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Podcast Assemble

Podcast Assemble

Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble! Join us for your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! If you"re into Movies, TV shows, Video Games and let"s be honest, chatting all the above with your mates - this is the podcast for you. Check out some of these er.. "totally real".... reviews: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "These guys know nothing about movies, but they sure have a good time!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Wow! I fell in love with DL"s dulcet tones the moment I heard

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199. The Running Man (2025) – Squid Game with a...

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2025/11/25

This week's episode is brought to you by No Country for Old Films! Tommy & Reg's new podcast - check them out on YouTube, Spotify and all the socials!Grab your contractually obligated Lycra and energy drink sponsorship - it’s time for another turbo-charged episode of Podcast Assemble! This week, the boys are joined by. Regs! Tommy’s been brushing up on L.A. Confidential (because noir never dies), DL’s still swimming with The Sopranos (he’s all in on gabagool culture). Then it’s on to the big

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01:08:29

198. Predator: Badlands (2025) - Delicious Yum cha...

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2025/11/12

Lock and load—it’s time for another heat-vision-fuelled episode of Podcast Assemble! Tommy’s diving deep into 'Empire of Silence' by Christopher Ruocchio (lyrical and epic), and Del Toro’s 'Frankenstein' (what you get if Mary Shelley met Gotye). Then it’s onto Predator: Badlands (2025)—because the jungle wasn’t harsh enough, apparently.Timecodes:(00:00) – Intro(11:04) – What Have You Been Up To?(29:56) – MAIN TOPIC: Predator Badlands (2025)(30:47) – Stupid Plot Summary(31:14) – Cast &

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01:11:20

197. The Running Man (1987) – Kill or Be Cancelled

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2025/10/28

Lace up your fireproof spandex—it’s time for another dystopian episode of Podcast Assemble! This week, DL’s been to Egypt (queue tinfoil hat time), while Tommy’s was really disappointed with Peacemaker season 2. Then it’s time to drop into The Running Man (1987), where Arnie outruns death and network ratings—sometimes simultaneously.Timecodes:Intro (00:00)What Have You Been Up To? (20:21)MAIN TOPIC: The Running Man (1987) (33:32)Cast & Crew (35:38)Plot (37:20)Did You Watch This Growing Up

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01:09:14

196. One Battle After Another (2025) – More Grief...

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2025/10/14

Assemble your resistance fighters and daddy issues - it’s time for another heavy-hitting episode of Podcast Assemble! Tommy’s bringing Naked Gun 2025 to the table (it exists, and somehow isn't terrible), while DL’s dusted off the spine of The Wheel of Time Book 1—because nothing says light reading like 800 pages of lore. Then it’s onto this week’s main event: Paul Thomas Anderson's latest spectacle One Battle After Another—the slow-burn epic with more trauma than gunpowder.Timecodes:Introduction

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01:06:16

195. Tron (1982) – Welcome to the Mainframe, User

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2025/09/28

Boot up and log in—it’s time for another pixelated episode of Podcast Assemble! Tommy’s recommending Aunty Donna Live (imagine Monty Python got stuck in a Melbourne pub with Flight of the Conchords), while DL’s checkin-in on 'Wednesday' -Netflix’s goth megahit that somehow feels like homework, but for everyone. Tommy also watched MobLand, and can confirm: it exists. Then it’s time to jack into the mainframe with the OG computer-core fever dream: Tron (1982).Timecodes:Introduction: (00:00)What Have

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01:27:47

194. Weapons (2025)

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2025/09/16

Assemble your courage and questionable life choices - and that's just to see our faces in 4K HD! DL’s finally gets his wish, as Tommy is up to date on Pierce Brown's Light Bringer (we have 🌶️ takes), while Drey also finished the Wheel of Time first book. Then it’s onto Weapons (2025) - Zach Cregger’s follow-up to Barbarian, and let’s just say... things escalate quickly.Timecodes:Intro: (00:09)What Have We Been Up To?: (08:00)Lightbringer Spoilers: (19:17)End Lightbringer Spoilers: (37:25)MAIN TOPIC

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01:05:57

193. Oldboy (2003)

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2025/08/16

Octopus, Inc*st, and Existential DreadTime to spin the wheel as Podcast Assemble dive into an all new Anthology (not that we need another)! This week we delve into DL's IMDb list and chose quite possibly the darkest flick yet to be watched. Before that the boys recommend the Disney series Hit Monkey, along with something to even you out after the Main Topic, with James May: Our Man in Japan. Then it’s time to unpack Park Chan-wook’s cinematic gut-punch: Oldboy (2003).Timecodes:Intro: (0:00)What have

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01:08:28

192. Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)

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2025/08/04

Is there a movie coming out this summer that DOESN'T include Pedro Pascal or Joseph Quinn?Assemble your first family - it’s time for Podcast Assemble to head back to the cinema! DL’s spiralling deeper into Alan Wake 2 (he swears it’s not just about the fleshlight), while Tommy’s hyped about Love, Death & Robots returning to melt minds and screens alike. Then it’s on to the MCU's Phase 6 opening: 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'—the film that hopes third time’s the charm.Timecodes:Intro: 0:16What

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01:12:22

191. Superman (2025) - James Gunn kicks off the DCU

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2025/07/24

*Apologies for the late release*Grab your capes and questionable disguises—it's time for another heroic episode of Podcast Assemble! This week, the boys are talking - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (living up to the Game of the Year shouts) and DL returns toYellowJackets (to give it one more opportunity..). Then it’s onto Superman (2025) - James Gunn’s first cinematic foray into the DC Universe.Timecodes:Intro: 0:22What are we up to?: 7:40MAIN TOPIC: Superman (2025): 22:22Stupid Plot Summary: 23:04Cast

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01:12:29

190. Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025): What you get if...

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2025/07/06

Roar into another episode of Podcast Assemble with the boys! This week’s recommendations include Dept. Q from Netflix, an intense Detective thriller and Annihilation - the book not the movie, (actually go back and listen to our episode on the movie if you're interested). Then it’s on to Jurassic World: Rebirth—because apparently, life finds a way to greenlight sequels.Timecodes:(0:00:22) - Intro(0:01:54) - What's been happening?(0:09:35) - What have you been up to?(0:10:20 - 0:20:30) - Dark Age (A

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01:15:45

189. 28 Years Later (2025)

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2025/06/22

Shamble, sprint, or rage your way into this week’s episode of Podcast Assemble! The boys are back with recommendations for Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit', and recommending against the new Robert De Niro vehicle 'Alto Knights'. Then it’s on to the long-awaited, possibly unasked-for sequel: '28 Years Later'.Timecodes:(0:00:22) - Intro(0:01:54) - What's been happening?(0:07:58) - What have you been up to?(0:24:05) - Main topic NON SPOILERS(0:35:45) - ATJ’s Mid-Life Crisis(0:40:00) - The Alpha’s/ World

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01:10:39

188. Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning (2025)

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2025/06/08

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join the boys for another high-octane episode of Podcast Assemble! This week, they’re recommending Shōgun (for the feudalists among you) and The Fall Guy (for anyone still clinging to cinema’s charm offensive). Then it’s onto the not-so-final instalment of Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning—which, shockingly, is not the final reckoning.Timecodes:(0:00:22) - Intro(0:03:13) - What's been happening?(0:09:40) - What have you been

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1:02:01

187. Thunderbolts*

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2025/05/25

Join the boys for another covert mission into pop culture nonsense on Podcast Assemble! This week, they’re recommending Andor (good in-spite of it being Star Wars?) and Brett Goldstein of Ted Lasso fame's stand up special. Then it’s on to Marvel’s latest gang of grumpy misfits: Thunderbolts*.****************************Time Codes:Intro0:16What have you been up to?8:10MAIN TOPIC: Thunderbolts*21:01Stupid Plot Summary22:38Plot24:02.114Characters27:47Practical Effects33:39Action36:30Tones &

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1:06:51

186. Sinners (2025)

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2025/05/04

Join the boys and their twin brother's for another action packed episode of Podcast Assemble! With recommendations for Red Rising series' 'Iron Gold' and 'Jedi: survivor'. Before jumping into this weeks main topic 'Sinners'—from Black Panther & Creed's Ryan Coogler. Think From Dusk Till meets Mississippi Burning, only with double the Michael B. Jordan.*PSA - with the boy's now being literally across the pond, Podcast Assemble will be moving to a bi-weekly schedule

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1:00:45

185. Black Bag (2025)

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2025/04/20

Join the boys for another classified episode of Podcast Assemble! With recommendations for 'Adolescence' and 'Slow Horses'. Before we jump into this weeks main topic 'Black Bag'—Steven Soderbergh’s latest spy flick where secrets are currency, and marriage counselling involves surveillance gear. Think Mr. & Mrs. Smith but make it existential, British, and way more passive aggressive. ****************************Time Codes:Intro- 0:21What have you been watching?- 8:45MAIN TOPIC: Black Bag (2025)-

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1:23:37

184. Severance (2022)

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2025/04/13

Join the boys for another deeply *AHEM* intellectual episode of Podcast Assemble! This week we're discussing one of the most talked about shows on TV right now - Severance! The show is like a hydra - if they give you 1 answer, 3 more questions are raised...****************************Time Codes:Intro - 0:21What is your Media Consumption? - 13:28MAIN TOPIC: Severance S02 (2022) - 25:54Cast and Crew - 26:41Stupid Plot Summary - 28:08Plot - 29:36Characters & Performances - 42:52Tones and Themes -

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55:54

183. Mickey 17 (2025)

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2025/04/06

We're back BABY! And this week we're diving head first into one of Tommy's most anticipated for the year... but was he right to be so hyped? Mickey 17 is a movie! Check out how the Podcast Assembles boys feel about Bong Joon Ho's first film after the Oscar winning Parasite (2019).****************************Time Codes:Intro 0:23.591What have you been watching? 7:15MAIN TOPIC: Mickey 17 (2025) 19:41Stupid Plot Summary 20:56Plot 24:04Setting 34:09Tones & Themes 44:363 Best & 3 Worst

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1:04:21

182. The Substance (2024)

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2025/03/02

Oscar hype is upon us and the boys as reviewing a movie which Tommy has been excited about for some time. Coming at you with strong Hitchcock and Lynch-ian vibes, The Substance is definitely not a dull movie! Check out Podcast Assembles take.****************************Time Codes:Intro - 0:21What have you been up to? - 6:22MAIN TOPIC: The Substance (2024) - 27:30Stupid Plot Summary - 28:27Goofy IMDB Pics - 29:41Plot - 32:09Kronenburg Horror - 37:41Pacing - 41:52Stylistic Influences - 43:47Tones

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1:33:16

181. Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Ft. Regs...

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2025/02/17

Marvel is back in 2025 with Captain America and the world in turmoil, and who else could unravel the nonsensical rewrites than Tommy and Gresident of the Pod Regs of The Film Addicts podcast?! (brought to you Birdseye Fish Fingers and Hydralite, the new and slimmer Reich)****************************Time Codes:Intro 0:20What Have You Been Up To? 8:48MAIN TOPIC: Captain America Brave New World 28:53Stupid Plot Summary 29:36Cast & Crew 30:52The Many Many Reshoots 34:06Characters

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1:04:52

180. Moon (2009)

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2025/02/09

Moon is a cult classic film built on a small budget, and seemed to set up most other space films in the genre - but Tommy & DL aren't convinced! Jump in to hear about Moon, Tommy's partner's thoughts on Heretic and DL's preparations for three weeks away... the night before!****************************Time Codes:Intro 0:24What's been happening? 2:36What have you been up to? 7:06MAIN TOPIC: Moon (2009) 24:40Stupid Plot Summary 26:12Cast & Crew 26:56Plot 29:45Wow, that was really good!

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