Starburst Radio Podcast

Episode 7.14: The Top 20 Genre Movies of 2017 In which Mike Royce attacks a Sarah Michelle Gellar themed Chinese buffet, has a Terminator induced meltdown, and really questions the wisdom of the loss of the ‘Roddenberry Straitjacket’. Whilst Martin Unsworth creates food from a magical phone app, is not looking forward to the imminent arrival of animoticons, and gives an obituary for a man with a lived-in face. The box office winners and losers of 2017 are revealed in this special episode, The Ritual is reviewed, and the great Curt versus Kurt debate kicks off... *Show first broadcast on Wed 20th September 2017 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.13: Dark Doesn’t Matter In which Martin Unsworth gives away some family secrets, chats about the demise of Fangoria, and manages to source a regular fix of Laurel and Hardy. Whilst Mike Royce gets a chance to play around in the universe of Battlestar Galactica, engages in aspect ratio snobbery, then goes thermonuclear during a debate over Blu-ray mastering. Fab Radio International gets an upgrade, STARBURST Magazine approaches the 40th Anniversary Issue, and Doctor Who writer, Gareth Roberts, reaches out to the LGBT community… [Not Recorded on Location in the Ozarks] All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International.

Episode 7.12: Skylined Again? In which Kris Heys suffers from Marvel Netflix Fatigue, and catches up with the latest career hiccup for Victor Salva. Mike Royce springs to defend a Roman, and laments the spoiler dangers of binge-watching. Whilst Martin Unsworth rolls back cinema ticket prices to £4.99, and reveals his picks from the Wonderful Horror Channel. Dad’s Army take on the deadites, The Defenders get a review at last, and STARBURST Radio delivers the most inept obituaries ever. All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.11: Beargamy In which Martin Unsworth continues to drum up support for Gotham, and uncovers the farting prowess of leslie Nielsen. Mike Royce has yet another DC Extended Universe meltdown, and incurs the wrath of the Fab Café Mounted Police, whilst Ed Fortune makes his STARBURST Radio debut by announcing the sad passing of Brian Aldiss, and taking us behind the scenes with George R.R. Martin at Worldcon. The future of the STARBURST International Film Festival is announced, The Defenders do NOT get reviewed, the Rules of Nine Worlds come under scrutiny, and Joss Whedon gets caught in the crosshairs of some very angry ladies. [Warning: This episode contains an important announcement that was mentioned would be mentioned] All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.10: For the Love of Disco Stormtrooper Helmets In which Mike Royce suffers Birthday Kitemageddon, maintains his negative stance on sockless Blofelds, and expresses his disbelief at the new Justice League ending. Whilst Martin Unsworth preaches Game Of Thrones torrenting restraint, explains what Gene Simmons and George Lucas have in common, and triggers some Animal Kwackers repressed memories. Arron Tierney is interviewed over the For the Love of Sci-Fi event, and STARBURST Issue 440 goes on sale as everyone prepares for the arrival of The Defenders. [Warning: This episode contains an important announcement of an important announcement] #WalnutWhip All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.9: Flashback Fever In which Kris Heys restates his position on Hippopotamus bosums, and shoots fish in a barrel. Martin Unsworth has his perfect intro sabotaged, and continues his joyless existence. Whilst Mike Royce gets a reprimand for throwing pirates under the bus, and writes the Doctor Who Christmas Special. Andrew Leavold - Director of The Search For Weng Weng is interviewed, Leicester gets panned once again, and the Porgs get a hit record, in this unintentionally retro episode of STARBURST Radio. All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.8: Invitation to a Swindig In which Mike Royce links CGI to a diminishing cinema experience, wonders if the ‘superhero squeeze’ might claim Valerian as its next victim, and is never really in the mood for being ‘Zimmered’. Martin Unsworth pleads the case for more fantasy airplanes, drifts slightly into the musical mainstream, and pays yet another visit to a celebrity grave. STARBURST Magazine gets a bogeymen boost, Doctor Who goes back to the late seventies for its newest release, The Simpsons prepare to hit cinemas with a comeback that no-one asked for, and Planet Earth shudders as Emma Peel drops the C-Bomb. [Warning: Content may contain guilty pleasures] All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.7: Miniature Watering Cans and What To Do With Them In which Martin Unsworth celebrates the golden age of Jeff Stryker, reveals which 'big' celebrity is coming to Manchester, and espouses the virtues of 3D responsibility. Mike Royce prophesises the return of Daniel Craig’s ears, explains the problem of Henry Cavill’s tache, and reveals the latest lame move from the DC Extended Universe. A former Doctor Who actor leaves Twitter, Spider-Man: Homecoming hits a major bump in the road, and Dunkirk is reviewed, as STARBURST Radio recovers from the power outages of the previous show. [Apologies for some sound distortion - The fault has been fixed for next week] All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.6: Doctor Whoever In which Kris Heys takes cheap ‘sexploitation’ to task, before having a compete meltdown over The Inhumans. Martin Unsworth isn’t keen on Erasurehead remakes, and sources some under the counter lager at a famous waxworks. Whilst, Mike Royce merges Batman and Robin, and fatally spoilers Game of Thrones. The Radio Station gets hit with a blackout, Doctor Who fandom explodes, and War for the Planet of the Apes and the Alien: Escape experience are both reviewed, as the world says goodbye to George A. Romero and Martin Landau. [Filmed in LieMAX] All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.5: The Click Bait Walking Dead In which Mike Royce reaches his limit of grieving, encounters even more hate for the Showcase Cinema in Manchester, and discusses the bizarre final editorial rant of a cheeky monkey. Whilst Martin Unsworth doesn’t know his fidget from his spinners, dispenses some nipple related side effects, and explains the origin of Sliver. The Han Solo crisis deepens, Doctor Who breaks the fourth wall, and the Horror Express makes a welcome stop at the STARBURST Station. All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.4: Raiders of the Lost Cartridge In which Martin Unsworth continues to be sceptical about STAR WARS spin-offs, and drops a howler with his selection of favourite 80’s movie. Mike Royce explains why some people blame E.T. for the demise of ATARI, and really misses the Oxford Road Pernod sign. Whilst, Jonathan Thompson takes us back to the early days of arcade gaming, and admits to giving up on Game of Thrones. Doctor Who continues to decline in the ratings, literature in youth culture is discussed, and Denge finally realises the show is back on air... [Warning: This episode borders on having actual content] All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.3: Cleocatra Comin’ Atcha! In which Mike Royce suffers from Game of Thrones character fatigue, and reminisces over the adventures of The Bugatti Veyron Mouse. Martin Unsworth attempts to restrain his ‘pink Fluteage’, and faces up to his secret double life. Whilst Kris Heys ponders why chat shows just ain’t up to scratch in the UK, and places a travel cap on comic book characters visiting the Bermuda Triangle. Adam West is remembered, Wonder Woman continues to fire debate, there is chaos on the bridge of the USS Aegis, and The Mummy launches the Dark Universe. [Best viewed in lieMAX] All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.2: Princess Diana of Mossad In which Mike Royce begins his search for the hidden basketball court, and reveals the most over-hyped movie ever. Martin Unsworth Introduces Captain Berlin, and continues to diss New Order. Whilst Bradley Snelling reveals some Film Festival guests, and proceeds to give Wetherspoons a well-deserved kicking. Cinema etiquette is discussed, Universal’s - Dark Universe arrives, and is Wonder Woman the saviour of the DC Extended Universe? Not Sent from my iPhone All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 7.1: The Return of Joey In which Kris Heys attempts to cope with the aftermath of the recent tragedy, reveals his scariest movie experience ever, and re-lives The Attack of the BMX Bandits. Mike Royce fails to secure his coveted Star Trek Cuckoo Clock, dishes out Roddy McDowell themed facial injuries, and says goodbye to his childhood hero. Whilst Martin Unsworth buggers off to see KISS. The movies of 2017 are discussed, Alien: Covenant is reviewed, and has Doctor Who really got any better? STARBURST Radio returns to bring you a chaotic mix of franchise chaos, bad attitude, and a little too much alcohol... [Warning: Don’t Be Dusting Off, 7 year old Soundbytes!] All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 6.29: Covered with Bubbles - aka The Starburst Krismas Special 2016 In Which Mike Royce struggles with modern day McDonalds, during the aftermath of ‘Owlgate’. Martin Unsworth brings the lowdown on the STARBURST International Film festival, and hits out against overacting cameos. Whilst Kris Heys returns to STARBURST Radio to lift the lid on his holiday under the "dome". It’s that time of year again, and STARBURST Radio is back to celebrate Crimbo with a 2016 Retrospective so long it’s almost in realtime, whilst accidently managing to time travel beyond Christmas Day. [Warning: Epic Length Journey - Fuelled by Jagerwater]

Episode 6.28: STARBURST Radio Live: Nobody Puts Zombaby in a Corner In which Mike Royce remembers days of dirty Stormtroopers, and investigates ancient genre swearing. Whilst Martin Unsworth reveals the real life anger of The Joker, and thinks his own film festival ‘apparently’ might be quite good. Suicide Squad is reviewed, the victim of The Walking Dead baseball bat might have been accidently revealed, and a dodgy laptop battery causes mayhem as The STARBURST Radio Show heads towards it’s live season finale at The STARBURST International Film Festival. All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 6.27: The Highlights of 2016 Show In which Mike Royce remembers days of dirty Stormtroopers, and investigates ancient genre swearing. Whilst Martin Unsworth reveals the real life anger of The Joker, and thinks his own film festival ‘apparently’ might be quite good. Suicide Squad is reviewed, the victim of The Walking Dead baseball bat might have been accidently revealed, and a dodgy laptop battery causes mayhem as The STARBURST Radio Show heads towards it’s live season finale at The STARBURST International Film Festival. All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 6.26: The Rescue Show In which Martin Unsworth reveals the end point of Game of Thrones, and (yet again) attempts to redefine everyone’s perceptions of the term classic. Whilst Mike Royce doesn’t remotely prepare for the show, then loses his mind (yet again) during another meltdown over The Blair Witch Project. Good Tidings is reviewed, Preacher comes to an end, and the name of the movie that prompted the most smartphone distractions is revealed. [Warning: This show is of low Koality] All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 6.25: Stranger Things and Star Trek Beyond In which Mike Royce gets rewarded with jazz hands when he mixes business with politics, and makes an uneasy return to Wayward Pines. Whilst Martin Unsworth likes his Aunts to be much older, and his Kongs to be not seen, and not heard. Both Stranger Things, and Star Trek Beyond are reviewed, the new Star Trek tv series gets a title, and the complete line-up of The STARBURST International Film Festival is finally revealed. Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 6.24: Ghostbusters 2016 - The Verdict In which Martin Unsworth explains why Thalidomide is the phrase that pays in dark entertainment, and ‘outs’ one of the Star Trek bridge crew. While Mike Royce falls victim to a new type of rock, and gets put on the spot over STARBURST piracy. Issue 427 goes to print, The new Ghostbusters is reviewed, and the end game of filling Hannah Montana is revealed. Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International