This British Life Podcast

This week, things get spooky as Theo, Andrew and Charles discuss the origins of zombies, werewolves, the Jack-o’-lantern, and trick or treat. There’s also a spoiler filled discussion about The Exorcist tv show. And then... Charles tells stories about ghost mice, talking mongooses, and possessed gloves. You have been warned. Recorded in London's Camden Town. You can now get in touch with the show.....

This week Theo and Charles speak with Julian McDonnell actor, presenter, filmmaker and creator of the phenomenally successful Youtube channel Joolz Guides, which focuses on entertaining, fact filled walking tours of London. We discuss his work, living in London and the how the city has changed. We then move onto what motivated Julian to begin making films and his process for making his videos. Fin...

This week Theo and Charles are joined by Lara Badiali, to talk about her work and encourage us to take control of our lives through better time management and setting realistic goals. Lara tells us about her past, from her home in Italy, her time in the Army and why she left, then into living and working across Europe, and how her educational background in psychology informed her decision to pursu...

Episode 110 Ksenia Lavrentieva TV Personality | Entrepreneur This episode Ksenia Lavrentieva joins us for a fascinating conversation about her career. She explains the benefits of a plant-based diet on your health and her support for animal rights that informed her decision to begin campaigning for more humane treatment of animals in the farming industry. The subject moves on to her time as a Big...

This week our resident film critic, John Higgins, gives Andrew and Theo his report from this year's Frightfest film festival, including his top picks and favourite moments. John also provides a brief history of the festival itself, and reveals the exciting news that his burgeoning acting career may see him feature in future editions. Plus: the highs and lows of the Halloween and Friday the 13th fr...

On this weeks podcast we are joined by writer, performer and futurist Amelia Kallman to discuss her autobiographical book “Diary of a Shanghai Showgirl” and her work in the tech industry. The discussion begins with social media and the often-detrimental effects of the internet on our collective mental health. Theo and Charles learn about some very exciting new tech on the horizon and the resurgenc...

This week, Theo and Andrew sit down with actor-producer-writer-director Stuart Antony to discuss how he got started in the film, TV and radio industry, his current projects (most of which are TOP SECRET), and his plans for the future. In a lively conversation, what shines through is the importance of creating work for yourself and not just waiting for the phone to ring. Also in the show :the shrin...

This week, the boys reunite for a catch up. Andrew explains the Russian election tactic of “doubling”, Charles tells the story of how he was held hostage by rug merchants, and Theo wants to know who the pig’s natural predator is. And would you choose the red pill or the blue pill? Also covered in the show: 9/11, New York, Trump, Travelling, Movies, Baywatch, The Matrix, King Kong, Trigger Warnings...

This week our Vialucci Podcast producer, and good friend Alex Newman, joins us for the last time, before returning to Australia, to discuss our conflicted views on the city of London, and lockdown… down under. We get onto the serious questions first, like how sleepy actually is President Joe Biden and how much is too much information on a first date. We then switch gears to discuss Covid vaccine p...

This week, Andrew and Theo chat with guest Isla Hughes, actress and LGBTQ+ advocate, to discuss her career, approach to acting and her insight into life as a queer woman. Plus: Theo recounts the tale of his own Christmas Carol...Recorded in London's Camden Town. You can now get in touch with the show...podcast@vialucci.comwww.vialucci.com@vialuccimediaThis show is Part of the PodcastWorld.org netw...

Episode 104 of the Vialucci Podcast kicks off with Theo and Charles’ Interview with Doctor and Actor James Bodonyi. James talks dissecting cadavers at 17, Doctors and PTSD, the Australian Covid affair, and Yoga and Deprivation tanks. Meanwhile Theo anticipates the era of human-animal communication, his aversion to celebrity culture, tribesmen that hate shit singing and Amazon’s noble attempt to en...

In Episode 103 of the Vialucci Podcast we welcome resident film critic John Higgins as he explores ‘The Western’ with Theo and Charles. This very interesting episode waxes inescapably philosophical as John asks ‘Is the western a genre or a historical epic?’ They cover Star Wars (Yes–Star Wars), The Wild Bunch and violence, Blazing Saddles and the history of racial representation in film, The Magni...

This week, Theo and Charles talk with special guest Jesus Agudo (aka @jesusagudotm) – Branding Strategist, Blogger, Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Influencer. They discuss the relationship between branding and caring, passion and authenticity and then conspire to bring back MySpace. As Jesus discusses his career arc and how he has become more conscious of the content he promotes, Charles reveals his t...

This week, Theo and Andrew talk with special guest Tatjana Novitjenko (aka @tats_fun_world), instagrammer, actress, presenter, and model. In a no-holds-barred interview, they discuss online dating, murderous “children”, and the devil in the playground, amongst some other NSFW topics. Tatjana also reveals what’s gotten her in trouble with her videos, what her plans are for the next phase of her car...

Following last week’s mini-episode, Season 2 of the Vialucci Podcast kicks off in earnest. Theo, Charles and Andrew begin by analysing the merits of several action films. Fortunately they’re all at least ten years old so there’s no need to worry about spoilers. Then there’s a certain football match to discuss, which leads onto taking the knee, racism, and how some police officers are getting aroun...

We're Back! Season 2 (Trailer Episode)Ahead of the official launch of season 2 the boys get together for a little preview show. If you’re wondering whether the discussions are going to be as strange, rambling and only occasionally enlightening as they were in season 1, then please be assured... they are. In just a few short minutes Theo, Charles and Andrew manage to discuss Tarantino, the “end” of...

It’s the season one finale (really, promise)! The show begins in the time honoured fashion of being slightly confused and rambling, before settling into something like a normal conversation as Theo, Charles and Andrew discuss the pros and cons of ocean cruises. Things soon get dark as Theo reveals his “common sense” solution for how to avoid being eaten by sharks in the event your plane goes down...

This week, Theo, Charles and Andrew begin with a little sing-song before trying to work out a few things: which lockdown is this? How does OnlyFans work? What is everyone’s drink of choice? After that the hosts digest the latest scandals in the world of politics and celebrity, discuss the demise of Rush Limbaugh, the future of cinemas, and the enduring magic of Laurel and Hardy. Plus: Andrew shows...

In a very showbiz-centric episode, Theo, Charles and Andrew discuss the making of ‘The Room’, how to deal with badly behaved actors on set and even worse behaved actors on chat shows, and more nuggets of gold from William Shatner’s autobiography. Then a fierce debate ensues over what would happen to you if you gained the ability to fly, Andrew and Charles think you’d become famous; Theo - who is w...

The show starts with a short update on Trump’s impeachment and what his future holds before Theo, Charles and Andrew decide to change lanes and talk about classic films from the black-and-white era. Then it’s onto the lack of mystery in modern films trailers and the lack of mystique in modern celebrities. After that, it’s back to more serious matters including China’s clean plate policy, food wast...

This week Theo, Charles and Andrew discuss the fallout from the Capitol riots, and question how much inside help the rioters had. They also run through Trump’s various attempts to keep tweeting, and wonder if a post-Trump administration is going to lead to change, or more of the same. The conversation moves onto a lost art of the interview, which has essentially become an opportunity to plug proje...

With lockdown in full effect the hosts are unable to record in the new studio, so they squeeze in yet another home show. As it’s been a slow week in the news, the show begins with Charles updating Theo and Andrew on how his all-cheese diet is going. Then... Yes, it’s time to talk about the terrorism committed in Washington DC by Trump’s supporters. The hosts discuss the contrast between how these...

While they prepare to move into a new studio, Theo, Charles and Andrew record another home show. This week, the hosts share what they got up to over Christmas, and Theo and Andrew try to make sense of Charles’s new all-cheese diet. Speaking of backlogs, Theo updates the boys on the long list of Trump’s (alleged) cons, the inequality of California’s water regulations, and draws further comparisons...

With Boris Johnson cancelling Christmas right before the recording we've decided to skip this years seasonal celebrations and instead we'll double up on our Vialucci Podcast Christmas next year. With Andrew away Charles and Theo are once again joined by one of the producers of our show Alex Newman to chat about Comic Book characters, Zombie films and lots more. Recorded in London. Audio & Visual P...

In a very film-centric chat, the hosts talk pointless movie remakes, practical effects vs CGI, and what their favourite Christmas films are. They also discuss what happens when films run out of money, why older films seem to have more charm than modern films, and how Dr. Evil finally got his wish (via Aquaman). Plus: A very brief history of the fall of the Roman Empire. Recorded in London. Audio &...