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Cult Connections

Cult Connections is the podcast that finds the links between all kinds of film, TV, books and more. From cult classics to major blockbusters we have everything covered. So if you want to hear about the evolution of the zombie film, the obvious and not so obvious screen versions of Spiderman or three films featuring the "other fellas" then this is the place for you. Join your host Ian (@ArbroathMackem) and a different guest every episode as we explore some Cult Connections!This podcast uses the

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49:24

The Thirteenth Floor: Back to the Simulacron

Cult Connections ·

2025/10/31

Like World on a Wire 1999s uThe Thirteenth Floor is also an adaptation of the novel Simulacron-3.And rather unfortunately released one month after The Matrix! Holger Hasse did the hard work and decided to read the book so why not join us as we compare the two versions and spend more time waxing lyrical about Werner Ranier Fassbinder. The Thirteenth Floor (1999). Directed by Josef Rusnak. Written by Rusnak and Ravel Centeno-Rodriguez. From the book Simulacron-3 by Daniel F Galouye. Starring Craig

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79:15

Precoding The Matrix

Cult Connections ·

2025/10/23

On it's release in 1999 The Matrix wowed audiences with its mix of kung fu action, dazzling visuals and mindbending concept of living in a virtual world. However, starting decades before on the small screen, the concept of living in a simulation has already been portrayed in the most imaginative ways. Ian is joined by Holger Hasse to review three such examples!World On A Wire (1973). Directed by Ranier Werner Fassbinder. Written by Fassbinder and Fritz Muller-Scherz. Based on the novel simulacron-3

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16:33

PotA Ep 14 Up Above The World So High

Cult Connections ·

2025/10/21

We reach the actual final episode of ther series, not broadcast until 1991. Ian also gives his thoughts on the series as a whole. Episode 14: Up Above The World So High. Written by Shimon Wincleberg. Directed by John Meredyth Lucas. Guest starring Joanna Barnes

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8:54

PotA Ep13 The Liberator

Cult Connections ·

2025/10/08

It's episode 13 and the last to be broadcast on network television. So this must be the series finale? Or is it?The Liberator. Written by Howard Dimsdale. Directed by Arnold Laven. Guest starring John Ireland.

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13:11

PotA Ep12: The Cure

Cult Connections ·

2025/09/12

Ian reaches the penultimate broadcast episode of the show!The Cure. Written by Edward J Lakso. Directed by Bernard McEveety. Guest starring Sondra Locke and David Sheiner

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10:30

PotA Episode 11: The Tyrant

Cult Connections ·

2025/09/08

A nice surprise as we get to the business end!Episode 11: The Tyrant. Directed by Ralph Senensky. Written by Walter Black. Guest starring Percy Rodrigues

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12:08

PotA Ep10: The Interrogation

Cult Connections ·

2025/08/29

We head back to Central City for a bit of that old 70s favourite, brainwashing!The Interrogation. Directed by Alf Kjelin. Written by Richard Collins. Guest starring Beverly Garland and Anne Seymour.

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10:37

PotA: Ep9 The Horse Race

Cult Connections ·

2025/08/25

Our heroes get up to some horsey highjinks but is this episode a thoroughbred or fit for the knackers yard?Episode 9: The Horse race. Directed by Jack Starret. Written by David P Lewis and Booker Bradshaw. Guest starring John Hoyt

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36:27

AiT&S: Battlefield (1989)

Cult Connections ·

2025/08/14

The Doctor as Merlin? Two Brigadeers? Is Ace really ace? Battlefield (1989). Directed by Michael Kerrigan. Written by Ben Aaronovitch. Starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Jean Marsh.

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64:19

The BLF: Andor Season 2: BBY4

Cult Connections ·

2025/08/10

The Bantha Liberation Front return as Maria and Ian review the first three episodes of Andor Season 2.

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18:42

The War of the Worlds (2025)

Cult Connections ·

2025/08/07

Ian reviews the latest version of HG Wells classic novel starring Ice Cube and Eva Longoria

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9:35

PotA Ep8: The-Deception

Cult Connections ·

2025/08/06

Episode 8: The DeceptionDirected by Don MacDougall. Written by Anthony Lawrence. Guest starring Jane Actman.

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8:45

PotA Ep7: The Surgeon

Cult Connections ·

2025/08/04

Our trio head into medical drama terriotry for epsode 7.The Surgeon. Directed by Arnold Laven. Written by Barry Oringer. Guest starring Jacqueline Scott, Michael Strong.

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51:35

The Wonderful World of Winner: The Mechanic (1972)

Cult Connections ·

2025/07/22

Ian and Mark "Planty" Plant continue their very occasional series by covering one of Michael winners good ones!The Mechanic (1972) Directed by Michael Winner. Written by Lewis John Carlino. Starring Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent.

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16:26

Movie Nite: Superman 2025

Cult Connections ·

2025/07/19

Ian gives us his thoughts on the new superman film from James Gunn

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60:53

AiT&S: Terror of the Autons

Cult Connections ·

2025/07/09

It's an absolute cracker this week as Ian and Nathan discuss the debut of two Doctopr Who icons, the debut of one not so iconic regular and the return of a favourite enemy. Terror of the Autons (1971) Directed by Barry Letts. Written by Robert Holmes. Starring Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning and Roger Delgado.

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9:16

PotA Ep6 Tomorrow's Tide

Cult Connections ·

2025/07/02

Our trio get into a spot of fishy business!Episode 6: Tomorrow's Tide. Written by Robert W Lenski. Directed by Don McDougall. Guest starring Roscoe Lee Browne

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61:41

Genesis of the Daleks

Cult Connections ·

2025/06/24

The Timelords have sent Ian and Nathan on a quest to review what is possibly the greatest Doctor Who story of all time!Genesis of the Daleks. Written by Terry Nation. Directed by David Maloney. Starring Tom Baker, Elizabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Michael Wisher and Peter Miles.

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65:22

Who's Round 2025 Part 2

Cult Connections ·

2025/06/11

Ian and Nathan round off their review of the second season of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa!

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13:12

PotA: Ep5 - The-Legacy

Cult Connections ·

2025/06/04

A message from the past gives our heroes hope for the future. The Legacy: Written by Robert Hamner. Directed by Bernard McEveety. Starring Zina Bethune and Jackie Earle Hailey

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