Mazey Day starring Zazie Beetz - is the story of a star that goes missing and the paparazzi that are hiunting her down for that picture that will make them a fortune. Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: Shop now! PodPack Collective Casting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further informati...
Apr 25, 2024•44 min
Its another Mind Wipe episode and for this instalment I'm joined by Colin from Seismic Cinema! I challenge him to name things he would love to relive for the first time again. So listen in as I ask for up to 3 choices in : Games Movies Tv Shows Sporting events and more! Pod Promo Seismic Cinema PodPack Collective Casting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min
We are now on the final set of existing episodes as we have hit season 6! Episode 3 - Beyond the Sea, starring Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara and Aaron Paul - is the story of two astronauts, Cliff and David on a 6 year mission. They have "replicant" version of themselves on earth that they can transfer to. When tragedy befalls the family of David - the characters become involved in a choice that changes all their lives. Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at t...
Apr 18, 2024•45 min
This week I'm re-running a classic episode from the backlog! For this episode I was joined by the awesome Satsu from the Chatsunami podcast for a look at banned advertising. Join us as we discuss: The Tango and Irn Bru adverts that were banned Why KFC got into trouble with a couple of their ads The most complained about adverts in the UK and much much more! To hear more from Satsu, you can hear the Chatsunami Podcast here ! PodPack Collective Casting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, ...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 12 min
We are now on the final set of existing episodes as we have hit season 6! Episode 2 - Loch Henry, focuses on a hidden story in a remote Scottish village which is dragged back up when main character Davis, returns home with his girlfriend to record a documentary there. Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: Shop now! PodPack Collective Casting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie ...
Apr 11, 2024•48 min
This weeks episode is a classic one from the vaults! In it I'm joined by the one and only Antonio from The Cultworthy podcast. Not only was he my guest but he provided the subject being discussed - of bad business decisions! So join us as take a look at: Blockbuster turning down the offer to buy Netflix Decca records failing to sign The Beatles Nintendo and Sony falling out and more! To hear more from Antonio check out his podcasts here: The Cultworthy Pod Spotlight Sugar Coated Murder Merch Yes...
Apr 07, 2024•59 min
We are now on the final set of existing episodes as we have hit season 6! Episode 1 - Joan is awful, Starring Annie Murphy and Salma Hayek. focuses on what happens when a woman finds her life inexplicably being portrayed on a streaming platform. Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: Shop now! PodPack Collective Casting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedica...
Apr 04, 2024•54 min
Welcome to another episode of Who's coming to dinner? The show that pits guests with the task of hosting a dinner party .....with a few twists along the way! For this episode I am joined by Karen and Anne from Sugar Coated Murder So join us to hear what they are literally bringing to the table with the following rules: Three courses of their choice Three celebrities and a conversation that goes many different directions! Pod Promo 2 Girls 1 Reuseable Cup Familiar Wilsons Media PodPack Collective...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 9 min
This week I'm joined by Slade from the Game Club Pod for the start of a brand new subseries which was his brainchild! Called "mindwipe" it challenges guests to name things they would love to relive for the first time again from the world of sports, entertainment and real world events. So listen in as I ask Slade for up to 3 choices in : Games Movies Tv Shows Albums Sporting events Pod Promo TalkingSMAC PodPack Collective Casting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting gr...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This week is the second episode of my new subseries taking a look at the pilot episodes of shows! Each episode sees me joined by good friend of mine, Justin Henson of the Movie Wire - to take a look at the pilot episode of a show and see how its fared over time. How it differed to the rest of the original season, how it fit in to the overall arc of the show and where possible compare it to its finale. This week we take a look at the show with the iconic theme - Cheers! Guest details To hear more...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 5 Episode 3 Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too. Miley Cyrus plays Ashley, a pop star who is being carefully managed by an Aunt who doesn't have her best interests at heart.... Rachel and Jack are sisters who are trying to cope following the death of their mother And Ashley Too ..... well Ashley Too is the robot that ultimately brings the three characters together. How and why? Well listen in as we tell you all about it....
Mar 14, 2024•53 min
This week its me flying solo, so I thought what better opportunity than to talk about something i have had in the back of my mind for a while - The Mandela Effect! Whilst i take a look at some famous examples of this phenomenon, I really use this episode to look into reasons for why this phenomenon could occur. Pod Promo Back 2 The Balcony PodPack Collective Casting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast communi...
Mar 10, 2024•33 min
This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 5 Episode 2 Smithereens The episode takes a look at the impact a social media platform has on a person and the lengths he will go to to make his feelings heard. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the moral themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of...
Mar 07, 2024•50 min
This week I'm joined by good friend Justin Henson of the Movie Wire podcast! Its always a hilarious time when he comes on the show and its no different this time around. We take a look at the world of record breakers. Those people who perform superhuman feats of strength. Or humans who just super eat.... So join us as we: Take a look at some food related records A man who had a very unusual (and not advised) diet Justin tries to break a record on the show and much much more..... Pod Promo Just F...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min
This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 5 Episode 1 - Striking Vipers. The episode takes an intriguing look at the relationship between two friends when they take up playing an immersive virtual reality version of a fighting game. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the moral themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same t...
Feb 29, 2024•52 min
Welcome to another episode of Who's coming to dinner? The show that pits guests with the task of hosting a dinner party .....with a few twists along the way! For this episode I am joined by Slade from fellow PodPack Collective members Game Club Podcast So join us to hear what he has put together including the following stipulations: Three courses of their choice Three celebrities and a conversation that goes many different directions! To find out more about this weeks guest, check out the follow...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min
This weeks episode is one of our Casting Reflections on Black Mirror instalments. Its made even more special by having special guest - fellow PodPack collective member - James from Seismic Cinema . He joins us to talk about S4 E6 - Black Museum. This episode serves as a finale for season 4 and also links to every previous episode in some way! It focusses on Nish (Letitia Wright) who stops at a filling Station in the middle of nowhere and visits a place called Black Museum that houses a number of...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This week is the pilot episode of a new Casting Views subseries! Each episode I will be joined by good friend of mine - Justin Henson of the Movie Wire - to take a look at the pilot episode of a show and see how its fared over time. How it differed to the rest of the original season, how it fit in to the overall arc of the show and where possible compare it to its finale. So join us for the first of these episodes as we take a dive into Frasier - both original and new! Guest details To hear more...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Welcome to room 101 - where my guests are vying to put banish peeves or things that wind them up for ever! Join me and my guests (Dan S and Pete) as they try to convince me to banish the following to the depths of room 101................. Rude drivers Clickbait Bad behaviour on public transport and more! To find out more about this weeks guest, check out the following links: Pod Promo Game Club Pod PodPack Collective Casting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 4 Episode 5 - Metalhead. The shortest Black Mirror episode to date which feature three people trying to retrieve an item from a warehouse whilst trying to evade robotic "dogs". So join in as we: Recap the story Review the moral themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a loo...
Feb 01, 2024•36 min
Welcome to another episode of Who's coming to dinner? The show that pits guests with the task of hosting a dinner party .....with a few twists along the way! For this episode I am joined by Adam from Decayin With The Boys So join us to hear what he has put together including the following stipulations: Three courses of their choice Three celebrities and a conversation that goes many different directions! To find out more about this weeks guest, check out the following links: Pod Promo The Moview...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 4 Episode 4 - Hang the DJ. An episode about relationships being given an expiration date until the ultimate pairing is found. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the moral themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: Shop now! PodPac...
Jan 25, 2024•44 min
This week I'm joined by very special guest Leo Allen. This time he is on the show to discuss all things Artificial intelligence (AI). So join us as we: Discuss The Journey its had How you are probably using it without knowing Where we think its going and much (much) more! Leo Allen If you want to find out more about this weeks guest please do have a look at the following: Leo J Allen website Voluntary Input podcast Profound Simplicity Breaking Point audio book Pod Promo Decayin With The Boys Pod...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 19 min
This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Season 4 Episode 4 - Crocodile. An episode about a key decision made during a traumatic event and what one woman will do to keep that secret. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the moral themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: Shop no...
Jan 18, 2024•50 min
The final week of my break sees an episode where I guested on the Chatsunami podcast! Satsu got me on to discuss a number of things, but most importantly - to talk about podcasting. I always love chatting to him and this episode was no exception! Please do check his podcast out - you can do that here > Chatsunami PodPack Collective Casting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further informat...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min
This weeks instalment of Casting Reflections on Black Mirror takes a look at Arkangel. How far would a mother go to keep an eye on her daughter and ensure she doesn't experience any fear, and what would the repercussions be... So join in as we: Recap the story Review the themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: Shop ...
Jan 11, 2024•52 min
I'm taking a brief break over the festive period so I thought what better opportunity to play some episodes where I have guested elsewhere. This week was a chance where I got to appear on the show of my good friend Antonio Palacios over at The Cultworthy. Antonio and I have appeared multiple times on each others show and I ways so excited to be asked to take part in what is intended to be part one of a multi part theme discussing British gangster flicks through the decades. Of course want to say...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Welcome to the first Black mirror Episode of 2024! Its also the first episode of season 4 - USS Callister. So join in as we: Recap the story Review the themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: Shop now! Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'...
Jan 04, 2024•52 min
Hello and welcome to the last "new" episode of 2024. This is just a short episode to close the year out, give some fun facts and talk about what's next. Don't worry there's still content for the next few weeks - you will have to listen to find out more...... Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here: Shop now! Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review...
Dec 24, 2023•16 min
Welcome to the next episode of my retrospective look at Black Mirror. This week its the season 3 finale! Episode 6 - Hated in the nation. This is the longest episode of Black mirror featuring a look at how people behave on social media and robotic bees......... So join in as we: Recap the story Review the themes and tech involved Discuss how it relates to the current world and much more Merch Yes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at ...
Dec 21, 2023•51 min
