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Today to kick off our week we have Sports with Amy Donaldson, Beat Gina, a call from Artie Fufkin, and more!
Joey Santiago riffs on what it's like to have been worshipped by Kurt Cobain; how to put a guy in the hospital with a guitar solo; and why his least favorite Pixies song to play is “Monkey Gone to Heaven.”
We are joined by Jason Grimmer, Vancouver's Roky Erickson and a local rare Pokemon. He was Johnny's floor manager at Zulu Records, in it's Artie Fufkin heyday. Now in Montreal, he chats with us about Iggy Pop and The Blues Continuum. I had a blast on this episode, enjoy.
The Jonathan Carlisle from The Princess Bride Minute joins the tour just in time to see Artie take the blame, the band keeping the audience waiting, and Nigel’s sloppy strings. Show links: Bobby Helms Jingle Bell Rock Freddy Cannon 14 Booming Hits Japan Quiet Life Anthony Phillips Sides Our theme music … Continue reading
Joyce Miller of the Midnight Sun program on KVMR is keeping it in the family as we discuss hotel room service, record stores, and the most viscerally disgusting minute of the movie. Show links: Paul Shaffer and The World’s Most Dangerous Band Paul Shaffer meets Artie Fufkin Amazon Women on the Moon … Continue reading
Brett Morris, Earwolf senior production manager and intern returns to observe the ghost of Jim Henson, play the Artie Fufkin drinking game, and talk about our favorite Tap members. Show links: Luigi Boccherini String Quintet in E major Jimmy Page and Chopin Ritchie Blackmore and Beethoven Grand Marnier Paul Shaffer’s Wikipedia … Continue reading
Stardate 16th September 2012 In which Mike Royce ponders his preferred plan for a ‘Ghost Train breakdown’, reveals the horrors of ‘The Heart Attack Grill’ in Vegas, and finds the latest instalment of ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ to be completely bewildering. Kris Heys reveals what ISN’T this generation’s new ‘Matrix’, gives Artie Fufkin yet another action movie recommendation, and issues a public safety warning over [Rec 3]. ‘Dredd’ is reviewed, the new Robocop causes consternation, and there is an ill wind blowing in the direction of the new series of ‘Doctor Who’. All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online
Stardate 17th June 2012 [Father’s Day "Special"] In which Mike Royce forgets the Competitions, admits a horrendous mistake, regrets his failed entry into Simian art, and decides the date of his death on an Ad break. Kris Heys reveals the antics of the Star Wars Dwarf Sex Pest, gets worryingly excited over a Japanese robot book, and sports a fetching Jaden Smith schlong. Cosmopolis is reviewed, history is changed as the first DVD Boxset goes on sale in the mid 80’s, and Artie Fufkin returns to make peace with Kris. It’s Starburst Radio with everything broken, and more confusing than ever... All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.
Stardate 11th September 2011... In which Mike Royce sorts out his Tuskans from his Raiders, is back on board with Dr Who, wants to meet The Loch Ness Monster, and explains why Elephants pass out in fur coats. Kris Heys explores the mysteries of ‘Pink Yoda’, gets bored by the mileage clocked up by Troll Hunter, whilst suffering from Post-Traumatic Quasar Disorder. Artie Fufkin turns ‘WereFox’ after ‘Gerald The Spider’ fails in his mission, Barbarella believes that sticking her fingers down her throat is good for business, and when it comes to ‘X-Files 3’ no one wants to believe... [APOLOGIES TO Sam Worthington for just being himself] All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.
Stardate 28th August 2011... In which Mike Royce takes a dislike to Superman’s blue crotch, withholds 2 grand from an unworthy cause, explains ‘Smileys’ and ‘Boobs’, and faces a backlash from an angry ‘Dr Who’ fanboy. Kris Heys faces a renewed manhunt from Artie Fufkin who is heading to Manchester for a showdown, explains the Boxing Prowess of Uwe Boll, and really fancies Sitar lessons. Final Destination is reviewed, whilst Ronald McDonald goes psycho. The sanity of George Lucas is questioned, Daleks ‘Exsperminate’, and what exactly is Davros doing with his left hand... [SPONSORED BY ‘Graham’s A-Z of Sci-Fi Porn’] All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.
Stardate 21st August 2011... In which Kris Heys investigates Basil Dealing, the relationship between Cars and Doc Hollywood, the Haunted House of Nick Cage, and creates the singing duo of Demon Martin and Tom Groans to help cope with the silence of Artie Fufkin. Mike Royce reveals the True Horrors of ‘Spooky World’ in Warrington, the problems of where not to be saved by Ghost Rider, and why you shouldn’t have a sleeping bag in Space. The marriage of Bert and Ernie is averted by common sense, The lone Ranger is averted by Werewolves, Brenda Anne Spencer doesn’t like Mondays, and ‘Pinhead’ from ‘Hellraiser’ doesn’t like any day of the week... [SPONSORED BY THE BIKINI OF PHOEBE CATES and The Cape of CHRISTOPHER REEVES] All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.
Stardate 17th August 2011... In which Mike Royce learns the importance of carefully selecting your siege location, seeks help from Salford’s greatest Super Hero, whilst desperately searching for a new supplier of Pomegranate Rubicon. Kris Heys is subject to a manhunt from Artie Fufkin, due to an empty grave and weaponised Crème Brulee, whilst his evil Stepdad is referred to the ‘Toys Crimes Tribunal’ over the ‘Hordak Slime Pit’ incident. The evolution of Apes is questioned, there are F Bombs in ‘Super 8’, and why exactly is Tom Six such a tosser? ALL THIS AND MORE, IN THE FIRST OF A SPECIAL 2 PART PODCAST All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.
Stardate 31st July 2011... In which the Ebay dreams of Mike Royce are cruelly shattered by the live interview with Captain America Star Brian Gorman, whilst The Crypt Keeper makes inappropriate sexual advances to Anne Hathaway at the Oscars. Kris Heys and his movie recommendations cause devastating consequences in the life of Artie Fufkin, resulting in broken necks, damaged cat waistcoats, and a blood feud. There are Muppets fuelled by joy, female stormtroopers helping you find the droids you are looking for, pity Lobsters aplenty, competitions are forgotten, Pierce Brosnan morphs into Clive Owen, and don't miss 'Battleship Movie Meltdown: Part 2' in a show that should clearly have been taken off air by now... #SHUTUPBRIAN sent from my Blackberry® All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.
Stardate 10th July 2011... In Which Mike Royce explains why you should always place bread related items at the top of your shopping bag, before ‘Snakes And Ladders:The Movie’ triggers a meltdown. Kris Heys is further cemented as the ‘go to guy’ for Action Movies, and Artie Fufkin grants him his 3 wishes. There is Yodelling in the valley prior to the crusade for ‘Subtitled Movies’. Too much calamari in ‘Star Wars’, and murderers at Frankie & Bennies. Finally, after brief technical problems, The Prize Elves draw the winner for the Wolverine Headphones... [BONUS FEATURE: The Kris Heys Guide To Sexually Abusive Film Directors] All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.
Stardate 26th June 2011... In Which Kris Heys gets the knives out for the ‘Harry Potter trio’ & Tolkien, before being outed by Artie Fufkin. Mike Royce lands the show in hot water with the unedited edited version of Goofy Grrl, and secures an unhealthy 18 certificate. Sad farewells are said to Artist Gene Colan and the roles of a Dentist and a Daughter in the death of Columbo is revealed. Pierce Brosnan causes song related injuries, and finally the Hulk headphones are won... All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.