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The Black Dog PodcastInvaders From Mars (1986)The lunatics have taken over the asylum as foolishly Jim and Elton have left Lee and Darren unattended. So without adults in the room, something makes an unexpected comeback, but not before Darren tells us about Brick, the Wrath of Becky (not a sidequel to Wrath of Khan) and Ziam a bloody awful zombie flick. Lee on the other hand has problems with Wes Andersons Phoenican Scheme and gets creeped out by a 45 min short film called Chime. Then after some brief feedback its on to this weeks film. A loving kid friendly 80s homage...2025-07-162h 06
The Black Dog PodcastHereticWelcome back to another tech issue riddled episode. This week, Jim loses a roof, and catches up with the next film from the makers of Talk to Me, called Bring Her Back. Elton goes to the cinema to watch some flappy paddle cars going around in circles with Brad Pitt. Darren becomes Temu Jabba the Hutt, and he and Lee have a "conversation" about the new Jurassic Park. And speaking of Lee, he has some numerical issues with footwear... Then after some Humanoid feedback we move on to this week movie. Hugh Grant i...2025-07-092h 28
The Black Dog PodcastThe HumanoidWe're back baby... But we're also cursed as the episode is repleat with issues, mic drop outs and general zencastr internet shenanigans! But we soldier on to bring you news of Jims medical treatment and his discovery of The Outer Limits. Elton has a car confession and a little rant with Lee about the quality of Glastonbury. Darren, watches Ballerina which feels strangely familiar cough Black Widow cough. While Lee, decodes the secret formula for Predator: KoK, discusses 28 Years Later with Darren and tells the thrilling exploits on Maltas "Fun bus" After that...2025-07-022h 13
The Black Dog PodcastEnemyThis week Jim dips into Flesh for Frankenstein, Darren watches Death of a Unicorn while Lee enthuses over his newly night purchased Commodore 64... What follows is some nostalga bait and then some intense peer pressure for Darren as we try to make him spend money on a zx spectrum. After that with Asking for Trouble, we get into the thorny issue of time travelling and killing hitler a question that isn't quite as easily answered as you might think, before we all collectively realise that Lee hasn't really got over The Fifth Element. Then finally i...2025-04-092h 19
The Black Dog PodcastHouseboundOnce again we fail the unofficial "can we get through an episode without a Robocop quote" Jim celebrates not having intrusive camerawork for a week by playing Far Cry, Elton gets emotional about a famous death this week, Darren suffers frustration at his own DIY being too well built to be destroyed. While Lee, goes full old man shouts at cloud about The Brits aka "Whos that? Whats that song!?" and then gets Stockholm Syndrome playing Baldurs Gate 3 After that we address the real important topics of the day in Asking for Trouble before getting...2025-03-051h 46
The Black Dog PodcastWallace and Gromit Vengence Most FowlThis week Jim takes a dip in the Infinity Pool, Elton wanders around the Stanley Parable office, Darren goes noisy bowling and realises without his beard he is nothing. While Lee regrets letting his daugher pick a film "for the abs!" as he watches the barely competent Kraven(dale) the Hunter. Then after that its straight over to reviewing a tale of revenge, vengence and gardening as we review Wallace and Gromit Vengence Most Fowl. Media discussed this week What we do in the shadows - Disney + Infinity Pool - Netflix T...2025-02-052h 15
The Black Dog PodcastSightseersWARNING THIS PODCAST CONTAINS AN UNNATURAL AMOUNT OF ALBATROS PAUSES AND AUDIO LEVEL NONSENSE! We return after an extended leave to discover that nothing works. Meanwhile Jim watches Art the Clown play with Lego, then watches all the Terrifier movies. Then goes onwards to watch Deadpool and Wolverine. Elton begins what will undoubtedly be a cursed project in keeping with all other projects mentioned on Blackdog. A project known as Project: Indoor Rain, Darren goes to the pub with Elton, Lee and a number of others down by the Thames and then deals with a major powercut. W...2024-11-202h 13
The Black Dog PodcastDie Hard With A VengeanceThis week goes weird quickly as Jim dad jokes Lee, Elton watches part of a Kind of Kindness, we go off on one about the newly announced waist of cash the PS5 Pro, Darren gets old and watches Beetlejuice 2 and totally loses the ability to not say the name 3 times. While Lee recounts his time in New York, and its reality warping and utterly insane cabbies, plus the underwhelming interior of The Statue of Liberty. Which reveals to him that Hollywood Lies! *Gasp* Then after that we stay in the big apple to Rose Tinted Review this...2024-09-112h 33
The Black Dog PodcastSwimming With SharksThis week Jim watches an Irish thriller with a fine line in comedy cursing. Darren spoils Alien Romulus for himself by seeing it, Lee also watches Romulus and Elton deliberately ruins Alien Romulus for himself by listening to Lee and Darren. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO SPOILERS! Theres also a small review for Confess Fletch and a horror / thriller showing at the Cinema Equidistant called Sleep along with some feedback before we move on to this weeks film. A dark study of Hollywood toxic culture, with a cynical view of human nature, we review Swimming W...2024-08-212h 36
The Black Dog PodcastAlien Romulus Review+++SPOILER WARNING REPEAT SPOILER WARNING+++ In a special bonus episode (read between the lines - Lee wanted to rant to someone other than his long suffering family) - Lee is joined by Darren and Andy Poulastides to discuss the latest entry into the Alien franchise Alien: Romulus. Will it wash out the foul taste of Alien Covenant from their mouths or will it drive the franchise further into the depths of convoluted lore and nonsense that has plagued the series past few entries? Who can say. you'll just have to take a listen I g...2024-08-192h 20
The Black Dog PodcastDriveThis week Jim celebrates his birthday and watches Maxxine, Elton discovers Fanny Payne and bonds with his chair, Darren buys himself *ahem* I mean he buys his granddaugher an attack hellicopter for cartoon dogs then he and Lee discuss the latest Batman cartoon. And finally Lee takes a trip "oop north" figuratively with the video game Thank Goodness You're Here... and physically with a trip to Whitby aka "Stop talking about Dracula but please feel free to peruse all our Dracula merch" Oh and there is a moment of explanation when Elton discovers he has lost the...2024-08-072h 22
The Black Dog PodcastSaturnalia Cave-Woman From Outer SpaceWe start this weeks episode with Lee suffering a head cold. Meanwhile Jim has car tech trouble, but manages to watch Parasite The Grey, Fallout and is looking forward to something that sounds like Shart Lake, which has nothing to do with Thames Water we're relably informed. Elsewhere Elton watches the very cheerful Zone of Interest and then quizzes the guys with IT Skills to find his Outlook search bar... Darren on the other hand manages to watch Civil War, play Clone Hero and also has a disco fridge. While Lee, plays Hi Fi...2024-05-012h 21
The Black Dog PodcastPrison Ship Star SlammerThis week Jim Tastes History and watches What We Do In The Shadows, Elton is mocked by his Dentist and discovers X-Rays, Darren watches Argyle and Lee has some thoughts on Oppenheimer, Lift (aka Money Plane 2.0) and Nic Cage going off the scale in the small potboiler thriller Sympathy for the Devil. Then after a bit of feedback and in a desperate bid to not have to review this weeks movie a few rubbish life hackzzz we finally have to review this thing... A movie Lee has waited since 1988 to watch, but now very much f...2024-02-072h 13
The Black Dog PodcastWhite TigerThis week we learn that Jim is back on the cheese and in a coincidentally related note is also hunkering down from the wind. Elton, is proud of his artist mum and also teases a new podcast project that is in double umbongo embargo. Meanwhile Darren dives into YouTube to find out if the tv shows he liked as a kid in the 70s hold up (spoiler noooope!) and finally Lee watches two lacklustre movies (Role Play and Ghostbuster:Afterlife) and then recounts a trip to the planet Avora, a world of cocktails and out of work panto actors...2024-01-242h 34
The Black Dog PodcastRebel MoonWelcome to 2024 - A new year and a new episode of your favourite podcast after all the others you listen to first. This week we all look back over our christmas break, Jim joins Darren in the cult of the Air Fryer much to Lee and Eltons dismay. But Jim does redeem himself with "Piggys In Blankets in Holes" er... yeah... Probably best not to google that. He also watches some weird chrismas films in preparation for next years season on the cast. Meanwhile Elton has tooth trouble (OUCH!) gets his arse kicked at PS5 FIFA Football an...2024-01-102h 39
The Black Dog PodcastFallenThis week Elton tries not to spend money and watches Scavengers Reign, Darren physically assaults a sofa and tries to bury in a garden, while Lee quietly seeths about something (see if you can tell what it is) and loses a dog down the side of a shed. Plus we wonder what Joe Pesci meditation audio books would sound like.. Then after some Robot Cop feedback, we move on to this weeks movie... Or is it a book Lee remembers who knows... I'm just typing this so dont ask me... Anyway we review the most...2023-12-202h 08
The Black Dog PodcastRobocop (2014)The wheels are off... THE WHEELS ARE OFF! GROAN! As Lee goes on a Dad Joke marathon... Or is it Snickers now? THRILL! As Elton tells us about his toilet fixing and doesn't explode. GASP! As Darren enthuses about an Air fryer SCREAM! As Lee tries to digest a Ginsters "Sausage" roll. YAWN! As we try and review the tedious remake of Robocop SNORE! As we try and discuss it without mentioning the far superior 1987 original... And inevitably fail! Media Discussed In The Show:...2023-12-132h 36
The Black Dog PodcastSnowpiercerThis week Jim feels grotty but still manages to go to the theatre with Bennedict Cumberbach and Johnny Lee Mirror, Elton has problems with his water works and gets a very odd request from a lady in a car park. Darren has a danger filled trip on a train to attend a talk about fantasy genre as well as watching Roald Dahl adaptations on Netflix and finally Lee completes Spider-Man 2 on the PS5 and watches the time travelling detective series Bodies on Netflix. Then after some extensive feedback for last weeks episode, its on to this weeks r...2023-11-222h 20
The Black Dog PodcastIndiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyWelcome back to this weeks episode of The Blackdog Podcast. This week Jim is away. So Lee tries to fill the void with extra dose of poorly delivered dad jokes before we move on to everyones week, including Eltons shock that there is a national cinema day and Darren falling into a hell of generic superhero cliches watching Blue Beetle, followed by Jurassic Park. Lee on the other hand, climbs Elizabeth Tower and gets his insides liquidised thanks to close proximity to the Big Ben bell as it struck the hour. As well as visiting a "...2023-09-062h 24
The Black Dog PodcastSpace MutinyWelcome back... After a while away we return with Jim having a rough couple of weeks, Elton discussing The Bear, Darren & Lee catch up with Babylon 5 The Road Home, The Flash, Barbie and for his sins Lee also gets taken to see The Meg 2 and learns about the crush resistance of a deviated septum. Then after some hastily cobbled together jingles (thanks fruit based megacorp for the obligatory third party legal requirement buy in) we move on to this weeks film... A gibbering mess of mid 80s warehouse sets, stolen film footage, bikinis, hula hoop space discos, i...2023-08-302h 10
The Black Dog PodcastDead SushiWelcome to this weeks episode... This week Jim find some extra cash and shares some cookie cooking tips and Elton disappears down the wrong tunnel and also enthuses over the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trailer. Darren and Lee, enthuse over Across The Spiderverse without actually saying anything about it and Lee ends up in a janitors closet with a doctor and a UV light... Also there may be references to Non Brewed Condiment... Please remain calm! Then after some feedback for last weeks episode, we move on to this weeks film... Le...2023-06-072h 06
The Black Dog PodcastTraining DayThis week real Darren returns as we tangentially discuss where Jim is going to keep all of his newly purchased prog rockers, why Jean Michelle Jarre keeps nicking digestives. Elton laments a poor meal, Darren just does his job and gets brought up to speed on last weeks episode including the Pigeon story and Lee's Picard drinking deep of the Memberberry juice fountain. Meanwhile Lee reviews Renfield, Ant Man Quantumania aka "Someone's firing paint in my eyes the movie" and Amazons Jason Bourne-a-like show Citadel. After some feedback and a bit of Devastating Dave its on to t...2023-05-102h 20
The Black Dog PodcastDeathstalker 2This week, Jim has a break and watches Harry Price Ghost Hunter, Eltons badly drawn racers get a lot of recognition, Darren clears out some gunge from a washing machine and Lee watches Kleo on Netflix before discussing with the rest of the guys the film they saw at the cinema, Cocaine Bear. Then after a bit of Facebook feedback, its on to this weeks film. A movie Lee has waited 35 years to see... Deathstalker 2 Oh dear2023-03-221h 40
The Black Dog PodcastNopeThis week Jim taunts AI into a colourful revolution, Elton sticks his fingers in some "bio film" in his stinky pipe, Darren catches up with The Boys and Lee bores one child into wanting to go to bed and drops another off at Uni while getting snagged up in brambles and (inexplicably) an electric fence. After which its on to this weeks film review which is part discussion, a whole heap of spoilers and Lee trying to hold himself back from talking solidly over everyone for three hours in a TED talk style with tin foil on...2022-09-212h 23
The Black Dog PodcastBlue ThunderIn this weeks episode Jim goes to the lakes for an anniversary break, Elton and Lee talk Glasto, Paul McCartney and playing scissors, Darren has a wholesome good ol family watch along of The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix. Then before you know it (and while Lee is still spitting feathers over the "enhanced" Blade Runner game) its on to this weeks movie, is it a warning about technological surveillance and government over reach or is it a story about two pervs ogling people from a helicopter and then getting a better helicopter with better cameras? 2022-06-292h 06
The Black Dog PodcastThe Trip (2021) aka I Onde DagerThis week Jim has his own brand of neighbourhood watch, Darren and Lee shout at digital library clouds and Lee stands watch over a fox resulting in a "unique" tableau... Then its on to reviewing this weeks film; Noomi Rapace and The Martians Aksel Hennie go for a couples retreat with a darkly comedic difference in the pitch black comedy thriller; I Onde Dager aka The Trip (2021) 2022-02-022h 05
The Black Dog PodcastThe Changeling (1980)In a slightly delayed episode everyone is rather tired. Jim is tired of a bodged heating job, Elton watches a true crime documentary and becomes tired of happiness, Darren is tired of trying to buy a new bed to replace his endlessly deflating one and Lee is just tired... Though has a bit of time to moan about it and talk about What We Do In The Shadows. Then for the first time in five years we conclude our indeterminate weeks of horror while still actually in October as we cast our eye over the George C S...2021-10-292h 14
The Black Dog PodcastDuneIn a special episode Lee and Darren are joined by Andy Poulastides to review Denis Villeneuve's latest Sci Fi Epic (with a capital E) Dune. Warning: Contains spoilers and also gratuitous impersonations of Jason Momoa saying "Mah Man!" Trigger warning: There is mention of Sting's winged underpants.2021-10-232h 15
The Black Dog PodcastThe Empty ManThis week, Elton goes axe throwing, Jim eats a big fish, Darren has bedroom deflation issues and Lee just wants to live forever painting happy little accidents with his long distant "art uncle" Bob Ross. Then after some extensive feedback for Brightburn, its on to this weeks film the "cult movie in the making" horror movie The Empty Man currently available on Starz via Disney+2021-10-202h 13
The Black Dog PodcastBrightburnThis week Jim has lock troubles and gets cited in a book. Darren, goes to see an actual physical doctor via a byzantine hunger games application process, while Lee does some gardening, ruins a lawnmower, repairs a door, trips a fuse switch and steps in a dead fox.... And gives a spoiler free appraisal of the new Bond film No Time To Die. Then after some feedback, its on to this weeks movie which could have been called "Superman what a dick" but was in fact called Brightburn2021-10-132h 17
The Black Dog PodcastParanormal ActivityThis week, Jim watches Horrible Histories, Elton dives back in to the Walking Dead and the current water cooler show of the moment "Squid Game", Darren samples some Gunpowder Milkshake and Lee goes to Bournemouth, deals with petrol issues and some uninvited guests in a hotel. And speaking of uninvited guests, that leads to this weeks film, the first of our Indeterminate Weeks of Horror. The low budget found footage chiller Paranormal Activity. 2021-10-062h 17
The Black Dog PodcastThe Vast of NightThis week Elton builds a doggy step, Jim listens to a very unconventional sleep aid, Darren continues the Rick and Morty love in and Lee... Well... He has an eventful week of balloons, axes, Green Knights and.... well.... perhaps don't listen to his last bit while eating Chinese food. Then after some feedback its off 1958 as two kids alone in a town consider The Vast of Night.2021-09-292h 20
The Black Dog PodcastScannersThis week Elton takes his TV for a drive, Jim has a leaky boiler, Darren manages to get a iMac and turn that into a rant about Starbucks and Lee watches Greatest Showman and also reveals where he's going on a business trip later this week and why. Then there is some feedback for the last few episodes before we quite literally "head" into the review of this weeks film David Cronenbergs SF Horror, Scanners2021-09-222h 09
The Black Dog PodcastLogan LuckyThis week, Jim is addicted to Gem games and the Art of D&D, Darren continues his dive into Rick & Morty , while its Lee's turn to return to Archer as well as taking part in "Masseoke" Then after a bit of feedback its time to put on your prosthetic arm, ignore the family curse and review this weeks movie Logan Lucky.2021-09-151h 52
The Black Dog PodcastParasiteThis week Jim has a chill out day screwed by phone calls and spoiled milk, Darren has a birthday and a media binge watching Shang Chi, Crawl, Final Girls, Archer and some new thing called Rick & Morty, while Lee also watches Shang Chi, but also enjoys Nobody aka "Midlife crisis John Wick" Then after some feedback for Us and Grand Budapest Hotel, its time to review this weeks movie Bong Joon-Ho's Oscar winner Parasite. 2021-09-082h 06
The Black Dog PodcastThe Grand Budapest HotelThis week Elton awaits infection from "Festival flu", Jim casts an reappraising eye over Disenchanted, while Darren has a mixed bag of a week involving Brownies, beer and "discovering" a dogging location on his way to work HONEST GUV! Meanwhile Lee catches up with Black Widow, Free Guy and stands in a field singing along with Grease on the big screen. Then after some feedback we move on to check in at the Grand Budapest Hotel.2021-09-011h 54
The Black Dog PodcastUsJim gets in to 100 Cricket, Elton makes door hanging videos, Darren watches the Handmaids Tale and Star Trek Lower Decks and Lee takes an eye opening trip around Englands North West. Then after a dash of feedback its time to go down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass to review Jordan Peeles social satire horror classic "Us"2021-08-252h 06
The Black Dog PodcastThe Dead ZoneThis week, Jim fends off a bad back, Elton loathes an alpha male's expert use of WD40, Darren builds a wardrobe to Narnia and Lee briefly lives in Schrodingers Covid isolation zone and has a rose tinted meltdown over Robocop 2 Then after some feedback its on to this weeks movie, Stephen Kings The Dead Zone (warning this podcast may contain very poor impersonations of Christopher Walken)2021-08-182h 05
The Black Dog PodcastLlamageddonThis week Jim has a sausage stuck between two home made buns and makes his own mayonnaise, Elton watches Clint Eastwood drive a bit.. Then drive a bit more in The Mule and Lee has a birthday, a hot tub, watches Suicide Squad, The Dead Dont Dies and tries to explain why 4K Akira is better than HD Akira to a cynical Elton. Then after a brief feedback its time to move on to this weeks film... Llamageddon... Oh lordy...2021-08-112h 19
The Black Dog PodcastCaptain PhillipsDarren is off this week Seal clubbing in Antarctica, but Lee, Jim and Elton return this week with tales of new home built synths, personal burnout, birthdays, imaginary animals, using a rodent as a temporary fuse, fighting old ladies for hotel food, The Queens Gambit and Werewolves Within. After which its on to this weeks film. The tension driven action thriller and biopic Captain Phillips...2021-08-042h 06
The Black Dog PodcastPrisonersWelcome to this weeks episode where Jim's phone dies, Darren's eyes fail, Lee gets a hotel room with a "squishy" TV remote and Elton has a game for us all to play. Then after a bit of feedback, lamenting Darren's slide towards the pretentious food dark side, we move in to darker territory, as our unofficial Jake Gyllenhaal season continues and Lee introduces the other guys to Denis Villeneuve's bleak thriller drama Prisoners. 2021-07-212h 22
The Black Dog PodcastZodiacThis week the wheels come off pretty rapidly as Jim loses a house renovation team, Elton gives the whole of England a telling off, Darren realises he's turning into the very thing he swore to fight as he enjoys without complaint, bubble tea. While, Lee does absolutely bugger all but does play a Ukrainian version of a Katy Perry song. And everyone has podcast review ennui... After that, its on to this weeks film as the guys put on their detective hats and head back to the 60s as they watch David Finchers Zodiac2021-07-142h 12
The Black Dog PodcastBirdmanThis week, Jim recovers from illness and watches a giant flying turtle, Elton builds a table for his TV, Darren goes on a Ghost bus tour and watches Zinc Floyd, while Lee gets a taxi driven by gods power and spoils the whole of The Tomorrow War. Then after some feedback its time for ennui, depression, ego and a search for meaning and relevance accompanied by a discordant soundtrack... Which is handy as these things are also in this weeks movie, Birdman. 2021-07-072h 21
The Black Dog PodcastWhiplashAfter a week off Lee, Darren, Jim and Elton return with tales of glamping, hotel breakfast timings, internet cabling issues and most importantly the horror of cunning seagulls... Then after some feedback we try and work out if we're dragging or rushing the tempo as we review Whiplash2021-06-302h 30
The Black Dog PodcastSaint MaudWelcome to this weeks episode where Jim watches Futurama and does some noodling, Elton, goes back to work and tries to spread some ashes without interference, Darren realises to his dismay that Football may be a thing thats happening and and he watches Terminator Genysis and finally Lee has a sunday roast in a pub, watches Loki and tries not to die (or kill anyone) with a new electric shower. Then after some feedback for last weeks film its on to the happy jolly film about finding religion and caring for others as we join Saint Maud. 2021-06-162h 20
The Black Dog PodcastThe King Of ComedyIn this epic length episode Elton struggles with TV sizes, Jim relaxes, Darren strains something and watches the wrong damn film for the cast a day before recording, Lee worries about the London Eye wobbling and unleashes havoc by trying to teach guides about craters using 10 bags of flour and some rocks. Then after some feedback for last weeks episode (including Eltons own take on the film His House) we move on to this weeks film. A story of obsession, entitlement and the negative affect of media on those in the profession as well as the "fans"...2021-06-092h 30
The Black Dog PodcastHis HouseThis week its just Lee, Darren and Jim as Elton is away cultivating his roast potatoes collection. This week Jim chills to 2000AD, beats Windows update hell. Darren visits Bromley and gets enamoured with mobile phone technology from the dawn of the 21st century and Lee does some virtual farming and laments COVID weight gain with wetsuit shenanigans... Then after that its on to a powerful horror film which gets everyone diving deep as we visit "His House"2021-06-021h 51
The Black Dog PodcastNo Country for Old MenJim gets a jab and looks forward to pub openings, Elton goes double Escobar furlough and "enjoys" Handmaids Tale, Darren gets his jab and watches Haunted while Lee gets very ranty about "Army of the Dead" after which they all deep dive in to the classic neo noir western No Country for Old Men.2021-05-262h 21
The Black Dog PodcastWar of the Worlds (2005)No one would have believed that in the early years of the 21st Century that four hosts could make a podcast that is longer than the movie they're reviewing. Welcome to this weeks podcast, this week Elton goes Metal Gear and has TV trouble, Jim dives into MORTAL KOOMBAAAAAT! While Darren, talks Halo and the sad disappointment in himself at being excited for buying a hoover. While Lee laments getting a Lemon Grater instead of Mass Effect. Then after feedback from the director of last weeks film The History of Time Travel and our loyal B...2021-05-192h 32
The Black Dog PodcastThe History of Time TravelThis week Jim gets cosy with Ted Bundy and Syncronic, Elton stays silent (because he's being secretive), Darren goes back to Halo and Doom, while Lee gets bored at Jupiters Legacy and angry at his PS5 stock alerts. Then after a bit of feedback its on to this weeks film. A unique take on the time travel tale "The History of Time Travel"2021-05-121h 57
The Black Dog PodcastRocketmanThis week Elton suffers Poo-a-geddon and finally catches up with something called Avengers: Endgame. Jim's power company woes continue but Diablo cheers him a bit. While Darren watches Jurassic Park and has a Pot Dog (?) and also catches up with Thor graphic novel that may inspire Love and Thunder. Finally Lee, hasn't much to say other than about Invincible and The Mitchells Vs The Machines on Netflix. Then after some brief feedback its on to this weeks film and I think its going to be a long long time for the review of Rocketman2021-05-052h 00
The Black Dog PodcastNightcrawlerThis week Jim goes scorched earth, Elton barters with Sky and deals with a wrist problem (unrelated), Darren bum bumps down a cliff and Lee doesn't do much at all apart from moan about Invincible. Then after some feedback for last week we hit the road at midnight to review the Jake Gyllenhaal neo noir thriller and media rant Nightcrawler2021-04-282h 18
The Black Dog PodcastInfernal AffairsThis week Jim has boiler issues that Darren thinks can be fixed with ham, Elton builds a bed and has hot chocolate, Darren gives a full shout out to Falcon and Winter Soldier, while Lee destroys his kitchen putting in a tumble dryer and then has an unfortunate incident involving bleach. Then after some feedback for Tenth Victim, its on to this weeks movie the Hong Kong classic crime thriller Infernal Affairs. 2021-04-211h 48
The Black Dog PodcastThe Tenth VictimThis week Elton realises he's a hoarder, Jim watches a gender swapped Kong movie, Darren is hacked and replaced with a replicant, while Lee watches Palm Springs and then promptly goes off on one about digital film libraries and the new Ghostbusters having to tickle the "member berries" Then after an offer of an Exorcism for Elton's loft, we go Italian nu wave 60s sci fi. Being too cool for school and generally acting by moving pose to pose as we review the cult film The Tenth Victim.2021-04-142h 22
The Black Dog PodcastTrain To Busan: PeninsularThis week Jim enjoys a week of chocolate and Sherlock Holmes, Elton worries about getting old but not as much as he worries about his haunted TV collection and cursed bedroom cupboard. Darren watches Invincible while Lee goes full media review mode, watching Timecop, The Irregulars, Kong vs Godzilla and Psycho Goreman. Then after some feedback we move on to this weeks movie. The sequel to the much loved Korean Zombie hit Train To Busan, Peninsular. 2021-04-072h 05
The Black Dog PodcastAustin Powers International Man of MysteryYeah baby yeah! The guys return to full strength this week with the return of Elton. And its a week of house cleaning woes for Jim & Elton. Falcon & Winter Soldier and some exotic cooking for Darren and Lee tries to burble out a vague non spoiler review of Saint Maud and Resident alien. Then after some feedback its time baby for the groovy international man of mystery Austin "Danger" Powers. 2021-03-312h 00
The Black Dog PodcastClueThis week Jim does battle with companies that make up numbers on bills to people who don't exist pay to pay for services they don't use because... They don't exist and those numbers aren't real anyway. Darren breaks the 13 barrier and listens to Star Wars audio books and Lee watches more Dr Who, plays some Assassins Creed and then gets so cross about something that it needed to be censored for everyones good. Then after some feedback for Shutter Island its on to this weeks film. Tim Curry leads an all star ensemble cast in the 1985...2021-03-241h 43
The Black Dog PodcastZoe Smiths Juicing LegendsThis symbol on my world means hope... On yours it means don't get attached to your house and up your home contents insurance premium... In this special Lee & Darren discuss the four hour epic Zoe Smiths Juicing Legends.... Why what else did you think it could be?2021-03-221h 42
The Black Dog PodcastShutter IslandThis week the wheels just fly off and keep flying off as Jim talks budget flu, butchers and then gets interrupted by Lee flying off on one about NFT art. Darren gets the jab and surprised by Fallout 76 and Lee.... Well... He's not entirely all there. Then after some feedback for Bohemian Rhapsody, its on to this weeks film Martin Scorsese directs Leonardo DiCaprio in Shutter Island. 2021-03-172h 02
The Black Dog PodcastBohemian RhapsodyThis week Jim gets the jab and watches some old school tv, Elton watches Us, Darren plays the sniper, Lee watches Willys Wonderland and gets it mixed up with Wally World from National Lampoons Vacation. Then after some feedback for last weeks episode covering Psycho its time for the hammer to fall with one vision as we review the movie with a kind of magic and a killer Queen... Bryan Singers *cough* Dexter Fletchers *cough* Bohemian Rhapsody.2021-03-102h 10
The Black Dog PodcastPsycho (1960)This week, Elton and Lee bow out of the weekly round up because we are officially run out of life events after being stuck indoors for a year (though a Bagel cutter is mentioned). Jim has Amazon tech woes and breaks down some serious 8-bit music vibes for us, while Darren gets on the diet and finishes the game Control (or does he!?) Then after some Bone Tomahawk feedback for last weeks episode we move on to this weeks film and discover that a boys best friend is his mother.... As we review a solid gold classic. 2021-03-032h 03
The Black Dog PodcastBone TomahawkThis week in a longer than usual episode, Jim faces the nightmare of an aging pc, Elton discovers a rare record, Darren laments the passing of Daft Punk but laments the watching of Independence Day: Resurgence even more and Lee has a wardrobe malfunction in Sainsburys. Then after some feedback its on to this weeks film. The grim, dark and mesmerising Western / Horror film Bone Tomahawk.2021-02-242h 23
The Black Dog PodcastBlue RuinThis week, Jim does his taxes and does battle with the HMRC website, Elton becomes an IT technician, Darren has Little Nightmares and Lee gets a furry mu mu Then after some feedback its on to this weeks film. A kick starter funded independent revenge flick Blue Ruin.2021-02-171h 51
The Black Dog PodcastSorry To Bother YouThis week Jim makes a chilling discovery in the snow, Darren calculates how many times he can wear his pants while awaiting a washing machine repair and Lee watches The Expanse but refuses to tell anyone if he likes it or not Then after some feedback its off to the surreal and satirical, darkly comedic world of telemarketing as the guys review Sorry To Bother You. 2021-02-102h 04
The Black Dog PodcastSnatchThis week Jim enjoys "healthy" chips, Darren learns that you can pay by tapping, Lee gets miffed at Uncharted 2 and Elton heckles from the sidelines. Then after some feedback for last weeks episode we put the kettle on and go up the apples n pears and give Guy Richies Snatch the once over... Geeza geeza! 2021-02-031h 53
The Black Dog PodcastRushThis week, Elton gets into that game he said he wouldn't and starts his son on a geek journey, Jim's pupdate includes a haircut, Darren continues his Jurassic Park kids show watching, Lee watches Dr Who and realises how a lack of social media interest changes his viewing. Then there is a brief diversion to Kong vs Godzilla, some feedback and a weird reminiscing about the video game company Team 17 for no reason. Before finally we review this weeks movie. Ron Howards Rush....2021-01-282h 03
The Black Dog PodcastEddie the EagleThis week Lee tries to unravel Wandavision without spoilers, Elton tries not to buy a game, Jim tries to get a tag on a collar and Darren tries to watch old era Spider Woman cartoons (and perhaps learn how to cook) Then after a brief poking of the Red Dead bear by Lee and some feedback, we move on to this weeks true story movie. The tale of the first British Olympic ski jumper since 1928... Eddie The Eagle2021-01-202h 09
The Black Dog PodcastStan & OllyWell thats another fine mess you've gotten us into... This week the guys talk about covid tests, gag reflexes, doing nowt, death to 2020, Cobra and after some cajoling from various listeners, Lee returns for another go at Moseying Meat Puppet Simulator... I mean Red Dead 2... Then after a bit of feedback its on to this weeks movie. The heart warming biopic that should come with a warning about watching in dusty rooms or onion cutting ninjas... Stan & Olly 2021-01-132h 13
The Black Dog PodcastStraight Outta ComptonWelcome to the 275th of March 2020 as we pretend that its 2021 and Blackdog returns for another year. This week Lee watches Tenet and is rather vocal about a cowboy mosey simulator, Jim gets a pocket operator (steady!), Elton plays The Forest with a somewhat surprising result and Darren takes some time off from IT support to play PC build simulator... Then its time for four middle aged white guys to do what they do best, talk about rap music... Ahem.... and review the NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton.2021-01-062h 19
The Black Dog PodcastDisaster MovieThis week in the last episode of 2020, Jim cracks the Baileys code, Elton ugly man-blubs at The Office, Darren is Raised by Wolves and Lee has an Arnie fest and a "fun" notification that leads to a subtle edit... (see if you can spot it) Then its time for feedback and then the guys hit the very bottom of IMDB to review the worst film on the list... The 2008 film that is both a title and a review, Disaster Movie. 2020-12-232h 00
The Black Dog PodcastVoyage of the Rock AliensJim is damp, Elton has no post, Darren is obsessed with Cyber dongs and Lee nearly starts a row over tyre inflation. Then its on to the third week of Sadvent... Brace yourself we're going on a Voyage of the Rock Aliens...2020-12-161h 56
The Black Dog PodcastFreddy Got fingeredThis week Lee has mic quality issues, Jim laments a melting PC, Darren begins Lego advent and a show called Uncanny Counter (no we hadn't either) and Elton apologises... A lot. Because this week we begin Sadvent aka 2020 The boss level, with a truly awful film. Tom Green's catastrophe (unless you think its all meta) film Freddy Got Fingered.... DO NOT WATCH THIS FILM!2020-12-022h 01
The Black Dog PodcastBad TasteThis week Elton goes hardcore down the dump, gets annoyed at the fastest rag & bone man in Essex and then has to deal with the postal service (and our heckling). Jim accidentally falls into a synthesiser purchasing website. Darren gets scared at the prospect of playing Red Dead Redemption 2 and Lee gets weirded out by the movie Possessor. Then its on to this weeks movie, a true return to Rose Tinted Specs territory as we review Peter Jacksons 1987 ultra low budget cult film Bad Taste. Will it stand up to memories of late night VHS watching at...2020-11-252h 27
The Black Dog PodcastIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeThis week Jim bakes bread, Elton gets Raised by Wolves, Darren watches Sapphire and Steel and Lee, is still okay with The Mandalorian but better than okay with Spider-Man Miles Morales Then its on to this weeks film. A re-re-review of the recently departed Sean Connery star turn in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade... Warning: Excessive Connery Impressions Ahead2020-11-182h 07
The Black Dog PodcastMindhornThis week finds the hosts falling apart. Jim has dental issues, Elton’s back gives way, Darren stresses over hair dye and Lee can’t see a thing with his new glasses. so as they await the sweet release of the grim reapers embrace they review the British comedy Mindhorn. 2020-11-112h 06
The Black Dog PodcastDevilThis week Jim plays Quake 3, Elton plays with potatoes, finds cursed tools, and goes the Long Way Up, while Darren threatens Liam Neeson with some mini bar miniatures while Lee eats Chilli that makes him see through time. Then after a quick discussion about fear scales (how many potatoes to a cup of tea?) we move on to this weeks film the Shamalamadingdong Lift movie, twist its in a lift, Devil.2020-10-282h 29
The Black Dog PodcastSplinterDarren is away this week and is clearly the balancing force of the team as we go off piste very quickly discussing Sooty & Sweep's activities during the 70s, the lyrics to Um Bongo, nicking light fittings and how to get a free Big Mac in under 3 seconds during the 80s. After which we move on to this weeks Indeterminate weeks of horror, Lee's choice this week, the indie low budget B movie, Splinter.2020-10-211h 55
The Black Dog PodcastTransfigurationThis week gives us another positive Pupdate from Jim, Elton has a Rose Tinted Specs revelation about The Beatles movies, Lee finally starts watching House and laments watching Star Trek V and Darren has a cheery TV watch list usually only enjoyed by Hannibal Lector. Then after a brief interlude for feedback on last weeks episode and a brief pause while Elton explains how his cutlery drawer ended up on the floor to his partner, we move on to this weeks movie. The Vampire movie that is actually a serial killer movie if it had been directed...2020-10-142h 11
The Black Dog PodcastHellhouse LLCWelcome, this week Jim gives us another Pupdate, Elton is clapped out but finds time to play Among Us and enjoy a novel use for a bear in the film Midsommar, Darren watches Enola Holmes and once again talk turns to Henry Cavil being the most jacked up Sherlock Holmes ever, while Lee dons a flight suit and goes out in his X Wing playing Star Wars Squadrons. Then after a makeshift version of the old jingle its on to this weeks first movie of the Indeterminate weeks of horror. Jim's choice is up this week, the r...2020-10-072h 22
The Black Dog PodcastBlack Dog v2 Episode 023 - ColossalThis week Elton updates us on his house move, eating blue paint and gives us a lovely version of Fleetwood Mac's The Chain. Jim's heartwarming dog adoption continues, while Darren loses an entire week to No Mans Sky. Lee on the other hand has a mixed bag of comedy gig, two films (one good the other... well... Best you just listen really) and a rather rage inducing run in with the dumbest m'fkrs on the internet. Then its on to this weeks film, a movie that claims to be one thing but turns out to be something...2020-09-302h 23
The Black Dog PodcastMidnight SpecialJim returns with tales of monitor and back woes, Darren gets annoyed at a whimsical tree jumping game, Lee creates a golf course thats only usable if you tee off from the International Space Station and Elton engages in an epic battle with a mighty insect foe. Then after all of that its on to review this weeks film which replaces the previously scheduled Blade Runner 2049. The low key scifi drama Midnight Special2020-09-231h 59
The Black Dog PodcastPredestinationSo have we done this before, or are we destined to do it again.... for the first time... or... oh I don't know... Elton ends up in a café of the living dead, Jim uncovers a copyright conspiracy and clears out the wires in "that" drawer we all have, Darren gets older, depressed by a documentary but still finds time to play with his lego, while Lee gets "liked" by a celeb and bamboozled by Ridley Scotts latest TV show. Then its on to this weeks film, which proves that sometimes to love yourself you have to R...2020-09-092h 17
The Black Dog PodcastCoherenceThis week Elton finds a mystery box and irons his pitch, Jim enjoys some Sandman, Darren gets angry at his Jedi skills and Lee takes up golf... Well on the PS4 at least... Then its on to this weeks film review, the quantum theory dinner party improv performance SF headscratcher Coherence. 2020-09-022h 24
The Black Dog PodcastUpgradeThis week Lee deals with being a dog chew toy, gets cross at a lacklustre "historical" documentary and worries about the audience demographic, Darren enters the DC Fandome, Elton completes a bucket list entry and Jim watches deadlines woosh past while he goes psychedelic with kaleidoscopes. Then after a touch of feedback and an actual postal delivery, its time to review this weeks film. The much under rated, little seen cyberpunk revenge thriller Upgrade. 2020-08-262h 14
The Black Dog PodcastBlack KlansmanThis week Jim gets published, Darren does DIY and Lee watches a Russian Alien movie as well as moving a tree two feet to the left. Elton also says hello. Then after a brief bit of feedback from last week, its on to this weeks film. Spike Lee's "sounds unbelievable but its true" tale of how in the early 70s an african american cop managed to get recruited into the KKK in this weeks movie Black Klansman.2020-08-191h 51
The Black Dog PodcastLive Like A Cop Die Like A Man (hop like a frog)Elton has problems with his flies and a little magot, Darren hates attending Eli Roths Hostel for a third time, while Jim tours Durham and recommends a new podcast (not ours Gasp!)... And Lee has a poo 800ft above the Thames for his birthday. Then its one with the 70s tache, neckachiefs and poor english overdubbing to watch a "Unique" cop thriller Live Like A Cop, Die Like A Man (burn like a toaster) 2020-08-121h 57
The Black Dog PodcastThe Truman ShowElton watches Last Blood, Darren has mystery flies and Lee watches the Umbrella academy before the guys deep dive into The Truman Show. Hold on to your tinfoil hats its a big one. 2020-08-052h 33
The Black Dog PodcastThe Last Boy ScoutThis week Darren plays a carnivorous blob, Elton clears out a shed, Lee locates defibrillators around Corfe castle. Then after some random discussions that may involve finding the worst that streaming has to offer in our future, we move on to this weeks film. The Last Boy Scout A early nineties vaguely cult classic but will it hold up upon rewatch?2020-07-292h 12
The Black Dog PodcastBurn After ReadingIn this weeks episode Lee & Darren fly solo for a while discussing bad cooking, getting old, the netflix film Old Guard, a sudden realisation about the last Ghostbusters film, headphones and Star Trek Lower Decks, before they are joined by Elton and pooing in a lift is discussed... As you'd expect from a film podcast. Then finally its on to reviewing this weeks film, the Cohen brothers movie Burn After Reading aka "We didn't know how to finish it so just told you rather than showed you"2020-07-152h 15
The Black Dog PodcastThe EqualiserThis week Jim tackles a tricksy IT issue, Darren has toilet troubles and visits the sunken city, while Lee just keeps on riding the Arnie movie train with a potentially terrifying destination in his future. Then its on to this weeks film, Denzel Washington is The Equaliser, an avenging angel of the city, not, as Lee suspected, a film about the guy who invented the result button on the calculator2020-07-081h 45
The Black Dog PodcastLord of WarThis week Elton has a few days off and Lee ruins it, Jims synth quest continues and he also spurs some retro gaming memories with Dune 2, Darren discovers Dead Cells and Will Ferrells Eurovision, while Lee finally finishes Alien Isolation, has an eye watering bill for an MOT and continues his daughters 80s movie education. Then after all that and some feedback, its on to this weeks film. Our first Nic Cage movie, so expect dodgy accents as we review the 2005 movie Lord of War2020-07-012h 30
The Black Dog PodcastThe Running ManElton expands his family bubble and drives an automatic car, Darren discovers to his horror he is a friend to the animals and Lee begins his daughers 80s action movie education and has Covid nightmares Then its a dash of feedback before we finally get to this weeks film, is it a prescient satire on the modern world, media and government corruption or just an excuse for Arnie to pull out some truly dad joke worthy puns? We find out as we review The Running Man2020-06-241h 47
The Black Dog PodcastFyre: The Greatest Festival That Never HappenedThis week Elton goes GI Joe retro, Jim has a leaky roof, Darren wins his battle against ants and discovers the culinary delights of quesadillas and Lee slowly becomes more nocturnal and fearfully returns to Alien Isolation on the PS4. Then the guys get their outrage boots on as they review this weeks film Fyre The Greatest Festival That Never Happened2020-06-171h 59
The Black Dog PodcastMonster In The ClosetThis week, Elton goes McGyver with tech and discovers a cache of Plumbobs (dont ask), Jim recommends "World of Crap", Darren does battle with ants and Lee discovers his gaming days are over due to being old. After that we move on to the hidden Troma "classic" Monster in the Closet currently available on Amazon Prime2020-06-101h 57
The Black Dog PodcastBronsonThis week we talk about the weather, Darren playing games, Lee not changing a tap, and getting bored with a galaxy far far away, the Amazon movie The Vast of Night and we get a rather random bit of feedback... Then its on to this weeks film is it art or is it arse? Ultraviolence or ultra pretension? Clockwork orange or wind up lemon? We review Nicholas Winding Refn's Bronson... 2020-06-031h 57
The Black Dog PodcastHunt for the WilderpeopleThis week Jim reports back on Chicken Giallo movies, Elton doesn't get a word in edge ways thanks to his questionable public opinions regarding Star Trek, Darren watches a lot of stuff and also has questionable comparison issues and Lee's dad gets to watch something Lee was involved in and reports back. After that its on to this weeks film Taika Waititis excellent Hunt for the Wilderpeople2020-05-271h 55
The Black Dog PodcastCode 8This week, Elton joins the 21st century, Jim steels himself to watch a horror film set in a chicken farm, Darren continues his cooking odyssey and has a hair cut and Lee slips further towards the grave by going double specs... Then after some feedback its on to this weeks film the straight to Netflix crowdfunded scifi (possibly backdoor TV pilot) film Code 82020-05-132h 04
The Black Dog PodcastThe Time Machine (1960)This week Elton gets stuck in his van, Jim gets new shoes, Darren suffers from coconut flour exchange rates, Lee discovers he's the only one alive in Bromley shopping centre and the gravitational pull of bread pudding is discussed... There may also be talk about a bottle of wee disguised as Oasis fruit drink. Then its on to our film this week, the George Pal classic adaptation of HG Well's The Time Machine.2020-05-061h 57
The Black Dog PodcastInglorious BasterdsThis week, Elton gets lego for the kids (riiiiiight), Jim begins a quest for new shoes, Darren watches some dodgy anime and Lee makes it rather clear he's not a fan of Tiger King After that its on to this weeks film discussion for Shut in Cinema, the Quentin Tarantino movie Inglorious Basterds2020-04-292h 06
The Black Dog PodcastThe Disaster ArtistOh hai Black Doggie! Welcome to this weeks episode of Black Dog Podcast v2. This week Elton gets a soggy biscuit, Jim gives Lee and Darren retro feels, Darren bakes a cake and Lee gets meh over Kirsten Stewart vs Cthulu monsters Underwater. Theres some feedback from last weeks show and then its on to discussing the dramatisation of the making of Tommy Wiseau's The Room in the comedy drama The Disaster Artist2020-04-221h 56