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Nervous Lobsters

Nervous Lobsters

By Niamh and the Nervous Lobsters team

Join host, Niamh, and the rest of the Nervous Lobsters team as they explore their passions and interests including film, TV, video games, books and much much more.
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Twitter: @NervousLobsters
IG: @NiamhousLobster
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Ep 4: The Prestige - The Original Transported Lobster

Nervous LobstersMar 19, 2021

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Ep36: Weekend at Bernie's - What kind of lobster invites you to his house for the weekend and then dies on you?

Ep36: Weekend at Bernie's - What kind of lobster invites you to his house for the weekend and then dies on you?

This week we discuss Weekend at Bernie's which is always a good summer movie if you're looking for a laugh! 

In the last 5 minutes we briefly give our opinions on part 2 of Stranger Things Season 4 so minor spoiler warning for then.

Enjoy!

Jul 10, 202257:57
Ep 35 In & Out - macho macho lobster

Ep 35 In & Out - macho macho lobster

The 'straight passing' couple, Niamh and Aaron, talk LGBTQ+ in the form of the 1997 film, In & Out. Happy Pride Everyone!

TW//: Eating disorder 28m48s-30m10s

Jun 24, 202201:18:38
Ep 34: Stranger Things S4 part 1 - I don't like this, Lobster, wake up!

Ep 34: Stranger Things S4 part 1 - I don't like this, Lobster, wake up!

This week we talk Stranger Things! Thanks so much to Jordan for joining us!

First 45 mins (approx), we discuss seasons 1-3 and try to give a spoiler-free review of season 4 part 1 - However, listener discretion is advised and we HIGHLY recommend watching it before listening to us!  We then go on to discuss spoilers from season 4, including questions and theories we have for part 2.

Check out Jordan's band Corner Boy and their new-ish hit https://youtu.be/1PFx6-OT0Sc 

Here's the link to Pop Culture Detective's video on Hopper: https://youtu.be/R3cBJBhrpok

Cover art @floillustrate

Social media: IG @niamhouslobster and Twitter @nervouslobsters

Jun 12, 202201:34:19
Ep 33: Jaws - You're gonna need a bigger lobster

Ep 33: Jaws - You're gonna need a bigger lobster

Niamh, Cathy and Aaron discuss the classic movie Jaws. Hope you enjoy shark jokes, cause that's all you're gonna get!


Lessons from the Screenplay video on Jaws: https://youtu.be/ZzMwYb8Z5hA 

Super cringe video we talked about of crankgameplays doing a backflip in front of markiplier for the first time: https://youtu.be/eAoDKjd6I6s 


Cover art: @floillustrate

Follow us on IG: @niamhouslobster and Twitter: @nervouslobsters


May 27, 202201:05:34
Ep 32: Curious Lobsters - Spoiler free reviews of recent watches

Ep 32: Curious Lobsters - Spoiler free reviews of recent watches

This week Niamh, Aaron and Cathy talk about their recent watches of shows and movies giving spoiler free reviews of anything that came out recently.

Time Stamps:

0h0m0s - Intro and cold open

0h21m7s - Cathy's review of Bridgerton season 2 (spoiler free)

0h35m31s - Niamh and Aaron's review of The Lost City (spoiler free)

0h45m45s - Stranger Things seasons 1-3 (contains minor spoilers)

1h5m11s - review of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (spoiler free)

1h8m58s - review of Fantastic Beasts: the Secrets of Dumbledore (spoiler free)


IG: @niamhouslobsters

Twitter: @nervouslobsters

Cover Art by @floillustrate


Apr 30, 202201:19:13
Ep 31: Shrek 1-4 - I like that lobster, that is a nice lobster

Ep 31: Shrek 1-4 - I like that lobster, that is a nice lobster

After, a sick break (courtesy of Covid), Niamh and Aaron are back to discuss the Shrek saga of movies (mostly just quotes). Other topics include, a Step Up rant and a little run through of the content we've been binging while isolating, such as, The Expanse, Elden Ring, and Stranger Things.

Follow us on social media, IG: @niamhouslobster, Twitter: @nervouslobsters

Cover Art by @floillustrate

Apr 15, 202201:06:54
Ep 30: Curious Lobsters 2 - director Emer Reynolds interview
Mar 18, 202201:04:50
Ep 29: Django - I think we all agree the lobsters were a nice idea

Ep 29: Django - I think we all agree the lobsters were a nice idea

This week Niamh, Cathy and Aaron are joined by Aoife to talk about Django Unchained.
Obviously as four white Irish 20-something year olds, we are not qualitied to discuss a lot of the topics of this film including racism and slavery so please take what we say with a grain of salt. Despite the harrowing subject, this is a really funny episode about a hilarious film! Enjoy!
IG: @niamhouslobster | Twitter: @nervouslobsters
Cover art by @floillustrate
Mar 04, 202201:47:06
Ep 28 She's the Man - When my eyes are closed I see you for who you truly are, which is a lobster

Ep 28 She's the Man - When my eyes are closed I see you for who you truly are, which is a lobster

Niamh, Cathy and Aaron manage to squeeze in a quick review and rating of She's the Man (2006) in between some hilarious stories - Enjoy!

P.S. We accidentally started recording on the wrong mic at the beginning and had to delete it cause it didn't sound good so hopefully the start of the episode makes sense!

Check us out on IG @niamhouslobsters and Twitter @nervouslobsters

Cover art by @floillustrate

Feb 19, 202201:01:20
Ep 27: Reminiscent Lobsters - Year 1 Review

Ep 27: Reminiscent Lobsters - Year 1 Review

Happy anniversary my freaky darlings! Thank you all for coming on this adventure with us and thanks again to Cathy and Aaron and all our guests for making this with me! Love you all!

This week Cathy, Aaron and I give reviewed ratings to the list of 2021 movies. We also reveal the results of the Instagram polls.

IG @NiamhousLobster | Twitter @NervousLobsters 

Cover art by @floillustrate

 

Feb 05, 202201:40:54
Ep 26: The Greatest Show-lobster

Ep 26: The Greatest Show-lobster

Join Niamh, Aaron and Cathy as they discuss and rant about the popular musical, The Greatest Showman. Some literal laugh out loud moments so warning to those wearing earphones!

Follow us on social media where you can submit questions and where we'll be posting polls for you to rate our 2021 movies - results to be announced on the next podcast!

Twitter: @NervousLobsters
IG: @NiamhousLobster

Cover art by @floillustrate

Jan 21, 202201:21:16
Ep 25: Matrix Resurrections - the lobster is an illusion

Ep 25: Matrix Resurrections - the lobster is an illusion

Spoiler review of Matrix Resurrections which came out this past Christmas. This is our first time dedicating a full episode to a new film so hopefully we're not too all over the place. 

Follow us @skittlesheep on IG and Twitter where we'll be posting the list of our 2021 ratings and rakings and asking for your opinions.

Jan 08, 202201:23:48
Ep24 Klaus - A true selfless lobster always sparks another

Ep24 Klaus - A true selfless lobster always sparks another

To wrap up 2021, we're discussing one of our favourite Christmas movies, Klaus. This wholesome movie brings us to tears every time, so do yourself a favour and watch it this Christmas!
Happy Christmas from Niamh, Aaron and Cathy on the Nervous Lobsters team and a big thank you for listening and supporting us.
Follow @skittlesheep on IG and Twitter 🦞
Dec 24, 202101:09:34
Ep23: Scrooged - Lobster bless us, everyone

Ep23: Scrooged - Lobster bless us, everyone

We're starting off the Festive season strong with Richard Donner's Scrooged, released in 1988 as a modern take on A Christmas Carol. It was just me and Aaron this week so we took tangents to the next level but hopefully it makes for a funny episode!

Check out our Spotify poll and get in touch @skittlesheep on IG and Twitter


Dec 10, 202101:24:14
Ep 22: Knives Out - our lobster is not whole at all

Ep 22: Knives Out - our lobster is not whole at all

TW//: brief mentions of suicide throughout - no descriptions.

The time has come for us to discuss one of the greatest films of all time, Knives Out. 100% recommend watching this movie before listening - I'll even watch it with you, just tell me when and where!

Let us know your thoughts and/or questions @skittlesheep on IG and Twitter or in the Q&A section on Spotify - also don't forget to vote in our poll.

Nov 26, 202101:40:33
Ep 21: When Lobster Met Sally

Ep 21: When Lobster Met Sally

Come have what we're having... which is the fantastic film When Harry Met Sally. Conor joins us this week which means there will be plenty of funny stories while we attempt to stay on topic.

Submit your movie suggestions on @skittlesheep on social media or on Spotify. Also our poll: Can men and women be friends?

Nov 12, 202101:12:14
Ep 20: Happy Death Lobster - Podkin carving

Ep 20: Happy Death Lobster - Podkin carving

This episode Niamh, Cathy and Aaron discuss Happy Death Day while carving pumpkins - apologies in advance for the sawing and scraping sounds, I edited out about 15 minutes of it.

TW// Brief suicide reference, no descriptions: 44m20s-45m20s

As usual we bop around topics, including: other time-loop movies such as Groundhog Day, Palm Springs and Map of Tiny Perfect Things, and favourite scary movies, Halloween monsters and costumes.

Check out our poll and Q&A on Spotify and see our finished pumpkins on Twitter and IG @skittlesheep


Oct 29, 202101:32:50
Ep 19: Scooby Doo - Sorry Daph, but your go-go lobsters didn't fit... me!

Ep 19: Scooby Doo - Sorry Daph, but your go-go lobsters didn't fit... me!

For our second episode in spooky season, Niamh, Cathy and Aaron review the two live-action Scooby Doo movies (2002 and 2004), with a lot of quoting, nostalgia and Scrappy Doo slander to follow.

Check out @skittlesheep on Instagram and Twitter for updates and to send us any questions or thoughts.

Don't forget to answer our poll and Q&A below!

Link to NerdSync YouTube video on the movies being in the wrong order: https://youtu.be/2J9phuZIGwc 

Link to alternate movie opening: https://youtu.be/QepaSw6w5bs



Oct 15, 202101:33:54
Ep 18: The Witches - I don't like Cock-A-Leekie, I like Lobster!

Ep 18: The Witches - I don't like Cock-A-Leekie, I like Lobster!

To start off spooky season, Niamh and Cathy talk about The Witches, released in 1990. 

Not much deep diving happens in this one, just lot of laughing and a few tangents as usual. This week we've also got a couple of actual questions!

PS. Take a shot every time we say "Grandma!"

Let us know what you think of our answers to the fan questions and let us know what character you'd like to be below!

Oct 01, 202101:14:16
Ep 17: The Matrix Trilogy - What does Tasty Lobster taste like?

Ep 17: The Matrix Trilogy - What does Tasty Lobster taste like?

Join Niamh, Cathy and Aaron as they talk about the The Matrix Trilogy, directed by the Wachowskis.

Not sure how much we actually get through though with all the tangents!


Link to Mr Sunday Movies YouTube video: https://youtu.be/rgRLbMMSRjU

Sep 17, 202101:22:17
Ep 16: Ner-versus Lobsters 2 - Last Quote Quiz

Ep 16: Ner-versus Lobsters 2 - Last Quote Quiz

Hope you're excited for another quiz! This time Cathy and Aaron go up against movie-buff Conor.

Let us know how you got on @skittlesheep on Twitter or Instagram and tell us which of the movies from the quiz we should discuss in a future episode - Terminator? Independence Day? Casablanca?


Links to the online quizzes we used in ours are:

https://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2452901c158b8.html 

https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/famous-last-lines-movies-quiz

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/quiz-how-many-famous-last-10005919

 

Sep 03, 202101:13:09
Ep 15: Lobster Girls - A year in the life we'll never get back

Ep 15: Lobster Girls - A year in the life we'll never get back

We binged Gilmore Girls so you don't have to and I'll tell ya... it was tough! 

Enjoy the rantings of Gilmore Girls and the ravings of other shows incl. Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Castlevania.

Follow us @skittlesheep on Twitter and Instagram for updates and to send us questions.

Aug 20, 202101:10:08
Ep 14: Chicken Run - Lobsters go in podcasts come out

Ep 14: Chicken Run - Lobsters go in podcasts come out

Niamh, Cathy and Aaron discuss a range of topics surrounding the 2000 movie Chicken Run, from stop motion and action scenes in various movies to whether or not a chicken's head is bigger that an acorn.

Aug 06, 202101:03:01
Ep 13: In Bruges - You're an inanimate effing lobster

Ep 13: In Bruges - You're an inanimate effing lobster

TW// Suicide references 


Out of the flying pan into Bruges! Niamh, Cathy and Aaron are joined by Fergus to discuss In Bruges! 

We stay on topic for a lot of this actually - with a lot of laughs and quoting!


Follow us @skittlesheep on Twitter and Instagram for updates.

Jul 23, 202101:04:25
Ep 12: Curious Lobsters

Ep 12: Curious Lobsters

Something a little different this week. Niamh and Cathy are joined by friends, Aoife and Niamh.  Instead of discussing a movie as usual, they talk about anything and everything, flicking through conversations at major speed so you better strap in your seatbelts!

Spoiler warnings for A Quiet Place 1 & 2 from 46m25s to 1h4m30s

Other topics include: Bo Burnham's Inside, Love Island, Scooby Doo, My Little Pony, Pokémon, Loki and Luna.


Jul 09, 202101:06:59
Ep 11: Pride - Every lobster is a lesbian at heart

Ep 11: Pride - Every lobster is a lesbian at heart

In honour of Pride month, this episode we review and discuss the 2014 film Pride which tells the true story of a LGBTQ group's support of the miners' strikes in 80s Wales.

A lot of laughs during this one, as usual. Let us know your questions on Twitter or IG @skittlesheep 

Jun 25, 202101:38:17
Ep 10: Snatch - Sit down and shut up you big bald lobster

Ep 10: Snatch - Sit down and shut up you big bald lobster

This episode, Cathy graced us with a detailed summary of Guy Ritchie's Snatch which we unfortunately had to cut down a good bit due to it's lengthiness
Jun 12, 202101:06:46
Ep 9: Focus - At the end of the day this is a game of Lobsters

Ep 9: Focus - At the end of the day this is a game of Lobsters

This week Niamh, Cathy and Aaron review Focus, released in 2015, as well as going on their usual tangents.

Hope you enjoy!

May 28, 202101:22:35
Ep 8: Lobsters of the Caribbean

Ep 8: Lobsters of the Caribbean

Join us as we discuss the Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy and go on many tangents along the way.

May 14, 202101:49:48
Ep 7: Legally Lobsters

Ep 7: Legally Lobsters

This week Niamh, Cathy and Aaron are joined by Aoife and another Niamh - just to confuse you - to discuss Legally Blonde. Beware of spoilers!


We really enjoyed recording this! Discussions include feminism, misogyny, gender roles, dress codes and the dumb blonde trope!

Big thank you to Niamh and Aoife for joining!


Check out @skittlesheep on Twitter and Instagram for podcast updates

Apr 30, 202101:35:07
Ep 6: Nervous Baby Lobster Driver

Ep 6: Nervous Baby Lobster Driver

Join Niamh, Cathy and Aaron as then discuss Baby Driver! - BEWARE SPOILERS 

Hope you enjoy the new opening theme song!

Apr 16, 202101:27:10
Ep 5: Ner-Versus Lobsters: Disney Song Quiz

Ep 5: Ner-Versus Lobsters: Disney Song Quiz

Aaron and Cathy go head-to-head in Niamh's Quiz on Disney Songs! Can you do any better?

Follow @skittlesheep on social media to follow any updates and to submit questions.

Apr 02, 202101:18:58
Ep 4: The Prestige - The Original Transported Lobster

Ep 4: The Prestige - The Original Transported Lobster

TW// brief mentioning of suicide at 23m45s


Beware of major spoilers for Christopher Nolan's The Prestige!!!!!

Join Niamh, Cathy and Aaron as they Pledge to tackle the twists and Turns of the extremely confusing Prestige.


Follow @skittlesheep on social media for updates and to submit questions/suggestions.


Mar 19, 202101:15:37
Ep 3: Mulan - Dishonour on you, Dishonour on your lobsters

Ep 3: Mulan - Dishonour on you, Dishonour on your lobsters

In preparation for International Women's Day on the 8th, Niamh, Cathy and Aaron discuss Mulan. Spoiler Warning for the original AND the 2020 live-action remake.

We also got our mic issue from last episode sorted so thank you if you made it through that episode.

For updates and to submit questions follow @skittlesheep on Twitter and Instagram.

Mar 04, 202101:28:30
Ep 2: LobsterPool

Ep 2: LobsterPool

This episode, join Niamh, Cathy and Aaron as they discuss, review and inaccurately quote Deadpool and Deadpool 2 - Beware of Spoilers!

Also please note that we accidently call Dopinder the wrong name for most of the pod... Sorry.

For updates and to submit questions, follow @skittlesheep on Twitter and Instagram.

Feb 18, 202101:40:55
Ep 1: Inglorious Lobsters

Ep 1: Inglorious Lobsters

Come join Niamh, Cathy and Aaron as they explore Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds. Beware of Spoilers!

Feb 06, 202143:00