On the Topic Podcast

This week, join Alex & Dan not on the sofa, but the pub - as they celebrate their 100th episode and 3rd birthday raising a pint glass or two! As per their usual annual tradition, it's an Ask Me Anything (AMA), where they invite and gather the listener community's questions and queries - from wizards and wishes to embarrassing tales of woe - this episode will take you through a short history of...

This week, the south coast duo return to the sofa to catch up on things which are keeping them occupied as the UK looks towards lockdown restrictions easing in Spring 2021. Following on from the successful "Binge Watching" and "What to do during quarantine", Alex & Dan discuss films, streaming series, podcasts and books which can help you pass the time - wherever you are listening to us around...

This is it - the final wrap up of the second half and the last 3 episodes of perhaps, one of the most influential and nostalgic streaming shows coming out of Phase 4 of the MCU. This week, Alex &  Dan discuss the episode synopsis, what this means for the future of our new favourite superhero BFF's - and Dan sprinkles more of the good stuff with some Easter Eggs! Why is Alex threatening to...

This week, Alex & Dan return to the sofa to provide their thoughts on the YouTube Red to Netflix 80's inspired karate sensation - Cobra Kai! Currently at the time of recording, there are 3 block-breaking, body-slamming, classic rock-blaring seasons to work your way through and with that, the south coast duo provide some of their favourite bits, smashing fight scenes, characters and more! Thank...

This week, Alex & Dan provide a round up of the first 3 episodes of Disney's second streaming series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe; as we are at the half way mark, there's plenty of discussion around comic book nods, easter eggs, character development and what this means for the wider MCU. With segues aplenty including the duo's love for German beerkellers and currywurst - and theories ap...

It's another week and this time, Alex & Dan are joined on the sofa by another Southsea Creative - Peter - from AboutMyArea Portsmouth, Island City Living and his soon-to-be released accompanying app! In this episode, Alex & Dan discuss with Peter what he has been up to over the last 12 months, what plans he has for these platforms and his aspirations in bringing together the community as w...

This week, Alex & Dan conclude the WandaVision series, discussing how the season ended - THOSE mid and end credit scenes and Easter Eggs - and with The Falcon and Winter Soldier just a mere couple of days away, discuss what is in store for our Scarlett Witch and the rest of Phase 4. With added views and questions from the audience, join the south coast duo for the close of Disney's first outin...

This week, Dan returns to the couch to speak Sam, the final band member of Catch Me a Comet. With the passage of time, Dan and Sam recall life as a 4 piece, insights into how playing music together provides some life experience and some advice for those who are interested in getting into the music industry.    Sam shares some honest self reflections of his role and how he now is a buddin...

This week, Dan takes to the couch to speak to Todd and Zak who played together in the band Catch Me a Comet until its end in 2008 . With the passage of time, Dan and his old band recall life as a 4 piece, insights into how playing music together provides some life experience and some advice for those who are interested in getting into the music industry. Who was the fifth unofficial member of the...

This week, Alex & Dan are joined on the sofa with Mike, Sara and baby George who are Solent Sky Services - a drone photography company who during the UK's coronavirus lockdown in 2020, shot, edited and released " A Different Perspective of Portsmouth "; a documentary which captures the people, the businesses and the good news stories of a city in quarantine. Alex and Dan find out a little more...

This week, Alex & Dan continue their review of Marvel's WandaVision, this time with episodes 4-6. Things start to turn a little sinister in this unique take on the superhero genre and the south coast duo guide you through the events of the episodes, some personal highlights and Dan's favourite - the Easter Egg! Alex also has beef with the term "blip" - he explains why it doesn't work for him a...

This week, Alex & Dan have sweaty palms and knocking knees... they discuss Turophobia and how you won't get far in Southsea, Portsmouth with Xanthophobia. Do you struggle with Ommetaphobia? Affected by the modern ailment of Nomophobia? Sharing some of theirs and some interesting phobias shared by the listener - with some potentials ways of overcoming your greatest fears. Who sucked it up and overc...

This week, Alex & Dan dust off the spoiler warning klaxon as they review the first three episodes of Marvel's Phase 4 run on the streaming services: WandaVision has exploded onto the small screen from the big screen - but does it work? Discussing some of the Easter Eggs you might have picked up on and some you may not have - as well as what is left for the remaining episodes of this short run;...

This week, Alex & Dan take to the Q&A's, this time posed by local freelance writer Leah Holford; looking back at where it all started with The Weekly Roundup, what their favourite episodes have been and what they are looking forward to for the podcast in 2021. Thanks to the power of social media, there's some of the listener's questions in there too! Massive shout out to Leah for covering...

Well, what a year that was.... This week is as usual tradition, a look ahead to the new year, where Alex & Dan comment on what they are looking forward to for the next 12 months. This year's will include the usual fare from popular culture, films, television, streaming and otherwise; but also some world-wide reflections and hopes for the coming months, as we continue our challenges with curren...

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 Get involved! No download required - simply click on this link and share your thoughts in voice with...

This week, Alex & Dan come hot off the heels from the recent news from the House of Mouse - discussing new film line up's, film synopses, casting and controversy! From the big screen to the small screen, 2021 to 2023 is going to be busy for Marvel and the south coast duo cover the extensive list of films and shows on Disney+! They also cover the recent screen rants of Tom Cruise on production...

This week, Alex & Dan take a look at some of the finest films to adorn the Christmas period - from modern twists on classic tales, to murderous East-German Terrorists hell bent on stealing millions - the South Coast Duo discuss some of their favourite films to slap on during the build up to the big day; and thanks for the power of social media, plenty of yours too! The boys also discuss some o...

This week the southcoast duo are donning the tin foil hats as they revisit summer 2019's subject on Conspiracy Theories - from government surveillance of the populous via pigeons, nefarious and dastardly going's on at CERN - to a theory that the world ended in 2012 and we're living in an alternate virtual reality - sit back, relax and enjoy another journey down the rabbit hole! What have you been...

This week it's a Halloween special and we're stripping the episode back to basics; no research is required, we're speaking from experience! Dan and Alex, along with listener's of the podcast share their other-worldly experiences - and a first for OTT since TWRAD, refer to the Grammaphone for their first audience question! If you are interested in Ghost Hunting and people's experiences of the paran...

The topic this week are films from 2000-2009! Alex & Dan take a time machine 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 niche British Horrors, Erotic-Thriller films (who'd have thought that was a legitimate genre??) to staples of the channel, this episode covers them all! This we...

The topic this week is dinosaurs (when is it ever not?!) - Alex & Dan celebrate once more one of the most iconic films in movie history; from the novel to the big screen, it was a delight - but there are untold stories behind some of those famous scenes! From crew members risking life and limb crawling into animatronics, procreating tortoises - to the challenges of mother nature and alternativ...

This week, Alex & Dan review the closed and open beta's for what should be one of 2020's most anticipated game releases - Marvel's Avengers. Discussing their favourite characters, storyline, control dynamics and improvements - the real question is: is it good enough to spend your hard earned cash on? #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD  #Southcoastsounds #avengers #marvel Featuring some saltiness...

This week, the topic chosen is the dark and mysterious world of Urban Legends! Come and join Alex & Dan on the sofa, as they discuss the Rat-man of Southend-on-Sea, a murderous song in Pokemon Red & Blue's Lavender Town, Spring Heeled Jack, the Slender Man and plenty of others! Considering roots in the real world and for some, how these have changed and altered due to the online age, the duo give...

The dynamic duo return after a [very] brief hiatus of 4 days - to explain why The Weekly Roundup ran its course and what it means under the new channel of On The Topic. As always, your support and engagement on the socials is what makes the channel - send us your thoughts on what matters to you, topics to cover or discuss - it's your views, your podcast! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD  #Southcoastsoun...