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Boxcutters recommends: This is Modern Living
August 31, 2015 07:46From Boxcutters founding co-host, Josh Kinal, comes a new podcast: This is Modern Living. This is the pre-release episode where Josh explains what it’s all about and tantalises you with what’s to come. This new show will be about the place where humanity and technology meet. The first full length show is currently in production […]
Ep 135: Wilbur Wilde & James Talia
December 14, 2014 17:48 - 46.2 MBMake yourself comfortable and strap on your ear-goggles. Wilbur Wilde is back filling in for Ross and James Talia phones in with tales of Europe. 100% world-class excellent Boxcutters coming your way. More discussions about all things television than you could ordinarily hope for. I hope I haven’t built it up too much… Here it […]
Ep 364: Les Revenants (The Returned)
March 31, 2014 13:28 - 27.5 MBThings get a little bit Frenchy/Sexy this episode as Lauren Rosewarne joins us for a review of the spooky Canal+ show, Les Revenants (The Returned). Then we go back in time, through the Boxcutters vault, for a review that has turned into a Things You May Have Missed as we revisit January 2008 for a […]
Ep 363: The Wrong Mans
March 06, 2014 13:28 - 30.2 MBThis week we take a look at the thriller/comedy from the BBC, The Wrong Mans, created by and starring James Corden and Mathew Baynton. Brett brings us an I Don’t Buy It or two – something a little on the freaky side… If you want to see them, check the show notes below. Along with […]
Ep 362: Lucas Testro & True Detective
February 18, 2014 17:39 - 35.8 MBIt may not be strictly all about TV but it’s a big one and it’s full of entertainment. And it’s all dediKated. We have a rollicking time talking to writer/director, Lucas Testro about his work on quality Australian TV and also touch on his podcast, NonCanonical. It’s a fantastic show and you should all listen […]
Ep 362: Lucas Testro & True Detective
February 18, 2014 17:39 - 35.8 MBIt may not be strictly all about TV but it’s a big one and it’s full of entertainment. And it’s all dediKated. We have a rollicking time talking to writer/director, Lucas Testro about his work on quality Australian TV and also touch on his podcast, NonCanonical. It’s a fantastic show and you should all listen […]
Ep 361: Hello Ladies
January 03, 2014 21:07 - 167 BytesDon’t call it a christmas show or even an end-of-year wrap up – we will be touching on that in our next episode – but another hard and fast Boxcutters episode. We have a bit of a tussle over the polarising Stephen Merchant US comedy on HBO, Hello Ladies. Tuddy give us some Angry Old […]
Ep 360: Hostages
December 03, 2013 07:05 - 167 BytesIt’s a hard and fast episode of Boxcutters this week. Steele Saunders is back as we take a look at the Toni Collette/Dylan McDermott series, Hostages. We’ve got a rant from our Angry Old Man for the good of the country. Marian‘s All My Crushes is a rather Doctor influenced affair. And there’s fascinating tidbits […]
Ep 359: Masters of Sex & Lauren Rosewarne
November 26, 2013 06:44 - 167 BytesWe have a very smart-sexy Boxcutters for you this week after our short hiatus (sorry about the delay). Masters of Sex comes into the lab and goes under the microscope, fully wired up with a loom of response sensors. We’ve been going over the data and have some results to report. Dr Lauren Rosewarne is […]
Ep 359: Masters of Sex & Lauren Rosewarne
November 26, 2013 06:44 - 167 BytesWe have a very smart-sexy Boxcutters for you this week after our short hiatus (sorry about the delay). Masters of Sex comes into the lab and goes under the microscope, fully wired up with a loom of response sensors. We’ve been going over the data and have some results to report. Dr Lauren Rosewarne is […]
Ep 358: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. & Steele Saunders
October 31, 2013 04:48 - 26.5 MBHey you guys. Steele Saunders joins the team on Boxcutters as we take a look at Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. There’s a self referential rant from our Angry Old Man. A bit of local colour fills Marian‘s All My Crushes. And we talk a little bit about some Green Guide Letters. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep358.mp3|titles=Episode 358|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Check […]
Ep 358: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. & Steele Saunders
October 31, 2013 04:48 - 26.5 MBHey you guys. Steele Saunders joins the team on Boxcutters as we take a look at Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. There’s a self referential rant from our Angry Old Man. A bit of local colour fills Marian‘s All My Crushes. And we talk a little bit about some Green Guide Letters. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep358.mp3|titles=Episode 358|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Check […]
Ep 357: The Blacklist
October 24, 2013 07:08 - 15.1 MBIn this Dave Lawson filled episode of Boxcutters we take a look at the new James Spader starring, thriller series, The Blacklist. The Angry Old Man has a rant about suspension of disbelief, amongst other things. Marian‘s All My Crushes are exposed and Dave has some conspiracy theories regarding a certain .org [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep357.mp3|titles=Episode 357|artists=Boxcutters] Notes […]
Ep 356: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
October 16, 2013 19:10 - 167 BytesThis episode of Boxcutters feels like we went to the hairdresser and they were a little over-exuberant… it feels a little short is what I’m saying. We’ve got some surprising views on our reviewed show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, with Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher. Our Angry Old Man has some barely contained rage, Marian defends and […]
Ep 355: Sleepy Hollow, Mourning the passing of TV shows
October 09, 2013 20:09 - 31.7 MBIn a show that turned out to be surprisingly full, we review the new Fox show, Sleepy Hollow. We take a look at the stages of mourning with particular focus on the loss of TV shows that have a place in our hearts. For a special one from Dave, check after the jump. We tell […]
Ep 354: Vikings
October 02, 2013 17:46 - 167 BytesBored of the staid, monotheistic existence of the everyday, this week we take a look at the new History Channel drama, Vikings with its enlightened love and gods aplenty. Marian’s Crush straddles the Scandanavian and rural Victorian worlds. We take a look at a series of ads with Brett’s I Don’t Buy It. The Letters […]
Ep 353: Big School
September 25, 2013 20:48 - 27.1 MBIt’s a all about the controversy in this episode of Boxcutters. We’ve got a review of the new BBC1 sitcom, Big School, starring your favourite UK comic actors. Being Emmys week, we talk about some of the controversy coming out of the ceremony. Our resident Angry Old Man is back to vent about TV cooks. […]
Ep 352: Ray Donovan
September 18, 2013 14:00 - 27.2 MBDave’s back!! Yes, Dave Lawson returns to us on this episode where we review the Showtime series, Ray Donovan, starring Liev Schreiber. Our Angry Old Man makes his debut. Marian kicks off her All My Crushes segment and also takes a look at the latest Bad Reality TV treat, The Bachelor. It’s a cracker of […]
Ep 351: Boxcutters 2.0 The Time of Our Lives
September 12, 2013 19:00 - 27 MBWe’re back with new faces, new voices, new innovations and more great TV chat. We welcome Marian Blythe, Rachel Howe and Chris Rankine to the fold and immediately get down to the nitty gritty with a review of ABC1’s family drama, The Time Of Our Lives. Marian gives us a bit of a rundown on […]
Ep 350: Orange is the New Black & Josh’s last show
August 14, 2013 19:00 - 30.5 MBAs Trudy said, change is normal, natural, inevitable, exciting … and sad. After we review the latest show from Netflix, Orange is the New Black, cover some critical Kids Jeopardy! news and discover, for the last time, what type of hat Ben’s wearing, we have a bumper crop of letters from you, the listener, before […]
Ep 350: Orange is the New Black & Josh’s last show
August 14, 2013 19:00 - 30.5 MBAs Trudy said, change is normal, natural, inevitable, exciting … and sad. After we review the latest show from Netflix, Orange is the New Black, cover some critical Kids Jeopardy! news and discover, for the last time, what type of hat Ben’s wearing, we have a bumper crop of letters from you, the listener, before […]
Ep 349: Rectify
August 07, 2013 19:00 - 27.8 MBAs we count down to Boxcutters 2.0 with more tearful goodbyes, the good times keep trundling along. We review Rectify, starring Australia’s own Aden Young, showing on the Sundance Channel. With the official commencement of the federal election campaign, Josh isn’t buying either of the offerings from the major parties, TV commercial wise. And Dave […]
Ep 348: Maron and Sport
July 31, 2013 19:00 - 27.8 MBIt’s Glenn’s last episode and so we talk a lot about how TV has ruined sport. Or is it the other way around? We review the US cable show based on a comedian and his podcast and desperate cries for love. It’s Maron! You might already listen to his show. You should listen to ours […]
Ep 347: The Starlost
July 24, 2013 19:01 - 27.2 MBIn the lead-up to the next iteration of Boxcutters, we say good-bye to John Richards in this special episode that no mother should miss. John wants to make sure that we never forget him, so he brings us the greatest Just Don’t Bother ever. It’s a show called The Starlost. Then, just in case you […]
Ep 346: Arrested Development & American Exceptionalism
July 17, 2013 19:01 - 27.2 MBWe review season 4 of Arrested Development and then talk about American exceptionalism and how it relates to US television post September 11 because we know how to have fun.
Ep 346: Arrested Development & American Exceptionalism
July 17, 2013 19:01 - 27.2 MBWe review season 4 of Arrested Development and then talk about American exceptionalism and how it relates to US television post September 11 because we know how to have fun.
Ep 345: The Goodies
July 03, 2013 19:00 - 23.8 MBThe Goodies was a BBC television show in the 70s. It lasted for 10 years. We ask all the tough questions about its television validity.
Sammy J and Wednesday Night Fever
June 26, 2013 19:02 - 12.5 MBPeople were sick and we still wanted to give you a special something. So Josh interviewed Sammy J about his television career so far and how he feels about hosting a new comedy show on the ABC.
Ep 344: Hannibal, Live on Bowen
June 19, 2013 19:00 - 29.3 MBDue to popular demand, we review Hannibal. Is it as tasty as everyone says? Is it best viewed while sipping on some fine chianti? Only by listening will you have the answer. We also have an interview with Rob Lloyd, the host of Channel 31's Live on Bowen about hosting live TV and what he wanted to be when he grew up.
Ep 343: Banshee
June 12, 2013 19:00 - 26.9 MBEvery now and then a show comes along that really makes you think about the world. Banshee may or may not be that show. We discuss it this week. Also, why is Josh excited about reading? It must be a book about television. Find out more in this episode, filled with more sex and violence […]
Ep 342: Adam Richard and Celebrities
June 05, 2013 19:00 - 29.1 MBHave you ever wondered why celebrities actually go onto celebrity reality tv shows? We have. So we ask Adam Richard what the story is. You’re going to be shocked or not. Also, Brett disturbs us with some people driving tiny little cars and trying to sell us insurance or supermarkets or something. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep342.mp3|titles=Episode 342|artists=Boxcutters] Notes […]
Ep 341: Whitlam, Leongatha
May 15, 2013 19:00 - 25.3 MBAnother documentary about Whitlam? You might be shocked to discover they’re not as common as Mad As Hell would have us believe. Penny Robins tells us about creating the new doco for the ABC. Shane Dunlop is the writer/director of new community television comedy series Leongatha. He tells us about making TV location-based narrative comedy […]
Ep 340: In The Flesh, Sweet & Sour
May 08, 2013 19:00 - 27 MBAre you sick of films and tv shows about zombies? Then listen to this discussion of In The Flesh, a three part drama from BBC Three. Also, John reaches into the past for a Things You May Have Missed about rock’n’roll and the 80s. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep340.mp3|titles=Episode 340|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Watch this space.
Ep 340: In The Flesh, Sweet & Sour
May 08, 2013 19:00 - 27 MBAre you sick of films and tv shows about zombies? Then listen to this discussion of In The Flesh, a three part drama from BBC Three. Also, John reaches into the past for a Things You May Have Missed about rock’n’roll and the 80s. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep340.mp3|titles=Episode 340|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Watch this space.
Ep 339: Sabour Bradley’s Head First
May 01, 2013 19:04 - 23.8 MBSabour Bradley is the writer, director and host of the new ABC2 factual series, Head First, but can it be called documentary? He takes us through the mind of a daredevil in search of the truth. Also, splendid chap and Graeme Garden impersonator, Ben McKenzie comes on board with a slew of facts to be […]
Ep 339: Sabour Bradley’s Head First
May 01, 2013 19:04 - 23.8 MBSabour Bradley is the writer, director and host of the new ABC2 factual series, Head First, but can it be called documentary? He takes us through the mind of a daredevil in search of the truth. Also, splendid chap and Graeme Garden impersonator, Ben McKenzie comes on board with a slew of facts to be […]
Ep 338: Mr Selfridge, Chris Rankine
April 24, 2013 21:05 - 28 MBMr Selfridge is a period drama starring Jeremy Piven and a bunch of English people. We reach deep into our reviewing hole to investigate a show that has no urgent shouting nor any blood splatter.
Ep 337: Utopia and Sketch Comedy
April 17, 2013 19:00 - 22.2 MBThere’s a UK show from Channel 4 that aired earlier this year called Utopia. We review it at the risk of being discovered and chased through England. Also, is sketch comedy still as relevant as it used to be? We make a clumsy attempt to answer that question. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep337.mp3|titles=Episode 337|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Did we miss something? […]
Ep 336: Top of the Lake, Logies
April 10, 2013 19:36 - 24.6 MBA co-production between three countries about a small town in New Zealand that first airs on US television? It’s not some make-believe parallel universe. It’s Top of the Lake, the new TV show by Jane Campion and friends. Also, are the Logies now just the blood stains on the handkerchief that betray Australian television’s consumption? […]
Episode 335: Songs with TV, The Americans
April 03, 2013 18:00 - 28.5 MBEverybody’s favourite human, Ben McKenzie talks to us about songs, singles and albums tied to television shows. Then we review the FX show, The Americans. Also, Dave Lawson continues to be hilarious. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep335.mp3|titles=Episode 335|artists=Boxcutters] Notes New Notes 8 April 2013 Ben McKenzie has shared these links for your own investigation into songs and TV shows. […]
Ep 334: The Following, Big Reunion
March 27, 2013 20:46 - 23.2 MBLook, I won’t lie to you. This episode might be a bit messy. We make some great points about the Kevin Bacon series created by Kevin Williamson, The Following, but they might not all be in the right order. And we say good-bye to Brenna. Sad face. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep334.mp3|titles=Episode 334|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Glenn spoke about this article […]
Ep 333: Kirsten Drysdale, Steele Saunders, Derek
March 20, 2013 18:00 - 29.3 MBGuests and controversial discussion: that’s what you get from this episode. Kirsten Drysdale is part of the new ABC TV show The Checkout, Steele Saunders is the host of the I Love Green Guide Letters podcast and we review the Ricky Gervais series, Derek. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep333.mp3|titles=Episode 333|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Plugs See Steele Saunders and guests live during […]
Ep 332: Con Frantzeskos, House of Cards
March 13, 2013 18:00 - 30.1 MBYou’ve heard a lot about House of Cards but you haven’t heard it from us. So put your little earbuddies in and check it out. Also, Con Frantzeskos of the Penso Agency tells us all about how TV advertising works, how networks can best use the concept of the second screen and what everyone is […]
Ep 331: Girls, Reducta
March 06, 2013 18:00 - 26 MBSure, we’re looking at Girls for the second week in a row. Maybe because we think the show is worth it or maybe it’s because we’re all out of ideas. You decide. We’re too busy concentrating on what makes good TV. Meanwhile there’s also terrible ads to talk about and letters to read out. That’s […]
Ep 330: MKR vs. MasterChef
February 27, 2013 18:00 - 28.8 MBIn our remarkable return from the fight at Reichenbach Falls, we begin, once again, to investigate the world of television and what it’s good for. We cover the way Girls has been covered in the media. Nelly Thomas tells us all about My Kitchen Rules and MasterChef: The Professionals. Also, in our news we spend […]
Ep 329: Women and 2nd Screens
December 19, 2012 18:00 - 25.8 MBLook. We’re not going to lie to you. This is the last episode of Boxcutters for the year. For the rest of the year you will have to busy yourself by playing this episode over and over again. We have a little look at the concept of the second screen and try to evaluate its […]
Ep 328: Death and Horror
December 12, 2012 18:00 - 26.7 MBYou want the laughs and good joy times? Well, we have an episode all about death and horror to knock that smile and cheer right off your face. Take that, Happy Pants. John takes you through death affected tv shows while Josh tries to look at the difficulties of horror on the small screen or […]
Ep 327: Looking back at Europe
December 05, 2012 19:00 - 27.7 MBWe take a look back at the last couple of years and give little updates on how shows have behaved since we first cast our eyes upon them. Glenn posits that Europe is beating HBO’s pants, Brett fails to understand how calendars work and Brenna brings back some Australian classics. Listen to it or be […]
Ep 326: The Mindy Project
November 28, 2012 19:00 - 28.4 MBMindy Kaling left The Office at the end of last season and created her own show. It forces us to think about the nature of the modern sitcom as a whole and leads to a really interesting discussion. John brings us a bit of missable delight with another Just Don’t Bother. There’s also some letters […]
Ep 325: Marngrook Footy Show
November 21, 2012 19:00 - 27.3 MBIn news that is sure to raise many more questions about ratings and the ABC’s responsibility to the community, The Marngrook Footy Show was axed this week. We interview executive producer Grant Hansen about the future of what is arguably the best sports show on television. Also, Brett has some more juicy bits from The […]