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Aha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODStartup Lessons You Can’t Afford to Ignore | Manoj Ranaweera | Aha Moments Podcast W Kobi OmenakaDiscover the startup lessons you can’t afford to ignore in this episode of the Aha Moments podcast with Kobe Omenaka. This week’s guest, Manoj Ranaweera, shares his fascinating journey as the trailblazer who single-handedly kickstarted the Manchester tech scene. With years of entrepreneurial experience, Manoj dives into his successes, failures, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.In this inspiring conversation, Manoj reveals three game-changing tips for entrepreneurs: the importance of sharing your learning process to build trust and authority, why collaborating with smart people (even competitors) can unlock incredible opportunities, and how to grow your busi...2025-08-0749 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODYour Startup Will Fail Without THIS Key Step | Spyros Tsoukalas | Aha Moments Podcast W Kobi OmenakaYour startup's success hinges on one critical step: speaking to your customers. In this episode of Moments Podcast, host Kobi Omenaka sits down with Spyros Tsoukalas, a seasoned expert in building Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and a proponent of no-code and low-code development. Spiros shares actionable strategies, personal insights, and industry secrets to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenging early stages of building a business.
Discover how to prioritize customer feedback, overcome common startup pitfalls, and leverage no-code tools like Bubble, GlideApps, and Zapier to build and iterate your ideas faster. Spiros also dives into the mindset shift needed for...2025-07-2446 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODYour Startup Will Fail Without THIS Key Step | Spyros Tsoukalas | Aha Moments Podcast W Kobi OmenakaYour startup's success hinges on one critical step: speaking to your customers. In this episode of Moments Podcast, host Kobi Omenaka sits down with Spyros Tsoukalas, a seasoned expert in building Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and a proponent of no-code and low-code development. Spiros shares actionable strategies, personal insights, and industry secrets to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenging early stages of building a business.
Discover how to prioritize customer feedback, overcome common startup pitfalls, and leverage no-code tools like Bubble, GlideApps, and Zapier to build and iterate your ideas faster. Spiros also dives into...2025-07-2446 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODWhy MVPs Matter: Financielle’s Path to Success | Laura Pomfret | Aha Moments Podcast W Kobi OmenakaWhy do MVPs matter in building a successful business? 🚀 In this inspiring episode of the Moments podcast, host Kobi Omenaka chats with Laura Pomfret, founder of Financielle, about her journey from corporate law to entrepreneurship and how she turned a simple Instagram account into a game-changing financial well-being app. Discover the power of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) as Laura shares how starting small with spreadsheets and PDFs led to Financielle’s scalable success.
Get actionable strategies and personal insights as Laura explains how simplifying complex financial concepts empowers individuals to make life-changing decisions. From helping users save for milestones to en...2025-07-1750 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODWhy MVPs Matter: Financielle’s Path to Success | Laura Pomfret | Aha Moments Podcast W Kobi OmenakaWhy do MVPs matter in building a successful business? 🚀 In this inspiring episode of the Moments podcast, host Kobi Omenaka chats with Laura Pomfret, founder of Financielle, about her journey from corporate law to entrepreneurship and how she turned a simple Instagram account into a game-changing financial well-being app. Discover the power of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) as Laura shares how starting small with spreadsheets and PDFs led to Financielle’s scalable success.Get actionable strategies and personal insights as Laura explains how simplifying complex financial concepts empowers individuals to make life-changing decisions. From helping users save for milestones to en...2025-07-1750 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODMVP Mistakes Every Startup Must Avoid 🚀 | Brendan McNulty | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi Omenaka🚀 Are you making the common MVP mistakes that could derail your startup’s success? In this episode of the Moments Podcast, host Kobi Omenaka sits down with Brendan McNulty, a seasoned entrepreneur, growth mentor, and product expert, to uncover the critical lessons every startup must learn to avoid costly missteps when building their minimum viable product (MVP).
Brendan shares his unique journey, from working with global brands like Nike and Canon to bootstrapping his own successful ventures. Together with Kobi, they break down the essentials of creating a user-focused MVP and emphasize the importance of understanding your customers’ needs through...2025-07-1044 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODMVP Mistakes Every Startup Must Avoid 🚀 | Brendan McNulty | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi Omenaka🚀 Are you making the common MVP mistakes that could derail your startup’s success? In this episode of the Moments Podcast, host Kobi Omenaka sits down with Brendan McNulty, a seasoned entrepreneur, growth mentor, and product expert, to uncover the critical lessons every startup must learn to avoid costly missteps when building their minimum viable product (MVP).
Brendan shares his unique journey, from working with global brands like Nike and Canon to bootstrapping his own successful ventures. Together with Kobi, they break down the essentials of creating a user-focused MVP and emphasize the importance of un...2025-07-1044 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODMastering the Creator Economy: Hannah Witton’s Insights | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaDive into the creator economy with Hannah Witton, a seasoned content creator and expert in building thriving online communities. In this episode of the Moments podcast, host Kobi Omenaka interviews Hannah as they explore her journey from a YouTube hobbyist to a full-time creator and coach. Hannah shares her personal insights into navigating the ever-evolving creator space, offering actionable strategies for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs.
Discover how Hannah leveraged platforms like YouTube, Patreon, and Instagram to grow her career, her unique approach to audience connection, and the challenges she faced in transitioning from sex...2025-07-0345 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODMastering the Creator Economy: Hannah Witton’s Insights | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaDive into the creator economy with Hannah Witton, a seasoned content
Mastering the Creator Economy: Hannah Witton’s Insights | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi Omenaka
creator and expert in building thriving online communities. In this episode of the Moments podcast, host Kobi Omenaka interviews Hannah as they explore her journey from a YouTube hobbyist to a full-time creator and coach. Hannah shares her personal insights into navigating the ever-evolving creator space, offering actionable strategies for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs.Discover how Hannah leveraged platforms like YouTube, Patreon, and Instagram to grow her career, her unique approach to audience connection, an...2025-07-0345 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODHow Zoe Revolutionized Influencer Marketing 🌟 | Sara Kathleen Gordon | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaDiscover how Sara Kathleen Gordon, GM at Zoe, shares transformative insights into how Zoe revolutionized influencer marketing 🌟. In this episode of the "Moments" podcast, Sara discusses Zoe's groundbreaking approach to utilizing micro-influencers, crafting purpose-driven campaigns, and navigating the complexities of nutrition and wellness marketing in today's digital landscape.
From Zoe's pivotal role in fighting misinformation during the pandemic with their COVID symptom study app to their innovative strategies empowering consumers through personalized nutrition tools, Sara dives deep into actionable strategies that drive growth and build trust. Learn how Zoe's science-backed ethos ensures credibility in influencer partnerships and how their mis...2025-06-2650 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODHow Zoe Revolutionized Influencer Marketing 🌟 | Sara Kathleen Gordon | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi Omenaka
Discover how Sara Kathleen Gordon, GM at Zoe, shares transformative insights into how Zoe revolutionized influencer marketing 🌟. In this episode of the "Moments" podcast, Sara discusses Zoe's groundbreaking approach to utilizing micro-influencers, crafting purpose-driven campaigns, and navigating the complexities of nutrition and wellness marketing in today's digital landscape.From Zoe's pivotal role in fighting misinformation during the pandemic with their COVID symptom study app to their innovative strategies empowering consumers through personalized nutrition tools, Sara dives deep into actionable strategies that drive growth and build trust. Learn how Zoe's science-backed ethos ensures credibility in influencer partnerships and how their mis...2025-06-2650 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODStartup Growth Secrets: Craig Brown’s Insights | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaDiscover the ultimate "Startup Growth Secrets" in this episode of the Aha Moments Podcast featuring Craig Brown, a former stockbroker turned startup specialist. Hosted by Kobe Oman, this insightful conversation dives into Craig’s transformative journey from the fast-paced world of banking to building purpose-driven companies and mentoring startups.
Craig shares his unique insights into entrepreneurship, the art of risk-taking, and the importance of aligning personal values with professional aspirations. Learn how he transitioned into the startup ecosystem, why authenticity and emotional connections matter in business, and how to navigate pivotal moments like finding product-market fit or hiring your fi...2025-06-1945 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODStartup Growth Secrets: Craig Brown’s Insights | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaDiscover the ultimate "Startup Growth Secrets" in this episode of the Aha Moments Podcast featuring Craig Brown, a former stockbroker turned startup specialist. Hosted by Kobe Oman, this insightful conversation dives into Craig’s transformative journey from the fast-paced world of banking to building purpose-driven companies and mentoring startups.
Craig shares his unique insights into entrepreneurship, the art of risk-taking, and the importance of aligning personal values with professional aspirations. Learn how he transitioned into the startup ecosystem, why authenticity and emotional connections matter in business, and how to navigate pivotal moments like finding product-market fit or hiring your fi...2025-06-1945 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODFollow The Pings: Sophie’s Breakthrough | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaYour comfort zone is holding you back, and Sophie Storm Roberts, known as Challenge Sophie, is here to inspire your breakthrough. In this engaging episode of the Moments podcast with Kobi Omenaka, Sophie shares her powerful journey from a predictable corporate life to a purpose-driven, adventure-filled career. Discover how stepping out of her comfort zone—starting with a bold challenge in Borneo—transformed her confidence, courage, and resilience, and how it can do the same for you.
Sophie reveals the "Aha Moments" that led her to redefine success, build her personal brand, and inspire thousands to take action. From tack...2025-06-1240 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODFollow The Pings: Sophie’s Breakthrough | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaYour comfort zone is holding you back, and Sophie Storm Roberts, known as Challenge Sophie, is here to inspire your breakthrough. In this engaging episode of the Moments podcast with Kobi Omenaka, Sophie shares her powerful journey from a predictable corporate life to a purpose-driven, adventure-filled career. Discover how stepping out of her comfort zone—starting with a bold challenge in Borneo—transformed her confidence, courage, and resilience, and how it can do the same for you.
Sophie reveals the "Aha Moments" that led her to redefine success, build her personal brand, and inspire thousands to take action. From tack...2025-06-1240 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODStorytelling Secrets to Captivate and Convert 🚀 | Mark Leruste | Aha Moments Podcast W Kobi Omenaka
Unlock the storytelling secrets to captivate and convert with expert insights from Mark Leruste! 🚀 In this episode of the Moments Podcast, host Kobi Omenaka welcomes Mark, a seasoned storyteller, brand coach, and podcasting veteran, to share his journey from launching Movember in France to teaching leaders how to inspire through impactful stories.
Dive into Mark’s journey, from his “backpack, questionable mustache, and story” Movember days to building Storycast, his purpose-driven agency. Learn actionable strategies to craft authentic narratives that connect, inspire, and drive change. Mark also shares personal insights about overcoming imposter syndrome and using vulnerability as a leadershi...2025-06-051h 01Aha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODStorytelling Secrets to Captivate and Convert 🚀 | Mark Leruste | Aha Moments Podcast W Kobi OmenakaUnlock the storytelling secrets to captivate and convert with expert insights from Mark Leruste! 🚀 In this episode of the Moments Podcast, host Kobi Omenaka welcomes Mark, a seasoned storyteller, brand coach, and podcasting veteran, to share his journey from launching Movember in France to teaching leaders how to inspire through impactful stories.
Dive into Mark’s journey, from his “backpack, questionable mustache, and story” Movember days to building Storycast, his purpose-driven agency. Learn actionable strategies to craft authentic narratives that connect, inspire, and drive change. Mark also shares personal insights about overcoming imposter syndrome and using vulnerability as a leadershi...2025-06-051h 01Aha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODMaster B2B Sales: Brooke's Proven Secrets 🚀 | Brooke Pinkney | Aha Moments Podcast W Kobi OmenakaUncover the secrets to mastering B2B sales with Brooke's proven strategies in this insightful episode of the "Aha Moments" podcast! 🚀 Join host Kobi for a fascinating conversation with Brooke, Managing Director of Broadley Speaking, as she shares her journey from apprentice to leader in the world of growth marketing and business strategies.
With over 12 years of experience in B2B sales and marketing, Brooke reveals what it takes to navigate complex sales cycles, build authentic client relationships, and achieve sustainable business growth.This episode is packed with actionable insights, including how to approach lon...2025-05-2940 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODMaster B2B Sales: Brooke's Proven Secrets 🚀 | Brooke Pinkney | Aha Moments Podcast W Kobi OmenakaUncover the secrets to mastering B2B sales with Brooke's proven strategies in this insightful episode of the "Aha Moments" podcast! 🚀 Join host Kobi for a fascinating conversation with Brooke, Managing Director of Broadley Speaking, as she shares her journey from apprentice to leader in the world of growth marketing and business strategies. With over 12 years of experience in B2B sales and marketing, Brooke reveals what it takes to navigate complex sales cycles, build authentic client relationships, and achieve sustainable business growth.This episode is packed with actionable insights, including how to approach long-term sales cycles, foster trust wit...2025-05-2940 min
FandomentalsIndependent Podcast Awards Special with Kobi OmenakaIndependent Podcast AwardsForum - https://independentpodcastawards.com/IPA25/en/page/forum-homepageSubmissions - https://independentpodcastawards.com/IPA25/en/page/awards-homepageKobi OmenakaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kobestarr/Twitter - https://x.com/kobestarr?lang=enWebsite - https://kobestarr.io/Search with Candour EpisodeYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDXsWflqJ6wSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xEkrBPrBjzFEodx6vOBNRApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/free-keyword-research-tools-you-need-to-know-kobi-omenaka/id1456880812?i=10007089465432025-05-2649 min
Search with Candour - SEO podcastFree Keyword Research Tools You Need To Know | Kobi OmenakaKobi Omenaka joins Jack Chambers-Ward to explore ways to find keywords for free. They discuss the benefits of using customer conversations, news trends, and various free tools like Google Keyword Planner and Search Console.The episode also delves into the importance of understanding search intent and maximising the impact of small, engaged communities. Tune in for actionable tips and strategies to enhance your keyword research without breaking the bank.Follow KobiKobi’s digital marketing: https://kobestarr.io/Kobi’s podcasts: https://stripped.media/LinkedIn: https://www.link...2025-05-191h 05Aha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODThe Secret to Getting Your First Investor FAST! | Ben Keene | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaThe Secret to Getting Your First Investor FAST! | Ben Keene | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaUnlock the secret to getting your first investor FAST! In this episode of Aha Moments, host Kobi Omenaka sits down with Ben Keane, a seasoned entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, to uncover actionable strategies and personal insights that can transform your fundraising journey. Ben, co-founder of Raise, shares his expertise from mentoring thousands of entrepreneurs and helping purpose-driven companies secure investments.Discover key "aha moments" as Ben dives into the psychology of securing your first investor, the power of FOMO in turning "no's" into "yes's," and why the first "yes" is a game-changer for your...2025-03-2054 min
Aha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODThe Secret to Getting Your First Investor FAST! | Ben Keene | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaUnlock the secret to getting your first investor FAST! In this episode of Moments, host Kobi Omenaka sits down with Ben Keane, a seasoned entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, to uncover actionable strategies and personal insights that can transform your fundraising journey. Ben, co-founder of Raaise, shares his expertise from mentoring thousands of entrepreneurs and helping purpose-driven companies secure investments.Discover key "aha moments" as Ben dives into the psychology of securing your first investor, the power of FOMO in turning "no's" into "yes's," and why the first "yes" is a game-changer for your funding...2025-03-2054 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODWhy Curiosity Fuels Business Growth 🚀| Sarah Parsonage | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaDiscover how curiosity can fuel business growth and unlock transformative ideas in this insightful episode of Aha Moments! Join host Kobi Omenaka as he sits down with Sarah Parsonage, founder of One Question, a groundbreaking advisory organization revolutionizing the way leaders tackle challenges. Together, they explore the power of asking the right questions to spark innovation, drive sustainable change, and uncover actionable strategies for success.Sarah shares personal insights into her journey, including how her curiosity shaped her career and how One Question inspires organizations to think differently. From tackling mental health challenges to...2025-03-1440 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODWhy Curiosity Fuels Business Growth 🚀| Sarah Parsonage | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaDiscover how curiosity can fuel business growth and unlock transformative ideas in this insightful episode of Aha Moments! Join host KobI Omenaka as he sits down with Sarah Parsonage, founder of One Question, a groundbreaking advisory organization revolutionizing the way leaders tackle challenges. Together, they explore the power of asking the right questions to spark innovation, drive sustainable change, and uncover actionable strategies for success.Sarah shares personal insights into her journey, including how her curiosity shaped her career and how One Question inspires organizations to think differently. From tackling mental health challenges to...2025-03-1440 min
PauseStopResetKobi Omenaka on Simon Hedley's Pause Stop ResetToday, we’re joined by Kobi Omenaka — he worked as a chemical engineer before a big reset into digital marketing , podcasting and more.. He's now an award winning podcater and producer (including Flixwatcher ) who has created and crafted a great life for him and his family. He's got a super interesting story and this is well worth a listen, as he shares his surprising resets and how he navigated them. Also, a great reminder of the importance of fun and how things can work out in magical ways. You can learn more...2025-03-1044 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODThe Secret to Finding Your Customers’ Pain Points | Robert Desmond | Aha Moments Pod W Kobi OmenakaDiscover "The Secret to Finding Your Customers’ Pain Points" in this insightful episode of Aha Moments! Host Kobi Omenaka sits down with Robert “Desi” Desmond, CTO of Leadsie, to explore the art of identifying customer pain points and turning them into powerful business opportunities. From his journey as a software developer to launching game-changing tools for marketing agencies, Robert shares personal insights, actionable strategies, and industry secrets that every entrepreneur and marketer can learn from.In this episode, you’ll uncover how emotional and social factors influence purchasing decisions, the impo...2025-03-0641 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODCrack the Code to B2B PPC Success with Christina Brauer | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaDiscover how to crack the code to B2B PPC success with Christina Brauer, a seasoned digital marketing expert and founder of Capital C Agency. In this engaging episode of the Aha Moments Podcast, host Kobi Omenaka dives into Christina's incredible journey from Google account strategist to helping B2B companies achieve marketing excellence. Christina shares her actionable strategies, personal insights, and industry secrets for navigating the complexities of Google Ads, paid search, and beyond.Learn the critical differences between B2B and B2C campaigns, why understanding your...2025-02-2844 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODFrom Side Hustle to Success: The Pip Decks Story | Aha Moments Podcast with Kobi OmenakaDiscover how Charles Burdett transformed a simple side hustle into the thriving success that is Pip Decks in this captivating episode of the Aha Moments Podcast with host Kobi Omenaka. Charles, a seasoned UX designer turned entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey from agency life and corporate roles to building a purpose-driven company that has sold hundreds of thousands of innovative card decks worldwide.Gain invaluable personal insights as Charles reveals the "aha moments" that shaped his business, from understanding customer needs to launching products with an authentic connection. This episode is packed with actionable...2025-02-2147 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODMaster Startup Growth with Cathy White’s Strategies! | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaLearn how to master startup growth with Cathy White’s expert strategies! In this episode, Cathy shares her inspiring journey from SeedCamp to founding CW Communications, offering actionable insights for entrepreneurs and purpose-driven companies. Tune in as she discusses the importance of clear communication, navigating decision fatigue, and building sustainable business strategies. Discover her advice on finding your ideal customer, leveraging content marketing, and using "aha moments" to drive success.Cathy also sheds light on her experiences in growth marketing and the challenges of pivoting during unprecedented times, including the pandemic. From her personal in...2025-02-1351 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODMastering LinkedIn Sales: Insightful Conversations with Richard Moore | Aha Moments PodcastIn this episode of Aha Moments Podcast, host Kobi Omenaka is joined by sales expert Richard Moore to discuss the art of selling on LinkedIn. Richard, the founder of the "Art of Sell" community, shares his journey from starting in sales to becoming a sought-after LinkedIn consultant with over 100,000 followers. They delve into various aspects of selling, emphasizing that it's not a sleazy practice but a nuanced and elegant process. Richard explains how meaningful interactions on LinkedIn can lead to substantial business growth and enhanced lifestyle. He also shares...2025-02-061h 05Aha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODTampons Are Not Class A Drugs | Affi Parvizi Wayne | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaBreaking Period Taboos: The Essential Conversation with Freda’s Affi Parvizi WayneIn this episode of 'AHA moments with Kobi Omenaka,' Kobi speaks with Affi Parvizi Wayne, founder of Freda, a company that initially sold period products directly to consumers. They explore the importance of period care as a necessity rather than a luxury, addressing the challenges faced by women in various situations, from refugee camps to corporate offices. Affi shares personal anecdotes and insights into the often-overlooked needs of women, highlighting societal ta...2025-01-3045 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODHow to Build Tools People Love & Beat LinkedIn | Jake Ward | Aha Moments Podcast With Kobi OmenakaJake Ward, an SEO expert, LinkedIn creator, and founder of Kleo, joins the show to share his journey and insights. Jake delves into his beginnings in SEO, the creation of Kleo, and how he disrupted the LinkedIn space. This chat features key strategies for LinkedIn success, building an effective SEO plan, and the benefits of Kleo. Additionally, the conversation touches on Jake's personal 'Aha Moments' that contributed to his sustained success. Tune in for practical tips and learn how to effectively leverage Kleo and LinkedIn.2025-01-2334 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODThe Secret to Finding the Right Growth Channels | Hannah Parvaz | Aha Moments Podcast w Kobi OmenakaHannah Parvaz, founder of digital marketing agency Aperture and a multi-award-winning marketer. Hannah shares insights from her career, including her beginnings in the Manchester music scene, her transition from music to tech with roles in various startups, and how she discovered key 'aha moments' that drove growth and success. Kobi and Hannah delve into the importance of focusing on specific business aspects, the power of data in identifying user behaviours, and Hanna's principles for working with purpose-driven companies. She also discusses her experience with effective marketing strategies such as...2025-01-2347 minAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - AMPODAha Moments with Kobi Omenaka - Trailer2025-01-1000 min
Spocklight: A Star Trek PodcastSpocklight At the Movies 33: Logan (w/ Kobi Omenaka from the Flixwatcher Podcast)Five years after covering the first X-Men film on the podcast and with 'Deadpool & Wolverine' currently in Cinemas and lighting up the box office, we return to the franchise to discuss 2017 entry, Logan, with special Guest, Kobi Omenaka.
We talk about Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart's performances in the film and how they clearly approached this film differently from other instalments in the series, find ourselves wowed by the brutal violence on display in this very R-rated entry, wonder if the seeming finality of this film will be effected by Jackman's return in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' (Di...2024-08-121h 07
Frame to FrameEpisode 156 - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (With Special Guest Kobi Omenaka)This week, we were honoured to be joined by Flixwatcher and The Wire Stripped's Kobi Omenaka. He selected the theme of animated superhero films with Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and the second installment of the Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the SpiderverseThe timings for this week are: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (04:25)Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (28:20) Find Kobi as @Kobestarr on Twitter/X and his podcasts are @FlixwatcherPod and @TheWireStrippedNext episode’s theme will be films that became TV shows.Follow us on social media:Instagram: frametoframepod2023-08-3056 min
Unequal SequelKobi OmenakaUNEQUAL SEQUEL - S05 EP10 - KOBI OMENAKA ~Joining Dave and Rich on this episode to discuss his best ever sequel, worst ever sequel and dream sequel is Kobi Omenaka. Kobi is one of the foremost names in the UK podcast scene. As the co-founder of Stripped Media, Kobi hosts and produces some of the UKs biggest podcasts. Including The Wire Stripped, Tea with Twiggy and Flixwatcher (that both Dave and Rich have been guests on)If you like what you hear and want even more of us talking to...2023-08-141h 24
FandomentalsThe Fresh Prince of Bel Air with Kobi Omenaka (The Wire Stripped & Flixwatcher)Now this is the story all about how this show got flip turned upside down and, I'd like to take a minute just sit right there, we'll tell you all about the Fresh Prince of Bel Air... I couldn't resist Joining for for a dive into this iconic sitcom is podcaster Kobi Omenaka. Kobi and I talk about the impact of the show, the cast, the legacy of the lead actor, the themes of the show and how it stands out from other sitcoms of the time and more! Make sure you...2022-05-161h 01
Is Paul Dano OK?Matt Reeves' The Batman (with Kobi Omenaka)Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 where we were joined by Flixwatcher and The Wire Stripped's very own Kobi Omenaka to discuss The Batman (2022). The Batman is directed by Matt Reeves, scored by Michael Giacchino, and stars Paul Dano, Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Collin Farrell, Andy Serkis and John Turturro. SPOILER WARNING: This is an episode of two halves. The first only features us discussing the film in non-spoiler terms (beyond what was already shown in the trailers). The second half has a very handy audio-sting to denote the start of the spoiler section. E...2022-03-072h 07
Terrible LizardsMicroraptor with Kobi OmenakaWe’ve already mentioned Gigantoraptor this series so let’s get down to the other end of the etymological scale and look at Microraptor. This little dromaeosaur was one of the first fully feathered dinosaurs to be found and is famous for its ‘four wings’ with long flight feathers on the legs and the arms. There’s loads of good specimens of this animal so it is perhaps no surprise that there has been lots of research on it and, by extension, lots of arguments about its lifestyle, evolution and especially, how well it could fly. This week we are...2022-03-021h 03
Over/underrated: a music podcast with Fran and BabsS3E10 - Hip-hop: Puff Daddy (Overrated) & Jurassic 5 (Underrated) - with Kobi OmenakaJoined by the talented Kobi Omenaka - a podcaster, digital marketing specialist, consultant and teacher - we're finally diving into a genre we're not so knowledgeable about, hip-hop.
Puff Daddy a.k.a. P Diddy a.k.a. Puffy a.k.a. Diddy a.k.a. Sean Combs was incredible successful in the late 90s and 00s - but is his fame deserved, should he be better known as a tastemaker rather than a rapper?
We also learn a lot more about alternative hip-hop legends Jurassic 5, who Babs affectionately dubs "The Gilmore Girls of rap".2022-02-071h 07
SpielbergPod - The Steven Spielberg PodcastBONUS EP - Captain America: The Winter Soldier (feat. Kobi Omenaka from Flixwatcher and The Wire Stripped, The Captain America films #2, The Marvel Cinematic Universe #9, The Russo Brothers #1)On your left! In this episode I continue my festive MCU Phase 2 coverage as Kobi Omenaka joins me to watch the second Cap film, 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'. You can expect some singing, lots of talk about 90s Australian TV shows and much, much more as we delve into one of Marvel's best movies.2021-12-1948 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastBONUS! Ep# 200.2 Ghostbusters as chosen by Kobi with Sam Clements and Louise Owen from 90 Min Or Less Film FestWho you gonna call? Ghostbusters! Sam Clements and Louise Owen from 90 Min Or Less Film Fest host Flixwatcher 200 episode specials - first up its Kobi’s choice Ghostbusters. Do we need a synopsis for Ghostbusters?!? Undoubtedly one of the greatest films of all time, written by Dan Ackroyd and Harold Ramis and directed by Ivan Reitman it stars Ackroyd as Ray Stanz, Ramis as Egon Spengler and Bill Murray as Peter Venkman with support from Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis and Ernie Hudson. Ghostbusters, a childhood favourite of pretty much every 80s child and cultural phenomenon mixes comedy, horror and action wi...2021-03-3153 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastBONUS! Ep# 200.1 13 Going on 30 as chosen by Helen with Sam Clements and Louise Owen from 90 Min Or Less Film Fest Did you ever wish you were 30, flirty and thriving as a teen?! If so we’ve got a treat for you for Flixwatcher 200 episode special with Helen’s choice 13 Going On 30. 3 Going On 30 is a 2004 fantasy rom com starring Jennifer Garner as Jenna Rink and Mark Ruffalo as Matt ‘Matty’ Flamhaff with Judy Greer and Andy Serkis co-starring. 13-year-old Jenna wants to be popular and grown up, when her birthday party doesn’t go to plan and she makes a wish to be 30 and through the power of magic dust wakes up and her dream has come true. Adult Jenna lives in h...2021-03-3156 min
Griefcast#129 Kobi OmenakaThis week I talk to Kobi Omenaka about his brother, who passed away when they were teenagers. As ever we talk grief, computer games + good teachers.You can follow Kobi on Twitter @kobestarr and you can follow Griefcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheGriefcastGriefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble.And remember, you are not alone.Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of...2021-02-1754 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp # 180 Big Night with Thea Gilien and Matt Houlihan from The Podcast Review Show.Thea Gilien and Matt Houlihan from The Podcast Review Show return to Flixwatcher remotely to review Thea’s choice Big Night. Big Night is a 1996 comedy-drama co-directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci. It stars Tucci and Tony Shalhoub as two Italian immigrant brothers, Secondo and Primo. Minnie Driver, Alison Janney, and Isabella Rossellini co-star as their love interests. Their jointly owned restaurant is struggling, they are losing business to rival Italian ‘Pascal’s’ (Ian Holm) and losing customers as Primo refuses to “Americanize” their food to keep the customers happy. Pascal tells Secondo that Louis Prima will dine at their restaur...2020-10-2850 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp # 170 BoyHood with Chris and Matt from the Movie Bunker Podcast.Chris and Matt from the Movie Bunker Podcast return to Flixwatcher to review Chris’ choice Boyhood. Boyhood is Richard Linklater’s 2014 coming of age drama spanning 2001-2013 in real-time of the life of Mason as he grows up in Texas. Starring Ethan Hawke (Mason Snr), Ellar Coltrane (Mason), Lorelei Linklater (Samantha), and in an Oscar-winning role Patricia Arquette (Olivia). And that’s it. Mason Snr and Olivia split up and Mason and Samantha grow up - over three hours. If that’s not your bag then you’ll probably struggle to get over the initial gimmick of being recorded over real-time...2020-08-1954 min
Mum and MummerFlixwatcher & Chill with Kobi OmenakaHeyoooooooo well haven't we got a treat for you this week! From the Flixwatcher Podcast it's the lovely Kobi! So if you had your cinema plans thwarted this weekend don't worry, Kobi is here to tell us all what movies to stream and where! He's a very bright button and also tells us all about his work and brand new lockdown baby.You can catch his podcast here http://flixwatcher.tv/Their Twitter here https://twitter.com/FlixwatcherPodAnd if you have any good film suggestions please let us know! Stay...2020-08-021h 04Mum and MummerFlixwatcher & Chill with Kobi OmenakaHeyoooooooo well haven't we got a treat for you this week! From the Flixwatcher Podcast it's the lovely Kobi! So if you had your cinema plans thwarted this weekend don't worry, Kobi is here to tell us all what movies to stream and where! He's a very bright button and also tells us all about his work and brand new lockdown baby.You can catch his podcast here http://flixwatcher.tv/Their Twitter here https://twitter.com/FlixwatcherPodAnd if you have any good film suggestions please let us know! Stay...2020-08-021h 04
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #159 Enter the Dragon with Gareth Evans and Sope Dirisu from The Gangs Of LondonGareth (The Raid, Gangs of London) Evans and Sope (Gangs of London) Dirisu join Flixwatcher to review Gareth’s choice Enter the Dragon. Enter the Dragon is the 1973 Bruce Lee martial film directed by Robert Clouse. Famous for many things but mainly for being the last film Lee completed before his untimely death at the age of 32. Even if you’ve never seen Enter the Dragon you seen the poster and the iconic image of Lee shirtless with the bloody claw marks across his body. You’ll probably also know the final battle in the room mirrors too, most r...2020-06-031h 08
The Best Pick movie podcastGreen Book (2018) with special guest Kobi OmenakaBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky with special guest Kobi Omenaka Episode 58: Green Book (2018) Released 8 April 2020 For this episode, we watched Green Book, written by Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie and Peter Farrelly and directed by Farrelly. It stars Vigo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali who won Best Supporting Actor. Apart from Best Picture, its only other Academy Award was for the screenplay, but it was also nominated for its editing and Mortensen for Best Actor. White Savior. https://youtu.be/T_RTnuJvg6U Flixwatcher podcast. https://podfollow.com/flixwatcher...2020-04-081h 09
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #150.2 John Wick:Chapter 3 -parabellum with James King BBC Radio 2 previously Radio 1 and Rhianna Dhillon BBC 6music, also previously Radio 1.James King BBC Radio 2 (previously Radio 1) Rhianna Dhillon (BBC 6music, also previously Radio 1) return to Flixwatcher to review James’ choice John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (JW3) picks up exactly where Chapter 2 ends, Wick (Keanu Reeves) is now “excommunicado” after an unauthorized killing on the grounds of The Continental Hotel and is on the run from every hitman in New York. JW3 takes the ante that was upped in JW2 and turns everything up to 11. The mythology of the High Table is expanded, Wick travels to Casablanca, there are horse fu and attack dogs, even more, ultra-viol...2020-04-0259 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #147 La La Land with Amelie Thomas from Fatal Attraction Podcast and Matt Brothers from Spocklight.Amelie Thomas (Fatal Attraction Podcast) and Matt Brothers (Spocklight) join Flixwatcher to review Amelie’s Choice La La Land. La La Land is a 2016 musical from director Damien (Whiplash) Chazelle starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone that nearly won the Best Picture at the Oscars. Mia (Stone) is a struggling/aspiring actress in LA who has a series of chance encounters with Sebastian (Gosling) a struggling and unforgivingly rude jazz pianist. They eventually fall in love only to realize that their own ambitions and the obvious fact they are clearly not compatible and break up. More divisive than Marmite, La...2020-03-111h 06
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #140 About Time with Hannah Russell from Mags Creative: Deliciously Ella, Honestly with Clemmie Telford and Georgie Grier from The Screenster PodcastHannah Russell (Mags Creative: Deliciously Ella, Honestly with Clemmie Telford) and Georgie Grier (The Screenster Podcast) join Flixwatcher to review the 2013 Richard Curtis romantic drama About Time. Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) is let into a secret by his father James (Bill Nighy) that all the men (yes, the men only) can travel back in time. Tim uses this opportunity to go back in time to stalk/make Mary (Rachel McAdams) fall in love with him. There is more time travel that services his own best interests (if he prevents his sister from being involved in a...2020-01-2245 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #129 The Thing with Illustrators Sam Gilbey and David LitchfieldIt's Episode 129! Illustrators Sam Gilbey and David Litchfield join Flixwatcher to review Sam’s choice, John Carpenters The Thing. The Thing is a 1981 sci-fi horror directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell. Not to be confused with the 2011 version, The Thing or The Thing from Another World from 1951. The film opens with a dog being chased across an ice landscape by a Norwegian helicopter, they fail to kill the dog and accidentally blown themselves up. What follows is a delicious mix of isolation paranoia, gross body horror and big action moments. You may not have seen it, but you’...2019-10-2350 minThe Best Pick movie podcastGreen Book (2018) with special guest Kobi OmenakaBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky with special guest Kobi Omenaka Episode 58: Green Book (2018) Released 8 April 2020 For this episode, we watched Green Book, written by Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie and Peter Farrelly and directed by Farrelly. It stars Vigo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali who won Best Supporting Actor. Apart from Best Picture, its only other Academy Award was for the screenplay, but it was also nominated for its editing and Mortensen for Best Actor. White Savior. https://youtu.be/T_RTnuJvg6U Flixwatcher podcast. https://podfollow.com/flixwatcher...2019-10-091h 09
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #120 Back to the Future with Aisling Bea and LatitudeIt’s episode 120 and it’s a special LIVE at Latitude Festival Flixwatcher with comedian, writer, actress and all kinds of awesome Aisling Bea reviewing Back to the Future. As you’ll hear from Andy from The Listening Post we had a few technical hitches at the start but don’t worry you’ve not missed much! We jump in just as Aisling is giving her favourite Back to the Future scenes. Who hasn’t seen Back to the Future? Well, at least two people who came to listen to this podcast hadn’t. For them Back to the Future is the 1...2019-08-2144 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #118 The Princess Bride with Ciara Baxendale and Andy Goddard from Wooden OvercoatsIt’s Episode 118! Andy Goddard and Ciara Baxendale from Wooden Overcoats, your number one podcast sitcom for rival funeral directors, return to review Andy’s choice The Princess Bride. Chances are that even if you’ve never seen The Princess Bride you’ll know at least one quote from it. Adapted by William Goldman from his novel and directed by Rob Reiner it is peak 80s cult classic. A story within a story, Westley (Cary Elwes) must rescue his true love Princess Buttercup (Robyn Wright) from Prince Humperdinck and features Christopher Guest, Andre the Giant and Billy Crystal. Scores...2019-08-0748 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #109 Hearts Beat Loud with Helen O’Hara from Empire Magazine and Zoë Jeyes from the home of podcasting Kings PlaceIt’s Episode 109! Helen O’Hara (Empire Magazine) and Zoe Jeyes (the home of podcasting Kings Place) join to Flixwatcher to discuss Helen’s choice Hearts Beat Loud. Hearts Beat Loud is a 2018 American comedy-drama with a stellar cast that includes Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Ted Danson, Sasha Lane, Blythe Danner and Toni Collette. Grumpy record store owner Offerman is facing the closure of his store and his only daughter living home for the university while also dealing with his mother's dementia and the on and off affections of his landlady but manages to also write an awesome pop tune wit...2019-05-2944 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #101 The Ballad of Buster Scruggs with Myq Kaplan from Broccoli & Ice Cream and Alice Fraser from The Bugle & TeaIt’s Episode 101! Comedians Myq Kaplan (Broccoli and Ice Cream) and Alice Fraser (The Bugle & Tea With Alice) join Flixwatcher to review The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is the Netflix 2018 Coen Brothers western anthology film. There are six vignettes in this film, with a number of high profile actors including Tim Blake Nelson, James Franco, Brendan Gleeson, Liam Neeson, Tom Waits and Zoe Kazan, varying in length and tone. The stories range from a singing cowboy, a grizzled old prospector and a sinister impresario, what ties them all loosely together is death. There is de...2019-03-2757 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #100.2 Robocop with Cathy and Dave from the Cinemile podcastFor this special Flixwatcher episode Cathy and Dave from the Cinemile host Kobi and Helen for Kobi’s film choice Robocop! Robocop (the original Paul Verhoeven cyberpunk action film version of course) was the favourite film of nine year-old Kobi, it’s the story of futuristic Detroit where crime is high and the solution is to implant a dead cop into a robot. It should be noted Robocop is not suitable for nine year-olds!! Being Verhoeven it is almost excessively violent, a rogue ED209 peppering an unfortunate employee, Murphy being shot to pieces and the toxic goop incident being part...2019-03-2051 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #100.1 Get Out with Cathy and Dave from the Cinemile podcastWe’re celebrating 100 episodes of Flixwatcher! As a treat, we have TWO bonus episodes! Hosting in this episode are the Cinemile’s Cathy and Dave and the guests are Helen and Kobi! In this episode, we’re reviewing Jordan Peele’s Oscar winning debut Get Out, a satirical American horror from 2017. Get Out is not your typical horror, it manages to be terrifying, provocative, funny and shocking - it’s impossible not to be completely engaged in this film. Get Out benefits from a standout cast of Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford and Catherine Keener, is visually stunning (the Sunken...2019-03-2055 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #100 Inception with Edith and Cariad from Griefcast and Soundtracking with Edith BowmanHappy birthday to us! It’s episode 100! Joining us for our special birthday are Edith Bowman (Soundtracking with Edith Bowman) and Cariad Lloyd (Griefcast) and we’re reviewing Christopher Nolan’s 2010 masterpiece Inception. It’s best not to try and unpick Inception - top line is it is a story about dreams, grief, memory and folding streets soundtracked to Edith Piaf. At first watch it is simply visually stunning, from exploding European streets, Escher staircases and a mind bending anti-gravity fight scene. It is also blessed with one of the best ensemble casts of recent y...2019-03-2047 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #095 Icarus with Boyd Hilton and Josh Landy from Footballistically Arsenal It’s Episode 95! Josh and Boyd (Footballistically Arsenal) return for Josh’s choice, the award-winning documentary Icarus. Icarus is 2017 documentary from Bryan Fogel, an amateur cyclist who looks into whether he can improve his performance by injecting drugs. In the process of looking into finding someone to help him dope he accidentally uncovers a legacy of historic doping by the Russian athletics team, as you do. What starts out as a Supersize Me guinea pig project ends up being one of the biggest whistleblowing documentaries in sport ever uncovered, it even won t...2019-02-1343 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #093 Attack the Block with Miriam and GarethIt’s Episode 93! Miriam and Gareth, fellow Shabbos Rollers, join Flixwatcher to review Joe (Adam & Joe) Cornish’s debut film Attack the Block. As well as being Cornish’s debut it is also John Boyega’s first film too, starring as Moses. A gang leader whose Bonfire Night features mugging, being arrested and battling aliens. Showing his influences on his sleeve, Attack the Block takes e.t, Aliens, Signs and Star Wars and transplants them into the social housing towers of south London. Scores [supsystic-tables id='96'] Mixing sci-fi and horror with a sort of coming of age s...2019-01-3055 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #089 Allied with Stephanie and Emma From The Mighty Foof PodcastEp #089 Allied with Stephanie and Emma From The Mighty Foof Podcast It’s Episode 89! Ems and Stephanie from The Mighty Foof join Flixwatcher to review the 2016 Robert Zemeckis film Allied starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard. Allied pitches itself as a wartime spy thriller early on but quickly descends into dreary wartime melodrama, not even the wonderful Marion Cotillard can save this cumbersome disappointment. On paper this should have been so much more, but unintentional comedy moments (sex in a sandstorm) and complete lack of passion between Pitt and Cotillard make it...2018-12-1941 min
Made Of Human with Sofie Hagen119. Kobi Omenaka - A superman hoodie was my uniformSofie talks to Kobi Omenaka about the Flixwatcher Podcast, dissecting film, how sometimes the door is just red because it’s red, school, childhood, the butterfly effect, coincidence, Capoeira, being good at people and Hamilton.Trigger warning – violence against animals, corporal punishmentArtwork by Linda BrinkhausJingle by Harriet BraineProduced by Dave Pickering Made of Human Podcast online:Twitter: @podmohFacebook: facebook.com/madeofhumanpodcastWeb: madeofhumanpodcast.comPatreon: patreon.com/mohp...2018-12-051h 13
90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest3. Black Dynamite with Kobi OmenakaSam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes (Or Less) Film Fest podcast.
In episode 3, Sam is joined by Kobi Omenaka from the Flixwatcher and The Wire Stripped podcasts. Kobi has selected Scott Sanders's action comedy, Black Dynamite (84 mins) starring Michael Jai White. The boys discuss the films faux-Blaxploitation successes and ask why Michael Jai White isn't a household name?
We'll be back in a couple of weeks with episode 4.
Tweet: @90MinFilmFest
Instagram: @90MinFilmFest
Subscr...2018-11-2328 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #083 Into The Night with Phil and Nick de Semlyen from Time Out Film and Empire MagazineIt’s Episode 83? The brothers de Semlyen Nick (Empire Magazine) and Phil (Time Out) return for Nick’s choice, the 1985 John Landis film Into the Night. Starring Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Pfeffier with a cameo appearance from David Bowie and numerous famous and obscure directors. It’s fair to say this is one of Landis and Goldblums leader know films despite its era and cast, probably because it’s a very strange film. Surprisingly frequently violent and really, really dark it is also punctuated by moments of comedy and moments that wouldn’t...2018-11-0742 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #079 Catfight with Ben from Top Film Tip and George from Retro Ramble PodcastIt’s Episode 79! Ben (Top Film Tip) and George (Retro Ramble Podcast) return, this time for Ben’s choice the 2016 black comedy Catfight. Catfight is a Greek tragedy of sorts, but mostly a black comedy punctuated with moments of Tom and Jerry style violence. It stars Anne Heche and Sandra Oh as two rivals who are reunited by chance and take out their frustrations of their own failings and jealousy of the other by basically beating the shit out of each other. Scores [supsystic-tables id=81]Catfight received a mix reaction from Flixwatcher, but a lot of love...2018-10-1047 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #077 Stir Crazy with Tiernan Douieb and Jason Reed from the Partly Political Broadcast and Stop and Search PodcastIt’s episode 77! Returning guests Jason and Tiernan (from the award-winning Stop and Search and Partly Political podcast respectively) are back for Jason’s choice, Stir Crazy starring Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder. A childhood favourite (and as old as Kobi) of Jason’s that he decided to revisit and bring to the Flixwatcher team. I say team as Tiernan neglected to watch it! It’s surprisingly not racist, risky, misogynistic or homophobic as you might predict for its era, one of the other things it isn’t is funny. From the promise of Pryor, Wilder and Sidney Poitier you expect...2018-09-2644 min
The Brilliant Noise PodcastKobi Omenaka on podcast dos and don'tsIn this episode we talk to podcast renaissance man, Kobi Omenaka – and find out his tips on podcasting, how the podcast community has evolved and the value of podcasting for a business.2018-08-2100 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #067 The Young Offenders with Tiernan Douieb and Jason Reed from the Partly Political Broadcast and Stop and Search PodcastIt’s Episode 67! Tiernan (Partly Political Broadcast) and Jason (Stop and Search) join Kobi and Helen for Tiernan’s choice the 2017 Irish comedy The Young Offenders. Jock and Connor are two best buddies on a mission to find a bale of washed up cocaine on the West Cork coast, on stolen bikes. Their paths cross with an over zealous police officer and genuinely terrifying psychopaths whilst also being a journey of friendship and sort of maturity. It’s easy to compare this with the likes of Twin Town, but The Young Offenders has lots of heart and resists the urge t...2018-07-1844 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #064 Gods Own Country with John and Harry from the Beyond the Box Set podcastIt’s Episode 64! John and Harry from the Beyond the Box Set podcast join us to review John’s choice Gods Own Country. This 2017 film set in Yorkshire (get it?!) is a modern love story between a young disillusioned, laddish young farm Johnny and Gheorghe, a Romanian migrant hired to help out on the farm during lambing season. Cruelly overshadowed by the success and acclaim of Call Me By Your Name despite the critical acclaim Gods Own Country didn’t have the same reach or audience - this is criminal. Starring the beautiful rolling hills of Yorkshire and wonderful perfor...2018-06-2750 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #063 District 9 with Annabel Bligh and Gemma Ware from The Anthill PodcastWelcome to Episode 63! We welcome Gemma and Annabel from the Anthill Podcast back to Flixwatcher to review Gemma’s choice the 2009 Neill Blomkamp film District 9. Billed as a Peter Jackson presents District 9 was the breakout film for Sharlto Copley. Filmed and set in Johannesburg it mixes (fake) found footage and documentary styles and is was inspired by the true life events of District Six from the apartheid era. The film, despite providing some genuine comic moments, addresses themes of racism, xenophobia, bureaucracy and refugees and immigrants while moving between sci fi, body horror and action genres. District 9 has aged pr...2018-06-2048 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #061 All About Eve with David K Barnes and Beth Eyre from Wooden Overcoats!Beth and David from Wooden Overcoats (your premiere comedy drama podcast about rival funeral directors), join Kobi and Helen to review the 1950 Betty Davis classic All About Eve. Scoring 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, All About Eve is a bona fide Hollywood classic. Nominated for 14 Oscars it won six. It is the only film in Oscar history to receive four best actress nominations though winning non and features an early Marilyn Monroe performance. The story is the classic starlet stealing The limelight from the ageing, but admired star, despite its years it still remains dazzling, hilarious and a...2018-06-0654 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #057 The Magdalene Sisters, with Liam from Spocklight and Eleanor Parker from BygonesIt’s Episode 57! Liam from Spocklight and Eleanor from Bygones join Kobi and Helen to review The Magdalene Sisters, Eleanor’s choice. The Magdalene Sisters is a 2002 film from Peter Mullan that follows the experiences of three young girls sent to the Magdalene ‘laundry’ in 1960s Ireland for their sexual promiscuity. A period in Irish history the Catholic Church would probably not want to celebrate, the laundries became slave houses and the women there suffered horrendous crimes against them. Based on true stories you can probably get the idea that this won’t be a fun film - but it is an i...2018-05-0950 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #056 Their Finest, with Sara Mae and Ruby from The Sugar Baby ConfessionalsEpisode 56 sees The Sugar Baby Confessionals Sara Mae and Ruby join Flixwatcher to review Their Finest, the choice of Sara Mae. Their Finest (and occasionally Their Finest Hour) is a 2016 film from Lone Scherfig (One Day, An Education) starring the wonderfully on form Gemma Arterton and Bill Nighy. Based on the 2009 novel ‘Their Finest Hour and a Half’ it tells the story of the making a moral boosting Ministry of Information film about Dunkirk during The Blitz. You wait until 2016 for a film about Dunkirk and then you get three at once, except only one of them really pays any...2018-05-0253 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #055 Grandma with Jen and Dave from The Family Tree PodcastJen and Dave from The Family Tree return for Episode 55 where we review Grandma, a 2015 comedy drama starring the awesome Lily Tomlin. The grandma (lesbian, widow and poet) in this film doesn’t conform to the usual granny stereotype, this film is part road trip for an abortion and part exploration of grief. Grandma benefits from a strong supporting cast in the form of gravelly Sam Elliot, Judy Greer, Marcia Gay Harden and the fabulous Laverne Cox. Scores [supsystic-tables id='57'] At 79 minutes this is a spectacularly short film and anyone with even the slightest interest in...2018-04-2539 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #052 Bernie with Chris Smith and Will RoeIts Episode 52! Kobi and Helen are joined by Chris and Will to review Bernie (Chris’ choice), the 2011 black comedy from Richard Linklater starring Jack Black. The bizarre true story of mortician Bernie Tiede (Black) who amongst making the dead look glamorous also has a penchant for elderly widows and ends up becoming an unlikely companion for a very rich widow, Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine) and SPOILER ends up killing her. The film is a mix of straightforward filmmaking and mockumentary with talking heads from real life people from Carthage, Texas and sort of played straight and then sort of pla...2018-04-0446 min
SmorgasboredSmorgasbored Interviews...Kobi Omenaka!In the first of a new batch of interviews with top podcasters, Pete sits down to grill Kobi Omenaka, host of Flixwatcher and The Wire: Stripped, in a way that only Smorgi can...
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Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #044 Birdman w Gemma and Susan from “Hayley and Ruth: Two Stars”Is it a bird, is it a plane, is it Batman? No its Episode 44! Susan and Gemma from Hayley and Ruth: Two Star return to review Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance. Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Award-winning 2014 black comedy starring everyone’s favourite Batman, Michael Keaton. Birdman is the other film about drumming that came out in 2014 (the other was Whiplash), well it features drumming and filmed to appear as one sequence. If the prospect of Michael Keaton wondering around Times Square in his tight whiteys doesn’t get you interested, we honestly don’t know what will! Featu...2018-02-1252 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review Podcast#Ep35 Serpico w Adam from 'Little White Lies' and Chris from 'Easy Rider Raging Podcast'Its Episode 35 and Kobi and Helen are joined by Chris (Easy Riders, Raging Podcasts) and Adam (Little White Lies/LWL Truth & Movies) and we’re reviewing the Al Pacino classic, Serpico, Adam’s choice. Frank Serpico is a honest, by the book New York City cop in the 1970’s not content with fighting crime on the streets he turns his attention to bringing down corrupt cops. Largely considered a classic, this Sidney Lumet film marks the beginning of what would become the defining period in his career, he earned his first Best Actor Oscar nomination for this and went on to...2017-12-0751 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review Podcast#Ep34 The Breakfast Club with Iszi Lawrence and Tom GillifordIszi and ‘Bake Off’ Tom join Helen and Kobi for Episode 34! We’re reviewing the John Hughes 80’s classic and Iszi’s choice The Breakfast Club. All the school cliques (the princess, the jock, the brain, the weirdo and the rebel) turn up for detention on a Saturday morning and we spend two hours with them as they attempt to break down the stereotypes and maybe/maybe not become friends. Do you remember the sexual assault scene? Chances are you don’t, you remember the song and the dancing and probably some of the quotes but this uncomfortable moment seems to have...2017-11-2950 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review Podcast#Ep32 The Prophecy w Adam from Fixer International and Michelle from Tempus MagazineIt’s Episode 32 and angelic Adam and Michelle return for The Prophecy, the Christopher Walken fantasy thriller about evil angels. It’s Adam’s (Fixer International) choice and Michelle (Tempus Magazine) joins Helen and Kobi to review “the best angel film made” (quote Adam) in the war against heaven and hell. Featuring an early Viggo Mortensen appearance and Elias Koteas with hair, it’s also a favourite of Simon (Bigger Boat Film Quiz). It’s almost a cult classic but fails to win new fans with Helen and Kobi. Released in 1995 it looks and feels much older - the SFX are, well...2017-11-151h 02
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review Podcast#Ep 29 The Edge w Sam and Simon from “Picturehouse Podcast “In this episode (#29) Sam and Simon from The Picturehouse Podcast will be talking about the film "The Edge" starring Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin, Elle MacPherson, Harold Perrineau and, of course, Bart The Bear. This film can be seen to be a pallet cleanser from the multi-award-winning film The Revenant. What is not as well revered as The Revenant it seems to have a very strong following amongst those that have seen in, with many people claiming that it is this their favourite film! The edge tells the story of multi-billionaire Charles (mentioned over 140 times) and his companions as they...2017-10-251h 00
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review Podcast#Ep 28 Dallas Buyers Club w James Barr and Dan Hudson from "@gaynongay "Dan and James from A Gay & a Nongay join us for Episode 28 and we’re reviewing Dallas Buyers Club, Dan’s choice. This 2013 biographical drama swept up the all the acting awards for its two leads Matthew McConaughey (riding the wave of the Mcconaissance) and Jared Leto. It tells the story of cowboy asshole Ron Woodruff who gambles, sleeps with prostitutes, takes all the party drugs available, rides bulls, a wildly stereotypical Texan hustler and finds out he has AIDS after a freak accident hospital trip. After initially being in denial and being a massive homophobe he gets a chan...2017-10-1848 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #024 Young Frankenstein w Gemma and Susan from "Hayley and Ruth: Two Stars"We're back! It's Episode 24 and we’re in with a classic! Susan from Hayley and Ruth: Two Stars choose Young Frankenstein which was the second film that director Mel Brooks released in 1974 (The first was Blazing Saddles). Young Frankenstein follows Gene Wilder's Dr Frankenstein (Pronounced "FRONKENSTEEN") a talented american based neurosurgeon that whats to maintain a distance between himself and his grandfather the madcap Victor Von Frankenstein. This was until he inherits his grandfather's fortune and then heads to live in his inherited castle with Igor, Frau Blucher and Inga Scores [supsystic-tables id='25'] Young Frankenstein was...2017-09-1944 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #20 ExMachina with Dave from the Cinemile and Joe from the Shitegeist Podcast A lot of love from Flixwatcher and the guests for this film, a clever, well paced, visually intriguing modern sci fi with humour and THAT dance scene. With its Spooky parallels with Jurassic Park, there's a lot to unravel and provokes interesting debate into our relationships with technology. Scores [supsystic-tables id='21'] Unsurprisingly this scored highly, recommendability would have been all 5s but Kobi gave it a 4!!! But it still earned a very respectable 4.5 What do you guys think? Have you seen Ex-Machina? What did you think? Please let us know in the comments below! Links to the Epi...2017-06-2356 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #017 Over The Top with Tom and Todd form The Bitter EndIn Episode #0017 the delightful Tom and Todd from The Bitter End return, this time for the review of Over the Top. THIS FILM IS ABOUT ARM WRESTLING. Still with us? WHY?? Okay, this film is the 1987 film from Sly Stallone about arm wrestling. Yes it is. And trucks. Thats about it though. Why did Tom pick this? Even Tom doesn’t know why. There is some nostalgia aspect to this and there will be SOMEONE out there who needs to see this. But they will be in the minority. Are you the someone? If you watched this - AND enjo...2017-05-0750 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #009 Pulp Fiction with w/ Dave from Fortitude Magazine and Josh from Footballistically ArsenalIn episode #009 of Flixwatcher podcast guests Dave from Fortitude Magazine and Josh from Footbalistically Arsenal return, this time to discuss the Quentin Tarantino modern masterpiece Pulp Fiction. Unbelievably there are people in the world that haven't seen Pulp Fiction! Dave hadn't, so it was his choice and we thank him for it. Tarantino's Palme d'Or winning second film made in 1994 famed for its groundbreaking non-linear narrative, the bromance between Samuel L Jackson and dazzling script impressed the first-time watcher Dave and was a more than welcome re-watch for Josh, Helen and Kobi. With so many great moments there was mu...2017-03-3000 minFlixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #008 - Advantageous w/ Level Up Human - VideoEpisode #008 sees Simon from Level Up Human choose the 2015 science fiction film Advantageous. A self-proclaimed sci-fi snob, Simon choose this as it was the most science fiction film he could find on Netflix ...and because he liked the cover image! Set in a bleak, near-future, urban environment, where we communicate with bots via holographic Skype calls and women are 'completely shelved' after a certain age, the film's protagonist is forced into undergoing an experimental full body swap. It's a future with no animals, not much fun for kids and shopping for her new body is like being on Tinder. Ult...2017-03-3000 minFlixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #005 - From Beyond w/ Todd and Tom from The Bitter EndTodd from "The Bitter End" chose the 80's Body Horror Classic "From Beyond" for Episode 5 of the Flixwatcher Podcast! Todd is a big horror fan and first watched From Beyond as a young boy on VHS and it has stuck with him since then. The episode 005 crew were divided between horror and (Todd and Helen) non-horror (Tom and Kobi) fans so it would be interesting to see what they made of it. The split was actually quite interesting in that the Bitter End guys both looked favourably on From Beyond. In particular, Todd managed to eek out some more poi...2017-03-3000 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #015 Sharknado 3 with Rachel and Simon from Level Up Human FinalHalfway to 30, its Episode #015 and we welcome back Rachel and Simon from Level Up Human for Rachel’s choice the unlikeliest natural disaster Sharknado 3. "Oh Hell No." Thats right, the THIRD, in the Sharknado series. What is the premise you might ask, do you really care, its called Sharknado. Sharknado 3. Shark advocate Simon genuinely loved it, but wouldn’t describe as ‘good’. Kobi had concerns about the possibly of an actual sharknado. Helen was not impressed not even with the David Hasselhoff cameo. Sadly it doesn’t pass the Bechdel test. Preposterous only begins to scratch the surface, if you love c...2017-03-1756 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #009 Pulp Fiction with w/ Dave from Fortitude Magazine and Josh from Footballistically ArsenalIn episode #009 of Flixwatcher podcast guests Dave from Fortitude Magazine and Josh from Footbalistically Arsenal return, this time to discuss the Quentin Tarantino modern masterpiece Pulp Fiction. Unbelievably there are people in the world that haven't seen Pulp Fiction! Dave hadn't, so it was his choice and we thank him for it. Tarantino's Palme d'Or winning second film made in 1994 famed for its groundbreaking non-linear narrative, the bromance between Samuel L Jackson and dazzling script impressed the first-time watcher Dave and was a more than welcome re-watch for Josh, Helen and Kobi. With so many great moments there was mu...2017-01-2540 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #008 - Advantageous w/ Level Up HumanEpisode #008 sees Simon from Level Up Human choose the 2015 science fiction film Advantageous. A self-proclaimed sci-fi snob, Simon choose this as it was the most science fiction film he could find on Netflix ...and because he liked the cover image! Set in a bleak, near-future, urban environment, where we communicate with bots via holographic Skype calls and women are 'completely shelved' after a certain age, the film's protagonist is forced into undergoing an experimental full body swap. It's a future with no animals, not much fun for kids and shopping for her new body is like being on Tinder. Ult...2017-01-1258 min
Flixwatcher: A Netflix Film Review PodcastEp #000 Welcome to FlixWatcherFlixwatcher is a film podcast based around films on Netflix. Flixwatcher is hosted by Helen Sadler and Kobi Omenaka. Every episode discusses and rates a film from Netflix as chosen by special guests from other podcasts using the unique Flixwatcher scoring system. We tackle classic films including Woody Allen's "Manhattan" and "Pulp Fiction" , Netflix Originals such as "Amanda Knox" and "Beasts of No Nation" through to bargain bin b-movies. The choice of the films is given wholly to the podcaster guests and team Flixwatcher have no say in the matter! Tune in every w...2016-11-2803 min
The Kobestarr Digital PodcastEp #017 - Jörgen Sundberg from Link Humans on the Kobestarr Digital Podcast Jörgen Sundberg and I have been exchanging Scandinavian Platitudes since he and his company "Link Humans" moved into our office space during the summer. Jörgen places importance on communication, no more so than in social media. He drops by for the latest episode of the Kobestarr Digital Podcast to talk about all things digital marketing. Having worked in the industry for 6 years, he’s found his niche, grabbed a few high profile clients, and discovered what really makes social media tick now that the gigantic, enthusiastic wave has broken up. Jörgen...2016-10-2700 min
The Kobestarr Digital PodcastEpisode #000Hello there and welcome to Episode #000 of the Kobestarr Digital podcast! My name is Kobi and if you are hearing this ahead of time this is just as super short intro to say that the Kobestarr Digital Podcast will be launching properly on the 10th of May. I wanted to give you all a chance to get used to my voice, subscribe to the podcast ahead of time, to hear what kind of episodes I have lined up and, if i'm honest, to give iTunes a chance to get this all listed! So the Kobestarr...2016-04-2900 min