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Flapjacks are granola bars, a "fête" is a carnival, and apparently hook-a-duck is the only game anyone's ever played in the UK. Neat as a pin!Check out our new merch at maxfunstore.com.Please support us at maximumfun.org/join, follow us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.
It's Bread Week, and the Soggy Bottom Girls are rising to the occasion! Lisa and Allison kick things off by revealing their favorite “tear and share” bakes before diving into the bakers' signature challenge — and those wildly over-the-top ingredient choices (truffle oil? Really?).Things heat up as they unpack the technical: doughnuts. Is it even baking? The girls aren't convinced. Lisa takes a nostalgic detour with stories of her “Fry Daddy” childhood and sweet Sunday mornings with her dad. Meanwhile, Allison lets loose on the never-ending stream of baker backstories — how emotional should a cruffin be?They also chew on the growing trend of needing a heartfelt tale to pair with every recipe, lament the suspicious lack of “ball” jokes in this bread-filled episode, and toast to the joyful, fabulous presence of co-host, Alison Hammond.Warm, spicy, and maybe just a little bit underproved — this episode is a snack you don't want to miss!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/
We question UK donut culture, make the case that boats are people too, and spoil the MasterChef finale - wah wah! Check out our new merch at maxfunstore.com.Please support us at maximumfun.org/join, follow us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.
We're gutted over Biscuit Week! We defend Pui Man's "Pokemon" oxen, intro our new member-created rule (thanks Marisa!), and lightly touch on MasterChef's pitiful offering this week.Check out our new merch (including the TV Chef Fantasy League Commissioner hat, worn by Sierra) at maxfunstore.com.Please support us at maximumfun.org/join, follow us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.
Lisa states that biscuit week is her favorite, and the girls go back and forth about the biscuit/cookie difference. Allison and Lisa discuss the difficulty level of the signature bake, and both girls praise Jessika's sliced bacon and egg cookie slices. When the perfect hobnob presents itself as the technical, Lisa believes that she could do this challenge, especially given her skills in carmel making.Allison questions whether or not the bakers are truly given NO instruction for technicals, and, Lisa shares a social media post about understanding the ratios in certain baked goods, insisting the knowledge of such could make you successful without a recipe. Lisa and Allison get into yet another "jump the shark" discussion about this week's showstopper. However, they are quick to praise the major accomplishments of bakers Jessika and Pui man. Lisa states that the Poy man's "JUMBO boat time capsule is on par with Paul's season 6 bread lion from season 6. The girls finish the episode off-track and off topic in their very charming and familiar way. Biscuits baby!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/
GBBO is off to the races with Cake Week, and we are SO relieved to be back in the tent, even if Hassan isn't having his best days. Justice for Hassan and that "pl-axe" throw edit! In the latter half, we cover the MasterChef semifinals - did Gordon overcook his duck since everyone's was over? We'll never know! New Yorker article "Inside the Tent on 'Great British Bake Off'" by Ruby Tendoh - https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/09/01/inside-the-world-of-the-great-british-bake-off Zach's Reddit AMA - https://www.reddit.com/r/Masterchef/comments/1n96y3p/its_zach_ama/ Please support us at maximumfun.org/join, follow us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.
The season's first episode is jammed with cakes cakes and so many more CAKES The girls get into a swiss roll discussion after Allison shares having made an inlaid swiss roll cake last spring.Lisa shares her thoughts regarding this very first signature bake, and the degree of difficulty being higher than previous first episodes. With talent levels high, the girls only have some minor errors available for discussion.Allison asks Lisa to rate this episode's new style of technical, and Lisa laments the changes made and wonders if every next technical will potentially set the bakers up for failure.Allison mentions the oddity of facts mentioned in the voice overs, and Lisa praises the return of Alison Hammond as co-host. Both girls express excitement for the new season and its weekly presence on Netflix. Both girls launch into their thoughts on the series having potentially jumped the shark. An EPIC episode one!Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/
It's a 2-for-1 this week where we draft our bakers to kick off this year's season of Great British Bake Off (AKA "Baking Show" for the Yanks) AND we cover this week's Wall Challenge in Master Chef: Dynamic Duos!Please support us at maximumfun.org/join, follow us on Instagram @tvcheffantasyleague, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.
Here we dough again!!Iain enters the famous tent of the Great British Bake Off in its 16th series! Known online @ Thug.Loaf the Irish baker from Belfast has gained a huge following for his music inspired bakes! (Asap Rocky-Road anyone!!)Iain shares his unique baking journey, revealing how a last-day-of-uni loaf sparked his passion for creating over a thousand delicious breads since! He dives into his signature sourdough and how he infuses musical artistry into his bakes by painting album covers on pastries and bread. He also reveals the behind the scenes intense pressures of the show and the friendships forged in the baking tent. And yes Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond are absolutely lovely!!The Great British Bake Off kicks off Tuesday Sep 2nd on Channel 4 at 8pm
We are off this week but present you with this EHG Club unlock of EEHG 343: Should You Sign On To With Love, Meghan? It's clear the former Meghan Markle wants to do something significant with her British-royal influence; it's also clear her new Netflix homekeeping show, With Love, Meghan, isn't that. Stephanie Early Green is back to talk about why it's so dull, what might have helped, and how Martha Stewart succeeded where Meghan Sussex fails. Ask EHG wondered who would replace Noel Fielding on GBBO and which characters we'd want on our bar-trivia teams, and then Tara pitched a lyrical SNL sketch for the Tiny Canon. And after we listed our Not Quite Winners and Losers of the week, Sarah's Extra Credit polled the panel on important princesses of television. Throw on a $300 linen apron and join us! GUESTS
Welcome back to The Struts Life, where March is heating up with electrifying updates and unexpected twists—from the drop of Luke's new single “The Ending Is Always the Same” and a surprise Noel Fielding lyric video to the buzz around Luke's solo album launching next month. In this episode, Geth and Leah dive deep into recent gig adventures, recounting everything from the wild energy of the Shiprocked cruise performances—where the party vibe was infectious and the unlimited soft serve was the undeniable highlight—to the chilly thrills of an MLS block party that had the band improvising with hand warmers and rocking a standout Saint Louis City jersey. Plus, get the inside scoop on the collaboration with Walmart Valentine, the exclusive Bad Company tribute album track, and the exciting teaser of more tour dates coming your way. Buckle up and join usfor this rollercoaster ride of gigs, great food, and legendary musical moments that are setting the stage for an unforgettable 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prince Harry settles with News Group Newspapers. Is that finally the end of the phone hacking saga? And has the press learned its lesson? Will Wood, head of PR firm Multitude Media, reflects on over a decade of trials and inquiries.Also on the programme: could Mr Beast buy TikTok? Jake Kanter, Investigations Editor at Deadline, reflects on a week of turmoil at the Chinese social media firm.All that, plus: what happens when a TV production loses its star talent during filming? We look at the big trouble in Big Talk's latest show with Noel Fielding.That's all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in!Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Prince Harry settles with The SunMr Beast eyes up TikTok USHeadache for Big Talk as Noel Fielding Drops OutBBC's AI Guidelines are trailedNetflix increases prices in North AmericaAlamy Bills Journalist For Posting His Own StoryChapters(00:00) Intro(00:39) Guest Media Club Invites(05:40) Prince Harry settles phone hacking case(09:40) The tension between tabloids and celebrities(13:45) Will newspapers change how they report on Prince Harry?(18:50) TikTok shutdown and Mr. Beast purchase(26:47) Trump going for media(30:54) The BBC's policies on AI use(35:46 Noel Fielding drops out of Dick Turpin(42:19) The Media Quiz(46:15) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode of the Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac dives into recent events involving Kevin Hart's production company Heartbeat, which reportedly laid off about 20 employees following a disagreement among top executives. The episode also reviews Gary Gulman's new one-man show 'Grandiloquent,' praised for its mix of comedy and emotional depth. Jim Jeffries discusses the themes of his new tour while Bill Burr opens up about his upcoming special dealing with depression. The episode further covers Dulce Sloane's departure from The Daily Show, T.I.'s transition from rap to comedy, and the cancellation of Israeli comedian Yochai Sponder's performances in Amsterdam due to safety concerns. Additionally, production news around Noel Fielding and possible hints about a new 'Ted Lasso' project resurface. Join the discussion on the Facebook group for more comedy insights.00:00 Kevin Hart's Company Shakeup01:15 Gary Gulman's New Show: Grandiloquent03:07 Jim Jeffries' New Material and Life Changes03:54 Bill Burr on Depression and Political Comedy06:57 Comedy Fundraisers and Dulce Sloan's Departure08:15 Local Comedy Scene and SNL Insights11:16 International Comedy Controversies12:33 Noel Fielding and Ted Lasso SpeculationsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
Johnny Mac dives into an eventful Monday with highlights from Dave Chappelle's hosting of Saturday Night Live, including his takes on LA wildfires, Diddy accusations, and a comedic yet serious address to Donald Trump. Also covered are Mark Normand's tweet about the TikTok ban, Shane Gillis' humorous prayer for Notre Dame, and Nikki Glaser's sold-out shows. Bill Maher critiques woke politics amid wildfire discussions, while the Washington Post sheds light on the resilient LA comedy scene during the fires. Additionally, updates include Roy Wood Jr.'s new comedy special, controversy around Noel Fielding's health halting his show, and insights from a new biography on SNL's Lorne Michaels. The episode concludes with a teaser for future discussions about Bill Burr and more comedy news. 00:23 Chappelle's SNL Monologue01:24 Dave Chappelle's LA Wildfire Jokes01:51 Diddy Accusations and Hollywood Orgies02:41 Chappelle's Serious Message to Trump04:07 Shane Gillis' Notre Dame Prayer05:37 Nikki Glaser's Venue Upgrade06:06 Bill Maher on California Fires07:07 LA Comedy Scene Amidst Fires08:42 Comedy Specials Review11:44 Roy Wood Jr.'s Lonely Flowers13:01 Bill Burr and Other Comedy News14:19 SNL and Trump: A RetrospectiveUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
Kadie DiGiuseppe delivers the latest entertainment news on: - Dave Chappelle hosting SNL. - Taylor Swift possibly teasing the re-release of "Reputation". - Noel Fielding halting production of his Apple TV+ show due to health issues.
Our last episode of the year! Find out who wins the Winner's Snack for Great British Baking Show: Holidays. We'll see you in 2025!Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram.
As Press Play takes a break for the holidays and wrap up 2024, we listen back to a few of our favorite interviews of the year. The groundbreaking TV show “My So-Called Life” made waves 30 years ago, especially because of Wilson Cruz’s portrayal of biracial, queer teenager Rickie Vasquez. Noel Fielding is known in the U.S. for co-hosting “The Great British Bake-Off.” In his latest streaming show, he plays an infamous British highwayman, but with a twist. A new documentary series examines the world of 1980s hair metal music. KCRW talks to director Jeff Tremaine and founding Guns N’ Roses member Tracii Guns.
Kick off the countdown to 2025 (actually, 2024) in Part 1 of the New Year episode of the Great British Baking Show: Holidays! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram.
It's Christmas, Part 2! We award Christmas points in advance of next week's New Year episode.Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram.
Part 1 of the Christmas episode of the Great British Baking Show: Holidays. Next week, Part 2!Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
A reminder that anyone, no matter how talented, can choke at any time.Next week starts Great British Baking Show: HOLIDAYS!Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram.
We don't even need Ify to goof off this week. This is a SERIOUS challenge for SERIOUS baking.Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
Ass is the origin of poop.Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
Lliana Bird is a writer, broadcaster and co-founder of the charity Choose Love. She describes herself as a butterfly flitting from flower to flower. She was also the longest employed female DJ - for 16 years - at Xfm and then Radio X as it is now called.Lliana and her partner Noel Fielding have two girls, Dali and Iggy, aged 2 and 4, and Lliana told me how their house might be described as over-stimulating by some, with constant music, curated mostly by Noel but increasingly by the children, and with art being created on giant canvases in the kitchen, with paint splats everywhere.Lliana's first children's book ‘Baboo the unusual Bee' has just come out in paperback. She revealed that she actually wrote it while breastfeeding and she's now working on the stage show version of it.As my mum would say: "She's no slouch"!Spinning Plates is presented by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, produced by Claire Jones and post-production by Richard Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
And so begins Dylan's heel turn.Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
GIVE NELLY HER OWN SHOW! Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
Happy Halloween! 'Tis the season to c*m your skeleton out.Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
Tell us what YOU think Dylan's hat makes him look like!Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
Bake Off 3: The Rise of Dylan. Also, some scoring updates.Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
Sandi Toksvig OBE is a Danish-born comedian, broadcaster and writer. She spent her formative years travelling the world with her family, thanks to her father's job as a foreign correspondent. Sandi has had a long and successful career in UK radio and television, which began in the eighties on kids TV. She is best known for presenting QI, taking over from Stephen Fry in 2016. She subsequently spent three years co-presenting The Great British Bake Off with Noel Fielding and Prue Leith. Sandi is a political activist and is one of the co-founders of the Women's Equality Party. She has written more than 20 books and is here to talk about her latest novel, Friends of Dorothy. Sandi occasionally enjoys a drink, but today Nick pours a Days 0.0% alcohol free lager, while Angela prepares her favourite, roast duck legs with grapes. The experts at Waitrose suggest a Sorcova pinot noir, our first Romanian wine-pairing. This episode of Dish is as charming, witty and warm as Sandi Toksvig herself. She tells Nick and Angela about Danish culinary traditions, shares her (controversial) thoughts on cake and explains why she can often be found in a forest with a chainsaw. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on Youtube All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can't all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she'll try to answer them in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A showstopper handshake? In this economy?Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
Ify does his best dom voice. Get well soon, Jeff!Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
Is it the Baking Show or the Bake Off? Is it Season 12 or Series 15? These are among the many questions we'll try to answer this season, but first we've gotta draft our bakers.Support the show by heading to maximumfun.org/join, and by following us on Instagram!
When Apple TV decided they wanted to do a comedy about an English Highwayman who Your Generals mostly knew from Terry Pratchett references, well they decided they needed to see it for themselves. So how did they like THE COMPLETELY MADE-UP ADVENTURES OF DICK TURPIN? Support Zac's Patreon: www.patreon.com/ThumbsJ Check out all earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com Email us at generalnerderypod@gmail.com
Today on the show we devote the whole episode to Ben's investigation into who is the voice of Tesco. More information here: https://www.tesco-careers.com/explore-our-world/mike-shakespeare/There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk. Or you can text us (for you standard network rate) on 83936 (start the message with GRIND).If you like the episode please leave a review and subscribe to get the Daily Grind in your feed everyday at 5pm.
What are we watching? Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things telly.This week they discuss their fave new police drama Blue Lights on BBC iPlayer, Noel Fielding's new comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, and the latest series of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star on the BBC.In Off the Telly, Natalie and Joanna talk about what they can't stop watching, what they definitely aren't going to bother with, and what you're all watching at home. From new shows to comfort telly to guilty pleasures, there's no judgement here. What's kept us all glued to our screens this week?Self-confessed TV addicts and stars of two of the biggest shows on our screens, EastEnders and Gavin and Stacey, Natalie and Joanna are the perfect companions to your weekly viewing habits.Get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 03306 784704.Timecodes for the shows discussed are:6:41 - Blue Lights 14:12 - The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin 18:18 - Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up StarHosts: Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Unit Manager: Lucy Bannister Sounds Editor: Arlie Adlington Music by MCassoOff The Telly is a BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Sounds.
Andy talks about The Clash, Jon Wurster, Brian Eno, Beyoncé, The Dukes of Hazzard, Brittany Broski, the solar eclipse, and the earthquake. Also, we listen to a clip of Noel Fielding from The Mighty Boosh talking about being recognized on the street. On Rachel's Chart Chat, Rachel from Des Moines kicks off a mini-series on the Punk and New Wave disc of Time Life's Sounds of the Seventies. The full compilation can be listened to on YouTube here. You can find a playlist of Time Life's Sounds of the 70's here.
This week, senior correspondent at Vox Alex Abad-Santos and Bridget Todd, host of the podcasts ‘City Cast DC' and ‘There Are No Girls on the Internet,' spill the tea on Kate Middleton's photoshop debacle, a proposed TikTok ban and the World Banana Forum. Plus, Noel Fielding stars in the new Apple TV+ comedy series ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin.' You may know Noel as the sweet, eccentric host of ‘The Great British Bake Off,' or from the deeply strange sketch show ‘The Mighty Boosh.' Noel plays Dick Turpin, a historical figure from the 18th century who robbed carriages. In this retelling, however, he trades violence for sparkly blue spandex and faces magical threats. We talk to Noel and executive producer Kenton Allen about comedy, being a middle-aged parent and knitting.]]>
Kiri Flaherty is in a new Apple+ comedy series which drops tomorrow. Kiri stars with Hugh Bonneville and Noel Fielding in The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin.
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the cast of THE COMPLETELY MADE-UP ADVENTURES OF DICK TURPIN, including Noel Fielding, Hugh Bonneville, Tamsin Greig, Ellie White, Marc Wootton, & Duayne Boachie. In the series, Dick Turpin (Noel Fielding) sets out on a journey of wildly absurd escapades when he's made the reluctant leader of a band of outlaws — and tasked with outwitting corrupt lawman and self-appointed thief-taker Jonathan Wilde (Hugh Bonneville). The six-episode first season will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Friday, March 1, 2024 followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, March 29, 2024, exclusively on Apple TV+. GET 50% FACTOR MEALS WITH CODE "MOVIEPOD50" (U.S. ONLY) Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca SUPPORT THE MOVIE PODCAST ON PATREON! Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcast Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena opened in 1894. Now owner Joel Sheldon III is looking for a buyer who will keep catering to the local community. Sora can use a few word prompts to create one-minute videos showing full scenes, motions, and characters. A filmmaker who's been tracking AI use was floored by Sora. George Gascon became LA's district attorney with a progressive vision of restorative justice. Now he faces a swath of challengers who say he's gone too far. Noel Fielding is known in the U.S. for co-hosting “The Great British Bake-Off.” In a new streaming show, he plays an infamous British highwayman, but with a twist.
March comes in like a lion, and Down to Watch is taming the wild new TV shows just for you! Dan and Raul went down the list of new series' ready to pop off in month number three, as well as a handful of returning winners. There's a ton of comeback shows including Invincible, Somebody Feed Phil, Full Swing, X-Men '97, American Rust, Girls 5eva and Eugene Levy's travelogue The Reluctant Traveler. On the fresh and new side, Guy Ritchie is spinning off his film The Gentlemen into a series with the same name, a new show also called Manhunt on AppleTV+ is chasing John Wilkes Booth, and Noel Fielding might be lying in The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin. There are fancy ladies' clubs to join in Palm Royale, a power-mad lady in The Regime, a sci-fi classic adapted in The 3-Body Problem, and 'Gus Fring' as an ex-bad man being dragged back into the game in Parish on AMC. There is plenty to choose from, and these two TV-talkers are the guys to get you hyped about them! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/downtopod/message
The trailer for Deadpool 3 shows us that he might be the one to save the MCU, or maybe it's the Fantastic Four that will save it as the main cast has officially been announced. The next Jurassic movie has a new director, we have our new Karate Kid, and Nicholas Cage may be returning as a live-action Spider-Man Noir. X-Men 97 will pick up right where they left off, the Knuckles series looks just like a movie, and Noel Fielding is a Dick.
This week's episode feels particularly special because Leigh Francis, my dear friend, steps out as himself for the very first time. Starting from his school days in Leeds and early career, meeting his now-wife, Jill, his first forays as a hard-up comic, starting out working with Sacha Baron Cohen and Noel Fielding to how Celebrity Juice was conceived at my 30th birthday party! It's time to meet the man behind all the masks, it's Leigh Francis.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mighty Boosh and Bake Off star Noel Fielding is this week's guest diner. Will he be serving up some violent quiche? Noel Fielding stars in ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' which is streaming on Apple TV+ from 1st March. Watch it here. Follow Noel Fielding on Twitter @noelfielding11 and Instagram @noel_fielding Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ever since Ben applied for a job as a Narrative Lead at a game company he's been contemplating the differences between narrative and story, so he's invited his good friend Andrew from partlyrobot.com to help him navigate toward a satisfactory conclusion… and hilarity ensues. Other topics visited in this episode: Cult of the Lamb's new DLC, crispy Japanese snacks, Instagram trends and scammers, defunct mall stores and search engines, story structures, reality television, the games of Vanillaware Ltd., AI art fails, Atari 2600 games, differences between Marvel and DC comics, and THE Guttenberg! 00:00:21 - Awesome baby, secret mukbang video, fried toothpicks, and school supply mirages 00:03:32 - Ben's been playing “Cult of the Lamb: Sins of the Flesh,” and genre pet peeves 00:06:13 - Happy cults, strategically sacrificing heretics, and back to fried vegetable starch 00:08:25 - Kanda Curry Grand Prix Museum, and revelations of what snack foods can be 00:10:27 - Girl dinner, in the spirit of satire, a proprietary blend, and chicken and waffles flavor 00:13:47 - Ben's critique of Scorchin' Medium BBQ Pringles, and a new Brett Eason Ellis book 00:15:47 - Sharper Image, Spencer's Gifts, the definition of narrative, and conflicting origins 00:20:09 - Ben mishears declension, ask.com actually DOES exist, and Scrabble scores 00:23:12 - Andrew's Instagram scammer saga continues, and a review in the New York Times 00:25:40 - 2/10 net 30, your accounts receivable department, and alternative review channels 00:27:48 - The “story vs. narrative…” narrative, and Lawrence Durrell's Alexandria Quartet 00:31:37 - “A Christmas Story,” the Die Hard, Melina Dillon movies, and ending on a bummer 00:34:42 - Andrew's writing is a process, finding the threads, and a side of the denouement 00:37:37 - An agreement on dialogue, informing the story, and a “no middle” accusation 00:40:00 - Season 3 of “The Real World,” a question of reality TV, and a different episode 00:43:31 - Contest shows, Noel Fielding wranglers, and Ben puts Andrew on the spot 00:50:10 - The narrative design job, about Odin Sphere, and weaving character narratives 00:53:50 - Starting with Gwendolyn, distinct character diversity, and “picking” the ending 00:55:45 - Ben is looking forward to “Unicorn Overlord,” and Andrew gets distracted 00:57:49 - The hugging a unicorn AI art fail, not a good sign, and the “Pitfall!” narrative? 01:00:22 - Activision's 2600 success, the Atari Force comic book, and DC vs Marvel stories 01:02:31 - The Marvel method of storytelling, writer-artists, and Jack Kirby's bone of contention 01:05:50 - Don't belittle the inker, and a creative narrative choice in Batman: Arkham Asylum 01:10:47 - Closing thoughts, Maine, James Joyce, changing perceptions, and trailer mashups 01:15:05 - Ben's editing, changing the podcast name, and get the Guttenberg out of retirement Follow Andrew / Partly Robot Industries on… His website: https://partlyrobot.com/ On Instagram: https://instagram.com/partlyrobot On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@partlyrobot On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/partlyrobot Follow Two Vague on… Our website: https://www.twovaguepodcast.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_vague_podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twovaguepodcast On X-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoVaguePodcast For show appearance and other inquiries, contact us at: twovaguepodcast@gmail.com References and Hashtags: Cult of the Lamb https://www.cultofthelamb.com/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1313140/Cult_of_the_Lamb/ Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir https://atlus.com/osl/ https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA05083_00-ODINSPHERELE0000 Unicorn Overlord https://unicornoverlord.atlus.com/index.html?lang=en https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-PPSA09770_00-UNICORNOVERLORD0 Old Wise Man Hugging a Unicorn https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pierre-de-lacaze-b11026b_this-illustrates-why-common-sense-and-activity-7158116939326742528-DgnJ #Podbean #DIYPodcast #ApplePodcast #VideoGames #Trivia #Comedy #Talkshow #Partlyrobot #2VP #TwoVaguePodcast #Vanillaware #OdinSphereLeifthrasir #UnicornOverlord #Pringles #CultoftheLamb #MassiveMonster #DevolverDigital
In this edition of TV+ Talk, Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner look at the strategies streaming services, Apple TV+ in particular, are using in choosing their programming. Sports, original content, major video franchises, and back catalogs are all in the mix as our viewing options and habits evolve. With only so much time to watch and so many dollars to pay, how are (and should) viewers choose? Charlotte and Chuck discuss their decisions. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:18 New Year Greetings and Catching Up 0:02:11 Importance of catalog vs. new content on streaming platforms 0:04:08 Comfort TV and the popularity of catalog shows 0:11:22 Shifting Viewing Habits: YouTube on Smart TVs 0:13:18 Apple TV+ vs. Other Platforms: Pros and Cons 0:16:33 Apple's Documentary on Lionel Messi and MLS Coverage 0:19:49 Leveraging Resources: Investing in Expansion 0:20:36 Apple's strategic position and the future of streaming services 0:23:13 Challenges of discoverability and awareness in streaming platforms 0:25:40 Apple's unexpected success with the Lionel Messi documentary 0:26:29 The need for effective advertising and promotion of Apple TV Plus content 0:28:28 Noel Fielding and British Humor on Apple TV Plus 0:34:09 Apple's Success in Awards Season 0:37:17 Killers of the Flower Moon's Impressive Academy Award Nominations 0:42:53 Apple's Potential Content for Vision Pro 0:44:37 Where to Find Chuck and Charlotte Online Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Links: FlixPatrol - TOP 10 on Streaming in the United States on February 6, 2024 https://flixpatrol.com/top10/streaming/united-states/ Most Popular Lists - Most Popular TV (English) - February 4, 2024 https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/most-popular/tv Netflix: Users spent 812 million hours watching The Night Agent https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67688722 Guests: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
In this edition of TV+ Talk, Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner look at the strategies streaming services, Apple TV+ in particular, are using in choosing their programming. Sports, original content, major video franchises, and back catalogs are all in the mix as our viewing options and habits evolve. With only so much time to watch and so many dollars to pay, how are (and should) viewers choose? Charlotte and Chuck discuss their decisions. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:18 New Year Greetings and Catching Up 0:02:11 Importance of catalog vs. new content on streaming platforms 0:04:08 Comfort TV and the popularity of catalog shows 0:11:22 Shifting Viewing Habits: YouTube on Smart TVs 0:13:18 Apple TV+ vs. Other Platforms: Pros and Cons 0:16:33 Apple's Documentary on Lionel Messi and MLS Coverage 0:19:49 Leveraging Resources: Investing in Expansion 0:20:36 Apple's strategic position and the future of streaming services 0:23:13 Challenges of discoverability and awareness in streaming platforms 0:25:40 Apple's unexpected success with the Lionel Messi documentary 0:26:29 The need for effective advertising and promotion of Apple TV Plus content 0:28:28 Noel Fielding and British Humor on Apple TV Plus 0:34:09 Apple's Success in Awards Season 0:37:17 Killers of the Flower Moon's Impressive Academy Award Nominations 0:42:53 Apple's Potential Content for Vision Pro 0:44:37 Where to Find Chuck and Charlotte Online Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Links: FlixPatrol - TOP 10 on Streaming in the United States on February 6, 2024 https://flixpatrol.com/top10/streaming/united-states/ Most Popular Lists - Most Popular TV (English) - February 4, 2024 https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/most-popular/tv Netflix: Users spent 812 million hours watching The Night Agent https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67688722 Guests: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:00:00 Introduction to Apple TV Plus strategy on Mac Voices. 00:00:18 New Year Greetings and Catching Up 00:02:10 Importance of catalog vs. new content on streaming platforms 00:04:07 Comfort TV and the popularity of catalog shows 00:11:21 Shifting Viewing Habits: YouTube on Smart TVs 00:13:17 Apple TV+ vs. Other Platforms: Pros and Cons 00:16:33 Apple's Documentary on Lionel Messi and MLS Coverage 00:19:49 Leveraging Resources: Investing in Expansion 00:20:36 Apple's strategic position and the future of streaming services 00:23:12 Challenges of discoverability and awareness in streaming platforms 00:25:40 Apple's unexpected success with the Lionel Messi documentary 00:26:29 The need for effective advertising and promotion of Apple TV Plus content 00:28:28 Noel Fielding and British Humor on Apple TV Plus 00:34:08 Apple's Success in Awards Season 00:37:16 Killers of the Flower Moon's Impressive Academy Award Nominations 00:42:53 Apple's Potential Content for Vision Pro 00:44:36 Where to Find Chuck and Charlotte Online 00:46:02 Introduction to Advertising handled by BackBeat Media
This week, we welcome on themjeans aka Jason Stewart, co-host and producer of one of our favorite podcasts, How Long Gone, for a conversation on topics including but not limited to what it means to be a "wife guy", doing ketamine while housecleaning, replacing Noel Fielding on the Great British Baking Show, finding confidence through alcohol and age, not compromising your values, and the magic behind his podcast.
Welcome to the Women's Running podcast: a very special Bake Off edition. We're your hosts, Esther Newman and Holly Taylor, and usually you can find us chatting about life and running – though, let's be honest, it's mostly the life bit. Every year we get terribly overexcited for the Great British Bake Off and discuss it at length on the pod. Despite being total failures at baking ourselves, we've decided that we simply have far too much to say about the show – so here we are, turning it into its own spin off so we can dissect each episode properly. We'll be chatting about all the highs and lows from the Bake Off tent, playing total favourites and slagging off bakes we could never dream of producing ourselves. Whether you run while you listen, bake while you listen, or neither – enjoy this extra little morsel!SPOILER ALERT: Of course, this episode is chock full of spoilers. What did you expect? Go and watch the opening episode before listening!Bake Off series 14 episode 1: Cake WeekWe start this week by discussing the merits of the now traditional Great British Bit that seems to start each new series. Do we really need to see Noel Fielding in a fedora? Discuss. We also share our thoughts on new host Alison Hammond and pick our early frontrunners. Signature: Vertical cakes…And they're off! The first task of the series is underway. We chat about which baker's offering we'd scoff and get to know this year's cohort. Technical: Bake Off cake Well, wasn't this a joy? We debate the first controversy of the season: what to do about the missing raspberry. Showstopper: Animal cakesThere's plenty of beaver chat here, as we say goodbye to our first baker – who we were already a bit obsessed with. How are we going to cope?Join us!If you LOVE this podcast, become part of our Pod Squad on Patreon, where you can get involved in live zoom calls with us, weekly newsletters and an exclusive Discord community for friendly chat and support. Come and join us at patreon.com/womensrunning.Extra bitsThis is a VERY good time to subscribe to Women's Running – join now for a FREE Women's Running technical tee worth £35! Quote X23WRPOD at the checkout! (They're different from the Pod Squad ones!)Visit womensrunning.co.uk for expert advice and support Come to our Live Podcast event on 9th November at Sweaty Betty in Battersea Power Station for proper good chats and a goody bagGet your hands on our brand new special magazine: How to Run 10K with Esther and Holly, out now, and available at womensrunning.co.uk/learntorunBuy a Pod Squad t-shirt!Join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.com/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.