Talk and Beans

Episode #55 of Talk and Beans is the sixth Batmanathon special as Scott and Tom enjoy celebrating 10 years since the release of “The Dark Knight”. The boys discuss the classic opening and introduction of The Joker, intense car chases, the great storytelling surrounding Harvey Dent and break down the iconic moments and music from such an influential movie.Plus, The impact of Heath Ledger’s untimely death, reinventing The Joker and much more!

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Episode #54 of Talk and Beans is the fifth Batmanathon special as Scott and Tom venture into the Nolan series with it’s first big hit “Batman Begins”. The boys discuss the attention given to Batman’s origins that help the suspense of disbelief, Bruce Wayne’s rugged look introduction, Capturing the relationship between Bruce and Alfred and the horror style that the movie tends to dabble in.Plus, Scott tells a story about nearly killing Michael Caine and Tom likes the idea of a Batman Vs Joffrey movie.

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Episode #53 of Talk and Beans is the fourth Batmanathon special as Scott and Tom take a walk through the most controversial movie in the series “Batman and Robin”. The boys talk about the introduction of Batgirl and her missing accent, the obvious child friendly direction being contradicted by a very adult storyline with Poison Ivy, Mr Freeze and his cool puns and yet another new Batman with George Clooney now in the role.Plus, Does this movie deserve more credit for it’s nods to Superman, the original TV series, comic books and previous villains?

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Episode #52 is the World Cup 2018 predictions special. Scott and Tom are joined by Dan to go through their favourite kits, thoughts on the current England squad and their chances as well as predicting the entire tournament bracket to see who comes out as World Cup Champions at the end of the 2018 tournament in Russia. Plus, Top players that are missing out, World Cup hype and more!

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Episode #51 is the third instalment of the Batmanathon as Scott and Tom are joined by Robb to discuss the ‘marmite’ movie that is Batman Forever. The boys talk about the Batcave’s terrible security system, superhero love triangles, wacky Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey performances, Batman forgetting his ex’s and the huge changes in the series such as it’s new child friendly direction, neon Gotham, new camera angles and Val Kilmer as the new Batman.Plus, Marlon Wayans getting paid to play Robin and a surprising request to play the Riddler.

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Episode #50 is on the highly anticipated Deadpool 2. Scott and Tom talk about the film’s long list of cameos, the introduction of X-Force, the post-credit scenes and debate wether or not the film lived up to it’s hype and the repeated yet tweaked jokes.Plus, Scott struggles with some key aspects of the film whilst Tom is surprisingly optimistic.

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Episode #49 of Talk and Beans is on the smash hit first Deadpool movie. Scott and Tom talk about the film’s ability to create an emotional rollercoaster with a strong comedic undertone, the hype and marketing, picking their own superhero costumes and powers, the movies impressive opening scenes but confusing finale location and Wade Wilson’s love for Wham.Plus, Tom has a weird fascination with Francis and Scott decides if the film has good rewatch ability.

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Episode #48 is on the biggest wrestling week of the year. Scott and Tom walk through all the biggest talking points from the week from Geographical Championships, Metal music in Wrestling, Main Roster call-ups, Asuka’s streak, Paige’s Retirement, DIY’s feud, Kyle O’Reilly’s Guitar strut and if Lesnar has lost his appeal.Plus, Hall of Fame, Raw and Smackdown news as well as love for Ringside Cena, Scott is overjoyed with being proved right about The Undertaker not retiring last year and Dan joins the boys for some news on a new Podcast.

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Episode #47 is the second stop on the Batmanathon and this time the boys are focusing on Batman Returns. Scott and Tom are joined by Steve to talk about Catwoman’s random hatred for Batman, Bruce Wayne treating Alfred poorly, Gotham’s caring animals, Tame and cartoon like fight scenes and if The Penguin really had a good enough backstory.Plus, Thoughts on Tim Burton’s second attempt, Possible cast changes and a mixed reaction for Christopher Walken.

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Episode #46 is the long overdue Ghostbusters podcast. Scott and Tom break down the 1984 original and talk Childhood memories, the Comedic Genius that is Bill Murray, strong iconography, the under appreciated Winston and which stars nearly joined the Cast.Plus, Tom reveals he thought Gozer was somebody else and Scott talks ‘cursed’ Ghostbusters merchandise.

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