This week that skiing gag takes on a whole new complexion. In Off the Shelf we hear things that we never thought we would – some brilliant and others horrifying. We start off the with sole normal duck of “Flame & Citron” before going full odd with the trio of […]
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S12E17 – Machiavellian Licks
After one of the weirdest news sections in a good long while, we dive into the latest episode of defend your choices. This time out we look at our favourite villains. Along the way we look titles as diverse as Silent Hill, Cowboy Bebop and No Country for Old Men, […]
S12E16 – Hardly Working
This week we decided to take a break by the watercooler and chat about the 9-5 working day. While thoroughly slacking off we discuss – well Rob does – whether fishing is a job, RPGs and the sort of simulations that made the 1990s one of gamings finest ages. Reviews: […]
Meandering Mic – Andrew Bannister (Creation Machine)
Science fiction is a strange genre that’s part logic, part wild imagination and thoroughly engrossing when done well. Many have tried to become true sci-fi storytellers but tend to fail when it comes to worldbuilding. So how about galaxy building instead? On this edition of Meandering Mic we talk to […]
Literary Loitering 44 – The Cronenberg Colouring Book
This week Producer Rob is doing cartwheels because one of his favourite fantasy novel franchises – The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan – is getting a “cutting edge TV series”. In amongst all the unhealthy acrobatics we discuss the “kingly” statue overlooking Tintagel Castle, the fate of Anish Kapoor’s […]
S12E15 – Googlewhacking
After opening with the most innuendo-ridden news section in all podcast-dom (thanks China), we decided to look at the past, present and future of technology – with tongue firmly in cheek of course. We also look at the technology we’ve seen in pop culture that we just can’t wait to […]
Cinema Eclectica 69 – Musical Special
We’ve talked about it for it a long time and now it’s here – our musical special – but true to classic Eclectica form this isn’t like other musical specials. After a brief discussion of “A Hologram for the King” we dedicate the whole show to all things fabulous. Off […]
Literary Loitering 43 – Eye Protection is Important
In amongst the Dali diaries, more additions to Stieg Larsson’s Millenium series and our favourite childhood books, we found a story about a painting that, once seen, will never be forgotten. You have been warned. Our featured books are Firefly: The Gorram Shiniest Dictionary and Phrasebook in the ‘Verse and […]
Literary Loitering 42 – Lovecraftsploitation
Good Omens by Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman is getting a TV adaptation! In other news a company will increase your narcissism with selfie colouring books, Scott Marsh whitewashes his “Kanye Loves Kanye” mural for a lot of money, and check your attics because there may be a lost […]
4-Panel 51 – Beware of the Young Animal
It’s been a spartan week in the news with the announcement of a Cloak and Dagger TV series (which has prompted a lot of questions, many of which are “Who the hell are Cloak and Dagger?”), DC’s introduction of a new imprint and the revival of DC Challenge – this […]