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Andy and Patrick

Where two ill-informed fools try to make sense of the world and its media. Starring an American guy called Patrick, and some British bloke called Andy.

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51:00

2.1 - Nostalgia

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2022/08/12

Patrick and Andy are BACK with another season of Consume Us. This week we look in the mirror and realise we are not getting any younger, and as time slips away we hanker for the stuff of our youth. Nostalgia is a safe space, but can it be harmful, leading us down a path of suspicion for the present? And can it give people an unhealthy feeling that their past and childhood have been taken away from them. And could the imagined past have been what brought us to Trumpish and Brexit? Lots to talk about

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13:42

Season One Wrap-Up

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2022/03/20

This week Patrick and Andy sign off for a few weeks as they diligently (ish) prepare for season two. Expect much back slapping and reminiscences as we take a brief walk down memory lane. Plus as a special (ish) bonus, we get to hear an outtake from the never released first iteration of the show.

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44:50

Hypnotism

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2022/02/27

You are getting sleepy. Very, very sleepy. This week Patrick and Andy delve deep into the sometimes seedy world of hypnotism. Expect talk about psychology, mesmerism, cats, pigs. And nasty fluids.

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46:03

Capes

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2022/02/18

We’ve talked about some pretty heavy topics on this podcast – the emotional and social difficulties of being a cryptid follower; crime and cons and how to avoid them; yes, we’ve really educated our public. But this week it’s time to deal with a very serious topic indeed – are capes f'ing cool or what? This one is quite comic book heavy, everyone, so if you hate comic books… listen anyway! But don’t worry, we also discuss Orson Welles, magicians, Star Wars, and coats. When you think of capes there is

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51:51

Working 9 to 5

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2022/02/11

If we must work to live, then shouldn’t we enjoy the toil we endure for those precious hours? Or is it just a load of old bollocks? It’s a tough question, but don’t worry, because Patrick and Andy are on the case and this week break down the world of work. So please join us for a waffle-heavy episode that will leave you horrified, disgusted and repulsed as Patrick delves deep into the grave of his past; and we discuss how people define themselves by their jobs.

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48:10

Rumours, Lies and Gossip

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2022/02/05

We heard it on the grapevine that this week we’re talking about rumours. In this filth-rich episode we remind you of the alleged and very naughty behaviour of some of entertainment’s brightest stars, break down how rumours spread, and learn how people once thought Patrick was a severely traumatised and dangerous man (which is only half true). Also, a special shoutout to listener Anthony Pollock, who suggested this topic to us. Thanks, Anthony!

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58:08

Haunted Houses

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2022/01/22

This week we put on our proton packs and attempt to misunderstand haunted houses. Patrick assumes that all of the United Kingdom is full of haunted houses. Andy gets a lesson from Patrick on why Victorian Mansions are typically haunted houses. Andy plays some EVP that Patrick does not hear. Things wrap up with Andy horrified by the tale of the Winchester House Items Discussed McKamey Manor The Detroit Pump Stations The Death of the Victorian Mansion Winchester Mystery House

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55:21

Man Vs Nature

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2022/01/14

This week Andy plays captain Ahab to Patrick’s Pip as they attempt to explore the theme of Man Vs Nature. Andy sets the tone by submitting Patrick to a very “rosy” climate change quiz. Patrick tells the story of battling flood waters in his basement. Andy the beastmaster has a list of deadly animals. We wrap things up by lamenting the death of fictional quicksand.

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47:41

Christmas Holiday Special

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2021/12/22

In this Christmas spectacular we invite special guests, the pride of Cardiff, the Welsh Elvis, Shakin’ Stevens on the program. (We do not). We share our favorite mince pie recipes. We hold a special seance to resurrect the ghosts of M.R. James and Charles Dickens to complain about Christmas ghost story traditions. Patrick tells Andy the plot of It's A Wonderful Life and Andy gives a totally accurate history of Boxing Day.

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52:01

Villainously Evil Plans

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2021/12/17

What do you think of us as some pulp novel comic book villains? We recorded this four weeks ago!!! Welcome to a deep meditation on villainous behavior. We explore the Canadian evil baby study. Journey into a deep dive into Patrick’s passive aggressive evil driving skills. Relish at Andy’s love for monstrous plants of Little Shop of Horrors.

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44:11

Advertising

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2021/12/10

This week we explore old comic adverts, TV jingles, and the slow and slick brainwashing of the populace to Buy more! Consume more! Sell more! We compare movie trailers of the 1970’s from the 2010’s. We wrap things up by trying to figure out how the hell you make money from online advertising and we are not sponsored by Squarespace.

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46:23

Underdogs

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2021/11/19

This week we explore the concept of underdogs. What makes a loser a loser? Do underdogs have to lose to be a winner? Are American underdogs different than British underdogs?

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56:51

Moral Panics

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2021/11/12

Burn those books, torch those records and protect those kids this week we are discussing moral panics. From Comic Book Panics of the 1950's to the Satanic Panics of the 1980's we cover it all in under an hour. Seduction of the Innocent Michelle Remembers

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45:51

Manias

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2021/11/05

The fill in the blank craze that is sweeping the nation. This week we delve into the cultural impacts of Manias. Not the mental disorder but those that started dance crazes and speculation booms. We examine the impact of The Beatles, Bat-Mania, Pogs, and of course Patrick talks about comic book shops.

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47:52

Cryptids

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2021/10/29

This week we put on our pith helmet and coon skin cap, to go deep into the bush looking for monsters. We discover Bigfoots, Lake Monsters, and Alien Big Cats. We also explore the sub culture of Cryptozoological for good and ill

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48:14

Halloween

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2021/10/22

Patrick reflects warmly about the arson and mayhem that was Devil's Night in Metro Detroit. Andy proves that Brits do not really do the whole Halloween thing. Patrick explains how parents drink while kids trick or treat and how to best use rotten fruit to prank your neighbors.

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46:31

Secret Identity

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2021/10/13

What happens when a superhero puts on that mask? We examine the concept of hiding your face from people in hopes of becoming something greater and more powerful. The sad downfall of real life superhero Phoenix Jones, Japanese secret pornstar dads, "secret spy" Chuck Barris are all examined.

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52:16

Conmen

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2021/10/07

Step right up folks try this drink. It cures baldness, cures diabetes, it can even make you taller, we just need your credit card number and five minutes of your time. What hucksters? Naw? Scammers? No, we are mere confidence men trying to help you out of your hard earned time for some respite and fun. If this feels like a bad deal we will toss in some magic beans for your garden that can get you up to that castle in the sky.

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54:39

Xcopy Interview

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2021/09/27

Following on from our Piracy episode, join us for our very first bonus show, as Andy sits down for a chat with Christian Bartsch to reminisce about his days working for Cachet Software, makers of the infamous X-Copy. X-Copy was a tool for the Commodore Amiga systems, allowing users to back-up their files to preserve them against damage. But as Chris points out, a knife is a useful tool for a chef, but in the wrong hands... Plus we chat about piracy as a whole, software and movie preservation,

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45:49

Piracy

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2021/09/22

This week we attempt to understand the brief and nasty history of digital piracy. We journey from the dark days of Napster and Limewire to torrent websites. Patrick exposes that he has a childlike understanding of technology while Andy embraces his inner internet anarchist.

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