On the Topic Podcast

This week Alex & Dan swap the beach for the rabbit hole as they discuss some of the world's most secret societies... well, at some point they were! From religious philanthropists to protectors of those who ransacked nations in the middle ages; to secret annual meetings where the fate of the world is decided - to the elite college members meeting on an island, maintaining hundreds of year&#...

This week, Alex & Dan delve into the world of the silver screen, discussing BTS from some of the biggest films in modern cinema! Ditching the green screen for practical effects, some of the most inconic scenes and responses from actors are genuine due to their on-set surprise! Practicing a bottle flip doesn't seem to be worthy of a mutli-million dollar blockbuster budget - and someone rent...

This week and hot off the heels of a past episode, Alex & Dan make a break for the Nostalgia beach, as they discuss some of the things which were banned from their school playgrounds... and some of yours, too! From spinning plastic toys destined for a window or someone's eyes - to more plastic cards and collectibles which ended up being taken by the school bully. If that wasn't enough,...

This week, Alex & Dan go back to the books to find you more creepy and odd stories from Urban Myths and English Folklore in this fantastic follow up to 2020's Volume 1! In that episode, they discussed the issues with Big Cats, Men in Black, Chupacabra's, eery sounds of banging drums in times of war - and lots more! In this episode, it's turned up a notch; from odd robotic-like colo...

This week we go down to the Pop Culture Beach and open the vault - and it's an absolute belter! Just in time for the Volume 2 coming up in the next week, Alex & Dan talk through their favourite Urban Legends and Myths and where it all started back in the Summer of 2020, with the dawn of the new podcast / channel direction. As was in that week, this week Alex & Dan discuss the Rat-man o...

This week, the dynamic duo of the south coast are swapping the Pop Culture Beach for the nearby public house - because, you guessed it - it's birthday time! You know the drill; it's Ask Me Anything time and for another year, you did not dissapoint! From Smoked or Unsmoked Bacon (it's an important topic!), some of our favourite Thunderbirds episodes, what TV series we'd like to star...

This week Alex & Dan take to the internet to uncover a dark theory of one of the most iconic and much loved children's series of the 90's - the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers! Whilst many of us have fond memories of tight lycra-clad teenagers kicking butt and taking names in mega-bots, there's a subsequent sad tale to tell this week as it's often not a happy ending for those...

This week, Alex & Dan once again get nostalgic as they make their way down memory lane to the 1990s! There were some crazy going's on during that decade and they've got so many to share, they've slapped a volume 1 on it! From racing home from school to spend the evening with friends on web chat forums downloading music (ahem), to the origins of some of your favourite childhood toys...

This week, Alex & Dan go down to the TWRAD Vault to delve once more into the entertainment industry to bring you their great, not so great and down right terrible casting choices from the silver screen! They discuss Harry Potter's Dumbledore, MCU's Iron-clad Avenger, an infamous casting of a Bond Girl and one of the most impressive castings of Wonder Woman in a failing DCU franchise -...

This week, Alex & Dan make it down to the Pop Culture Beach to bring you some dark content on what should arguably be off-limits - some of your favourite childhood animated movies growing up: Dark Disney Theories! That's right, these seemingly innocent films are not what you thought they were and the doors are blasted well and truly open, as the dynamic duo of southsea trawl through some o...

This week, we reveal listener...you've been lied to. Well, sometimes. Because there might be some truth to the stories which your Parents / Grandparents / Guardians told you. But some? Absolutely nonesense and we blow the lid off them during this episode! Square eyes sitting too close to the TV? Touching that frog will give you warts? How about venturing outside with wet hair will give you a c...

This week, Alex & Dan go down to the TWRAD Vault where they are joined by the channel's (and arguably, the nation's) foremost expert on Harry Potter, taking you the listener through the world's most favourite Wizard and his coming of age story. The trio recall their most memorable moments from the books and films and thanks to Vicky, explore some of the back story behind these even...

This week, Alex & Dan try to dispel some of the plot holes riddled throughout the Harry Potter franchise, following feedback from other episodes. From Unbreakable Vows, not-so Invisible Cloaks to trusting entirely untrustable people with your safety and life - some of these plot holes, just can't be explained, no matter how much you swish and flick your wand at it. And thanks to the power of s...

It's the big one! Collecting Volumes 1 and 2 of these absolute classic 90s nostalgia films, Alex & Dan bring these into one handy episode for you to enjoy at your leisure, back to back! First up in Volume 1 back in 2019, this episode features the sci-fi Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum Classic - Independence Day, the original mind bending reality TV show The Truman Show, plenty of Dan's di...

This week, Alex & Dan wander down to the Nostalgia Beach to discuss Alex's new album (not THAT Alex - Alex Melton!). Discussing where Alex Melton came from during the COVID-era Covers on YouTube to the polished anthemic songs lovingly crafted for his first proper full length studio album, there's plenty to breakdown; from band influences to song composition, this short episode dives in...

Alex & Dan head back down to Nostalgia Beach to sift through the unexpected classic films from the last decade! Hot off the heels from the Vault Volume 1, how could they ever meet the lofty heights of that selection? Well they only bloody gone and done it! As Alex remarks that the last decade was full to the brim of MCU and other superhero films, there were some unexpected gems found as the Dy...

This week, Alex & Dan go back into the Vaults once more to bring you a classic from The Weekly Round Up days - Your Favourite 2010s Films Volume 1! Featuring an eclectic mix of films, they provide some unexpected favourites from the silver screen, with many notable mentions from the years leading up to Christmas 2019! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD  #Southcoastsounds #Portsmouth #UK #Spotify #Podc...

This week, it's a head scratcher, as Alex & Dan head down to the pop culture beach to sift through the carnage of the writer's room - it's all (or most!) of the unresolved plot threads, throw-away mid and end credit scenes and careless cameos to date! Whilst a fantastic spell cast by Doctor Strange, does it really solve all of Peter's woes? How does Ned have mystical powers whi...

This week, it's back to the MCU with their 17th (!) Television / Streaming storyline; this time with Sir Ben Kingsley and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's fantastic superhero drama depicting the challenges of making it big in Hollywood - for two budding - but far from normal actors! It opens with an outrageous set of euphemisms which no one saw coming and it doesn't rise much out of the gutter...

It's round two! It's raining...fish? Hallucinations, talking trees, self eating brains - and lots more! We also talk about reliving our adelocence again (why would you??), ginger cats and the sweet sweet smells of cut grass and rain on a summer's day. You know them well - but why and what is it? All of these questions answered - and many more you probably didn't want or need to kno...

It's the big day! Out goes the sofa, in comes the beach - with some washed up Pop Cultural icons to boot! It's been a long time coming, but in this episode the dynamic duo of the south coast explain the creative journey they've been on, why things sound the same but look different - and what you can look forward to in the next few episodes! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD  #Southcoastsounds #Christmas...

This week, it's getting incredible! From an unpleasant round of golf over a ten year period, to a tidal wave of destruction in a small town - to an abandoned and long forgotten speakeasy to dancing against your will - this episode literally has it all! If nothing else, this episode describes how you can be a princess of your own country and educates the masses around the digestive practices of Tur...

It's day 3455 of January, but we're looking ahead to the next 300 odd days of 2026. It's our annual Most Anticipated as we share Films, TV, Music, Games and Events we're looking forward to. And with the power of social media, YOU the listener didn't disappoint as per usual. And remember, you got this episode before GTA6. #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD  #Southcoastsounds #Christmas #Portsmouth #UK #Spo...

It's here! Join the South Coast Dynamic Duo on the orange sofa in OTT Central as they announce their winners and losers of 2025! With a streamlined category list, it was everything to fight for this year - but were there any upsets or surprises on the night? Sit back, relax and enjoy as we take you through the awards evening - and thanks to the power of social media - some of your nominees as well...

The day is finally here! Gather the family once more, as the south coast duo bring some festive well wishing, reflections and hopes for the coming year in their annual Christmas Day speech. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from Alex & Dan! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD  #Southcoastsounds #Christmas #Portsmouth #UK #Spotify #Podcasts #Youtube Do you have a favourite film you want us to watch a...