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February 2, 2026 60 mins

It's the second instalment of our Cult Classic Calendar and we've chosen Howard the Duck!

Howard is a sarcastic humanoid duck who's pulled from his homeworld to Earth where he must stop an alien invasion with the help of a nerdy scientist and a struggling female rock singer.

Is this truly a Cult Classic? Tune in to find out what we think!

We hope you enjoy this review of Howard the Duck!

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In our final instalment of things that are freaking cold we bring you our Cartoon 1st for the month South Park!

In South Park Episode 1 Cartman's dream of being probed by Aliens turns out to be true! It's up to the South Park crew to get Kyle's brother Ike back and to put a stop to the Aliens Invasion. Can the boys do it or will Cartman fart fire forever?!

We hope you enjoy this review of South Park!

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January 19, 2026 61 mins

If you didn't notice we have a bit of a theme going on this month. If you haven't been chilled enough we've got Wind River for you're listening pleasure!

In Wind River wildlife officer Cory Lambert finds the dead body of a local girl on a Reservation in the middle of the cold Wyoming countryside. With the help of an FBI agent and locals alike, they try to uncover the mysterious murder.

We hope you enjoy this review of Wind River!

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January 12, 2026 54 mins

This week we're keeping things cool with more frosty content as we check out Volume 1 of a wonderful comic book called Snow Angels!

In Snow Angels a father tries to keep his 2 daughters safe in an endless trench made of ice. As they become the target of the dreaded Snowman they'll uncover past secrets and try to unravel the true nature of the frozen world they find themselves in. Strap in for a exciting ride!

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January 5, 2026 65 mins

It's a New Year and that means a brand new theme for Talking Back. Our theme for 2026 is called The Cult Classic Calendar, and our first entry is John Carpenter's "The Thing". 

Tune in for the break down of our theme as well as our discussion about one of the best movies of all time.

We hope you enjoy the start to the Cult Classic Calendar!

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This week we have a special episode in store as we team up with Corey and Zak from Podcasting After Dark to review The Toxic Avenger Remake!

"A janitor becomes a social outcast when a freak accident at a chemical factory turns him into a mutant. However, he soon uses his newfound superhuman strength to battle slimy criminals and a corrupt CEO."

Join us as our dynamic 4some talk all things Toxic Avenger! We promise to leave you oozi...

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This week on another instalment of Cartoon 1st we're checking out the biggest US Animated Show of all time, it's The Simpsons! 

Episode 1 is a Christmas Special so this has worked out perfectly for us but not so perfect for the Simpsons because they don't have any money for presents. Hilarity ensues as Homer takes matters into his own hands in "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire"!

We hope you enjoy this Simpsons seasonal classic!

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This week we're sticking to festive feelings with the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special!

On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present, hilarity ensues!

We hope you're warming by a fire enjoying a hot chocolate or egg nog and ready to enjoy this episode!

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December 8, 2025 57 mins

Just like Batman our Holiday content is in full swing! This week we're checking out Batman Noël which is a re-imagining of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol but set in Gotham City. 

This comic became an instant Holiday classic for us and if you're a fan of Batman the same will likely be true for you. 

We hope you enjoy our review of Batman Noël!

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This week it's our final instalment of our 2025 theme of "Redux"!

This year we've been revisiting topics that we already covered but felt compelled to cover again. It may surprise you to learn the Star Wars Holiday Special made our list but tune in and we'll try to persuade you of it's greatness. 

This is the first episode in our month of joyous holiday content, so grab a cup of nog, dim the lights, fire up the yule log, and have y...

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This week on Cartoon 1st we're heading back to the early 80s and the second ever animated Spider-Man cartoon! This time around he's brought some friends to help out. 

In this series Spider-Man teams up with fellow superheroes Iceman and Firestar after the three become college roommates at Empire State University. Together, they form The Spider-Friends, and battle classic Marvel villains like Green Goblin, Dr. Doom, and Magneto whil...

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November 17, 2025 75 mins

This week we're checking out Godzilla Minus One, a favorite of friend of the Podcast Tony. He also joins on the episode to share his love and knowledge of the film!

With Godzilla Minus One you'll follow the story of a kamikaze pilot plagued by survivor's guilt seeking redemption when a giant monster he failed to kill is transformed by radiation from atomic bomb tests and lays siege to post-war Japan. Its exciting, riveting, visuall...

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November 10, 2025 68 mins

This week we're going to have some fun with one of Van Damme's earlier movies, it's post apocalyptic, it's action packed, it has terrible effects, it's Cyborg!

In a future ravaged by plague and chaos, a lone warrior must protect a cyborg carrying vital information that could save humanity, while battling a ruthless gang of savages. Well that's sort of what happens. Tune in for the full story!

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November 3, 2025 70 mins

This week we're nearing the end of our year of Redux and we've saved the best for now! Introducing the winner of our Year of the Ninja, it's Duel to the Death!

Duel to the Death is an action-packed martial arts classic where a Chinese swordsman and a Japanese samurai must face off in a deadly duel. As they prepare, they battle assassins and uncover dark conspiracies, leading to an explosive final showdown of honor and skill.

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This week on a new instalment of Cartoon 1st we're checking out one of the biggest shows of the 90s with the incredibly well made "Batman The Animated Series"!

This show mixes action, mystery, and drama, showing both Batman’s tough side as a hero and his struggle to live a normal life. The first episode is a perfect fit for October, tune in to find out why!

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This week we're digging back into a comic franchise we love and one that's been a staple for our October episodes! That's right, it's time once again for some Tales From The Crypt comic book action!

For those who don't know Tales From The Crypt is a horror comic book series from the 50s, known for terrifying stories with gruesome twist endings. We can't wait to share these bone chilling adventures with you!

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October 13, 2025 68 mins

This week we're keeping things creepy, while adding in some horror, and a strong does of weirdness as we check out one of Troma's best films - Class of Nuke 'Em High!

If you thought Punks were bad well get ready as a radioactive meltdown turns students of Tromaville High into the most violent, and mutated punks you've ever seen!

Joining us as we take a wild ride through 80s B-movie madness is our good friend and fellow Blast From O...

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October 6, 2025 69 mins

This week on another instalment of Redux we're giving one of the original slasher films a second go around as we review Friday The 13th!

Why not open October with style and an all time horror classic. We chat why this franchise is near our top, what made our favourite moments great, and a new hot take about the film. 

We hope you're scared and hope you enjoy this review!

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This week on another edition of Cartoon 1st, we're heading to the land of Transylvania and Castle Duckula where the line of blood thirsty Vampire Ducks has run dry. Yes it's everybody's favorite vegetarian Vampire it's Count Duckula!

Count Duckula, more affectionately known as "Ducky-Poos", is too busy eating broccoli sandwiches and dreaming of being famous to worry about drinking blood. 

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September 22, 2025 45 mins

This week we're checking out an awesome Star Trek Comic from IDW Publishing, it's Star Trek Issue 400!

This issue is a love letter to fans and highlights fan-favorite eras across various Star Trek series. It's a collection of short stories, each from a different writer and artist. You'll be reminded of moments you loved from the shows and movies and you'll learn new behind the scenes information that strengthen stories you know and...

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