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Callum & David Make It Better

Callum & David Make It Better

A new podcast where theatremakers Callum Hughes & David Shopland attempt to right (and re-write) the wrongs of some of history"s most egregious cinematic blunders! Also home to former shows Callum & David"s Any Requests and The JC Podcast (formally Podcaste Macabre)

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01:31:22

Callum & David's Any Requests 48: The Dream Dinner Party

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2021/04/12

For this week's request, Callum and David were asked to plan their dream dinner party, featuring 8 invitees from any period of history. Join the boys for an entertaining 90 minutes as they discuss their incredibly varied guest-list, the menu, the seating and what entertainment will be on offer for this once in a lifetime soiree! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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02:17:35

Callum & David's Any Requests 47: Best Albums of 2004...

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2021/04/05

For this week's request, the boys are joined once again by Podcaste Macabre resident musicologist Josh Benfield, as they've been tasked with rummaging through the CD racks of their teenage years to come up with their respective top 3 Albums of 2004; a year commonly recognised as one of the greatest in music history. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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01:04:58

Callum & David's Any Requests 46: Moonlighting 'My...

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2021/03/29

In this episode, join a very tired Callum and David fresh off a long week as they attempt to stay the course discussing another episode of Moonlighting whilst fighting off various tangential diversions; from Torquay's hotel industry to the hypothetical devastation of the Millennium Bug. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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01:21:30

Callum & David's Any Requests 45: No Hugging, No...

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2021/03/22

This week Callum and David have been asked to look at the legacy of iconic US sitcom Seinfeld and how it paved the way for the ‘no hugging, no learning’ tv shows of the late noughties to the present day. Enjoy the boys discussing some of their favorite comedy series as they travail the subversive, ironic and metadramatic landscapes of humour often found in alternative modern sitcoms in an attempt to discover if a show can ever really be about nothing. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING

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01:11:10

Callum & David's Any Requests 44: Cop Rock 1

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2021/03/08

This week, Callum and David jump into one of the most surreal television series ever made: 1990's gritty police procedural musical Cop Rock... Yes you read that correctly! Enjoy the boys attempting to get their heads around the jarring gear changes in genre, the inexplicable involvement of Randy Newman and the possibility the whole thing might just be a work of misunderstood genius way ahead of its time. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here:

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02:43:10

Callum & David's Any Requests 43: Underrated Bass ft....

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2021/03/01

For this week's request the boys welcome the much anticipated return of Podcaste Macabre's resident musicologist Josh Benfield as the trio embark on an epic journey of four stringed symphonies. Enjoy the ride as they slap their collective basses whilst debating their respective Top 5 most underrated parts in the aforementioned instrument's history. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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01:29:42

Callum & David's Any Requests 42: Lovecraft and His...

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2021/02/22

For this week's request, Callum and David open the pages of The Necronomicon and take a deep dive into the fearsome and fantastical world of Sci-Fi Horror pioneer HP Lovecraft and his influence on the genre in the 21st Century; especially BBC Radio's recent brilliantly inventive 'Lovecraft Investigations' podcast. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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01:24:22

Callum & David's Any Requests 41: Hustle

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2021/02/15

In this episode of Any Requests, David finally gets to live out his dream of discussing his favourite ever TV show, the mid-noughties BBC comedy caper series Hustle. Enjoy the boys discussing the intricacies of the long con, alongside some trademark tangents such as underage drinking and Callum's present purchasing habits. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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01:30:56

Callum & David's Any Requests 40: 15 Greatest Rhythm...

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2021/02/08

Callum, David and special guest/guitar connoisseur Josh Benfield conclude their gentle stroll through rock and roll history as they complete their respective lists of the greatest rhythm guitarists of all time, along with a few honourable mentions. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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01:03:43

Callum & David's Any Requests 39: 15 Greatest Rhythm...

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2021/02/01

For this week's Patron request, the boys got to partake in one of their favourite past-times; geeking out over music! For this special 2 part episode, Callum and Dsvid also employed the talents of guitarist and musicologist extraordinaire Josh Benfield to be their special guest in this six stringed odyssey. Enjoy the first half of this ride through some of the last century's greatest axemen! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here:

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00:56:22

Callum & David's Any Requests 38: Moonlighting 'Big...

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2021/01/25

Callum and David are back reviewing another episode of a show that is fast becoming one of the boys' all time favourites. In this classic from season 3, they discuss the increasingly intelligent dialogue, beautifully intimate performances and a phenomenal 7 minute form-breaking section of the episode that proves once again why Moonlighting was so ahead of its time. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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00:59:58

Callum & David's Any Requests 37: Garth Marenghi's...

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2021/01/25

This week, Callum and David answer Patreon member Ben's call to revisit one of the unsung gems in the British comedy crown; the 2004 80s Sci Fi parody pastiche Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Sit back and have a laugh with the boys as they trace the comedic roots of all involved and discuss the genius of this oft forgotten cult classic. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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01:44:54

Callum & David's Any Requests 36: McCarthyism

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2021/01/11

In this week’s episode, Callum and David have been tasked by regular Patreon supporter and friend of the channel Adam to delve into the murky waters of 1950s America and explore the rise of Senator Joe McCarthy and the surrounding communist witch-hunt. Enjoy a potted history class as the boys discuss all things politics from Karl Marx to pro wrestling. Given the topical timing of this episode, recorded 5 days after the far-right insurrectionist siege on the US Capitol, we wanted to promote the

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01:35:53

Callum & David's Any Requests 35: Once Upon A Time In...

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2021/01/04

The boys are back and ringing in 2021 with a brand new Any Requests Patreon podcast, this time looking at the iconic spaghetti western One Upon A Time In The West. Expect musings on the socialist undertones, subversive narrative and cowboy morality of Sergio Leone’s cinematic masterpiece, as well as an inexplicable anecdote regarding 90s celebrity dancer Wayne Sleep. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here:

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02:01:58

Callum & David's Any Requests Christmas Special:...

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2020/12/25

For their 2020 holiday special, against a rising global pandemic, the boys thought the most appropriate and respectful thing to do would be to sit down and discuss a film starring a 90s Pro Wrestler playing an evil santa clause who just happens to be the immaculate offspring of the devil... Yes you read that right. HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND STAY SAFE!

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01:24:19

Callum & David's Any Requests 34: Performing The...

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2020/12/14

This week Callum and David get to engage in two of their biggest passions: theatre and US Politics! In perhaps the most freewheeling episode of Any Request yet, the boys were asked to simply sit down and discuss their thoughts on the importance of acting as a transferable skill when it comes to the highest office in America. Expect a whistle-stop tour of United States political history and theatrical philosophy as our duo explore whether performers make better politicans. As always, make Callum and

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01:21:45

Callum & David's Any Requests 33: Arrival

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2020/12/07

For this week's request, the boys were asked to look at the beautiful 2016 alien invasion film Arrival. Sit back and relax as Callum and David spend 80 minutes discussing philosophy, science and the film-making techniques that make Villeneuve's Sci Fi drama such a visual masterpiece. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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00:55:18

Callum & David's Any Requests 32: Moonlighting 'Twas...

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2020/11/30

The boys are back with yet another dissection of the brilliant 4th wall-breaking 80s dramady thanks to Patron Sylvain. This week they come over all festive as they wax lyrical on the show's excellent 1985 Christmas special - complete with trademark tangents galore! As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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01:58:24

Callum & David's Any Requests 31: Crime Traveller Part 4

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2020/11/23

How can it be possible for Callum and David to discuss the final 2 episodes of long forgotten mid 90s Sci-Fi police dramady 'Crime Traveller' for nearly two hours? Well listen to this episode and find out.... The boys apologise in advance. As always, make Callum and David record ANYTHING YOU WANT by donating £5 via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32014828

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01:28:08

Callum & David's Any Requests 30: Weed Killer - The...

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2020/11/16

Callum and David are back taking requests having safely moved into their new humble abode; this week looking at the USA’s problematic history with the prohibition of cannabis, as requested by Patreon patron and friend of the podcast Tristan. Sit back and relax as the boys spend 90 minutes discussing a plethora of big topics including criminal justice reform, systemic racism, hip hop and jazz as they attempt to unpick the damaging legislature and cultural demonisation of marijuana in America. As

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