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| 146. Braindead / Dead Alive (w. Andy Burt) | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:21:39 | |
t’s time for another in our long line of “Horror But Released Too Late To Be Classed As A Halloween Special” episodes. Our fiend and horror afficionado Andy Burt is back and he’s gone for an old Kiwi favourite. Join in as we kick ‘casts for the lord, and have a lovely chat over some custard. Yes, it’s BRAINDEAD – or DEAD ALIVE if that’s what you choose to call it. | |||
| 145. Paperhouse (w. Michael Féaux Wood) | 29 Oct 2025 | 01:13:06 | |
It's time for this year's Halloween special with one of our regular spooky guests: the brilliant artist and all-round lovely bloke, Michael Féaux Wood. Michael has chosen the 1988 children's horror/fantasy, PAPERHOUSE. Is it still 'skill'? Have a listen and find out. END CREDITS - Theme music ("The Slide Of Time") by The Sonic Jewels, used with kind permission | |||
| 136. Rocky III (w. Bobbie Allen) | 27 Apr 2025 | 01:35:05 | |
Two men - one of which is probably past his prime - give each other a good old going over in a dirty, sweaty ring. But enough about what Rob & Chris get up to in their spare time, we're here to do a podcast. We're joined by the excellent writer Bobbie Allen who, as well as showing no pity to us fools, has chosen the 3rd instalment of everyone's favourite 'rags to riches to more riches to robot butler to rags to riches again' saga. Yo, it's ROCKY III. END CREDITS Find Bobbie Allen: | |||
| 48. Thriller (w. Michael Legge) | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:41:55 | |
Here, to terrorise y'all's neighbourhood, is our special guest Michael Legge. Out of all the films in the world, he decided to discuss the Thriller video from 1983. I suppose after a long period of self-isolation, he has the funk of 40 thousand years. | |||
| 47. Brassed Off | 14 Mar 2020 | 00:43:40 | |
Eey up! Join Rob and Chris as we go up north to blow our flugels and bloody euphoniums to revisit the gritty comedy BRASSED OFF. Is it a brassy breath of fresh air, or a stinking lump of ... coal? | |||
| 46. Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale | 20 Feb 2020 | 00:52:33 | |
It's New Zealand Special time again, so Rob has chosen the feature length adaptation of the much loved comic strip FOOTROT FLATS: A DOG'S TALE. Is it a slice of heaven, or a giant pile of dog poo? | |||
| 45. Sliding Doors | 01 Feb 2020 | 00:59:24 | |
What would happen if you missed your train and your life split in two? Would you cut your hair and quote Monty Python? Or would you bring out some rather whiffy candles? That's what Rob and Chris are here to decide as we talk about the 1998 'what if' rom-com, SLIDING DOORS. | |||
| 44. Harry & The Hendersons (w. Rob Marland) | 15 Jan 2020 | 00:52:04 | |
If you go down to the woods today, be sure of a big surprise. And that big surprise is ... special guest Rob Marland from the fantastic My Mum Has Seen A Movie podcast. Together, we compare foot sizes and discuss the 1987 sasquatch favourite HARRY & THE HENDERSONS. | |||
| 43. Batman Returns | 17 Dec 2019 | 01:12:10 | |
Welcome to our 2019 Christmas Special, where we take a look at the ultimate Christmas action movie. No, not THAT one; we're looking at the festive kinky filth-fest that is BATMAN RETURNS. Keaton, Pfeiffer, De Vito, and Walken In A Winter Wonderland. Merry Xmas, Sag-Podders! | |||
| 42. Face/Off | 21 Nov 2019 | 00:58:50 | |
JOHNSON/WEBB ... Yes, Rob and Chris lovingly smear their hands over each other's faces, as they discuss the 1997 head-exchange action classic FACE/OFF. This podcast is just under 1 hour long, so if you listen to it twice, you'll have enough time to eat a peach. | |||
| 41. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (w. Fran Jolley) | 30 Oct 2019 | 00:43:09 | |
Our 3rd annual Halloween Special [insert spooky sound effect] has been made even more special by having a special guest: music journalist and patron of the very helpful Comedy Podcast Devotees site, Fran Jolley. He's chosen everyone's 2nd or 3rd favourite scary clown movie (or 4th if you include the 'It' mini-series) KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE, for us to enjoy. Rob and Chris had never seen this before, so there's plenty for us all to experience. | |||
| 40. Short Circuit | 02 Oct 2019 | 00:43:11 | |
If it's input you're after, then look no further. Rob & Chris are aliiiiiiive as we trundle back to 1986 and see how the robot right-to-life adventure SHORT CIRCUIT stands up. It's just a cute story about a charming robot and his boffin pals. Surely nothing offensive or problematic .... oh! | |||
| 39. Tales Of The Unexpected (2019) | 11 Sep 2019 | 00:44:37 | |
As Roald Dahl Day rapidly approaches, we're doing exactly what we did last year and are each choosing an old episode of TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED. Bet you didn't see that coming! Rob has chosen the glove-heavy antics of LIGHT FINGERS, while Chris has opted to listen to spiders singing and flowers screaming in THE SOUND MACHINE. | |||
| 135. Psycho II | 06 Apr 2025 | 01:37:56 | |
The terrifying story of a middle aged man going into a scary, dank house full off terror and fear. But enough about Chris' garage, we're here to have a nice old chat about the sequel to one of the most famous 'terror films' of all time. No, not Leprechaun. It's 1983's PSYCHO II. END CREDITS | |||
| 38. The Fugitive | 24 Aug 2019 | 00:45:59 | |
We've unshackled our chains, shaved our beards off and applied vast quantities of Grecian 2000 to tackle the 1993 action movie adaptation of THE FUGITIVE. As well as the normal top-notch blather, Rob tells a disturbing tale from his past which reveals why he has such a connection to Dr Richard Kimble. | |||
| 37. Big Trouble In Little China (w. Marek Larwood) | 24 Jul 2019 | 00:49:05 | |
For our 2nd birthday, join us as we ride the Porkchop Express into San Francisco's Chinatown region with Kurt Russell and various kung fu experts. Also along for the ride is our incredibly special guest, Marek Larwood. | |||
| 36. Young Sherlock Holmes | 09 Jul 2019 | 00:50:36 | |
The game's afoot, lemon entry, etc. It's time to see where it all began for little Sherlock and his chum Watson in the 1985 romp, YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES. Does it go down in a Silver Blaze of glory, or is it a big load of Reichenbach Falls? Why not find out for yourselves, listeners. | |||
| 35. Yellowbeard | 14 Jun 2019 | 00:48:09 | |
We talk about the 1983 not-Python sea-fairing epic YELLOWBEARD to see if it's stood the test of time. Is it the epic comedic magnum opus of our time, or is it the Expendables of shit comedy? Tune in and find out. [WARNING: this episode was recorded in a heavy rainstorm, so there may be a bit of background noise. Sorry!] | |||
| 34. The Tall Guy | 23 May 2019 | 00:43:48 | |
Take a deep breath, prepare for the worst, the laziest podcasters in the uniiveeeeeerse! Yes, we're back. Again. Sorry we're late. We hope our revisit of Richard Curtis' 1989 comedy THE TALL GUY will in some small way make up for it. Music kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 33. Class | 10 Apr 2019 | 00:59:11 | |
Rob has taken us back to 1983, where we visit the raunchy goings-on of Andrew McCarthy and Jacqueline Bissett in CLASS. Is it an 80's Graduate or a rehash of Animal House? Can't say. But there's a very young John Cusack hanging about, and that bloke who says "Darn it" in Speed. Our theme music is kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 32. Drop Dead Fred | 17 Mar 2019 | 00:56:00 | |
Everyone's favourite puerile kids' comedy about mental cruelty, manipulation and paranoid schizophrenia. Yes, it's the 1991 movie DROP DEAD FRED, starring Rik 'we love you Rik' Mayall and Phoebe 'which one of you bitches is my mother' Cates. Have fun, snot-faces! | |||
| 31. Raising Arizona | 21 Feb 2019 | 00:46:01 | |
COENS ... CAGE ... COLETTA (Anne) ... COLLINS (Phil). Yes, Still Any Good is back - and this time it's personal. Well, it's the personal choice of one of our beloved listeners. Did we think that RAISING ARIZONA was a Coen classic, or just a big ol' pile of quirky baby-shit? Why not listen and find out. | |||
| 30. Home Alone | 07 Feb 2019 | 01:05:45 | |
An episode once thought lost, has been found... Yup, it’s our incredibly overdue HOME ALONE episode. Sorry we’re late. Let’s hope that at this drab post-festive time of the year, listening to Rob & Chris banging on endlessly about a 28 year old kids’ film will give you all some much needed belated Christmas spirit. | |||
| 29. White Men Can't Jump | 17 Dec 2018 | 01:02:48 | |
Summer's here and the time is right for getting a bouncy ball and trying to throw it into a little hoop with a net on it. We're heading back to 1992 to take a look at the Snipes/Harrelson/Perez b-ball hit WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP. Will it be a [insert basketball phrase], or just a load of [basketball term goes here]? Warning: podcast contains a squeaky chair and some remarkable Rosie Perez impersonations. | |||
| 134. Short Circuit 2 (w. Dan Thomas) | 18 Mar 2025 | 01:36:01 | |
Hello, bozos! Our excellent guest, BAFTA Award winner Dan Thomas has taken us all the way back to 1988 when everybody's favourite sentient toaster-on-wheels comes to 'the city' and causes all sorts of wacky mayhem, with just a smattering of shocking racism. Yes, it's SHORT CIRCUIT 2. Warning: May contain instances of balls being kicked into outer space. END CREDITS Find Dan Thomas: | |||
| 28. Spider-Man (1977 TV Pilot) | 26 Nov 2018 | 01:11:01 | |
As a tribute to the late Stan Lee, we've gone back to the first live-action adaptation of his work. If you don't include a cheap cameo in a weird kids' TV show. In the feature length pilot of what became THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, we really do see Peter Parker do whatever a spider can. But only if the spider in question wore massive collars on its shirt, live in a grotty attic, and keep trying to borrow $46 from everyone. | |||
| 27. Creepshow | 12 Nov 2018 | 00:37:25 | |
What happens when two masters of horror decide to work together? Well, when it's Stephen King and George A Romero, you get a zany anthology featuring Leslie Nielsen, a tiny Ted Danson, and an un-bald Ed Harris ... dancin'. Yes, get under the duvet, it's the 1982 horror comic CREEPSHOW. Music as ever is kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 26. Piranha II - Flying Killers | 09 Nov 2018 | 00:43:17 | |
In between discussions about developing an 80's style TV show called Caribbean Heat and learning Thom Yorke's favourite flavour of crisps, Rob and Chris manage to have a chat about James Cameron's debut blockbuster, PIRANHA II: THE SPAWNING. There's blood, death, nudie bits and a hell of a lot of flying grunions. Music as ever comes from The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 25. Smokey And The Bandit | 21 Oct 2018 | 01:01:02 | |
Get your cowboy hats on, start up the Trans-Am and get ready to talk a load of CB bollocks, good buddies! It's time to hear what Rob and Chris thought of the Burt Reynolds 1977 car chase blockbuster SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT. | |||
| 24. Tales Of The Unexpected (2018) | 27 Sep 2018 | 00:57:16 | |
To celebrate International Roald Dahl Day - which was blimmin' ages ago - Rob and Chris have decided to look back at a couple of episodes of TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED. Bet you never saw that coming! Chris has opted for the deliciously fun LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER, while Rob thought it would be more fun to upset everyone with the incredibly disturbing THE FLYPAPER. So get in a comfy fireside chair, put a funny tray-thing on your lap, and join us. Music kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 23. Annie | 13 Sep 2018 | 01:13:22 | |
This week it's Still Any Good: The Musical as we sing, dance, and holler "Punjaaaaaab!" while discussing the pinnacle of John Huston's career, ANNIE. We also find the time to come up with the perfect 1930's crime-fighting duo, | |||
| 22. Darkman | 02 Sep 2018 | 01:08:08 | |
Chris gets a bit giggly after having one whole beer and some cough medicine, while Rob looks very dapper in his Disney pajamas. It is in this condition that we discuss the Sam Raimi superhero vigilante film DARKMAN, the originator of the 'Liam Neeson angrily twats people' franchise. | |||
| 21. City Slickers | 03 Aug 2018 | 01:10:57 | |
To celebrate our first Birthday, we go back and look at 1991's Billy Crystal equine vehicle CITY SLICKERS. As we give each other the bumps and gorge ourselves on cake, do we think it's passed the test of time, or is it simply a steaming pile of horse shit? Why not listen in and find out! | |||
| 20. Willow | 11 Jul 2018 | 01:07:03 | |
Before the total trousers of SOLO, little Ronny Howard and big George Lucas teamed up for 1988's fantasty adventure WILLOW. As well as acting as an introductory service for Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley, it seems to have influenced everyone from Peter Jackson to Tone Loc. And hats off to Lucas: he's given us two characters that are even more annoying than the lovechild of Jar Jar Binks and an Ewok. Our music, as ever, is kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 19. Digby, The Biggest Dog In The World | 20 Jun 2018 | 00:51:13 | |
Diiiiiig-beeeee .... We managed to get through this by imagining that DIGBY THE BIGGEST DOG IN THE WORLD is a prequel to 28 Days Later and that all involved were horrifically slaughtered by the Infected. So we ask: is it still any good? Or is Digby actually The Shittest Film In The World? Music provided by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 133. Fight Club (w. James Trevena) | 05 Mar 2025 | 01:26:13 | |
In a truly rule-breaking episode, we talk about it - it would be a pretty quick episode if we didn't. We're delighted to be joined by the actor James Trevena to talk about the 1999 frenzy FIGHT CLUB. Rest assured, there have been no mucky sounds subliminally pasted into the recording, although it might occasionally sound like - but that's just Chris slurping his tea. END CREDITS Find James Trevena: | |||
| 18. Body Double | 24 May 2018 | 01:15:25 | |
Barry Norman called Brian De Palma's BODY BOUBLE "damn near pornographic". One of us thinks it's tour-de-force cinema, while the other believes it to be tittilating cobblers. Which of us is right? Find out in our latest episode. Warning: This podcast contains middle aged men giggling at rudies. Music by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 17. Escape To Victory | 03 May 2018 | 00:58:28 | |
Johnson talks to Webb-y, his knees have gone all trembly! Join us both as we assist the Allied POWs to escape by doing bicycle kicks, saving penalties and doing some standard Caine shoutery. Yes, it's the John Huston 1981 "war is hell, and so is football" extravaganza ESCAPE TO VICTORY. As ever, our music has been kindly provided by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 16. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure | 05 Apr 2018 | 01:18:55 | |
Travel back in time with us to 1989 as we revisit the comedy BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE. As well as proving we really don't have a clue about how time travel works, we also corpse for a ridiculously long amount of time (it's been edited). Party on ... ummm ... dudes. | |||
| 15. Twin Town | 11 Mar 2018 | 01:06:06 | |
Because Rob had a New Zealand special, Chris stuck out his bottom lip and demanded a Welsh movie too. Out of the 3 or 4 to choose from, he went for 1997's TWIN TOWN. Is it as good as he remembered? Or is it a total mess of a film that's essentially an avalance of f-words; basically an excuse for an Allen family reunion? Why not listen and find out for yourselves! Theme music by The Sonic Jewels, whose guitarist is also Welsh. | |||
| 14. Invaders From Mars | 25 Feb 2018 | 01:23:59 | |
We find out what happened when the director of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre met the creator of Alien and made a kids' film. Turns out it was a fair amount of dodgy acting and a lot of neck-fannies. Join Rob and Chris as we do battle with Tobe Hooper's INVADERS FROM MARS. Music by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 13. Bad Taste | 05 Feb 2018 | 01:09:18 | |
For part 2 of our New Zealand Special, we go back to where it all began for 'our' Peter Jackson with 1987's BAD TASTE. In a film where the best performance comes from a cardboard cut-out of Paul McCartney, Rob fell asleep while watching it, so Chris does most of the jabbering. By the time we got to record part 2, we'd had a few drinks so we mainly sound like slightly tired bitter old men. | |||
| 12. Once Were Warriors | 05 Feb 2018 | 01:05:48 | |
In the first part of our New Zealand Double Bill, Rob & Chris re-visit the hard-hitting 1994 classic ONCE WERE WARRIORS. Warning, we swear quite a bit in this one. | |||
| 11. The First Great Train Robbery | 10 Jan 2018 | 01:04:23 | |
The heist movie that has everything: trains, murder, toupees, a dead cat, and more nob gags than you can shake a veiny bang stick at. Yes, it's the Crichton/Connery romp THE FIRST GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY. | |||
| 10. Santa Claus: The Movie | 24 Dec 2017 | 00:49:46 | |
And just in the (Saint) nick of (Christmas) time, Chris & Rob take a nostalgic sleigh-ride to the North Pole for the 1985 cult fave SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE. Starring Dudley Moore as a vivacious Vendegum, The Big Lebowski as Santa, and John Lithgow as the Lex Luthor of the toymaking world, you'll be transported to a time when film-makers thought they could get away with ludicrous notions like giving Santa Claus the Superman treatment (right down to the colon.) Come walk through a Winter wonderland with us and find out if this is still any good! | |||
| 9. Innerspace | 30 Nov 2017 | 01:10:40 | |
Rob & Chris discuss the perils of being forcibly inserted into another man's bottom in INNERSPACE. Join us as we look back on a roller-coaster of thrills, laughs and some very out-dated attitudes to women. But don't worry, we still find time to audition for Stars In Their Eyes as Massive Attack. Our own theme music is by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 132. Under Siege | 14 Feb 2025 | 01:21:36 | |
Explosions, low-level martial arts, and 50 gallons of bouillabaisse. Yes, it's time to hit the high seas and take on some baddies, for 1992's UNDER SIEGE. Warning: the end of the episode features Steven Seagal singing a rather offensive song. END CREDITS | |||
| 8. Strictly Ballroom | 14 Nov 2017 | 00:46:02 | |
Get on your dancing shoes, you sexy little swines! Take a spin with Rob and Chris on the dancefloor as we revisit the Australian classic STRICTLY BALLROOM. And if that's not enough you can find out if Rob ever had blonde hair, or if Chris can handle a Gay Gordon. Theme music by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 7. Pet Sematary | 30 Oct 2017 | 00:48:51 | |
Get under your duvets for the second part of our Halloween Special. Amongst some decidedly average impersonations of Jimmy Stewart and Morrissey, Rob & Chris find the time to discuss Stephen King's PET SEMATARY. Disclaimer: Despite what you may hear, Chris really is a massive Stephen King fan. Music by The Sonic Jewels. | |||
| 6. Fright Night | 29 Oct 2017 | 00:39:02 | |
The first part of our spooky horror double bill special. Rob & Chris whip out their holy water and do battle with the evil vampires of 1985's FRIGHT NIGHT. Naturally, Evil Ed's questionable subsequent career gets discussed. You're so cool, Sagpod! Music by The Sonic Jewels. | |||