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Give Me The Remote

59 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -

Two Australians go over new movies and shows available on digital subscription services to make sure you can enjoy the best and skip the rest.

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Episodes

059 - The Irishman, Dracula (2020), Don't F&# With Cats

April 09, 2020 09:09 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

Sheridan and John are back again with more ideas on ways to pass the hours in lockdown! This week we cover The Irishman, Dracula (2020), and Don't F With Cats

058 - Bojack S6, Tiger King, JoJo Rabbit

March 30, 2020 08:19 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

In the latest plague-embattled episode John and Sheridan tackle a mighty thrupple of recently released content as we consider for your edification; Bojack S6, Tiger King, and JoJo Rabbit

057 - Years and Years, Parasite, Mythic Quest - Raven's Banquet

February 24, 2020 09:11 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

We're back with some really great shows and movies to talk about this week. Strap in while we take you through Years and Years, Parasite, and Mythic Quest - Raven's Banquet 

056 - The Morning Show (War), The Mandalorian, The Witcher

January 02, 2020 07:38 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

New year, new GMTR, we bring you hot takes on The Morning Show (Wars), The Mandalorian, and The Witcher. How is this golden age of television treating you?

055 - Watchmen (The Series), For All Mankind, The Two Popes

December 28, 2019 08:54 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

Is Watchmen the greatest thing ever made for television? Why is Sheridan so angry about For All Mankind? Who benefits from The Two Popes? All this and more in this week's Give Me The Remote podcast!

054 - The Crown S3, Living With Yourself, Total Control, Bojack S6A

December 04, 2019 10:48 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

This episode we map out the lines of defeat and disappointment as we digest The Crown S3, Living With Yourself, Total Control, and Bojack Horseman S6A.

053 - Watchmen, Unbelievable, Yesterday

October 28, 2019 10:27 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MB

As the streaming services go at each other with daggers drawn some truly great content is available for your enjoyment. This week we check out Watchmen (the series S1Ep1), Unbelievable, and Yesterday!

052 - El Camino, The Politician, A Star Is Born

October 15, 2019 11:51 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

Breaking Bad is back as El Camino! We also tackle The Politician and A Star Is Born. There's a lot to get through so strap in!

051 - Tolkien, South Park, Peep Show, All The Money In The World

October 08, 2019 09:46 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MB

One new movie, one newish movie, and some retro serial goodness as we tackle; Tolkien, South Park, Peep Show, and  All The Money In The World

050 - Carnival Row, Godzilla 2, Inside Bill's Brain, Decoding Bill Gates

September 22, 2019 11:17 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

Carnival Row - a show struggling with the weight of its own expectations, Godzilla 2 - who cares as long as there's giant monsters? Inside Bill's Brain, Decoding Bill Gates - it's tough having more money than god!

049 - Long Shot, The Hustle, GLOW Season 3

September 10, 2019 12:17 - 33 minutes - 46.9 MB

Some good and bad this week as we tackle the surprising sexual chemistry of Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson, and the latest season of those women of wrestling!

048 - Alita: Battle Angel, The Loudest Voice, Climate Change - The Facts

August 15, 2019 12:12 - 33 minutes - 46.9 MB

This week we look at what the end of the world looks like, how things look after, and if that's such a bad thing in a world of Fox News. featuring: Alita: Battle Angel, The Loudest Voice, and Climate Change - The Facts

047 - The Boys, Derry Girls, The Final Quarter

August 05, 2019 12:45 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB

Everything we review this week is the best thing you'll ever see. Come along as we ferret into what makes The Boys, Derry Girls, and The Final Quarter the best viewing going around.

046 - Shazam, Killing Eve S1, Crashing

July 29, 2019 12:10 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week we cast our eyes on Shazam, which Sheridan mistakes for the Super Friends, before considering the endless works of Phoebe Waller-Bridge in her early vehicle of Crashing and the ongoing spy thriller, Killing Eve.

045 - Us, Captain Marvel, American Made

July 16, 2019 12:10 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

We're turning the content around fast this week and bringing you all you need to know about Jordan Peele's latest outing "Us", as well as our 2c on "Captain Marvel" and some hard earned praise for Tom Cruise in "American Made"!

044 - When They See Us, Murder Mystery, Stranger Things S3

July 11, 2019 11:51 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MB

Sheridan and John return to share our thoughts on some champagne television, and that Adam Sandler thing with Jennifer Aniston. This week we give you: When They See Us, Murder Mystery, and Stranger Things S3!

043 - Vice, What We Do In The Shadows S1, Always Be My Maybe

June 19, 2019 12:46 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

For some pretty mediocre content we have a lot of strong views. Pack in for the ride as we talk about Vice, What We Do In The Shadows S1, and Always Be My Maybe

042 - Chernobyl, Good Omens, Black Mirror S5

June 10, 2019 11:57 - 43 minutes - 60.7 MB

It's a mixed bag this week as we ascend some lofty heights and plumb some very disappointing depths reviewing Chernobyl, Good Omens, and Black Mirror S5. Huge thanks to special guest Tricia!

041 - Dead To Me, Wine Country, Knock Down The House, American Crime Story: the Assassination of Gianni Versace

June 04, 2019 11:58 - 44 minutes - 61 MB

Sheridan and John take a feminist tour de force through recent drama and give you the lowdown on Dead To Me, Wine Country, Knock Down The House, and American Crime Story: the Assassination of Gianni Versace

040 - Fleabag S2, The Favourite, Games of Thrones S8

May 28, 2019 12:13 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

John and Sheridan start out with some serious Olivia Colman appreciation in Fleabag and The Favourite, before tackling the parental unit of them all Game of Thrones Season 8 (Spoilers on that last one).

039 - Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, Brexit, Miracle Workers

May 09, 2019 12:24 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

This week we run the gamut of unexpected gems, average entertainment, and really nasty dross. Which is which? Listen on as we review Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, Brexit, and Miracle Workers!

038 - Avengers Endgame, The Unicorn Store, Baywatch, Bonding

May 02, 2019 12:32 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

GMTR signs on to the Brie Larson appreciation society and also finds time to take a look at Baywatch and Bonding on top of Avengers Endgame and The Unicorn Store.

037 - Amy Schumer Growing, Broad City S5, Special S1

April 24, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Sheridan and John navigate the awkward milieu of Amy Schumer's latest outing, the ladies of Broad City, and persons with a disability having gay sex.

036 - Love Death and Robots, Mortal Engines, Spider Man into the Spiderverse, Game of Thrones betting markets

March 30, 2019 05:50 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

Sheridan, John, and special guest Mel, kick around Love Death and Robots, Mortal Engines, and Spider Man into the Spiderverse, before getting down in the weeds of the betting markets surrounding Game of Thrones Season 8!

035 - After Life, The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, Leaving Neverland

March 22, 2019 12:14 - 54 minutes - 75.7 MB

We return to cast judgment on Ricky Gervais' After Life, The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and Leaving Neverland. It's some tough viewing, but two of them are really very good.

034 - Dirty John, Period End Of Sentence, Behind the Curve

March 06, 2019 11:40 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MB

This week we stick with the real, and the delusions of real people as we delve into Dirty John, Period End Of Sentence, and Behind the Curve!

033 - Darkest Hour, Sex Education, Bohemian Rhapsody

February 20, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MB

It's all about sex tonight, from Churchillian fanboy service, to how to trick your kids into watching teen sex, to whether a Freddy Mercury Biopic had enough of it. We tackle Darkest Hour, Sex Education, and Bohemian Rhapsody.

032 - Forever, Russian Doll, Bad Times at the El Royale

February 06, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

We've had our best week in ages with three magnificent pieces of content sliding under the radar.  We take you through what you need to know about Forever, Russian Doll, and Bad Times at the El Royale. Because death is sexy.

031 - Io, The Good Place S3, Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer

January 30, 2019 11:34 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

John and Sheridan turn off the aircon long enough to give you a scintillating 30 minutes of analysis of the latest and best shows streaming onto your TVs and sundry devices. This week featuring Io, The Good Place S3, and Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer.

030 - Once Upon a Deadpool, Fyre, Titans

January 22, 2019 11:22 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

Sheridan and John brave an epic heatwave to off the aircon in the cause of audio quality. All so that you may enjoy our thoughts on Once Upon a Deadpool, Fyre, and Titans

029 - Marie Kondo, The Orville S1, Doctor Who S1

January 15, 2019 10:44 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MB

Sheridan and John get into a heated debate about the merits of KonMari before kicking on with the contentious "The Orville" and rounding it out with just how great Captain Jack is on Doctor Who.

028 - Bird Box, The Death of Stalin, You

January 08, 2019 11:08 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

Sheridan, John, Iain the kelpie, and a few thousand cicadas share their thoughts on Bird Box, The Death of Stalin, and You.

027 - Black Mirror - Bandersnatch

December 30, 2018 04:22 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

Sheridan and John take you through a show that's a bit like a game about a game based on a book that's a bit like a game. No seriously. This is Black Mirror: Bandersnatch !

026 - Crazy Rich Asians, Survivor David Vs Goliath, Year in review, Doctor Who Ep0102 and Ep0103

December 24, 2018 12:15 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

Sheridan and John stand in judgment of Crazy Rich Asians, Survivor David Vs Goliath, we do a quick year in review, and recap two episodes of Doctor Who: Ep0102 and Ep0103

025 - BlacKkKlansman, The Last Kingdom S3, Dumplin', Doctor Who S01E01

December 18, 2018 11:39 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

Sheridan and John entwine themselves in the pod and give you the lowdown on  BlacKkKlansman, The Last Kingdom S3, Dumplin', and Doctor Who S01E01

024 - Dogs, Doctor Who s11, Donald Glover - Weirdo

December 11, 2018 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

We're tackling some of the greats of entertainment as we mull over Dogs, Doctor Who s11, and Donald Glover - Weirdo!

023 - The Meg, AntMan and The Wasp, The Incredibles 2

December 03, 2018 11:21 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

Three very bad high octane action films fall under our gaze this week. We take on The Meg, AntMan and The Wasp, and The Incredibles 2. Can a feminist agenda save a sequel?

022 - Unfriended: Dark Web, The Breaker Upperers, My Friend Dahmer

November 27, 2018 10:43 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this week’s jam packed episode Sheridan and John take you through three newish movies on digital release. It’s an exploration of the worst of humanity in surprisingly uplifting ways. We’re taking on; Unfriended: Dark Web, The Breaker Upperers, and My Friend Dahmer!

021 - The Seven Deadly Sins, The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Sabrina

November 20, 2018 11:30 - 31 minutes - 14.9 MB

John and Sheridan give their thoughts on some great shows, and some truly awful ones. But which is which?

020 - The Last Kingdom, Outlaw King, Skyscraper, House of Cards

November 13, 2018 11:46 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MB

Sheridan and John talk you through the poor person’s Game of Thrones, the poor person’s Die Hard, why House of Cards is the poor person’s House of Cards, a bit on why being a poor person is worse than being a rich person, and how cool is The Rock?

019 - Making a Murderer S2, The Bodyguard (2018), The First Purge

November 06, 2018 10:37 - 30 minutes - 14.3 MB

Sheridan and John tackle the hot new shows this week bringing you all you need to know about Making a Murderer S2, The Bodyguard (2018), and The First Purge.

018 - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Oceans 8, Better Call Saul S4

October 22, 2018 11:23 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MB

After a brief hiatus we’re plowing on with a red hot look at The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Oceans 8, and Better Call Saul season 4.

017 - Solo, Thor Ragnarok, Life of the Party

October 07, 2018 11:07 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

Sheridan and John find a lot to like about Solo, Thor Ragnarok, and Life of the Party

016 - I Feel Pretty, Edge of Darkness, Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom

September 30, 2018 07:14 - 29 minutes - 14 MB

John and Sheridan are off the shows and into the movies with a cinematic triple play this week covering I Feel Pretty, Edge of Darkness, Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom

015 - Bojack S5, Follow This, Rake Extra

September 17, 2018 12:17 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

Give Me The Remote has a lot to say about Bojack Horseman Season 5, followed by new wave journalism and we finish with the surprising life of an extra on a Netflix show. 

014 - Who is America? Veep, Rake, White Fang

September 09, 2018 08:29 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MB

This week politics in both Australia and the USA dominates our viewing, and the intersections surprise us as we tackle 014 - Who is America? Veep, Rake, and White Fang!

013 - Avengers Infinity War, Deadpool 2, GLOW

September 02, 2018 23:23 - 37 minutes - 17.6 MB

John and Sheridan take on the heroes and review Avengers Infinity War, Deadpool 2, and GLOW!

012 - Pacific Rim, Game Night, Rampage, Disenchantment

August 25, 2018 06:21 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MB

John and Sheridan are back home and loaded up with plane movies and one new animated series!

011 - The Disaster Artist, Mother!, Good Girls, The Vietnam War

August 09, 2018 21:06 - 36 minutes - 17 MB

Sheridan and John podcast from Paris to keep you up to date with viewing options such as The Disaster Artist, Mother!, Good Girls, and The Vietnam War

010 - Ready Player One, Travel Man, Bojack Horseman

July 07, 2018 12:23 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MB

Two dogs, one cat, a fireplace, some beer, and the latest hot takes on the hot shows streaming to a TV near you. This week featuring Ready Player One, Travel Man, and Bojack Horseman!

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The Last Kingdom
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