Best Mac MacDonald Podcasts (2025)

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WE ARE STILL HERE: Bonus Episode 176 with Stefan MacDonald-Labelle 45:16

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Send us a text Hi, WoHos! This week filmmaker and friend Stefan MacDonald-Labelle stopped by to have a ramble with me about one of my favorite horror films, WE ARE STILL HERE. From IMDb: In the cold, wintery fields of New England, a lonely old house wakes up every thirty years - and demands a sacrifice. Next up on the podcast we have a couple bonus…

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BUNNY LAKE IS MISSING: Bonus Quinnisode 177: with Quinn McLaughlin 1:07:34

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Send us a text WoHos! Q-Balls! This week we look at the bonkers Otto Preminger 1965 joint, BUNNY LAKE IS MISSING. Quinn and I had a lovely chat! Gerry Entriken: WoHo Outro Theme Support the show Opening Theme "Bucket" by Gerry Entriken Closing Theme "Mop" by Gerry Entriken Interstitial Music also by Gerry Entriken. We love you, Gerry! Subscribe to …

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From Parish to Prison: Jill Clancy’s Inspiring Story 44:19

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Welcome to today’s episode! We are thrilled to have a very special guest with us — Jill Clancy, the Prison Chaplain at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow. Jill’s journey is truly inspiring: she began as a Parish Minister before stepping into prison chaplaincy in 2013 at HMP Kilmarnock. In 2017, she joined Barlinnie and has been serving as chaplain there sinc…

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PARANORMAN & TURNING RED: Episode 175: Feel Good Fall Films Part 2 1:27:55

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Send us a text WoHos! We had such a good time with our Feel Good Fall Films that we decided to do two more: PARANORMAN & TURNING RED, two modern classics of animation. PARANORMAN: A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. TURNING RED: A thirteen-year-old girl named Mei Lee is torn betwee…

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Cluny Castle feat Patsy Reid 6:50

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Four pieces performed by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra at the Scots Fiddle Festival on 15th November 2025 in Edinburgh. The pieces feature traditional and composed material - arranged by Simon Thoumire - the idea being to take old tunes and arrange them in new ways. The band on this recording are:Patsy ReidBenedict MorrisEdie Elliott Adam Su…

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Deil Amang the Fiddlers 11:47

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Four pieces performed by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra at the Scots Fiddle Festival on 15th November 2025 in Edinburgh. The pieces feature traditional and composed material - arranged by Simon Thoumire - the idea being to take old tunes and arrange them in new ways. The band on this recording are:Patsy ReidBenedict MorrisEdie Elliott Adam Su…

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Bloobell Polka 5:31

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Four pieces performed by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra at the Scots Fiddle Festival on 15th November 2025 in Edinburgh. The pieces feature traditional and composed material - arranged by Simon Thoumire - the idea being to take old tunes and arrange them in new ways. The band on this recording are:Patsy ReidBenedict MorrisEdie Elliott Adam Su…

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Scott Skinner's Compliments to Dr. MacDonald 6:01

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Four pieces performed by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra at the Scots Fiddle Festival on 15th November 2025 in Edinburgh. The pieces feature traditional and composed material - arranged by Simon Thoumire - the idea being to take old tunes and arrange them in new ways. The band on this recording are:Patsy ReidBenedict MorrisEdie Elliott Adam Su…

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THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS & K-POP DEMON HUNTERS: Episode 174: Feel Good Fall Films! 1:28:38

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Send us a text WoHos! Sometimes you have to break your own rules, you know what I mean? While we usually pair an international horror film with an American one, this week, we looked at two American films. We tried not to swear, but that was a fool's errand! We reviewed THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS & K-POP DEMON HUNTERS. KPDH was new to us, but we…

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A DAY & FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES: Episode 173: Trying to Defy Fate! 1:35:54

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Send us a text WoHos! This week Mac & I discuss two films that are about Trying to Defy Fate. We looked at the South Korean film A DAY/HARU and FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES from the US. A DAY involves trying to escape a tragic time loop, and FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES involves trying to escape death. One of these films is successful. On the nex…

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SLEEP TIGHT & SEE FOR ME: Episode 172: Home Invasion! 1:41:51

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Send us a text WoHos! This week we looked at two films related to home invasion: SLEEP TIGHT from Spain and SEE FOR ME from Canada/US. Mom remembered SLEEP TIGHT very differently than her first watch 14 years ago. We had similar thoughts about SEE FOR ME. Our naxt main show will be about Trying to Defy Fate with A DAY (HA-RU) from South Korea and F…

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An Trilleachan san traigh - Bede Paterson 10:08

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I’m delighted to announce the premiere of my latest work, Ceilearadh, at the Piping Live Festival on Thursday 14th August at 1:30pm in the Bothy tent. This collection of three Highland Bagpipe Sonatas represents something genuinely new in the piping repertoire – extended compositions that bridge traditional and contemporary approaches whilst drawin…

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A' Bhuidheag - Simon McKerrell 13:18

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I’m delighted to announce the premiere of my latest work, Ceilearadh, at the Piping Live Festival on Thursday 14th August at 1:30pm in the Bothy tent. This collection of three Highland Bagpipe Sonatas represents something genuinely new in the piping repertoire – extended compositions that bridge traditional and contemporary approaches whilst drawin…

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A' Chearc - Fionnlagh Mac A Phiocair 9:41

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I’m delighted to announce the premiere of my latest work, Ceilearadh, at the Piping Live Festival on Thursday 14th August at 1:30pm in the Bothy tent. This collection of three Highland Bagpipe Sonatas represents something genuinely new in the piping repertoire – extended compositions that bridge traditional and contemporary approaches whilst drawin…

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THE GUEST: Bonus Stefanisode: Episode 171 1:10:27

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Send us a text Stefan is back to talk THE GUEST! It was a first watch for me and I loved it!! Dan Stevens! Maika Monroe! Leland Orser! Do yourself a favor and go watch it (or rewatch it) now! A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home,…

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HATCHING & TIGER STRIPES: Episode 170: Adolescence: A Horror! (AFAB Edition) 1:43:16

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Send us a text WoHos! This week we looked at HATCHING from Finland and TIGER STRIPES from Malaysia. Next time we are looking at SEE FOR ME and SLEEP TIGHT (Spain). Sleep tight, WoHos! Gerry Entriken: WoHo Outro Theme Support the show Opening Theme "Bucket" by Gerry Entriken Closing Theme "Mop" by Gerry Entriken Interstitial Music also by Gerry Entr…

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PONTYPOOL & MELANCHOLIA: Episode 169: The End of the World! 1:49:14

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Send us a text WoHos! This week it's the end of the world as we know it with two (one and a half?) bangers: PONTYPOOL from Canada and MELANCHOLIA from the US. Next time we tackle "Adolescence: A Horror" films with TIGER STRIPES from Malaysia & HATCHING from Finland. Thank you for all your support. It Means the World of Horror™ to us, truly!! Rememb…

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AMERICAN PSYCHO & MEMOIR OF A MURDERER: Episode 168: Serial Killers! 2:34:49

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Send us a text This week, despite technical difficulties and returning back to school, we were able to have a wonderful conversation about serial killers. We had to stitch together three different recordings together, but I think I smoothed it out pretty well. We both listened to and watched AMERICAN PSYCHO and had fun comparing them despite being …

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS & THE LURE: Episode 167: Musicals! 1:45:58

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Send us a text WoHos! We have such a fun one this week! Mac and I looked at one of our all-time favorite films, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and we paired it with a Polish Musical Horror film, THE LURE. Next time we will be looking at movies about serial killers with AMERICAN PSYCHO from the US and MEMOIR OF A MURDERER from South Korea. Thank you for all…

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DEEP BLOOD: Episode 166: Blind Spots with Stefan MacDonald-Labelle 2:04:05

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Send us a text WoHos! This week I had the pleasure of speaking to filmmaker and Animal Attacks film fan, Stefan MacDonald-Labelle. We spoke about his film, HEAD LIKE A HOLE and the incomprehensible DEEP BLOOD, which is 3/4 teen drama and 1/4 anti-shark propaganda. Neither of us had seen it and now we are both forever changed. We also discuss Stefan…

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Unlocking Potential: The Power of Coaching with Jacqueline Heron and Christine Kerr 1:04:47

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Welcome to "Unlocking Potential," where we explore the transformative power of coaching in the professional world. Today, we’re delighted to have Jacqueline Heron, an executive coach and leadership consultant with over 25 years of corporate experience, alongside Christine Kerr from MAC Counselling & Coaching. Jacqueline’s deep-rooted passion for nu…

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GODZILLA (1954) & CLOVERFIELD: Episode 165: Big Ol' Monsters! 1:52:55

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Send us a text WoHos! This week our focus was "Big Ol' Monsters". We watched GODZILLA (1954) and one of Mac's childhood faves, CLOVERFIELD. We also talked about: Fireworks, Popping out of the news, social anxiety (obvs), old people at the Y, Mom's memories of 9/11, and Mac's memories of being a flower girl. Do these films hold up? Half of them do! …

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925) & PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE: Ep. 164: Phantoms! 1:15:40

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Send us a text WoHos! This week we looked at two buckwild films about phantoms: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925) and PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE! We also discussed: The current heatwave, our ambivalence about Allison Williams, "Couple to Throuple", uncool names for villains, cursive as a lost art, ALW, checking for ghosts before you buy a property, comp…

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NOSFERATU (1922) & 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: Episode 163: Vampires: Blood is Life! 1:43:58

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Send us a text WoHos! This week we looked at two vampire films--one more than 100 years old! We also talked about: Mac taking ballet classes, default pronouns for trans people, Mac's birthday and the grief monster, the no-call list for Father's Day, discreetly asking if one's parents are still alive and the off-label use of teaspoons. Next time we …

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NEXT OF KIN (1982) & THE RULE OF JENNY PEN: Episode 162: Horror in the Old Folks' Home 1:49:09

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Send us a text WoHos!! And hello to all our new WoHos! Welcome! This week we looked at two horror films that take place in retirement homes: NEXT OF KIN (1982) & THE RULE OF JENNY PEN. The first is a moody giallo-esque vibe of a film and the second is an exploration of tyrnany and how difficult it may be to fight. We had a lovely chat and we'd love…

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READY OR NOT & THE PLATFORM: Episode 161: The Girl is the Message 2:10:37

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Send us a text WoHos!! This is one chatty episode! We looked at READY OR NOT & THE PLATFORM this week--two horror films about class warfare. We also talked: Lack of spatial awareness, Mom's friendly town, "Kids today", rich people we've known, befuddlement over billionaires, and sobriety, among other things. Next time on the main show Mac & I will …

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THE PERFECTION & STOPMOTION: Episode 160: Obsession Over Art Films: All Those Bitches are Girl, Interrupted 2:03:10

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Send us a text WoHos! Welp. This week we looked at two films, all right. Mom hated THE PERFECTION and there was no love lost between Mac & STOPMOTION. CW for mention/suggestion of child rape in THE PERFECTION and childhood trauma in STOPMOTION. Both films are about mental illness and both fail spectacularly in its depiction. THE PERFECTION could ha…

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EDEN LAKE & THE RITUAL: Episode 159: Forest Horror 1:36:18

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Send us a text WoHos! Mac and I are back to talk all things "Forest Horror" with two Englsih horror films: EDEN LAKE from 2008 and THE RITUAL from 2017. The Internet describes EDEN LAKE as "A young couple on a romantic weekend break at a remote lakehouse, are terrorised by a group of vicious delinquents". The Internet describes THE RITUAL as "Reuni…

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THE VANISHING/SPOORLOOS Re-Release from 2021 1:39:12

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Send us a text WoHos! Please enjoy this episode from July 30, 2021! The format is a little different, but it is still us! Many of you may have already listened to this one--it is our most downloaded episode and one of my favorite conversations from the show. We look forward to sharing some of our favorite shows from the past almost 5 years over the…

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SMILE 2: Bonus Stefanisode 157 1:15:24

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Send us a text WoHos! This time I am joined by Stefan MacDonald-Labelle, my friend and filmmaker, to discuss Parker Finn's SMILE 2. This film really scared me! Stefan had fun! We'd recommend it! In this ramble, we also discuss: The overuse of inverted shots, how films need to retire mirror gags, ADD coping strategies, and how many ways you can be m…

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HERETIC: Bonus Quinnisode 156: Oh, Man (-splain Overload)! 1:22:01

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Send us a text Q-Balls! WoHos! This week we discuss HERETIC, which is half a good movie, anyway. From IMDb: Two young religious women are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse in the house of a strange man. ...but what a CHARMING man! We loved the first part, but the second part enraged Quinn and turned Christina right off. We're not sure what we will…

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THE FIRST OMEN: Bonus Quinnisode 155: It's All For You! 1:04:11

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Send us a text Q-Balls! Quinn and I discuss last year's THE FIRST OMEN, a wonderful prequel to THE OMEN (1976). It's full of great performances, effects, homages and scares and we hope you'll check it out! Next up for us: HERETIC and next up on the main show (in April), we will be resuming our K-Horror and J-Horror special series. Be healthy, warm,…

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EXHUMA: Special K-Horror Episode 154: Dig It! 1:20:33

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Send us a text WoHos! Mom's pick for K-Horror this time is EXHUMA, the wildly successful film from last year. From IMDb: The process of excavating an ominous grave unleashes dreadful consequences buried underneath. Mom & Mac Chat: Rounding down, rounding up, how pets measure the importance of things, Mac's noisy body, finding the activities that fe…

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LADY IN A CAGE: Bonus Quinnisode 153: Release Me From Your Kindness! 1:26:15

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Send us a text Q-Balls! I finally got Quinn to watch LADY IN A CAGE with me and we had a nice ramble about it! From Wikipedia: Lady in a Cage is a 1964 American psychological thriller film directed by Walter Grauman, written and produced by Luther Davis, and starring Olivia de Havilland and James Caan. The film was released by Paramount Pictures. I…

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Dol Fodha Na Grèine - Celtic Connections 26th January, Barony Halls 7:30pm. 7:27

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This is an interview about our upcoming piece at Celtic Connections 26th January, Barony Halls 7:30pm. We would love to see you along at the gig - it will be amazing. They managed to say my name wrong and the name of the piece however outside of that it's great! https://www.celticconnections.com/event/1/blazin-fiddles-with-simon-thoumire-dave-milli…

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HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II: Episode 152: Special Bonus with Chrissy Champagne 1:06:18

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Send us a text WoHos! Chrissy Champagne from Residue: A True Crime Podcast makes her triumphant return to the podcast with a film that Means the World of Horror™ to her: HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II!! To be honest, the movie discussion sprouted many tangents--too many to count--but we reveled in the batshitedness that is this cult classic from 198…

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ONIBABA: Episode 151: Special J-Horror Bonus Episode: I'm Not a Demon! I'm a Human Being! 1:06:46

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Send us a text WoHos! This was an episode that took forever to record and forever and a day to get released, but it is finally here! Mac chose ONIBABA from 1964 for his first J-Horror film. for our "Fall" series (which will now be a Winter series). If you haven't had a chance to see this Kaneto Shindo classic, do yourself a favor! In Mom & Mac chat…

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The Fitness-Mental Health Connection 58:40

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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Kenny Walker, a passionate Personal Trainer and owner of GX Fitness Gym in Morris Park, Glasgow. Join us as we dive into the powerful connection between mental health and fitness, discussing how physical activity can enhance our well-being and resilience. Tune in for insights, tips, and inspiring stories …

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THE HOUSEMAID (1960): Episode 150: Special K-Horror Ep: Bitch, What Do You Want? 1:41:41

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Send us a text WoHos! We recorded this a few months back and then both had some life stuff come up, but we hope it is worth the wait! This film is a classic domestic melodrama that has inspired Bong Joon-ho, among others, and is one batshit crazy ride. From IMDb: A composer and his wife are thrown into turmoil when a housemaid becomes more than the…

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HEREDITARY: Episode 149: Quinn Can't Breathe Bonus Quinnisode with Quinn McLaughlin 1:18:31

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Send us a text Well, Q-Balls and WoHos, I finally did it! I got Quinn to talk with me about HEREDITARY, a film that scared her to her very bones!! I hope you enjoy this episode. We sure had fun making it! Next up on the Quinnisode: LADY IN A CAGE! Chrissy Champagne joins Mac and me to discuss HELLO MARY LOU PROM NIGHT II on the next guest pod and o…

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Offertorium 4:37

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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire

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Hostias 0:43

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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire

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Sanctus 4:17

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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire

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Introitus 6:53

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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire

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Agnus Dei 3:04

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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire

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Communio / In Paradisum 6:24

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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire

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Benedictus 4:20

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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire

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Kyrie 4:39

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This was played live in 2001 to open Celtic Connections festival.By Simon Thoumire

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CENSOR: Ep. 148 with Film Vs. Film Podcast: It Means the World of Horror™ to Me Bonus 1:09:24

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Send us a text Our friend Martin Harries joined us to discuss Prano Bailey-Bond's first feature film from 2021. We had a lovely ramble, as always. Detours include: The UK ratings system, Mac watching all the SAW kills on YouTube, how much we all love Michael Smiley, and whether or not media is ever to blame for our behavior. Martin was a lovely gue…

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RE-ANIMATOR & BRAIN DEAD/DEAD ALIVE: Episode 147: Cult Classics 1:48:53

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Send us a text WoHos! When we made this pairing on paper back in December, little did not know how well these two films would gel together, but boy do they ever! Zombies! Reanimated guts! Pet deaths! Blood! We got (delightedly) grossed out by both of these films and we had a first for the podcast: One of us tapped out on one of the films without fi…