Category Archives: Podcast
Episode 30: Sheena Easton Syndrome
The Thumbcast: Contains more mince than a Burnistoun butcher's bag...
“I mean sex beast in a positive way!”
We’ve hit episode 30, so to mark the occasion Craig and Iain are joined in the studio by Mr Robert Florence – of Burnistoun, Legit and Consolevania fame – for another hour of quality patter.
We’ve got reviews of Misfits, Once Upon A Time, Grimm and the new Sherlock Holmes novel The House of Silk, plus there’s talk of Skyfall, the new DC52, the future of Scottish comedy, Star Trek 2 casting, the Wicker Man musical and a look ahead to the Thumbcast Awards.
Plus: Marti Pellow’s superpower, Spectrums v Commodores, Gay James Bond, noisy cinema crowds, Ye Victorian Daily Mail, the kid-on BAFTAs, Jennifer Morrison’s tits, Pat Kane in Shettleston, easier videogames and revealed: why Simon Pegg hates Scottish people…
So how can you listen to this podcasting pearl? You can subscribe via iTunes here, or click here to download the episode without iTunes.
Episode 29: Three Colours Phlegm
"So he turned up with this and a fishing rod?"
“Tie me down with wet liquorice”
It’s Episode 29, and Craig has lurched out of his sickbed to the studio for our last show before the big 30.
This time out, we reviewing Contagion, The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, Batman: Arkham City and the second series of The Walking Dead.
There’s also chat about DaVinci’s Demons, Mark Millar‘s film night, Perfect Sense – and our very special Zombie exclusive on the website.
And we seal the door to the Vault – will Babylon 5 be locked in or will it get the hell out of our galaxy?
Plus: Craig’s Superman T-shirt story, Penelope Cruz’ shopping list, the Emperor’s New Television Programme, Peter Mullen’s baldy pal, apocalypse porn, McGill Metaphor Bingo, Jason Statham’s Penguin, Chris Claremont’s Thumbcast, 3D Jar Jar Binks, how Tintin would fare in a real newsroom, and lots of wanking…
So how can you listen to this modern marvel? You can download it from iTunes here, or click here to download the episode without iTunes.
Episode 28: The Hunchback of Newton Mearns
The cast of Neverwhere promptly escaped into the London Underground where they survive as soldiers of fortune...
“You’re listening to Women’s Hour on Radio 4…”
Iain and Craig are joined by the First Lady of the Thumbcast (well, the First Lady ON the Thumbcast, anyway), gaming geek Cara Ellison, for another ramshackle ramble.
This time out we’ve got reviews of Terra Nova and Melancholia, an exclusive interview with wrestling voice Jeremy Borash, Cara’s charity gameathon – and Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere faces going underground for the Vault.
Plus: Batgirl’s lack of socks, Overblood, the Doctor Who Knitting Patern Book, Windaelickers of London, Lars Von Trier’s Unicron, vaginal metaphors, Baby Goose, Michael Buble Veloceraptor, poor Finlay Robertson, cinematic UNIX users. Denise Richards’ impact on science industry recruitment, Jack Bauer’s hood of magic, the new R Lee Ermey, how to knit the perfect jobbie, and a warning not to dip your cock in fiery Irn Bru…
Do please go and donate to Cara’s charity fundraising efforts here. Oh, and apologies for the slight interference every so often – two of our presenters forgot to switch their phones off…
So just how do you get hold of this ramshackle effort? Well, you can click here to subscribe via iTunes, or click here to download the episode without iTunes.
Episode 27: The New Tam and Michelle
Bill and Sookie needed a stiff drink after listening to the Thumbcast
“What’s Canada done to deserve that?”
No Craig this week after a late injury call-off, but Iain and guest host Eddie Pearson – from the brilliant Celtic Underground podcast – man up to carry the show.
On this week’s show we take a look at Troll Hunter, The Fades, Alphas and the new Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy adaptation. Your suggestions for the worst spin-offs of all time are revealed, and Eddie presents his theory on True Blood.
Plus, we talk the big Doctor Who series seven news, the Catwoman controversy, there’s some more Night is Day talk, and the Vault leaves our Spidey Senses tingling…
All that plus Paddy McCourt’s superpower, lost Doctor Who episodes at the Barras, Cloverfield meets Fraggle Rock, Batman’s lack of pants, someone gets skanked by A1 comics, Iain’s body image problems, Sam Beckett’s Happy Days, the subtleties of found footage camerawork, Manic Miner and Electra v Catwoman – which is worse? You Decide!
No, really, you do. Vote below!
So just how do you get hold of this magical mystery tour? Well, you can click here to subscribe via iTunes, or click here to download the episode without iTunes.
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This'll be us next year... Picture off of that Flickr by Capt' Gorgeous
Ahead of this weekend’s new podcast, want to hear the original soundtrack to episode 26?
As a little experiment, we’re putting together all the tracks we use as bumpers for each episode, along with any other songs from or inspired by the episode, out as a mini-podcast available to stream or download via Spreaker.com.
So if the little sting of pop music before one of Craig’s stories, Iain’s rants or our legendary reviews has bugged you or had you reaching for Shazam, then be bugged no more!
Who knows, if it proves really popular, we might start doing requests. Watch out Radio 1, Thumbcast Bits and Pieces is coming for you!
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