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A podcast in love with TV Box sets. The latest news, chatter, and guests from in front and behind the camera of the greatest box sets in the world. Hosted by Northern English Hywel and Jamie - its like being looked after by two guards of the nights watch... Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/boxset

Hywel Evans and Jamie Atherton


    • May 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 214 EPISODES


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    Better Call Saul Final Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 15:52


    A mini box set pod on Better Call Saul as it nears to an end!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Pentavorate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 10:47


    A mini box set pod! About Mike Myers new vehicle on Netflix...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Squid Game (and other things)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 36:35


    Its time we said hello isn't it? Perhaps we should compete to the death to make this more exciting. Squid Game style. Hywel's book is herePlease buy it. There's an audio book too y'know. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Women Versus Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 49:52


    Helen is back, this time regenerated as a best selling author, having just released her amazing book Women Versus Hollywood. It really is phenomenal. Read it or buy the audio book. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    We're back Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 34:18


    We're back and we're talking about kobra kai, breaking bad, sopranos, The Patriot, Expanse, lots of other things to reccomend! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Fake News TV, MSM, tackling politics with Helen OHara

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 62:26


    A podcast for those who want to wander into the thoughts of Hywel and Helen over the state of media versus politics! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Queens Gambit, The Crown S4, Long Way Up and lockdown comforts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 47:01


    Jamie's off to have a baby, Hywel and Matt are joined by Ben Hilton to talk about the latest box sets that we're enjoying in lockdown part 2. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Helena Barrett - Alison Brie's GLOW Stunt Double

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 44:38


    Special guest Helena joins us to talk about her life in Hollywood as a stunt double, including such questions as 'is Marc Maron nice' and 'What is your weapon of choice'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Perry Mason, Hamilton, Mandalorian, many others and a Sopranos Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 55:43


    A catch up on the latest box set offerings including Perry Mason staring Mathew Rhys, Hamilton, Frozen 2 doc, Mandalorian, I may destroy you, Normal People… AND a sopranos quiz! Play along at home Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Wire Quiz and lots of latest box sets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 44:24


    After a long lockdown break, no excuses, we return talking Little Fires, F is for family, Central Park and quite a few others, cultimating in the latest quiz - The Wire. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Tiger King and Game Of Thrones Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 38:08


    Does exactly what it says in the title. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Disney, Mandalorian, Ozark 3, Sex, A Friends Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 47:06


    Lockdown continues and box sets are being watched. The new Ozark is discussed, as is the new Disney plus, and lots of mentions of things we're trying to encourage you to have a try too. Now is the time! Oh and a fiendish friends quiz from Mathew. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Corona Isolation Box Sets and a Breaking Bad Quiz!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 45:24


    What could be more useful in these times than a corona isolation box set. Maybe a haxzmat suit and a bunch of bog roll. But here come our top recommendations for things to pass the time when the time is isolation time. Matt's Reccomendations areEasy - on NetflixThe Walking Dead - on Amazon PrimeInside Number 9 - BBC iPlayerWatch with the kids: My Little Pony, She-Rah and Supehero Girls - Netflix Game Of Thrones - Now TVThe West Wing - Buy it on iTunes for £64 or order it to your doorJamie's areRick and Morty - On Netflix The Americans - on Amazon PrimeThe Detectorists - BBC iPlayerWatch with the kids: Spongebob - Amazon (1-3) andNetflix (5-7) Band of Brothers - Now TVThe Sopranos - HMV Online for £50!Hywel's areI'm Not Ok With This - NetflixThe Marvellous Mrs Maisel - on Amazon PrimeHomeland - 4ODWatch with the kids: Chuck on Amazon Prime The Office (American) - Now TVQuantum Leap - iPlayer Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Warner Brothers and Ellen Tour Guide Mollie Malone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 37:44


    Hywel has a special chat with a lovely woman who is the greatest tour guide ever, and an interesting human being all round. Ever fancied going to Los Angeles and doing a studio tour? Well, the WB Tour is hard to beat and when Hywel went recently he couldn't keep his mouth shut chatting to Mollie. So why not turn that chat into a podcast? They talk about what its like to work as a tour guide, the greatest jobs ever, life as a woman married to a woman from Arizona, and what its like to work on the Ellen show every day. A lovely chat. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Better Call 2020 Picard and The Stranger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 37:32


    Discussed this week, Better Cal Saul, Picard, The Stranger, Intelligence and Raven's Banquet. Plus a mention or two of Altered Carbon and sex education. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    A West Wing Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 47:59


    We're gonna do a quiz this week, and maybe next week, who knows before we run out of homework - effort. Other things touched upon are Witcher, You 2, and others. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Marvellous 2019 Mrs Morning Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 40:22


    And so the 2010's are nearly over and its time for a quick catch up on The Morning Show, Marvellous Mrs Maisel, and a few other bits before a lazy holiday break. Don't forget you can always email us studio@theboxsetpod.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    A whole new world of box sets! The Crown, Morning Show, For All Mankind, Watchmen, Dark Materials.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 49:21


    Apple TV plus has launched and with it some new exciting shows to discuss as well as the platform itself. The Crown has returned and Watchmen, amongst other things, is taken on in this episode.If you are interested in the podcast conference Hywel spoke about here is a link to get tickets at this late stage. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pods-up-north-tickets-72362047833Email us, studio@theboxsetpod.com And visit us and buy a Christmas present - http://www.theboxsetpod.com/tees2 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Your next favourite Box Set… Unbelievable, Succession, QB1, Goliath, South Park, Walking Dead, Man Men and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 43:15


    Another bumper chat about series you should check out next. There's some really good stuff, and you'll find one you hadn't already. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Succession and Top 100 Box Sets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 39:42


    Succession... Its on its second series, and its in the top 100 box sets. Let's discuss both without spoilers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Boys- Mindhunter, The Girls- Handmaids and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 58:22


    A plethora to discuss again this week including a large one about the latest Handmaids Tail finale, and much more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    A Brief Podcast about Mindhunter Meryl and Glow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 11:58


    Hywel is on his own this week, but thought it a good opportunity to come clean about some feelings he's been having. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Big Little Handmaids Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 41:54


    A variety of shows to catch up on this week, and some bombshell opinions from Hywel.... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chernobyl, Black Mirror, and Less Highly Rated Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 52:06


    A whole bunch of stuff to talk about. The latest Black Mirror, Killing Eve, Chernobyl and other things! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The return of Big Little Lies and The Handmaid's Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 79:35


    It is here. It is over. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Game Of Thrones THE END

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 58:30


    It is here. It is over. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Game is Nearly Over

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 52:52


    Game of Thrones penultimate episode EVER is out (until they do a white-walker spin-off).... Find out what we thought, obviously SPOILERS ALERT. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    We GOT The last of the Starks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 57:30


    The latest episode of game of thrones has landed, the fourth in season 8, and the mood is a little more critical for this one. Maybe it's because the whole world of the Box Set Pod is topsy Turvy this week. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Game Of Thrones The Long Night (and some other things) feat. Helen o Hara

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 73:23


    Can you get Editor At Large of Empire Magazine down the phone while she's buying a pizza during your podcast?GAME OF THRONES SPOILERS ALERT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Game Of Thrones S08E02 A Night Worthy of a Knight or Knot?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 59:31


    A little bit of some new box set recommendations and then full on into the latest game of thrones including an unappreciated effort by hywel resulting in a tantrum. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Game Of Thrones Final Season Episode 1 (and some other TV shows)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 58:05


    It's back, and its time to chat. Agree with that chat? Disagree? Email us - studio@theboxsetpod.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Game Of Thrones Salivation Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 63:56


    Yes we talk about Formula One, Russian Doll, and This Is Us, but the main chunk of this here thing is full of spoilers if you've never watched GOT... We're making our predictions for the final season of the beast that is. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Calm Before The OA Returns, A Fleabag Partridge and A Formula of One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 54:39


    The Walking Dead is almost over for its latest season, as is Alan Partridge, The OA and Fleabag have returned,and Mathew has a new love for Formula one. Lets do some TV chat shall we? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Alan Partridge, Russian Doll, Killing Eve 2, After life and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 39:24


    Another bumper crop of new series and returning series to talk about. This week everything from Gervais' new one After Life, to Killing Eve 2 and Brooklyn 99. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Liam Neeson Kimmy Schmidt KiddingTrue Detective The Punisher and MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 55:56


    Another comprehensive chat over the latest box sets and news including a brief take down of social media, a chat about Jim Carey, Detectives and Punishers. Join us! And email us studio@theboxsetpod.com with your theme tune compositions OR opinions on anything! And don't forget, BUY AN AWESOME T SHIRT on literally any of your favourite TV or Films.... here Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Bandersnatch Maisel Kidding Sex Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 39:19


    is it still OK to say happy new year? if you're listening to this in the year 2098 when finally the Box Set Pod has found its huge audience, and you want to hear from back before our digital devices were all lost in a solar wind and went with it every piece of production ever made digitally, and you want to know about a time when we were so spoilt for choice over TV that we could critique it on a bi-monthly podcast, then THIS IS FOR YOU. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Mrs Maisel Norsemen Kidding Last kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 43:33


    The latest chat from Hywel and Jamie on the latest viewing for them... This is a terrible description. look, if you want to have some friends who chat in your ears about TV and you want to feel like you belong this Christmas, why not listen. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Last Kingdom, Walking Dead, Fleabag, Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 44:12


    Another clumsy catch up with the boys to hear what they've been watching and what you should perhaps watch for your next box set. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Rick's Exit, Killing Eve, Norsemen and others...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 55:40


    A wander through the latest Box Set's.... Jamie and Matt have finally caught up with the biggest moment in walking dead. In this podcast you'll hear spoilers about Walking Dead only, everything else discussed is fairly safe. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Rick Grimes Is OFF SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 5:51


    Don't listen to this if you haven't watched Season 9 Episode 5 of The Walking Dead. Just don't.Hywel feels forced to share his pure joy at this episode and the Walking Dead Universe News that followed. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Walking Maniac Eve Of Cards - A BUMPER chat of Box Set Catch Ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 56:59


    Not many spoilers, non to cry over anyway, in this bumper catch up between the Box Set Pod hosts Hywel, Jamie and Matt. Covered will be a little of everything from House of Cards to Walking Dead to Red Dead Redemption to Maniac and Killing Eve, and a chat about mental health along the way! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Round the World for Less Than A Grand Episode 14 - Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 7:36


    Box Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Round The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 13 BANGKOK TO VIETNAM

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 7:21


    Box Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Round The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 12 - To Bangkok

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 3:29


    Box Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Round The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 11 PEK to HKG to MAC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2018 7:01


    Box Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Round The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 10 Japan to China

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 12:10


    Box Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Walking Dead Brief Chat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 7:44


    Lets touch base just for a moment for first opinions of the new series SPOILERS ALERT OF COURSE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Round The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 9 Disney Tokyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 10:40


    Box Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Round The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 8 Tokyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 7:47


    Box Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    We're Back! With Better Call Saul, Norsemen, and MORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 30:56


    Finally the team is back together to catch up on where the heck the world of box sets are up to, and largely to debate what's happening with Better Call Saul. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Round The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 7 Hiroshima

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 9:20


    Box Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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