Pod Syndicate

After a couple of years apart, your Pod Syndicate hosts are reunited in the real world (mostly). And to celebrate, Marc, Jordan, Ian and a recently podcast-retired Noel are joined by Mike - who beams in live from New Zealand to test their geek knowledge!

Well, all good things must come to an end, and this bonus show is no different as we reach the final instalment in Peter Jackson's Middle-Earth saga, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Armies.

The show where your Pod Syndicate hosts gift one another an iTunes movie returns - with reviews of The Dark Tower (2017), Monkey Shines (1988), The Wild Hunt (2009) and Body of Evidence (1992).

We've slipped into our fake hobbit feet and donned our elven cloaks as we take yet another jump into Peter Jackson's Middle-earth saga. 

Join Becky, Ian and Jordan as they discuss the second instalment in the The Hobbit Trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug. 

Smarter, better but still way too long - and that's just the title. Join Ian, Noel and Marc as they follow up on their chat through the Snyderverse films with a full review of Zack Snyder's The Justice League (2021).

We're missing the final episode of the Lord of the Rings movies and we apologise. Technology was not our friend and the podcast call unfortunately did not record.

However, we're not letting that spoil the fun as Ian, Becky and Jordan start off their watched of The Hobbit trilogy.

Ridiculous, nonsensical and way too long - and that's just the title. Join Ian, Noel and Marc as they chat through the Snyderverse trilogy (and Suicide Squad) ahead of the release of Zack Snyder's The Justice League (2021).

The show where your Pod Syndicate hosts gift one another an iTunes movie returns - with reviews of The Dark Tower (2017), Monkey Shines (1988), The Wild Hunt (2009) and Body of Evidence (1992).

What is it about the Marvel Cinematic Universe that keeps us coming back for more? Is it the big, explosive action, special effects and larger than life costumes, or is it something much simpler?

In this special, feature length essay podcast, Noel Mellor looks at the history of the MCU and how Marvel found its formula by focusing on character as a way to engage audiences and enhance the blockbuster experience. Using illustrative clips from the series, it inspects the concerns and motivations of these characters, what makes them do what they do, and how this makes them so much more compelling for audiences.

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Noel and Marc return for the second part of their Tales From The Tapedeck special to discuss the career of their beloved Suede after the departure of their hugely talented and influential guitarist Bernard Butler. 

With new talent Richard Oakes (guitar) and Neil Codling (keyboards) in tow, the band hit their pop peak with the classic Coming Up in '96, before releasing the divisive Head Music in '99 and coming back with A New Morning in '02. But which are the key tracks that define the band during this period?

Listen along with a specially curated playlist and go track by track through a fascinating chapter in Suede's long and illustrious career.