Luke, Sarah and Sean discuss Garth Marenghi's real horror novels and deep dive into pulp romance novels, in this hilarious conclusion to their review of Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004). Sean discusses playing Scrabble with his Auntie and what Monty Don means to her. Thanks for listening Auntie.

This podcast contains strong language.

Chapters:

0:01: Marv from 'Pods Like Us'

1:21 The Joy of Discussing A Series Together

2:39 Word of Mouth Recommendations

5:02 The Humour of Absurdity

11:48 Literary References and Garth's Character

22:25 Garth Marenghi's Unique Influence

27:15 The Upcoming Books

36:41 The Appeal of Pulp Writing, Sorry about Luke (utter filth)

42:27 Final Thoughts on Dark Place

44:26 Closing Remarks and Thank You

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Sean and Sarah welcome back Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast', well, Sarah does. Sean feels like they can't get rid of Luke at the minute.

Welcome to our Darkplace. Sarah, Sean and Luke explore the cult TV series 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) in this in-depth two-part review full of quotes and nostalgia.

Chapters

0:04 Welcome to Review It Yourself

1:13 Entering Garth's Darkplace

4:20 The Unique Experience of Darkplace

10:44 The Show's Celebrity Cast

15:25 The Bizarre Character Dynamics

24:11 The Genius of Matt Berry

30:56 The Absurd Humour of Dark Place

36:29 Analysing Garth's Writing Style

39:56 The Mysterious Disappearance of Liz

46:49 The Eye Child Incident

52:29 The Love for Classic Filmmaking

1:02:32 Themes of Tolerance and Understanding

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Sean and Sarah continue to be unimpressed by 28 Years Later (2025) in this concluding part of their review. They also try to answer where it all went wrong for modern films.

Chapters

0:11 The characters in 28 Days Later (2002)

0:41 Critics' Opinions on the Film

4:55 Review Highlights and Critique

9:16 Analysing Positive Reviews

12:07 Viewer Expectations vs. Reality

12:23 Critique of Film's Tone and Direction

19:04 Comparisons to Other Films

23:57 Disappointment with the Film's Execution

31:53 Reflections on Film Quality Today

41:36 The State of Modern Cinema

1:04:50 Nostalgia for Past Cinematic Experiences

1:14:02 Wrapping Up the Discussion

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Sean and Sarah dive expletives-first into this review of 28 Years Later (2025). As massive fans of 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), what will they make of this film?

Spoilers: Not a lot.

Chapters:

0:07 This film makes me sick.

1:26 Sean's Auntie's Verdict

4:05 Conflicting Opinions

4:44 Exploring Themes

7:31 Setting and Premise

11:10 The Quarantine Society

16:50 The Nature of Infection

21:24 The Dangers of the Mainland

24:01 The Evolution of the Infected

27:13 Death and Acceptance

34:16 Community and Isolation

36:34 The Ending Reveal

52:35 Hopes for the Future

57:07 Thematic Inconsistencies

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The concluding part of Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast!' and Sean's discussion of the underrated film, Battle: Los Angeles (2011).

Chapters:

0:00 'Pods Like Us' sting

0:17 Open-Ended Endings

1:18 Experimental Films and Their Decline

1:46 Audience Expectations and Financial Risks

5:02 The Evolution of Film Marketing

13:28 The state of Current Cinema

15:31 Critics vs. Audience Perception

30:18 Reviewing the Reviews

40:26 The Future of Action Films

51:28 The Howdy Beans Podcast

55:18 Upcoming Series and Collaborations

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Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast!' joins a "sexy phlegm"-ridden Sean to discuss the underrated film Battle: Los Angeles (2011). Stick around for Part Two and the examination of what the critics said about the film, in our "Did You Even F**king Watch This Film?" section.

Chapters:

0:08 Welcome to Review It Yourself

2:34 Podcast Listening Habits

8:14 Introducing Battle Los Angeles

10:55 Aaron Eckhart's Acting Prowess

11:43 Realism in Alien Invasions

16:34 CGI and Visual Effects

18:08 Character-Driven Narratives

22:59 The Scale of the Invasion

25:25 The Gradual Build-Up of Tension

30:52 The Burden of Command

32:06 Gritty Authenticity in War Films

34:26 The Importance of Character Investment

46:38 A Call for More Films Like This

50:30 Future Film Possibilities

51:36 'Pods Like Us' sting

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The concluding part of Sean and Jamie's review of the new Netflix Documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster'.

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This episode is dedicated to those who lost their lives on the Titanic, the Titan and their families and loved ones. Rest In Peace.

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Sean and Jamie from 'Old Shipping Lines' explore Netflix's new documentary, which chronicles the story of the OceanGate submersible Titan. They discuss the Titan from design to the tragic end.

Chapters:

0:08 Welcome to Review It Yourself

0:55 Diving into the Documentary

2:35 Trailer Thoughts and First Impressions

5:12 Documentary Structure and Content

6:46 The Submersible and Its Crew

11:14 Investigative Perspectives

14:23 The Design Controversy

17:06 The Search and Rescue

19:20 Family Perspectives and Emotional Impact

21:27 Investigative Hearings

22:57 The Role of Experts

24:46 The Titan's Final Moments

26:43 Media Reaction and Public Interest

28:29 The Aftermath and Future Implications

29:50 Reflections on Accountability

45:34-'Pods Like Us' sting

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