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Those Vicar BlokesEpiphany and Gavin & StacyThis week we only have two bits, as we didn't do our homework for a saint.We talk about the meaning and effect of the visit of the wise men and how this give us hope today.Finally we talk about the Gavin and Stacey Christmas episode, and how this speaks of community and what we have lost over recent years. If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shir...
2025-01-1049 min
Those Vicar BlokesChristmas SpecialThis week we discuss the life of St Lucy, who was a young martyr in the beginning of the 4th century. She is very popular in Scandinavia and forms part of their Christmas celebrations.We talk about the true meaning of Christmas, and how it can be Joyful even when times are difficult.Finally we talk about the new Netflix movie Mary, which is very much like the new Dune movie which only nerds like Hywel have seen. The Christmas section starts around 19 min. The TV show part starts at 43 min.If...
2024-12-2056 min
Those Vicar BlokesMary Jesus' Mam, No mention good Church has done in RS & Falling for ChristmasThis week we discuss the life of Mary, Jesus' mam, and why some Christians find it difficult to celebrate her festivals, and others take them way too far. We try and say why she is important, and why honouring her can help us in our Christian life.Dave continues his resit of RS, and we are both confused about why it doesn't mention anything that Christianity has done for the good of the world. Finally we talk about the romance Christmas film Falling for Christmas and why Dave needs to be more romantic. Th...
2024-12-131h 00
Those Vicar BlokesSt Nicholas, No Teaching from Jesus in RS & ITV's RedemptionThis week we discuss the life of St Nicholas and how the story of Santa has changed over the last 150 years, no surprise we like the older story not the American one.Dave continues his resit of RS, and we are both confused about why it doesn't mention any of Jesus' teaching, we wonder how you can learn anything about Christianity without knowing anything about the sermon on the mount. Finally we talk about ITVs show Redemption, a Cop show about a grandmother looking after the children of her estranged daughter. The RS se...
2024-12-061h 04
Those Vicar BlokesAdvent, Assisted Dying & The Day of the JackalThis week we discuss the meaning of Advent, and how we can prepare for Christmas. This week Dave continues his RS course where we discuss assisted dying, we don't reference the RS course but it is in it.Finally we talk about the Sky Show The Day of the Jackal, and the tensions of leading a double life. The RS section starts around 23 min. The TV show part starts at 59 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk...
2024-11-291h 07
Those Vicar BlokesChrist the King, Why no 10 Commandments in RS & I'm a CelebThis week we discuss Christ the King a celebration started in the 1920s by Pope Pius X to remind us that Jesus in King, even though many rulers like Stalin think they are gods on earth.Dave continues his resit of RS, and we are both confused about why it doesn't mention the 10 commandments, we wonder how you can learn anything about Christianity without knowing about the 10 Commandments.Finally we talk about ITVs show I'm a celeb, and Barry Mcguigan's discussion of his tragic bereavement . The RS section starts around 25 min. The TV s...
2024-11-221h 04
Those Vicar BlokesMartin of Tours, Remembrance & ScreamThis week we discuss St Martin of Tours who was an Roman Soldier but gave it up to be a monk, we think about if you can be a soldier and a Christian.No resit this week for Dave as we discuss Remembrance instead, why is it important and what it all means.Finally we talk about the 90s slasher movie Scream, we both gave it 5 stars. The Remembrance section starts around 18 min. The TV show part starts at 36 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, m...
2024-11-0844 min
Those Vicar BlokesAll Saints, Christmas and Easter according to RS & Everyone Else BurnsThis week we discuss All Saints the Christian festival not the 90s band. We reflect on how ordinary people can be saints as well as the famous people.Dave continues with his resit of GCSE RS, this week we review the Christmas and Easter section, there wasn't much there really as both festivals were covered on literally one page. The only real thing to complain about was that Christians don't really like the fun parts of the festival. Perhaps Oliver Cromwell wrote this part.Finally we talk about the Channel 4 show Everyone Else Burns, we...
2024-11-011h 08
Those Vicar BlokesAlfred the Great, Prayer and Pilgrimage according to RS & ThreadsThis week we discuss Alfred the Great. We reflect on how it was that his reforms based on a Christian understanding of Law and Kingship, laid the foundations of our whole society.Dave continues with his resit of GCSE RS, this week we review the prayer and pilgrimage section, it wasn't that bad but there wasn't much on anything really. Except a reminder that the Catholics do strange things like apparently "pray to Mary". Perhaps the hard line protestants have taken over from the Humanists this week.Finally we talk about the BBC show Threads...
2024-10-251h 03
Those Vicar BlokesTeresa of Avila, Sacraments according to RS & The NightsleeperThis week we discuss Teresa of Avila who was a 16th Century Spanish mystic. We reflect on how improving her prayer life spurred her on to take positive action in the world. She wrote the famous prayer Christ has no hands but ours no feet but ours.If you thought the RS curriculum hit a new low last week, this week we review the Sacraments section, to be fair it was far more accurate than what we have looked at before. The only complaint was it was not very keen on Catholics in tone or accuracy.
2024-10-181h 08
Those Vicar BlokesEdith Cavel, Jesus and Salvation according to RS & His Three DaughtersThis week we discuss Edith Cavel who was a nurse in the first world war who treated soldiers from both side. We reflect on just war and how almost no wars are just and how Edith was shot for showing compassion to those her country was fighting. If you thought the RS curriculum hit a new low last week this week we review "Jesus and Salvation", to be fair it was just very confused and strange at times. It focused as always on the more hard line versions of Christianity and some very odd Biblical quotes. F...
2024-10-111h 08
Those Vicar BlokesWilliam Tynedale, The Afterlife according to RS & Nobody Wants ThisThis week we discuss William Tyndale who was burnt at the stake for translating the Bible into English. We reflect on how the powerful always want to keep knowledge to themselves. If you thought the RS curriculum couldn't get much worse this week we review their teaching on the afterlife. Surprisingly it's just as inaccurate as the rest of it; focusing on how Christians are all terrified of Hell and how priests are out to control you with the threat of it, so watch out for those scary vicar blokes. Meanwhile the resurrection is dismissed with a i...
2024-10-041h 07
Those Vicar BlokesSt Michael & Angels, Suffering according to Jesus & CatastropheThis week we discuss St Michael the Archangel and his fight against evil, and whether images of violence can be used in a loving way.In response to the horrendously inaccurate depiction of a Christian response to suffering from the RS curriculum, we give a Christian response to suffering.Finally we talk about the hilarious show Catastrophe, where two people who live for pleasure are driven to suffer and end up loving each other. The Suffering question starts around 30 min. The TV show part starts at 55 min.If you would like t...
2024-09-271h 06
Those Vicar BlokesSt Matthew, Suffering According to RS & The DeceivedThis week we discuss St Matthew the tax collector who is called by Jesus and what this says about the character of God.In 1994 Dave Failed his Religious Studies GCSE he got an E. We begin a new series where we go through the AQA Religious Studies GCSE Guide. Dave is trying to learn what RS think Christians believe. Today Dave is learning about Evil and Suffering and why it shows God is BAD not very subtly. We both failed as we don’t believe what RS says we do.Finally, we discuss the Netflix su...
2024-09-201h 11
Those Vicar BlokesHoly Cross Relics, Creation according to RS and Netflix OutlastThis week we discuss Holy Cross day and the use of relics in church like the Holy Cross.In 1994 Dave Failed his Religious Studies GCSE he got an E. We begin a new series where we go through the AQA religious Studies GCSE Guide. Dave is trying to learn what RS think Christians believe. Today Dave is learning about Creation. We both failed as we don’t believe what RS says we do.Finally, we discuss the Netflix survival show Outlast, where the first thing they do is make up rules to survive.Th...
2024-09-131h 01
Those Vicar BlokesSt Mary Jesus' Mam, The Trinity according to RS & The Forbidden PlanetThis week we discuss life of St Mary Jesus’ Mam. In 1994 Dave Failed his Religious Studies GCSE he got an E.We begin a new series where we go through the AQA religious Studies GCSE Guide. Dave is trying to learn what RS think Christians believe.Today Dave is learning about the Trinity. We both failed as we don’t believe what RS says we do.Finally, we discuss the Brilliant film The Forbidden Planet from 1956 (Dave hated it, surprise).The Bible question start around 27 min.The TV show part...
2024-09-061h 12
Those Vicar BlokesAug Greatest hits Worship of Experts, Ecclesiastes & ChernobylIn August we are doing a mash-up of our favorite episodes over the last 18 months.This week we discuss the dangers of worshipping experts.We discuss the true meaning of the book of Ecclesiastes.Finally, we discuss the amazing show ChernobylIf you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15The Hoodies are £25 and you can see the pics on our substack post...
2024-08-301h 04
Those Vicar BlokesAug Greatest hits Same Conspiracy Theories, What is Discipleship & Under the DomeIn August we are doing a mash-up of our favorite episodes over the last 18 months.This week we discuss why conspiracy theories are so popular todayWe discuss "What is Discipleship"Finally, we discuss the show Under the DomeIf you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15The Hoodies are £25 and you can see the pics on our substack post. Let me kn...
2024-08-2359 min
Those Vicar BlokesAug Greatest hits Same Sex Blessings, Leviticus & Miners Strike of 1984In August we are doing a mash-up of our favorite episodes over the last 18 months.This week we discuss the complexities around same-sex blessings in Church.We discuss the true meaning of the book of Leviticus.Finally, we discuss the emotional documentary on the Miners Strike of 1984If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15The Hoodies are £25 and you can see t...
2024-08-161h 11
Those Vicar BlokesAug Greatest Hits 2 Asylum Barges, Adam & Eve & 12 Angry MenIn August we are doing a mash up of our favorite episodes over the last 18 months.This week we discuss the complexities around asylum issues.We discuss the true meaning of the Adam and Eve story.Finally, we discuss the brilliant 1950s movie 12 Angry MenIf you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15The Hoodies are £25 and you can see the pics...
2024-08-091h 01
Those Vicar BlokesAug Greatest Hits 1 Religious Violence, Dave's Bible Bus Trip & Breaking BadIn August we are doing a mash up of our favourite episodes over the last 18 months.This week we discuss the nature of religious violence in the reformation times.We discuss Dave's Bus Trip through the Bible.Finally, we discuss the TV show Breaking BadIf you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15The Hoodies are £25 and you can see the pics...
2024-08-0256 min
Those Vicar BlokesSt Francis, Paul's Letter & BBC's The 7:39This week we discuss the life of St Francis of Assisi the man who lived to Sin, but then became a great saint. We discuss the letters of Paul and how we can apply them properly today. We also discuss how they have been misused over the years.Finally, we discuss the very predictable “Drama” The 7:39 and discuss how we can all be really stupid sometimes.The Bible question start around 27 min.The TV show part starts at 53 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hood...
2024-07-261h 10
Those Vicar BlokesElizabeth Fry, Revelation & Amazon's The BoysThis week we discuss the life of Elizabeth Fry who was a prison reformer and part of a wider social reform movement which led to our modern society. She was also involved with Chocolate. We discuss the book of Revelation and its relevance for today in the way people see the future of our world and the nature of Hope.Finally, we discuss the Amazon show The Boys a group of evil super heroes and discuss if power is all there is in the world.The Bible question start around 26 min....
2024-07-191h 04
Those Vicar BlokesMaximillian Kolbe, Paul the Apostle & The GentlemanThis week we discuss the life and death of Maximillian Kolbe, who in Auschwitz volunteered to be executed in the place of another prisoner. We discuss the the Apostle Paul and why Dave doesn’t like him very much.Finally, we discuss the Netflix show The Gentlemen.The Bible question start around 27 min.The TV show part starts at 55 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details. Mugs are...
2024-07-121h 05
Those Vicar BlokesChristian Governance, Acts of the Apostles & Murder She WroteThis week we finish our election series asking how should you govern in a Christian way?We discuss the Acts of the Apostles.Finally, we discuss the Classic TV show which is on Channel 5 Murder She Wrote (Remember that) Dave fell asleep.The Bible question start around 27 min.The TV show part starts at 55 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details. Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15Th...
2024-07-051h 07
Those Vicar BlokesNo Election Issues Why?? John's Gospel & BridgertonThis week we continue our season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. This week we discuss the why they are not talking about issues at all and how can we live in a democracy if we don’t know what they think. We discuss the Gospel of John and the word made flesh.Finally, we discuss the Netflix show Bridgeton and how Dave hates it and Hywel think it...
2024-06-281h 08
Those Vicar BlokesElection Issues 5: Environment, Matthew & Luke's Gospels & EricThis week we continue our season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. This week we discuss the Environment. We discuss the Gospel of Matthew and Luke.Finally, we discuss the Netflix show Eric.The Bible question start around 30 min.The TV show part starts at 48 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our...
2024-06-211h 05
Those Vicar BlokesElection Issues 4: Defense, Mark's Gospel & Race Across the WorldThis week we continue our season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. This week we discuss Defense. We discuss the Gospel of Mark.Finally, we discuss the BBC show Race Across the World, which we both liked.The Bible question start around 37 min.The TV show part starts at 50 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs...
2024-06-141h 05
Those Vicar BlokesElection Issues 3: Immigration, The Canon of the Bible & OutlawsThis week we continue our season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. This week we discuss Immigration. We discuss how it was decided what books were in the bible and which ones were left out.Finally, we discuss the BBC show Outlaws, which Dave Liked and Hywel hated.The Bible question start around 32 min The TV show part starts at 52 minIf...
2024-06-071h 05
Those Vicar BlokesElection Issues 2: The NHS, The Place of Mary in the Church & Cobra KaiThis week we continue our season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. This week we discuss the NHS.We discuss what is the place of Mary in the Church.Finally, we discuss the awesome Netflix show Cobra Kai, and how it speaks powerfully about forgiveness and fatherhood.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email h...
2024-05-311h 06
Those Vicar BlokesElection Issues 1: The Economy, What is Communion & SuitsThis week we begin a new season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. We start with the Economy. We discuss what is Communion and how it effects our Christian lives.Finally we discuss the very mid TV show Suits, and how boring TV is sometimes ok.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@y...
2024-05-241h 06
Those Vicar BlokesSt Christopher, What is the Holy Spirit? & Sky's ChernobylThis week we discuss the legend of St Christopher, where he carried the Christ child across the river after he worked for the Devil.We discuss what is the Holy Spirit and reflect on how it is the life force that gives life to everything around us and our own lives.Finally we discuss the best TV show in years the 2019 Sky show Chernobyl where the State refuses to believe the reality of the disaster.For more on St Christopher https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=36 If you w...
2024-05-171h 02
Those Vicar BlokesJulian of Norwich, Thy Kingdom Come & Strange DaysThis week we discuss the life and works of the 14th century mystic Julian of Norwich. She suffered greatly in her life and was alive at a time of great suffering during the Black Death, when a third of the population died in one year. Her message was “All will be well” in the face of suffering. We compare our response to covid and our worship of safety. We discuss Thy Kingdom come, and how we can pray with our new prayer books and why it is important to pray. Finally we discuss the brilliant but d...
2024-05-101h 10
Those Vicar BlokesReligious Violence?, Resurrection Creeds & Netflix Baby ReindeerThis week we discuss the Martyrs of the Reformation and whether religion causes violence, or is it just a human thing. We were told that if we give up on religion then we will live in peace, then Brexit and Trump happened. We talk about the oldest Christian creed, which shows what the earliest Christians believed. Finally we discuss the brilliant but disturbing Netflix show Baby Reindeer, about a stalker and their complex relationship.For more on the martyrs of the reformation see: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/martyrs-of-the-reformation If y...
2024-05-0357 min
Those Vicar BlokesSt George and the Dragon, Women's Ordination & FalloutThis week we discuss the life of St George who was a Roman solider from Anatolia (modern Turkey), who was killed for his faith in the 3rd century, by the Emperor Diocletian. We also discuss the legend of him slaying the dragon and its relevance today. Hywel gets annoyed that the English don’t seem to celebrate themselves enough. We talk about the ordination of women and how we can live together while having different opinions on the issue.Finally we discuss the brilliant Amazon show Fallout about a world destroyed by nuclear war. F...
2024-04-261h 05
Those Vicar BlokesIsabella Gilmore, The Resurrection & BBC's PilgrimThis week we discuss the life of Isabella Gilmore who founded the order of Deaconess. She worked in South London during the Victorian era, a dangerous and amazing job. This paved the way for the ordination of women in 1992.We talk about the evidence for the resurrection and debunk some of the theories used to dismiss the resurrection.Finally we discuss the brilliant Pilgrim programme on the BBC, and how we need to be more proud of our faith.For more on Isabella Gilmore https://www.rochestercathedral.org/research/gilmore If y...
2024-04-191h 06
Those Vicar BlokesDietrich Bonhoeffer, Did God give me cancer? & Devilman CrybabyThis week we discuss the life and death of the martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was killed by the Nazi’s for his part in the conspiracy to assassinate Hitler. His big idea was how friendship can transcend all differences. How can we emulate this heroic life in our lives today? We talk about a question from Twitter or X where someone claimed that God gave him cancer.Finally we discuss the Anime on Netflix Devilman Crybaby, which is definitely 18 plus.For more on Bonhoeffer https://bonhoeffersociety.org/about/bonhoeffer/biography/If you...
2024-04-121h 05
Those Vicar BlokesOscar Romero, Easter Today & Jesus Christ SuperstarThis week we discuss the life and death of the martyr Oscar Romero, who was killed by the Government of El Salvador in 1980. How can we emulate this heroic life in our lives today? We talk about Easter and how belief in the resurrection changes our life today and how we live it.Finally we discuss Jesus Christ Superstar and how it is not a depiction of the life of Christ and out of date.For more on Oscar Romero: you can watch the whole movie about Romero here, the part I reference i...
2024-03-291h 04
Those Vicar BlokesThomas Cranmer, Easter Vigil & The Last Temptation of ChristThis week we discuss the life of Thomas Cranmer who wrote the Book of Common Prayer and was Archbishop during the reformation. He was a complex bloke, a genius but flawed. We talk about the Lent course focusing on the Easter Vigil Service and why it is so moving and challenging.Finally we discuss the movie The Last Temptation of Christ, where we talk about the temptation to be nice and quiet.For more on Thomas Cranmer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Cranmer For more on our Lent course see Y...
2024-03-221h 06
Those Vicar BlokesSt Patrick, The Trial of Jesus & Netflix One DayThis week we discuss the life of St Patrick, who brought the faith to the people of Ireland. We talk about how he used everyday objects and the environment around him, to preach the faith to those who had never heard it before. Could this inspire us to do the same today in our world? We talk about the Lent course and how we imagine ourselves into the story of Good Friday and the trial of Jesus. We ask if the people involved were evil, or simply human’s caught up in a situation that they couldn’t con...
2024-03-1559 min
Those Vicar BlokesSt Hilda of Whitby, Maundy Thursday & Curb Your EnthusiasmThis week we discuss the life of St Hilda of Whitby, who chaired the synod of Whitby. She brought together the kings of all the kingdoms of England. We talk about her life and how we are not always told about these women in the church, as it doesn’t fit with the current narrative about Christianity being awful. We talk about the Lent course and how we imagine ourselves into the story of Maundy Thursday. Dave reflects on foot washing and the first ever communion. Dave also says its ok to fall asleep after a kabab whe...
2024-03-091h 05
Those Vicar BlokesAsylum Barges, Adam and Eve & 12 Angry MenThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss the news that the government can’t bring a barge to Portland to house Asylum Seeker because it is a fire risk.We start a new Series Dave Coaches Bus Trip through the Bible, where we discuss how we can properly understand the story of Adam and Eve and the next few myths in Genesis.Finally we review the BRILLIANT (Hywel’s and Dave’s View) the 1950s movie 12 Angry Men.Subs...
2023-08-041h 01
Those Vicar BlokesMali Emails, Genesis 1 & 6th CommandmentThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss the news that the MOD have sent email to Mali by accident and the incompetence of people.We start a new Series Dave Coaches Bus Trip through the Bible, where we discuss how we can properly understand the first chapter of genesis and creation.Finally we review the BRILLIANT (Hywel’s and Dave’s View) the BBC 6th Commandment.Subscribe via substack at https://thosevicarblokes.substack.com/Here is the link for...
2023-07-2859 min
Those Vicar BlokesHot Hot Hot in Spain & Dave's Bible Bus TripThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss the heat wave in Spain and whether the weather is scary or its just the news.We start a new Series Dave Coaches Bus Trip through the Bible, where we think about how we should read the bible to understand it properly.Finally we review the BRILLIANT (Hywel’s View) classic movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. Follow us on Twitter:Dave Coaches @davejones751That Nerdy Vicar @ne...
2023-07-2158 min
Those Vicar BlokesBank Accounts cancelled, Worship Style divides & 'Old'Those Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week Wanda returns to fill in for Hywel.We discuss bank accounts being cancelled, Worship Style divides and The horror/thriller 'Old'. Follow us on Twitter:Dave Coaches @davejones751That Nerdy Vicar @nerdyvicar
2023-07-0755 min
Those Vicar BlokesThames Water & Silly VampiresThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss Thames Water going bust and if that is fair on us all.Dave has been on twitter again so we talk about a discussion he had around legalism and how to discern the will of God.Finally we review the BRILLIANT (Hywel’s view) show What we do in the Shadows and think about eternal youth.What we do in the shadows is on BBC IPlayer Follow us on...
2023-06-3059 min
Those Vicar BlokesBoris & Loss of Religion or FaithThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss Boris’ resignation and what is going on with all those parties.We respond to the question of whether its religion or faith that have declined Finally we review the fantastic and hilarious Anime The Way of the House Husband.Next week Hywel has to watch Dawson’s Creek 30 years after it came out.Follow us on Twitter:Dave Coaches @davejones751That Nerdy Vicar @nerdyvicar
2023-06-161h 04
Those Vicar BlokesConformity & Should we fear GodThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week Dave is back from his holiday in Dubrovnik and annoyed Hywel by not watching Game of Thrones where it was filmed.We discuss a twitter storm over whether priest’s should have dyed hair.We discuss if we should be scared of God.Finally we review another one of Dave’s BBC drama Ten Pound Poms.Next week Dave is watching the Anime The Way of the House Husband. Foll...
2023-06-091h 00
Those Vicar BlokesLife of Brian & PentecostThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.We discuss the news around editing of the stage performance of Life of Brian shown on GMB:Here is the link to the GMB debate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRNGY7k5a64Also here is the 1979 debate with the Bishop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYMpObbt2rs&t=2190sWe discuss the meaning of Pentecost and what it means for usFinally we review Steele Town Murders another one of Hywel’s Co...
2023-05-2658 min
Those Vicar BlokesImmigrants & AscensionThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.We discuss the news around the new migration figures where 700,000 people have come to the UK last year.We discuss the meaning of the Ascension and what it means for usFollow this link for a description of the Icon Hywel Talks about: https://www.orthodoxroad.com/christs-descent-into-hell-icon-explanation/Finally we review Blue Light another one of Dave’s Cop Shows.Follow us on Twitter:Dave Coaches @davejones751That Ne...
2023-05-1952 min
Those Vicar BlokesFake News, What is Easter & CultsThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar. In this episode we discuss why Hywel doesn’t watch the news.We chat about what is the meaning of Easter. Finally Hywel was asked to watch A Very British Cult about a life coach who takes all your money. Next week we talk about Doubting Thomas, whatever the news is and ‘Tempting Fortune’ on Channel 4 .
2023-04-1450 min
Those Vicar BlokesJerusalem, Why Did Jesus Die & CleanerThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar. In this episode we discuss why the BBC emphasise violence in Jerusalem at Easter.We chat about why did Jesus die and the theories of how we are saved from our sins.Finally Hywel was asked to watch the Christmas episode of the Cleaner and how being present can make such a difference.Next week we talk about Easter and what it means to us, why Hywel doesn’t watch the news and the BBC show ‘A Very...
2023-04-0748 min
Those Vicar BlokesTrump, Holy Week and Breaking BadThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.In this episode we discuss Trump getting charged with something to do with hush money and the Welsh taking on the far right with welsh cakes. We chat about Holy Week, the last week of Jesus's life and how it's all very human.Finally Dave was asked to watch Breaking Bad, he liked it but perhaps not as much as Hywel.Next week Hywel will be watching The Cleaner and we will discuss Easter and the News.
2023-03-3150 min
Those Vicar BlokesCan Doctors Strike, Is Faith opposite to Science and Channel 4’s ConsentThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.In this episode we ask should Doctors and Teachers be on Strike and did this affect Dave’s care in hospital this week?We find out that Dave is not interested in Science very much and that Hywel finds it helps his faith.Finally Hywel had to watch Channel 4’s show Consent about a rape at an 18th birthday party. Was it ground breaking and disturbing or just a bit cringe? Next week Dave will be w...
2023-03-1951 min
Those Vicar BlokesGary Lineker and VinlandThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.In this episode we ask should Gary Lineker be allowed to say that the Tories are using rhetoric similar to the 1930sDo we have a purpose given to us and Hywel tries to educate Dave on Star Wars (Everyone knows who Boba Fett is Dave)Finally Dave has been watching the awesome Anime Vinland Saga on Netflix and we talk about Viking morality v Christian morality and which is better.To the too awesome opening titles...
2023-03-1046 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastWarner Brothers and Ellen Tour Guide Mollie MaloneHywel has a special chat with a lovely woman who is the greatest tour guide ever, and an interesting human being all round. Ever fancied going to Los Angeles and doing a studio tour? Well, the WB Tour is hard to beat and when Hywel went recently he couldn’t keep his mouth shut chatting to Mollie. So why not turn that chat into a podcast? They talk about what its like to work as a tour guide, the greatest jobs ever, life as a woman married to a woman from Arizona, and what its like to work on the...
2020-03-0537 min
PodpethPodpeth #52 - "Sbwngllyd"Ola chicas!
Dyma pennod newydd o Podpeth!
Mae Hywel, Elin ac Iwan yn cyflwyno hanner awr o fwydro eto.
Clocks, bins, Little Chef a twyllo mewn cwis tafarn!
Gyda pennod gyntaf "POD!" - Podlediad addysgol i blant; gyda Elin, Hywel, "Peth" y creadur diniwed ac effeithiau sain anhygoel.
2018-11-2830 minPodpethPodpeth #51 - "Mochan"Elin, Hywel ac Iwan yn cyflwyno Podpeth!
Mae Elin yn dangos sgiliau acenion hi, mae Iwan yn siarad am neud rhaglenni datio i S4C, ac mae Hywel yn ateb y cwestiwn “Pwy di Hywel Pitts?”
Hefyd, yn dod yn fuan - t-shirts a hwdis Podpeth!
2018-11-2130 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound the World for Less Than A Grand Episode 14 - HomeBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2407 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 13 BANGKOK TO VIETNAMBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2307 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 12 - To BangkokBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2203 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 11 PEK to HKG to MACBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2107 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 10 Japan to ChinaBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2012 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 9 Disney TokyoBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1910 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 8 TokyoBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1807 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 7 HiroshimaBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1709 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound the World for less than a Grand - Episode 6 KyotoBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1608 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 5 Honolulu to OsakaBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1505 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 4 HAWAIIBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1404 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 3 CALIFORNIABox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1305 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 2 to the USABox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1204 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastRound The Would for Under a Grand - Episode 1 - MAN to DUBBox Set Pod host Hywel and his wife Sarah have taken off around the world on a two month trip. This has meant a break in the Box Set Pod. Hywel and Sarah are Airmiles experts and managed to do this trip for under £1000 each (flights of course). Hywel recorded a mini diary explaining how and capturing some of the trip along the way.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1109 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastAll The Way Round (Hywel's off to go)Hywel and Jamie wish to have a chat with you. Here is that chat. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-1319 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastHywel Met a Celebrity and Proved Himself RightA short anecdote from hywel about Game Of Thrones and Costco, and a brief mention of his recent point about pace. Don’t forget to buy your t shirts here! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/theboxsetpodAnd the story he's talking about is...https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/jessica-jones-season-two-perfect-example-how-netflix-bloat-sabotaging-ncna854751Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-1306 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastAltered CarbonNo spoilers. Not really... Host Hywel has only watched the pilot of Altered Carbon, co-host Jamie has watched all of season 1, and regular London layabout Mathew has watched a handful. Can Hywel be persuaded to watch more? Should you bother? Oh yeah, then there's Jack. He's... Jack.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-1540 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastTime for Afters... Walking Dead S08E07Eugene reigns supreme in the latest Walking Dead episode, Matt Jamie and Hywel discuss the episode as Hywel seeks something that will never come. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-12-0840 min
PodpethBONWS - Hywel WilliamsEin gwestai arbennig wythnos yma ydi Hywel Williams, gwleidydd Plaid Cymru ac Aelod Seneddol dros Arfon.
Mae Hywel yn ateb eich cwestiynau Twitter ac yn trafod Jeremy Corbyn, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Brexit, Boris Johnson a choginio!
Dilynwch Hywel ar Twitter - @HywelPlaidCymru.
2017-09-131h 26PodpethPodpeth #43 - "Geriatric Mutant Ninja Plwmsans"Mae Iwan yn ail-ddychmygu y Gruffalo o'r newydd, mae Elin yn dyfal donc yn Class Cymraeg, mae Hywel yn holi Hywel (Williams AS) ac mae @SpursMel yn pitchio SyniaDad newydd - "2050".
Fydd y Bonws gyda sgwrs cyfan efo Hywel Williams allan yn fuan...
Dilynwch ni ar Twitter @podpeth a cysylltwch drwy'r wefan - podpeth.com
2017-09-111h 26PodpethPodpeth #42 - "Ma' Wcw Yn Hyll a Sgeri"Cyfarchion!
Spoiler Alert - mae Elin, Hywel ac Iwan yn trafod Game of Thrones wythnos yma, ac yn ailgreu golygfa yn y Gymraeg.
Mae Elin yn siarad am faint o sgeri ydi Wcw, ac yn dysgu'r hogia am cyplysnodau yn Class Cymraeg, ac mae Hywel wedi bod ar RADIO CYMRU wythnos yma, a di Iwan ddim yn hapus am y peth!
Hefyd, mae gan Dad syniad newydd - "Sêl Y Sêr".
2017-09-041h 12PodpethPodpeth #40 - "Ffabouffe"Wythnos yma mae Elin, Hywel ac Iwan yn sôn am sound system Dan Owen, Jim Dyson, a hunllef gwaethaf atheists, tra mae Hywel yn cael vanilla latte sy'n achosi meigryn.
Mae Elin yn dysgu'r 'ogia am tafodiaeth, a mae Iwan yn cyflwyno Odpeth od iawn - Ti Ddim Ar Ben Dy Hun. Hefyd, mae @SpursMel efo SyniaDad newydd - "Cadair Cerddorion".
2017-07-311h 17PodpethPodpeth #35 - "Plismon Cachu Trwsus"Gyda senedd grog a dyfodol ansicr, mae Elin, Hywel ac Iwan yn trafod rhyw ar teli, Rastafarianism ac yoga!
Mae Miss Elin yn dysgu'r hogia sut i dreiglo yn gywir yn Class Cymraeg, mae Hywel yn cyflwyno Odpeth yr wythnos ("Bark Zuckerberg"), ac mae Iwan yn gofyn y cwestiynau pwysig i gyd fel "pwy fysa'n curo mewn ffeit - Sting ta Rag'N'Bone Man?".
Hefyd, mae Dad (@SpursMel) efo SyniaDad newydd - "Fy Hoff Raeadr".
2017-06-121h 34PodpethPodpeth #34 - "Pleidleisio"Wythnos yma, mae Hywel, Elin ac Iwan yn trafod yr etholiad.
Mae Miss Elin yn dysgu'r hogiau'r gwahaniaeth rhwng "cychwyn" a "dechrau", a phryd i ddefnyddio Y neu Yr. Mae Hywel yn cyflwyno Odpeth yr wythnos ("Marty McFine"), ac yn lle BONWS, mi fydd y BONWS Odpethau yn mynd ar ei'n sianel YouTube (sydd dal yn llwyth o nymbyrs a llythrennau randym fel UCzl9hDsPh1uhnpZS1Ipd9zQ gan nad oes ddigon o danysgrifwyr).
Hefyd, mae Dad (@SpursMel ar Twitter) efo SyniaDad newydd - "Yr Ods".
2017-06-051h 14PodpethPodpeth #33 - "Ansensitif"Mae Hywel ag Elin yn hungover (eto) ar Ddydd Llun Gŵyl y Banc, ac mae Iwan yn benderfynol o fod yn ddwys drwy son am derfysgaeth.
Mae Miss Elin yn dysgu'r hogiau sut i ddweud os ydi gair yn fenywaidd neu wrywaidd, mae Iwan yn cyflwyno Odpeth yr wythnos ("Tigerist"), ac ar ôl i bethau droi yn ddifrifol, mae Hywel yn cytuno i fod yn gyfrifol am Odpeth wythnos nesaf. Elidyr Glyn (Bwncath) sydd yn ateb eich cwestiynau Twitter (@Podpeth).
Hefyd, mae @SpursMel efo SyniaDad newydd - "Lleoli'r Llwch".
2017-05-291h 49PodpethPodpeth #32 - "Clwb Tatws Alaw Gin"Mae Hywel, Iwan ag Elin yn hungover yn y bennod yma, ac yn siarad am amryw o bethau dibwys a gwirion.
Mae Miss Elin yn dysgu'r hogiau am arddodiaid, mae Iwan yn cyflwyno Odpeth yr wythnos ("Haka Na'n Mental"), ac mae Hywel yn switchio off. Elidir Jones (@ElliotSquash, Fideo Wyth, Plant Duw, Y Porthwll, Griff Y Ci, ayyb) sydd yn ateb eich cwestiynau Twitter (@Podpeth).
Hefyd, mae @SpursMel efo SyniaDad newydd - "Styffylau".
2017-05-221h 32PodpethPodpeth #31 - "Roc a Rol"Mae Hywel, Iwan ag Elin yn nôl gyda Podpeth ar ei newydd wedd, gyda jingles a phethau go wir!
Yr Odpeth gyntaf erioed, y Class Cymraeg gyntaf erioed, ac mae Lisa Angharad yn ateb eich cwestiynau Twitter!
Hefyd, mae @SpursMel efo syniad newydd - Ffrinj.
*YMWRTHODIAD* - Mae Hywel yn sôn am ei gig "wythnos nesaf", ond yr wythnos wedyn mae'r gig, felly disgwyliwch glywed yr un plyg wythnos nesaf.
2017-05-151h 24
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastThe LeagueAfter much girl-related chat of late, its all about the boys in The League. Hywel and Matt discuss the show about... A league? Or is it about something else? Note, Hywel gets his dates mixed up in the podcast order here, and refers to next week instead of last week... You won't notice, you don't really listen to what he says do you? Email any thoughts! studio@theboxsetpod.comPlus some chat about The Walking Dead from Matt.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-05-0537 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastCrystal Maze Special Interview Part 1Meet Tom. He is the creator of the new live experiences of the Crystal Maze in London and Manchester. Hywel and Tom get to grips with what makes creativity so important in todays world, after Hywel is surprised at how much he enjoys the maze itself!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-04-1453 min
PodpethPodpeth #27 - Podkayne of MarsBinky, Bunky, Bonky!
Hulks, haircuts, hiliaeth! Pennod ddadleuol newydd o Podpeth, efo Elin Gruffydd, Hywel Pitts, a'i frawd Iwan. Mae Hywel yn ofn dal salwch Iwan, ac mae Elin yn gwella'r safon iaith yn gyffredinol. Face-blindness, y Quran, tanwydd di-blwm a llawer mwy yn cael ei drafod, a chofiwch gysylltu drwy drydaru (@Podpeth). Hefyd, mae Dad efo syniad newydd - "Graffiti Cymraeg".
2017-03-201h 12PodpethPodpeth #24 - Podulike#JeSuisIkea
Cathod, gwrachod, Yncl Vern a zombies! Mae Iwan a Hywel Pitts yn nol i falu cachu am awr o'ch amser unwaith eto. Tro yma, mae Elan Mererid Rhys (Plu, Bendith) ar y soffa i drafod caws, ceir ac adar (diolch am eich cwestiynau Twitter - @Podpeth), cyn i'r hogia' plygio pethau (gig Hywel Nos Wener 3/3, podlediad arall Iwan sydd yn y "cloud") am rhy hir. Hefyd, mae Dad efo syniad newydd - "Incognito".
2017-02-271h 10PodpethPodpeth #12 - Escape Pod New YorkPodpeth ahoy!
Ein gwestai arbennig wythnos yma ydi Rhys Gwynfor, sydd yn ateb eich cwestiynau Twitter (@Podpeth). Mae Iwan ac Hywel yn trafod Fidel Castro, mae Iwan yn son am ei ddyfodol fel podlediwr a stand-up, cyn i Hywel bron iawn datgelu cyfrinach... Hefyd, mae Dad efo syniad newydd - "Helfa'r Drons".
2016-11-2857 minPodpethPodpeth #11 - Dad PodWythnos newydd, Podpeth newydd!
Ydi Iwan a Hywel wedi aberthu cynnwys o ansawdd er mwyn cael podlediad mwy cyson? Do.
Ein gwestai arbennig ydi Nici Beech, sydd yn ateb eich cwestiynau Twitter (@Podpeth). Mae Iwan hefyd yn eich annog i droi at drydaru er mwyn ein beirniadu yn gas am bodledu mor wael, wrth i Hywel (sydd yn hanner cysgu) hel atgofion am gael ei "happy slapio" ym Mangor. Hefyd, mae Dad efo syniad newydd - "Emosiynol".
2016-11-221h 06
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastCreative Kale - Walt Disney World's retired Vice President Lee CockerellLee Cockerell used to be the Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort. He joins Hywel to continue Hywel's search into the world of 'creative management'. Where better for Hywel to find answers than perhaps the most qualified 'manager' from a world that has been highly successful AND creative than his favourite topic - Disney. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-11-0543 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastCommunity with Chubby ChaseHywel and Jamie with guests Mel, Mat, and Jack (who has the flu) talk all about cult / hit comedy COMMUNITY. An odd, surprising comedy which maybe holds more than Hywel and Jamie think on viewing first episode. Is it a community worth joining for you?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-09-3051 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastStranger Than Fargo?After wrapping up Stranger Things with work experience boy Jack - who, rumour has it, didn't warm to it!!!! - regular box set pod discussioneers Matt and Mel join Hywel and Jamie to discuss FARGO. They've watched 1 episode, will they continue? Oh, and Jamie gets wound up about Ghostbusters after Hywel LOVED it.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-08-1951 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastIs Transparent TransparentHywel has seen just one or two of Transparent. Have you? People who love it really really LOVE it, should you watch it? And is Hywel's reading of it so far astute, or is Transparent less transparent than he thinks?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-06-1033 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastFlowers, Frankie Boyle and Game Of ThronesYou couldn’t get much further apart on the box set scale than Flowers and Game Of Thrones. Flowers, a new TV series written by Will Sharpe and starring the Boosh’s Julian Barrett and Olvia Coleman is Hywel’s favourite thing ever (at the moment). But recent support act to Frankie Boyle Tiernan isn’t a fan, and neither is work experience Jack. BUT they’ve only seen episode one. Should they, and you, invest in this new series Hywel loves so much? Oh and some Game Of Thrones spoiler chat at the end – a warning will warn you when the spo...
2016-05-2746 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastFor Adam Buxton: Eggs, Sex and Star WarsAn episode dedicated to Adam Buxton after his podcast for Christmas kept Hywel company feeding rabbits, Andrew James Spooner - expert Muppeteer - joins Hywel and Jamie and talk many things, including Star Wars - SPOILER ALERT if you haven't seen the latest one...Other things discussed, Brooklyn 99, Boardwalk Empire, Making a Murderer, Jessica Jones, the latest box set news, and many more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-01-1557 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastThe Left Wing - Sorry, THE WEST Wing.STRONG JOVIAL LANGUAGE. The West Wing is in court this week, one of Hywel and Jamie's favourites comes back and is experienced by a whole new pair. Marsha returns, Marsha from The Inbetweeners Music fame, as does Matt, Jack, Hywel and of course Jamie. All your latest TV news, and this week's TOP TEN illegal and legal box set chart, as we near Christmas too. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-12-0651 min
The Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastSeason 2 Episode 2 - MuppetAndrew James Spooner joins Hywel and Jamie to make Hywel's dream of talking to a muppeteer come true. What a treat. Secrets of the Labyrinth and other behind-the-scenes stories from the worlds greatest comedy troupe.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/boxset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-05-0142 minThe Box Set Pod - The Boxset PodcastEpisode 6 - Lord Richard AttenboroughLord Richard Attenborough spoke to Hywel and Jamie for what was much longer than the usual 5 minutes of PR time available, as it seems they got on in mind and spirit whilst being a few hundred miles apart. Before Hywel and Jamie worked in proffessional radio they managed, during student radio days, to actually get an interview with the great man, and to start a new year of the Box Set Pod we thought it would be fitting to celebrate the life of the man who we sadly lost last year. This is a pleasure to listen to, we...
2015-01-091h 02