...

Writer Tony Black joins me on this episode to discuss the joys of writing, specifically in the realm of non-fiction writing.  There are so many avenues you can go down with it and discuss a few of them with the help of Tony's knowledge and expertise.  Tony’s Book https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1476675635/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1 Tony’s Socials https://ww...

We're talking all things Disney Animation this time with journalist and podcaster Sarah Buddery from Jumpcut Online and Let's Jaws for a Minute. LINKS GALORE!!! Sarah’s Twitter Accounts: https://twitter.com/sarahbuddery https://twitter.com/jumpcut_online https://twitter.com/JumpCast_ https://twitter.com/jawsforaminute Sarah’s Instagram Accounts: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_buddery/ https://www...

In this episode I chat with MJ Smith from Reel Perspective and Lets Just Jaws for a Minute Podcasts. His chosen topic of discussion is Pinball Machines. This is a fascinating and hilarious conversation about the wonders of pinball machines. Including some history of the machine, various designs, underground pinball tournaments and so much more. Link to the Guns N’Roses Pinball Machine Commercial h...

We're talking about one of K-Pops biggest artists Bangtan Sonyeondan aka BTS with the one and only Gemma Hurst of the Skip to the End Podcast. Listen to BTS: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nrfpe0tUJi4K4DXYWgMUX Deezer - https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/6982223 Apple - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bts/883131348 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkAepWjdylmXSltofFvsYQ Gemm...

In this episode we talk all things Disk Jockey related with DJ Phelan Fine from the All Hands on Deck Podcast, which you can check out here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ahodpodcast Also, the gear that Luke couldn't quite recall during the episode is the Hurcules DJ Control Inpulse 200 and can be found here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HKWZC4X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uxXxFbT0BJMHP Fandomental...

We're gonna need a bigger boat for this episode! Thankfully joining me in the boat is none other than Skip to the End and Mark and Me's very own Mark Woodyatt. One of the most iconic films of all time is up for discussion in this episode. Mark's passion for Jaws will be well known to the Skip to the End fan base. So who better to talk about the movie with? Thanks again to Mark for taking time away...

We're pumping iron this time around with Legendary Coach Jordan Syatt. Jordan has been lifting since he was fourteen and since has made it a staple in his personal life and his career. So we talk about how he got started, the variety of options available in the weight lifting world, the benefits, the people you meet and so much more! Go and check out Jordan's socials https://www.instagram.com/syat...

In this episode we talk about the blues.  Mathieu North is gifted musician who enjoys a wide range of music, however, one common thread throughout all of his work is the blues genre. So we talk about why that is, the impact blues has had on the industry and where you can begin with some classic and modern recommendations. Fandomentals Social Media  Donate to the Podcast - https://ko-fi.c...

In this episode we dive into Japanese Animation and Manga Comics with Media Student Ollie Butler.  We cover everything from how the industry works, the different genres that exist and some great places to get started if you're curious about anime. Thank you for checking out this episode! Ollie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwards.media Ollie's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Hello and welcome to the first ever episode of Fandomentals! In this episode we talk about musicals with musician Ellie Rialas. How she was introduced to them, why she fell in love and what's out there for anyone wanting to learn more. There's that and so much more in this episode, so download and enjoy! Ellie's Intagram @ellie_rialas_musica Ellie's Twitter @EllieRialas Ellie's Youtube https://www...