Wagging the tail of geekdom
Welcome to The Black Dog Podcast. Join your hosts Lee & Darren, accompanied by in-house jingle singer Darren Diamond. From film news to video games, if its on our minds its in your ears. There is also a feature "Rose Tinted Specs" where we will revisit classic films, TV shows etc and ask do they deserve their classic status or is it a case of childhood whimsy informing that opinion? So take a listen... And remember there's no receipt so you can't ask for this time back.
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The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 100: The Pubcast Grimace

Welcome to this weeks episode The Pubcast Grimace.
This week is a short episode as Lee & Darren enter the cinema for another round of fanboy wife beating as they sit through Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace 3D will the third dimension add anything? Will it be a gimmick? Will Darren get over seeing Kate Garraway at the screening? Will Lee stay awake? Is there ever a point where you can wear a Jar Jar hat and expect to live?
All these questions and more will be answered in the pub after the screening where the guys are joined by Laura Fox and the star wars clueless neophyte and Dr Who fanboy Billy Shearer.
Next week sees the cast go in a more romantic mood for their Valentines day recording. But being as its a shit covered goggles week, Darren chose Star Wars Episode 2 Attack of the Clones featuring one of the worst romances ever committed to celluloid.
If you would like to send in feedback about Star Wars Episode 2 Attack of the Clones write in to Blackdog@geekplanetonline.com or catch us on Twitter. Lee is @cartoonbeardy, Darren is @blighty01 and our lounge singer Darron Diamond is at @DarronDiamond
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Duration: 140:20 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 99: Sexual Tyranosaur

This week Lee & Darren take on the mighty Predator in Rose Tinted Specs, but not before teaching you how to swear in Afrikkans with Tiann Ross and then launching a brand new reoccuring spot, the Jim Moon Profanasaurus.
Add to this news about the Avengers, Spiderman and a toe curling Mel Smith moment of the week from Lee himself.
Next week is the 100th episode however hold back your celebrations because unfortunately the only thing we have is a preview screening of Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace 3D and inevitably there will be a pub cast following it so if you wish to send in some feedback make it written only....
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Duration: 104:21 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 98: None More Black Dog

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Black Dog Podcast, episode 98: None More Black Dog
This week sees Lee & Darren cast an eye over the oscar nominations, discuss silly hats and the possibility of Jenny Agatur letting slip some pretty big Avengers spoilers.
After which we see the welcome return of The Mel Smith Moment of the Week and the first of our two part mini series "Swearing in Afrikaans with Tiann Ross"
Then finally, with a flourish and armadillos in their pants, the guys don their glam rock clothes and tackle the mighty comedy classic, This is Spinal Tap will it hold up to scrutiny or will it be a 18 inch high Stonehenge?
Next week the Rose Tinted Specs continue to stay on as we "Get to da choppaaaah" and chase down an alien big game hunter in the Schwartzenegger classic SF Actioner Predator
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Duration: 165:50 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 97: You're going to die Medcalf

Welcome to the first regular Black Dog of 2012.
In this epic episode, Lee & Darren and their new timer app, barrel through tales of Sherlock Holmes, Attack the Block, Prometheus News and George Lucas crying foul about people changing his films Boo bloody hoo...
After that the guys dive in on one of the most contentious and least popular Shit Covered Goggles in recent memory Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull which is accompanied by a lot of feedback and death threats.
Next week was going to be another SCG film but thanks to some "unorthodox" encouragement from Darren, we're doing a Rose Tinted Specs the documentary about the greatest rockband that ever lived Spinal Tap
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Duration: 186:25 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 96: Pre Apocalypse Stress Disorder

Welcome back to the Black Dog podcast episode 96 - Pre Apocalypse Stress Disorder.
In this weeks monster lengthed 3hr show, we take a look back over our favourite and despised films of 2011 and along the way we also catch up with Darrens christmas shenanigans and Lee's battle with the flora and fauna of Australia.
Next week we're back to our regular schedule and we kick off the year with a mayan flavoured Shit Covered Goggles Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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Duration: 195:26 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 95: Space Glee Taxi Club

So we come to the last episode for 2011 as Lee and Darren once again go epic and discuss silver papered walls, new shoes, perfect pizza delivery, Peter Weller, Prometheus spoilers, Dark Knight Prologues and remaking the Wrath of Khan.
Then after all that they dive headlong into the review of Steven Spielbergs Close Encounters of the Third Kind, will they love it, will they hate it? Will blood and tears be spilt? Who can tell in this epic lengthed podcast.
And thats it for 2011, the guys will return on Jan 10th 2012 (Roland Emmerich willing) where they will be reviewing 2011s performance, highlighting their best and worst of the year.
If you would like to send in feedback about 2011 write in to Blackdog@geekplanetonline.com or catch us on Twitter. Lee is @cartoonbeardy, Darren is @blighty01 and our lounge singer Darron Diamond is at @DarronDiamond
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Duration: 197:51 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 94: Bzzzzzzizzzzz

Welcome to the penultimate episode of the Black Dog podcast
In, what has become the longest episode in Black Dog history, Lee & Darren discuss The Thing remake, The black dog shindig, The Dark Knight photographs and hangovers at christenings...
After this they get to the meat of the cast, the epic battle between good and those who like The Fifth Element. Who will win, who will lose and who will pick Darrens remains off the curb?Next week in the final full episode for the year, the guys return to Rose Tinted Specs territory to review Steven Spielbergs Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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Duration: 167:04 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 93: Quia si Silius

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Black Dog podcast titled Quia si Silius
This week Lee & Darren are joined by long time nemesis, Paul WS Anderson fan and writer Russ Whitfield, as the journey straight to hell to review Event Horizon.
Along the way the guys also discuss pies, Swedish rock chicks, pedicure fish, The Immortals, Batmans' Hiatus and the possible return of the Tribbles to Nu-Trek
Next week is the penultimate episode of the year and sees the final Thunderdome for 2011 arrive in the much anticipated showdown between Lee and most of the listeners as they discuss Luc Besson's Fifth Element
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Duration: 168:01 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The Black Dog Podcast - Episode 92: Quatro Fromagé

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Black Dog Podcast - Episode 92: Quatro Fromagé
In this weeks EPIC LENGTH episode our hosts discuss, losing graciously at awards ceremonies, night bus drivers lust for power, a preview screening of Another Earth, Dr Who the movie and of course the wonderful casting news for the Akira remake.
After this the guys yell Danger Will Robinson Danger! As they dive headlong down a wormhole and end up lost in space for this weeks shit covered goggles and a tsunami of feedback....
Next week shit covered goggles status is up for debate now given the comparison to this weeks movie, but in any case, next weeks movie is going to be Paul WS Andersons "homage" to about 50 different horror films with the SF horror Event Horizon
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Duration: 122:29 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 48000 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 91: Forbidden Dogging

Welcome to this technically challenged episode of The Black Dog Podcast.
This week Lee & Darren return to their roots by huddling around a single barely functioning microphone, telling tales of Superhero entertainment viewed this week, while also pouring over a tsunami of geek news.
Then for Rose Tinted Specs, they pair turn their attention to the seminal 50s sci-fi classic The Forbidden Planet, will it still hold up as a deeply influential movie or with our modern perspective will it all seem a little....well... dated?
Next week as the last four episodes of the year loom, Shit Covered goggles returns, with the Irwin Allen TV movie adaptation Lost In Space
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Duration: 139:04 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 90: Dawn of the Dog

Welcome to this weeks Black Dog Podcast. Episode 90: Dawn of the Dog.
This week sees the end of the 4 weeks of horror season as Lee & Darren are joined by Rob Spry, Laura Fox and waaaaay off in the distance Jen Williams and Marty Perrett in the zombie infested area of Bristol, reviewing Zack Snyders Dawn of the Dead.
Also the cast sees the last of the Shitty Superheroes for this year with a distrubing and frankly unbelievble superhero, who managed to outrage the Daily Mail.
Next week we return to our normal scheduling and format, getting into a rose tinted specs review of the 50s classic sci fi movie The Forbidden Planet.
If you would like to send in feedback for The Forbidden Planet write in to Blackdog@geekplanetonline.com or catch us on Twitter. Lee is @cartoonbeardy, Darren is @blighty01 and our lounge singer Darron Diamond is at @DarronDiamond
You can also join the BlackDog Facebook group page and the geekplanetonline forum to drop comments and feedback about the showShow notes: The intro song Zombies on your Lawn by Laura Shigihara and features on the Plants Vs Zombies soundtrack.
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Duration: 141:12 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 89: 'Kin El Fire!

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Black Dog.
In this epic length episode beset by technical mishaps and a very late night start, Lee & Darren discuss many diverse subjects such as IT minions, creepy hotels in Amsterdam, overly curious dutch kids, muffins and upsetting geek news about the live action Akira remake and a Punisher TV series.
After which they stomp into the woods to review the third movie in the four weeks of horror, Sam Raimis The Evil Dead.
Next weeks episode will be the final part of the series and will be recorded on Saturday (29th October) when the guys (in full zombie get up and accompanied by Brizfest participants) will review Zack Snyders remake Dawn of the Dead
If you would like to send in feedback for Dawn of the Dead write in to Blackdog@geekplanetonline.com or catch us on Twitter. Lee is @cartoonbeardy, Darren is @blighty01 and our lounge singer Darron Diamond is at @DarronDiamond
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Duration: 39:19 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 88.5: Ginger Quiff

Welcome to an impromptu episode of The Black Dog podcast Episode 88.5 - Ginger Quiff
In this weeks unscheduled episode, Lee & Darren are joined by film journalist Danny Graydon and James King as they all brave the perils of British transport system at 8am on a Sunday morning to watch and review Steven Spielbergs latest movie Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn.
Expect a random assortment of clips as this cast was recorded on Lee's phone at various places around London.... Hot chocolate supplied by Cafe Nero London Bridge, Beer supplied by The Imperial Pub, Leicester Square.
Next week (25th October) the guys return reviewing Sam Raimi's classic The Evil Dead and the Saturday (29th October) they will be in Bristol dressed up like the undead reviewing Zack Snyders remake Dawn of the Dead
If you would like to send in feedback for either Evil Dead or Dawn of the Dead write in to Blackdog@geekplanetonline.com or catch us on Twitter. Lee is @cartoonbeardy, Darren is @blighty01 and our lounge singer Darron Diamond is at @DarronDiamond
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Duration: 144:50 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 88: I Am C***

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Black Dog.. I Am C***
In this epic lengthed episode the guys are joined by the mighty Jim Moon of Hypnobobs podcast as they mull over such subjects as Ryan Reynolds wobbly head, transformers testicles and why would a window cleaner want to become a superhero...
After that the guys plunge head long in to the end of the world with Vincent Price in a deserted Rome, in the second film in the 4 Weeks of Horror The Last Man on Earth
Next week due to Lee having to work in Amsterdam, there will be no Blackdog, however the following week (25th October) the guys return reviewing Sam Raimi's classic The Evil Dead and the Saturday (29th October) they will be reviewing Zack Snyders remake Dawn of the Dead
If you would like to send in feedback for either Evil Dead or Dawn of the Dead write in to Blackdog@geekplanetonline.com or catch us on Twitter. Lee is @cartoonbeardy, Darren is @blighty01 and our lounge singer Darron Diamond is at @DarronDiamond
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Duration: 156:31 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Michael Parkinsons Mystery Train: The Black Dog Podcast 87

In a change from our usual schedule, Michael Parkinson, presents a special edition of his Mystery Train focusing on the disappearance of Lee and Darren in the west country woods as they recorded the latest episode of The Black Dog focusing on The Blair Witch Project
The footage you are about to hear is an unexpurgated version of the mp3 recordings that were later found in the forest outside Hampton Fancher in South West England.
The guys also mentioned that they were going to talk about Vincent Prices classic movie The Last Man on Earth next week
If you have any information as to Lee or Darrens whereabouts please contact Darron Diamond via the Black dog email address Blackdog@Geekplanetonline.com also You can also join the BlackDog Facebook group page and the geekplanetonline forum to drop comments and feedback about the show
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Duration: 107:26 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 86: My Arse Is On Fire

This week Lee & Darren are joined by Dave Probert as they polish their shiny helmets, letch over Jennifer Connelly and set their arses on fire with a very hot jet pack, reviewing The Rocketeer
Also on the show Shitty Superheroes returns with a Cliff Richard inspired superhero, the guys also discuss the demise of Dr Who confidential, how to get a cat with a camel toe and the up and coming Black Dog Shindig.
Next week sees the kick off for the traditional 4 Weeks of Horror, with a Thunderdome episode as Lee & Darren clash over the three twats in the woods indie chiller and internet phenomenon The Blair Witch Project
If you want to send in some feedback for The Blair Witch Project write in to Blackdog@geekplanetonline.com or catch us on Twitter. Lee is @cartoonbeardy, Darren is @blighty01 and our lounge singer Darron Diamond is at @DarronDiamond
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Duration: 147:31 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 85: Tofu Dolphins Under The Fridge

Everything that has a beginning has an end... Thank fuck...
Welcome to episode 85 - Tofu Dolphins Under The Fridge
This week, Lee & Darren tackle such weighty subjects as social ettiquet around Donald Sinden, altenate reality Lee, LL Cool J's butt love cupboard, The Thing remake, an Avatar theme park and of course the final Matrix sequel The Matrix Revolutions.
Next week we return to calmer waters of Rose Tinted Specs and the action adventure film The Rocketeer
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Duration: 141:44 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 84: Digi-Minge

Welcome to episode 84 - Digi-Minge
In this weeks episode, Lee & Darren tackle such weighty issues as; Are freemasons really responsible for environmental disaster? Did George Lucas take a massive blow to the head? When should you eat prawns on a train and can you really see Monica Bellucci's minge in this weeks Shit Covered Goggles movie The Matrix Reloaded.
Next week sees the conclusion of the Matrix trilogy when the guys tackle the final film The Matrix Revolutions
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Duration: 148:54 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 83: It's Not Easy Being Green

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Black Dog
This week, we hit some news in your face, try to justify a CG Yoda in Phantom Menace, attempt (and fail) to do a decent ten minute spoiler zone on Super 8, hit comedy gold with some shitty superheroes from Rob Spry, before donning our black leather coats and entering The Matrix, and realising that perhaps we were more influenced by The Cutting Crew and Mister Mister.
Next Week we are off but we return on Sept 13th to dive deeper down the rabbit holeand tackle The Matrix Reloaded for our second anniversary show.
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Duration: 82:31 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The BlackDog Podcast - Episode 82: Elementary My Dear Barnard

This weeks episode finds the sleuths of Bromley in muted form as in a relatively brief episode they tackle the under rated classic Without A Clue
Elsewhere, we have a guest supplied shitty superhero, while Lee & Darren discuss at length the small snippets of news such as The Avengers footage, Batman footage and any old leaked picture of Superman that comes to hand.
Next week sees one Rose Tintes Specs continue with one of the seminal films of modern SF The Matrix
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