Cal hosts solo tonight as regular co-host, Graeme is stuck on a ferry in the middle of the Minch.

His guest on the Hammerlock is a gentleman with one of the most Scottish gimmicks this side of The Highlanders - Chip Watson, The Disco Fry - a man who is stepping out from behind the fryer and into the spotlight!

They even take on one of the oldest rivalries in Scottish history - Salt and sauce, or salt and vinegar?

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Wrestling
• 08:14 Debut and Character Development
• 14:58 Scottish Wrestling Scene
• 23:13 Size of Wrestling Communities
• 32:03 Character Evolution and Fan Engagement
• 38:06 Connection with Fans and Affordability
• 45:00 Character Development and Impact on Fans
• 54:20 The Emotional Impact of Wrestling
• 01:07:43 Wrestling Stories and Quickfire Questions

It's been a long time coming, but the Hammerlock finally has it's first guest, and it's rising star from the American independent scene, 'Heartless' Heather Blue (aka The Blue Haired Harlot).

Cal and Graeme sit down with Heather and talk about her inspirations, and what led her to step into the squared circle in the first place. Heather shares her experiences of transitioning from fan to wrestler, and some of the challenges of having a very supportive family!

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***Audio Note:
A recording glitch mangled one of the tracks, so parts of this episode had to be reconstructed with AI tools. You might hear the occasional artifact, but the conversation is all here and worth the ride.***

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Wrestling and Heather Blue
• 11:17 Working with Other Wrestlers
• 17:32 Family and Wrestling
• 30:27 Wrestling Crowds and Challenges
• 35:38 The Challenges of Being a Wrestling Couple
• 41:39 Winning Titles and Women's Wrestling Evolution

We're excited for this one cause we're long-term fans of Filmumentaries.

Cal and Kieran welcome Jamie Benning - the creative force behind Filmumentaries, and self-avowed die hard fan of 80s movies to the show to talk about his own creative vision and more.

There is an in-depth discussion on how CGI impacted on practical effects, and more recently how AI is affecting the film industry.

Jamie is able to give industry-experienced insight into the impact of technology on film quality, and the constraints and pressures facing filmmakers in 2026.

If you're a fan of film, and effects work, you don't want to miss it.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Discussion on Jurassic Park and Visual Effects Evolution
• 46:33 Challenges in Modern Filmmaking

Supernatural is undoubtedly one of the greatest series of all time. Is it cult media, or does it have the crossover appeal to be considered mainstream?

Join Cal, Rhiannon, and Supernatural Superfan Heather as they dissect the origin of the Winchesters and how the show used their storylines to open up areas of conversation for young men. In true OH!Cast retrospectivie fashion, best and worst episodes are identified, and the longstanding impact of the show is highlighted.

Also, it wouldn't be a Supernatural discussion if they didn't discuss some of the needle-drops in this season.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introductions and Background on Supernatural
• 10:54 Impact of Supernatural on Viewers
• 18:01 Least Favorite Episodes
• 23:52 Exploring Male Friendships
• 35:07 Speculations and Surprises
• 42:33 Longevity and Character Evolution
• 49:14 Impact of Soundtrack and Music Choices
• 58:11 Podcast Wrap-Up

The Hammerlock is back on OH!Cast, and in a new format for the show, Cal, Graeme, and Kenny try to give a rundown of the main storylines heading into the Rumble, a bit of a historical context of the importance of the Royal Rumble, and predictions for the event itself.

After that, as if by magic, they reconvene afterwards and see just how wrong they got it. Remember, wrestling is supposed to be fun!

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Chapters

• 00:00 Return to Wrestling
• 13:44 Rumble Surprises
• 29:10 The Impact of Crowd on Wrestling Events
• 38:14 Predictions and Speculations for Wrestling Events
• 44:38 Royal Rumble Trivia and Discussion
• 53:30 Product Placement and Humorous Banter
• 01:06:15 Debut and Flashback
• 01:20:14 The Fun and Insanity of Wrestling
• 01:25:44 The Impact of Characters and Storylines
• 01:32:26 The Misconceptions of Wrestling Reviews
• 01:42:00 Upcoming Wrestling Interviews

"Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before."

So begins the OG of geek culture, the king of cult media... Star Trek (now known as Star Trek: The Original Series).

Join our Captain, Cal MacDonald, and his two First Officers, Eileen and Martin as they undertake a slightly shorter mission than the Enterprise planned, to give the definitive sci-fi series review as they tackle Star Trek.

The universal truths at the heart of Start Trek ring true nearly 60 years later - who'd have thought that a cult show would feature so many culturally significant groundbreaking moments? From social commentary, tackling bigotry and prejudice, and even neuroaffirming characters, Star Trek was woke before people knew what woke was, and we love it.

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Chapters

• 00:00 The OG of Geek Culture
• 16:05 Favorite Episodes and Themes
• 23:24 The Romulans and Social Commentary
• 31:36 Neurodiversity in Star Trek
• 45:35 Design and Fashion in Star Trek
• 59:52 Emotional Impact of Yeoman Rand's Character

Always Punch Nazis

Cal is joined by Ben Ferrari, author of Always Punch Nazis.

I'm not sure why it's controversial to suggest Nazis need a good punching, but apparently it is, and there was some pushback to the Kickstarter for Ben's comic book. Clearly they didn't pay attention to either history or Indiana Jones, because Nazis are bad guys and deserve to be punched.

In case you're still not quite sure where we stand on the issue, ALWAYS PUNCH NAZIS!

Ben's Instagram, with all of his links, is HERE

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Chapters

• 00:00 Reactions to 'Always Punch Nazis' and Political Themes in Comics
• 39:03 Creative Process and Collaboration
• 43:59 Expanding Comic Genres
• 53:07 Lessons for Mainstream Comics

The Hebridean Scoobies are back, and it's time for Season 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Turns out that Bowling for Soup were wrong, and high school does end. Not all high schools end with the mayor turning into a giant snake though!

This season has some of the Scoobs' favourite episodes - Band Candy in particular, and Doppelgangland which has quite a bit of foreshadowing. Joyce comes into her own as a character this season, and we are introduced to the unforgettable Faith.

Not every episode slays though, and as usual, Whedon's self-insert (Xander) continues to give people the ick.

Buffy is one of those cultural touchstones where geek culture influenced mainstream culture, and this season has lots of examples of that. More than that though, it grows with it's audience, and this season is testament to that.

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00:00 Welcome to Season Three of Buffy

02:30 Favorite Episodes of Season Three

11:19 Character Development and Critiques

15:15 Exploring Themes of Identity

19:52 Prom Night and Recognition

25:13 Villains of Season Three: The Mayor and Faith

27:11 Exploring Complex Villains: Faith's Character Arc

29:03 Ethical Dilemmas of Being a Slayer

31:58 The Introduction of Wesley: A Complicated Character

34:54 The Impact of Relationships and Cheating

42:16 Graduation and the End of High School: A Satisfying Conclusion

54:30 Exploring the Buffy's Timeline

Greetings, Vault-Dwellers! Welcome to the Wasteland.

Overseer Cal has wrangled a crack team of co-hosts to cast their critical eye over Fallout Season 1. Heather is here, along with Graeme, and Des (who can't help but show off that he's the biggest Fallout fan of all and we're totally not jealous of his toys).

This is an OH!Cast cult media review, so expect the usual unique takes on best and worst episodes, where the crew think the story might go next, and most importantly for geeks on the internet talking about geek culture, a heady mix of optimism for their own fantasy storylines, and complaining about what has been on screen too.

Now, sing along with the OH!Cast choir

I don't want to set the world on fire

I just want to start a flame in your heart

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

00:29 Conformity Gate and Internet Theories

02:46 Personal Experiences and Conventions

05:09 Fallout Series Overview

07:55 Initial Impressions of Fallout Season One

10:36 Character Development and Humor in Fallout

12:44 Canon and Easter Eggs in Fallout

15:13 Conclusion and Future Expectations

15:31 Casting Choices and Character Dynamics

18:18 Character Development and Nostalgia

20:01 Critique of the Show's Ending

23:02 Corporate Satire and Storytelling

26:41 Soundtrack and Atmosphere

28:21 Character Portrayal and Naivety

30:46 Exploring Themes of Innocence and Experience

33:16 Character Evolution and Plot Development

35:55 Corporate Influence in the Narrative

36:55 Character Analysis: SIGGY and Others

38:56 Visual Aesthetics and Retro Future

40:59 Violence and Gore in Fallout

43:00 Easter Eggs and Fan Service

45:03 Game Continuity and Storytelling

47:38 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

50:48 The Fallout Trivia Quiz Begins

54:33 Exploring Key Characters and Locations

57:22 Discussion on Game Mechanics and Lore

59:58 Wrap-Up and Future Expectations

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Cal and Alena are joined by poet, author, academic, and video-game historian Alyse Knorr for a celebration of Super Mario Brothers 3.

Like all good retro media discussions, context is vital, so as well as looking at the cultural references in the game, each of the hosts and Alyse describe their memories of Super Mario Brothers 3 and why it means so much to them.

Game design, evolution, and legacy are discussed alongside how gaming allows for exploration of identity.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

00:37 Alyse Noor: A Gamer's Journey

02:09 The Enduring Legacy of Super Mario Brothers 3

06:42 Exploring Queer Identity Through Gaming

09:30 The Artistry of Super Mario Brothers 3

10:38 The Cultural Impact of Mario and Nintendo

15:42 The Social Aspect of Gaming

18:38 Gaming as a Source of Meaning

20:13 Introducing Gaming to the Next Generation

23:51 The Evolution of Mario Games

28:14 The Marketing Genius Behind Mario 3

31:37 The Rise of Mario and Sonic: A Console War

34:38 Nostalgia and Community: The Mario Experience

36:56 The Evolution of Gaming Culture: From Mario to Modern Games

40:40 The Creative Process: Writing About Mario

44:46 Miyamoto's Vision: The Heart of Mario

48:07 The Leap to 3D: Mario 64's Impact

52:22 Quickfire Round: Mario Favorites