Starburst Radio Podcast

Episode 5.19: "Virus" In which Mike Royce begins a period of mourning for Tron 3, (again) wishes someone was dead, and sheds some light on the Warners fake piracy conspiracy. Martin Unsworth manages to contain his miniscule enthusiasm for Jurassic World, wins his BBFC gamble, and sorts out the perennial Frankenstein misnomer. Mr. Robot is reviewed, there is an outbreak of Suicide Squad apathy, The Rock is in big trouble, and what’s been wrong with Game Of Thrones lately? [#justdoit] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.18: One Wedding and a Little T-Rex In which Martin Unsworth revisits a non-pc sitcom classic, and is definitely not looking forward to seeing David Beckham’s uncle. Mike Royce reveals which celebrity guest was the definition of ostrich worthy, and makes the mistake he had been trying to avoid since the show came back on air. It’s wedding bells at Starburst , we attempt to define the essential 1950’s sci-fi movies, and Food News is back in Demonland as an attempt is made to explain the phenomena of Captain Birdeye to stateside listeners... [Dedicated to the late Russell Crowe] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.17: Mad Facts In which Mike Royce announces the sequel to Birdman, developes a bizarre speech impediment, and definitely doesn’t cut the mustard. Martin Unsworth continues to refuse to eat pretty much anything, devalues Simon Pegg, and invites everyone to ditch the mainstream. Virginia Hey from Mad Max 2 makes a guest appearance, Mad Men comes to an end, Home launches in Manchester, and the big title reveal of the next Mad Max movie doesn’t exactly go to plan... Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.16: Zarthouse In which Martin Unsworth announces the latest "krayze" to hit the UK, explains why Jay and Silent Bob really got old in Manchester, and introduces the other Mr bale. Mike Royce reveals the link between Yul Brynner and Bob Monkhouse, actually answers his cell phone whilst on air, but to be fair manages to occasionally remember what radio station he is on this week! What’s Left Of Us is reviewed, special guest Paddy O’Hare announces the Blackpool Comic Con prior to being renamed by Denge, and the identity of the modern day James Dean is revealed as the show goes off air for being too popular! Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.15: Daredevil Mania In which Mike Royce goes nuclear over "criticism" from a Game of Thrones book zealot, exposes the eighth ring of hell that is the Guardian Film Show Podcast, and explains why fish finger sandwiches in London are a load of pollocks. Martin Unsworth gives a bizarre eulogy to singer Errol Brown, calls time on poor old Harrison Ford, and reveals the latest Starburst writer to fall victim to Scream blocking. Starburst gets in a spot of bother with the BBFC, the Fab Radio Global Media "conspiracy" refuses to go away, and literally everyone seems to be on board with a horn headed super hero. [#savetwinpeaks] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.14: Chickando's In which Martin Unsworth reports back from his "Night of the Demon", comes clean about one of his guiltiest pleasures, and reveals the secrets uncovered in a 70 years old toy shop treasure trove. Mike Royce bemoans the loss of his dream cinema, explains why perhaps the Dark Knight shouldn’t return, and holds a DC Comics related sermon over a newly tattooed Joker. Avengers: Age Of Ultron is reviewed, and Denge gets some grammar tips, as the Fab Radio global media conspiracy is seemingly uncovered... [Starburst Radio is brought to you by the power of the mighty Leprecoin] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.13: It’s Good To Be Back In which Mike Royce returns from the land of aerial combat, muscle cars, and sandstorms, invites listeners to join the Starburst Heroes Pantheon, and reveals the secret origin of Chewbacca’s growl. Martin Unsworth gets splinters from sitting on the downloading fence, chooses Alvin Stardust as his preferred source of road safety advice, and yet again becomes embroiled with the man that shouldn’t ever be mentioned on the show again! The Scream Blocking scandal continues, Thronesgate erupts, and both Superman V Batman and Star Wars - The Force Awakens trailers are discussed, as the Starburst "Fantasy On Four Wheels" Issue goes on sale... Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.12: Pubcast: The Witches of Eastwick In which Martin Unsworth introduces the world to Peter Stringsaville, reveals a secret identity via sat nav, and delivers “churning” 101. Mike Royce reveals why he hides behind a monkey on Facebook, why he despises the sight of Tanqueray gin, and gets the toffee hammer out for the editor of a Doctor Who website. It’s an encounter with The House Of The Dead, and cackling harpies as Starburst Radio goes live from The Fab Café, and reveals the origin story of the cult venue... [Warning: A funny walk can often attract unwelcome attention from people who should know better!] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.11: Lady Penelope's Pug In which Mike Royce controversially reveals which show is better than Breaking Bad, struggles to come to terms with aggressive childhood abuse at the hands of Bod, and reveals who has been hoarding Daz Ultra in The Walking Dead. Martin Unsworth thinks that superhero costumes should be made out of frying pans, announces the final sequence for Laurence Harvey, and manages to bag a complaint with the help of The Black and White Minstrel Show. "porno" music lures Denge back, The Flash continues to pick up speed, and S4C gets some overdue kudos, in the week that Thunderbirds returned to UK television. Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.10: S.P.E.C.T.R.E. In which Martin Unsworth exposes Burt Reynolds and his iconic pose, and suggests some Clockwork Orange therapy for The Holy Nolan. Mike Royce plunges into despair over the current state of comic book costume politics, and decides to clean up his colourful metaphors. Andrew Pollard arrives from Wales, the homeland of parkour??? Introduces the chuckle brothers into the Starburst lexicon, then doubles down by introducing the other Chalky White. The mantel of Captain America gets reduced to a game of pass the parcel, Hippo tits cause an adverse reaction, and Adam West and Burt Ward return as the dynamic duo, as the Starburst editors contemplate the future... [Warning: May contain some angst ridden fish genitalia!] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.9: The Sex-Files In which Mike Royce Explains why CSI has finally entered the Starburst sandbox, and wonders why we never seemed to realise just how criminally Huggy Bear actually made his living. Shauna Askew bemoans her crazy pavement problems, and lets the elastic monkey loose! Martin Unsworth shares his urine based Supergirl fantasies, and really doesn’t rate the "acting" in Comic Book Men. A man with a big package delivers joy from All The Heroes, Arrow misses the target, and an iconic tv series is resurrected, just as Starburst has it’s best selling issue to date... [Warning: May contain voices of the dead and bad language!] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.8: Martin's Mushy Peas In which Martin Unsworth has some ideas for teenagers getting knocked up in bedrooms, was unimpressed when he met "Daft Punk", and sacrificed hanging out with Jonathan Ross for a half pint of lager. Mike Royce recalls his Vodka Redbull "coronary", suffers from genre mammary overload, and reveals the dark mysteries of the entire universe in the vaguest way humanely possible. Sad goodbyes are said to Sir Terry Pratchett, and Luciano Ercoli, The Bowel Movement Bandit continues his reign of fecal terror, and what did the Starburst Editorial Team get up to in swinging London? [#whoischarliehunnam?] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.7: Sequential, My A*** In which Mike Royce finds amusement in white noise walkouts, challenges the readers to find the worst Starburst printing error ever, and is completely puzzled by the least appropriate fancy dress costumer ever. Martin Unsworth chooses Goblins over musical robots, shocks everyone with a very surprising choice of B movie, and announces the latest foray into Secret Cinema. Cosplay Supergirl makes her debut, the Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) reboot is revisited, and a Knight becomes an Apple Genius for a day, as Starburst prepares for their weekend at London Super Comic Con... Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.6: Leonard Nimoy In which Martin Unsworth announces the return of Harrison Ford to the world of Blade Runner, reveals why a Hate Crime is ushering in a new age of censorship, and continues to "jingle,jangle". Mike Royce developes an American Horror Story induced speech impediment, brings everyone up to date with the latest Fifty Shades of Grey madness, and says goodbye to the original Fab Café Leeds. Leonard Nimoy is fondly remembered, a mic is accidently left on, "Amish Friday" is introduced to the Starburst lexicon, Spocking fivers brings Canada to the brink, and internet trolling hits an all-time low! [Warning: As Spock would say, this episode ends with more than the usual amount of colourful metaphors!] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.5: Carl! In which Mike Royce confesses his Roger Moore nightmare, and wishes someone would rid him of a turbulent priest on The Walking Dead. Martin Unsworth reveals why some snogging is causing a meltdown in the US, and reveals some deep rooted rock snobbery. Paul Mount steps up to the plate to defend Gotham, and relives the agonies of Robin Of Sherwood. Better Call Saul is reviewed, Lady Gaga enters the Starburst sandbox, and Starburst Editors reveal their favourite sci-fi movies amidst a trip back through the magazine's past... [Featuring a guest appearance by TV Zone columnist, Paul Mount] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.4: Fifty Shades of Jean Grey In which Shauna Askew reveals the unfortunate drive-in directors cut of The Spongebob Squarepants Movie, and discusses the advantages of Blu-ray over Streaming (and Milton Keynes!). Martin Unsworth explains the shadowy subject of ‘vinegar syndrome’, and discovers the secret origin of Buggypunch. Mike Royce is forcibly cast out from his gallery cinema paradise, and unwittingly participates in the Great Garlic Hoax. It Follows is reviewed, Jupiter Ascending is confusingly reviewed, and Fifty Shades of Grey is confusingly reviled. It’s Starburst Radio, bringing you the genre news, on a week when there wasn’t any... Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.3: Alien Vs Aliens In which Mike Royce realises that George R.R. Martin attends the same tailor as Dr Strange, exposes the sad truth of John Buscema’s little boy, and can’t believe that Marvel Comics is preparing to snatch defeat from the jaws from victory. Martin Unsworth unveils possibly the biggest genre shitbag shuffle, uncovers a home grown Starburst shitbag shuffle, before completely dismissing the entire back catalogue of a legendary genre director. Shauna Askew ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Andercon is almost, kinda announced, After 48 hours without sleep Starburst issue 410 goes to print, and Dev Patel makes his comeback, as Starburst Radio gets completely derailed by the tin bath adventures of Aquaman and The Yorkshire Dipper... [CAUTION: Sam Worthington is mentioned in this podcast. Anyone who suffers adverse effects from exposure to appalling acting should listen with caution!] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 5.2: Rusty Comeback In which Martin Unsworth embraces his status as the new Starburst "bad boy", then doubles down with a rather unfortunate retro celebrity impersonation. Shauna Askew enlists the help of "Claire" to sabotage the webcam, and reveals who has been buried alive as Neighbours takes a turn to the dark side! Mike Royce reveals why you should never go on a date with an online airline pilot, and really isn’t sure about Sunday visits from Amazon’s Ford Focus Division. Bubble Boy makes his final appearance on the show, whilst Pyjama Man makes his first appearance on the show. Kingsman: The Secret Service is reviewed, Askew’s News delves into the mystical powers of young Tolkien fans, and in an unintentional homage to Manchester Radio, the station is taken off air by a tech failure. It’s only two weeks into the new series, but Starburst Radio continues to endearingly deliver the shambolic... [Tears Of A Ninja - Words and Lyrics: Shauna Askew - Performed by Shauna Askew] Sponsored by Arrow Fil

Episode 5.1: Cumbergate In which Mike Royce makes an unfortunate political confession, reveals his Christmas obsession with Bad Robots, and has a disastrous mixup with some "ozzie girls". Martin Unsworth and his oversized manhood make their Starburst Radio debut, relives his day as a Mad Max Minder, before launching a snide attack at poor old Rom The Space Knight. Starburst Radio returns for it’s fifth series in an epic of contaminated staff, Gotham meltdowns, Denge abuse, and Magna Carta length emails... [This episode is respectfully dedicated to that geezer that had something to do with Robbie the Robot that no-one knew was brown bread just before we published an issue with his greatest creation on the cover!] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

Episode 4.24: Chinema God - aka The Starburst Christmas Special 2014 In which Mike Royce explains why you should never mix booze with sci-fi toy valuations on national tv, falls for Shauna’s Halloween hijack, and draws the line on celebrity cameos when a beloved cadaver gets the cyber treatment. Shauna Askew explains that a pencil is made of wood, has her washing up interrupted by Spring-Heeled Jack, and suffers a Christmas webcam bag fail. Polly makes his Starburst radio debut with the help of some squealing aliens, explains why the best Tale of Two Cities is watching Arrow & The Flash, and struggles to defend his role in "Hobbit-Gate". Sadly Denge is very much still Denge. As the world prepares for the adventures of Superman’s granddad, Starburst Radio returns with it’s Christmas Special, just in time to service all your Crestling and Kickboxer needs... [Warning: This podcast, whilst NOT containing nuts, does contain Crimbo music, a serious James Bond spoiler, and Shauna can burst into a songs from Take T