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Callum & David Make It BetterEpisode 6 THE SINGING FORESTWell, only 6 episodes into the series and Callum & David both declare this to be the worst film either have ever seen in their lives! An unbelievably tactless and offensive storyline, astonishingly low production values and a twist so bafflingly insane, Callum didn't even notice it! Have the boys met their match finally, or will they still manage to rustle up some crumbs of positivity in order to Make It Better... Give it a listen and find out now!2023-02-151h 43
Callum & David Make It BetterEpisode 5 ZOOMIn this 3 hour+ episode, Callum & David do everything in their power to avoid discussing this purile and offensive apparent children's movie, including discussions on old Cravendale adverts, the 2008 financial crash and the mistreatment of Vietnam veterans. But the real question is, can they make it better? Listen and find out now!2023-02-153h 08
Callum & David Make It BetterEpisode 4 THE HOTTIE AND THE NOTTIEThis week proves the toughest challenge yet as Callum & David are faced with 3rd rate gross-out humour, offensive stereotypes and a plot reeking of misogyny at every turn - will they be able to salvage a grain of worthiness in order to Make It Better...? Listen and find out now!2023-01-312h 39
Callum & David Make It BetterEpisode 2 ALONE IN THE DARKIn this episode, Callum & David pay their first visit to the crass and confusing cinematic universe of director Uwe Boll; a man known as the 21st century Ed Wood. Join the boys as they peel back terrible plot progression, bizarre fictional history and one very questionable love scene in the hope they can mine a nugget of quality and do their level best to MAKE IT BETTER.2023-01-172h 18
Callum & David Make It BetterEpisode 1 BALLISTIC: ECKS VS. SEVERFor the first official episode of The Callum & David Make It Better Podcast (CADMIBCAST), the boys have started strong with the worst reviewed film in the history of RottenTomatoes! Can they wade through the unless explosions, confounding plotpoints and confusing character developments to find a few ingredients they can use to MAKE IT BETTER? Listen and find out!2023-01-102h 21
Callum & David Make It BetterChristmas Special: A Wrestling Christmas MiracleWelcome to the first official episode of Callum & David Make It Better, which also happens to be the 3rd Christmas special in the Callum & David podcast universe! This year the boys have gone out of their way to find the strangest Christmas movie yet, and this curiosity certainly didn't disappoint! So grab a mince pie and settle down for a journey into one of the most confounding festive films you're ever likely to see, and stay tuned to hear if Callum & David really did make it better!2022-12-251h 56
Callum & David Make It BetterA Tennessee Whiskey in Worcester: A Callum & David Christmas MysteryAfter ending their Patreon series, Callum & David had £188 in the podcast kitty and decided to set themselves a challenge: Go on holiday to anywhere in the UK neither had visited before... The catch? The trip had to cost that exact amount they had been left with. But what started as a fun challenge would quickly turn into a life-changing journey where coincidence after coincidence weaved together a series of seemingly unconnected events into a narrative arc too perfect to be real life... Follow Callum & David for THREE HOURS, revisiting the rabbit hole they unwittingly tumbled down as they try to p...2022-12-102h 59
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Podcast Special!Callum & David return from a 4 day excursion north of the border to the world's largest arts festival, and bring back their top highlights and recommendations from the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.2022-08-152h 05
Callum & David Make It BetterThe FINAL Callum & David's Any Requests: 'Christmas Mail'WE'RE BACK! After a hiatus of a few months, we have returned for one final episode of Any Requests before we begin our new series, 'Callum & David Make It Better', in the new year. We thought what better way to go out than with our longest EVER episode as we bridge the gap between our old and new shows by dissecting the worst Christmas movie you've never heard of! Thanks to everyone who supported Any Requests and we hope you join us for #CADMIBCAST in the new year! As always, you can support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com...2021-12-242h 46
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 58: Dire Straits: Alchemy LiveThis week, regular Patron and friend of the channel Tristan has asked the boys to analyse this seminal 1983 concert by one of the most successful UK rock bands in history. Enjoy Callum and David geeking out on music once again as they run through the show; dissecting all the moving parts. You can also expect some trademark tangents like insights into Ed Byrne's fashion sense and some behind the scenes gossip on Scouting For Girls' early years. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-08-041h 25
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 57: Cop Rock 3The boys are back after another extended hiatus to tackle the all singing, all dancing, totally infuriating 90s flop Cop Rock. Enjoy Callum and David yet again attempt to decode one of the most bonkers TV series ever created. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-07-271h 23
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 56: Favreau and FoodAfter a few weeks' break, the boys are back with a new request; this time looking at writer/director/performer Jon Favreau's cooking documentary talk show 'The Chef Show' and the 2014 comedy drama movie 'Chef' that inspired it. Expect thoughts on food, family and Favreau's trademark laconic style. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-07-051h 40
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 55: Top 10 Sax SolosThis week Callum and David have been asked to explore the wailing tones of one of the more underrated instruments in modern music, as they pick out their favourite soaring sax moments across a range of musical genres. See what the boys have picked and whether any of your favourites might have made the cut! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-06-141h 43
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 54: Inside No. 9For this episode, Callum and David have been requested to dissect Sheersmith and Pemberton's Inside No. 9, which luckily happens to be one of their favourite shows of all time! Enjoy 90 minutes of the boys waxing lyrical on some of their favourite episodes, the themes contained within the series and how one half of the League of Gentlemen created one of the most consistently exceptional and original pieces of television in the last few decades. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-05-311h 28
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 53: Moonlighting 'I See England I See France I See Maddies NetherworldIn a continued attempt to follow the suggestion of Moonlighting Patron Sylvain, Callum and David once again try to move away from iconic episodes of the classic 80s detective romcom series and try and uncover some of the less savoury offerings. What will the boys make of one of the weaker episodes, and how long before they inevitably take a sharp left turn into tangent land? Listen to find out! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-05-241h 05
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 52: The RoomHaving cultivated a fanbase that seem to fervently relish in their dissections of terrible television and film, Callum and David were afraid this day might come... Join the boys as they take on the great white whale of bad movies; Tommy Wiseau's continually bewildering 2003 cult phenomenon 'The Room'. Get settled in for a mammoth episode as they try to do the impossible and make sense of one of the most unique creations in cinematic history... And keep your comments in your pocket! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.c...2021-05-172h 16
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 51: In BrugesFor this week's episode, Callum and David have been asked to revisit the Martin McDonagh's classic 2008 black comedy crime film In Bruges. Both the boys counted this as one of their favourite films when it first came out, so how will it hold up over a decade later, and what new discoveries will they make about this truly unique piece of cinema? As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-05-101h 45
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 50: Cop Rock 2For this milestone 50th Any Requests episode, the boys delve back into the surreal world of 90s police procedural musical Cop Rock. Expect much confusion over narrative structure, exhasperation at the lack of story development and a slight obsession over a particular character's increasingly ridiculous hair do... As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-05-031h 14
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 49: The MegThis week Callum & David dive into the murky waters of Jason Statham Blockbuster B Movie 'The Meg'. Expect exasperation, confusion and hilarity as the boys attempt to work out how a $130 million dollar film managed to forget a few key things, such as structure, character and time. For those who enjoy Podcaste Macabre's philosophical discussion-based episodes, this one most certainly isn't for you! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-04-261h 49
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 48: The Dream Dinner PartyFor this week's request, Callum and David were asked to plan their dream dinner party, featuring 8 invitees from any period of history. Join the boys for an entertaining 90 minutes as they discuss their incredibly varied guest-list, the menu, the seating and what entertainment will be on offer for this once in a lifetime soiree! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-04-121h 31
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 47: Best Albums of 2004 ft. Josh BenfieldFor this week's request, the boys are joined once again by Podcaste Macabre resident musicologist Josh Benfield, as they've been tasked with rummaging through the CD racks of their teenage years to come up with their respective top 3 Albums of 2004; a year commonly recognised as one of the greatest in music history. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-04-052h 17
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 46: Moonlighting 'My Fair David'In this episode, join a very tired Callum and David fresh off a long week as they attempt to stay the course discussing another episode of Moonlighting whilst fighting off various tangential diversions; from Torquay's hotel industry to the hypothetical devastation of the Millennium Bug. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-03-291h 04
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 45: No Hugging, No LearningThis week Callum and David have been asked to look at the legacy of iconic US sitcom Seinfeld and how it paved the way for the ‘no hugging, no learning’ tv shows of the late noughties to the present day. Enjoy the boys discussing some of their favorite comedy series as they travail the subversive, ironic and metadramatic landscapes of humour often found in alternative modern sitcoms in an attempt to discover if a show can ever really be about nothing. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user...2021-03-221h 21
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 44: Cop Rock 1This week, Callum and David jump into one of the most surreal television series ever made: 1990's gritty police procedural musical Cop Rock... Yes you read that correctly! Enjoy the boys attempting to get their heads around the jarring gear changes in genre, the inexplicable involvement of Randy Newman and the possibility the whole thing might just be a work of misunderstood genius way ahead of its time. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-03-081h 11
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 43: Underrated Bass ft. Josh BenfieldFor this week's request the boys welcome the much anticipated return of Podcaste Macabre's resident musicologist Josh Benfield as the trio embark on an epic journey of four stringed symphonies. Enjoy the ride as they slap their collective basses whilst debating their respective Top 5 most underrated parts in the aforementioned instrument's history. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-03-012h 43
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 42: Lovecraft and His LegacyFor this week's request, Callum and David open the pages of The Necronomicon and take a deep dive into the fearsome and fantastical world of Sci-Fi Horror pioneer HP Lovecraft and his influence on the genre in the 21st Century; especially BBC Radio's recent brilliantly inventive 'Lovecraft Investigations' podcast. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-02-221h 29
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 41: HustleIn this episode of Any Requests, David finally gets to live out his dream of discussing his favourite ever TV show, the mid-noughties BBC comedy caper series Hustle. Enjoy the boys discussing the intricacies of the long con, alongside some trademark tangents such as underage drinking and Callum's present purchasing habits. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-02-151h 24
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 40: 15 Greatest Rhythm Guitarists ft. Josh Benfield PART 2Callum, David and special guest/guitar connoisseur Josh Benfield conclude their gentle stroll through rock and roll history as they complete their respective lists of the greatest rhythm guitarists of all time, along with a few honourable mentions. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-02-081h 30
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 39: 15 Greatest Rhythm Guitarists ft. Josh Benfield PART 1For this week's Patron request, the boys got to partake in one of their favourite past-times; geeking out over music! For this special 2 part episode, Callum and Dsvid also employed the talents of guitarist and musicologist extraordinaire Josh Benfield to be their special guest in this six stringed odyssey. Enjoy the first half of this ride through some of the last century's greatest axemen! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-02-011h 03
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 38: Moonlighting 'Big Man on Mulberry St'Callum and David are back reviewing another episode of a show that is fast becoming one of the boys' all time favourites. In this classic from season 3, they discuss the increasingly intelligent dialogue, beautifully intimate performances and a phenomenal 7 minute form-breaking section of the episode that proves once again why Moonlighting was so ahead of its time. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-01-2556 min
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 37: Garth Marenghi's DarkplaceThis week, Callum and David answer Patreon member Ben's call to revisit one of the unsung gems in the British comedy crown; the 2004 80s Sci Fi parody pastiche Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Sit back and have a laugh with the boys as they trace the comedic roots of all involved and discuss the genius of this oft forgotten cult classic. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-01-2559 min
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 36: McCarthyismIn this week’s episode, Callum and David have been tasked by regular Patreon supporter and friend of the channel Adam to delve into the murky waters of 1950s America and explore the rise of Senator Joe McCarthy and the surrounding communist witch-hunt. Enjoy a potted history class as the boys discuss all things politics from Karl Marx to pro wrestling. Given the topical timing of this episode, recorded 5 days after the far-right insurrectionist siege on the US Capitol, we wanted to promote the fundraising efforts of the family of fallen police officer Brian Sicknick, who was tragically killed by pr...2021-01-111h 44
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 35: Once Upon A Time In The WestThe boys are back and ringing in 2021 with a brand new Any Requests Patreon podcast, this time looking at the iconic spaghetti western One Upon A Time In The West. Expect musings on the socialist undertones, subversive narrative and cowboy morality of Sergio Leone’s cinematic masterpiece, as well as an inexplicable anecdote regarding 90s celebrity dancer Wayne Sleep. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282021-01-041h 35
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests Christmas Special: Santa's SlayFor their 2020 holiday special, against a rising global pandemic, the boys thought the most appropriate and respectful thing to do would be to sit down and discuss a film starring a 90s Pro Wrestler playing an evil santa clause who just happens to be the immaculate offspring of the devil... Yes you read that right. HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND STAY SAFE!2020-12-252h 01
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 34: Performing The PresidentThis week Callum and David get to engage in two of their biggest passions: theatre and US Politics! In perhaps the most freewheeling episode of Any Request yet, the boys were asked to simply sit down and discuss their thoughts on the importance of acting as a transferable skill when it comes to the highest office in America. Expect a whistle-stop tour of United States political history and theatrical philosophy as our duo explore whether performers make better politicans. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-12-141h 24
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 33: ArrivalFor this week's request, the boys were asked to look at the beautiful 2016 alien invasion film Arrival. Sit back and relax as Callum and David spend 80 minutes discussing philosophy, science and the film-making techniques that make Villeneuve's Sci Fi drama such a visual masterpiece. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-12-071h 21
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 32: Moonlighting 'Twas The Episode Before Christmas'The boys are back with yet another dissection of the brilliant 4th wall-breaking 80s dramady thanks to Patron Sylvain. This week they come over all festive as they wax lyrical on the show's excellent 1985 Christmas special - complete with trademark tangents galore! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-11-3055 min
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 31: Crime Traveller Part 4How can it be possible for Callum and David to discuss the final 2 episodes of long forgotten mid 90s Sci-Fi police dramady 'Crime Traveller' for nearly two hours? Well listen to this episode and find out.... The boys apologise in advance. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-11-231h 58
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 30: Weed Killer - The Criminalisation of CannabisCallum and David are back taking requests having safely moved into their new humble abode; this week looking at the USA’s problematic history with the prohibition of cannabis, as requested by Patreon patron and friend of the podcast Tristan. Sit back and relax as the boys spend 90 minutes discussing a plethora of big topics including criminal justice reform, systemic racism, hip hop and jazz as they attempt to unpick the damaging legislature and cultural demonisation of marijuana in America. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3...2020-11-161h 28
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 29: Infernal Affairs/The DepartedFor this week's Patreon requested podcast Callum and David were asked to look at classic early noughties Hong Kong action flick Infernal Affairs, and decided to weigh it up against its more famous Oscar winning remake, Martin Scorsese's The Departed as the boys explore the age old question of whether adaptation can ever improve on origin. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-10-261h 26
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 28: Miss MeadowsIn the 2nd part of their Patreon requested Dark Comedy double bill, Callum and David look at Katie Holmes’s little known 2014 quirky Indie ‘Miss Meadows’. Enjoy as the boys dissect this highly unusual curio and debate the strengths and weaknesses of a film that is at least trying to be original in a world of remakes and sequels. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-10-191h 16
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 27: Harold and MaudeThe boys are back after an extended break with another Patreon requested podcast, this time looking at the seminal cult classic Harold and Maude. Enjoy as the boys dissect this Cat Stevens scored subversive and original comedy masterpiece about love, death and everything in between. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-10-121h 10
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 26: Grosse Point Blank & Mr. RightThis week’s Patreon requested podcast once again takes the boys back to the familiar territory of the cinematic hitman; this time focusing on the 90s classic Grosse Point Blank and the underrated 2015 action rom-com Mr. Right. See what Callum and David think of these subversive and smart contract killing flicks as they compare and contrast both with equal relish. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-09-211h 25
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 25: Moonlighting 'Atomic Shakespeare'Callum and David return to the brilliantly irriverent 80s dramady for a third time; this time choosing to wax lyrical about the theatrically inspired season 3 episode 'Atomic Shakespeare'. Enjoy as the boys spend 50 minutes lamenting the brilliance of Shakespeare, Monty Python and Moonlighting itself as they dissect the series' answer to Taming Of The Shrew. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-09-1452 min
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 24: Big TrainFor this Patreon requested episode, listener James has asked the boys to take a look at late 90s/early 00s sketch show Big Train - which just so happens to also be one of the boys' favourite series ever! Enjoy 81 minutes of Callum and David geeking out over comedy, surrealism and some of the greatest British comedians of the last 30 years working their magic in this hugely underrated programme. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-09-101h 21
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 23: Ski PatrolIn this week’s episode of Any Requests, Callum and David go off piste with the 1990 ‘comedy’ Ski Patrol. Expect discussions on the apparently incredible dance ability of a now hugely successful Hollywood director, the shocking insensitivity towards a character clearly suffering with mental health issues and perhaps the worse gaffe in the history of cinema – not to mention a personal skiing anecdote from Callum that ends up being more interesting and humorous than the film itself. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-09-071h 46
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 22: Crime Traveller Part 3Time for another instalment of the cult 90s British Sci Fi series as requested by one of the podcast’s fabulous Patreon supporters. This time Callum and David look at episodes 5 and 6 where they discuss the repurposing of red telephone boxes as a viable business, why 1930s mobsters are inexplicably committing crimes in 1997 London and the general incompetency of the police force at the centre of the show. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-09-031h 36
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 21: FutureSportWe're back with another Patreon requested podcast, and this time listener and close friend of David and Callum, Tristan, has a lot to answer for by making the boys sit through objectively one of the worst movies ever made. Luckily they don't have to endure terrible 90s costumes, bizarre geo-political subplots and Wesley Snipes's accent alone, as for the first time they are joined by a special guest; award winning writer/performer/comedian Roann McCloskey! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-08-311h 49
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 20: Quantum Leap 'Black On White On Fire'For this Patreon requested episode, long time fan and friend of the show Adam has fortunately requested one of David's favourite shows ever, Quantum Leap. The boys decide to look at one of the most powerful and important episodes of the 5 season 90s Sci fi classic, the themes of which could not be more relevant today. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-08-271h 19
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: THE FINALE!Callum and David get together to discuss all things Creek one last time (until David Renwick needs the cash again!) Enjoy the boys chewing over some of their favourite moments from the podcast, their best and worst JC episodes and lots of lovely comments from the Podcaste Macabre fanbase! Plus a very special musical surprise at the end that you will NOT want to miss! Although JC has ended, the boys are not stopping the popular Any Requests podcast, where you can make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u...2020-08-241h 20
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 19: The Darabont/King ConnectionThe boys are back from their summer hiatus with another Patreon requested podcast; this time looking at the Stephen King adaptations written and directed by the phenomenal Frank Darabont. Follow Callum and David as they get incarcerated in Shawshank, walk the Green Mile and end up surrounded in The Mist in this retrospective on some of the greatest movies committed to celluloid. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-08-201h 53
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: Daemon's RoostWell, they made it folks! It was a long, hard road that traversed nearly 2 decades of morally questionable dialogue, outdated stereotypes and scenery chewing bit part actors, but Callum and David have finally reached their Creeky conclusion... For now! So for the last time, enjoy their trademark pedantry, confusion and tangents as the boys struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this moment amidst a sea of plotholes. This isnt the last you'll hear of the dynamic duo however, as they'll be back for one final JC retrospective very soon! Plus the Patreon requested podcasts will continue, and you can make...2020-08-031h 54
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 18: The VampireFor this week's Patreon requested podcast, Callum and David take a gothic dive into one of the most feared and favoured monsters in all of mythology. With their respective top 5 Vampire related creations across pop culture, the boys get into some serious discussions about our blood sucking brethren. Listen to them — podcasters of the night. What music they make. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-07-301h 45
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Curse Of The Bronze LampIn the penultimate episode of the 20 year Jonathan Creek saga, the boys are relieved to find a mystery much more in common with the JC of yesteryear - although they still have to wade through a whole river of stuff and nonsense to appreciate it! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-07-271h 32
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 17: Love SoupFor this week's Patreon request the boys have been asked to face their biggest fear and tackle ANOTHER David Renwick BBC Dramady. This is where we normally give you a little teaser of the episode, but we think it's best you just listen for yourselves with this one... Hold on tight, it's gonna be a bumpy ride! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-07-231h 12
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Sinner and The SandmanJoin Callum and David this week for an episode that might have just taken the crown from The Problem At Gallows Gate Part 1 as being the most boring episode of JC ever. Tangents abound like never before as the boys decide that reminiscing about old episodes of the podcast is actually more interesting than discussing this particular Creek ‘mystery’. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-07-201h 43
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 16: Billy WilderThis Patreon request from David's very own father is one for all you classic movie lovers out there, as the boys discuss the life and work of one of the most iconic filmmakers in cinema history. From Double Indemnity to Some Like It Hot, Callum and David chart the career of the man responsible for the Film Noir, the Romantic Comedy and so many other facets of the film world we know and love today. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-07-162h 02
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Letters of Septimus NooneIt’s been a bumpy old ride but Callum and David have made it to the fifth and final series of Jonathan Creek. In this season opener the boys are more than a little dismayed to learn that after 17 years, David Renwick has decided to inexplicably completely change the format of the show, leading to the pedantry, exasperation and confusion that we have come to know and love from the JC Podcast. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-07-131h 31
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 15: The OfficeOn the 9th July 2001 a group of unknown actors, writers and director came together to change the face of comedy. Exactly 19 years and dozens of awards, international remakes and countless accolades later, Callum and David revisit one of Britain's most iconic comedy masterpieces, at the request of Patreon patron James. Get your handbags and gladrags out for a loving retrospective of a near perfect piece of television history. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-07-091h 34
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Clue Of The Savant's ThumbIs this the worst reveal in Jonathan Creek history? Enjoy a record amount of tangents this week as the boys do their best to avoid actually discussing an episode that David describes as 'a descent into madness'. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-07-062h 18
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 14: Moonlighting 'In God We Strongly Suspect'This week Callum and David are back with another Patreon Moonlighting request; this time looking at an episode that has some striking similarities with another show the boys know a little something about. Enjoy discussions on religion, IHOP's unique birthday song and how a 4 minute scene does more for romanticising magic than 20 years of Jonathan Creek! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-07-021h 06
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Judas TreeThe less said about this episode, the better... Strap yourselves in as a very exhausted Callum and David attempt to wade through a ridiculous amount of mysteries, plot contrivances and a complete lack of resolution in this bafflingly incomprehensible Christmas special. David calls this "the worst Jonathan Creek episode ever", do you agree? As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-06-292h 00
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 13: Crime Traveller Part 2After several weeks of cultural diversions, Callum and David are back firmly in their comfort zone of 90s telly nostalgia as they continue with Patreon donor Ben's request of analysing the often forgotten BBC gem 'Crime Traveller'. As always the boys stick strictly to the subject matter, so don't expect any tangential musings on Changing Rooms, Red Dwarf or Smirnoff Black Ice... As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-06-251h 43
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Grinning ManAfter a 5 year hiatus, Jonathan is back and more infuriating that ever; featuring David Renwick's apparent ignorance around plastic surgery, one of the biggest gaping plotholes in Creek history and a denoument so baffling it prompted David to write 'nonsense' 8 times in his notebook. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-06-221h 56
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 12: Staycation!For this week’s Patreon request, Callum and David turn travel agents as patron Adam asks them to discuss their top 10 ‘Staycation’ picks to check out once it’s safe and sensible to do so. Enjoy as the boys discuss their top eateries, London hangouts, UK destinations and hidden gems! Here are links to some of the places mentioned in the podcast: Chez Bruce: http://www.chezbruce.co.uk, Pix: http://www.pix-bar.com, The Boot and Flogger: https://www.davy.co.uk/wine-bar/boot-and-flogger, Neasden Temple: http://londonmandir.baps.org/, Edinburgh City: https://edinburgh.org/, Edinburgh Fringe Festival https://www.edfr...2020-06-181h 28
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: Gorgons WoodJoin the boys for the final - and most ridiculous - episode of Season 4, as they discuss such Jonathan Creek related content as Channel 5 reality shows, old Simpsons episodes and Treasure Island. Plus Callum shocks David to his very core with a stunning revelation about a casting decision. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-06-151h 31
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 11: Intros and OutrosFor this week’s Patreon requested podcast, Callum and David live out their lifelong dream of being characters in High Fidelity by choosing their respective ‘Top 5’ song intros and outros! Enjoy a musical odyssey spanning centuries and genres as the boys uncover their favourite beginnings and endings.
In light of the important cultural movement happening right now, this week we are asking listeners to donate to the UK chapter of Black Lives Matter, details of which can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ukblm-fund2020-06-111h 50
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Chequered BoxThis week the boys unanimously deem this to be one of the strongest mysteries so far, and heap nothing but praise on the lead guest actor Colin McFarlane… whilst still managing to find time to discuss important issues like 90s kids TV show Bananas In Pyjamas, if The Bill had been French, and the difference between a box and a casket. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-06-081h 19
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 10: The Films of Justin Benson & Aaron MoorheadFor this week’s Patreon request, Callum and David explore the Cosmic Horror cinema of independent film auteurs Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead; specifically their movies ‘Resolution’, ‘Spring’ and ‘The Endless’. Join the boys on a journey through space and time as they discuss everything from Lovecraft to Lynch whilst unpacking the ouvre of these beautifully unique filmmakers. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-06-041h 31
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Seer Of The SandsIs this the most offensive episode of Jonathan Creek ever? The boys discuss this and many other pressing and relevant topics, like the correct usage of loose-leaf tea and the theatrical career of the father of one of the supporting cast. Warning: contains very angry pedants. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-06-011h 26
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 9: The Breakfast ClubDon't you forget about this week's Patreon requested podcast where the boys go back to school and revisit the iconic Brat Pack 80s classic 'The Breakfast Club'. Enjoy them waxing lyrical on John Hughes's masterpiece, its influence on the teen movie genre and how the movie's themes still resonate so strongly 35 years later. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-05-281h 50
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Tailor's DummyAlthough the boys dub this episode "the best reveal so far", there is still plenty to get frustrated about; from David Renwick's apparent confusion at how journalism works to an unbelievably offensive B Plot involving sex trafficking... Yep you read that right! Plus David thinks he's uncovered a JC shared universe with another early noughties BBC hit show! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-05-251h 37
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 8: A Cohen MisconceptionFor this week's Patreon requested podcast, David’s very own mother has tasked the boys with putting on their musicologist berets in order to explore the common misconception that seminal folk poet and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen is only ever dark and depressing. Through six songs chosen by our hosts, Callum and David attempt to shine a light on the humour, wit, mischief and joy in the works of one of the 20th Century’s most gifted lyricists. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-05-211h 39
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: Angel HairWitness an all star cast be totally wasted in the most low stakes Jonathan Creek mystery ever! In this bizarrely musical episode, the boys discuss the abundance of country music references, some worrying racist undertones in a nonsensical subplot about Hip Hop, and Callum's startling confusion between a coroner and a cannibal... Enjoy! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-05-181h 34
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 7: Moonlighting 'The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice'For this episode, listener Sylvain has asked the boys to delve into 1980s romantic procedurial blueprint 'Moonlighting'. For those of you who love Callum and David's pedantic tear-downs - you might be disappointed with this one, as they absolutely loved it! They chose to look at an episode widely considered one of the best pieces of television in US history... Tune in to see if they agree! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-05-141h 12
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Coonskin CapIt's the season 4 opener, and Callum and David celebrate by spending half the episode infuriated by its many innacuries in representing theatre production and the other half remeniscing about the Judderman advert. Sit back and enjoy new levels of ranting as Jonathan Creek enters the post-Maddie era. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-05-111h 42
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 6: SECRET SIXTIES: California, Charles Manson and MKUltra!For their 6th Patreon podcast, requested by the legendary Kevin Oliver Jones, Callum and David take a departure from discussing nostalgic TV and cinema to delve down a very long and winding rabbit hole of 1960s counterculture, illegal CIA operations and one of the most famous and grizzly murders in history. Much of the podcast centres on a fantastic new book by Tom O'Neill, available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1785152076/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_YoESEb9SNMA5D and as always you can get them to record ANYTHING AT ALL for just £5 https://www.patreon.com/u...2020-05-072h 36
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: Satan's ChimneyA feature length Creek calls for a feature length podcast, so enjoy our favourite pedantic duo covering the working practices of theatrical wirework specialists, Steven Berkoff's meandering accent and the subtextual homophobia of the early noughties for OVER TWO HOURS! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-05-042h 01
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 5: Crime Traveller Part OneFor our fifth Patreon requested podcast, Ben asked us to revisit an oft forgetten (except for David, who happens to own the box set!) gem of BBC original programming: Crime Traveller! In this first part, the boys discuss everything from geographical inaccuracies to the very concept of time travel itself, stopping along the way to lovingly lambast 90s telly nostalgia as only they know how. If you want to request your own podcast on ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING for just £5, click here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-04-301h 33
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Three GamblersIn the season 3 finale Callum and David say goodbye to Maddie Magellan, but not before they encounter a police detective who only communicates through nodding or obscure hand gestures, a drug smuggling murderer afraid of a ghost and an incredibly convoluted crime ring that spans Haiti, rural England and the Netherlands... Exasperate with them now! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-04-271h 37
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 4: The Last DragonIn this week's Patreon requested podcast, Callum and David tackle the brilliantly bonkers kung fu Motown musical that is 'The Last Dragon'. Enjoy the journey as they both try and keep up with the endless plot diversions, incongruous music videos and nightclubs occupied primarily by small children in this cult 80s acid trip. If you want to request your own podcast on ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING for just £5, click here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-04-231h 31
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: Miracle In Crooked LaneJoin Callum and David as they dissect inexplicably the most watched episode of Jonathan Creek ever! Why is Danny DeVito at a regional mystery writing convention? Do the Metropolitan police have jurisdiction over the Lake District? Is it humanly possible to have collected 30,000 issues of adult magazines? All these questions and more will be sort-of answered in this bumper sized episode! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-04-201h 38
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 3: The Hitman's BodyguardThe boys are back with another Patreon requested special, this time dissecting 2017 action comedy The Hitman's Bodyguard. Look forward to in-depth discussions on the geographical accuracy of the movie, questions about the working practices of Interpol and the (not so) shocking revelation the screenplay was rewritten in just 2 weeks! Request your very own Patreon podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-04-161h 38
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: Ghosts ForgeThis week Callum and David try to uncover the true conundrum of this seemingly pointless episode: locating the mystery itself! Expect discussions on defunct 90s garden centres, New Orleans jazz and the career choices of Marcus Brigstocke. As always, get them to record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-04-131h 37
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 2: The Big HitWe bring you our 2nd Patreon requested podcast special! This time we've been asked to take a look at Mark Wahlberg's forgotten 90's..ahem...'classic' The Big Hit; a film packed with juvenile humour, fragile masculinity and an inexplicably self-sabotaging performance by Elliott Gould. Don't forget you can request your very own podcast for £5 here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-04-091h 18
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Omega ManAnother week in Lockdown, another opportunity for your favourite pedants to examine another episode of Jonathan Creek. In this extraterrestrial episode, Callum and David discuss the powers of Camomile tea, whether David Renwick is a fan of Sonic The Hedgehog and potentially uncover another gaping hole in the famous reveal. And remember, you can still request your very own podcast for just £5 on ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING! Link here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-04-061h 16
Callum & David Make It BetterCallum & David's Any Requests 1: Tales of The UnexpectedEnjoy the first in (hopefully) many special podcasts requested by our Patreon backers! We kick off with a look into the weird and wonderful world of Roald Dahl's Tales Of The Unexpected! Remember, for £5 you can request your very own Patreon podcast too! More info here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-04-021h 23
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Eyes of TiresiusWhat better way to spend Lockdown than with two pedants tearing apart your childhood memories? In this episode Callum and David discuss all things Jonathan Creek related, such as: the best debut rock albums of 2004, former foreign secretary Jack Straw's country home and R&B Icon Craig David. Remember you can request your very own podcast for £5 by heading to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-03-301h 22
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Curious Tale of Mr SpearfishIs this the most insanely convoluted reveal in Jonathan Creek history?? Callum and David practice social distancing while attempting to decipher the myriad red herrings, antisemitic undertones and an inexplicable early appearance of Maxine Peake.... As mentioned in the episode, we have set up a Patreon in order to try and deliver some much needed escapism to the nation whilst financially attempting to weather this storm ourselves. If you have £5 a month to spare, we will record a podcast on ANYTHING YOU WANT. More details here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=320148282020-03-231h 20
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: Black CanaryThe first ever JC Christmas special, where Callum and David lament the superior talents of Rik Mayall and ponder whether David Renwick has ever met a homeless person before. Also featuring a personal anecdote about Callum and one of the episode's cast members! As mentioned, we are also in the process of raising money for an upcoming theatrical project... To donate, please follow this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mfttm/into-thin-air-the-db-cooper-musical-industry-workshop2020-03-161h 07
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: Mother RedcapIn their most tangential episode yet, Callum and David discuss such pressing issues as the historic jurisdictions of the Metropolitan and City of London police and whether you can still call yourself a PC if you no longer work on the force. Oh, and a murder happens or something.2020-03-021h 14
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Problem At Gallows Gate Part 2Callum and David mercifully complete the seemingly never-ending journey of this episode, only to discover its entire purpose makes no logical sense. Featuring racially offensive illustrations, a 1920s basketball, and a new contendor for worst line delivery ever.2020-02-241h 04
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Problem At Gallows Gate Part 1Ever wondered if it's possible for an episode of television to feature no discernable plot or narrative? Join Callum and David this week as they come the closest they've ever been to regretting the very idea of this podcast... Not for the faint-hearted, or anyone who likes quality programming.2020-02-171h 04
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Scented RoomFinally Callum and David have found an episode of Jonathan Creek they genuinely both still enjoy.... despite inexplicable traffic warden cameos, ridiculous budget extravagencies and a timeline reveal that destroys the entire narrative chronology of the show itself!2020-02-101h 03
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: Time Waits For NormanIn which the JC episode in question is variously described by Callum and David as being "like a 5ive album with a parental advisory sticker on it", "an episode they play to recovering heart patients in a clinic" and "the best worst episode of Jonathan Creek ever". The stakes have never been so low!2020-02-031h 09
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: Danse MacabreCallum and David celebrate the Season 2 premiere by falling out over an alarm clock, discovering David Renwick's new love for the Thesaurus, and realising the whole episode is really an homage to Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction.2020-01-271h 22
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The House of MonkeysIn the last episode of the series, Callum and David attempt to fathom what they describe as 'the most Jonathan Creek episode of Jonathan Creek EVER'. Includes some hilarious behind the scenes stories regarding one of the actors and Callum actually doing better detective work than JC himself!2020-01-251h 02
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: No Trace of TracyCallum and David wade through some staggering misconceptions about the music industry, hippy culture and religious fanatacism and ponder why David Renwick apparently hates soul icon Percy Sledge so much.2020-01-251h 09
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Wrestler's Tomb Part 2In this episode, Callum and David attempt to make sense of the 2nd part of the JC pilot, whilst discussing the frequent moments where David Renwick was possibly distracted by his own bird bath.2020-01-251h 00
Callum & David Make It BetterThe JC Podcast: The Wrestler's Tomb Part 1Welcome to the first episode of Podcaste Macabre, where David and Callum delve into the pilot episode of Jonathan Creek, stopping along the way to discuss building society adverts from the 90s, Adam Klaus's staffing structure and whether David Renwick is really just three 11 year old boys in a trench coat.2020-01-251h 05