Two best friends attempt to figure out why the Bond films are so important, why the most important people are the ones you never see, and why the things you see are equally as important. Confused? Us Too.
Since the last episode the world has become a different place, but in an effort to restore some kind of normality to life, Rich and Ash return with a musical treat... Episode 010 - John Deacon's Number Two- I Can't, I Can't, I Can't, I Just Can't. A journey through the music of Bond and more - it's like walking on one of those floor piano mat things that Debenhams would have on display around Xmas. Joining Rich and Ash is none other than THE John Deacon, to bash out a tune or two, give some questionable opinions and also try to answer: How is Ash's new Voiceover career going? What show were Big Brovaz actually taking over? What makes ABBA a poor man's Ace of Bass? All this and more will be answered in Episode 010!!!
Did you miss us? Probably not that much... It's been a busy time in the world of RTAK, including multiple trips to the cinema for Rich! But finally, we return with all things Bond in... Episode 009 - You Only Live Twice: A Mains Powered Sex Toy And it's Sean Connery's last outing as 007... OR IS IT??? There's so much to cover in this episode, including: Which actor can kill erections? Was Kokomo the Pet Shop Boys' best single? What is the first thing Ash will do if he gets diagnosed with terminal illness? All this and more will be answered in Episode 009!!!
As the world braces itself for the next instalment in the Bond story, Rich and Ash are taking a side mission in the very first episode of... 'Review To A Kill - The PhDcast'!!! This is the series where Rich and Ash discuss their (Ash's) Practice as Research PhD project, exploring how entirely improvised stand-up could work. Join them as they discover: Who has glass feet? What links Stewart Lee, Bruce Forsyth and Craig David? Why would Rich be wearing a yellow jumpsuit? The answers to these questions, plus many others that nobody asked can be found in Episode 0007.1 - The Horseback Detective!!!
Guess who's back? Back again... Rich and Ash have risen from the ashes of a rollercoaster 2021. Listen now and hear answers to the biggest questions mankind has ever asked: What game does Rich play when a celebrity dies? Can Ash remember his 7X table? Which Erinsborough native would be the perfect Bond? All this and more!!!
Hot on the heels of Episode 007.1 comes... Episode 007.2! Join Rich as he explains to Ash more about the stunt performers of the Bond franchise in exhaustive detail. Together they uncover: Which laboratory did Professor Dent own? How is the James Bond connected to Eric Idle's cult classic Splitting Heirs? What is a two-man switch? All this and more!
'Richard Marsh, your radio show seems to have the momentum of a runaway freight train. Why are you so popular?' Is just one of the questions Rich and Ash have to tackle this week as we go through the keyhole into their lockdowns v2.0. Join them as they discover: Who has had abetter movie career than George Lazenby? Who makes exceedingly good Gherkins? Why hasn't Ash been snapped up by a 24hr news broadcaster yet? All these and more might be answered in Episode 007.1 - Micheline's Man: 'Broom Broom, I'm in my Invisible Car'.
REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD! Rich and Ash finally get to be in the same room for a milestone in Review To A Kill history, as they present Episode 007 - Thunderball: A Very Small Saxophone. Join them as they discover: Which Erinsborough licensee could have starred in a Bond film? What is a Programme Associate? What is the most expensive wig ever made? The answers to these and many other questions you've never asked can be found in Episode 007, so get you disc out, stick it in, CUE PAUL HARDCASTLE...
Having braved the easing of lockdown, Sean Connery's favourite podcast (allegedly) returns with a 90th Birthday party for the great man. Balloons, cake and pass the parcel are nowhere to be found as Rich and Ash unwrap the 2nd instalment of The Cornetto Trilogy - Hot Fuzz, for a very special Episode 006.5 - The Spy Who Fuzzed Me: Bring Your Vest And Pants. Join us as we work out: Is Rich talking through a mask or is his microphone knackered? Who would you ask How To Save A Life? Was the Eurovision movie good? No. We mean, ACTUALLY good.
Slam it to the left Shake it to the right Chicas to the front... Having avoided the film for nearly 23 years, your Saturday Night Divas who Never Give Up On The Good Times (Rich and Ash) finally Spice Up Your Life. VIVA FOREVER! Stop! It was Too Much for Rich whose failure to watch the film means 2 Become 1, as Wannabe Ash discusses all things Spice World whilst Rich looks on bemused. Was the film the complete Xmas turkey that critics declared? Or has Ash been on an emotional journey, discovering via the medium of Spice World what is missing from art, society and humanity in 2020? We also learn: Are Chaplin, Keaton and Beckham the holy trinity in physical comedy? What did Rich have for Xmas 1997? Is it acceptable to discuss male grooming? Not interested it all this? Who Do You Think You Are? Say You'll Be There, as all this and more will be discovered, in Episode 006.4 - You Only Live Spice: Better Call Meat Loaf HAI SI JA HOLD TIGHT!
As if the lockdown wasn't hard enough, Ash and Rich return to battle over which animal each Bond resembled, discuss The Rock and a special, bonus length version of 'Bond News' Join us as we work out: Would Robbie Williams be a better a better Bond than Ash? What was Sean Connery's catchphrase? Which Gladiator could play Daniel Craig? (ITV, not Roman)
Still hunkered down, join us in this dystopian world we find ourselves in as we find out: Which wrestler was knocked out cold by Honor Blackman? Who left a chart topping glam rock band to become obsessed with Rose West on a full time basis. What kind of person opens their garden to strangers?
In this brave new world, the double-0 must go on... Join Rich and Ash as they try to deal with the technology of recording a podcast over video-chat, where we discover: How popular was Roger Moore with Seamen? Which Jason is better, Bateman or Statham? How has Ash been filling his days?* Its not a standard episode, but then these aren't standard times. Comment, subscribe, get involved and Dance into the Fire. *SPOILER ALERT Drinking.
And here it is... Gooooooolllldddddfingerrrrrrrrrr (Insert horns here) Well, it's Episode 006 - Checking The Chicken Join us as we uncover the important truths behind Goldfinger, including: What are Sneaker Pimps? What links William Hague with Simon Le Bon, Seb Coe AND Honour Blackman? Who possesses a plastic anus (allegedly)? Listen, subscribe, get involved. RTAK
After an Xmas break that lasted nearly as long as the current Labour Party leadership race, Rich and Ash are back and getting strapped in for an evening spent watching the classic GOLDFINGER... Join them as they discover: How to get Shirley Bassey undressed? What member of The Shadows ruined Rich and Ash's big moment? Is there a market for an ASMR channel involving a near 7 foot lump from the West Midlands? Subscribe, comment, get involved.
Not even a collapsed ceiling in the RTAK studios can dampen our spirits, as we (finally) bring you Episode 004. Joining Rich and Ash once again is JOHN DEACON (no, still not that one) as they all discover: Who killed their three husbands (possibly) How does Bob Marley like his doughnuts? Is there anywhere Deacon hasn't been?
Episode 003 sees Rich and Ash joined by none other than John Deacon!!! Sadly, not THAT one... As we gear up to watch From Russia With Love, find out: How John nearly became Harry Potter Which Connery was an accident prone plasterer Which Premier League club did Peter Schmeichel score for
Join Rich and Ash once again as they go looking for seashells of trivia in Dr No. Along the way they discover: What was Felix Leiter's catchphrase Which animal can sting itself to death Why does Rich insist on having his kitchen lights hanging so low How can you say (Dr) No to that???
For everyone that has enjoyed the episodes up to now, here is Episode 001 of Review To A Kill. Find out: Which US President loved his Fleming novels Which animal did Sean Connery resemble Which star of washing powder commercials killed a reggae legend