Best Retro Asylum Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 357: Toaplan Arcade 1 2:01:03

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19d ago2:01:03

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In episode 357 of The Retro Asylum hosts Chris O'Regan and Jim Middleton focus their attention on the 8th arcade cartridge for the Evercade series of consoles. It boasts 8 games from Toaplan's back catalogue of arcade games. Not only do the hosts chat about each game, but they also announce the winners of the high score challenge as well as the pri…

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Review of 4 Rebecca De Mornay Psycho Thrillers (with Oreo Brewer) 1:00:06

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It was time for another actor retrospect where we take review movies on their resume with similar themes. This time we get to tackle 4 Rebecca De Mornay slashers/psycho thrillers: *The Hand That Rocks the Cradle *Table for One *Identity *Mother's Day (2010) Which of these stands out the most? Which of these is sadly underrated? Plus, Oreo & I joke …

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The Shield TV Show Villains Retrospect (with Josh Hansen & Carlo Giovannetti from The Movie Loot!) 35:28

2d ago35:28

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We do our final discussion on the FX cable TV show THE SHIELD with a villains retrospect: *When you're all a group of crooked cops, who's ultimately the worst of the bunch? *Which of the serial killers and gangsters were also very freaky? *And we get to play some awesome clips from the show as well as a clip from Walton Goggin's interview on The Ri…

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All Versions of... A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 & 6 12:29

2d ago12:29

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In this minisode, we do another special editions/director's cut versions overview and this time it's over A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5 & 6. For Elm Street 5, we mention scenes from the Unrated Cut which was never restored past its VHS release. For Part 6, we discuss all 4 versions: the theatrical, home video, workprint & UPN TV edit. Do any of these…

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Happy Death Day Movies Review Minisode 15:30

3d ago15:30

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What happens when you mash-up GROUNDHOG's DAY with SCREAM? You get mixed results at best! What do these slasher dark comedies get right and what do they get (mostly) wrong? Is Bear McCreary's score worth a listen on its own merit? Is anyone noteworthy here or do they essentially all become variations of the same kind of cliche characters this genre…

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The Asylum's Scarecrow Slayer Movie Review Minisode 9:56

4d ago9:56

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Before The Asylum became the main production outlet for SyFy Channel Original Movies, they were coming up with even quirkier low-budget B-movie material. I sum up the Killer Scarecrow trilogy, some surprisingly then-unknown and genre favorite actors who make cameos and the other shenanigans that entail in this film (all inbetween whacky reactions)!…

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Best Moments on Ray Donovan 1:03:47

7d ago1:03:47

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We conclude the week with this awesome re-edit where my 3 incredible guests and I conclude the highlights, fight scenes, dramatic reveals & social commentary on Showtime's edgy show RAY DONOVAN. Our Well-Worded Guests: Tara Jabbari (Who Was She?, Mediamaker Spotlight) Katie Geilenkirchen (Retromade Podcast, One More Round) Hal Rudnick (Screen Junki…

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Tom Ripley Adaptations Overview 29:41

8d ago29:41

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Patricia Highsmith is both a terrible person and a great author who's Tom Ripley character was adapted into so many different movies and recently a Netflix mini-series. Here, I get to do an overview of the different portrayals of the character as well as why this con artist turned murderer is so endlessly fascinating to see adapted!…

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Better Call Saul Wrap-Up Retrospect 1:34:46

9d ago1:34:46

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We were overdue to do a look at the themes, character arcs & franchise closure in the final years of BETTER CALL SAUL. If you want a lively summary of character evolution, twisted emotions, gritty thrills & well-formatted scripting, this is the place for you! OUR GUESTS INCLUDE: Kevin “The Critic” Thomas Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club) Adam Si…

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Jackie Chan & Jet Li Videogames Review (with Corey Danna, Fred Andersson & Mark Shaver) 35:22

11d ago35:22

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To continue the Gangster themed week, author Corey Danna, blogger Fred Andersson & HK movie fanatic Mark Shaver all enter the recording studio! Why was Jackie Chan's STUNTMASTER the ultimate experimental PS1 videogame for both gamers and his established fanbase? Why was Jet Li's RISE TO HONOR the ultimate send-up of both his HK and U.S. movies whil…

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Virtual Unboxing of a Vintage Tandy 1000 TX 31:17

11d ago31:17

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There is a trend in the retro pc community to highlight popular platforms and technologies. For instance things like DOScember would celebrate all things DOS while SEPTandy would focus on Tandy computers. These trends typically start as a marketing campaign to promote content and videos, the good ones stick around while others may get lost to time.…

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Gangstas Double Feature: City of God & City of Men 13:41

11d ago13:41

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I do a fun expose on the Brazillian crime epics CITY OF GOD (a rightful award-winner) and its like-it-or-hate-it sequel CITY OF MEN from five years later. What other relevant projects have the filmmakers worked on since? Is the TV show streaming anywhere? And why do so many love the dark comedy & GOODFELLAS inspired narration in the original gem of…

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Bonus Q&A with actress & teacher Gloria Jean Robertson! 56:26

14d ago56:26

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Teacher/Actress Gloria Jean Robertson stops by this lively interview! TALKING POINTS *Balancing successes & disappointments *Doing extra work *And a summary of the whole actor's audition process!By JackedUpReviewShow

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Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries Special (with James Bruno) 31:16

15d ago31:16

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James joins me again to discuss some of the edgiest, sweat-filled and riveting Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries. Which ones are simply must-sees for their innovative filmmaking? And which specials still often air on Showtime and Turner Classic Movies? SONGS USED: "Acoustic Rock" by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribut…

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A Brief History of the Alan Smithee Alias Used by Movie Directors 20:13

17d ago20:13

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You heard that right. Strap in for an amusing yet to-the-point tribute to the ultimate name you don't want your film to be credited with: Alan Smithee. What are some good movies that just so happen to share this "stage name"? Where does the line begin to blur between simply disagreeing with the studio and totally disowning one's own work? All that …

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3 Classic Documentary Series Tribute: Biography, Behind the Music & E! True Hollywood Story (with JJ, Tom, Gil, Mike & Oreo!) 1:23:11

18d ago1:23:11

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We give you the ultimate tribute to three key TV documentary shows that changed the genre for the better: Biography, Behind the Music & E! True Hollywood Story. TALKING POINTS: *We mention precursors to this like You Are There & Against the Odds *We also keep joking about Robert Blake because he represents everything bad in this world *And as usual…

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Unbroken 1 & 2 Biopic Movies Review 17:50

19d ago17:50

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For our Documentary themed week, I get to illustrate the life of real-life Olympian-turned-WWII P.O.W. "Louie" Zamperini as seen in the film UNBROKEN and its religious sequel. Why does this inspire all kinds of hope in a well-worn genre? SONG USED: "Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.…

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Lawrence of Arabia Movies Double Feature (with Gil Palmer & Mike Ensing) 1:27:20

22d ago1:27:20

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Mike, Gil & Cam head into the Wadi Rum desert as they note some less discussed trivia on Lawrence of Arabia and its PBS made sequel. TALKING POINTS: *After detailing the production, both Mike & Gil note what separates this movie from most movie epics of both the past and present. *We highlight the best quotes and metaphors in detail. *We also talk …

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Prank Calling Comedy Duo THE JERKY BOYS Retrospect (with James, Gil & Mike) 53:12

23d ago53:12

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Gil, James & Cam get to bring up some amusing trivia, memories & note some hysterical skits from the ultimate '90s prank calling duo THE JERKY BOYS. We also get to educate Mike on it as he never encountered this mayhem!By JackedUpReviewShow

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Lou Diamond Phillips' Educational Crowdpleaser Films Double Feature: Stand & Deliver and In a Class of His Own 30:31

24d ago30:31

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We present to you two real-life story adapted movies dealing with the educational system in this half-hour sitdown: *Should every student watch this to get inspiration on passing their SATs? *A-aron also does a spot-on impression of Edward James Olmos & Cliff notes some other backstory on the film and some riveting personal experiences while Cam no…

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Hellraiser Movie Villains Special 15:59

25d ago15:59

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During one of our other conversations, it involved a fun retrospect on the villains and deceitful characters of the HELLRAISER franchise so enjoy this 16 minute chat! Guests on the Episode: *Ken Sledge (Sledgehammer Horror- who's folks used to own a local videostore rental place called Downtown Video) *Nick Sheist (Bad Movies We Luv) *Mondo (I Luv …

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Indiana Jones Videogames Retrospect Minisode 12:29

26d ago12:29

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We start off a themed week for Adaptations and Tie-In Media with an amusing minisode on Indiana Jones videogames. What would you do if you were an archeologist with deadly fists, a signature hat and a whip? OUR GUESTS: Elliott Serrano & Thomas Juettner (from Top Men: An Indiana Jones Podcast): ⁠⁠https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/caffeinated-comics/…

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Checking out the Latest Battlefield 6 Multiplayer and Amazon Affiliate Shopping 30:29

26d ago30:29

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In addition to computer hardware the hosts of the Hardware Asylum Podcast are also rather passionate gamers and with the exciting launch of Battlefield 6 the duo couldn’t help but talk about some of the new features and graphical updates. Later in the show Dennis dives into a new feature on the website targeted at giving something back to our loyal…

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Political Impressions and Cruising: The Musical! 21:43

29d ago21:43

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We are all overdue to share some amusing celebrity impressions so witness the shitshow where Cam, Mike & James all go ballistic with their many celeb and politician impressions. They include: Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Hugh Hefner, Richard Nixon, Liam Neeson, Norm McDonald & Al Pacino! We then (unexpectedly) conclude with an impression of Allan Sherman…

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Inside the world of Sir Clive Sinclair, a new Retro Gaming Handheld innovation, and hanging out with Major Tim Peake - with Grant Sinclair 1:10:09

29d ago1:10:09

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This episode features Grant Sinclair, inventor of the IRIS eTrike and nephew to legendary innovator Sir Clive Sinclair. Following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, Grant Sinclair is a futurist and innovator who is making waves in the gaming market with the launch of a new handheld gaming device called the GamerCard. This interview covers li…

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Charles Bronson's Family of Cops TV Movie Trilogy 14:11

1M ago14:11

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I get to do a short yet sweet overview on Charles Bronson's Family of Cops telefilm trilogy. What make these comfy mysteries stand out from other TV movies? Does Charlie and the cast of character actors get to play one badass family? And were these a decent swan song for Bronson's career or did it leave much to be desired? MUSIC USED: "Babylon" by …

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Tommy Wiseau's Movie Legacy: The Room & Best Friends Vol.s 1 and 2 (with Mike Ensing, Gil Palmer & Tom Lindaman) 1:28:54

1M ago1:28:54

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Mike, Tom, Gil & I revisit more of infamous "filmmaker" Tommy Wiseau's various fascinatingly bad movie adventures: *What less-discussed trivia about THE ROOM truly sums up its continual behind the scenes issues? *What famous comedian appears in the ambitious yet still divisive Best F(r)iends movies? *What easter eggs and bizarre style choices have …

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Music Subgenres Reclassifications (with Podcaster & Author Libby Cudmore) 31:24

1M ago31:24

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Libby Cudmore rejoins for another half-hour pop culture deep dive: We get to note how Music Subgenres need more labels and ways to classify the type of material they cover. If they can use loose labels like Yacht Rock, then why not Douche Rock? Given how much music is tongue-in-cheek or campy, wouldn't you want to make a playlist just based on that…

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The Transporter Films & TV Franchise Overview (with Darren Gaskell) 17:46

1M ago17:46

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We schedule another deep cut themed week titled No Holds Barred: Darren Gaskell (HD Movie Podacst) rejoins and helps do a mini-outline of The Transporter movie/TV franchise. Was this essentially the movie version of the whole GTA formula of delivering packages and getting to checkpoints in time while outrunning the police and rival criminal affilia…

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Favorite Stargate SG-1 Saga Moments, Battles & Running Gags 1:21:02

1M ago1:21:02

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We do give you the ultimate tribute to the battles, characters, running gags & favorite characters in the STARGATE SG-1 saga. TALKING POINTS: *Discussing how non-space opera fans adore these shows *Joking about the infamous episodes & awesome Canadian scenery *And amusing convention stories & movies the actors have been in together! GUESTS INCLUDE:…

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Netflix's ANOTHER LIFE Review Minisode 14:27

1M ago14:27

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I provide a brief overview on the two-season Netflix escapade ANOTHER LIFE. Why did this often feel like one rad yet intense mash-up of DEAD CALM meets ALIENS meets ARRIVAL? Why did the science, cast, music & atmosphere complement one unpredictable premise? Why was it (wrongfully) bashed by some viewer? Is Katee Sackhoff still the undisputed Queen …

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Galaxy Quest Comic Books & Legacy Retrospect (with Todd Simpson!) 56:32

1M ago56:32

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Superfan Todd Simpson joins to highlight the legacy of the beloved spoof-tribute film GALAXY QUEST while Cam gets to summarize the two comic book tie-ins that followed. Was that Amazon TV show follow-up history after one of the beloved actors passed away? Why do non-genre fans love quoting this movie as well? What witty aspects on the script make i…

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Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda & Earth: Final Conflict Retrospect (with Oreo Brewer) 55:19

1M ago55:19

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Oreo Brewer returns to highlight the themes, appeal & genre highlights in the Gene Roddenberry inspired productions ANDROMEDA and EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT. Which one of these dated better and which one is just trashy camp by today's standards? Aside from trivia on the Canadian productions, TV channels that carried them and other roles from the actors,…

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Episode 356: ZX Spectrum Next - The 3rd Strike! 1:57:53

1M ago1:57:53

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Christopher O'Regan and Dean Swain chat to Henrique Olifiers and Chris Hill about the amazingly successful 3rd Kickstarter campaign of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next and a whole lot more! If you want to back the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter, you can find it at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0 As …

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Indie Space Web Series NOBILITY & SPACE COMMAND Review 25:49

1M ago25:49

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We start another week of Space Opera themed reviews for this week: First on the docket is the three-hour NOBILITY show. Despite it having a who's who of genre actors, does it mockumentary comedy blend well with whatever the hell bizarre tone it's trying to capture? Then, I sum up the infamous SPACE COMMAND web series. Despite again having some pass…

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Beginner's guide to emulation-based retro gaming handhelds, with Crazy Burger 1:21:35

1M ago1:21:35

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In this episode we welcome back YouTuber and retro gaming aficionado, Crazy Burger. Although perhaps best known as an Evercade reviewer and content creator, Crazy Burger has a decent sized retro gaming handheld collection, and has tinkered with devices and explored the emulation gaming scene over the years. Our objective in this episode is to answe…

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Three PC Parts You Should Always Buy Used and Some You Should Not 35:23

1M ago35:23

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People are always looking for ways to save money and while the practice of buying used computer parts to save money has largely fallen out of favor it can sometimes be the deciding factor between building mid-range system over a high-end one. In this episode the duo discuss the option of buying used computer parts and what to consider before spendi…

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Oliver Stone's groundbreaking yet questionable films (with Robert Cohen) 27:05

1M ago27:05

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We end the week on yet another Filmmaker retrospect and documentary specialist Robert Cohen gets to share thoughts on Oliver Stone's overall career. TOPICS INCLUDE: *Who would've guessed he'd be the go-to guy for awhile at assembling moody biopics, business satires and war dramas? *Has he given up moviemaking to now focus on just doing interviews? …

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Karl Urban Revenge Movies Double Feature: Acts of Vengeance (2017) & Bent (2018) (with Jay Skipworth) 57:58

1M ago57:58

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To continue the Cop Movie weekly theme, I summarize two Karl Urban procedural films: ACTS OF VENGEANCE (2017) and BENT (2018). What did Jay Skipworth (Film Strip Podcast) think about these kinds of mid-budget Action flicks for today's audiences? Why is Karl Urban not a bigger star despite being in so many franchises and proving himself as a star? A…

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Robocop Saga Retrospect (with Gil Palmer & Tom Lindaman) 1:27:22

2M ago1:27:22

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To continue the cop movie themed week, Tom, Gil & I highlight the ROBOCOP trilogy, both TV shows & its remake. We also go more into the overall focus on the characters' journeys and villainous OCP corporation while mentioning the Robodoc documentary. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *How do the movies & comic book plots basically mix a Batman type city with…

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Arrests Week: Music Producer and Film Composter Harold Faltermeyer special (with Jon Mark) 20:11

2M ago20:11

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Jon Mark & I highlight movie composter Harold Faltermeyer 's immortalized '80s movie themes, show clips of his interview and highlight some trivia about his recognizable material. CLIPS FROM: Movie Geeks United Podcast MUSIC USED: "El Magica" by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/li…

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Favorite Moments on the TV Show LUTHER (with Oreo Brewer!) 1:48:28

2M ago1:48:28

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Oreo Brewer returns again to discuss the plot twists, London setting & cat-and-mouse action that makes the show LUTHER stand out from all the other competition. Is this easily Idris Elba's best role to date? Why was the recent movie a pretty badass comeback? And will we ever see the dangerous Alice Morgan return to the saga? Get your cuffs and prep…

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3 Colours Trilogy (with The Sociologist’s Dojo’s Brian Brutlag!) 1:31:50

2M ago1:31:50

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We finish the week with an electrifying tribute to Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colours trilogy. Why are Blue and Red often the most popular entries? Why is White a little divisive on rewatches? And why are these honestly some of the most overall agreeable art-house cinema for purists? Follow The Sociologist’s Dojo’s Brian Brutlag: ⁠https://www.ama…

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28 Days & Weeks Later Minisode (with Jeff Kerr) 36:32

2M ago36:32

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Jeff Kerr returns and we harp on the rage-zombie universe in this double feature of 28 DAYS LATER and 28 WEEKS LATER. Will the world ever eventually settle on Romero type zombie dramas or are we going to keep getting RESIDENT EVIL style apocalyptic material? Is Alex Garland tied with Christopher Nolan and M. Night Shyamalan in terms of the infamous…

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Sitcoms Tribute Double Bill: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air & Living Single (with the Podcast Fresh Network Duo's Ryan Melo & Chris Torres) 2:24:10

2M ago2:24:10

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The Podcast Fresh Network Duo (Ryan Melo & Chris Torres) join me in a Sitcoms Tribute Double Bill: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air & Living Single. Which sitcom was probably more grounded in its reality and which one took more liberties? Which running gags and guest stars on both were rather hysterical? And where is either one streaming nowadays?…

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A Minisode Review of Netflix's Fear Street Trilogy 12:51

2M ago12:51

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Enjoy another uncanny pick for this Entertainment themed week: Just in time for the newest installment, Cam gets to summarize the ambitious yet rather problematic FEAR STREET trilogy by Netflix. Do these screenwriters have some ambitious ideas that Hollywood could seriously use right about now? Which installment was by far rather decent and which o…