Starburst Radio Podcast

8.10: VideOdyssey In which Martin Unsworth returns to give everyone the lowdown on FrightFest, spends time on the set of action movie Avengement, and picks his nose. Mike Royce thinks that James Bond might be better off without a lifejacket, suffers some Bradley confusion, and explains how a Tardigrade might bring an end to the voyages of USS Discovery. Kris Heys looks into the ‘furry trade’, has a quick scooch, and expresses his dislike of Sex MacFarlane. Mouseflix gets a name, there is a lot more trouble in bigger China, and STARBURST Radio speaks to the brains behind brand new video store - VideOdyssey. *Show first broadcast on Wed 29th August 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International. VideOdyssey – 37-45 Windsor Street, Liverpool. L8 1XE. https://www.facebook.com/VideOdysseyArcade/ VideOdyssey is a brand-new video store, and so much more. Go and pay them a visit.

8.9: Mouseflix In which Kris Heys reveals a close call with Venom, tries to get celebrity inside info on ‘Star Wars: Resistance’, and announces the long-awaited return of a popular sloth watcher. Mike Royce makes a birthday return to his hometown, ponders why ‘Better Call Saul’ never grabbed the public zeitgeist, and has yet another meltdown over dog movies. The ethnicity of James Bond is unwisely discussed, Chuckle Brother's trauma is fondly remembered, and the loss of ‘Firefly’ is still lamented, as ‘Watchmen’ gets the go-ahead for tv. *Show first broadcast on Wed 22nd August 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

8.8: ‘Swiss Cheese’ Franchises In which Mike Royce partakes in some birthday absenteeism, and Fun with Nuns. Martin Unsworth reveals the origins of The Slender Man, and why Demi Moore really does like to play the victim. Video Nasties give STARBURST Magazine a sales boost, some "emails" attempt to give a sales pitch, and the Star Trek movies suffer a fatal warp core breach! *Show first broadcast on Wed 15th August 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

8.7: Mission Impossible: Drizzly Superdrug In which Kris Heys explains the hidden benefits of the death of physical media and the lack of discernable benefits of Bigfoot Erotica. Mike Royce has to defend his comments on the previous show and predicts a last minute streaming victory for LoveFilm. While Martin Unsworth deposits a whale and introduces another little suicide into an already grim segment. ALF and Fantasy Island return, Justin Timberlake gets his own space, and Mission Impossible: Fallout is reviewed as STARBURST Radio still can’t quite stop digging a sleazy grave... [Guest starring STARBURST Editorial Assistant - Kieron Moore and his gangly tendrils] *Show first broadcast on Wed 1st August 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

8.6: The King Kong Straddle In which Martin Unsworth breaks his repetitive gag order, and introduces some very Diff’rent Strokes. Kris Heys is not overly impressed with Aquaman but is very impressed with the unexpected return of a Star Wars favourite. Mike Royce is overly impressed with AquaToddler and addresses the overrated status of whoopee cushions. It’s San Diego Comic Con time again; a major scandal hits Marvel Studios, and the Secret Origin of The Cock is (almost) revealed. *Show first broadcast on Wed 25th July 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

8.5: The Coming of a Dirty Muppet In which Mike Royce realises the folly of last weeks episode, heaps praise on the sophomore season of Luke Cage, then gets ‘real world’ about bodily decay and adultery. While Kris Heys still retains his membership of the Athena Bezzerides Fan Club, is more upbeat about the return of The Walking Dead, and can’t get any help finding his Tardis key. STARBURST Magazine Issue 451 celebrates the era of the Video Nasty, listeners reveal their favourite genre soundtracks, and STARBURST Radio makes some bold predictions, about the future of TV & Cinema. *Show first broadcast on Wed 18th July 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

8.4: Shaolin Shocker In which Kris Heys reveals the imminent arrival of ‘surge pricing’, reminisces about Blood Bowl with his sinister Uncle Ben, and finally finishes work on his movie, 'Ends Meat'. While, Mike Royce unwisely decides to do the show immediately after hospital release, gets assaulted by a ‘South Park Businessman’, then manages to snatch defeats from the Jaws 2 of victory. The World Cup draws to its conclusion; eyebrows are off limits, and the show devolves into medically induced mayhem as STARBURST Radio says goodbye to one of the biggest comic book legends that ever lived... *Show first broadcast on Wed 11th July 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

8.3 How Much is that Fetish Doggy Suit in the Window In which Mike Royce attempts to explain the X-Men Comics meltdown and succeeds in his quest to find Stanley Ogden’s skull. Martin Unsworth fights football with sarcasm and reveals that animals are about to attack. Kris Heys prefers not to celebrate the other Independence Day and reveals why the latest show from Marvel is not a Runaway success. It’s a hot night in Manchester as the wedding of the year doesn’t turn out as planned, and a random email reveals the Secret origin of the FAB Café. *Show first broadcast on Wed 4th July 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 8.2: STARBURST Magazine - Official Top 10 Films of 2018 In which Kris Heys returns to the Editorial Team of STARBURST Magazine and encounters a STARBURST Radio stalwart in Las Vegas. Martin Unsworth introduces some much-needed amputational humour and an unhealthy dose of ‘slabbing paranoia’. Mike Royce explains the six-month hiatus of the show and celebrates a momentous anniversary. The boys are back! STARBURST Radio returns with the Official Top Ten Movies of 2018, a tale of a fake obituary, and a real obituary for AMC’s Comic Book Men. *Show first broadcast on Wed 27th June 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 8.1: STARBURST Radio Live 2: The Blue Nuts In which Mike Royce fears a Boyle might need lancing in the world of James Bond, and falls foul of an extremely crunchy sandwich. Kris Heys makes an ill-advised disclosure about a secret screening, and continues to suffer from Nekromantik 2 PTSD. Whilst, Martin Unsworth continues to gloat with his early STARBURST Radio "prize", and continues to give shade to the mighty Tarantino. The award winning STARBURST Radio Show returns with a live broadcast from the STARBURST MediaCity Festival 2018. A saga of Alien Head Vodka, Happy Death Day wobbly hands, and Giraffe Penises. Guest Starring comics legend Dez Skinn, and TV Zone’s Paul Mount Not Guest starring Bruce Campbell *Show broadcast Live from MediaCity UK on Sat 17th March 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.24: The Season Frenale - aka The Starburst Christmas Special 2017 In which Martin Unsworth guesstimates the DS9 anniversary, and feels that Twin Peaks should know its place. Mike Royce consigns an unedited show to a deep dark vault, and issues a belated Walking Dead apology. Kris Heys reveals the correlation between publishing and purgatory, and has a problem with his trousers. Whilst, Tetsuo eats crickets. It’s the usual mayhem as Season 7 of STARBURST Radio comes to an end with the official Top 40 Movies of 2017. *Show first broadcast on Wed 6th December 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.23: STARBURST Meets The Hoff In which Kris Heys takes a stand for ‘Conateer’ rights, introduces the ‘Legasequel’, and comes top in the Jurassic Quiz. Whilst, Mike Royce defends Odeon Screen 1 - Leicester Square, is more than happy that Walkers have got some shin pads, and reveals a very late Ghostbusters cot death. Zach Galligan, star of Gremlins is interviewed, STARBURST meets the living legend that is David Hasslehoff, the radio station is taken off air by a massive tech failure, and after seven years, Mike Royce finally loses the plot... [Warning: This episode suffers from a shortage of tech savvy, and an abundance of vodka] *Show first broadcast on Wed 6th December 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.22: The History of the Phallic Santa In which Mike Royce gets caught in a late-night money pit, has yet to be convinced of the virtues of digital de-ageing, and reveals why Peter Cushing was the perfect gent. Whilst Martin Unsworth introduces Hashtag Wednesday, re-introduces a Boba Fett sex comedy, and explains why 3D at home is soon to be a thing of the past. Whedon faces off with Snyder, Scrotal Film comes in for the usual criticisms, and the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is announced. *Show first broadcast on Wed 29th November 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.21: The STARBURST 40th Anniversary Show In which Martin Unsworth paves the way for a Festival invite for Robin Askwith, and doesn’t get the hatred for The Walking Dead. Whilst Mike Royce explains why multiple Descents never end well, and reveals his appreciation for Creepshow binbags. STARBURST Magazine finally makes it to its landmark 40 year anniversary with a show full of Davros rants, sex pest segments, and the debut of Klark Kent. *Show first broadcast on Wed 22nd November 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.20: Pubcast 3: All Out Bore In which Kris Heys is close to despair with The Walking Dead, but is looking forward to the first Skywalker free Star Wars trilogy. Mike Royce has mixed feelings about the return of his all-time favourite comic book, but thinks the world is ready for a B.J. and the Bear revival. Whilst Martin Unsworth escapes from the office, and delivers a seismic tale of zero relevance. The success of a black Spider-Man in Trump’s America is debated, a ‘Larsonverse’ is created, Disney starts streaming, and nobody has their shittin’ pants on, as the gang hit the Fab Café in Manchester for some overdue cult tv and movie beverages. *Show first broadcast on Wed 15th November 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.19: Fear the Walking Viewers In which Mike Royce reveals the hero of STARBURST, unleashes the duelling fireworks, and suffers a bout of ‘Tolkien Fatigue’. Whilst Martin Unsworth thinks Star Trek might be in need of a swear box, introduces his ‘Dinosaur Traumas’ segment, and is delighted that Shatner is taking out the garbage......man. The Dark Universe implodes, Ben Afleck heads for the Bat Cave exit, the STARBURST 40th Anniversary Issues goes off to print, and after 2 years the new website finally goes live! *Show first broadcast on Wed 8th November 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.18: Sacksploitation In which Martin Unsworth brings everyone up to speed with the latest sex scandals, announces that Batman is going to get his groove back, and (for once) can find no good reason to get ‘Hammered’ live. Whilst Mike Royce recounts his gate crashing of the BNP in Blackpool, laments the collapsing of a House of Cards, and is getting ready for the STARBURST 40th anniversary issue to go to print. Fear the Walking Dead Survival Experience is reviewed. Thor: Ragnarok is reviewed. STARBURST prepares to launch its new website, and the identity of the least popular Bond is finally revealed... [Warning: An Echo Gremlin makes a five minute appearance for no discernible reason!] *Show first broadcast on Wed 1st November 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.17: Live From Caesars Palace In which Kris Heys becomes the defender of Poundshop wookie hands, reveals Elisabeth Moss to be the new Queen of Cult Entertainment, and prefers graves to giftshops at the Clown Motel. Whilst Mike Royce exposes the Rose McGowan stitch-up, thanks Kevin Smith for his rather late donation, and hits the live interactive jackpot with Fear the Walking Dead. Blade Runner 2049 is reviewed, the nuns break out the grappling hooks, Area 51 is almost invaded, and even Minnie Mouse is on a downer as STARBURST Radio hits Las Vegas. *Show first broadcast on Wed 18th October 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.16: The Frankenstein Correction In which Mike Royce relives the abusive relationship saga that was Twilight, continues to be unsure of unstable Star Trek characters, and prepares to bugger off to Las Vegas at the worst moment possible. Whilst Martin Unsworth gives some perspective on Black and White Movies, defends a Gotham City under siege, and reminisces over ‘The Pike’. There is a Skyline Sequel shocker, The DC Extended Universe finally implodes, and the Dark Universe gets ready to give The Bride away... *Show first broadcast on Wed 4th October 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.15: Twentin Carantino In which Kris Heys wonders whatever happened to Ronald McDonald?, and reveals his bedtime secret. Martin Unsworth continues his Avatar denial phase, and launches into Gusset-Gate. Whilst Mike Royce delivers his verdict on Star Trek: Discovery, and cannot wait for the ‘C Dibble You’ to return. Blade Runner: 2049 is discussed, Kingsman: The Golden Circle is reviewed, and Leonardo Dicaprio has a stroke, in an episode of STARBURST Radio that redefines the word chaos. *Show first broadcast on Wed 27th September 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.