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The Man-Childian Candidate

22 Episodes

114 minutes | Sep 11, 2022
Ep. 22 The lore of the Vampire
In the longest ever episode for the MCC, the lads expose their fangs and bite deep into the world of Vampires. Lore, history and mythos are unpacked as well as a deep dive into Francis Ford Coppola's 'Dracula'. Fangs for the memories. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
68 minutes | Apr 3, 2022
Ep. 21 A brief history of Werewolves
Grab the silverware and join the boys as they boldly stride off the road and into the moors of Lycanthropy. Gman & PBoss explore how Werewolves have been represented throughout history and the associated lore. In doing so, they unpack one of the greatest Werewolf movies - An American Werewolf in London. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
101 minutes | Feb 25, 2022
Ep. 20 Time travel & problematic Paradoxes
Ever wondered if time travel is actually possible? Got a DeLorean but just can't solve those pesky paradoxes? Join Doc Gman and Marty McPboss as they attempt to understand time travel and the many paradoxes that have stopped them from becoming the true Wild Stallions of history. All this through the lens of the 1991 masterpiece Terminator 2: Judgement Day Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
110 minutes | Dec 16, 2021
Ep. 19 The Demonic
Grab a crucifix, apply a light smattering of holy water and join Gman & Pboss as they dive into the demonic. The boys explore demon lore, possession and history, and examine the Granddaddy of all possession films - The Exorcist. Turn the lights off when you listen - we dare you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
107 minutes | Oct 22, 2021
Ep. 18 The search for the Grail
Holy Grail Batman! Join two ex-communicated boy scouts as they delve into the story behind the history of the grail. They also dig into Hitler and the Ahnenerbe's plot for world domination and obsession with finding the cup of Christ. All this is done while excavating the action classic Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
81 minutes | Jul 19, 2021
Ep. 17 The Anatomy of Action
Grab your guns akimbo, pop in a toothpick and release the doves. It's time to slice open the action genre and see what makes it tick. Join your paediatric hosts as they discuss the formula for action perfection. It's time to cut the red wire....or was it the blue wire? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
103 minutes | May 18, 2021
Ep.16 The Mandalorian Candidate
Strap on your Beskar armour, pull on your helmet and throw the beers in carbonite. Join your favourite bounty hunters of fun as they blast out of the sarlacc pit to discuss all things Mando. The lads also apply the imperial probe droid to the Star Wars universe and ask 'Is John Favreau a New Hope?' Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
100 minutes | Mar 31, 2021
Ep.15 Ghosts and the Afterlife
Strap on your proton packs and pile into Ecto 1 - it's time to dive in and pull apart all things spiritual. The boys explore Ghosts and ghouls through the lens of the 1984 classic Ghostbusters. There is no Gman and Pboss, only Zuul. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
111 minutes | Jan 5, 2021
Ep.14 The Anatomy of Horror
It's time to pull out the scalpels again as two of the most under-qualified physicians disassemble the machinations of the macabre. Like Han solo ripping into a Tauntaun, the junior adults pull apart the meat and bones of Horror and discuss what makes the genre tick. No Father Karras, that is NOT your mother. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
85 minutes | Dec 21, 2020
Ep.13 The Anatomy of Sci Fi
Lock S Foils in attack position and arm phasers for this forensic discussion about Sci Fi. The adult minors beam into the genre and explore the attributes of greatness within the artform. Much like Bishop pulling apart a face hugger, this is an audio alien autopsy strong enough to pull the ears off a Gundark. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
75 minutes | Dec 7, 2020
Ep. 12 The Best Video Game Weapons
It's time to grab your silver ballers, strap on your gunblade and dodge the blue shell. The childish manbinos take a romp through their favorite video game weapons. This is a heavy one, so please pass the gravity gun. Gman also gives his first impressions of the PS5 that he stole from a minor Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
83 minutes | Nov 17, 2020
Ep. 11 The quest for the Ark of the Covenant
Dust off your bullwhip and leather jacket and get ready to jump into the wonderous world of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The boys delve into the history of the Ark of the covenant and explore the Nazi's quest to discover it. They also discuss Monkey Magic, the enigmatic Tom Bombadil and still manage to pull their hats from under the stone door. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
92 minutes | Oct 9, 2020
Ep. 10 Ancient civilisations and hidden human history
Chevron seven is locked for this mind melting discussion about the potential for mankind's hidden past. The boys travel to Egypt via the Stargate movie and ask some BIG questions. Are Megalithic structures older than we think they are? Who built them and how? Can Kurt pull off that flat top? Step through the event horizon and pull up a chair. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
128 minutes | Sep 23, 2020
Ep. 9 When a good franchise goes bad
In this mammoth episode, the kidmen perform an autopsy on some of the biggest franchises of the big and small screens. How does something we love so much fall so far? Why do producers keep assaulting a deceased equine?? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
100 minutes | Sep 10, 2020
Ep. 8 Great Cinematic rivalries
In this powerful podcast pontification the Childmen disassemble great rivalries. The lads pull apart what makes a great rivalry, attempt to assemble some worthy exemplar and actively hope to have random pieces left over......Push play and see what happens. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
109 minutes | Aug 31, 2020
Ep. 7 The Best Open Worlds in Video Games
The man-children take a meaningful meander through the best open worlds that video games have to offer. Is it possible to cram such vast expanses into the Qantas lounge? Tardis anyone?? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
104 minutes | Aug 19, 2020
Ep. 6 A Deep Dive into Aliens & UFOS
Hang on for a Dreyfuss deep dive into the big question "Is there anybody out there". The boys discuss Aliens, UFO's, the Drake equation all through science speculation. Is the Fermi paradox firm enough? Is the Blue book shut? Also another Spielgasmic look at Close Encounters of the Third kind. Here we go... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
87 minutes | Aug 10, 2020
Ep. 5 The Greatest Comedy Performances
The boys take a deep dive into great comedy performers and attempt to allow just 5 into the prestigious Quantas lounge. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
87 minutes | Jul 31, 2020
Ep. 4 The Worst Movie Adaptations of Video Games
In this delightful slice of audio pie, the fellas examine movies that are based on video games. Gman and Pboss discuss what made the games so very good and what made the movies not so good. Also, a ground breaking new scoring system is revealed in all it's glory. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
105 minutes | Jul 25, 2020
Ep. 3 Action Films- The Best & The Worst
In this episode Gman and Pboss unpack action films. The boys elevate titles to Mount Rushmore and cast others down into the bilge bucket. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manchildian-candidate/donations
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