Half Measures Podcast
By Daniel Whiting-King and Paul Knauer
Half Measures PodcastDec 10, 2021
215 - Crimson sky it will be
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV
Shōgun (Limited series)
The Gentlemen (S1)
Movies
Cromwell (1970)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Gentlemen. Starring: Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinne Jones, Michael Vu and Harry Goodwins. Created by Guy Ritchie.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jackie Chan.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of Shōgun, one of the greatest TV shows since Game of Thrones.
RUNNING ORDER
02m52s | What we've been watching
34m10s | Watch of the week: The Gentlemen (S1)
49m13s | News & Mailbag
01h06m38s | Peak Performance: Jackie Chan
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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.
214 - Operation Staircase
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV
Baby Reindeer (Limited Series)
3 Body Problem (S1)
Movies
Scoop (2024)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
3 Body Problem. Starring: Jovan Adepo, Liam Cunningham, Eiza, Gonzalez, Jess Hong, Benedict Wong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Jonathan Pryce & John Bradely.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Ian McShane.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of 3 Body Problem.
RUNNING ORDER
06m05s | What we've been watching
28m02s | Watch of the week: 3 Body Problem
44m11s | News & Mailbag
51m32s | Peak Performance: Ian McShane
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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.
213 - Old stories can be hard to give up
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV
- Belgravia: The Next Chapter
- Invincible (S1)
Movies
- Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver (S3). Starring: Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Bae Doona & Anthony Hopkins.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Cameron Diaz.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of the Civil War. Total peak performance material for Wagner Moura.
RUNNING ORDER
- 03m19s | What we've been watching
- 22m14s | Watch of the week: Rebel Moon - Part 2
- 42m10s | News & Mailbag
- 50m24s | Peak Performance: Cameron Diaz
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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, Tony "Baby Horse" Foale & Michael Chalmers.
212 - Yeah, that'll do
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV
- Trigger Point (S2)
- The Morning Show (S3)
Movies
- Monkey Man (2024)
- Civil War (2024)
- Argylle (2024)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Morning Show (S3). Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman & Nestpr Carbonell.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Stellan Skarsgård.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of the Civil War. Total peak performance material for Wagner Moura.
RUNNING ORDER
- 04m32s | What we've been watching
- 32m24s | Joint review: Argylle (2024)
- 44m14s | Watch of the week: The Morning Show (S3)
- 59m25s | News & Mailbag
- 01h11m10s | Peak Performance: Stellan Skarsgård
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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, Tony "Baby Horse" Foale & Michael Chalmers.
211 - Destiny has brought me this lamb chop!
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
Movies
- The Magnificent Seven (1960)
- Spaceship to the Unknown (1966)
- Sisu (2022)
- The Beekeeper (2024)
- Napoleon (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Napoleon. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Rupert Everett, Mark Bonnar, Ben Miles & Paul Rhys.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Bill Murray.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of the Napoleon.
RUNNING ORDER
- 03m01s | What we've been watching
- 34m53s | Watch of the week: Napoleon
- 49m15s | News & Mailbag
- 01h05m55s | Peak Performance: Bill Murray
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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, Tony "Baby Horse" Foale & Michael Chalmers.
210 - This is the sh!t we do
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Your Honor (S2)
- The Walking Dead: The Ones Ones Who Live (Limited series)
Movies
- Roadhouse (2024)
- The Flash (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (Limited Series). Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Danai Gurira, Pollyanna McIntosh, Terry O'Quinn, Lesley-Ann Brandt & Seth Gilliam.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Rami Malek.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of the Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. As Michonne said to Rick: "This is the sh!t we do".
RUNNING ORDER
- 04m50s | What we've been watching
- 37m20s | Watch of the week: The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
- 01h06m10s | News & Mailbag
- 01h15ms | Peak Performance: Rami Malek
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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, Tony "Baby Horse" Foale & Michael Chalmers.
209 - The closer you are to death, the more alive you feel!
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Utopia (S5)
- Masters of the Air (Limited Series)
Movies
- Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol (2011)
- Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation (2015)
- Mission Impossible 6: Fallout (2018)
- Mission Impossible 7: Dead Reckoning - Part 1 (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Masters of the Air (Limited Series). Starring: Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Austin Butler, Darragh Cowley, Mass Gavan, Jonas Moore & David Shields.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Eddie Murphy.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to cast and crew of Apple TV's: Masters of the Air.
RUNNING ORDER
- 06m13s | What we've been watching
- 36m03s | Watch of the week: Masters of the Air
- 56m19s | News & Mailbag
- 01h01m44s | Peak Performance: Eddie Murphy
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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, Tony "Baby Horse" Foale & Michael Chalmers.
208 - Dan's one of the good ones
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- One Piece (S1)
- Succession (S4)
- Criminal Record (S1)
Movies
- Mission Impossible III (2006)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Criminal Record (S1). Starring: Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Aysha Kala, Dionne Brown, Shaun Dooley, Tom Moutchi & Charlie Creed-Miles.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Simon Pegg.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Dan Whiting-King... Just kidding, it's actually to Peter Capaldi's character, DCI Daniel Hegarty on Criminal Record. Plus the rest of the great cast and crew.
RUNNING ORDER
- 03m10s | What we've been watching
- 31m09s | Watch of the week: Criminal Record (S1)
- 50m12s | News & Mailbag
- 01h12m00s | Peak Performance: Simon Pegg
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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, Tony "Baby Horse" Foale & Michael Chalmers.
207 - For the Avatar, friends are a liability
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- The Gilded Aged (S2)
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (S1)
Movies
- Ricky Stanicky (2024)
- Dune - Part 1 (2021)
- Dune - Part 2 (2024)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Avatar: The Last Airbender (S1). Starring: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung & Daniel Dae Kim.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Matthew McConaughey.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
RUNNING ORDER
- 03m30s | What we've been watching
- 39m01s | Watch of the week: Avatar: The Last Airbender (S1)
- 55m35s | News & Mailbag
- 01h08m55s | Peak Performance: Matthew McConaughey
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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, Tony Foale & Michael Chalmers.
206 - We're all in the night country now
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Star Trek: Voyager (S4)
- Ozark (S4)
- True Detective: Night Country (S4)
Movies
- Joyride (2023)
- The Sound of Freedom (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Fargo (S5). Starring: Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella LaBlanc & John Hawkes.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jennifer Jason Leigh.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of True Detective: Night Country (S4).
RUNNING ORDER
- 04m58s | What we've been watching
- 37m27s | Watch of the week: True Detective: Night Country
- 53m00s | News & Mailbag
- 01h02m55s | Peak Performance: Jennifer Jason Leigh
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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.
205 - Minnesota nice
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- For All Mankind (S4)
- Fargo (S5)
Movies
- 3:10 Yuma (2007)
- The Iron Claw (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Fargo (S5). Starring: Juno Temple, Jennifer Jason Leigh, John Hamm, David Rysdahl, Joe Kerry, Lamorne Morris & Sam Spruell.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Michael J Fox.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Fargo (S5). The meaning behind Minnesota nice: An aggressively pleasant demeanor, often forced, in which a person is chipper and self-effacing, no matter how bad things get.”
RUNNING ORDER
- 03m16s | What we've been watching
- 31m57s | Watch of the week: Fargo (S5)
- 47m53s | News & Mailbag
- 55m59s | Peak Performance: Michael J Fox
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204 - I would never joke about fashion
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- The Old Man (S1)
- Shetland (S8)
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (S1)
Movies
- Bottoms (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (S1). Donald Glover, Maya Erskine, Paul Dano, Parker Posey, Beverly Glover, Wagner Mour & Alexander Skarsgard.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jeff Bridges.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Mr. & Mrs. Smith - Top quote from the legendary Donald Glover as John Smith.
RUNNING ORDER
- 07m20s | What we've been watching
- 30m20s | Watch of the week: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (S1)
- 47m22s | News & Mailbag
- 54m55s | Peak Performance: Jeff Bridges
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203 - All I did was give the truth oxygen
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
The Morning Show (S2)
Movies
Superman 1 - 5 (1978- 2006)
Saltburn (2023)
Fury (2014)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Morning Show (S2). Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Greta Lee, Nestor Carbonell, Hasan Minhaj & Karen Pittman.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Carl Weathers.
Come and have a listen
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Morning Show - This weeks quote comes from our favourite Senior Leader: Cory Ellison, played by Billy Crudup.
RUNNING ORDER
07m43s | What we've been watching
39m48s | Watch of the week: The Morning Show (S2)
58m05s | News & Mailbag
01h13m50s | Peak Performance: Carl Weathers
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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.
202 - What went down, is about to come up...
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Boy Swallows Universe (Mini-series)
- Hard Cell (S1)
- Star Trek: Discovery (S4)
- Vigil (S2)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Vigil (S2). Staring: Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Gary Lewis, Dougray Scott & Chris Jenks.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Liv Tyler.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Vigil S2. This title comes from the marketing team by the looks. And whoever came up with it should be protected at all costs.
RUNNING ORDER
- 05m25s | What we've been watching
- 28m31s | Watch of the week: Vigil
- 43m42s | News & Mailbag
- 51m43s | Peak Performance: Liv Tyler
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201 - Always carve with compassion
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Succession (S3)
- Echo (Mini-series)
Movies
- Fast Charlie (2023)
- Spirited Away (2001)
- Poor Things (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Echo (Mini-series). Staring: Alaqua Cox, Chaske Spencer, Tanto Cardinal, Graham Greene, Devery Jacobs & Cody Lightning.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Viola Davies.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Poor Things. This quote comes from Willem Defoe's character - Godwin Baxter.
RUNNING ORDER
- 01m47s | What we've been watching
- 31m22s | Watch of the week: Echo
- 48m15s | News & Mailbag
- 58m06s | Peak Performance: Viola Davies
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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.
200 - Who's Sarah Connor?
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Barry (S1 - S4)
- Wellmania (S1)
- Reacher (S2)
Movies
- Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Reacher (S2). Staring: Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Serinda Swan, Shaun Sipos, Robert Patrick & Domenick Lombardozzi.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jim Carrey.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Reacher, S2. This may be the best Robert Patrick meta joke / one-liner of the decade!
RUNNING ORDER
- 09m25s | What we've been watching
- 25m10s | Killers of the Flower Moon
- 41m23s | Watch of the week: Reacher S2
- 57m51s | News & Mailbag
- 1h20m22s | Peak Performance: Jim Carrey
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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.
199 - Yeah, I do. And I'm f***ing miserable
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Love & Death (Limited Series)
- The Crown (S6)
- Ozark (S3)
- Slow Horses (S3)
Movies
- Step Brothers (2008)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Slow Horses (S3). Staring: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rosalind Eleazar, Saskia Reeves & Christopher Chung.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for George Clooney.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Slow Horses. The full quote is: 'Do you really think that you are happier than me at Slough House?' - Diana Taverner, 'Yeah, I do. And I'm f***ing miserable.' - Jackson Lamb
RUNNING ORDER
- 05m30s | What we've been watching
- 32m40s | Watch of the week: Slow Horses (S3)
- 51m40s | News & Mailbag
- 1h03m00s | Peak Performance: George Clooney
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198 - This isn't just pursuit of revolution
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Midnight Mass (Mini-Series)
- Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road (Christmas Special 2023)
- Succession (S2)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (Mini-Series)
Movies
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1968)
- Die Hard (1988)
- Rebel Moon (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Rebel Moon. Staring: Sofia Boutella, Dijon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Bae Doona, Ray Fisher & Charlie Hunnam. Directed by Zack Snyder.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Melanie Lynskey.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Rebel Moon (Part 1), now streaming on Netflix.
RUNNING ORDER
- 04m29s | What we've been watching
- 45m28s | Watch of the week: Rebel Moon (Part 1)
- 01h00m03s | News & Mailbag
- 1h15m39s | Peak Performance: Melanie Lynskey
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197 - Top 10 TV shows of 2023 (Part 2/2)
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THIS WEEK
We're counting down our top 10 TV shows of 2023. The only rule, the show must have aired in 2023.
Tune in to find out if we're in-sync with our choices and if your favourite show makes the cut.
Make sure you write in and let us know your top 10 for 2023.
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196 - Top 10 TV shows of 2023 (Part 1/2)
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THIS WEEK
We're counting down our top 10 TV shows of 2023. The only rule, the show must have aired in 2023.
Tune in to find out if we're in-sync with our choices and if your favourite show makes the cut.
Make sure you write in and let us know your top 10 for 2023.
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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.
195 - To a man lost in the dark, an ember can light the way
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Frasier (S1)
- Beckham (Mini-series)
- Doctor Who: The Giggle (Special E3)
- The Morning Show (S1)
- Blue Eye Samurai (S1)
- Welcome to Wrexham (S2)
Movies
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
- Bellerina (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Welcome to Wrexham (S2). Staring: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Humphrey Ker, Phil Parkinson & Wrexham AFC.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for "Sensational Santa" - Thanks Tony from Palmerston North.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Blue Eye Samurai, now streaming on Netflix.
RUNNING ORDER
- 03m09s | What we've been watching
- 52m40s | Watch of the week: Welcome to Wrexham (S2)
- 01h08m20s | News & Mailbag
- 1h19m00s | Peak Performance: Sensational Santa
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194 - We have a time machine. I assume we have more than one person who can unlock a computer.
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder (Special E2)
- Slow Horse (S2)
- The Lazarus Project (S2)
Movies
- Exmas (2023)
- 65 (2023)
- The Dark Knight (2008)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Lazarus Project (S2). Staring: Paapa Essiedu, Rudi Dharmalingham, Anjli Mohindra, Charly Clive, Caroline QUentin & Tom Burke.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for M.Night Shyamalan.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Lazarus Project. Watch seasons 1 & 2 today on Neon here in New Zealand.
RUNNING ORDER
- 04m05s | What we've been watching
- 27m35s | Slow Horse (S2)
- 38m14s | Watch of the week: The Lazarus Project (S2)
- 49m20s | News & Mailbag
- 1h02m26s | Peak Performance: M.Night Shyamalan
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193 - Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Doctor Who: The Star Beast (Special)
- Only Murders in the Building (S3)
- Time (S2)
Movies
- Batman Begins (2005)
- Gran Turismo (2023)
- The Hunger Games: The Ballard of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Time (S2). Staring: Jodie Whittaker, Bella Ramsey, Tamara Lawrance, Lisa Millet, Siobhan Finneran & Adam Muller.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Vin Diesel.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Time (S2). This fantastic series is only 3 episodes per season. Watch it now on Neon here in New Zealand.
RUNNING ORDER
- 05m20s | What we've been watching
- 42m26s | Watch of the week: Time (S2)
- 1h04m29s | News & Mailbag
- 1h14m03s | Peak Performance: Vin Diesel
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192 - Clam up or lawyer up. Never fess up
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TV Shows
- Gen V (S1)
- Ozark (S2)
- Bosch Legacy (S2)
Movies
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Bosch Legacy (S2). Staring: Titus Welliver, Madison Lintz, Mimi Rogers, Stephen Chang & Jamie Hector.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Sean Bean.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Bosch Legacy (S2). Great advice from the main man himself.
RUNNING ORDER
- 03m35s | What we've been watching
- 30m58s | Watch of the week: Bosch Legacy S2
- 56m15s | News & Mailbag
- 1h08m38s | Peak Performance: Sean Bean
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191 - I’ve been at war my whole life
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Bodies (Mini-series)
- Special Ops: Lioness (S1)
Movies
- Joker (2019)
- Cocaine Bear (2023)
- The Killer (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Killer. Staring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell, Arliss Howard, Kerry O'Malley & Gabriel Polanco. Directed by David Fincher.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Tim Robbins.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Special Ops: Lioness. The latest and greatest from Taylor Sheridan.
RUNNING ORDER
- 04m41s | What we've been watching
- 38m15s | Movie of the week: The Killer
- 50m07s | News & Mailbag
- 1h00m52s | Peak Performance: Tim Robbins
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190 - Why do you always jump straight to milking?
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Shrinking (S1)
- Vera (S1-S2)
Movies
- Goon (2011)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
- Knock at the Cabin (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Knock at the Cabin. Staring: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka Bird, Rupert Grint, Abby Quinn & Kristen Cui. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jamie Lee Curtis.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem. Great advice from Master Splinter, always be aware of people trying to milk you.
RUNNING ORDER
- 05m57s | What we've been watching
- 35.14m13s | Movie of the week: Knock at the Cabin
- 48m42s | News & Mailbag
- 59m02s | Peak Performance: Jamie Lee Curtis
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189 - Shut up, I don't speak French
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Lupin (S3)
- Succession (S1)
- Ted Lasso (S3)
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (S1)
Movies
- Wes Anderson / Roald Dahl Short Stories - The Swan, The Rat Catcher, Poison & The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Wes Anderson / Roald Dahl Short Stories. Staring: Ralph Fiennes, Rupert Friend, Dev Patel, Benedict Cumberbatch & Asa Jennings. Directed by Wes Anderson.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Benicio Del Toro.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. This classic line comes from everyones favourite bad boy, Mr Dixon himself.
RUNNING ORDER
- 04m02s | What we've been watching
- 36m13s | The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
- 54m13s | Movie of the week: Roald Dahl Short Stories
- 1h05m53s | News & Mailbag
- 1h14m00s | Peak Performance: Benicio Del Toro
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188 - I let you in
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Hijack (Mini-series)
Movies
- Old Dads (2023)
- Talk to Me (2022)
- RoboCop (2014)
- Reptile (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Reptile. Staring: Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Alica Silverstone & Domenick Lombardozzi. Directed by Grant Singer.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Ray Winstone.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Talk to Me, the only movie you need this Halloween! (Please remember the 90 second rule)
RUNNING ORDER
- 04m44s | What we've been watching
- 33m35s | Movie of the week: Reptile
- 47m11s | News & Mailbag
- 56m46s | Peak Performance: Ray Winstone
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187 - This is a company town, and the business is incarceration
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- The Morning Show (S1)
- Mayor of Kingston (S1 & S2)
Movies
- RoboCop 3 (1993)
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Staring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Dean Scott Vazquez, Tobe Nwigwe, Sarah Stiles, Peter Cullen, Liza Koshy, Ron Pearlman, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage & Pete Davidson. Directed by Steven Caple Jr.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Ryan Reynolds.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Mayor of Kingstown, catch S1 & S2 on Prime Video before S3 drops in early 2024.
RUNNING ORDER
- 02m40s | What we've been watching
- 30m28s | Movie of the week: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
- 48m20s | News & Mailbag
- 01h05m22s | Peak Performance: Ryan Reynolds
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186 - I like podcasts
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- What we do in the Shadows (S4)
- Treason (Mini-series)
- Blue Lights (S1)
Movies
- The Creator (2023)
- Champions (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Champions. Staring: Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olsen, Matt Cook, Ernie Hudson, Cheech Marin, Madison Tevlin, Joshua Felder & Kevin Iannucci. Directed by Bobby Farrelly.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Scarlett Johansson.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Blue Lights, now streaming on ThreeNow in New Zealand. And much like Tommy Foster, we like Podcasts. Thanks for the recommendation Bruce Grey.
RUNNING ORDER
- 01m47s | What we've been watching
- 22m07s | Blue Lights (S1)
- 37m58s | Movie of the week: Champions
- 45m30s | News & Mailbag
- 01h02m47s | Peak Performance: Scarlett Johansson
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185 - Take us out. Padawan.
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Ahsoka (2023)
Movies
- Barbie (2023)
- Robocop (1990)
- The Equalizer (2014)
- Scream VI (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Scream VI. Staring: Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Courtney Cox, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Skeet Ulrich & Dermot Mulroney. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Hugh Jackman.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Ahsoka, now streaming on Disney+.
RUNNING ORDER
- 05m30s | What we've been watching
- 28m41s | Ahsoka (S1)
- 1h08m22s | Movie of the week: Scream VI
- 01h21m05s | News & Mailbag
- 01h27m14s | Peak Performance: Hugh Jackman
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184 - And you get a maintenance day support bunny
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Jury Duty (S1)
- Ozark (S1)
- Creamerie (S2)
Movies
- Kandahar (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Kandahar. Staring: Gerard Butler, Tom Rhys Harries, Farhad Bagheri, Luna Cujai & Rebecca Harris. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Harvey Keitel.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Creamerie. This particular quote comes from the Prime Minister of New Zealand, played by Isabella Austin. Support bunnies for everyone. Available now on TVNZ.
RUNNING ORDER
- 03m02s | What we've been watching
- 26m09s | Creamerie (S2)
- 37m29s | Movie of the week: Kandahar
- 45m36s | News & Mailbag
- 01h01m35s | Peak Performance: Harvey Keitel
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183 - You’re either a predator or prey out here
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- The Gone (S1)
- Ted Lasso (S2)
- Top Boy (Final Season)
Movies
- RoboCop (1987)
- A Man Called Otto (2022)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
A Man Called Otto. Staring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Rachel Keller, John Higgins, Tony Bingham, Lily Kozub, Cameron Britton & Mack Bayda. Directed by Marc Forster.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jennifer Aniston.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Top Boy. The final season is now available to stream on Netflix.
RUNNING ORDER
- 02m54s | What we've been watching
- 31m39s | Movie of the week: A Man Called Otto
- 52m00s | News & Mailbag
- 01h05m59s | Peak Performance: Jennifer Aniston
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182 - You do not know the monster I know
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Ted Lasso (S1)
- Star Trek: Voager (S3)
- The Walking Dead: Dead City (S1)
Movies
- Black Adam (2022)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Black Adam. Staring: Dwayne Johnson, Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani, Aldi Hodge, Peirce Brosnan, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shani, Quinessa Swindell & Amon Tomaz. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Temuera Morrison.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Walking Dead: Dead City. This particular quote "You do not know the monster I know. But if you stick around long enough, you will" comes from fan favourite - Maggie!
RUNNING ORDER
- 04m20s | What we've been watching
- 16m25s | The Walking Dead: Dead City
- 33m33s | Movie of the week: Black Adam
- 46m02s | News & Mailbag
- 54m55s | Peak Performance: Temuera Morrison
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181 - I don’t think I can stomach anymore of this garbage
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Doctor Who (Season 13)
Movies
- Isle of Dogs (2018)
- Your are so not invited to my Bat Mitzvah (2023)
- Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Operation Fortune. Staring: Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes, Hugh Grant, Josh Hartnett & Bugzy Malone. Directed by Guy Ritchie.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Darren Aronofsky.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the wonderful cast and crew of the 2018 classic: Isle of Dogs. Another great Wes Anderson tale.
RUNNING ORDER
- 05m25s | What we've been watching
- 33m56s | Movie of the week: Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
- 49m40s | News & Mailbag
- 01h08m08s | Peak Performance: Darren Aronofsky
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180 - I always wanted to be a Federally
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Mayans MC (S5)
- Ted Lasso (S3)
Movies
- M3gan (2022)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
M3gan. Staring: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Lori Dungey, Jen Van Epps & Brian Jodan Alvarez. Directed by Gerard Johnstone.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Michael Caine.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Jack Ryan - All four seasons now streaming on Prime Video.
RUNNING ORDER
- 10m00s | What we've been watching
- 35m48s | Jack Ryan (S4)
- 52m11s | Movie of the week: M3gan
- 01h02m40s | News & Mailbag
- 01h10m33s | Peak Performance: Michael Caine
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179 - When an armada of human-eating lizards come my way, I can get quite creative
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Doctor Who (S12)
- Platonic (S1)
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (S2)
Movies
- Plane (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Plane. Staring: Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Tony Goldwyn, Yoson An, Evan Dane Taylor, Paul Ben-Victor, Daniella Pineda & Lilly Krug. Directed by Jean-Francouis Richet.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Iain Glen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (S2). The latest season is now streaming on TVNZ+.
RUNNING ORDER
- 05m38s | What we've been watching
- 18m22s | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (S2)
- 41m00s | Movie of the week: Plane
- 54m36s | News & Mailbag
- 59m59s | Peak Performance: Iain Glen
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178 - I want to go outside
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- The Lincoln Lawyer (S2)
- Silo (2023)
Movies
- Jake Paul the Problem Child (2023)
- The Woman King (2022)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Woman King. Staring: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, John Boyega, Jordan Bolgar & Hero Fiennes Tiffin. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Sean Penn.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of Silo - Now streaming on Apple TV. Just remember, once you say it, it can't be taken back.
RUNNING ORDER
- 03m17s | What we've been watching
- 18m57s | Silo (S1)
- 36m36s | Movie of the week: The Woman King
- 49m53s | News & Mailbag
- 54m36s | Peak Performance: Sean Penn
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177 - Don't go freaking out and calling for Mom!
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Doctor Who (Series 11)
- The Bear (S1 & S2)
Movies
- The Whale (2022)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Whale. Staring: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkens & Samantha Morton. Directed by Darren Aronofsky.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Pedro Pascal.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of The Bear. Seasons 1 & 2 now streaming on Disney+.
RUNNING ORDER
- 01m03s | What we've been watching
- 11m00s | The Bear (S1 & S2)
- 41m07s | Movie of the week: The Whale
- 54m41s | News & Mailbag
- 01h03m34s | Peak Performance: Pedro Pascal
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176 - Barbenheimer
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TV Shows
- A Very English Scandal (Mini-series)
- 1923 (S1)
Movies
- Barbie (2023)
- Oppenheimer (2023)
- The Covenant (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Covenant. Staring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim, Sean Sagar, Jason Wong, Rhys Yates, Emily Beecham and Jonny Lee Miller. Directed by Guy Ritchie.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Keira Knightly.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of the worlds most famous double feature: Barbie & Oppenheimer. Two standout movies that we discuss in this weeks episode.
RUNNING ORDER
- 02m16s | Dan's watches - Barbie & Oppenheimer
- 26m59s | Paul's watches - A Very English Scandal
- 34m42s | 1923 (S1)
- 52m02s | Movie of the week: The Covenant
- 01h06m25s | News & Mailbag
- 01h16m00s | Peak Performance: Keira Knightly
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175 - Next time do use the shotgun
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TV Shows
- Extrapolations (S1)
Movies
- Mission Impossible II (2000)
- No Hard Feelings (2023)
- Extraction (2020)
- Extraction II (2020)
- The Nun (2018)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Nun. Staring Deminan Bichir, Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet, Bonnie Aarons, Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga. Directed by Corin Hardy.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jean Reno.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of our movie of the week. The Nun. This particular quote comes from Father Burke. Resident demon hunter. Sometimes you need more than a few good words and some holy water.
RUNNING ORDER
- 01m14s | What we've been watching
- 23m40s | Extraction I & II
- 38m25s | Movie of the week: The Nun
- 50m06s | News & Mailbag
- 01h04m50s | Peak Performance: Jean Reno
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174 - Archimedes didn't know about continental drift!
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- The Witcher (S3 - Part 1)
- Unforgotten (S4 & S5)
- You (S4)
Movies
- Mission Impossible (1996)
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny; Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas, Karen Allen, John Thys-Davies & Toby Jones. Directed by James Mangold.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Alan Arkin.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is once again dedicated to Indiana Jones. The fifth and final (?) movie in the Harrison Ford run.
RUNNING ORDER
- 01m35s | What we've been watching
- 29m15s | You (S4)
- 40m35s | Movie of the week: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
- 01h09m26s | News & Mailbag
- 01h22m05s | Peak Performance: Alan Arkin
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173 - I don't think they're here for the milkshakes!
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Doctor Who (Series 10)
- Fear the Walking Dead (S8 - Part A)
Movies
- Requiem for a Dream (2000)
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen & Ray Winstone. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Kiefer Sutherland.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is once again dedicated to Indiana Jones. Mostly because I love milkshakes and it's such a great quote. The full quote is: "See those two bricks over there, I don't think they're here for the milkshakes".
RUNNING ORDER
- 02m14s | What we've been watching
- 17m20s | Movie of the week: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
- 33m22s | Fear the Walking Dead - Season 8, Part 1
- 50m13s | News & Mailbag
- 01h00m30s | Peak Performance: Kiefer Sutherland
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172 - The penitent man will pass
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Shetland (S7)
Movies
- Avatar: The Way of the Water (2022)
- The Flash (2023)
- Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (1989)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. Staring; Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Alison Doody, John Rhys-Davies, River Phoenix & Julian Glover. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Michelle Rodriguez.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Indiana Jones, and his ultimate test of courage in this weeks movie of the week: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade.
RUNNING ORDER
- 02m15s | What we've been watching
- 32m40s | Movie of the week: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade
- 44m10s | News & Mailbag
- 55m52s | Peak Performance: Michelle Rodriguez
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171 - Okey dokey, Dr. Jones.
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
TV Shows
- Smother (S3)
Movies
- Avatar (2009)
- Dungeons & Dragons (2023)
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Staring; Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Dan Aykroyd and Amrish Puri. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Colin Farrell.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to everyones favourite side kick; Short Round, played by Ke Huy Quan in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
RUNNING ORDER
- 02m29s | What we've been watching
- 21m03s | Movie of the week: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
- 43m05s | News & Mailbag
- 55m17s | Peak Performance: Colin Farrell
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170 - It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage.
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
Movies
- Gold (2022)
- Belfast (2021)
- Dune (2021)
- Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Staring; Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies & Ronald Lacy. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Mel Gibson.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to everyones favourite treasure hunter; Indiana Jones, played by the much loved Harrison Ford.
RUNNING ORDER
- 01m40s | What we've been watching
- 28m41s | Movie of the week: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
- 43m15s | News & Mailbag
- 55m44s | Peak Performance: Mel Gibson
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169 - I'm the eldest boy!
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
Movies
- 12 Angry Men (1957)
- Riders of Justice (2020)
TV Shows
- Doctor Who (Series 9)
- Succession (S4)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Riders of Justice. Staring; Mads Mikkelsen, Andrea Heick Gadeberg, Nicolas Bro, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Lars Brygmann & Gustav Lindh. Directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jennifer Connelly.
EPISODE TITLE
Love him or hate him, today's quote and title comes from Kendall Roy, played by Jeremy Strong.
RUNNING ORDER
- 01m35s | What we've been watching
- 27m45s | Movie of the week: Riders of Justice
- 42m48s | News & Mailbag
- 50m20s | Peak Performance: Jennifer Connelly
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168 - You're remembered for the deals you break
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
Movies
- A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
- Air (2023)
TV Shows
- The Night Agent (S1) (AKA: Kind Eyes)
- Parks & Recreation (S1)
- Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Mini-series)
- Beef (S1)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Air. Staring; Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Chris Messina, Vola Davis, Julius Tennon, Damian Delano Young & Chris Tucker. Directed by Ben Affleck.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Marlon Brando.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of 'Air' now streaming on Prime Video in New Zealand. This particular quote comes from the legendary founder of Nike, Phil Knight.
RUNNING ORDER
- 02m15s | What we've been watching
- 32m45s | Beef (S1)
- 44m59s | Movie of the week: Air
- 57m13s | News & Mailbag
- 01h05m20s | Peak Performance: Marlon Brando
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167 - It's like Thomas the Tank Engine always says, “Simple is better"
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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING
Movies
- Bullet Train (2022)
TV Shows
- The Diplomat (S1)
- Star Wars: Visions (S2)
MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE
Bullet Train. Staring; Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brain Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sandra & Sandra Bullock. Directed by David Leitch. And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Damian Lewis.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of 'Bullet Train' now streaming on Neon in New Zealand.
RUNNING ORDER
- 01m27s | What we've been watching
- 24m20s | Movie of the week: Bullet Train
- 31m26s | News & Mailbag
- 40m21s | Peak Performance: Damian Lewis
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166 - Where does he get those wonderful toys?
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THIS WEEK
We're doing something a little different from the "usual agenda" here on the Half Measures Podcast. We're taking a deep dive into Batman (1989)
We're going to be discussing what we loved and hated about this movie, our favourite characters, theories, trivia and more. You're probably going to want to watch along before you listen!
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