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Best Film EverEpisode 315 - Starship Troopers (w/ BFF of the BFE: Synthia)“We're doing our part”
Join Ian, Liam, Megs & Kev for our 315th episode as we suit up, grab the propaganda reel, and drop feet-first into Paul Verhoeven’s gloriously misunderstood sci-fi satire Starship Troopers (1997). It’s bugs, blood, and bare-faced ideology this week as we try to work out whether this film knew exactly what it was doing all along. Do you want to know more?
This week we discuss:
The tone problem (or lack thereof) — is Starship Troopers a dumb action movie, a razor-sharp satire, or both at the same time?
Paul Verhoeven’s intent — d...
2026-01-273h 47
Verbal DioramaShowgirls30 years on, the tide is turning for Showgirls.Showgirls is remembered for its outlandish dialogue, the over-the-top performances, culminating in controversy, cult status, and unapologetic campiness. It's widely regarded as a mess, a critical and commercial flop, and poor Elizabeth Berkley took the brunt of the blame.Showgirls is polarizing, for many it's a guilty pleasure drenched in excess, but for others, it’s a train wreck that’s hard to look away from. This movie is no financial flop though, in fact it's one of MGM's most lucrative of all time. Sex sells. No...
2025-09-0454 min
The Firefighter PodcastEpisode 4: ADAM LONGThis is episode 4 with Fire and Rescue NSW SO Adam Long. Adam's resume reads like a rescue nerds wet dream with time in USAR, Australian Army and Private contracting.I loved the opportunity to sit down with Adam and talk about his time in the ADF, rowing, family and receiving medals.
2025-03-031h 39The Firefighter PodcastEpisode 3: ASHLEE SCOLLAYThis is episode 3 with Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighter Ashlee Scollay. Ash is one of the busiest people I know with her finger in many pies both in the organisation and out.I loved the chance to talk cars, kids and being a female in a male dominated industry.
2024-11-011h 12The Firefighter PodcastEpisode 2: MATT DE WAARDThis is episode 2 with ACT Fire and Rescue Firefighter Matt de Waard. I've known Matt now for almost a decade and always cherish the chance to talk shop with him especially about his previous lives as ski patroller, trainer and rescue operator.
2024-09-291h 30The Firefighter PodcastEpisode 1f: PETER RYANThis is the final part of episode 1 with our very special guest Peter Ryan who recently celebrated 60 years of service with Fire and Rescue NSW.
With retirement looming, we look back at his highlights from the longest serving operational firefighter in the 140 year history of FRNSW.
2024-08-2240 minThe Firefighter PodcastEpisode 1e: PETER RYANThis is Part 5 of a 6 part episode with our very special guest Peter Ryan who recently celebrated 60 years of service with Fire and Rescue NSW.
With retirement looming, we look back at his highlights from the longest serving operational firefighter in the 140 year history of FRNSW.
2024-08-1529 minThe Firefighter PodcastEpisode 1d: PETER RYANThis is Part 4 of a 6 part episode with our very special guest Peter Ryan who recently celebrated 60 years of service with Fire and Rescue NSW.With retirement looming, we look back at his highlights from the longest serving operational firefighter in the 140 year history of FRNSW.
2024-08-0830 minThe Firefighter PodcastEpisode 1c: PETER RYANThis is Part 3 of a 6 part episode with our very special guest Peter Ryan who recently celebrated 60 years of service with Fire and Rescue NSW.
With retirement looming, we look back at his highlights from the longest serving operational firefighter in the 140 year history of FRNSW.
2024-07-2533 minThe Firefighter PodcastEpisode 1b: PETER RYANThis is part 2 of a 6 part episode with our very special guest Peter Ryan who recently celebrated 60 years of service with Fire and Rescue NSW.
With retirement looming, we look back at his highlights from the longest serving operational firefighter in the 140 year history of FRNSW.
2024-07-1830 minThe Firefighter PodcastEpisode 1a: PETER RYANThis is Part 1 of a 6 part episode with our very special guest Peter Ryan who recently celebrated 60 years of service with Fire and Rescue NSW.
With retirement looming, we look back at his highlights from the longest serving operational firefighter in the 140 year history of FRNSW.
2024-07-1227 min
TOTAL MASSACRETotal RecallPhilip K. Dick, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Paul Verhoeven seems like a match made for dreams, but is it? Rowan is skeptical, though Kev and Jay are all in on the fantasy. It's the third installment of Arnie August, and it's one of the key films in Arnold's brand creation, TOTAL RECALL on Total Massacre.
2021-08-191h 18
This is my mate...HaleyThis week I talk all things COVID; what it is, the vaccine and day to day living in America with it with my mate Haley.
2021-02-171h 11This is my mate...MaddieThis week I talk motherhood, ADF and teaching in Katherine with my mate Maddie.
2021-02-101h 20This is my mate...Liz & Matt (Part 2)This week in the continuation of our conversation from the previous episode, I talk food modifying, vaccinations and hygiene with my mates Liz and Matt.
2021-02-0350 minThis is my mate...Liz & MattThis week I talk emergency services, COVID and poo testing with my mates Liz and Matt.
2021-01-281h 03This is my mate...TeganThis week I talk iron deficiencies, parenthood and being bipolar with my mate Tegan.
2021-01-201h 052021-01-1402 minThis is my mate...Round Table Q&A Part 2This week is part 2 of the round table Q&A where I continue chatting to some of this years guests. The episode is largely unedited and was also held online (hence the audio quality and people accidently talking over the top of each other)
2020-12-171h 02This is my mate...Round Table Q&A Part 1This week is part 1 of the round table Q&A where I got as many of this years guests together and had a gaff. The episode is largely unedited and was also held online (hence the audio quality and people accidently talking over the top of each other) stay tuned next week for part 2!
2020-12-101h 01This is my mate...BrittThis week I talk ADF, parenthood and dancing on firegrounds with my mate Britt.
2020-12-0300 minThis is my mate...JoëlThis week I talk music, gaming and why chocolate is NOT a suitable substitute for Krispy Kreme with my mate Joël; the reason why I had to get a second liver.
2020-11-2600 minThis is my mate...SimonThis week I talk policing, relic hunting and diseased chickens with my mate Simon; one of the most intimidating people I know.
2020-11-1900 min
2020-09-1701 minThis is my mate...LukeThis week I talk podcasts, getting deported and kids with my mate Luke; a mate whom I survived high school with.
2020-09-101h 04This is my mate...NicThis week I talk stunting, Startrek and unsolicited dick pics with my mate Nic, one of the funniest, strongest and fiercest people I know (I might be slightly biased)
2020-09-0355 minThis is my mate...Matt (Part 2)This week is part 2 of my conversation with my mate Matt. Unfortunately I lost about 20 minutes of the conversation due to connection issues.
2020-08-2732 minThis is my mate...Matt (Part 1)This week I talk thundersnow, mental health and Care Bear onsies with my mate Matt who ISN'T my twin.
2020-08-201h 03This is my mate...BrendanThis week I talk cars, Singstar and kids with my mate Brendan who I used to live with.
2020-08-131h 05This is my mate...ChrisThis week I talk firefighting, coffee and bad horror movies with my mate Chris who I grew up with.
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