STARBURST Radio Podcast
331 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Official Podcast of STARBURST Magazine. The World's longest running magazine of Sci-Fi Horror Fantasy. Brought to you by the Editors of STARBURST Magazine. All the latest news and reviews from your favourite genres.
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Episode 8.15: Kicked in the Binders
October 07, 2018 02:24 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB8.15: Kicked in the Binders In which Kris Heys remembers Return of the Living Jedi, knows plenty about Gaspar’s Climax, and is very excited about the return of the modern anthology show. While Mike Royce recalls his ‘Virgin Winos’ experience, comes unstuck with some Skyrim Noogies and makes a life-changing announcement about the future of STARBURST Magazine. Buy it, read it, chuck it. It’s another fun-filled tech nightmare, masquerading as an actual radio show. *Show first broadcast on Wed ...
Episode 8.14: BatMember
September 27, 2018 22:04 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB8.14: BatMember In which Mike Royce gets fed up with all the trumpet grief and ponders whether the world needs a Wild Bunch remake. Kris Heys reveals the real Curse of Chucky and the debut of Darth Vader on the Oculus Rift. Martin Unsworth buggers off to the pub. ‘Plebgate’ rolls on, the cast of the STARBURST Story is revealed, and Bond gets a new director, as STARBURST Issue 453 goes on sale... [Warning: Lots of talk of rude stuff. It's really not good enough!] *Show first broadcast on We...
Episode 8.13: Predators and Puppet Talk
September 24, 2018 23:26 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB8.13: Predators and Puppet Talk In which Kris Heys reveals the return of a director that just won’t go quietly into the night, is puzzled by a sequel to a decades old fantasy movie, and leaps to the defence of Don Mancini. Whilst Mike Royce has a few problems with the Marvel Studios version of Spider-Man, laments the lack of classic telefantasy repeats, and peruses why E.T. played a big role in getting the Brits trick or treating. Asia squares off against Rose, The Predator is reviewed, and ...
Episode 8.12: The Sleep Deprivation Special
September 17, 2018 21:30 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB8.12: The Sleep Deprivation Special In which Martin Unsworth leads in with an obituary bonanza, reveals the drama of the American Gods, and finds the Dwarfinators in full-blown crisis. Whilst Mike Royce gets sick and tired of Halloween cherry picking, admits to his poor cat-care skillset, and after one troll too many decides to go on strike! On the eve of the return of the Predator, STARBURST Radio discusses the male domination of sci-fi, magazine touting, and apocalyptic product placement. ...
Episode 8.11: Cannon Grayskull
September 12, 2018 06:20 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB8.11: Cannon Grayskull In which Mike Royce reveals more traumas in the world of James Bond, and reaffirms his affection for Terry Christian. Kris Heys observes a script read-through by a fallen Dingle, and introduces Young McClane. Martin Unsworth recommends a new movie called The Matrix, and examines the downside of celebs leaving Trader Joe’s. It’s nearly deadline time for STARBURST Magazine and the B.B.C. makes the seismic decision to move Doctor Who away from it’s Saturday night slot. ...
Episode 8.10: VideOdyssey
September 07, 2018 19:31 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB8.10: VideOdyssey In which Martin Unsworth returns to give everyone the lowdown on FrightFest, spends time on the set of action movie Avengement, and picks his nose. Mike Royce thinks that James Bond might be better off without a lifejacket, suffers some Bradley confusion, and explains how a Tardigrade might bring an end to the voyages of USS Discovery. Kris Heys looks into the ‘furry trade’, has a quick scooch, and expresses his dislike of Sex MacFarlane. Mouseflix gets a name, there is a l...
Episode 8.9: Mouseflix
August 28, 2018 19:38 - 1 hour - 257 MB8.9: Mouseflix In which Kris Heys reveals a close call with Venom, tries to get celebrity inside info on ‘Star Wars: Resistance’, and announces the long-awaited return of a popular sloth watcher. Mike Royce makes a birthday return to his hometown, ponders why ‘Better Call Saul’ never grabbed the public zeitgeist, and has yet another meltdown over dog movies. The ethnicity of James Bond is unwisely discussed, Chuckle Brother's trauma is fondly remembered, and the loss of ‘Firefly’ is still la...
Episode 8.8: ‘Swiss Cheese’ Franchises
August 14, 2018 17:56 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MB8.8: ‘Swiss Cheese’ Franchises In which Mike Royce partakes in some birthday absenteeism, and Fun with Nuns. Martin Unsworth reveals the origins of The Slender Man, and why Demi Moore really does like to play the victim. Video Nasties give STARBURST Magazine a sales boost, some "emails" attempt to give a sales pitch, and the Star Trek movies suffer a fatal warp core breach! *Show first broadcast on Wed 15th August 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio Interna...
Episode 8.7: Mission Impossible: Drizzly Superdrug
August 05, 2018 19:41 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB8.7: Mission Impossible: Drizzly Superdrug In which Kris Heys explains the hidden benefits of the death of physical media and the lack of discernable benefits of Bigfoot Erotica. Mike Royce has to defend his comments on the previous show and predicts a last minute streaming victory for LoveFilm. While Martin Unsworth deposits a whale and introduces another little suicide into an already grim segment. ALF and Fantasy Island return, Justin Timberlake gets his own space, and Mission Impossible:...
Episode 8.6: The King Kong Straddle
July 27, 2018 03:34 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB8.6: The King Kong Straddle In which Martin Unsworth breaks his repetitive gag order, and introduces some very Diff’rent Strokes. Kris Heys is not overly impressed with Aquaman but is very impressed with the unexpected return of a Star Wars favourite. Mike Royce is overly impressed with AquaToddler and addresses the overrated status of whoopee cushions. It’s San Diego Comic Con time again; a major scandal hits Marvel Studios, and the Secret Origin of The Cock is (almost) revealed. *Show fir...
Episode 8.5: The Coming of a Dirty Muppet
July 24, 2018 02:35 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB8.5: The Coming of a Dirty Muppet In which Mike Royce realises the folly of last weeks episode, heaps praise on the sophomore season of Luke Cage, then gets ‘real world’ about bodily decay and adultery. While Kris Heys still retains his membership of the Athena Bezzerides Fan Club, is more upbeat about the return of The Walking Dead, and can’t get any help finding his Tardis key. STARBURST Magazine Issue 451 celebrates the era of the Video Nasty, listeners reveal their favourite genre soundt...
Episode 8.4: Shaolin Shocker
July 16, 2018 02:20 - 1 hour - 119 MB8.4: Shaolin Shocker In which Kris Heys reveals the imminent arrival of ‘surge pricing’, reminisces about Blood Bowl with his sinister Uncle Ben, and finally finishes work on his movie, 'Ends Meat'. While, Mike Royce unwisely decides to do the show immediately after hospital release, gets assaulted by a ‘South Park Businessman’, then manages to snatch defeats from the Jaws 2 of victory. The World Cup draws to its conclusion; eyebrows are off limits, and the show devolves into medically induc...
Episode 8.3: How Much is that Fetish Doggy Suit in the Window
July 09, 2018 03:14 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB8.3 How Much is that Fetish Doggy Suit in the Window In which Mike Royce attempts to explain the X-Men Comics meltdown and succeeds in his quest to find Stanley Ogden’s skull. Martin Unsworth fights football with sarcasm and reveals that animals are about to attack. Kris Heys prefers not to celebrate the other Independence Day and reveals why the latest show from Marvel is not a Runaway success. It’s a hot night in Manchester as the wedding of the year doesn’t turn out as planned, and a rand...
Episode 8.2: STARBURST Magazine - Official Top 10 Films of 2018
July 03, 2018 18:39 - 1 hour - 101 MBEpisode 8.2: STARBURST Magazine - Official Top 10 Films of 2018 In which Kris Heys returns to the Editorial Team of STARBURST Magazine and encounters a STARBURST Radio stalwart in Las Vegas. Martin Unsworth introduces some much-needed amputational humour and an unhealthy dose of ‘slabbing paranoia’. Mike Royce explains the six-month hiatus of the show and celebrates a momentous anniversary. The boys are back! STARBURST Radio returns with the Official Top Ten Movies of 2018, a tale of a fake ...
Episode 8.1: STARBURST Radio Live 2: The Blue Nuts
March 25, 2018 21:04 - 1 hour - 106 MBEpisode 8.1: STARBURST Radio Live 2: The Blue Nuts In which Mike Royce fears a Boyle might need lancing in the world of James Bond, and falls foul of an extremely crunchy sandwich. Kris Heys makes an ill-advised disclosure about a secret screening, and continues to suffer from Nekromantik 2 PTSD. Whilst, Martin Unsworth continues to gloat with his early STARBURST Radio "prize", and continues to give shade to the mighty Tarantino. The award winning STARBURST Radio Show returns with a live bro...
Episode 7.24: The Season Frenale - aka The Starburst Christmas Special 2017
December 20, 2017 16:30 - 2 hours - 115 MBEpisode 7.24: The Season Frenale - aka The Starburst Christmas Special 2017 In which Martin Unsworth guesstimates the DS9 anniversary, and feels that Twin Peaks should know its place. Mike Royce consigns an unedited show to a deep dark vault, and issues a belated Walking Dead apology. Kris Heys reveals the correlation between publishing and purgatory, and has a problem with his trousers. Whilst, Tetsuo eats crickets. It’s the usual mayhem as Season 7 of STARBURST Radio comes to an end with t...
Episode 7.23: STARBURST Meets The Hoff
December 09, 2017 18:14 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBEpisode 7.23: STARBURST Meets The Hoff In which Kris Heys takes a stand for ‘Conateer’ rights, introduces the ‘Legasequel’, and comes top in the Jurassic Quiz. Whilst, Mike Royce defends Odeon Screen 1 - Leicester Square, is more than happy that Walkers have got some shin pads, and reveals a very late Ghostbusters cot death. Zach Galligan, star of Gremlins is interviewed, STARBURST meets the living legend that is David Hasslehoff, the radio station is taken off air by a massive tech failure...
Episode 7.22: The History of the Phallic Santa
December 04, 2017 19:41 - 1 hour - 79 MBEpisode 7.22: The History of the Phallic Santa In which Mike Royce gets caught in a late-night money pit, has yet to be convinced of the virtues of digital de-ageing, and reveals why Peter Cushing was the perfect gent. Whilst Martin Unsworth introduces Hashtag Wednesday, re-introduces a Boba Fett sex comedy, and explains why 3D at home is soon to be a thing of the past. Whedon faces off with Snyder, Scrotal Film comes in for the usual criticisms, and the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ...
Episode 7.21: The STARBURST 40th Anniversary Show
November 29, 2017 16:05 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBEpisode 7.21: The STARBURST 40th Anniversary Show In which Martin Unsworth paves the way for a Festival invite for Robin Askwith, and doesn’t get the hatred for The Walking Dead. Whilst Mike Royce explains why multiple Descents never end well, and reveals his appreciation for Creepshow binbags. STARBURST Magazine finally makes it to its landmark 40 year anniversary with a show full of Davros rants, sex pest segments, and the debut of Klark Kent. *Show first broadcast on Wed 22nd November 2...
Episode 7.20: Pubcast 3: All Out Bore
November 14, 2017 22:07 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBEpisode 7.20: Pubcast 3: All Out Bore In which Kris Heys is close to despair with The Walking Dead, but is looking forward to the first Skywalker free Star Wars trilogy. Mike Royce has mixed feelings about the return of his all-time favourite comic book, but thinks the world is ready for a B.J. and the Bear revival. Whilst Martin Unsworth escapes from the office, and delivers a seismic tale of zero relevance. The success of a black Spider-Man in Trump’s America is debated, a ‘Larsonverse’ is...
Episode 7.19: Fear the Walking Viewers
November 13, 2017 03:28 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBEpisode 7.19: Fear the Walking Viewers In which Mike Royce reveals the hero of STARBURST, unleashes the duelling fireworks, and suffers a bout of ‘Tolkien Fatigue’. Whilst Martin Unsworth thinks Star Trek might be in need of a swear box, introduces his ‘Dinosaur Traumas’ segment, and is delighted that Shatner is taking out the garbage......man. The Dark Universe implodes, Ben Afleck heads for the Bat Cave exit, the STARBURST 40th Anniversary Issues goes off to print, and after 2 years the ne...
Episode 7.18: Sacksploitation
November 10, 2017 16:17 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBEpisode 7.18: Sacksploitation In which Martin Unsworth brings everyone up to speed with the latest sex scandals, announces that Batman is going to get his groove back, and (for once) can find no good reason to get ‘Hammered’ live. Whilst Mike Royce recounts his gate crashing of the BNP in Blackpool, laments the collapsing of a House of Cards, and is getting ready for the STARBURST 40th anniversary issue to go to print. Fear the Walking Dead Survival Experience is reviewed. Thor: Ragnarok is ...
Episode 7.17: Live From Caesars Palace
October 29, 2017 04:29 - 2 hours - 115 MBEpisode 7.17: Live From Caesars Palace In which Kris Heys becomes the defender of Poundshop wookie hands, reveals Elisabeth Moss to be the new Queen of Cult Entertainment, and prefers graves to giftshops at the Clown Motel. Whilst Mike Royce exposes the Rose McGowan stitch-up, thanks Kevin Smith for his rather late donation, and hits the live interactive jackpot with Fear the Walking Dead. Blade Runner 2049 is reviewed, the nuns break out the grappling hooks, Area 51 is almost invaded, and e...
Episode 7.16: The Frankenstein Correction
October 06, 2017 01:42 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBEpisode 7.16: The Frankenstein Correction In which Mike Royce relives the abusive relationship saga that was Twilight, continues to be unsure of unstable Star Trek characters, and prepares to bugger off to Las Vegas at the worst moment possible. Whilst Martin Unsworth gives some perspective on Black and White Movies, defends a Gotham City under siege, and reminisces over ‘The Pike’. There is a Skyline Sequel shocker, The DC Extended Universe finally implodes, and the Dark Universe gets ready...
Episode 7.15: Twentin Carantino
October 04, 2017 09:26 - 1 hour - 108 MBEpisode 7.15: Twentin Carantino In which Kris Heys wonders whatever happened to Ronald McDonald?, and reveals his bedtime secret. Martin Unsworth continues his Avatar denial phase, and launches into Gusset-Gate. Whilst Mike Royce delivers his verdict on Star Trek: Discovery, and cannot wait for the ‘C Dibble You’ to return. Blade Runner: 2049 is discussed, Kingsman: The Golden Circle is reviewed, and Leonardo Dicaprio has a stroke, in an episode of STARBURST Radio that redefines the word cha...
Episode 7.14: The Top 20 Genre Movies of 2017
October 01, 2017 05:37 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBEpisode 7.14: The Top 20 Genre Movies of 2017 In which Mike Royce attacks a Sarah Michelle Gellar themed Chinese buffet, has a Terminator induced meltdown, and really questions the wisdom of the loss of the ‘Roddenberry Straitjacket’. Whilst Martin Unsworth creates food from a magical phone app, is not looking forward to the imminent arrival of animoticons, and gives an obituary for a man with a lived-in face. The box office winners and losers of 2017 are revealed in this special episode, Th...
Episode 7.13: Dark Doesn’t Matter
September 11, 2017 02:46 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBEpisode 7.13: Dark Doesn’t Matter In which Martin Unsworth gives away some family secrets, chats about the demise of Fangoria, and manages to source a regular fix of Laurel and Hardy. Whilst Mike Royce gets a chance to play around in the universe of Battlestar Galactica, engages in aspect ratio snobbery, then goes thermonuclear during a debate over Blu-ray mastering. Fab Radio International gets an upgrade, STARBURST Magazine approaches the 40th Anniversary Issue, and Doctor Who writer, Gare...
Episode 7.12: Skylined Again?
September 05, 2017 19:58 - 1 hour - 103 MBEpisode 7.12: Skylined Again? In which Kris Heys suffers from Marvel Netflix Fatigue, and catches up with the latest career hiccup for Victor Salva. Mike Royce springs to defend a Roman, and laments the spoiler dangers of binge-watching. Whilst Martin Unsworth rolls back cinema ticket prices to £4.99, and reveals his picks from the Wonderful Horror Channel. Dad’s Army take on the deadites, The Defenders get a review at last, and STARBURST Radio delivers the most inept obituaries ever. All r...
Episode 7.11: Beargamy
August 30, 2017 03:48 - 1 hour - 100 MBEpisode 7.11: Beargamy In which Martin Unsworth continues to drum up support for Gotham, and uncovers the farting prowess of leslie Nielsen. Mike Royce has yet another DC Extended Universe meltdown, and incurs the wrath of the Fab Café Mounted Police, whilst Ed Fortune makes his STARBURST Radio debut by announcing the sad passing of Brian Aldiss, and taking us behind the scenes with George R.R. Martin at Worldcon. The future of the STARBURST International Film Festival is announced, The Defe...
Episode 7.10: For the Love of Disco Stormtrooper Helmets
August 22, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBEpisode 7.10: For the Love of Disco Stormtrooper Helmets In which Mike Royce suffers Birthday Kitemageddon, maintains his negative stance on sockless Blofelds, and expresses his disbelief at the new Justice League ending. Whilst Martin Unsworth preaches Game Of Thrones torrenting restraint, explains what Gene Simmons and George Lucas have in common, and triggers some Animal Kwackers repressed memories. Arron Tierney is interviewed over the For the Love of Sci-Fi event, and STARBURST Issue 44...
Episode 7.9: Flashback Fever
August 12, 2017 17:44 - 1 hour - 108 MBEpisode 7.9: Flashback Fever In which Kris Heys restates his position on Hippopotamus bosums, and shoots fish in a barrel. Martin Unsworth has his perfect intro sabotaged, and continues his joyless existence. Whilst Mike Royce gets a reprimand for throwing pirates under the bus, and writes the Doctor Who Christmas Special. Andrew Leavold - Director of The Search For Weng Weng is interviewed, Leicester gets panned once again, and the Porgs get a hit record, in this unintentionally retro episo...
Episode 7.8: Invitation to a Swindig
August 05, 2017 19:20 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBEpisode 7.8: Invitation to a Swindig In which Mike Royce links CGI to a diminishing cinema experience, wonders if the ‘superhero squeeze’ might claim Valerian as its next victim, and is never really in the mood for being ‘Zimmered’. Martin Unsworth pleads the case for more fantasy airplanes, drifts slightly into the musical mainstream, and pays yet another visit to a celebrity grave. STARBURST Magazine gets a bogeymen boost, Doctor Who goes back to the late seventies for its newest release, ...
Episode 7.7: Miniature Watering Cans and What To Do With Them
July 28, 2017 19:42 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBEpisode 7.7: Miniature Watering Cans and What To Do With Them In which Martin Unsworth celebrates the golden age of Jeff Stryker, reveals which 'big' celebrity is coming to Manchester, and espouses the virtues of 3D responsibility. Mike Royce prophesises the return of Daniel Craig’s ears, explains the problem of Henry Cavill’s tache, and reveals the latest lame move from the DC Extended Universe. A former Doctor Who actor leaves Twitter, Spider-Man: Homecoming hits a major bump in the road, ...
Episode 7.6: Doctor Whoever
July 23, 2017 21:14 - 2 hours - 144 MBEpisode 7.6: Doctor Whoever In which Kris Heys takes cheap ‘sexploitation’ to task, before having a compete meltdown over The Inhumans. Martin Unsworth isn’t keen on Erasurehead remakes, and sources some under the counter lager at a famous waxworks. Whilst, Mike Royce merges Batman and Robin, and fatally spoilers Game of Thrones. The Radio Station gets hit with a blackout, Doctor Who fandom explodes, and War for the Planet of the Apes and the Alien: Escape experience are both reviewed, as th...
Episode 7.5: The Click Bait Walking Dead
July 04, 2017 03:32 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBEpisode 7.5: The Click Bait Walking Dead In which Mike Royce reaches his limit of grieving, encounters even more hate for the Showcase Cinema in Manchester, and discusses the bizarre final editorial rant of a cheeky monkey. Whilst Martin Unsworth doesn’t know his fidget from his spinners, dispenses some nipple related side effects, and explains the origin of Sliver. The Han Solo crisis deepens, Doctor Who breaks the fourth wall, and the Horror Express makes a welcome stop at the STARBURST St...
Episode 7.4: Raiders of the Lost Cartridge
June 24, 2017 21:19 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBEpisode 7.4: Raiders of the Lost Cartridge In which Martin Unsworth continues to be sceptical about STAR WARS spin-offs, and drops a howler with his selection of favourite 80’s movie. Mike Royce explains why some people blame E.T. for the demise of ATARI, and really misses the Oxford Road Pernod sign. Whilst, Jonathan Thompson takes us back to the early days of arcade gaming, and admits to giving up on Game of Thrones. Doctor Who continues to decline in the ratings, literature in youth cultu...
Episode 7.3: Cleocatra Comin’ Atcha!
June 19, 2017 17:48 - 2 hours - 128 MBEpisode 7.3: Cleocatra Comin’ Atcha! In which Mike Royce suffers from Game of Thrones character fatigue, and reminisces over the adventures of The Bugatti Veyron Mouse. Martin Unsworth attempts to restrain his ‘pink Fluteage’, and faces up to his secret double life. Whilst Kris Heys ponders why chat shows just ain’t up to scratch in the UK, and places a travel cap on comic book characters visiting the Bermuda Triangle. Adam West is remembered, Wonder Woman continues to fire debate, there is ...
Episode 7.2: Princess Diana of Mossad
June 12, 2017 00:47 - 1 hour - 101 MBEpisode 7.2: Princess Diana of Mossad In which Mike Royce begins his search for the hidden basketball court, and reveals the most over-hyped movie ever. Martin Unsworth Introduces Captain Berlin, and continues to diss New Order. Whilst Bradley Snelling reveals some Film Festival guests, and proceeds to give Wetherspoons a well-deserved kicking. Cinema etiquette is discussed, Universal’s - Dark Universe arrives, and is Wonder Woman the saviour of the DC Extended Universe? Not Sent from my iP...
Episode 7.1: The Return of Joey
June 07, 2017 15:17 - 2 hours - 161 MBEpisode 7.1: The Return of Joey In which Kris Heys attempts to cope with the aftermath of the recent tragedy, reveals his scariest movie experience ever, and re-lives The Attack of the BMX Bandits. Mike Royce fails to secure his coveted Star Trek Cuckoo Clock, dishes out Roddy McDowell themed facial injuries, and says goodbye to his childhood hero. Whilst Martin Unsworth buggers off to see KISS. The movies of 2017 are discussed, Alien: Covenant is reviewed, and has Doctor Who really got any ...
Episode 6.29: Covered with Bubbles - aka The Starburst Krismas Special 2016
December 30, 2016 05:38 - 4 hours - 259 MBEpisode 6.29: Covered with Bubbles - aka The Starburst Krismas Special 2016 In Which Mike Royce struggles with modern day McDonalds, during the aftermath of ‘Owlgate’. Martin Unsworth brings the lowdown on the STARBURST International Film festival, and hits out against overacting cameos. Whilst Kris Heys returns to STARBURST Radio to lift the lid on his holiday under the "dome". It’s that time of year again, and STARBURST Radio is back to celebrate Crimbo with a 2016 Retrospective so long it...
Episode 6.28: STARBURST Radio Live: Nobody Puts Zombaby in a Corner
September 07, 2016 03:45 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBEpisode 6.28: STARBURST Radio Live: Nobody Puts Zombaby in a Corner In which Mike Royce remembers days of dirty Stormtroopers, and investigates ancient genre swearing. Whilst Martin Unsworth reveals the real life anger of The Joker, and thinks his own film festival ‘apparently’ might be quite good. Suicide Squad is reviewed, the victim of The Walking Dead baseball bat might have been accidently revealed, and a dodgy laptop battery causes mayhem as The STARBURST Radio Show heads towards it’s...
Episode 6.27: The Highlights of 2016 Show
August 20, 2016 16:54 - 2 hours - 122 MBEpisode 6.27: The Highlights of 2016 Show In which Mike Royce remembers days of dirty Stormtroopers, and investigates ancient genre swearing. Whilst Martin Unsworth reveals the real life anger of The Joker, and thinks his own film festival ‘apparently’ might be quite good. Suicide Squad is reviewed, the victim of The Walking Dead baseball bat might have been accidently revealed, and a dodgy laptop battery causes mayhem as The STARBURST Radio Show heads towards it’s live season finale at The...
Episode 6.26: The Rescue Show
August 13, 2016 21:03 - 1 hour - 101 MBEpisode 6.26: The Rescue Show In which Martin Unsworth reveals the end point of Game of Thrones, and (yet again) attempts to redefine everyone’s perceptions of the term classic. Whilst Mike Royce doesn’t remotely prepare for the show, then loses his mind (yet again) during another meltdown over The Blair Witch Project. Good Tidings is reviewed, Preacher comes to an end, and the name of the movie that prompted the most smartphone distractions is revealed. [Warning: This show is of low Koalit...
Episode 6.25: Stranger Things and Star Trek Beyond
August 02, 2016 22:54 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBEpisode 6.25: Stranger Things and Star Trek Beyond In which Mike Royce gets rewarded with jazz hands when he mixes business with politics, and makes an uneasy return to Wayward Pines. Whilst Martin Unsworth likes his Aunts to be much older, and his Kongs to be not seen, and not heard. Both Stranger Things, and Star Trek Beyond are reviewed, the new Star Trek tv series gets a title, and the complete line-up of The STARBURST International Film Festival is finally revealed. Sponsored by Arrow ...
Episode 6.24: Ghostbusters 2016 - The Verdict
July 17, 2016 17:11 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBEpisode 6.24: Ghostbusters 2016 - The Verdict In which Martin Unsworth explains why Thalidomide is the phrase that pays in dark entertainment, and ‘outs’ one of the Star Trek bridge crew. While Mike Royce falls victim to a new type of rock, and gets put on the spot over STARBURST piracy. Issue 427 goes to print, The new Ghostbusters is reviewed, and the end game of filling Hannah Montana is revealed. Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio I...
Episode 6.23: The Final Front Pier
July 13, 2016 05:56 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBEpisode 6.23: The Final Front Pier A special episode in which the STARBURST gang hit Blackpool in a tale of Trials, Tribbel-ations, and the horrors of the North Pier. Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International
Episode 6.22: The Shorter Episode
July 06, 2016 15:51 - 48 minutes - 55.9 MBEpisode 6.22: The Shorter Episode In which Mike Royce is reeling from the effects of the real Independence Day, and digests a really big event in the world of genre publishing. Martin Unsworth approves of what is literally a killer tagline, and reveals his all-time ultimate interviewee. An exciting new guest is revealed for the STARBURST International Film Festival, George A. Romero finally gets his Hollywood Star, and Independence Day: Resurgence is reviewed, as Game of Thrones Season 6 com...
Episode 6.21: The Buzzkill Episode
June 24, 2016 00:18 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBEpisode 6.21: The Buzzkill Episode In which Martin Unsworth announces the impact of reality at last on the DC Cinematic Universe, and reveals the dark side of Jessica Fletcher. Whilst a depressed Mike Royce gets hit by some canned Vinyl, and suffers from an outbreak of Superhero Cameo fatigue. It’s an episode of broken dreams, Japanese Whisky, broken Genies, Underground traumas, and missing laptops as the results of the UK Podcast Awards are revealed. [Warning: Contains incidents of BF-Wi-F...
Episode 6.20: Mel Blanc's Doing Twiki
June 16, 2016 20:18 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBEpisode 6.20: Mel Blanc's Doing Twiki In which Mike Royce is amazed by the soaring value of some seriously dodgy memorabilia, and goes thermonuclear over a misjudged critique. Martin Unsworth is disappointed with the Mr Robot twist, and confesses his true feelings for Robin Askwith. The Saucer Section finally arrives, Game of Thrones gets its groove back, and The Preacher is reviewed on the eve of issue 426 hitting the newsstands. [Warning: Mike Royce seriously loses his shit in this episod...
Episode 6.19: FaceSpock in Nicam Stereo
June 10, 2016 22:29 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBEpisode 6.19: FaceSpock in Nicam Stereo In which Martin Unsworth has to choose between screaming or a park, and prefers to watch Cheaters with Robin Askwith. Mike Royce Would be happy to see the back of his roman numerals, and reveals what went on in the mountains in Russia. "Keith Lemon" is finally tracked down by Shauna, and a reminisce over Frankie Howard and Bob Monkhouse leads to sausage on the dancefloor. [Warning: Contains Polystyrene] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are is...