72: Metal Gear Biggie
Guns. Guts. Guts & Guns. Oh, a butterfly... WITH A BOMB This week, we're talking our favourite and least favourite weapons in media. From big swords, to big guns, to bigger mistakes, we're talking all about the finest in fictional war crime instigators. But before all that, we discussed: Jackass Forever The Expanse It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Uncharted: The Thieves Collection Cyber...
2hr 39m Feb 10, 2022
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71: It's Gone Tits Off
This week we're celebrating British Cinema! We talk so much about Hollywood and American films, it's time we gave some love to the best of British! But before all that, we discussed: Peacemaker Mickey7 by Edward Ashton Nightmare Alley The Lighthouse Replika App Check out Gadget on the Sequelisers live stream talking all things Denis Villeneuve: The Best Denis Villeneuve Movie feat. Gadge...
2hr 8m Feb 03, 2022
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70: ME vs Sequelisers
This week we're joined by the titans of movie podcasting, the Sequelisers! Jack Chambers and Tim Maytom take a little break from their constant brilliance to join us for much chat, many japes and a lot of laughs. As is tradition, the guest has picked the subject, so this week we're talking about film directors who've made an impact but have LESS THAN 5 FILMS to their name. It was a tricky one ...
2hr 18m Jan 27, 2022
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69: Nice
There are some things out there which we just cannot betide. Genres, concepts and styles which just grind on our absolute last nerve. Things which deserve nothing less than a cowgun to the head. This week we're slaughtering the things we despise. Things which we hate with a passion, from music, to videogames, to tropes and bad business practices. It's ranty. But before that, we discussed: Ma...
1hr 58m Jan 20, 2022
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68: CryptoKenny22
We're back! We're rested, healed up and ready to take 2022 by the short and curlies! So with that in mind, we're talking about the things we're looking forward to in 2022! Films! TV Shows! Video games! All the good stuff. Before all that, we discussed: Oodles' cryptocurrency adventures It Takes Two Battlefield 2042 The Witcher Season 2 Annette CONTACT US @ModernEscapism www.modernescap...
2hr 23m Jan 13, 2022
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Spider-Man: No Way Home Spoilercast
Happy New Year everyone, we’re back after a Christmas break, and what better way to celebrate than a FREE to all spoilercast special. Join Stig, Oodles, Gadget, Biggie and special guest Pete Beckett from Rapid Reviews Radio and The Never Watchers Podcast as they talk about the biggest film from 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home. No stone is left unturned as all five of us delve deep into the films...
1hr 55m Jan 07, 2022
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67: Part 2: The Office Christmas Party 2021
Here we go, part 2 of our epic, two parter Christmas show, the alcohol is flowing, the shutters are coming down, we have a bilious main subject (crap Christmas media) and we open our secret santa presents.  And we keep drinking. We REALLY keep drinking. Good lord. CONTACT US @ModernEscapism www.modernescapism.co.uk (http://www.modernescapism.co.uk/) http://twitch.tv/modernescapism modernescap...
1hr 42m Dec 23, 2021
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67: Part 1: The Office Christmas Party 2021
We did it. An episode so big we had to split it in two! Join us for our office Christmas party which we broadcast live on Twitch. This is reasonably unedited, completely chaotic and absolutely alcohol and tangent filled. It's been a marvellous year for us and we hope you've enjoyed our extended ramblings. Have a merry, safe Christmas and a banging New Year. We'll see you all on the other si...
1hr 56m Dec 23, 2021
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66: Get Your Winslets Out
The good things in life are always good... right? Not always. Something you THINK they're good. Or you remember them as being better as what they were. You just put those Rose Tinted Glasses on and you enjoy the dopamine memories. But what if you're wrong? Well this week, we're talking about the things people look at through rose tinted glasses. It gets heated. But before that, we discussed:...
2hr 18m Dec 16, 2021
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65: Huel Injected
If you could be a hero or a villain for a day, who would you be? This week, our patron SuperNattyCat asked us that very question. So we answered. And as Gadget is away on holiday this week, we roped in the Irish Cream himself, Deadbeatpunk to bring his own particular brand of filth to our humble little podcast. Before all that, we discussed: Mr Inbetween Monster Hunter World Tokyo Ghoul T...
1hr 33m Dec 09, 2021
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64: Oodles Doesn't Leak
TECH! GADGETS! (no, not him) We're nerds and we love tech! So this week we're talking about our favourite tech of the last 10 years! But before all that we talked about: Dimension 20 Borderlands The Beatles: Get Back En Canto Petite Maman CONTACT US @ModernEscapism www.modernescapism.co.uk (http://www.modernescapism.co.uk/) http://twitch.tv/modernescapism modernescapismpod@gmail.com htt...
2hr 35m Dec 02, 2021
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Hawkeye Spoilercast - Episodes 1&2
*SPOILERS* Hello True Believers. The MCU is back on Disney+ with its latest TV offering of Hawkeye. As they did with Loki, Stig & Oodles are here to discuss and dissect the first two episodes  "Never Meet Your Heroes" & "Hide and Seek" that launched this week. They discuss Clint & Kates relationship, The Tracksuit Mafia, Lucky the Pizza Dog, Echo, potential big bads and as is tradition throw ...
52m Nov 27, 2021
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63: No Biggie 2: Big Harder
It's another 4 way pod this week as Biggie is out (feel better, Biggie), and this week we're talking about the things we like in genres we don't.  Love a horror movie but hate horror in general? Are you a Street Fighter fanboy but hate fighting games? Well this is the pod for you. But before all that, we discussed: Elden Ring Ghostbusters: Afterlife Hellbound Tick Tick... BOOM CONTACT US...
2hr 1m Nov 25, 2021
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62: Sort Of Alive & Kinda In Person
WE MET UP! FINALLY! Well... 4/5s of us did... But regardless, casting this pod from our very own Podcastle in a secret location, we set about settling another great debate we absolutely do not have the authority, skill or panache to settle, but we did it anyway: What is the greatest film of all time! It was tense. It was brutal. There was sabotage. There was alcohol. But we did it. But befor...
2hr 27m Nov 18, 2021
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61: Video Game Soundtracks with Ross Tregenza
When most people talk about Video games they talk about the graphics, gameplay or story. But no one really talks about the eldritch art of videogame soundtracks. Well this week, we've roped in an expert to help us talk about them, famed composer, producer and all round good egg, Ross Tregenza who has worked on games such as Timesplitters 2, Cyberpunk 2077 and Deathloop, to name a few. But befo...
2hr 21m Nov 11, 2021
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60: Known As Japan
IT'S SPOOKY SEASON!!!! Well, it isn't any more, but we're not good with Linear time so we recorded our Halloween special on Halloween itself. This week we're talking about the media that we find scariest. The most horrendous, bone chilling things that keep us up at night. But before that, we discussed: Dune Metroid Dread Verotika Oddworld SoulStorm CONTACT US @ModernEscapism http://twitc...
2hr 14m Nov 04, 2021
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59: Invasion Of The Pod People
They say there's nothing original in this world and this week, we're gonna prove it. We're talking shameless, unoriginal, unmitigated rip offs. Media that is just obviously taking from something more popular/better/older. But before that we talked about: Venom 2 Dune Hell Let Loose The Morning Show French Dispatch CONTACT US @ModernEscapism http://twitch.tv/modernescapism modernescapismp...
1hr 52m Oct 28, 2021
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58: No Biggie
Occasionally someone will make something that is amazing, that is one of the greatest things you've ever encountered that, for one reason or another, you never, EVER want to experience it again. This week we're talking about One & Done, the media we've experienced that we adored but never ever want to watch, play or listen to again. Be they horrifying, depressing or harrowing, we break down ou...
2hr 6m Oct 21, 2021
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57: Women vs Hollywood with Helen O'Hara
This week we were joined by the delightful Helen O'Hara, editor of Empire magazine, host of the Empire movie podcast and Author of Women vs Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women In Film as we celebrate the women of Hollywood.  It's a fun, uplifting and detailed conversation! But before all that, we discussed: Black Widow Deathloop Women vs Hollywood Another Round Dune Midnight Mass CON...
2hr 20m Oct 14, 2021
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56: The Point Of Milk
Not everything ages well. Even art made with the best of intentions can fall foul to the ravages of time. This week we're talking about media that aged like milk, that didn't stand the test of time. But before that, we discussed: No Time To Die Battlefield 4 Genesis Marvel's What If? CONTACT US @ModernEscapism http://twitch.tv/modernescapism modernescapismpod@gmail.com https://discord.gg/...
2hr 14m Oct 07, 2021
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55: Art House Wankery
Ensembles... ASSEMBLE! Yes, this week we're talking about our favourite ensembles, the best collections of the best people working on the most brilliant things. Yes, we're being positive for once (It makes a nice change). Before all that we discussed: Squid Game Magic The Gathering Colossal The Green Knight Oodles finally got a PS5! CONTACT US @ModernEscapism http://twitch.tv/modernesca...
2hr 6m Sep 30, 2021
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54: Archie Goes To War
There's nothing worse than enjoying something, heading to enjoy the follow up and realising it's GARBAGE!  Some things have a slow, gentle decline in quality, but this week we're talking about films, tv shows and games that had a huge, massive, ridiculous drop in quality. Immediate drops in quality.  We get animated. But before that, we talked about: Biggie's day out on a boat Eastward Ma...
1hr 51m Sep 23, 2021
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53: Pivotable
We all love a franchise. But not every franchise is made equal, not all achieve the success of the MCU. This week we're talking about failed franchises, either ones that started well and failed to uphold that strong start, or ones with potential that were bad out of the gate. Whether its commercial, critical or artistic failures, we've got you covered. But before all that we discussed: Tales ...
2hr 17m Sep 16, 2021
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52: Strap Into The Boy Zone
Macguffins. Fun to say, impossible to define. Well, for us, anyway. This week we're talking about our favourite and least favourite macguffins: items/concepts/objects that push a narrative forward that ultimately mean nothing or very little to the story of a piece of media.  Yeah... it's complicated. Before all that we talked about: Scratch Bastid's Birthday Alien Crown Trick Shang-Chi &...
2hr 21m Sep 09, 2021
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51: Walter Weed & Finbar McTeague
There's so much good media out there, but for some reason some absolutely brilliant works fall under the radar, are misunderstood or are just plain unappreciated. This week, we're talking about the things we love that were CRIMINALLY underrated.  But before that, we talked about: Jolt Battlebots Boss Level Eldest Souls The Last Of Us Part II CONTACT US @ModernEscapism http://twitch.tv/mo...
2hr 10m Sep 02, 2021
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50: Rest In Peace, Deejay
(Don't worry, Deejay is fine. Oodles is just an idiot) It's time. You've all been asking for it and it's finally time to talk about it. THE. BEST. BADDIES. That's right, we're going in hard talking about our favourite villains, vagabonds and baddies. It's good to be bad. But before all that, we discussed: Wool by Hugh Howey The Beastie Boys Story Telltale's The Walking Dead AEW and the ...
2hr 26m Aug 26, 2021
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49: Birthday Bonanza LIVE!
It's our first birthday!  Yes, Modern Escapism is a year old, so we decided to celebrate with our first ever live show! We broadcasted this episode live on Twitch so enjoy us immediately falling off the rails and dealing with a rowdy Twitch chat. We also brought forth our favourite things. Just the things that make us the happiest. But before all that we discussed: Ask Iwata Divinity: Origi...
2hr 29m Aug 19, 2021
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48: Robot Wars
Some say that the robots will rise up and take over the world. But others, correctly, love robots, because robots are cool as f**k and we should all be amazed by them. This week, we're talking about our favourite robots in media across TV and film.  But before all that, we discussed: The Suicide Squad Days Gone Sons Of Sam Utopia Death's Door CONTACT US @ModernEscapism http://twitch.tv/...
2hr 14m Aug 12, 2021
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47: Count Von President
Everyone loves a comeback. Like Kim Kardashian... in that film... No? Okay, well, regardless, everyone does love a comeback and we're taking you through some of our favourite sport, gaming and musical comebacks of all time. But before all that, we discussed: The Grand Tour: Lochdown Old Blood Red Sky The Ascent CONTACT US @ModernEscapism http://twitch.tv/modernescapism modernescapismpod...
1hr 47m Aug 05, 2021
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Patreon Preview: 2 Faff 2 Curious Part 1 - The Fast & The Furious
It's all about family, or so the saying goes. Join Biggie and Gadget as they live life a quarter mile at a time. Neither has seen any of the Fast & Furious films so they've volunteered to watch through all ten films in order and break them down for your listening pleasure. They're starting off with 2001's The Fast & The Furious. Hear them discuss the first part of this long running franchise a...
1hr 8m Aug 03, 2021
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46: Bernard
We were all kids once, and one of the best bits about being a kid was (and always will be) kid's TV. As children of the 80s and 90s, we feel we had the best of it and this week we each bring one of our favourite shows to the table and bathe in the nostalgia (and the theme tunes). But before all of that, we discussed: Masters Of The Universe Marvel Ultimate Alliance Returnal Johnny Mnemoni...
1hr 46m Jul 29, 2021
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45: Beards & Bush
It's a question that's plagued gamers for all time; what is the greatest game ever? Well, in our sheer arrogance and hubris, we've decided that it's up to us to decide that. Like we did with our Best Biscuits episode, we're taking it upon ourselves to pitch our favourite games against each other to decide, for the world, what the GOAT video game is. But before all that, we discussed: The Wal...
2hr 18m Jul 22, 2021
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44: Remember Tiptoes
Casting can make or break a film or TV show. And when it goes wrong, it can ruin everything. This week, we're talking about the worst examples of miscasting we've ever encountered. We also try to work out who we'd cast in their place. But before that, we discussed: Superman (1978) Evoland Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Drunken Master The Rats "Shia LaBeouf" Live - Rob Cantor - YouTube ...
2hr 21m Jul 15, 2021
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43: Super Meat Ball
It happens to the best of us. You've been popular for a while, but it's starting to wane, you need a new idea. You have the idea. It's brilliant, everyone is going to love it. It's just what you need to stay on top. You're gonna jump a shark. No? Just us? Well, this week, we're talking about the media that we feel jumped the shark. Videogames, films, TV shows that all did the stupidest stuff ...
2hr 9m Jul 08, 2021
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42: Near A Tomato
We all grow up. Well... some of us grow up. But one thing we all do, is evolve... Most of us do... Okay, what I'm trying to say is, there's plenty of media out there which we enjoyed (or disliked) once upon a time only for our opinion to change. We might have loved a certain film as a child only to rewatch it as an adult and realise it's awful, or we may have disregarded a style of music in ou...
2hr 13m Jul 01, 2021
2hr 13m
Patreon Preview: Loki Spoilercast Episode 1 - Glorious Purpose
As a special treat for you, the listeners, here is a preview of our Patreon backer exclusive Spoilercast series for the Marvel Studios TV series, Loki. Week by week, Stig and Oodles will be breaking down each episode, discussing the reveals and coming up with wild theories as to where the story is going, who's going to appear and just how handsome Tom Hiddleston is. To get access to every epi...
46m Jun 29, 2021
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41: Florida, Man!
This week, there's gadget's and gizmos galore (and we don't mean our erstwhile editor!) For every iPhone, there's a thousand N-Gages, for every Roomba, there's an Aibo. We're talking failed tech today, as we dive into some of the tech we've loved, hated, or thought were boneheaded, that ultimately never saw mainstream success. But before all that, we discussed: Arrested Development Dragon Q...
2hr 17m Jun 24, 2021
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40: Jerk It Baby!
There's a fine line between a goodie and a baddie, and that line mostly consists of jerks. This week, we're talking about our favourite TV jerks. Characters who aren't evil, or could even be called baddies, but instead, jackasses, arseholes and dickheads. People you hate, yet love. But before all that, we discussed: Gears 5: Hivebusters The Incredible Hulk Sweet Tooth Project Hail Mary In...
1hr 53m Jun 17, 2021
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39: The Room With The Bees
You only get one opportunity for a first impression in this life, so you've always gotta smash that debut or introduction. This week our five furious facilitators of procrastination highlight some of the greatest debuts in media, music, gaming and sport for your pleasure.  But before all that, we discussed: Cruella Octopath Traveler Children Of Zeus - Balance King Of Seas CONTACT US @Mode...
2hr 8m Jun 10, 2021
2hr 8m
Introducing: Do Dragons Dream Of Scorched Sheep? Episode 1: Prison Break
The time has come, dear listener. Join us as we lead you into the world of Erethria for our Dungeons & Dragons Campaign! As we start our adventure, our heroes from Under Grasswell Manor, Stigveld, Calbo Greymerkin and T'Reble O'Clef find themselves far from where they believe they should be, shackled and left in the dark. Their only hope? A tiefling and a cat with more to them than meets the e...
1hr 38m Jun 04, 2021
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38: Nine Year Old Hipster
It's often the case that we can judge things before we know anything about them. It's fine, don't worry, we all do it. This week our Modern Escapees are discussing the phenomenon of judging a book by it's cover.  We talk about films, games, and even countries we've judged harshly before falling in love with them. But before all that, we discussed: Knockout City Army Of The Dead Brightburn ...
2hr 5m Jun 03, 2021
2hr 5m
Announcement: Our Patreon is LIVE!
You read that right! We've launched our Patreon campaign! If you head over to http://www.patreon.com/modernescapism you can sign up to support us. We have three tiers available: Modern Escapees (£5): Get extended weekly episodes of Modern Escapism as well as at least 1 (sometimes more) bonus episode every month! Scorched Sheep (£5): Get early access to ad free versions of Do Dragons Dream Of...
2m Jun 01, 2021
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37: Splice Up Your Life
There's an art to the human body. And in many cases, there's art ON the human body. This week we're joined by tattoo artist extraordinaire, and Do Dragons Dream Of Scorched Sheep cast member Candymachine! We talk about tattoos, piercings and all forms of body modification in real life and in media.  But before all that we discussed: Godzilla vs Kong Mass Effect Legendary Edition Final Fanta...
2hr 5m May 27, 2021
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36: Entreporneur
Fads come and go, but you can always rely on Modern Escapism! This week we're talking about different kinds of fads, from the crazes we got caught up in during our misspent youths, to the weird cycles of Hollywood, we swing wide and wildly on this one. But before all that, we discussed: The Brit Awards 2021 Castlevania (Netflix) Tropic Thunder Demeo CONTACT US @ModernEscapism http://twitc...
2hr 11m May 20, 2021
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35: Todd Howard's Jank
Are you excited? Are you looking forward to this episode? Could you say... you're HYPED?! Well, unlike this podcast, the hype doesn't always deliver. Join our misaligned malcontents as they discuss times that something was hyped up just a little too much and the end result couldn't live up to their lofty expectations. But before that, we discussed: Final Fantasy VII Harley Quinn Resident E...
2hr 20m May 13, 2021
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34: ME: Requiem
Spin offs... do they ever work? Well you're about to find out. This week we delve into the world of media that has splintered off from its successful origins. We talk about the spin offs we like, the ones we hate and the ones we'd like to see happen. But before all that, we talk discussed: The Nice Guys Stardust Mario Galaxy This Is Us CONTACT US @ModernEscapism http://twitch.tv/modernesc...
2hr 16m May 06, 2021
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33: Dungeon Dads
Grab your D20, open your player handbook and head down to Lakenhearth as we're welcoming our first ever guests, the ever brilliant Dungeon Dads! Thom, Tim and John from the Dungeon Dads join us to talk about D&D, roleplaying, podcasting and they drop some fantastic advice for new players.  But before all that, we discussed: The X-Files The Father Genius Archer: Dreamland Check out Dungeo...
1hr 54m Apr 29, 2021
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32: The Biggie Awards 2021
It's the most glittering evening of the year! The red carpet has been laid out, Stig is already slaughtered on cheap champagne and everyone is dressed in the finest evening attire. It's THE BIGGIES! The only awards show with any clout.  Allow you host, Oodles, to lead you through the Biggie Awards as we offer up the year's most prestigious trophies to films, TV shows and games that we feel wer...
2hr 16m Apr 22, 2021
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31: Stupid Sexy Flanders
You will RESPECT OUR AUTHORITAH! Gather round the TV, children, but don't look! Because this week we're talking about our favourite animated shows aimed at adults. We quote, we laugh at our favourite moments, we grumble over shows that aren't as good as they used to be. But before all that, we talked about: - Dungeons & Daddies - Palm Springs - Wrestlemania 2021 - Joker CONTACT US @ModernEs...
2hr 15m Apr 15, 2021
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30: Matthew McCoganey
In the summer of 2020, a man called Oodles called out for compatriots to start a new podcast. Several people said yes. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? This week, we're talking about the stupid, boneheaded, utterly astonishingly ridiculous things that have been done or released in the media over the years. Bad movies, stupid business decisions, terrible sequels, the whole gamut. It gets ranty. But be...
2hr 4m Apr 08, 2021
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