Starburst Radio Podcast

10.12: Voodoo Shampoo In which Mike makes an unwise recreational movie choice and considers a culling of his DVD collection. While Kris feels the future of cinema may have arrived early due to the virus and has mixed feelings over the real Ahsoka. The planet may be in lockdown but that won't stop STARBURST Radio from inflicting some well needed idiocy and bad taste. *Show first broadcast on Wed 25th March 2020 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.11: The STARBURST International Film Festival 2020 A very special edition of the STARBURST Radio Show recorded live at the STARBURST International Film Festival. Hosted by Paul Ripley and Jo Lowes and broadcast by FAB Radio International. Featuring interviews with Mike Royce, Kris Heys, Martin Unsworth, Helen Lyons-Curran, Laurie Brewster, Emma Dark, Scott Lyus, Richard Rountree and Andrew Lee Potts *Show first broadcast on Friday 13th March and Saturday 14th March 2020 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.10: We Need to Talk About Dogging with Kevin In which Kris has a nuclear reaction to the English language and gets proto Cop Rocked. While Mike remembers when ‘straight to video’ was not a dirty phrase and explains by Bojack Horseman helped to explain the mysteries of living. On the last show before the STARBURST International Film Festival 2020, STARBURST Radio delivers a reprehensible show in which Ellen Pages’ digital nudity, piracy, and slavery with a smile, are just some of the no-go areas that wandered into... *Show first broadcast on Wed 11th March 2020 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.09: Colourful Metaphors In which Martin sings the praises of the other famous Kris and welcomes The Simpsons to Disney+. While Mike explains how James Bond was brought down by a virus and why Roddenberry ain’t no straitjacket. The Invisible Man is reviewed and seismic events on Doctor Who trigger more online hate than usual on the week leading up to the STARBURST International Film Festival 2020... [*Featuring exclusive podcast only bonus content, so stay with us after the end credits!] [WARNING: This episode contains an exceptionally high troll content!] *Show first broadcast on Wed 4th March 2020 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.08: Ribbed In which Mike has his Vegas VIP dreams hit by a dose of reality, and gets irate at even more dumbed down film titles. Kris gives the Star Wars inside skinny on Project Luminous and defends the dried up skin of a classic STARBURST cover. Sonic the Hedgehog is reviewed, Indy loses Spielberg, DC Comics get rid of a Didiot, and it’s Bob swapping week at Disney... [*Featuring exclusive podcast only bonus content, so stay with us after the end credits!] *Show first broadcast on Wed 26th February 2020 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.07: Thingy in a Dinghy In which Martin reveals the latest screenings at the STARBURST International Film Festival 2020, and continues to reject the hanging munchkin. Mike feels that there should be No Time For Sampling, and reveals the Shatner Toupee Timeline. While Kris hatches a cunning plan for some extra content and explains why porn should never be Frozen. A busy local football match leads to a quiet night on STARBURST Radio as the team discuss poor old Natalie being schooled by a nutbag, the immortality of Peanuts, and the mortality of Um Bongo. [Featuring an interview with special guest with Star Trek legend - George Takei] *Show first broadcast on Wed 19th February 2020 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.06: Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emaciation of the DC Comics Box Office Takings) In which Kris reveals an animation revelation, and explains why, on Netflix, it’s finally Stockport’s time to shine. Martin gets in a very premature plug for STARBURST Issue 469 but refuses to recommend any of the stuff it features. While Mike is happy to take on the ‘lighthouse challenge’ and reveals where Dracula has set up his new gaff. STARBURST Radio returns from it’s Crimbo break with Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey and The Lighthouse Reviews, the return of the Monster Mash, Huey Lewis on life-support, and an unhealthy amount of discussion on the rules of Frankenstein. [*Featuring exclusive podcast only bonus content, so stay with us after the end credits!] *Show first broadcast on Wed 12th February 2020 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.05: The Ghosts of Christmas Present aka The STARBURST Christmas Special 2019 A special episode of STARBURST Radio in which Mike is on a total downer and Kris and Martin try to convince him that Christmas doesn't suck! *Show first broadcast on Wed 18th December 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.04: Star Trek: Re-Unification In which Martin finds that a famous amazon might be taking tips from the God of thunder and meets an actor that is clearly not too old for this sh@#. While Mike says goodbye to another Star Trek legend and remembers when the Jumanji franchise was not box office gold. The original Ghostbusters almost make a comeback, Henry Cavill waits for an unrequited booty call, and the details of the Starburst International Film Festival are revealed, as Starburst Radio gets ready for its Christmas special... [*Featuring a special interview with Lethal Weapon/Jumanji star - Danny Glover] *Show first broadcast on Wed 11th December 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.03: Chatting with Chop Top In which Mike despairs at the ever-expanding Christmas period and reveals why a joyless Bond is trapped in development hell. While Kris continues to deplore the sad state of UK cinemas and asks the big question, "When is a Purge not a Purge?". STARBURST Radio continues its 10th season with a pre-Christmas, pre-apocalypse show that explores early movie memories, David Tenant playing everyone and the return of the apes. [*Featuring a special interview with Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2/Devils Rejects star - Bill Mosely] *Show first broadcast on Wed 4th December 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.02: The Kids from "It" In which Kris is not impressed with Rob Zombie’s ‘Poochie’ and introduces extraterrestrial television to the UK. Martin finally finds a movie to rave about then unfortunately also finds some footage to help with his adult-orientated 3D downtime. Mike is pleased that Netflix seems to be finally living up to its name and then gets triggered by the arrogance of the latest pseudo-sequel. Cheeseboards and pub lunches evolve, Midsommar bellends get outed, and both Jay and Bob are silent in dear old Blighty. [*Featuring a special interview with the original child stars from the 1990 It tv mini-series] *Show first broadcast on Wed 27th November 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

10.01: Lost in the Sea of Netflix In which Mike goes cockwise for a change and gets upset about the Dark Fate of the Terminator franchise. Kris announces the return of the Star Trek movies and strays into a discussion on the inappropriate behaviour of elderly wookies. Martin delivers an arguable ‘plethora’ of iconic horror interviews and gives an impromptu French language lesson. Things don’t look so full of wonder in 1984, and a billion-dollar clown looks certain to bag a sequel as STARBURST RADIO makes its time-shifted return. [Featuring a special interview with Jason Vorhees himself - Kane Hodder] *Show first broadcast on Wed 20th November 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

9.16: Tolkien Nonsense In which Martin turns Robert Redford into a raving political right-winger and kills off poor old Bobby Crush just when he wasn’t making a comeback. Mike has a full-blown meltdown with a Mr Robot "fan", and makes a false accusation of hoover theft. Kris fails to get a left-handed stormtrooper to open his beer and tries his best to announce the end of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In a show rife with dodgy de-ageing, nine noisy clocks and copious amounts of alcohol, Season 10 of STARBURST Radio finally comes to an end. [Warning: Mike totally loses the plot by the end of this episode] *Show first broadcast on Wed 30th July 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

9.15: Endgame for Avatar In which Mike is pleased to be seeing more of the Scarlet Witch and explain why fandom wants a tax evader to go whistle. While Martin reveals a bizarre casting for Superman and brings some misplaced Grandad vibes to the show. Rutger Hauer and David Hedison are sadly missed, a female God of Thunder brings a stormy reaction on social media, and the X-Men prepare to return, as STARBURST Radio reaches it’s penultimate show before the Summer break. *Show first broadcast on Wed 24th July 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

9.14: The 2019 Highlights So Far Show In which Kris declares his aversion to the 4 Chins and thinks outside the cabinet. While Mike defends the honour of the V For Vendetta movie and gets more than the usual amount of email complaints. The Soska Sisters gets silenced, the Uwe Boll movie gets pitched, a previous STARBURST 007 prediction comes true, and STARBURST Radio goes on a somewhat shonky journey through the best and worst of 2019 so far. *Show first broadcast on Wed 17th July 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

9.13: Gremlins Rentboy In which Hike makes an urgent appeal to Marvel fans and begins his sad farewell to Jessica Jones. While Kris reveals that the tv Walking Dead is far from over and that there is also life in the Evil Dead franchise.The STARBURST Radio show is brought to you this week via a massive hangover, too much X-Men, dynamic Papal antics, and some saucy email shenanigans. *Show first broadcast on Wed 10th July 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

9.12: The Walking Deadend In which Martin manages to avoid bashing tarantino and provides another stunning film poster quotation. While Mike delves into the murky depths of YouPorn ownership and reveals an impending timeshift for STARBURST Radio. Stranger Things returns, an iconic comicbook comes to an end, and Spider-Man: Far From Home is reviewed. *Show first broadcast on Wed 3rd July 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

9.11: Queen Latifah’s Bowel Movement In which Kris is pleased to see the return of an unfriendly face and mourns the passing of the age of the video shop (did you know he used to work in one?). Mike is not pleased to see his least favourite franchise evolve into another medium and reveals when Conan isn’t Conan. The guys finally return from the US with a show that tackles the lacklustre response to Men in Black International, and Child’s Play. While reviewing the return of a non-blaxploitation version of Shaft, and bravely trying to shill STARBURST Issue 462. [Featuring an unexpected special appearance by Tom Pertwee] *Show first broadcast on Wed 26th June 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

9.10: Return to Caesars Palace In which Mike returns from his exile in a cabin in Utah and finds the ‘Prison’ toilets of Sin City to be a little too revealing. Kris appreciates the satisfying nature of Alien Fingers and equally admires the colonic confidence of a well-known movie franchise. Martin brings the Elephant Man to Fremont Street and gets unfairly distracted by a Uni-Plex Cinema. As the Doctor Sleep trailer hits, the STARBURST gang hit Las Vegas, and pay long overdue (and unwelcome) a return visit to Caesars Palace. [Warning: This show contains high levels of penile content, and Rock the Kasbah denial] *Show recorded Live on Tues 18th June 2019 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas and was first broadcast on Wed 19thJune 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

9.09: Kit Goes to Rehab In which Kris reveals the extreme cost of hedgehog dentistry, and brings the latest news on ‘Silence’ movies. While Martin crowns himself the grandfather of selfies, and uncovers the so-far secretive genre of Groundhouse. Influencers hit the cinema with predictable results, monsters are in need of giant umbrellas, and the Jacko pet chimp biopic hits the skids... *Show first broadcast on Wed 29th May 2019 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.