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You've heard Mike hark on about how amazing Cruel Jaws is, now listen to a song he wrote, performed by AI

We're back after a massive hiatus! Life has been hectic, but you won't hear about it here as this episode was recorded minutes after the previous, we just forgot to release it. However.... enjoy!

Listen to our brand new episode today which totally wasn't recorded ages ago. We discuss the upcoming Euros, General Election, Wimboldon and the just finished Glastonbury.

This week, we're discussing Mikes Eurovision Party, RTS games and asking the all important question.... Is a toastie a sandwich?

Today, it's time for MACRL! Mike and Charlie's Ranking Lists. And on this weeks lists is 90's Films. Join us as we discuss our top 5 90's films

Part two of the flipped script of the amazing Brett Goldstein's Films to be buried with, taking his questions to decide upon our favourite TV shows and memories. Like last week, we still would like to apologise for the audio quality. We're not sure what happened, but we're working on it.

We're flipping the script on the amazing Brett Goldstein's Films to be buried with, and this time taking his questions to decide upon our favourite TV shows and memories. We also would like to apologise for the audio quality. We're not sure what happened, but we're working on it.

Exactly the same, but audio only with our intro and outro.

It's our first video podcast! all teething, but hope you enjoy. We believe the video is only available on Spotify, but if listening to the audio only, skip the first 2 minutes to get straight into the episode. Enjoy.

In this episode of the podcast, Mike delivers a solo review from his car about the film "Hercules in New York" for the bad movie club. He touches on the difficulties he and his co-host, Charlie, face in scheduling regular recordings. The episode focuses on Mike's thoughts and critiques of the movie, offering listeners an entertaining take on this particular cinematic misfire... Not Arnies finest

Charlie and Mike picked five shows they didn't think the other had watched in an attempt to get the other to watch them, and we thought you all could come along for the ride, for the second time. Credit goes out this time to True Detective, The Venture Bros, One Day, SAS Rouge Heroes and Peaky Blinders for clips used in the episode

Charlie and Mike picked five shows they didn't think the other had watched in an attempt to get the other to watch them, and we thought you all could come along for the ride. Credit goes out to Auntie Donna, Always Sunny in Philadephia and Taskmaster for clips used in the episode

Join us this week as we disect the hazards of selling items on Facebook, Charlie's Lego addiction and Mike's tales from working at Wetherspoons

In this podcast episode, Charlie and Michael engage in a light-hearted chat covering a range of topics. They kick off with more discussions on their ambitious 24-hour marathon podcast session, contemplating the inclusion of a barbecue and hot tub. The duo then transitions to discussing soundbars, with Charlie advising Michael on setup. They compare notes on headphones, examining noise-canceling capabilities and sound quality. The conversation veers into the realm of airline pilots and the portrayal of British actors in American roles, referencing the show "Come Fly With Me." They round off with thoughts on the potential comeback of "Gavin and Stacey" and their views on James Corden.

Charlie and Mike sit down to discuss TV shows after moving a wardrobe to the garage for Mike

Mike's started a bad movie club and wants to involve you all. The first film is The Pope's Exorcist available now on NowTV. Check it out! Over time Mike will review other movies, including but not limited to, Hercules in New York, Samurai Cop, Jaws 5: Cruel Jaws, No Holds Barred and Action Jackson.

Oh yes. Bill, Dani, Erik, Finn or Storydreamer. Who will be our winner. You'll have to wait till the end for our very special taskmaster guest to announce it! Three more tasks stand in their way though.

It's back with 5 more contestants. Bill and Dani join us from Solve this Murder and Escape this Podcast https://www.solvethismurder.com/ https://www.escapethispodcast.com/ Story Dreamer from Reddit is also here! As is Erik from the Taskmaster is Wonderful Podcast https://twitter.com/tiwpodcast?lang=en-GB https://www.instagram.com/tiwpodcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6DSc3reiwGjDbIfLhpxx8J And finally we have Finn https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCidHp0S6pDVAB3CcSlCceqw

Finally! We made it! The end of our New Year's Post Christmas, Christmas Special and Charlie finally reveals his number 5 top christmas movie after a shocker of a cliffhanger last week that's left everyone on the edge of their seats! Did you guess right?

It's part two of our now three part new year's post christmas, christmas special where we continue our chat on TV specials and move onto Movies!

Oh we failed spectacularly to get this out prior to Christmas, but why change the schedule. Join us for part one as we discuss our top 5 Christmas songs, and start to discuss our top 5 Christmas TV specials.

A movie that defined the horror genre, the brilliant Black Christmas. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Lh-l7NRL4f8?si=QFHW0bJ4qatc3rIx

Yep. They made a sequel! Why?! You can watch on Disney+ here: https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/jingle-all-the-way-2/2AWBPh8QeznO?sharesource=Android

It's a classic for a reason, but did it live up to Mike's hype? Watch on Amazon here: https://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.48a9f666-e034-18c7-df47-5dc8303efe27&ref_=atv_lp_share_mv&r=web

Oh, this movie was great fun. Awful... but great fun. It's not available anywhere for free, but why not buy it from amazon here: https://amzn.eu/d/fyaxuVo

Mike watched the first ever Christmas movie! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dc3ei1tseeM?si=5V721900FFgNwkfq

Oh god..... how did this get made! Watch (but probably don't) now on amazon: https://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.aaa71f6b-86ed-4bb1-b136-d7d4ea16ebe3&ref_=atv_lp_share_mv&r=web

Buckle up.... this is one wild film Watch on Amazon here: https://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.e001ed1a-9710-4200-8d39-0e187486e915&ref_=atv_lp_share_mv&r=web

A Muppets Christmas - Letters to Santa. Is this the Christmas Muppet Movie Mike had been waiting for! No... Watch here: https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/a-muppets-christmas-letters-to-santa/6XJ2NRw3bprd?sharesource=Android

Oh this is a charming one. Listen to Mike's review, and watch the film on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nZqYHS4uzWE?si=GFGU4XGz1qA3Uulk

The 1945 classic, Christmas In Connecticut is next up. Watch on the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/ChristmasInConnecticut1945_201811

This time Mike is visiting that classic genre of Christmas comedy zombie musical. Spoiler alert, he loved it. Watch it here on shudder via amazon: https://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.27348519-230c-4ddf-8880-8bab7130ac39&ref_=atv_lp_share_mv&r=web

Mike's set himself a challenge of reviewing as many festive movies during the Christmas period as possible. Here's his review of the 2021 horror comedy Black Friday starring Bruce Campbell and Devon Sawa. You can watch the movie here if so inclined: https://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.b32600a1-5a01-44be-b6fc-289f04ffb9c5&action=watch&time=auto&ref_=atv_cf_strg_ad If you want to follow my letterboxd account too to get updates on other films and reviews, follow me here: https://boxd.it/6GKpF

You know the drill, we're back

We're back baby... again. We always return to talk utter nonsense, as do you wonderful listeners return to listen.

Yes, we promised you a global episode, talking across the world, and instead... here's Mike talking alone for 10 minutes. Enjoys

Mike is solo this week and reviewing Stranger Things The First Shadow. Enjoy

This year, for our now annual spooky Halloween special, we creep each other out with ghost stories from Nottingham University Hospital, Bristol Odeon, and throughout our lives. Stories taken from the Facebook group NUH Ghost Encounters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/537177530313187/?ref=share

Yet another episode where Charlie and Mike worry they have nothing to say, yet talk for 30 minutes about absolutely nothing. Enjoy 😉

Yes, we're back with another chatty episode, and we're running out of title ideas!

Listen to Mike read aloud his debut childrens book! No Format Required: A Podcasting Journey

It's the No Format Book Club! Charlie and Mike discuss their latest reads, and Mike reveals a new project of his...

Charlie and Mike are back! Need I say more?

We have brand new episodes coming from the 2nd October. Join us for all sorts of new no format episodes including The No Format Book Club, our second Halloween special, and our 24 hour podcast-athon which we want as many people to get involved in (drop us an email at [email protected])

Mike and Charlie are back... but not in the same room, or at the same time... That's right, they failed again, so Mike's presenting his very sleepy episode whilst he's driving home from a night shift whilst Charlie is Propping up the bar at his pub shed straight after.

We've been useless again so we're heading back to Mike's podcast vault for Top 5 Movie Soundtracks

This week Mike and Charlie haven't been able to record, so to save disappointment, they've released a podcast episode from a show Michael did around 10 years ago! Enjoy this trip down memory lane.

Today marks exactly one year since the release of our first episode, so lets reminisce and celebrate. Here's to our next anniversary. A massive thanks to all who have listened. We wouldn't be here without you all.

We're back in Charlie's pub for a very inuendo filled episode. Enjoy!

Have Charlie and Mike recorded an episode in a pub? Yes, they did. Did they talk far too much about BBQs? Yes, they did. Who's pub was it anyway? You'll have to tune in to find out.