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Sure Look, Sure Listen: The End of 2024 Special—Best and Worst of the Year In the final podcast of 2024, Mick and Ben discuss the highs and lows of the year in pop culture. From movies and TV series to comics and the biggest names of the year, they cover it all. Highlights include their take on Warhammer's rise to fame, a review of the best and worst films, TV shows, and comics, and the announceme...

Exploring Cursed Objects in Pop Culture | Sure Look, Sure Listen Ep. 158 In this episode of 'Sure Look, Sure Listen,' Mick and Ben look at one of their favourite plot devices in fiction; the concept of cursed objects in pop culture. They discuss various films, series, and even podcasts that feature cursed artifacts, from 'The Ring' to 'The Magnus Archives.' They also chat about loads of new releas...

Exploring 80s Movie 'Innerspace' and Its Legacy Join hosts Michael and Benjamin for a hilarious and insightful exploration of the 1987 sci-fi comedy film 'Innerspace,' directed by Joe Dante and starring Martin Short, Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid (they gave us Jack Quaid from The Boys). They discuss the film's practical effects, comedic brilliance, bizarre plot points, and iconic performances by Denni...

Sure Look, Sure Listen: Teleportation, Pop Culture Madness, and Arcane Season 2 Join hosts Benjamin and Michael on the latest episode of Sure Look Sure Listen the podcast that takes a pop at culture! This week, they look at various pop culture topics including Arcane Season 2, teleportation in sci-fi, pop culture news, and new trailers for upcoming movies. They also explore humorous and tense mome...

Farscape: The Quintessential Episodes - Crazy Adventures in Space In this week's episode of 'Sure Look, Sure Listen,' the hosts take a deep dive into the quintessential episodes of the 1999 sci-fi TV series 'Farscape.' The episode covers the show’s unique character dynamics, madcap adventures, and unforgettable episodes like 'Premiere,' 'Crackers Don't Matter,' 'Scratch and Sniff,' 'Look at the Pr...

Exploring Fictional Presidents in Media and Marvel's Future In this lively episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen hosts Mick and Ben engage in a hilarious and insightful discussion on fictional U.S. Presidents across various media. The episode includes a deep dive into characters from comic books, movies, and recent Marvel Cinematic Universe reveals. They provide commentary on the sociopolitical implic...

Peak Venom In this episode of the Sure Look, Sure Listen podcast, we (hosts Mick and Ben) dive into various pop culture topics, including the best iteration of Venom in films and comics and beyond. We touch on the origins of everyone's favourite symbiotes and what makes Eddie Brock's parasitic companion so adored. Then we review the recent film 'The Substance'. The hosts also briefly discuss the T...

In yet another exhumed episode, we (Mick and Ben) deep dive into the 1987 cult classic 'The Witches of Eastwick,' discussing its themes of female empowerment, feminist symbols, and standout performances by Michelle Pfeiffer, Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Jack Nicholson. George Miller's unique directorial style is compared to his work on the Mad Max series, emphasising his ability to create suspense an...

Sometimes everyone is out to get you, especially in creepy villages. Join hosts Mick and Ben for a spine-chilling Halloween special, that nearly killed Ben in the editing room, where they explore various horror themes across movies, literature, and television. This episode dives into werewolf film trailers such as ' Werewolves ' and 'The Wolf Man' remake. Perhaps most importantly, they take a look...

In this rug pull filled episode, hosts Mick and Ben take a trip into the fifth dimension and look into the timeless appeal and cultural significance of 'The Twilight Zone,' covering quintessential episodes and their various adaptations. They explore themes such as Cold War paranoia, societal fears, and the series' continued relevance. Episodes discussed are 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,'...

Join Mick and Ben as they wade into the horror delights of 'Spookoween' by examining a selection of captivating horror shorts like 'Portrait of God' and ' Jack Stauber's Opal '. The discussion takes a look at why the short film format might be the most suited to horror and how 90's television horror anthologies like Are You Afraid of the Dark and Goosebumps primed us to crave short form horror. Fr...

Tune in to a lively episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen as Mick and Ben return from a break to dive into an engaging discussion brimming with pop culture updates and humour. The main focus of this week's episode is an analytical yet entertaining breakdown of the 1982 film 'Conan the Barbarian', sprinkled with anecdotes and historical tidbits. It answers important questions like how much baby oil was...

The Quintessential Buffy Join Mick and Ben in this hilarious and insightful episode where they delve into the quintessential Buffy the Vampire Slayer episodes, trying to pick out what made the show such a fan favourite with a lasting impact that no one may have expected from it's early days. Plus they review the Beetlejuice sequel, and discuss the latest Minecraft movie and Alien: Earth teaser. [0...

On this episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen, we take a look at the dodgy world of Irish coding your villains and characters in Fantasy settings, starting with the booming popularity of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses , or as Ben calls it; fairy smut. We take a look at the problematic way in which the author bases her fictional worlds of Hybern and Prythian on real Irish and British Histo...

n this episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen the hosts dive into a nostalgic review of the 1998 action horror film ' Blade ', exploring its impact on vampire media and its place in 90s pop culture. They shift gears to discuss the riveting second season of AMC's 'Interview with the Vampire' , noting its skilful use of unreliable narration and rich period details. The episode rounds out with a look at n...

Alien Romulus, Bubblegum Dystopias, and More! Join hosts Mick and Ben on this week's episode of the 'Sure Look, Sure Listen' podcast as they explore the concept of 'Bubblegum Dystopia' and its origins. Bubblegum Dystopia refers to a society that is polished and pleasing on the outside but has dark, insidious undertones. Examples discussed include films like 'Blade Runner,' the novel 'Brave New Wor...

In this episode, Mick and Ben take a look at what makes an X-Files episode quintessential. They start with the spooky pilot episode, which probably could have been named 'Evil Forest,' move onto the terrifying ' Squeeze ,' discuss the almost-bottle episode ' Ice ,' explore 'Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose,' and conclude with the more comedic ' Jose Chung's From Outer Space .' The discussion also inc...

Join hosts Michael and Benjamin in this entertaining episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen; the podcast taking a pop at culture. The hosts then take a dip into the grim realities of the Warhammer 40k universe, discussing various factions and the feasibility of living on different planets peacefully within this dystopian setting, highlighting factions like the Tau and Necrons, and the Brotherhood of th...

Deadpool and Wolverine: Comic Con Unleashed & Pop Culture Explosion! Join Michael and Benjamin on the 'Sure Look Sure Listen' podcast as they dive into the latest pop culture news from San Diego's Comic Con, including casting announcements, trailer releases, and shocking returns. They review the highly anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine film with no-spoilers and spoilers sections, and share in...

In this episode of the Sure Look Sure Listen podcast, Mick and Ben take a look at the latest Neil Gaiman news and the shocking allegations that have emerged, discussing their impact on his adaptations and legacy. They explore the bizarre internet phenomenon of Skibidi Toilet, examining its origins and why it's capturing Gen Alpha's attention. The hosts then discuss the backlash against the latest...

Welcome back to the "Sure Look Sure Listen" podcast, your go-to source for all things pop culture. In this episode, we get lost in an ocean of upcoming releases and exciting trailers. We kick things off with a discussion about the intriguing new trailer for "Here," a film from the director of Back to the Future, and explore its unique concept spanning various time periods. Hugh Grant's playing the...

Welcome back to "Sure Look, Sure Listen," Join us as we dive into the trailers and reviews of some of the most anticipated horror films and shows of the season. First up, we discuss the spine-chilling trailer for "Smile 2." This sequel promises even more terrifying smiles, this time targeting the pop sensation Lady Gaga. We share our thoughts on the creep factor and what makes a simple smile so un...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Sure Look, Sure Listen," the pop culture podcast that takes a pop at culture. In This Episode: Oddity : Mick and Ben delve into the spine-chilling trailer for "Oddity," the latest Irish horror film that's making waves with its eerie atmosphere and compelling narrative. They discuss the film's director, Damian McCarthy, and his previous work, "Caveat," h...

In this episode of Sure Look Sure Listen, Mick and Ben take a pop at the latest in pop culture. This includes but isn't limited to: Doom The Dark Ages - Discover the latest twist on the classic game as Doomguy takes on medieval foes with an arsenal of inventive weaponry. The Killer’s Game - Ben and Mick analyse the trailer for this action-packed film starring Dave Bautista, where assassins are onc...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen, your go-to podcast for all things pop culture! In this episode, we cover a whole bunch of stuff, including: Wake Up Dead Men We kick things off with a discussion about the intriguing teaser for the next Knives Out movie, "Wake Up Dead Men." This U2-inspired title has us speculating about its Irish connections and star-studded cast, inc...