The Bloobcast tackle a beloved movie from their childhoods as they look at Brad Bird's 1999 classic The Iron Giant.

They discuss the movie's 1950's setting and Cold War setting, the themes of anti violence, differences from the original book, how the film set itself apart from Disney, and how poor marketing tanked the film's box office.

Music Credits:

Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod

Cool Vibes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Intractable by Kevin MacLeod:

Intractable Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Clips from:

The Iron Giant directed by Brad Bird

The Black Cauldron owned by Disney

The Quest for Camelot owned by Warner Bros

Toy Story 2 directed by John Lassiter

Red Dwarf created by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor

Wild Wild West owned by Warner Bros.

The Bloobcast take a trip to Hillys to discuss the 2003 cult video game Beyond Good and Evil.

They discuss the game's various gameplay styles, the music, themes of overthrowing the government, and the sequel's seemingly endless development hell

The Bloobcast welcome their new co host Joe to kick off 2023 with a look at Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's darkest puppet series - Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons.

They discuss the sinister nature and violence of the show, the more realistic puppets, Colonel White's disdain for the title character, comparisons to the War on Terror, the bizarre Japanese theme tune, and the time when a major world event caused a repeat run of the show to be replaced with The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Clips/Music Used:

Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson

Soundtrack by Barry Gray

New Captain Scarlet created by Gerry Anderson

NCS music by Crispen Merrell

Terrahakws created by Gerry Anderson and Christopher Burr

Terrahawks theme by Richard Harvey

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme performed by Will Smith

Beyond Good and Evil soundtrack composed by Cristophe Heral

The Bloobcast continue their look back at Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy and reminisce about the second film in the trilogy – Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers!

They discuss changes from the books, debate the pros and cons of the Elves showing up to Helm’s Deep, the groundbreaking Gollum effects, parallels to the First World War, the excellent PS2 game, and how The Two Towers birthed most of the popular Lord of the Rings memes.

Stay tuned to the end of the episode for announcements regarding the Podcast going into 2023!

Credits:

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers directed by Peter Jackson

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Soundtrack composed by Howard Shore

Dungeons and Dragons (2000) directed by Courtney Solomon

They’re Taking the Hobbits to Isengard created by Erwin Beekveld

Goodbye Orlando uploaded by Peter Jackson

The Beginning: Making Episode I directed by Jon Shenk

Die Another Day directed by Lee Tamahori

Captain Scarlet theme composed by Barry Gray

Wii Shop Channel music composed by Kazumi Tokata

Bloobcast theme composed by Rob

The Bloobcast try to be the very best like no one ever was and take a look at the Manga series Pokemon Adventures

They discuss how the Manga adapts the games for its story, comparisons to the Pokemon anime, the series pop culture explosion in the late 90's, tackling darker themes while remaining kid friendly, and how Blaine looks like Dr Eggman's long lost brother...

Credits:

Pokemon Red and Blue opening music (1996) - Junichi Masuda

Pokemon Red and Blue Route 24 & 25 theme (1996) - Junichi Masuda

Pokemon Red and Blue Pokemon Center theme (1996) - Junichi Masuda

Pokemon Red and Blue SFX (1996)

Pokémon clips/soundtrack from the Pokémon anime (1997) - Shinji Miyazaki

Ant and Dec Pokemon clip - CiTv (god knows when)

Chinpokomon- South Park Series 3 episode 10 (1999-2000)

The Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) | Real-Time Fandub Games - by SnapCube (2019) https://youtu.be/NGe79n-jcHk

Sonic Adventure 2 (Hero Story) | Real-Time Fandub Games - by SnapCube (2018)

https://youtu.be/po1qdT7mj-s

Flash Gordon intro (1996) - Edmund Eagan

Saul Goodman clip from Series 2 of Breaking Bad (2009)

'The Master' dialogue from Fallout 1 (1997)

Dragon Ball Z theme (1989) Shuki Levy and Haim Saban (1996-1998)

Obama's Terrible Secret (2013) by FilmCow https://youtu.be/pELWd_C5-kQ

'Duel Clip' from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters anime (2000)

'Did someone say door to darkness?' Mickey Mouse quote from Kingdom Hearts 2 (2005)

'Frying Pan Drying Pan Quote' from Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2000)

For this year's Halloween episode, the Bloobcast are accompanied by their good friend Joe for a look at the PS1 survival horror classic Silent Hill.

They discuss the games immersive atmosphere, comparisons to the Resident Evil series, it's tragic themes, the difficulties playing the games currently, and James' controversial views on the game...

Silent Hill OST by Akira Yamaoka

Silent Hill directed by Keiichiro Toyama

Silent Hill Promise by Akira Yamaoka Trailer directed by Christophe Gans

Curb Your Enthusiasm theme by Luciano Michelini

Resident Evil directed by Shinji Mikami

Jacob’s Ladder directed by Adrian Lyne

Ridge Racer directed by Namco

Kindergarten Cop directed by Ivan Reitman

Cybil Bennett Dead By Daylight Announcement Trailer

Harry Mason’s Running In The ‘90s

Stranger Things theme by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein

Paranorman OST by Jon Brion

Not Tomorrow Violin Cover by Kopikostar

Bloobcast Theme by Rob

The Bloobcast invite their good friend Eng to join them in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Sam Raimi's original Spider Man film!

They discuss how the film is a comic book brought to life, James Cameron’s abandoned version, the perfect casting, the UK's rating debacle, and Bruce Campbell being awesome.

Eng's links:

https://twitch.tv/engwa94

https://twitter.com/engwa94

Links used:

Clips used

Scenes from Spider-Man by Sam Raimi (2002)

Spiderman (1967) cartoon theme by Bob Harris and Paul Francis Webster

Spider-Man The Movie Game soundtrack - Main Menu theme (2002) - Michael McMustion

Star Wars Attack of the Clones clips were from 2002's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones by George Lucas

Silent Hill theme (ps1) by Akira Yamaoka (1999)

Spiderman (1999) cartoon theme

Breaking Bad clip - 'I am the one who knocks!' - Season 4 episode 6 'Cornered' (2011)

Bruce Timm Batman:The Animated Series 'I am batman!' clip (1992)

Happy Feet - Elijah Wood's voice (2006)

Pipe SFX from Super Mario by Nintendo (1983-present)

Bodger and Badger clip - series 5 episode 5 (1995)

Game of Thrones clip - Season 4 epiosde 6 'The Laws of Gods and Men' (2014)

Garfield by PilotRedSun. (2013) https://youtu.be/OGbhJjXl9Rk

The Amazing Spiderman clip 'c'mon flash take it' (2016)

'Farewell' - Danny Elfman - Spider-Man (2002)

'Chad Kroeger - Josey Scott 'hero' (2002)

'Appreciation' - Danny Elfman - Spider-Man 2 (2004)

'Main Titles'- Danny Elfman - Spider-Man (2002)

Superman Main Theme - John Williams (1978)

The Amazing Spider-Man Theme - James Horner (2012)

Max Fleischer Superman theme (1940) by Sammy Timberg, Winston Sharples, Lou Fleischer

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) Eggman theme - composers - Reed Robbins, Mark Simon, Stephen C. Marston (Special only).

Cats and Dogs trailer (2001) directed by Lawrence Guterman

Elijah Wood interview with gametrailers.com (2008) https://youtu.be/hQCWMLnatYQ

Rob Horrocks - Bloobcast intro and Outro Theme

The Bloobcast close to door to darkness and take a look at the bizarre melding of Final Fantasy and Disney - Kingdom Hearts!

They discuss the franchises fascinating origins, the weighty hack and slash combat, the awesomeness of having a key as a weapon, the beautiful soundtrack, and the time when Winnie the Pooh got sentenced in ballon court.

Music/Clips used:

Kingdom Hearts OST composed by Yoko Shimomura

Simple and Clean composed and performed by Utada Hikaru

One Winged Angel composed by Nobuo Uematsu

Night on Bald Mountain composed by Modest Mussorgsky

Spider-Man theme composed by Danny Elfman

Mickey’s House of Villains It’s Our House Now composed by Randy Petersen and Kevin Quinn

Kingdom Hearts directed by Tetsuya Nomura

Sleeping Beauty directed by Clyde Geronimi

Spider-Man directed by Sam Raimi

A Fair(y) Use Tale by Professor Eric Faden

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days directed by Tetsuya Nomura

going from cutscene graphics to in-game graphics by ProZD

Doctor Who "Turn Left" directed by Graeme Harper

"Balloonatics" The New Adventures of Winnie The Pooh directed by Karl Geurs

WARNING: INCOMING BLOOB!

For their 25th episode, the Bloobcast take a trip to Mainframe for a look at Rob's all time favourite TV show - the 90's CGI Cyberpunk series ReBoot!

They discuss the show's evolution from Saturday morning cartoon to serialised epic, the strong storytelling, battles with broadcast standards the episode that lead to Mad Max Fury Road, the show's infamous mid season axing in the UK, and how what initially began as a nod to Wallace and Gromit caused big trouble.

Music/Clips used:

ReBoot by Mainframe Entertainment (created by Gavin Blair, Ian Pearson, Phil Mitchell and John Grace)

ReBoot soundtrack composed by Bob Buckley

Donkey Kong Country theme composed by Pure West

Ace Lightning theme "There's A Hero" performed by Four Square

Dragon Ball Z theme "Rock The Dragon" composed by Shuki Levi and Haim Saban

Kingdom Hearts theme composed by Yoko Shimomura

The Bloobcast delve into one of James' childhood favourites - The first book in Brian Jaques anthropomorphic adventure series Redwall.

They discuss different adaptations of the book, children's media tackling more mature subjects and themes, the series potential influences, debate its placement within the fantasy genre, and James makes another comparison to Paradise Lost.

Clips/Music Used:

Redwall Opening series 1 (1999) by Nelvana

Bloobcast theme by Rob

Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Redwall Episode 1: Cluny the Scourge Part 1 series 1 (1999) by Nelvana

Redwall Episode 3: Treachery series 1 (1999) by Nelvana

Redwall Episode 1: Cluny the Scourge series 1 (1999) by Nelvana

Brian Jacques tribute featuring interviews with Brian Jacques - uploaded by Scouse Times (https://youtu.be/K34roIPnKCg)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey by Peter Jackson (2012)

The Wind in the Willows: Mercury of the Motorbicycle by Cosgrove Hall (1984-1987)

Beast Wars: Code of Hero by Mainframe Entertainment season 2 Episode 9 (1998)

Beast Wars: Transmutate by Mainframe Entertainment season 2 episode 10 (1998)

Batman The Animated Series: Feat of Clay Part 1, season 1 episode 4 (1992)

Star Wars: New Hope by George Lucas (1977)

Shadow the Hedgehog by Sega (2005)

He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985) (original 'WAT' meme uploaded by indiespencer https://youtu.be/KBjhAqXg8MY)

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by Peter Jackson (2002)

Thunderbirds Episode 1 - Trapped in the Sky by Gerry Anderson (1965)

The Wicker Man (2006) by Neil LaBute

Futurama Series 2, episode 18: The Problem with Popplers by Matt Groening (2000)

Blue Peter 2003 (recorded and actually physically taped by YouTube user VipertoothProducs https://youtu.be/BhDeYTe8Sow)

Loonatics Unleashed intro by Warner Bros. (2005)

The Story of Bailey the Penguin theme by James Blow

The Star Wars Holiday Special aired on CBS (1978)

Redwall Episode 7: Captain Snow series 1 (1999) by Nelvana

Redwall Episode 11: Asmodeus series 1 (1999) by Nelvana

Oddworld Abe's Oddyseey death sound effect by Oddworld Inhabitants (1997)

Rayman (PS1) death sound effect by Ubisoft (1995)

Redwall Episode 4: Sparra's Kingdom series 1 (1999) by Nelvana

Reboot by Mainframe Animation and music by Robert Buckley (orchestrated theme uploaded by TheGazelMinistry https://youtu.be/QyrUJVAAIQg) (1994)

Redwall Episode Intro Flute music series 1 (1999) by Nelvana

Bloobcast outro by James, Rob and Euan