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Labour surprises everyone with a ban on Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X for the under-16. Critics say the “Australia Plus” regime is riddled with contradictions. Will it work, is it fair or is it just Starmer trying to look tough ahead of the Makerfield by-election? Andrew Harrison puts Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson on the spot and then our panel dig into the detail. Plus, the defence row and the resignations of John Healey and ex-Armed Forces Minister Al Carns continue to rock Labour. Could they derail Andy Burnham's plans to get back into Westminster?  • Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Hannah went to the Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition at the Young V&A  • Marie just finished Joseph Roth's classic The Radetzky March   • Jonn has been reading the first in Patt Barker's acclaimed Regeneration trilogy   • Seth took a pit stop at the iconic Literary and Philosophical Society during a trip to Newcastle www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Seth Thévoz with Marie le Conte, Hannah Fearn and Jonn Elledge. Produced by James Liddell. Audio Production by Tom Taylor. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Tom Taylor and Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Wesley Wang, director of the short film “Violet and Marlowe Rob a Bank,” a frenetic animated short set to a new song "Feel It All Again" by adore.Listen to hear about the collaboration between Wesley and adore with their unreleased music, some of the films that informed the creation of these characters, and his plans for the future of his company in the new age of digital media.Books mentioned in this episode include:The Trial by Franz KafkaThe Metamorphosis by Franz KafkaFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:“Violet and Marlowe Rob a Bank” directed by Wesley Wang"nothing, except everything." directed by Wesley WangBonnie and Clyde directed by Arthur PennThe Matrix directed by Lilly Wachowski and Lana WachowskiJohn Wick directed by Chad Stahelski and David LeitchFantastic Mr. Fox directed by Wes AndersonWallace & Gromit directed by Nick ParkBackrooms directed by Kane ParsonsIron Lung directed by MarkiplierBrazil directed by Terry GilliamMulholland Drive directed by David LynchCity Lights directed by Charlie ChaplinThe Master directed by Paul Thomas AndersonThere Will Be Blood directed by Paul Thomas AndersonNo Country for Old Men directed by Joel Coen and Ethan CoenOther media mentioned in this episode:"did i tell u that i miss u" by adore"Feel It All Again" by adoreFollow Wesley on Instagram @wesleywanggg and subscribe to his YouTube channel @wesleywangfilm. You can also follow the film on Instagram @violetnmarlowe.Support the show

In deze aflevering ontvangt Teddy Tops acteur en theatermaker Joppe Klein (https://www.acteursbelangen.nl/acteur/joppe-klein/). Joppe is onderdeel van collectief ABSOLUUT. Z (https://absoluut.website/)ij spelen deze zomer de voorstelling DIXI (https://absoluut.website/projects/dixi). De tips van Joppe: Recent album + liedje: Totale Eskalatie (https://open.spotify.com/track/37MIEpjbCOPi8ukY4t5AyX?si=3c69e26ca1414baa&nd=1&dlsi=bedc55cd782c4a90) Aankomend concert: Klezmagic (https://klezmagic.nl/) Festival: Overal waar Politie Warnsveld (https://www.instagram.com/politiewarnsveld/) speelt Theater: Guernica Guernica (https://toneelhuis.be/nl/programma/guernica-guernica/) Opera: Steef de Jong (https://www.google.com/url?sa=D&q=https://www.grootsenmeeslepend.nl/&ust=1780805340000000&usg=AOvVaw1IJzpv_4zwOqkt_1WeJD0B&hl=nl&source=gmail) Dans: Deronde/Deroo (https://derondederoo.com/calendar) Musical: Carrousel (https://google.com/url?sa=D&q=https://visavis.nl/carrousel/&ust=1780805340000000&usg=AOvVaw0s_eK3KtV-0t1pYrcGgGtD&hl=nl&source=gmail) Cabaret: Schaft (https://www.theaterbellevue.nl/agenda/duivelswerk-rgt3) Muziektheater: Collectief Teder (https://www.collectiefteder.nl/agenda/) Tentoonstelling: Anish Kapoor (https://lehmbruckmuseum.de/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/exhibition-preview/kapoor/) Museum: Galleria Borghese (https://www.google.com/url?sa=D&q=https://galleriaborghese.cultura.gov.it/en/&ust=1780805340000000&usg=AOvVaw37fT93tQCxrgSf8fPDkQ87&hl=nl&source=gmail) Film op streaming: Wallace and Gromit (https://www.wallaceandgromit.com/) Serie: Bodem seizoen 2 (https://npo.nl/start/serie/bodem/afleveringen/seizoen-2) Docu: The Making of De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig (https://www.npodoc.nl/artikelen/the-making-of-de-jeugd-van-tegenwoordig) Kindercultuur: Grazende Zwaan Festival (https://www.karavaan.nl/festivals/grazende-zwaan/), H80 (https://www.instagram.com/h80festival/) Andere culturele favoriet: Luisterverhaal (https://www.volkskrant.nl/luister/waarom-is-alles-zo-letterlijk~bddc50e6/) Heb je cultuurtips die we niet mogen missen? Mail de redactie: eenuurcultuur@vpro.nl

In this special bonus episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas launches an experimental new monthly format: a London events guide covering what's actually on in the city this month. June is arguably London's finest month — 16 to 17 hours of daylight, the longest evenings of the year, and an events calendar absolutely bursting at the seams. Jonathan walks through everything worth knowing about June in London: the major royal events including Trooping the Colour and Royal Ascot, the blockbuster summer exhibitions at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, the Royal Academy, the National Portrait Gallery, the V&A, and more, plus what's on in London theater from Shakespeare's Globe to the West End, live music at Wembley and the Roundhouse, and practical tips for surviving — and thriving in — a London heat wave. If this episode proves popular, Jonathan will make it a monthly fixture. Let him know what you think in the comments. Links Royal Events ~Trooping the Colour — Official Info~ ~Royal Ascot~ ~Wimbledon Tickets & Ballot~ ⠀Exhibitions — Book Ahead ~Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern~ ~Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (opens June 16)~ ~Anish Kapoor Retrospective at Hayward Gallery (opens June 16)~ ~Marilyn Monroe at National Portrait Gallery~ ~Barbara Hepworth at the Courtauld Gallery (from June 1)~ ~Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at the V&A~ ~Wes Anderson Exhibition at the Design Museum~ ~James McNeill Whistler Retrospective at Tate Britain~ ~The Queen's Fashion at The King's Gallery~ (sold out through 2026 — book 2027 dates now) ~Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit at Young V&A~ ~Hokusai: 36 Views of Mount Fuji at Dulwich Picture Gallery~ (closes June 30) ⠀Theater ~A Midsummer Night's Dream at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (from June 20)~ ~Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare's Globe (from June 11)~ ~To Kill a Mockingbird — New West End Adaptation (opens June 25)~ ~Cyrano de Bergerac — West End (opens June 13)~ ~Buy West End Tickets via Anglotopia's Link~ (supports Anglotopia) ~TKTS Booth at Leicester Square — Half-Price Day Tickets~ ⠀Long-Running West End Shows The Lion King Hamilton Wicked Les Misérables Matilda Mamma Mia Six Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (almost always sold out — book well ahead) Sinatra — The Musical ⠀Live Music Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium (from June 12) Olivia Dean at the O2 (from June 12) Orville Peck at the Roundhouse, Camden ⠀Practical Resources ~National Gallery Extended Summer Hours (from July 1)~ ~Londontopia London Events Calendar~ ~Argos UK — Buy a Fan on Arrival~ ~Anglotopia June London Events Article~ (link to article) ~Friends of Anglotopia Club~ ⠀ Takeaways June is arguably London's best month to visit — 16 to 17 hours of daylight, reliably pleasant weather, and the richest events calendar of the year, though it is also peak tourist season with hotel prices running 20 to 40 percent above spring rates. Trooping the Colour — the monarch's official birthday parade — is the major royal event of the year in 2026. Even without a ballot ticket to Horse Guards Parade, you can experience the procession on the Mall and the balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace by arriving very early and staking out a good spot. Every major summer blockbuster exhibition in London requires advance booking — some, like The Queen's Fashion at The King's Gallery, are already sold out through 2026. Book tickets as soon as you finish listening, even if your trip dates aren't confirmed yet. The Frida Kahlo survey at Tate Modern, the James McNeill Whistler retrospective at Tate Britain, and the Marilyn Monroe exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery are Jonathan's top three must-book exhibition picks for the month. The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition — the world's largest open submission art show, running since 1769 — is a uniquely chaotic, democratic, and wonderful experience where everything on the walls is for sale and any artist can enter. Shakespeare's Globe is staging Much Ado About Nothing from June 11, and Regent's Park Open Air Theatre opens A Midsummer Night's Dream on June 20 — watching Shakespeare outdoors on a long June evening is one of the quintessential London summer experiences. London generally does not have air conditioning in older buildings, hotel rooms, or most tube lines. The first thing you should do after arriving in summer is buy a fan — Jonathan recommends going straight to Argos, Britain's version of a catalog store, for an affordable one. The tube's older lines (Central, Piccadilly) get brutally hot in summer due to London clay absorbing and retaining heat underground. The Elizabeth line is fully air conditioned and runs east-west across the city — use it as much as possible in a heat wave. The National Gallery is experimenting with extended summer evening hours, staying open until 7 PM most evenings and until 9 PM on Fridays from July 1 — Jonathan's suggestion: have an early dinner, then walk over for a free evening of world-class art. Don't try to pack too much in. Pick three or four things you genuinely care about, build your days around those, and leave time to wander, sit in Green Park with a deck chair, or walk along the Thames in the long evening light. June in London is as much about the atmosphere as the attractions. ⠀ Soundbites "The light is the headline for June. You get sixteen to seventeen hours of daylight. Twilight stretches from around eight PM to nearly ten PM. You can have a full day of exploring, sit down for dinner, and still walk home along the Thames and have some daylight." — Jonathan on why June is London's best month. "If you've ever wondered what the best month to visit London is, a lot of people will quietly tell you it's this one." — Jonathan on June in London. Plan your day around it. Get up stupidly early — three, four, five in the morning — get your spot on the Mall and soak up the atmosphere. It'll be like a party atmosphere." — Jonathan on how to experience Trooping the Colour without a ticket. "The Queen's Fashion at The King's Gallery is sold out for the rest of the year, and I know a lot of people are gonna be really disappointed when they try to get tickets and they simply can't." — Jonathan's warning on the most in-demand exhibition of the summer. "The walls are packed from floor to ceiling and everything is for sale. It's chaotic and wonderful. And it's a great way to see up-and-coming artists and established artists side by side." — Jonathan on the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. "Shakespeare under the open sky in one of London's loveliest parks on a warm June evening — it doesn't get dark till ten PM anyway. Enjoy some champagne, enjoy some theater out in the green. That's my top theater pick for the month." — Jonathan on Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. "The first thing you should do after you land is go to what the British call an ironmonger — a hardware store — and buy a fan. Don't skimp. It is essential for Americans traveling in Europe." — Jonathan's number one summer travel tip. "The London clay is a heat sink. It absorbs heat and then it doesn't let it back out. So the tube gets really hot in the summer. If you are prone to heat issues, avoid the tube except the Elizabeth line, which is fully air conditioned." — Jonathan on navigating London in a heat wave. "I sat there in the rain in the 40s, got soaking wet. And I — not exaggerating — almost got hypothermia. It was July. I could not warm up when I got back to the hotel because the heating wasn't on and there weren't enough blankets because it was July." — Jonathan's cautionary tale about British summer weather. "Argos is exactly like Service Merchandise — you go in, there's a big catalog, you pick your thing, and it comes out on a conveyor belt. Get a fan. Don't even look at the weather forecast first. Just trust me — you're going to need a fan." — Jonathan's most practical London summer tip. ⠀ Chapters 00:21 Introduction — Jonathan launches the experimental monthly London events format 01:15 The Feel of June in London — Long days, the light, and why June is special 02:20 June Weather — What to expect, heat waves, and the maritime humidity problem 03:45 Peak Tourist Season — Crowds, hotel prices, and why June still beats July 05:00 Trooping the Colour — What it is, how to see it without a ticket, and Jonathan's tips for getting a good spot 08:30 Royal Ascot — Fascinators on the tube, the royal procession, and how to get tickets 10:00 Wimbledon — The ballot, resale tickets, strawberries and cream, and what to do if you can't get in 11:30 How to Book Exhibitions — Why advance booking is non-negotiable and the Queen's Fashion sellout warning 13:00 Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern — Jonathan's pick and why Tate Modern is worth seeing for the building alone 14:30 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (June 16) — The world's largest open submission art show 15:30 Anish Kapoor at the Hayward Gallery (June 16) — The Cloud Gate connection and why it's worth seeing 16:15 Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery — Just opened, book fast 17:00 Barbara Hepworth at the Courtauld Gallery — And why Somerset House is worth a visit anyway 17:45 Schiaparelli at the V&A — Fashion exhibitions and why the V&A excels at them 18:15 Wes Anderson at the Design Museum — A treat for film fans 18:45 James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain — A sellout show, book immediately 19:30 Wallace & Gromit at Young V&A — The Aardman exhibition Jonathan is hoping to catch in August 20:15 Closing This Month — Mikalojus Čiurlionis at the Royal Academy (closes June 21) and Hokusai at Dulwich (closes June 30) 21:00 Theater — Why June is the best time for London theater 21:30 Regent's Park Open Air Theatre — A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jonathan's top pick of the month 22:00 Shakespeare's Globe — Much Ado About Nothing from June 11 22:30 New West End Openings — To Kill a Mockingbird (June 25) and Cyrano de Bergerac (June 13) 23:00 Long-Running Shows — Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked, Six, Les Mis, and how to get discount tickets 24:00 Live Music — Harry Styles at Wembley, Olivia Dean at the O2, Orville Peck at the Roundhouse 25:00 Practical Tips: Heat — Does London have air conditioning? (Mostly no) 26:30 The Fan Imperative — Buy one at Argos, the British Service Merchandise 28:30 Pack for All Weathers — The July outdoor concert near-hypothermia story 30:00 Humidity and Heat — Why British summer heat hits differently than dry American heat 31:00 Use the Long Days — 17 hours of light, late museum hours, rooftop bars, evening walks 32:00 National Gallery Extended Hours — Stay open till 7 PM, Fridays till 9 PM from July 1 33:00 Don't Overpack Your Itinerary — Pick three or four things, leave time to wander 34:00 Wrap-Up — Londontopia events calendar, listener feedback request, Friends of Anglotopia Video Version

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Send us Fan MailWe discuss our takeaways and the five new games announced at the Ruff Talk VR Showcase. We also talk about Walkabout Mini Golf's upcoming Homestar Runner collaboration, and how crossplay support issues are causing delays for several upcoming VR ports.Here's the full topic list, in order:Our takeaways from the Ruff Talk VR Showcase1. James' takeaways2. Mike's takeawaysNew games announced at the Ruff Talk VR Showcase3. Order 13 VR4. Survive The Night 5. Just Hoops Nano6. OogaBonk127. Cozy Worlds TogetherWalkabout Mini Golf's latest collab: Homestar Runner8. New DLC launches June 25, 20259. Next DLC course expected in August10. Previous collabs: Meow Wolf, Wallace & Gromit, Jim Henson PropertiesCrossplay support causing delays11. A Long Survive's PC VR & PS VR2 ports delayed12. Roboquest VR's crossplay & Quest port delayed13. The need for crossplay in multiplatform VR games

A long-awaited threequel to our episodes on Wallace & Gromit and legendary film Chicken Run, our discussion on the final DreamWorks & Aardman collaborative feature film Flushed Away feels somewhat bittersweet to Alex, resident Aardman enjoyer, who laments that perhaps the soul of the Aardman way is lost on this film's exclusively CGI production. But it's perhaps the opposite for Iris, who finds herself joining Marcus and Michael as a member of the awful-early-2000s-animated-movie-enjoyers on this episode, and to be completely honest there's quite a bit to praise about this box-office bomb: it's still got that trademark British humor, its voice cast is superb, the characters are refreshingly mature and intelligent as they navigate their issues, and the slugs perform an ingenious role in this film that Despicable Me's Minions will never come close to mimicking. Perhaps next time we'll be recording from the UK! Content warning: SPOILERS, strong language.

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Spencer Murphy — Assistant Professor in Media and Communications at Coventry University, specialist in film theory and cross-cultural cinema, and founder of the Coventry East Asian Film Society — for a wide-ranging, enthusiastic, and genuinely entertaining conversation about British film. What is a British film, exactly? Is it about the money, the cast, the crew, the story, or the setting? How does class permeate almost every British film ever made, from Ealing comedies to Harry Potter? Why does the British landscape function as a character in its own right? And why do Americans connect so deeply with British cinema when its sensibility — restrained, ironic, self-deprecating — is so different from Hollywood's? Jonathan and Spencer also trade their top five British films each, debate the new Wuthering Heights adaptation (neither of them liked it), and discuss why British cinema's literary inheritance is both its greatest strength and, sometimes, its creative limitation. Links Spencer Murphy at Coventry University BFI Top 100 British Films Dead Man's Shoes (2004, Shane Meadows) The Full Monty (1997) The Remains of the Day (1993) Rebecca (1940, dir. Alfred Hitchcock) Tamara Drewe (2010, dir. Stephen Frears) Friends of Anglotopia Takeaways Defining what constitutes a British film is genuinely one of the hardest questions in film studies — it can't be reduced to funding source, shooting location, cast, or director alone. Both Jonathan and Spencer agree the most satisfying answer involves who is behind the artistic vision, but even that gets complicated fast. The "Mary Poppins test" is Spencer's shorthand for films that feel very British on the surface but aren't authentically so — the tourist's vision of Britain, the chocolate-box version that meets an expectation rather than reflecting a reality. British film has a deep and complicated two-way relationship with how Britain represents itself to tourists — Hollywood's vision of Britain shapes what visitors expect, and British places have increasingly adapted to meet those expectations, from Harry Potter shops in York's Shambles to the way villages brand themselves around filming locations. Class is the single most persistent thread running through British cinema across every decade and genre — from Ealing comedies to Downton Abbey to Trainspotting — and Spencer argues it's almost impossible to think of a major British film that isn't, consciously or not, about the class system. British cinema's literary inheritance — the endless cycle of Jane Austen, Brontë, and Robin Hood adaptations — is both a commercial lifeline and a creative constraint. Spencer sees it as potentially reducing the space for new voices and contemporary stories, though he acknowledges the money it generates can fund smaller, more singular films. The British landscape is not just a setting in British cinema — it functions as a character, carrying regional pride and identity in a way that Hollywood rarely matches. Spencer notes that British location managers and production designers feel a deep obligation to get place right in a way their American counterparts don't always have. Spencer's explanation for why Americans love British film comes down to one word: self-deprecation. British culture — and British cinema — is not afraid to ridicule itself, to see its own shortcomings, and to raise them with others in a way that doesn't quite offend. He sees this as the quality Hollywood fundamentally cannot replicate. The new Wuthering Heights adaptation was a near-universal disappointment for both Jonathan and Spencer — not for lack of visual quality, but for failing the fundamental question every film must answer: who is this for? Spencer's most unexpected recommendation is Dead Man's Shoes (2004) by Shane Meadows — a harrowing, masterful, deeply regional Midlands film that he shows students as one of the most authentic and powerful representations of working-class Britain ever put on screen. The incoming Harry Potter TV series — set explicitly in the 1990s with a period-appropriate visual aesthetic — is likely to have a bigger impact on British tourism than anything since the original films, and will once again reshape what visitors expect Britain to look and feel like when they arrive. Soundbites "When I grew up, I really loved Hong Kong movies — Bruce Lee. The thing that fascinated me was you had streets with Chinese signs, but then Royal Albert Street, buses that looked like London buses. I remember my dad saying, 'Oh, it's part of Britain.' And I was like, what? That can't be so." — Spencer on the connection between British colonialism and his career in film. "It's almost like a snake eating its tail. Britain adapts to meet the expectation that its own exported films have created. You go to the Shambles in York and every other shop sells Harry Potter things and tea — because that's what people want to see." — Spencer on cinema's two-way influence on British culture and tourism. "Class in the UK is not purely related to finance. You can be a very, very wealthy working class person. You could be a millionaire and you'll always be working class. That idea of class being embedded generationally — going back hundreds and hundreds of years — movies articulate that struggle." — Spencer on why class is the defining thread of British cinema. "I'm from the Black Country — a heavily industrial area. I moved into what people would call a very middle class job as a lecturer at university. But my accent, the way I speak, where I'm from — it's working class and it will never leave me." — Spencer on living the class story British cinema tells. "You could argue British cinema is trying, in the 1940s post-war period, to lay out the parameters of class once more — because the great leveller of class was the Second World War, when it really didn't matter who your parents were. People were dying at every rank." — Spencer on class and British cinema's post-war identity crisis. "I always think of it as the King Charles test. He gave that speech in Congress — understated, but deeply critical, undercutting the president in a way where nobody could quite call him out for it. That is quintessentially British. And I think British film does that too." — Spencer on why Americans love British cinema's self-deprecating wit. "You're never going to see a British version of Top Gun. It's just never going to happen. Hollywood can be very congratulatory. British cinema is not afraid to ridicule what it is to be British — and I think that appeals to American audiences enormously." — Spencer on the fundamental difference between British and American cinema. "Wuthering Heights — I watched it and I thought, I don't even know what it felt like, but it didn't feel British to me. I wasn't sure who it was made for. Is this made for 19 year olds? Because I don't get it." — Spencer on the Emerald Fennell adaptation. "Dead Man's Shoes is harrowing and awful, but it had a massive impact on me. It touches on class, on the 1980s, on the downtrodden. It's a film I've seen about three times. I show it to students because it's just masterful." — Spencer on his most unexpected British film recommendation. "When they replayed the Royal Wedding coverage in the pub, you know what came on after it on BBC One? Wallace and Gromit. The perfect chaser of all that Britishness." — Jonathan on the most quintessentially British television scheduling decision ever made. ⠀ Chapters 00:00 Introduction — Jonathan sets up the episode and introduces Spencer Murphy 01:50 Spencer's Journey into Film — VHS tapes, corner video stores, Hong Kong martial arts films, and an accidental PhD 04:36 Jonathan Meets His Wife at Film School — A brief Anglotopia origin story 05:13 Southeast Asian Cinema and the British Colonial Lens — How post-1997 Hong Kong shaped Spencer's thinking about national cinema 08:52 What Is a British Film? — The question neither host can fully answer, and why that's the right response 12:36 Jonathan's Working Definition — Setting, cast, and the authenticity test 13:37 The Merchant Ivory Problem — When a British story isn't quite a British film 14:32 The Mary Poppins Test — How to spot a tourist's version of Britain on screen 16:17 Harry Potter, Bond & Lawrence of Arabia — Are America's favourite "British" films actually British? 18:46 Cinema's Two-Way Effect on Britain — How films shape the places they portray 20:53 Harry Potter as Britain's Biggest Cultural Export — And the new TV series that will change tourism again 22:29 The Visual Identity of the Harry Potter TV Show — Why setting it in the 1990s is a smart move 24:28 British Film Genres — Social realism, heritage drama, comedy, Hammer Horror, and what each adds to the British identity 26:50 Class as British Cinema's Defining Thread — Why it runs through every genre from Ealing to Peaky Blinders 31:33 The Full Monty, Billy Elliot & Richard Curtis — Class in 1990s British film 33:36 Accents, Class & the Transatlantic Voice — From clipped 1930s RP to Trainspotting's Scots 38:45 British Cinema & Literary Adaptation — Strength or creative constraint? 42:49 The New Wuthering Heights — Two film lovers find they agree it didn't work, and debate why 47:36 Landscape as Character — How place functions in British cinema differently from Hollywood 52:08 Why Americans Love British Film — Self-deprecation, irony, and the King Charles Congressional speech 55:23 The Battle of Britain vs Top Gun — How British and American cinema represent heroism differently 55:50 Spencer's Top Five British Films — Rebecca, Dr. No, The Devil Rides Out, The Full Monty, Dead Man's Shoes 59:14 Jonathan's Top Five British Films — The Remains of the Day, Master and Commander, About Time, Tamara Drewe, That Hamilton Woman, Hot Fuzz, On Chesil Beach, and Wallace & Gromit 1:03:06 Wallace & Gromit After the Royal Wedding — The perfect end to any discussion of British culture 1:04:08 Wrap-Up — Spencer must dash, a second episode is promised, and a call to share your own favorite British films Video Version

Dans cet épisode, nous nous entretenons avec Héloïse Ferlay, réalisatrice de films en stop-motion. On parle entre autres de l'aspect technique de ce type d'animation, de ses missions en tant qu'intermittente et du choix des sujets qu'elle aborde dans les différents courts-métrages qu'elle réalise. Je vous laisse découvrir notre échange. Bonne écoute Dans cet épisode, vous entendez parler de : Caïmans Production : https://www.caimans-prod.com/Ecole des arts décoratifs : https://www.ensad.fr/frA la mer poussière : https://vimeo.com/905277654Studio Aardman : https://www.aardman.com/Studio laika : https://www.laika.com/Logiciel DragonFrame : https://www.dragonframe.com/frEnto.incognito : https://www.instagram.com/ento.incognito/Charlotte Arène : https://vimeo.com/charlottearene/videosLa mer à boire : https://vimeo.com/382338145Chloé Mazlo : http://www.chloemazlo.com/courts-metrageWallace et Gromit : https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=300228.htmlChicken Run : https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=27791.htmlZélie Durand : https://www.zeliedurand.com/Gon, the little Fox : https://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt11802968/l'île aux chiens : https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=241680.htmlHedgehog in the fog (le hérisson dans le brouillard) : https://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt0073099/?ref_=fn_t_1Emma De Sweaf et Marc James Roels : https://www.marcandemma.com/Orelsan - Défaite de famille : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRQEfN8PGYI&list=RDwRQEfN8PGYI&start_radio=1Orelsan - La Quête : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXF1Si3LEEU&list=RDrXF1Si3LEEU&start_radio=1Atomik Tour (teaser) - Bruno Collet : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K0ih4u-xV0Niki Lindroth Von Bahr : http://www.nikilindroth.com/Tricky Women : https://trickywomen.at/enTricky Women Trailer : https://vimeo.com/664236132Séraphine : https://doghousefilms.eu/project/seraphine/AFCA : https://www.afca.asso.fr/Chaîne YouTube d'AFCA : https://www.youtube.com/@festivalafca/videosCourt-Circuit sur Arte : https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/RC-014513/court-circuit/Short Cuts sur Arte : https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/RC-015454/short-cuts/Talons Aiguilles de Pedro Almodovar : https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=1992.htmlCharlotte Le Floch : https://www.instagram.com/charlotte.le.floch/?hl=frStop Motion Studio sur Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cateater.stopmotionstudio&hl=frStop Motion Studio sur App Store : https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297Inceste d'état de Romane Brisard : https://www.editions-stock.fr/livre/inceste-detat-9782234098398/Sonate d'Automne de Ingmar Bergman : https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=27604.htmlCe que Cécile sait de Cécile Cée : https://www.marabout.com/livre/ce-que-cecile-sait-9782501189651/Cécile Cée : https://www.instagram.com/cecilcee/Retrouvez Héloïse Ferlay ici :Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/heloiseferlay/ Vimeo : https://vimeo.com/heloiseferlay/videos---Le MoDCast est un format de discussion ouverte avec des professionnels du #motiondesign.Au fil de nos discussions, découvrez les parcours, les process, le quotidien de créatifs francophones.

Bex explores the UK’s most iconic movies and TV shows with a behind-the-scenes look at Aardman, the legendary animation studio behind classics like Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, and more! With a brand-new exhibition opening at the Young V&A in Bethnal Green, London, we take you inside the creative wonderland of Aardman’s world.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dis+PercySeries. S02E07 pt1 I Go Down With The Ship.Welcome back to our Riordanverse readalong and analysis podcast!! Here's SZN21 Episode 13, where we discuss the first half of episode 7 of season two of the PercySeries. In this episode we are discussing Bridgerton, Wallace and Gromit, How To Train Your Dragon, The Lion King, and Trees… oh, and what was I forgetting? That's right, we talk about Annabeth being a priority. We hope you'll join us next week for the second half of episode seven!!! xx Kate & Jo::SOCIALS::Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damsnackbarpod/ (@damsnackbarpod) Send us an IrisMessage to join our community. Email us at damsnackbarpod@outlook.com Consider donating to our ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/damsnackbarpodcastAll of our other social media is linked here: https://linktr.ee/damsnackbarpod

The creator of Yes Minister - Jonathan Lynn - on his new play I'm Sorry Prime Minister. Griff Rhys Jones plays Jim Hacker, the octogenarian former Prime Minister. Clive Francis plays civil servant Sir Humphrey in this elegiac comedy which draws the saga to a close.Inside Aardman is a new exhibition opening at the Young V&A this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the creative company who have brought plasticine stop-motion animation to a global stage in the form of Wallace and Gromit. Tom is joined by stop-motion animator and director Joseph Wallace and Jez Stewart, curator of animation for the BFI National Archive to discuss the exhibition and the state of stop-motion animation today. And director Amy Berg talks about her archive rich documentary It's Never Over about the late singer Jeff Buckley.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe

And we're back! Apologies for the long wait between episodes. I have been trying to wrangle cats together so we can continue the podcast.Fortunately, life got in the way. Not in a bad way of course. I recently got married. AJ and his wife had their second baby. Life is good.You know what else is good? Star Wars Visions. Especially this season. For those unfamiliar, Disney took the license and went to the far east. Though I am unfamiliar with the studios they chose, the results speak for themselves.What were produced were completely original story lines and characters with some of the most unique animation styles to come from the island. Yes, volume one is clearly anime from Japan. Volume two includes the likes of the creators of Wallace and Gromit. Volume three marks the return of some of the first studios that were approached. By far, my favorite episode of volume one was the first, "The Duel." The animation pays homage to Akira Kurosawa with the Japanese aesthetic and being animated mostly black and white. Not to mention the rogue Sith's lightsaber drawn from it's scabbard much the way a samurai would. Back then, my criticism for all episodes was that each had some sort of lightsaber gimmick. While it was cool to see Darth Maul ignite his double-bladed lightsaber in 1999 and later Kylo Ren with his cross-guard lightsaber, there has been an explosion of goofy and impractical designs. One only has to watch a few episodes of the much hated Acolyte to see what I am talking about. We hope you liked this episode of visions as much as we did. My brother and I disagreed about one of the characters. What are your thoughts?Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you.Visit the ⁠blog https://starwarsrewatchpodcast.wordpr...Join us on ⁠⁠⁠Discord   / discord  Tweet us ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SWRewatchPodSubscribe on ⁠⁠YouTube    / @star_warsre-watchpodcast  Subscribe on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Subscribe on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show#StarWarsVisions #StarWarsPodcast #StarWarsDiscussion #DisneyPlus #AnimeStarWars #SciFiPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #StarWarsFans #Animation #Lucasfilm #GeekCulture #PodcastLife #TheDuel #StarWarsCommunity

And we're back! Apologies for the long wait between episodes. I have been trying to wrangle cats together so we can continue the podcast.Fortunately, life got in the way. Not in a bad way of course. I recently got married. AJ and his wife had their second baby. Life is good.You know what else is good? Star Wars Visions. Especially this season. For those unfamiliar, Disney took the license and went to the far east. Though I am unfamiliar with the studios they chose, the results speak for themselves.What were produced were completely original story lines and characters with some of the most unique animation styles to come from the island. Yes, volume one is clearly anime from Japan. Volume two includes the likes of the creators of Wallace and Gromit. Volume three marks the return of some of the first studios that were approached. By far, my favorite episode of volume one was the first, "The Duel." The animation pays homage to Akira Kurosawa with the Japanese aesthetic and being animated mostly black and white. Not to mention the rogue sith's lightsaber drawn from it's scabbard much the way a samurai would. Back then, my criticism for all episodes was that each had some sort of lightsaber gimmick. While it was cool to see Darth Maul ignite his double-bladed lightsaber in 1999 and later Kylo Ren with his cross-guard lightsaber, there has been an explosion of goofy and impractical designs. One only has to watch a few episodes of the much hated Acolyte to see what I am talking about. We hope you liked this episode of visions as much as we did. My brother and I disagreed about one of the characters. What are your thoughts?Thanks for listening, and may the Force be with you.Visit the ⁠blog⁠ ⁠⁠https://starwarsrewatchpodcast.wordpr...⁠⁠Join us on ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠  / discord  ⁠⁠Tweet us ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SWRewatchPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠   / @star_warsre-watchpodcast  ⁠⁠Subscribe on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠⁠Subscribe on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/01A7kKh...⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at StarWarsRewatchPodcast@gmail.com#StarWarsVisions #StarWarsPodcast #StarWarsDiscussion #DisneyPlus #AnimeStarWars #SciFiPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #StarWarsFans #Animation #Lucasfilm #GeekCulture #PodcastLife #TheDuel #StarWarsCommunity

Team USA has released some new heat with Ralph Lauren ahead of the Winter Olympics, Outlander Magazine plagiarized Will's tweet about Barbour's Wallace and Gromit collab, a look at some other fall/winter '25 outerwear, the fad of Marty Supreme jackets, the Jacob Elordi outfit that Barrett studied religiously, a recap of Will's Retail Therapy-coded trip to New York, wishlist items, and more.Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscariesWatch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcastSupport This Week's SponsorsStone Creek Coffee: www.stonecreekcoffee.com (WASHED for 20% off + free shipping on orders over $45)Aura Frames: www.auraframes.com (RETAILPOD for $35 off plus free shipping)Shopify: www.shopify.com/scaries ($1/month trial!)Fabletics: www.fabletics.com/retail (sign up as VIP and get 80% off) Follow AlongRetail Therapy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/retail.podWill deFries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefriesWill deFries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries Barrett Dudley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/barrettdudleyBarrett Dudley on Instagram: www.instagram.com/barrettdudleySunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscariesSunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, host Jonathan Thomas and British TV expert Tom Salinsky delve into the rich tradition of British Christmas television specials. They explore the cultural significance of these specials, the evolution of Christmas Day TV schedules, and highlight some of the most beloved and memorable Christmas episodes from shows like Wallace & Gromit, Doctor Who, Only Fools and Horses, and Gavin and Stacey. The conversation also touches on the nostalgia associated with classics like The Snowman and the impact of streaming on traditional viewing habits. Salinsky shares insights into the history of Morecambe and Wise, the role of sports in Christmas TV, and the unique approach of shows like EastEnders during the festive season. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of the Radio Times Christmas double issue and a promotion for Salinsky's new podcast, All British Comedy. Links AllBritishComedy.com Tom Salinsky Tom Salinsky's Red Dwarf books Radio Times Christmas Double Issue BBC Genome Project The Snowman Friends of Anglotopia Club Takeaways British Christmas television specials are a cultural institution. Christmas specials often feature nostalgia and beloved characters. The Snowman is a quintessential part of British Christmas. Only Fools and Horses Christmas specials are highly anticipated events. Gavin and Stacey's serialization contributed to its popularity. Christmas Day TV schedules have evolved over the years. The Radio Times Christmas double issue is a cherished tradition. Not all Christmas specials are successful or well-received. EastEnders often delivers dramatic and intense Christmas episodes. Streaming has changed how audiences engage with Christmas specials. Sound Bites 1. On why British Christmas TV became a tradition: "I think it was EastEnders that made the difference. In 1986, EastEnders devoted its Christmas episode to the Den and Angie storyline absolutely coming to boiling point... The viewing figures were phenomenal—something like 30 million. Half the population was watching." — Tom Salinsky 2. On the unique appeal of Christmas specials: "The difference between writing a regular episode of Doctor Who and a Christmas special is there will be non-fans watching at Christmas. The 14-year-old says, everybody has to shut up so I can watch this. And then uncle and auntie and grandma and grandpa are all in the room anyway." — Tom Salinsky 3. On nostalgia and Christmas television: "Nostalgia and Christmas, certainly for British television, seem very intertwined. It's a time when we want to hark back to the past... Even Vengeance Most Foul, which is a brand new piece of work, feels old-fashioned, has that old-fashioned charm about it." — Tom Salinsky 4. On why EastEnders goes dark at Christmas: "If what we tune in for is misery and torment and betrayal, then at Christmas it needs to be maximum misery and maximum betrayal. No one is starved of EastEnders. So when it comes around for Christmas, we just want to take that lever and throw it as far in the direction of drama as we possibly can." — Tom Salinsky 5. On the Radio Times Christmas double issue: "When I was 10, I would have read about National Velvet and that Old Curiosity Shop musical film in the Radio Times and probably opted not to circle them. We were a very middle-class household, Jonathan, so we didn't get the TV Times because that was vulgar." — Tom Salinsky 6. On discovering The Snowman: "I spent Christmas in England in 2013 and I kept hearing this haunting melody everywhere... I finally saw it and I was literally in tears when it was over. I'd never seen it before, but it just hit me. There's no words—even the book has no words—and it's an incredible story." — Jonathan Thomas 7. On the 1971 Morecambe and Wise Christmas special: "The 71 special with Andre Previn is definitely something a cut above. That is such a famous routine. They kind of stayed at the top of their game for about seven or eight years, which is hard to do." — Tom Salinsky 8. On The Office Christmas specials: "The way that The Office started out as this show which nobody really knew what it was or why it was funny... to then capturing the nation's conversation and ending up being the centerpiece of the BBC One Christmas schedule in three years is astonishing." — Tom Salinsky 9. On the first Doctor Who Christmas special: "Nobody knew whether that first series with Christopher Eccleston was going to be a success. We'd never had a Doctor Who Christmas special before. Just as Russell T. Davies had to invent how to make Doctor Who at all in 2005, he had to invent a Doctor Who Christmas special." — Tom Salinsky 10. On Christmas specials as the last appointment viewing: "We're just now used to using our television sets as jukeboxes where we select what we're going to watch. We're out of the habit of treating them like radio sets where the broadcaster determines what we are sent at what time... I think it's one of the nice things about Christmas that we just get a little bit of that communal viewing experience back again." — Tom Salinsky Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Christmas Television Specials 04:03 The Cultural Significance of British Christmas TV 09:59 Traditional British Christmas Day TV Schedule 13:22 Top British Christmas Specials 20:07 The Evolution of Doctor Who Christmas Specials 25:52 The Legacy of Morecambe and Wise 30:44 The Timeless Charm of The Snowman 33:21 Only Fools and Horses: Christmas Specials 35:18 The Enduring Appeal of Call the Midwife 36:41 Christmas Specials: A Tradition in British Sitcoms 39:01 Gavin and Stacey: The Power of Serialization 41:53 Sporting Events and Christmas TV 42:41 Christmas Specials That Missed the Mark 45:39 EastEnders: Maximum Drama at Christmas 48:17 The Future of Christmas Specials in Streaming Era 49:31 The Radio Times: A Christmas Tradition 54:20 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4 Video Version

In this lively conversation, the hosts, Joey and Tim, share humorous anecdotes about their travels, food adventures, and quirky encounters, including a memorable night out involving Gromit. They delve into nostalgic memories of DJing and discuss the ups and downs of work outings. The conversation takes a whimsical turn as they play a game inspired by the Monkey's Paw, exploring wishes and their ironic consequences, all while maintaining a light-hearted and comedic tone. The episode wraps up with reflections on their choices and a playful farewell to their listeners.

In this deeply personal Sunday solo, Jane shares the story of her beloved Domino's sudden passing — and the extraordinary signs he sent from the other side. For long-time listeners, Domino has always been “one of the dogs under the desk,” a constant companion in the Medium Curious studio. This week, Jane opens up about his transition, the stunning validations that came through a trusted animal communicator, and the powerful reminders our pets offer us about love, grief, and what happens when they leave their bodies. Jane shares: How her journey with animal communication began The wild, specific evidence that first proved to her that pets absolutely communicate What Domino expressed about his transition in real time The moment she asked him, “What will your sign be?” How rainbows, and “Kiko” — showed up instantly Incredible synchronicities involving Guatemala, where Domino was born How her other dog, Kalea, responded (and what she said telepathically!) Why animals say humans “have death all wrong” And why pets are actually grief specialists If you're grieving a beloved pet, or supporting someone who is, this episode is full of comfort, magic, and hope. Mentioned in this episode: Chelsea "Paws and Squeak" — animal communicator & healer (click on link to see the Kiko story) Essays + photos about Domino, Gromit, and pet signs from spirit (linked below) Grommit reading for amazing Karen Crawford Telepathy Anyone? Part 1 = Chelsea's first reading for Domino Telepathy Anyone? Part 2 - Jane's reading for Rosie the horse Sending love to you and all your creatures.

Um Patachon & Pat, Louise & Thelma, Chong & Cheech, Gromit & Wallace oder Simon & Simon (LOL) soll es heute nicht gehen, dafür um Dennis & Guess, die ein paar Filmchen besprechen, die über die heimischen Flimmerkisten geflattert sind. Bon Voyage!

In this episode, hosts Reece and Laurie delve into the world of VR gaming, focusing on the highly anticipated game 'Reach'. They discuss its immersive mechanics, narrative depth, and the challenges faced during gameplay, including technical bugs. The conversation also touches on other VR titles like 'Wallace and Gromit: The Grand Getaway' and 'Escaping Wonderland', highlighting their unique storytelling and gameplay experiences-Meta Quest Affiliate: 10% off all Quest Games Here - https://tinyurl.com/39mxmkcv - or use code CBVR on the Meta store for a discountAll links, including Discord: https://linktr.ee/crossbuttonvr-Chapters00:00 Introduction to VR and Anticipation for Reach02:55 Exploring the Gameplay Mechanics of Reach05:23 Immersion and Interaction in VR08:21 Combat Mechanics and Player Experience11:16 Character Development and Narrative Elements14:02 Set Pieces and Action Moments in VR16:47 Final Thoughts and Future of VR Gaming17:59 Experiencing Bugs in VR Games21:33 Gameplay Mechanics and Immersion23:43 Desire for More Game Modes24:40 Graphics and Performance on Different Platforms30:56 Challenges of Playing VR in Shared Spaces34:30 Market Dynamics and Game Development Challenges40:20 Game Experiences and Community Feedback42:27 Upcoming Game Releases and Community Support44:47 PSVR2 Controller Pricing and Market Dynamics49:50 Game Reviews: Wallace and Gromit and Escaping Wonderland01:00:33 Reflections on VR Gaming and Future Prospects

In this episode of Puppets Go BOOM!, Arun and Patricia discuss about the 1965 sci-fi action adventure series Thunderbirds in honor of its 60th anniversary. In the year 2065, whenever danger is happening around the world, a secret organization called International Rescue are there to save the day. Led by retired astronaut Jeff Tracy, together with his five sons Scott, Virgil, Gordon, John, and Alan, engineer/scientist Brains, and London agent Lady Penelope alongside her butler Aloysius Parker, they work together to save people from supernatural or man made disasters as well as stop the evil plans of the enigmatic villain The Hood.When the series first premiered, it was an instant hit. Toys, action figures, costumes, and model sets sold by the millions and the show was very popular for kids and adults all over the world. It even influenced people such as Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park, Super Mario Bros. and Legend of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto, and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Thunderbirds gained a new audience of kids around the 1980s and 1990s when the stage show Thunderbirds F.A.B. premiered and reruns aired on the BBC. To this day, Thunderbirds is seen as Gerry Anderson's magnum opus and the peak of Supermarionation. Is that statement true? Is it as good as its reputation says it is?

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Hallo! We've missed you!We'll be back for Season 6 very soon but in the meantime you can come and see us LIVE! We're doing a live recording of Limited Time Only as part of the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival on Sunday 12 October 2025 12-1pm. And our special guest is friend of the show, BEN WHITEHEAD - actor, comedian and the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit! Tickets available here.If you can't make it, don't worry! We'll be releasing the recording as an episode in Season 6 before the end of the year. Whoop whoop!Hope to see you there. And if not, we'll be in your ears again on a regular basis very soon.Susie & Esther x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send us a textOn the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are trying to foil the plans the greatest criminal mastermind of its generation. We watched the 1993 film from Nick Park, Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers.It's all fun and cheese until some nefarious penguin moves in. We feel for poor Gromit. He just wants to live his life and feel some well-earned appreciation from his pal Wallace. Instead, he's got to foil a freaking diamond heist.We're continuing our month of short films with one of the best ever made. The folks at Aardman really outdid themselves with this one!(Recorded on July 16, 2025)Links to Stuff We Mentioned:The Wrong Trousers - The Movie Database (TMDB)The Wrong Trousers trailer - YouTubePeter Sallis — The Movie Database (TMDB)Feathers McGraw 3D model by scottsketchbook - MakerWorldPaint Drying (2016) directed by Charlie Shackleton • Reviews, film + cast • LetterboxdToy Story (1995) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Laura The Explora | IMBM - YouTubeFollow Us:Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Sean's Letterboxd profile!Steven's Letterboxd profile!Our Buzzsprout site!Our Instagram profile!Support the show

Robert Brennan covers the new Wallace and Gromit movie, Christopher Kaczor asks "is belief believable?" and Fr. James Dean has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

It's a delightful little cheeseboard of festering news this week! Come for the godawful startup that broke Rob, stay for the getting big mad at Labour and the way they keep laying tracks in front of fascists like a Wallace and Gromit tribute. Subscribe for two bonus episodes every month: https://www.patreon.com/praxiscast Watch streams: https://www.twitch.tv/praxiscast Buy shirts: https://praxiscast.teemill.com/ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/praxiscast.bsky.social Cast: Jamie - https://bsky.app/profile/wizardcubes.bsky.social David - https://bsky.app/profile/sanitarynaptime.bsky.social Rob - https://bsky.app/profile/trufflehog.bsky.social Alasdair - https://bsky.app/profile/ballistari.bsky.social

LEGO video games coming for the youths, Harry Potter takes a trip to Hogsmeade, and LEGO partners with the creators of Wallace and Gromit. So much fun this week and ready for your enjoyment! FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 75639 The Going Merry Pirate ShipRebrickable Review: GBC Rolling Machine 27 by Rimo-YaonaHogsmeade Village Collectors EditionUp-scale baby astronautLEGO NikeBoog stop-motion - LINKHogwarts GWPStar Trek leaksPlay PavilionLEGO Disney Princess Villians UniteHobby GWP vote2026 slatePokemon rumorsOne Piece BIG buildsFan Award SDCCParty Game Halloween MinifiguresWinter Express TrainDelorean winTimes celebrates girlspick-a-brick castle bundlesBluey mobile gameVoyagers Thank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, Steve Miles, David Support the showSee some of the designs I've built - REBRICKABLE.COMHead over to Back2brick.com for links to the latest LEGO set discounts!Support the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!backtobrick@gmail.comBack 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

This episode! The boys travel to West Wallaby St. and meet Wallace & Gromit and join them for a grand adventure! We also discuss the discord watch-along we had of the Wallace and Gromit TV specials "A Grand Day Out", "The Wrong Trousers", "A Close Shave" and "A Matter of Loaf or Death" and then we dive into our game of the episode, Fright of the Bumblebees!Come join our Discord and Vote on polls for games! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/TSMPDISCORD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thesteammachinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Thanks to Our patrons who donate 10 dollars or more!Nate “Sir Cogsworth the 7th of June-iper”Jeff “The Original Expendable, Mr. Syllables Ole Jeffy Lube”Aries or Adam “Ariesoradam” Shoutout to his podcast Revival and ExtinctionJames “The Steam Machine Hall Monitor” HallTeam Retrogue Check Him out on YouTube“Mr. Puzzles” Dane HimselfFlyin' Brian Doran GreyThe RPG Wolverine Logan JoreidLINK TO WEBSITE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/TheSteamMachinePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We celebrate 15 years of being a podcast while talking about the entire July Pokémon Presents that happened. We talk about the new PokéPark opening in the Kanto area of Japan, Concierge Season 2 on Netflix, and Pokémon Friends pricing. Pokémon Champions is coming in 2026 now and Pokémon Legends Z-A shows off Alpha Pokémon and Mega Dragonite, along with some new characters. TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:02:25-New World Championship Information00:09:40-Concierge Season 200:12:30-Negative Thoughts on the Presents00:28:40-Wallace & Gromit 00:31:40-PokéPark Theme Park00:44:25-Mobile Game Recap01:00:20-Pokémon Friends01:17:40-Shiny Tera Raid Battles01:21:40-Pokémon Champions01:28:10-Pokémon Legends Z-A01:56:30-CreditsLINKS

Chugs and Uno kick off this week's Arcade with more DK Bananza and Death Stranding 2 talk, while Chugs shares his final thoughts after finishing Doki Doki Literature Club. Then the boys break down all the biggest headlines from the Pokémon Presents showcase, the Mass Effect TV series getting the Fallout production team, Microsoft walking back the $80 price tag for Outer Wilds 2, new rumors about a FromSoftware title set for 2026, and why Itch.io just removed all of its NSFW games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970). We're back to Hammer Horror, back to Christopher Lee, and back to Dracula. In this episode of General Witchfinders, we sink our teeth into Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), the fifth official film in Hammer's Dracula series and our sixth Hammer Dracula review to date. You can find links to all previous vampire escapades at https://tinyurl.com/Witchdrac. This British gothic horror classic, directed by Peter Sasdy and written by Hammer regular Anthony Hinds (under the alias John Elder), was nearly a Dracula-free affair. Christopher Lee had originally declined to return, and the script focused instead on Ralph Bates's doomed Lord Courtley. But Warner Bros. insisted: no Dracula, no deal. So #BigChrisLee once again rises from the grave — bloodthirsty, silent, and furiously regretting his contract. Taste the Blood of Dracula opens with a satanic ritual involving Dracula's powdered remains, a trio of Victorian hypocrites, and the ill-fated resurrection of evil. It's a moody, blood-soaked revenge tale packed with brooding graveyards and Hammer's trademark blend of sex, sin and satin capes. Cast Highlights:Christopher Lee as Count Dracula — in his fourth Dracula outing for Hammer.Ralph Bates as Lord Courtley — Hammer's would-be replacement for Lee.Geoffrey Keen as William Hargood — a patriarch with a hidden penchant for brothels.Linda Hayden as Alice Hargood — the daughter turned devotee, previously seen in Baby Love and The Blood on Satan's Claw.Peter Sallis as Samuel Paxton — yes, that Peter Sallis: Cleggy, Wallace, and voice of animated British melancholy.Roy Kinnear as Weller — bringing tragic optimism, as only Kinnear can. There's Hammer horror royalty in every frame, from Linda Hayden's eerie innocence to Ralph Bates's foppish devilry. And Geoffrey Keen? You may recognise him as Sir Frederick Gray, the Defence Minister across six Bond films — The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, A View to a Kill and The Living Daylights. Ralph Bates, meanwhile, would go on to star in Dr Jekyll and Sister Hyde, The Horror of Frankenstein, Lust for a Vampire, becoming one of Hammer's key players. He also turned up in the final season of Secret Army (inspiring 'Allo 'Allo), and was once considered for major roles in Lifeforce — as discussed back in episode 39.Peter Sallis, who we last touched on in our Nicolas Lyndhurst deep-dive (episode 54), had an extraordinary career in British television, from Doctor Who to The Wind in the Willows to Wallace & Gromit. His role in this film might be brief, but his CV is longer than Dracula's cape. And finally, Roy Kinnear: from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory to Help!, Watership Down, Blake's 7, and beyond — always brilliant, always beleaguered. Trivia for the diehards:This film was part of a double bill with Crescendo on release.The infamous brothel scene was trimmed from the theatrical cut but restored for later DVD editions.Released just 22 weeks before Scars of Dracula (covered back in episode 28). Whether you're a lifelong Hammer horror collector, a Christopher Lee completist, or simply a fan of vintage British horror with gothic flair, Taste the Blood of Dracula is essential viewing.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hell Clock, Pokémon Presents, The Outer Worlds 2's surprise price drop, and The Chinese Room goes independent The post BRB UK 644: Gromit is a Pokémon appeared first on Big Red Barrel.

Are Silkie chickens the funniest looking chicken in the world? Did Wallace and Gromit pave the way for animated comedies like Shrek? Is Nicholas Cage the greatest character actor of all time? Is the Foxcatcher Five a legitimate wrestling move? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they grapple their way across Wikipedia from Silkie Chickens, to brooding, the Irish Republican Army, the animated series Wallace and Gromit, to Muammar Gaddafi, and the movies of Nicholas Cage.--Boost Your Focus & Energy with Magic Mind!Looking for a way to stay focused and energized? Wiki U has teamed up with Magic Mind, the ultimate nootropic energy shot designed for productivity, mental clarity, and stress reduction—all without the crash of traditional energy drinks.Why the Students of Wiki U use Magic Mind:Boosts Focus & Concentration – Ideal for work, studying, and creativity.Sustained Energy Without Jitters – Powered by matcha, Bacopa Monnieri, and Cognizin Citicoline.Reduces Stress & Supports Brain Health – Thanks to adaptogens and functional mushrooms.Get our Exclusive Deal!Use promo code WIKI20 for 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off with a subscription. Get the best Magic Mind price now: Magic Mind Affiliate Link.Why it's better than other NootropicsUnlike sugary energy drinks, Magic Mind is a healthy alternative to coffee, supporting long-term cognitive function and sustained productivity.Try Magic Mind Today!Thousands love its focus-enhancing benefits—be next! Order now at Magic Mind Affiliate Link.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/Music provided by Davey and the Chains TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/Music provided by Davey and the Chains

Peter's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peebr_koifish?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== ZaneGames: https://youtube.com/@zanegamesss?si=kAXX6SGv1vzQqWV- In which I chat with animation titan, industry insider, & my former classmate Peter Coish about Britain's dynamic duo, Wallace & Gromit!

In this eclectic and geek-fueled episode of AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg and Katie Dudas (with a quick cameo from Dave Podnar) dive into everything from espresso martinis and new podcasts to the latest in airport infrastructure and retro gaming. Plus, get a firsthand review of Google's experimental AI fashion app and marvel at micro-sized McDonald's nostalgia. This week's Chachi Says Video Game Minute also brings a science twist to gaming's effects on stress and autism research. From Lego X-Files to Denver's Eye of Sauron, it's an awesome mix of tech, nostalgia, and the downright bizarre.

As voted for on our Patreon, we return to Kelly Reichardt with her 2010 Western, Meek's Cutoff. Ben argues that no discussion of the American Western is complete without Reichardt's film, Wilson highlights the film's fraught production that miraculously led to its poetic ending, and Eli frames the film within the larger context of America's problematic Manifest Destiny. We get serious, analytical and near-academic with Reichardt's masterwork… all the way until you hear us try on our best impressions of Bruce Greenwood's Stephen Meek as Wallace from Wallace and Gromit. (?????)Get lost at our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ www.deepcutpod.comLinks:Kelly Reichardt on WTF with Marc MaronSundance interviewLast of the BuffaloAmerican ProgressTimestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:04:42 Plot Summary00:05:54 General reactions00:09:22 Eli loves the ending00:13:24 The film as a Western00:15:53 Production context00:18:20 How she got that ending00:22:10 The Western is distinctly American00:24:20 American mythology00:28:21 As "feminist" Western00:30:59 Stephen Meek00:33:15 Not your typical Western00:37:39 Chaos and destruction00:39:41 Actors00:40:36 Mishandling of Reichardt's releases00:45:25 Cinematography00:50:47 Why 4:300:56:33 What's in store for Reichardt01:00:02 Outro

This week, I'm pleased to bring you a cheery conversation with my delightful friend, fellow podcaster, and animation expert Rachel Wagner. Incredibly hardworking and prolific as the woman behind both the website Rachel's Reviews and the popular Hallmarkies podcast, in this breezy, fast paced, nostalgic, well researched discussion, we celebrate the films of the always inventive Aardman Animation, including the Wallace & Gromit claymation stop-motion shorts that first brought them international fame, CHICKEN RUN, ARTHUR CHRISTMAS, the SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE, & more. Long live the creativity of stop-motion clay animation.Originally Posted on Patreon (5/31/25) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130199247Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless ShopDonate to the Pod via Ko-fiTheme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive

This week on the Talk Without Rhythm Podcast I'm continuing AniMayTion with two stop-motion films which won Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature: 2005's Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and 2022's Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. [00:00] INTRO [02:12] Trick or Treat Radio Promo [03:29] RANDOM CONVERSATION [17:07] Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) [48:14] Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) [01:27:07] FEEDBACK [01:32:09] ENDING MUSIC: Better Tomorrows by Ewan McGregor Buy Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) Buy Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) Support TWoRP Contact Us talkwithoutrhythm@gmail.com

Welcome to AniMAYtion Month! This May we are diving into the world of animation by reviewing some of the genre's greatest entries, from 2.5D and stop motion to anime and live action hybrids. So get your pencils ready because this is one month you won't want to miss!In this episode, Satsunami and Martin MacAlistair take a trip down memory lane to visit one of their favourite series with the stop motion phenomenon Wallace and Gromit! But after all these years, what makes this British series so iconic after 36 years? Why do plasticine penguins make the best villains? And what is Satsunami's opinion on moon cheese?! All of this and more in the second episode of AniMAYtion Month!This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/podpackcollectiveWhere to find us:Check out all of our content here! Website Twitter/X Instagram TikTok BlueSkySupport Us:PatreonKo-FiPatrons:Super Pandalorian Tier: Battle Toaster Sonia Ghostie Cryptic1991Red Panda Tier: Greenshield95 Danny Brown Aaron HuggettFree Members: Middle-aged Bodcast IRIDYSCENZIA Rob Harvey Aaron (Super Pod Saga) Billy StrachanUse my special link zen.ai/chatsunami and use chatsunami to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrStay safe, stay awesome and most importantly, stay hydrated!

Dave and Alonso were felled by colds, but now they're feeling better. Subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, those summer days. Join our club, won't you?

The Trump administration's hostility toward DEI initiatives has led companies like Disney and PBS to reevaluate their stance on advocating for these principles. How will the pendulum swing affect Hollywood under the new presidential administration? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni investigate.   Plus, Masters speaks to Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, the co-directors of Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Park and Crossingham share how they balanced claymation, a notoriously time-consuming medium, with modern filmmaking tools in the latest Wallace and Gromit adventure. And the pair explains why animating even a mostly motionless character — like the menacing criminal mastermind Feathers Mcgraw — is surprisingly difficult.

The Trump administration’s hostility toward DEI initiatives has led companies like Disney and PBS to reevaluate their stance on advocating for these principles. How will the pendulum swing affect Hollywood under the new presidential administration? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni investigate.     Plus, Masters speaks to Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, the co-directors of Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Park and Crossingham share how they balanced claymation, a notoriously time-consuming medium, with modern filmmaking tools in the latest Wallace and Gromit adventure. And the pair explains why animating even a mostly motionless character — like the menacing criminal mastermind Feathers Mcgraw — is surprisingly difficult.  

Bryan and Anderson review Companion, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, A Different Man, The Monk and the Gun, and Black Box Diaries! Then the boys celebrate the 21st century WOATs with Top 5 Worst Best Picture Nominees Since 2000! Film Vault Shirts Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson's new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty's Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL  Listener Art: Mitch Burns Featured Artist: MoonWalker BoomBox and Atheist The Film Vault on Twitch Buy Bryan's Book Shrinkage Here The Film Vaulters “Kubrick is Everywhere” Shirt CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @AndersonAndBryan Facebook.com/TheFilmVault Twitter: @TheFilmVault HAVE A CHAT WITH ANDY HERE ATTY & ANDY: DIRECTED BY A FOUR-YEAR-OLD Subscribe Atty and Andy's Youtube Channel Here THE COLD COCKLE SHORTS RULES OF REDUCTION MORMOAN THE CULT OF CARANO Please Give Groupers a Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Here Please Rate It on IMDB Here The Blu-ray, US The Blu-ray, International Groupers is now available on these platforms. On Amazon On Google Play  On iTunes On Youtube On Tubi On Vudu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues and hosts emeriti Benjamin Wittes, Quinta Jurecic, and Alan Rozenshtein to talk through the week's big—and we mean BIG—national security news, including:“Executive Disorder.” America's once-and-future President Donald Trump hit the ground running, issuing dozens of executive actions on his first afternoon in office, from once again withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement to pardoning or commuting the sentences for almost everyone involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection. But which actions are important and which are just for the show? And what do they tell us about what to expect from a second Trump presidency?“Swiping Up on Consistency.” The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the law banning TikTok triggered an unexpected crisis last week, as TikTok users who suddenly realized the platform was in danger apparently mounted a pressure campaign against elected officials that led several, including President Biden, to waffle on the desirability of the ban. But incoming President Donald Trump, who once tried to ban TikTok himself, jumped in with an order temporarily delaying the ban—a move that TikTok thanked him for by name in a notice on the platform after service was restored. What explains the sudden about-face among supporters of the TikTok ban?“Cease and Assist.” After more than a year of brutal hostilities, the parties have finally agreed to a ceasefire in the conflict over Gaza. But as Israeli hostages are gradually let free, humanitarian assistance resumes, and displaced Gazans return to their devastated neighborhoods, real questions remain. Is this just a pause or an end to the conflict? And what comes next in Gaza either way? In object lessons, Ben encouraged listeners to listen to Merrick Garland's farewell speech to the Justice Department, regardless of how you feel about the former attorney general. Quinta embraced a sense of escapism with her praise of the Wallace & Gromit movies, particularly the newest addition to the franchise, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. And Scott—wondering what will become of us now—mustered up his best inner disgruntled, middle-aged Millennial voice to recommend Michael Longfellow's plea to not ban TikTok from SNL's Weekend Update.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues and hosts emeriti Benjamin Wittes, Quinta Jurecic, and Alan Rozenshtein to talk through the week's big—and we mean BIG—national security news, including:“Executive Disorder.” America's once-and-future President Donald Trump hit the ground running, issuing dozens of executive actions on his first afternoon in office, from once again withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement to pardoning or commuting the sentences for almost everyone involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection. But which actions are important and which are just for the show? And what do they tell us about what to expect from a second Trump presidency?“Swiping Up on Consistency.” The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the law banning TikTok triggered an unexpected crisis last week, as TikTok users who suddenly realized the platform was in danger apparently mounted a pressure campaign against elected officials that led several, including President Biden, to waffle on the desirability of the ban. But incoming President Donald Trump, who once tried to ban TikTok himself, jumped in with an order temporarily delaying the ban—a move that TikTok thanked him for by name in a notice on the platform after service was restored. What explains the sudden about-face among supporters of the TikTok ban?“Cease and Assist.” After more than a year of brutal hostilities, the parties have finally agreed to a ceasefire in the conflict over Gaza. But as Israeli hostages are gradually let free, humanitarian assistance resumes, and displaced Gazans return to their devastated neighborhoods, real questions remain. Is this just a pause or an end to the conflict? And what comes next in Gaza either way? In object lessons, Ben encouraged listeners to listen to Merrick Garland's farewell speech to the Justice Department, regardless of how you feel about the former attorney general. Quinta embraced a sense of escapism with her praise of the Wallace & Gromit movies, particularly the newest addition to the franchise, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. And Scott—wondering what will become of us now—mustered up his best inner disgruntled, middle-aged Millennial voice to recommend Michael Longfellow's plea to not ban TikTok from SNL's Weekend Update.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Park is the creator of the beloved stop motion series Wallace & Gromit, as well as the movies Shaun the Sheep and Chicken Run. His latest project is the movie Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. He joins us to talk about the film and answers our most pressing question: Has he met any real life dogs named Gromit, and how many of those dogs were good boys?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is the latest film in the beloved stop-motion animation series. This time, clueless inventor Wallace and his long-suffering pooch Gromit are dealing with Wallace's latest invention, a robotic garden gnome. But when an old enemy gets involved, they must face down an army of evil robots and expose the criminal mastermind behind it all.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards are out now. Is your favorite app on the list? visionOS 2.2 is out with some updates that add more value to the Vision Pro. A special stop-motion animation with Wallace & Gromit was shot with Apple's iPhone 16 Pro. And the panel reminisces on a classic game now available for the iPad. Apple reveals 45 app and game finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards. AI-powered 'Death Clock' promises a more exact prediction of the day you'll die. Data brokers may be banned from selling your social security number. NFL's Gronk calls Apple his best-ever investment. visionOS 2.2 brings three upgrades that make Vision Pro a next-gen computer. Apple in talks to upgrade a sports stadium for live Vision Pro immersive video. Apple nudges HomeKit robot vacuum support rollout to next year. Wallace & Gromit bring Christmas cheer to London's Battersea Power Station. Apple Music Replay 2024 is live. You can now wear Apple's running shoe emoji. Brazilian company still believes it owns the 'iPhone' trademark as it awaits trial. iPhone SE now over 1,000 days old as new model edges closer. Apple orders M5 chips from TSMC ahead of late 2025 production. Picks of the Week: Jason's Picks: Simply Piano on Apple Vision Pro Andy's Pick: Classicbot Apple figures. Alex's Pick: Anker 250W GaN Prime USB C Charging Station Leo's Pick: Marathon for iPad Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: e-e.com/twit