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STARBURST Radio Podcast

Starburst Magazine Limited

The Official Podcast of STARBURST Magazine. The World"s longest running magazine of Sci-Fi Horror Fantasy. Brought to you by the Editors of STARBURST Magazine. All the latest news and reviews from your favourite genres.

All Episodes

1:27:50

Episode 8.12: The Sleep Deprivation Special

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2018/09/17

8.12: The Sleep Deprivation Special In which Martin Unsworth leads in with an obituary bonanza, reveals the drama of the American Gods, and finds the Dwarfinators in full-blown crisis. Whilst Mike Royce gets sick and tired of Halloween cherry picking, admits to his poor cat-care skillset, and after one troll too many decides to go on strike! On the eve of the return of the Predator, STARBURST Radio discusses the male domination of sci-fi, magazine touting, and apocalyptic product placement. *Show

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1:17:10

Episode 8.11: Cannon Grayskull

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2018/09/12

8.11: Cannon Grayskull In which Mike Royce reveals more traumas in the world of James Bond, and reaffirms his affection for Terry Christian. Kris Heys observes a script read-through by a fallen Dingle, and introduces Young McClane. Martin Unsworth recommends a new movie called The Matrix, and examines the downside of celebs leaving Trader Joe’s. It’s nearly deadline time for STARBURST Magazine and the B.B.C. makes the seismic decision to move Doctor Who away from it’s Saturday night slot. *Show

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1:39:38

Episode 8.10: VideOdyssey

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2018/09/07

8.10: VideOdyssey In which Martin Unsworth returns to give everyone the lowdown on FrightFest, spends time on the set of action movie Avengement, and picks his nose. Mike Royce thinks that James Bond might be better off without a lifejacket, suffers some Bradley confusion, and explains how a Tardigrade might bring an end to the voyages of USS Discovery. Kris Heys looks into the ‘furry trade’, has a quick scooch, and expresses his dislike of Sex MacFarlane. Mouseflix gets a name, there is a lot more

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1:52:29

Episode 8.9: Mouseflix

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2018/08/28

8.9: Mouseflix In which Kris Heys reveals a close call with Venom, tries to get celebrity inside info on ‘Star Wars: Resistance’, and announces the long-awaited return of a popular sloth watcher. Mike Royce makes a birthday return to his hometown, ponders why ‘Better Call Saul’ never grabbed the public zeitgeist, and has yet another meltdown over dog movies. The ethnicity of James Bond is unwisely discussed, Chuckle Brother's trauma is fondly remembered, and the loss of ‘Firefly’ is still lamented,

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Episode 8.8: ‘Swiss Cheese’ Franchises

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2018/08/14

8.8: ‘Swiss Cheese’ Franchises In which Mike Royce partakes in some birthday absenteeism, and Fun with Nuns. Martin Unsworth reveals the origins of The Slender Man, and why Demi Moore really does like to play the victim. Video Nasties give STARBURST Magazine a sales boost, some "emails" attempt to give a sales pitch, and the Star Trek movies suffer a fatal warp core breach! *Show first broadcast on Wed 15th August 2018 All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio

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1:41:29

Episode 8.7: Mission Impossible: Drizzly Superdrug

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2018/08/05

8.7: Mission Impossible: Drizzly Superdrug In which Kris Heys explains the hidden benefits of the death of physical media and the lack of discernable benefits of Bigfoot Erotica. Mike Royce has to defend his comments on the previous show and predicts a last minute streaming victory for LoveFilm. While Martin Unsworth deposits a whale and introduces another little suicide into an already grim segment. ALF and Fantasy Island return, Justin Timberlake gets his own space, and Mission Impossible:

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1:42:08

Episode 8.6: The King Kong Straddle

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2018/07/27

8.6: The King Kong Straddle In which Martin Unsworth breaks his repetitive gag order, and introduces some very Diff’rent Strokes. Kris Heys is not overly impressed with Aquaman but is very impressed with the unexpected return of a Star Wars favourite. Mike Royce is overly impressed with AquaToddler and addresses the overrated status of whoopee cushions. It’s San Diego Comic Con time again; a major scandal hits Marvel Studios, and the Secret Origin of The Cock is (almost) revealed. *Show first

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1:44:40

Episode 8.5: The Coming of a Dirty Muppet

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2018/07/24

8.5: The Coming of a Dirty Muppet In which Mike Royce realises the folly of last weeks episode, heaps praise on the sophomore season of Luke Cage, then gets ‘real world’ about bodily decay and adultery. While Kris Heys still retains his membership of the Athena Bezzerides Fan Club, is more upbeat about the return of The Walking Dead, and can’t get any help finding his Tardis key. STARBURST Magazine Issue 451 celebrates the era of the Video Nasty, listeners reveal their favourite genre soundtracks,

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1:26:17

Episode 8.4: Shaolin Shocker

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2018/07/16

8.4: Shaolin Shocker In which Kris Heys reveals the imminent arrival of ‘surge pricing’, reminisces about Blood Bowl with his sinister Uncle Ben, and finally finishes work on his movie, 'Ends Meat'. While, Mike Royce unwisely decides to do the show immediately after hospital release, gets assaulted by a ‘South Park Businessman’, then manages to snatch defeats from the Jaws 2 of victory. The World Cup draws to its conclusion; eyebrows are off limits, and the show devolves into medically induced

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1:34:36

Episode 8.3: How Much is that Fetish Doggy Suit in...

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2018/07/09

8.3 How Much is that Fetish Doggy Suit in the Window In which Mike Royce attempts to explain the X-Men Comics meltdown and succeeds in his quest to find Stanley Ogden’s skull. Martin Unsworth fights football with sarcasm and reveals that animals are about to attack. Kris Heys prefers not to celebrate the other Independence Day and reveals why the latest show from Marvel is not a Runaway success. It’s a hot night in Manchester as the wedding of the year doesn’t turn out as planned, and a random

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1:50:25

Episode 8.2: STARBURST Magazine - Official Top 10...

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2018/07/03

Episode 8.2: STARBURST Magazine - Official Top 10 Films of 2018 In which Kris Heys returns to the Editorial Team of STARBURST Magazine and encounters a STARBURST Radio stalwart in Las Vegas. Martin Unsworth introduces some much-needed amputational humour and an unhealthy dose of ‘slabbing paranoia’. Mike Royce explains the six-month hiatus of the show and celebrates a momentous anniversary. The boys are back! STARBURST Radio returns with the Official Top Ten Movies of 2018, a tale of a fake

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1:32:45

Episode 8.1: STARBURST Radio Live 2: The Blue Nuts

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2018/03/25

Episode 8.1: STARBURST Radio Live 2: The Blue Nuts In which Mike Royce fears a Boyle might need lancing in the world of James Bond, and falls foul of an extremely crunchy sandwich. Kris Heys makes an ill-advised disclosure about a secret screening, and continues to suffer from Nekromantik 2 PTSD. Whilst, Martin Unsworth continues to gloat with his early STARBURST Radio "prize", and continues to give shade to the mighty Tarantino. The award winning STARBURST Radio Show returns with a live broadcast

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2:05:04

Episode 7.24: The Season Frenale - aka The Starburst...

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2017/12/20

Episode 7.24: The Season Frenale - aka The Starburst Christmas Special 2017 In which Martin Unsworth guesstimates the DS9 anniversary, and feels that Twin Peaks should know its place. Mike Royce consigns an unedited show to a deep dark vault, and issues a belated Walking Dead apology. Kris Heys reveals the correlation between publishing and purgatory, and has a problem with his trousers. Whilst, Tetsuo eats crickets. It’s the usual mayhem as Season 7 of STARBURST Radio comes to an end with the

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1:26:50

Episode 7.23: STARBURST Meets The Hoff

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2017/12/09

Episode 7.23: STARBURST Meets The Hoff In which Kris Heys takes a stand for ‘Conateer’ rights, introduces the ‘Legasequel’, and comes top in the Jurassic Quiz. Whilst, Mike Royce defends Odeon Screen 1 - Leicester Square, is more than happy that Walkers have got some shin pads, and reveals a very late Ghostbusters cot death. Zach Galligan, star of Gremlins is interviewed, STARBURST meets the living legend that is David Hasslehoff, the radio station is taken off air by a massive tech failure, and

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1:26:18

Episode 7.22: The History of the Phallic Santa

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2017/12/04

Episode 7.22: The History of the Phallic Santa In which Mike Royce gets caught in a late-night money pit, has yet to be convinced of the virtues of digital de-ageing, and reveals why Peter Cushing was the perfect gent. Whilst Martin Unsworth introduces Hashtag Wednesday, re-introduces a Boba Fett sex comedy, and explains why 3D at home is soon to be a thing of the past. Whedon faces off with Snyder, Scrotal Film comes in for the usual criticisms, and the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is

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1:29:58

Episode 7.21: The STARBURST 40th Anniversary Show

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2017/11/29

Episode 7.21: The STARBURST 40th Anniversary Show In which Martin Unsworth paves the way for a Festival invite for Robin Askwith, and doesn’t get the hatred for The Walking Dead. Whilst Mike Royce explains why multiple Descents never end well, and reveals his appreciation for Creepshow binbags. STARBURST Magazine finally makes it to its landmark 40 year anniversary with a show full of Davros rants, sex pest segments, and the debut of Klark Kent. *Show first broadcast on Wed 22nd November

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1:31:06

Episode 7.20: Pubcast 3: All Out Bore

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2017/11/14

Episode 7.20: Pubcast 3: All Out Bore In which Kris Heys is close to despair with The Walking Dead, but is looking forward to the first Skywalker free Star Wars trilogy. Mike Royce has mixed feelings about the return of his all-time favourite comic book, but thinks the world is ready for a B.J. and the Bear revival. Whilst Martin Unsworth escapes from the office, and delivers a seismic tale of zero relevance. The success of a black Spider-Man in Trump’s America is debated, a ‘Larsonverse’ is

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1:41:26

Episode 7.19: Fear the Walking Viewers

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2017/11/13

Episode 7.19: Fear the Walking Viewers In which Mike Royce reveals the hero of STARBURST, unleashes the duelling fireworks, and suffers a bout of ‘Tolkien Fatigue’. Whilst Martin Unsworth thinks Star Trek might be in need of a swear box, introduces his ‘Dinosaur Traumas’ segment, and is delighted that Shatner is taking out the garbage......man. The Dark Universe implodes, Ben Afleck heads for the Bat Cave exit, the STARBURST 40th Anniversary Issues goes off to print, and after 2 years the new

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1:26:42

Episode 7.18: Sacksploitation

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2017/11/10

Episode 7.18: Sacksploitation In which Martin Unsworth brings everyone up to speed with the latest sex scandals, announces that Batman is going to get his groove back, and (for once) can find no good reason to get ‘Hammered’ live. Whilst Mike Royce recounts his gate crashing of the BNP in Blackpool, laments the collapsing of a House of Cards, and is getting ready for the STARBURST 40th anniversary issue to go to print. Fear the Walking Dead Survival Experience is reviewed. Thor: Ragnarok is

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2:05:42

Episode 7.17: Live From Caesars Palace

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2017/10/29

Episode 7.17: Live From Caesars Palace In which Kris Heys becomes the defender of Poundshop wookie hands, reveals Elisabeth Moss to be the new Queen of Cult Entertainment, and prefers graves to giftshops at the Clown Motel. Whilst Mike Royce exposes the Rose McGowan stitch-up, thanks Kevin Smith for his rather late donation, and hits the live interactive jackpot with Fear the Walking Dead. Blade Runner 2049 is reviewed, the nuns break out the grappling hooks, Area 51 is almost invaded, and even

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