The Project Project

Send us Fan Mail This week we were joined by two of the stars of Project Icon - Emelle & Xyzelle! We chat to them about how they got on the show, their experiences filming & what we can expect from them in the future. Sam has also been watching John Mulaney's Netflix special Baby J, whilst Lewis has watched true crime drama The Great Train Robbery. 00:00 Intro & Catchup 02:44 Proj...

Send us Fan Mail This week we watched the nail-biting finale of Project Icon! The competition is down to 3 finalists who must perform alongside Jason Derulo himself for a chance to win a record deal. Join us as we discuss the final performances, the winner of the competition & our thoughts on the series as a whole. Sam has also been watching blood-drenched horror Evil Dead Rise, family-friendl...

Send us Fan Mail In preparation for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, we've gone back and watched all the Guardians films (& Specials) - this week continuing with The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Join us as we discuss Mantis & Drax's fun relationship, the Christmas song choices & wether this is really worth watching at all. And join us next week for the...

Send us Fan Mail This week we watched the penultimate episode of Project Icon. The contestants dropped into Radio 1 for some interesting interviews and some very fun Live Lounge sessions. Plus another contestant is dropped from the competition - and it might not be who you think! We also discuss the season 3 finale of The Mandalorian, including our thoughts on where the Star Wars tv universe is he...

Send us Fan Mail In preparation for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, we've gone back and watched all the Guardians films - this week contiuning with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2! Join us as we discuss the memorable characters, the now-iconic soundtrack & how this somehow looks better than most films released today. And join us next week for our unseasonable coverage of The Gua...

Send us Fan Mail This week we watched the 4th episode of the Jason Derulo-fronted music talent competition Project Icon! Join us as we discuss the music videos, the shade & that surprising elimination neither of us saw coming!    We also discuss the 7th episode of The Mandalorian, with predictions for how the hell this season is going to wrap up. Sam has also watched Bob Odenkirk do a big John...

Send us Fan Mail In preparation for James Gunn's final foray into the MCU, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, we've gone back and watched all the Guardians films starting with the very first. Join us as we discuss the memorable characters, the now-iconic soundtrack & how this somehow looks better than most films released today. And join us next week for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2! Con...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with the hottest music talent show Project Icon, the Jason Derulo-fronted BBC competition to find the UK's next music star! Join us as we discuss all the covers, all the drama & all those amazing comments from Emelle. We also discuss the 6th episode of The Mandalorian season 3, whilst Sam has been watching Knock At The Cabin & both Murder Mystery Films...

Send us Fan Mail This week we  continue our coverage of BBC Three's hot new music show Project Icon, a reality show with a twist - Jason Derulo's there! Join us as we discuss all the drama, all the performances & what we reckon about that whole Xyzelle situation at the end. We also talk about the 5th episode of the Star Wars show, The Mandalorian, with predictions as to where the sea...

Send us Fan Mail This week we ventured back into the fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons for the new magical heist adventure Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.  Has this film finally nailed the fantasy-romp formula & how does it compare to the terrible previous attempts? Join us as we discuss the heartwarming cast of characters, the creative uses of magic & that teeny-ti...

Send us Fan Mail In preparation for the much-anticipated Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (2023), we've travelled back to the mystical land of the year 2000 to watch the much-maligned Dungeons & Dragons! Join us as we discuss the confusing plot, the terrible performances & the absolutely atrocious use of green screen - and come back next week when we'll be talking abo...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re back again with a double drop to talk about Jason Derulo’s new musical talent show Project Icon. Join us as we do our best to become a post-show podcast by breaking down the performances, analysing those awful tiktoks and figuring out why Barry is somehow the main character already? Plus we go through the contestants & randomise them between us - so we have per...

Send us Fan Mail After many weeks of waiting the main event is finally here with John Wick: Chapter 4 - the culmination of all the grapply-shooty action we’ve all grown to love.  Join us we discuss the globetrotting locations, the fun ways people are killed & whether this feels like a good place to end this action-stuffed franchise. Will Johnny Wickles finally find peace or will he just kill a...

Send us Fan Mail This week we watched the very first episode of the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel Air! The story picks up immediately after the classic theme song, with Will Smith arriving in Bel Air and meeting his new family. Join us as we discuss the importance & impact of the sitcom, Will Smith's illustrious career & how the episode stacks up today. We also discuss the fo...

Send us Fan Mail In the lead up to the release of John Wick: Chapter 4 we're watching all the different John Wicks - continuing with the confusingly named John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. Join us to hear our thoughts on the increasingly repetitive grapple-and-headshot action, that hilariously cartoonish pratfall & where the hell the we think story is going next. And come back next week...

Send us Fan Mail This week we travelled back to the year 1964 for some spy vs spy action with The Man From U.N.C.L.E. The episode follows an intricate mission full of espionage and trickery, and also guest stars a few Star Trek legends in the form of William Shatner & Leonard Nimoy! We also discuss the Oscar winners & losers, as well as the third episode of The Mandalorian. Sam has also be...

Send us Fan Mail In the lead up to the release of John Wick: Chapter 4 we're watching all the different John Wicks - continuing with the aptly named John Wick: Chapter 2. Join us to see how quickly we get tired of Keanu Reeves' acting,  how many people are assassins in this world & hey - does anyone else remember The Matrix?! And come back next week when we'll be watching John W...

Send us Fan Mail This week we watched an episode of the 1982 Incredible Hulk cartoon, along with an episode of the 2010 Iron Man anime. 2 very different marvel animations - one pretty fun and one very boring! Join us as we recap & review both episodes covering the plots, the characters and all the connections to some better known Marvel properties! We also chat about the second episode of the...

Send us Fan Mail In the lead up to the release of John Wick: Chapter 4 we're watching each and every instalment of Keanu Reeves' revenge-fulled action thrillers - starting with 2014's John Wick. Join us as we discuss the fun cast, our favourite  kills & what the hell is going on with all those damn coins! And come back next week when we'll be watching John Wick Chapter 2! C...

Send us Fan Mail The patron saint of the pod is back on our screens as Frank Zagarino  joins martial arts legend David Carradine for Project Eliminator, a fun action throwback from 1991 about kidnapping or… something? Join us as we discuss the confusing plot, the very mixed action and the Zag-Man’s gorgeous, gorgeous hair. We also discuss the first episode of The Mandolorian’s 3rd season, Sam has ...

Send us Fan Mail This week we watched “the Citizen Kane of bad films” - Project Legion. Easily the worst film we’ve been subjected to since starting this podcast. The film follows a former Marine who holes up in his apartment after a demonic apocalypse is unleashed! Join us as we wonder how a fairly interesting premise became such a boring piece of trash. We also find out some pretty horrific thin...

Send us Fan Mail After multiple months we’re back in the MCU with the Quantum-tactic threequel Ant Man and the Wasp Quantumania! We go deep into the quantum realm to discuss the latest superhero movie to hit the silverest of screens. Is Kang one of the best villains to grace the MCU? How does Phase 5 compare to the fatigue of Phase 4? And what’s up with that weird CGI head? Tune in to find out the...

Send us Fan Mail This week we revisited one of our least favourite ongoing series - White Rabbit Project. This time round they recap the biggest scams in history - neglecting to include themselves for wasting so much of our time. Sam has also been watching The Handmaiden, Eega & Legomasters Australia. Meanwhile Lewis has been watching All Quiet On The Western Front, Julius Caesar & Love De...

Send us Fan Mail To get all hyped up for the new MCU entry Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania we've rewatched Ant-Man & the Wasp to see how it stacks up in 2023. This week we returned to 2018 San Fransisco for the second miniature Scott Lang adventure, where this time he has to fight a spooky old ghost! Join us as we discuss the forgettable heist, the very memorable close-up magic and th...

Send us Fan Mail This week we revisit the world of Project Blue Earth SOS, hoping that the alien invasion will finally kick into gear. Will the invaders do anything substantial this episode? Will our heroes figure out what's going on? Will we continue to be frustrated by this series? Tune in to find out. We've also finished Disney+ super-comedy Extraordinary and discuss the last 2 episod...