Look Into My Eyes

On this week's incredibly mature episode that isn't at all amused by the episode number, we cover Chapter 7 'Just a Little Smear...'. Not only do we marvel at the punctuational miracle presented by the chapter title, but we also cover taboo breaking with Dr Gill, the state of the Headmaster's plan (or lack thereof) and reconsider our choice of best character with Simon as the new rising star. Stic...

On this week's episode we join Dinah and Simon as they Look For Evidence here there and everywhere, which turns out to be an accurate description of the breadth of topics covered on this episode. Not only do we discuss escaping scientists, the police and the proximity of death but we also cover Simon's relationship with his father and the long shadow cast by his mother's death. Stick around at the...

CW: Lost children, injured children On today's episode we visit the much less fun and very serious Chapter 5: Coma, in which we discover what happened to Lloyd after the incident at the BRC. We also cover topics such as: our characters encountering consequences for the first time, Rose being in equal parts enchanting and horrifying and massive massive wasps. Throughout we endeavour to balance a mu...

On this week's episode we talk about Chapter 4: Disaster In The Dark, and attempt to have fun while exploring some of the difficult themes this chapter throws up. We cover: Dinah & Simon's burgeoning friendship, the BRC's relation to the rest of the village and even how different this book feels, even in these early chapters. We try and have a few laughs along the way as well, so join us for a sli...

Not to be disuaded by impossible photographs we're back to explore Chapter 3: A Hard Choice For Dinah. In this episode we cover everything, from Rose's increasingly machiavellian tactics, Simon's relationship with his father and how Dinah's lack of political nous is holding her back. Not only that but we also question everything we thought we knew about Mr Hunter and even Lloyd as he makes one of...

Not only one episode this week but two, and what a second episode this is! Here is part 2 of our discussion of Ivan Jones' The Ghost Hunter, covering the TV Series and the books it's based on. This is a very special episode, in collaboration with the Thots TV Podcast , and it's lovely hosts Laura, Meg & Elsie. Missed Part 1? You can find it over on the Thots TV Podcast feed or on the Thots TV YouT...

On this week's episode we look to Chapter 2 and discover that not only is this village weird but there are certain photographical anomalies too. Join us as we discuss Simon's journey through these initial chapters, the tragedy of Rose's condition and of course the most important question, where did the APE! costume go? All this and more on this week's episode of Look Into My Eyes! Want to add your...

Well it's been a while but we're back, and not only that but back with one of the most well regarded books of the series! On this episode we dive into Chapter 1 and answer the questions we know you've all been asking over our long break. Including: is Mr Hunter being hypnotised? Is being sent on a course a thing that stopped in the 90s? And of course, when is Rose coming back?!?  Join us for the a...

Well, what a season it's been! We've had birthday parties, Gorilla costumes, Wales, snow ploughs, hypnotism and oh so much more. Joins us as we recap and take a look at the book as a whole, exploring themes, characters and endings. Stick around to hear Rosemary's predictions for Book 4 and a few very exciting announcements about next season. Keep an eye on our Instagram ( @lookintomyeyespodcast )...

"We Want APE! and we won't wait!", everything comes to an explosive conclusion in this episode of Look Into My Eyes as we look at Chapter 16 of The Revenge of the Demon Headmaster. In one of our longest episodes season we talk about everything, from jetpacks and explosions to hypnotism mechanics and cross-country car journeys. Not only that but both Jonathan and Rosemary have a chance to express t...

It's Last Chance Saloon for the members of SPLAT as we tackle Chapter 15: The Last Chance. We dive deep into moral dilemmas as the characters grow up, the chilling nature of the final scene and never fail to forget that Ingrid is wearing a gorilla costume. Be ready for a deep, uplifting and at times baffling episode of Look Into My Eyes! Enjoy! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just w...

"Es-ca-pe, that kind of sounds like Escape!", "You can read?!?". Finding Nemo references aside, on today's episode of Look Into My Eyes we talk about Chapter 14 of The Revenge Of The Demon Headmaster, Escape. What is it that leads us to question whether Ingrid is method acting? Why is this chapter a perfect of example of Cross' wonderful character portraits? And just how sassy really is Dinah? The...

It's... Not Monty Python's Flying Circus, but in fact the Headmaster and indeed Chapter 13 of the Revenge of the Demon Headmaster to boot! On this week's episode we discuss Ingrid's rescue of the other members of SPLAT (while still dressed as a 6 foot tall Gorilla), how SPLAT being allowed to play again brings healing, and finally we return to the Grey Ladies and Office Politics. Will we finally g...

On this week's episode of Look Into My Eyes we look at HP9, no not the unpublished Harry Potter sequel, but Chapter 12 of The Revenge Of The Demon Headmaster!  We discuss Ingrid & Dinah's argument and dig deep into Ingrid's character, discuss the bewildering transfiguration of VHS tapes into Hard Drives and even have time muse of the Gothic overtones of an Ape standing atop a pig mask. There's som...

Grab your tape and wrapping paper as we explore Chapter 11 of The Revenge of The Demon Headmaster - Parcelled Up! Come with us on an exploration in the bleak, punctuated by occasional moments of levity as we discuss the Headmaster's dastardly plan, the utter horror of "We See What Hunky Tells Us" and even The BBC Drama version of the Chronicles of Narnia. All this and more on this week's episode o...

On this week's episode we soft launch APE! as we look at Chapter 10 of the Revenge of the Demon Headmaster. Jonathan loses his mind over the APE! costume, Rosemary has an intriguing theory about Procedure 73 and both hosts try and navigate the problems of an extremely squeaky chair. Stick around at the end for our first abortive attempt at an intro too, included for your enjoyment! Want to add you...

On this week's episode we seek to weather the storms of the day in search of Sun Tomorrow? Otherwise known as Chapter 9 of The Revenge of the Demon Headmaster! We discuss honey traps, adaptations and even architecture, as well addressing a certain Pig that's beeing doing the rounds on the internet. Enjoy! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want to tell us "The hosts are marvellous...

On this episode of Look Into My Eyes we enter into the mysterious Hunky Parker factory in: The Workshop. Join us as we consider the Continuum of Hypnotism, weird Office comedy background plots and Jonathan thinks way too hard about working conditions for the holiday-makers. Enjoy all this and more on this week's episode of Look Into My Eyes! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want...

In this week's episode we head to The Sty to experience, along with our friends in SPLAT, the Welcome Suite. Join us as we discuss many important topics, such as Hunky Parker franchising,  where do the Grey Ladies come from? and the most important question of all: what do 1984, Animal Farm and Butlins have to do with this chapter? All this and more on this week's episode of Look Into My Eyes! Want...

It's a forray into business for us today as we visit the warehouse of Parker Products Ltd, in Chapter 6. Join us as we pick apart how much we love the Ticket Inspector and his socks, the multiple levels of hypnotic conditioning on display and even the Goons yearning for the punishments of yesteryear (which definitely sounds like a cryptic crossword clue!) All this and more on this week's episode o...

On this week's episode we discuss Chapter 5 - Gone! Not only do we plumb the depths of Mrs Hunter's relationship with the DVD Player, but also discuss: Mr Hunter's semi triumphant return, the slow descent the chapter makes into a more horrific subject matter, and even our sadness at the loss of Woolworths. Join us for all this and more on this week's Look Into My Eyes! Want to add your voice to th...

In this week's episode we discuss Chapter 4: Dinah's Birthday, and boy do we have a lot to say! Covering everything from calculators to character moments, pyjama cases to the police, even taking in a digression about cartoons and timelines we attempt to do justice to this jam-packed chapter. Stick around at the end to hear the return of our old friend, Rosemary's sexist microphone! Want to add you...

On this week's episode of Look Into My Eyes we talk about Chapter 3: —Or Nothing! We discuss Lloyd's fight with his own internal demons, the creepy resonance between the playground scenes and the scenes in the boiler room and how SPLAT fight the Headmaster's control with individuality, while trying to keep up a steady stream of jokes and interludes.  Stick around at the end for Rosemary trying to...

On this week's episode we look at Chapter 2 - Hunkymania, so grab your Hunky Donuts, HunkyChunks and Swill-flavoured chocolate bars as we dive into topics like: what does Mrs Hunter think about the Headmaster's time at school, how much are SPLAT growing up and just how big are Dinah's pockets? All this and more on this week's episode of Look Into My Eyes! Hang around at the end to hear 3 minutes o...

Not only is Ingrid back but so are we! Today we're taking a good look at Chapter 1 of The Revenge Of The Demon Headmaster, we discuss what's happened since the end of The Prime Minister's Brain, all the character re-introductions and even discuss who would DM in a SPLAT Dungeons and Dragons game. Enjoy! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want to tell us "The hosts are marvellous p...