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Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | HotD S2E8Can you believe it's finale time?! The eighth and final episode of House of the Dragon is here, and Nat and Tom are ready to deep dive like a dragon off the cliffs of Dragonstone. Yeah, that's a metaphor that kind of works.
Everyone had something going on in this episode: Rhaena's chasing a mangy feral; Tyland meets a gender-bending admiral; Aegon takes his bad leg (and sizzled wang) on the run; Aemond goes nuts; Helaena seems to be able to drop in on Daemon's dreams; and Rhaenyra and Alicent have a final epic confrontation.
Thank you so much for...2024-08-121h 01Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | HotD S2E7Tom is in Edinburgh prepping a show, and Natalie is also in a very glamourous location (her couch), but nothing can stop them talking all things HotD penultimate episode!
Rhaenyra's dragonriding auditions hit full swing with more misses than hits, but still, hits that count. Oscar Tully is everyone's new favourite Daemon-slapping young leader, Ser Larys is shenanigan-ing in the capital, and Alicent has gone bush.
One more episode to go! Eeek!2024-08-011h 07Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | HotD S2E4NO NO NO NO NO WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING
Sigh. You watch Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon for a decade and yet you STILL don't think you're going to have your heart broken. We sweet summer children.
Tom's in France, but has found an hour away from the champagne and fromage to chat to Natalie about the epic Battle of Rooks Rest, and its terrible climax. Plus - Aegon really wants to matter, Alicent's starting to give no f***s, and Daemon is going slightly mad.
Also, at one point, Natalie references a weird-ass thumping dance track...2024-07-1158 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | HotD S2E2Nat and Tom are back for more Hot D, and it's all go go go as King Aegon seeks revenge for a little dynastic trouble he's had imposed on him. There's a focus on what the role the smallfolk will play in the battles ahead, as well as some proper acting, tantrums, twin talk, and more.
There's also a little Doctor Who season finale wrap-up, plus a bit of chatter about the bonkers British election, or "gennie lec" as the kids might say.
Natalie also forgets to do the regular "where you can find us" should out, so just in...2024-06-261h 16Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | HotD S2E1By the Old Gods and new, this is a very strange thing - to be delighted to be back in Westeros, but still so sad our wonderful friend and bloodrider Stuart Layt isn't here to lead the way with his booming laugh and unparalled knowledge of all things House of the Dragon.
While of course Stu is irreplaceable, it's wonderful to welcome podcast regular Tom Salinsky onboard to help steer the dragon through Season 2 of HotD.
There's lots to chew over in this first instalment, including the return (briefly) of the Starks, Alicent and Cristan Cole-dancing, Rhaenyra's grief, Aegon's magnanimity...2024-06-181h 15
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On | The Church On Ruby RoadSinging! Goblins! Singing Goblins! New Doctor! New Companion!
It's all happening in Ncuti Gatwa's first full episode as The Doctor in The Church on Ruby Road. John and Tom from the Best Pick Pod join Natalie to recap this Christmas episode, complete with babe left outside a church on Christmas Eve, goblin karaoke, mysterious set-ups for future episodes, and Davina McCall (who is a big deal in the UK, apparently).2024-01-021h 06Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On | The GiggleThe trio of Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials concludes with "The Giggle", in which Neil Patrick Harris has the time of his life with a dance number to a song very close to Natalie's heart.
Once again she's joined by Tom and John from the Best Pick Pod to deep dive into David Tennant's last(?) outing as the Fourteenth Doctor and (spoiler!) Ncuti Gatwa's first appearance as the Fifteenth.
Thanks for listening to these podcast specials, which of course have been our first since losing the lion-hearted, Doctor Who-loving genius that was Stuart Layt. We know he would have loved...2023-12-121h 14Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On | Wild Blue YonderIt's the second 60th anniversary special, and Natalie is joined once more by Tom and John from the Best Pick Pod to discuss "Wild Blue Yonder". It turns out you can have a slightly-too-cutesy-and-quite-naff pre-credit sequence and then switch things up for a fabulously creepy episode set at the edge of the universe.
Enjoy!2023-12-051h 12Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On | The Star BeastKittens! This is WEIRD. It is WEIRD to podcast without the genius that is Stuart Layt. WEIRD, and NOT RIGHT. Sadly Stu passed away three months ago, and boy am I still mad about it. Particularly since he LOVED Doctor Who with his whole soul. But I am so glad that Tom Salinsky from the brilliant Best Pick Pod reached out about joining forces to recap the David Tennant 60th anniversary specials.
And so here it is - Who's Raven On with Tom and John from the Best Pick Pod, chatting all things Star Beast. This same podcast will appear...2023-11-281h 05
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRevvin On | Fast and Furious 6Lookout! Natalie's got herself a soundboard and isn't afraid to use it. Will this be enough to alienate Stu? Probably not, because he loves these dang movies too much.
When Agent Hobbes needs to take down a car-based baddie, of course he turns to Dom's car-based superhero crew. They hit London to make those stupid Brits look even stupider, and track down the badass Owen Shaw. There's a chase through the Monopoly board, Rita Ora in hot pants, and Letty's back from the dead. Enjoy!2023-05-291h 31
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRevvin On | F&F Tokyo DriftWith Vin Diesel and Paul Walker seemingly gone for good, The Fast & The Furious franchise tries to reboot, Tokyo-style, with a whole new cast of racing identities across the Pacific.
The kid from American Gothic gets sent to Japan as punishment for illegal street racing, and immediately gets caught up in a whole new set of illegal street races. Nat & Stu dissect it all, including the creepy relationship between the "Drift King" and his girlfriend, the girlfriend's weird Australian accent, and how Han was so cool they go on to bend time around him.
Also, Natalie stuns Stu with the...2023-03-071h 29Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRevvin On | 2 Fast 2 FuriousNat and Stu re-start their engines for the second instalment in the Fast & Furious franchise: 2 Fast 2 Furious.
Brian O'Connor is back - no longer a cop, he makes his money from what else, illegal street racing. But he's given a chance to clear his records by what else, going undercover to run cash for a drug baron. There's no Vin Diesel, but there is Tyrese. Also Ludacris. It's a rappers' delight. Together they WILL jump a car onto a boat.
This ep also sees the introduction of commentary by Natalie's brother and F&F fanatic, Simon. Enjoy!2023-02-091h 10
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRobin On | Robin Hood 2018It's the movie that literally gave Natalie a bout of vertigo - Robin Hood 2018. That's right, it's a thing that exists. Stu joins Nat as she battles through head-spinning brought on by this batshit insane version of a Robin Hood movie that has very little to recommend it.
Mendo is the Sheriff! Jamie Foxx has a metal hand! Marian wears a leather jacket and hands out soup! Robin himself seems to have no concrete plans! And also... Tim Minchin is there, and probably shouldn't have been!
There's lots of other sidebars and tangents, including the genuis of the 1993 Three Musketeers...2022-12-121h 44Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRobin On: Robin Hood 2010Nat & Stu head back to Sherwood Forest to begin wrapping up their "Robin On" subsection podcast thingy. This time, it's Big Russ' turn in the tights, with Our Cate riding shotgun as Lady Marian.
There's a lengthy discussion of Russell Crowe's film history to begin with, before a dissection of why this film is a weird mess. Natalie even goes super history nerd to explain why the historical context just doesn't work. The pair then close out with a chit-chat about the trials and tribulations at Twitter.
Thanks to everyone for listening - particularly Patrons! You can join at www...2022-11-291h 47
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | HotD S1E4Raven On is a bit late this week because GUESS WHO fractured her ankle while walking along George St in Sydney? Natalie spends the first 15 mins of this episode relaying her adventures in pavement-induced injuries and hospital visits. But eventually she and long-suffering co-host Stu get down to business to discuss episode 4 of Raven On, where everyone... basically gets down to business.
Daemon's back in town and takes Rhaenyra partying, Rhaenyra calls in Ser Criston for some very personal bodyguarding, Alicent finds dissatisfaction in the marital bed, and Otto overreaches. Enjoy!2022-09-1557 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | HotD S1E3This is a re-upload of HotD S1E3 because apparently the first one didn't go through to Apple Podcasts! Natalie did everything as usual with the upload, so just needs to see if it was a glitch or if there is some problem she needs to figure out. Thanks for your patience!
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Nat & Stu are back to discuss episode 3 of HotD, "Second of His Name".
They DO eventually do that, but be fair warned that they take a slight detour into Middle Earth so Stu can update Nat on the new Lord of the Rings series. Also, a decent...2022-09-091h 15Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On: House of the Dragon Trailer"History doesn't remember blood. It remembers names."
And here are TWO names for you, friends, Natalie & Stu! Your Westerosi wizards are back to break down the newly released House of the Dragon teaser trailer.
They intended to chat for 10 minutes, but it turned into 35, and honestly, are you surprised? It's NEW GAME OF THRONES PEOPLE.2022-05-0735 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bat | Lego BatmanSecret password for this podcast is "Iron Man Sucks!"
Yes, Natalie and Stu get a very welcome piece of absolute f***ing delight with The Lego Batman Movie. From Will Arnett's grisly tones as the Dark Knight, to the appearance of villains as obscure as the Condiment King, to the appearance of Robin and Babs Gordon - this movie is a damn joy.
But where does it sit in the annals of Batman film history? Join Nat & Stu for effusive praise and meta-commentary.2022-02-071h 08
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On | The Flux Ep6We got the WHOLE FAM back together for the final episode of The Floox! Both Greg from the Smart Enough to Know Better podcast and Tom from the Best Pick Pod return to help Nat & Stu sum up the storyline and lessons learned from this six-episode adventure.
There's a lot of confusion and a fair bit of frustration - mostly from Natalie when her jokes bomb. But also, everyone's a bit emotionally battered by Chris Chibnall, so if you are too, join us in the TARDIS (which apparently isn't sick anymore, even thought it was... oh never mind, just listen).
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Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bat | Batman & RobinNatalie and Stu are joined by special guest Eloise to deep dive into the gaping maw that is 1997's Batman & Robin.
George Clooney dons the Batsuit, but doesn't really seem to care; Chris O'Donnell is Captain Whines-a-lot; Alicia Silverstone turns up to be a winsome Batgirl while illegal street racing on the side; Uma Thurman camps it up as Poison Ivy and Michael Gough brings the acting chops as a dying Alfred (not that anyone seems to care).
But the real star is Big Arnie as Mr Freeze, and his ice/snow/cold puns. It's a thing of beauty. Or...2021-10-221h 33Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bat | Batman ReturnsSo Batman Returns was the BEST 90s Batman, right? RIGHT? Nat & Stu get quite a shock as they revisit this classic from their childhood and realise it's WAAAAAAY hornier and messier than they remember.
From Danny DeVito's unhinged Penguin with many plans but none of them good; to Michelle Pfeiffer's banging but batshit insane Catwoman, to Christopher.. Walken... doing what... he always... does, there's tons to enjoy in this episode.
Also, Natalie takes you down memory lane with a wild story from her high school musical days involving a catsuit and a very inappropriate award. Hoorah!2021-09-071h 35Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bat | Batman (1989)Have you ever danced with some podcasters in the pale moonlight? Well, now you can, as Natalie, Stu and guest Scott Driscoll throw themselves into the weird twisted parade that is 1989's Batman.
Stu takes us through the pop culture moment that this film created; while Nat gets into a shame spiral about Vicki Vale's alleged weight. Stu and Scott discuss why Batman is a great film, but not the best Batman film.
NOTE: Natalie's audio is slightly muffled in the first half of this podcast, due to not realising she was being recorded on her AirPod microphone. Around half...2021-08-251h 39
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | Loki S1E6Nat & Stu team up for one final trip to the Citadel At The End of Time to confront the Big Bad - who actually seems to be the same dude they've been hinting at all season!
Loki and Sylvie have a long conversation with "He Who Remains" about life, the universe and everything, before turning on each other about how best to deal with him. Meanwhile Mobius & Ravonna have it out, and Loki winds up in...GASP! A second season!
There's some diversions along the way, of course, particularly about Natalie's hair, but that's par for the course at this...2021-07-191h 03Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | Loki S1E5This week Nat & Stu drag Dan from the Smart Enough to Know Better podcast down to their level as they have a romp about The Void in the penultimate episode of Loki.
The team all agree it was a belter of an episode in terms of character, comedy and some fricking hilarious easter eggs (Thanos Copter!)
Natalie comes up with what she thinks is a very clever prediction for whom the Big Bad might actually be; and tune in til the end to hear Dan and Stu absolutely ROAST Nat over her poor form in consuming classic cinema. You'll need...2021-07-131h 05Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | FAWS S1E6Good lord, it's finally here - the long overdue Falcon and the Winter Soldier season finale recap wrap-up!
This podcast was recorded just days after the final episode of "The Wild Stallion and the Sexy Guy" dropped - but you can blame Natalie's stupid face and busy schedule for not getting the edit finished on time!
Nat & Stu wrap up the final episode, it's good points and flaws, starting of course with the tremendous debut of Sam Wilson as Captain America.
There's also a sidebar into "House of the Dragon" territory, because goddamn if Nat isn't going to try to...2021-05-111h 09Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | FAWS S1E4There's gonna be CAPsequences, baby, because John Walker did a Bad Thing and also Natalie is trying to invent a new word.
That's right, it's time for another Wild Stallion and the Sexy Guy instalment, with Stuart Layt riding shotgun to discuss John Walker's move into superserum territory, the arrival of the Wakandans, Zemo remaining awesome and Sharon really probably is the Power Broker.
There's a brief detour where the show because the SWOLEcast due to Natalie's recent gym adventures; and there's also a bittersweet Game of Thrones moment, so enjoy!2021-04-141h 00Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | FAWS S1E2The chocolate-voiced mountain god that is Stuart Layt may be a touch croaky this week, but nothing will stop him and Natalie getting their Wild Stallion and the Sexy Guy chat on!
This week, our two beautiful heroes share the screen for the first time; parachuting into Germany for a mission that reveals the presence of super soldiers; then grappling with demons big and small, including Bucky's resentment at Falcon for giving up the shield, and Falcon's resentment at not being told about a Black Captain America hero from the 50s.
Also the new Cap starts kind of interestingly introspective...2021-03-3152 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | FAWS S1E1Welcome one and all to the debut Raven On podcast for "Wild Stallion and The Sexy Guy"!
Yes, it's Marvel's second MCU-set TV show, which Natalie misnamed in a WandaVision ep a few weeks' back. But she's back with trusty co-host Stu to delve into what's been happening with Sam and Bucky as they negotiate life post-Blip.
Key takeaways from this episode include whether or not you can smash a flag, why don't superheroes get paid, and Natalie's brand new comedy character "Old Man Cap". All this, and more. Enjoy!2021-03-2448 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | WandaVision S1E8Oh no! She's recast Stu!
With poor Stu out with illness, Natalie has recruited Greg Wah from the "Smart Enough To Know Better" podcast to examine the penultimate episode of WandaVision.
As Agatha takes Wanda on a flashback "tour of sadness", there's much to dissect including how and when Wanda had witchy powers, their boosting by Loki's mindstone, and Wanda's grief powering the whole hex and the re-creation of Vision.
Also Natalie comes up with an idea for the much-flagged and mysterious cameo expected in the finale - and if it comes off, she demands immediate recognition as a genius.
...2021-03-031h 03Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | WandaVision S1E6It's Halloween in WestView, and time for Wanda, Vision and Pietro to don their cheesiest costumes to celebrate.
Join Nat & Stu as they dive into the spooktacular tribute to "Malcolm in the Middle", complete with boys talking to camera even as they discover their powers, and Unky Pietro trying to work out what's happening with Wanda.
There's also a small Joss Whedon sidebar in which Natalie rejoices in being on Team Xena all these years, and Stu once again laments the loss of his childhood heroes.2021-02-1755 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | WandaVision S1E5WOW! What an ending! So much changed in just a few seconds! Except Natalie has no idea why that is, so it's up to Walking Wiki Stu to fill in the gaps on why this episode of WandaVision has big ramifications for the show itself AND the MCU.
Your hosts are face to face this week, and get very excited about the gaps being filled in Wanda's story, and to a lesser extent, Vision's head.
Enjoy!2021-02-0857 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | WandaVision S1E4It's a big episode 4 as WandaVision starts to let us in on the secrets behind the retro sitcom love-fest.
Nat & Stu delve into the backstory of Monica Rambeau (pronounced "Rambo" apparently), as well as talk through the super cute FBI agent Jimmy Woo, whose surname Natalie mispells (she didn't realise at the time). Plus there's some meta Full House chat.
Also a massive shout out to Natalie's Patreon supporters, just because they're awesome and Natalie failed to vocally mention this in the podcast due to tiredness.2021-02-0252 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | SpectreThe writing's on the wall for Nat & Stu as they finally rewatch and review "Spectre", the 24th Eon Bond film and one that Nat has not seen since loathing it in the cinema in 2015.
Is it better than she remembers? Did she just dream up that whole "Blofeld is Bond's weird stepbrother" angle? No? Well, then, you can probably expect some ranting.
Stu has some good points to make too, often more coherent and sensible than Natalie's. Plus there's a fair bit of comparison (and not in a great way) to the BBC Sherlock series, so please keep your complaints...2020-11-091h 37Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Vale Sean ConneryAhead of their Spectre podcast, Nat & Stu got together to talk about the death of Sean Connery. This includes a discussion of Connery's misogynistic behaviour and comments about women, and how social media responds to celebrity deaths and so-called "problematic faves".
Also there's a great yarn about Connery calling out director Brett Ratner for being a fraud.
You can also read Natalie's reflections on Connery's life and work on her website: www.nataliebochenski.com
Thanks for listening!2020-11-0325 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | SkyfallLet the SKY FAAAAAALLLLLL as Adele's rounded tones welcome us to the 50th year of Bond onscreen and the 23rd Bond film, Skyfall.
Nat & Stu are joined by Brisbane journalist and fellow Bond tragic Alison Sandy to pick over the now old & busted bones of Britain's premier secret agent, who apparently is nearing the scrapheap despite only just getting his Double-O status.
The trio get down and dirty with Xavier Bardem's flamboyant villain Raoul Silva, discuss M as the ultimate Bond girl, and Natalie gets REALLY ANGRY about the whole "let's keep Moneypenny's identity a secret and then reveal it...2020-10-281h 47Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Quantum of SolaceFor the first time in Bond history - a sequel! Nat and Stu are joined once more by the encyclopedic brain of Tom Salinsky (from Best Pick Pod) to discuss Daniel Craig's second outing as the super spy.
And it's a strange beast, with lots of super fast choppy editing, weirdly underwritten characters (especially the women) and plot threads left dangling in the breeze like so many unfurled-until-the-last-possible-second parachutes.
But as Tom tells us, writing cohesive scripts is hard, and QoS has much to teach us about having strong narrative vision. Also Natalie's mad there aren't enough sex scenes, so...2020-10-191h 47Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | NTTD Trailer TalkA fresh trailer for No Time To Die dropped last week, just in time for Natalie & Stu - plus returning pod guest Nick Wiggins - to have a chinwag about its contents, and mutter about what we could expect from Daniel Craig's last outing as the superspy.
Please enjoy this mini-episode while Natalie continues to beaver away on the main Die Another Day podcast edit! She's totally on top of it, we swear!2020-09-2212 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | The World Is Not EnoughTonight we're going to podcast like it's 1999, because it's time for The World Is Not Enough!
Your Millenium bug-infested hosts are ready to let loose with all their opinions on Pierce Brosnan's third Bond outing, including: the extended pre-credit sequence with Thames boat chase; M16's Scottish base; the last appearance of Desmond Llewelyn as Q and the first of John Cleese; the bait-and-switch villain plot; Renard's bullet-powered invulnerability and poor Denise Richards.
Also, exactly what did Natalie learn from her brush-with-fame encounter with Shirley Manson at a dodgy Brisbane music festival circa 2004?
Enjoy!2020-09-141h 33Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Tomorrow Never DiesNat & Stu are right at home this week with Tomorrow Never Dies, aka the "media & journalism" Bond movie.
Your scrappy hacks revel in the original drama llama Eliot Carver, Jonathan Pryce's OTT to the extreme megalomaniacal news baron, as well as Bond's remote control car, a handcuffed bike ride with the indomitable Michelle Yeoh, and a STEALTH BOAT.
Be prepared for some sidenotes on nerdy schoolies experiences, nerdy journalism election-covering experiences, and a few references to that other boat-related 1997 film.
Enjoy!2020-09-031h 39Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | GoldenEyeWe're into the Nineties now people, so hold onto your Tamagotchis and Spice Girls and Windows '95 operating systems because Nat & Stu are spooling up GoldenEye and setting it to stun.
Bond buff Tom Salinsky rejoins the virtual chatter couch for a deep dive on a rejuvenated, post Cold War 007 franchise, complete with Sean Bean, a tank chase, and a hot lady with killer thighs, and we're not just talking about Dame Judi Dench.
Enjoy!2020-08-261h 47Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Licence to KillOh, Timothy Dalton, did you have to leave us so soon? No sooner had we established a thirst, but you turn off the water mains forever.
Yes, it's time for Nat & Stu to discuss Licence to Kill, Dalton's second and final Bond outing, which scratches Stu's 80s action movie itch so hard it may as well be a rash.
Bond's revenge story, in which he goes up against South American drug baron Sanchez, is full of over the top stunts, feminist babes, bricks of cocaine and dollar dollar bills. And sharks.
Your intrepid hosts take some tangential detours into jigsaw...2020-08-181h 41Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | The Living DaylightsNatalie has got the vapours and Stu has to bring the smelling salts for this one, because we're into the Dalton era.
Yes, finally understanding what her mother has been saying all these years, Natalie finds herself deeply into the D.
Special guest Chris Spensley joins Nat & Stu to discuss Timothy Dalton's Bond debut, which features a darker shift in tone, plus a surprisingly romantic relationship with leading lady Kara Milovy.
Enjoy!2020-08-121h 23Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | A View to a KillNat & Stu are joined by guest Scott Driscoll to dive into Roger Moore's final outing as 007, A View to a Kill.
It's a puzzling film, with good ingredients such as Christopher Walken, Grace Jones, and that banging Duran Duran theme, but still ends up a bit... soggy... thanks to a confusing plot featuring horse racing, Nazi experiments and microchips.
Enjoy!2020-08-041h 34Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Never Say Never SeagalIn this bonus mini-episode, Natalie reveals to Stu that the fight co-ordinator on "Never Say Never Again" was none other than Steven Seagal.
That prompts a merry wend through the now-faded action star's bulky filmography. That's literally it. It's just Seagal Talk. Don't say we didn't warn you.2020-08-0107 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Never Say Never AgainNever say we don't do anything for you! Ahhh, you see what we did there.
Yes, Nat & Stu have taken a sharp detour to put Sean Connery's non-canonical return film "Never Say Never Again" through its deeply weird paces. How does it stand up next to Octopussy, the other film of the Year of Two Bonds?
Your delightful pair get excited about the fabulous Fatima Blush (or is that Bush?), detour into psychic encounters for... reasons, and talk all things hairpieces and colonics, which feature far more in this film than you might remember.
Enjoy!2020-07-281h 36
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyWait a second, this isn't James Bond!
Well-spotted, keen-eyed detectives - this is in fact a "filler" podcast, recorded to give Natalie a chance to catch up on her James Bond writing and editing. Thank you for your patience!
Nat & Stu are joined by guests Dan Beeston and Tom Salinsky for a VERY deep dive into 2005 film The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and the broader Hitchhiker's universe. There's also side tangents involving Hamilton, Monty Python, and Natalie's Dad's new Netflix obsession.
Enjoy!2020-07-161h 56Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Disney DigressionsWhat do you mean, Nat & Stu diverged into Disney discussions when they should have been talking about For Your Eyes Only? With their reputation?
Well yes, it was bound to happen. Excised for time, here's what happened when Natalie went off on the Disney films she hasn't seen, which turned into a dissection of the Aladdin stage musical, and finally Hamilton.
This was recorded a couple of days before the filmed stage production of Hamilton dropped on Disney on July 3. It's worth a watch while you wait for the main For Your Eyes Only pod (a shabby attempt to equate...2020-07-0516 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Moore Spy Lovin'Would you believe Nat & Stu spoke for three hours about The Spy Who Loved Me? You would? Yeah, it checks out.
Anyhoo, here's an extra bit of content about the film that was cut for time, in which Natalie goes through the copious notes she took while watching one of her fave Bond films.2020-06-2627 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | The Spy Who Loved MeThings get raunchy as Nat & Stu dive deep into one of the best films of the Bond franchise, with Natalie discovering hitherto unknown levels of thirst for Roger Moore's Bond. 2020 is bringing up all sorts of surprises.
Your intrepid culture vultures pick over the delicious meat that is The Spy Who Loved Me, including the amazing Triple X, the gloriously ridiculous lair of creepy fish-man Stromberg, the fantastic Lotus Esprit (underwater model), and the mighty menace that is Jaws.
The film was so much fun to discuss, a lengthy bit has been chopped out to form a follow up podcast...2020-06-231h 36Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Live and Let RambleWhy IS Natalie so obsessed with James Bond? That's what guest host Dan Beeston wanted to know during the Live and Let Die podcast.
For time purposes, we excised it from the main pod, but here it is as bonus content. Enjoy!2020-06-1421 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Diamonds Are ForeverSean Connery returns for his final canonical appearance as 007 in the first Bond film of the 1970s, and it's a diamond-encrusted doozy.
There's Plenty O'Toole-ing about with Nat & Stu as they chat about why Connery came back, the numerous memorable set pieces, the somewhat problematic henchmen Mr Wint & Mr Kidd, and Tiffany Case's tiny pants.
Natalie also invents the term "Flying Gusset", so that's a thing. Enjoy!2020-06-021h 35Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | You Only Live TwiceIt's time for James Bond to make like 1980's one-hit wonders The Vapors - he's "Turning Japanese".
Yes, your hosts Nat & Stu, two very white people, grapple with the incredibly uncomfortable plot twist of You Only Live Twice that sees 007 disguised as a Japanese man. Natalie tries to find explanations in the differences between the book and film, while Stu is mostly horrified.
There's also a bunch of fun stuff in this movie, including the first appearance of Ernst Stavro Blofeld and his massive volcano lair, Little Nellie the gyrocopter, and a ninja training school. Enjoy!2020-05-191h 50Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Billie & BeyonceOnce again, Nat & Stu are recording long podcasts for the James Bond retrospective, which means some necessary cutting.
But this was a fun 10 minutes which we thought it worth sharing as its own little teaser.
A discussion of the depiction of Bond's two Japanese female leads as relatively "innocent" (which will be in the main podcast), Natalie started reminiscing about Beyonce's casting in Goldmember, which leads her and Stu down a rabbit hole in which they discover Billie Eilish's new theme for No Time To Die has actually been released, and somehow they missed it. So they listen to it...2020-05-1810 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | ThunderballNat & Stu bring the thunder this week to discuss the fourth film in the franchise and it's "biggest" to date (certainly in terms of length), Thunderball.
With Natalie still emotionally bonded to this movie, it's up to Stu to explain just how overly long and in need of an edit it is. There's some wibbley-wobbley-timey-wimey stuff happening as well, despite Bond most definitely being on the clock to retrieve two stolen nuclear weapons.
Still, there's a lot of fun with SPECTRE, some very beautiful ladies, some very blatant sexual harassment, and Stu's delight in discovering the jetpack in the pre-credit...2020-05-111h 38Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | GoldfingerGOLD-FINGER! Admit it, you just did the "bwap bwaaa-bwaaa"s in your head. You can't HELP it when it comes to Shirley Bassey's first Bond theme and one of the all-time great Bond movies.
Join Nat and Stu as they deep dive into the third film instalment of the 007 series and the way it established so much of what we consider "Bond" DNA. Also, more talk about James Bond's magical penis as it pertains to the lesbianism of Pussy Galore; plus Natalie has a weird theory about Auric Goldfinger's sexual fetish.
Enjoy!2020-05-041h 52Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | Dr NoWelcome to Raven Bond, the James Bond-themed offshoot of the Raven On pop culture podcast!
Nat & Stu are turning their eyes to the longest-running film franchise, and Natalie's personal favourite. The pair start, as linear time requires, with the 1962 big screen debut of 007 - Dr No.
It's a spy movie until it becomes a Bond movie, and your sly hosts wriggle their way from one genre to the other, by way of some excellent action shots, the immortal white belted bikini, some top notch villainry and a pair of incredibly high-waisted pants.
Enjoy!2020-04-201h 32Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On: Outbreak 1Well, looks like the shoddy Doctor Who season wasn't "literally the worst" after all.
With the COVID-19 outbreak escalating, Natalie forced Stu to join her via Skype for a random podcast on all things viral. The pair try to establish a new normal - but they're also keen to hear your ideas about other stuff they could podcast about to pass the time.
Warning: may contain Natalie ranting about support needed for the arts sector (and her cat rescue). Enjoy!2020-03-181h 34Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On | The Haunting of Villa DiodatiNatalie has not been well, which accounts for the first ten minutes of this episode describing symptoms to her long-suffering co-host Stu that were probably not necessary.
But still, it hopefully sets the scene for the spookiness of the Doctor's trip back to Lake Geneva circa 1816, in which Frankenstein may or may not be written, and Mary or Percy Shelley may be the most important person in history. There's Lone Cyberman talk, joy at the Doctor having to make tough (house) calls, and predictions for the final two-parter.
Also Stu keeps Nat up to date with what's happening in pop...2020-02-241h 44Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On | PraxeusNatalie's been roller skating and crashed on her head, which might explain another long episode of Who's Raven On. However, she and co-host extraordinaire Stu also discover there's way more crap in this episode than you initially think on first viewing. So there's a lot of pointing out the messy joins in "Praxeus". There's also a TON of radio in-jokes that will be really funny to maybe three people.
Greg from the Smart Enough to Know Better podcast also joins in the fun; plus Stu brings a lot more pop culture news and views to the table, including Star Trek...2020-02-062h 28
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On | Orphan 55Natalie and Stu catch up via Skype to talk about the general disappointment that was "Orphan 55", the third episode of this season of Doctor Who.
Disappointment is one word - "giant unholy and rather preachy mess" are several more. Greg from the Smart Enough to Know Better podcast even chimes in to express his A n G e R Y feelings about this relaxing-spa-trip-gone-wrong-oh-wait-it-turns-out-it-was-man sermon of a show.
Apologies for the tardiness ("Tardis-ness"?!?) of this upload - Natalie has been in Perth getting a show up and running. Check out www.actreact.com.au if you want to see what...2020-01-191h 30
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On | Spyfall 1Welcome to the first podcast of 2020!
Another year of what Natalie calls "friendship" but what Stu might call "getting press-ganged into indulging more of Nat's rambling opinions on things she is mostly unqualified to comment upon"!
This time, Dan from the "Smart Enough to Know Better" podcast joins Nat & Stu to discuss "Spyfall Part 1", the New Year's Day episode of Doctor Who, which turns out to be the start of the latest season. Lots of chats about spies, Stephen Fry, and that "O" guy.
Enjoy!2020-01-051h 10
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On GarbageIt's the last Raven On podcast for 2019!
Natalie & Stu are joined by Greg from the "Smart Enough to Know Better" podcast to recap the final episode of season one of "His Dark Materials", before launching into a discussion of all things "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker".
As an aside, the title "Garbage" is inspired by Natalie's Dad, who accidentally calls in to the podcast just moments after it gets underway. According to Marcus, most everything is garbage, especially that whole Star Wars business.
Thanks to all listeners who've stuck with us during our final Game of Thrones podcasts this...2019-12-292h 05
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On Elephant in the RoomIt's a particularly spell-binding episode, as Natalie had just seen the first instalment of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" play before catching up with Stu via Skype.
Natalie's increasing exhaustion means this is the shortest episode to date, clocking in at just over an hour. What?! Still, the pair manage to shoot the breeze over Episode 5 of "His Dark Materials", which Natalie found more entertaining than Stu, mostly because the Panserbjorne lost the Panser to go exploring with Lyra.
The pair then get cracking on Episode 7 of "Watchmen", which featured more twists and turns than a licorice rope in...2019-12-081h 06
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On PanserbjorneNat & Stu are back on Skype this episode, given Natalie has been running around Nakatomi Plaza as part of "Die Hard: The Movie, The Play" and could only podcast very late at night.
It's another long episode as your daring duo discuss two great episodes of TV - Episode 4 of "His Dark Materials" and Episode 6 of "Watchmen".
There's armoured bears and aleithiometers galore, plus the exquisitely told origin story of Will Reeves/Hooded Justice. Plus a tangent in which your heroic hosts grapple with the merciless march of time.
Enjoy!2019-12-011h 51
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On BBDNat & Stu reunite to yabber on about not one, but TWO, new series.
First up it's His Dark Materials, the BBC/HBO production of Phillip Pullman's popular young adult series. There's a lot of discussion about what a "Daemon" is, and whether or not it needs to poop, along with how to do exposition in a fantasy series. Please note! Natalie has read the books, and while she has forgotten most of it, is trying very hard not to reveal any possible book spoilers.
The BBD of the title stands for "Big Blue Dong", because hooooo boy there's a lot...2019-11-101h 39
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On AbnomalyIt's been more than FIVE MONTHS since Nat & Stu have seen each other, which means a catch-up podcast is LONG OVERDUE.
Strap yourselves in though, this is a long one. But you've got pause and stop buttons, and you're sensible humans, you can listen in whatever fashion you like.
There's about half an hour of general chit-chat, including tales of Natalie's theatrical adventures around the globe. Examining the end of Game of Thrones, the highs and lows, as well as what's happening with the sequel/prequel series takes up the bulk of the middle. Nat & Stu then delve into the...2019-11-022h 22
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On S8E2Valar Morghulis has never seemed so real as we approach The Great Big F***-Off Final Battle. Nat & Stu are joined by an enthusiastic crowd who want to process all the quiet hope and despair in this episode, and also to boo Natalie's puns, apparently.
There's an episode quiz, audience input AND a big survey on who we think will live or die in the Battle for Winterfell. Plus the (highly likely) final instalment of "Living at Home with Grey Worm and Missandei".
Get the tissues and copious alcohol ready for next week's onslaught!2019-04-241h 19
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On S11E9Nat & Stu go to Norway for magic mirrors, alternate dimensions, crap creepy monsters and COSMIC FROGS! Yes, it's another pretty good episode, is "It Takes You Away".
There are also plenty of tangents this week because your hosts were in weird moods. Natalie rants about Coca-Cola and is inflicted over Zac Efron as Ted Bundy; while Stu is still riding BIG COW all the way to the paddock.
Enjoy!2018-12-061h 18
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On S11E6Welcome back to Who's Raven On, where this week Nat & Stu declare "Demons of the Punjab" to be their best-liked episode so far this season, and not just because of CRUMPET.
However, as expected, there are some flaws and questions about this episode, and the broader question of how interventionist the Doctor should be, particularly when fake personal histories are mixed in with real historical events.
Also Natalie talks a lot about her own Gran, plus the attempt to develop a Doctor Who episode takes another, potentially grim, turn.
Enjoy!2018-11-141h 06
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On S11E3The Doctor is back in time and hooooooooooo it's complicated.
Join Nat & Stu - and special guest Dan Beeston from the Smart Enough to Know Better podcast - as they talk about "Rosa". They are, of course, all very white, and are very aware that they may accidentally offend given the subject matter of the episode - race in America - is just a *teensy* bit incredibly complicated and loaded.
There are a few inevitable tangents, and Natalie continues to struggle against the march of time by insisting she is still relevant and "hip with the kids".2018-10-261h 22
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On - All Sizzle, No SausageWell, stone the crows, if it isn't a wildly out-of-season Raven On episode!
Natalie and Stu decided to get together for some old-fashioned banter, as well as introduce Stu's newborn daughter CHLOE GIANTSBANE to the world of amateur podcasting.
It's been a year since S7 ended, and who knows how much longer we have until S8 takes GoT out of our lives together, so strap in for some poorly-researched ramblings about anything vaguely related to our favourite folks from Westeros and beyond.
There's also, as usual, many tangents onto other subjects, including Nat's forthcoming adventure, and internet culture.
Thanks for...2018-07-211h 43
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On Podcast S7E7With Natalie in New York for the big GoT S7 finale, she and Stu catch up via the wonders of VOIP for this intermediary podcast.
They discuss the potential fall out from the Jon/Dany Boning Potential reaching 100% likelihood, and Natalie's strong reactions to said boning (so strong she didn't even take time to appreciate gratuitous ass shots).
They also chat a bit about the very timely justice that was brought to Littlefinger and the Ice Dragon bringing the Wall down with mighty ice-fire. Or fire-ice. Whatevs.
A full podcast will follow in early September once Nat & Stu can get...2017-08-2929 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On Podcast S7E6Something's in the frozen water as Nat and Stu get as giggly as helium-sucking schoolgirls in this week's Raven On.
But then, this was the episode with man-banter, and zombies, and dragon rescues, and the Night King's epic darts effort, and an ice dragon, and goo-goo eyes, and JON SNOW'S ABS. We can forgive all the time-jump craziness for that, surely?
There's a few diversions into Sherlock Holmes territory and the perils of writing song parodies to terrible songs.
And a heads up: Natalie will be in New York for the final episode of S7. She and Stu will attempt...2017-08-221h 16
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On S7E5 PodcastStop. For Nat & Stu, it's Hammer Time.
Yes, a beloved long-missed character makes his return in this eventful episode that somehow managed to not have a big event. But there was the fall out from the loot train battle of last episode, and the promise of exciting wild men adventures next episode.
In between, there was discord at Winterfell, Jaime and Cersei celebrating a little lion in the oven (or is it a fake news pregnancy?), Sam getting shirty at being ignored by the Maesters and not realising it when he does the very same to Gilly, Jorah returning to...2017-08-151h 17
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On S6 RecapWell folks, this is a long one. Natalie is the middle of a impending-Season-Seven-induced mania, and her obsessions with Jon Snow are starting to take disturbing turns. OK, more disturbing turns. The result is a lot of chatter.
A note on times with this one - Nat and Stu spend the first 15 minutes or so chatting about Natalie's recent victory at a GoT trivia night, then there's a few minutes about the aforementioned disturbing elements, before a lengthy diversion into James Bond territory.
If you want to skip straight to GoT S6 recap goodness, skip forward to the 35 minute mark.
...2017-07-111h 50
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On S5 RecapWith S7 now just two weeks away, Natalie and Stu are into the home stretch of season recaps. This week it's Season 5, famous for a little thing called THE FOUL AND UNJUST MURDER OF JON SNOW.
Oh yeah... um... spoilers?
Join our intrepid Westerosi correspondents and catch up on all the hard-hitting highs and home truths of Hardhome, more best made plans gang agley for Cersei, the Dorne Bros and their pointless (?) storyline, Arya in Braavos, Tyrion and Jorah trying to cosy up to Dany, the return of Drogon - plus a fairly serious chat about THAT Sansa/Ramsay sequence.
...2017-07-041h 12
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On S4 RecapIt's a shocking display from Natalie this week as she completely fails to remember most of the important events/plot points of Season 4. Lucky Stu is here, as usual, to set things right.
Oberyn Martell and the Viper/Hound showdown, the Purple Wedding, Tyrion on trial and the deaths of Shae and Tywin, Littlefinger and Sansa head to the Eyrie, Arya and the Hound buddy-adventure through the Riverlands and Vale, Jon Snow & the Night's Watch take on the Wildlings in the ferocious Battle of Castle Black, and f***ing Ollie enters our lives, only to end Ygritte's.
It's a corker...2017-06-271h 18
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On S1 RecapAnnnnnnnnnnd they're back!
Natalie & Stuart return for some pre-season vocal warm-ups: weekly season-by-season recaps of Game of Thrones so far.
This week they chat about 2011's Season 1, including some of the controversies about the show's style and portrayal of certain characters, as well as looking back on how some of our favourites started as our most hated.
There's also random chats about how they both got into the show, general nerd stuff, Doctor Who, Jane Austen, breaking computers and more!2017-06-061h 03
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS6E10: The Winds of WinterAn EPIC podcast to cover an EPIC season finale. This one clocks in at nearly 90 minutes, so grab a drink and settle in for talk central as Nat & Stu forensically comb through both the wreckage of the Sept of Baelor and "The Winds of Winter" as a whole.
There's a few detours along the way, of course, including some serious revelations about Natalie's rebellious teenage years. That's right - she once passed a note in class. How subversive.
Thank you all once again for tuning in every week to our talkfest, and a special shout out to everyone who's left...2016-06-291h 27
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS6E8: No One (Live)Welcome to our first ever live podcast!
Having reached a significant goal on Patreon, Natalie & Stuart donned shonky AF costumes and recorded this podcast via Facebook Live. That's why you'll hear them stopping to read comments, but won't actually hear a live studio audience. It's just Nat & Stu laughing at each other's jokes again.
This episode sees Arya get her groove back, Brienne and Jaime reunite in a frission of excitement, the overrun of Riverrun, and Cersei getting boned in the Red Keep (but not in the usual manner).2016-06-191h 07
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On Extra: John Snow RapNatalie is still editing the Live S6E8 podcast to make it suitable for uploading. It turns out trying to speak into a camera and a microphone at the same time makes for a real pain-in-the-ass situation when it comes to editing.
In the meantime, please enjoy this random rap about the 19th century London physician John Snow. Yes, that's right. John Snow.
With MASSIVE apologies to Lin-Manuel Miranda and "Hamilton".2016-06-1905 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS6E7: The Broken ManWoof, woof! Join Natalie and Stu as they discuss the return of the Big Dawg himself - alongside veteran awesome guy Ian McShane.
There's rejoicing in the kickass babeness of Lady Olenna and Lady Mormont, a Magical Mystery tour of the North, Margaery being told to lie back and think of Highgarden, and Jaime and Bronn in a stew at the siege of Riverrun.
Also at some point Nat & Stu diverge into chatter about the superiority of 80s/90s cartoons, and how the kids these days will never understand. There's also more crackpot Azor Ahai theorising from Smart Enough to...2016-06-101h 10
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS6E6: Blood of My BloodIt's the soft and smooth sounds of easy listening in this week's podcast as Natalie and Stu delve deep into this breather episode of Game of Thrones.
Arya gets her Needle back, Gilly gets a makeover, Sam gets assertive and Dany gets a monologue.
Also there's no Jon Snow so Nat & Stu have a chat about Kit Harington's recent comments about being the victim of sexism.2016-06-031h 03
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS6E5: The DoorThis is why we can't have nice things.
After such a fun, happy episode last week, Stu's prediction that it would all come crashing down was proven right with the tragic death of.... well, you probably know by now, but just in case, we won't spoil here.
Join Stu and Natalie as they comb through "The Door" looking for any scraps of hope. There's also talk of the Ironborn's game show style method of choosing a monarch; Jorah and Dany have a Moment; and there's some fantastic live theatre on display. Also - sound the wang alarm!
Don't forget you...2016-05-251h 08
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS6E4: Book Of The StrangerRejoice, one and all, for it is happy times for (most of) our favourite characters in Game of Thrones this week. Jon! Sansa! Brimund! Tormienne! Daenarys, Mother of Kicking Ass and Taking Names!
Join Natalie & Stu as they indulge in one of their most enthusiastic and joyful podcasts to date, full of laughs, gags, skits ("Living at Home with Grey Worm and Missandei") and random characters ("Kevan, the Aussie Westerossie").
Enjoy this hour long gabfest before everything goes to hell in a handbasket next week. Because you just know it will. We're not allowed to be happy for long...2016-05-181h 02
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS6E3: OathbreakerNatalie and Stu are back, and damn, so is Jon Snow. Our intrepid pair discuss Jon's intrepid pair... of buttocks... and how he dealt with his murderers. You'll enjoy Stu's explosion of happiness at Olly's death.
There's the reappearance of Rickon, the shirty Small Council, Varys and Qyburn's competing little birds, and a mega epic flashback sequence to the Tower of Joy. Natalie also discusses her recent outing to a Game of Thrones trivia night, and the key discovery she made that blew her mind.
Don't forget to join the Facebook fun via: www.facebook.com/nataliesthrone
And there's the...2016-05-111h 06
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS6E2: HomePraise the Old Gods and the New - he's back! Yes, Stuart is here again, joining Natalie for another Game of Thrones Raven On podcast.
Oh yeah, and Jon Snow came back from the dead.
Join these two tragics as they lovingly caress the stabbed body of Jon Snow to really penetrate the hows and whys of his comeback. There's also delight at Stampy the Giant and the Zombie Mountain's comedy smackdowns, joy at the return of Hodor, Bran and potential flashbacks, and some kitten interference.2016-05-0659 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS6E1: The Red WomanThey're back! Natalie & Stuart are raring to go for this all-new season of non-book-based Game of Thrones.
Join this intrepid pair of nerds as they probe the mystery of Melisandre, the saving of Sansa, the contemplation of Cersei, and much more.
Of course, they talk a lot about Jon Snow. Like, what is UP with that guy and his whole "still dead" schtick? You'll also be pleased to know Stu's hatred for Olly remains implacable, and it turns out Nat can make not one, but two beastiality references in a podcast. See if you can spot them!2016-04-281h 10
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On PodcastBless the Old Gods and the New, Game of Thrones Season Six is almost upon us!
Natalie & Stu got together to catch up on the state of play at the end of Season 5 (apparently Jon Snow died, who knew?), and speculate about characters' fates in Season Six.
There's also some tangential chats about Marvel and potential toxoplasmosis. You'll also hear more about where Natalie's written Raven On recaps will be this year, and the Patreon campaign she's started and will shamelessly plug until the White Walkers are sent scurrying back to the Land of Always Winter.
www.patreon.com/girlclumsy...2016-04-2459 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On Bonus: Death of PrinceWhile recording their Season Six Game of Thrones preview podcast, Natalie & Stu diverged into a conversation about the recent death of megastar musician Prince.
They've excised from the full podcast for length's sake, but here it is as a bonus mini-podcast if you just can't get enough of two people who are not really Prince experts banging on about The Purple One.2016-04-2308 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS1E10: Fire and BloodThey did it! They made it through the first season. Sure, it's taken longer than initial ambitious plans would have it, but kudos for trying.
Join Nat & Stu as they scrub their hands in the wash up from Ned Stark's execution, chat about Dany's nude and dragon-awakening powers, and just how sexy Jon Snow looks when he's feeling rebellious. Also Lancel baits Cersei for being old and Natalie cracks quite a clever yet highly inappropriate pun.2016-04-0534 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS1E8: The Pointy EndThings really are getting to the Pointy End, which we can only assume is why they called the episode that. Nat & Stu eventually discuss this episode, but not before Natalie bemoans Jon Snow's love life via slam poetry and ponders setting up a Game of Thrones themed phone sex line.
There's also some Syrio and Greatjon Umber inspired accent work, plus a lengthy, almost, sensual look at Khal Drogo's badass fight scene.2016-03-1933 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastS1E7: You Win or You DieShit's going down in King's Landing town, with the death of King Robert, Ned Stark detonating the twincest truth bomb to Cersei, and the subsequent coup against the Hand of the King.
Join Nat & Stu as they delve deep into these and more issues, as well as a bit of "Jon Snow is an Emo" talk.
Note: there's a few f-bombs in this episode that Natalie couldn't be arsed bleeping. I mean, it's not like you wouldn't have worked it out. Just deal with it, people.2016-03-1228 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On S1E3: Lord SnowNatalie & Stu are back with the third installment of their foolhardy quest to binge-watch all of Game of Thrones from the very start.
In episode 3, they discuss the appearance of Syrio Forel, one of the best badasses ever, and the introduction of characters like Varys and Littlefinger (who is a massive arse from the get-go).2016-02-1322 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On S1E2: The King's RoadNatalie and Stuart return with the second instalment of their ambitious podcast recap series - to watch every episode of Game of Thrones in order and talk crap into a microphone after each one.
This time round they talk bad parenting, sympathy for Sansa and how many is too many when it comes to bastard children.2016-02-0818 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On Podcast S1E1We're back, baby! That's right, you can't escape Natalie Bochenski and Stuart Layt, who are bravely and somewhat foolishly re-starting their Game of Thrones journey right back from Season 1, Episode 1 - and recording companion podcasts for each one.
In this debut episode, rediscover your joyful love of characters like Ned Stark, Robert Baratheon and Theon Greyjoy's penis. There's talk of foreboding and clever foreshadowing, and also how pretty Jaime Lannister was before he got all messed up 'n' stuff.2016-02-0119 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On Bonus Filler Football PodcastAs a filler track while editing continues on the Raven On S5E7 podcast, please enjoy a few minutes of tomfoolery, as Natalie confesses to rugby league fan Stu what a n00b she is about the game.
Warning: contains sports talk, and also someone who knows nothing about sport behaving in a cringe-worthy fashion in front of sports players. However it will make you feel better about yourself.2015-05-2613 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On Podcast S5E6WHAT THE ACTUAL F***. Seriously, what the hell. Ramsay Bolton needs to have his scrotum devoured by fire ants. Join your GoT tragics Natalie & Stu as they forensically analyse THAT scene, plus do the rounds of Essos and Dorne.2015-05-1849 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On Podcast S5E4Oh no! Is this the end for a couple of favourite characters? It's Game of Thrones, so yes, probably. Join Natalie & Stuart as they talk about characters pushing boundaries, Bronn and Sand Snakes being badass, and Melisandre totally crossing the line with Jon Snow.2015-05-0643 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven On Podcast S5E1Join Natalie and Stu as they dissect Game of Thrones Season 5 episode by gloriously bloody and nudey episode.
Warning: a few F-bombs pepper the conversation, but in a fairly wholesome way.2015-04-1442 min