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STARBURST Radio Podcast

331 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

The 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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Episodes

Starburst Radio Podcast 9th October 2011

October 09, 2011 10:54 - 3 hours - 86.7 MB

Stardate 9th October 2011... In which Mike Royce explains the formula of a perfect Pacman, exposes the secret shop of ‘Mr A’, ponders the potency of Arthouse movies at HMV’s Pay Desk, and remembers Porridge The Sequel. Kris Heys believes in ‘the Wicker Penis’, explains the canon of Fraggle Rock, is introduced to Father Abraham, and wonders why we don’t believe in Sonic Bus Shelters and Spider Fences. The Best Sci-Fi Doctor and Catwoman are revealed, and the cancellation of Doctor Who Confid...

Starburst Radio Podcast 2nd October 2011

October 02, 2011 10:57 - 3 hours - 92.2 MB

Stardate 2nd October 2011... In which Kris Heys wants the Arch Bishop of Canterbury to know everything about Halloween, thinks the Talking Dead should be seen and not heard, is horrified with Polynesian Powder Kegs, and explains everything about his Tail Loving mate. Mike Royce is tired of Mythological Masturbation, Avatar theme parks, Claudia Winkleman, Sam Worthington, and offers Assisted Suicides for Avatar fans. Melancholia is reviewed, whilst Grimm up North brings Horror back to Manches...

Starburst Radio Podcast 25th September 2011

September 25, 2011 11:01 - 3 hours - 90.2 MB

Stardate 25th September 2011... In which Mike Royce leads in a minutes silence for nobody, offers Flashpoint Insolvency Counselling, and validates Shark jumping with his frog-eating Clones. Kris Heys Interviews His Hero - ‘What’s His Name’, is ‘Outed’ over his Cancer Sticks, and seems to need a bag of Lettuce to get through important parts of the show. Robin Pierce takes on 'The DC Reboot', 'Mad Max', Leonard Nimoy and Bilbo Baggins. 'The Space Monkeys' give an exclusive Interview, whilst S...

Starburst Radio Podcast 18th September 2011

September 18, 2011 11:04 - 3 hours - 108 MB

Stardate 18th September 2011... [It's our KEVIN SMITH SMECIAL] In which Kris Heys explains ‘Claudia Schiffer Trivia Terror’, encounters the Lethal Lunchbox of his Arch Enemy, can’t even be bothered going to Court, and continues to suffer from ‘Cinema Condom Trauma’. Mike Royce celebrates January Drones and her bouncing baby Vaughn, teaches Prostrate Milking 101, derides Popcorn and Hotdog Arthouse snobbery, and has Pirate denial. The BT Tower becomes a Lightsabre, The Coop Bank nick a big g...

Starburst Radio Podcast 11th September 2011

September 11, 2011 11:08 - 3 hours - 91.8 MB

Stardate 11th September 2011... In which Mike Royce sorts out his Tuskans from his Raiders, is back on board with Dr Who, wants to meet The Loch Ness Monster, and explains why Elephants pass out in fur coats. Kris Heys explores the mysteries of ‘Pink Yoda’, gets bored by the mileage clocked up by Troll Hunter, whilst suffering from Post-Traumatic Quasar Disorder. Artie Fufkin turns ‘WereFox’ after ‘Gerald The Spider’ fails in his mission, Barbarella believes that sticking her fingers down he...

Starburst Radio BONUS Podcast 9th September 2011

September 09, 2011 12:19 - 2 hours - 63.9 MB

Stardate 9th September 2011... [THE APOLLO 18 SPECIAL] In which Mike Royce attends a Star Trek Art Gallery in New York (Street), mixes with Trekologists, and gives the lowdown on Mono-Breasted James Bond Villainesses. Kris heys encounters Borgs in the toilets, demands more recognition for ‘Clown Rape’, lives in a tent in the Pound Store, and honestly believes that 30% of people have no earlobes. The ‘George Clooney’ of dwarves gets offered an insulting gig, there may be no ‘Carte blanche’ f...

Starburst Radio Podcast 4th September 2011

September 04, 2011 12:23 - 3 hours - 91.6 MB

Stardate 4th September 2011... In which Kris Heys has to flee the Studio when 'Mega Spider' attacks LIVE on air, searches for meaning in the ’Crab on a Wheelie Bin’, and finally confesses his true feelings towards the Action Genre. Mike Royce ponders the sexual legality of Bart Simpson and Pete Townshend, takes a House Call from an insane vampire Dealer, explains Simian beans on toast, and really misses his Kryptonite. Darth says ‘Nooo’ again, Ewoks start blinking, Jabba has REALLY big doors...

Starburst Radio Podcast 28th August 2011

August 28, 2011 12:29 - 3 hours - 88.7 MB

Stardate 28th August 2011... In which Mike Royce takes a dislike to Superman’s blue crotch, withholds 2 grand from an unworthy cause, explains ‘Smileys’ and ‘Boobs’, and faces a backlash from an angry ‘Dr Who’ fanboy. Kris Heys faces a renewed manhunt from Artie Fufkin who is heading to Manchester for a showdown, explains the Boxing Prowess of Uwe Boll, and really fancies Sitar lessons. Final Destination is reviewed, whilst Ronald McDonald goes psycho. The sanity of George Lucas is questione...

Starburst Radio BONUS Podcast 26th August 2011

August 26, 2011 12:32 - 2 hours - 57.9 MB

Stardate 26th August 2011... [THE INBETWEENERS and SPY KIDS SPECIAL] In which Kris Heys explores the ‘Sitcom Movie’ obsession with going on holiday, destroys his ‘League Of Gentlemen’ DVD Boxset, and refuses to ‘Jump the Shark’. Mike Royce despairs at George Lucas, gains far too much pleasure from the cinematic death of J-lo, copiously explains Goblin, and just wants to go to America. Shotguns become walkie talkies, William Castle is a multi-trick pony, Alien Spaceship interiors should be ...

Starburst Radio Podcast 21st August 2011

August 21, 2011 12:35 - 3 hours - 89.3 MB

Stardate 21st August 2011... In which Kris Heys investigates Basil Dealing, the relationship between Cars and Doc Hollywood, the Haunted House of Nick Cage, and creates the singing duo of Demon Martin and Tom Groans to help cope with the silence of Artie Fufkin. Mike Royce reveals the True Horrors of ‘Spooky World’ in Warrington, the problems of where not to be saved by Ghost Rider, and why you shouldn’t have a sleeping bag in Space. The marriage of Bert and Ernie is averted by common sense,...

Starburst Radio Podcast 17th August 2011 - PART 1

August 17, 2011 12:49 - 2 hours - 81.2 MB

Stardate 17th August 2011... In which Mike Royce learns the importance of carefully selecting your siege location, seeks help from Salford’s greatest Super Hero, whilst desperately searching for a new supplier of Pomegranate Rubicon. Kris Heys is subject to a manhunt from Artie Fufkin, due to an empty grave and weaponised Crème Brulee, whilst his evil Stepdad is referred to the ‘Toys Crimes Tribunal’ over the ‘Hordak Slime Pit’ incident. The evolution of Apes is questioned, there are F Bombs...

Starburst Radio Podcast 17th August 2011 - PART 2

August 17, 2011 12:46 - 3 hours - 104 MB

Stardate 17th August 2011... In which Kris Heys investigates the Psychology of Sneezes, why ‘MAD MEN’ is ruining ‘The WALKING DEAD’, is not impressed that Kate Beckinsale has liberated her boots, or that Kryptonians have pets. Mike Royce has problems with DVD Boxsets that give him evil stares, explains the Story of Dr Strange, but it all goes Wong, and then reviews ‘Rumage of The Planet of The Apes’. The future of the Comicbook Industry is debated, the Worst Movie ever made is revealed, ther...

Starburst Radio Podcast 7th August 2011

August 07, 2011 14:18 - 3 hours - 109 MB

Stardate 17th August 2011... In which Kris Heys and Jason Statham continue to spread misery at Fufkin Manor, but a last minute peace deal involving ‘Die Hard’ is brokered. Mike Royce finds his own death slightly disappointing, but less deviant than the demise of David Carradine. Daleks look on in despair as ‘Crazy Terry Nation Mania’ begins, Spiderman and Bono meet the Village People, ‘SUPER 8’ gets reviewed, and Superhero Sex Offenders turn up at all the best parties. Headphones and Goody B...

Starburst Radio Podcast 31st July 2011

July 31, 2011 14:22 - 3 hours - 98.4 MB

Stardate 31st July 2011... In which the Ebay dreams of Mike Royce are cruelly shattered by the live interview with Captain America Star Brian Gorman, whilst The Crypt Keeper makes inappropriate sexual advances to Anne Hathaway at the Oscars. Kris Heys and his movie recommendations cause devastating consequences in the life of Artie Fufkin, resulting in broken necks, damaged cat waistcoats, and a blood feud. There are Muppets fuelled by joy, female stormtroopers helping you find the droids yo...

Starburst Radio Podcast Special Number 2 of 3

July 30, 2011 14:26 - 3 hours - 91.5 MB

FROM THE ARCHIVES - from 'long thought lost' recordings we proudly present a Bonus Show - The SECOND ever edition of the Starburst Radio Show Stardate 26th March 2011 [The STARBURST RADIO SHOW is about to begin its' Second Show...] In Which Kris Heys comes to terms with his loss, names and shames his toy destroying relative, before going to the toilet live on air. Mike Royce discusses Star Trek quantum mechanics, Robin Hoods’ high tech wooden weaponry and the Legends of Ed Wood and Hunter ...

Starburst Radio Podcast 24th July 2011

July 24, 2011 14:30 - 3 hours - 88.9 MB

Stardate 24th July 2011... In Which Artie Fufkin makes an apology in person to Kris Heys and throws down a conciliatory challenge. Mike Royce explains normality and fiscal matters to his comicbook buddy, whilst going crazy over the Spiderman remake of Videogame ‘Mirrors’ Edge’. ‘Cars 2’ and the future of Pixar is examined – leading to accusations of ‘Pixar Bashing’. There is arm-wrestling between Spiderman co-stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. Rebooting and Sequel making liars. The panel ...

Starburst Radio BONUS Podcast 21st July 2011

July 21, 2011 14:33 - 1 hour - 40.8 MB

Stardate 24th July 2011... In the midst of a tech disaster at the Radio Station, STARBURST RADIO record a BONUS Episode. Mike Royce reveals the source of the finest kebab in the UK, and the Worlds longest running Movie franchise. Kris Heys is not happy with Vampires in daylight, but quite happy that ‘The Hoff’ battles them in season 2 of ‘Baywatch Nights’. ‘The Texas Someone Died Story’ is debated, and it’s Michael Sheen Vs Ginger Potter in a Top Trumps Face Off... All recordings are issued...

Starburst Radio Podcast 17th July 2011

July 17, 2011 14:37 - 2 hours - 115 MB

Stardate 17th July 2011... In Which A Tech Disaster wipes out the Radio Station, but STARBURST RADIO continues, undeterred by common sense. Mike Royce reveals the connection between the Klu Klux Klan and Harry Potter, why beards are important on Antarctic research stations, and the only 2 reasons to read a Dan Brown novel. Kris Heys introduces ‘The Celebrity Lobster Scale’, ‘Kenny Baker fear Factor’, and ‘Sad Face Syndrome’. There are Wizards at Waterstones, Little Wizards at the Arabian Der...

Starburst Radio Podcast Special Number 1 of 3

July 16, 2011 14:40 - 2 hours - 80.5 MB

FROM THE ARCHIVES - from 'long thought lost' recordings we proudly present a Bonus Show - The very first edition of the Starburst Radio Show Stardate 19th March 2011 [The STARBURST RADIO SHOW is about to begin for the very first time...] In Which Mike Royce gets ‘Skylined’ yet again, whilst explaining the problems with Superman’s Sperm. Kris Heys sorts out the manhood of Jamie Lee Curtis, before losing a prized possession because of David E. Kelly. The Battle Royale that is ‘Old Vs New Sta...

Starburst Radio Podcast 10th July 2011

July 10, 2011 14:43 - 3 hours - 91.2 MB

Stardate 10th July 2011... In Which Mike Royce explains why you should always place bread related items at the top of your shopping bag, before ‘Snakes And Ladders:The Movie’ triggers a meltdown. Kris Heys is further cemented as the ‘go to guy’ for Action Movies, and Artie Fufkin grants him his 3 wishes. There is Yodelling in the valley prior to the crusade for ‘Subtitled Movies’. Too much calamari in ‘Star Wars’, and murderers at Frankie & Bennies. Finally, after brief technical problems, T...

Starburst Radio Podcast 3rd July 2011

July 03, 2011 14:46 - 3 hours - 90.4 MB

Stardate 3rd July 2011... In Which Mike Royce gives Photoshop 101 to Total Film, whilst explaining the virtues of giving good head. Kris Heys reflects upon his Vigilante cinema rampages, gets to the bottom of suppository drugs in movies, before unwisely claiming that 'Transformers 3' has more artistic merit that 'The Kings Speech'. Boba Fett Headphones are won amidst controversy regarding his origins, whilst everyone wonders why there are restaurants in the Pixar movie Cars... All recording...

Starburst Radio Podcast 26th June 2011

June 26, 2011 14:49 - 3 hours - 91.3 MB

Stardate 26th June 2011... In Which Kris Heys gets the knives out for the ‘Harry Potter trio’ & Tolkien, before being outed by Artie Fufkin. Mike Royce lands the show in hot water with the unedited edited version of Goofy Grrl, and secures an unhealthy 18 certificate. Sad farewells are said to Artist Gene Colan and the roles of a Dentist and a Daughter in the death of Columbo is revealed. Pierce Brosnan causes song related injuries, and finally the Hulk headphones are won... All recordings ...

Starburst Radio Podcast 12th June 2011

June 12, 2011 14:58 - 3 hours - 89.7 MB

Stardate 12th July 2011... In Which Mike Royce upsets French cinema goers, and Kris Heys sees his hopes of a decent movie go Kaboom. Shia LaBeouf & Harrison Ford plan the future of Indiana Jones in a hypothetical sauna, and the Bitch that is Kim Basinger causes us all to go ‘Team Baldwin’. The validity of Video Game Movie adaptations is scrutinised, and the creator of ‘Lost’ gets out the daggers for January Drones. The Great Snake Rape is unwisely entered into, whilst Mike and kris finally w...

Starburst Radio Podcast 5th June 2011

June 05, 2011 15:02 - 3 hours - 88.8 MB

Stardate 5th June 2011... In which Mike fears for the safety of his beloved comicbook collection, but discovers Anime Doctor Who is the way forward, the Starburst Writers speak out at the Launch Party whilst Creator Dez Skinn & Mike Royce discuss the future of Starburst, January Drones robs the Xmen of a perfect 10, and everyone is super polite when talking about the Sony Super Hackers... All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.

Starburst Radio Podcast 29th May 2011

May 29, 2011 15:05 - 3 hours - 85.8 MB

Stardate 29th May 2011... Kris Heys has Freshman Jitters at ‘Whoniversity’whilst a Rancor from his past comes back to haunt him, Mike Royce rips out the Laptop power lead live on air, the ‘Babyboys of Bangkok’ are created by accident, the Mammary Glands of Brian Zembik are examined copiously , Film Censorship is debated, Mike Royce takes a short break before ripping out the same Laptop power lead, and forgetting to review one of the movies... All recordings are issued under official licen...

Starburst Radio Podcast 22nd May 2011

May 22, 2011 15:08 - 3 hours - 83.8 MB

Stardate 22nd May 2011... In Which Kris Heys enrols at ‘Whoniversity’, Pirates are not what they used to be, Video Pirates are exactly what they used to be, Ace seeks the 'entertainment' of Chris Moyles, a 3DD version of Kate Winslet causes Titanic controversy whilst Mike Royce and his attack on ‘Mama Mia’ get temporarily thwarted by Hannah Montana... All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.

Starburst Radio Podcast 14th May 2011

May 14, 2011 15:11 - 3 hours - 82.6 MB

Stardate 14th May 2011... In Which Kris Heys gets a ‘Hoedown Throwdown’, Mike Royce drives into a Religious cul-de-sac, Attack The Block gets a roasting, the influence of Social Media is debated, the celebration of the launch of Starburst Magazine is disrupted by a Champagne Supernova, and a special appearance by Thomas the Tank Engine confuses everyone... All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.

Starburst Radio Podcast 7th May 2011

May 07, 2011 15:26 - 3 hours - 83.9 MB

Stardate 7th May 2011... In Which a routine stalking of Kate Bush leads to the renaissance of Franck Pourcel, ‘Kris’s Kurses’ claims it’s latest victim, Product Placement is put under the spotlight, Geoff Johns saves the DC Universe and a Priest gets the last rites... All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.

Starburst Radio Podcast 30th April 2011

April 30, 2011 15:17 - 3 hours - 84.8 MB

Stardate 30th April 2011... In which Mike Royce returns from Vegas, minus his metal business cards, Kris Heys creates Boo-Ly-Wood. The Lena Headey Jinx strikes again, amidst the search for the worst Superhero adaptation ever made. The show breaks the record for use of the word ‘viral’, whilst Ridley Scott’s Aliens tuck into a Pot Noodle.... All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.

Starburst Radio Podcast 23rd April 2011

April 23, 2011 15:20 - 3 hours - 83.9 MB

Stardate 23rd April 2011... n which Kris Heys returns from Vegas, Mike Royce suffers ‘Thor Envy’, Bruce Lee dies again, ‘Kris’s Kurses’ is born, the Marvel Movie-Verse is debated, Whakeem Phoenix is unpronounceable and the Japateurs Strike... All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.

Starburst Radio Podcast 9th April 2011

April 09, 2011 15:23 - 3 hours - 84.4 MB

Stardate 9th April 2011... In which Kris is away in Vegas, Sinbad is on Mars ,the role of Music in Modern Cinema is hotly debated, and David Bowie upsets a guest... All recordings are issued under official license from Manchester Radio Online.