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Halloween Special: D.K's Cult Classics Episode 27 - "Where we're going, we won't need eyes to see." Happy Halloween listeners! The first ever Silver Screen "Month of Monsters" ends with a bang as DK and co-host Mike are joined by returnee Angela and new guest Dr. K. as they take a tour of the - until now - lost ship that is Event Horizon. Missed opportunity or misunderstood classic? Why not come o...

Series 6, Episode 5: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2024 - "For however long Data and Picard are away the Enterprise is basically free real estate, so a Spirit Halloween moves in." Get ready for some sci-fi spooks as 'Hit or Miss: Star Trek' gets freaky with our Halloween Special! This time, host Mike is joined by returning ghoulish guests Justin Avery Smith and Dag for a deep dive into the bone-chilling Star...

Cinema Classics Number 9/D.K's Cult Classics Episode 26 - "We all go a little mad sometimes." In this pre-Halloween crossover episode of the Silver Screen Podcast, Silver Screen Cinema Classics joins Cult Classics' Month of Monsters to dissect the human monster at the heart of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic 'Psycho' (1960). Hosts Mike and D.K. share their personal connections to the film, diving deep i...

Series 6, Episode 4 - "I used to refer to Mirror Kira as "Jazzercise Kira"" Welcome, Trek fans. In this latest episode of 'Hit or Miss: Star Trek', host Captain Mike is back, this time navigating the ethical minefield of Star Trek Voyager's infamous episode, "Tuvix". Joined by the ever-insightful Lady Vean and special guest Sandy Eavenson, the crew dives deep into the moral dilemma that’s kept fan...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 25 - "Have you ever noticed that Arctic Expeditions never end well...?" Yes, it's week three of Silver Screen's Month of Monsters and this time we've something to tide you over... Yes we're cracking open a book before bedtime. A comic book, that is. Come join D.K. as he takes Cult Classics guest John on a literary adventure from the minds of Stephen King and George A. R...

Series 6, Episode 3 - "Corridors from your average Mexican restaurant!" Welcome back aboard, officer. In this thrilling third episode in the current series of 'Hit or Miss: Star Trek', regular hosts Captain Mike and First Officer D.K. take the helm with no need for guests, as they dive headfirst into the quirky and infamous 'Deep Space Nine' episode, “Move Along Home.” But before we get caught up...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 24 - "If we found out earth was doomed - say, by climatic changes - what would we do about it?" "Nothing. Just go on squabbling as usual." "Yes, but if we weren't men?" It's week two of Silver Screen's Monster Month, and this time DK is taking Cult Classics underground. Join him as - together with the Destination Yesterday Podcast team - he investigates just what evil h...

Series 6, Episode 2 - "Are we making 'Star Trek' or 'Carry On... In Space' here?" Welcome aboard for the latest episode of 'Hit or Miss: Star Trek'! In this latest deep dive, Captain Mike is joined by guest reviewers Nita and Dag to tackle one of The Next Generation's most infamous episodes—"Sub Rosa." Get ready for a wild ride through Beverly Crusher's supernatural erotic romance, complete with s...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 23/Monster Crossover Part 3 of 3 - "This footprint is radioactive" Godzilla is officially 70 years old, so what better way to kick off our Month of Monsters than with a look at the movie that started it all? Join DK for an extraordinary episode of Cult Classics, as he and Mike Wilson travel back to 1954 to look at the original Godzilla movie. Monster Crossover part 1 -...

Series 6, Episode 1 - "It's camp. It's stupid. It's almost like if Star Trek crossed over with the Adam West Batman" Strap in for a wild ride as Captain Michael and First Officer D.K kick off a brand-new series of 'Hit or Miss: Star Trek', diving headfirst into Trek's most infamous episodes! Joined by the self-proclaimed "returning champ" Lady Vean, the crew tackles 'Star Trek: Voyager' episode "T...

Cinema Classics Number 8/Monster Crossover Part 2 of 3 - "It's money, adventure and fame. It's the thrill of a lifetime!" Welcome back, cinephiles, to another thrilling episode of "Cinema Classics"! Intrepid hosts Mike & D.K are joined by returning guest Nita from Sci-Fi Queens, who was last on our 'Planet of the Apes' review. Yes, we seem to have a thing about primates so we've reunited what...

Episode 89 - "You know what makes you feel okay about losing? Winning." Welcome to a brand new episode of the Silver Screen Podcast. Today, on the suggestion of our good friend Tobi, we're diving into the high-stakes world of underground poker with 'Molly’s Game'. Join host Mike and his panel of pop culture pros—Tobi, Adrienne, and Sandy (aka "The Discord Crew")—as they ante up for a review of the...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 22 - "It's showtime." The ghost with the most is loose. Join DK and his recently departed guests Mike, Lady Vean and Adrienne as they take a trip to the afterlife in an attempt to banish the troublesome spirit as we talk all things Beetlejuice, just in time for the sequel to hit cinemas. Hop on a sandworm and ready yourself for a verse of the banana boat song. LINKS Vea...

Episode 87 - "You have the look of a man who accepts what he sees because he's expecting to wake up. Ironically, this is not far from the truth." Welcome, podcast audience, to the real world. In this electrifying episode of the Silver Screen Podcast, hosts Mike and D.K. are joined by returning guests Glenn and Angela for a deep dive into the iconic 1999 sci-fi masterpiece, 'The Matrix'. Get ready...

Episode 69 - "Burnham would have normally, like, punched Tilly in the face. She just knew she didn't wanna go back to prison, that's why she didn't." Captain Michael Burned-ham is back on the bridge, and this time, it's personal! With 'Star Trek: Discovery' officially wrapped, it's time to dive deep into the mycelial network of episodes and emerge with the ultimate top ten list. But Captain Burned...

Cinema Classics Number 7 - "You still don't understand what you're dealing with, do you? The perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility." Welcome, space travellers, to the latest episode of Silver Screen Podcast: Cinema Classics. This month your regular hosts Mike and DK are joined again by resident alien expert Sandy, reuniting the 'Prometheus' review crew to del...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 21 - "Don't dream it. Be it." Come along and join criminologist DK as he takes you on a strange journey into arguably the biggest cult classic of all time. Accompanied by Riff-Raff Mike (no comment), what will happen when unsuspecting guest couple Whaley and Rune wander into the castle of Cult Classics. Join us dear listener, as we head up to the lab to find out. After...

Cinema Classics Number 6 - "All I wanna do is go the distance." In the latest thrilling episode of Silver Screen: Cinema Classics Podcast, hosts Mike and D.K. are back in the ring, joined by the dynamic duo of returning guests Sandra Eavenson and Conor from Pasty Sheep, to deliver a knockout review and dissection of the original 'Rocky.' Get ready for a spirited discussion that packs a punch as th...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 20 - "Would you like a closer look?" Grab a sword and leave your inhibitions at the door in this special bonus episode of Cult Classics. DK and special guest Andrew Hawnt attend an exclusive private showing at the wax museum to discuss a comedy horror movie that throws everything and the kitchen sink against the wall to see what sticks. Funny? Sure. Scary? Oh yes. Ludic...

Series 5, Episode 12 (Season Finale) - "That's probably more about Vulcan sex than you ever needed to hear." In the newest—and final—episode of our current "Hit or Miss: Star Trek" series on all things Romulan, we're going back to where we began with another Original Series classic, "The Enterprise Incident." Host Captain Mike is joined by three familiar voices: Steve Brown, Adrienne Park-Tucker,...

A CONVERSATION WITH DIANE FRANKLIN Actress, model and author, Diane Franklin, star of Better Off Dead, Terrorvision, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, The Last American Virgin, Amityville II: The Possession and much MUCH more, speaks with DK in today's very special Cult Classics episode. Join them as they talk comedy, cons and Princess misnomers. Only on the Silver Screen podcast. Links: Visit D...

Series 5, Episode 11 - "That's how the Romulans are. They are duplicitous little turds." In the newest episode of "Hit or Miss: Star Trek," we're diving deep into one of the most controversial and celebrated episodes of Deep Space Nine: "In the Pale Moonlight." Hosts Captain Mike and First Officer D.K are joined by the insightful Adrienne Park-Tucker and the ever-charismatic Lady Vean for a tensio...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 19 - "Gee, I'm really sorry your mom blew up, Ricky..." You're home, your little brother is in the next room, cobbling together a space shuttle out of household goods, your mom has given you a TV dinner, and you have a mountain of fresh snow nearby - Who needs a girlfriend anyway? Instead, join DK, Nigel de Mar and exchange student Jenn, as they go for it down the metap...

Series 5, Episode 10 - "Steve, you better choose to live buddy." Welcome again, faithful fan. In this latest Romulan-themed extravaganza, host Mike is joined by the ever-insightful Jordan La Fordan and the always-entertaining Steve Brown for a deep dive into the Star Trek: Picard episode "Absolute Candor." The trio explores the fierce sisterhood of the Qowat Milat, delves into the complexities of...

Series 5, Episode 9 - "I'm not gonna say "bottle show", more of a two-hander (oooh-errr missus)" Welcome back to Hit or Miss: Star Trek podcast. In this thrilling return your regular hosts Mike and D.K. dive back into Romulan-themed episodes, launching a four-episode run that will be the Romulans' last hurrah (for now). Kicking off with "Minefield" from Star Trek: Enterprise, our geeky duo is read...