Vice Press Open Channel
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Official Podcast of Vice Press, slinger of limited edition and officially licensed posters, art prints & collectibles! Join hosts Matt Ferguson, James Henshaw and old mate Florey, to chat about the latest movies, TV shows, toys and collectibles, along with new releases and upcoming projects from Vice Press and stuff Matt and Florey have been working on.
Don't forget to email your questions and comments to [email protected]!
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Episodes
Episode 44 - Poster Artist: Matt F
July 15, 2024 12:35 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBNetflix recently released Beverley Hills Cop: Axel F, so we take a spoilerific dive into what has to be the worst titled film in the series, in what seems to have become a naming trend with legacy sequels, and look at if it holds up against the rest in the series. Matt also dips into the new Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, James bigs up Barbecue Showdown and Florey has finished watching The Bear. We have some great questions from listeners including the pros and cons of working on gig posters.
Episode 43 - The Bear Rules (& That's A Fak)
July 08, 2024 15:01 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThe Bear is back on Disney Plus & Matt, Florey & James give spoiler free opinions on the first few excellent episodes & look at why Fox/ Twentieth Century Studios continually manage to make good stuff. We also catch up on Unhinged and why we should never agree to watch films on air, the 1980 adaptation of Popeye & being kicked in the balls as a parent.
Episode 42 - Florey Made A Toy
July 01, 2024 11:27 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOn this episode, James, Matt and Florey take a good look at Florey’s GAMEBOT, which is now available to pre-order and talk about the process behind putting it together and what to expect in the future. We also talk about films that two out of three of us at most have watched, Superman’s super-suit, where is The Batman 2 and fail to answer the question “what films would be better as musicals?”.
Episode 41 - Russell Crowe Vs The Omen
June 24, 2024 09:39 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBOn the show this week, Matt, James and Florey talk about Richard Linklater's better than a Netflix film, Netflix film, Hit Man, starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, Russell Crowe's Pope-naissance, the genius marketing campaign behind the 2020 film Unhinged, why the new Omen film isn't that bad and we start our own cult.
Episode 40 - Open House 2024 Recap
June 17, 2024 10:44 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIt's the week after Vice Press Open House 2024, and James, Matt & Florey briefly discuss how it all went. There's discussion on the attention spans of kids (and adults), plus the usual questions from the audience which generates a much more in depth discussion than we are used to.
Episode 39 - Furiosa V Godzilla: Frozen Empire
June 06, 2024 19:22 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBWith Matt back his holiday, we managed to squeeze in recording a new episode before Vice Press Open House kicks off. Matt, James & Florey have all watched Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga & Godzilla Minus One, which surprise dropped on Netflix this week, but the question is, which one takes the crown of the 10 star movie of the week?
Episode 38 - Podcast Of The Planet Of The Apes 2
May 24, 2024 17:58 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBCinema is back! Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes is now on the big screen and Matt, James and Florey have all seen it and like it or not, are here to share their views. Also, X-Men ’97 finished its run, the Ryan Reynolds Deadpool and Wolverine marketing train rumbles on and there are more questions for you folks! The viewers. Or listeners.
Episode 37 - Podcast Of The Planet Of The Apes
May 14, 2024 13:35 - 1 hour - 55 MBWith Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes hitting cinemas, James, Florey and Matt revisit the first few films in the series, discuss how they don't make 'em like they used to, and which filmmakers have a consistent style. Matt hits up Cineworld in Sheffield to sign copies of his poster for Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace and we answer what are our favourite films that are considered bad! Subscribe to the Vice Press Newsletter - https://vice-press.com/pages/keep-up-to-date Buy Stuff! ...
Episode 36 - What Did We Talk About?
May 07, 2024 19:24 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBEvery now and again an episode comes along where we meander and ramble. If those episodes are your favourite, then you are in luck! This week James, Matt & Florey explore why it’s harder to get traction on social media nowadays, Vice Press’ marketing strategy, if James should get a marketing degree, and why Matt is just so much better at it than anyone. There’s also chat about handy dads, and questions from the audience about the stuff we did and didn’t get as kids.
Episode 35 - Just The 2 Of Us
April 30, 2024 12:37 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week Matt and Florey are left on their own! In lieu of any real content, we dive into questions from the listeners, which is always fun. This week the new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine launched, and it looks to be pretty awesome. This has to be a hit for the MCU, right?
Episode 34 - Fall Into Fallout
April 22, 2024 00:51 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBAre we in the golden age of t.v? Join Matt Ferguson, James Henshaw from Vice Press, alongside host Florey to chit-chat about the best new shows from the past few weeks. Including Fallout, X-Men 97 and Shogun. How does the new streaming model of dumping a show online in it’s entirety effect it’s performance & does it increase the chances of seeing spoilers much earlier than you would like. These are the hot topics on this week’s show!
Episode 33 - Q&A
April 15, 2024 00:09 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThis week the question floodgates opened and we got a whole heap from you, the listener! Or viewer. Whatever. Matt, James and Florey answer some of your burning questions, such as, which Star Trek character would we be and why, can you help me fill ideas for a book and why do you attempt to do this for a career? Ok, we might have added our own spin to those. Listen to find out which question was best and who wins the Mystery Tube! There’s also news on The Film Vault Wave 2.5 - Steelbooks! Fi...
Episode 32 - Old Trek
April 08, 2024 13:09 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis week Lyndon Willoughby kicked off his Star Trek series of posters with Vice Press, so it made sense for us to catch up and rewatch on some classic Star Trek: The Original Series episodes, starting with The City on the Edge of Forever. Coincidentally, this week the episode celebrated 60 years since it was first broadcast, a fact we didn’t find out until after we recorded, but once again shows our continued cutting edge relevancy to do modern day pop-culture! There’s also an update on ...
Episode 31 - 10 Stars
April 01, 2024 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIt is time to don your proton packs and whip out your neutrona wands as Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is finally here! What does Vice Press' resident Ghostbuster James think of it? Does it live up to the hype? Is it worthy of 10 stars? Or will Roadhouse get our movie of the week? Join Matt Ferguson, Florey and James to find out. Subscribe to the Vice Press Newsletter - https://vice-press.com/pages/keep-up-to-date Buy Stuff! Vice Press - https://vice-press.com Florey - https://mrflorey.mysh...
Episode 30 - Cyclops Rules!
March 25, 2024 16:12 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBMatt Ferguson and James Henshaw from Vice Press are back with Florey for another thrilling instalment of Vice Press Open Channel! In this episode the boys talk about Dune Part 2, Napoleon, X-Men '97, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Furiosa, the potential new James Bond and a few other bits and bobs here and there! If videos aren't your bag, you listen to the podcast on your provider of choice.
Episode 29 - X-Mas Wrap-Up
December 21, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBFor the final episode of 2023, Matt, Florey and James discuss their favourite films, tv shows and posters. There is also some festive themed questions from you lot! Don't forget, submit your questions for future episodes to [email protected]
Episode 28 - Doctors Whom?
December 18, 2023 12:54 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBNow that all three specials of David Tennant and Russell T Davies' return to Doctor Who have aired, Matt, Florey & James jump straight into a spoiler review, cum recap. There's also the usual gubbins including what we've watched, what we've made and what we've been up to.
Episode 27 - Front Or Back-Man?
December 03, 2023 01:16 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBDavid Tennant is back as Doctor Who and Matt breaks the internet by asking "Is Batman facing the front, or facing back" in Frank Miller's iconic Dark Knight Returns cover. Listen to get the verdict!
Episode 24 - We Love AI!
November 30, 2023 13:32 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBNo, not the tech-bro, livelihood of creatives stealing kind of AI, Gareth Edwards cinematic kind of AI! In case you hadn't guessed already, Matt, James and Florey discuss The Creator.
Episode 25 - Low-key Loki
November 30, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBSeries 2 of Marvel's Loki is up on Disney +, so we briefly chat about that before diverting from the sacred timeline of chat along our own branches of conversational waffle.
Open Channel Bonus Episode 4 - Thought Bubble 2023 Break Down
November 22, 2023 15:06 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBAfter a long, hard few weeks gearing up for, and heading to Thought Bubble, James, Matt and Florey break down (literally) our favourite con of the year. This very special episode was recorded live and in person. Which is why it sounds horrible - sorry!
Open Channel Bonus Episode 24 - Thought Bubble 2023 Break Down
November 22, 2023 15:06 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBAfter a long, hard few weeks gearing up for, and heading to Thought Bubble, James, Matt and Florey break down (literally) our favourite con of the year. This very special episode was recorded live and in person. Which is why it sounds horrible - sorry!
Episode 26 - Jack Black Rules!
November 06, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBAfter two weeks off, Matt, Florey and James are back with the most rambliest of episodes yet as they gear up for Thought Bubble 2023.
Episode 23 - Nolan Bond?
October 02, 2023 11:14 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBFinally some listener and viewer questions! Join Matt, James and Florey to discuss the potential of a Christopher Nolan, period set James Bond film, favourite horror films and other gubbins.
Episode 22 - To Boldly Go...
September 25, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBMatt, James and Florey discuss Star Trek: The Motion Picture ahead (or behind) the release of Matt's poster for the movie. There may also be some hastily tagged on recommendations, too!
Episode 21 - We're Back
September 18, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIt's been a while, but Matt, Florey and James are back for a brand new episode and hopefully a more consistent schedule. So what have we been up to? What have we been watching? Give us a listen and find out.
Episode 20 – Thought Bubble 2022 Live Panel
December 01, 2022 19:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBTogether for the first time in the same place, this special live episode was recorded in front of an audience at Thought Bubble 2022 in what was only a little short of a hostage situation. Matt, James, Tom and Florey discuss the Evil Dead II screening, The Film Vault and working collaboratively on projects. There was also eventually a couple of decent qustions from the audience. Thanks to the team of volunteers at Thought Bubble and to Vic Conza for help recording this episode.
Episode 19 – Where the hell have you been?
November 28, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBWith the past couple of months spent travelling the length and breadth of the UK at Thought Bubble and a couple of other conventions, Matt, James, Florey and Tom catch up on what they have been up to over the past few weeks and months, what are Vice Press’ plans for attending conventions in the future, and what have they watched at home and at the cinema? Also, find out how you can get an Open Channel pin badge!
Episode 18 - The Show About Nothing
August 18, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBMatt and James are back from TF Nation and since the Watchalong episode, not a lot has happened. James still hasn't watched Prey. Matt is exhausted. Tom is overheating and Florey is overworked. So if you like Open Channel when the chat is at its most random, this is the episode for you!
Watchalong Episode 1 - The Transformers: The Movie
August 05, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBThe Transformers is a topic that comes up more often than it warrants during these episodes, but for once with good reason. Matt, Florey, James and Tom host a watchalong of the 1986 movie using a new poster release by Matt, from Moor Art in collaboration with Vice Press, as an excuse.
Episode 17 - Marvellous SDCC
July 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThis past weekend saw SDCC return for its first in person event in a few years and in terms of trailers, Marvel went big! James, Florey, Tom and Matt share their unsolicited views on all that, as well as the usual chat and opinions about what they have all been watching lately. There’s also some news and teases about upcoming Vice Press releases and events!
Episode 16 - Thpoilers
July 08, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThor: Love and Thunder is out now and we thought what better way to celebrate than with thoughts and opinions that nobody asked for? Be warned, there are spoilers in this episode from the get go, so maybe give Thor: Love and Thunder a watch before you tune in, eh?
Episode 15 - The Unicorn
June 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBIt has been a few weeks since the last episode and there is plenty to catch up on. Top Gun: Maverick, Obi Wan and questions from the listeners (or viewers? Who knows). We are also ditching the series format and just going with numbered episodes in the hope that we actually get more regular and release an episode every two weeks! Don't forget, send your questions into open [email protected]
Open Channel Bonus Episode 3 - Thought Bubble 2021 LIVE
June 29, 2022 15:50 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBRecorded in front of an audience live at Thought Bubble 2021, Matt and James are joined by artists Raid71, Andrew Swainson and Drew Millward to talk about their latest releases. There's questions from the audience, a powerpoint presentation and the usual chit-chat and too much corduroy.
Open Channel Bonus Episode 3
June 29, 2022 15:50 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBRecorded in front of an audience live at Thought Bubble 2021, Matt and James are joined by artists Raid71, Andrew Swainson and Drew Millward to talk about their latest releases. There's questions from the audience, a powerpoint presentation and the usual chit-chat and too much corduroy.
Episode 14 – Doctor Strange
June 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIt’s been a while since the gang have been together and there is a lot to cover in this pre-recorded episode. Doctor Strange, Dune and Batman posters, male body grooming and bingo balls. Don’t forget, email us in with your questions, comments and thoughts to [email protected]
S2EP06 – The Strange Episode
June 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIt’s been a while since the gang have been together and there is a lot to cover in this pre-recorded episode. Doctor Strange, Dune and Batman posters, male body grooming and bingo balls. Don’t forget, email us in with your questions, comments and thoughts to [email protected]
Episode 13 – Man Down
May 02, 2022 13:33 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBMatt, Florey and Tom are a man down this episode and take to the air without James this episode, who is away on holiday. We know not everyone can tune in to the Open Channel live stream. Some people have actual lives and responsibilities. So we have launched a new mailbox where you can send in your questions, comments, thoughts and criticisms and in this episode we dive into the first batch of those. Assuming we have any. Send in your stuff to [email protected]
S2EP05 – The Mailbox Episode
May 02, 2022 13:33 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBWe know not everyone can tune in to the Open Channel live stream. Some people have actual lives and responsibilities. So we have launched a new mailbox where you can send in your questions, comments, thoughts and criticisms and in this episode we dive into the first batch of those. Assuming we have any. Send in your stuff to [email protected]
Episode 15 – Man Down
May 02, 2022 13:33 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBMatt, Florey and Tom are a man down this episode and take to the air without James this episode, who is away on holiday. We know not everyone can tune in to the Open Channel live stream. Some people have actual lives and responsibilities. So we have launched a new mailbox where you can send in your questions, comments, thoughts and criticisms and in this episode we dive into the first batch of those. Assuming we have any. Send in your stuff to [email protected]
S2EP04 – The Daylight Savings Episode
April 04, 2022 11:25 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBDaylight savings time has spun us all for a loop, so for the next few episodes of season 2 we have switched the live stream to 1pm BST. That’s British Summer Time. If, you don’t live in the UK, we are sure you can work it out for yourself! This week sees the debut episode of Marvel’s Moon Knight, so we finally get to see what Oscar Isaac’s accent is all about and talk about that. Matt has a brand new addition to the metal menagerie and Vice Press unleash The Golden Army.
Episode 12 – Hellboy II
April 04, 2022 11:25 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBDaylight savings time has spun us all for a loop, so for the next few episodes of season 2 we have switched the live stream to 1pm BST. That’s British Summer Time. If, you don’t live in the UK, we are sure you can work it out for yourself! This week sees the debut episode of Marvel’s Moon Knight, so we finally get to see what Oscar Isaac’s accent is all about and talk about that. Matt has a brand new addition to the metal menagerie and Vice Press unleash The Golden Army.
Episode 11 – The Batman
March 13, 2022 14:21 - 1 hour - 101 MBThere will be spoilers! You have been warned. There will also be plenty of opinions, that's for certain. If there is one thing we all love, it is a good Batman film, but does R-Patz and Matt Reeves' entry live up to the hype? We will also mention our latest release, Flash Gordon by Paul Mann. Which is still a superhero movie, right?
S2EP03 – The Batman Episode
March 13, 2022 14:21 - 1 hour - 101 MBThere will be spoilers! You have been warned. There will also be plenty of opinions, that's for certain. If there is one thing we all love, it is a good Batman film, but does R-Patz and Matt Reeves' entry live up to the hype? We will also mention our latest release, Flash Gordon by Paul Mann. Which is still a superhero movie, right?
Episode 10 – Scott Pilgrim Versus the World
February 20, 2022 18:33 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBGeorge Bletsis is back with a new print for Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, Super Bowl unleashed a multiverse of new trailers and we had the season finale of The Book of Boba Fett. What a week it has been! Matt, Florey, James and Tom take on all of this, plus find time to rant about the usual nonsense and news.
S2 Ep02 – The Open Channel Versus the World Episode
February 20, 2022 18:33 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBGeorge Bletsis is back with a new print for Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, Super Bowl unleashed a multiverse of new trailers and we had the season finale of The Book of Boba Fett. What a week it has been! Matt, Florey, James and Tom take on all of this, plus find time to rant about the usual nonsense and news.
S02 Ep01 - Another Jurassic Park Episode
January 31, 2022 11:27 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBOpen Channel is back for Season 2! Don’t let the fact we have pre-planned the dates of this series trick you into thinking we are any more organised and less irreverent and chaotic. Join Matt, Florey, Tom and James as they catch up on the new film, tv, toy and poster releases of the past few months. There will also probably be Transformers chat. And Ghostbusters.
Episode 9 - Jurassic Park
January 31, 2022 11:27 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBOpen Channel is back for Season 2! Don’t let the fact we have pre-planned the dates of this series trick you into thinking we are any more organised and less irreverent and chaotic. Join Matt, Florey, Tom and James as they catch up on the new film, tv, toy and poster releases of the past few months. There will also probably be Transformers chat. And Ghostbusters.
Bonus Episode 2 - Christmas 2021
December 19, 2021 10:04 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBGet into the festive spirit and join Matt, James, Florey and Tom as they recap the year and talk about some of the great things that came out of 2021 such as their favourite films, television, collectibles, and, of course, posters!
Bonus Ep02 - The Christmas 2021 Episode
December 19, 2021 10:04 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBGet into the festive spirit and join Matt, James, Florey and Tom as they recap the year and talk about some of the great things that came out of 2021 such as their favourite films, television, collectibles, and, of course, posters!