Genuine Chit-Chat

This week Mike is again joined by his girlfriend Megan Gritti, for a chilled discussion on how Megan’s been getting into video games more during lockdown, some memories about Pokémon and much more!

For a bit more detail, Megan & Mike talk about the video games they’ve been playing while in isolation, starting with Megan’s recent obsession with Animal Crossing New Horizons followed by Mike being salty about Mario Party and comparing it to Monopoly, what games Megan played growing up before talking about the many Pokémon generations & spin-off games and more – the chat is mainly about video games from someone who has only just properly got into them, so if that interests you, be sure to listen!

In case you missed last week’s episode, Mike spoke with Frank Burton about his podcast “Ragbag”, the 3 books he’s written, including his newest “Everything I Am”, “Fictional Frank Burton”, recording conversations between characters, how growing up in the 80s was different to today, voicing characters for the audiobook, a discussion on social media and more!

Mike appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming – it can be found on the feed of Comics In Motion in the usual podcasts places!

Promo for the podcast ROOM where episode 1 of season 2 shows Mike’s voice-acting debut on the episode called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast

Last week Mike showcased a special for his new show called Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Captain Phasma & much more - https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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This week Mike is again joined by Frank Burton; creator/host of the Ragbag Podcast and author of three books: History of Sarcasm, One Hundred and his latest book, Everything I Am.

Their chat continues in part 2 with their discussion on generational differences including tattoo & head-shaving stigmas, before delving into character’s speaking author’s opinions, some challenges that come from voicing different characters (in the audiobook), audience demographics and more – their chat is finished off by a discussion on the value (or lack of) of social media!

In case you missed last week, in part 1 of their chat Mike & Frank discuss Frank’s previous two books and his podcast, as well as what it was like writing a novel that links in with the lore of the Ragbag show,“Fictional Frank Burton”, recording conversations between characters, how growing up in the 80s was different to today & more.

Frank’s Site - Bandcamp link to the audiobook version of Everything I Am - Frank’s Podcast Link

Frank has also appeared on GCC previously, episode 34 he talk about his epilepsy & passion for music while on episode 56 he discusses his book One Hundred with Mike.

In case you missed it, last episode Mike spoke with Gough of Beernuts Productions about the 10-year anniversary of his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly”, how his blindness has affected his life, mental health, his experiences traveling & more! The week before, Mike & Gough discussed Gough’s new comedy mockumentary called “How To Treat Women”, the Australian bushfires, backlash & many other topics!

Promo for the podcast ROOM where episode 1 shows Mike’s voice-acting debut on the episode called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast

He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Last week Mike showcased a special for his new show called Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Captain Phasma & much more - https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at [email protected] with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

This week Mike joined by Frank Burton; creator/host of the Ragbag Podcast and author of three books: History of Sarcasm, One Hundred and his latest book, Everything I Am.

In part 1 of their chat, Mike & Frank start by discussing his previous two books and his podcast, before delving into what it was like writing a novel that links in with the lore of the Ragbag show and differentiating between the real and the “Fictional Frank Burton”. Frank also talks about recording conversations between characters when he does all the voices (for the audiobook), inspiration for the characters and part 1 ends with a discussion on how growing up in the 80s was different to today.

Part 2 will be out next week and their discussion on generational differences continues, character’s speaking author’s opinions, some challenges that come from voicing different characters (in the audiobook), audience demographics and more – their chat is finished off by a discussion on the value (or lack of) of social media!

Frank’s Site - Bandcamp link to the audiobook version of Everything I Am - Frank’s Podcast Link

Frank has also appeared on GCC previously, episode 34 he talk about his epilepsy & passion for music while on episode 56 he discusses his book One Hundred with Mike.

In case you missed it, last week Mike spoke with Gough of Beernuts Productions about the 10-year anniversary of his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly”, how his blindness has affected his life, mental health, his experiences traveling & more! The week before, Mike & Gough discussed Gough’s new comedy mockumentary called “How To Treat Women”, the Australian bushfires, backlash & many other topics!

Promo by American Slacker

Link to Mike’s voice-acting debut on the first episode of season of the podcast “ROOM”, called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast

He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Last week Mike showcased a special for his new show called Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0, 1, 2 & 3 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his read arm & much more - https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at [email protected] with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

This week Mike is once again joined by Gough, creator of the documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly” and the production company Beernuts Productions - Gough is a legally blind filmmaker, comedian, author, friend of the show and an all-round fun guy to speak with!

Gough discusses the 10-year anniversary of his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly” which is about Gough’s blindness, the multitude of issues he experienced after school, his own and other’s mental health & more.

Last week Gough & Mike focused on Gough’s new comedy mockumentary called “How To Treat Women” by discussing satire in comedy and the challenges of making a mockumentary, especially for a blind man! They also discuss comedic timings, actor chemistry, backlash Gough has received from his comedy works (& how he's a “smut-peddler”), the Australian bushfires of late 2019/early 2020 & more!

Beernuts Productions Site - I Will Not Go Quietly Docco - Gough has also been on Genuine Chit-Chat previously, in episodes 48 & 65!

In case you missed it, in episode 83 of GCC, Mike was joined by the powerhouse of hosts from the In The Black Podcast, their chat includes “the talk” (not the birds & the bees) that black parents give to their children, they then discuss black identity, the importance of heritage, black history month, representation in the media, reparations, the future of Black America & much more, so check that out if you haven’t already!

Promo by Frank Burton for his new book “Everything I Am” Audiobook

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast

Last week Mike showcased a special for his new show called Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0, 1, 2 & 3 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm & much more - https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher - Podbean - Spotify

You can also email us at [email protected] with any reviews, comments or suggestions

This week Mike is joined by Gough, creator of Beernuts Productions - Gough is a legally blind filmmaker, comedian, actor, writer, friend of the show and an all-round fun guy to speak with!

This week Gough & Mike focus on Gough’s new comedy mockumentary called “How To Treat Women” by discussing satire in comedy and the challenges of making a mockumentary, especially for a blind man! They also discuss comedic timings, actor chemistry, backlash Gough has received from his comedy works (& how he's a “smut-peddler”), how certain comedy doesn’t age well, advantages of being an independent filmmaker and more! The chat is finished off with a talk on the bushfires that were affecting Australia around the time of this podcast being recorded.

Next week Gough returns to discuss the 10-year anniversary of his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly”, how making the documentary was (or “docco” as the Auzzies call it), what happened after releasing the docco, what’s changed over the last 10 years and more!

In case you missed it, in the last standard episode of GCC Mike was joined by the powerhouse of hosts from the In The Black Podcast, their chat includes “the talk” (not the birds & the bees) that black parents give to their children, they then discuss black identity, the importance of heritage, black history month, representation in the media, reparations, the future of Black America & much more, so check that out if you haven’t already!

Promo by Frank Burton for his new book “Everything I Am” Audiobook

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast

Last week Mike showcased a special for his new show called Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0, 1 & 2 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace & much more - https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at [email protected] with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

Hello there! Instead of a standard episode of Genuine Chit-Chat, this week Mike wanted to showcase his new show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon – found on the podcast feed of our friends at Comics In Motion!

This release is both episodes 0 & 1 rolled into one! Episode 0 is where Mike explains what you can expect from SW Comics In Canon going forward along with what “Canon/Legends” in SW is and the timeline of the movies, while episode 1 is about The Rise Of Kylo Ren comic and kyber crystal “bleeding” – this show is for all Star Wars fans; younglings & veterans alike! Whether you’ve consumed all the content (we’d be impressed if you have) or are just a film newbie getting into a galaxy far far away, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this look into the wider Star Wars canon, through the comic-book lens!

Regarding content discussed in Episode 1, for the best listening, ensure you’ve seen The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi, seeing The Rise Of Skywalker is suggested but it’s not essential and there will be no spoilers for it within – this comic series takes place around 6 years before the events of Episode VII: The Force Awakens; so as TFA is 34 ABY, this comic mini-series is around 28 ABY (flashbacks between 18-25 ABY).

The Rise Of Kylo Ren is written by Charles Soule, with Will Sliney as the artist and Guru eFX as the colourist, issue #1 released December 2019 & issue #4 released March 2020.

Next week will be back to the usual GCC shows, so if you’re not into Star Wars, check in next week!

Chris & Dave of Comics In Motion were on episodes 63 & 75 of Genuine Chit-Chat and Mike was on episodes 75 & 100 of Comics In Motion!

In case you missed it, last week on GCC, Mike was joined by the powerhouse of hosts from the In The Black Podcast, their chat includes a great many topics, including “the talk” (not the birds & the bees) that black parents give to their children, they then discuss black identity, the importance of heritage, black history month, representation in the media, reparations, the future of Black America and much more, so check that out if you haven’t already!

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at [email protected] with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

This week continues one of Mike’s favourite chats; he is joined by the powerhouse of people that form the amazing In The Black Podcast; Big O (Mr In The Black himself), Phil (The Orange-Krush) and Elgin Bailey (El Boogie) for an informed & intelligent conversation regarding black issues, podcasting & more!

This week is part 2 of their chat and their discussion on Black Panther continues, going into representation, diversity & stereotyping before delving into the influence of people in power in the current social zeitgeist, the differences in the UK & USA’s views on racism & immigration, Idris Elba and Daryl Davis are discussed and near the end Big O, Phil & Ell all give their stances on the future for Black America and potential reparations, bringing a great end to this powerful podcast.

In case you missed it, part 1 of their chat begins with Big O explaining why him & Phil started the In The Black Podcast followed by a dive into “the talk” (not the birds & the bees) that black parents give to their children about interacting with certain types of people & authority figures, they then discuss black identity, the importance of heritage in the black world, the value of black history month as well as In The Black’s collective view on Terry Crews, representation in the media and much more, so check that out if you haven’t already!

In The Black Podcast’s Site - ITBP Facebook Page

In the last episode of GCC, Mike spoke with Christopher Gerg; CISO & vice president of cyber risk management at Tetra Defense. Their chat begins with Chris’ decades of experience in the cyber security industry as well as what Tetra Defense do in relation to this, he then explains what ransomware & malware actually is and what is at risk from their attacks, what can be put in place to reduce the chances of being victim to a cyber attack, the importance of data privacy, the past, present & future of cyber security, backing up data and much more!

Mike’s started a new show Star Wars: Comics In Canon, it can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday and episode 0 is out now - he talks about what you can expect from the show, as well as some information about what canon & legends means in Star Wars, the Skywalker Saga timeline & more!

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at [email protected] with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

This week brings a chat Mike has been excitedly awaiting to release; he is joined by the powerhouse of people that form the amazing In The Black Podcast; Big O (Mr In The Black himself), Phil (The Orange-Krush) and Elgin Bailey (El Boogie) for an informed & intelligent conversation.

Part 2 is out next week where the discussion on Black Panther continues, going into representation, diversity & stereotyping before delving into the influence of people in power to the social zeitgeist, the differences in the UK & USA’s views on racism & immigration, Idris Elba and Daryl Davis are discussed and near the end Big O, Phil & Ell all give their stances on the future for Black America so be sure to tune in then for more informed & intelligent conversation! 

In The Black Podcast’s Site - ITBP Facebook Page

Last week Mike spoke with Christopher Gerg; CISO & vice president of cyber risk management at Tetra Defense. Their chat begins with Chris’ decades of experience in the cyber security industry as well as what Tetra Defense do in relation to this, he then explains what ransomware & malware actually is and what is at risk from their attacks, what can be put in place to reduce the chances of being victim to a cyber attack, the importance of data privacy, the past, present & future of cyber security, backing up data and much more!

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher - Podbean - Spotify

You can also email us at [email protected] with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

This week Mike speaks with CISO & vice president of cyber risk management at Tetra Defense; Christopher Gerg, all about cyber security, ransomware, data privacy, insurance & more – an important chat for tech nerds & novices alike!

For a bit more detail, Mike & Chris’ chat begins with Chris’ decades of experience in the cyber security industry as well as what Tetra Defense do in relation to this. He then explains what ransomware & malware actually is and what is at risk from their attacks, what can be put in place to reduce the chances of being victim to a cyber attack, the importance of data privacy, the past, present & future of cyber security, backing up data and much more!

Tetra Defense’s Site - Tetra’s Free Ransomware Stress Test

In case you missed it, last week Mike spoke with Maxwell Ivey; The Blind Blogger about his podcast “What’s Your Excuse? Show”, how he lost his vision, the importance of accepting a helping hand, how some people have mistreated him due to his blindness, the books he’s written, modern meditation, his work ethic, doing things for himself & working solo, the value of p “stillness”, Maxwell’s time in the carnival business and many other topics as well as Maxwell singing at the end!

Intro Plug & Promo by In The Black Podcast

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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This week Mike’s chat with Maxwell Ivey, The Blind Blogger about losing his vision, his podcast, his books, his travel experiences and much more is continued!

In part 2 Maxwell talks about his blog “The Blind Blogger” and his podcast “What’s Your Excuse? Show”, doing things for himself & working solo, the value of practicing your craft as well as “stillness”, learning from negative experiences, Maxwell’s time in the carnival business and many other topics as well as Maxwell singing at the end!

In case you missed it, part 1 of their chat starts with Maxwell discussing his many pursuits and how he lost his vision, the importance of accepting a helping hand, how some people have mistreated him due to his blindness, the books he’s written, modern meditation, his work ethic and much more!

Maxwell's Site The Blind Blogger  - His Podcast “What’s Your Excuse? Show”

In case you missed the last episode, Mike spoke with Tracey Maxfield about bullying, mental health & her book Escaping The Rabbit Hole; in more detail, Tracey recounts her journey through nursing and what led her to her nervous breakdown & her journey through acute depression, this is followed by a discussion on the seriousness of bullying in both school & the workplace and how severely it can affect someone’s mental health, the social stigmas that continue to persist victims of bullying, Tracey’s motto of “Engage | Educate | Empower”, potential causes of school shootings, the definition of “bullycide” and many more things are discussed!

Intro Plug by Play Comics

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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