This week we are joined by very good friend of the show Antonio Palacios from the Cultworthy podcast. We are so happy to have him guest on our show again to discuss an idea that he provided us! We have a look at the very different menus and items that McDonalds stock around the world. So join us as we discuss: The favourite items we found from countries around the world McDonalds attempts in film collaborations One of the strangest places a McDonalds has been found in and much much more Pod Spot...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Join us as we take a dive into video game controversies. The video game world has always been subjected to scrutiny and has had numerous media stories plague its history. Listen in as we take a look at some that have stuck out for us. Hear us talk about: GTA IV Hot Coffee mod Polybius - the arcade game that appeared for one month and was said to be brainwashing players Call of Duty (various!) and much more Pod Spotlight TalkingSmac Our friends over at Sugar Coated Murder have only gone and publi...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 20 min
This week we are looking at the world of urban legends. From creepy ones to strange ones we talk about it all! Joining us on this fun conversation is Justin Henson from The Movie Wire podcast - he was great to have on the show and brought us some intriguing stories. So join us this week as we talk about: The Loch Ness Monster Bigfoot Bloody Mary The "Beast" cats of the English countryside and much much more Pod Spotlight The Movie Wire Super Familiar with the Wilsons Newsly Newsly is an all in o...
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Join us this week as we take a dive into the world of Deepfake technology. Listen along as we discuss: The increase in the creation of non-consensual porn clips The potential for political trickery How could it be used in the film and music world and much much more Newsly Newsly is an all in one audio app for IOS and Android which picks up web articles and reads them out to you. Download and use Newsly for free from www.newsly.me or https://newsly.me Use promo code CASTV for a 1-month free premi...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr
We have a bonus episode for you! With the 2022 World Cup starting in a couple of days time, we decided to test Lou's footballing knowledge and see if he can predict the winners and runners up of every group, the victors in the knockout stages - and make the decision of who will finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Newsly Newsly is an all in one audio app for IOS and Android which picks up web articles and reads them out to you. Download and use Newsly for free from www.newsly.me or https://newsly.me Use pro...
Nov 17, 2022•36 min
This week we are joined by Leo Allen of the Voluntary Input podcast to discuss our "hot takes" on things. Things we just don't like or know why they are as popular as they are. This was a fun episode to record and we are bound to feature things you will either absolutely agree or disagree with us on! So listen today to hear our takes on : Game Of Thrones Halloween Deadpool Trans-Siberian Orchestra Pokemon Go and much much more (that we don't want to publicise in the show notes :D) You can listen...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Following on from last weeks episode we take a look at some shocking and extreme moments involving reality TV or members of the public on TV shows. Join us as we discuss: "The Hopefuls" - where members of the public appeared on TV and literally did anything to try and become famous. Fear Factor A quiz show that required contestants to urinate in a toilet to buzz in The Jeremy Kyle show and much much more Newsly Newsly is an all in one audio app for IOS and Android which picks up web articles and...
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Join us this week as we discuss reality TV (or as much as we can in the allocated time!). We take you through a timeline of some of the earliest reality shows right to the modern day. So listen today as we talk about: What we classify as reality TV What are the biggest reality shows in the US/UK What shows would we have liked to feature in and much much more Newsly Newsly is an all in one audio app for IOS and Android which picks up web articles and reads them out to you. Download and use Newsly...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Join us this week as we delve into the world or weird and unusual websites. The kind of websites that either make you say "why on earth does that even exist?" - or in the case of one particular one - "How did I not know this exists!" Listen today to hear us discuss: PointerPointer.com eelslap.com A website where someone travelled to a dimension where the Beatles never broke up A dating site for Zombies and Zombie lovers and much much more Newsly Newsly is an all in one audio app for IOS and Andr...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Following on from part 1 of psychological experiments we of course have part 2! In this part we continue discussing the world of historical experimentation into the human psyche. So join us as we discuss: The Loftus and Palmer Car Crash experiment The Zimbardo prison experiment And what has been called the most unethical experiment in history If you enjoy what you hear and want to support us - please do hit the subscribe button to make sure you don't miss any future episodes! Newsly Newsly is an...
Oct 16, 2022•57 min
For our next couple of episodes we tackle some historically famous psychological experiments. As the subject itself is quite involved and we have a lot to say, we have made this a double episode to fully Cast Views on this. So join us for part one of a two part special as we discuss: The Robbers Cave experiment The Milgram experiment Discuss our views on the ethics of these tests Has social media become the modern psychology test and much more Make sure you subscribe to ensure part two drops int...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Yes - happy birthday to us! We recently turned One year old - well it technically was a few weeks ago however due to a number of reasons we had to delay this ep - but better late than never right?. Join us as we take a look back over the last year and: Hear from a number of friends of the show Discuss what the most surprising or personal favourite element of doing the podcast has been What our favourite episodes have been NASA carrying out a major operation while we were recording! and much much...
Oct 02, 2022•53 min
We are back - and to make up for our absence we have a great guest with us! This week we are joined by Actor/Producer/Award winner Dennis Mallen and what a conversation we had with him. As an actor her has shared scenes with the likes of Al Pacino , Keanu Reeves as well as featuring in a number of indie films. To round it off he is such a nice guy to speak to and a fascinating listen. So join us as we discuss: His motivation to succeed Why he left the tech world where he was a successful CEO His...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Join us this week as we tackle the subject of superstitions. Listen today to hear us discuss: What a superstition is The origin of a number of common superstitions What you need to do and say if you see a lone Magpie and much much more Newsly Newsly is an all in one audio app for IOS and Android which picks up web articles and reads them out to you. Download and use Newsly for free from www.newsly.me or https://newsly.me Use promo code CASTV for a 1-month free premium subscription. Pod Spotlight...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In this weeks episode we tackle the subject of AI. We take a look at what it is, how its currently used and where we think it will go. Will it ultimately continue to assist humanity, or seek to destroy it! Join us as we talk about: The three types of AI Discuss examples of AI becoming sentient How AI was used to have a deceased person speak to her mourners at her funeral. and much much more This week we also debut new intro music from Josh Wilson so you can now be welcomed in and ushered out of ...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min
This week as we take a look at people who saw a chance to do something brave, big or funny and took it. Join us as we discuss: Guy Goma who ended up live on BBC News 24 instead of his interview Two friends from Texas who saw an opportunity to add more representation to McDonalds decor The runner who "won" the Boston marathon - but did she really ...... and much much more This week we also are so happy to announce we have new outro music. Thanks to Josh Wilson for creating this great bit of origi...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min
We are joined by the awesome Shayne and Max from the Shayne and I show to discuss Y2K (or the Millenium bug). We bring you back to December 31st 1999, with predictions of all computer systems with dates potentially stopping working or reverting back to the year 1900 we discuss : our memories of the panic and concerns of the times how much companies spent to address the situation What did go wrong on 1st January 2000 and much much more Pod Spotlight Sugar Coated Murder Merch Yes - we now have mer...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This week we take on the subject of phobias and fears. Join us as we discuss: What phobias or fears we have/had What are the most common phobias in the UK Lesser known phobias and much much more Pod Promo Check out the awesome Doom Generation podcast. Tessa and Nicole take you on a trip through 80s and 90s films and pop culture in only the way they can! Newsly Newsly is an all in one audio app for IOS and Android which picks up web articles and reads them out to you. Download and use Newsly for ...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min
The final episode of "What If" month sees us discuss the possibility of meeting extra terrestrials! Join us as we talk about: Why would aliens want to come to earth? What would they look like? What are the 5 types of encounter? and much much more Pod Promo If you are after a great film review pod, check out The Movie Wire podcast whose promo we feature in this episode Newsly Newsly is an all in one audio app for IOS and Android which picks up web articles and reads them out to you. Download and ...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min
"What If" week 3 sees us joined by the fabulous Super Familiar with the Wilsons to talk about a world where the Cell Phone has disappeared. Well, we tried to talk about that but with the four of us the conversation went everywhere and indeed anywhere, but all very funny and interesting! We did eventually talk about the subject so join us to hear: What benefits could we see happen if phones disappeared What are the things we would miss most What the first text message was and literally - much muc...
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 41 min
"What If" week two takes us to the past, the future and possibly next Wednesday! That's right, we tackle the tricky subject of time travel. Join us as we: Confuse ourselves with the rules of time travelling State the places/times/events we would want to see Find out what Spaghettification is and much much more Podcast Spotlight To listen to more of good friend of the show Antonio, check out his podcasts here: The Cultworthy Podcast The Cultworthy Classic Newsly Newsly is an all in one audio app ...
Jul 17, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Welcome to the first episode of "What If!" month. We are joined by very good friend of the show - Matt from Decayin With the Boys podcast. The three of us talk a world where horror films, villains and tropes are real. We had an absolute blast recording this and we hope you have as much fun listening. Join us as we discuss: What horror villains scares Matt the most Could we take on Leatherface Possessed books Have our stream break as we discuss haunted tech (spooooky) and much (much) more! Do che...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 43 min
For the final week of "Unusual" month we focus on crime! From unusual crimes themselves to the unusual people perpetrating them to the unusual methods they use. Join us as we discuss: The thieves who stole a 9 Tonne iron bridge The thieves who stole £20,000 worth of Jammie Dodger biscuits What did three women stealing a stroller from a store leave behind? and much much more Contact We'd love for you to get in contact with us to comment on an episode, suggest a topic, ask to be a guest or even ju...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min
This week we take films, TV shows and games that we have enjoyed, but with a tweak to the ending or a plot point could make it a whole lot better. So as they are no longer the usual plot, they are unusual which means we have stretched the title to call it "The Unusual Suspects" , which is a film we don't even cover - but hey just go with it :D Joining us on this episode is Josh from the awesome Talking Smac podcast who brings quite an unusual take for one his options! So join us as we discuss ho...
Jun 26, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Week two of "Unusual" month sees us looking at some unusual medical conditions. We take a look at what they are, how they are present themselves and review some real world cases. So join us as we talk about: Foreign Accent Syndrome Auto Brewery System Sweating blood and much more Podcast Spotlight This weeks episode features a promo from the brilliant Unchefed podcast. Socials If you have enjoyed this episode - please do consider leaving a review or rating where possible. If you'd like to get in...
Jun 19, 2022•1 hr 19 min
We are back from our break - Yay! Refreshed, reinvigorated and raring to go. We return with a themed month of "Unusual". We start with Unusual Laws - we go around the world finding bizarre, strange and hilarious laws that sound like they couldn't possibly be true (some quite possibly may not be but we still enjoy discussing them!). So listen today to hear us talk about: Handling salmon under suspicious circumstances Being prevented from walking down the road with a plank in a certain part of Lon...
Jun 12, 2022•1 hr 18 min
As we head into a 2 week break to recalibrate and plan our new season- we take a moment to Cast Views on Season one! Join us as we talk about: Our favourite episodes The collaborations we have had so far Our desire to improve our episode intros and much more! Promo Spotlight Super Familiar with the Wilsons If you would like to get in touch to suggest a topic, want to be on the show or just want to say Hi! - you can get hold of us at the following: Castingviewspod@gmail.com Twitter Instagram TikT...
May 22, 2022•38 min
This week we have a very good friend and supporter of the show join us - Antonio from the Cultworthy Podcast and the Cultworthy Classic - to talk about all things films. Usually Antonio will focus on a classic film or set of films - but here he is given the Casting Views treatment and has free reign to discuss anything and everything about films and there are no limits! Hear us discuss things such as: The impact of streaming services on films Film heaven and hell The cinema experience and much m...
May 15, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Join us this week as we host a very special guest - International singing sensation Seanloui ! Arizona based SeanLoui has performed around the world and has been named as "the next big thing" by The Huffington Post and EDM magazine. We were fortunate to get some time with him (before a performance of his!) to talk to him about his music and the music scene in general. Download today to hear us discuss: His musical Influences Best "gig" moment On making music videos and much much more! To find ou...
May 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min
We are taking a break this week so we thought it would be a great opportunity to release a crossover we did with The Cultworthy Podcast a little while back (thanks for giving us the audio Antonio!). We were so pleased to be invited on the show, the podcast celebrates osbcure and cult cinema. If you even only have a passing interest in film - you need to check it out now. In this episode Dan joined Antonio (Lou had unfortunately broken his elbow earlier that day) to discuss with him the "Video Na...
May 01, 2022•54 min
