What do you get when two Titanic enthusiasts get together to geek out over one of the staples of 1990's Titanic documentary: Answers from the Abyss (1999)?

You get nerdy chaos.

Sean is joined by Ryan 'The Dalek Man' Wade this time around. Ryan brings his insight into the documentary, the Titanic disaster and lesson learned from the tragedy... when Sean let's him get a word in that is.

Chapters:

1:29 Introduction to Titanic Enthusiasts

15:09: A piece of Titanic (allegedly) fell off a truck

37:36 Captain Smith's Role in the Titanic Disaster

37:48 Exploring Titanic's Lifeboats and Safety Measures

42:37 Theories on Titanic's Final Moments

44:13 Investigating the Stern's Implosion and Explosion

47:10 Titanic's Stern: A Hidden Tragedy

49:46 Eyewitness Accounts and Historical Misunderstandings

51:30 The Debate on Titanic's Final Moments

53:47 Theories on the Ship's Breakup

57:13 The Iceberg's Impact: A Fatal Encounter

1:00:02 Lifeboat Protocols and Miscommunication

1:05:52 Societal Impact of the Titanic Disaster

1:06:35 Lessons Learned from Titanic

1:08:33 Modern Documentaries vs. Classic Approaches

1:10:50 The Personal Side of Titanic Stories

1:19:16 Current Titanic Exploration Challenges

1:20:57 Ryan's Titanic Model Making Journey

1:27:00 Future Titanic Podcast Plans

1:32:22 Wrap-Up and Farewell

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Katja Hoyer, German-British Historian, Author and Journalist joins Sean and Sarah to discuss the dilemma facing German actors since 1945: whether to take Nazi roles or not.

They examine 'memory politics' of the Second World War, the stereotypical Nazi portrayal seen in Hollywood over the years such as Wolf Kahler, through to modern German actors like Sandra Hüller, Daniel Brühl, Franka Potente, among others.

From Star Wars, Commando Comics to Coronation Street, this episode truly examines a rarely-discussed issue in films with the trademark humour that you've come to expect from Sean and Sarah, whilst maintaining a respectful tone given the historical context.

Question Raised:

-How quickly did this issue rear it's head in post-war Germany?

-Could a German family join Coronation Street?

-How many films/television series does Sean mention?

-When did the stereotypical Nazi villain begin?

-What was the reaction to The Untergang [Downfall] in Germany?

-Do all film villains have to be either German or well-spoken English characters?

-Will German topics other than the Nazis ever be of interest to the international film scene?

Books:

-Der Brand [The Fire] by Jörg Friedrich, published in 2002. 

The Song that Sean was trying to think of for 'Deutschland 83':

-"Major Tom (Coming Home)" by Peter Schilling.

Our Guest:

https://www.katjahoyer.uk/

Read The Article Here:

https://www.katjahoyer.uk/p/the-nazi-dilemma-facing-german-actors

Chapters:

0:05 Welcome to Review It Yourself

0:46 Introducing Katja Hoyer

2:29 The Inspiration Behind the Article

5:08 German Actors and Nazi Stereotypes

6:58 Portrayals in Film

10:44 The Impact of Historical Memory

11:10 The Modern German Actor

16:18 The Balance of Typecasting

17:57 The Complexity of Nazi Depictions

20:34 Female Actors and Their Roles

23:17 The Challenges of Representation

33:22 The Role of Nationality in Acting

36:46 The Future of German Cinema

41:01 Shifting Perspectives in Film

57:23 Cultural Stereotypes in Modern Media

1:00:48 Upcoming Projects of Katja Hoyer

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Preview It Yourself Returns! Sean and Sarah watch what Sean thought was the teaser trailer for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey (2026), before discussing his filmography. It turned out to be a concept trailer. Never mind.

Do you enjoy Nolan's films or endure them?

Chapters:

0:07 Introduction to Odyssey Trailer

0:27 Thoughts on Matt Damon

2:03 Concerns About the Cast

4:42 Storytelling Challenges

6:58 Nolan's Recent Films

9:45 Adapting Epic Poetry

14:25 Trailer Impressions

16:35 Character Development Issues

23:57 Anticipation and Apprehension

25:33 Final Thoughts and Farewell

*Sean meant King Ethelstan, not Ethelstad.

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Luke from 'Howdy Beans' has never seen 'October Sky' (1999). Sean wasn't having it.

Chapters:

0:04 Hey Luke, where's my sigh?

2:03 Housekeeping and Positivity

3:29 Trivia About October Sky

5:18 Introducing Homer Hickam

11:11 The Influence of Sputnik

27:01 The Role of Education

33:25 The Father-Son Dynamic

38:09 Understanding Each Other

44:29 The Rocket Building Journey

49:00 Homer's Growth and Learning

50:56 The Tuskegee Airmen film portrayals

52:38 Film Cameos and Trivia

55:35 The Rocket Launches Begin

1:00:45 Family Dynamics and Challenges

1:06:25 The Last Rocket Launch

1:10:10 Inspiration and Hope

1:21:05 The State of Modern Cinema

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In Space No-One Can Hear You Rage, or Argue Like Hell!

Paul from 'History Rage' returns to continue the Alien series, with Alien 3 (1992), Alien: Resurrection (1997) and Alien: Romulus (2024).

Will Sean and Paul agree on anything in this one?

Listen in to find out...

Chapters:

0:05 Welcome to Review It Yourself

26:03 The Flaws of Alien 3 (1992)

26:18 A Dive into Alien Resurrection (1997)

1:01:52 The Best of the Rest? Alien Romulus (2024)

1:10:14 Anticipating the Future of the Franchise

1:11:09 Closing Thoughts and Farewells

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Sean and Sarah are joined by Author Fiona Dodwell to discuss her new book 'A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls', to try and answer the question: Can dolls truly be haunted?

The Book is Out Now!

Our Guest:

X (Twitter): @Angel_Devil982

Instagram: Fiona_Dodwell_

Chapters:

0:04 Introduction to Haunted Dolls

6:05 The Risks of Engaging with Spirits

12:38 The Cultural Perspective on Haunted Objects

16:56 The Online Market for Haunted Items

21:36 The Human Connection to Objects

29:23 Exploring Personal Paranormal Experiences

32:50 The Influence of Horror on Reality

36:29 Humour in the Paranormal

46:22 Rehoming Haunted Objects

53:00 Collecting Stories for the Next Book

58:23 Open-Mindedness in Paranormal Beliefs

1:02:33 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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The Dames of Doom, Tessa and Nicole from the 'Doom Generation Podcast' join Sean to rant about the cheesy, science-bereft 2003 film 'The Core'.

Chapters:

0:06 Shout-out to Luke from 'Howdy Beans podcast'

0:50 Introducing Nicole and Tessa from 'Doom Generation'

4:33 "Why The Core?" Nicole and Tessa question Sean’s film choice.

31:29 Analysing the Film's Flaws (there's a few of them)

38:19 The Mission to the Core

46:28 The films ending-Does anyone actually care?

58:15 Reflecting on Disaster Films

1:09:16 Upcoming Themes and Films

1:18:12 Wrapping Up the Episode

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Sean is joined by Carla and James from 'The Traumarific Podcast'. In this second part of their E.T. review, they get bored of talking about E.T. (who could blame them?) and decide to discuss films in general. They discuss a shared love of Tropic Thunder (2008), the Terrifier films, and the Halloween series.

Chapters:

0:16 E.T. Disappointment

0:23 Nostalgia vs. Reality

2:50 Watching E.T. as a Child vs. as an Adult

4:24 Themes in Kids' Films

8:06 The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

9:16 Comedic Horror

12:30 The Terrifier Films

18:46 Tropic Thunder (2008)

22:58 The Halloween Series

25:51 Unsettling Films

28:46 Music in Horror

31:52 Childhood Traumas

37:00 Podcasting Journey

39:47 Engaging with Listeners

46:28 Future Film Discussions

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Sean is joined by Carla and James from 'The Traumarific Podcast'. Although newcomers to Review It Yourself, Sean, Carla and James bond over a shared bewilderment over how E.T. is considered a classic.

Chapters:

0:08 Welcome Everyone

0:58 The Trauma of E.T.

2:28 An Unbearably Long Slog of a film?

8:00 Modern Film Frustrations

9:32 The Art of Storytelling

11:28 Nostalgia and Influence

19:31 E.T. and Star Wars Connections

25:51 The 2002 Remastered Version of E.T.

31:30 The Value of a simple premise

37:07 Comparing E.T. to Other Films

43:18 Humour in E.T.

47:50 E.T. Merchandise Madness

53:13 Bizarre E.T. Collectibles (the finger)

58:55 Reflecting on Family Dynamics

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Sean is joined by Author and Historian Roger Moorhouse to discuss his new book 'Wolfpack: Hitler's U-Boat War'.

Sniff up that fabled 'U-Boat Stink' and keep your hands off anyone else’s Tauchretter, and immerse yourself in the U-Boat War of 1939-1945, from the optimistic beginnings and the happy years, until the turkey shoot of the final years as Nazi Germany is beaten back on all fronts.

The book is out in the UK Now!

Our Guest:

Roger's Website: https://www.rogermoorhouse.com/

Roger Moorhouse on X: @Roger_Moorhouse

Chapters:

0:08 Welcome to Review It Yourself

1:10 Introducing Roger Moorhouse

2:23 Opening the Book with the vivid surrender of the German U-Boats in 1918

4:52 Roger explains book-ending the Story

7:57 Close Quarters Combat

9:38 German Perspective on U-Boat War

11:45 Tauchretter Training Insights

13:57 A Psychological 'Comfort Blanket'

17:00 The Solidarity of the Sea

22:42 The Myth of the U-Boat Threat & Churchill

24:11 Revising the Narrative

27:05 The Brutal Reality of U-Boat Warfare

28:43 The Laconia Incident

30:42 The Impact of the Second World War on German Society

31:45 The Axis Powers' Lack of Cooperation

42:02 The U-Boat Command Structure and Enigma

46:34 What if Dönitz was listened to by the Kreigsmarine High Command

51:41 Cinematic Representations of U-Boats

1:02:53 Accessibility of the Book

1:08:36 Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgments

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