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Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 30 - Shaun of the Dead (2004)YOU’VE GOT RED ON YOU……In honour of its recent 20th anniversary, we’re watching the British Zom-Com cult classic; Shaun of the Dead!The first part of the legendary “Cornetto Trilogy” is beyond a treat, and we’ve got a lot to say about this wonderful film - from the endless and loving homages, and the gore effects to the more tender and loving moments that they managed to weave in, you don’t need foreshadowing to know that we love it!As always we can't say thank you enough for l...
2024-11-0840 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 29 - Ghost Watch (1992)ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN… LIKE A TEDDY BEAR…9:25pm, Halloween Night, 1992 - The BBC aired for the first and only time its Mockumentary “Ghost Watch”, which left audiences across the UK questioning what they had seen.Exactly 22 years later we are sitting down to watch this Halloween classic that still lives in the memories of those who watched the “live” broadcast. We’re having a good ol’ chinwag on everything this celebrated hoax offers up, from questionable parenting and production choices to genuine scares and top-tier casting - so join the seance, sit down, dim th...
2024-10-3138 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 28 - Gremlins (1984)WE’RE BACK (AND BEEN FED AFTER MIDNIGHT)!!!That’s right we’re back, and kicking things off with something we recorded in the summer but is perfect for this time of year! The not quite full blown horror, not quite Christmas film - Gremlins!We deep dive into everything from cinematography, practical effects, theories on the in-universe world and the state of cinema at the time of release. It’s a proper examination of an absolute classic, and we settle the big question for once and for all - is this a CHRISTMA...
2024-10-2548 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 27 - Flight of the Navigator (1986)COMPLIANCE….We’re thrilled this week to be covering the first of our fan-chosen films - Flight of the Navigator!We discuss the irrefutable charm, the still-to-this-day impressive cinematography and effects as well as the sense of adventure and questionable parenting the film provides in spades!A big thanks to Chris for picking this flick, if you want to help us decide what films to cover in future instalments then send us your requests and we’ll add them to the Mystical Hat of Mystery (patent pending!As alw...
2024-06-2138 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 26 - Ghostbusters (1984)WHO YOU GONNA CALL……This month we are going on a very nice little nostalgia journey and revisiting one of our favourite films - 1984s GHOSTBUSTERS.Join us as we delve into our shared love for this absolute gem of a film. Full disclosure - we spend a lot of time praising everything in this film, and we do try to find a couple of things to critique but it's just so hard! So listen in as we go over everything from the sublime comedy, incredible cast, the amazing score and the varying qual...
2024-06-1440 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 25 - The Thing (1982)NOBODY TRUSTS ANYBODY ANYMORE…..This week we’re taking a break from the normal format and taking the show on the road! We’re in London's West End at the world famous Prince Charles Cinema for a screening of John Carpenter's “The Thing”!We discuss the amazing special effects, some of the more baffling choices of equipment for arctic researchers, and Jimmy pretty much just gushes about his favourite film and director. There is a nice little backstory to this film as well that ties into the whole start of the show so there are...
2024-05-3119 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 24 - LizzieHead (TBC)On this very, very, special episode we watch the upcoming, multiple award winning, Indie Short; LizzieHead! As the film is still yet to be released publicly we couldn’t give too much away in the episode but we are extremely lucky to be joined on the episode by writer, producer, director MW Daniels, and lead actor Charlotte Gould, who take us through the process of creating a short film.It’s a wonderful exploration of the passion and creativity involved in seeing a project like filmmaking through to completion and we hope you enjoy...
2024-05-241h 01
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmThe Lost Episodes #4 - Midsommar (2019)SKOAL!!!!!!!In the final instalment of our “Lost Episode” series, we’re getting very down and dark with Ari Asters MIDSOMMAR. We discuss the beautiful aesthetic and unsettling vibe of the film, as well as some odd choices in effects and ultimately realize that maybe we’re not horror-compatible!!As always we can't say thank you enough for listening and also check out all our socials and YouTube - all @richandjimmy. Please remember to share, subscribe/follow and leave any reviews and comments - these things make all the difference and let us know tha...
2024-05-1632 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmThe Lost Episodes #3 - 2012 (2009)WHOAH, THAT’S A BIG PLANE……This week we’re releasing the long-lost episode covering the wonderfully silly, disaster flick - 2012! (A film not known for its quotes).We originally recorded this around the 1 year anniversary of the show (happy belated birthday to us!), and we had a myriad of issues with the recording from recorders dying and wiping audio from the SD cards to forgetting to hit record! There’s also a host of gimmicks and references from older formats that all come together to make an episode as mad and chaotic as the Apo...
2024-04-3021 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmThe Lost Episodes #2 - Jaws (1975)YOU’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER BOAT…..In the second part of our “Lost Episodes” series we’re looking at the original Summer blockbuster and the movie that made swimming scary- JAWS!This episode was recorded in 2023 around the 1 year anniversary of the show and we spend the first part reminiscing about some favorite parts of the show up until this point! Afterwards, we discuss the immaculate filmmaking employed by Spielberg, its legendary status in film history and the incredible score (which does sometimes go to odd places).As always we can't sa...
2024-04-1530 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmThe Lost Episodes #1 - Evil Dead (2013)I WILL FEAST ON YOUR SOUL!We’re kicking off our “Lost Episodes” series and going back in our time machine to bring back the best from the vaults!In this episode we’re covering the 2013 “Evil Dead” - we chat about the unsettling realism of the gore and effects, how the film (while being very good) is a heavy watch and question whether it could do with a dose of levity like the originals.As always we can't say thank you enough for listening and also check out all our socials a...
2024-04-0831 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 23 - Life of Brian (1979)HE’S NOT THE MESSIAH……You know the rest! Just in time for Easter, we’re covering the all-time comedy classic “Life of Brian”. We discuss the worldwide effect of the Monty Python group, the amazing silliness of the film and its genius deconstruction of the themes and subjects of organized religion. As always we can't say thank you enough for listening and also check out all our socials and YouTube - all @richandjimmy. Please remember to share, subscribe/follow and leave any reviews and comments - these things make all the differ...
2024-03-3133 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 22 - Ghost Stories (2017)THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS AS THEY SEEM…..This week we are looking at the wonderfully chilling, British anthology film; “Ghost Stories”, from 2017.We discuss the evolution of the premise from a stage show to film, the brilliant cast and their performances, why we consider many scenes in this to be some of the most tense put on film (until they aren’t), and dive head first into a raft of theories and ideas on the overall narrative and the endless list of bread crumbs the film leaves for you.PLEASE NOTE: Th...
2024-03-2038 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 21 - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)THIS IS BAT COUNTRY!!!In this episode, we are covering Terry Gilliam's cult classic adaption of Hunter S. Thompson's “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”!We discuss the genius of Thompson's writing, the quality of the character work in the film, the wonderful cinematography and the downfall of the Hippie movement - all while having a little too much to drink (a must if properly respecting the good doctor!). This one was a real treat so we hope you enjoy!As always we can't say thank you enough for listening and...
2024-03-1034 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 20 - The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (2005)DON'T PANIC!......In this episode we're covering this fantastic Sci-Fi/Comedy, discussing everything from the amazing line up of talent, lunch time beers to sentient plants and the meaning of it all (which may surprise you!).As always we can't say thank you enough for listening and also check out all our socials and YouTube - all @richandjimmy. Please remember to share, subscribe/follow and leave any reviews and comments - these things make all the difference and let us know that you are enjoying the show! Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-02-1841 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 19 - Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strike Back (1980)RICH AND JIMMY STRIKE BACK! That's right! We're back to our regularly scheduled programming and kicking off with another dive into a galaxy far, far, away....We discuss our opinions on the series, whether Yoda has held up in age, some questionable characterisation choices and drop massive spoilers on a 40-year-old movie! Set your weapons to fun!As always, a huge thank you for listening - please rate, share and review wherever possible, we’re also on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and now YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2024-02-1434 min
Church PsychologyComplex Storytelling: Beyond Just Heroes, Villains, and Victims.Ever wondered about the fundamental roles we assign in storytelling and how they shape our understanding of the world? My co-host Matt and I tackle this intriguing topic, discussing how we tend to oversimplify characters as either heroes, victims, or villains. We dive into the subtleties often missed in these narratives and the harm that can occur when we force complex personalities into these basic categories. Biblical stories, with their nuanced character portrayals, serve as a reference in our discussion, and we connect these insights with cognitive behavioral therapy.We journey into the realm of heroism, discussing...
2023-10-1658 min
The MrT Podcast StudioTH2023 T02 1 Orient ExpressSeason 2023 - Talk 02.1 - The Orient Express
In The Orient Express Margaret Denyer tells the story of this luxury train over the last 150 years.
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Margaret starts by telling us about this Belgian civil engineer and businessman who travels to the United States where he experiences Pullman carriages and believes that there is a market for luxury trains in Europe. He founds a company in 1873 which becomes the legendary Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits.
In 1882 the first train composed completely of Wagon Lits carriages leaves Paris for...
2023-09-1219 min
The Story of Arkansas Cities and TownsAllportIn this episode Rich Carvell discusses the town of Allport in Lonoke County.
2023-09-0502 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 18 - Labyrinth (1986)IT’S ONLY FOREVER, NOT LONG AT ALL…This week we’re watching the ridiculously charming, Jim Henson fairytale - Labyrinth.Outside of the massive love for the creations by Henson Creature Shop, we also cover the amazing soundtrack, beautiful production work, Evil Dead and its modern remakes, and David Bowies' massive…… vocal range. We also ended up pretty hammered by the end, which makes for a good episode, every time!As always, a huge thank you for listening - please rate, share and review wherever possible, we’re also on Twitter a...
2023-05-1237 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 17 - Re-Animator (1985)HE’S DEAD? NOT ANYMORE!! On this week's episode we’re sitting down with the mid 80’s classic cheese of Re-Animator!We discuss all of the silliness and gore (and there’s loads of both), its deserved place in the horror comedy pantheon, the Harry Potter films (weirdly), and the surprising quality of the acting for a schlocky genre film.This episode is a real blast, so Re-Animate your love for us and give it a listen, rate and review on Spotify and Apple podcasts and follow us on your social medias!...
2023-05-0539 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 16 - The Lego Movie (2014)EVERYTHING IS AWESOME……..Well… maybe not - but like the characters in this film we can certainly pretend! This week we’re watching the plastic perfection that is The LEGO Movie!We discuss a whole lot in this ep; from the cast, the values of imagination and its subversive themes, to the vastness of LEGO as a business as well as some of its history and how through excellent writing and a whole lot of love and charm, this movie avoids becoming just a 90-minute commercial.We had a lot of fun o...
2023-05-0230 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 15 - Con Air (1997)PUT THE BUNNY, BACK IN THE BOX… We’re back and we’re kicking off Series 2 with a bang! This week we cover the 1997 action flick CON AIR. We chat about why, in our opinion, cursing and blood make a better action movie, the Alabama drawl, the consistent comedy running through the whole film and our mutual admiration for this stellar cast. Plus all the normal eating, drinking and silliness. It’s a good old time!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-2143 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmTrailer - Season TwoSEASON TWO STARTS 21/04/2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-1801 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmRich and Jimmy Do A Panto (Episode 3)A nice little bite sized, behind the scenes look into the upcoming Pantomime production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" that we are both taking part in. Featuring some behind the curtain looks into production, as well as interview pieces with cast and crew!Running the last two weeks of January 2023, in Wandsworth, London - all dates and ticket info can be found at www.newstagers.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1311 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmRich and Jimmy Do A Panto (Episode 2)A nice little bite sized, behind the scenes look into the upcoming Pantomime production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" that we are both taking part in. Featuring some behind the curtain looks into production, as well as interview pieces with cast and crew!Running the last two weeks of January 2023, in Wandsworth, London - all dates and ticket info can be found at www.newstagers.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1214 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmRich and Jimmy Do A Panto (Episode 1)A nice little bite sized, behind the scenes look into the upcoming Pantomime production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" that we are both taking part in. Featuring some behind the curtain looks into production, as well as interview pieces with cast and crew!Running the last two weeks of January 2023, in Wandsworth, London - all dates and ticket info can be found at www.newstagers.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1116 minRich and Jimmy Watch a FilmRich and Jimmy Do A Panto (Trailer #1)Very excited to announce a short form series of episodes dropping next week through to the end of January, where Rich and I will be partaking in the @newstagers production of Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime!These will be a series of behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and crew hand has already been a blast to put together! We're sure you're going to love it (OH YES YOU WILL).If you're in South London and want to come along, all info can be found at www.newstagers.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2023-01-0401 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 14 - Home Alone (1990)MERRY CHRISTMAS, YA FILTHY ANIMALS!Yes; it’s January, Christmas is over and the New Year has started, but it’s better late than never! We originally recorded this episode as a little present to be released around Christmas Eve. Still, because of a very unfortunate set of circumstances involving Rich and a hospital, the release had to be postponed until now. So we hope you can look past all of the out-of-date well wishes, and enjoy our Christmas special, where we watch the holiday classic; Home Alone.Wh...
2023-01-0439 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 13 - Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989)On this very special episode, we are pleased to be passing the reins over to our dear friends The Opinionated Lushes!They sit down and watch the family classic “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”. This episode is a hilarious listen where the Lushes discuss tons of behind the scenes facts, the characters questionable parenting and try (but fail) to stay on topic.We hope you enjoy our podcast takeover, and check out The Opinionated Lushes for more of their own episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2022-12-3144 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 12 - Jason X (2001)HAPPY HALLOWEEN!We are back from the grave, and to suit this spooky time of year we’re covering a spooky (not really) film! We left the voting of what we cover, up to all you lovely listeners over on Twitter and you blessed us with a wonderful opportunity to rewatch “JASON X” - So thank you!We spend some time catching up after all this time apart, get very silly on too much sugar from halloween sweets, cover quite a few behind the scenes stories and laugh our asses off at this so bad it's g...
2022-10-3149 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 11 - Star Wars Episode IV: A New HopeMAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU, ALWAYS….Here it is, the Season 1 Finale!! We’re heading to a galaxy far, far away and covering the 1977 pop culture behemoth that started it all – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.We discuss the series’ ongoing legacy, how it changed the world we live in, why the changes made in re-releases perhaps aren’t the best idea and loads of behind-the-scenes facts. It’s one of the most fun (drunkest) episodes we have put out, which is fitting for the Season 1 Finale.We would like to say a huge thank...
2022-09-3053 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 10 - The Room (2003)OH HAI MARK!Get your best tuxedo, grab your spoons and American footballs and join us for a viewing of the 2003 cult sensation, "The Room".We sift through a huge variety of gaffes, production stories and mishaps and just marvel at how something can be so bad, but so, so good! As is the case whenever you watch this film, we come away with more questions than answers but a big dumb grin on our faces.So sit back and enjoy...... you're our favourite listener, oh hai doggie.As always please like, share...
2022-09-2358 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 9 - Jurassic ParkWELCOME….. TO JURASSIC PARK!This week we hope to welcome you, in the same way as John Hammond, to a fantastical land – that of pure, unadulterated nostalgia - as we sit down and dig into the prehistoric, Steven Spielberg masterpiece, that is JURASSIC PARK!There is a hell of a lot covered in this episode, so instead of listing some highlights, we’ll let the episode do the talking. Pick up what it’s putting down, put it in your ears and come with us back to the mid-’90s, while we celebrate this landmark film.
2022-09-1649 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmGhostbusters Afterlife (2021) - MINISODEWHO YA GUNNA CALL?This week we’re feeling generous and dropping two episodes in the one week! This episode, is a “lost” episode that we recorded when we first started the show and are now releasing as a cheeky mid-week minisode, where we cover “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”.Join us as we sit down and chat about our mutual love for the franchise, the incredible use of practical effects on display, marvel at how much Finn Wolfhard got owned by puberty and just revel in all the beautiful nods to the original this film packs in.It’s...
2022-09-1418 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 7 - Terminator 2 (1991)COME WITH ME IF YOU WANT TO LIVE! Episode 7 is here, and this week we’re checking out T2!!!We chat about the mind-blowing special effects and how well the film still looks, Arnie as a bad guy vs Arnie as a good guy, Robert Patrick’s stone-cold performance as well as Edward Furlong's portrayal of an angsty punk and just marvel at how awesome this flick is!Hope you enjoy if you are joining us for another week and please do check this movie out for yourself, even it’s just been a while...
2022-09-0934 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 6 - The Parapod: A Very British Ghost Hunt (2020)EPISODE 6(66)!!!This week we sit down, with some delicious BBQ, and watch “The Parapod – A Very British Ghost Hunt”.We chat about our mutual interest in the paranormal and supernatural, the origins of the podcast the film is based on, the fantastic dynamic between Ian and Barry, the two hosts, and the comedy that comes from it as well as some of the backstories to the locations that they visit in the film!We were extremely lucky to be joined on this episode by one of the creators, Barry Dodds, who joins us at the...
2022-09-0245 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 5 - Scream (1996)WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SCARY MOVIE?For many people, including us, Scream would definitely be in the conversation if asked that question! So grab your best flannel shirt, lace up those Doc Martins and join us as we go back to 1996 to watch Wes Craven's subversive slasher classic!We discuss the impact of the film on the genres it redefined, try to keep up with all the winks, nods and references and just try to wrap our heads around the many, many, MANY layers to this meta-fiction perfection - plus Jimmy cooks up an Australian pu...
2022-08-2632 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 4 - The Princess Bride (1987)AS YOU WISH!In this week’s episode; we sit down to watch the phenomenal 1987 flick “The Princess Bride”. The film is described by many people as their favourite film (and with good reason), so we invited our good friend and Princess Bride mega-fan, Veronica, on the show to make sure we do it justice!We discuss the original book and the quirky history of it’s writing, the fantastic sets, endlessly quotable dialogue, why it is so beloved, the incredible charm of the performances and share more production and behind the scenes facts than you coul...
2022-08-1935 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 3 - Withnail and I (1986)On this week's episode, we sit down and watch the 1986 British cult classic; “Withnail and I”. The film follows two unemployed actors who share a flat in Camden Town in 1969. Needing a holiday, they obtain the key to a country cottage in the Lake District, but the weekend holiday proves less recuperative than they expected.We discuss possible comparisons to “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”, how excellent the dialogue and performances are, the endless quotes, the fantastic soundtrack and how hard Jimi Hendrix rocks.As a warning for the episode, at the end we do...
2022-08-1245 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 2 - Alien (1979)We did it! EPISODE TWO - will we survive the sophomore curse?! Tune in to find out!On this weeks episode we watch the Sci-Fi/Horror classic that is Ridley Scott's Alien. We introduce a cat named Ernie, eat sausage rolls, discuss the charming aesthetics of Red Dwarf as well as practical effects in general, share some behind the scenes trivia, and try to figure out who Hurt John.Thanks for tuning in and please; tell your friends, subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-0540 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmTrailer - Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmHere it is: everything you didn't know you needed! The podcast that does what it says on the tin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-0201 min
Rich and Jimmy Watch a FilmEpisode 1 - The Goonies (1985)On the pilot episode of Rich and Jimmy Watch a Film, we sit down and watch the classic 1985 adventure film; "The Goonies". We eat ribs, drink and chat about things you wouldn't get away with in modern family films, Dominoes Pizza and Star Wars (weirdly) amongst a whole heap of other stuff!There will be more episodes releasing in the future, so if you enjoy this pilot, please subscribe and tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-2934 min
INspired INsider Podcast[Sweet and Snack Show Series] How to Get More Essential Fats in Your Diet with Susie Allport Founder of Susie's Smart CookiesSusie Allport is the founder of Susie's Smart Cookies. Susie started baking omega-3 rich cookies for her family shortly after writing her book, "The Queen Of Fats," a history of the omega-3 fatty acid research. She used the fact that flaxseed meal, walnuts, and canola oil are rich in omega-3s to adapt favorite family recipes. Soon friends were asking her for her delicious and satisfying treats. Thus a science writer became a baker, and Susie's Smart Cookie was born. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Susie Allport. [4:00] Why is it so important...
2019-02-1213 min