Modern Escapism

There's an art to the human body. And in many cases, there's art ON the human body. This week we're joined by tattoo artist extraordinaire, and Do Dragons Dream Of Scorched Sheep cast member Candymachine! We talk about tattoos, piercings and all forms of body modification in real life and in media.  But before all that we discussed: Godzilla vs Kong Mass Effect Legendary Edition Final Fantasy VII...

Fads come and go, but you can always rely on Modern Escapism! This week we're talking about different kinds of fads, from the crazes we got caught up in during our misspent youths, to the weird cycles of Hollywood, we swing wide and wildly on this one. But before all that, we discussed: The Brit Awards 2021 Castlevania (Netflix) Tropic Thunder Demeo CONTACT US @ModernEscapism twitch.tv/modernescap...

Are you excited? Are you looking forward to this episode? Could you say... you're HYPED?! Well, unlike this podcast, the hype doesn't always deliver. Join our misaligned malcontents as they discuss times that something was hyped up just a little too much and the end result couldn't live up to their lofty expectations. But before that, we discussed: Final Fantasy VII Harley Quinn Resident Evil Vill...

Spin offs... do they ever work? Well you're about to find out. This week we delve into the world of media that has splintered off from its successful origins. We talk about the spin offs we like, the ones we hate and the ones we'd like to see happen. But before all that, we talk discussed: The Nice Guys Stardust Mario Galaxy This Is Us CONTACT US @ModernEscapism twitch.tv/modernescapism modernesca...

Grab your D20, open your player handbook and head down to Lakenhearth as we're welcoming our first ever guests, the ever brilliant Dungeon Dads! Thom, Tim and John from the Dungeon Dads join us to talk about D&D, roleplaying, podcasting and they drop some fantastic advice for new players.  But before all that, we discussed: The X-Files The Father Genius Archer: Dreamland Check out Dungeon Dads...

It's the most glittering evening of the year! The red carpet has been laid out, Stig is already slaughtered on cheap champagne and everyone is dressed in the finest evening attire. It's THE BIGGIES! The only awards show with any clout.  Allow you host, Oodles, to lead you through the Biggie Awards as we offer up the year's most prestigious trophies to films, TV shows and games that we feel were un...

You will RESPECT OUR AUTHORITAH! Gather round the TV, children, but don't look! Because this week we're talking about our favourite animated shows aimed at adults. We quote, we laugh at our favourite moments, we grumble over shows that aren't as good as they used to be. But before all that, we talked about: - Dungeons & Daddies - Palm Springs - Wrestlemania 2021 - Joker CONTACT US @ModernEscap...

In the summer of 2020, a man called Oodles called out for compatriots to start a new podcast. Several people said yes. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? This week, we're talking about the stupid, boneheaded, utterly astonishingly ridiculous things that have been done or released in the media over the years. Bad movies, stupid business decisions, terrible sequels, the whole gamut. It gets ranty. But before...

Welcome back, dear listener, to the crypts below Grasswell Manor. Our intrepid adventurers delve further into the darkness as they continue on their quest to rid Theston of its curse. Will Oodles break out his lute? Will Biggie's voice hold out? Will Stig ever roll above a 6? Let's dungeon those dragons, roll those dice and nerd the hell out with the conclusion to Under Grasswell Manor CONTACT US...

Join us, dear listener, as we delve into the world of tabletop roleplaying, for we are Dungeoning those Dragons! Gadget will be your Dungeon Master as he leads the Modern Escapism crew on a custom one shot adventure, taking them under Graswell Manor to banish a vile curse blighting the land. There's thrills, there's spills, there's natural 1s and 20s. It's going to be the adventure of a lifetime C...

Here at Modern Escapism, we work hard so that week after week we can bring you the best subjects, the finest pods, and the greatest of chatter. We are committed to this and put our all into it. We'll never give you up. Definitely won't let you down. We certainly aren't going to run around nor will we desert you. That's our pledge. In case you hadn't noticed, we're talking One Hit Wonders this week...

2017's Justice League was one of the biggest cinematic turkeys of the 21st Century. It was an absolute mess. So after a significant fan campaign, 2021 brings us the original director's vision for the film in Zack Snyder's Justice League, a 4 hour long retooling of the original film he intended to make. But is it any good? Well Stig has brought Oodles and Gadget along to find that out for ourselves...

What do you do when you own a successful franchise or property that hasn't been doing the numbers of late? Leave it for a bit? Maybe try to remake it? No, you silly goose, you REBOOT it! This week our rebellious rebooters rap rapaciously about the rebooted franchises they love, they hate and they even pitch something they'd love to see! But before all that we discussed: The Amazing Nerd Show Podca...

Settle down in the orchestra pit, tune yourself up and wait for the conductor to get started! This week, our orchestral observers obsessively orate objective opinions on their favourite soundtracks across movies and videogames! Expect beauty, thrills, spills and guitars abound! But before all that we discussed: The Grand Budapest Hotel Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet Cane & Rinse Videogame Podca...

Put the kettle on, get the good side plate out and prepare yourselves, because our salubrious snack savants are doing the impossible, the improbable and the downright irresponsible.... deciding Britain's Best Biscuit! They said it couldn't be done (or was that "shouldn't be done"?), but by God, we've done it. We have categorically decided on the best biscuit in the land.  But before that, we talke...

Don't adjust that dial, grab some snacks and strap in as this week our terrific telly addicts are talking about Trash TV! Hold on tight as we go through our favourite examples of utterly rubbish TV, the kind of shows you know are terrible but for some reason you simply cannot turn them off. But before that, we discussed: Grand Theft Auto V I Care A Lot Death Stranding: The Official Novelisation Bi...

We're back! Did you miss us? This week our significant soothsayers are talking about the future. More precisely, we're talking about the media and events we're looking forward to across the next year or so, getting excited for what is to come, what we know is coming and what might be! But before all that, we discussed: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Valheim Cyberpunk 2077 Hell's Kitchen Yakuza 0 CONTAC...

Building the future and keeping the past alive are one in the same thing. We return 25/02/2021 Stay tuned for exciting announcements to come Spotify Playlist Link https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7n3h37BPaHaQanoQl3rYsw CONTACT US @ModernEscapism modern-escapism.buzzsprout.com twitch.tv/modernescapism modernescapismpod@gmail.com https://discord.gg/bfNnu8P Cover art by Jo Candymachine:  https://ins...

We're taking a little break! We'll be back in two weeks with some changes to the show and we can't wait for you to hear what we're cooking up. Spotify Playlist Link https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7n3h37BPaHaQanoQl3rYsw CONTACT US @ModernEscapism modern-escapism.buzzsprout.com twitch.tv/modernescapism modernescapismpod@gmail.com https://discord.gg/bfNnu8P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

In this episode “The Master Of Unlocking” Gadget hosts this celebration of Movies Based On Video games! The cast also attempt to pitch their own movies based on our favourite past time! But before all that we discussed: The Masked Singer/Married At First Sight The Medium/VR Shenanigans  The Royal Rumble The Shield...and much more! The Cast- @Bigkopman @OodlesODimm @Gadget8Bit @Stubaker05 This epis...

Lights, Camera, Action! In this episode auteur extraordinaire Biggie directs this movie centric episode in which the cast discuss their favourite directors in an award winning fashion! But before all that we discussed: Horace  Attack On Titan Awesome Games Done Quick Call Of Duty Prop Hunt  The Shield...and much more! The Cast- @Bigkopman @Cut_Me_A_Switch @Gadget8Bit @Stubaker05 This episode was p...

In this special episode, we break with tradition and do a massive Nexus segment due to issues out of our control! Stig steers this 3 man raft this week and made (in our opinion) the right decision to extend The Nexus into a bumper episode! Think of it as a mid-season special! We wanted to connect with our listeners and community as we love you all so very much so we have a large community segment...

Lights, Camera, action! In this episode our intrepid movie Maestro Stig hosts this homage to the last 10 years of non-blockbuster cinema, with some shock revelations involving Asian cuisine and marmalade prison breaks?! Before all that we discussed: Among Us! God Of War Minecraft Paper Mario The Cast- @StuBaker05 @Cut_Me_A_Switch @BigKopMan @OodlesODimm This episode was produced and edited by @Gad...

In this episode our heroes embark on a journey through time and space to discuss in depth Sci-Fi in media and what those crazy stories mean to us. Hosting Duties land firmly upon Gadget this week as he steers the good ship Modern Escapism into the final frontier of all things Science Fiction. Before hand other things discussed were: Tell Me Why  Hades  12 Angry Men  Pre Ordering The Xbox and much...

In this episode our mutant ninja cast members chat about Nostalgia and growing up in the 80’s/90’s! Driving the good ship Modern this week is Oodles with his bag of Space Raiders and can of Virgin Cola! Discussed in the show - The Justice League (with Spoilers) James Bond Red Dead Redemption 2 Dark Souls and much much more The Cast- @OodlesODimm @StuBaker05 @Gadget8Bit @Bigkopman Feedback and ques...