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talkingrobocop's podcast
by Kit Power
Wherein Robocop obsessive Kit Power watches the definitive 1987 movie on a monthly basis, with a new guest each month, and records the resulting conversation. Swearing likely. Bonus bi-monthly 'casts on movies other than Robocop. Support the 'cast and get early access for as little as $1 a month via www.patreon.com/kitpower . No ads ever!
Episodes
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Episode 9: Is a Dream A Lie, If It Don't Come True?
We're back on brand, back in Springsteen Country, and with very special guest Neil McRobert (author, journalist, reviewer, and host of the mighty Talking Scared podcast) in tow, it's finally time to dive into The River. Breaking this behemoth album into two shows, tonight we talk Disk One, as…
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Episode 7: Never Mind The Springsteen
In their first non-Springsteen epsiode, James and Kit take a diversion to the miserable hellscape of 1977's UK, and the sonic dirty bomb that is Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols. Expect exuberance, love, a deep dive into the nature and power and limitations of offensive art, and…
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Episode 6: Just A Little Bit Longer
This time out, James and Kit travel back in time to 1979 to place some ill-advised political wagers and, more importantly, check out Bruce Sprengteen (and the E-Street Band) taking some time out from the recording of The River to rock the hell out of Madison Square Gardens. It's a wild and…
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Episode 5 - Wanting The Things That Can Only Be Found...
In which James and Kit are joined by drummer (in Kit's new band, no less), friend of the show and lifelong Bruce fan John Busvine, to discuss The Boss's seminal 1978 studio album Darkness On The Edge Of Town. For John, it's a conversation over 30 years in the making, and it's a privilege to get…
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4 - London Is Finally Ready
In the first time-travel episode, Kit and James find themsleves in London, England, in the winter of 1975, just in time to order a round of drinks at hte pricy Hammersmith Apollo bar before catching The E-Street band on their first european tour. Expect grunts of appricaiton, the occasional long...
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Episode 2: Wild and Innocent
We Learned More From A Three Minute Record returns for our second episode proper, tackling Springsteen's sophomore album The Wild The Innocent and the E-Street Shuffle. Very special guest Andrew Matey brings in sight and passion, and Kit and James reflect on the joys of exploring a work you don't...
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Episode 3 - The Truth That Ran Us Down
In which we are joined by our Human Bondage cohost Christine Kelly, and have a frankly amazing time discussing this obscure, little knowalbum. Enjoy :)
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What The Hell Is Wrong With Us? E6: The Thief Of Always
Another one from the archive - George and I digging into what makes Clive Barker's "kids story" The Thief Of Always so spectacular. Which, as you might expect, takes a while, because there is A Lot. Enjoy :) Origionally released in November 2019.
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Episode 1: Where Exactly Does This Bus Stop, Again?
In which James Slater-Murphy and Kit Power begin their deep dive into the studio albums of Columbia recording artist Bruce Springsteen. With a startling lack of originality, we start at the beginning, taking in 1973s Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ. There's a bit of initial amused bafflement that...
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0 - We Learned More From A Three Minute Record - Wrecking Ball PILOT
In which the brilliant James Slater-Murphy and I sit down, pretty much on a whim, to talk about our favourite Bruce Springsteen album, only to back into what we've realised will be a 30-episode deep dive into his studio albums, and selected live performances. The format is simple; we discuss our...
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What The Hell Is Wrong With Us 5 - Joker
A two-part conversation from 2019 on the subject on that year's Joker movie. With very special guest Jack Graham. I Don't Speak German podcast: https://idontspeakgerman.libsyn.com/ Jack's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4196618 My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kitpower The Finite:...
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My Life In Horror Live Reading - Tripods and Cracker
In which I read two essays from the currently-crowdfunding My Life In Horror Volume II campaign. The essays cover John Christopher's The Tripods, and ITV's 90's crime show, Cracker. In between, there's a Q&A, where I talk about writing non-fiction, the dangers of notions of 'objectivity', and our...
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What The Hell Is Wrong With Us 4 - Half Life
This time out George and I spend some quality time talking about Valve's genre-redefining classic FPS video game, Half-Life. Expect comprehensive spoilers for the plot of the game, and, as ever, huge enthusiasm.
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What The Hell Is Wrong With Us 3 - The Dark Knight Returns and Arkham Asylum
In this classic What The Hell Is Wrong With Us? episode, Geroge Daniel Lea and Kit Power take on not one but two seminal Batman graphic novels - Frank Miller's The Dark Night Returns and Grant Morrisons Arkham Asylum. Expect in-depth discussion and massive spoilers for the texts. Enjoy.
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What The Hell Is Wrong With Us 2 - Exquisite Corpse
In the second episode of WTHIWWU? George and Kit take on Poppy Z Brite's seminal Extreme Horror masterpiece Exquisite Corpse. CN: Listen to intro for details, but Exquisite Corpse is dark as hell. So. You know. Caution.
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Ep.21 - w/RJ Barker
In episode 21 of Watching Robocop with Kit Power, I am delighted to be joined by legendary fantasy author RJ Barker. RJ is simply one of my favourite human beings, and in this freewheeling, wide-ranging conversation, topis we alight upon include: The gorgeousness of ED209 The joy of heavy-duty...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power - Ep.20 w/Jack Graham
For episode 20, I am joined by the mighty Jack Graham. In an instant classic conversation, we cover such diverse subjects as: The liminality of the 80's and the future Sadism and bullying as a mode of government As above, so below Talking in generalities The Alan B'stard connection to Dick Jones...
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What The Hell Is Wrong With Us? Ep. 1 - Weaveworld
In a new, not-Robocop-related podcast, frequent guest of the show George Daniel Lea and I discuss various works that have had a significant impact on us. In this first episode, we discuss Clive Barker's Weaveworld, a childhood favourite. Expect digressions into other Barkers works, references to...
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Watching The Man From Planet X with Dr. David Baume
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Patreon backers, Watching bonus episodes return in 2019! And to kick off, Dr. David Baume returns to watch and discuss 1951's The Man From Planet X. David's website can be found here: Why Robocop is the greatest movie ever made. Theme tune provided by The...
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Watching Robocop Episode 19 - w/Johnny Mains
Legendary author, editor, and horror aficionado Johnny Mains finally joins me it which The Greatest Movie Ever Made. In a rollicking, wide-ranging and frequently hilarious discussion, highlights include: Watching on VHS The genius of Nancy Allen The Robocop/Night of the Living Dead connection...
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Watching Robocop Episode 18 /w Amber Fallon
This time out we're joined by horror author, editor and podcaster (and, it turns out, fellow Robocop superfan) Amber Fallon! Amber knows storytelling, and brings brilliant insight, as well as some laughs. In a jam packed episode, listen out for: Amber's horror movie roots Worldbuilding through...
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Watching Robocop Episode 17 /w Edward Lorn
For Episode 17, Author and Youtuber (and, it turns out, fellow Robocop superfan) Edward Lorn sits down to watch The Greatest Movie Ever Made. In a delightful, wide ranging chat, highlights include: Slight delay in the early part of the recording, due to connectivity issues Horror movie heroes and...
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Kit and IT Episode 1 - w/George Lea
Welcome to my new bi-monthly show! Running alongside Watching Robocop, this show will invite creative types - authors, bloggers, podcasters, film makers, and more - to talk about Stephen King's IT, and the two cinematic adaptations of the book. And for the debut episode, I am delighted to welcome...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 16 - w/Laura Mauro
In this episode of the show, I'm delighted to be joined by author Laura Mauro, rising star of the UK horror scene, as we watch together the Greatest Movie Ever Made. It's a freewheeling conversation, taking in, amongst many other things: The Metal Gear Solid connection Why stop frame is awesome...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power episode 15
This time out, I am overjoyed to be joined by Doctor Sandifer of Eruditorum Press fame, who agreed to sit and watch The Greatest Movie Ever Made with me. Highlights include: The cyberpunk connection The Judge Dredd and lesser known Halo Jones connections Sub cultures and micro cultures Me picking...
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Watching Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 with George Lea
In a special bonus episode, George Lea returns to the show, this time to watch and discuss seminal 80's horror movie (and just maybe the greatest horror sequel ever) Hellbound: Hellraiser 2! In a wide ranging and passionate discussion, listen out for: IT - the book and film - and the storytelling...
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Watching Blakes' Seven with Kit Power
Because here's the deal; every year, my $10 backers get to request that I record a bonus episode on a subject OTHER than RoboCop, and this year, the request was to watch the first two episodes of Blakes' Seven, so I decided to put this out in December, with RoboCop returning in January. So here…
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 14
Episode 14 of the show is a stone cold classic, featuring author, podcaster, youtuber, critic, fellow Gingernutter and friend George Daniel Lea. Together, we sit and watch the greatest movie ever made, and the conversation roams far and wide, including such delights as: ED-209 love and the...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 13
Welcome back! This month, I am joined by Vice Abbess, regular returning guest on The Psycosemantic Podcast (and wife of host Daeron Wilson), who sat and watched the greatest movie ever made for the first time in over 20 years! Join us on a voyage of rediscovery, taking in such topics as: The joy…
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 12
Welcome back! This month, I am joined by host of The Psycosemantic Podcast and all round top bloke Daeron Wilson, who agreed to sit with me and watch the greatest move ever made. In a classic Watching Robocop episode, listen out for: Me on the scariness of Trump Nancy Allen love ED-209 and…
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Watching Robocop WITHOUT Kit Power
Just in case you have any lingering doubts, after the last episode, that this entire experiment is at this point entirely, gloriously out of control, I bring you the first ever episode of watching Robocop WITHOUT Kit Power, as Episode 9 guest Rich returns with...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 11
Well, it happened. After having my dad guest on the show last month, this month I sit down with MY MUM, and watch the greatest movie ever made - for her first viewing, it transpires. And it is EPIC. As a result of it being Mum's first time, there are a few more pauses than usual, as I give Mum a...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 10
For episode 10, we're joined by very special guest Dr. David Baume to watch the greatest movie ever made. matters arising include; The difference between movies and films The superb pacing of Robocop Stunned silence at Kenny's execution OCP's effective resource planning 3 stooges with shotguns…
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Watching Superman III with Jack Graham and Daniel Harper
Another bonus episode, this time covering 1983's superlative Superman III! Joined by 2 superb guests, Jack Graham and Daniel Harper, we talk about this sublime early 80's summer blockbuster superhero movie. Among cackling glee and unrestrained joy, listen out for: My fawning adulation for...
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Watching Doctor Who
a short bonus episode in which I talk about Doctor Who episode The Lie Of The Land, and expand upon my previous attempts to make sense of this story. The original podcast I did on this subject, with legendary Who blogger Phil Sandifer, can be found here: Theme tune provided by The Disciples of...
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Watching Hail! Hail! Rock and Roll! With James Murphy
James Murphy, guest from episode 1, returns to the show for our second episode, in which we pay tribute to the true king of rock n roll, the recently departed but ever-present Chuck Berry, via the medium of a podcast commentary track for 1987 documentary and concert movie Hail! Hail! Rock N Roll!...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power - Episode 9
Welcome to Episode 9! It's an episode of firsts - our first somewhat anonymous guest, our first episode since episode 8, and also our first live-and-in-person recording. And what fun we had! Listen out for: Rich taking over a movie podcast to talk about football and give podcasting advice The...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power - Episode 8
For episode 8, I am delighted to be joined by long term friend and minister for board games Nate Brett. Nate saw Robocop under similar circumstances to me, but had not revisited the film since, for reasons passing understanding. So this is a fun filled journey through a cinematic classic! Listen...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 7
In episode 7 of Watching Robocop, I'm delighted to be joined by Lee Russell, of They Must Be Destroyed On Sight! podcasting fame (co-host Daniel Harper was our guest on Episode 2, and our first bonus episode on T2). Lee is a whip smart, fun, and engaged movie critic, and brings all that expertise...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 6
For this episode of Watching Robocop with Kit Power, I'm delighted to be joined by Kayleigh Edwards, blogger, author, and playwright. Kayleigh is a brilliant writer of fiction and nonfiction, and an epic cultural critic. Enjoy a free flowing conversation that takes in: Blatant Lost Boys baiting...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 5
For this episode of Watching Robocop with Kit Power, I'm delighted to be joined by Chris Barnes of AudioRam productions. Chris Barnes is an audiobook narrator of considerable talent, with a well deserved reputation in the horror community for professionalism and skill. It's an honour to have him...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power - Ep. 4
Welcome to the fourth episode of Watching Robocop with Kit Power! This month, I am delighted to be joined by Renee Pickup, a superb author, non-fiction writer, blogger and podcaster with strong opinions and excellent taste in movies. Join us, and discover: Renee's 'not enough violence in movies'...
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Watching Terminator 2 with Daniel Harper
Welcome to the first ever bonus episode of the podcast! Thanks to the amazing generosity of my Patreon backers, I am going to be releasing these bonus episodes on a bi-monthly basis, in which returning guests get to pick THEIR favourite movie to talk about. In our first bonus 'cast, Daniel Harper...
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Ep. 3
Welcome to episode 3 of Watching Robocop with Kit Power! This month I am delighted to be joined by Jane Campbell, a superb podcaster and blogger, whose work on Doctor Who, Lost, and Stephen Universe is so dazzlingly brilliant that she was always a must-have guest for this show, so I was…
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power Episode 2
Welcome to episode 2 of Watching Robocop with Kit Power! This time out, I am overjoyed to welcome Daniel Harper (Of Oi! Spaceman, They Must Be Destroyed On Sight! Podcasts AND Eruditorum Press fame) to the show. Enjoy us riffing on movie cops Vs. real cops, me on the myth of prevention, and…
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Watching Robocop with Kit Power
For the debut episode of my podcast, I'm delighted to welcome James Murphy of Pex Lives and City of the Dead fame! Be Amazed! as we talk about the sad demise of stop frame animation and superb foley work! Thrill! to the sound of opening beer cans and subsequent descent into giggling incoherence…
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Wherein Robocop obsessive Kit Power watches the definitive 1987 movie on a monthly basis, with a new guest each month, and records the resulting conversation. Swearing likely. Bonus bi-monthly 'casts on movies other than Robocop. Support the 'cast and get early access for as little as $1 a month via www.patreon.com/kitpower . No ads ever!
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