The Pod Files - Thursday November 17 2022

 


The ‘casts -

(Notes spoken to Siri, and edited later if I remember)


Christmas Past - (0:51) October 24 2022:  In today's story, our hero finds himself stranded on Christmas Eve, alone in an abandoned ship. But is he really alone? It's "Christmas Eve on a Haunted Hulk," published by Biblioasis, and illustrated by the acclaimed cartoonist, Seth.


Deleted Saves - (0:15) November 16 2022: a very heartfelt episode from guest host Kevin Brown of The Tom Petty Project and Seaside Pod Review about American Football on the ZX spectrum. 


Daily Dad Jokes - (0:06) November 15 2022 


Review It Yourself - (0:12) November 16 2022: in this episode known as “(Not) Bill Reads Bad Reviews” Sean does his best Bill impression about the film Liar Liar. Hahaha, this is so good. Everything is perfect, but I missed the BRBR review after the missing “opinion warning.” Otherwise he got everything, including the inflections such as the exasperated breaths, the wording, the talking to the crew. Laugh out loud funny. I had to clean the windscreen from coughing my coffee out! 


Seaside Pod Review - (0:05) October 18: 2022: Welcome To The Pod - Kev and Randy introduce a new podcast going song by song through the catalogue of Queen. Randy knows the hits and Kevin knows the lot! A random song each time. 


Phase Zero - (1:01) season 2 episode 45: November 16 2022: Brandon (and his sweater), Jenna, Aaron, and Jamie. Glass Onion premiere, where Jamie met Kathryn Hahn. Photos were taken by a professional photographer, and Jamie wants someone to forward them to her. Rumours on Avengers Kang Dynasty and Avengers Secret Wars. Who could be directing Secret Wars? Will we see the X-Men in the film? Will we get the black suit in the next Spider-Man film? New Spider-Man trilogy rumours and Avengers trilogy rumours. What is the non-Spidey product that the character is signed for with the MCU? Jenna spent seven hours on Ticketmaster to get tickets for Taylor Swift. Simu Liu charity event. Who could be in Kang Dynasty? BREAK. Thunderbolts discussion based on a chat Brandon had with actor David Harbour. Lindsay Logan wants to be in the MCU. Jessica Henwick interview coming onto the pod’s YouTube page. Question from a listener about what makes a film your favourite? Great question from a listener about what actor from the MCU could they have as a director. Another great listener question about changes between comics and films. “Smart Hulk sucks!” 




Electronically Yours - (1:29) episode 35: June 1 2021: Martyn’s brain was “squashed” by interviewing Professor Brian Cox. He was keyboard player in two bands, including D:Ream, who had a hit single with Things Can Only Get Better. 


This Goose Is Cooked -(0:10) episode 363: November 15 2022: We review the book "Bunny Money" by Rosemary Wells.


Audio Poem of the Day - (0:02) episode 999: November 14 2022: Sun To God (Gaza, 2021) by Ladan Osman


Behind The Song - (0:14) November 2 2022: The country song that became Def Leppard’s only US number one hit 


Merriam Webster’s Word of The Day - (0:02) November 16 2022: Hummock 


Atlas Obscura - (0:13) March 17 2021: The Museum of Bad Art “A basement museum in Somerville, Massachusetts is dedicated to collecting awful artwork. But what makes art bad, really?” 




Composer’s Datebook -(0:02) November 16 2022: Gluck sings the blues 


Vintage Rock Pod - (0:04) November 16 2022: Paul looks at events and celebrity birthdays from this day in history. Todays topic is the version of the song Don’t Let me Be misunderstood by The Animals, recorded on this day in 1962. Band member John Steel spoke with Paul about it, and about how there was a spat with Nina Simone about the song. 


The Slowdown - (0:06) [encore] 534: November 15 2022: Today’s poem is The moon rose over the bay. I had a lot of feelings. by Donika Kelly. This episode was originally released on October 29, 2021. 


Radio Headspace - (0:05) episode 421: November 15 2022: The value of consistent practice 


The Daily Quiz Show - (0:05) November 15 2022: history 


Womanica - (0:07) episode 40: July 26 2019: dreamers - Gilda Radner 




Aaron Mahnke’s Cabinet of Curiosities - (0:08) episode 10: July 26 2018: Potpourri “Some wonders lay hidden beneath the earth, while others are taken on a grand tour of Europe and America. Join us today for two new curiosities to explore.” 


Create Magic - (0:05) episode 88: July 2 2022: ooh, great new main artwork! Title - Sleep On It “Todays image brought to you by my giant fluffy orange cat sleeping on a pile of kids books. Hope y'all had magical night of sleep and enjoy a well rested Saturday!”


Daily Shower Thoughts - (0:06) November 15 2022 


One Minute Movie Reviews - (0:03) October 25 2022: Mikey looks at the film Halloween Ends starring Jamie Lee Curtis. 


Sanjida Sayz - (0:10) August 1 2022: Bengali representation “Hi everyone! Today I'm talking about representation of South Asian people and more specifically, Bengali people. I also refer to a documentary in this episode called Being British Bangladeshi.” 


Beauty Unlocked - (0:10) October 12 2022: The Posession Of George Lukins “Welcome, Pumpkin Spice Lovers! Switch off your lights, burn incense, light candles, and grab your favorite beverage; it's time for our Unholy October Episodes! Sit with me and get comfy as I recount the tale of The Possession of George Lukins.” 




Holly Jolly X’Masu - April 2 2020: an introduction to this show about Japanese Christmas music, hosted by Scott. I think my younger James and his wife Mamico might enjoy this show? 


Composer’s Datebook - (0:02) November 17 2022: “to be certain of the Dawn” by Stephen Paulus 


The Daily Quiz Show - (0:05) November 16 2022: music 


One Minute Movie Reviews - (0:03) November 17 2022: Mikey is looking at the film X starring Jenna Ortega. 


Daily Shower Thoughts - (0:05) November 16 2022 


The Lost Christmas - (0:27) December 25 2020: Jeff looks at the “Origin and history of Christmas Movies.” The first film that Jeff could find that was made about Christmas was 1898, and it was a British film called Santa Claus, which used a lot of cutting edge effect of the time, such as double exposure and other effects. After this Jeff goes into part three of how Santa Claus knows what’s going on in the world from The Lost Years Of Santa Claus. 




This Goose Is Cooked - (0:10) episode 364: November 16 2022: We review the book "Ruby Finds a Worry" by Tom Percival.


Daily Dad Jokes - (0:08) November 15 2022: fan edition 


Grammar Girl - (0:08) episode 73: August 30 2007: Simplify Your Writing 


Piano Puzzler - (0:10) November 16 2022: Contestant: Joseph Gewirtz calling from

Harrisburg, PA. 


TEDx Shorts - (0:04) September 30 2021: Emoji - the language of the future 


Season’s Eatings - (0:22) October 25 2021: Glen looks at the Greek cookie/biscuit known as Melomakarona. I’ve shown Louise this, just in case she wants to try making them. I’m sorry I didn’t take more notes - I was driving home. 




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