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We’re back! Also this is the last ever episode, so you know, it’s one of those good news/bad news type situations. Maybe just listen to this one really slowly to make it last? We discuss what we’ve been up to, and where we’re going. To keep on top of things we also pre-emptively review every big film coming out this ... Read More The post Episode 40: Unexpected Seven Minute Sex Scene appeared first on Anticdotes.

We’re back! Also this is the last ever episode, so you know, it’s one of those good news/bad news type situations. Maybe just listen to this one really slowly to make it last? We discuss what we’ve been up to, and where we’re going. To keep on top of things we also pre-emptively review every big film coming out this Summer (pretty sure we nailed it). we also look back on our favourite moments from all 40 episodes. it’s been a good run, thanks for listening! Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Episode 40: Unexpected Seven Minute Sex Scene appeared first on Anticdotes.

Steve and Jason checked out an early screening of Ridley Scott’s The Martian. Does Mr Scott’s career continue its downward trajectory, or could there really be life on Mars? (Spoilers: Matt Damon IS the martian…) Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: The Martian appeared first on Anticdotes.

Steve and Jason checked out an early screening of Ridley Scott’s The Martian. Does Mr Scott’s career continue its downward trajectory, or could there really be life on Mars? (Spoilers: Matt Damon IS the martian…) Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: The Martian appeared first on Anticdotes.

Gerry declares Tarantino-inspired war on a previous guest-host, Steve suddenly realises he’s running a Dundalk-based B&B, and Jason plunges once more into the seedy depths of the Dublin comic convention scene. We talk: Mistress America, The Wolf Pack, Ballers, Blade, Man of Steel 2, Goosebumps, Assassin’s Creed and Grey Gardens. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Episode 39: Yanköver! appeared first on Anticdotes.

Gerry declares Tarantino-inspired war on a previous guest-host, Steve suddenly realises he’s running a Dundalk-based B&B, and Jason plunges once more into the seedy depths of the Dublin comic convention scene. We talk: Mistress America, The Wolf Pack, Ballers, Blade, Man of Steel 2, Goosebumps, Assassin’s Creed and Grey Gardens. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Episode 39: Yanköver! appeared first on Anticdotes.

Fresh from a weekend of hooch, croquet and other 1920s brand tomfoolery, Stephen and Jason are back and joined by special guest Daniel Anderson of Clickonline.com. The guys discuss all the news from D23, pitch some Star Wars spin offs, and review Trainwreck. Plus: Ghostbusters, Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Rogue One, Double Fine Adventure, The Hateful Eight, Victor Frankenstein, ... Read More The post Episode 38: 50 First Darths appeared first on Anticdotes.

Fresh from a weekend of hooch, croquet and other 1920s brand tomfoolery, Stephen and Jason are back and joined by special guest Daniel Anderson of Clickonline.com. The guys discuss all the news from D23, pitch some Star Wars spin offs, and review Trainwreck. Plus: Ghostbusters, Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Rogue One, Double Fine Adventure, The Hateful Eight, Victor Frankenstein, and a chance to win some swish prizes courtesy of Alan Broughan Art! Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Episode 38: 50 First Darths appeared first on Anticdotes.

For those of you who couldn’t make it, here’s the audio in full from our ‘Pop Culture and Podcasting’ panel at Dublin Comic Con 2015 (plus bonus material)! Just a heads up, the audio from the panel is a little rough for the first 60 or so seconds. While Steve battles his potty mouth and corrupting young minds, Gerry is ... Read More The post Episode 37: Dublin Comic Con 2015 appeared first on Anticdotes.

For those of you who couldn’t make it, here’s the audio in full from our ‘Pop Culture and Podcasting’ panel at Dublin Comic Con 2015 (plus bonus material)! Just a heads up, the audio from the panel is a little rough for the first 60 or so seconds. While Steve battles his potty mouth and corrupting young minds, Gerry is lost to a mild flu and an unhelpful tendency for repeated mention of Howard the Duck. Thus, it falls to a desanctified Jason to moderate this madness and put two pressing questions to the masses of the Con. Luckily for all, guest-star Liam Geraghty of the Comic Cast steps up to the plate to share his immense podcasting know how… and a hidden love for Sylvanian Families. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Episode 37: Dublin Comic Con 2015 appeared first on Anticdotes.

The guys are reunited to pimp their Comic Con panel and lament the passing of Rowdy Roddy Piper. Jason earns the supreme envy of fellow sellers at Dublin Flea Market, Steve none-too-subtly plugs a new podcasting venture (wevegotnofans.com, be warned, it’s about football) and Gerry returns from a prolonged exile to preach the gospel of the Space Jam soundtrack. We ... Read More The post Episode 36: Thunder Jam appeared first on Anticdotes.

The guys are reunited to pimp their Comic Con panel and lament the passing of Rowdy Roddy Piper. Jason earns the supreme envy of fellow sellers at Dublin Flea Market, Steve none-too-subtly plugs a new podcasting venture (wevegotnofans.com, be warned, it’s about football) and Gerry returns from a prolonged exile to preach the gospel of the Space Jam soundtrack. We talk: Ant-Man, Inside Out, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Fantastic Four, Jurassic World 2, Emoji the Movie, Top Gun 2, Bojack Horseman, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Wayward Pines, Gravity Falls and Wet Hot American Summer First Day of Camp Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Episode 36: Thunder Jam appeared first on Anticdotes.

Steve and Jason and joined by a special guest to discuss the events of Comic-Con 2015! Plus a pronunciation mishap results in the birth of Batman’s greatest nemesis, and all the latest celebrity height related gossip you’ve just been itching to hear. We talk: Batman v Superman, Batman (on his ownio), Arkham Knight (so much Batman), Han Solo (solo) film, ... Read More The post Episode 35: Arkham Oranges appeared first on Anticdotes.

Steve and Jason and joined by a special guest to discuss the events of Comic-Con 2015! Plus a pronunciation mishap results in the birth of Batman’s greatest nemesis, and all the latest celebrity height related gossip you’ve just been itching to hear. We talk: Batman v Superman, Batman (on his ownio), Arkham Knight (so much Batman), Han Solo (solo) film, Spider-Man, True Detective, Ted 2, Ghostbusters, Once Upon a Time, and more! Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Episode 35: Arkham Oranges appeared first on Anticdotes.

We’ve torn space and time asunder to put together a full house (assuming a standard house fits 4 people) for our review of Terminator Genisys. So. Many. Terminators. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Terminator Genisys appeared first on Anticdotes.

We’ve torn space and time asunder to put together a full house (assuming a standard house fits 4 people) for our review of Terminator Genisys. So. Many. Terminators. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Terminator Genisys appeared first on Anticdotes.

We’ve spared no expense with episode 34 — Steve and Jason ruminate on their recent journey through Hell and Back, celebrate the return of the Crystal Maze, reflect on the great Christopher Lee, and brainstorm some new attractions for Tayto Park. We also talk Game of Thrones, VEEP, Silicon Valley, E3, Sense8, Jurassic World Podcast: Play in new window | ... Read More The post Episode 34: Salt and Vinegar Llamas appeared first on Anticdotes.

We’ve spared no expense with episode 34 — Steve and Jason ruminate on their recent journey through Hell and Back, celebrate the return of the Crystal Maze, reflect on the great Christopher Lee, and brainstorm some new attractions for Tayto Park. We also talk Game of Thrones, VEEP, Silicon Valley, E3, Sense8, Jurassic World Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Episode 34: Salt and Vinegar Llamas appeared first on Anticdotes.

Jason and Steve popped along to the Irish premiere of Jurassic World this week. Check out this quick review to find out whether they thought it was dino-mite, or a total T-wreck! …sorry. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Jurassic World appeared first on Anticdotes.

Jason and Steve popped along to the Irish premiere of Jurassic World this week. Check out this quick review to find out whether they thought it was dino-mite, or a total T-wreck! …sorry. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Jurassic World appeared first on Anticdotes.

The gang reflects on the weekend that was, with Stephen revealing his controversial new campaign to keep Eurovision European. Jason retells his near death experience with a bike thief, and Donal gets emotional about David Letterman screwing over South America. We talk San Andreas, Pitch Perfect 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, Steve Jobs, Point Break, War of the Planet of ... Read More The post Episode 33: Brian the Bike Thief appeared first on Anticdotes.

The gang reflects on the weekend that was, with Stephen revealing his controversial new campaign to keep Eurovision European. Jason retells his near death experience with a bike thief, and Donal gets emotional about David Letterman screwing over South America. We talk San Andreas, Pitch Perfect 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, Steve Jobs, Point Break, War of the Planet of the Apes, The Martian, Supergirl, Monster Squad and more! Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Episode 33: Brian the Bike Thief appeared first on Anticdotes.

Steve and Jason headed to the Irish premiere of Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland (A World Beyond!) to answer such questions as whether the sun will come out, and if it really is always a day away. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Tomorrowland appeared first on Anticdotes.

Steve and Jason headed to the Irish premiere of Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland (A World Beyond!) to answer such questions as whether the sun will come out, and if it really is always a day away. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Tomorrowland appeared first on Anticdotes.

Jason relives the agony and ecstacy of The Samsung Night Run while comparing table quiz team names with guest host Ro. Steve’s passion for the dumb tagline ‘Dawn of Justice’ is only matched by his inability to remember the lyrics to Bohemian Rhapsody. TV reviewed: Daredevil Other Stuff: Avengers Age of Ultron, Tomorrowland, Batman v Superman, VEEP Podcast: Play in ... Read More The post Anticdotes Episode 32: Chesney Hawkes meets Mrs Doyle appeared first on Anticdotes.

Jason relives the agony and ecstacy of The Samsung Night Run while comparing table quiz team names with guest host Ro. Steve’s passion for the dumb tagline ‘Dawn of Justice’ is only matched by his inability to remember the lyrics to Bohemian Rhapsody. TV reviewed: Daredevil Other Stuff: Avengers Age of Ultron, Tomorrowland, Batman v Superman, VEEP Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 32: Chesney Hawkes meets Mrs Doyle appeared first on Anticdotes.

No time for an intro as the guys jump headlong into a bumper-size discussion of the latest — and Joss Whedon’s last — addition to the Marvel cinematic family, Avengers: Age of Ultron! Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Avengers: Age of Ultron appeared first on Anticdotes.

No time for an intro as the guys jump headlong into a bumper-size discussion of the latest — and Joss Whedon’s last — addition to the Marvel cinematic family, Avengers: Age of Ultron! Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Avengers: Age of Ultron appeared first on Anticdotes.

Steve finally gets emotional over over Paul Walker, Gerry takes pains to clarify a BBC Radio non-appearance and guest-host Donal turns activist and rallies against Hollywood’s racist and creatively bankrupt tendencies. TV reviewed: Better Call Saul, Mad Men Other Stuff: Twin Peaks, David Lynch, Kevin Smith, Arrested Development, Deadpool Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 31: Missing Sexy Steve (or BJ in the Jacks) appeared first on Anticdotes.

Steve finally gets emotional over over Paul Walker, Gerry takes pains to clarify a BBC Radio non-appearance and guest-host Donal turns activist and rallies against Hollywood’s racist and creatively bankrupt tendencies. TV reviewed: Better Call Saul, Mad Men Other Stuff: Twin Peaks, David Lynch, Kevin Smith, Arrested Development, Deadpool Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 31: Missing Sexy Steve (or BJ in the Jacks) appeared first on Anticdotes.

A familiar guest-host joins our usual line-up as we dissect the seventh(!), typically explosive entry in the ‘Fast & Furious’ series, which sees Vin Diesel and family bid a final farewell to Paul Walker. WARNING: Possible over-usage of the word ‘ridiculous’. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Fast & Furious 7 appeared first on Anticdotes.

A familiar guest-host joins our usual line-up as we dissect the seventh(!), typically explosive entry in the ‘Fast & Furious’ series, which sees Vin Diesel and family bid a final farewell to Paul Walker. WARNING: Possible over-usage of the word ‘ridiculous’. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Fast & Furious 7 appeared first on Anticdotes.

Jason’s St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt has a heart-breaking outcome, an endless stream of wedding invites is interfering with Steve’s ‘busy’ schedule, and Gerry’s battle to rid himself of a Watchmen collectable proves more perilous then a brush with Dublin gangland. TV reviewed: Community, The Last Man on Earth, Unbreakable Kimmy Schdmit Films reviewed: Dennis Rodman’s Big Bang in Pyongyang, ... Read More The post Anticdotes Episode 30: Zayny When You’re Gone appeared first on Anticdotes.

Jason’s St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt has a heart-breaking outcome, an endless stream of wedding invites is interfering with Steve’s ‘busy’ schedule, and Gerry’s battle to rid himself of a Watchmen collectable proves more perilous then a brush with Dublin gangland. TV reviewed: Community, The Last Man on Earth, Unbreakable Kimmy Schdmit Films reviewed: Dennis Rodman’s Big Bang in Pyongyang, Song of the Sea Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 30: Zayny When You’re Gone appeared first on Anticdotes.

This week we set our sights on The Gunman, the latest feature from Sean Penn and director Pierre Morel (Taken). Bonus points if you can count how often we get distracted by Penn’s luscious torso… Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: The Gunman appeared first on Anticdotes.

This week we set our sights on The Gunman, the latest feature from Sean Penn and director Pierre Morel (Taken). Bonus points if you can count how often we get distracted by Penn’s luscious torso… Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: The Gunman appeared first on Anticdotes.

Jason’s Runsportation endeavour falls asunder, Steve cries foul on the late Leonard Nimoy’s Twitter account and Gerry is presented with the likelihood of a questionable job prospect. Films discussed: Selma, Fifty Shades of Grey, Boyhood, Birdman. TV discussed: Parks & Recreation, Better Call Saul, Power Rangers. Plus: A very strict and concise conversation on Oscars 2015. Podcast: Play in new ... Read More The post Anticdotes Episode 29: Fifty Shades of Jerky appeared first on Anticdotes.

Jason’s Runsportation endeavour falls asunder, Steve cries foul on the late Leonard Nimoy’s Twitter account and Gerry is presented with the likelihood of a questionable job prospect. Films discussed: Selma, Fifty Shades of Grey, Boyhood, Birdman. TV discussed: Parks & Recreation, Better Call Saul, Power Rangers. Plus: A very strict and concise conversation on Oscars 2015. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 29: Fifty Shades of Jerky appeared first on Anticdotes.

Don’t fret, there is another full episode in the works. Here’s a quick fix until then — in this Short-Cuts episode we chat about Focus, the new Will Smith/Margot Robbie vehicle from directors Glenn Ficarra & John Requa (Crazy, Stupid, Love.). Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Focus appeared first on Anticdotes.

Don’t fret, there is another full episode in the works. Here’s a quick fix until then — in this Short-Cuts episode we chat about Focus, the new Will Smith/Margot Robbie vehicle from directors Glenn Ficarra & John Requa (Crazy, Stupid, Love.). Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Focus appeared first on Anticdotes.

Hey, this is different, right? Short-Cuts is a new format for us to post quick (20 mins-ish) reviews/chats about films and stuff we catch that we want to share before the next full episode. First up, we talk about The Wachowskis’ Jupiter Ascending. Do let us know if you like this jazz, and we’ll certainly strive to do more. Podcast: ... Read More The post Short-Cuts: Jupiter Ascending appeared first on Anticdotes.

Hey, this is different, right? Short-Cuts is a new format for us to post quick (20 mins-ish) reviews/chats about films and stuff we catch that we want to share before the next full episode. First up, we talk about The Wachowskis’ Jupiter Ascending. Do let us know if you like this jazz, and we’ll certainly strive to do more. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Short-Cuts: Jupiter Ascending appeared first on Anticdotes.

Stephen and Jason are joined by a special guest for a royal rumble of revolutionary transportation methods. Stephen starts a (real) career in radio, Jason keeps a tight ship, and Donal obliterates conventional wisdom on getting around Dublin. Films discussed: Ex Machina, Big Hero 6, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Fantastic 4, Ghostbusters 3 TV discussed: The Americans, Togetherness, Game of ... Read More The post Anticdotes Episode 28: Cabin Boy Hanks appeared first on Anticdotes.

Stephen and Jason are joined by a special guest for a royal rumble of revolutionary transportation methods. Stephen starts a (real) career in radio, Jason keeps a tight ship, and Donal obliterates conventional wisdom on getting around Dublin. Films discussed: Ex Machina, Big Hero 6, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Fantastic 4, Ghostbusters 3 TV discussed: The Americans, Togetherness, Game of Thrones Season 5 Plus: Five Guys, 2015 Oscar Nominations and more… (We apologise, but this episode DOES NOT include funny Tom Hanks anecdotes). Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 28: Cabin Boy Hanks appeared first on Anticdotes.

The long prophesied second half of our ridiculously drawn out 2-part mammoth 2014 retrospective is here. Steve, Gerry and Jason look back on the TV and everything else they loved/hated from the year that was. TV discussed: True Detective, Fargo, Community, Rick and Morty, Parks and Recreation, Over the Garden Wall and more… Podcast: Play in new window | Download ... Read More The post Anticdotes Episode 27: Anything but another bloody Top 10 (2014, part two) appeared first on Anticdotes.

The long prophesied second half of our ridiculously drawn out 2-part mammoth 2014 retrospective is here. Steve, Gerry and Jason look back on the TV and everything else they loved/hated from the year that was. TV discussed: True Detective, Fargo, Community, Rick and Morty, Parks and Recreation, Over the Garden Wall and more… Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 27: Anything but another bloody Top 10 (2014, part two) appeared first on Anticdotes.

Following the epic drudgery that was the ‘top 10 of 2013’ episode, the gang decided to bid farewell to 2014 with a brief informal reflection on the last year… which resulted in this ridiculously drawn out 2-part mammoth 2014 retrospective! In part one, Steve, Gerry and Jason look back on the films they loved from the year that was. Films ... Read More The post Anticdotes Episode 26:Anything but another bloody Top 10 (2014, part one) appeared first on Anticdotes.

Following the epic drudgery that was the ‘top 10 of 2013’ episode, the gang decided to bid farewell to 2014 with a brief informal reflection on the last year… which resulted in this ridiculously drawn out 2-part mammoth 2014 retrospective! In part one, Steve, Gerry and Jason look back on the films they loved from the year that was. Films discussed: Guardians of the Galaxy, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Lego Movie, 22 Jump Street, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Gone Girl, Godzilla and more… Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 26:Anything but another bloody Top 10 (2014, part one) appeared first on Anticdotes.

Previously, on GERIAL: The guys settle on making a super obvious parody in honour of their lost comrade, meanwhile a new more obedient Gerry fills in. Jason recalls his Far Cry/Oscar Wilde fever dreams and Steve ponders whether true love can bloom in a barber’s chair. Recent films reviewed: Foxcatcher, Exodus: Gods and Kings, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part ... Read More The post Anticdotes Episode 25:GERIAL appeared first on Anticdotes.

Previously, on GERIAL: The guys settle on making a super obvious parody in honour of their lost comrade, meanwhile a new more obedient Gerry fills in. Jason recalls his Far Cry/Oscar Wilde fever dreams and Steve ponders whether true love can bloom in a barber’s chair. Recent films reviewed: Foxcatcher, Exodus: Gods and Kings, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, What we do in The Shadows, The Imitation Game Recent TV reviewed: Blacklist, Arrow, Flash, Battlestar Galactica This episode is brought to you by BaptiseMyPet.com! Podcast: Play in new window | Download | iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 25:GERIAL appeared first on Anticdotes.

And thus, a parting of the ways for (one of) the guys. Steve feels insecure about his hypothetical clone, Jason witnesses a ghetto Ghostbusters reunion and Gerry embarks on an extraordinarily elaborate defence of his indifference towards Christopher Nolan’s latest. Recent films reviewed: Interstellar, Gone Girl, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014), Nightcrawler Recent TV reviewed: Boardwalk Empire, The Newsroom This ... Read More The post Anticdotes Episode 24: The Long Goodbye appeared first on Anticdotes.