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| 50 ? Hooray Five-O | |
| This week, the boys are celebrating their 50th episode in style. There’s a shared Quick Hit, as they talk about the recent Wolverine movie, Logan, then they share some of their ‘top threes’ in Miscellaneous Debris. As if that wasn’t enough, they have more geek-filled news in the Monkey Farm. Be honest, you’ve never had … Continue reading 50 – Hooray Five-O | Listen |
| 49 ? This Had Our Sticky Fingers All Over It | |
| This week, the boys are looking back at the recent Oscars fiasco and the part they may have played in it. Plus, they pay tribute to the career of the late, great Bill Paxton, as well as discussing the Inside No 9 Xmas special, which Scott finally got round to watching! As if that wasn’t … Continue reading 49 – This Had Our Sticky Fingers All Over It | Listen |
| 48 ? I Didn?t Even Know It Was On | |
| Well, you lucky people, this week’s episode is out a day early because the boys are giving their Oscar predictions, so it made sense to put out the episode on the same day as the ceremony. They also talk about how overly-sensitive idiots are ruining the world, why the Christmas Radio Times is an essential … Continue reading 48 – I Didn’t Even Know It Was On | Listen |
| 47 ? Grilled Fried | |
| This week, the boys talk about some new comic book-related TV shows, look at the Piers Morgan/JK Rowling Twitter spat and thank more people than you can shake a stick at. Plus there’s plenty of news in The Monkey Farm and more recommendations in Quick Hits. Oh, and they pick the winner of their recent … Continue reading 47 – Grilled Fried | Listen |
| 46 ? Never Mind The Bollands | |
| As last year?s London Super Comic Con took place during their sabbatical/retirement/lazy period (delete as applicable), this week the boys have decided to look back at their experiences, both good and bad, from their visit to Excel last February, as well as discussing the changes that have been made to this year?s show. Plus, there?s … Continue reading 46 – Never Mind The Bollands | Listen |
| 45 ? The John Hurt Locker | |
| This week, the boys are looking back over the career of the late British actor, John Hurt, talking about their favourite performances of his. Also, Scott engages in some excellent name dropping, there’s more news in The Monkey Farm and they both have movie recommendations in Quick Hits. Ooh, and there’s a competition, where you … Continue reading 45 – The John Hurt Locker | Listen |
| 44 ? I Stand By Everything That I Can?t Remember Saying | |
| Well, this episode is a bit of a dichotomy. On one hand, Scott is abiding by his new year’s resolution by being all about the love, whereas Graham is in full-on rant mode, venting his spleen at all that crosses his path. Harvey Dent would be proud of this one. That aside, they discuss some … Continue reading 44 – I Stand By Everything That I Can’t Remember Saying | Listen |
| 43 ? I Hate You, Sinbad | |
| The boys are back in their usual format for 2017. In The Monkey Farm, Graham not so much hijacks things as has them thrust upon him, there’s musical and artistic recommendations in Quick Hits and then in their new section, Miscellaneous Debris, they sweep up the remainder of 2016’s deaths and discuss the films they’re … Continue reading 43 – I Hate You, Sinbad | Listen |
| 42 ? GMF Review of 2016: Part Four | |
| The boys finish their look back at 2016 by sharing their thoughts on Westworld, The Exorcist, Doctor Strange and Rogue One. Then things get genuinely emotional, as they remember the many celebrities that the year took from us. Have your hankies at the ready for this one! | Listen |
| 41 ? GMF Review of 2016: Part Three | |
| The boys are back for the third part of their 2016 review, as they cast their critical eyes over such offerings as Ghostbusters, Stranger Things and Luke Cage. This week, there’s something odd going on as they seem to have started agreeing on things, which is a little disconcerting to say the least. It can’t … Continue reading 41 – GMF Review of 2016: Part Three | Listen |
| 40 ? GMF Review of 2016: Part Two | |
| The boys are back with the second part of their review of 2016, which sees them discuss more geek output, including DC TV shows, X-Men: Apocalypse and Suicide Squad. Once again, there is very little that they agree upon, which begs the question – how did these two ever get to be friends? | Listen |
| 39 ? GMF Review of 2016: Part One | |
| Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the internet, the boys are back with more geek-minded foolery. Since turning their backs on the world of podcasting at the end of 2015, the world has gone to hell in a handbasket, so Scott & Graham are accepting full responsibility and returning to … Continue reading 39 – GMF Review of 2016: Part One | Listen |
| 38 ? The Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future | |
| This one is an all-singing, all-dancing Geek-Minded Christmas Spectacular, just like we used to have when we were kids. We cannot guarantee oodles of mirth and merriment, but we do take a look back at our Christmases Past, talk about what entertainment we are looking forward to most this Christmas Present and then share what … Continue reading 38 – The Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future | Listen |
| 37 ? Star Wars: The Force Awakens | |
| Graham and Scott are at the cinema nice and early to catch the new Star Wars movie. Then they have a mad dash home, in complete silence, to ensure that you lucky people are the first to hear what they think of it. This one is a Star Wars special, with none of their usual … Continue reading 37 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Listen |
| 36 ? Geek TV: The Walking Dead | |
| This week, Graham and Scott look back over the first half of season six of The Walking Dead. Plus, they discuss the new Batman vs Superman trailer in The Monkey Farm and have heroic vampires and religious madness movies to recommend in Quick Hits. | Listen |
| 35 ? Star Wars Recollections: Return Of The Jedi | |
| The boys round off their thoughts and reminiscences about the original Star Wars trilogy with a look back at the third and final part, Return Of The Jedi. Plus Scott tells us how to correctly pronounce the name of Wonder Woman in The Monkey Farm and Graham gets the giggles in Quick Hits. Strap in, … Continue reading 35 – Star Wars Recollections: Return Of The Jedi | Listen |
| 34 ? Geek TV: Jessica Jones | |
| The boys cast their critical eye over the latest Netflix-exclusive TV show from Marvel, Jessica Jones. Plus, Scott reports a piece of news for no other reason than to allow him to deliver a killer joke in The Monkey Farm and Graham gets all preachy in Quick Hits. | Listen |
| 33 ? Geek TV: Ash vs Evil Dead | |
| The boys discuss the long-awaited return of Deadite shenanigans in the TV show, Ash vs Evil Dead. Plus, Graham has a good Deadpool rant in The Monkey Farm and Scott gets to show off his Colombian accent in Quick Hits. | Listen |
| 32 ? The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | |
| To commemorate the death of Gunnar ?Leatherface? Hansen, Scott is taking the reins to talk about his favourite movie of all-time – the horror classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Plus, he and Graham discuss the new Preacher TV show trailer in The Monkey Farm and they deliver some monster madness and belly laughs in Quick … Continue reading 32 – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Listen |
| 31 ? The GMF Peanut Gallery: The Martian | |
| Scott and Graham discuss the latest Matt Damon movie, The Martian, plus the usual nonsense. | Listen |
| 30 ? Ten Scary Movies You Should Be Watching On Halloween (That Aren?t Called Halloween!) | |
| It?s a Halloween special, as Graham and Scott share ten scary movies that they think we should all be watching on the night itself. Apart from the actual movie Halloween. That was off the table. Not a definitive list of the ten scariest movies of all time, just ones they think will give you a … Continue reading 30 – Ten Scary Movies You Should Be Watching On Halloween (That Aren’t Called Halloween!) | Listen |
| 29 ? Back To The Future Commentary: Part Two | |
| Scott and Graham are back for the second part of their commentary on the time-travel classic, in which they discuss the worst special effect in movie history, why the high school students look so old and why Chuck Berry would have to be told the surname of his cousin. | Listen |
| 28 ? Back To The Future Commentary: Part One | |
| To celebrate Back To The Future day, Graham and Scott are sitting down to watch and discuss the 80s time-travel classic. So, put on your radiation suit, turn on your flux capacitor and accelerate your DeLorean all the way up to 88mph as they take you Back To, er, 1985! | Listen |
| 27 ? Geek TV: The Last Man On Earth | |
| It seems like Scott and Graham have both been on the happy pills, as this episode definitely gets more silly than usual. This week, they talk about season one of The Last Man On Earth, the apocalyptic comedy starring Will Forte and Kristen Schaal. Plus, Scott has lots of sequel and reboot news in The … Continue reading 27 – Geek TV: The Last Man On Earth | Listen |
| 26 ? Geek TV: The Gamechangers | |
| Graham and Scott give their opinions on The Gamechangers, the TV movie about the controversy surrounding Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Plus, there is much Bluetones love going around in Quick Hits and Scott unveils a new impression in The Monkey Farm. This is geek-minded foolery at its finest, people! | Listen |
| 25 ? Star Wars Recollections: The Empire Strikes Back | |
| Scott and Graham embrace their dark side and take a look back at the second movie in the original Star Wars trilogy, discussing their thoughts on and memories of The Empire Strikes Back. Altogether now… Derr Derr Derr, Der Der Derrrr, Der Der Derrrr | Listen |
| 24 ? Comically Speaking: Mad Max Fury Road & Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows | |
| This week, Graham & Scott are delving into the world of comic books, discussing the Mad Max: Fury Road titles published by DC Vertigo and Marvel’s Secret Wars spin-off title, Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows. Plus, there’s Bat-news in the Monkey Farm and more recommendations in Quick Hits. | Listen |
| 23 ? Geek TV: Fear The Walking Dead | |
| This week, Graham and Scott cast their critical eye over Fear The Walking Dead, the latest zombie TV offering from Robert Kirkman. Plus, they attempt to break the record for the shortest Monkey Farm ever, in all of its grump-filled glory! | Listen |
| 22 ? A Tribute To Wes Craven | |
| Following the recent sad news about the death of scare supremo Wes Craven, Scott and Graham decide to scrap the usual shenanigans and look back over the career and legacy of one of the greatest horror writer/directors of all time. | Listen |
| 21- Miscellaneous Debris | |
| In honour of the show turning 21 (episodes!), Graham and Scott decide to leave behind childish thoughts and get some things off their chests that have been bothering them over the last few months. Yes, this one is basically a rant episode…but in a good way! Plus, find out why Graham is now a doctor … Continue reading 21- Miscellaneous Debris | Listen |
| 20 ? The GMF Peanut Gallery: Pixels & Fantastic Four | |
| Time for some more movie reviews and that can only mean one thing?disagreements aplenty! Or will Scott hosting the recording in his palatial love nest bring harmony to the geek-minded fools? Probably not, eh? Scott and Graham cast their critical eyes over Pixels, the latest offering from Adam Sandler, as well as the much-maligned Fantastic … Continue reading 20 – The GMF Peanut Gallery: Pixels & Fantastic Four | Listen |
| 19 ? A Nightmare On Elm Street Commentary: Part Two | |
| Graham, Scott and Chris are back, giving Freddy Krueger a run for his money in the second part of their commentary on the original A Nightmare On Elm Street movie. Summer dresses, alcoholism, lolcats, phone cars and sporting attire are just a few of the topics they plough their way through as they provide their … Continue reading 19 – A Nightmare On Elm Street Commentary: Part Two | Listen |
| 18 ? A Nightmare On Elm Street Commentary: Part One | |
| Scott and Graham are still joined by Chris, this time for a commentary on the 80s horror classic, A Nightmare On Elm Street, which Chris very handily picked out of the hat…FIX! By the way, apologies for the big silences, but we were enjoying the scary bits too much! | Listen |
| 17 ? The Great Holy Horror Trinity Debate | |
| Scott and Graham are joined by a special guest, Chris, to debate which of the great holy trinity of horror characters, Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger, is the best. Also, as usual, there is more news in The Monkey Farm and recommendations aplenty in Quick Hits. Plus, we get to see the beginning … Continue reading 17 – The Great Holy Horror Trinity Debate | Listen |
| 16 ? Warning: Contains Spoilers | |
| Yep, after a brief hiatus, Graham and Scott are finally back for more of the usual nonsense. This week, they catch up on all of the news coming out of the San Diego Comic Con, including new trailers for Batman Vs Superman and Suicide Squad. Then, they review six movies, which they previewed in episode … Continue reading 16 – Warning: Contains Spoilers | Listen |
| 15 ? A Salute To Rick Baker | |
| Scott and Graham look back over the career of Special Make-Up Effects supremo Rick Baker, who recently announced his retirement from the movie industry. Plus, there is Marvel news aplenty in The Monkey Farm and the boys are thanking each other for their respective Quick Hits. | Listen |
| 14 ? Geek TV: Gotham and The Flash | |
| Now that both TV shows have come to the end of their first seasons, Graham and Scott look back over the rookie years of Gotham and The Flash, which inevitably leads to the old Marvel vs DC debate. Also, there is murder and mayhem in Quick Hits and they have Star Wars and Spider-Man news … Continue reading 14 – Geek TV: Gotham and The Flash | Listen |
| 13 ? The GMF Peanut Gallery ? Mad Max: Fury Road | |
| Scott and Graham talk about the latest cinematic incarnation of Mad Max, starring Tom Hardy as the post-apocalyptic hero. Also, they demand a public outcry in The Monkey Farm (and, no, surprisingly it has nothing to do with Billy Zane!), plus they have more recommendations in Quick Hits. | Listen |
| 12 ? Development Hell | |
| Graham and Scott talk about several movie concepts that got stuck in development hell and never got off the ground, most for good reason! Plus we have our first competition. Yep, you read that right. You can win one of the Quick Hits from this episode. Man, we are good to you! | Listen |
| 11 ? Star Wars Recollections: A New Hope | |
| Graham and Scott are in full fanboy mode, discussing their thoughts, feelings and opinions about the first Star Wars film. Plus there is hijacking aplenty, as Graham chips in on The Monkey farm and Scott completely takes over Quick Hits. | Listen |
| 10 ? The Golden Years of 80s Movies | |
| Scott and Graham discuss why so many movies from the mid-1980s have proved to be such a massive source for sequels and subsequent reboots. Also, a particular piece of casting news causes a great deal of excitement in The Monkey Farm and they recommend some TV and comic book goodness in Quick Hits. | Listen |
| 9 ? Avengers: Age Of Ultron Review | |
| Geek-Minded Fools Assemble! Graham and Scott are at the IMAX to watch the latest Avengers offering from Joss Whedon, then give their (spoiler-free) opinion of the movie. | Listen |
| 8 ? Geek TV: Daredevil | |
| Scott and Graham discuss Daredevil, the new Netflix-exclusive TV series from Marvel. Also, in The Monkey Farm, they go trailer-tastic, looking at the new teasers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Batman vs Superman and Star Wars: Battlefront, plus they have some more recommendations in Quick Hits. | Listen |
| 7 ? The Movies of Kevin Smith | |
| Scott has some Bat-tastic news in The Monkey Farm, Graham goes all independent in Quick Hits, then in the Main Topic, they discuss the films and career of one of their favourite directors, Kevin Smith. Find out which of them has often been compared to Brodie Bruce from Mallrats and which of them gets goosebumps … Continue reading 7 – The Movies of Kevin Smith | Listen |
| 6 ? Geek TV: Constantine and 12 Monkeys | |
| Graham gets all spoiler-ific about Captain America: Civil War in The Monkey Farm and Scott is, once again, the victim of a hijacking in Quick Hits. Then the two of them discuss a couple of recent TV shows, Constantine and 12 Monkeys. Do you think there is any chance of them actually agreeing about them? | Listen |
| 5 ? The GMF Peanut Gallery: Chappie | |
| Graham hijacks The Monkey Farm to cover some comic book-related news, Scott recommends a TV classic from the 90s in Quick Hits, then they present the first of a semi-regular feature, The Peanut Gallery, in which they discuss a recent film. This week they talk about Chappie, the ‘Robocop meets Short Circuit’ movie from director … Continue reading 5 – The GMF Peanut Gallery: Chappie | Listen |
| 4 ? Conventional Wisdom ? Lovely! | |
| Graham and Scott break the first rule of Fight Club, get all nostalgic about one of their favourite bands and then reveal why comics legend Neal Adams was talking to them in a high-pitched Python-esque voice at a recent comic convention. | Listen |
| 3 ? London Super Comic Convention 2015 | |
| Graham and Scott report from the LSCC at the Excel Centre in Docklands where they had what was, by all accounts, quite an incredible day. Oh yes, this one is a bit of a gush-a-thon, though Graham does show that the Dark Side is strong with him when it comes to cosplayers. There should be … Continue reading 3 – London Super Comic Convention 2015 | Listen |
| 2 ? Braaiinnnsss: The Walking Dead and Zombie TV Shows | |
| Scott and Graham discuss the latest zombie TV shows to hit our screens, including the first zombie reality show. Come on, it had to happen! Also, a brand new topical news section, The Monkey Farm, sees them tackle the thorny issue of movie reboots and they have more recommendations in Quick Hits. | Listen |
| 1 ? A New Beginning | |
| Scott and Graham discuss the movies they are looking forward to seeing most in 2015, though Scott keeps pleading the fifth, plus they talk about when they met and why they became friends. | Listen |
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