On the Topic Podcast

We're going back into the Weekly Roundup With Alex & Dan Vault and this week, it's one of our most popular episodes - Your All Time Favourite Films Vol.1! This week, Alex & Dan share their top 3 favourite all time films - and share yours - thanks to the power of social media and the Anchor app (where you can leave the podcast duo a voice message like a listener did in this episode!). Too m...

This week, Alex & Dan are exploring a thought-provoking topic that affects all of us who rely on the internet - the dead Internet theory. Essentially, this theory suggests that the internet as we know it could collapse due to a variety of factors, leaving us without access to the vast amount of information and connectivity we currently enjoy. As content creators and podcasters, we're particula...

This week, Alex & Dan dive back into the Quantum Realm thanks to the convenient help of Cassie Lang and team Pym - from best bits to not so best bits - well, you know the deal.... Has Phase 5 kicked off with a giant-sized bang? Or does it pack the punch of an ant? Discussing what this means for the remaining film release schedule, some potential misdirection at the end of the film and whether...

This week, the Dynamic South Coast duo shrink down and take to the not-so-mean streets of Old Portsmouth to the cinema and back, to bring you their honest thoughts on the 3rd outing of the small sized, big punching superhero outing for Scott Lang. This is as usual, a spoiler-free review fresh from the recliner cinema seats of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania- sit back, relax as Alex & Dan tak...

We're going back into the Weekly Roundup With Alex & Dan Vault and this week, it's the phenomenal Mandela Effect! The South Coast Duo hand in their homework papers after being sent some by a TWRAD listener; they provide an overview of the mass cultural phenomenon from world events, movies to popular icons and logos. From Mickey Mouse and his lack of trouser suspenders, a set of absent famous p...

This week, Alex & Dan return to ruin your favourite films by discussing some popular movie plot holes! What just doesn't make sense when you break it down? How can a T-Rex levitate? Why aren't Cows used as batteries? How does Kevin order pizza when the phone lines are apparently not working.....? Make it make sense - and we are barely scratching the surface! It's also an uncomfortable trip bac...

This week Alex & Dan dust off the old handhold gaming devices, 64-bit consoles and disc reading delights to discuss some of their favourite video game bosses - and thanks to the power of social media - some of yours too! Featuring cheating confessions, segues on side quests and Henry Hoovers - this is just a normal day for On the Topic Podcast! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD  #Southcoastsounds #Ga...

This week, it's a new season and a new year! Alex & Dan partake in their annual review of the year ahead and what they are looking forward to: from blockbuster films, streaming series to gaming / VR and music! There's plenty of segues (as it is OTT!) and there's monkey's with AK-47's.... start as you mean to go on in the New Year! Thanks to the power of social media, plenty of you guys get inv...

It's a new year and Alex & Dan are once more going down the rabbit hole! Imagine a reality where our existence is not as concrete as it seems, but rather a complex, hyper-realistic simulation created by an advanced intelligence. It sounds like a fine story, but how likely is it that we are all living in a simulation? Not only is it possible that we are living in a simulation, it’s definitely p...

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 Did we miss anything? No download required - simply click on this link and share your thoughts in voice wi...

This time, Alex & Dan take to the listeners, to understand what the Christmas holiday season means for you lot! From the best and worst bits of a Christmas Day meal, sharing some culinary tips and tricks to the best and worst Christmas Films - the South Coast Duo have something for everyone, on this OTT Christmas Cracker episode! Also we yet again dive into Alex's psyche to uncover some troubl...

Alex & Dan are back from the reclining seats and wandering the streets of Old Portsmouth to give you their spoilerific breakdown of the MCU's 30th (!) outing - this time, a return to Wakanda with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! From discussing the events of the film (including tears from the dynamic duo!) to bits they did and didn't like - and where this leaves our heroes at the end of Phase 4...

This week, armed with plenty of tissues (for the intense embarrassing crying and the bouts of super cold!), the Dynamic South Coast duo are taking to the not-so-mean streets of Old Portsmouth to the cinema and back, to bring you their honest thoughts on the 30th (!) MCU film. This is as usual, a spoiler-free review fresh from the recliner cinema seats of Black Panther: Wankanda Forever - sit back,...

This week, Alex & Dan review the first series of Marvel/Disney's 8th streaming tv show from the MCU - She Hulk Attorney at Law! Going through the episode breakdowns, there's plenty of Easter Eggs, discussions on episode twists and turns and how this series and character fit into the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. Alex gets out the soapbox and the south coast duo reminisce about their school...

This week, join Alex & Dan for another spooky Halloween special! This time, taking a tour around the local area to the South Coast Duo, Dan recounts tales of mystery wandering figures around dockyards, a familiar tale from a past episode of Spring Heeled Jack (see OTT#2!) and a poor soul who is forever to be making a trek with a boulder on his back..... Thanks to the power of social media, we...

This week, Alex & Dan are dusting off their Gi's (Karate uniforms!) and stepping back onto the fighting mats once more, with the latest series of Netflix's 80s nostalgia in Cobra Kai Series 5! Running through the episodes, the southcoast duo discuss their favourite bits, not so favourite bits and where the show can possibly go, when the end credits roll on the all Valley Karate Do Jo's! Which...

This week, the south coast dynamic duo discuss every single (or mostly!) baddie to feature in the MCU up until this point in Phase 4 - discussing their worst villains and some of their favourites! From Cockney-Russians to celestial beings, disgruntled family members (and there's a lot - it's Marvel after all!) to creations out of control - Alex & Dan give their round up of why some Villains ar...

Missed Disney's Expo Event this year? Fear not! Alex & Dan have you covered! In true TL;DR style, they bring you their highlights from the MCU, the animated and the live action genres. Discussing the announced line ups of The Thunderbolts, Echo, Daredevil: Born Again - the dynamic duo discuss the future of the MCU and what this means for Phase 4 and beyond! They also cover non-Marvel announcem...

This week, Alex & Dan are dusting off the C Bombs and throwing them around like glitter! It's the return of what looks to be the second annual What Grinds Your Gears! From noisy train passengers, grumpy football fans to wannabe comic book social media critics - to chatty dentists (we love you guys though, you must know this!), plane journeys in general, to misidentified Vegans - things get qui...

Its tin foil hat time - our favourite! This week, Alex & Dan dust off their research notes to bring you what will most likely be the first volume of the World's strangest mysteries! From missing ghost ships, spooky going's on in Lighthouses to missing feet being washed ashore and gory camping trip tales.... this episode tickles that mysterious itch you never knew you had! Also in true OTT fash...

Grab your cursed swords and screaming goats, as this week Alex & Dan reflect on their visit to the cinema from the last episode (OTT #54!) and dive into their breakdown of the 4th solo film [and 29th Marvel film!] of the MCU's most famous Norse God! The lads believe someone had a long awaited character arc redemption, the south coast duo celebrate a new addition to the MCU villainous hall of f...

This time Alex & Dan take you from the Cinema doors - literally - on the way back to nearby Old Portsmouth. Fresh from the most recent outing of the popular Norse God of Thunder from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ahead of their full breakdown episode, the dynamic duo give you their thoughts and feelings on the Phase 4 film. If you want an audio tour of late night Portsmouth with a sprinkling...

It's the end of an era - the Jurassic World era, for that matter! Alex & Dan take to the sofa again this week to review the final outing of the franchise which was the start of the podcast back in 2018 - Jurassic World Dominion! From incredulous e-scooter shinanigans to trite British villains, the southcoast duo follow on from their On The Go review in Episode #52 (see link below) to provide t...

This time Alex & Dan take you from the Cinema doors - literally - on the way back to nearby Old Portsmouth. Fresh from the final (to be confirmed!) outing of the Jurassic World series, this is a SPOILER FREE first thoughts review, ahead of their full breakdown episode. If you want an audio tour of late night Portsmouth with a sprinkling of post-film discussion - this is the short episode for y...

This week, Alex & Dan dress all dapper in their white suits, going toe to toe with Jackal hell hounds and demonic avatars, reviewing Marvel's Moon Knight season one! Breaking down the episodes, sharing some quality easter egg content, where to download some free digital comics via QR code (it's a public service we offer and you're welcome!) - and share their appreciation of the acting prowess...