Anticdotes

It brings us great sadness to report that our good friend, 2013, has passed. Gerry, Stephen and Jason invite you to join them as they reminisce fondly on the many great films, TV shows and pop culture memories gifted to us during 2013’s sadly brief—though statistically average length—life. 2013 will be missed most of all by its next of kin, 2014, who will be taking over all of 2013’s yearly duties for the foreseeable future. Sandwiches and mini sausage rolls will be available in the conservatory after the service. Podcast:   Play in new window  |    Download  |   iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 9: 2013, In Memoriam appeared first on Anticdotes.

In a departure from the usual format, the guys share their festive memories and favourite seasonal viewings. Jason reveals how the Biker Mice From Mars saved Christmas, Gerry cries over a flying snowman and poor Steve continues to seethe at a deprived childhood. Podcast:   Play in new window  |    Download  |   iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 8: Christmas Tools appeared first on Anticdotes.

The gang share their fondest memories of the recently deceased Fast and Furious star Paul Walker, before coldly diagnosing the franchise’s future. Gerry’s Doctor Who fanaticism threatens to derail the entire show, Jason pitches a revolutionary new format for 24, and Stephen’s desert island box-set hypothetical gets a bit out of hand. Films discussed: Troll 2, Best worst Movie, Doctor Who 50th Anniversary: Day of the Doctor, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Die Hard 2 TV shows discussed: Doctor Who, Love Hate, 24, Gilligan’s Island, The Late Late Toy Show Radio/podcasts discussed:That Mitchell And Webb Sound Podcast:   Play in new window  |    Download  |   iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 7: The Endless Runway in the Sky appeared first on Anticdotes.

The magic is back, even if it took a re-recording to get there. Gerry would rather talk about The Beatles than breakfast, Steve gets all intimate with the lead singer of The National, and Jason endures ‘The Hobbit’ extended edition so you don’t have to. Recent films reviewed: Gravity, Thor: The Dark World, Enough Said, Saving Mr. Banks Podcast:   Play in new window  |    Download  |   iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 6: A Load O’ Bullocks appeared first on Anticdotes.

Proceedings take a fast and furious turn. Gerry tries to avoid another debate on the merits of Arthur’s Day, Steve laments Jennifer Aniston’s recent contribution to cinema, and Jason takes you on an international trip through the sounds a duck makes. Recent films reviewed: Jobs, Blue Jasmine, The Fifth Estate, We’re the Millers, Fast & Furious 6, Captain Phillips Recent video game reviewed: Grand Theft Auto 5 Podcast:   Play in new window  |    Download  |   iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 5: Our Friend Eddie appeared first on Anticdotes.

The trilogy continues. Jason braves a Dublin city as imagined by Bollywood cinema, Steve pours utter scorn on the standards of his local cinema, and Gerry gets starry-eyed when meeting a ‘Father Ted’ bit player. Recent films reviewed (no spoilers): In A World…, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2, Rush Recent television reviewed (no spoilers): The Newsroom, Breaking Bad Recent music reviewed: HAIM’s debut album, ‘Days Gone By’ Podcast:   Play in new window  |    Download  |   iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 4: Camping At Cannes appeared first on Anticdotes.

The long-delayed third episode comes into being by way of Google Hangout. Gerry recalls how he missed out on being part of a Bollywood dance number, Steve reflects on a childhood deprived of ‘Star Wars’, and finally, Jason reveals the self-help website you never thought you needed. Films discussed (no spoilers): Riddick, Elysium, Kings of Summer, Frances Ha, Prisoners. Podcast:   Play in new window  |    Download  |   iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 3: Blink Like A Pro appeared first on Anticdotes.

The saga continues, just barely. Jason fondly recalls how a Gameboy game purchase got awkward, Gerry is forced to realise a harsh truth about his proposed podcast titles, while Steve reveals the emotional turmoil of being someone who doesn’t watch ‘Breaking Bad’. Recent films discussed (no spoilers): Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, The Lone Ranger, Kick-Ass 2, Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, 2 Guns. Recent TV discussed (no spoilers): Breaking Bad, The Newsroom, Girls, Boardwalk Empire, Orange is the New Black, Game of Thrones. Podcast:   Play in new window  |    Download  |   iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 2: How to Insult a Retro Gamer appeared first on Anticdotes.

An on-going pop culture discourse between three friends begins. In this first episode, a none-too-enthused Steve wonders why he is labeled the ‘enthusiastic one’, while a dynamic film pitch by Jason reveals an innate fear of eating light bulbs, and 7 years after the release of the third X-Men film, an angry Gerry still refuses to let go of how badly written one sub-plot in it is. New film releases discussed (no spoilers): Only God Forgives, The Wolverine, The Conjuring, The World’s End. Podcast:   Play in new window  |    Download  |   iTunes The post Anticdotes Episode 1: Dark Phoenix, Never Let Go appeared first on Anticdotes.