Welcome to Episode 34 - our much delayed Halloween Special! A larger gap than usual between shows to catch up on. We discuss and sometimes spoil the following: Covid catches up with JB DCeased Dune The French Dispatch and Wes Anderson The Green Knight Game review: Alien Fate Of The Nostromo and Jaws Werewolves Within Possum The Host Relic It Chapter 2 What We Do In The Shadows Doctor Who Listener voicemails and various bits inbetween Contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com A special thanks to Jo...
Nov 05, 2021•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 34
Welcome to Episode 33! On this week's show we chat about such things as: Adam Kay The origin of the sandwich The Walking Dead 11.8 'For Blood' Reservation Dogs The next Bond Squid Game The Manor Birthday announcements Game review: Lux Aeterna Bad customer service Shatner in space And more! Contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com And as always... thanks for listening! John & Rob...
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 33
Welcome to Episode 32! On this weeks (slightly delayed) show we chat about: The Walking Dead 11.7 What If? season 1 finale Ted Lasso season 2 finale The Great British Bake Off Oats Studios No Time To Die I Like The Way You Die, Boy podcast Babylon 5 reboot musings Game review: Deep Space D6 mobile app And various other bits Contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com Thanks ever so much for listening! John & Rob...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 32
Welcome to Episode 31! We're back! Lots to discuss (and spoil!) after a two week gap. We chat about: Our surprise meeting! Ted Lasso 2.9 & 2.10 What If? 7 & 8 The Walking Dead 11.5 & 11.6 Nine Perfect Strangers finale Squid Game Vigil Midnight Mass The Morning Show The Great British Bake Off Taskmaster our favourite dinosaurs and lots more! Contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com Thanks for listening! John & Rob...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 31
Welcome to Episode 30! The Big Three Zero!! In a densely-packed show we discuss and spoil: Rob's Great North Run Shang Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings Hawkeye trailer What If? 1.6 'What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?' The Walking Dead 1.4 'Rendition' Ted Lasso 2.8 'Man City' Nine Perfect Strangers 1.6 & 7 Rick & Morty season 5 finale The Cleaner Vigil Game reviews And lots of other stuff... Plus a special post credit scene! Contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com Thanks for lis...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 30
Welcome to Episode 29! On this weeks show we discuss and very much spoil such things as: Lying to our kids for fun Music lessons What If? Zombies!? The Walking Dead 11.3 'Hunted' Ted Lasso 2.7 'Headspace" The Courier Nine Perfect Strangers Brand New Cherry Flavor More on The Power Of Now Game reviews: Zombie Dice, Ravine, Forbidden Island A little bit of politics And more! If you haven't yet please sponsor Rob here www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rob-thacker2 Contact us here oohelectricshock@mail...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 29
Welcome to Episode 28! A shorter episode this week in which we chat about: Robs Great North Run John's gigs sponsor him here: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rob-thacker2 Ted Lasso 2.6 'The Signal' What If? #4 The Walking Dead 11.2 Stu story Nine Perfect Strangers Game review: Spaceteam Football chat Pudding review And more! Contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com Thanks for listening! John & Rob...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 28
Welcome to Episode 27! This episode was going to be called 'You Don't See A Lot Of Testicles' but for some reason the platform we use wouldn't allow it! What a load of boll*cks. Anyhoo.. we discussed a lot of stuff this week. As always, there will be spoilers. Rob's week John's week The Suicide Squad The Walking Dead 11.1 What If? #3 Ted Lasso 2.5 Nine Perfect Strangers Spider-Man No Way Home trailer The Eternals trailer Mr Corman Book chat Listener question Get in touch at oohelectricshock@mail...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 27
Welcome to Episode 26! We have achieved six months worth of weekly chats! This episode is mostly a catch-up after our week away. We cover: Rollercoaster chat Holiday chat Blagging jazz What If? episodes 1 & 2 Ted Lasso 2.3 & 2.4 The Walking Dead Listener voicemail Book chat and lots more! Contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com and find us on Facebook! Thanks for listening John & Rob...
Aug 19, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 26
Welcome to Episode 25! This week finds us chatting about such things as: John's trip to Osea Island Rob's holiday plans Ted Lasso s2 e2 Trying Schmigadoon! The Water Man Rick & Morty s5 e7 Listener feedback And assorted ephemera, as usual! Rob is away next week so there may be a little wait until the next show... or maybe not? As always feel free to contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com Thanks for listening! John & Rob...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 25
Welcome to Episode 24! On this weeks show we discuss: Cricket Scones Rob's Latitude experience Ted Lasso s2 e1 Rick & Morty s5 e6 The Third Day Book chat Listener feedback Gangs Of London and plenty more! Please get in touch if you so desire at oohelectricshock@mail.com Thanks for listening! John & Rob
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 24
Welcome to Episode 23! In this weeks show we discuss a range of things including: Rob is going to a festival Rick And Morty s5 e5 Drink chat Birthday chat John watched Venom Rob's celebrity encounters Dad jokes Holiday anecdote Book chat Fear Street 1978 Listener messages Dune trailer Hit Z Road Rob's endurance adventures Contact us here: oohelectricshock@mail.com Thanks for listening! John & Rob...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 23
Welcome to Episode 22! On this weeks SPOILER-FILLED show we discuss AND SPOIL: Black Widow Loki episode 6 'For All Time. Always.' Football chat More on Grant Morrison's 'Supergods' Rick & Morty s5 ep4 Listener messages Samurai Jack Rob gets a birthday present Get in touch at oohelectricshock@mail.com Gendy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars Mace Windu episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWpkPx6ONPw Thanks for listening, and happy birthday Rob! John & Rob...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 22
Welcome to Episode 21! After a productive technical session to deal with audio issues we had a slightly shorter than usual chat about: England reaching the final of the Euros The Tomorrow War Loki episode 5 'Journey Into Mystery' Fear Street 1994 (spoiler-free) Virtual Reality Listener voicemail! Other random bits and bobs as usual We have just passed 1000 downloads! A big thankyou to everyone aboard the Tangent Express! Contact us: oohelectricshock@mail.com Thanks for listening! John & Rob...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 21
Welcome to Episode 20! We made to 20! Some more technical issues as we continue to learn, but a fun chat all the same, covering such things as: Football Larry Crowne Loki episode 4 'The Nexus Event' How to face certain doom Rick & Morty s5 e2 Arkham Noir Osea Island and The Third Day The Young Pope Book chat Movie chat Horror chat Count Arthur Strong and John Shuttleworth Ooh Electric Mail: voicemails from listeners! If you want to get in touch mail us at oohelectricshock@mail.com John Shutt...
Jul 02, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 20
Welcome to Episode 19! In typical slick fashion only one of our new microphones worked properly this week; we live and learn! In a spoiler-filled show we discuss: The Wombats A Quiet Place pt 2 Army Of The Dead The Girl With All The Gifts Loki episode 3 'Lamentis' Rick & Morty s5 e1 M.O.D.O.K The Detectorists Shang Chi latest trailer In The Earth (spoiler free review) Listener voicemail; a tongue twister and the return of a Star Trek TNG cast member! Get in touch oohelectricshock@mail.com Th...
Jun 26, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 19
Welcome to Episode 18! Firstly: apologies for the poor sound quality in this week's post-credit scene. John recorded a commentary on a board game he was playing. He used his phone which picked up the sound of him turning cards and generally shuffling around. Sorry. Won't happen again. Promise. No really. Don't go!!!! In the main show we chat about: The ups and downs of the week Loki episode 2 'The Variant' Talking to animals Sound in space in films explanation Listener voicemail Sweet Tooth Foot...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 18
Welcome to Episode 17! In this weeks converstion, amidst birdsong and occasional beeps, we talk about: John is gigging Rob is running England in The Euros Loki episode 1 'Glorious Purpose' Koumpounophobia Lovecraft Country M.O.D.O.K episode 4 Mare Of East Town Tales From The Loop See A Quiet Place pt 2 Mass Effect Horror chat Ash Vs Evil Dead The Borderlands (Final Prayer) Blair Witch Project Listener question of the week: Nirvana or Pearl Jam Ooh Electric Mail Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith...
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 17
Welcome to Episode 16! On this weeks show we discuss a range of things including in no particular order: Holiday news V2 by Robert Harris The Eternals trailer M.O.D.O.K ep 3 Rob has watched all of Jupiter's Legacy John has started Dave A Star Wars chat Revolution In The Head by Ian McDonald Dadi Freyr Road trips A ST:TNG voicemail Sweet Tooth And lots more! As always thanks for listening! John & Rob Dadi Freyr '10 Years': https://youtu.be/ORDK1XQToAY Dadi Freyr 'Where We Wanna Be' https://yo...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 16
Welcome to Episode 15! On this weeks show we talk about the usual mixed bag of life stuff and pop culture stuff including in no paticular order: Dead Man's Shoes Mare of Easttown The Nevers Resident Alien Love Death and Robots M.O.D.O.K SCP/Confinement Drill music Home Start Ooh Electric Mail listener voicemail question Here are some links to some of the things mentioned: SCP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBE1pFBoiTY Confinement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM6GkERwEM0&list=PLEXIiC3q9...
May 31, 2021•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 15
Welcome to Episode 14! In our catch up chat this week we discuss: Our weeks M.O.D.O.K episode 1 (or not) Rob recommends some shows UFO chat including: Bob Lazar: Area 51 and Flying Saucers and Astronomical podcast Rob has seen Lego Masters U.S.A Rob’s list of maybe watches Venom The downside of method acting Bad accents A question about socks and shoes How we eat dinner Voicemail from a new ST:TNG cast member! Contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com As always, thanks for listening! John & Ro...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 14
Welcome to Episode 13! On this weeks show we talk about: Our weeks John is trying new things Windy Stories Exercise chat inc Zombies Run Jupiter's Legacy Shadow And Bone The Sound Of Metal The Mitchells vs The Machines Frank Of Ireland Podcasts Lego Masters USA Ooh Electric Mail - more than ever! Drop us a line at oohelectricshock@mail.com Thanks for listening! John & Rob...
May 14, 2021•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 13
Welcome to Episode 12! On this weeks show we discuss (in no particular order or level of detail): iTunes reviews We overlook The Sound of Metal to talk about Nomadland (like the Oscars did) Jupiter's Legacy ep 1 My Octopus Teacher Listener questions and voicemails including another ST:TNG cast member! More philosophical musings And our usual scattershot selection of recommendations! Contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com and find us on Facebook. Apologies to any South Africans listening for our...
May 07, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 12
Welcome to Episode 11! Its a monster! This big ole chat covers a wide range of subjects including: Hollywood on John's doorstep Busking Invincible ep 8 Phil Jackson: Eleven Rings West Side Story stories John has finally watched A Quiet Place Sexy Marvel people pt 2 The return of Sir Pat Comic chat Good kids books Took us longer than ususal to get to record this week. Thanks for your patience! Contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com Cheers! John & Rob...
May 03, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 11
Welcome to Episode 10! We hit double figures! Apologies for yet more technical issues this week as John managed to stop recording at certain points - so professional. So the back up recording was used for the intro and the post credit scene this week. The main talking point is TFATWS #6 'One World, One People' the season finale. As usual this sparks some tangents covering Stoicism and Taoism (...!), paying it forward, and John's bestest celebrity anecdote which goes some way to answering a liste...
Apr 23, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 10
Welcome to Episode 9! Bit late this week due to essential laptop repairs. We had a lovely long chat about all sorts of stuff: Family updates Driving in London Boiler/laptop issues Pros and cons of remote working Crap shops TFATWS ep 5 'Truth' Godzilla Vs. Kong The Sound Of Metal Football This Is Us Red Dot Electric Mail feat. a celeb and a non-human Taskmaster Staged Resident Alien X-Men: House of X Big shout out to www.macvibez.com for excellent service in repairing the Ooh MacBook! Contact us ...
Apr 17, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 9
Welcome to Episode 8! In another 2 hour chat extravaganza we discuss (and spoil) in a very roundabout way such things as: TFATWS #4 'The Whole World Is Watching' TWD 'Here's Negan' Rob has seen the Snyder Cut A hitchhiking story Listener feedback Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods Ear protection and many other topics. Feel free to contact us at oohelectricshock@mail.com Thanks for listening! John &Rob...
Apr 09, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 8
Welcome to Episode 7: The Bumper Easter Special! In this near 2 hour show we discuss: The latest update from Sir Patrick Stewart Having your picture taken Holiday stories Travel tales The Falcon And The Winter Soldier ep 3 The Walking Dead 'Diverged' Watchmen Lost Invincible on Prime The Expanse Tense TV and relaxing TV recommendations And other stuff! Be aware there are spoilers. Get in touch at oohelectricshock@mail.com Happy Easter! John & Rob...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 7
Welcome to episode 6! We had some technical difficulties so the part of the show where we discuss episode 2 of The Falcon And The Winter Soldier is from the back up Zoom recording. Listen out for exciting super speed chat in places! We also chat about various things including: Flash Gordon and special effects musicality missing gigs and the cinema what we get up to when no ones looking the latest Walking Dead episode 'Splinter' John's first impression of Invincible on Amazon Prime and TWO amazin...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 6
Welcome to Episode 5! We recorded this one straight after watching the first episode of Falcon And The Winter Soldier and discuss what we thought. There are spoilers, as always, so beware! Spoilers abound for some of the other things we chat about too: The Walking Dead episode 10.19 Ted Lasso Humankind by Rutger Bregman Sorry To Bother You Cherry The Block Island Sound We listen to the voicemails (yes, plural!) we received this week, featuring two very special Friends Of The Show! Please get in ...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 5
