Podcast appearances and mentions of robert j hunter

It's time to journey from the beautiful green landscapes of Devon to war-torn Europe - then back to a now very orange Devon - in Steven Spielberg's World War One drama WAR HORSE. Based on Michael Morpurgo's children's book as well as it's hugely successful stage adaptation, we welcome friend and history-buff - and star of Zombey - Ben Weldon to join us on the journey of innocence lost and the struggle to maintain a sense of decency in a world gripped by violence - from the perspective of a horse. We get into Morpurgo's original inspiration, to what pulled Spielberg to the story, before diving into its success as a World War One story and what its multiple story strands offer to the overall pictorial canvas of Spielberg's lush war epic. Saddle up and join us, won't you? Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), Instagram (@ramblinamblinpod) and Blusky (@ramblinamblin.bsky.social). Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via our socials or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry.Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Blistering barnacles - it's time to open the book (or comic album) on Tintin and tackle the crab with the golden claws, discover the secret of the unicorn and find Red Rackham's treasure. Barry Levitt re-joins the pod after a brief break from Amblin animation and together we piece together the whole story: the complicated history of Tintin creator Hergé (and how to properly pronounce his name), the long road to the film's production, the pros and cons of motion capture, the uncanny valley, whether or not this Tintin has a weird face, Spielberg's unchained digital camera, the sheer exuberance of the action scenes and, of course, Tintin's status as a Belgian (NOT French) icon. A fun chat about an intensely fun film, and one that we argue is much deserving of a sequel. Now, how's your thirst for adventure?You can follow Barry on Twitter and Letterboxd @blevitt93, and catch his writing over at the likes of Vulture, The Daily Beast, Empire, LA Times, Rolling Stone and more.If so inclined, you can watch the 1947 stop-motion adaptation of THE CRAB WITH THE GOLDEN CLAWS here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_DXY0FnOLc And, if Josh's rendition wasn't sufficient, you can listen to Joe Cornish's full doodle story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFuh8NFb6hs Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), Instagram (@ramblinamblinpod) and Blusky (@ramblinamblin.bsky.social). Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via our socials or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry.Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Get ready for an episode full of production value as we get nostalgic with JJ Abrams and SUPER 8 - the 70s set sci-fi drama following a group of kids making their own movie in their backyard, and happen to stumble on a government conspiracy involving an escaped extra-terrestrial being. We welcome back returning guests Daniel Kelly and Michael Perry, re-assembling the team that once made up our student radio show Close-Up on RAW 1251AM, fittingly looking at a movie that was released the summer before we all met for the very first time. We dig into its value as a nostalgic artefact; a film looking back and directly homaging Amblin of old, and how successful Abrams is at approximating that Spielberg-vibe while also trying to deliver something that feels like it comes from the heart, as well as assessing its place in the early 2010s blockbuster landscape. We also resurrect a old feature from our Close-Up days to give you some further viewing recommendations. Mint! You can watch Andy's Sixth Form zombie movie - ZOMBEY - made in the summer of 2011 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjn3y1L5CLo And you can read Forbes' 10th anniversary oral history of Super 8 here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshweiss/2021/06/01/super-8-turns-10-a-mint-oral-history-of-jj-abrams-love-letter-to-movies-childhood--spielberg/  You can rent or buy Dan's film DOCTOR JEKYLL on Amazon and find Michael's blog here: https://quotesponge.wordpress.com/  Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), Instagram (@ramblinamblinpod) and Blusky (@ramblinamblin.bsky.social). Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via our socials or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry.Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

We kick off a fresh new decade for Amblin with our last - at least for now - Clint Eastwood movie, the 2010 supernatural drama HEREAFTER. Our Clint journey began with something of a surprising gem with The Bridges of Madison County,and to bookend our experience with Mr. Eastwood we also get a film full of surprises; a meditative, pragmatic  look at belief, grief and questions of life and death. We get into it all, from Peter Morgan's triptych screenplay, the range of performances, its occasionally bizarre swings, to Charles Dickens and Pizza Express. TRIGGER WARNING: In the episode we discuss matters of grief, loss and death - and particularly on the experience of losing loved ones.Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), Instagram (@ramblinamblinpod) and Blusky (@ramblinamblin.bsky.social). Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via our socials or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry.Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

After six years and 14 movies, the 00s of the Amblin's comes to a quick end, which can only mean one thing: who's going to win the Waxflatter Award for best visual effects shot of the decade? Yes, it's time for one of our review bonanzas covering the best moments and performances of the decade that has just been, as well as reveal both our and the listener's top five movies of the decade that have just been. Get comfy, grab yourself a beverage, and join us for a retrospective six years in the making. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), Instagram (@ramblinamblinpod) and Blusky (@ramblinamblin.bsky.social). Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via our socials or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry.Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Clint Eastwood's two-picture project looking the Battle of Iwo Jima reaches its conclusion (as does the 00s for Amblin) with LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, this time following the perspective of the Japanese soldiers on the island, who employed a unique strategy that took both the Americans and their own country by surprise. To examine these letters, we invite host of All 90s Action All the Time Scott Murphy to dig into what makes this the more successful film of the two, from the figure of Ken Watanabe's General Kuribayashi, to the ensemble cast at large, its strength as an anti-War movie and the inherent surprise that such a feature should come from one Clint Eastwood. It's a film of such stark, searing power, and one that is so good, we had to record our thoughts twice…You can follow Scott's podcast on X @90sAction and can find the show wherever you get your podcasts. Vote for your favourite Amblin movies of the 00s here: https://forms.gle/XHBdU1iit3g4YH9C8 Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), Instagram (@ramblinamblinpod) and Blusky (@ramblinamblin.bsky.social). Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via our socials or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry.Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

The right picture can win or lose a war, and they don't come more iconic than the image of US Marines raising the American flag atop a mountain in Iwo Jima. But the story behind an image isn't always so red, white and blue, as shown in Clint Eastwood's sombre World War Two drama FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. There is plenty to dive into and explore in both the film itself and the real history of the men who were - or perhaps weren't - in the iconic image. To help us examine that iconography, we welcome back returning guest Rhys Edwards. Join us as we explore what is a more unconventional war film than its surface may suggest. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), Instagram (@ramblinamblinpod) and Blusky (@ramblinamblin.bsky.social). Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via our socials or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry.Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

We're back to our usual programming over at Ramblin: An Amblin Podcast, and this time we're taking a precarious walk over old Nebbercracker's front lawn to cautiously enter MONSTER HOUSE, Gil Kenan's 2006 feature film debut and the second of the Robert Zemeckis-produced motion capture animations. Because we're a-scared, though, we can't do it alone, so we've enlisted the help of all-time great sister Sophie Glenn to complete our trio. Together we discuss childhood memories, re-litigate tales of old ladies in the woods and reminisce about the Disney Channel in the mid-noughties. We also find that we have way more to say about this weird, quasi-forgotten little throwback movie than anybody could have reasonably thought. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), Instagram (@ramblinamblinpod) and Blusky (@ramblinamblin.bsky.social). Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via our socials or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry.Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

We return with an episode on the final film of 2005, and the second from Mr. Steven Spielberg himself, with his historical drama MUNICH. Charting an account of Mossad assassinations following the massacre at the 1972 Olympic games, it is one of Spielberg's most polarising and daring works to date, with the decades long Israel-Palestine conflict front and centre as it - and we - explore the moral complexities at the centre of its story that are as relevant today as it was 20 years ago.Save the Prince Charles Cinema: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-the-prince-charles-cinemaFollow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), Instagram (@ramblinamblinpod) and Blusky (@ramblinamblin.bsky.social). Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via our socials or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry.Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Ramblin is back - and we're more Geisha than ever. After an extended summer break, the boys are back to continue down the Amblin road, staying in 2005 to explore Rob Marshall's period drama MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, based on Arthur Golden's novel of the same name. To chart the journey of young Chiyo's self-discovery and efforts to become a Geisha in pre and post-WW2 Japan, we welcome back returning guest, friend and film journalist Barry Levitt. Together, we discuss the film's origins, its questionable sense of authorship and posit the question; could this film -  a follow-up for a filmmaker who just won Best Picture for a musical adaptation that revived the genre - have worked better as, well, a musical? You can follow Barry on Twitter and Letterboxd @blevitt93 , and catch his writing over at the likes of Vulture, The Daily Beast, Empire, LA Times, Rolling Stone and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Happy Boxing Day to all the fellow Ramblers out there! In this festive tryst with an Amblin outlier, the boys head Iowa-ward with production manager extraordinaire and host of CineMortuary podcast Rob Yeomans (@dancinghenry) to document the storied BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. En route they talk about the historical perception of Clint Eastwood, swoon over his gorgeous central romance with Meryl Streep and get stuck into the heady themes of desire, duty and dashed dreams. Grab yourself a leftover sandwich, pour some Bucks Fizz and buckle in for a voyage of emotional discovery! You can follow Rob and CineMortuary podcast on Twitter via @DancingHenry and @CineMortuary respectively. Listen, rate, review and subscribe to CineMortuary now wherever you get youtube podcasts. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music, and to Greg for making us a very festive version of the theme.

Things are getting benevolently spooky here at Amblin Manor, as the Ramblin boys welcome back returning guest Michael Perry to discuss Brad Silberling's family comedy ‘CASPER' released in the summer of 1995. The make-shift ghostly trio get cosy and warm with their nostalgia as they recount their tales of meeting the friendly ghost for the first time, address the film's ‘my first existentialism' themes, its surprising emotional heft, its Harvey comics origins and praise the ever brilliant and incredibly missed James Horner. Come on in and join us as we unpack the unfinished business of Casper the Friendly Ghost. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Hut hut! It's time for some football! Pee Wee football that is as we take to the field to discuss the 1994 sports family comedy ‘LITTLE GIANTS', directed by Duwayne Dunham and starring Rick Moranis and Ed O'Neal as bickering brothers with rival Pee Wee football teams. Seeing as Andy and Josh's knowledge of NFL and American football is somewhat limited, the Ramblin boys call in assistant coach Rhys Edwards for their discussion to make a play that can rival the Annexation of Puerto Rico. Join us as we discuss the film's McDonald's Super Bowl ad origins, sing the praises of Mac And Me and share some of our finest sporting moments from childhood (don't laugh, we had some!). Good huddle, now let's play some football! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Yabba Dabba Doo! We're back and this time we're heading to the town of Bedrock through the courtesy of our two pairs of feet to meet The Flintstones. This 1994 adaptation of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon from the 1960s was much maligned by critics at the time of its release, but is the Brian Levant directed movie starring John Goodman and Rick Moranis really all that bad? To help us take apart the comically large rack of ribs that is this movie, we're joined by podcaster co-host of W-Rated, Clare Brunton. Pour yourself a cold one and have a gay old time! You can follow Clare and W-Rated on Twitter @clareellenhope and @WRatedPod. Listen, rate, review and subscribe to W-Rated now wherever you get youtube podcasts. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

We finally arrive at one of the most crucial films in both Spielberg's and Amblin's filmographies, 1993's Best Picture-winning SCHINDLER'S LIST. To help us in our examination of the film's portrayal of the Holocaust, Jewish life and Oskar Schindler, we're very lucky to be joined by Chief Executive of UK Jewish Film, Michael Etherton. Together we break down the film's aesthetic choices, Spielberg's motivations behind tackling this subject matter at this particular time and the ethics of trying to depict such an abhorrent moment in human history, let alone in a piece of popular entertainment. It's an understandably difficult area to explore, but we hope that you find the discussion illuminating. You can follow Michael on Twitter at @MichaelEth. To learn more about UK Jewish Film, please visit https://ukjewishfilm.org/ or follow them at @UKJewishFilm. The 2022 UK Jewish Film Festival runs from 10-20 November. Information on the programme and purchasing tickets can be found here: https://ukjewishfilm.org/festival/uk-jewish-film-festival-2022/ Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

After a brief hiatus, the Ramblin boys are back, baby, with an episode on a film that was so hard to track down that we almost had to do the unthinkable and skip it. Yes, that's right, we're talking A DANGEROUS WOMAN, Stephen Gyllenhaal's 1993 melodrama starring Debra Winger, Barbara Hershey and Gabriel Byrne. It's a film that comes the closest to not actually existing out of any we've covered yet, but still provides plenty of fertile ground for discussion. Join us as we work through such questions as ‘isn't Byrne a dish?' and ‘who exactly is the dangerous woman?' and ‘just how cack-handedly is this going to deal with the representation of neurodivergence?' (Hint: About as well as you'd think.) Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

It's time to chow down on some brian grain and get weird with it in our episode on the second film from Amblin's animation house - Amblimation - the other 1993 dinosaur movie WE”RE BACK! A DINOSAUR'S STORY. With a script by JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO's John Patrick Shanley and multiple hands on the wheel, the final product needs to be seen to be believed, as our makeshift herd will attest. Join us as we welcome new guest, friend and fellow Warwick grad Lucy Ogilvie, and welcome back returning guest Jack Buckley to take the trip from the prehistoric era to early-90s New York City, as we roam the streets with Rex and pals and run away to the circus - now that's a notion with some spice! NOTE: We, unfortunately, lost a chunk of Mr. Buckley's audio, so if you're wondering why he goes quiet for a period that would be why. If you're looking for someone to blame, blame Stubbs the Clown. We can also confirm that Jack's fear that would emanate from the Fear Radio is Slack message related. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

It is time for the episode that has been 65 million years in the making. That's right folks, let us at Ramblin welcome you to JURASSIC PARK - the 1993 mega-blockbuster directed by Steven Spielberg that became the highest-grossing movie of all-time. To excavate the mines of this cinematic milestone, we invite Jurassic expert Jack De La Mare - founder of the site Jurassic Outpost - to share his expertise, while being mindful of anything in mirrors that may be closer than they appear. It's a suitably epic episode where we spare no expense, leaving no Barbasol Can untouched as we travel through the production and share our thoughts on this stone cold classic. Hold onto your butts. You can follow Jurassic Outpost on Twitter @JurassicOutpost and find the work that Jack and the team do over at https://jurassicoutpost.com/. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

It is 1993, the start of a big year for Amblin Entertainment. But on our way to JURASSIC PARK, we got a bit lost and ended up in A FAR OFF PLACE - the directorial debut of ALWAYS cinematographer Mikael Salomon and one of the earliest roles for future Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon. Released by Walt Disney Pictures, the coming of age adventure drama has fallen into obscurity, forgotten by most including, seemingly, Disney themselves. We dig into why that might be, all the while reflecting on where Amblin is at this juncture, while Josh reflects on his past as a high jumper. Join us for the journey won't you? Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

On we blindly stumble, as the Ramblin gang tackles Peter Bogdanovich's 1992 adaptation of classic farce NOISES OFF. For this episode we're joined by our resident expert on the matter (she's seen it three times in the theatre!) Emily Tatham, who helps bring the requisite amount of chaos to a discussion of a movie about a play that goes horribly wrong. Together we take a journey through Bogdanovich's tumultuous career, pitch our own Roger Corman pictures, practise our Michael Caine impressions and try not to slip on the sardines. We also try to make time to talk about whether it's possible to successfully adapt something so dependent on the live sage, what's required when transitioning a work to the big screen and whether Michael Frayn's play loves or hates actors. But will we remember to hit our marks on the night? Join us and find out! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

‘Have to fly, have to fight, have to crow, have to save Maggie, have to save Jack… Hook is back.' It's time to take flight with Ramblin once more as we head for the second star on the right and straight on till morning to discuss Steven Spielberg's take on the Peter Pan legend - 1991's ‘HOOK', starring Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman and Julia Roberts - which asks the question, what if Peter Pan grew up? It would be bad form not to have a guest join the Jolly Ramblin crew for such a voyage, which is why we are pleased to welcome writer, journalist, marketing manager and Hook super-fan, Sarah Cook (@CookieNScreen) aboard the pod. Together, we chart the map of development, discuss Spielberg's own apathy towards the final product, the fairy dust of nostalgia, screaming housekeepers and Maggie Smith's horny eyes. So, don't be a boil-dripping beef, fart-sniffing bubble butt - think happy thoughts, hit play and join us on our adventure to Neverland. Bangarang! You can follow Sarah on Twitter @CookieNScreen and can find her writing at moviesonweekends.com, Hey You Guys and Film Stories. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Howdy pardners, we're back. Sorry for the hiatus, one of your fine feathered hosts got struck down with dreaded ‘rona. Don't sweat it though Ramblin' fans, as we're back on the saddle to continue our epic journey through the valley of Amblin Entertainment. That's right we're back in the Old West, this time with an animated mouse, with our look at sequel ‘An American Tail: Fievel Goes West'. We're joined by our old pal - film journalist Barry Levitt (@blevitt93) - to chart our travels on to the dusty town of Green River, home to even more nefarious cats and one gassy sheriff, old dog Wiley Burp (James Stewart in his final film role). We go deep into the creation of Amblimation, Spielberg's very own animation house, and how a lot of hopes were hinged on the return of Fievel and the Mousekewitz family. But does the Don Bluth-less sequel match up to his heartfelt original? Join us and find out! Josh Glenn would also like to let everyone know that The Matrix Resurrections is out now on all home entertainment formats. You can follow Barry on Twitter and Letterboxd @blevitt93 , and catch his writing over at Looper, i-D and SlashFilm. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET or The Land Before Time makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

We sail the ocean blue / And our saucy ship's a beauty / We are sober men and true / And attentive to our duty… This week, our duty takes us not to the H.M.S. Pinafore but on Martin Scorsese's impressionistic river ride into the dark underside of America. That's right, we're talking 1991's CAPE FEAR! Along for the ride is multi-hyphenate film journalist Hanna Flint (@HannaFlint), who helps us unpack its strange production history, its relationship to the noirish original, and how Marty warped an Amblin blockbuster towards his particular sensibilities. Oh, and most importantly, Max Cady's wardrobe. It's a weird time for the Spielberg/Kennedy/Marshall production house, there's no doubt, but this outlier certainly sends us to heaven before sending us to hell! You can follow Hanna on Twitter @HannaFlint as well as listen to her Fade To Black and First Film Club podcasts whenever you get your podcasts! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please also feel free to give us a 5-star review and tell us if ET or The Land Before Time makes you cry. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Eight-legs, two fangs and an attitude. In this episode, we take you on a journey from the deep jungles of Venezuela to Canaima, California, as we follow the adventures of Big Bob, a lovable previously unknown species of spider who has plans to make it big in the USA. On his way he finds love and starts a family, but quickly becomes the target of a community resistant to change and new ideas. Can Big Bob make them see that just because something's different, doesn't mean it's bad? Join us as we… wait, what do you mean that's not what this is? Oh… strap in for thrills, creepy crawly chills and goofy guffaws as we untangle the web of Frank Marshall's directorial debut - the ‘thrill-omedy' ‘Arachnophobia'. From fang-tastic animatronics to Jimmy Buffet songs and a handsome Jeff Daniels, no dark corner or cereal box is left unexplored. We even tuck into some Amblin news with our thoughts on the first Jurassic World: Dominion trailer and more! Rock and roll! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

After an extended Christmas break, Ramblin is back, baby! This time we're joined by Ollie Guthrie (@OGEpisodes), graduate of the Institute of Gremlins 2 Studies, to delve into Joe Dante's jekakqzzzzz&”&##%* Your usual episode description writer has been temporarily indisposed as, in my esteemable opinion, ‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch' requires a level of nuance only attainable by, say, having emerged from a gooey green cocoon. This picture is many things: a furious cry against the machinations of late capitalism; a Trojan horse designed to rip apart a studio release from the inside; and, most importantly, a utopian image of what a complete gremlin civilisation might look like. The Geneva Convention. Chamber music. Susan Sontag. Before we return you to your usual programming, just bear in mind who the real protagonists are. Yours, Brain Gremlin You can find Ollie on Twitter @OGEpisodes and on Letterboxd (Oliver Guthrie) Follow the Institute of Gremlins 2 Studies on Twitter @G2Institute. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Ramblin heads to Hill Valley for one last time as we round out Robert Zemeckis' 'Back to the Future' trilogy with this goofy little Old West delight. Fellow Warwick grad Robin Kerrison (@robinjames_) joins us on the proverbial locomotive, and together we ponder how adorable Doc and Clara are, how thrilling that steam train climax is, and how Jules and Verne are somewhat… unsettling. So don your ponchos, get your frisbees ready and pop on some ZZ Top – it's time to say goodbye to our favourite time travellers. Don't be yella, now. You can find Robin on Twitter @robinjames_ and on Letterboxd by searching for Robin James Kerrison. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to like, review and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

It's time to jump into the fiery crater that is the 1990s, and our first step of the journey takes us to the Big Wu and beyond with John Patrick Shanley's existential mid-life crisis rom-com ‘Joe Versus the Volcano'. The first in the unofficial Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan ‘meet cute' trilogy, Joe is a stranger film than its appearance may lead you to believe. We won't be making our voyage to Waponi Woo alone, as we are joined by BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra film critic Ali Plumb for our discussion. So, pack your steamer trunks Ramblin listeners and get ready to make the leap. You can follow Ali on Twitter @AliPlumb and find his interviews with some of Hollywood's brightest stars on BBC iPlayer and Youtube. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Whoa, this is heavy - we're already done and dusted with the 1980s, the decade responsible for some of Amblin's greatest movies - as this review more than goes to show. So, before we hit the wilderness of the 90s, join us for a look back over the decade that was, as we reveal a number of categories that allow us to ramble once again about some of our favourite aspects of the journey so far. We explore characters, actors, music and dogs before culminating in our individual top fives, as well as revealing the results of the listener poll for best Amblin movie of the 80s. Is it all very self-indulgent? You bet it is, but we hope you enjoy it all the same. Thanks again to everyone who voted in the listener poll, to all our guests so far and to you all for listening. Remember to like, review and subscribe, and get in touch with any Amblin thoughts you might have @RamblinAmblin on Twitter or email ramblinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Tenemos nuevo extra con discos que se nos han ido acumulando. Jugoso material que nos va a llevar por el terreno del blues, el rock de trazas lisérgicas e incluso un poco de épica folk. Deseamos que os guste. Playlist: DANIELIA COTTON - SUPERCOOL CAROLYN WONDERLAND - THE LAWS MUST CHANGE CAROLYN WONDERLAND - IT TAKES A LOT TO LAUGH, IT TAKES A TRAIN TO CRY CONNOR SELBY - EMILY RAMBALAYA - COME AND LAY DOWN HERE BESIDE ME TERESA JAMES & THE RHYTHM TRAMPS (ft. DAVID MILSAP) - GIMME SOME SKIN ALTERED FIVE BLUES BAND - I GOT ALL I NEED ALTERED FIVE BLUES BAND - HOLLER IF YOU HEAR ME CAPSULA - THE MÖBIUS STRIP VARGAS BLUES BAND - THE BLUES IS ALRIGHT ROBERT J. HUNTER - SUITECASE BLUES ROBERT J. HUNTER - ROLLING THUNDER KOKO-JEAN & THE TONICS - NEW ORLEANS CHRIS THOMAS KING - SLOW DRAGGIN’ BLUES

Is that smoke in your eyes or are you just that happy to hear us? Climb aboard as we take off in our podcasting cockpit once again to fly over the rich canopy of Amblin Entertainment. In this episode, our attention turns to Steven Spielberg's ‘Always' from 1989, the last 80's Amblin movie. Strap in as we battle the flames of this romantic drama, itself a remake of 1943's ‘A Guy Named Joe', trying our darndest to evaluate just why this isn't one of Spielberg's more widely discussed ventures. And as an extra game, try and count how many times Josh employs his distraction tactic of changing the subject to literally anything else. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email ramblinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Get involved and tell us what your favourite Amblin movie of the '80s is, as well as some of your favourite performances, moments, and soundtracks! Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

You have to come back with us! Where, you ask? Back to ‘Back to the Future... Part II'! That's right, gang, it's time to load up Mr Fusion and set the time circuits to 1989 as the Ramblin boys return from their hiatus to talk about Robert Zemeckis' looney sci-fi sequel. Returning guest Dan Kelly (@DeekingAround on Twitter) is also along for the ride, which covers such storied ground as the disappearance of Crispin Glover, the mistreatment of Jennifer, the under-rated talents of Thomas F. Wilson and the prophetic Trumpiness of alternate-1985 Biff. There are takes, theories and impressions galore, so grab your Gray's Sports Almanac and come mess with the space-time continuum! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Allow us to introduce you to ‘Dad', the Amblin movie that very few seem to know exists. Despite starring Hollywood legend Jack Lemmon, ‘Cheers' star Ted Danson and a young Ethan Hawke hot on the heels of ‘Dead Poets Society', this multi-generational comedy-drama is a film that has very little cultural footprint (and a sparse IMDB trivia page). We take a look at how it came to be and offer our thoughts as to why this is one film in the Amblin canon that seems to have drifted into relative obscurity. TRIGGER WARNING: The film and our conversation touch on emotionally loaded themes such as bereavement, terminal illness, dementia and parental relationships that some listeners may find sensitive. As mentioned in the episode, check out the delightful video of the 'Dead Poets Society' cast taking New York City while auditioning for 'Dad': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1eOYkQpifk Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Once upon this same earth, beneath this same sun, in the winter of 1988, Amblin Entertainment released ‘The Land Before Time', and kids have been emotionally traumatised ever since. Don Bluth's second and final Amblin movie sees a group of young dinosaurs making an incredible journey to find the Great Valley, all within 59 minutes. We put together our own herd by inviting our two friends, Nicole Davis and Michael Perry to make the pilgrimage across Bluth's prehistoric landscape with us. Along the way, we encounter a troubled production history, stumble over a crater of 13 direct to video sequels, and unearth Josh's Irish brontosaurus impression. Join us, won't you? You can follow Nicole on Twitter (@stonecoledfox) and make sure to catch up with her podcast Best Girl Grip, featuring interviews with women who work behind-the-scenes and below-the-line of the British film industry. Follow Michael Perry (@Michael92Perry) and be sure to check out his music blog here: https://quotesponge.wordpress.com/ Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Hollywood, 1988. Director Robert Zemeckis, along with producer Stephen Spielberg, somehow convinces Disney to bankroll a live-action/animation hybrid containing a plethora of characters from rival studios, lurid film noir plotting and the libido of a teenage boy. How did he do it? What was its effect on blockbuster cinema? And who did set-up that little cartoon leporid? All of this and more will be explored in this episode, as the Ramblin boys - joined by Anton film executive Jack Buckley - crack open the case file for ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and examine the gloriously bizarre delights within. So hop in Bennie, the cartoon taxicab, and join us for the ride! You can follow Jack over on Twitter (@buckleyjack) and Instagram (also @buckleyjack) to keep up with his various film and Love Island-related witterings. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

The Blues Cruise 26th July 2021 Podcast   Delighted to be giving another airing to the fabulous new release from Joanne Shaw Taylor as well as another treat from Troy Redfern of The Troy Redfern Band's sensational new album 'THE FIRE COSMIC'. In fact there are no less than 15 releases from this year in this show!   PLAYLIST   Joanna Connor I Feel So Good Campbell & Johnstone's Black Market Band Got To Feel It (M1) Troy Redfern One Way Ticket Samantha Fish Twisted ambition Toby Lee It Could Be So Easy Shadow Bones Everlasting Glow Trevor Battle All times of night Robert Jon & The Wreck Shine a Light On Me Brother Slowhand & Van The Rebels Christone "Kingfish" Ingram 662 GA-20 She's Gone Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan I can hear the train a comin Jo Harman & Company Summer breeze Eric Clapton Old love When Rivers Meet Tomorrow Ivy Gold Six Dusty Winds Joanne Shaw Taylor If That Ain't A Reason Robert J. Hunter Suitcase Blues Jamie Thyer The Cat That Walks By Themself Eric Gales Block the Sun Larkin Poe Every Bird That Flies Tedeschi Trucks Band Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out

There's something strange going on in a rundown apartment block on New York's lower east side. To check it out, we've invited our guest, writer and friend Steph Brandhuber (@StephBranded) to see what's what. We discover some Amazing Stories within concerning a deeply lovable elderly couple, a wannabe artist with a milky beard who grinds everyone's gears, and of course some incredible 'Fix It' flying machines. All this and more in our adventure through Matthew Robbin's ‘*batteries not included.' You can follow Steph over on Twitter (@stephbranded) and Instagram (also @stephbranded) to stay up on her latest work. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

After a brief hiatus, we take flight once again with the next film in the Amblin Entertainment timeline, Steven Spielberg's 1987 adaptation of JG Ballard's novel, ‘Empire of the Sun'. Starring a young Christian Bale in a tale that offers a unique perspective of World War Two, we dive into the underrated Spielberg war epic, admiring its use of imagery and exploring its relationship with its source material to deliver a story about makeshifts community and a loss of innocence against the grand scale of worldwide conflict. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Strap in and get ready for a podcast of incredible proportions. Martin White (@TheMovieNerdSB) joins us as we miniaturise and intravenously enter the world of Joe Dante's overlooked 1987 classic ‘Innerspace'. Follow us as we latch onto the optic nerve and look at the film's glorious Looney Tunes excesses, explore the rich subgenre of shrinking movies and discuss how much of a snack Dennis Quaid was in the mid-'80s. How does it sound? Sounds good. The Ramblin machine, zero defects. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Make sure you follow Martin @TheMovieNerdSB and check out The Movie Nerd Strikes Back at https://themovienerdstrikesback.wordpress.com/. For further reading, check out the BFI article ‘Honey, we shrunk the history of movies about shrinking people' by James Luxford. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Bigfoot is real, and he loves TV! Head into the woods with the Ramblin Boys as they welcome Petros from the Caged In and Coppola Connections (@cagedinpod) podcasts to discuss William Dear's bigfoot family comedy, ‘Harry and the Hendersons', produced by Amblin Entertainment in 1987. Listen as they gawk over great Rick Baker effects, be puzzled by a Purge-esque narrative detour, and consider the shadow of a three-foot ET that weighs heavy over the proceedings. The gang also put Harry's seemingly innocent and cuddly demeanor on trial, once and for all. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Make sure you follow Petros @cagedinpod and catch up with both Caged in and Coppola Connections. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Hop aboard a ship across the Atlantic, as we make the journey to ‘An American Tail', the first animated movie from Amblin, released back in 1986. Friend and fellow podcaster Barry Levitt (@blevitt93) joins Andy and Josh to unpack the rollercoaster career of the film's director Don Bluth, before sharing their thoughts on the beautiful animation, the strange details of mice society and pray that nothing happens to their sweet boy, Fievel Mousekewitz. We also ask the question: what's Don Bluth got against cats? Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Make sure you follow Barry @blevitt93 on Twitter, @blevitt on Letterboxd and listen to his episodes on Disney Classics with Sarah Buddery on the JumpCast podcast every Friday. Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Don't worry, that's not the sound of a bathtub coming through your ceiling, it's just the Ramblin episode on ‘The Money Pit.' Griff (@TheEnigmaGriff), co-host of The Paul and Griff Show (@paulngriffshow), joins Andy and Josh to dig through the Tom Hanks/Shelley Long 1986 comedy, directed by Richard Benjamin and produced, of course, by Amblin Entertainment. No airbourne turkey is left unchecked, as they chart the making of the film, try to impersonate Hanks' exasperated laughter and somehow get on to the topic of ‘Wild Wild West' once again. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Make sure you follow Griff @TheEnigmaGriff on Twitter, and listen to The Paul & Griff Show now wherever you get your podcasts! Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.

Join Andy and Josh as they take a look at Steven Spielberg's 1985 adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, ‘The Color Purple.' Along the way they take a deep dive into the production history of the film, the relationship it has with the novel and question whether the material is a good fit for Spielberg's sensibilities. TW: Please be advised that ‘The Color Purple' is a story that deals with themes of domestic and sexual abuse. We do touch on these themes in our discussion, so please do skip this episode if these are topics you would rather avoid. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Created and Produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. Artwork by Emily Tatham. Theme Music by Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield.

The game is afoot, dear listeners! Who will solve the mystery of 'Young Sherlock Holmes' and its place in the Amblin Entertainment canon? Don't you fret, The Ramblin Boys are on the case! Join them on their latest adventure as they examine the career of the film's director, Barry Levinson, discuss the brand power of exec-producer Steven Spielberg, and uncover how this little seen schoolboy detective story helped pave the way for the creation of Pixar Animation Studios. Listen, like, review and subscribe; why that's elementary dear listener! Check out the Corridor Crew's VFX breakdown of ‘Young Sherlock Holmes' here: https://youtu.be/2fDuj0D6CIo?t=264 Check out John Williams' ‘Amblin' theme first used on this movie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx0r-cA_5ec Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Created and Produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. Artwork by Emily Tatham. Theme Music by Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield.

Great Scott! The time has come for The Ramblin Boys to tackle one of the most defining hits of Amblin Entertainment, Robert Zemeckis' 1985 sci-fi classic, ‘Back to the Future' (which also happens to be Josh's favourite film of all-time). Joined by their guest, creator and host of the Fandomentals podcast (@FandomentalsPod) Harley Mumford (@harleymumford), the boys discuss just what it is that makes this timeless blockbuster tick. From the origins of Zemeckis, to the casting (and firing) of Eric Stoltz, to Huey Lewis and The News and bespoke Van Halen tapes; no Old Man Peabody impression is left behind in this epic discussion of one of the Amblin greats. Here are the video clips mentioned in this episode for your viewing enjoyment: Thomas F Wilson's Questions Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwY5o2fsG7Y Back to the Future: The Ride - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feaC30j1D3s Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. You can follow Harley on Twitter @harleymumford, and Fandomentals @FandomentalsPod, which is available to listen to wherever you get your podcasts! Created and Produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. Artwork by Emily Tatham. Theme Music by Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield.

Hey You Guys! It's time to hop on your bikes once again and go in the search of some rich stuff, as we discuss Richard Donner's beloved adventure movie, ‘The Goonies'. Andy and Josh are joined by friend and fellow Warwick Film Grad, Seb Jones, as they recount their own Goonie-esque childhood escapades, unearth an old spiteful Terry Wogan clip and unpack the problematic character of Sloth. And Cyndi Lauper's ethos will be put to the test as they find out once and for all if ‘The Goonies' really ‘r' good enough. As mentioned in the episode, here are your links to both Jeff Cohen's Terry Wogan Interview, and Cyndi Lauper's two-part music video for your viewing bewilderment: Wogan, Cyndi Part 1, Cyndi Part 2. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Created and Produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. Artwork by Emily Tatham. Theme Music by Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield.

Grab a case of beer and hop in a Cadillac, as we take to the road with The Groovers to discuss Kevin Reynolds' debut feature film, 1985's ‘Fandango'. Executive produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and an uncredited Steven Spielberg, this little seen coming of age flick is also the first leading role for one Kevin Costner. Join us as we chat about its student film origins, uncover the dangers of reading the Wiki page for a film whilst you're still watching it, and question the fact that Kevin Costner clearly doesn't like sharing booze. Also, if you thought Josh's Phoebe Cates impression was good, wait until you hear his Quentin Tarantino. As mentioned in the episode, you can help The Robert J. Hunter Band put the finishing touches to their next album by heading over to their Crowdfunder page (https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/rjhtheunfinishedalbum). A donation will include a pre-order of the new album, which you will receive before the official release date. Vinyl, download, and merch reward options are available on the page! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Created and Produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. Artwork by Emily Tatham. Theme Music by Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield. ‘Suitcase Blues' is performed by The Robert J. Hunter Band and used with the artist's permission.

Join us for a belated Christmas special, as Andy and Josh are joined by one half of the W-Rated podcast (@WRatedPod), Daisy Edwards (@DaisyVicEdwards) to discuss another cold hard classic, Joe Dante's 1984 seasonal black comedy, ‘Gremlins'. Hear tales of childhood woodland walks, discussions of the logistics of owning a Mogwai, gushing praise of incredible puppetry, as well as Josh doing his best Phoebe Cates impression. And remember, if your internet connection ever drops, before you restart the router, turn on all the lights, check all the closets and cupboards, look under all the beds. 'Cause you never can tell. There just might be a gremlin in your house. Follow Daisy on Twitter @DaisyVicEdwards, and check out her podcast W-Rated, taking a look the worst rated movies on IMDb, wherever you get your podcasts! You can find Ramblin on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), and be sure to rate, review and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! You can also get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Created and Produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. Artwork by Emily Tatham. Theme Music by Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield.

What is there left to say about one of the most iconic movies of all-time? Well, quite a bit it would seem! Andy and Josh are joined by David from Jurassic Collectables (@JurassicCollect) to unpack Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic, ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial', the film which gave Amblin its logo. The horror origins of everyone's favourite alien are discussed, performances are praised, childhood memories and theme park experiences are recounted, and the question is asked: who doesn't cry at E.T., ANDY?! What is clear is that, after nearly 40 years, this film still has absolute power. You can check out David's work for Jurassic Collectables over on Twitter (@JurassicCollect) and on their Youtube Channel (youtube.com/user/JurassicCollectables) Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Created and Produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. Artwork by Emily Tatham. Theme Music by Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield.

They're Here! Andy and Josh kick off the New Year by welcoming their first guest, friend and fellow Warwick Film Grad Dan Kelly (@DKsMum), to discuss the 1982 horror classic ‘Poltergeist'. Produced and written by Steven Spielberg, and directed by Tobe Hooper, the boys go into the debate surrounding who really directed the movie, a debate that has been raging ever since the film's release. Myths are dissected, themes are unpacked and a good movie dog gets his dues. Let's get spooky! Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via Twitter or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Created and Produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn Artwork by Emily Tatham Theme Music by Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield

Andy and Josh take to The Rockies to unpack Michael Apted's 1981 film, ‘Continental Divide', the first film to be released under the Amblin Entertainment banner. Executive produced by Spielberg, with a script by Lawrence Kasdan and starring John Belushi as a romantic lead, there's plenty to discuss in a seemingly obscure title, particularly when placing the film within the larger context of the brief yet explosive career of Belushi. Andy also tries out a new nickname for Josh, which he seems to enjoy. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin) and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Do get in touch either via our DM's or email ramblinaboutamblin@gmail.com to share your thoughts on either 'Continental Divide' or next episode's film, 'Poltergeist.' Created and Produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn Artwork by Emily Tatham Theme Music by Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield

In this introductory episode, Andy and Josh give you a flavour of what's to come, as well as your first listen to the pumping theme music crafted by Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield. The Ramblin Boys also roll back the clock to discuss the short film that gave Amblin Entertainment its name, a student film by 22 year-old Steven Spielberg, entitled ‘Amblin' from 1968. Follow the podcast on Twitter @RamblinAmbln, Special thanks to Emily Tatham for our artwork, Robert J. Hunter and Greg Sheffield for our awesome theme music, and Sarah Buddery & MJ Smith of 'Let's Jaws For a Minute' for their helpful tips and support. And of course, thank you for listening!

En La Trinchera! Música de combate, música ecléctica y selecta, esa es la razón de ser de este programa emitido cada miércoles a las 20 horas en www.ipopfm.com. Hoy llega el turno a los temas más potentes para despertar a los vecinos de nuestro sótano musical. Han Sonado: 1. Help Me Devil – God Told Me to Rock’n’roll 2. Monkey and The Baboons - 40 Days 3. Imelda May – Smothering me 4. The Detroit Cobras – I Can’t Go Back 5. The Robert J. Hunter Band – Good People 6. The Hi-Risers – Gruesome Twosome 7. The Montesas – Hully Gully 8. Imperial Surfers – The Bosses Daughter 9. Dani Nel·lo y los Saxofonistas Salvajes – Sahara 10. MFC Chicken – Laundromatic 11. Marcos Sendarrubias – Don’t Treat Me Wrong 12. Puño Americano and his Puñettes – Dynamite 13. King of Fools – Nowherete else to Go 14. Gore Gore Girls – Casino 15. Guantanamo Baywatch – Frizzela 16. Holly Golightly – The Get along

En La Trinchera! Música de combate, música ecléctica y selecta, esa es la razón de ser de este programa emitido cada miércoles a las 20 horas en www.ipopfm.com. Hoy llega el turno a los temas más potentes para despertar a los vecinos de nuestro sótano musical. Han Sonado: 1. Help Me Devil – God Told Me to Rock’n’roll 2. Monkey and The Baboons - 40 Days 3. Imelda May – Smothering me 4. The Detroit Cobras – I Can’t Go Back 5. The Robert J. Hunter Band – Good People 6. The Hi-Risers – Gruesome Twosome 7. The Montesas – Hully Gully 8. Imperial Surfers – The Bosses Daughter 9. Dani Nel·lo y los Saxofonistas Salvajes – Sahara 10. MFC Chicken – Laundromatic 11. Marcos Sendarrubias – Don’t Treat Me Wrong 12. Puño Americano and his Puñettes – Dynamite 13. King of Fools – Nowherete else to Go 14. Gore Gore Girls – Casino 15. Guantanamo Baywatch – Frizzela 16. Holly Golightly – The Get along

Never Gonna Change John Verity Blue to My Soul Get A Strut On Son Of Dave Music For Cop Shows Wait Your Turn The Robert J. Hunter Band Wait Your Turn - Single Mortal Coil Shuffle (Solo/Live) Ian Siegal 2Wenty5ive: The Collection Think About It The Betty Fox Band Slow Burn Not Ready Bobby Harden River of Soul All The Good Things Ghalia & Mama's Boys Let The Demons Out The Shadows Fantastic Negrito Bonus Tracks Donke / Dance Mighty Mo Rodgers And Baba Sissoko Griot Blues Plenty of Time Richard Townend and the Mighty Bosscats God Bless America No Iguanas Andres Roots New Album Going Places - Go get some grub Doghouse Sam and his Magnatones Going Places Sell my monkey Dave Ferra Lies and Gin Tough Frog Little Freddie King Little Freddie King Live at DBA

Laid Bare Transmission is here to help keep you up with all things Laid Bare.. to help shine a light on some of the wonderful acts who perform with us... and to play a few songs for you along the way! We have tracks from Ralph Taylor, Frankie Forman, Polly Money, Ferris & Sylvester & Robert J. Hunter… And we also have a live performance and interview with the wonderful Sula Mae!

This is the latest installment of "Question of Note," in which we take a listener's question — your question! — and find just the right the person to answer it. See them all here as we go along. Got a Question of Note you'd like answered? Email notetoself@wnyc.org with a voice memo. Here's how to record one.  Listener Aaron Oesting, who describes himself as a "digital nomad," moves around a lot. And in the process, he read a few articles (like these in LifeHacker and the Wall Street Journal) on a phenomenon that has him worried: “I read a magazine article about how online retailers vary pricing based on the location of your IP address, so if you live in a more expensive community you might get more expensive pricing. And my question is: Is that practice right? And then second, am I really getting the best deal when I comparison shop online?"  To answer Aaron's question, we brought in Bob Phillips, a professor of business at Columbia University's Business School. So the answer to his Aaron's question? Yes, online retailers will set their prices based on how much they believe you're willing to pay, and the technology keeps getting more sophisticated. Amazon changes prices all the time based on time of day. Most large retailers experiment with different prices and adjust accordingly minute by minute. Dynamic pricing isn't a new practice. In fact, haggling and adjusting price has been around much longer than the "fixed" prices we're used to in most brick and mortar stores. But for the most part, consumers today really, really, really don't like the idea that prices are going to shift on them, unless they're thinking about airfares (though that didn't go over so well at first either). Take the pushback against Coca-Cola's proposed summertime price hike. However, according to Phillips, it's price discrimination that can present an actual problem: People being charged different prices based on a certain demographic factor, including location and/or socioeconomics. "Price discrimination differentiation is simply put trying to charge different people, different prices for the same item, based on their willingness to pay." Robert J. Hunter, Director of Insurance at the Consumer Federation of America, has spent quite a bit of time over the past few years digging into what he calls insidious price discrimination in the insurance industry. Insurance companies have always set rates based on risk, including assumptions based on gender and age. That said, the heavily-regulated industry does not allow consumers with the same agreed-upon risk to pay substantially different rates. And that, he says, is exactly what he found happening. The people least likely to comparison shop -- including, The Brookings Institute says, many lower-income consumers -- actually found themselves paying higher rates than their contemporaries.  Consumer Reports calls this the 'Schmo Tax." Thus, thanks to Aaron, we're bringing you a story that was until recently buried in actuarial literature meant for insurance brokers.  Hey, we do what we can. Want to see whether you're paying different prices for the same goods and services? Try setting up a proxy server or VPN to obfuscate your IP address.  And if you want to get the best deal online? Shop around. Big Data will see you doing it and adjust your rates accordingly. Subscribe to Note to Self on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, I Heart Radio, or anywhere else using our RSS feed.

This week we have a ‘Shameless Favourite’ from Remi, we have a ‘Triple Bill’ for you, from Girl Friend, Youth and Natalie McCool, we also have a gig review from when I saw Brigitte Aphrodite over the weekend and we have a new feature called ‘Quote Me On That’. As well as all of that we have tracks and gig news from Me For Queen, His New Atlas, Dolls, Up Down Go Machine, Mock Deer and Robert J Hunter. We play every kind of music – it just has to be good. You can find details of all the gigs mentioned and hear the tracks again by going to the website - www.londongigguide.co.uk. http://www.twitter.com/londongigguide http://www.facebook.com/thelondongigguide

This week we have a ‘Shameless Favourite’ from Remi, we have a ‘Triple Bill’ for you, from Girl Friend, Youth and Natalie McCool, we also have a gig review from when I saw Brigitte Aphrodite over the weekend and we have a new feature called ‘Quote Me On That’. As well as all of that we have tracks and gig news from Me For Queen, His New Atlas, Dolls, Up Down Go Machine, Mock Deer and Robert J Hunter. We play every kind of music – it just has to be good. You can find details of all the gigs mentioned and hear the tracks again by going to the website - www.londongigguide.co.uk. http://www.twitter.com/londongigguide http://www.facebook.com/thelondongigguide #NewMusic #London #Gigs

In this week's show we have a ‘Double Bill’ from Robert J Hunter and Little Brother Eli, our ‘One from the Vaults’ from No Room for Giants, the ‘Shameless Favourite’ is from Prash Gor and I will also be chatting about Camden Rocks festival. Next week you can see all the following bands play in London, and we have track from each; Colleen Green, Nick Liam, The Riptide Movement, Matt Wills, Argonaut, The Vryll Society, Girl Friend and Mndsgn. We play every kind of music – it just has to be good. You can find details of all the gigs mentioned and hear the tracks again by going to the website - www.londongigguide.co.uk. http://www.twitter.com/londongigguide http://www.facebook.com/thelondongigg... #music #londongigs #livemusic

In this week's show we have a ‘Double Bill’ from Robert J Hunter and Little Brother Eli, our ‘One from the Vaults’ from No Room for Giants, the ‘Shameless Favourite’ is from Prash Gor and I will also be chatting about Camden Rocks festival. Next week you can see all the following bands play in London, and we have track from each; Colleen Green, Nick Liam, The Riptide Movement, Matt Wills, Argonaut, The Vryll Society, Girl Friend and Mndsgn. We play every kind of music – it just has to be good. You can find details of all the gigs mentioned and hear the tracks again by going to the website - www.londongigguide.co.uk. http://www.twitter.com/londongigguide http://www.facebook.com/thelondongigg... #music #londongigs #livemusic

Blues Superstar Robert J Hunter, Crooner Jimmy Barkan and Hollywood Producer Peri Winkler join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday January 28th, 2015.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Blues Superstar Robert J Hunter, Crooner Jimmy Barkan and Hollywood Producer Peri Winkler join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday January 28th, 2015. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jimmy-star-show-with-ron-russell9600/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy