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Join Lee, Darren, Jim and Elton as they waffle, wonder and jabber on about film, geek news, video games and any other tangential rubbish that spring to mind, before reviewing a movie from yesteryear. Removing the Rose Tinted Specs to see if a film really deserves its classic status or the Sh*t Covered Goggles to see if a bad film is actually as awful as its reputation.
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A show where Kenny Sebastian ( I am writing this description btw) talks to the funniest comedians from the Indian scene (sometimes to himself) about things he wishes people spoke about more in public. A some times funny and sometimes serious show where questions from the audience are discussed in depth and "no advice" is being given. Hit the follow button to be updated about the latest episodes, Go to the @simplekenpodcast on Instagram to ask questions or my personal profile @kennethseb to g ...
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The WonderLand

Geoff Healey

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These days, we all need to hear something uplifting; and Australian musician/singer/songwriter/recording artist/humourist/amateur barista Geoff Healey’s take on life is exactly that. And he’s got lots of things on his mind that you need to hear before he forgets what they are...
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Rich in ideas and poor in planning, this is the podcast where things could happen, or not. Whatever. Should be fun, anyways. Featuring your host, Francis Brian Shaw and a regular supply of fresh and tangy farm-raised comedians from Vancouver's bustling comedy scene.
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Each episode, David ‘Hammertime’ Hamley, satirizes contemporary issues in a gentle rant, with the assistance of co-host, David Kaye-Smith (KB). This podcast is a veritable potpourri of observational humour, music parodies, and miscellaneous noises. Hooray for Hammertime, David "T-Bone" Barnett on guitar…….and KB!
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FW Version: Here’s the deal, babydoll. It’s a podcast, right? And all deez nuts… Of authenticity, rhythm, comedic timing, humour, AND PERHAPS PASSION RATHER THAN OFFENCE: READ A PORN FOR ONCE, YOU PHILISTINE. Or, listen to this. Arty/M*ntal version: cERTI mENTAL sINCE i BROKE mE pHONE sCREEN Much like a Dating Profile of mine, I am doubtful of the true costs of being part of some people's Community. What Agenda. Why must we engage...? Alas, most problems are caused, escalated, exaggerated an ...
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Pointless drivel. Absolute minutia! Because most of life lives within the minutia. We discuss our embarrassments, annoyances, trials of parenthood, any and every thought. No subject is too small, we talk about it all! (in a Larry David sort of way!) We are Courtney and Stephanie; twin sisters and band-mates from Port Moody, BC, Canada
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1000 Words or Less explores the magic in the simplicity of life’s moments. From the laughter shared between strangers on a crowded subway to the silent understanding of two people passing on a quiet street, Jake Hounds uncovers the beauty in the mundane, and the profound in the overlooked. In each episode, Jake amplifies a single topic, pursuing everyday encounters and occurrences, and highlighting the experiences that resonate with us all. Tune in for a captivating examination of what it me ...
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Shrink The Box

Sony Music Entertainment

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Ever wondered why Frasier Crane is such a snob? How Tyrion Lannister’s bawdy humour saves him in Game of Thrones? What makes Schitts Creek’s Moira Rose a narcissist? ‘Shrink the Box’ is where actor comedian Ben Bailey Smith and psychotherapist Nemone Metaxas put their favourite fictional characters such Tommy from Peaky Blinders and Sydney from The Bear on the couch - to analyse why their behaviour causes them so much drama. Nemone and Ben explore why these characters make certain decisions, ...
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We have Kusha Kapila on Simple Ken! We have been friends off camera for a while and finally we had a chance to sit down and welcome her to the SimpleKen family. As you know, Kusha does a 1000 things, so this finally happening was a big treat :) We spoke about her love for food, perseverance in the field, her entrepreneurship journey and also the ro…
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This week, which is the 16th anniversary of the podcast, Jim figures out why people wear grey underwear in Alien Earth, Darren has a birthday and Lee enjoys the Dadaction movie Nobody 2 Then after some feedback the guys head to a cheap log cabin, to sit in a room and make spurious arguments about some guy who claims to be so old that he remembers w…
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Welcome to this weeks episode where we start with some encouraging news from Jim, listen to Darren lament the passing of Resident Alien and hear about Lee going to watch a jolly film about marital strife with his wife. Then after some questions and answers in Asking for Trouble the guys head off to go Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes.... and as is c…
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We finally have Yashraj on the show! The reason I say finally is because we have been friends for a while but due to the perils of chasing a career in Mumbai, we never had the luxury of time to sit down together and have a conversation. Well thanks to the new season of Simple Ken, we finally sit down and talk about the journey to mainstream success…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) You could call me comp’s mentis, if you’re aware of me telling jokes. I’ll honestly be insulted if you don’t get them. Especially if you expect I don’t get them. Like I DON’T FUCKING KNOW WHAT I’M DOING?!?!?! FUUUUUCK YOUUUUU!??!??? -oh. What? …No…? Forget all the harsh words th…
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This week Jim repairs a murder shed, Darren watches Blockbusters and Lee gets a mysterious phone call from someones genitalia. After that its the usual feedback and a dip in to Asking for Trouble before we turn our attention to this weeks film. Osgood Perkins returns after Longlegs to show us why you should never buy second hand toys at a garage sa…
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Due to popular demand (okay, vague interest and some feedback) Lee, Darren and Elton are back to discuss episode 3 of Alien Earth - Metamorphosis. We have feedback for last week, some non spoiler talk and then a lot of heavy spoiler talk for episode 3 and more random conspiracy theories than you can shake a roll of bacofoil hats at. The episode is …
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This week Jim chills out watching camping videos and eating hot sauce, Darren binge watches Resident Alien and Lee discovers a loathing for Ticketmasters practices and a new unique canvas for one of his drawings. After that its time for some feedback for The Martian and some crazy questions with Asking for Trouble until we realise we can put it off…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) So sooooooooo meeeeeeee ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I never thought to say this originally, because I wouldn't like to lose myself in a Social-Vacuum-Esque Hellscape. Purely if you think I have some…
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In space no one can hear you say... What is this!? Welcome to a special episode for the first two episodes of Alien Earth. Join Lee, Darren and Elton as they sift through the wreckage of the USCSS Maginot (Mango? Mongo? Um Bongo?) to discuss what they liked, what they didn't and precisely how thick one characters plot armour truely is. The first 10…
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Having a podcast and not having Rohan Joshi on? I have finally absolved myself of my sins and invited The MOJOROJO on my long recording of me talking... Unlike other guests, Rohan will get a three part series. This is the first episode where we discuss pop-culture fictional characters that shaped our childhood! From Batman, Neo, Marty Mcfly to Moga…
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This week Jim gets Bookish, Elton is outraged by dabbing AI, Darren waits for a tow truck and Lee drinks a chilli and gets inappropriate photos of Hula Hoops. Then after a lot of feedback about Ice Cubes War of the Worlds and a Asking For Trouble section that disappears down a 70s and 80s US TV nostalgia rabbit hole, we get to this weeks movie. Thi…
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This week Jim shouldn't have gone to spec savers, Darren discovers that doctors have long fingers and Lee watches the Naked Gun re-quel Then its a return for Asking for Trouble before we head to the cheapest part of town, to watch a 90 min teams call and Amazon product placement advert as we get on the algorithm bandwagon to kick the hell out of th…
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This week, Jim recovers with some quality codine and John Lithgow being disturbing with a puppet, Darren is threatened by chickens and discusses the MCU movie of the hour Fantastic Four with Lee. There is also the briefest mention of some trailer for blue cat people that are now slightly red, as well as the vital importance of Norman Reedus to vari…
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It's the first Simple Ken Live show! We put up the link to the tickets only to the Simple Ken Followers! We couldn't do a better format than Two Type of People! We got such an amazing response to it with the last two episodes, So in the new season it comes back in an even better way! The line up of these comics are my all time favourite people in m…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) I’m gonna start just uploading snippets because iff’in y’all all PIGGING KNOW, I’m no fucking good at editing. Thanks, ‘yeah’. Just joking, cheers. (Or fu king not haha.) /‘Olly Woods is a Joke’ ____________________________________________________________________________________…
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This week Jim has a run of bad luck, Elton makes a couple of fair games that might get him locked up. Darren boldly goes for a Strange New Worlds new season and Lee plays reverse charades. After that and some feedback its on to this weeks film... A film that gives you a quieter take on the end of the world without the need for leather chaps or rage…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Not bad. PREEEEEEEEEETTYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOOD. Hey there everybody. I love you all like a Father loves his Raymond. Not like Chris isn’t welcome and all. Same as ever. Just like Nigel Farage… is a Liar. Byesiiiiiies! Fucking losers. Don’t have a car for you to get in. WHY NOT SCOWL …
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) bIT OF A boners eppes like MIKE bint Just joking like, but it's a weird awful recording.... get ready C ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I never thought to say this originally, because I wouldn't like to…
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The lunatics have taken over the asylum as foolishly Jim and Elton have left Lee and Darren unattended. So without adults in the room, something makes an unexpected comeback, but not before Darren tells us about Brick, the Wrath of Becky (not a sidequel to Wrath of Khan) and Ziam a bloody awful zombie flick. Lee on the other hand has problems with …
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! Its two old men talking about yet another superman movie after the last eight. Welcome to a special episode where Lee and Darren share their personal opinions about the latest take on the man of steel the good and bad. The cast is broken into two parts the first 30 mins is spoiler free general feelings and caveats s…
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Mr Kanan Gill is back! I don't know if many people know this but when I had come up with the idea of Simple Ken five years ago I wanted to co-host it with Kanan. It was something he felt he wouldn't be fully able to commit to but what ended happening was him being a regular part of it anyway. Now the episodes he features in are my personal favourit…
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Welcome back to another tech issue riddled episode. This week, Jim loses a roof, and catches up with the next film from the makers of Talk to Me, called Bring Her Back. Elton goes to the cinema to watch some flappy paddle cars going around in circles with Brad Pitt. Darren becomes Temu Jabba the Hutt, and he and Lee have a "conversation" about the …
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We're back baby... But we're also cursed as the episode is repleat with issues, mic drop outs and general zencastr internet shenanigans! But we soldier on to bring you news of Jims medical treatment and his discovery of The Outer Limits. Elton has a car confession and a little rant with Lee about the quality of Glastonbury. Darren, watches Ballerin…
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I am legit screaming right now. Having Kartik come on Simple Ken feels so right. It’s why I made this show, So I could have conversations around art and what we love in such a deep (and indulgent) way. Kartikeya (you might know him from Autocar, Powerdrift and now MotorInc), Watching him on screen for so long and finally having him over at the hous…
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Geoff considers the inconsistency of consistency, the importance of struggle, the power of now, what constitutes "attractive", and warns against meditating in heavy traffic - while Little Kev offers new parents advice on choosing children's names... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bvcfraxpvpv86q2z/Wonderland_S7E12_Transcript95hsg.pdf…
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It's a new episode! SimpleKen is back with a new season! Who better to kick it off than my lovely wife Tracy :) We are shooting this at home where we have set up a permanent space for simpleken! We talk about being new parents, How being married is different from dating, Being with someone who is in the public eye and what do we do all day in our h…
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This week Elton sits this episode out because late night working. Jim updates us on his health issues plus a mouldable crash couch, predator target tattoo, and delerium satans love of paper mache globes that are lacking Tonga. Darren on the other hand finishes Last of Us on the PC and gets in on the remaster of Legacy of Kain series causing a lot o…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Hello. JUST FUCKING JOKING!! Don't pay too much attention to italics. Engoy, ye joyful little fuckwits - and, hey- Why's nobody listening, you-ask? I've literally no idea. (!) This one is ‘X’L’, and that stands literally for: Extra Long Enjoy it loike ye fehckin eidjit _________…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Not as good as the other one (#3), but... Still fun. I've been making some brilliant jokes as of late, due to long-term and on-going Mental Illness. GP says I have Low-mood disorder. Which means: "Yes, it's free, but, I'm not getting sued over a misdiagnosis, so... that's that."…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) I really need to learn how to bank. AH MEAN GOODY-GUMDROPS, A'VE WOTCHED ENERFF WEAKEST LINK BY NOW. Still. I imagine it's going to take a while before any of this snowball affects anybody except mine and my neighbours' mental health. Could you please, start telling other people…
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This week Jim is off with the lurgy but eltons woes with Facebook Marketplace continues with his newly acquired "Pppppffffftttpppllpppppp" guitar pedal. Darren doubles down on zombie action playing Last of Us and Dead Island. While Lee finishes Andor, finally catches up with Thunderbolts* and binge watches the Disney+ show Paradise. After that we d…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) "That is pretty good, isn't-'t? - Haha. French." Welcome. Extravagence has bin shared but no expenses are incorrectly filed where they need not be in THE BIN. bUT, STILL: I don't think you're up for my brand of cult-behaviour. We do it with a hot poker, and you've gotta get MERE…
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This week Jim gets fancy booze from Willy Wonka, Elton has "fun" with Facebook Market Place users, Darren watches Star Trek TNG and Lee checks out Murderbot and Love, Death & Robots. After that its on to some questions and answers including novel adaptations, Pies and Banana Man before we move on to this weeks film. A masterclass in stretching out …
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Ello, there. A bellow from the origin of slavery. Not to bring up any bad memories... It's 2025, thanks. However, like the commercial need to rise to keeping up with the appearances of those who are in reciept of shedloads of, "FACKIN' MANEY", and, yet, blood-lined Adidas... As …
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This week, Jim watches a French Dirty Harry (not a euphemism), Elton watches a documentary that he has absolutely, positively no connection to. Darren gets frustrated by Tomb Raider's tank controls and gets stranded in Grove Park on a sunday. While Lee, becomes obsessed with the video game Balatro, continues his Andor watch and confesses to a weigh…
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Welcome to this weeks episode. This week Jim goes fully Bear Grills teaching us how he makes his yoghurt (NOT A EUPHEMISM) and his garlic pesto. Elton gets a phone that is best used with a pencil or as a stress toy. Darren gets a desk in the face and Lee replicates being a World War 2 submarine engineer by trying to replace his car battery. Then af…
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This week Jim returns to give us a public service announcement regarding The Crow remake, Elton goes anti CG while watching Elvis, Darren watches a range of films and TV shows that involve music, Vampires, hamburgers and fungus zombies, while Lee tries to explain the game Blue Prince before giving up. Then tries to explain The Residence, before giv…
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This week Jim is away, either being helped by the NHS or having cosmetics tested on him, who can say (but rose blush does suit him). So Darren attends a play, Lee gets haunted by an alexa live on the cast and Elton comes up with some novel casting choice for a remake of Casino Royal. Then after some rather random questions and feedback for last wee…
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This week Jim dips into Flesh for Frankenstein, Darren watches Death of a Unicorn while Lee enthuses over his newly night purchased Commodore 64... What follows is some nostalga bait and then some intense peer pressure for Darren as we try to make him spend money on a zx spectrum. After that with Asking for Trouble, we get into the thorny issue of …
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In this weeks epic length episode, Jim tries his hands at DIY, Elton has a bomb drill while simultaniously being Hans Gruber, Darren watches Novocaine and Lee has a child free weekend and so visits a wind turbine museum. Then its on to some more "in depth" questions with Asking for Trouble, including Dr Who, Robocop and bodily injury before moving …
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