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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.

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Episode 6.25: Stranger Things and Star Trek Beyond

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2016/08/02

Episode 6.25: Stranger Things and Star Trek Beyond In which Mike Royce gets rewarded with jazz hands when he mixes business with politics, and makes an uneasy return to Wayward Pines. Whilst Martin Unsworth likes his Aunts to be much older, and his Kongs to be not seen, and not heard. Both Stranger Things, and Star Trek Beyond are reviewed, the new Star Trek tv series gets a title, and the complete line-up of The STARBURST International Film Festival is finally revealed. Sponsored by Arrow

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1:46:10

Episode 6.24: Ghostbusters 2016 - The Verdict

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2016/07/17

Episode 6.24: Ghostbusters 2016 - The Verdict In which Martin Unsworth explains why Thalidomide is the phrase that pays in dark entertainment, and ‘outs’ one of the Star Trek bridge crew. While Mike Royce falls victim to a new type of rock, and gets put on the spot over STARBURST piracy. Issue 427 goes to print, The new Ghostbusters is reviewed, and the end game of filling Hannah Montana is revealed. Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio

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41:50

Episode 6.23: The Final Front Pier

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2016/07/13

Episode 6.23: The Final Front Pier A special episode in which the STARBURST gang hit Blackpool in a tale of Trials, Tribbel-ations, and the horrors of the North Pier. Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

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48:50

Episode 6.22: The Shorter Episode

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2016/07/06

Episode 6.22: The Shorter Episode In which Mike Royce is reeling from the effects of the real Independence Day, and digests a really big event in the world of genre publishing. Martin Unsworth approves of what is literally a killer tagline, and reveals his all-time ultimate interviewee. An exciting new guest is revealed for the STARBURST International Film Festival, George A. Romero finally gets his Hollywood Star, and Independence Day: Resurgence is reviewed, as Game of Thrones Season 6 comes to

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1:29:51

Episode 6.21: The Buzzkill Episode

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2016/06/24

Episode 6.21: The Buzzkill Episode In which Martin Unsworth announces the impact of reality at last on the DC Cinematic Universe, and reveals the dark side of Jessica Fletcher. Whilst a depressed Mike Royce gets hit by some canned Vinyl, and suffers from an outbreak of Superhero Cameo fatigue. It’s an episode of broken dreams, Japanese Whisky, broken Genies, Underground traumas, and missing laptops as the results of the UK Podcast Awards are revealed. [Warning: Contains incidents of BF-Wi-Fi

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1:48:04

Episode 6.20: Mel Blanc's Doing Twiki

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2016/06/16

Episode 6.20: Mel Blanc's Doing Twiki In which Mike Royce is amazed by the soaring value of some seriously dodgy memorabilia, and goes thermonuclear over a misjudged critique. Martin Unsworth is disappointed with the Mr Robot twist, and confesses his true feelings for Robin Askwith. The Saucer Section finally arrives, Game of Thrones gets its groove back, and The Preacher is reviewed on the eve of issue 426 hitting the newsstands. [Warning: Mike Royce seriously loses his shit in this episode - We

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1:48:28

Episode 6.19: FaceSpock in Nicam Stereo

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2016/06/10

Episode 6.19: FaceSpock in Nicam Stereo In which Martin Unsworth has to choose between screaming or a park, and prefers to watch Cheaters with Robin Askwith. Mike Royce Would be happy to see the back of his roman numerals, and reveals what went on in the mountains in Russia. "Keith Lemon" is finally tracked down by Shauna, and a reminisce over Frankie Howard and Bob Monkhouse leads to sausage on the dancefloor. [Warning: Contains Polystyrene] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued

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1:32:07

Episode 6.18: Mind Your Language

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2016/06/07

Episode 6.18: Mind Your Language In which Mike Royce ruminates over the shattered looking glass that is Johnny Depp’s career, and delivers a brutal verdict over the upcoming STAR WARS movie, before buggering off the Russia for his mate’s wedding. Whilst Martin Unsworth explains vinegar syndrome, isn’t convinced by the upcoming Rock Savage, and continues to be forgiving of some of those aspects of the 1970’s. Banshee gets plenty of love, STARBURST Radio gets through to the next round of the UK

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2:04:27

Episode 6.17: It’s Only Some Moobies

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2016/05/30

Episode 6.17: It’s Only Some Moobies In which Martin Unsworth clarifies the definition of ‘Early Bird’, struggles with the name of you know who from Game of Thrones, and definitely IS afraid of the Ghostbusters reboot! Mike Royce gets tired of thick listeners, invites everyone to a Sausage Party, and reveals what lay beneath the beeps on last week’s show. There is more about the STARBURST International Film Festival, various Hulks are compared and contrasted, and The Green Room is reviewed as the

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2:07:22

Episode 6.16: The Rise of the Compuma and X-Men:...

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2016/05/21

Episode 6.16: The Rise of the Compuma and X-Men: Apocalypse In which Mike Royce misses Will Smith, reaches his boiling point over the Opal Fruits gag, and gets hot under the collar over a rude email. Martin Unsworth seriously bites the iTunes hand that feeds him, is waiting for a beloved actor to pass on for an overdue photo op, and is dismayed at the prospect of a Carry On Resurrection. The future of Star Trek is discussed, Starburst Radio is nominated for an award, Issue 425 goes on sale, and

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1:00:06

Episode 6.15: Risky Business

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2016/05/15

Episode 6.15: Risky Business In which Martin Unsworth gives a free Giallo Spelling Bee, and defends the accuracy of autopsies on iZombie. Mike Royce ends his week of an unfortunate weeks of Acts of God, and really does not get where the Men in Black crossover is coming from? Batman v Superman continues to enrage opinion, an unmentionable thing is not really mentioned, and the STARBURST Editors go Goblin as Issue 425 goes off to print. Just another week at the offices of STARBURST

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2:00:38

Episode 6.14: Top 50 Cult Movies

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2016/05/10

Episode 6.14: Top 50 Cult Movies In which Paul Ripley introduces snuff movies to Starburst Radio, and feels cheated by the sight of Snow in May. Mike Royce continues to struggle with his f-bomb hypnotherapy, and gets depressed over the final flight of a navigator. Whilst Paul Mount takes a nostalgic trip back to the jungle, and feels strongly that 11.22.63 is a date that all the listeners need to check out. On a journey through the top 50 cult movies, Jehovah gets a Pixar-Lite makeover, Game of

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1:56:44

Episode 6.13: Grace Under Pressure

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2016/05/07

Episode 6.13: Grace Under Pressure In which Mike Royce returns from his clown-themed break in Las Vegas, relives the horns of a dilemma, and expects everyone to stay put in their watery graves. Martin Unsworth is glad to be big down under, returns to a time when Flash didn’t have any Ah,ah, and attempts to defend his war on classics from the previous episode. The Doctor gets an unexpected Bill, Better Call Saul ends it’s second season, and the most influential tv shows are discussed, as the show

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1:44:54

Episode 6.12: The Arse Slapping Holy Goat

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2016/05/01

Episode 6.12: The Arse Slapping Holy Goat In which Martin Unsworth gives a nice eulogy for Victoria Wood, and explains why tagging Starburst is just not on. Mike Royce makes contact with the paranormal in Las Vegas, and comes across Giganticus Headicus. Shauna Askew makes her long overdue return just in time for a sex change, and pitches a Crystal Maze movie that has dire consequences for the contestants. Whilst Andrew "Polly" Pollard gives a Mister Nice eulogy for Howard Marx, and gets seriously

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1:43:17

Episode 6.11: Pink Flute in Vegas

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2016/04/29

Episode 6.11: Pink Flute in Vegas In which Mike Royce discovers that some of what happens in Vegas really does stay in Vegas, and ponders the commercial viability of Gravity: The Musical. Martin Unsworth petitions for some live confessions from the legendary Robin Askwith, and fails to sell ‘Cassette Day’ to the masses. Whilst Andrew "Polly" Pollard unravels the tangled web that is Spider-Man at the cinema, and dives into the pool of franchise shark jumping. Dr Strange makes his first appearance,

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1:43:07

Episode 6.10: The Big Shill

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2016/04/08

Episode 6.10: The Big Shill In which Martin Unsworth feels it’s ‘Never Too Late To Die’, whilst managing to merge horror and wrestling with a soupcon of rock. Mike Royce reveals the first guest booked for the Starburst International Film Festival, and gains inspiration from a 70’s tv theme tune to help cope with a Twitter blocking Bellend. Batman v Superman falls off a cliff, Barry Norman’s Pickled Onions hit Amazon, Spider-Man prepares to come home, and The Walking Dead ruffles some fandom

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2:04:42

Episode 6.9: Top Monk: Yawn of Justice

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2016/04/06

Episode 6.9: Top Monk: Yawn of Justice In which Mike Royce takes on Barclays Bank, and has one of his listeners follow him from his American talk show to dish out some live abuse. Martin Unsworth reveals what Zod likes to do whilst kneeling, and seems to know what gives Alex Zane his mojo. Andrew Pollard leaps to the defence of Daredevil, and tries to answer the big tv versus movies debate. It’s the morning after the night before, as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is reviewed amidst a tale of

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1:05:48

Episode 6.8: Pub Monks:The Eve of Justice

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2016/03/25

Episode 6.8: Pub Monks:The Eve of Justice In which Martin Unsworth is sceptical about London based, beer serving clerics, and thinks that Jacob has a ladder that is not worth climbing again. Mike Royce is still not drinking from the Nolanised Kryptonian Kool-Aid, and is totally sick of the up-front attitude of Eva Green. High-Rise, Anomalisa, and Polynesian food are all reviewed, and the return of old Indy is discussed, as the Starburst Editors prepare to set out for the Batman v Superman: Dawn of

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3:19:28

Episode 6.7: Still Crazy After All These Beers - AKA...

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2016/03/19

Episode 6.7: Still Crazy After All These Beers - AKA The 5th Anniversary Special To celebrate 5 years of Starburst Radio, Mike Royce and Martin Unsworth goes back in time to the launch night on the 19th of March 2011. [Guest Starring The Mighty Kris Heys] Sponsored by Arrow Films All recordings are issued under official license from Fab Radio International

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1:25:24

Episode 6.6: Ugly Girl, Snickers and Red Bull

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2016/03/14

Episode 6.6: Ugly Girl, Snickers and Red Bull In Which Mike Royce reveals the horrors of the Guardian Podcast Deadpool Review, wishes Sony would just finally let go of Spider-Man, and takes on the New Ghostbusters. Martin Unsworth increases our Chewbacca allowance, relives the era when it was the manliness of your chocolate bar that really mattered, and has a root through the dying embers of the B.B.C. On-Line Shop. A sleepless weekend getting the latest issue to print results in a traumatic

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