Show #196: Scooby Doo On Zombie Island

Anthony Askew braves our dread waters on a moonlit Halloween night in search of his faithful old dog who's still got a few tricks left in him! For a direct-to-video movie with no great weight of expectation on it Scooby Doo On Zombie Island sure did push the boat out in terms of doing much more exciting things with the Mystery Inc gang after decades of rehashes had inured audiences to their schtick, and is credited with revitalising the franchise as a whole. Was it the witty self-awareness? The monster butts? Was Terror Time really THAT good of a song? Our investigation proceeds after the link, within which we can also share the Halloween treats of our Post-Podcaste Repaste!

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Show #172: Paranorman

Martin Schneider and Joseph Wade join us on the graveyard shift this Halloween for a spirited appraisal of Paranorman!

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A long overdue reunion after our last dive into Studio Laika's unique filmography, Paranorman represents a quantum leap in the scope & ambition of their craft. But much like its namesake hero does the film risk being misunderstood by an indifferent audience inured to getting all their scary cartoons from Tim Burton? Perverse puppets, an ever more relevant message and the finality of death await you on the other side!

Give a listen to Martin investigating another strange town in Breaking Mayberry!

Keep it seasonal with Joseph and company over on Christmas Creeps!

Let’s Go! Episode 9 – Always Beat Up Time Travellers

A pre-amble to the festive fun in store next week as we are gifted with sadistic Santas, holiday heroics and mixed up timelines both real and fictional! All this plus:

• Lovely Muuuuuuuco! #7
• DD Fist of the North Star Strawberry Flavour #11
• Mr Osomatsu #11
• Concrete Revolutio #10
• One Punch Man #11

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Show #83: Put A Hockey Jersey On That Dracula

Our bags are packed for our annual Halloween break, and we have some reservations with Hotel Transylvania!

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Genndy Tartakovsky's directorial debut! Four words that should excite any animation aficionado, however there are a couple of strings attached to that statement. Brought in to revitalise an already lengthy production Tartakovsky brings his distinct visual style and penchant for physical comedy to the CG feature realm, easily the best thing about this film. For what it's worth Adam Sandler and his cohorts aren't nearly as exasperating as they could have been but with such a wealth of characters and setting it's a shame something more fulfilling didn't emerge.

THE SHORT VERSION

Daffy Dracula

Daddy Dracula

DANCIN' DRACULA

Let’s Go JoJo! Episode 22 – Judgement (Part 2)

He's back, and sassier than ever! And just in time to save Polnareff from the clutches of Cameo and his mecha-genie Stand and deliver a well deserved comeuppance. Featuring revolting revenge, mean misdirection and a sizeable submarine. Listen up!

Let’s Go JoJo! Episode 21 – Judgement (Part 1)

Painful memories of the dearly departed come flooding back to the Stardust Crusaders, with Polnareff stricken most grievously. Can the outrageous claims of mecha-genie Cameo save him from his melancholy? Featuring remarkable resemblances, daft desires and pop star poultry. Listen up!

Show #42: Thank God Her Pants Stayed On

Niall and Dwayne marshal a team of action scientists to counter the threat posed by the mighty Inhumanoids!

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A podcast much belated, but not for any fear of discussing this 1986 toy property tie-in from Hasbro and Sunbow as we find ourselves pleasantly surprised yet again. The war on giant monsters from beneath the Earth eventually gives way to more light-hearted shenanigans which leads to a slight disparity of tone. However an entertaining cast of heroes, villains and weird creatures with amusingly sarcastic dialogue and grotesque spectacle helps it stand out from the crowd, despite not achieving the long-running successes of its peers.

THE SHORT VERSION

Giant monsters

Relationship trouble

Justice for all