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Best Pick with John Dorney, Tom Salinsky and special guest Natalie Bochenski Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials #3: The Giggle Released 12 December 2023 For this episode, we fracture into two different incarnations, one right here on Best Pick, and the other over on Natalie Bochenski's Raven On podcast. Which of us would you like to imagine is dressed only in boxers and a shirt? Solitaire by John Dorney https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-companion-chronicles-solitaire-488 Jon Pertwee in the shower. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8tUf1zYgPA Phoebe sings the truth. https://youtu.be/zl4vS9cZzV8?si=KYMiwW5uL39dhd9d&t=98s BEST PICK – the book is out now from all the usual places, including… - From the publisher https://tinyurl.com/best-pick-book-rowman - UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3zFNATI - US Amazon https://www.amzn.com/1538163101 - UK bookstore https://www.waterstones.com/book/9781538163108 - US bookstore https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/best-pick-john-dorney/1139956434 - Audio book https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Best-Pick-Audiobook/B09SBMX1V4 To send in your questions, comments, thoughts and ideas, you can join our Facebook group, Tweet us on @bestpickpod or email us on bestpickpod@gmail.com. You can also Tweet us individually, @MrJohnDorney, @ItsJessRegan or @TomSalinsky. You should also visit our website at https://bestpickpod.com and sign up to our mailing list to get notified as soon as a new episode is released. Just follow this link: http://eepurl.com/dbHO3n.
Best Pick with John Dorney, Tom Salinsky and special guest Natalie Bochenski Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials #1: The Star Beast Released 28 November 2023 For this episode, Best Pick joined forces with Natalie Bochenski's Raven On podcast, not least in part because the irreplaceable Stuart Layt can no longer recap Doctor Who with her. · https://podfollow.com/992414777 · https://www.patreon.com/girlclumsy BEST PICK – the book is out now from all the usual places, including… - From the publisher https://tinyurl.com/best-pick-book-rowman - UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3zFNATI - US Amazon https://www.amzn.com/1538163101 - UK bookstore https://www.waterstones.com/book/9781538163108 - US bookstore https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/best-pick-john-dorney/1139956434 - Audio book https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Best-Pick-Audiobook/B09SBMX1V4 To send in your questions, comments, thoughts and ideas, you can join our Facebook group, Tweet us on @bestpickpod or email us on bestpickpod@gmail.com. You can also Tweet us individually, @MrJohnDorney, @ItsJessRegan or @TomSalinsky. You should also visit our website at https://bestpickpod.com and sign up to our mailing list to get notified as soon as a new episode is released. Just follow this link: http://eepurl.com/dbHO3n.
Kittens! This is WEIRD. It is WEIRD to podcast without the genius that is Stuart Layt. WEIRD, and NOT RIGHT. Sadly Stu passed away three months ago, and boy am I still mad about it. Particularly since he LOVED Doctor Who with his whole soul. But I am so glad that Tom Salinsky from the brilliant Best Pick Pod reached out about joining forces to recap the David Tennant 60th anniversary specials. And so here it is - Who's Raven On with Tom and John from the Best Pick Pod, chatting all things Star Beast. This same podcast will appear on their feed (albeit with a different top and tail!). I hope you enjoy it. Much love, wonderful listeners.
In this mission debrief for NO TIME TO DIE, we identify the iconic elements we would use to describe it as "the one with", shake the Bond cocktail and pick this film's most potent ingredients, toot the horn for underappreciated elements, round up our favourite trivia tidbits, and give our final top/middle/bottom rankings. James Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. But when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA asks for help, he finds himself facing off against a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. The recording took place on September 28th, 2022 in the USA and Australia. James Page is a co-founder of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential Ben Eslinger (@CICSpypod) is co-host of the Central Intelligence Podcast Natalie Bochenski (@girlclumsy) is a writer, performer, and producer from Brisbane known for her Raven On series Ben Williams writes for MI6-HQ.com and MI6 Confidential This podcast is copyright Pretitles LLC © 2022
Raven On is a bit late this week because GUESS WHO fractured her ankle while walking along George St in Sydney? Natalie spends the first 15 mins of this episode relaying her adventures in pavement-induced injuries and hospital visits. But eventually she and long-suffering co-host Stu get down to business to discuss episode 4 of Raven On, where everyone... basically gets down to business. Daemon's back in town and takes Rhaenyra partying, Rhaenyra calls in Ser Criston for some very personal bodyguarding, Alicent finds dissatisfaction in the marital bed, and Otto overreaches. Enjoy!
In this mission debrief for CASINO ROYALE, we identify the iconic elements we would use to describe it as "the one with", shake the Bond cocktail and pick this film's most potent ingredients, toot the horn for underappreciated elements, round up our favourite trivia tidbits, and give our final top/middle/bottom rankings. James Bond's first "007" mission leads him to Le Chiffre, banker to the world's terrorists. In order to stop him, and bring down the terrorist network, Bond must beat Le Chiffre in a poker game at the Casino Royale. Bond meets a beautiful British Treasury official, Vesper Lynd, who is assigned to deliver his stake for the game and watch over the government's money. But, as Bond and Vesper survive a series of lethal attacks by Le Chiffre and his henchmen, a mutual attraction develops. The recording took place on August 31st, 2022 in the USA and Australia. James Page is a co-founder of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential Phil Nobile Jr is editor of Fangoria and shares his expertise at @PhilNobileJr Natalie Bochenski (@girlclumsy) is a writer, performer, and producer from Brisbane known for her Raven On series Ben Williams writes for MI6-HQ.com and MI6 Confidential This podcast is copyright Pretitles LLC © 2022
In this mission debrief for LICENCE TO KILL, we identify the iconic elements we would use to describe it as "the one with", shake the Bond cocktail and pick this film's most potent ingredients, toot the horn for underappreciated elements, round up our favourite trivia tidbits, and give our final top/middle/bottom rankings. James Bond takes on his most daring adventure ever when he turns renegade and goes head to head with one of the international drug cartel' most brutal and powerful leaders. This time, he's fighting not for his country, not for justice... but for revenge. The recording took place on July 4th, 2022 in the USA and Australia. James Page is a co-founder of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential Phil Nobile Jr is editor of Fangoria and shares his expertise at @PhilNobileJr Natalie Bochenski (@girlclumsy) is a writer, performer, and producer from Brisbane known for her Raven On series Ben Williams writes for MI6-HQ.com and MI6 Confidential This podcast is copyright Pretitles LLC © 2022
In this mission debrief for A VIEW TO A KILL, we identify the iconic elements we would use to describe it as "the one with", shake the Bond cocktail and pick this film's most potent ingredients, toot the horn for underappreciated elements, round up our favourite trivia tidbits, and give our final top/middle/bottom rankings. Agent 007 races against time to stop a power-mad industrialist who plots to kill millions in order to corner the world's microchip supply. From the Eiffel Tower to the top of Golden Gate Bridge, James Bond can't be stopped! The recording took place on May 18th, 2022 in the USA and Australia. James Page is a co-founder of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential Phil Nobile Jr is editor of Fangoria and shares his expertise at @PhilNobileJr Natalie Bochenski (@girlclumsy) is a writer, performer, and producer from Brisbane known for her Raven On series Ben Williams writes for MI6-HQ.com and MI6 Confidential This podcast is copyright Pretitles LLC © 2022
In this mission debrief for ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, we identify the iconic elements we would use to describe it as "the one with", shake the Bond cocktail and pick this film's most potent ingredients, toot the horn for underappreciated elements, round up our favourite trivia tidbits, and give our final top/middle/bottom rankings. Agent 007 and the adventurous Tracy Di Vicenzo join forces to battle the evil SPECTRE organization in the treacherous Swiss Alps. But the group's powerful leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld is launching his most calamitous scheme yet: a germ warfare plot that could kill millions! The recording took place on May 18th, 2022 in the USA and Australia. James Page is a co-founder of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential Phil Nobile Jr is editor of Fangoria and shares his expertise at @PhilNobileJr Natalie Bochenski (@girlclumsy) is a writer, performer, and producer from Brisbane known for her Raven On series Ben Williams writes for MI6-HQ.com and MI6 Confidential This podcast is copyright Pretitles LLC © 2022
In this mission debrief for GOLDFINGER, we identify the iconic elements we would use to describe it as "the one with", shake the Bond cocktail and pick this film's most potent ingredients, toot the horn for underappreciated elements, round up our favourite trivia tidbits, and give our final top/middle/bottom rankings. Special Agent 007 has just come face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time. And now he'll have to outwit and outgun this powerful tycoon to prevent him from cashing in on a devious scheme to raid Fort Knox - and obliterate the world economy. The recording took place on April 13th, 2022 in the USA and Australia. James Page is a co-founder of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential Natalie Bochenski (@girlclumsy) is a writer, performer, and producer from Brisbane known for her Raven On series Phil Nobile Jr is editor of Fangoria and shares his expertise at @PhilNobileJr Ben Williams writes for MI6-HQ.com and MI6 Confidential This podcast is copyright Pretitles LLC © 2022
What's this? An out-of-time special episode of Who's Raven On? Why yes! The BBC gave Doctor Who fans an Easter treat... although one might argue it wasn't the finest chocolate bunny in the shop. Still, new Who is new Who, and Who Better to join Nat & Stu than Greg from the Smart Enough to Know Better podcast? Strap yourselves in for a two hour deep dive into the Sea Devils and their.... plan? ...for world domination (hint: it involves water). There's talk of Dan's OTT pirate costume, the tease of Thasmin, and the mystifying mystery of what apparently makes Yas so great. Enjoy!
In this mission debrief for DR. NO, we identify the iconic elements we would use to describe it as "the one with", shake the Bond cocktail and pick this film's most potent ingredients, toot the horn for underappreciated elements, round up our favourite trivia tidbits, and give our final top/middle/bottom rankings. His name is Bond, James Bond. And here, in his explosive film debut, Ian Fleming's immortal action hero blazes through one of his most spectacular adventures. Sean Connery embodies the suave yet lethal cool of Agent 007 as he battles the mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. The recording took place on April 13th, 2022 in the USA and Australia. James Page is a co-founder of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential Natalie Bochenski (@girlclumsy) is a writer, performer, and producer from Brisbane known for her Raven On series Phil Nobile Jr is editor of Fangoria and shares his expertise at @PhilNobileJr Ben Williams writes for MI6-HQ.com and MI6 Confidential This podcast is copyright Pretitles LLC © 2022
We got the WHOLE FAM back together for the final episode of The Floox! Both Greg from the Smart Enough to Know Better podcast and Tom from the Best Pick Pod return to help Nat & Stu sum up the storyline and lessons learned from this six-episode adventure. There's a lot of confusion and a fair bit of frustration - mostly from Natalie when her jokes bomb. But also, everyone's a bit emotionally battered by Chris Chibnall, so if you are too, join us in the TARDIS (which apparently isn't sick anymore, even thought it was... oh never mind, just listen). Thank you so much for listening to this Who's Raven On podcast subsection - a special thank you to all of the Patrons over at patreon.com/girlclumsy
How did the end of each Bond actor's tenure differ? As the Daniel Craig era comes to an end with 'No Time To Die' playing in cinemas around the world, the panel discusses how each previous James Bond actor wrapped up their run. Who came out looking good? Do we see those films differently knowing it was their last one? Who left on their own terms, was a victim of circumstance, or misread history? Do old spies die or do they become villains? The recording took place on June 26th, 2021 in the USA, New Zealand, and Australia. James Page and Paul Atkinson are co-founders of MI6-HQ.com and the magazine MI6 Confidential Natalie Bochenski (@girlclumsy) is a writer, performer, and producer from Brisbane known for her Raven On series Phil Nobile Jr is editor of Fangoria and shares his expertise at @PhilNobileJr Dr. Lisa Funnell (@DrLisaFunnell) is Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma Ben Williams writes for MI6-HQ.com and MI6 Confidential This podcast is copyright Pretitles LLC © 2021
Welcome one and all to the debut Raven On podcast for "Wild Stallion and The Sexy Guy"! Yes, it's Marvel's second MCU-set TV show, which Natalie misnamed in a WandaVision ep a few weeks' back. But she's back with trusty co-host Stu to delve into what's been happening with Sam and Bucky as they negotiate life post-Blip. Key takeaways from this episode include whether or not you can smash a flag, why don't superheroes get paid, and Natalie's brand new comedy character "Old Man Cap". All this, and more. Enjoy!
Welcome to Raven Bond, the James Bond-themed offshoot of the Raven On pop culture podcast! Nat & Stu are turning their eyes to the longest-running film franchise, and Natalie's personal favourite. The pair start, as linear time requires, with the 1962 big screen debut of 007 - Dr No. It's a spy movie until it becomes a Bond movie, and your sly hosts wriggle their way from one genre to the other, by way of some excellent action shots, the immortal white belted bikini, some top notch villainry and a pair of incredibly high-waisted pants. Enjoy!
This week, Mani finally has her show on a diet and it’s called preschoolers. Try it! She’s also joined by Raven from @MainlyBravo and the Bitch is Better podcast to discuss ALL things Bravo this week. They talk the men on #RHOA, the crying Destiny on #ShahsofSunset, the homophobia and childish behavior on #PumpRules and the fate of Teresa’s organs after being thrown under a bus by D*nielle the whackadoo. Plus, Mani tries to convince Raven On a LOT of hot takes including why The Bachelor can be (is?) better than Bravo (gasp!!). To further join the fun, follow Raven on Twitter and IG @mainlybravo and Mani on Twitter and IG: @mixingwithmani --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mixingwithmani/support
It's the last Raven On podcast for 2019! Natalie & Stu are joined by Greg from the "Smart Enough to Know Better" podcast to recap the final episode of season one of "His Dark Materials", before launching into a discussion of all things "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker". As an aside, the title "Garbage" is inspired by Natalie's Dad, who accidentally calls in to the podcast just moments after it gets underway. According to Marcus, most everything is garbage, especially that whole Star Wars business. Thanks to all listeners who've stuck with us during our final Game of Thrones podcasts this year (including our live audiences!), and for going with us as we experiment with other shows. See you in 2020!
It's flame time on Raven On, as not only do Nat & Stu discuss the huge events of "The Bells", including Daenerys' epic decision, but they also lay the foundations for their own long-awaited feud. With a fantastic live studio audience, Nat & Stu tackle the big issues of plot development, character arcs, Clegane Bowl, and whether Jon Snow should have just had sex with his auntie and saved everyone a whole lotta mess. Plus questions from the audience and a final episode of the short-lived sitcom "Cersei & Qyburn Try To Make This Work". Thanks to Mary Mae's Bar & Kitchen at Brisbane Powerhouse for hosting us - come down on Tuesday 21 May for the final ever live episode for the final episode of Game of Thrones!
Valar Morghulis! Valar Dohaeris! Your loving servants of the Old Gods, New Gods, Red God, Drowned God, Many-Faced God, and God of Death, Nat & Stu are BACK! Game of Thrones Season Eight is finally here, and your two recapodcasters (sure, that's a word) have returned to get super excited about all things Westeros, and super scared about the impending end of the best show ever. There's lots of setting things up this week, moving chess pieces into place, but also some moments we weren't expecting, such as dragon-riding, and big revelations, such as a certain brooding former-King-in-the-North's family history. Plus the threatened new segment, "Cersei & Qyburn Try To Make This Work". This is Nat & Stu's first ever LIVE podcast recording too - and thanks to our amazing first audience! If you're in Brisbane, come down to Mary Mae's Bar at the Brisbane Powerhouse every Tuesday night from 7pm to catch the live recording of Raven On! It's FREE!
Natalie Bochenski's 'Game of Thrones'-inspired comedy show 'Raven On' opens tonight at the Brisbane Comedy Festival. Cage Nosenzo and Jacob Moha form 'Make Mondays Great Again' (Mondays 1-3pm) talk all things 'Game of Thones' with Natalie. Then, Cage puts Nat and Jacob to the ultimate GoT fan test!
Well, stone the crows, if it isn't a wildly out-of-season Raven On episode! Natalie and Stu decided to get together for some old-fashioned banter, as well as introduce Stu's newborn daughter CHLOE GIANTSBANE to the world of amateur podcasting. It's been a year since S7 ended, and who knows how much longer we have until S8 takes GoT out of our lives together, so strap in for some poorly-researched ramblings about anything vaguely related to our favourite folks from Westeros and beyond. There's also, as usual, many tangents onto other subjects, including Nat's forthcoming adventure, and internet culture. Thanks for listening!
Something's in the frozen water as Nat and Stu get as giggly as helium-sucking schoolgirls in this week's Raven On. But then, this was the episode with man-banter, and zombies, and dragon rescues, and the Night King's epic darts effort, and an ice dragon, and goo-goo eyes, and JON SNOW'S ABS. We can forgive all the time-jump craziness for that, surely? There's a few diversions into Sherlock Holmes territory and the perils of writing song parodies to terrible songs. And a heads up: Natalie will be in New York for the final episode of S7. She and Stu will attempt a brief podcast via Skype which will be uploaded here; but a full podcast debrief will happen once she's back in Brisbane in early September. VALAR PODCASTIS!
HOT PIE is back, and to celebrate, here's a steaming hot Raven On recap podcast. Nat & Stu delve deep into the politics of game-playing - from Dany's LARP table in Dragonstone, to Jon's courtly chess in Winterfell. Arya tries to teach an old dog new tricks, and Euron proves he is the new king of Battleship. Plus there's a VERY awkward episode of "Living at Home with Grey Worm and Missandei" which is worth the price of admission alone. And it's free, so yeah, it's worth about that much.
Join Nat & Stu as they kick off a discussion about Season 2, sometimes forgotten, but always awesome. There's talk of Jaqen H'ghar and Arya's deathly deal, Jon Snow's adventures north of The Wall, the Battle of Blackwater Bay, Melisandre's shadow baby, Robb Stark's seemingly so positive war record, Dany's dreary-ish story arc, and for some reason, a deep dive into what Qarth must be like these days. Thanks to all of you who subscribe to the Patreon account for the Raven On recaps. The recaps will be published free, but your support helps makes them - and bonus content like these podcasts - happen. You can find out more about the Patreon and why you should consider paying just $1 per episode over at www.patreon.com/girlclumsy. Love your work, kittens!
Beloved Throners! Get ready for a very special surprise end-of-year, out-of-season Raven On podcast! Nat & Stu (currently with broken ankle) were very lucky to score a one-on-one chat with actor Michael Condron, aka Bowen Marsh of the Night's Watch from Game of Thrones! Michael has been in Brisbane starring in the hilarious stage show "Graeme of Thrones" at the Brisbane Powerhouse Wonderland festival. The show is playing until Saturday December 10: http://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/2016/11/30/graeme-of-thrones/ Suit up, strap on and get ready for a fantastic 45 minutes of insider information including: *Shooting epic scenes such as the death of Mance Raydar, the stabbing of The Brooding One and his own death sequence *The spookiness of the Castle Black set in cold weather *Bloody Olly *How reaction videos are like football games *The amazingness of his fellow cast members including Liam Cunningham and Kit Harrington. *Not one single question about Jon Snow's abs Thanks to the Powerhouse and the Graeme of Thrones team for helping us make this happen - we hope you enjoy it!
This is why we can't have nice things. After such a fun, happy episode last week, Stu's prediction that it would all come crashing down was proven right with the tragic death of.... well, you probably know by now, but just in case, we won't spoil here. Join Stu and Natalie as they comb through "The Door" looking for any scraps of hope. There's also talk of the Ironborn's game show style method of choosing a monarch; Jorah and Dany have a Moment; and there's some fantastic live theatre on display. Also - sound the wang alarm! Don't forget you can support the Raven On recaps via www.patreon.com/girlclumsy
Bless the Old Gods and the New, Game of Thrones Season Six is almost upon us! Natalie & Stu got together to catch up on the state of play at the end of Season 5 (apparently Jon Snow died, who knew?), and speculate about characters' fates in Season Six. There's also some tangential chats about Marvel and potential toxoplasmosis. You'll also hear more about where Natalie's written Raven On recaps will be this year, and the Patreon campaign she's started and will shamelessly plug until the White Walkers are sent scurrying back to the Land of Always Winter. www.patreon.com/girlclumsy if you want to support!
It's the episode that should have you totally hooked by the end of it... Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things. Tyrion is awesome, Jon Snow is at his tough, broody best, Sam Tarly is a heart-breaking addition and guys, guys, HODOR has arrived! Join Nat & Stu as they chat all things Game of Thrones in another Raven On recap podcast.