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Brett & Cliff's Flea Circus: A movie and TV podcast

118 Episodes

50 minutes | May 14, 2022
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983-85)
We look back at He-Man, a childhood favourite and Cliff picks the 3rd best rated episode ever. Unfortunately it doesn't include Skeletor or any of the baddies and is a morality tale about being different. No matter, there are still some funny parts. Music comes from Green Circles and Olli Winder with Shelly Gold. Find out more here GreenCircles - Home | Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com › GreenCirclesBandNE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
49 minutes | May 6, 2022
Police Academy (1984): The slapstic 80s comedy
We revisit Police Academy, a 1984 comedy that was a big presence on TV and in cinemas when we were young, Ia it any good? Let's find out. Music comes from Jamie Wrecs. Find more here Jamie Wrecs | Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com › artist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
58 minutes | Apr 30, 2022
Strike it Lucky (1986-1999): Michael Barrymore's all-conquering TV quiz
We look back at one of the UK's favourite TV presenters, Michael Barrymore while he was in his pomp, before his career was derailed by personal problems. There's dive into a 1993 episode of Strike it Lucky and a look at his chat show Barrymore. Music comes from The Debris. Listen to more here https://twitter.com/the_debris_band See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
64 minutes | Apr 26, 2022
King of Kong (2007): Becoming the greatest Donkey Kong player
Brett chooses this brilliant documentary from director Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses), which follows Steve Weibe as he tries ro topple record-breaking gamer Billy Mitchell from his perch. There are twists, turns and double-crosses galore in the tale of classic arcade gaming. Music comes from Sky Diving Penguins. You can find out more here https://skydivingpenguins.com/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
47 minutes | Apr 15, 2022
Oasis at Wembley (2000): The Familiar to Millions gig
In part two of our Oasis live reminiscence, we get into the gig and lose a member... There's a quiz and music from Skylights with Outlaw. Find out more about the band here https://www.skylightsyra.co.uk/about. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
40 minutes | Apr 8, 2022
Oasis at Wembley (2000): A memorable trip to see our favourite band
Brett and Cliff finally record together, with a trip down memory and as they recount a trip to see Oasis at Wembley in 2000. In part on there's a load of trouble trying to get to the gig. Music comes from Genetic Effects. You can listen more here https://geneticeffects.bandcamp.com/album/aminal-prisms See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
58 minutes | Mar 25, 2022
Manimal ((1983): Shapeshifting detective work from the 80s
We delve into short-lived TV show was Glen A Larsen, Manimal. The 80s detective show follows Jonathan Chase as he transforms into animals to help the police solve crimes. Music comes from Simulakrum Lab, listen to more here Simulakrum Lab – Synthwave project, electronic music ...https://www.simulakrumlab.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
54 minutes | Mar 19, 2022
Withnail & I (1987): Bruce Robinson's tour de force
We fall back in love with Withnail & I and find more depth to the British cult classic than ever before. Music comes from The Shop Window. Listen to more here The Shop Window: Musichttps://theshopwindow.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
82 minutes | Mar 12, 2022
Blood on the Tracks (1975): Bob Dylan's breakup album
We look at Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks, one of Cliff's favourite albums of all time, but one Brett hasn't been too fond of. There's also some film chat and music from the brilliant Professor Yaffle. Listen to more here Professor Yaffle | Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com › artist See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
52 minutes | Feb 26, 2022
Pinky and the Brain (1995-98): Revisiting the Warner Bros. duo
Brett picks one of his teenage faves and we find out that Pinky and the Brain is even funnier than we remember. Music comes from Ollie Winder. Check out more here Ollie Winder | Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com › artist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
54 minutes | Feb 19, 2022
Lovejoy (1986-1994): Ian McShane's roguish antiques dealer
We look back at an episode of British TV favourite Lovejoy, starring Ian McShane. We also solve the mystery of the disappearing pumice and try a quiz that splices antiques and detectives together. Music comes from North East band Endless Season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
61 minutes | Feb 12, 2022
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976): John Carpenter's classic exploitation movie
Brett picks one of his favourite movies from legendary director John Carpenter. There's also an excellent quiz pulled from the internet and music from Cybershade with Rainmaker. You can find out more here https://cybershade.bandcamp.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
41 minutes | Feb 5, 2022
Matt Deighton: Villager (1995) Rediscovering a lost classic album
We discuss Villager, the 1995 debut solo album from Mother Earth frontman Matt Deighton. Also known for playing with Paul Weller and briefly replacing Noel Gallagher in Oasis, Deighton's work is well overdue discovery. There's also music from Model Society. You can find out more about them here https://www.musicglue.com/modelsociety/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
56 minutes | Jan 29, 2022
Batman: The Movie (1966): The caped crusader's camp 60s escapades
Brett picks this outrageous 60s Batman movie, which has incredible fight scenes, over theta effects and some downright hilarious performances. Music comes from Sunzoom. You can find out more here: Sunzoom - Home | Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com › ... › Musician/band See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
57 minutes | Jan 22, 2022
Round the Bend (1989): Kids TV show set in a sewer
Brett and Cliff get in the drains this week and follow Doc Croc and his rat pals as they present a satirical kit magazine show, with spoof cartoons, B-movie rip-offs and musical parodies. With plenty of toilet humor along the way. Music comes from Mild Horses, with Failing Upwards. Check them out here Mild Horseshttps://mildhorses.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
27 minutes | Jan 18, 2022
Get Back (2021): The reprise. A deeper look at The Beatles doc
Brett and Cliff find themselves diverted and get back onto the subject of the Beatles. A half-hour bonus with more George Harrison than you can shake a pomegranate at. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
54 minutes | Jan 15, 2022
The Vast of Night (2019): A 1950s-set sci-fi movie
We discuss a low-budget movie from Amazon Prime, The Vast of Night, a stylishly shot sci-fi film set in 1950s New Mexico. There's also a flea quiz, Cliff's declaration of love for switchboards and music from The Good's Gone. You can listen to more of their music here https://thegoodsgone.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
42 minutes | Jan 7, 2022
The Beatles: Get Back (2021) Part two of our look at the Peter Jackson movie
Even more on the Pater Jackson film about The Beatles' recording sessions for Let It Be, Get Back. This time there's a quiz, more on John Lennon's role and more music from The Mariners. Luke from the band joins us again and you can find more about his band here: The Mariners: Musichttps://themariners.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
44 minutes | Dec 31, 2021
The Beatles: Get Back (2021) Peter Jackson revisits the Let It Be footage
Brett and Cliff welcome back Luke Williamson from The Mariners to discuss Peter Jackson's three-part movie Get Back, about The Beatles' sessions for Let It Be. Much like the film itself, and the sessions. It goes on too long for one episode, so tune in next week for part 2. Please note, some volume issues - hope it doesn't spoil your listening too much! Music comes from The Mariners. The Mariners: Musichttps://themariners.bandcamp.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
54 minutes | Dec 24, 2021
Chas & Dave's Christmas Knees Up (1983): A festive TV special
We look back at a Christmas TV special from legendary London band Chas & Dave. There are guest spots on the show for Eric Clapton and more ad we also have a Christmas quiz and music from Mercury Machine. You can find out more about the band here: Mercury Machine – Manchester based Electro/Indie/Rock bandhttps://mercurymachine.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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