Half Measures Podcast

Half Measures Podcast

By Daniel Whiting-King and Paul Knauer

New Zealand’s 'what to watch' TV and movies podcast. New episode every Friday.
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267 - The Harrigan's say hello

Half Measures PodcastJun 27, 2025
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267 - The Harrigan's say hello

267 - The Harrigan's say hello

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024)

  • 28 Days Later (2002)

  • 28 Years Later (2025)


TV

  • Fear (Limited series)

  • Mobland (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Mobland (S1). Staring: Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Geoff Ball, Mandeep Dhillon & Helen Mirren

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Michael Kelly.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Mobland.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 12m23s | What we've been watching

  • 46m48s | Watch of the week: Mobland (S1)

  • 01h09m16s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h16m07s | Peak Performance: Michael Kelly


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jun 27, 202501:21:42
266 - Blessed Day

266 - Blessed Day

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Star Trek: Section 31 (2025)

  • Interstellar (2014)


TV

  • Your Friends & Neighbours (S1)

  • The Handmaid's Tale (S6)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Handmaid's Tale (S6). Staring: Elizabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, O-T Fagbenie, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Madeline Brewer & Amanda Brugel.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Keri Russell.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Handmaid's Tale.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 11m09s | What we've been watching

  • 37m22s | Watch of the week: The Handmaid's Tale (S6)

  • 01h03m36s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h11m54s | Peak Performance: Keri Russell


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jun 20, 202501:18:20
265 - I'm going to be a Dad

265 - I'm going to be a Dad

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

  • Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

  • Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

  • Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

  • Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

  • Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

  • Sinners (2025)


TV

  • Gavin & Stacey (S1 - S3 + Specials)

  • The Last of Us (S1 - S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Last of Us (S2). Staring: Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino & Kaitlyn Dever .

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Robert Pattinson.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Last of Us (S2).


RUNNING ORDER

  • 08m46s | What we've been watching

  • 38m45s | Watch of the week: The Last of Us (S2)

  • 01h01m50s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h06m00s | Peak Performance: Robert Pattinson


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jun 13, 202501:12:41
264 - Peach was self defence

264 - Peach was self defence

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Warfare (2025)

  • Longlegs (2024)


TV

  • You (S5)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

You (S5). Staring: Penn Badgley, Charlotte Ritchie, Griffin Mathhews, Anna Camp, Madeline Brewer & Frankie DeMaio.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Toby Jones.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of You (S5).


RUNNING ORDER

  • 10m37s | What we've been watching

  • 39m36s | Watch of the week: You (S5)

  • 54m28s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h06m52s | Peak Performance: Toby Jones


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jun 06, 202501:15:58
263 - Rebellions are built on hope

263 - Rebellions are built on hope

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (2025)

  • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)


TV

  • Andor (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Andor (S2). Staring: Diego Luna, Denise Gough, Stellan Skarsgard, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Ben Mendelsohn, Anton Lesser & Michael Jenn


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Christina Ricci.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Andor (S2).


RUNNING ORDER

  • 08m50s | What we've been watching

  • 33m00s | Watch of the week: Andor (S2)

  • 01h13m47s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h21m08s | Peak Performance: Christina Ricci


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

May 30, 202501:25:22
262 - I'm done talking

262 - I'm done talking

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING


MOVIES

  • The Seat (2025)


TV

  • The Four Seasons (Mini-series)

  • The Gone (S2)

  • Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. Staring: Nika Futterman, David Collins, Lane Factor, Corey Burton, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Artt Butler & Helen Sadler.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Andy Serkis.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 08m40s | What we've been watching

  • 26m58s | Watch of the week: Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld (S1)

  • 45m57s | News & Mailbag

  • 52m02s | Peak Performance: Andy Serkis


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

May 16, 202501:00:28
261 - Silver Wolf

261 - Silver Wolf

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Anora (2024)


TV

  • Shetland (S9)

  • The Righteous Gemstones (S4)

  • Bosch: Legacy (S3)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Daredevil: Bosch Legacy (S3). Staring: Titus Welliver, Mimi Rogers, Madison Lintz, Stephan A. Chang, Denise G. Sanchez & Scott Klace.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Morena Baccarin.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Bosch Legacy. Silver Wolf is Bosch's call sign from his military days.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 10m31s | What we've been watching

  • 40m42s | Watch of the week: Bosch: Legacy (S3)

  • 58m15s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h03m53s | Peak Performance: Morena Baccarin


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

May 09, 202501:13:19
260 - Pleasant to see you again

260 - Pleasant to see you again

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Accountant (2016)

  • The Accountant 2 (2025)

  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

  • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

  • The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

  • What we Left Behind - Looking back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 2018)

  • Batman and Robin (1949)


TV

  • Love on the Spectrum (S3)

  • Daredevil: Born Again (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Daredevil: Born Again (S1). Staring: Charlie Cox, Margarita Levieva, Vincent D'Onofrio, Genneya Walton, Wilson Bethel, Jon Bernthal, Michael Gandolfini, Zabryna Guevara & Deborah Ann Woll.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Adam Scott.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Daredevil: Born Again, now streaming on Disney+.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 09m14s | What we've been watching

  • 01h00m10s | Watch of the week: Daredevil: Born Again (S1)

  • 01h15m45s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h23m03s | Peak Performance: Adam Scott


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

May 02, 202501:28:46
259 - We have a situation on 5-2-D

259 - We have a situation on 5-2-D

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

  • Hannibal (2001)

  • Red Dragon (2002)

  • Hannibal Rising (2007)


TV

  • The Pitt (S1)

  • Andor (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Andor (S1). Staring: Diego Luna, Kyle Soller, Stellan Skarsgard, Denise Gough, Genevieve O'Rielly, Adria Arjona, Varada Sethu & Faye Marsay.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Walton Goggins.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Andor, now streaming on Disney+.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 09m41s | What we've been watching

  • 39m56s | Watch of the week: Andor (S1)

  • 59m50s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h05m02s | Peak Performance: Walton Goggins


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Apr 18, 202501:16:08
258 - It's been a while since I smelled new clothes

258 - It's been a while since I smelled new clothes

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • The White Lotus (S3)

  • Lockerbie (Limited series)

  • Reacher (S3)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Reacher. Staring: Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Sonya Cassidy, Johnny Berchtold, Brain Tee, Anthony Michael Hall & Oliver Richters.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Matt Smith.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Reacher, now streaming on Prime Video.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 14m07s | What we've been watching

  • 30m07s | Watch of the week: Reacher (S3)

  • 54m42s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h01m36s | Peak Performance: Matt Smith


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Apr 11, 202501:08:28
257 - It was embarrassing watching you blunder about

257 - It was embarrassing watching you blunder about

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • The Night Agent (S2)

  • The Righteous Gemstones (S1 - S3)

  • Adolescence (Limited series)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Adolescence. Staring: Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Faye Marsay, Christine Tremarco & Amelie Pease.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jennifer Garner.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Adolescence, now streaming on Netflix.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 08m04s | What we've been watching

  • 32m59s | Watch of the week: Adolescence

  • 57m16s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h04m51s | Peak Performance: Jennifer Garner


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Apr 04, 202501:10:51
256 - Marshmallow's are for team players

256 - Marshmallow's are for team players

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

  • LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

  • LOTR: The Two Towers (2002)

  • LOTR: The Return of the King (2003)


TV

  • Paradise (S1)

  • Severance (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Severance (S2). Staring: Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman & Particia Arquette.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Carey Mulligan.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Severance S2, now streaming on Apple TV.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 11m30s | What we've been watching

  • 37m55s | Watch of the week: Severance (S2)

  • 56m44s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h03m04s | Peak Performance: Carey Mulligan


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Mar 28, 202501:08:42
255 - Power over spice, is power over all

255 - Power over spice, is power over all

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Dune: Part Two

TV

  • Zero Day (Mini-series)

  • Severance (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Dune: Part Two. Staring: Rebecca Ferguson, Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh & Dave Bautista.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jake Gyllenhall.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Dune: Part Two.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 16m15s | What we've been watching

  • 36m30s | Watch of the week: Dune: Part Two

  • 51m15s | News & Mailbag

  • 59m21s | Peak Performance: Jake Gyllenhall


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Mar 21, 202501:06:00
254 - People are saying it's time for a rebellion

254 - People are saying it's time for a rebellion

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • A Real Pain (2024)


TV

  • Apple Cider Vinegar (Mini-series)

  • The Search for Instagram's Worst Con Artist (Mini-series)

  • Dark Matter (S1)

  • Silo (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Silo (S2). Staring: Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Tim Robbins, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash & Iain Glen.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Rory Kinnear.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Silo S2 now streaming on Apple TV.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 05m06s | What we've been watching

  • 32m58s | Watch of the week: Silo (S2)

  • 48m46s | News & Mailbag

  • 51m46s | Peak Performance: Rory Kinnear


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Mar 14, 202557:48
253 - Welcome to the Valley

253 - Welcome to the Valley

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

  • Heretic (2024)


TV

  • Toxic Town (Mini-series)

  • Cobra Kai (S6 Part 3)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Cobra Kai (S6 Part 3). Staring: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xox Mariduena, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser & Peyton List.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Paul Giamatti.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Shrinking. S1 and S2 now streaming on Apple TV.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 08m17s | What we've been watching

  • 37m34s | Watch of the week: Cobra Kai (S6 Part 3)

  • 56m30s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h03m48s | Peak Performance: Paul Giamatti


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Mar 07, 202501:10:31
252 - Woof

252 - Woof

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Gorge (2025)


TV

  • Apple Cider Vinegar (Mini-series)

  • Shrinking (S1 - S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Shrinking (S2). Staring: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Harrison Ford, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie & Lukita Maxwell.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Will Poulter.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Shrinking. S1 and S2 now streaming on Apple TV.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 06m58s | What we've been watching

  • 31m22s | Watch of the week: Shrinking (S2)

  • 50m08s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h04m30s | Peak Performance: Will Poulter


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Feb 28, 202501:10:31
251 - I brought a book about gravity, I couldn't put it down

251 - I brought a book about gravity, I couldn't put it down

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)

  • Alien: Romulus (2024)


TV

  • Gavin & Stacey (S1 - S3)

  • Gavin & Stacey (A Christmas Special + The Finale)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Alien Romulus (2024). Staring: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn & Aileen Wu.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Joseph Gordon-Levitt.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Alien: Romulus. Who doesn't love a good 'Dad joke'.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 01m59s | What we've been watching

  • 31m31s | Watch of the week: Alien Romulus (2024)

  • 50m58s | News & Mailbag

  • 57m19s | Peak Performance: Joseph Gordon-Levitt


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Feb 21, 202501:04:31
250 - This is a business of codes

250 - This is a business of codes

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Retribution (2023)

  • Nosferatu (2024)


TV

  • C.B. Strike (S6)

  • Black Doves (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Black Doves (S1). Staring: Keira Knightly, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, Omari Douglas & Kathryn Hunter.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Sarah Lancashire.


Come and have alisten


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Black Doves. And much like working at Half Measures, this is a 'business of codes'.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 04m34s | What we've been watching

  • 27m01s | Watch of the week: Black Doves (S1)

  • 42m02s | News & Mailbag

  • 48m31s | Peak Performance: Sarah Lancashire


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Feb 14, 202554:28
249 - Player 456, welcome back to the game

249 - Player 456, welcome back to the game

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • Last Tango in Halifax (S1- S5)

  • The Day of the Jackal (S1)

  • Squid Games (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Squid Games (S2). Staring: Lee Jung-jae, Ton Choi, Greg Chun, Wi Ha-joon, Lee Byung-hun and Park Hae-soo.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jude Law.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Skeleton Crew.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 03m00s | What we've been watching

  • 23m16s | Watch of the week: Squid Games (S2)

  • 40m11s | News & Mailbag

  • 46m19s | Peak Performance: Jude Law


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Feb 07, 202553:18
248 - Can't say I remember no At Attin?

248 - Can't say I remember no At Attin?

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • American Primeval (Limited Series)

  • Vera (S6 - S8)

  • Skeleton Crew (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Skeleton Crew (2024). Staring: Jude Law, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Ravi Cabot-Conyers & Nick Frost.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Brian Cox.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Skeleton Crew.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 15m54s | What we've been watching

  • 32m32s | Watch of the week: Skeleton Crew (S1)

  • 51m04s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h01m21s | Peak Performance: Brian Cox


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jan 31, 202501:07:01
247 - Top 10 TV shows of 2024 (Part 2/2)

247 - Top 10 TV shows of 2024 (Part 2/2)

Dec 27, 202401:02:47
246 - Top 10 TV shows of 2024 (Part 1/2)

246 - Top 10 TV shows of 2024 (Part 1/2)

Dec 20, 202401:07:58
245 - Badassatron

245 - Badassatron

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

Movies

  • The World According to Kaleb: On Tour (2024)

  • Transformers One (2024)


TV

  • Ludwig (S1)

  • Lioness (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Transformers One (2024). Staring: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Jon Hamm & Laurence Fishburne.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Robert Forster.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Transformers One. With a special shoutout for Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 06m15s | What we've been watching

  • 31m39s | Watch of the week: Transformers One (2024)

  • 47m13s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h01m31s | Peak Performance: Robert Forster


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Dec 13, 202401:07:21
244 - You had me at Mother******

244 - You had me at Mother******

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

Movies

  • The Bikeriders (2023)


TV

  • Only Murders in the Building (S4)

  • The Simpsons (S35)

  • Cross (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Cross (S1). Staring: Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tai, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd & Ryan Eggold.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Don Cheadle.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Cross, now streaming on Prime Video.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 08m21s | What we've been watching

  • 30m12s | Watch of the week: Cross (S1)

  • 44m57s | News & Mailbag

  • 50m14s | Peak Performance: Don Cheadle


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This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Dec 06, 202456:41
243 - Cut the feed

243 - Cut the feed

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • The Lincoln Lawyer (S3)

  • Formula 1: Drive to Survive (S1 - S6)

  • Cobra Kai (S6B)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Cobra Kai (S6B). Staring: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Mariduena, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand & Martin Kove.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for John Noble.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Cobra Kai.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 04m38s | What we've been watching

  • 34m35s | Watch of the week: Cobra Kai (S6B)

  • 50m50s | News & Mailbag

  • 58m37s | Peak Performance: John Noble


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Nov 29, 202401:05:11
242 - The Book of Karen

242 - The Book of Karen

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Gladiator (2000)

  • Gladiator II (2024)


TV

  • Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson (Sports event)

  • The Tourist (S2)

  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol: Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Clemence Poesy, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi & Romain Levi.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Emma Stone.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol. What a title!


RUNNING ORDER

  • 08m42s | What we've been watching

  • 35m19s | Watch of the week: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol (S2)

  • 55m54s | News & Mailbag

  • 59m27s | Peak Performance: Emma Stone


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Nov 22, 202401:06:47
241 - Man of the people

241 - Man of the people

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING


MOVIES 

  • Music by John Williams (2024) 


TV

  • Frasier (S2)

  • Twilight of the Gods (S1)

  • The Penguin (Mini-series)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Penguin (Mini-series): Starring: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O'Connell & Theo Rossi.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Max von Sydow.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Office. Now streaming on Prime Video.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 05m44s | What we've been watching

  • 33m19s | Watch of the week: The Penguin

  • 59m01s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h05m43s | Peak Performance: Max von Sydow

GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Nov 15, 202401:11:46
240 - How can I become a great boss?

240 - How can I become a great boss?

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Substance (2024)

  • Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

  • The Great Train Robbery (1978)


TV

  • Ridley (S1 & S2)

  • The Office - Australia (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Office (AU) (S1): Starring: Felicity Ward, Edit Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Jonny Brugh & Josh Thomson

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Dennis Quaid.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Office. Now streaming on Prime Video.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 12m44s | What we've been watching

  • 46m03s | Watch of the week: The Office (Australia)

  • 01h05m35s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h12m14s | Peak Performance: Dennis Quaid


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Nov 08, 202401:20:26
239 - How'd you get this number?

239 - How'd you get this number?

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

  • Wolfs (2024)

TV

  • Columbo (S8 - S9)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Wolfs (2024): Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Amy Ryan & Austin Abrams.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Hugo Weaving.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Wolfs. Now streaming on Apple TV.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 06m31s | What we've been watching

  • 27m20s | Watch of the week: Wolfs

  • 43m08s | News & Mailbag

  • 46m58s | Peak Performance: Hugo Weaving


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Nov 01, 202454:41
238 - I ordered the croquettes

238 - I ordered the croquettes

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Platform 2 (2024)


TV

  • Industry (S1 - S3)

  • Sherwood (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Platform 2 (2024): Starring: Milena Smit, Hovik Keuchkerian, Natalia Tena, Oscar Jaenada & Ican Massague.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jim Carter.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Platform 2, now streaming on Netflix. What would be your meal of choice on the Platform?


RUNNING ORDER

  • 09m43s | What we've been watching

  • 30m51s | Watch of the week: The Platform 2

  • 46m08s | News & Mailbag

  • 52m58s | Peak Performance: Jim Carter


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Oct 25, 202459:02
237 - You don't blow a Joes cover

237 - You don't blow a Joes cover

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • Star Trek: Discovery (S5)

  • Mr McMahon (Limited-series)

  • Slow Horses (S4)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Slow Horses (S4): Starring: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rosalind Eleazar, Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Aimee-Efion Edwards & Kadiff Kirwan.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Cillian Murphy

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Slow Horses S4. Remember folks. You don't blow a Joes cover.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 08m17s | What we've been watching

  • 32m23s | Watch of the week: Slow Horses (S4)

  • 50m59s | News & Mailbag

  • 56m56s | Peak Performance: Cillian Murphy


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Oct 18, 202401:04:38
236 - Nobody goes off trail, nobody walks alone

236 - Nobody goes off trail, nobody walks alone

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)

TV

  • Clarksons Farm (S3)

  • A Very Royal Scandal (TV Mini-Series)

  • The Rings of Power (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Rings of Power: Starring: Morfydd Clark, Charlie Vickers, Charles Edwards, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Robert Aramayo & Robert Strange.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Kevin Bacon.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Rings of Power, season 1 and 2 available to stream on Prime Video.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 02m36s | What we've been watching

  • 42m17s | Watch of the week: The Rings of Power (S2)

  • 01h01m37s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h09m55s | Peak Performance: Kevin Bacon


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Oct 11, 202401:16:16
235 - What are you even fighting for?

235 - What are you even fighting for?

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • It Ends with Us (2024)


TV

  • My Lady Jane (S1)

  • Presumed Innocent (S1)

  • Fear the Walking Dead (S8B)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Fear the Walking Dead: Starring: Kim Dickens, Ruben Blades, Colman Domingo, Alycia Debnam-Carey & Lennie James.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Juliette Lewis.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to Paul and I for watching eight mostly painful seasons of Fear the Walking Dead. We did it for you faithful HMP listeners.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 03m47s | What we've been watching

  • 33m39s | Watch of the week: Fear the Walking Dead

  • 53m23s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h02m10s | Peak Performance: Juliette Lewis


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Oct 04, 202401:10:05
234 - I require the milk of a giraffe

234 - I require the milk of a giraffe

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Wonka (2023)

TV

  • Clarkson's Farm (S2)

  • The Twelve (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Wonka: Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Matt Lucas, Keegan-Michael Key & Jim Carter.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Robert Patrick.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Wonka.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 04m09s | What we've been watching

  • 24m09s | Watch of the week: Wonka

  • 41m00s | News & Mailbag

  • 48m51s | Peak Performance: Robert Patrick


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Sep 27, 202453:27
233 - I would not like to be a man

233 - I would not like to be a man

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Force of Nature: The Dry 2 (2024)

  • Star Trek (2009)

  • Rebel Ridge (2024)

TV

  • Terminator Zero (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Terminator Zero: Starring: (English cast) Timothy Olyphant, Andre Holland, Armani Jackson, Sumalee Montano, Toa Yukinari & Atsumi Tanezaki.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Michael Keaton.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Terminator Zero.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 05m47s | What we've been watching

  • 27m47s | Watch of the week: Terminator Zero (S1)

  • 45m41s | News & Mailbag

  • 54m11s | Peak Performance: Michael Keaton


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Sep 20, 202401:00:02
232 - You don't bend with the world when it goes bad, you push back!

232 - You don't bend with the world when it goes bad, you push back!

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Transformers One (2024)

TV

  • Mayor Kingstown (S3)

  • Batman: Caped Crusader (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Batman: Caped Crusader. Starring: Hamish Linklater, Jason Watkins, Diedrich Bader, John DiMaggio, Gary Antony Williams, Eric Morgan Stuart, Michelle Bonilla & Krystal Joy Brown.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for James Earl Jones.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Batman: Caped Crusader.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 12m50s | What we've been watching

  • 36m29s | Watch of the week: Batman: Caped Crusader

  • 54m23s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h04m44s | Peak Performance: James Earl Jones


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Sep 13, 202401:14:52
231 - It's all sausage, cabbage and black bread

231 - It's all sausage, cabbage and black bread

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

  • Twisters (2024)

  • The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)


TV

  • Vera (S4 - S5)

  • Star Trek: Voyager (S5)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Starring: Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Eiza Gonzalez, Babs Olusanmokun & Cary Elwes.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jared Leto.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. The full quote comes from Marjorie Stewart: "It's one thing taking over the world, but do they have to take over the kitchen too? It's all sausage, cabbage and black bread"


RUNNING ORDER

  • 06m33s | What we've been watching

  • 32m58s | Watch of the week: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

  • 47m45s | News & Mailbag

  • 59m42s | Peak Performance: Jared Leto


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Sep 06, 202401:08:22
230 - I don't love everyone at work

230 - I don't love everyone at work

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • Clarkson's Farm (S1)

  • The Tourist (S1)

  • Breeders (S4)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Breeders (S4). Starring: Martin Freeman, Daisy Haggard, Alun Armstrong, Joanna Bacon, Oscar Kennedy & Zoe Athena.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Vince Vaughan.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Breeders. A top quote from Martin Freeman's character, Paul .

RUNNING ORDER

  • 04m07s | What we've been watching

  • 25m47s | Watch of the week: Breeders (S4)

  • 42m56s | News & Mailbag

  • 53m03s | Peak Performance: Vince Vaughan


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Aug 30, 202401:01:13
229 - Baby Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo

229 - Baby Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Alien: Romulus (2024)

  • Old Henry (2021)

TV

  • Matt Rife: Lucid - A Crowd Work (Comedy Special)

  • The Umbrella Academy (S4)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Umbrella Academy (S4). Starring: Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castaneda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Colm Feore & Ritu Arya.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Alfred Hitchcock.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Umbrella Academy S4. A song no one wants stuck on repeat. Is it in your head now? Doo, doo, doo, doo.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 05m05s | What we've been watching

  • 34m54s | Watch of the week: The Umbrella Academy (S4)

  • 51m39s | News & Mailbag

  • 58m07s | Peak Performance: Alfred Hitchcock


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Aug 23, 202401:06:20
228 - You ain't got the depth or the warmth

228 - You ain't got the depth or the warmth

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • The Boys (S4)

  • The Jetty (S1)

  • Masters of the Universe: Revolution (S1)

WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Masters of the Universe: Revolution. Starring: Melissa Benoist, Liam Cunningham, Mark Hamill, Griffen Newman, Stephen Root, William Shatner, Lena Heady & Chris Wood.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Karl Urban.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Boys, S4, now streaming on Prime VIdeo. This particular quote comes from New Zealand's own, Karl Urban as Billy Butcher.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 07m27s | What we've been watching

  • 30m05s | Watch of the week: Masters of the Universe: Revolution (S1)

  • 47m55s | News & Mailbag

  • 56m51s | Peak Performance: Karl Urban


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Aug 16, 202401:03:29
227 - Looks like somebody just got their brown belt

227 - Looks like somebody just got their brown belt

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Commuter (2018)

TV

  • House of the Dragon (S2)

  • Cobra Kai (S6 Part 1)

WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Cobra Kai. Starring: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Mariduena, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, Marti Kove & Peyton List.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jesse Plemons.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Cobra Kai, season 6, part 1 now streaming on Netflix.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 07m13s | What we've been watching

  • 29m00s | Watch of the week: Cobra Kai, S6 (part 1)

  • 42m56s | News & Mailbag

  • 52m17s | Peak Performance: Jesse Plemons


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Aug 09, 202458:25
226 - Let's get a porterhouse

226 - Let's get a porterhouse

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

  • Axel F (2024)

TV

  • Owning Manhatten (S1)

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm (S12)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Axel F. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Jospeh Godeon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton & Paul Reiser.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for William H Macy.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Axel F, now streaming on Netflix.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 08m56s | What we've been watching

  • 42m46s | Watch of the week: Axel F

  • 55m35s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h04m56s | Peak Performance: William H Macy


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Aug 02, 202401:11:02
225 - I'm sorry to disturb you Master, we need to talk

225 - I'm sorry to disturb you Master, we need to talk

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • Insomnia (S1)

  • The Cleaner (S1)

  • The Acolyte (S1 / Limited Series / TBC)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Acolyte. Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Amandla Stenberg, Manny Jacinto, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen & Rebecca Henderson.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Kenneth Branagh.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to Master Yoda.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 02m47s | What we've been watching

  • 20m50s | Watch of the week: The Acolyte

  • 45m23s | News & Mailbag

  • 52m32s | Peak Performance: Kenneth Branagh


GET IN TOUCH


This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jul 26, 202458:07
224 - There's more chance of Megan letting Harry FaceTime his Dad!

224 - There's more chance of Megan letting Harry FaceTime his Dad!

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

Movies

  • Asteroid City (2023)

  • A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)

TV

  • A Very British Scandal (Mini-series)

  • The Outlaws (S3)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Outlaws S3. Starring: Rhianne Barreto, Darren Boyd, Gamba Cole, Jessica Gunning, Clare Perkins, Eleanor Tomlinson, Grace Calder & Stephen Merchant.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Rhys Ifans.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Outlaws S3, now streaming on Prime Video.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 04m28s | What we've been watching

  • 26m46s | Watch of the week: The Outlaws S3

  • 44m22s | News & Mailbag

  • 53m46s | Peak Performance: Rhys Ifans


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jul 19, 202459:38
223 - This needs to get good or go away

223 - This needs to get good or go away

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • Vera (S3)

  • House of the Dragon (S1)

  • The Bear (S3)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Bear S3. Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colon-Zayas, Abby Elliot, Matty Matheson, Edwin Lee Gibson, Corey Hendrix & Oliver Platt.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Stephen Graham.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Bear S3, now streaming on Disney+.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 08m31s | What we've been watching

  • 30m12s | Watch of the week: The Bear S3

  • 01h02m12s | News & Mailbag

  • 01h07m46s | Peak Performance: Stephen Graham

GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jul 12, 202401:13:13
222 - No pain lasts forever

222 - No pain lasts forever

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • X-Men '97 (S1)

  • Yellowjackets (S1)

  • Welcome to Wrexham (S3)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Welcome to Wrexham S3. Starring: Ryan Renolds, Rob McElhenney, Humphrey Ker, Phil Parkinson and Wrexham A.F.C.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Angela Bassett.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to Wrexham A.F.C. and a super fan who just celebrated his 100th birthday - Arthur Massey. Great quote from a Wrexham fan who has been with the club through all the highs and lows.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 06m26s | What we've been watching

  • 25m46s | Watch of the week: Welcome to Wrexham S3

  • 44m00s | News & Mailbag

  • 56m36s | Peak Performance: Angela Bassett

GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jul 05, 202401:01:51
221 - Where's the sun gone?

221 - Where's the sun gone?

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • Doctor Who (Season 1 / Series 14)

  • Reservation Dogs (S1 - S3)

  • The Responder (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

The Responder S2. Starring: Martin Freeman, Romi Hyland-Rylands, Adelayo Adedayop, Mark Womack, Josh Finan, Emily Fairn & Faye McKeever.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Sir Ben Kingsley.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of The Responder S2, now streaming on TVNZ on Demand.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 03m18s | What we've been watching

  • 25m57s | Watch of the week: The Responder S2

  • 45m37s | News & Mailbag

  • 53m36s | Peak Performance: Sir Ben Kingsley


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jun 28, 202459:30
220 - Can I entice you back to Gotham City?

220 - Can I entice you back to Gotham City?

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • Bridgerton (S3 - Part 2)

  • Blue Lights (S2)

Movies

  • The Fall Guy (2024)

WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Blue Lights S2. Starring: Nathan Braniff, Sian Brooke, Katherine Devlin, Martin McCann, Frankie McCafferty, Andi Osho, Hannah McLean, Joanne Crawford & Frank Blake.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Hillary Swank.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of Blue Lights, season 2, now streaming on ThreeNow in New Zealand.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 04m14s | What we've been watching

  • 24m17s | Watch of the week: Blue Lights S2

  • 43m35s | News & Mailbag

  • 40m14s | Peak Performance: Hilary Swank

GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jun 21, 202455:12
219 - This is my Marge section

219 - This is my Marge section

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • The Tattooist of Auschwitz (Mini-series)

  • Atlanta (S1 - S2)

  • Ripley (Limited series)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Ripley. Starring: Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn, Marherita Buy & Vittorio Viviani.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Christopher Lloyd.


Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of Ripley, now streaming on Netflix.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 02m30s | What we've been watching

  • 28m27s | Watch of the week: Ripley (Limited series)

  • 43m35s | News & Mailbag

  • 55m53s | Peak Performance: Christopher Lloyd


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jun 14, 202401:02:44
218 - I don't get paid to use my imagination

218 - I don't get paid to use my imagination

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • Tinker Taylor Solider Spy (Mini-series)

  • Constellation (Mini-series)

Movies

  • Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Constellation. Starring: Noomi Rapace, Jonathan Banks, James D'Arcy, Rosie Coleman, Davina Coleman & Julian Looman.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Brendan Fraser.

Come and have a listen


EPISODE TITLE

This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of Constellation, now streaming on AppleTV.


RUNNING ORDER

  • 02m12s | What we've been watching

  • 24m47s | Watch of the week: Constellation (S1)

  • 39m02s | News & Mailbag

  • 51m09s | Peak Performance: Brendan Fraser


GET IN TOUCH

This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady, Michael Chalmers & Tony "Baby Horse" Foale.

Jun 07, 202456:48