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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Episode 160: Tell Me About It Stuuuuuud!

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Black Dog Podcast.
In this weeks show we discuss Darrens work situation, his love for State of Decay as well as his joy at his new desk. Meanwhile Lee recounts flying indoors and warns the world about his impending cooker repair and car film challenge from Mr Pete Kelk!Then after a bit of "aggressively meh" news, the guys throw in on the E3 announcement about the XBox One (xbone) and what it means for second hand stores and the games industry.
But before it gets too heavy, Jim Moon from his holiday home in sunny climes, sends in a Profannasaurus entry and Darren gets personal with the One Sentence Review.
After all that shenanigans its time for the main event as we reach part two of our month of musicals to review, Grease. Is it still the word?
Next week, due to Lee's project schedule he wont have a lot of time to watch films, so we will review the only one he has prebooked to see and take a break for a week from Musical Month.
So next week we will be reviewing Man of Steel.
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Episode 159: My Man Conkers Exploded

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Black Dog.
In this packed episode the guys are joined by Laura (Fox / Barnard / Undecided) and we learn what Darren did at a boot fair, Lee's brush with the law after bothering a phone booth, the guys trip up to The Shonky Lab and Lee getting his vitals trapped in a sink door.
Then we get "aggressively meh" over the news before wheeling out a sausage filled profanasaurus from the mighty Jim Moon and taking Chris Johnstons One Line Review Generator out for its enaugural spin.
Finally we hit the main event with the musical that defines the world cult in every way The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Next week Lee and Darren learn that Grease is the word.
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Episode 158: Whiplash and Disappointment

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Black Dog Podcast episode 158 - Whiplash and Disappointment
In this weeks episode we discover how excited Darren gets at in game porn, Lee builds another set of drawers under the watchful eye of his five year old daughter and laments his bad luck at a Mario Kart tournament and finds Darren a job as an actor.
Then after a religious entry into the Profannisarus by the right honourable Jim Moon and a reality bending pie loving One Sentence Review. The guys get on with the job at hand, reviewing for the first time the indie, low budget horror Pontypool.
Next week the guys don their fishnets and gold larmey hot pants to review the first entry in their month of musicals the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Episode 157.5: Kitty Litter

Welcome to the real episode 157: Kitty Litter
In this weeks episode, we discuss Eurovision, Dr Who, spooky iPhone repair organisations and Darrens ineptitude with all things computer related.
Then after some Dan Ackroyd is nuts news, Poltergeist remake news and some gibberish about what possible characters Marvel will be tackling in 2017 onwards. Darren hits Lee and Jim with news about a remake that tips the madness scales.
Jim tries to calm matters with some cat profanisarus info and Darren chucks a One Sentence Review at Lee which doesn't help matters.
Then finally the trio dive into see who can sound the most exasperated while reviewing Catwoman.
Next week the cast returns to Mystery Monacle territory with the indie low budget horror movie Pontypool
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Episode 157: Catwoman NOPE!

Welcome to this weeks Black dog podcast
This week Lee, Darren and Jim come to a big decision regarding Halle Berry's Catwoman
Next week join us for a Mystery Monacle movie the indie horror film Pontypool
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Episode 156.5: Star Trek Into Colon

WARNING SPOILER ALERT! DO NOT LISTEN IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS
Welcome to this special episode of The Black Dog Podcast.
In this episode Lee, Darren and Jim are simultaniously even handed, non plussed or violently ranty about the latest JJ Abrams Star Trek movie, Star Trek Into Darkness.
Other than that theres not much to say other than take a listen and remember next weeks film is the Halle Berry litter tray Catwoman
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Episode 156: Bronze Bloke

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Blackdog podcast.
In this rambling stream of thought, marvel at Darren watching a film about Banksy! Gasp at Jim's DIY smoke alarm! Gawp at Lee attempting another set of drawers and wonder precisely how his wife is going to be bothering the monkeys at London Zoo.
Then rub your head in confusion at the news of Arnies possible involvement in a Troma film! Facepalm at the news of a Gremlins reboot! And learn what sort of browser is best for "private" browsing.
Then after some confusion about show format, Jim gets his Profanasaurus out and Lee delivers a spongey One Sentence Review and finally the guys move on to discuss the late Ray Harryhausen and one of his seminal works, Jason And The Argonauts... Which will absolutely contain zero rambling conversational random tangents and was done entirely sober!
Next episode is a small aside from our regular schedule to discuss in a special episode Star Trek Into Darkness.
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Duration: 189:48 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 64 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Episode 155: Big in Croydon. Wherever that is

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Black Dog Podcast.
In what has been a record lengthed episode; Lee, Darren and Jim get stuck into such diverse subjects as strippers vs werewolves, wearing stormtrooper costumes in metal pubs, Gerard Butlers obsession with stabbing people in the head. We also talk about Neil Jordans latest vampire movie Byzantium.
After a shambles of a news section and "Too Soon" poorly delivered gag, Darren finally bamboozles Lee with a new One Sentence Review, Jim gets his profanasaurus out for the lads before diving in to Shane Blacks Iron Man 3 accompanied by some truly epic feedback.
Next week the schedule gets shuffled about a bit to commemorate the passing of Ray Harryhausen this week. So next weeks film will be Jason and the Argonauts.
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Duration: 164:02 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 64 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Episode 154: What the Duck

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Black Dog Podcast.
This week, the guys are once again joined by the ever more beligued Jim Moon as we discuss such diverse subjects as plumbing, grouting, DIY disasters, Tom Cruise's Oblivion, Superman, The Evil Dead remake, trailers and Mr Poppers Penguins influence on James Gunns Guardians of the Galaxy.
Then after a One Sentence Review and a waterfoul based Profanasaurus entry, the guys delve into the hell that is Howard The Duck.
Next week, the Black Dog unofficial superhero season continues with the bang up to date Iron Man 3....
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Duration: 164:21 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 64 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Episode 153: Elastigirls Ghetto Booty

- Lee, Darren and Jim Moon don the tights but NO CAPES to rewatch The Incredibles
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Episode 152: Bang Bang Bang Bang Sh*t

Hello and welcome to this weeks Blackdog Podcast.
In this weeks episode Lee and Darren are joined by Jim Moon and discuss such diverse subjects as extreme steaming, mysterious plumbers, Darrens Dark Soul and Lee's interaction with various electrical appliances of death... Aka, he's doing more DIY.
Then after two count em TWO Profanasaurus entries and two one sentence reviews for the same film we move on to the main event, the cheery tale of local folk going shopping and some unfortunate weather, Frank Darabonts The Mist.
Next week we have a more cheerful film in the shape of our first ever animated movie review.. Pixars classic The Incredibles.
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Duration: 110:06 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 64 KBPS - Frequency: 48000 HZ
Episode 151: Mushroom Plumber

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Blackdog.
This week, Lee & Darren talk games, brushes with greatness and Lee's leaving do, industrial paint stripper steamer shenanigans, and childrens TV presenter magicians.
Then after a Dr Who themed Profannasaurus entry from Mr Jim Moon, there is a third entry in the Lee's One Line Review and the appearance of a new Sh*t Covered Goggles jingle to herald in that most disappointing of video game movies Super Mario Brothers.
Next week takes a much darker turn for the cast as they return next week to review the Frank Darabont / Stephen King movie adaptation The Mist.
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Duration: 146:12 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 64 KBPS - Frequency: 48000 HZ
Episode 150: Mahogany

Welcome to another Black Dog Podcast, Episode 150 no less!
This week, Lee and Darren talk about such diverse subjects as the colour of Supermans pants, a brush with greatness, the psychological scars inflicted by being bored, out of tune wireless door bells and why porn parodies seem to be looking better than their legit counterparts made by DC.
Then we have a bit of Jim Moons profanisaurus and an audience submitted entry for Lees One Line Review.
And finally we kick off Mystery Monocle with a review of a film neither Lee or Darren have seen. In this instance its Bobcat Goldthwate's black satire on mass media and declining morals, God Bless America.
Next week however we return to Sh*t covered Goggles land as the guys down a few mushrooms and do terrible stereotypical Italian accents when they re-review Super Mario Bros
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Duration: 140:45 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 64 KBPS - Frequency: 48000 HZ
Episode 149: Rage Chimps

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Black Dog Podcast.
In this weeks episode people can breathe a sigh of disappointment or relief as we discover Lee's plans for living room decoration, Darrens brush with greatness on an escalator, Lee's battle with culture while watching an opera and what key element is missing from the latest Metal Gear Solid game and Darrens incredulity at James Camerons attitude.
Then after another fine Profanisaurus entry from Mr Jim Moon we introduce a new section Lee's One Line Reviews, where Lee has 30 seconds to hit the world with an insightful summation of a film of Darrens choosing!
Finally we get to the main event, a full review of Danny Boyles seminal "not zombie" flick 28 Days Later. Will it hold up or will the guys get the rage?
Next week sees the arrival of another new section for the cast the Mystery Monocle where both Lee and Darren watch a film completely unknown to them. Next weeks inaugual movie is Bobcat Goldthwaits God Bless America
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Duration: 116:14 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 64 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Episode 148: Optimus Primark

- Welcome to a surprisingly subdued episode of The Black Dog Podcast.
This week Lee and Darren discuss the latest Tomb Raider game (without constantly referring to Lara Crofts boobs), Sam Raimi's Oz the Great and Powerful (without mentioning Spiderman 2) and Lee cooking (without a life threatening disaster)
After that there's some Star Wars and Star Trek news and yet another fine entry from Jim Moon's profanasaurus.
Then the guys descend into hell reviewing with minimal enthusiasm, Michael Bay's Transformers 2. But fear not next week things take an upswing as Danny Boyles not a zombie epic 28 Days Later is on the viewing menu.
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Duration: 162:55 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 64 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The Black Dog Podcast - Episode 147: Junior

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Black Dog Podcast.
In this weeks episode we announce the winner of the Build a Wiseau competition. Then we discuss spaghetti spiked cakes, Zero Dark Thirty, Movie 43, Lara Croft, toilet mishaps, Prometheus 2, Iron Man 3 and why the DC Universe is totally shafted!
Then after some fine profanasaurusing from Jim Moon we move on to the main event, returning to the Indiana Jones franchise with The Last Crusade. Will this classic hold up or will the guys have chosen... Poorly.
Speaking of poor decisions... Next week: Transformers 2.... We're so very sorry!
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Duration: 198:02 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The Black Dog Podcast - Episode 146: Gordon Bennett

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Black Dog Podcast.
This week is a monster sized cast as Darren recounts adventures in New York, Lee recounts battles with duvet covers and glue gun misadventures making Mr Men.
After some discussion about The Razzies which leads to a realisation the guys are defending Twilight, plus a little overview on the whole VFX / Green avatar on facebook thing we are treated to a Jim Moon Profanasaurus. Then we move on to the main event rereviewing Arhnolds seminal 80s action movie Commando.
Next week we will announce the winner of the Build a Wiseau contest and also we will be pulling out the Sccchaun Connery impressions once more as we rereview Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Duration: 114:42 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 96 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The Black Dog Podcast - Episode 145: Nothin Happening

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Black Dog Podcast.
In this weeks episode Lee and Darren discuss their week including tales of burning chest hair, impersonating chicken moguls, bolting an excercise bike to a sock as well as the Colonial Black Dog Marines first outing to LV 426.
They also launch the first competition with an actual prize. Win a signed Blu Ray of The Room, signed by Tommy Wiseau himself.
Then after an ivory clad Profanasaurus from the mighty Jim Moon, we move on to the latest SCG entry. M Night Shamalamadingdong's The Happening.
Next week the cast will be taking a break while Darren retrieves Darron Diamond from Homeland Security in New York, but when we return on Feb 23rd we will be reviewing a cast iron classic action movie from the 80s. Arnold Schwartzenegger is Commando!
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The Black Dog Podcast - The Room Live!

Welcome to this brief special... Where Lee & Darren return to Tommy Wiseaus The Room, except we get to meet the man himself (see photos) and get a prize to give away in the next cast...
But most importantly we watch The Room again and wonder, will a quote along heckling match at The Prince Charles cinema make any difference to the quality of the film?
And before you ask... Yes we are still doing The Happening on Wednesday!
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Duration: 158:26 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 96 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The Black Dog Podcast - Episode 144: Profanasarus

Welcome to a very surreal episode of Blackdog podcast.
This week Lee and Darren recount stories of Tom Cruise power suits, Judge Dredd costumers, Lesbian Vampire Killers, Predators and self aggrandising human beatboxers at the O2.
The news is chock full of Star Wars, Marvel and Star Wars.... And er... Star Trek.... Star Wars and... um Iron man... which is kinda like Marvel... Stuff...
After that we have a Jim Moon profanasaurus and an announcement of a new addition to the Rose Tinted / Sh*t covered / Thunderdome triumvate..... Virgin Visor (working title)
Then as sleeplessness and late running sets in things go a little off the rails as the guys re-review Jurassic Park. Will it still be the Dino doodahs or will it be Triceratops excrement.
Next week we return to SCG territory with M Night Shamalamadingdongs The Happening, god help....
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