The Talking Back Podcast

This week on another edition of Cartoon 1st we're checking out The Incredible Hulk! What happens when the suns radiation causes Bruce Banner to change into the Hulk without provocation? Sheer chaos! Throw in a spicy chef and Doctor Octopus and you've got the makings of one great cartoon! We hope you enjoy this Cartoon 1st! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month, then...

This week we're checking out one of our favourite kids gameshows from the 90s with Video & Arcade Top 10! This show was oozing with video game goodness, from multiple games played on air, to new video game reviews, to all the latest tips and tricks this show had it all! Throw in some music and movie reviews, fun hosts, and non stop energy, Video & Arcade Top 10 was a staple of 90's TV view...

This week we're covering Assault on Precinct 13! We love John Carpenter and we're going back to his early days to take a look at this action thriller. We have a blast discussing the iconic moments and how it's oozing with Carpenter goodness. We hope you enjoy! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month, then check out our page on  Patreon ! Check out our Youtube Channel ...

This week it's time to announce out theme for 2025, we're calling it Talking Back Redux! Tune in for the full explanation but the short form is that we'll be revisiting some of our favourite episodes from the past and giving them a second go. For this episode we're going back to where it all began, way back to episode 1 with a fantastic tale of The Punisher in Outer Space. We hope you enjoy! If yo...

It's the end of the year and we've decided to go out by busting some ghosts! In Ghostbusters 2, the crew have been sued and put out of business after the destruction caused during their battle with Gozer. A new paranormal threat emerges and the Ghostbusters reunite in an attempt to save the world. And that sounds good to us!   We hope you enjoy our review of Ghostbusters 2! If you'd like to unlock...

This week on Cartoon 1st we're checking out the Nickelodeon trailblazing animation, Doug! In the first part of the episode, Doug is excited about going to his first school costume dance, and having the opportunity to dance with his dream girl, Patti. But Doug's excitement soon fades when Roger reminds him that he has no dancing talent, so Doug goes to Skeeter for dancing tips. In the second part,...

This week we're checking out a couple comics from The Thing Universe! First we'll check out The Northman Nightmare, a comic from 2011 which examines the earliest origins of The Thing dating back to the Viking in 1121. We'll follow that up with the original Thing Comic from 1991 which is a 2 issue direct sequel to John Carpenters 1982 film.  We love The Thing but this is the first content we've cov...

This week we're checking out a lesser known movie from the 90s that punches above it's weight. It's the action/crime/drama Gang Related! The set up for the movie is that after murdering an undercover DEA agent, two corrupt cops scramble to cover up what they've done. What makes this movie so great is all the fun things the movie decides to do after setting that foundation.  Tune in to hear all abo...

This week it's the final movie in our year of Time Travel and we go out with a bang as we review Primer! Primer is absolutely bonkers, it's a perfect way to cap off the year. Is that smoke? Yes, and it's coming out of our ears because this is a true brain melter.  Tune in and listen to us try to discuss what went on in this movie. We think we understand it but do we really? As always we'll add thi...

This week on another edition of Cartoon 1st the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand is assembling once again to fight the evil forces of VENOM in 1985's vehicle inspired cartoon M.A.S.K.! M.A.S.K. is one of the more memorable cartoon franchises from the 80s delivering a fun, adventurous, and hi-tech vibe with both the cartoon and the toys. Join us as we discuss the franchise and review episode 1! If you...

This week on Talking Back few stand against many in Zack Snyder's 300! In Snyder's second ever film he drops a massively successful, extremely stylized, and very polarizing film. Whether you like his style or not, Snyder has shown he can make some very compelling films.  Join us as we walk through 300 and chat about the hits and misses. Please tell your friends about Talking Back and we hope you e...

This week it's another entry in our Year of Time Travel as we see how the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles do with a blast to the past! Join us and our special guest Tony as we discuss the goods, bad's, and ugly's of this film. How does the movie deal with Time Travel?  How will the Ninja Turtles react to travelling through time? Why didn't the movie do more with Casey Jones? We'll answer these questi...

This week we're celebrating our 300th episode the way we like to celebrate all of our century episodes, that's with a clip show! Dean has gone back and selected his favourite clips from episodes 201 - 299 and put them together in one oversized episode of Talking Back! A special thank you to our long time listeners for sticking with us through the years, and a special welcome to the new listeners w...

This week we continue our October tradition of reviewing blood curdling issues of Tales From The Crypt from the 1950! We always have a blast digging through the creepy ideas these comics play with. From invisible revenge, to rotting flesh, to payback from beyond the grave Tales From The Crypt always delivers on the October vibes. Tune in for our review and reaction to these 3 issues.  Please tell...

This week on another edition of Cartoon 1st things get a bit scary as we cover Disney's Gargoyles! What will happen when a clan of heroic night creatures pledge to protect New York City same as they did in Scotland one thousand years earlier? Tune in to find out! Please tell your friends about Talking Back and we hope you enjoy! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month,...

This week we're covering a classic comic to film adaptation with The Crow! This classic tale of revenge has some of the most unruly bad guys you'll ever see. The film has a great story, great acting, and a strong message that will leave you feeling moved when it's all said and done.  Tune in for our thoughts and review of the film. Please tell your friends about Talking Back and we hope you enjoy!...

Time Travel meets Horror, in our opening to a month full of scares and scars as we cover Happy Death Day! This movie tells the story of a college student who must relive the day of her murder over and over again, in a loop that will end only when she discovers her killer's identity. If that sounds like fun it is. Tune in now for this killer crossover! Please tell your friends about Talking Back an...

This week an overstressed suburbanite and his neighbors are convinced that the new family on the block is part of a murderous Satanic cult as we check out The Burbs! Join us in our reaction and discussion of this cult classic, that's full of incredible performances! Please tell your friends about Talking Back and we hope you enjoy! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every mon...

This week we're checking out a new comic series from Marvel who've decided to refresh the What If property as they offer up a 5 issues mini series titled Aliens: What If...?! Joining for this discussion is a Talking Back regular and Aliens super genius, Corey Stevenson! Tune in as we review the story, chat What If, and in general gush over the Alien franchise! You can hear more from Corey by check...

This week it's another instalment of Cartoon 1st and we're heading to the land where the people are Ducks and you can swim in a vault of gold coins, that's right it's DuckTales! DuckTales is one of the first big budget animated TV shows and while it cost a fortune it was worth every penny. The show is a wonderful adventure that will work equally for adults and kids alike.  Tune in to hear about so...

This week we finish off the Rambo franchise with Last Blood! We've been having a blast with our first time watch of the Rambo franchise and we've come to the final chapter. What's going to happen when things get personal between Rambo and an unsavoury group of Mexicans? Well you can probably guess what.  Tune in for our chat about the movie and how it puts a stamp on the franchise.  Please tell yo...

It's Time Travel time again, this time we're swept away back to 2001 and the indie classic Donnie Darko! Donnie Darko is one of the more complex time travel movies we've reviewed as there's a lot left for interpretation. Join us as we discuss the film, share our thoughts and theories, and dip into what's most likely the correct way to interpret the film. Please tell your friends about us and we ho...

This week we're getting back into video games with a true masterpiece, What Remains of Edith Finch! We needed help with this one so we sent the Talking Back logo high into the sky and our call for help was answered by returning guest Tony!  Tony helps us dig into this game that tells a collection of strange tales of tragic occurrences that plagued the Finch family for generations. In a shocking an...

This week it's another instalment of Cartoon 1st! This time we're heading to the 90s and checking out the very first 3D animated network show Reboot! Reboot tells the story of the inner computer world of Mainframe, and how a guardian program sprite and his friends defend the system from threats of viruses and the mysterious User. We hope you enjoy our review of Reboot and we hope you'll share this...

This week we're settling into summer with a movie about a beach! Not just any beach but THE Beach. Robert Carlyle told us how to get there and we trust him. So tune in for our review and reaction to one of Leo's lesser known roles that still packs a punch! Please tell your friends about us and we hope you enjoy! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month, then check out o...