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Modern Escapism

Modern Escapism

A weekly podcast where five friends talk pop culture from TV, Games, Movies, Books, Music, Wrestling, Comics, Podcasts and everything in between. Each week we discuss the news from the pop culture & media world as well as reviewing what media we"ve been consuming that week. Our main aim is to help our listeners procrastinate and get away from the real world for a couple of hours, have a laugh with us and hopefully come away with some fantastic recommendations. Join us every Thursday for a

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All Episodes

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128: The Anchovy

Modern Escapism ·

2023/03/30

It's the big one. To cap off awards month we're doing the inadvisable, downright reckless, BEST MOVIE WINNER KNOCKOUT! We've all picked two movies that have won best picture at the Oscars and we're pitting them head to head to find out the greatest of all time. And as Candy isn't around this week we've roped in our bestest podcasting buddy Planty, from 100 Things We Learned From Films. Go check him out, he's lovely people. But before all that, we discussed: Cocaine Bear Hollow

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127: Mad Skiing Skills

Modern Escapism ·

2023/03/23

It's the Patreon's choice this week and they've unleashed us, as we're hosting the Modern Escapism Golden Razzies. Yes, we're getting it off our chests and ranting about the stuff we think is utter crap. It feels good Before all that, we discussed: Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience Physical 100 Ice Spiders (really, Candy?) Star Trek: Picard Season 3 The Last Of Us Part II Gadget's Shopping trip to Regent Sounds in London CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating

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The Last Of Us TV Spoilercast - Episodes 7 to 9

Modern Escapism ·

2023/03/17

Gadget, Oodles, Candy and Biggie take the time to discuss the last part of this phenomenal series. In this podcast we discuss episodes 7, 8 and 9 - 'Left Behind', 'When We Are In Need' and 'Look For The Light'. We also give our overall views of the show and speculate a little on what they would do next (without spoilers for the second game). No game spoilers beyond what we’ve seen in the show are discussed, so if you haven’t played the game and are following along only through the TV show then

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126: Juice Harder

Modern Escapism ·

2023/03/16

This week we're talking about those who were robbed of prestige, had victory snatched from them and who were overlooked for the biggest awards. Yes, it's the decisions awards bodies got wrong, and who we think should have got them. But before all that, we discussed: Pamela, A Love Story Iron Widow Unforgotten CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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125: The Biggies 2023 LIVE

Modern Escapism ·

2023/03/09

It's the most glittering event of the year as we come together to hand out another load of Biggies to those who've been overlooked and are deserving of a Golden Biggie. It's chaos. Before all that, though, we discuss: Studio 666 Blasphemous The Consultant The Oscars 2023 Best Pictures Alan Partridge: Strategem CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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124: Robert De Nario

Modern Escapism ·

2023/03/02

This week, we've got some of the lowest rated Romcoms on Rotten Tomatoes to go over. None of us have had a good week. But before that, we discussed: Atomic Heart Edge Of Allegoria The Whale All Quiet On The Western Front We Have A Ghost CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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The Biggies 2023 Trailer

Modern Escapism ·

2023/02/27

It's that time of year! Awards season is upon us and we're doing The Biggies again LIVE! Join us at twitch.tv/modernescapism on Friday 3rd of March at 8pm GMT for fun, awards and costume changes!

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The Last of Us TV Spoilercast - Episodes 4-6

Modern Escapism ·

2023/02/24

Gadget, Oodles and Stig are back for the 2nd part of our spoiler specials on The Last of Us TV show. In this podcast we discuss episodes 4, 5 & 6 - 'Please Hold My Hand', 'Endure and Survive' and 'Kin' No game spoilers beyond what we’ve seen in the show are discussed, so if you haven’t played the game and are following along only through the TV show then this podcast is safe to listen to. If you'd like early access to the final part of this series it will be released earlier for all Patrons

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123: Ye Olde Goggleboxe

Modern Escapism ·

2023/02/23

This week we're all looking for love in all the wrong places. The problem is, we've all written EACH OTHER'S Tinder profiles. Thanks to the Patrons for picking this hilarious topic. But before all that, we discuss: Hello Tomorrow Marcel The Shell With Shoes On DOOM Eternal Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein Garden Of Words CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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88:51

MCU Phase 4 Wrap-Up

Modern Escapism ·

2023/02/20

With Phase 5 of the MCU just kicking off Oodles and Stig decided to jump on the mics and do a wrap-up of Phase 4 and talk about the films and shows they haven't already covered with other specials. They go over all the films & TV shows, delve into the highs and lows....and there were a lot of lows, then wrap it all off with a preview of Phase 5. Please keep in mind, this spoils EVERYTHING in Phase 4. Spider-Man: No Way Home spoiler special featuring Pete from The Never Watchers Loki, Hawkeye,

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122: Pelvic Payload

Modern Escapism ·

2023/02/16

Love is in the air as this week we're talking about our favourite couples in media. Plus, we have the utter, unabashed Chaos of Biggies Love Letters. You're not ready for that. Trust us. But before all that, we discussed: Hogwarts Legacy Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind The Backrooms Back 4 Blood Claw CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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121: Gex Is Turning Up

Modern Escapism ·

2023/02/09

It's LOVE month! And we're kicking things off by remaking existing films as Romantic comedies. We have to keep the cast, crew and title the same, but turn the story into something romantic and funny. We're not very good at this. Before all that, we discussed: Babylon Madoff: Monster Of Wall Street Powerwashing Simulator The Division 2 A Knock At The Cabin CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our

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The Last of Us TV Spoilercast - Episodes 1-3

Modern Escapism ·

2023/02/03

Being the gaming enthusiast that we are on this podcast, we simply couldn't pass up on the opportunity to discuss the latest TV adaptation of a game that we all love. Gadget, Oodles and Stig got together this week to talk about the first three episodes of HBO’s newest big budget TV show The Last of Us starting Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. We follow the plot through each episode, discuss what we liked about the show, from the casting choices, set designs, what our feelings are on some of the

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120: John Candymachine

Modern Escapism ·

2023/02/02

Our arrogance knows no bounds as we have decided we are the right people to decide THE GREATEST COMEDY FILM OF ALL TIME. You're welcome. But before all that, we discussed: Dead Space Remake Brok The InvestiGator Ozark Hi-Fi Rush Jung_E CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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119: Apocalocomotion

Modern Escapism ·

2023/01/26

This week is January's Patron Pick and they voted for us to talk about our favourite Comedy Games. From parody, to juvenile, multiplayers and the downright absurd, we have them covered. Before that we have all the breaking news and reviews of The Last of Us TV Show Dragon Quest Treasures GRIS Alice in Borderlands Junji Ito Maniac CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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118: Oily Jesus

Modern Escapism ·

2023/01/19

Who makes the best comedy? Why it's the BRITISH! This week we're talking about our favourite British comedies. It's all stuff made in Blighty that makes us and the rest of the world giggle uncontrollably. But before all that, we discussed: Accident Man Our Flag Means Death Wild Cat Avatar: The Way Of Water Happy Valley CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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117: Cringeler's List

Modern Escapism ·

2023/01/12

We're back! And we're kicking off 2023 in style with funny month! This week we're keeping it simple and discussing the things that make us laugh, no matter what it is. It's quite the joyful spectacle But before all that, we discussed: Ghostwire: Tokyo The Patient The Watcher Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Kaleidoscope CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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God Of War: Ragnarok Spoilercast

Modern Escapism ·

2023/01/05

SPOILERS BEWARE! God Of War: Ragnarok was one of the biggest media releases of 2022 and in December Oodles, Gadget and Candy sat down to discuss it in depth. This episode goes deep into the story, the events and our thoughts on it. Definitely make sure you've finished the game before you listen to it. CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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116: The Office Christmas Party 2022 LIVE!

Modern Escapism ·

2022/12/22

It's the most wonderful time of the year, where we all get together and head to Twitch to get drunk and reflect on the year. We talk about our best things, worst things and biggest surprises of the year, Biggie does one of his patented crap quizzes and we open our secret Santa gifts. It's a merry old time. Thank you for listening in 2022 and supporting our insanity this year. This is our last pod of the year as we've earned a good little break. We'll be back on Thursday the 12th of January ready

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115: Puff Puff Pass

Modern Escapism ·

2022/12/15

This week the patrons have spoken! They have demanded that we pitch new films based on the titles of existing films. It's... it's chaos. But before all that, we discussed: The Callisto Protocol Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio Entergalactic Marvel's Midnight Suns Elden Ring Coliseum Update CONTACT US Website Modern Escapism are creating Brilliant Podcasts | Patreon Email Twitter Instagram Discord Twitch TikTok Check out our other

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