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FPcast is a pop culture podcast for adults, by adults, tackling television, movies, books, games and more, with humor and passion.

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    • Jan 6, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 25 EPISODES


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    FPcast for January 6 2020: Fappy Awards 2019!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020


    It's that time of year again, the prestigious Fappy Awards where we honour our favourite films, performances and more from 2019! Plus we also review Little Women! Get on it!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunesPlease support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for December 30 2019: Rise of Skywalker, Cats, Jumanji, Jojo Rabbit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019


    It's our 300th episode and we've got a ton to cram into it, including Rise of Skywalker, Jumanji the Next Level, Jojo Rabbit and a whole lot more! Celebrate by squishing us in your lugholes!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunesPlease support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for December 2 2019: Knives Out and Frozen 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019


     This week we review Rian Johnson's Whodunnit Knives Out, Disney market-demanded sequel Frozen 2, Vanessa Hudgens' probably-not-a-Christmas-classic The Knight Before Christmas, the Mandalorian and more!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunesPlease support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for November 25 2019: Catch Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019


    We're finally back, Jacinta has recovered from surgery, and we're ready to catch up on what we've missed. Today we review a range of stuff including Terminator: Dark Fate, Nic Cage in H.P. Lovecraft's The Colour of Space, Christmas flicks Last Christmas and Noelle, plus a bunch of TV including The Mandalorian and Dickinson. Listen up!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunesPlease support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for October 21 2019: Hustlers, Zombieland, Joker!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019


    We're back and catching up on a whole bunch of movies, including Hustlers, Zombieland: Double-Tap, Joker, Little Monsters, The Dead Won't Die, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! That's a whole lot of movies! And we even liked some of them!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunesPlease support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for September 23rd 2019: Downton Abbey!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019


    We're back with a big catch up week as we review IT: Chapter Two, Good Boys, Midsommar and the movie event of the year... Downton Abbey! Will it live up to the hype? BUTLERS!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunes Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for September 2 2019: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019


    This week we (finally) review Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, plus Dark Crystal Age of Resistance, The Boys and more! And then we run out of stuff. Whoops!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunes Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for August 12 2019: Hobbs and Shaw!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019


     This week we discuss whupping ass/arse when we review Hobbs and Shaw! Plus we talk about Garfield's big feet, Gwyneth Paltrow's memory, feral hogs and more! Stick it in your head holes!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunes Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for July 29 2019: Lion King, and Parasite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019


    This week we catch up on a whole heap of stuff, including reviewing Lion King, Parasite and discussing Marvel Phase 4, that Cats trailer, and a whole lot more! Shove it all in your head holes!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunes Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for July 8 2019: Spider-Man Far From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019


    This week we recount our experience at Perth Supanova 2019, we deliver a spoiler-free review of Spider-Man Far From Home, and we talk a lot of other gubbins like Jumanji 2, Knives Out and Charlie's Angels. Put our opinions in your welcoming lug-holes.Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunes Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for June 24 2019: Toy Story 4!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019


    This week we review Pixar's latest, Toy Story 4! Plus we tour the Mediterranean with our What to Watch Challenge, and talk about a whole lot of other gubbins, including a Forky-esque existential crisis. Get it in your ears! QUICKLY!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunes Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for June 17 2019: Godzilla, Dark Phoeniz, MiB, Rocket Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019


      Back from illness we've got a lot of movies to catch up on! We review Godzilla: King of Monsters, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Men in Black International, and Rocket Man! Plus we finish up May's What to What Challenge! Mediocre blockbusters assemble!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunes Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for May 27 2019: Aladdin and Game of Thrones Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019


     This week we review Disney's live action Aladdin, and dive into the Game of Thrones finale. Plus the What to Watch Challenge, Downton Abbey and more!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunes - because we do this every week!Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for May 20 2019: John Wick 3!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019


    This week we review John Wick 3, plus talk Eurovision, What to Watch Challenge, and the penultimate Game of Thrones!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for May 13 2019: Detective Pikachu!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019


    This week we review Detective Pikachu! Plus we talk Spider-Man Far From Home trailer, look at the work of costume designer Colleen Atwood in our What to Watch Challenge, and we deep dive into episode four of Game of Thrones!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for May 6 2019: Game of Thrones!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019


    This week we review The Chaperone and High Life, talk Sonic, and Bollywood before diving into a spoilery discussion of Game of Thrones. We also float some new theories about Endgame!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in ourfriendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for April 29 2019: Avengers Endgame!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019


    This week we have a huge SPOILER-FILLED discussion/review of Avengers Endgame. Do not listen if you have not yet seen the film! We also talk about episode 2 of Game of Thrones (with more spoilers). This episode is a whole heap of spoilers! You've been warned!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in ourfriendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for April 22 2019: Hellboy, Longshot, Pet Sematary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019


    This week we review Hellboy, Long Shot and Pet Sematary! Plus we talk Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandlorian, review some Bollywood films, and recap the new Game of Thrones!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in ourfriendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for April 8 2019: Shazam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019


    This week we review a whole slew of movies: Shazam, Terry Gilliam's The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, Disney's Dumbo and Brie Larson's directorial debut Unicorn Store. Plus we weigh in on that Joker trailer and watch more silent movies in the What to Watch Challenge!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in ourfriendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for March 25 2019: Fighting With My Family!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019


    This week we review rasslin' biopic Fighting With My Family, plus a whole lot of news and trailers including Guardians 3, the Mandalorian, Black Widow and more! Plus we review... silent films!? .... ... ....!!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in ourfriendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for March 11 2019: Captain Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019


    This week we do a deep dive on Marvel's aptly named Captain Marvel, bringing you both spoiler free, and spoiler filled reviews. Plus we look at the harrowing Leaving Neverland, that Game of Thrones trailer and more!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in ourfriendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for March 4 2019: Oscars and Vox Lux!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019


    This week we give our opinions on all of the Oscar awards, plus we review Natalie Portman's pop star turn in Vox Lux.Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in ourfriendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for February 18 2019: Lego Movie 2 and Alita Battle Angel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019


    This week we review two anticipated films - The Lego Movie 2, and Battle Angel Alita. Plus trailers, news and the What to Watch Challenge segues us into Black History month. Enjoy!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in ourfriendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for February 4 2019: Green Book/The Hate U Give!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019


    This week two of the whitest people you know review Green Book and The Hate U Give. Plus news, trailers, and two more Japanese movies in the What to Watch Challenge. We are ogling your ears and we want to be inside them!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in ourfriendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

    FPcast for January 21 2019: Glass!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019


    This week we review M. Night's Glass, plus coming-of-age indie Eighth Grade, and the new version of Suspiria. Plus news, trailer talk, and a look at Japanese horror! Stick this in your ear holes...Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Please support our new show by rating/reviewing and sharing our content. And why not join the discussion in ourfriendly Facebook group!? Or even go hog wild by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

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