The Clappers

In this embarrassingly England-obsessed episode, your hosts Karl Quinn and Andrew Young brave the withering disdain of their sizeable French audience to consider a veritable treasure trove of good things from the Old Dart. Plus, Bali 2002 and a Star Wars story for grown-ups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew chew the fat about dance, film, TV and lunches with famous people in your favourite pop culture gabfest from those tow blokes in Melbourne, Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put two old men in a studio, offer them a microphone each and who knows where the conversation will lead. Join Karl Quinn and Andrew Young for more discursions, digressions and delirium than you can poke a stick at in the latest episode of the pop culture gabfest that is The Clappers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl sees a reduced and improved Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Princess Theatre then redeems his working class credentials by watching Pistol on Disney. Andrew merely reads The Circle, prequel to The Every by Dave Eggers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Young and Karl Quinn get excited about the multiverse, fighting back against big tech and the business of sport as they finally leave the bunker and get out into the world again. And gee, doesn't it feel good.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Young and Karl Quinn return for the first Clappers session of 2022. Where have they been? Where are on earth are they going? Are we there yet? Don't worry about that, kids - it's the journey that counts, not the destination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally out of lockdown, Karl and Andrew hit the streets, the bars, and the hair salons, but still find time to read (Matrix by Lauren Groff), watch TV (Succession), mourn (Bert Newton) and even go to the cinema (The Last Duel) - all so you don't have to. You're welcome.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Karl and Andrew consider the surreal body horror of Brand New Cherry Flavor, the "is it too soon" drama of Fires, golf as metaphor in Commander in Cheat, the dodgy science of Bad Blood ... and the guilty pleasure of owning an espresso machine that looks like an ancient and very beautiful chronometer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew talk TV with Hacks and The White Lotus, plus Netflix romp Beckett and Tracey Thorn's latest book: My Rock and Roll Friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew discuss Mr In-Between, She-Oaks and Sunlight: Australian Impressionism, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard and leaving things on the roof of your car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew are back for 2021 and they convene in a brown study to discuss: The Golden Globes, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, My Salinger Year, The Dry; as well as live music in Melbourne and Michael Gudinski. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew discuss new films Tenet, Les Traducteurs and Babyteeth. Karl returns to Association Football, Andrew pats himself on the back and reminds you to go and see some live music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no shortage of plague and pestilence in this episode as Karl comes to grips with the Australian remake of the cult Icelandic film Rams, Andrew has a close call with a Russian assassination plot, Ethan Hawke channels his mad preacher in Good Lord Bird and Mrs Karl packs the bags for a French getaway that's as ridiculous as it was welcome in the depths of COVID lockdown.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew discuss Karl's metamorphosis into Josef K, Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim and the Costa Concordia disaster, Michaela Coel's I may Destroy You and Stephen King drama: The Outsider. Also, Andrew is delighted by the World according to Jeff Goldblum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Karl watches that beloved six-day event: The Emmys! Andrew wraps up that beloved 21 day event: Le Tour de France; Karl praise Schitt's Creek and Andrew ignores Laurel Canyon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Karl and Andrew discuss Jordan Peele's latest horror/racial politics mash-up Lovecraft Country, the Ridley Scott sci-fi series Raised by Wolves, and the push for diversity in the best picture category at the Oscars and whether that means the end of blokey movies such as 1917 and Ford v Ferrari. Plus, the umpires crack down at cycling's biggest race - but where's Gabriel Gate?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew discuss: Da 5 Bloods, Perry Mason, Brabham, MIFF and MWF, Le Tour 2020, Little Scarlet and the Last and First Men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode sees Karl and Andrew talking about The Great starring Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult, A Rainy Day in New York starring Elle Fanning but not Nicholas Hoult, Search Party starring neither Elle Fanning nor Nicholas Hoult and Least Expected Day which is a documentary about Spanish cycling team Movistar's 2019 season during which, to nobody's surprise, Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult are absent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode your hosts Karl Quinn and Andrew Young consider one of the more perplexing issues of our times. Plus we revisit Samuel Fuller's The Naked Kiss, hear the case for the defence as the great Who Wants to Be A Millionaire cheating scandal gets a very entertaining airing in Quiz, and serve up an absolute feast for rev heads as Brock, Brabham and McLaren race onto the screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fresh take on David Copperfield (published 1850), two fresh TV versions of The War of the Worlds (published 1897), and a fresh look at Treasure Island (published 1882) - plus Hugh Jackman's scintillating turn in Bad Education - keep our hosts Andrew Young and Karl Quinn occupied as Melbourne goes back into lockdown. Yep, if you want to know what's happening right now* in books, films, TV, music and all the rest of it, The Clappers is the place to find it. * By right now, we mean within the last 170 years or so.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew discuss Warwick Thornton's The Beach; Ben Lawrence's Hearts and Bones; Marina Zenovich's Lance; plus gigs, food and footy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready to get back into a crowded room to watch a movie on the big screen, or is it too soon? Maybe the drive-in is a better option, for now at least. While you and our hosts ponder life's big choices, let Andrew and Karl offer some guidance on small-screen offerings including the HBO comedy Run (on Foxtel), the Netflix series Unorthodox (yes, Andrew finally got around to watching it), and Paul Rudd in the movies The Catcher Was a Spy and the series Living With Yourself. With bonus digressions, naturally.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew talk TV shows; Deadwood, Hollywood and Normal People-wood; recent purchases, kidneys and William Dalrymple's latest book: The Anarchy.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian screen legend reflects on his career in film, the state of the local industry today, and the best supporting actor award at Cannes for Breaker Morant that helped put him, and Australian movies, on the map internationally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's taken some doing, but Andrew and Karl have finally scored microphones, wrestled with software, and are ready to get the show back on the road from their respective dens of splendid isolation. Join them on this journey through work, school, cruise ships and a feast of TV watching in the age of COVID-19.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew keep their distance and respect personal boundaries while sharing domestic secrets. They also  discuss Survivor, Futureman and...Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week our heroes consider Ben Affleck's portrayal of alcoholism - a subject he knows only too well - in The Way Back; a fabulously unflinching biography of Princess Margaret; the Black Lives Matter-informed Queen & Slim; the Anglo-Japanese Netflix drama Giri/Haji; and John Hillcoat's entry in the Black Mirror stakes, Crocodile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew discuss Edward Norton's new feature Motherless Brooklyn, repeat viewings of 6 Underground, Amazon series Hunters as well as consumer tips and staying safe on the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel Gibson and Sean Penn's beards in a match made in hell; revisiting The Witch to discover the house style of Robert 'The Lighthouse' Eggers; a sexy Princess Anne steals the show in The Crown season 3; and chicken love, dog love, and the dubious morality of eating, or not eating, bats. It's all here in The Clappers, hosted by Karl Quinn and Andrew Young.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew tells Karl what he missed while he was busy live-blogging the Oscars, and Karl tries to remember who won what, and why. Plus Ben Mendelsohn's excellent Stephen King supernatural crime series The Outsider, Wes Anderson's long teases, and why you should still like Chinese (as Monty Python might say).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew discuss 1917, the imminent Oscars sweep by a certain numerological motion picture, The new Margot Robbie extravaganza and something romantic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new year, and Andrew is determined to make some changes - and he's going to write the letters to demand them too. Karl gets excited about the most brilliantly bonkers film he's seen in years, puzzles over the question of can (and should) Hitler be funny, and Andrew goes to the races.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At lat, it's the episode you've been missing, even if you didn't know it. Karl buys a car, Andrew watches The Politician and Sensitive Skin, and Karl wrestles with time travel in the Terminator films. Maybe that explains why this one went missing for so long then reappeared. Bloody Skynet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which Andrew salivates over Ford v Ferrari, Karl makes the case for Greta Gerwig's magnificent adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women, and our hosts go a-hiking on Tasmania's Three Capes Track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew wade through the swamp of Heritage Rock, doze in the arms of Morpheus with Almodovar's Pain and Glory and risk dysentery and malaria with AACTA award-winning Netflix feature, The King. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew visits Sydney to attend the first of (hopefully) many weddings made possible by a recent plebiscite and Karl reports on the newest challenge to the multiplex and continues to see heritage acts live on stage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which our hero valiantly fights his way through swathes of publicists to chat with Ms Zellweger, star of the Judy Garland film Judy and the Indecent Proposal rehash What/If. Plus the incredible yacht-doc Maiden, which Karl reckons you really must say, and Annabel Crabb,'s Quarterly Essay on why some men still shirk on the domestic front. Not your hosts, of course. Oh no.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Karl and Andrew discuss Dystopian feature Joker, Peter Goldsworthy's latest novel Minotaur, Netflix series Unbelievable in a marathon episode that includes digressions, disquisition and dissection. Tell a friend about the show - The Clappers! Join our Facebook Group The Clappers is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Get a new podcast from Nearly Media The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. © Nearly Media 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl and Andrew discuss space opera Ad Astra, crime ballet Peaky Blinders, equine symphony Ride Like a Girl and (again) family feud Succession; as well as how to be a top dad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which our heroes debate the very notion of taste, and whether it's not just about what you like, but especially what you don't. And for Andrew, the latter category includes Stevie Nicks and co, and any percussionist-turned-comedian who says it's not very hard to play the drums. Tune in. You know you want to.   Tell a friend about the show - The Clappers! Join our Facebook Group The Clappers is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Get a new podcast from Nearly Media Chapter One - hear the first chapter of a brand new book.  The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. © Nearly Media 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Andrew demonstrates precisely why it is so risky to put one's pedantry on the line. Karl sits in on the gospel service that is Aretha Franklin's long-delayed 1971 concert film Amazing Grace, and gets down and dirty with Matteo 'Gomorra' Garrone's Dogman. Plus the art deco gem that is Melbourne's newly refurbished Capitol, the comedic gem that is Elaine May's much-maligned Ishtar, and more.  Tell a friend about the show - The Clappers! Join our Facebook Group The Clappers is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Get a new podcast from Nearly Media Chapter One - hear the first chapter of a brand new book.  The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. © Nearly Media 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a packed episode of your favourite pop culture gabfest, Andrew and Karl cast their judgement on Jennifer Kent's colonial revenge thriller The Nightingale, the media drama series Succession and The Loudest Voice, the King's Cross in the 1980s potboiler Les Norton, Melbourne's three-night festival of lights, and the very notion of cool. Yes, cool. Well, they'd know, right? Tell a friend about the show - The Clappers! Join our Facebook Group The Clappers is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Get a new podcast from Nearly Media Chapter One - hear the first chapter of a brand new book.  The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. © Nearly Media 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 50 years since Charles Manson's ‘family' went on their murderous rampage, and Karl checks out three new projects that highlight the hold the subject still has on filmmakers. Andrew clocks a superhero series with a difference, and Karl makes the case for Kriv Stenders's Vietnam War movie Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan. It's all so manly Andrew feels strangely compelled to find somewhere for a beer.   Tell a friend about the show - The Clappers! Join our Facebook Group The Clappers is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Get a new podcast from Nearly Media Chapter One - hear the first chapter of a brand new book.  The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. © Nearly Media 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tell a friend about the show - The Clappers! Join our Facebook Group The Clappers is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Get a new podcast from Nearly Media Chapter One - hear the first chapter of a brand new book.  The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. © Nearly Media 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.