Waffle On Podcast

Waffle On about The General (1926 film) Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Waffle On in which Meds and Kell chat away about this wonderful silent film starring the king of silent flicks Buster Keaton. Its a film that needs to be talked more about and should be on TV all the time.  If you want to watch the film you can on youtube or but it here https://amzn.to/3HAEWhS Please do leave us feedback and a rating at whichever podcast host you use, it all makes a difference.   

Waffle On about The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Hello and welcome to this months edition in which Meds and Kell chat away about the brilliant 1967 Western The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. The third film in Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy, it stars Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef and film stealing star Eli Wallach.  The Good, The Bad and The Ugly DVD https://amzn.to/42tOF1I   The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Soundtrack https://amzn.to/431OcE2   Best of Ennis Morricine  https://amzn.to/4cU3deA    

Waffle On about Gosport Comic-Con 2025 Hello and welcome to this special edition of Waffle On Podcast in which Meds and Peter chat away about their recent experience at hosting and interviewing guests at the wonderful Gosport Comic-Con. 

Waffle On about The Third Man Hello and welcome to this months edition of Waffle On in which Meds and Kell chat away about this brilliant 1949 film The Third Man. Directed by the legendary Carol Reed and starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard and scene stealing legend Orson Welles this film has become a must study in any film class.  For anyone wishing to join in on our forum chat you can by going to Facebook and searching for Waffle On Podcast and so we will have a Discord account once Meds figures it out.  As usual please share our little podcast.

Waffle On about Krull Hello and welocme to a brand new Waffle On episode in which Meds and Kell chat away about the 1983 fantasy sci fi film Krull. As always there are strong opinions, some theme music and a cheeky suprise at the end. If you would like to buy the film, you can by clicking this link.  https://amzn.to/43g19uy As always please come and join us on our Facebook group page just search for waffle on podcast and you will be accepted, well as long as you answer the question.  

Waffle On about Duel Welcome to our first episode of 2025 and we start off with the first film directed by Mr Steven Spielberg. This was a made for tv film and incredibly successful, so much so that Steven filmed three more scenes to make it a feature film and be available on cinemas around the world. It has a tremendous performance from the wonderful Dennis Weaver.  If you wish to purchase this film you can do by following our Amazon link right here https://amzn.to/40QDVJY As always please do come and join our Facebook group page simply search for us in the search bar. 

Waffle On New Years Eve Special 2024 Happy New Year to you all and Meds, Kell and Peter thought they woud give you a special gift to see the New Year in. Recorded a few months ago the lads decided to make a special episode and its been sittying in the library desperate to get out. So if you cant be bothered with the normal dismal tv options why not crack open a drink and listen to us and see the new year in.  Heres to a Waffley 2025, thanks for staying with us you all are amazing.  

Waffle On about Spies Like Us Merry Christmas 2024 to you all and to those who don't celebrate it Merry Waffle On to you all. On this snowy episode Meds and Kell chat away about this Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase led comedy from, yes you've guessed it 1985. This is the last episode devoted to the year that the boys met, next year will be back to random years and who knows what.  Thanks for joining the podcast and keeping it alive. Happy 2025 to you all and see you on the other side.

Waffle On about Legend Welcome to this edition of Waffle On in which Meds and Kell talk about this 1985 Ridley Scott fantasy film Legend. Yes there is no Tom Hardy in this, just a Tom Cruise.  We cover the European version of this film but do talk briefly about the two other versions and have a treat right at the very end for those who stay till after the credits.

Waffle On about Re-Animator Its October and that means a Halloween 1985 treat so here we bring you Re-Animator starring the wonderful Jeffrey Combs. Its only an 86 minute film but its packed full of fabulous physical special effects and make up. Proper film making.  We hope you enjoy it, please share with anyone who you think would enjoy our waffling.  

Waffle On about Witness Here is our latest episode dedicated to 1985 and what a brilliant film to waffle on about. Witness is a brilliant Harrison Ford led film and was a break away from action hero and sci fi characters.  In this episode Meds and Kell have a big announcement to make and of course chat about some other things that have taken their fancy. Please do share our podcast and come along and join the Facebook group.   

Waffle On about Weird Science Another jump down the 1985 memory lane with this hit teen comedy from John Hughes. Its certainly of its time but wowzers it was a fun film to talk about.  The lads first catch up on what they have seen at the cinema and on tv and then jump into this comedy.  Meds and kell also tease about an event they may be involved in next year so stay tuned. 

Waffle on about Back to the Future Hello and welocme to this months edition of Waffle On. Here Meds and Kell talk about one of their favourite films from 1985. It spawned two brilliant sequels and has an amazing soundtrack.  The lads recorded this episode a few months ago so apologies for lack of tv chat and up to date events. 

Waffle On about Young Sherlock Holmes A brand new episode hits your ears with this 1985 romp starring Nicholas Rowe, Alex Cox and Sophie Ward.  Regular guest host Peter Coleman joins us again and along with meds  they jump straight into the episoder after watching the film.  Does Meds still have that hatred he had when he was twelve or has he grown up a bit, lets wait and see.  As always do please share our show, we always appreciate it. 

Waffle On about Lifeforce Oh this episode is a corker, its a divisional episode and its two against one becaue we have a special guest. We last saw him wearing a kilt and swinging a sword during our Highlander episode, well this time Mr David Ray is more sensibly dressed yet still full of passion. Kell is in agreement, Meds, not so much which of course makes great content.  Patrick Stewart pops up in this along with some great effects (for its time) and a naked woman wondering around kissing people to death. Not a bad way to go all in all.  As always please do share our podcast with anyone who can put up with us. 

Waffle On about Commando Hello and welcome to this months edition of waffle on, can you believe we are a quarter of the way through celebrating 1985. Crazy.   Anyway what do we have in store well of course you know the picture of big Arnie gives it away, yes it's Commando. We thought we'd bring you a classic popcorn movie involving muscles, guns, muscles, blood, muscles, soft ice cream eating, a rocket launcher and… muscles.   As usual please do share our little show.

Waffle On about To Live and Die in L.A Its another episode celebrating 1985 and Meds and Kell are divided in opinion with this film. One loves it, the other finds it adiquately amusing, can you guess who??? It does have a cracking soundtrack and brilliant perormances from Willem Dafoe and William Peterson.  Hope you enjoy it, as usual please do share the podcast it really does help.   

Waffle On about A View To A Kill Hello and welocme to part 2 of 12 celebrating 1985. On this episode we are very lucky to be joined by regular guest host Mr Peter Coleman. He adores this movie, and so does Meds. Kell however has other feelings.  Roger Moore stars in his final adventure in the tux, he looks a bit ropey bless him but we love the old spy and he bows out with some dubious stuntmen and some even more dubious face lifts. Still banter is large on this episode so we hope you enjoy it.  As usual please do come along and join our Facebook group, we have a great friendly community there and you get to have extra waffle fun.   

Waffle On about National lampoons European Vacation Hello and welcome to January 2024 and the first epiosde of twelve waffling on about 1985. Yes this was the year that Meds and Kell met and wow, what a year for films. We start of with a Chevy Chase film, we loved it as kids but do we love it now??? only one way to find out and thats to listen.  We are very proud that our podcast is fifteen years old this month and we thank you all for staying with us and listening. If you are new, welcome to the show. This year is going to be a cracker and we will be joined by some regular guest hosts, get rerady for a cool 1985 ride. 

Waffle On about The Golden Voyage of Sinbad Its Christmas time and its part 12 of 12 celebrating 1973.  What a film to end on, this classic was always shown (here in the UK) either on Christmas Eve or Boxing Day. Its a bit dubious in parts in todays standards which is why it doesnt get shown much nowadays which is a shame. Still we dont care and we loved it.  We have an announcement regarding next years episodes and of course a Christmas treat for those who listen right to the very end.  As always please do share our podcast, thank you for listening, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Meds and Kell

The Last Detail Its part 11 of 12 celebrating 1973 and we have good old Jack Nicholson to smile and raise an eyebrow through the whole of this episode. Yes its the 1973 film The Last Detail also starring a very youn (and sane) Randy Quaid and Otis Young.  The film is a journey from Navy base to Navy prison as Signalman 1st Class Billy Buddusky and Gunners mate 1st Class Richard Mulhall escort young prisoner seaman Laurence Meadows to his final destination (well for 8 years) due to him attempting to steal $40. They get into some scrapes but ultimately its buddy movie in the cold. Please do share our podcast and come and join us on Facebook as we have a great group of people to join in with quality chat. 

Waffle On About The Exorcist Its October, Its part 10 of 12 celebrating 1973 and its Halloween time. What better way to get some chills down your back than listening to the boys talking about one of the most influential Horror films ever made, The Exorcist.  Join us next month for our penultimate episode celebrating 1973 and then its Christmas time. Come join us on Facebook for updates and great friendly chat simply search for Waffle On Podcast, answer the join question and welcome aboard.  

Waffle On about Steptoe and Son Ride Again Hello and welcome to part 9 of our 12 part series celebrating 1973.  I this episode Meds and Kell waffle on about the second film in the Steptoe and Son canon. They also chat away about theh recent Waffle Fest, bring up some TV thoughts and also have a nostalgiv look at what it was really like growing up in the UK in the 1970's.  Please come and join us on facebook where you can join in on all the conversations and banter.   

Waffle On about Theatre of Blood. Hello and welocme to Part 8 of 12 celebrating 1973 with this wonderful Vincent Price movie Theatre of Blood. Its a cracker of a fim, full of fun, bit of gore and of course Vincent Prices excellent voice. As normal you can download our show from your podcast apps we are on nearly all of them these days, or download it from Podbean.  Please do share our little show, every bit of promotion helps and if you are in Birmingham UK on Saturday 23rd September from 1pm to 7pm and fancy meeting the lads for some laughs come and join us at Cherry Reds, its a five minute walk from New St Station.   

Waffle On Podcast about Soylent Green Hello and welcome to part 7 of our 12 part celebration of 1973 and on this episode we dive for cover as Charlton Heston booms onto the screen with pure distopian angst. Basically he stars as Thorn in Soylent Green and is wonderfully backed up by Edward G Robinson, this his 101st and final film.  As always please do share our podcast, have fun and we will see you next month.

Waffle On about The Wicker Man Hello and welcome to this months episode of Waffle On which is part 6 of 12 celebrating 1973. On this episode Meds and Kell go into deep discussion about The Wicker Man which stars Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. What makes this episode special is that one of the hosts (you can guess who) didnt actually like this film until seeing it again for the podcast.  Please do share our podcast with your friends and enemies, and come join us on Facebook for some lovely chat. 

Waffle On about Papillon This episode of Waffle On Podcast is dedicated to Boz. Hello and welcome to this months podcast (part 5 of 12) in which Meds and Kell continue to celebrate the year 1973 and celebrate they do with Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman as they star in Papillon. A classic escape movie in which McQueen really should have won an oscar.  The lads also talk about the confirmed date and location for the nect Waffle On Live event.  As ususal you can listen at podbean or download from your chouce of podcast givers. 

Waffle On about Magnum Force Hello and welcome to part 4 of our 12 part celebration of 1973 and a celebration wouldnt be right if Clint Eastwood didnt squint into our party.  Meds and Kell chat away about this brilliant fim which was the second Dirty Harry film in the franchise. The lads also have a little chat about some tv shows and bring more information about the upcoming Waffle On Live event.  Please do follow us on Facebook just search for Waffle On podcast, answer the question and join in the fun. 

Waffle On about Westworld  Welcome to part 3 of 12 celebrating the year of 1973. Meds and Kell turn 50 this year and are celebrating with their birth year films and this month is a corker. Westworld starring Yul Bruner, Richard Benjamin and Thanos's dad James Brolin burst onto our screens and through us into the possibility of living in history. Of course as writer/Director Michael Crichton has a tendency to do the adventure doesn't go smoothly.   Thanks to you all for listening, please do share and the boys will see you next month.

Waffle On about The Day of the Jackal. Part 2 of 12 celebrating 1973. Hello and welocme to this special year in which both Meds and Kell turn 50 years old. So what better way to celebrate than to do a years worth of films from 1973 and this month we have Edward Fox looking rather cool in The Day of the Jackal. Its a stunningly good film full of suspense and cravats. Also we have never seen such dedication to getting the French accent right, well at least Anton Rodgers tries.  We hope you enjoy this episode, please do share and stay safe.     

Waffle On about Live and Let Die. Part 1 of 12 celebrating 1973. Hello and welocme to this special year in which both Meds and Kell turn 50 years old. So what better way to celebrate than to do a years worth of films from 1973 starting with Bond, James Bond.  Live and Let Die was Roger Moores first venture into the world of 007 and what a cracking start for his run. We hope you enjoy this first part of our journey, send us feedback the info is all in the podcast.  Chin chin. 

Waffle On about Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer Hello and welcome to our Christmas edition and its a bumper bonus episode full of fun and Waffles. On this episode Meds and Kell chat away about two of their favourite comedians (and light entertainers) Vic and Bob. They hit our screens back in the late 80's and our two Wafflers were in sixth form at school at the time (and nothing seems to have changed in their childish minds) so it left a lasting impression.  Along with the main topic of chat the lads talk about the new Avatar film, some recent movie news and they read an email from our resident man in the asylum Rob K.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. 

Waffle On about Robbery (1967) Hello and welcome to this months bag of Waffles in which Meds and Kell talk about this brilliant under rated film Robbery. It stars Stanley Baker who just swamps the screen with his performace but it also has one of the best car chases ever... and thats a fact.  As usual come and join us on Facebook and please do share our podcast with anyone you think may liek it, or if you dont like the person send it them anyway. 

Waffle On about Event Horizon Its our 2022 Halloween special and what better way than a bit of classic 90's Sci-Fi Horror. This film amazingly bombed at the cinema but found its audience via video and later DVD's. It a good old gory film but gory in the right places. Starring Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neil this film really does tick the boxes for a good old Halloween viewing.  Meds and Kell also talk about the latest Dr Who episode, Star Trek and a strange tv series on Netflix called 28 days Haunting, its so bad its good..... kind of.  Happy Halloween.   

Waffle On about The Godfather Hello and welcome to our latest episode of Waffle On in which Meds and Kell chat away about this iconic classic film The Godfather which celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Cann it quickly became the bench mark for future gangster movies. The lads also talk about Clerks 3, The Kaleidoscope classic comedy event and the Q&A session with Pam Grier. It's a big episode so grab a tipple and relax. Come and join us on Facebook, simply type in Waffle On podcast into the search bar, go to the page, answer the question and jooin in with the fun. 

Waffle On about The Three Musketeers. (1973) Welcome to this episode of Waffle On and its very waffeley. This month the lads talk about this 1973 version of The Three Musketeers starring Oliver Reed, Michael York, Richard Chamberlain and Raquel Welch. A great cast and a very Pythonesque film.   You can listen on podbean or download from your podcast provider. 

Waffle on about 24 Hour Party People Hello and a big Hacienda style welcome to you all for this episode in which Meds and Kell talk all things Tony Wilson and the film 24 Hour Party People. The film is based on Tony Wilsons life from 1976 to 1997 when the famous Manchester nightclub The Hacienda closed down. Steve Coogan plays Tony Wilson a man who was forward thinking if not slightly mad but loved Manchester and its music scene.  The lads also discuss the new Disney tv show Obi Wan Kenobi and the latest box office smash Top Gun Maverick.  Thanks for listening, please do share a little show it does make a difference when the podcast charts are nw dominated by well known celebrities its important to remember the small honest shows. There is a Waffle On Facegbook group just search for us in the search bar, answer the question and join in the chat.     

  Waffle on about The French Connection Hello and welcome to this edition of Waffle On Podcast in which Meds and Kell talk about this classic 1971 cop movie The French Connection. It stars the wonderful Gene Hackman and the always reliable Roy Scheider as Popeye Doyle and Cloudy. The lads also chat briefly about the latest tv they have been watching and of course any thing else that randomly comes their way.  Meds and Kell will be at CovCon on Saturday the 7th May with regular Waffle guest Peter so if you are there do come and say hello to them.  As ususal come and follow us on our Facebook group or drop us a line at waffleonpodcast@gmail.com.

WAFFLE ON ABOUT ALAN PARTRIDGE STRATAGEM LIVE Hello and welcome to this special mini episode of Waffle On in which the lads chat about their visit to see Steve Coogans new Alan Partridge show... Stratagem. 

Waffle On about Pork's Hello and welcome to this months episode of Waffle On podcast in which Meds and Kell chat away about this 1982 comedy Porky's. The lads also chat briefly about the recent illness of Bruce Willis and of course the infamous happy slapping incident at this years Oscars ceremony.  As usual please do share the podcast and come and join our Facebook group for updates and general chat.  We will see you next month for...... The French Connection.

Waffle On about Fight Club Hello and welcome to this months edition of Waffle On in which Meds and Kell talk about this 1999 David Fincher movie, Fight Club. It stars Brad Pitt and Edward Norton and has gained a cult following since its release on home media. It didnt do too well when released on the big screen (we have no idea why that was the case) but, as mentioned, has gained huge popularity. The lads chat a little about the re-release The Godfather (celebrating its 50th anniversary) and a little about the upcoming dramatisation of The Ipcress File.  Please do share our little podcast and do come along and join us on the social medias such as Facebook. 

Waffle On about Taken. Hello and Happy New Year to everyone, lets all hope 2022 will be a corker. We hope you all are safe and well.  So Meds and Kell decided to start this years run of Waffle On in style with a great pop corn movie. Sometimes you just want to pop a film on, watch some mindless violence and enjoy seeing the bad guys get their teeth kicked in and legs electrocuted. Made in 2008 this film changed the direction of Liam Neesons career. He went from being a romantic actor to a leading action star. The film produced 2 sequels and a tv series. The films were written by legendary film maker Luc Besson, a often over looked creator who has produced some amazing films such as Fifth Element, Le Femme Nikita, Leon and the brilliant French Taxi films.  As usual please write in via waffleonpodcast@gmail.com or join our Facebook group and send us your thoughts. Sadly due to pandemic and work commitments Meds and Kell will be doing some of the episodes over skype but this shouldn't be for too long. This year we have some cracking ideas for films, some nostalgic, some new, some tv episodes but all talked about with love. 

Waffle On about True Romance. Hello and welcome to this edition of Waffle On in which Meds and Kell chat away about this brilliant and often over looked 1993 film, True Romance. In the lads opinion this is the perfect love story. Forget your love actually and Hallmark channel movies get this Quentin Tarantino script and Tony Scott vision down your heart valves.  Please do join our Facebook group if you can, if not share our podcast with those you like, or even dislike.  Merry Christmas to you all.   

Waffle on about Carnival of Souls Hello and welcome to this months edition in which the lads chat away about this 1962 horror thriller Carnival of Souls.  A interesting movie filmed on a budget and the only commercial release from the brilliant Herk Harvey. Meds and Kell also chat about some new films and tv shows along with talk about the soon to come meet up.  Come join us on Facebook for up to date waffle.  

Waffle On about Hell Comes to Frogtown. Well what a treat we have for you. This is possibly one of the cheapest films we have covered but its bloody good fun. Meds was introduced to this by Kell back in 1989 and it became a go to film when not going to college... (please dont take career advice from the boys). Anyway with typical tounge in cheek chat they go through the film and also chat about the coming soon Waffle On meet up in Birmingham UK (November 20th, Cherry Reds Brum 12pm to 6pm) Remember we do have a Facebook group, simply search for Waffle On Podcast, answer the question and you will be let in.   

Waffle On August Special 2021 Welcome to this months episode and we bring you a cheeky special. Meds runs solo on this one and as its him he gets to chat about..... music in films. He loves his soundtracks and on this episode its the music in the films that make a scene even better.  In total Meds plays 10 (plus a special one right at the end for those who stay the distance} tracks and explains why he chose them.  We will be back next month with both of the lads for Hell comes to Frogtown.  Music played in this episode. Bob Seger https://amzn.to/38osD3t Harry Nillson https://amzn.to/3yoIXvD Gary Jules https://amzn.to/3BodjjN Huey Lewis and the News https://amzn.to/3zpyL7w Neil Diamond https://amzn.to/3mLDsoU Ennio Morricone https://amzn.to/2Ybgk8X Jay and the Americans https://amzn.to/3kwkVdk John Barry https://amzn.to/3mLVIOD Marvin Hamlisch https://amzn.to/3DrPWaZ Bill Conti https://amzn.to/3kwkVdk

Waffle On about Man Bites Dog Hello and welcome to the show and what a episode this is. Not only has the subject split the listenership but it split the opinions of the hosts Meds and Kell.  Man BItes Dog is a Belgium black comedy made in 1992 by film students   Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel and Benoît Poelvoorde.  As usual we welcome all comments so please do get in touch via here at podbean or via our soical media and email links which can be found at the end of the podcast.   

Waffle On about Con Air. Hello and welcome back to Waffle On Podcast in which Meds and Kell finally are able to get away from recording over skype and get back into the chairs and chat away next to each other.  On this episode the lads talk about the 1997 film Con Air starring Nicholas Cage, John Malkovich and John Cusack. There is the usual mix of theme music, clips and a email from Rob K. Also Meds and Kell have a big announcement and hope you all can be part of it.   

Waffle On about Sitting Target. The lads have a treat for you this month. Starring Oliver Reed, Jill St John and Ian Mcshane, Sitting target is a brutal 1970's movie of revenge. Its gritty style offers an insight to realistic city British life. Recently mentioned by Quentin Tarantino as one of his favourite British films he is not wrong.  At the end f the podcast there is (as always) a special treat so do stay for the after credits goodies.  Please do share our podcast and thanks for listening.  Recording note. Again this episode  has been recorded over skype for isolation means. We hope to be back recording face to face next month. 

The Ladykillers (1955) Hello and welcome to this months edition of Waffle On in which the boys chat away about this classic 1955 Ealing film starring Sir Alec Guiness, Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Danny Green, Cecil Parker and the wonderful Katie Johnson.   Please join us on Facebook and join in with the friendly banter and always send us your thoughts to waffleonpodcast@gmail.com 

Waffle On about Lost In Translation. Happy 2021 to you all, we skipped January for tech issues but really I think we all wanted to skip January. On this months episode Meds and Kell chat away about this wonderful 2003 film 'Lost in Translation' Written, directed and produced by the superbly talented Sophia Coppola it offers the best acting talents of Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson who shine here.  The episode has some wonderful comments and has music by Jesus and The Marychain.  Next months episode is on the classic Ealing comedy The Ladykillers, Comments always welcome to waffleonpodcast@gmail.com