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PODCAST

The Station Podcast

Samuel E Pheby-McGarvey & Adam Longster

The Station Podcast is a duo comprised of Adam and Sam - two very curious minds discussing strange and perplexing Films. Together they analyse themes and concepts from those selected Films (and the occasional Tv Series), having conversations about the piece of media"s qualities in general. We do explore all the films and media featured here in great detail - so this means that there will be MAJOR SPOILERS for anything we cover. So, please join us as we take a journey into the realm of the

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All Episodes

00:45:44

Cats (2019) - I Have No Cat Ears, and I Must Meow

The Station Podcast ·

2022/01/28

The lost footage from the Event Horizon has finally been uncovered, and we get to see the scene that transpired on board... This is pretty much what Cats (2019) adaptation is, is.Why do humans have such a fascination with causing great disasters in film, and media in the name of cats? How wide is the trench that uncanny valley is is in this film? In this episode we delve into why the film is such an odd and twisted product as it is, is.

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00:53:55

Black Christmas (1974) - Home, But Not So Alone

The Station Podcast ·

2021/12/25

It’s that time of year again. That time where the weather/holiday season leads us to be sequestered with those near and dearest to us.. Well, maybe not those dearest to us.. In this episode we take a look at the Christmas Slasher film Black Christmas (1974) - A cult classic. We take a look at how truly unsettling this time of year can be, and how those closest to us may hide the darkest of intentions. It’s all here: the picturesque family, visits from relatives and Christmas surprises. So, it’s

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00:49:54

The Station Podcast - 2021 Film Retrospective

The Station Podcast ·

2021/12/10

The Station Podcast is little over a year old now! To celebrate this fact, we take a look back over our first year of doing the podcast, to examine our own recurrent themes. Covering pretty much all of the films that we have been going through in this past year - sort of reviving the original concept for the podcast. Post-Modernism, dystopias, nature reclaiming it’s place, odd cats.. It's all here, in one glorious (and perhaps lovecraftian) amalgamation. So, come join us as we delve into the past

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00:53:12

The Green Knight (2021) - Headstrong and A Gully Of Fern

The Station Podcast ·

2021/11/19

Moss, degradation and dilapidation. These things are often the product of nature reclaiming its place, and ridding what once was - eminent and gleaming, to rubble and decay. As time often plays a vital hand in nature taking it's toll... This week we look at the 2021 adaptation of the mythic poem - The Green Knight. We examine how these themes come to light within the film. Mortality can often weigh down on us, like being on the executioner's block...

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00:58:39

Mullholland Drive (2001) - Lynchesque

The Station Podcast ·

2021/10/22

What can our dreams tell us about reality? Is Synchronicity a phenomena that blurs the threshold between this world and one of pure intuition? Does our subconscious know us better than us, what would that look like visually...? This week we take a look at the very bewildering and the highly respected 2001 Art-House Mystery Drama known as Mullholland Drive. After all, Hollywood is the place where dreams come to life.

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00:56:17

Cat In The Hat (2003) - The Cat That Rocked Pandora's...

The Station Podcast ·

2021/09/17

In this month's episode, we take a look at the nightmarish 2003 adaptation of Dr. Seuss's classic children's book - The Cat In The Hat. We examine why this seemingly innocent film is completely freakish and disturbed, and how this potentially could have come about.

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01:02:23

Stalker (1979) - The Cinematic Observer Effect

The Station Podcast ·

2021/08/20

"The Zone is a very complicated system of traps, and they're all deadly. I don't know what's going on here in the absence of people, but the moment someone shows up, everything comes into motion. Old traps disappear and new ones emerge. Safe spots become impassable."

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00:33:35

Moon (2009) - Phasing Out Humanity For A Double

The Station Podcast ·

2021/07/23

What do you think corporations would estimate a life is worth? How does time alter and change people (even if they are practically the same)? What happens when you realise that your life is expendable, and that you are only living in the shadow of another... In This episode we take a look at the Duncan Jones 2009 Sci-fi film "Moon", and how it explores some of these questions. 3 years is a long haul.. and we discover what that can really mean.

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00:40:48

Death Note (2017) - The Art Of Transliterating An...

The Station Podcast ·

2021/05/07

What turns a great concept bad? Why were the producers/creators of this film keen on making sure Light Yagami's name was written in their 'love letter' to the series? In this episode we take a look at Adam Wingard's appalling adaptation of an anime and manga classic - Death Note.

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00:33:43

Labyrinth (1986) - Where The Froud Things Are

The Station Podcast ·

2021/04/23

Another episode delving into the conjoint world of Jim Henson/Brian Froudwho create the weird and wonderful creatures that habit this land. We examine the similarities between this and Alice In Wonderland and other classic fantasy stories.

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00:54:00

The Lobster (2015) - Consider The Plight Of Oedipus...

The Station Podcast ·

2021/04/09

What happens when you are forced to choose between the narrow marigns of being strictly single with a self-dug grave or finding a hastily cobbled together partnership based on trivial similarities in a matter of 45 days? Don't you think that sounds pretty animalistic?... Well that may not be far from the truth... In Yorgos Lanthimos's - The Lobster that is quite the case. In this episode We explore this sampling of Greek Weird Wave and explore this excursion into a strange alternative

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00:52:56

The Dark Crystal (1982) - Beyond urRu and Skeksis

The Station Podcast ·

2021/03/26

What are the pitfalls of puppets? do they lend further to fantasy, enamouring us in this land of Thra or can they be found at the bottom of the uncanny valley, making us feel uneasy? In this episode we explore Jim Henson and Franks Oz's imaginative 1982 film - The Dark Crystal and explore some themes of duality and discuss this odd venture into this almost forgotten land.

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00:49:21

Being John Malkovich (1999) - The Chronicles Of...

The Station Podcast ·

2021/03/12

Do you want to be famous? Do you want to know what that really looks like? Do you think that actor John Malkovich might be a good candidate? In this episode we take a look the Spike Jonze directed anomaly: Being John Malkovich. We take a look at the idea of superimposing your identity with that of any given celebrity - taking a backseat for just 15 minutes to escape life as you know. Get your piece of mind.

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00:21:41

The Midnight Gospel (2020): Ep.4 - Story Of The Blank...

The Station Podcast ·

2021/03/02

Our last episode investigating and discussing The Midnight Gospel. In this episode we get to grips with the business of death. We also summarise our thoughts on the overarching themes of the series and how it relates to the idea of death.

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00:58:16

Annihilation (2018) - The Zone Of Dilapidation

The Station Podcast ·

2021/02/26

Are you still the person you thought you were or has nature taken its course? In this episode we examine the 2018 film Annihilation directed by Alex Garland and how it relates to themes of Nature, Identity and Self-destruction. We contrast and compare some differences between the book (by Jeff Vandermeer) and discuss the film in general - as well as making mentions to Stalker and Lovecraft and how they may of influenced this film and the idea. Artwork by Chris Skinner

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00:20:33

The Midnight Gospel (2020): Ep.3 - Groundbob Day

The Station Podcast ·

2021/02/23

Our third episode looking at the animated series The Midnight Gospel.

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00:26:29

The Midnight Gospel (2020): Ep.2 - Gulliver's Cats

The Station Podcast ·

2021/02/16

A continuation of us looking into the 2020 animated series - The Midnight Gospel. This being the second episode we look at

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00:35:11

The Midnight Gospel (2020): Ep.1 - Slaughterclown Fly

The Station Podcast ·

2021/02/12

Our first in a series of 4 episodes looking at the animated 2020 series - The Midnight Gospel. The Midnight Gospel is a show that uses clips from Duncan Trussell's Podcast to make a visual narrative. It shows a simulation farmer called Clancy and his adventures into dying simulated worlds - He interviews people for his Spacecast. We look at the recurrent theme of death and absurdity displayed throughout this very trippy and surreal series - especially within this episode.

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00:42:56

Brazil (1985) - Return I Will To My Old Dystopia

The Station Podcast ·

2021/01/29

Do you feel trapped, caged and that inconspicuous eyes are watching your every move? You might not be paranoid.. You have found yourself in a Dystopia. In this episode We take a look thistheme/idea of a Dystopia and how that is displayed through the 1985 Terry Gilliam Film - Brazil

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00:45:48

MIDSOMMAR (2018) - Modernity and The Midsommar Murders

The Station Podcast ·

2021/01/15

Isn't the countryside wonderful? No smog, technology or constant advertisement.. Pure bliss right? Maybe it's not all so tranquil... In this episode we look at the 2018 Ari Aster film Midsommar and what this shows to about the folk-horror genre. What can We learn from this film and the genre in general?

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