Modern Escapism

Being the gaming enthusiast that we are on this podcast, we simply couldn't pass up on the opportunity to discuss the latest TV adaptation of a game that we all love. Gadget, Oodles and Stig got together this week to talk about the first three episodes of HBO’s newest big budget TV show The Last of Us starting Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.  We follow the plot through each episode, discuss what we...

Our arrogance knows no bounds as we have decided we are the right people to decide THE GREATEST COMEDY FILM OF ALL TIME. You're welcome. But before all that, we discussed: Dead Space Remake Brok The InvestiGator Ozark Hi-Fi Rush Jung_E CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other podcasts: https://sho...

This week is January's Patron Pick and they voted for us to talk about our favourite Comedy Games. From parody, to juvenile, multiplayers and the downright absurd, we have them covered. Before that we have all the breaking news and reviews of The Last of Us TV Show Dragon Quest Treasures GRIS Alice in Borderlands Junji Ito Maniac CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts |...

Who makes the best comedy? Why it's the BRITISH! This week we're talking about our favourite British comedies. It's all stuff made in Blighty that makes us and the rest of the world giggle uncontrollably. But before all that, we discussed: Accident Man Our Flag Means Death Wild Cat Avatar: The Way Of Water Happy Valley CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Em...

We're back! And we're kicking off 2023 in style with funny month! This week we're keeping it simple and discussing the things that make us laugh, no matter what it is. It's quite the joyful spectacle But before all that, we discussed: Ghostwire: Tokyo The Patient The Watcher Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Kaleidoscope  CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon...

SPOILERS BEWARE! God Of War: Ragnarok was one of the biggest media releases of 2022 and in December Oodles, Gadget and Candy sat down to discuss it in depth. This episode goes deep into the story, the events and our thoughts on it. Definitely make sure you've finished the game before you listen to it. CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instag...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, where we all get together and head to Twitch to get drunk and reflect on the year. We talk about our best things, worst things and biggest surprises of the year, Biggie does one of his patented crap quizzes and we open our secret Santa gifts. It's a merry old time. Thank you for listening in 2022 and supporting our insanity this year. This is our last pod...

This week the patrons have spoken! They have demanded that we pitch new films based on the titles of existing films. It's... it's chaos. But before all that, we discussed: The Callisto Protocol Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio Entergalactic Marvel's Midnight Suns Elden Ring Coliseum Update CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Tw...

A NEW CHALLENGER HAS ARRIVED! This week we're pitching our own fighting games. Setting the theme, the roster and even the special moves. It's a heavyweight bout. But before all that, we discussed: IXION After Sun The Knight Witch Mighty Ducks: Game Changers season 2 CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out...

Come join us at 8pm on Friday 16th of December at: https://twitch.tv/modernescapism CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other podcasts: https://shows.acast.com/scorchedsheep https://shows.acast.com/smashthatglass https://shows.acast.com/deepdivelounge You can also follow us individually at: @Oodles...

This week we're acting like the grumpy bunch of middle aged farts that we are and we're talking about the things we just don't get. Things that people seem to love or happily do that we flat out don't understand. It gets a bit ranty... But before all that we discussed: Interview With The Vampire Wednesday Dead To Me William Gibson's Alien III 1899 CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Br...

It's the patreon's choice for 80s month and this month they've requested, nay, demanded that we conceive and pitch 80s films. We have to use the actors, directors and technology all available in the 1980s.  It's a lot of fun. But before all that, we discussed: The Menu Black Adam Tactics Ogre: Reborn The Crown Modern Warfare 2 CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Pa...

We're on the highway to the Danger Zone as we've given each other an album from the 80s that we've never heard before to listen to and review.  The 80s were amazing and terrible... But before all that, we discussed: The Crown Season 5 God Of War: Ragnarok (no spoilers) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Garth Marenghi's Terror Tome The Bear CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Pod...

It's week 2 of 80s month and we're revelling in Nostalgia. Yes, we're talking about what we think the best things from the 80s are. We all get a little wistful, but it's a good feeling. Before all that we discussed: The Woman King Oakenfold Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Smile Resident Evil Village: Shadows Of Rose Marvel Snap CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patr...

GET TO THE CHOPPA! Or, alternatively, listen to us talk about our favourite 80s action films with special guest and Smash That Glass cast member, SuperNattyCat. Expect insanity. But before all that, we discussed: Terrifier 2 Nippon Marathon Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities My Neighbour Totoro Stage Show Barbarian CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patre...

This week, it's another Patreon choice! And they commanded that we should pitch our ideas to make horror films from beloved (and wholesome) characters. This one gets dark. But before all that, we discussed: Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic AlexisOnFire Halloween Ends Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Roald Dahl's: The Witches CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts...

SPOILERS AHEAD! We loved Amazon's new series, The Rings Of Power and we just had to talk about it. Join Gadget, Stig and Oodles as they delve deep into the series, the lore and talk about everything they loved, liked and thought missed the mark. CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other podcast; Do...

Spooky Season continues as we talk about the best horror baddies. The meanies, the beasties, the worst of the worst who haunt our dreams and cause untold nastiness to the good guys. But before all that, we discussed: Cuphead Welcome To Wrexham Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Clerks III Midnight Club CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discor...

Candy is a bad person. She handed us each one of her "favourite" horror films to watch and we have thoughts. Many, angry thoughts. Before all that, we discussed Hellraiser (2022) Al Murray: The Pub Landlord Werewolf By Night Moonscars Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our ot...

IT'S SPOOKY SEASON! And we're kicking it off in style with a superb special guest. Director and producer extraordinaire Craig Tuohy joins us as we discuss our perfect horror film double bills! But before all that we discussed: Hocus Pocus 2 Tunic Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared Modern Warfare II Beta Kings Of A Dead World Check out Craig's work:  Craig Tuohy - IMDb CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are...

LIVE AND IN PERSON! For the first time ever, all five of us are in the same place as we record our most ambitious and likely to be controversial episode ever: THE BEST ALCOHOLIC DRINK EVER! We're also drinking cocktails. It gets messy... But before all that, we discussed: Return To Monkey Island 100 Things We Learned From Film Trombone Champ Sakuna Of Rice & Ruin Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer St...

It's our first Patreon's Choice episode! And this month they've decided that we should all be writing CVs for each other. It goes about as well as can be expected. But before all that, we discussed: Metal Hellsinger Serial Cleaners Judgment Samaritan Cyberpunk: Edgerunners CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Che...

This week we're taking over in the boardroom of fictional companies. Who would we want to run? What would we do? What corruption could we possibly get up to? But before all that, we discussed: The Ascent Cobra Kai  Running With The Devil: The Wild World Of John McAfee Star Wars: Legion CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twit...

It's careers month and this week we're joined by professional podcaster and Olympic standard tall man Kefin Mahon of the Attitude Era Podcast & Cinema Swirl to discuss our dream creative jobs. What we'd like to do if we weren't shackled to the doldrums of the 9 to 5. But before all that we discussed: The Last Of Us Part 1 Firestarter WWE Clash At The Castle Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Powe...

WE’VE DONE IT, we finally (un)officially reached our 100th episode and to celebrate getting to such a milestone we’re going to reminisce on the times we’ve had, talk about our experiences and listen to our amazing listeners tell us just how great we are. But in all seriousness, we want to thank each and every one of you who’ve listened and supported the show, whether you were there from the beginn...