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A weekly podcast hosted by Mike Burton - "Honest Conversations With Interesting People". Every podcast is about something different with a different guest, ranging from musicians to travellers, CEOs to authors to those suffering with mental illnesses & more, talking about movies, sex, hobbies, moral…

Mike Burton


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    The Genuine Chit-Chat podcast is a hidden gem in the world of interview-based podcasts. Hosted by Mike Burton, this show offers a diverse range of topics and guests that keep listeners engaged and interested from start to finish. With his charming accent and excellent interviewing skills, Mike brings out the best in each guest and delves deep into their experiences, interests, and unique perspectives. Whether it's discussing parenthood, teacher struggles, social mistreatment of the blind, or even faith and atheism, there is always something new to learn and love on Genuine Chit-Chat.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its versatility. No matter what your interests are, you are bound to find an episode that resonates with you. From discussions about black holes and science to movies, writing, and everything in between, Mike covers a wide array of topics that cater to various tastes. Each conversation feels genuine and thoughtful, allowing listeners to gain valuable insights through engaging dialogues. The guests on this show come from all walks of life, offering different perspectives that enrich the listening experience.

    In terms of drawbacks, it can be challenging for some listeners to navigate through such a broad range of topics. While diversity is undoubtedly a strength of Genuine Chit-Chat, it may also be overwhelming for those seeking specific content or looking for a more focused podcast. Additionally, occasional episodes may lack the depth some listeners crave. Given the casual nature of the show's format, some conversations may not delve as deeply as desired into certain subjects.

    In conclusion, The Genuine Chit-Chat podcast is an absolute must-listen for fans of interview-based shows who enjoy learning something new with each episode. With its charming host and diverse range of topics and guests, this podcast offers a refreshing perspective on various subjects while keeping listeners engaged throughout. While there may be room for improvement in terms of focus and depth for some episodes, overall this show provides meaningful and educational content that is sure to leave a lasting impact. Give it a listen – you won't be disappointed.



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    The Controversial Japanese Moby Dick Adaptation No One Talks About: The Whale God Review At Forbidden Worlds Film Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 47:38


    The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival reviews conclude with 1962's Japanese Moby Dick adaptation; The Whale God Mike & Spider-Dan delve into the 1962 kaiju/Moby Dick movie The Whale God, which Mike was hugely looking forward to watching but it has some controversial topics within – although it's not gratuitous, note the sexual assault trigger warning. Neither Mike or Dan had seen or heard of this movie before, due to its non-existent UK release, so they were excited to watch it on an IMAX screen at Forbidden Worlds – they review the movie in-depth, talking about the plot, dialogue and kaiju for the first 30 minutes, then give the trigger warning and discuss the sexual assault scenes and the plot implications & character reactions that follow. Although this is the last review, Mike & Dan still have some interviews to release, so keep an eye out for those before GCC returns to the more regular interview-style pods! Make sure you check out their reviews of Battle Beyond The Stars, Orca & She Creature on this feed, and check out Spider-Dan's feed for the other half of their reviews, including Waterworld, The City Of Lost Children, Tremors and more! For more information, visit www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk – Kaiju Expert Steven Sloss: https://linktr.ee/stevensloss For visual elements, check out the video version on YouTube: https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat Make sure you follow & subscribe to Spider-Dan's podcast as much of the coverage will be split between the feeds/YouTube channels! https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com & www.patreon.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores Make sure you check out the special preview episodes Mike & Dan did, where Mike reviewed the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes for the 40th Anniversary of the movie, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening! For Dan's preview episode, he delved into the Waterworld sequel comic; Children Of Leviathan! Check out Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including a Thunderbolts, Superman III and Superman IV review, as well as early access and more! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently reviewed Superman '78, Superman II and the Super/Man documentary on the 20th Century Geek podcast, while Dan spoke about Superman IV! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    The Best Mermaid Film You've Never Seen (Or Heard Of): She Creature Review - Stan Winston's 2001 Creature Feature At Forbidden Worlds Film Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 30:04


    The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival coverage continues with their secret movie reveal; 2001's She Creature! Mike & Spider-Dan delve into Sebastian Gutierrez's 2001 mermaid movie; She Creature (also known as Mermaid Chronicles Part 1), starring Carla Gugino, Rufus Sewell and Rya Kihlstedt! They discuss the movie, as well as comparing elements to The Little Mermaid and The Shape Of Water, while discussing the movie's unknown status and Stan Winston's use of practical effects! Annotated Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/B16XEz-x2Wg  The movie is part of Cinemax & Stan Winston's five TV movies; She Creature, Earth Vs The Spider, How To Make A Monster, The Day The World Ended and Teenage Caveman. This movie in the UK is only available to buy/rent on Amazon/Apple. Make sure you check out their reviews of Battle Beyond The Stars and Orca on this feed, and check out Spider-Dan's feed for the other half of their reviews, including Waterworld, The City Of Lost Children, Tremors and more! For more information, visit www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk For visual elements, check out the video version on YouTube: https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat Make sure you follow & subscribe to Spider-Dan's podcast as much of the coverage will be split between the feeds/YouTube channels! https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com & www.patreon.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores Make sure you check out the special preview episodes Mike & Dan did, where Mike reviewed the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes for the 40th Anniversary of the movie, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening! For Dan's preview episode, he delved into the Waterworld sequel comic; Children Of Leviathan! Check out Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including a Thunderbolts, Superman III and Superman IV review, as well as early access and more! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently reviewed Superman '78, Superman II and the Super/Man documentary on the 20th Century Geek podcast, while Dan spoke about Superman IV! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    The Best JAWS Rip-Off? Orca The Killer Whale Review: Jawspoitation At Forbidden Worlds Film Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 35:40


    The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival coverage continues with a review of Orca: The Killer Whale! Mike & Spider-Dan continue their coverage of the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2025 with Michael Anderson's 1977's (JAWS rip-off) killer whale movie called Orca! They discuss it in-depth and talk about the festival! Make sure you check out their review of Battle Beyond The Stars on this feed and check out Spider-Dan's feed for the other half of their reviews, including Waterworld, The City Of Lost Children and more! For more information, visit www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk For visual elements (including the full FWF schedule & more), check out the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rm4vAXOPmHg Make sure you follow & subscribe to Spider-Dan's podcast as much of the coverage will be split between the feeds/YouTube channels! https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com & www.patreon.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores   Spider-Dan's Orca review from 2019 with TD Velasquez: https://youtu.be/En4RH2iCWZg?si=diPG8lD4IfivOtdQ Make sure you check out the special preview episodes Mike & Dan did, where Mike reviewed the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes for the 40th Anniversary of the movie, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening! For Dan's preview episode, he delved into the Waterworld sequel comic; Children Of Leviathan! Check out Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including a Thunderbolts, Superman III and Superman IV review, as well as early access and more! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently reviewed Superman '78, Superman II and the Super/Man documentary on the 20th Century Geek podcast, while Dan spoke about Superman IV! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    Battle Beyond The Stars Review - Forbidden Worlds Film Festival With Spider-Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 53:36


    The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival continues with a Battle Beyond The Stars review! Mike & Spider-Dan continue their coverage of the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2025 with Roger Corman's 1980 sci-fi (Star Wars rip-off) Battle Beyond The Stars; they discuss it in-depth and talk about the festival! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/e4XXMJil4WI  Make sure you check out their The Big Picture documentary review and check out Spider-Dan's feed for the other half of their reviews, including Waterworld, The City Of Lost Children and more. For more information, visit www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk From 28th May to 1st June, Mike & Spider-Dan will be at the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival to cover all 5 days of the event and there will be interviews! For visual elements (including the full FWF schedule & more), check out the video version on YouTube! Make sure you follow & subscribe to Spider-Dan's podcast as much of the coverage will be split between the feeds/YouTube channels! https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com & www.patreon.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores Make sure you check out the special preview episodes Mike & Dan did, where Mike reviewed the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes for the 40th Anniversary of the movie, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening! For Dan's preview episode, he delved into the Waterworld sequel comic; Children Of Leviathan! Check out Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including a Thunderbolts, Superman III and Superman IV review, as well as early access and more! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently reviewed Superman '78, Superman II and the Super/Man documentary on the 20th Century Geek podcast, while Dan spoke about Superman IV! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    FWFF Day One: The Big Picture Documentary By Arthur Cauty Review - Forbidden Worlds Film Festival With Spider-Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 24:34


    It's the first day of the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival and we review The Big Picture Documentary! In this special episode, Mike & Spider-Dan talk about their first day at the film festival, where a documentary about Bristol's Megascreen premiered, made by Arthur Cauty, called The Big Picture! The documentary showed the history of Bristol's cinema, the life, death & rebirth of the IMAX screen where FWFF is held, the involvement of the Bristol Aquarium, modern day uses and so much more – the perfect documentary for any film lovers, especially Bristolians and people from the UK! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/a6ZwxT7uu3Y  Check out the documentary maker's site here: www.arthurcauty.com/film For more information, visit www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk From 28th May to 1st June, Mike & Spider-Dan will be at the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival to cover all 5 days of the event and do some interviews! For visual elements (including the full FWF schedule & more), check out the video version on YouTube! Make sure you follow & subscribe to Spider-Dan's podcast as much of the coverage will be split between the feeds/YouTube channels! https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com & www.patreon.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores Make sure you check out the special preview episodes Mike & Dan did, where Mike reviewed the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes for the 40th Anniversary of the movie, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening! For Dan's preview episode, he delved into the Waterworld sequel comic; Children Of Leviathan! Check out Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including a Thunderbolts, Superman III and Superman IV review, as well as early access and more! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently reviewed Superman '78, Superman II and the Super/Man documentary on the 20th Century Geek podcast, while Dan spoke about Superman IV! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    268 – Writing Black Panther & How It Changed Sci-fi: Afrofuturism, Supporting African Authors & The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda With Suyi Davies Okungbowa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 94:22


    Suyi Davies Okungbowa is this week's guest, to talk about his latest book, Black Panther: The Intergalactic Empire Of Wakanda, African authors, science fiction and more! In more detail; Mike & Suyi first talk about Suyi incorporates “twoness” in his writing and his implementation of it in the Black Panther novel and how it's similar, and different, to the comic run by Ta-Nehisi Coates. The duo also talk about Suyi's relationship with Black Panther, how the Black Panther movie changed the landscape of science fiction, especially for African authors, favourite characters to write, how BP influenced Suyi's other writing (& vice versa), the biggest challenges in writing the novel, and so much more, including music's impact on Suyi's writing process, Suyi's quote of “Imagining Futures By Reimagining Histories”! This is the perfect conversation for fans of writing, diverse perspectives, music, and of course; Black Panther! Find Suyi's Black Panther novel here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/458095/marvel-black-panther-the-intergalactic-empire-of-wakanda-by-okungbowa-suyi-davies/9781529914276 Keep up to date with Suyi @SuyiDavies on Instagram or at his website: https://suyidavies.com Suyi's foundation: The Literary Laddership For Emerging African Authors: https://suyidavies.com/fellowship Suyi's recent novella is Lost Ark Dreaming and his trilogy; The Nameless Republic will conclude with Season of The Serpent in 2026. His debut novel is David Mogo Godhunter and he's also written for Stranger Things, Minecraft and more! Suyi mentioned the Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin and towards the end Mike mentioned Kwame Mbalia and the Black Boy Joy short story collection that Suyi also contributed towards. Thanks to Tony Holt Jr for his essay comparing Invisible Man to The Intergalactic Empire Of Wakanda and for AR Farina & Tonya Todd for publishing it in Comics Lit Volume 1: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1 Check out Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including a Thunderbolts, Superman III and Superman IV review, as well as early access and more! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat The last episode of GCC was a preview of the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival and the week before that was Mike's review of the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes, directed by Barry Levinson and written by Chris Columbus! It's the 40th Anniversary of the movie and as Mike is attending the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening, he wanted to give the movie a go beforehand! From 28th May to 1st June, Mike & Spider-Dan will be at the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival to cover all 5 days of the event and hopefully interview some attendees! They talk about some of the films they'll be reviewing, their podcasts covering it released over the 5 days and more, all in the last week of May, for more information, visit www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Spider-Dan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently reviewed Superman '78, Superman II and the Super/Man documentary on the 20th Century Geek podcast: https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!  

    The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival Preview: Coverage & What's To Come On Genuine Chit-Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 14:16


    In this special episode Mike talks about the next three interviews he will be releasing on GCC as well as the huge amount of content he'll be releasing at the end of May for the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival! From 28th May to 1st June, Mike & Spider-Dan will be at the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival to cover all 5 days of the event and hopefully interview some attendees! They talk about some of the films they'll be reviewing, their podcasts covering it released over the 5 days and more! For more information, visit www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk For visual elements (including the full FWF schedule & more), watch here: https://youtu.be/ITC2BDNk4ZM  Make sure you follow & subscribe to Spider-Dan's podcast as much of their coverage will be split between the feeds/YouTube channels! https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com & www.patreon.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores Check out Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including reviews on Thunderbolts, Superman III and Superman IV (not Spider-Man as Mike said), as well as early access and more! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat The last episode of GCC was Mike's to review of the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes, directed by Barry Levinson and written by Chris Columbus! It's the 40th Anniversary of the movie and as Mike is attending the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening, he wanted to give the movie a go beforehand! Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Spider-Dan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently watched Superman '78 & Superman II for the first time and discussed it on the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    267 – Young Sherlock Holmes 40th Anniversary Review: Forbidden Worlds Film Festival And More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 33:12


    Mike has been busy releasing review & discussions of Star Wars: Andor Season 2, but has taken a quick break to review the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes, directed by Barry Levinson and written by Chris Columbus! In more detail, it's the 40th Anniversary of the movie and as Mike is attending the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening, he wanted to give the movie a go beforehand! In this review Mike talks about the characters, special effects, the directorial-style, the connections to adaptations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works, the general “vibe” of the movie and so much more! Mike does spoil some aspects of the movie, but leaves some out, to encourage you to check the movie out yourself and make your own mind up! For visual elements & more, check this out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hGWEGMW-xKk Mike is attending the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival with Spider-Dan, to cover all 5 days of the event and hopefully interview some attendees! Find out more information about the Bristol event (28th May – 1st June) here: www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk Check out Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have bonus episodes every week, early access and more - support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat The last two episodes of GCC were Monthly M&M “Desserts & Ice Cream” (including bizarre Italian food festivals and more), and Mike speaking with Paul about Irish heritage, the bizarre life of Hudy McGuigan, life's endless to-do list, a podcasting hiatus, audiobooks vs books, blowing up sheds and so much more! Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Spider-Dan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently watched Superman '78 & Superman II for the first time and discussed it on the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    New Show Announcement: Star Wars Chit-Chat! Plus Andor Review/Breakdown And Revenge Of The Sith Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 1:59


    All of Mike's future Star Wars content will be released on the feed of Star Wars Chit-Chat (formerly Comics In Canon), found here: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat or watch the YouTube videos here: https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat  There's already two new episodes on there right now; the Andor 3 episode premiere review/breakdown with things you may have missed AND a full Revenge Of The Sith commentary (to listen to while you watch RotS on its 20th anniversary)! There will be a slight pause in GCC content for the next couple of weeks, but Mike has several interviews booked-in, so announcements will be incoming! Don't forget to support Mike on Patreon for weekly bonus audio content and early access, (from only £1 per month): https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat  And if you haven't already, check out his recent guest spots: Mike recently watched Superman '78 for the first time and discussed it on the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 And their discussion on Superman II is also out now! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c614b Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat    Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    Monthly M&M 5: Ice Cream & Desserts - Baking Fails & Italian Gelato

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 40:23


    WE'RE BACK! In the fifth episode of Mike & Megan's show, they talk about Ice Cream & Desserts (submitted by Tonya)! They talk about favourite flavours of ice cream, Italian gelato and stracciatella, before talking about desserts, with plenty of Megan's baking stories. Let us know what you think and please submit your topics for future episodes! M&M were recently in another episode of Disney Discussions, where they spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Spider-Dan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker The video version will be uploaded to YouTube soon! Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat   All Patreons had access to this 3 weeks ago and will receive the next one soon too, so for early access and other exclusive bonus content, support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat The last two episodes of GCC where Mike & Paul speaking about Irish heritage, the bizarre life of Hudy McGuigan, life's endless to-do list, a podcasting hiatus, audiobooks vs books, blowing up sheds and so much more! Guest Spots: Mike recently watched Superman '78 for the first time and discussed it on the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 And their discussion on Superman II is also out now! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c614b Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    #266 – The Irish Legacy Of The McGuigan Name: Journeying To Find Family Ancestry, Plus The Book You've Never Read! With “Superdummy” Paul McGuigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 41:33


    Paul McGuigan's second appearance this month is all about his journey to find out more in his Irish ancestry and ends in a place about an unexpected book! In more detail, this episode is the second half of Mike & Paul's recorded conversation, where they talk about Paul's journey to discover more of his Irish ancestry & heritage and discuss the strangest book you've never heard of! Amidst this, they also speak about doomscrolling, blowing up sheds and other tangent-filled topics – this is a great conversation for any & all listeners! Last week's episode was the first half of this conversation where Mike & Paul discuss Paul's hiatus from podcasting and their reading habits, followed by their times respectively getting married in Vegas, previous experiences in America, safe/unsafe in unfamiliar places and more! All Patreons had this one week early, so for early access and bonus content, consider supporting Mike at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat! Keep up to date with Paul on his website www.Superdummy.co.uk Paul has narrated a trilogy of books for author Virgil Henry, the first being Academic Inferno of the My Academic Trip Through Adjunct Hell, find on Audible and all usual audiobook providers; www.audible.co.uk/pd/Academic-Inferno-Audiobook/B0F25C2QGN - to hear clips from the audiobook, check out The Salty Professor on any podcast app! The Pop Culture Collective newsletter; keeping up to date with weekly news from the nerdier side of Pop Culture (& to see what Mike is up to): https://pccnewsletter.com Paul's appearance on Alyson Shelton's Where I'm From with his poem: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLabhDLwqpk The book that Paul & Mike mentioned is "The Life and Adventures of Hudy McGuigan", found here if you want to purchase it: https://ballinascreenhistoricalsociety.com Paul's podcast Era Of Geek, interviewing people about what it means to them to be a “geek” (Mike's episode was out January 2022). He also had the shows Superdraft and Superheroes For Dummies on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion! Paul appeared on Spider-Dan's pod, talking about Starman: https://episodes.fm/1441247816/episode/N2Q0MzkyN2YtMGY0My00YzExLTkzMmMtNGM5YjM5OTI1ZjQ4 Paul's last appearance on GCC was Ep 177 for the 50th episode special of his podcast Era Of Geek! Guest Spots: Mike recently watched Superman '78 for the first time and discussed it on the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 And their discussion on Superman II is also out now! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c614b Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount! Intro & outro by BZ The Voice www.bzthevoice.com

    The 2025 Genuine Chit-Chat Trailer, aka, Where To Start!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 8:06


    This “trailer” is to help new or returning listeners find the best episodes to start with, as with almost 8 years of podcasts, the 350+ episodes can seem daunting, so Mike outlines some stand-out episodes and series, which he has listed below. You can also contact Mike @GenuineChitChat on social media to ask him directly for episodes that align with your interests! Standalone episodes; 262 – Moved To Canada with Alex Hart 263 – Reading Romantasy with Jess B Davies of the Femme On Collective 260 – Invisible Man and Black America with Tony Holt Jr 235 – Dissociative Identity Disorder Misconceptions with Leyna of the Douglas Vincent System (248 with Louis and 259 with Doug) 201 – Having Cancer with Jenna (& Megan) Religion/Spirituality; 169 & 179 – Buddhism with Radhika Rao 188 – Relationship With A (Christian) God with Tonya Todd and BZ The Voice 211 – Prophetic Dreams & Do We Have A Soul with Thomas Rochester   For Star Wars conversations (including interviews with Star Wars authors and discussions on the weekly live-action shows, plus Clone Wars Conversations), check out the Star Wars Chit-Chat podcast feed!   Disney Discussions; Mike, Megan, Ria & Spider-Dan talk 4 or 5 times a year about Disney movies; some you've heard of, some sequels you've likely not seen and other movies you've probably never heard of!   Monthly M&M; Mike & Megan talk about a topic submitted by the audience, 4 episodes from 2024 are out (April-July) and another one will be out in May 2025!     Subscribe to www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat where you can support Mike, get early access and will receive at least 1 exclusive bonus episode every single week too! Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Don't forget to rate/review, share and subscribe!

    #265 – Why Do British People Get Married In Vegas? Podcast Hiatus, Experiences In The USA And The Fear Of New Places With “Superdummy” Paul McGuigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 67:16


    Mike welcomes back “Superdummy” Paul McGuigan for two podcasts; this week is all about getting married in Vegas and the fear (or lack of) in new places, even when people speak the same language! In more detail, Mike & Paul first discuss Paul's hiatus from podcasting and the huge amount of podcasts he listens to, as well as a book he's currently reading and Mike's recent reading habits. They then talk about why they both decided to get married in Vegas with their respective wives and how those trips went and the surprising logistical ease of getting married in a totally different country. Paul also talks about his previous experiences in America, including New York, and the duo discuss feeling safe/unsafe in unfamiliar places, even in Britain! This is only half of their conversation; the other half, about an entirely different topic, will be out next week as it's own episode and will feature Irish ancestry and the strangest book you've never heard of! If you want to hear this a week early, consider supporting Mike at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat for weekly bonus content and early access! Paul mentioned the novel The Power Broker by Robert Caro (Robert Moses' biography). Keep up to date with Paul on his website www.Superdummy.co.uk Paul has narrated a trilogy of books for author Virgil Henry, the first being Academic Inferno of the My Academic Trip Through Adjunct Hell, find on Audible and all usual audiobook providers; www.audible.co.uk/pd/Academic-Inferno-Audiobook/B0F25C2QGN - to hear clips from the audiobook, check out The Salty Professor on any podcast app! The Pop Culture Collective newsletter; keeping up to date with weekly news from the nerdier side of Pop Culture (& to see what Mike is up to): https://pccnewsletter.com Paul's appearance on Alyson Shelton's Where I'm From with his poem: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLabhDLwqpk Paul's podcast Era Of Geek, interviewing people about what it means to them to be a “geek” (Mike's episode was out January 2022). He also had the shows Superdraft and Superheroes For Dummies on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion! Paul's last appearance on GCC was Ep 177 for the 50th episode special of his podcast Era Of Geek! Mike recently watched Superman '78 for the first time and discussed it on the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237  Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount! Outro by BZ The Voice www.bzthevoice.com

    #264 – Clone Wars Conversations Legacy; The Unfinished Episodes, Crystal Crisis On Utapau – Anakin & Obi-Wan's Relationship After Ahsoka Leaves and A Giant Kyber Crystal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 90:25


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with the Legacy Multimedia Project, with content following the show's cancellation in 2014, and in this episode Dave, Maff & Mike delve into the four unfinished episode that make up the Crystal Crisis arc, which were fully voice-acted and had been almost fully animated. In detail, these episodes centre around Obi-Wan & Anakin investigating the disappearance on a Jedi on Utapau, after Ahsoka leaves the Jedi Order. Obi-Wan & Anakin's relationship is tested as cracks begin to show in Anakin's composure while a mysterious giant Kyber crystal is discovered, set before the events of Season 7. Our trio discuss each episode in-depth, provide additional context & lore, and talk about whether or not these episodes are essential to understanding the final season of The Clone Wars and beyond! The four episodes are; A Death On Utapau, In Search Of The Crystal, Crystal Crisis and The Big Bang. Watch the video version of their conversation here: https://youtu.be/Q7c_nqaiPgk  If you want to watch these unfinished episodes for yourself: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdaXc2wzwv4&t=100s The next release will complete the Clone Wars Legacy project, with the four unfinished episodes of the Dark Disciple novel by Christie Golden, featuring Quinlan Vos & Asajj Ventress! Once completed, the trio will move onto the seventh (& final) season of The Clone Wars! More Clone Wars Conversations here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl Watch the video version here: www.youtube.com/@GenuineChitChat Don't forget to subscribe to Star Wars Chit-Chat so you don't miss future Star Wars conversations! https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & http://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat Mike reviewed every episode of Skeleton Crew with different guests on each ep and Maff & Dave even made appearances: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k00J2aTz5zk&list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8a4NYrwlxivElA2QpTXTpIM Mike recently watched Superman '78 for the first time and discussed it on the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 The trio have all featured in episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography podcast, on season 2 to talk about Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Angels In The Outfield and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095    Dave, Spider-Dan & Max Byrne speak about the X-Men Age Of Apocalypse comics in their new series on Comics In Motion: https://pod.fo/e/2aa97e Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237  Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek here: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc and spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing several Star Wars authors; find these wherever you are listening; on any podcast app or YouTube! Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

    #263 – Why I Read Smutty Romantasy: ACOTAR Vs Fourth Wing, Abroad Weddings And “Being In My Thirsties”, With Jess B Davies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 77:49


    Mike & Jess B Davies of the Femme On Collective joins Mike to talk about smutty romantasy, abroad weddings and getting out of a “reading rut”! In more detail, the duo's conversation starts with Jess' involvement in the Femme On Collective, before delving into their love of reading and processing hard times & grief. They then discuss “Romantasy”, including ACOTAR & Fourth Wing and Jess “Being In Her Thirsties” with her podcasts Literature For Life (Femme On) and The Romantasy Coven and reading ruts. Towards the end, Jess asks Mike about his Vegas wedding with Megan and they discuss the benefits of abroad weddings! This is the perfect conversation for any avid readers, or people who want to get back into reading, and anyone interested by non-traditional weddings! Instagram: @Jess_BDavies (www.instagram.com/jess_bdavies) - Jess' “Bang Average Blog”: https://bangaverageblog.substack.com Femme On: http://femmeon.show & @FemmeOnCollective (Instagram) Romantasy Coven: https://romantasycoven.transistor.fm & @TheRomantasyCoven (Instagram) Jess' podcast appearances: ADHD Cast: https://pod.fo/e/226f22 (March) & https://pod.fo/e/232403 (April) Where I'm From: Jess (81): youtube.com/watch?v=4YlnEVTRpHg & Mike (80): youtube.com/watch?v=kl-E9a-6XIo&t=670s Books mentioned; A Court Of Thorns And Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Fourth Wing (Empyrean series) by Rebecca Yarros, Still Life by Sarah Winman, Shrill by Lindy West, Life Of An MP by Jess Phillips, One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig and A Psalm Of The Wind-Built by Becky Chambers. Mike also mentions Babel by R.F. Kuang and his conversation about God with Tonya & BZ in ep 188 of GCC: https://pod.fo/e/16bf58 Jess also mentions the podcast Tell Me Something Messy by Brandon Kyle Goodman. If you want to support the show, get bonus content every week and get early access to episodes, support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat  The last episode of GCC was a double movie review special, the week prior was a talk about Canada and summer camp with Alex and the week before was another addition to the Clone Wars Legacy Project! Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237  Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount! Intro by Tony (A.R.) Farina: www.arfarina.com and outro by BZ The Voice www.bzthevoice.com

    Patreon Double Movie Review Special – The Marvels And The Bridget Jones Trilogy Reviewed By Mike & Megan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 29:33


    Today is Mike's birthday so he's giving you all two episodes from the Patreon Afterthoughts series he does with his wife Megan, these two are from late 2023 and are of the MCU movie The Marvels and a discussion on the first 3 Bridget Jones movies! Next week will be back to normal, he already has 3 episodes ready to release; one with Jess B Davies and a two-parter with “Superdummy” Paul McGuigan, so keep an eye out for those! If you want to support the show and get bonus content like this every week, and get early access to episodes, consider supporting on Patreon: www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat  The last episode of GCC had Alex talking about his move to Canada, the week prior's episode was part of the Clone Wars Legacy Project and prior to that, Mike spoke with Tony Holt about Invisible Man and it's relevancy to Black America today, including code-switching and they also make Black Panther comparisons! Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237  Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    #262 – Why I Moved To Canada: The Journey From England & Wales, Working In Nature And Camp Tidnish, With Alex Hart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 63:14


    Mike & his good friend Alex Hart talk about Alex's move to Canada, what he likes there and the importance of his current job! In more detail, Alex talks about why he loves the nature of Canada, before explaining his decade-long journey from England to Wales to Canada, with several trips to Asia & America in-between and why he's staying in Canada for the time being. Alex open up about his directionless in his youth, how he found ways to work in nature and how that's culminated into his current role as Camp Director at Easter Seals' Camp Tidnish in Nova Scotia; “the only fully accessible camp in the province” – this is the perfect conversation for any travellers, lovers of nature or people who may need help in finding a new path in life. Alex's IG: @underthepiness (www.instagram.com/underthepiness) Easter Seals' Camp Tidnish Site: https://easterseals.ns.ca/camp-tidnish Alex's previous GCC appearances: 226 (Top 2023/4 Movies), 77 (2019 Movie Roundup), 37 (Nature), 10 (2017 Movies) 3 (Underrated Movies). If you want to support the show, get bonus content every week and get early access to episodes, support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat   The last episode of GCC was part of the Clone Wars Legacy Project and prior to that, Mike spoke with Tony Holt about Invisible Man and it's relevancy to Black America today, including code-switching and they also make Black Panther comparisons! The week before, Douglas Vincent was on, speaking about his Star Wars journey from 1977 to the Disney era and prior to that was the return of Gough of Beernuts Productions! Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237   Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6   Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

    #261 – Clone Wars Conversations Legacy, Darth Maul: Son Of Dathomir Comics – How Did Maul Escape Palpatine After S5 And What Happened To Mother Talzin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 89:11


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with the Legacy Multimedia Project, where content was released from unused Clone Wars episodes following the show's cancellation in 2014, and in this episode Dave, Maff & Mike delve into the 4-issue comic series Darth Maul: Son Of Dathomir! In detail, this comic centres around Darth Maul after his capture by Palpatine/Sidious in the fifth season of the Clone Wars following his Mandalore-takeover, noting his torture, escape and the eventual plot that unfolds around Dooku and Mother Talzin, set before the events of Season 7. Our trio discuss each issue in-depth, provide additional context & lore, and talk about how much they enjoyed the comics and if they're necessary for the overall story of The Clone Wars. Darth Maul: Son Of Dathomir was written by Jeremy Barlow with penciller Juan Frigeri, inker Mauro Vargas and colour artist Wes Dzioba, and was published by Dark Horse in 2014 and re-published by Marvel in 2017. The next 2 releases will continue the Clone Wars Legacy project, with the four unfinished episodes of the Utapau Crystal Crisis next (watch them here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdaXc2wzwv4&t=100s) and finishing with the Dark Disciple novel featuring Quinlan Vos & Asajj Ventress! Once completed, the trio will move onto the final (seventh) season of The Clone Wars! For the every previous episode of Clone Wars Conversations, click here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl   Mike reviewed every episode of Skeleton Crew with different guests on each ep and Maff & Dave even made appearances: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k00J2aTz5zk&list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8a4NYrwlxivElA2QpTXTpIM The trio have all featured in episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography podcast, on season 2 to talk about Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Angels In The Outfield and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095     Dave, Spider-Dan & Max Byrne speak about the X-Men Age Of Apocalypse comics in their new series on Comics In Motion: https://pod.fo/e/2aa97e Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237   Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6   Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek here: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc and spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast A few weeks ago on Genuine Chit-Chat & Comics In Motion, Mike interviewed Charles Soule & Ryan Browne about their upcoming Lucky Devils comic! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/291d48 or watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/K4sUI_zU9L4 Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing several Star Wars authors; find these wherever you are listening; on any podcast app or YouTube! Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

    Patreon Triple Movie Review Special – Tarzan, Inside Out 2 and Ponyo Reviewed By Mike & Megan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 42:01


    Mike is all tied up this week, so here are three episodes from his Patreon with Afterthoughts with Megan, reviewing Tarzan (1999), Inside Out 2 and Studio Ghibli's Ponyo! If you want to support the show and get bonus content (like this) every week and get early access, support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat The last episode of GCC had Mike speaking with Tony Holt about Invisible Man and it's relevancy to Black America today, including code-switching and they also make Black Panther comparisons! The week before, Douglas Vincent was on, speaking about his Star Wars journey from 1977 to the Disney era and prior to that was the return of Gough of Beernuts Productions! Mike's Recent Guest Spots: Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237  Mike recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, tune in here:  https://pod.fo/e/28e32e Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  Intro & outro read by BZ The Voice: http://bzthevoice.com Don't forget to share and review the podcast, it helps more than you know!

    #260 – What Can Invisible Man Teach Us About Black America? Code-Switching, Perspectives And Comparing To Black Panther With Anthony D Holt Jr (Tony Holt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 67:58


    Mike is honoured to welcome Anthony D Holt Jr (Tony Holt), to talk about the relevance of Ralph Ellison's 1962 novel Invisible Man to today's society, what we can learn and why Tony wrote an essay comparing it to Black Panther! You don't need to read Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison to understand what is discussed in this conversation (although it will bring additional context), as the duo talk about code-switching, the power of understanding someone else's perspective, identity (both cultural and individual) and Tony's essay comparing Invisible Man to the 2018 Black Panther run by Ta-Nehisi Coates from Comics Lit Volume 1. Mike & Tony also talk about Tony's home city of Detroit, other works by Ellison and so much more – this conversation is important to every person on this planet. Although Tony doesn't have social media, you can find his notable releases and podcast appearances at https://linktr.ee/tonyholtjr Tony mentioned a few things in this conversation, including; Ta-Nehisi Coates' 2018 Black Panther run; The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda and his book Between the World and Me. Detroit: I Do Mind Dying, A Study In Urban Revolution by Dan Georgakas & Marvin Surkin. The podcast The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway. The Detroit-based producer J Dilla and the book about him called Dilla Time by Dan Charnas – since recording, a street in Detroit was officially renamed J Dilla Street, details here: https://hiphopdx.com/news/j-dilla-street-renaming-detroit-common-questlove Find Comics Lit Volume 1 on Amazon or at the below link, you get 10% off with code 4HP10 at checkout (& don't forget to review): www.accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1 Mike also spoke about Comics Lit Vol1  in full with Tonya Todd and Tony Farina in episode 250 of Genuine Chit-Chat! The conversation that sparked Mike picking up Invisible Man was an episode of Tonya Todd's Banned Books Conversations, found on the podcast feed of the Femme On Collective or here: https://youtu.be/eTdFuragMug?si=yHRxLxILsGkwO2TA The last episode of GCC was Douglas Vincent speaking about his Star Wars journey from 1977 to the Disney era and prior to that was the return of Gough of Beernuts Productions! If you want to support the show and get bonus content & early access, please support on Patreon for at least one exclusive bonus episode every week: www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Mike's Recent Guest Spots: Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237  Mike recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, tune in here:  https://pod.fo/e/28e32e Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  Intro & outro read by BZ The Voice: http://bzthevoice.com Don't forget to share and review the podcast, it helps more than you know!

    #259 P2 – The Last 10 Years Of Star Wars: The Disney Era, Comics Crossover Events And Potential DID Characters! With Douglas Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 44:53


    Douglas Vincent; the third member of the Douglas Vincent DID System returns to continue his discussion with Mike, where they nerd out about Star Wars! This week, in part 2, Doug gives his thoughts on the Sequel Trilogy, noting his favourite film of the three and then following this, they talk about Canon and Legends comics & books, including Aphra and the many crossover events in the 2020 main Star Wars run. Towards the end, Doug talks about lessons within Skeleton Crew (no spoilers) and addresses people's thoughts about characters some believe have DID traits. If you missed part 1, Doug & Mike started by speaking about Douglas' first experience with Star Wars and recalling memories of his childhood, including watching half a recording of Empire Strikes Back on VHS! The conversation then lead into the modern era, as Doug explained his experiences with the Prequel Trilogy, plus the duo discussed “The Dark Years” of Star Wars (when barely anything was being released), followed by the steady release of books and comics following the Heir To The Empire trilogy. For an in-depth introduction to Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder), listen to episode 235 of GCC, from June 2024 where Mike spoke with Leyna: https://pod.fo/e/2430ed   And in episode 248, Mike speaks with Louise who continues the DID discussion and shows how the MBTI personality test helped the alters of their system: https://pod.fo/e/2806aa Leyna was also on Tony Farina's Indie Comics Spotlight, talking about the Elle(s) comic in August 2024: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49lI4Jg6LXMRIcs6fcMtb4?si=-vpeJ5ieQw2cupsuZM-OGQ DID Resources: https://did-research.org - https://did-research.org/did/history/index.html - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4959824 Find Douglas, Leyna & Louise on X: @dougvincent1138 and subscribe to their Substack here: https://substack.com/@dougvincent1138 The last episode of GCC saw the return of Gough of Beernuts Productions for his yearly visit and prior to that were some Clone Wars Conversations and an interview with Charles Soule & Ryan Browne regarding their new comic series Lucky Devils! If you want to support the show and get bonus content & early access, please support on Patreon for at least one exclusive bonus episode every week: www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has now finished and Mike discussed episodes each week with a variety of guests; listen on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion: https://pod.fo/e/29e526, or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7tRGqIoEl0 Mike's Recent Guest Spots: Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237  Mike recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, tune in here:  https://pod.fo/e/28e32e Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  Don't forget to share and review the podcast, it helps more than you know!

    #259 P1 – Escaping Into Star Wars Since ‘77: Taping Off The TV, “The Dark Years” And The Special Editions With Douglas Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 50:19


    GCC welcomes Douglas Vincent; the third member of the Douglas Vincent DID System to speak with Mike, but this time we're taking a break from speaking in-depth about DID and are just nerding out about Star Wars, in two parts! This week, in part 1, Doug & Mike start by speaking about Douglas' first experience with Star Wars and recalling memories of his childhood, including watching half a recording of Empire Strikes Back on VHS! The conversation then steadily leads into the modern era, as Doug explains his experiences with the Prequel Trilogy, plus the duo discuss “The Dark Years” of Star Wars (when barely anything was being released), followed by the steady release of books and comics following the Heir To The Empire trilogy. In part 2 (out next week, or available now on Patreon) Doug gives his thoughts on the Sequels. Following this, they talk about Canon and Legends comics & books, including Aphra and the many crossover events in the 2020 main Star Wars run. Towards the end, Doug talks about lessons within Skeleton Crew (no spoilers) and addresses people's thoughts about characters some believe have DID traits. For an in-depth introduction to Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder), listen to episode 235 of GCC, from June 2024 where Mike spoke with Leyna: https://pod.fo/e/2430ed   And in episode 248, Mike speaks with Louise who continues the DID discussion and shows how the MBTI personality test helped the alters of their system: https://pod.fo/e/2806aa DID Resources: https://did-research.org - https://did-research.org/did/history/index.html - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4959824 Find Douglas, Leyna & Louise on X: @dougvincent1138 and subscribe to their Substack here: https://substack.com/@dougvincent1138 The last episode of GCC saw the return of Gough of Beernuts Productions for his yearly visit and prior to that were some Clone Wars Conversations and an interview with Charles Soule & Ryan Browne regarding their new comic series Lucky Devils! If you want to support the show and get bonus content & early access, please support on Patreon for at least one exclusive bonus episode every week: www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has now finished and Mike discussed episodes each week with a variety of guests; listen on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion: https://pod.fo/e/29e526, or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7tRGqIoEl0 Mike's Recent Guest Spots: Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237  Mike recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, tune in here:  https://pod.fo/e/28e32e Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  Don't forget to share and review the podcast, it helps more than you know!

    #258 – Turning Negative Feedback Into A Movie: Comedic Editing, Local Heroes And The Harsh Reality Of Re-enactment Acting With Gough Of Beernuts Productions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 72:13


    GCC returns to form with a laughter-filled interview with Gough Of Beernuts Productions, for his annual appearance on the show! Gough & Mike's conversation starts with the Beernuts Productions podcast before the duo delve into Gough's latest two mockumentary comedy files; The Harsh Reality Of Re-enactment Acting and Local Heroes! They talk about the inspiration for the films, how these films are similar but also different to previous Beernuts films, some of Mike's favourite moments, new actors Gough has been working with and more – this is a great conversation for any prospective filmmakers, comedians or people who just like a laugh! Make sure you check out Gough's other appearances on GCC, on episodes 48, 65, 84 (& 85), 105, 126, 150, 183 & 220! Beernuts Social Media; IG: @BeernutsProductions – X: @Beernuts_gough - FB: /BeernutsProductions Beernuts website here: https://beernutsproductions.com –Beernuts YouTube channel with trailers & behind the scenes videos: https://youtube.com/BeernutsProductions For Mike's appearance on the Beernuts Productions podcast, listen here: https://spoti.fi/3jpLjpD and for Gough's Q&A episode, tune in here: https://pod.fo/e/2a0de0 The last few episodes of GCC have been Star Wars related, but as 2025 kicks off, GCC is returning to form with more interviews! Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has now finished and Mike discussed episodes each week with a variety of guests; listen on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion: https://pod.fo/e/29e526, or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7tRGqIoEl0 Mike's Recent Guest Spots: Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237  Mike recently appeared on JAC's Back To The Filmography podcast, tune in here:  https://pod.fo/e/28e32e Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  Don't forget to share and review this podcast, it helps an incredible amount!  

    #257 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 6 Pt 4 (E11-13): Yoda Meets Darth Bane, Learns How To Become A Force Ghost And Foresees Order 66 With Qui-Gon's Help, All In The Lost Season Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 87:23


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with Dave, Maff & Mike discussing the final 3 episodes of “The Lost Season”, which features Yoda being guided by Qui-Gon Jinn on a journey to worlds strong in the force, to prepare him for what comes after the Clone Wars! In more detail, Dave, Maff & Mike first talk about how this works as the original ending of TCW series (before season 7 was announced), before delving deeper into these Yoda-centric episodes! As well as the return of Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon, the trio talk about Yoda's foreboding force visions, bizarre force entities & worlds, the Sith world of Moraband/Korriban and the first (& to date only) appearance of Darth Bane on screen, the Rule Of Two, Palpatine's use of Sith rituals & magick and more! Maff also quizzes Dave & Mike on the Jedi council members nearer the end – can you name them all? Episodes featured; Voices, Destiny & Sacrifice. The next 3 releases of CWC will be about the Clone Wars Legacy project, starting with the Darth Maul: Son Of Dathomir comic, followed by the four unfinished episodes of the Utapau Crystal Crisis (watch them here: youtube.com/watch?v=TdaXc2wzwv4&t=100s) and the Dark Disciple novel featuring Quinlan Vos & Asajj Ventress! Once completed, the trio will move onto the final (seventh) season of The Clone Wars! As Skeleton Crew nears the end, Mike continues his weekly discussion shows, with Dave joining him on the penultimate episode! Maff was also on episode 4 and will join him for the finale! Listen to the latest episode on any podcast app: https://pod.fo/e/29b38e or watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=KlSNy0_6pKA   Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244, 245, 249, 251, 252, 254, 255 & 256 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl  The trio have all featured in recent episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography, on season 2 to talk about Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Angels In The Outfield and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095   Dave is embarking on a new project with Spider-Dan & Max Byrne on the X-Men Age Of Apocalypse comics, so make sure you keep an eye out for that on the feed of Comics In Motion! Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek here: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc and spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  A few weeks ago on Genuine Chit-Chat & Comics In Motion, Mike interviewed Charles Soule & Ryan Browne about their upcoming Lucky Devils comic! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/291d48 or watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/K4sUI_zU9L4  Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing several Star Wars authors; find these wherever you are listening; on any podcast app or YouTube! Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

    #256 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 6 Pt 3 (E8-10): The Mystery Of Sifo Dias Revealed And Jar Jar Binks Has A Girlfriend? Plus Mace Windu, Yoda's Exile And Mother Talzin's Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 68:06


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with a collection of 3 episodes; one two-parter about a mission with Jar Jar Binks & Mace Windu, while the third episode unravels the mystery surrounding Sifo Dias, as we near the  end of Season 6! In more detail, Dave, Maff & Mike discuss Jar Jar's love interest (spoiler; it's not Mace) and the surprising return of Mother Talzin in the two Disappeared episodes, before delving into an incredibly important episode for all Star Wars lore about the mystery of Sifo Dias, the clone army and Tyranus/Dooku's involvement. They also talk about Yoda's (deserving) exile, how blind the Jedi were to all of Palpatine's plans and more, including what these episodes mean for Revenge Of The Sith & beyond (without detailing Bad Batch, as Dave & Maff have yet to see it).Episodes featured; The Disappeared Parts 1 & 2 and The Lost One. The weekly Skeleton Crew discussion shows continue and Megan joined Mike for episode 5, while Maff was on for episode 4 and Dave will appear in 2025! Listen on any podcast app: https://pod.fo/e/29345d or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q7yoQ0NnjgI Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244, 245, 249, 251, 252, 254 & 255 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl  The trio are all featuring in various episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography, each of their first season 2 appearances are out now, for the season of Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Angels In The Outfield and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095   Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek here: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc - spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a - and did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  A few weeks ago on Genuine Chit-Chat & Comics In Motion, Mike interviewed Charles Soule & Ryan Browne about their upcoming Lucky Devils comic! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/291d48 or watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/K4sUI_zU9L4  Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with  Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

    #255 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 6 Pt 2 (E5-7): Return Of Clovis: Anakin Almost Beats Padmé's Friend To Death, Plus Muuns Banking On Scipio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 73:26


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with an underrated arc, about Anakin's possessive love of Padmé and Palpatine's control over the galactic banks, all in the second batch of episodes from Season 6! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about Anakin's fall, Padmé's tactics and Palpatine's plans! In more detail, the trio discuss Star Wars banking, the further plots of Palpatine, how brutally Anakin almost kills Clovis and the impact on his marriage with Padmé it has, plus Mike talks about Muuns and Darth Plagueis, the handmaiden Teckla Minnau, Rex's helment change and much more, including what these episodes mean for Revenge Of The Sith & beyond (without detailing Bad Batch, as Dave & Maff have yet to see it). Episodes featured; An Old Friend, The Rise Of Clovis and Crisis At Heart. The weekly Skeleton Crew discussion shows continue and Megan joined Mike for episode 5, while Maff was on for episode 4 and Dave will appear in 2025! Listen on any podcast app: https://pod.fo/e/29345d or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q7yoQ0NnjgI Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244, 245, 249, 251, 252 & 254 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl  Dave mentioned the movie Margin Call in this discussion. The trio are all featuring in various episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography, each of their first season 2 appearances are out now, for the season of Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Angels In The Outfield and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095   Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek here: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc - spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a - and did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  Two weeks ago on Genuine Chit-Chat & Comics In Motion, Mike interviewed Charles Soule & Ryan Browne about their upcoming Lucky Devils comic! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/291d48 or watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/K4sUI_zU9L4  Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

    #254 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 6 Pt 1 (E1-4): Order 66 Explained! Fives Uncovers The Clone Inhibitor Chips Conspiracy And Starting “The Lost Missions”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 95:14


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with a vital arc to understanding what actually happened in Order 66; the first four episodes of Season 6! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about the clone inhibitor chips, Fives and more! In this episode, the trio discuss the premiere of the “final” season (before Season 7 was announced/released) and how this series has brought such life to the many clones, including Fives. They talk about the depth of the conspiracy, Palpatine, the droid AZ, Kamino and what these episodes mean for Revenge Of The Sith & beyond (without detailing Bad Batch, as Dave & Maff have yet to see it). Episodes featured; The Unknown, Conspiracy, Fugitive & Orders. The weekly Skeleton Crew discussion shows continue, with Maff on the episode 4 talk and Dave to appear in 2025! Listen on any podcast app: https://pod.fo/e/29345d or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q7yoQ0NnjgI Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244, 245, 249, 251 & 252 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl   The trio are all featuring in various episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography, each of their first season 2 appearances are out now, for the season of Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Angels In The Outfield and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095    Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek here: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc - spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a - and did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  Last week on Genuine Chit-Chat & Comics In Motion, Mike interviewed Charles Soule & Ryan Browne about their upcoming Lucky Devils comic! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/291d48 or watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/K4sUI_zU9L4   Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234 found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Timestamps: 00:00 Intro, Guest Spots & What's To Come 03:02 Season 6 P1 Discussion 01:34:00 Outro

    #253 – Charles Soule & Ryan Browne's Comic Interview: Lucky Devils, Eight Billion Genies, Curse Words And “Building Contrast”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 55:49


    Surprise! Charles Soule & Ryan Browne join Mike this week (interrupting Clone Wars Christmas), to talk about their upcoming 9 issue series with Image Comics: Lucky Devils and their collaborative relationship as writer & artist. So if you're a fan of comic books, collaboration or looking further into the creative process, this is the episode for you! In more detail, Mike delves deeper into the relationship between Ryan & Charles, from Curse Words to Eight Billion Genies present day's Lucky Devils and why they both believe they work well together. The trio also give their thoughts on The Human Condition, the philosophy of Eight Billion Genies, Charles' novels and Curse Words concept album, plus working with & without existing IPs, down-time and so much more! Find Image Comics' Lucky Devils #1 anywhere from January 8th: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-lucky-devils-1-of-9 Charles Soule's Website: www.charlessoule.com - @CharlesSoule on social media, @CharlesDSoule on IG. Ryan Browne's Linktree: linktr.ee/brownetowne - @RyanBrowneArt on social media The weekly Skeleton Crew discussion shows have begun and Thomas Rochester joins Mike for the two-episode premiere! Listen on any podcast app: https://pod.fo/e/28c27a or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k00J2aTz5zk Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244, 245, 249, 251 & 252 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Mike's Guest Spots: On Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores, but with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6 On Spider-Dan's pod again, Mike talks their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 On Back To The Filmography talking Glory Daze & Matthew McConaughey: https://pod.fo/e/28e32e Mike also appears in the VHS Strikes Back Dragonslayer episode: https://pod.fo/e/28f73f Don't forget to share and review the podcast, it helps more than you know! If you want to support the show and get bonus content, please support on Patreon for at least one exclusive bonus episode every week: www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat  

    #252 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 5 Pt 4 (E17-20): The Trial Of Ahsoka Tano! Jedi Temple Bombing, Barriss Offee, Anakin Skywalker And The Failings Of The Jedi Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 84:08


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with one of the most iconic Clone Wars arcs of all-time; the finale of Season 5 (episodes 17-20)! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about the full 4 episode arc in this release, which Mike calls “The Jedi Temple Bombing Arc”! In this episode, the trio discuss this ground-shattering finale to Season 5, finally answering the question (for Maff); why did Ahsoka leave the Jedi Order? The trio discuss the many failings of the Jedi, Ahsoka's relationships with both Anakin and Barriss Offee, Tarkin's involvement, the animation improvements and the weight that the finale episode carries, plus Mike spinkles in a few bits of canon trivia throughout! Episodes featured; Sabotage, The Jedi Who Knew Too Much, To Catch A Jedi & The Wrong Jedi. Asajj Ventress' story continues in the Dark Disciple novel by Christie Golden! The weekly Skeleton Crew discussion shows have begun and Thomas Rochester joins Mike for the two-episode premiere! Listen on any podcast app: https://pod.fo/e/28c27a or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k00J2aTz5zk Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244, 245, 249 & 251 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl The trio are all featuring in episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography which are out now, or soon to be released for the season of Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Angels In The Outfield and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095  Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek here: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc - spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a - and did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

    December Update - What You Can Expect From Genuine Chit-Chat, Including Clone Wars Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 4:18


    For December 2024, Mike is changing GCC's feed, before kicking the schedule back to normal for 2025! In this update, Mike notes the numerous Clone Wars Conversations episodes that will be releasing, some of his recent/upcoming guest spots, what Patreon supporters can expect and a few other bits & pieces! The previous GCC releases were Clone Wars Conversations S5 P3, the week prior  was the 250th episode, celebrating Comics Lit Volume 1, prior to that was CWC S5 P2, while ep 248 was a conversation with Louise who has Dissociative Identity Disorder about the MBTI Personality Test and before that was the 14th episode of Disney Discussions, where Mike, Megan, Ria & Spider-Dan discuss TRON & TRON Legacy! The weekly Skeleton Crew discussion shows have begun and Thomas Rochester joins Mike for the two-episode premiere! Listen on any podcast app: https://pod.fo/e/28c27a or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k00J2aTz5zk Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 Mike has recently recorded an episode of Back To The Filmography S2, for Matthew McConaughey, so keep a eye out for that as well as another future appearance on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores! Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244, 245, 249 & 251 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter to keep up to date with Mike and weekly news from the nerdier side of Pop Culture: https://pccnewsletter.com  

    #251 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 5 Pt 3 (E14-16): Maul, Deathwatch & “Big Daddy Palpatine”, Plus Attacking Mandalore, Satine And Obi-Wan, With Bo-Katan & Savage Opress

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 98:37


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with the third part of Season 5 (episodes 14-16)! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about the full 3 episode arc in this release, as their journey on this Clone Wars companion podcast continues! In this episode, the trio discuss all three Maul-centric episodes, showing the start of his reign in the criminal underworld and his relationship with the people of Mandalore, including Death Watch and Bo-Katan. The first episode shows Maul's first interaction with the Darksaber, in the second episode he plots with Death Watch against Satine Kryze of Mandalore and in the finale, Obi-Wan confronts Maul on Mandalore, going against the wishes of the Jedi Council. The trio also talk about Savage Opress' involvement in the series, the emotional beats Obi-Wan goes through, the neutrality of Mandalore and the unexpected ending involving Palpatine confronting his old apprentice… Episodes featured; Eminence, Shades Of Reason and The Lawless. Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244, 245 & 249 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl The trio are all featuring in episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography which are out now, or soon to be released for the season of Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Angels In The Outfield and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095  Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek here: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc - spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a - and did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & What's To Come 03:34 Full Discussion 01:38:20 Outro

    #250 – Comic Books Are High Art! Convincing Fans Of Prose To Read Art Panels And Comics Lit Volume 1 With Tonya Todd & Tony (A.R.) Farina

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 79:56


    It's Genuine Chit-Chat's 250th episode, and for this momentous occasion, Mike has invited two of his favourite people; Tonya Todd and Tony (A.R.) Farina, to talk about their recent book; Comics Lit Volume 1, which is a essay collection with a foreword by Bryan Edward Hill, and essays by Alyson Shelton, Eric Lee, Kelly Gaines, Seth Singleton, AA McCartney, Heath Fodor, A.R. Farina, Tonya Todd and Anthony D. Holt Jr.  In more detail, Mike and T&T talk about where the idea for Comics Lit came from and it's journey from there to being published. They talk about getting Bryan Edward Hill on board, and then talk about the collaboration with the other contributors, and how many of the essays evolved over time. The trio also discuss the editing & ordering process and the future volumes of Comics Lit, as well as the content within many of the essays and how important it is for comics to be considered high art alongside prose writing. You do not need to read Comics Lit Vol 1 to enjoy this conversation, so please tune in and then buy it where you can! Find Comics Lit Volume 1 on Amazon or at the below link, you get 10% off with code 4HP10 at checkout (& don't forget to review): accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1   Find Anachronisitic Comics #1 here: Digital ($1): www.drivethrucomics.com/product/500241/Anachronistic-Comics-1 or the physical version on Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/bfqfiAo In September 2024 Tonya completed her third week of the yearly Banned Books Conversations, listen on the podcast feeds of Femme On or Comics In Motion, or watch the video versions here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonS23Pw8PqPRG34GCSuUiKLChocUzTMD Tonya's in-person book event by Henderson Writers Group, with Ada (AA) McCartney & Tony Holt Jr on December 1st in Las Vegas, at No. 1 Boba Tea Social, 133 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015-7246. Further details found on this FB Event: https://fb.me/e/3YsOclFvf Find Tonya @MsTonyaTodd on any social media site, or check out her other links: Tonya's Site: http://mstonyatodd.com - Tonya's IMDB: https://imdb.com/name/nm8904672 - The Femme On Collective: https://femmeon.show You can also pre-order Tonya's upcoming book 52 Love here: accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/52-love-52-love-1 Tonya has been on GCC episodes 97, 101, 114, 141, 172 & 188, talking about God, nerdy fandom, her acting journey and more! Find Tony @ARFarina on Instagram & Facebook or find his site here: www.arfarina.com, his podcast Indie Comics Spotlight is found on Comics In Motion: https://podfollow.com/comicsinmotion & find his Jane Austen books Welcome To Mansfield and That Other Dashwood Girl wherever you buy books! You can hear the playlists for Tony's novels on Spotify or his website: www.arfarina.com/music.html Tony has been on GCC numerous times, the last four were episodes 195 (introducing his first Jane Austen novel Welcome To Mansfield), 219 (for Buffy Revisited), episode 222 for further information on Welcome To Mansfield and 237 with Ada (AA) McCartney to talk about voice-acting for WTM. Ada (AA) McCartney has been on GCC twice; once in ep 237, as above, and prior to that was discussing her “C*nt Poems” in episode 171! Alyson Shelton also contributed to Comics Lit Vol 1 and has been on GCC three times; ep 159 and 173 talking about her original comic series REBURN and again in ep 185 to discuss pregnancy and childbirth. The previous GCC releases were Clone Wars Conversations S5 P2, the week prior was a conversation with Louise who has Dissociative Identity Disorder about the MBTI Personality Test and before that was the 14th episode of Disney Discussions, where Mike, Megan, Ria & Spider-Dan discuss TRON & TRON Legacy! Mike has recently recorded an episode of Back To The Filmography S2, for Matthew McConaughey, so keep a eye out for that as well as a future appearance on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores! Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter to keep up to date with Mike and weekly news from the nerdier side of Pop Culture: https://pccnewsletter.com  

    #249 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 5 Pt 2 (E6-13): Younglings Getting Their Lightsaber Crystals On Ilum and R2D2 & The Droids Stuck In The Void

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 101:30


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with the second part of Season 5 (episodes 6-13)! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about two arcs in this episode, as their journey on this Clone Wars companion podcast continues! In this episode, the trio discuss the first arc (ep 6-9); where a group of younglings go on a quest to Ilum for their lightsaber (Kyber) crystals with Ahsoka & Yoda and then meet Huyang to help construct them, where they are interrupted by a certain pirate; Hondo! The second arc apparently features George Lucas' favourite Clone Wars episodes (10-13), where a small-statured general goes on a mission with a handful of droids to infiltrate a separatist ship and end up being stranded in the desert known as The Void before finding a curious out of place local. As well as talking about these episodes, Dave, Maff & Mike discuss George Lucas' involvement in the Clone Wars, Huyang's appearance in Ahsoka, droids in Star Wars and more! Episodes featured; The Gathering, A Test Of Strength, Bound For Rescue & A Necessary Bond and Secret Weapons, A Sunny Day In The Void, Missing In Action & Point Of No Return. Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244 & 245 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl The trio are all featuring in episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography which are out now, or soon to be released for the season of Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Boys On The Side and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095   Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a, plus he did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  Mike, Dave & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

    #248 – How Can The MBTI Personality Test Help You? Myers & Briggs' 16 Personalities, A Quiz And Dissociative Identity Disorder With Louise (Of The Douglas Vincent System)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 76:15


    This week Mike speaks with Louise; the second alter from the Doug Vincent System to appear on GCC, to explain how the alters within the system have used the MBTI Personality Test to better understand themselves and their roles. In more detail, Louise starts by speaking about her “awakening” within the system, before answering some questions from you (the lovely GCC audience) about DID, including alters “switching” control over the body. Louise then provides an in-depth explanation about what the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) is, how it was created, what the letters actually mean and how their system utilizes it for the different alters.Mike also took the test and is a Protagonist (ENFJ-A), with the “Diplomat” role and his strategy is “People Mastery” – he explains his results in more detail and he & Louise discuss what they mean. Louise also prepared a quiz for Mike where he guesses which Star Wars and Marvel characters would have what type of MBTI personality – listen to the entire conversation to hear the results! To do the personality test yourself, completely for free, visit www.16personalities.com Louise mentioned the book Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type by Isabel Briggs Myers & Peter B. Myers. For an in-depth introduction to Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder), listen to episode 235 of GCC, from June 2024 where Mike spoke with Leyna: https://pod.fo/e/2430ed   DID Resources: https://did-research.org - https://did-research.org/did/history/index.html - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4959824 Find Louise, Leyna & Doug on X: @dougvincent1138 One of the system's alters named Leyna was on Tony Farina's Indie Comics Spotlight, talking about the Elle(s) comic in August: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49lI4Jg6LXMRIcs6fcMtb4?si=-vpeJ5ieQw2cupsuZM-OGQ Leyna was also on the Into The Knight Moon Knight podcast on episodes 299, 315 & 332: https://intotheknight.libsyn.com  Leyna also contributed to the Moon Knight essay book “Waxing And Waning” that Leyna contributed to here: http://sequart.org/books/40/waxing-and-waning-essays-on-moon-knight. The previous GCC release was the 14th episode of Disney Discussions, where Mike, Megan, Ria & Spider-Dan talk about the many movies by Disney, and this episode is about TRON & TRON Legacy: https://pod.fo/e/27d6ce Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat     Mike has recently recorded an episode of Back To The Filmography S2, for Matthew McConaughey, so keep a eye out for that as well as a future appearance on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores! Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter to keep up to date with Mike and weekly news from the nerder side of Pop Culture: https://pccnewsletter.com   

    #247 – Disney Discussions 14: TRON & TRON Legacy! Jeff Bridges, Special Effects & A Legacy Sequel, With Spider-Dan, Ria & Megan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 87:18


    Greetings Programs! 2024's final episode of Disney Discussions is Mike's choice; TRON (1982) & TRON: Legacy (2010)! In more detail, Mike first talks about why he chose this classic movie and it's legacy sequel, then each person talks about their first memories of TRON. After going through the numerous characters, plot points and special effects of the original, the gang talk about the same things in Legacy while comparing them to TRON. Special effects and visuals are a huge part of TRON's appeal, but is it enough to make a satisfying sequel? Spider-Dan has also read some TRON comics and has watched the animated series TRON: Uprising, which he talks about too. SPOILER WARNING: aside from the two TRON movies that are discussed in-depth, the movie Ex-Machina is spoiled around the 40 minute mark, so be aware! Ria mentioned this video explaining Born Sexy Yesterday: youtube.com/watch?v=0thpEyEwi80 Mike, Ria & Spider-Dan were each on episodes of Tonya Todd's Banned Books Conversations for 2024, find all episodes on the podcast feeds of Comics In Motion or the Femme On Collective in September or watch the video versions here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonS23Pw8PqNvsM20_bc5DOnhPTBqsVcR&si=ShTSCvrYyjY75uEM For the previous Disney Discussions, check episodes; 155, 163, 176, 180, 192, 198, 207, 218, 223 & 239 of Genuine Chit-Chat while their third, eighth & twelfth discussions are on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores' podcast in late Sept 2022, August 2023 & May 2024, or you find every DD episode on this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8ajqsEDJPAYC0DSuIUqa26e  Ria's Instagram: @RiaCarrogan & @FemmeOnCollective – The Femme On Collective is found on any podcast feed and here: https://femmeon.show, plus she can be found on the feed of Comics In Motion here: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast  You can find Spider-Dan's show, Patreon & further information on his website https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com or follow him on social media: X: @Dan_Bores – Instagram: @Spiderdansecretbores Find Megan on Instagram: @GrittsGetsFit or at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Mike & Megan appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com  Star Wars should check out Mike's monthly show Clone Wars Conversations, where he, Dave & Maff are going through all episodes of the iconic show; which been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244 & 245 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl    Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat   

    #246 – Mike Chen On His Moon Knight & Venom Book: What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Plus Marvel's Connecting Novels And A Quantum Love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 65:36


    Author & sci-fi aficionado Mike Chen returns to GCC to talk about his new novel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom, which is part of the collection of new What If novels! In this episode, Mike & Mike discuss the characters of Venom & Moon Knight in depth, including where they each first heard of the characters, how their characters are similar but also different, how Mike wrote this story with so many several different perspectives, the spoiler-free brief of the story and how it connects to the other What If novels. In addition, the duo talk about unlikely friendships, fun parts of writing and they discuss Mike's book A Quantum Love Story, which Mike recently read! Find the book here (Amazon UK): https://amzn.eu/d/16gA6Ei Check out Mike Chen's website here: mikechenbooks.com and find Mike Chen at @MikeChenWriter on Instagram, Threads and X (Twitter). Mike was on GCC in May, in ep 234 where they discussed his Star Wars novel Brotherhood as well as some ofhis other works; listen here https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & watch here https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0  Mike shouted out fellow author Delilah S Dawson, who has written the Star Wars books Inquisitor: Rise Of The Red Blade, Phasma & Black Spire Outpost, plus several non-SW books! Find her @DelilahSDawson on social media! The Moon Knight Essay Collection Waxing And Waning: http://sequart.org/books/40/examining-moon-knight/ If you want a full retrospective of Moon Knight comics, listen to ep 224 of GCC to hear Mike & Scott Weatherly discuss: https://pod.fo/e/21ecf6 & https://youtu.be/818L9-Lt9BE Mike has also spoken with Leyna of the Douglas Vincent system, who actually has the condition Moon Knight has; Dissociative Identity Disorder, to hear more about this, check out episode 235 of GCC: https://pod.fo/e/2430ed If you enjoy Star Wars, check out Mike's monthly show Clone Wars Conversations, where he, Dave & Maff are going through all episodes of the iconic show; which been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241 & 244 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl   You can listen to all episodes of Genuine Chit-Chat or Star Wars: Comics In Canon on their usual podcast feeds, or watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat! Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter for weekly updates on the nerdier side of pop culture and details on Mike's weekly releases: https://pccnewsletter.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Mike Chen Interview 01:00:30 Outro  

    #245 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 5 Pt 1 (E1-5): Maul Vs Obi-Wan and Saw Gerrera Being Trained By Anakin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 109:01


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with the first part of Season 5 (episodes 1-5)! Dave, Maff & Mike have split this season up into 4 so they can talk in-depth about discuss certain arcs and individual episodes of The Clone Wars in more detail, to make this Clone Wars companion podcast even better! In this episode, the trio discuss the episode Revival before delving into the 4-part Onderon arc with young Saw Gerrera; A War On Two Fronts, Front Runners, Soft War and Tipping Points. The first episode continues Maul & Savage Opress' stories and features Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hondo Ohnaka while the 4-parter shows Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka training rebels on the Separatist-occupied world of Onderon! There is so much to discuss in this episode, including the clear Rogue One connections and Dave, Maff & Mike also continue to talk about the progression of these episodes, the involved characters and some lore & trivia sprinkled in! Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241 & 244 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl The trio are all featuring in episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography which are out now, or soon to be released! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Boys On The Side and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a, plus he did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast  Mike, Dave & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC, found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

    Is EPCOT Worth Visiting? A Month In America Part 5 – Food Tour, Aquarium, Animal Kingdom Safari And The End Of The Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 36:50


    Mike & Megan's month in America is over and this is their final podcast about it, where they talk about their final days at Disney World and their journey home! In this release, M&M first speak about EPCOT*! They talk about their expectations and what they actually experienced in the park; from the Guardians Of The Galaxy & Mission: SPACE rides, to the 11 countries at EPCOT lake, to the aquarium & attractions focusing on sustainability of earth. The following day, M&M went to Animal Kingdom for the first time to experience the safari, rides like Everest and the Avatar/Pandora area. After this, M&M talk about their 4 remaining days at Disney and the sort of “gap-filling” that they did, to go park hopping and have different experiences to their 4 “main” days at each park, including meeting characters, going on the newest ride; Tiana's Bayou Adventure, having more food, going to Disney Springs and so much more, before they describe their return home and favourite parts of Disney World! *EPCOT stands for Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow. Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat - both M&M uploaded numerous photos from their travels to their Instagrams so make sure you check those out too! The last few weeks have been a variety of different releases; last week was M&M's first two days in Disney World, the episode before was their time in Universal, California & Florida, prior to that was the final episode of Clone Wars Conversations for season 4 of TCW, the weeks before detailed the first two parts of Mike & Megan's trip (The Vegas Wedding and time in Yosemite National Park) and before that were two movie reviews (previously only for Patreon supporters) and their review of Deadpool & Wolverine! Guest Spots: Mike was a guest on the first episode of Tonya Todd's 2024 Edition of the Banned Books Week Podcast, he talks about the banned book Are You There God? It's Me Margaret with Tonya and two guests! Listen on the Femme On Collective or Comics In Motion, or watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=dEI7pUDUYrk Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89 Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris! You can listen to all episodes of Genuine Chit-Chat or Star Wars: Comics In Canon on their usual podcast feeds, or watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat!  

    What Is Disney World Really Like? A Month In America Part 4 – Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios And Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 42:17


    Mike & Megan were in America for a month and recorded numerous podcasts while out there, talking about their experiences in Vegas, Yosemite, Bakersfield, Orlando with theme parks and more! In this release, M&M talk about their first 2 days at Disneyworld Florida, which included most of the main rides at Magic Kingdom, the closing ceremony, and then Hollywood Studios the following day, mainly being at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge where M&M ate Star Wars food, built lightsabers, went on all the rides and talk about their fully immersive experience – next episode will be EPCOT and Magic Kingdom! Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat - both M&M uploaded numerous photos from their travels to their Instagrams so make sure you check those out too! The last few weeks have been a variety of different releases; last week was M&M's time in Universal, California & Florida, prior to that was the final episode of Clone Wars Conversations for season 4 of TCW, the weeks before detailed the first two parts of Mike & Megan's trip (The Vegas Wedding and time in Yosemite National Park) and before that were two movie reviews (previously only for Patreon supporters) and their review of Deadpool & Wolverine! Guest Spots: Mike was a guest on the first episode of Tonya Todd's 2024 Edition of the Banned Books Week Podcast, he talks about the banned book Are You There God? It's Me Margaret with Tonya and two guests! Listen on the Femme On Collective or Comics In Motion, or watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=dEI7pUDUYrk Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89  Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris! You can listen to all episodes of Genuine Chit-Chat or Star Wars: Comics In Canon on their usual podcast feeds, or watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat!

    Visiting Universal Studios In California: A Month In America Part 3 – Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Harry Potter, Studio Tour And Medieval Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 72:41


    Mike & Megan were in America for a month and recorded numerous podcasts while out there, talking about their experiences in Vegas, Yosemite, Bakersfield, Orlando with theme parks and more! Mike rambles in the intro until around 4 minutes 30, so skip ahead if you want to get right into the conversation! In this release, M&M talk about the end of their second week in the USA and the start of their third, where they stayed in Bakersfield for a few days with friends of the podcast Chris & Alyse Braaten, eating plenty of tasty food and going to some cool local places, the duo then left the Braatens and went to LA, to go to Universal Studios (which they speak about at length) before finishing off LA with a meal with another friend of the pod; Melissa Humphreys, before staying in a dodgy motel, flying to Florida, meeting Tony Farina and going to the Medieval Times experience! Chris Braaten was on episodes 131 and 152 of Genuine Chit-Chat! Tony was also mentioned, he & Mike have done several collaborations together, but most recently he was on episodes 219, 222 and 237 of GCC. Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat - both M&M uploaded numerous photos from their travels to their Instagrams so make sure you check those out too! The last few weeks have been a variety of different releases; last week was the final episode of Clone Wars Conversations for season 4 of TCW, the week prior detailed the first two parts of Mike & Megan's trip (The Vegas Wedding and time in Yosemite National Park) and before that were two movie reviews (previously only for Patreon supporters) and their review of Deadpool & Wolverine! Guest Spots: Mike was a guest on the first episode of Tonya Todd's 2024 Edition of the Banned Books Week Podcast, he talks about the banned book Are You There God? It's Me Margaret with Tonya and two guests! Listen on the Femme On Collective or Comics In Motion, or watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=dEI7pUDUYrk Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89  Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris! You can listen to all episodes of Genuine Chit-Chat or Star Wars: Comics In Canon on their usual podcast feeds, or watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat!

    #244 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 4 Pt 3 (E19-22): The Nightsister Massacre, Dathomir And Maul's Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 106:06


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with the third & final part of Season 4 “Battle Lines” (episodes 19-22)! Dave, Maff & Mike have split this season up into 3 so the trio can discuss certain arcs and individual episodes of The Clone Wars in more detail to make this Clone Wars companion podcast even better! In this episode, the trio discuss the 4-part arc with episodes Massacre, Bounty, Brothers and Revenge. These episodes are centred around the Nightsisters of Dathomir, Savage Opress finding (Darth) Maul and Asajj Ventress finding her way in the universe, while Obi-Wan is pursuing on Maul & Opress. Dave, Maff & Mike talk about these episodes that are far more mature than prior episodes, while delving deeper into the involved characters & galactic events, all with some lore/trivia sprinkled in! Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238 & 241 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a, plus he did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast - Dave recently guested on several episodes of X-Amining X-Men '97 on Comics In Motion! Mike, Dave & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC, found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat - both M&M uploaded numerous photos from their travels to their Instagrams so make sure you check those out too! The last few weeks have been a variety of different releases; the previous two episodes were about Mike & Megan's month in America, prior to that were two movie reviews (previously only for Patreon supporters), their review of Deadpool & Wolverine, the week before that was Clone Wars Conversations Season 4 Part 2 with Dave and Maff, and the week before that was the fourth episode of Mike & Megan's Monthly M&M show where they talk about Cartoons (submitted by Maff), specifically from their childhoods! Guest Spots: Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat    

    Our Honeymoon In Yosemite: A Month In America Part 2 – The Wawona Point Hike, Bass Lake, The Valley And Staying In A Trailer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 37:19


    Mike & Megan were in America for a whole month and recorded numerous podcasts while out there, talking about their experiences in Vegas, Yosemite, Bakersfield, Orlando with theme parks and more! In this release, M&M talk about their second week in the USA, where they spent their time in Yosemite National Park and the nearby town of Oakhurst! They started with a breather after Vegas, before embarking on a 4 hour hike up to Wawona Point (within Mariposa Grove), the following day they ventured to Bass Lake, before going to Yosemite Valley on day 3 – they drove in & out of Yosemite and were staying in a trailer, surrounded by nature, for 5 nights and loved their time there! Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat - both M&M uploaded numerous photos from their travels to their Instagrams so make sure you check those out too! The last few weeks have been a variety of different releases; last week was part 1 of their trip; The Vegas Wedding, but prior to that were two movie reviews (previously only for Patreon supporters), their review of Deadpool & Wolverine, the week before that was Clone Wars Conversations Season 4 Part 2 with Dave and Maff, and the week before that was the fourth episode of Mike & Megan's Monthly M&M show where they talk about Cartoons (submitted by Maff), specifically from their childhoods! Guest Spots: Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89  Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris! Although Star Wars: The Acolyte finished a while ago, Mike spoke with a variety of people for their thoughts on this incredibly divisive show, including a 2.5 hour discussion Mike had with Angry Andy for the finale! You can listen to all episodes the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcast feeds, or watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat!  

    We Got Married In Vegas: A Month In America Part 1 – A Vegas Wedding, The Grand Canyon, The Food & Fremont Street!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 44:45


    Mike & Megan were off in America for a whole month and recorded numerous podcasts while out there, talking about their experiences in Vegas, Yosemite, Bakersfield, Orlando with theme parks and more! To listen & watch the photo slideshow, go here: https://youtu.be/dJVmWZtLzVs In this release, M&M talk about their first week in the USA, where they flew from the UK to Las Vegas! They met numerous friends over there, went to numerous attractions (including an aquarium and museum), did plenty of hotel-hopping, went to the Grand Canyon and, of course, they got married! This episode starts a bit all-over-the-place but the duo do go through their trip chronologically and recount their trip to all of you, in great detail! Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat - both M&M uploaded numerous photos from their travels to their Instagrams so make sure you check those out too! The last few weeks have been a variety of different releases, including two movie reviews (previously only for Patreon supporters), their review of Deadpool & Wolverine, the week before that was Clone Wars Conversations Season 4 Part 2 with Dave and Maff, and the week before that was the fourth episode of Mike & Megan's Monthly M&M show where they talk about Cartoons (submitted by Maff), specifically from their childhoods! Guest Spots: Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89  Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris! Although Star Wars: The Acolyte finished a while ago, Mike spoke with a variety of people for their thoughts on this incredibly divisive show, including a 2.5 hour discussion Mike had with Angry Andy for the finale! You can listen to all episodes the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcast feeds, or watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat!  

    #243 – Jaws & Saving Private Ryan – Reviewing Two Spielberg Movies: Patreon Afterthoughts Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 29:27


    Mike and Megan are in America getting married so here's a special release consisting of two episodes from their catalogue of Afterthoughts episodes, where they talk about two movies directed by Steven Spielberg! M&M review Jaws and Saving Private Ryan and if you like this, check out https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - for only £1 per month, you will get instant access to over 250 episodes of their exclusive Patreon show Afterthoughts with a new episode every week, plus early access to Monthly M&M episodes and more! Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  Last week was another Patreon pick, where M&M reviewed Deadpool & Wolverine, the week before that was Clone Wars Conversations Season 4 Part 2 with Dave and Maff, and the week before that was the fourth episode of Mike & Megan's Monthly M&M show where they talk about Cartoons (submitted by Maff), specifically from their childhoods! Guest Spots: Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89  Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris! Star Wars: The Acolyte has finished, so check out the massive 2.5 hour discussion Mike had with Angry Andy, and be sure to listen to the previous episodes, each with different guests, too! Listen at the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcast feed, or watch at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat!

    #242 – Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Patreon Afterthoughts Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 24:30


    Mike and Megan are in America getting married so here's a special release that was just going to be for Patreon but M&M decided to release it to you all anyway: their review of Deadpool & Wolverine! If you like this, check out https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat where for only £1 per month, you'll get instant access to over 250 episodes of their exclusive Patreon show Afterthoughts with a new episode every week, plus early access to Monthly M&M episodes and more! Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  Last week was Clone Wars Conversations Season 4 Part 2 with Dave and Maff, and the week before that was the fourth episode of Mike & Megan's show and they talk about Cartoons (submitted by Maff), specifically from their childhoods! As well as discussing the many great shows on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon & Disney, (including The Powerpuff Girls and Dragonball Z) M&M reminisce about getting up early, being too young to understand the innuendos, how messed up many of the shows were, the many related video games and more! Guest Spots: Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89  Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris! Star Wars: The Acolyte has finished, so check out the massive 2.5 hour discussion Mike had with Angry Andy, and be sure to listen to the previous episodes, each with different guests, too! Listen at the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcast feed, or watch at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat!

    #241 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 4 Pt 2 (E11-18): Obi-Wan The Bounty Hunter, Anakin The Slaver And Ahsoka In Deathwatch!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 104:47


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with the second part (of three) of Season 4 “Battle Lines” (episodes 11-18)! Dave, Maff & Mike have split this season up into 3 so the trio can discuss certain arcs and individual episodes of The Clone Wars in more detail to make this Clone Wars companion podcast even better! In this episode, the trio discuss the 3-part episode arc, centering around Anakin, Ahsoka & Obi-Wan confronting Zygerrian slavers and Anakin must win favour of the slaver queen, then we get a one-off episode where Ahsoka & Lux Bonteri meet Deathwatch and then we finish with the 4-part episode arc where Obi-Wan fakes his own death to go undercover as a bounty hunter, but can he accomplish his goal while Anakin goes on a quest for vengeance? Dave, Maff & Mike talk about all of these episodes and delve deeper into the involved characters & galactic events, all with some lore/trivia sprinkled in! Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236 & 238 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a, plus he did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast - Dave recently guested on several episodes of X-Amining X-Men '97 on Comics In Motion! Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC, found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0  The Acolyte has finished, but you can still listen to all 7 episodes of the weekly discussions, with different guests each episode, including Maff & Dave! Listen on the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcasts or watch at youtube.com/GenuineChitChat! Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com  If you would like to donate to Steve J Ray's Macmillan nurses, please donate here: https://tributefunds.macmillan.org.uk/In-Memory/Steve-J-Ray- The previous episode of Genuine Chit-Chat was the fourth episode of Monthly Mike & Megan, with an episode all about Childhood Cartoons, as submitted by Maff! M&M discuss their memories of cartoons from a young age, the weirdness of 90s cartoons, their favourites, related video games and more! GUEST SPOTS: Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89  Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  

    Monthly Mike & Megan: Childhood Cartoons (Ep 4) – Animated Morning Shows, Cartoon Network & The Weirdness Of The 90s!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 50:54


    In the fourth episode of Mike & Megan's show, they talk about Cartoons (submitted by Maff), specifically from their childhoods! As well as discussing the many great shows on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon & Disney, (including The Powerpuff Girls and Dragonball Z) M&M reminisce about getting up early, being too young to understand the innuendos, how messed up many of the shows were, the many related video games and more! Let us know what you think and please submit your topics for future episodes! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/kqrWyEN8FnY Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat   Guest Spots: Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 For Disney Discussions 12, check out Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for a discussion on The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89   Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris! Star Wars: The Acolyte has finished, so check out the massive 2.5 hour discussion Mike had with Angry Andy, and be sure to listen to the previous episodes, each with different guests, too! Listen at the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcast feed, or watch at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat!

    #240 – Why I Still Love Teaching: Language Fluency, Sympathy And Changing The Education System, With Renés Lophanor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 84:42


    This week's guest is Mike's languages teacher from over 14 years ago, who has recently written a book about the education system; Renés Lophanor! In more detail, this was an in-person interview where Mike & Renés talk about Renés' many years in teaching, why it's so important for people to learn a second language, why he decided to write a book, the process of writing, what keeps him motivated, issues with the education system including the failure of the “one size fits all” approach, how empathy is important and you'll even get to hear what Mike was like as a student when he was much younger - this is a great podcast for educators, authors, linguists and anyone with a passion for learning! Renés' site: https://reneslophanor.com – Instagram: @reneslophanor_author & facebook.com/RenesLophanor  Renés' book; Why I Still Love Teaching, Despite Having All The Reasons In The World To Quit, will be out in September 2024! The previous episode of GCC was Disney Discussions 13; all about dogs! Megan chose The Fox And The Hound and the original Lady And The Tramp, so she, Mike, Ria & Spider-Dan discuss these two movies, how they compare, the bad pet owners, the animation, how the movies have aged and so much more! Star Wars: The Acolyte has finished, so check out the massive 2.5 hour discussion Mike had with Angry Andy, and be sure to listen to the previous episodes, each with different guests, too! Listen at the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcast feess, or watch at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat! Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com  GUEST SPOTS: Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 For Disney Discussions 12, check out Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for a discussion on The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd  Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89 Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  

    #239 – Disney Discussions 13: Dogs! Fox And The Hound & Lady And The Tramp, With Spider-Dan & Ria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 97:07


    It's all about dogs! In this episode of Disney Discussions, it was Megan's pick, so we tackled the animated classics Fox And The Hound (1981) and Lady And The Tramp (1955)! In more detail, Megan starts by explaining why she chose these two movies, before the other 3 talk about their first memories of them. They then talk about Fox And The Hound at length, talking about it's characters, animation and songs, before delving into Lady And The Tramp to talk about the same! They then compare the two movies in all aspects to decide which they prefer and along the way they also talk about the bad pet owners in both movies! Keep an ear out for Mike “putting his foot in it” around the 40 minute mark (all the subsequent ribbing was in jest)! For Disney Discussions 12, check out Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for our discussion on The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd For the previous Disney Discussions, check episodes; 155, 163, 176, 180, 192, 198, 207, 218 & 223 of Genuine Chit-Chat while their third, eighth & twelfth discussions are on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores' podcast in late Sept 2022, August 2023 & May 2024, or you find every DD episode on this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8ajqsEDJPAYC0DSuIUqa26e  Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513 Ria's Instagram: @RiaCarrogan & @FemmeOnCollective – The Femme On Collective is found on any podcast feed and here: https://femmeon.show, plus she can be found on the feed of Comics In Motion here: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast  You can find Spider-Dan's show, Patreon & further information on his website https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com or follow him on social media: X: @Dan_Bores – Instagram: @Spiderdansecretbores Find Megan on Instagram: @GrittsGetsFit or at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Mike has been releasing weekly Acolyte discussion shows with different guests each episode and Spider-Dan will be on the finale episode! Listen at the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcasts, or watch at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat! Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com  GUEST SPOTS: Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89 Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335 For something completely different, Mike recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, filling in for Chris on the first week of Love Island (with Megan): https://pod.fo/e/24596f   Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat  

    #238 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 4 Pt 1 (E1-10): The Carnage of Krell, Grievous Vs Gungans, Mon Calamari and Weirdness With R2-D2 & C-3PO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 109:24


    Clone Wars Conversations continues with the first part (of three) of Season 4 “Battle Lines” (episodes 1-10)! Dave, Maff & Mike have split this season up into 3 so the trio can discuss certain arcs and individual episodes of The Clone Wars in more detail to make this Clone Wars companion podcast even better! In this episode, the trio discuss the animation and character development amidst the numerous episodes, starting with 3 part Water War arc on Mon Cala, and how it connects to the 2017 Darth Vader comics, plus the one-off Shadow Warrior episode on Naboo. They then talk about the two peculiar episodes with R2-D2 & C-3PO before delving into one of the most intense arcs in all of Clone Wars; The Darkness On Umbara featuring a lot of clones and the Besalisk Jedi Master Pong Krell!Also be aware of brief spoilers for X-Men '97 around the 16 minute mark! For the weekly Acolyte discussion show, subscribe to the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcasts or watch at youtube.com/GenuineChitChat – Dave was on to discuss episodes 1&2 and Maff is due on next week for episode 3! Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233 & 236 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl Dave, Maff & Mike have also spoken about The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones and The Clone Wars Movie on this feed (GCC episodes 212, 214 & 217) Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a, plus he did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast - Dave recently guested on several episodes of X-Amining X-Men '97 on Comics In Motion! Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC, found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0   Mike has also been releasing weekly Acolyte discussion shows – you can listen at the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcasts, or watch at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat – Dave was for the premiere and Maff was on episode 3, with Tonya Todd on ep 4 & JAC on ep 5! Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com  The previous episode of Genuine Chit-Chat was the third episode of Mike & Megan's show, with an episode all about Parenting, as submitted by Tony (A.R.) Farina! M&M discuss what their childhoods, their thoughts on becoming parents in the future, children's behaviours and more! GUEST SPOTS: For something completely different, Mike recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, filling in for Chris on the first week of Love Island (with Megan): https://pod.fo/e/24596f  Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan returned to Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham in The Meg: https://pod.fo/e/2370b0 Mike also featured on the VHS Strikes Back, talking Trainspotting: https://pod.fo/e/22437b Mike hosted the 1000th episode of Comics In Motion: https://pod.fo/e/22046f - https://youtu.be/OqFFFehte5A Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat 

    Monthly Mike & Megan: Parenting (Ep 3) – Childhoods, Behaviour, Their Future, & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 37:54


    The third episode of Mike & Megan's show continues with an episode all about Parenting, as submitted by Tony (A.R.) Farina! M&M discuss what their childhoods, their thoughts on becoming parents in the future, children's behaviours and more! Let us know what you think and please submit your topics for future episodes! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/eznshwdUvko All Patreons received this episode one month early and have access to episode 3 (Parenting) so to support Mike and hear even more from Megan, consider supporting Mike's podcasting endeavours at https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - for only £1 per month, you will get instant access to over 230 episodes of their exclusive Patreon show Afterthoughts and a new episode is released every week! Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave's Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f  Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham in The Meg: https://pod.fo/e/2370b0 - they have also recorded their episode for Meg 2: The Trench, so keep an eye out for that too! Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris! The previous episode of GCC was with Tony (A.R.) Farina & Ada McCartney; Tony is author of the Austen Chronicles while Ada has performed/recorded for both audiobooks thus far! The trio discuss why Ada was chosen to perform each of The Austen Chronicles audiobooks, the challenges Ada faced recording a shared universe, favourite characters to read and to perform, their love of reading and so much more – whether you're a fan of writing, an audiophile or a Janeite, tune in for a fantastic conversation! Mike has also been releasing weekly Acolyte discussion shows – you can listen at the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcasts, or watch at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat – Dave was for the premiere and Maff was on episode 3, with Tonya Todd on episode 4 and JAC on ep 5! Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator's many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com     GUEST SPOTS: Mike spoke about Dune 1984 and Part 1 (2021) with the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/227135 Mike was recently on Mandatory Music & CD, talking Weezer: https://pod.fo/e/224890 Mike also featured on the VHS Strikes Back, talking Trainspotting: https://pod.fo/e/22437b Mike hosted the 1000th episode of Comics In Motion: https://pod.fo/e/22046f - https://youtu.be/OqFFFehte5A Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat 

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