152: Todd's Panic Button
The month of reviews continues. This week we're talking about: Baldur's Gate 3 One Piece Goodbye Volcano High The Vinland Saga Good Omens Season 2 Takeshi's Castle CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email (mailto:modernescapismpod@gmail.com) Twitter (https://twitter.com/ModernEs...
1hr 48m Sep 14, 2023
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151: That's The Acronym
We're doing a month of reviews as September is packed. This week, we're looking at: Starfield Only Murders In The Building Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Infinity Pool Last Podcast on the Left interviewing Dan Carlin CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email (mailto:modernesca...
1hr 48m Sep 07, 2023
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150: Sick Man Oodles
It's a review week and Oodles is sick. But the rest of us are talking about: The White Lotus Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Blasphemous 2 Armored Core VI: Fires Of Rubicon Paint CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email (mailto:modernescapismpod@gmail.com) Twitter (https://twitter...
1hr 45m Aug 31, 2023
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149: Our Third Birthday LIVE!
Can you believe we've been at this for three years? THREE YEARS? Well, we decided to celebrate by recording live on Twitch, so we've got drinks, a Biggie quiz, chat being unhinged and we're doing Hot Takes III, the Hottest Takes. CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email (mailto:m...
2hr 30m Aug 24, 2023
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Birthday Bonus 5: The Ranking - Playstation Exclusives
For our final Birthday Bonus show, we've uploaded one that is quite recent. This show was from May 2023 where we took a specific subject, create our own personal rankings and from that create the definitive Modern Escapism Top 10. Last time we did the MCU (available via our Patreon), this time we tackled our favourite PlayStation exclusives of the last 15 years. CONTACT/FOLLOW US Website (ht...
1hr 44m Aug 18, 2023
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Birthday Bonus 4: Would You Rather?
For the 4th Birthday Bonus show it's one of our live in person podcasts from October 2022 as we wanted to give you a little taste of the choas that happens when we get together. This was recorded live and in person at the Podcastle and as Gadget was tossed directly into the bin during Goated, Mid or Dead, he wanted to get a little revenge on us. In order to do that, he decided to try and make ...
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148: Chicken MMA
It's a nexus week so we're reviewing what we've been up to this last fortnight. Including: Baldur's Gate 3 Infinity Pool None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell Nothing Phone (2) Remnant II Suzume CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email (mailto:modernescapismpod@gmail.com) Twitter ...
1hr 48m Aug 17, 2023
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Birthday Bonus 3: The People vs Gadget
The 3rd of our Birthday Bonus show comes from August 2022. After Gadget & Stig faced off against Biggie & Candy in the Great British Debate Off (episode 74 (https://audioboom.com/posts/8035769-to-be-a-master-debater) ), we found out that Gadget has an impressive talent for bullshiting on the spot, so much so that we decided to pit him against the rest of the crew in a 3 vs 1 debate. Master of...
1hr 20m Aug 16, 2023
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Birthday Bonus 2: Room 101
Our 2nd Birthday Bonus show comes from July 2021 where Stig lead the team on a quest to clean up the world. The crew pitch the things they hate the most to be dropped into the fabled Room 101, a place where the things they despise may not escape. Listen as Biggie rants about parking, Gadget fumes about pop up ads and Oodles fails to know what he's talking about. CONTACT/FOLLOW US Website (ht...
1hr 57m Aug 15, 2023
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Birthday Bonus 1: Our First Patron Bonus Show
For our first Birthday Bonus show we give you our first ever Patreon bonus show from June 2021. A Q&A session with an attempt for our listeners to get to know us better. The listeners and discord community asked us a load of questions and we did our best to answer them. It gets important, it gets powerful, and it most certainly gets weird. CONTACT/FOLLOW US Website (https://modernescapism.co...
1hr 33m Aug 14, 2023
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147: Planty's Virgin Trap
This week it's a double whammy as not only is Mr Podcast himself, Planty, our guest, but he's also brought the subject. This week we're rewriting the endings to either cancelled IPs or IPs we think had bad endings. Spoilers abound. Check out Planty's podcast: 100 Things we learned from film | Podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7rctfgnmDQGi5HTuuBX372) Support Planty's charity ef...
1hr 40m Aug 10, 2023
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146: Glitter & Ooze
This week we're reviewing some of the hottest properties around including: Barbie Oppenheimer Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island I, Madman How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email (mailto:modernescapismpod@gmail.com) Twitter (http...
1hr 38m Aug 03, 2023
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145: Lindsey Llewellyn
What a massive cult... This week we're talking about our favourite cult classics from all across media and we're joined by the expert in all things Cult and Connected, from the Cult Connections podcast, we have Ian Graham! Check out Cult Connections here: Cult Connections Podcast (aweb.page) (https://cultconnectionpodcast.aweb.page/p/8e2b0961-dfe9-41ae-9533-b750dc40c282) CONTACT US Website ...
1hr 42m Jul 27, 2023
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144: Boom, Brunch, Barbie
We're back with another Nexus week. This week we're reviewing: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 Narcos Staged Season 3 Andor Marvel's Secret Invasion CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email (mailto:modernescapismpod@gmail.com) Twitter (https://twitter.com/ModernEscapis...
1hr 37m Jul 20, 2023
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143: The Lies of Peter Molyneux
It's our first topic episode! This week we're talking about bad films that had great soundtracks. Mediocre movies with masterful musical moods. And we're joined by guests, as Ciara and Mono from the MonoRants podcast bring the fire with their musical choices. Check out MonoRants here: MonoRants... The Boys on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monorants-the-boys/id1593370134...
1hr 33m Jul 13, 2023
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142: Stig's Perfectly Smooth Bottom
Modern Escapism 3.0 is here! We took on your feedback from the recent survey and we've changed up the format recently. We're operating on a new two weekly cycle. Every other week we will have a nexus episode, then on the off week's we'll have our standard discussion topic that we'll cover in greater detail. To kick us off, we have a nexus episode where we're discussing: Indiana Jones & The D...
1hr 37m Jul 06, 2023
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141: Homage To A Homepage
It's the last week of positivity month and we're talking about happy media memories and the things that make us happy in media. But before all that we discussed: The Lion King Musical Final Fantasy XVI Cunk On Earth AEW: Fight Forever Arnold CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) E...
2hr 14m Jun 29, 2023
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140: Devil May Clive
This week we're talking about happy endings. No, not that kind, you filthy bugger. No, we're talking about films, TV and games that ended in a way that made us smile. Big spoilers ahead. Before that, we discussed: Final Fantasy XVI Demo The Full Monty Black Mirror Black Hawk Down ASUS RoG Ally CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts...
2hr 3m Jun 22, 2023
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139: Rich People's Porn
We continue the good vibes of positivity month by putting together a list of the absolute best feel good films you can watch. It's a glorious list. Before all that, we had a deep dive on the Summer Games Fest and Xbox Showcase reveals from this week. CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernesc...
1hr 50m Jun 15, 2023
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Kenny Potter: Expecto Patreonum! - The Philosopher's Stone
You’re a wizard Kenny Kenny Potter: Expecto Patreonum! is finally here. Throughout this new series, Oodles (Kenny) who has never seen a Harry Potter film, or read any of the books will finally delve into the Wizarding World where he will watch the films for the first time and discuss with Stig & Candy, two long term fans. Up first, 2001’s The Philosopher's Stone. Episode one is FREE for all,...
1hr 46m Jun 12, 2023
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138: The Thing: Requiem
It's POSITIVITY month! And we're brimming with elation as we bring a patreon requested episode to you this week, talking about media that has absolutely, positively lived up to the hype. It's a big love in. Before all that, we discussed: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-verse System Shock (remake) XCOM Legends Street Fighter 6 Guy Ritchie's The Covenant CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapi...
2hr 17m Jun 08, 2023
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137: Amateur F**king Scientist
We're closing off Non-fiction month with us all venturing into the Dragon's Den. We'll be pitching our best business ideas and inventions and seeing who has the makings of a business titan. WARNING: Don't listen to Biggie's pitch whilst driving. I mean it. Before all that, we discussed: Freaky SGDQ The Little Mermaid (2023) Air All The Right Movies CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapis...
2hr 13m Jun 01, 2023
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136: Off To The Popery
This week we're talking about the factual rabbit holes we fall into when we get into a rhythm on YouTube Before all that, we discussed: Star Citizen The Pope's Exorcist From Beyond Better Call Saul Fast X CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email (mailto:modernescapismpod@gmail....
1hr 42m May 25, 2023
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135: Train To Moo-san
This week we're talking about our favourite films that were based on true stories. The truth is there Please fill in our listener feedback survey if you have a moment, it won't take long and it helps us make a better show: https://forms.gle/1gtJ69GzBb6FAiAC8 Before all that, we discussed: The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Eurovision 2023 Antimatter Blues by Edward Ashton PGA: Road To...
1hr 58m May 18, 2023
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134: Wine Soaked Candy
This week we're talking about things that changed the world in media or tech. Big releases, huge announcements, the things that changed media and entertainment for the better. We were also joined by the lovely Rob Jones from the Records & Bands podcast. Before all that we discussed: SILO Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.3 Redfall Ghosted Goldenye 007 Check out Rob's podcast: Records and Bands – ...
2hr 22m May 11, 2023
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133: Clean Livin' Ric Flair
It's a new month so that means a new theme, NON FICTION! This week we're talking about the best documentaries everyone should see. But before all that, we discuss: Yakuza: Like A Dragon Street Fighter 6 The Platform Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Scream VI CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernes...
1hr 57m May 04, 2023
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132: Doug Halo
Regrets, we've had a few! And this week we're talking about them. In detail. The tech or media we've bought into that we've regretted instantly. But before all that we discussed: Evil Dead Rises Divinity: Original Sin Brute Force by Scott Meyer Renfield The Orville CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patre...
2hr 34m Apr 27, 2023
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131: The Geordie Pope
Sometimes things go on too long. Like TV shows, movie franchises and podcasts. This week we're taking aim at franchises that should have died a long, long time ago. It's cathartic. But before all that we talked about: Shareware Heroes by Richard Moss Half-Life 2 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Hogwarts Legacy The Super Mario Bros. Movie CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co....
2hr 11m Apr 20, 2023
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130: Gonzo Podcasting
Don't be scared, but we're going there. To the darkest depths... of our purchase histories. Yes, we're talking about our dreaded backlogs, the books, films and games we've bought but never gotten round to. Humble Bundles have a lot to answer for. Before all that, we discussed: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Succession Season 1 Dragon Quest XI (again) Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me CON...
2hr 25m Apr 13, 2023
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129: Melty Nazis
It's Death & Taxes month and this week we're talking about our favourite, worst or most impactful deaths in media. But before all that we discussed: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves John Wick: Chapter 4 Crime & Punishment Tetris CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email (...
2hr 20m Apr 06, 2023
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128: The Anchovy
It's the big one. To cap off awards month we're doing the inadvisable, downright reckless, BEST MOVIE WINNER KNOCKOUT! We've all picked two movies that have won best picture at the Oscars and we're pitting them head to head to find out the greatest of all time. And as Candy isn't around this week we've roped in our bestest podcasting buddy Planty, from 100 Things We Learned From Films. Go chec...
2hr 25m Mar 30, 2023
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127: Mad Skiing Skills
It's the Patreon's choice this week and they've unleashed us, as we're hosting the Modern Escapism Golden Razzies. Yes, we're getting it off our chests and ranting about the stuff we think is utter crap. It feels good Before all that, we discussed: Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience Physical 100 Ice Spiders (really, Candy?) Star Trek: Picard Season 3 The Last Of Us Part ...
2hr 17m Mar 23, 2023
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The Last Of Us TV Spoilercast - Episodes 7 to 9
Gadget, Oodles, Candy and Biggie take the time to discuss the last part of this phenomenal series. In this podcast we discuss episodes 7, 8 and 9 - 'Left Behind', 'When We Are In Need' and 'Look For The Light'. We also give our overall views of the show and speculate a little on what they would do next (without spoilers for the second game). No game spoilers beyond what we’ve seen in the show...
1hr 17m Mar 17, 2023
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126: Juice Harder
This week we're talking about those who were robbed of prestige, had victory snatched from them and who were overlooked for the biggest awards. Yes, it's the decisions awards bodies got wrong, and who we think should have got them. But before all that, we discussed: Pamela, A Love Story Iron Widow Unforgotten CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Br...
1hr 44m Mar 16, 2023
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125: The Biggies 2023 LIVE
It's the most glittering event of the year as we come together to hand out another load of Biggies to those who've been overlooked and are deserving of a Golden Biggie. It's chaos. Before all that, though, we discuss: Studio 666 Blasphemous The Consultant The Oscars 2023 Best Pictures Alan Partridge: Strategem CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating ...
2hr 35m Mar 09, 2023
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124: Robert De Nario
This week, we've got some of the lowest rated Romcoms on Rotten Tomatoes to go over. None of us have had a good week. But before that, we discussed: Atomic Heart Edge Of Allegoria The Whale All Quiet On The Western Front We Have A Ghost CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email ...
2hr 36m Mar 02, 2023
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The Biggies 2023 Trailer
It's that time of year! Awards season is upon us and we're doing The Biggies again LIVE! Join us at twitch.tv/modernescapism on Friday 3rd of March at 8pm GMT for fun, awards and costume changes!
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The Last of Us TV Spoilercast - Episodes 4-6
Gadget, Oodles and Stig are back for the 2nd part of our spoiler specials on The Last of Us TV show. In this podcast we discuss episodes 4, 5 & 6 - 'Please Hold My Hand', 'Endure and Survive' and 'Kin' No game spoilers beyond what we’ve seen in the show are discussed, so if you haven’t played the game and are following along only through the TV show then this podcast is safe to listen to. If...
1hr 22m Feb 24, 2023
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123: Ye Olde Goggleboxe
This week we're all looking for love in all the wrong places. The problem is, we've all written EACH OTHER'S Tinder profiles. Thanks to the Patrons for picking this hilarious topic. But before all that, we discuss: Hello Tomorrow Marcel The Shell With Shoes On DOOM Eternal Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein Garden Of Words CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Moder...
1hr 40m Feb 23, 2023
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MCU Phase 4 Wrap-Up
With Phase 5 of the MCU just kicking off Oodles and Stig decided to jump on the mics and do a wrap-up of Phase 4 and talk about the films and shows they haven't already covered with other specials. They go over all the films & TV shows, delve into the highs and lows....and there were a lot of lows, then wrap it all off with a preview of Phase 5. Please keep in mind, this spoils EVERYTHING in P...
1hr 28m Feb 20, 2023
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122: Pelvic Payload
Love is in the air as this week we're talking about our favourite couples in media. Plus, we have the utter, unabashed Chaos of Biggies Love Letters. You're not ready for that. Trust us. But before all that, we discussed: Hogwarts Legacy Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind The Backrooms Back 4 Blood Claw CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilli...
2hr 14m Feb 16, 2023
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121: Gex Is Turning Up
It's LOVE month! And we're kicking things off by remaking existing films as Romantic comedies. We have to keep the cast, crew and title the same, but turn the story into something romantic and funny. We're not very good at this. Before all that, we discussed: Babylon Madoff: Monster Of Wall Street Powerwashing Simulator The Division 2 A Knock At The Cabin CONTACT US Website (https://moderne...
1hr 48m Feb 09, 2023
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The Last of Us TV Spoilercast - Episodes 1-3
Being the gaming enthusiast that we are on this podcast, we simply couldn't pass up on the opportunity to discuss the latest TV adaptation of a game that we all love. Gadget, Oodles and Stig got together this week to talk about the first three episodes of HBO’s newest big budget TV show The Last of Us starting Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. We follow the plot through each episode, discuss what...
1hr 32m Feb 03, 2023
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120: John Candymachine
Our arrogance knows no bounds as we have decided we are the right people to decide THE GREATEST COMEDY FILM OF ALL TIME. You're welcome. But before all that, we discussed: Dead Space Remake Brok The InvestiGator Ozark Hi-Fi Rush Jung_E CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/modernescapism) Email ...
2hr 2m Feb 02, 2023
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119: Apocalocomotion
This week is January's Patron Pick and they voted for us to talk about our favourite Comedy Games. From parody, to juvenile, multiplayers and the downright absurd, we have them covered. Before that we have all the breaking news and reviews of The Last of Us TV Show Dragon Quest Treasures GRIS Alice in Borderlands Junji Ito Maniac CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Esc...
1hr 56m Jan 26, 2023
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118: Oily Jesus
Who makes the best comedy? Why it's the BRITISH! This week we're talking about our favourite British comedies. It's all stuff made in Blighty that makes us and the rest of the world giggle uncontrollably. But before all that, we discussed: Accident Man Our Flag Means Death Wild Cat Avatar: The Way Of Water Happy Valley CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are c...
2hr 1m Jan 19, 2023
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117: Cringeler's List
We're back! And we're kicking off 2023 in style with funny month! This week we're keeping it simple and discussing the things that make us laugh, no matter what it is. It's quite the joyful spectacle But before all that, we discussed: Ghostwire: Tokyo The Patient The Watcher Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Kaleidoscope CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism ar...
2hr 28m Jan 12, 2023
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God Of War: Ragnarok Spoilercast
SPOILERS BEWARE! God Of War: Ragnarok was one of the biggest media releases of 2022 and in December Oodles, Gadget and Candy sat down to discuss it in depth. This episode goes deep into the story, the events and our thoughts on it. Definitely make sure you've finished the game before you listen to it. CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant P...
2hr 3m Jan 05, 2023
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116: The Office Christmas Party 2022 LIVE!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, where we all get together and head to Twitch to get drunk and reflect on the year. We talk about our best things, worst things and biggest surprises of the year, Biggie does one of his patented crap quizzes and we open our secret Santa gifts. It's a merry old time. Thank you for listening in 2022 and supporting our insanity this year. This is our last...
3hr 2m Dec 22, 2022
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115: Puff Puff Pass
This week the patrons have spoken! They have demanded that we pitch new films based on the titles of existing films. It's... it's chaos. But before all that, we discussed: The Callisto Protocol Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio Entergalactic Marvel's Midnight Suns Elden Ring Coliseum Update CONTACT US Website (https://modernescapism.co.uk/) Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Pat...
1hr 57m Dec 15, 2022
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