In this Geek-themed episode, we take a look at some more random geeky facts, such as: how the actor to first play Hellboy got the role; the details about Johnny Silverhand's guitar; the potential timelessness of one of my all time favourite book series; how one man helped a sitcom get science right; and the link between one of the most infamous serial killers of the 20th century and Star Wars.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:

• Supernatural/Horror mentions
• Crime mentions
• Weapon mentions
• Murder mentions
• Battlefield mentions
• Terrorism mentions
• Serial Killer mentions

As well as spoilers for the video game Cyberpunk 2077

So, if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this Halloween-themed episode, we take a look at five spooky facts, including: the links between The Addams Family and the Lord Of The Rings; why there might or might not be a kindly werewolf on remote islands off the Scottish coast; the link between a classic adventure story, a lighthouse and one of the greatest works of Gothic Horror literature; and why you should always double check translations.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers:

• Supernatural/Horror mentions
• Insect/Bee mentions
• Mild coarse language
• Genocide mentions
• Werewolf mentions
• Gothic Horror mentions
• Death mentions
• Shipwreck mentions
• Transformation mentions

As well as spoilers for the book The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde

So, if any of those are a trigger or an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a look at the origins, backstory, sidekicks and various different versions of the scourge of Gotham's underworld, the Dark Knight himself, BATMAN.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers:

• Crime mentions
• Death and Murder mentions
• Weapon mentions
• Combat mentions
• Bodily trauma from combat mentions
• Adoption mentions
• Drug mentions
• Drug abuse mentions
• Blackmail mentions
• Terrorism mentions
• Plagiarism mentions
• Abuse mentions
• Child abuse mentions

So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a closer look at some more plot holes from famous movie, comic book, tv show and video game franchises, such as: which drug can't The Flash tolerate, and why it doesn't make any sense; how come Superman treated a fellow superhero so poorly, going against character in a big way; which Far Cry protagonist doesn't fit the mould; and an animation error/plot hole twofer in The Simpsons.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:

• Poison mentions
• Violence mentions
• Weaponry mentions
• Murder mentions
• Death mentions
• Cult mentions
• Dictator mentions
• Hunting mentions

So, if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this newest segment, we talk about the origins, powers, weaknesses, changes and various different versions of famous superheroes. Today, we're talking SUPERMAN.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:

• Apocalypse mentions
• Death mentions
• Genocide mentions
• Immigration mentions
• Drug mentions
• Adoption mentions
• Fascism mentions
• Dictator mentions
• Terrorism mentions
• Racism/Prejudice mentions
• Toxic Fandom mentions

So, if any of those are in any way a trigger for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a look at three lesser known stories about music, such as: which iconic John Williams score is recently being used again after a 19 year hiatus; how a horror movie forever changed the trajectory of music; and which piece of Star Wars music is actually in one of the most ancient languages on the planet.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:

• Supernatural mentions
• Horror mentions
• Devil/Satan mentions

So, if any of those are an issue for you, please give this episode a miss.

In this episode, we take a look at some facts about the comedy genius, Mel Brooks, including: two links between Mel Brooks and horror fiction; the reason why you don't see official Spaceballs merchandise; how Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks almost came to blows over a movie scene; and why Rick Moranis disappeared from acting.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers:

• Death mentions, particularly cancer mentions
• Horror mentions
• Zombie mentions
• Weapon mentions
• Apocalypse mentions

So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take another look at some facts about Egyptian culture and mythology, such as: the story of how getting a goddess drunk saved humanity; which major artefact the Mummy movies got badly wrong; the Pharaoh who was a major tomb robber; and the differences between red and black in Egyptian colour theory.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:

• Tomb Theft mentions and Grave Desecration mentions
• Alcohol mentions
• Death mentions
• Cat/Big cat mentions
• Mummification mentions
• Magic/spells/witchcraft mentions

So, if any of those, PLEASE give this episode a miss!

In this episode, we take a closer look at some more fun stories about music, including: the contested origins of an iconic symbol of heavy metal; the story of Prince's safe; which rock star paid a small fortune to take his own song off the air; a metal band that is named after a piece of armour; and how one of the most renowned and revered writers in the English language still influences music to this day.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers:

• Death mentions, including cancer mentions
• Witchcraft/Occult mentions
• Safecracking mentions
• Armour/Warfare mentions

So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

Oh, what a day, WHAT A LOVELY DAY!!! In this episode of The Raven's Grove, we take a closer look at some facts about perhaps the most iconic film franchise to come out of Australian cinema: the Mad Max franchise, including: how having a background in medicine influenced the action scenes; the reality behind a certain flamethrower guitar; and why the original Australian version had to be changed for American audiences.

WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers:

• War mentions
• Apocalypse mentions
• Injury/Body Harm mentions
• Medical mentions
• Car Crash mentions
• Autopsy mentions
• Warlord mentions

So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.