On the Topic Podcast

This week, Alex & Dan are joining forces once more as they take to the orange sofa to discuss the 36th MCU film and the announcement of the New Avengers - its The Thunderbolts*! There's an air of optimism and positivity, along with some gripes. Despite a raw and emotional story, marketing blunders have them both annoyed. The reviews are in, but what are they saying? Are we finally back to qual...

This week, the Dynamic South Coast duo return to the not-so-mean streets of Old Portsmouth to the cinema and back, to bring you their honest thoughts on the ground-level anti-hero outing for the rag tag superhero team - The Thunderbolts*! This is the 36th MCU Film (!) with lots to discuss and plenty of easter eggs - but this is as usual, a spoiler-free review fresh from the recliner cinema seats -...

This week, the Dyanmic Duo of the south coast cover some of the bleakest content they've ever come across, as they lift the veil in Hollywood to show you the dark side of entertainment. From conspiracy theories around deaths on beaches and boats, to on-set disasters, cost and corner cutting on productions; this episode is not for the faint hearted! There's also a throw back to the last epsiode (#1...

Popcorn rustlers, late arrivers, phone flashers - you guessed it, this week Alex & Dan are discussing the do's and don'ts of a cinema visit because quite frankly, society seems to have forgotten as of late! Off the back of the recent rise of Minecraft film controversies, the dynamic duo discuss how internet-driven crazes sometimes infringe on social norms - and whether that takes anything away...

Do you ever get the feeling that you're not supposed to be somewhere? That it's usually brimming with activity, noise and people - and yet eerily quiet? Yeah - that. In this episode, Alex & Dan discuss the internet sensation of the Back Rooms and what Liminal Spaces are - and why you should never clip out to find out what lurks beneath reality's surface.... #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD  #Southco...

It's a volume 2 as Alex & Dan return to the time machine, which is once again filled to the brim with nostalgia, as they discuss some of their favourite films from Y2K - and thanks to the powers of social media - some of yours too! From some pretty unlikely title reviews, it's plenty of reminicising as Dan gives you a history lesson and recounts tales of the bargain bucket for DVDs in Blockbus...

This week Alex & Dan delve back into the vaults to bring you an absolute banger from 2018 - The name's.......who? The dynamic duo talk about the world's most famous secret agent - and who should take over from Daniel Craig and his Aston Martin - including the views of some of their listeners! They also kick off the episode with a general news update, including latest details this week from Fan...

This week we've bitten off more than we can chew. We explore Paradoxes! There's some philosophical avenues to explore, as well as some complex time travel scenarios. Can nuclear war truly be deterred? In typical OTT fashion, we look at pop culture and previous episodes. But our biggest question is, does one Paradox allow us to harness the energy of buttered toast and resolve the world's energy cri...

This week, Alex & Dan are showing off their newly gifted wing-suit (sans cowl!) as they take to the orange sofa to discuss the 35th MCU film and the fourth in the Captain America franchise - it's a Brave New World! The film can be tied up in 2hours, but does it tell us a consistent and enoyable storyline, full of impressive fight sequences, improved CGI (since Quantumania!) and a rich interwov...

This week, the Dynamic South Coast duo return to the not-so-mean streets of Old Portsmouth to the cinema and back, to bring you their honest thoughts on the latest outing of the Captain America film series, this time with a new man wearing the mantle - Sam Wilson's version of the star spangled man! This is the 35th MCU Film (!) with lots to discuss and plenty of easter eggs - but this is as usual,...

This week, Alex & Dan look to those born between 1981and 1996, named "Millennials" or Gen Y - and seemingly how they appear to be destroying long established traditions and ways of life within society(!). From making Irons and Money redundant, to valuing flexibleworking practices and opting for a more tea-total lifestyles, there are many accolades which are being pinned on this generation - bu...

It's the big one of the year! Alex & Dan take to the orange sofa of the South Coast in the UK to discuss what they are looking forward to in the world of entertainment this year! In usual good fashion, they reflect on their hopes and dreams for 2024 - and some didn't materialise or quite hit the mark as they had intended - will this year be any different? From plenty of films and noteworthy's...

It's here! Join the South Coast Dynamic Duo on the orange sofa in OTT Central as they announce their winners and losers of 2024! With a streamlined category list, it was everything to fight for this year - but were there any upsets or surprises on the night? What emotion would Dan be if Disney Pixar came calling for InsideOut 3? Who was last year's most prolific phallic member - and who saved us a...

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 Have a comment or contribution on a past episode -...

We're continuning the Christmas countdown here on the orange sofa this week, as the dynamic duo of the south cost of the UK discuss some Christmas-time traditions around the world - and thanks to the power of social media, some of yours too! Featuring pickles, plenty of coal, stocking filler shoes, Krampus runs, fire crackers and much more - Alex & Dan discuss how different cultures ring in th...

This week, we continue with the Festive Season, deep diving into one of THE most notorious folklore figures during Christmas - it's Krampus! The dynamic duo take to the research notes to bring you the origins, regional variations and how different countries "celebrate" the punishment-dealing antithesis of Saint Nick. If Krampus isn't horrifying enough, Alex brings some festive demons who sometimes...

It's time to return to the not-so-mean streets of Old Portsmouth to the cinema and back, to bring you their honest thoughts on the only real Christmas film to hit the cinema's this winter - Red One. Not heard much about it? Neither have we - which might explain some things we discuss... anyway, this stars The Rock - Johnson's Red One, featuring MCU alumni Chris Evans (formerly Captain America) and...

From OTT #104, we bring you the second sitting of Your Favourite 90s Kids TV Shows! From animated classics with intro music bangers (Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?), to chipper flute introductions with Bernards Watch, we have quite the selection of TV programmes which will take you all the way back to that golden age of society! Featuring questions on morality around what young Alex & Dan...

You (and we, frankly!) wanted more - so we're back on the orange sofa this week with a brief revisit to the phenomena covered in the last episode: Time Slips! Sit back, relax and enjoy the trip - it's another one for the Rabbit Hole! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD  #Southcoastsounds #Halloween #spooky #Portsmouth #UK #Folkstories #Ghosts #Hauntings #Timeslips #Timetravel #Boldstreet #York #Storytellin...

The air feels electric, suddenly there is no sound - you feel faint. You then look around you, dazed but notice something is different, off. People are dressed differently, shop fronts have changed and there's horse drawn carriages where there were once cars. You've timeslipped. This week, Alex & Dan discuss the phenomena of the Timeslip and give you some recounts from across the UK and closer...

This week, Alex & Dan take to the sofa with all the receipts, talking through life in the MCU since the highs of 2019's Avengers Endgame. From directors just needing a payday, dodgy VFX to challenging actors and lawsuits - a revised Multiverse Saga, a huge investment in old and familiar faces and a pause - and in some cases indefinite one - on TV and Film projects! What's next for Marvel Disne...

This week, we return to the sofa as we continue the conversation with Southern Ghost Society on their top locations and finishing with their number ones! Including conversations around residual hauntings and session ettitquette, there's plenty to mull over and reflect on during this year's chat. Sit back, relax, keep those lights on - and stay tuned for a ghostly discussion for this year's Hallowe...

This week, we've got a full sofa as we invite Southern Ghost Society back for another year of ghostly going's on and handy tips on what to do and what not to do on a Paranormal Investigation. In Part 1 of this 2-parter (!), we meet Lee and Michael who come along with their own experiences, discussing the group's Top 5 locations from their visits so far. As was last year, we don't just cover off th...

This week Alex & Dan are grabbing their suitcases and they're boarding the OTT Plane as they embark on a trip around the world to bring you the most haunted locations! From ghostly figures walking the halls of old prisons to an Empire of Death beneath the Parisian city streets - reports of ghostly goings on and headless Queens to splendid old stately homes which definitely shouldn't be Bed &am...

This week, Alex & Dan continue 2024's Spooky Season with True Horror Stories! Featuring Dolls who seemingly never want to leave, a very dark Hotel where people visit for something other than an overnight stay, a dangerous Paranormal Investigation site and a sighting of a Cryptid - this sounds like it has a volume 1 all over it! In true OTT style, Alex throws an improv scenario at Dan as they r...