The Man-Childian Candidate

Ep. 22 The lore of the Vampire

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:29:56 +0000

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.

Ep. 21 A brief history of Werewolves

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 01:11:21 +0000

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.

Ep. 20 Time travel & problematic Paradoxes

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:12:04 +0000

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

Ep. 19 The Demonic

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:17:30 +0000

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.

Ep. 18 The search for the Grail

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:12:27 +0000

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.

Ep. 17 The Anatomy of Action

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:26:07 +0000

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?

Ep.16 The Mandalorian Candidate

Tue, 18 May 2021 06:04:17 +0000

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?'

Ep.15 Ghosts and the Afterlife

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:49:24 +0000

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.

Ep.14 The Anatomy of Horror

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:08:29 +0000

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.

Ep.13 The Anatomy of Sci Fi

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:36:42 +0000

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.

Ep. 12 The Best Video Game Weapons

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:18:55 +0000

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

Ep. 11 The quest for the Ark of the Covenant

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 06:07:20 +0000

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.

Ep. 10 Ancient civilisations and hidden human history

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:06:37 +0000

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.

Ep. 9 When a good franchise goes bad

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 06:39:36 +0000

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??

Ep. 8 Great Cinematic rivalries

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 01:45:11 +0000

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.

Ep. 7 The Best Open Worlds in Video Games

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:35:33 +0000

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??

Ep. 6 A Deep Dive into Aliens & UFOS

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:25:19 +0000

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...

Ep. 5 The Greatest Comedy Performances

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:28:02 +0000

The boys take a deep dive into great comedy performers and attempt to allow just 5 into the prestigious Quantas lounge.

Ep. 4 The Worst Movie Adaptations of Video Games

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:18:05 +0000

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.

Ep. 3 Action Films- The Best & The Worst

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 13:41:24 +0000

In this episode Gman and Pboss unpack action films. The boys elevate titles to Mount Rushmore and cast others down into the bilge bucket.

Ep. 2 Are Movie Remakes Really Necessary?

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 05:18:36 +0000

In this episode the boys explore whether or not remakes should be done AT ALL. They discuss good and bad examples and admit to how triggering the word reimagining can be.

Ep. 1 - Why Modern Horror Movies Consistently Disappoint

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:18:49 +0000

In this Ep we meet Gman and Pboss and define the worthy art of talking shite. The lads discuss why modern horror movies suck and examine the 2018 "Halloween". Giddy up.