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 6.18: Mind Your Language
June 07, 2016 21:55 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBEpisode 6.18: Mind Your Language In which Mike Royce ruminates over the shattered looking glass that is Johnny Depp’s career, and delivers a brutal verdict over the upcoming STAR WARS movie, before buggering off the Russia for his mate’s wedding. Whilst Martin Unsworth explains vinegar syndrome, isn’t convinced by the upcoming Rock Savage, and continues to be forgiving of some of those aspects of the 1970’s. Banshee gets plenty of love, STARBURST Radio gets through to the next round of the U...
Episode 6.17: It’s Only Some Moobies
May 30, 2016 19:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBEpisode 6.17: It’s Only Some Moobies In which Martin Unsworth clarifies the definition of ‘Early Bird’, struggles with the name of you know who from Game of Thrones, and definitely IS afraid of the Ghostbusters reboot! Mike Royce gets tired of thick listeners, invites everyone to a Sausage Party, and reveals what lay beneath the beeps on last week’s show. There is more about the STARBURST International Film Festival, various Hulks are compared and contrasted, and The Green Room is reviewed a...
Episode 6.16: The Rise of the Compuma and X-Men: Apocalypse
May 21, 2016 16:39 - 2 hours - 117 MBEpisode 6.16: The Rise of the Compuma and X-Men: Apocalypse In which Mike Royce misses Will Smith, reaches his boiling point over the Opal Fruits gag, and gets hot under the collar over a rude email. Martin Unsworth seriously bites the iTunes hand that feeds him, is waiting for a beloved actor to pass on for an overdue photo op, and is dismayed at the prospect of a Carry On Resurrection. The future of Star Trek is discussed, Starburst Radio is nominated for an award, Issue 425 goes on sale, ...
Episode 6.15: Risky Business
May 15, 2016 03:23 - 1 hour - 110 MBEpisode 6.15: Risky Business In which Martin Unsworth gives a free Giallo Spelling Bee, and defends the accuracy of autopsies on iZombie. Mike Royce ends his week of an unfortunate weeks of Acts of God, and really does not get where the Men in Black crossover is coming from? Batman v Superman continues to enrage opinion, an unmentionable thing is not really mentioned, and the STARBURST Editors go Goblin as Issue 425 goes off to print. Just another week at the offices of STARBURST Magazine. ...
Episode 6.14: Top 50 Cult Movies
May 10, 2016 22:12 - 2 hours - 110 MBEpisode 6.14: Top 50 Cult Movies In which Paul Ripley introduces snuff movies to Starburst Radio, and feels cheated by the sight of Snow in May. Mike Royce continues to struggle with his f-bomb hypnotherapy, and gets depressed over the final flight of a navigator. Whilst Paul Mount takes a nostalgic trip back to the jungle, and feels strongly that 11.22.63 is a date that all the listeners need to check out. On a journey through the top 50 cult movies, Jehovah gets a Pixar-Lite makeover, Gam...
Episode 6.13: Grace Under Pressure
May 07, 2016 17:28 - 1 hour - 107 MBEpisode 6.13: Grace Under Pressure In which Mike Royce returns from his clown-themed break in Las Vegas, relives the horns of a dilemma, and expects everyone to stay put in their watery graves. Martin Unsworth is glad to be big down under, returns to a time when Flash didn’t have any Ah,ah, and attempts to defend his war on classics from the previous episode. The Doctor gets an unexpected Bill, Better Call Saul ends it’s second season, and the most influential tv shows are discussed, as the ...
Episode 6.12: The Arse Slapping Holy Goat
May 01, 2016 19:15 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBEpisode 6.12: The Arse Slapping Holy Goat In which Martin Unsworth gives a nice eulogy for Victoria Wood, and explains why tagging Starburst is just not on. Mike Royce makes contact with the paranormal in Las Vegas, and comes across Giganticus Headicus. Shauna Askew makes her long overdue return just in time for a sex change, and pitches a Crystal Maze movie that has dire consequences for the contestants. Whilst Andrew "Polly" Pollard gives a Mister Nice eulogy for Howard Marx, and gets seri...
Episode 6.11: Pink Flute in Vegas
April 29, 2016 16:55 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBEpisode 6.11: Pink Flute in Vegas In which Mike Royce discovers that some of what happens in Vegas really does stay in Vegas, and ponders the commercial viability of Gravity: The Musical. Martin Unsworth petitions for some live confessions from the legendary Robin Askwith, and fails to sell ‘Cassette Day’ to the masses. Whilst Andrew "Polly" Pollard unravels the tangled web that is Spider-Man at the cinema, and dives into the pool of franchise shark jumping. Dr Strange makes his first appea...
Episode 6.10: The Big Shill
April 08, 2016 15:45 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBEpisode 6.10: The Big Shill In which Martin Unsworth feels it’s ‘Never Too Late To Die’, whilst managing to merge horror and wrestling with a soupcon of rock. Mike Royce reveals the first guest booked for the Starburst International Film Festival, and gains inspiration from a 70’s tv theme tune to help cope with a Twitter blocking Bellend. Batman v Superman falls off a cliff, Barry Norman’s Pickled Onions hit Amazon, Spider-Man prepares to come home, and The Walking Dead ruffles some fandom...
Episode 6.9: Top Monk: Yawn of Justice
April 06, 2016 23:33 - 2 hours - 114 MBEpisode 6.9: Top Monk: Yawn of Justice In which Mike Royce takes on Barclays Bank, and has one of his listeners follow him from his American talk show to dish out some live abuse. Martin Unsworth reveals what Zod likes to do whilst kneeling, and seems to know what gives Alex Zane his mojo. Andrew Pollard leaps to the defence of Daredevil, and tries to answer the big tv versus movies debate. It’s the morning after the night before, as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is reviewed amidst a ta...
Episode 6.8: Pub Monks:The Eve of Justice
March 25, 2016 13:34 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBEpisode 6.8: Pub Monks:The Eve of Justice In which Martin Unsworth is sceptical about London based, beer serving clerics, and thinks that Jacob has a ladder that is not worth climbing again. Mike Royce is still not drinking from the Nolanised Kryptonian Kool-Aid, and is totally sick of the up-front attitude of Eva Green. High-Rise, Anomalisa, and Polynesian food are all reviewed, and the return of old Indy is discussed, as the Starburst Editors prepare to set out for the Batman v Superman: D...
Episode 6.7: Still Crazy After All These Beers - AKA The 5th Anniversary Special
March 19, 2016 18:45 - 3 hours - 183 MBEpisode 6.7: Still Crazy After All These Beers - AKA The 5th Anniversary Special To celebrate 5 years of Starburst Radio, Mike Royce and Martin Unsworth goes back in time to the launch night on the 19th of March 2011. [Guest Starring The Mighty Kris Heys] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International
Episode 6.6: Ugly Girl, Snickers and Red Bull
March 14, 2016 11:42 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBEpisode 6.6: Ugly Girl, Snickers and Red Bull In Which Mike Royce reveals the horrors of the Guardian Podcast Deadpool Review, wishes Sony would just finally let go of Spider-Man, and takes on the New Ghostbusters. Martin Unsworth increases our Chewbacca allowance, relives the era when it was the manliness of your chocolate bar that really mattered, and has a root through the dying embers of the B.B.C. On-Line Shop. A sleepless weekend getting the latest issue to print results in a traumatic...
Episode 6.5: Samsung v Apple v Singer v Jackson
March 08, 2016 22:46 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBEpisode 6.5: Samsung v Apple v Singer v Jackson In Which Martin Unsworth Kicks off a smart phone war, is pleased by some long overdue affection for Mr Morricone, and introduces his Horror Channel picks. Mike Royce reviews The Secret History of James Bond, reveals whether the X-Files revival was a hit or miss, and totally loses the plot when Starburst gets ripped off by the world famous Cinema Store in London. The Oscars are discussed, Sam Smith is appropriately dissed, and the success of the...
Episode 6.4: Jeremy Beadle's Grave
March 01, 2016 03:42 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBEpisode 6.4: Jeremy Beadle's Grave In Which Mike Royce buys 2 plug adapters, is cyber stalked by Roy Batty from Blade Runner, and has some serious questions to ask regarding the downsizing of Sontarans. Martin Unsworth wonders whether the new W.H. Smiths security tags are a serious threat to magazine collecting, suggests a visits to The Seasoning House might improve the flavour of your week, and puts everyone on a downer with his Grave News. Where’s Camsy begins, the re is more news about Th...
Episode 6.3: The Exorcism of Rose Tyler
February 17, 2016 21:04 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBEpisode 6.3: The Exorcism of Rose Tyler In Which Martin Unsworth thinks pushers should be dippers, peruses the dodgier side of invisibility, and introduces priestly paedophilia into an already dodgy segment. Mike Royce thinks Cannon & Ball might not be the best guys to approach for sound business advice, is still unsure about the 21st century take on Dad’s Army, and thinks the future of Star Trek on tv just got a whole lot brighter. Cinema etiquette is violated, Deadpool is reviewed, and Roy...
Episode 6.2: Carry On Cannibal
February 08, 2016 05:06 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBEpisode 6.2: Carry On Cannibal In Which Mike Royce reveals how Doctor Who deals with foxes, thinks the ante needs raising for losing game shows, and totally loses his mind over the impending arrival of Stretch Armstrong. Martin Unsworth is sceptical about a further Deadpool director’s cut, makes sure we get some hammered Gorgon in our lives, and finishes the show with a gob-smacking spoiler! Barry Norman’s Pickled Onions continue to attract a cult following, Mulder and Scully return, the Sta...
Episode 6.1: Cancerous Reindeers Pulling Santa
January 28, 2016 19:38 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBEpisode 6.1: Cancerous Reindeers Pulling Santa In Which Martin Unsworth appreciates the parting gift from David Bowie, throws himself under the Man From U.N.C.L.E. bus, and addresses the bear facts of penetration. Mike Royce says farewell to the UK’s first ever multiplex cinema, celebrates the return of Barry Norman’s Pickled Onions, and tops off the worst Christmas ever by being literally mugged off. Legal issues are addressed, drone racing breaks out at the Killjoys premiere, Alan Rickman ...
Episode 5.36: Star Wars: The Plug Strikes Back - aka The Starburst Christmas Special 2015
December 25, 2015 15:45 - 2 hours - 128 MBEpisode 5.36: Star Wars: The Plug Strikes Back - aka The Starburst Christmas Special 2015 In Which Mike Royce brings the Christmas spirit to Gotham, continues with his unadvisable self-inflicted electro shock treatment, and has the pre-Christmas weekend from hell. Martin Unsworth brings us all the truth we never knew we needed to know about Boney M , continues his journey through Jessica Jones, and dispenses some useful anti -terrorism travel advise. The Starburst Radio Show reaches its seas...
Episode 5.35: Martin’s Secret Content
December 20, 2015 23:22 - 1 hour - 104 MBEpisode 5.35: Martin’s Secret Content In Which Martin Unsworth gets inclusive over Christmas, clearly doesn’t value his Independence, but is more than happy to be your tour guide of the Hasbro Cinematic Universe. Mike Royce switches Jagerwater for mineral water, doesn’t like to take a cold lying down, and gets very hot under the collar over the post-Abramised Star Trek. The best new tv shows of 2015 are discussed, as Christmas arrives, and Issue 420 goes on sale during the last 24 hours befo...
Episode 5.34: ACE Party Aftermath
December 12, 2015 03:54 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBEpisode 5.34: ACE Party Aftermath In Which Mike Royce is drunk and Martin Unsworth isn't. Sponsored by Jagerwater All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International
Episode 5.33: The Secret Bunker
December 08, 2015 04:56 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBEpisode 5.33: The Secret Bunker In Which Martin Unsworth introduces us all to a batch of rubbish Han Solos, reveals just why Ash has to watch his mouth on tv, and just can’t resist a little bit of Robin Askwith. Mike Royce unpicks the logic of certain colonic film titles, predicts that upgraded Stormtroopers will be all the rage, and discusses a huge omission on The Walking Dead. Jessica Jones is reviewed AGAIN, the meaning of children’s comic titles are debated, and how exactly did some art...
Episode 5.32: Taphophile
November 27, 2015 02:30 - 1 hour - 99 MBEpisode 5.32: Taphophile In Which Mike Royce gives an honest appraisal of the virtues of Peeta from The Hunger Games, brings everyone up to speed on the latest events in the saga of the Fantastic Moobies, and is still awaiting court papers off a total shit bag. Martin Unsworth spends the weekend Sitting Pretty, explodes a lightbulb, and is a believer of genital vitiligo when it involves the King of Pop. Jessica Jones gets reviewed, Amicus movies are given the spotlight, Nazis hit the New Yor...
Episode 5.31: Worst Episode EVER
November 21, 2015 17:36 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBEpisode 5.31: Worst Episode EVER In Which Martin Unsworth has to rethink his position after hearing one word in The Walking Dead, announces the inflationary adjusted return of Steve Austin, and tells a 'joke'. Mike Royce brings everyone up to date with the latest on ‘Whogate’, and engages in some Nolan bashing, whilst having a complete meltdown. As Starburst Issue 419 goes on sale, Starburst Radio goes into a tailspin due to massive tech problems. The boys bravely soldier on in a show where ...
Episode 5.30: An Adventure in Space and Whines
November 13, 2015 12:49 - 2 hours - 117 MBEpisode 5.30: An Adventure in Space and Whines In Which Mike Royce attempts to recover from an evil hangover, witnesses the Lambrini girls on their ‘pilgrimage’ to Mexico, and continues to buy the dodgy fireworks that you should never Men Shun. Martin Unsworth advises us all to Await Further Instructions, uses Machiavellian tactics to steal himself a prime radio slot, and heads into dark territory over a Star Wars preview screening. It’s the end of the summer break and Starburst Radio return...
Episode 5.29 Pros & Cons
September 14, 2015 18:50 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBEpisode 5.29 Pros & Cons In Which Martin Unsworth gets his own show, Mike Royce reveals the drama behind the events at Blackpool Comic Con 2015, and the Starburst Radio Show wins the UK Podcast Award for Best TV / Movie Podcast. Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International
Episode 5.28: Pubcast 2: Terror of the Storage Spiders
July 30, 2015 20:06 - 1 hour - 110 MBEpisode 5.28: Pubcast 2: Terror of the Storage Spiders In Which Shauna Askew brings us dystopia with World on a Wire, introduces some feminism with the Star Maidens, then urinates. Mike Royce thinks the jury has definitely come back with a verdict on William Henry Cosby Jr, and explains why Tom Jones, horse racing, Periscope, and toothache can be a disastrous combination. Martin Unsworth gets access to his "rock liquid", resurrects the slimy James Hellier, and tackles the thorny subject of J...
Episode 5.27: Jai Courtney, *Blubber, Blubber*
July 27, 2015 03:55 - 2 hours - 122 MBEpisode 5.27: Jai Courtney, *Blubber, Blubber* In Which Martin Unsworth re-introduces the world to Doc Cox (aka Ivor Biggun), holds auditions for the new £20 note, and finally receives his Starburst pink flute. Mike Royce becomes a hotel victim of his own socialist principles, gets forcefully moved along whilst Periscoping Gotham Season 2, then succumbs to stunned disbelief over the Emoji Movie. The Umbrella of Doom claims its first victim, Terminator: Genisys and Ant-Man are reviewed, and S...
Episode 5.26: The Human Centipod (See what we did there?)
July 18, 2015 23:01 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBEpisode 5.26: The Human Centipod (See what we did there?) Starburst Radio goes all professional like, and hangs out with the star of The Human Centipede 2 & 3 - Laurence R. Harvey, and shoots the breeze with the deeply twisted director - Tom Six Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International
Episode 5.25: Ant-Man: The Early Verdict
July 09, 2015 19:09 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBEpisode 5.25: Ant-Man: The Early Verdict In which Mike Royce has an autistic first block, explains why a trip to Digicon can only be improved by Nonce Trumps, and voices his continuing eternal cliffhanger anxieties. Martin Unsworth attempts to recover from his listener complaint, plays the saxophoon with Blockbuster’s Bob Holness, and reveals some upcoming pussy. Archie meets Hannibal, the fourth of July box office bombs are revealed, and Terminator: Genisys does not get reviewed which is ru...
Episode 5.24: Patrick Macnee
July 04, 2015 23:52 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBEpisode 5.24: Patrick Macnee In which Martin Unsworth examines the sexuality of a hedgehog, and faces a challenging dilemma over his crowdfunding addiction. Mike Royce returns to Cloppa Castle, and kills off a famous genre director. Graham gets plenty of grief over his ‘gaming guru’ debut, and reveals his biggest PS4 gripes. Arkham City is reviewed, listeners fall victim to an overly jealous spam filter, a heatwave hits the studio, and Starburst Radio pays tribute to the passing of another ...
Episode 5.23: Up Periscope
June 26, 2015 03:31 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBEpisode 5.23: Up Periscope In which Mikeneto defends Eva Green’s modesty, defends his daughter from amorous music producers from Barcelona, but doesn’t defend Leicester whatsoever. Martin Unsworth continues to hone his rock god persona, reveals why Sir Ben Kingsley may not be the most politically correct choice for driving tuition, and heralds the much anticipated (???) return of Pete’s Dragon. James Horner is fondly remembered, Denge’s mother makes her debut, Jurassic World is actually revi...
Episode 5.22: Sir Christopher Lee
June 22, 2015 16:46 - 1 hour - 102 MBEpisode 5.22: Sir Christopher Lee In which Martin Unsworth, Mike Royce, and the Starburst Magazine readers remember the life and career of a genre legend. All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International
Episode 5.21: In Leicester
June 19, 2015 19:15 - 1 hour - 84 MBEpisode 5.21: In Leicester In which Mike Royce Explains why insurances inspections are never the basis for a good disaster movie, reveals when morris dancers began to take on a sinister connotation, and writes an honest critique that results in various death threats. Martin Unsworth is sleaze muzzled, downplays his prog rock obsessions, and highly recommends Sparks sized measures. Jurassic World is almost reviewed, The Magnificent 72 definitely don’t ride again, and the most influential movi...
Episode 5.20: The Crazy World of Uwe Bolle
June 13, 2015 00:15 - 1 hour - 92 MBEpisode 5.20: The Crazy World of Uwe Bolle In which Martin Unsworth reveals the sad plight of Tim Curry, dishes the dirt on Kiss and the Phantom of the Park, before taking a firm stance on cinema "theft". Mike Royce explores the civil rights issues of Crossroads, gets ready to see the mighty Chom Jones, before having a bleeding meltdown. James Last is remembered, The punisher arrives , Constantine bites the dust, and disaster strikes at Starburst Magazine... Sponsored by Arrow Films All re...
Episode 5.19: "Virus"
June 06, 2015 19:18 - 1 hour - 98 MBEpisode 5.19: "Virus" In which Mike Royce begins a period of mourning for Tron 3, (again) wishes someone was dead, and sheds some light on the Warners fake piracy conspiracy. Martin Unsworth manages to contain his miniscule enthusiasm for Jurassic World, wins his BBFC gamble, and sorts out the perennial Frankenstein misnomer. Mr. Robot is reviewed, there is an outbreak of Suicide Squad apathy, The Rock is in big trouble, and what’s been wrong with Game Of Thrones lately? [#justdoit] Sponso...
Episode 5.18: One Wedding and a Little T-Rex
May 30, 2015 18:10 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBEpisode 5.18: One Wedding and a Little T-Rex In which Martin Unsworth revisits a non-pc sitcom classic, and is definitely not looking forward to seeing David Beckham’s uncle. Mike Royce reveals which celebrity guest was the definition of ostrich worthy, and makes the mistake he had been trying to avoid since the show came back on air. It’s wedding bells at Starburst , we attempt to define the essential 1950’s sci-fi movies, and Food News is back in Demonland as an attempt is made to explain ...
Episode 5.17: Mad Facts
May 24, 2015 21:44 - 2 hours - 115 MBEpisode 5.17: Mad Facts In which Mike Royce announces the sequel to Birdman, developes a bizarre speech impediment, and definitely doesn’t cut the mustard. Martin Unsworth continues to refuse to eat pretty much anything, devalues Simon Pegg, and invites everyone to ditch the mainstream. Virginia Hey from Mad Max 2 makes a guest appearance, Mad Men comes to an end, Home launches in Manchester, and the big title reveal of the next Mad Max movie doesn’t exactly go to plan... Sponsored by Arrow...
Episode 5.16: Zarthouse
May 18, 2015 03:32 - 1 hour - 90 MBEpisode 5.16: Zarthouse In which Martin Unsworth announces the latest "krayze" to hit the UK, explains why Jay and Silent Bob really got old in Manchester, and introduces the other Mr bale. Mike Royce reveals the link between Yul Brynner and Bob Monkhouse, actually answers his cell phone whilst on air, but to be fair manages to occasionally remember what radio station he is on this week! What’s Left Of Us is reviewed, special guest Paddy O’Hare announces the Blackpool Comic Con prior to bein...
Episode 5.15: Daredevil Mania
May 09, 2015 22:15 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBEpisode 5.15: Daredevil Mania In which Mike Royce goes nuclear over "criticism" from a Game of Thrones book zealot, exposes the eighth ring of hell that is the Guardian Film Show Podcast, and explains why fish finger sandwiches in London are a load of pollocks. Martin Unsworth gives a bizarre eulogy to singer Errol Brown, calls time on poor old Harrison Ford, and reveals the latest Starburst writer to fall victim to Scream blocking. Starburst gets in a spot of bother with the BBFC, the Fab R...
Episode 5.14: Chickando's
May 05, 2015 08:42 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBEpisode 5.14: Chickando's In which Martin Unsworth reports back from his "Night of the Demon", comes clean about one of his guiltiest pleasures, and reveals the secrets uncovered in a 70 years old toy shop treasure trove. Mike Royce bemoans the loss of his dream cinema, explains why perhaps the Dark Knight shouldn’t return, and holds a DC Comics related sermon over a newly tattooed Joker. Avengers: Age Of Ultron is reviewed, and Denge gets some grammar tips, as the Fab Radio global media con...
Episode 5.13: It’s Good To Be Back
April 24, 2015 06:50 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBEpisode 5.13: It’s Good To Be Back In which Mike Royce returns from the land of aerial combat, muscle cars, and sandstorms, invites listeners to join the Starburst Heroes Pantheon, and reveals the secret origin of Chewbacca’s growl. Martin Unsworth gets splinters from sitting on the downloading fence, chooses Alvin Stardust as his preferred source of road safety advice, and yet again becomes embroiled with the man that shouldn’t ever be mentioned on the show again! The Scream Blocking scanda...
Episode 5.12: Pubcast: The Witches of Eastwick
April 20, 2015 21:02 - 1 hour - 103 MBEpisode 5.12: Pubcast: The Witches of Eastwick In which Martin Unsworth introduces the world to Peter Stringsaville, reveals a secret identity via sat nav, and delivers “churning” 101. Mike Royce reveals why he hides behind a monkey on Facebook, why he despises the sight of Tanqueray gin, and gets the toffee hammer out for the editor of a Doctor Who website. It’s an encounter with The House Of The Dead, and cackling harpies as Starburst Radio goes live from The Fab Café, and reveals the orig...
Episode 5.11: Lady Penelope's Pug
April 09, 2015 20:53 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBEpisode 5.11: Lady Penelope's Pug In which Mike Royce controversially reveals which show is better than Breaking Bad, struggles to come to terms with aggressive childhood abuse at the hands of Bod, and reveals who has been hoarding Daz Ultra in The Walking Dead. Martin Unsworth thinks that superhero costumes should be made out of frying pans, announces the final sequence for Laurence Harvey, and manages to bag a complaint with the help of The Black and White Minstrel Show. "porno" music lure...
Episode 5.10: S.P.E.C.T.R.E.
April 03, 2015 17:25 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBEpisode 5.10: S.P.E.C.T.R.E. In which Martin Unsworth exposes Burt Reynolds and his iconic pose, and suggests some Clockwork Orange therapy for The Holy Nolan. Mike Royce plunges into despair over the current state of comic book costume politics, and decides to clean up his colourful metaphors. Andrew Pollard arrives from Wales, the homeland of parkour??? Introduces the chuckle brothers into the Starburst lexicon, then doubles down by introducing the other Chalky White. The mantel of Captain...
Episode 5.9: The Sex-Files
March 27, 2015 03:20 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBEpisode 5.9: The Sex-Files In which Mike Royce Explains why CSI has finally entered the Starburst sandbox, and wonders why we never seemed to realise just how criminally Huggy Bear actually made his living. Shauna Askew bemoans her crazy pavement problems, and lets the elastic monkey loose! Martin Unsworth shares his urine based Supergirl fantasies, and really doesn’t rate the "acting" in Comic Book Men. A man with a big package delivers joy from All The Heroes, Arrow misses the target, and ...
Episode 5.8: Martin's Mushy Peas
March 20, 2015 13:44 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBEpisode 5.8: Martin's Mushy Peas In which Martin Unsworth has some ideas for teenagers getting knocked up in bedrooms, was unimpressed when he met "Daft Punk", and sacrificed hanging out with Jonathan Ross for a half pint of lager. Mike Royce recalls his Vodka Redbull "coronary", suffers from genre mammary overload, and reveals the dark mysteries of the entire universe in the vaguest way humanely possible. Sad goodbyes are said to Sir Terry Pratchett, and Luciano Ercoli, The Bowel Movement B...
Episode 5.7: Sequential, My A***
March 12, 2015 21:32 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBEpisode 5.7: Sequential, My A*** In which Mike Royce finds amusement in white noise walkouts, challenges the readers to find the worst Starburst printing error ever, and is completely puzzled by the least appropriate fancy dress costumer ever. Martin Unsworth chooses Goblins over musical robots, shocks everyone with a very surprising choice of B movie, and announces the latest foray into Secret Cinema. Cosplay Supergirl makes her debut, the Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) reboot is revisited,...
Episode 5.6: Leonard Nimoy
March 05, 2015 21:16 - 1 hour - 91 MBEpisode 5.6: Leonard Nimoy In which Martin Unsworth announces the return of Harrison Ford to the world of Blade Runner, reveals why a Hate Crime is ushering in a new age of censorship, and continues to "jingle,jangle". Mike Royce developes an American Horror Story induced speech impediment, brings everyone up to date with the latest Fifty Shades of Grey madness, and says goodbye to the original Fab Café Leeds. Leonard Nimoy is fondly remembered, a mic is accidently left on, "Amish Friday" is...
Episode 5.5: Carl!
February 28, 2015 03:39 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBEpisode 5.5: Carl! In which Mike Royce confesses his Roger Moore nightmare, and wishes someone would rid him of a turbulent priest on The Walking Dead. Martin Unsworth reveals why some snogging is causing a meltdown in the US, and reveals some deep rooted rock snobbery. Paul Mount steps up to the plate to defend Gotham, and relives the agonies of Robin Of Sherwood. Better Call Saul is reviewed, Lady Gaga enters the Starburst sandbox, and Starburst Editors reveal their favourite sci-fi movies...