Curious Corns
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 1 ratingWe curiously dissect and muse for the listening pleasure of like-minded Corns.
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Episodes
What We‘ve Watched & Played In 2021
December 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBJamie and Cian are back to catch up on what they've both been up to in the last year.
Black Summer | Seasons 1 & 2 Review/Discussion
July 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBJamie and Cian reunite after a long hiatus to discuss Netflix's brutal post-apocalyptic thriller/drama series.
Making Films On a Budget | A Conversation Between Jay & AJ Davies
April 12, 2021 16:36 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBCo-directors of the short film, The Cold, Jay Sutherland and Anthony (AJ) Davies, discuss filmmaking on a micro-budget. Anthony and Jay recount the details of that process; the challenges they faced and how they overcame them; from filming in a foreign country, to the meticulous and often laborious visual effects and editing process, on an ever-changing, constantly tight, budget. In spite of all of the challenges and difficulties, the end-product was a film which was accepted at numerous...
Dark | Season 3 Review/Discussion
July 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBAs the final cycle closes, Jamie and Cian attempt to gather the remnants of their scattered minds. Will a cohesive discussion transpire, or was there never cohesion to begin with?
Dark | Seasons 1 & 2 Review/Discussion
June 19, 2020 15:29 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThe beginning is the end, and the end is the beginning. Hell is empty and all the devils are here. Ich bin du. Join Cian and Jamie as they plunge headfirst into the existential masterpiece that is Dark.
ThinkBait #3 | A Conversation With Zuby
May 07, 2020 09:33 - 1 hour - 161 MB"Actions speak louder than words". That's what our guest, Zuby, believes. In ThinkBait we dive into thought-provoking subjects, with guests who give us something to ponder. Zuby is a rapper, author of the fitness book, ‘Strong Advice’, and has risen to prominence online thanks to his unique perspectives on subjects some might find contentious. For example, you may already be aware of him after his infamous deadlifting video went viral, in which he claimed to identify as a woman, but only f...
ThinkBait #2 | A Conversation With Rikki Beadle-Blair
April 26, 2020 12:07 - 1 hour - 102 MB"What is essential is invisible to the eye". A beautiful quote made famous by Antoine de Saint Exupery’s novella, The Little Prince, and one which our guest, Rikki Beadle-Blair, lives by. In ThinkBait we dive into thought-provoking subjects, with guests who give us something to ponder. Rikki Beadle Blair is an award-winning writer, director, composer, choreographer, designer, producer who continues to work in film, television, theatre, and everything else in between. He’s written and direc...
Westworld Season 3 | Episodes 5 & 6 Review/Discussion
April 21, 2020 12:12 - 58 minutes - 54 MBJamie and Cian get the pitchforks out to poke some justified holes in the next couple of Westworld episodes.
Better Call Saul Season 5 | Episodes 3 - 8 Review/Discussion
April 15, 2020 10:15 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB"They choose the right shot to say the right thing." Cian and Jamie discuss the bulk of this season and muse on how all hands work in unison to create a quality result.
Westworld Season 3 | Episodes 3 & 4 Review/Discussion
April 12, 2020 12:40 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBJamie and Cian discuss how this season is progressing so far, and outline some personal gripes they have with how the story is being told.
ThinkBait #1 | A Conversation With Holly Matthews
April 07, 2020 10:51 - 1 hour - 130 MB"Whatever it takes". That's the motto of Holly Matthews, the first of our ThinkBait podcast guests. In this new series of podcasts, we dive into thought-provoking subjects, with guests who give us something to ponder. Holly Matthews is a successful television actor ("Waterloo Road"), a self-development coach, and creator of the course, "The Happy Me Project". In this podcast, we discuss her tragic and inspiring past, how to cope during the coronavirus pandemic, and the theme of her brillia...
Westworld Season 3 | Episodes 1 & 2 Review/Discussion
March 26, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWelcome to a new world. Jamie and Cian begin to quite amicably discuss the new season of Westworld, before unravelling into rambling lunatics thanks to the appearance of two old friends...
Better Call Saul Season 5 | Episodes 1 & 2 Review/Discussion
March 24, 2020 11:07 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBCian and Jamie break into this hallowed world of Vince Gilligan’s and Peter Gould’s, and spend an hour waxing lyrical.
The Witcher | Episode 8 Review/Discussion
January 24, 2020 11:45 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBAs forces clash and destinies are fulfilled, Cian and Jamie reminisce on this final episode and the season in general.
The Witcher | Episode 7 Review/Discussion
January 19, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIn the penultimate episode of the podcast on The Witcher, Jamie and Cian discuss... the penultimate episode of The Witcher.
The Witcher | Episode 6 Review/Discussion
January 12, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBJamie and Cian are brought to the bounds of reason whilst discussing The Witcher's sixth episode, "Rare Species", a highlight of the season.
The Witcher | Episode 5 Review/Discussion
January 09, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBCian and Jamie discuss "Bottled Appetites", which gives us the fateful first meeting of Geralt and Yennefer, as well as more Ciri jungle shenanigans.
11. The Witcher | Episode 4 Review/Discussion
January 05, 2020 15:19 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBCian and Jamie tackle The Witcher's fourth episode, “Of Banquets, Bastards, and Burials”. We discuss the Law of Surprise and why there’s a hedgehog in Calanthe’s court.
The Witcher | Episode 4 Review/Discussion
January 05, 2020 15:19 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBCian and Jamie tackle The Witcher's fourth episode, “Of Banquets, Bastards, and Burials”. We discuss the Law of Surprise and why there’s a hedgehog in Calanthe’s court.
10. The Witcher | Episode 3 Review/Discussion
January 03, 2020 12:15 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBCian and Jamie tackle The Witcher's third episode, "Betrayer Moon'. Timeline shenanigans become a bit clearer and the show begins to feel cohesive.
The Witcher | Episode 3 Review/Discussion
January 03, 2020 12:15 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBCian and Jamie tackle The Witcher's third episode, "Betrayer Moon'. Timeline shenanigans become a bit clearer and the show begins to feel cohesive.
9. The Witcher | Episodes 1 & 2 Review/Discussion
December 30, 2019 20:52 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBToss a coin to your corns and join Cian and Jamie as destiny thrusts them headlong into the weird and wacky world of The Witcher.
The Witcher | Episodes 1 & 2 Review/Discussion
December 30, 2019 20:52 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBToss a coin to your corns and join Cian and Jamie as destiny thrusts them headlong into the weird and wacky world of The Witcher.
His Dark Materials | Episodes 7 & 8 Review/Discussion
December 24, 2019 11:34 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBJamie and Cian delve into the final two episodes of His Dark Materials’ first season. Dust, doors, and destiny await…
8. His Dark Materials | Episodes 7 & 8 Review/Discussion
December 24, 2019 11:34 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBJamie and Cian delve into the final two episodes of His Dark Materials’ first season. Dust, doors, and destiny await…
His Dark Materials | Episodes 5 & 6 Review/Discussion
December 10, 2019 20:13 - 1 hour - 71 MBJamie and Cian discuss whether or not the big moments in the show are having the desired impact and if the groundwork for the meaning of daemons has been effectively laid, with the assistance of too many references to Game of Thrones...
7. His Dark Materials | Episodes 5 & 6 Review/Discussion
December 10, 2019 20:13 - 1 hour - 71 MBJamie and Cian discuss whether or not the big moments in the show are having the desired impact and if the groundwork for the meaning of daemons has been effectively laid, with the assistance of too many references to Game of Thrones...
His Dark Materials | Episodes 3 & 4 Review/Discussion
November 25, 2019 22:31 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBCian and Jamie reflect on the show now that we're at the halfway point of the first season. Includes armoured bears, evil priests, and grasshoppers' knees.
6. His Dark Materials | Episodes 3 & 4 Review/Discussion
November 25, 2019 22:31 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBCian and Jamie reflect on the show now that we're at the halfway point of the first season. Includes armoured bears, evil priests, and grasshoppers' knees.
His Dark Materials | Episodes 1 & 2 Review/Discussion
November 18, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBJamie and Cian discuss their thoughts on the first two episodes of His Dark Materials. Whose dark materials? Why, the costume designer’s, of course. Jamie goes into detail about how certain costumes don’t work, and Cian talks about the frenetic pace of the show so far.
5. His Dark Materials | Episodes 1 & 2 Review/Discussion
November 18, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBJamie and Cian discuss their thoughts on the first two episodes of His Dark Materials. Whose dark materials? Why, the costume designer’s, of course. Jamie goes into detail about how certain costumes don’t work, and Cian talks about the frenetic pace of the show so far.
4. "Joker" Review/Discussion
October 07, 2019 23:06 - 1 hour - 75 MBJamie and Cian discuss their thoughts on "Joker", directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix.
"Joker" Review/Discussion
October 07, 2019 22:06 - 1 hour - 75 MBJamie and Cian discuss their thoughts on "Joker", directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix.
3. Game of Thrones Season 8 | "The Iron Throne" Review/Discussion
May 21, 2019 13:05 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBToday, Jamie and Cian discuss their thoughts on the Game of Thrones series finale, "The Iron Throne". Note that the general tone of this podcast is quite negative, but don't be dissuaded - we will have a lot more to say in a more balanced manner about the show and the final season as a whole in the near future.
Game of Thrones Season 8 | "The Iron Throne" Review/Discussion
May 21, 2019 12:05 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBToday, Jamie and Cian discuss their thoughts on the Game of Thrones series finale, "The Iron Throne". Note that the general tone of this podcast is quite negative, but don't be dissuaded - we will have a lot more to say in a more balanced manner about the show and the final season as a whole in the near future.
2. Game of Thrones Season 8 | "The Bells" Review/Discussion
May 16, 2019 17:03 - 1 hour - 61 MBToday, Jamie and Cian talk about "The Bells". Was Dany's turn suitably earned? Is Jaime's characterisation consistent? Was Cleganebowl the spectacle of your dreams?
1. Game of Thrones Season 8 | "The Last of the Starks" Review/Discussion
May 16, 2019 16:59 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBToday, Jamie and Cian talk about "The Last of the Starks". Were the opening celebrations earned? Is a character forgetting about a force that has continually decimated his/her own forces a reasonable excuse for them acting stupidly? Is the character progression consistent?
Game of Thrones Season 8 | "The Bells" Review/Discussion
May 16, 2019 15:03 - 1 hour - 61 MBToday, Jamie and Cian talk about "The Bells". Was Dany's turn suitably earned? Is Jaime's characterisation consistent? Was Cleganebowl the spectacle of your dreams?
Game of Thrones Season 8 | "The Last of the Starks" Review/Discussion
May 16, 2019 14:59 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBToday, Jamie and Cian talk about "The Last of the Starks". Were the opening celebrations earned? Is a character forgetting about a force that has continually decimated his/her own forces a reasonable excuse for them acting stupidly? Is the character progression consistent?