Upodcast Presents - The Wheel Of Time Recap Show

Ep 6- The Eye Of the World- The Wheel Of Time Recap Show

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the season finale of Upodcast Presents The Wheel of Time Recap Show! It’s been a short blast from another dimension for co-hosts Asim and Sujoy. Join them and Amrita to discuss hits and misses, opportunities lost and gained, whether any of it made sense, if they’re going to watch the next season and indeed what to expect next season.

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Ep 5- The Dark Along The Ways

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Welcome to Upodcast Presents the Wheel of Time Recap Show and our take on Episode 7, the one that got Amazon excited enough to commission a second season.

We had a lot of opinions about this episode, which finally kicks the series into high gear - just in time for the first season to come to a close next week. As always, we have all the spoilers for the show but none for the books.

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Ep 4- The Flame Of Tar Valon- The Wheel Of Time Recap Show

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000

In the latest episode of Upodcast Presents The Wheel of Time Recap Show, we discuss Episode 6 in which we are introduced to a major new character and see a twist in the tale. This was Amrita’s favorite episode of the six released thus far but will Asim and Sujoy agree? Join us as we discuss.

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Ep 3 - Blood Calls Blood- The Wheel Of Time Recap Show

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the third episode of Upodcast Presents the Wheel of Time Recap Show in which we discuss the fifth installment of the Amazon Prime series.

Episode 4 was a high point for the show thus far, garnering universal praise from book lovers and newbies alike but could Episode 5 maintain the momentum? Join us as we discuss the highs and lows.

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Ep 2- The Wheel Of Time Recap Show - The Dragon Reborn (ep 4)

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the second episode of Upodcast Presents: The Wheel of Time Recap Show with Asim (who doesn’t know anything about the books or the show), Sujoy (who’s never read the books but has read everything about the show), and Amrita (who has read all 14.5 books and wishes there were more).

Today we're discussing the fourth episode of the new Amazon Prime show starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred, Daniel Henny as Lan Mandrogoran, Josha Stradowski as Rand al'Thor, Madeleine Madden as Egwene al’Vere, Zoe Robins as Nynaeve al’Meara, Barney Harris as Mat Cauthon, and Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara among others.

This was the episode that Amrita predicted would change everyone’s attitude to the show and now that they’ve watched it, Asim and Sujoy have lots of questions and thoughts. Join us every week as we follow this series and email us (upodcasting at gmail dot com) with any questions you might have!

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Ep 1- The Wheel Of Time Recap Show (ep 1-3)

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:39:41 -0000

Welcome to the first episode of Upodcast Presents: The Wheel of Time Recap Show with Asim (who doesn’t know anything about the books or the show), Sujoy (who’s never read the books but has read everything about the show), and Amrita (who has read all 14.5 books and wishes there were more).

In this episode we discuss the first three episodes of the new Amazon Prime show starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred, Daniel Henny as Lan Mandrogoran, Josha Stradowski as Rand al'Thor, Madeleine Madden as Egwene al’Vere, Zoe Robins as Nynaeve al’Meara, Barney Harris as Mat Cauthon, and Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara among others.

We recap the events in each episode, see how they differ from the books, discuss the comparisons to Game of Thrones, sift through the various controversies, and Amrita answers questions left unanswered by the pilot. Join us every week as we follow this series and email us with any questions you might have!

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Ep 234- Justice League

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0000

This episode we discuss the long awaited Zack Snyder's Justice League.
The audience has waited over 4 years so we go into spoilers quite quickly.

Shownotes:

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Ep 233- WandaVision Season Review

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:25:55 -0000

This episode we discuss and review Disney+ original series WandaVision.
Spoilers included.

Shownotes:

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You can follow Akin on his Instagram page where he is about releasing his new Podcast: The Swinging Palm Trees

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Ep 9- Binging Bridgerton

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

BINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. In our final episode, we are joined by friend, guest host, and romance reader Tanya to discuss what it all means for us, and for the culture, to have a show like this. (A little thirst might be involved.) Thank you all for listening and we hope to return with Season 2.

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Theme Song:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio. Performed by Paul Pitman. https://musopen.org/music/46-piano-sonata-no-21-in-c-major-waldstein-op-53/

Ep 8- Binging Bridgerton

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

BINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. We discuss the eighth and final episode with guest host Uday Bhatia, film critic at Mint Lounge. As Daphne and Simon arrive at a mutual understanding, the Bridgertons and Featheringtons are faced with new plans and challenges going into the second season. Join us next time for our final wrap up episode.

For more of Uday Bhatia's writing head over to Mint Lounge.
Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on all available platforms.

Theme Song:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio. Performed by Paul Pitman. https://musopen.org/music/46-piano-sonata-no-21-in-c-major-waldstein-op-53/

Ep 7- Binging Bridgerton

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

BINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. In our seventh episode we are joined by guest host Uday Bhatia, film critic at Mint Lounge, to discuss the fallout of the previous episode. As Daphne comes into her own and the Bridgertons and Featheringtons scramble to save reputations and lives, futures will be made and lost.

For more of Uday Bhatia's writing head over to Mint Lounge.
Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on all available platforms.

Theme Song:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio. Performed by Paul Pitman. https://musopen.org/music/46-piano-sonata-no-21-in-c-major-waldstein-op-53/

Ep 6- Binging Bridgerton

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

BINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. We are joined by guest host Sal Salam for the sixth episode - i.e. the shagging episode. While Daphne and Simon christen every inch of the Hastings estate, Colin's engagement to Marina sparks reactions in multiple corners and the end of the episode will see all the characters at various stages of absolutely devastated.

Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on all available platforms.

Theme Song:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio. Performed by Paul Pitman. https://musopen.org/music/46-piano-sonata-no-21-in-c-major-waldstein-op-53/

Ep 5- Binging Bridgerton

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

BINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. Guest host Sal Salam joins Beth and Amrita to discuss the fifth episode in which Simon makes a speech, the King is definitely mad, Violet sets her daughter up for failure, Colin is an idiot, and Daphne experiences connubial bliss.

Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on all available platforms.

Theme Song:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio. Performed by Paul Pitman. https://musopen.org/music/46-piano-sonata-no-21-in-c-major-waldstein-op-53/

Ep 4- Binging Bridgerton

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

BINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. Guest host Manish Mathur (host of the excellent It Pod to be You as well as Queer and Now) joins Beth and Amrita to discuss the fourth episode in which Big Things happen and how the entire series changes in perception with the addition of one throwaway scene in which two characters mention race.

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Theme Song:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio. Performed by Paul Pitman. https://musopen.org/music/46-piano-sonata-no-21-in-c-major-waldstein-op-53/

Ep 3- Binging Bridgerton

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

BINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. Hosts Beth Watkins and Amrita Rajan are joined by Manish Mathur (host of the excellent It Pod to be You as well as Queer and Now) to discuss the events of the third episode, take a closer look at relationship between Daphne and Simon, the optics of Simon as sex coach, and the gender politics of this show.

Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on all available platforms.

Follow Manish @TheManish89 on Twitter and subscribe to It Pod to be You and Queer and Now on all available platforms.

Theme Song:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio. Performed by Paul Pitman. https://musopen.org/music/46-piano-sonata-no-21-in-c-major-waldstein-op-53/

Ep 2- Binging Bridgerton

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

BINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. Hosts Beth Watkins and Amrita Rajan discuss the events of the second episode, consider the importance of sexual education, the way women utilize whisper networks for their own safety, and how unusual it is to see any of this in regular media.

Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on all available platforms.

Theme song:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio. Performed by Paul Pitman. https://musopen.org/music/46-piano-sonata-no-21-in-c-major-waldstein-op-53/

Ep 1- Binging Bridgerton

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

BINGING BRIDGERTON is a deep dive into the eight episodes of the eponymous series on Netflix. Hosts Beth Watkins and Amrita Rajan discuss the events of the first episode, investigate the term "historical romance", and question what sets this series apart from the usual period dramas.

Follow Beth @bethlovesbolly on Twitter or her writing on her blog. Follow Amrita @AmritaByTheBook on Youtube and subscribe to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on all available platforms.

Theme Song: Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio. Performed by Paul Pitman. https://musopen.org/music/46-piano-sonata-no-21-in-c-major-waldstein-op-53/

Ep 232 Blade Runner 2049 Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:51:52 -0000

Denis Villeneuve has made enough better than decent films for Upod to give him his own episode, but what better opportunity than Blade Runner 2049 to get the ball rolling?! Much has been made of the original and its many iterations and influence, so with 2017’s extension, we weigh in on: Ryan Gosling and his […]

Ep 225: Okja Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:00:10 -0000

This week’s episode the gang is talking about the new Netflix exclusive by Bong Joon Ho: Okja. Notable for many reasons, we talk about: Being vegetarian (or not) Factory farming Is a movie a movie if it doesn’t play in theaters? Authority figures being figures of fun The Cannes Palme d’Or Bong Joon Ho’s other […]

Marvel’s Iron Fist Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:30:27 -0000

On this week’s episode we review the first 6 episodes of Marvel’s Iron Fist, the final Marvel Netflix series before The Defenders kick in to gear. We’re joined by our friend and comic book connoisseur Akin Aworan to breakdown the story of this billionaire turned martial artist (or is the other way around) We try […]

Ep 220 John Wick Chapter 2 Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 18:00:28 -0000

Legendary hitman John Wick is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers. John Wick hits the theaters and Upodcast is […]

Ep 219 Don’t Knock Twice Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:01:07 -0000

A new Brit horror brings the creepy back to Upod, along with discussion about some new TV shows Powerless 24: Legacy Santa Clara’s Diet RiverdaleWe move on to our main review of indie horror Don’t Knock Twice – where it sits in the range of horror genres – the setting, production design, look and feel […]

Ep 217: Sherlock- The Final Problem and La La Land Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:23:51 -0000

The guys, joined by Sujoy aka @9e3k , get stuck into the season finale of the BBC’s Sherlock and there is much afoot! Firstly a quick intro talking about Ben Affleck and his new film, Live by Night. And then a battle between La La Land and all of Bollywood. Sherlock, the final problem. Upod […]

Ep 216: Spectral Upodcast Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 09:00:23 -0000

We recorded this episode during the holidays but never got a chance to post it, so with this UPOD brings you a belated festive cheer! Returning with a Santa’s sack of new TV to consider Ahmed talks about Hulu Original Shut Eye, Shooter on Netflix and the pilot of the McGyver reboot.( As usual Martin […]

Ep 215: Sherlock – The Lying Detective Upodcast Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:33:16 -0000

The game is well and truly afoot! As Sherlock dives further into series 4, so Upodcasting dives further into Sherlock. Coming up in this latest episode, we continue our own investigations, talking through all of the key issues and talking points of episode 2 – The Lying Detective. In many ways, this could be considered […]

Sherlock – The Six Thatchers Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:42:31 -0000

Hot on the trail of the BBC’s series (no seasons please, we’re British) four opener, Upodcast takes a deep dive into the first episode. Will Watson and Holmes get it on? What the hell happened during the one-off Christmas special and how will Holmes talk his way out of murdering someone in cold blood? Three […]

Doctor Strange Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:00:56 -0000

This week we review Marvel’s Doctor Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams and Tilda Swinton directed by Scott Derickson. From IMDB: A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Is the movie able to bring our hosts out of their superhero […]

Queen Of Katwe Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:50:12 -0000

This episode of Upodcast we discuss Mira Nair’s uplifting Disney produced story Queen of Katwe, starring Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi who came from the streets of rural Uganda to becoming an international chess champion. We’re joined by our friend Akin Aworan to talk about how Mira […]

The Flash Season 2 Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:33:09 -0000

The consistently amazing season of CW’s The Flash comes to an end and what a season it has been. In the episode the Upodcast team breaks down some of their favorite moments, why they are still surprised how much they ended up loving the show as a whole and what to hope/expect for Season 3 […]

The Nice Guys Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:30:37 -0000

Releasing this week in the UK, The Nice Guys stars Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe in a retro 70’s buddy action comedy like they used to make when Shai Hussain, our guest of this week, and I used to be a young men. Does Shane Black capture some of the magic of movies like Another […]

Captain America Civil War Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:42:46 -0000

The third installment in Marvel’s Captain America franchise, Civil War, pits our superheroes against each other. Will our host be on different teams when reviewing this movie? We keep it spoiler free until our spoiler warning towards the end of the show. We also talk about the new Dr. Strange trailer and make some comparisions […]

The Jungle Book Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 08:00:26 -0000

This week’s we join Jon Favreau on his re-imaginging of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book in an updated CGI jungle bonanza. Our guest this week is the overall awesome dude Dj Shai Hussain ( you can check out more of his work on www.shaihussain.com), who grew up watching the 60’s Disney version on repeat and […]

Batman V Superman Dawn Of Justice Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 22:40:49 -0000

We bring out the big guns for this one. Critically derided but a massive box office hit, where does the Upodcast team stand on Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice which sorta a sequel to Man Of Steel but also a set up for the forthcoming DC Justice League Universe. Joined by @Bollybrit […]

The Hateful Eight and X-Files Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:11:01 -0000

A Tarantino way to start the new year and an obvious choice for UPOD. The boys are back in the hotseat and talk about 2 highly anticipated events: the return of the X-files (are you under the age of 30? Does the X-files mean anything to you?) after a seriously long lay-off and Quentin Tarantino’s […]

Spectre Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:29:37 -0000

Bond is back business with the hotly anticipated SPECTRE, the latest in a long line of blockbusters in 2015. Upodcasting casts its critical eye over the ghostly goings on of Daniel Craig, acting outside the control of British Secret Service for the first time since Timmy Dalton’s License to Kill way back when in 1989. […]

The Martian Book Vs Movie Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:21:14 -0000

This episode we visit Mars with Matt Damon and stick around longer than intented. Together with Paresh (from the CurrySmugglers) and Anandini (from Bollystalgia) both card carrying space geeks, we talk about Ridley Scott’s latest offering and especially how it compares to Andy Weir’s best seller, from which the movie is adapted. We discuss the […]

Quantico Ep 1 & 2 Upodcast Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:01:04 -0000

Priyanka Chopra US TV debut Quantico is a big deal! So much so that we needed to dedicate an hour just to dissect the first 2 episodes. We’re joined by Jay also known as @Bollybrit (Nominated as a finalist in the Best Blog Category at this year’s Asian Media Awards!) who is a pretty big […]

Narcos and Irrational Man Upodcast Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:11:35 -0000

This episode we talk about the new Woody Allen movie, an Irrational Man and the Netflix Original Series, Narcos. Of course, Woody isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but Asim has a strange relationship with the director (OK, it’s not THAT strange) – preferring the films that don’t win critical approval to those that do. Case […]

Marvel Phase 2 Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:09:45 -0000

This time we’re attempting to unpick and unravel the ever expanding Marvel universe of superheroes and shine a light on what was previously a sub-genre restricted to Superman and Batman and therefore DC. All levels of geekdom are catered for, ranging from the casual viewer / person best representing his parents’ generation through to the […]

Terminator Genisys Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:20:25 -0000

Is Terminator the movie franchise that just won’t die? Martin and Asim discuss the re-imagined cast, the legacy of Skynet and if Time Travel can actually make sense in any movie. To listen and download, click on the link below. Or subscribe to us in iTunes and never miss an Episode:

Tomorrowland Upodcast Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 22 May 2015 14:40:25 -0000

The latest smash from Disney studios hits screens in the UK this Friday 22nd May. But what can we expect from such a potentially stunning combination of actors, writers and directors? George Clooney is the main lead on stage, with directing contributions from Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Ratatouille and MI:3 – aka the best one […]

John Wick and Focus Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:36:56 -0000

The latest Upod is a busy one and we are back in familiar territory to start with! 2015 is a pretty impressive year with its line-up of films, so with the newest James Bond trailer released, we had no choice but to SPECTRE-ulate about what we can ex-SPECTRE from Daniel Craig’s latest collaboration with Sam […]

American Sniper Review and Oscar Predictions - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:10:51 -0000

’tis the season to be Oscar. Asim and Martin take aim and set their sights on Clint Eastwood’s latest target, American Sniper. The most successful war movie of all time has taken America by storm, smashing box office records left, right and centre. And of course yet more potential Oscar glory for its esteemed director. […]

Gotham/How To Get Away With Murder and Frank Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:10:09 -0000

Sometimes in life, they say less is more, but we beg to differ. For this episode of Upodcasting, more is more! We squeeze in a load of TV shows and 2 movies. Well, 3 movies if you include Asim coming very late to the X-men Days of Future Past party. It could even have been […]

The Imitation Game Review and London Film Festival Preview - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:35:36 -0000

As the London Film Festival rolls onwards, we are joined by writer, producer, DJ Shai Hussain and talk about the movies we are most looking forward to as well as give short thoughts on the ones we have already caught like Jason Reitman’s Men, Women and Children and Justin Simien’s Dear White People. Our main […]

What Have We been Watching? And Robocop (2014) Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:39:03 -0000

This is a busy episode so comes with a “wide load” sticker on the back. Martin walks down the more arty path, talking about a classic Bernardo Bertolucci, The Conformist, before keeping up the Italian end by frankly, gushing about The Great Beauty, the Oscar winner for Best Foreign Film this year. Surely the contemporary […]

Pompeii, Godzilla, 3 Days to Kill Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:15:39 -0000

They say good things come in 3s and after a short break, Ahmed returns to complete the 3 musketeers, joining Asim and Martin to talk about 3 movies. Appropriately, we first talk about Kevin Costner’s latest film 3 days to kill. Hit, miss or meh? We’ll set you on the right path. Next-up we get […]

Sequel Special Upodcast: The Raid 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Amazing Spiderman 2 - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Tue, 13 May 2014 12:54:54 -0000

Back in the chair this week we have Asim and Martin discussing some of the latest sequels. Asim also talks about the english dubbed version of HayaoMiyazaki’s last ever film, The Wind Rises (In Uk Theaters since Friday)! Here’s the trailer because of all the pretty: On a much less pleasant note, Martin has been […]

300 Rise of an Empire Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 19:27:34 -0000

Almost a decade after dining in hell, we revisit the CGI vision of ancient Greece set through the eyes of Zach Snyder and Frank Miller. Ad Film maker, Noam Murro takes over the directing reigns with returning cast members Rodrigo Santoro, Lena Headley and David Wenham together with new additions Sullivan Stapleton and Eva Green. Were […]

Sherlock Season 3 and American Hustle Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:00:19 -0000

The game is on..! Upodcast returns for 2014 with a TV and movie doubleheader. First up we celebrate the return of Sherlock to our screens. The long overdue (in our opinion) resolution of the “how did he die but live?” question was so tantalising, more than 9 million Brits tuned-in to the first episode of […]

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:23:55 -0000

The first return to Hobbit country might have not gone as planned for Peter Jackson’s as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was critically derided but still made mint at the box office. So is second part in this new Middle Earth trilogy any different? That’s exactly the question we debate with Sujoy Singha (OneKnighStand and […]

Clear History, Thor 2, Hunger Games and much more Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:30:23 -0000

Back in the chair for Upod we have a varied episode, covering a multitude of films. Heavy duty stuff to begin with as Asim and Martin have been watching documentaries. Utopia, the latest from John Pilger, takes its name from a region of Australia’s Northern Territories. Home to many aborigines the reality is that Utopia […]

R.I.P.D, Marvel’s Agents Of Shield and Captain America: The Winter Soldier Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:00:19 -0000

The boys are back in town. And they’re not in a good mood. Although Martin hasn’t watched TV in about 3 weeks Asim and Ahmed have been tucking into Agents of Shield and that hasn’t gone down very well. Are hints of the A-Team and guest spots from Nick Fury and Agent Maria Hill enough […]

Bad Grandpa Review Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:01:41 -0000

Bad Grandpa is the latest release in the long line of Jackass related features, either TV or movie screen based. Starring Johnny Knoxville as the aforementioned ill-behaved grandfather. Jeff Tramaine directing and Spike Jonze and others behind the scenes, return to breathe life into a previously thought dead corpse. Asim and Martin take a trip […]

Riddick Upodcast Review: Please sir, I want some more - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:54:03 -0000

A mini-podcast dedicated to Vin Diesel’s Riddick return. Asim and Martin take a look at the latest blockbuster sci-fi to hit screens worldwide. There are mercenaries and bounty hunters, space dogs and beasties, the odd bit of nudity and much swearing. We won’t reveal too much before listening, but count on us to tell you […]

EP 83 Empire State Review, Bat-Fleck and a dissapointing summer of movies- Upodcast - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 11:30:31 -0000

If the Chinese celebrated more than just animals in their yearly zodiac, then 2013 wouldn’t be the year of the snake, it would be the year of The Rock. Our latest podcast talks about one of Dwayne Johnson’s many movies this year, Empire State. Also featuring the lesser-spotted Hemsworth (Liam) and a largely irrelevant Emma […]

The World’s End Upodcast Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:20:40 -0000

Any new feature by Edgar Wright is guaranteed to get us excited here at Upod and with the concluding part to the Cornetto trilogy, we have not been disappointed. The action takes place in a sleepy English town when 5 friends (Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan & Martin Freeman) re-enact a monstrous […]

Man Of Steel Upodcast Review and Criticism surrounding the movie - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:35:02 -0000

Maybe a bit late out of the gate but our geek hearts were still aching to talk about Zach Snyder’s Man Of Steel. Together with Paresh from the CurrySmugglers (check out their latest awesome episode by clicking here) and Sujoy AKA @9e3k we finally get to discuss this new version of the son of Krypton, […]

Game Of Thrones Season 3 Finale Upodcast Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:10:17 -0000

Dedicated to the only TV show worth watching before its season finishes, we bring you our thoughts on the story so far and dissect the 3rd season. Joined by Moviesbybowes‘ Danny Bowes we’ll let you know some of our high points and low points, have a crack at some of the outstanding stories and episodes […]

Side Effects and Steven Soderbergh’s Career Upodcast Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:56:45 -0000

Although Behind The Candelabra didn’t get a theatrical release in the US but did in the UK, we revisit Steven SoderBergh’s second to last movie, Side Effects. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s a Steven Soderbergh thriller with more twists in it than dress-changes in Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Upod […]

Star Trek Into Darkness, Evil Dead and TV Upodcast Special - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:04:43 -0000

Upod seems to be all a bit pic ‘n’ mix this week. Variety is however the spice of life and who are we to knock back the goodies on offer right now? Unless you’ve been living on the moon in recent weeks there is the small matter of the new Star Trek movie which Asim […]

Dragon (Wu Xia) Upodcast Review - Upodcasting- Under Promise Over Deliver

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:17:54 -0000

When we come back, we come back kicking ass! For our return after our hiatus from podcasting, we are taking on Donnie Yen – Takeshi Kaneshiro’ Draong (Wu Xia) just released in the UK! Part Martial Arts western, Part a re-imagining of Cronenberg’s A History Of Violence. Here is a short Synopsis: Liu Jin-xi (Yen) […]

Pixar’s Brave Review Upodcast

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 09:32:16 -0000

A sneaky little Upodcasting stocking-filler of a podcast for our next episode. The main event is Disney’s Brave and all of the long, bouncy, exceedingly life-like curly red hair that goes with it. Maybe it makes sense for Asim and Martin to do this one without Ahmed, as we are the two who need some...

SkyFall and Final Part of 007 James Bond Retrospective

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:58:40 -0000

Upod’s final fling with Bond culminates in an extravaganza of mind blowing proportions. This time we give you not one, not two, but four Bonds for your money and take a detailed look at Skyfall for good measure. We start by training our sights on the Down Under Bond, Australia’s George Lazenby. One of the...

007 James Bond Retrospective Part 2- The Roger Moore’s Upodcast

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:57:32 -0000

Part two of Upodcast’s Bond retrospective sees us tackle the inimitable incarnation of Roger Moore’s James Bond. Very much the “difficult second album” syndrome at play here and that’s not to forget the unfortunate stab at Bond by George Lazenby. But before that we start of with a little catch up what we’ve been watching....

007 James Bond Retrospective Part 1- “The Connery’s” Upodcast

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:15:46 -0000

This Episode of Upodcast is Part 1 of a 4 part retrospective, With Skyfall’s imminent release in the Golden-eyenniversary year of the world’s most famous drinker, smoker, gambler, womanizer and spy, Upodcast takes the chance to head down memory lane. We’ll take a look at the many incarnations, covering the good, the great & the...

Jiro Dreams of Sushi Upodcast review

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:19:29 -0000

This week Upodcast is on a quest for perfection. Joined by our guests Paresh from the phenomenal music podcast “The CurrySmugglers” and the always insight and thought-provoking Anisha Jhaveri, writer for Urban Asia, we slice through the Japanese documentary by David Gelb, Jiro Dreams Of Sushi. We follow the life of Jiro Ono, an 85...

Hunger Games Upodcast

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:27:31 -0000

A podcast we recorded earlier this year but never got a chance to post it, but now since Hunger Games has just released on DVD and Blu Ray, we thought it was the right time to revisit our chat with this episode’s guest avid Young Adult novel devourer and Harry Potter expert Anandini from Potterpensive.tumblr.com and...

The Amazing Spiderman Review Upodcast

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:18:00 -0000

Not just a pretty face New Episode Of UPODCAST is LIVE: One the most recognisable and enduring of the Marvel super-heroes, Spiderman, makes a welcome return to our big screens with Mark Webber’s The Amazing Spiderman. Upod shines its bright light on Hollywood’s most recent re-boot and asks “is the re-boot too soon?” and how...

TV Special: Awake, Alcatraz, Touch, Person Of Interest, Comic Book Men

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:09:30 -0000

A veritable cornucopia of televisual delights awaits with the latest instalment of Upod. So where to start? Well, to be honest there’s so much going on with brand new shows, season-old shows, established favourites and unusual erm, side-shows that I’ll give a simple rundown; but it almost seems unfair. Given the frankly disappointing autumn...

Oscars 2012 Wrap Up and The Descandants

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:25:16 -0000

Upod goes Oscar crazeee! Only joking, we’d never stoop that low. The Upod Oscar special isn’t really about how much we like the awards or the ceremony, but it’s a great chance for us to dissect the top movies of the final year and 9 times out of 10, tell the Academy where they went...

Ep 44 Rampart, MI 4, Sherlock Holmes 2, The Goon, Black Mirror

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:32:18 -0000

Back in our mix, we recorded this episode before Xmas but the holiday cheer got the best of us and we’re only posting it now. This episode, we are joined by Cassam Looch from MovieVortex, who is the man in the know on the UK movie scene, also joining us for a second time is...

Ep 41 Misfits Season 3 premiere and QandA with Cast and Creators at BFI

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:40:58 -0000

One of the very best British things around right now, Channel 4‘s Misfits makes a welcome return to E4. Asim and Martin were fortunate enough to see a preview screening of the first episode from season 3, at the British Film Institute on London’s Southbank. Not only a preview screening, but an intro from the...

Ep 40 Pan Am TV Show Bonus Episode

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:32:53 -0000

Upod goes flying for its next podcast; a one-off special with guest reviewer Reena Mumbai, aka Mumbai Mango from twomanoges.com or @r2the from twitter (you can also catch her on her blog at Reena.Me) Unfortunately, this episode comes with a warning of some turbulence so you’ll have to fasten your ears into their seatbelts for...

Ep 39 pt1 Red State, Drive, Homeland, The Good wife, Archer, Super, SuperHeroes

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:43:10 -0000

This episode is in 2 parts due to it’s massive nature! Part 2 we only talk Bollywood! I just don’t get it. It’s like Upod just stashes a load of great stuff away, keeping all of the good stuff for bumper episodes. Our latest show covers music, movies and TV…and what’s more, we even bring...

Ep 35 Real Steel , The WhistleBlower, The Hour and FrightFest

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:52:46 -0000

Upodcasting was hungry. Very hungry. We have feasted on the many delights on offer and bring you a tasting menu of scientifically measured blabber in an episode that Heston Blumenthal would be proud of. The annual Film4 Frightfest returns to haunt us, but in a good way. We talk about the Guillermo Del Toro produced...

Ep 33: Super 8, Captain America, Cowboys and Aliens and Friends With Benefits

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:46:37 -0000

Step right this way ladies and gentlemen, for the show of a lifetime. We’re not necessarily saying this is the BEST Upod to date (it is damned good of course), but more like there’s a lifetime’s stuff in this one! This weeks special guest is Adam Lowes from HeyUGuys, one of the most awesome FilmBlog...

Ep 32: Apocalypse Jaa or not your father’s Martial Arts movie

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:17:44 -0000

In this episode our gang of Upodcast Shaolin Monks is joined by the Ronin samourai Danny Bowes from Tor, taking you on a trip through crescent kicks and flying monkey styles through the different stages of the martial arts movie. We start off speaking about some of the legends that shaped the genre from Bruce...

EP 30 Captain America (1990), not the first avenger…

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:25:40 -0000

In the words of Janice from Friends(a very popular series in the 90’s-Ed)…”oh, My, GAWD!”, do we have a show and a half for you this week. The Upod tri…erm…pod, was hyperactive like never before; it’s almost easier to tell you about what we didn’t talk about than what we did! We kick-off with the...

EP 27 X Men First Class, E3, WiiU, Hangover 2, Green Lantern Emerald Knights, Priest

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:40:57 -0000

Episode 27 of Upodcast is indeed a true geek feast ladies and gentlemen. In fact there was too much for the three of us so we brought in occasional guest “Loops” (aka Louis Francois) to ably assist us in our round up. Wii discuss and digest the latest and greatest from E3 for U all...

Ep 26 L.A. Noire, The movies inspired by James Elroy novels and An Intro to Noir

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:47:59 -0000

With the release of RockStarGames L.A. Noire, the Upodcast team gives you a Noir inspired episode. Forget about Femme Fatales, we are joined by our good friend and noir connaisseur Danny Bowes from Tor.com. This Episode of our Geekalicious Podcast takes you through the murky dark lit alleys of 1940’s LA. We give our impressions...

Ep 25 Fast Five, Thor and Game Of Thrones

Sun, 29 May 2011 15:09:09 -0000

Re-Post: The regular team takes a hit as Belgian internet goes on strike, but we combine with Filmigirl and Moviesbybowes to bring you a Voltron of an episode. Not content with just one blockbuster, we first delve deep into the world of Fast Five and director Justin Lin. Is this Vin Diesel’s finest hour? Can...

Ep 24 LimitLess/ Source Code

Sun, 29 May 2011 14:54:47 -0000

Re-Post: Jam Packed Episode of Upodcast this week. We give you 4 movies reviews for the price of zilch! We start of with in-depth review of Bradley Cooper’s first movie as a leading man, Limitless. Did one of our host just pull the race card on Duncan Jones’ Source Code? To wrap the show up...

EP 23 Paul/ The Man From Nowhere

Sun, 29 May 2011 00:09:20 -0000

The most fun fun fun Upodcast team is back. We give our take on Simon Pegg- Nick Frost Sci Fi comedy Paul and the Korean action flick The Man From Nowhere. Is Arnold The Governator making his return to movies and how does this make us feel? Marty also forces to grow up a little...

Episode 22: True Grit, Green Hornet and our Oscars predictions

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:45:02 -0000

New Episode 22 Upodcast: The Team reviews True Grit, Green Hornet in the 3D Dimension! More crack than an egg factory the team gazes into their Crystal ball and predicts the future winners of the Academy Awards. Check out the new epsiode after the jump! First off, we talk about our review of Green...

The UnderRated Rom Com: 500 Days of Summer

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:11:09 -0000

In this week’s Upodcast we review the delightful quirky romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer starring Joseph Gordon Levitt and Zoey Deschanel directed by Marc Webb, director of the upcoming Spiderman movie. Is this an underrated gem or does it just belong on the shelf of romantic comedies studios seem to churn out? Or are...

TV Special: Fall US TV Preview

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:06:37 -0000

The Big Podcast for the small screen! This week we catch up with all of our favorite TV shows. The gang previews some of the new shows on the block (Boardwalk Empire, Outsourced, Nikita) , we catch up with some of the regulars returning for another season( Mad Men, Dexter, 3o Rock,…) and we finish...

Bonus episode:Stallone Special- The Expendables!

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:25:25 -0000

Hi everyone, we have been waiting for this one for quite some time and finally this week in honor of The Expendables and Mr. Sly Stallone, all three of us went to check out the film, I mean how we could resist with such a cast and a movie would be beyond me! Here’s the...

Episode 15: The Vampire Movie- Let The Right One In

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:39:47 -0000

Twilight be Damned! This week Upodcast goes backÂ to Sweden and tackles the Vampire movie Let the Right One In andwe discuss its forthcoming American remake “Let Me In” directed by Matt Reeves of Cloverfield fame and Chloe Moretz (Hit Girl). We have a spoiler free discussion on Chritopher Nolan’s latest masterpiece (or is it?)...

Episode 14 UpodCast Mid Year Wrap Up 2010/ Sci-Fi Review Timecrimes

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:51:13 -0000

The Upodcast team takes a look back at the first half of 2010. We go over our favorite flicks, our biggest dissapointments and take a look ahead on what’s yet to come. We also review the Spanish SciFi TimeTravel movie TimesCrimes (Los Cronocrimenes-2007) directed by Nacho Vigalondo. Check out the full episode after the jump!...

Episode 11- The con movie: Matchstick Men!

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:00:48 -0000

This week Upodcast team will rock you guys by talking about a Toe Mouse!!! Movie Stars Who Should Try TV and whether you should keep your integrity intact for $16, 000! Check it out We also have a full review for Matchstick Men; hear on our divine podcast the love-hate relationship most of us have...

Episode 10 Double Feature: Kick-Ass and Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:23:31 -0000

For our 10th Episode we give you two reviews for the price of one free podcast! This week Upodcast team also talks about the iPad launch, cooking with a coffee pot and solar powered back packs A spoiler free discussion on Kick-Ass that we got to watch earlier as Asim and Martin are lucky to...

Episode 9 SciFi Classic – Soylent Green

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:56:55 -0000

The Upodcast team visits the 70’s for the first time on the show and enjoys watching the one and only Mr. Charlton Heston! Check out the podcast, the Soylent Green trailer and the full show notes after the jump! The underwhelming trinity of this week is: Ahmed discovers a very troubling leaflet about 80% of...

Episode 8 The 80’s Classics – The Secret of My Success

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:30:00 -0000

The Upodcast team revisits the 80’s for the second time after our Midnight Run episode this time accompanied by THE 80’s star par excellence, the evergreen Michael J Fox. Check out the trailer and the full show notes after the jump! Marty and Asim discuss the pointlessness of statistics in Stat of the WEEK whilst...

Episode 7 Anime – Steamboy (Suchīmuboi)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:07:12 -0000

Hi all this week we will be talking about SteamBoy, the follow up movie of Katsuhiro Ohtomo‘s Akira!! Ok, let’s get this show started, this week Asim, party Marty and I will be ranting out Two and a Half Men for being on the air for SEVEN years! Also, we are glad to know that...

Episode 6 Battle of the Remakes: Thomas Crown Affair

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:06:16 -0000

Hey all and welcome to one more episode with the gang! Tonight we will be battling it out with The Thomas Crown Affair, so pretty much who prevails between Pierce 007 Brosnan versus Steve McQueen, who will win!!!! Here are both trailers to check out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjZ_2g9lg Now it’s time for our underwhelming trinity, so here’s...

Episode 5 funf UPODCAST The Counterfeiters!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:20:59 -0000

Hallo alle, Today the gang and I will be reviewing one of Germany’s best! The Counterfeiters or should I call it Die Falscher, which is a true story of the largest counterfeiting operation in history, set up by the Nazis in 1936. Check out the trailer: And now, along the words Robbie Willams let...

Bonus episode: a post-apocalyptic Postman!(and a discussion about Futuristic Movies)

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:09:22 -0000

OK folks, roll up roll up! Time to tide you over with a Bonus episode! Join the Upodcast team go mainstream and worship at the altar of one Kevin Costner… Postman style. The gang discusses the demise of Kevin Costner’s career and our top Post Apolcalyptic and/or Dystopian Future Movies. And why The Postman deserves...

Episode 4 UPODCAST – A Prophet (Un prophete)

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:18:54 -0000

This week we will French up a bit, and take you behind prison walls for a six year ride to follow Malik El Djebena (Tahar Rahim) a young Arab who is sent to a French prison where he becomes a mafia kingpin. The movie is directed by Jacques Audiard. Check out the trailer for Un...

Episode 3 The 80’s Classics- Midnight Run

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:41:46 -0000

After India and New Zealand, you will travel back in time to 1988 to check out Robert De Niro (in his Golden Globe-nominated performance) as a bounty hunter and Charles Grodin as his prisoner! Check out the trailer for Midnight Run below First let me take you to our world of underwhelming trinity¦ Asim...

Episode 2 Horror- Black Sheep

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:40:39 -0000

Small ticket entertainment we may be, but you can’t accuse us of not trying to visit the corners of the world India one week and New Zealand the next. That’s right folks for episode 2 we visit the land of Lord of the Rings and apparently some demented man-eating sheep – check out the...