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The Cynical Optimists
by The Holoprojectors
The Cynical Optimists (or "CynOpt") is a completed fortnightly podcast which covered the film, TV and gaming news of the week as well as a discussion about a new release film or game, or a discussion about something prevalent in pop culture at the time of recording. It ran from 2015 to 2022.The show is hosted by Phill and Nick.The Cynical Optimists theme and stingers were created by Idris Hayward.Twitter: @holoprojectorsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw
Episodes
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The Final CynOpt (#100)
This week, Phill and Nick bring the show to a close with a lookback at the podcast and how things have changed since episode 1 in 2015. Thank you to all those who have supported the show - we’ll see you again soon! Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS…
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The Out-of-this-World Star Wars Quiz (#99)
This week, Phill and Nick are joined by friends for one last quiz episode - Star Wars! Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw Let's Plays:...
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Dr. Strange 2, New Doctor Who, Weird Al Biopic, Nintendo Labour complaints, Cuphead Hot Sauce (#98)
This week, Phill and Nick bring this whole thing full circle by talking about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Other news includes the new Kenobi trailer, the release of the Playdate and the teaser for the Game of Thrones spin-off. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app!...
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Secrets of Dumbledore, Jurassic World’s Joker, Kirby’s Grammy, A24 Kids Movie, Epic Metaverse (#97)
This week, Phill and Nick talk about Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Other news includes the trailers for Heartstoppers and Stranger Things season 4, plus the QA testers for Activision-Blizzard getting a pay rise. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE...
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Sonic Movie 2, Oscars 2022, Zelda delayed, Bruce Willis Retires, Fallout TV Show, E3 Cancelled (#96)
This week, Phill and Nick review Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The film, not the game. Other news includes a delay to Breath of the Wild 2, plus we discuss this year’s Oscars controversy (not that one, a different one) and more cyberattacks. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE...
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The Batman, Switch 2 leak, Defenders on Disney+, Capcom’s Street Fighter fight, DC Superpets (#95)
This week, Phill and Nick review The Batman. Other news includes Apple ignoring court orders, Keanu Reeves as a different Batman, and EA dropping the FIFA brand. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel:...
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Superbowl Trailers, Nintendo Direct, Boba Fett finale, Oscar nominees, Steamed Hams Free Game (#94)
This week, Phill and Nick talk about the trailers from the Superbowl, despite not knowing which teams actually competed. Other news includes the Oscar nominees, a Jurassic World Dominion trailer and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE...
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Book of Boba Fett, Wordle, Amazon’s LOTR posters, Devs back off NFTs, Sony acquires Bungie (#93)
This week, Phill and Nick talk about the latest Star Wars TV show, Book of Boba Fett. Other news includes the BAFTA nominees, a sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order, and a trailer for the Halo TV show. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel:...
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News Round-Up: Microsoft buys Activision-Blizzard, Batman’s Runtime, Moon Knight, Banjo on NSO (#92)
This week, Phill and Nick take a look at everything that’s happened in 2022 so far. Plus, an announcement about The Cynical Optimists. Other news includes LEGO Star Wars devs controversy, a title reveal for Amazon’s Lord of the Rings show, and Pokemon Legends Arceus leaks appearing online....
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CynOpt’s Review of the Year 2021 (#91)
This week, Phill and Nick pose the question: who cares about award shows? Also, they run through their favourite film, TV and games of 2021. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw…
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Marvelous Christmas Special - Spider-Man: No Way Home / Hawkeye (#90)
This week, Phill and Nick indulge as they talk at length about Spider-Man and Hawkeye. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw Let's Plays:...
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Pitch a Fighting Game, Spider-Man NWH Trailer 2, Jurassic World 3 prologue, Niantic metaverse (#89)
This week, Phill and Nick take a note from Multiversus and decide to pitch their own fighting games. Other news includes Activision-Blizzard’s continual controversy, and the good recent comments of Xbox’s Phil Spencer. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS-...
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Eternals, Disney+ day, GTA's bad port, Squid Game S2, DK movie rumours, Switch's soaring sales (#88)
This week, Phill and Nick talk about the latest part of MCU Phase 4, Eternals. Other news includes a delay to Patty Jenkins Star Wars movie, COD religious controversy, and Spider-Man in the Avengers game. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT...
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Dune, The Book of Boba trailer, Nintendo Switch Online’s poor expansion, Lightyear, DC Fandome (#87)
This week, Phill and Nick talk about Dune (2021). Other news includes the new trailer for The Batman, God of War on PC and Valve banning NFT games. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel:...
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BONUS: Epic v Apple Trial Discussion
This week, Nick’s away so Phill is joined by guest and CynOpt composer Idris to discuss the Epic vs Apple trial and the potential fallout. Plus: what exactly is a game? Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel:...
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No Time to Die, Mario Movie Cast, Sony Spider-Man 2, Nintendo Direct, RTD return to Doctor Who (#86)
This week, Phill and Nick review Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 in No Time to Die. Other news includes the cast of the Mario Movie, the PlayStation 5 showcase and the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE…
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Spider-Man: No Way Home speculation, What If, Activision/Blizzard controversy, Gamescom (#85)
This week, Phill and Nick are joined by a special guest to discuss the teaser trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home and it's multiversal repercussions. Other news includes the new trailer for No Time to Die, The Matrix 4, the Activision/Blizzard controversy, Fortnite's strange history lesson,...
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Pokemon Presents, Bad Batch Finale, Idris Elba in Sonic 2, Indie World, Skyrim (again!) (#84)
This week, Phill and Nick talk about the latest Pokemon Presents stream, including their expectations for Diamond and Pearl remakes and Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Other news includes the new trailer for The Eternals, Google reportedly wanting to buy Epic Games, and Fortnite’s “Among Us” rip-off....
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Loki, The Bad Batch, Activision-Blizzard lawsuit, Netflix Mobile Games, ScarJo v Disney (#83)
This week, Phill and Nick catch up on recent TV shows including Loki and The Bad Batch. Other news includes the first still from the Lord of the Rings show, the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch OLED, the Doctor Who Comic Con teaser and Google Stadia’s revenue sharing plans. Subscribe or follow on...
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The (Super) Nintendo Quiz! (#82)
This week, Vicky hosts the latest highly-anticipated* CynOpt quiz! *Seriously we were anticipating doing this like a year and a half ago. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw Let's Plays:...
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E3 2021 Part 2, Batman's mOral dilemma, Shang Chi trailer, Harrison Ford's injury (#81)
This week, Phill & Nick are joined by some special guests to discuss the remainder of E3 2021. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw Let's Plays:...
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E3 2021 Part 1, Pics from Indiana Jones 5 and Shazam 2, Battlefield 2042, Mario + Rabbids 2 (#80)
This week, Phill and Nick cover the beginning of E3 2021 and the Summer Games Fest. Other news includes the new name for Aquaman 2, a Cruella sequel and Nintendo winning in court against a major ROM distributor. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main…
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Pitch a Mario Movie, Latest Superhero Casting, Sonic is 30, New Nintendo Switch Pro Rumours (#79)
This week, Phill and Nick pitch their own Mario movie. Neither have planned anything. It’s terrible. Other news includes Dragon Quest 12, Marvel and Sony superhero casting and a town in England with pots that look like warp pipes. (There is a little bit of squeaky leather and some other slight...
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Invincible, Venom 2: Here We Go Again, Stranger Things 4, Epic vs. Apple, Scalpers (#78)
This week, Phill and Nick talk about the latest superhero show from Amazon Prime, Invincible! Other news includes trailer for The Green Knight, Venom 2, Stranger Things 4 as well as Lawsuits galore and SEGA announcements. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! -FOLLOW THE...
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Oscars 2021, New West Side Story, EA leak, Assassin Mr. Men (#77)
This week, Phill and Nick take a more in-depth look at the Disney+ original show, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Other news includes news on a new West Side Story, a plethora of Marvel news and a leaked document showing EA’s push for lootboxes in FIFA. Now updating every fortnight all year...
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#RestoreTheSnyderVerse, Mads Mikkelsen in Indiana Jones 5, Apple vs. Epic, E3 Returning, NFTs (#76)
This week, Phill, Nick and their guest James talk about the new campaign on the rise with DC fans, the quest to #RestoreTheSnyderVerse - is it a good idea? Other news includes news on Indiana Jones 5, the ongoing updates of Cyberpunk 2077, a new trailer for Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead, and we...
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Bonus: Zack Snyder's Justice League Review
Phill and Nick review Zack Snyder's Justice League. The Cynical Optimists podcast will return on Monday 19 April. -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGlI8cBeHHGf-8-WjziZiNw Twitter:...
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Bonus: WandaVision review
The Cynical Optimists podcast will return on Monday 19 April. We originally recorded this for YouTube but it was pointed out that some people primarily listen so we're trying something new and uploading here - let us know what you think of this idea! -FOLLOW THE HOLOPROJECTORS- Main YT Channel:...
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CynOpt Holiday Special - Mandalorian Season 2, LEGO Star Wars, Favourite Christmas Movies (#75)
In our mid-season finale, we talk Mando S2, the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, our favourite Christmas movies, and our viewing/playing recommendations. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! Follow us on Twitter for updates, news and the occasional joke…
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MCU Phase 5, The Game Awards 2020, Nintendo lawsuits, Star Wars announcements (#74)
This week, Phill and Nick talk about the future of the MCU following an enormous announcement of upcoming Disney content. Other news includes this year's Game Awards, Nintendo's cease-and-desist letters, and of course, Star Wars. Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app! Follow us on...
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The Future of Cinema, Pizza Dog, Doom in Fall Guys, Square Enix goes Remote, New Predator (#73)
This week, Phill and Nick talk about the future of cinema in light of more studios doing simultaneous releases on streaming sites and the disruption caused by 2020. Other news includes Disney+ Hawkeye show’s first pictures, a bizarre doomsday date for multiple Nintendo titles, and remembering…
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Doctor Who at 57, Deadpool 3 on its way, Twitch’s copyright issues, New Bond game teaser (#72)
This week, Phill and Nick talk about the three modern eras of Doctor Who as the show approaches it’s 60th anniversary. Other news includes a new(?) trailer for Zack Snyder’s Justice League, more support for Star Wars Squadrons and a trailer for Tom & Jerry. Subscribe or follow on your favourite...
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Fix the Marvel’s Avengers game, Smoking Xbox videos, Mads for Grindelwald, Another EA lawsuit (#71)
This week, Phill and Nick work out how to fix the lacklustre reception to Marvel’s Avengers, mostly by just pitching different Avengers games, Other news includes Mads Mikkelsen being rumoured for Fantastic Beasts 3, Xbox and PlayStation overheating claims and a shorter season for Doctor Who in...
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Next Bond / Bond Villain, Depp quits Fantastic Beasts, Xbox & PS5 reviews land, Steam Playtest (#70)
This week, Phill, Nick and their guest Morgan talk about who could take over from Daniel Craig as James Bond and who could be the next great Bond Villain! Other news includes Johnny Depp out of Fantastic Beasts 3, Xbox and PlayStation first review round-up and Amazon’s patent for dealing with…
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Pitch a Star Wars TV Show, Assassins Creed by Netflix, Cyberpunk delay, Sony Buys Crunchyroll (#69)
This week, Phill and Nick celebrate the return of The Mandalorian by pitching their high quality ideas for Star Wars TV shows. Other news includes the final Nintendo Direct of 2020, Snyder Cut casting, PS5 pre-orders explode and Pac-Man Battle Royale! Subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast...
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Introducing... The Holoprojectors
Welcome to The Holoprojectors! Phill and Nick explain all, including why we decided to rebrand.
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The Midnight Gospel, Pokemon Snap Sequel, Oscars Delayed, Star Wars Squadrons, Cinemas Return (#68)
This week, Phill and Nick end the season on an unexpected note as they become immersed in the world and conversations of The Midnight Gospel (season 5 finale). Other news includes discussion of the EA Play event, the Pokemon Presents event, and there was a teaser for the Snyder cut as well!...
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The Witcher, Tenet Delayed, PS5 Reveal Event Discussion, SEGA Releasing Game Gear Micro (#67)
This week, Phill and Nick toss a coin to their Witcher. Other news includes discussion of all the news from the PlayStation 5 reveal event and the delay of Christopher Nolan’s new film, Tenet. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Podcasts or SoundCloud to get each new episode direct to your...
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The Boys, Snyder Cut Announced, G2A Caught Selling Stolen Keys, Sonic Movie Sequel Coming (#66)
This week, Phill and Nick check out Amazon Prime’s gritty superhero series, The Boys. Other news includes the announcement of the Snyder Cut (and the winner of the bet!), the announcement of a Sonic sequel and a new Star Wars VR game. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Podcasts or…
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Tales from the Loop, Paper Mario for Switch, Mad Max Prequel, Tony Hawk’s Remaster, EVO Online (#65)
This week, Phill and Nick check out the Amazon Prime sci-fi series, Tales from the Loop. Other news includes more Mandalorian casting (and memes), Paper Mario The Origami King, and Unreal Engine 5. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Podcasts or SoundCloud to get each new episode direct to...
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I Am Not Okay With This, The Last of Us Part 2 Leaks, New Mutants on VOD, Boba Fett Returns (#64)
This week, Phill and Nick look at one of Netflix’s new coming-of-age teen drama shows with I Am Not Okay With This. Other news includes Ms. Monopoly’s odd ad, Boba Fett in the Mandalorian, Tom Cruise in Space, and the Xbox Series X “gameplay reveal” event. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes or…
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The Mandalorian, Rise of Skywalker on Disney+, Battlefront II DLC – May the 4th Be With You (#63)
This week, Phill and Nick celebrate May 4th by reviewing The Mandalorian. Other news includes cinemas boycotting Universal, Rise of Skywalker coming to Disney+, Google Stadia’s Connect showcase and a late night talk show in Animal Crossing New Horizons. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes or SoundCloud…
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Good Omens, New Parks & Rec, One Punch Man Live Action, Animal Crossing Interest Rates (#62)
This week, Phill and Nick begin their exploration of single-season streaming shows with Amazon Prime’s Good Omens. Other news includes details of a new animated show with Danny DeVito, a One Punch Man movie, a new Star Wars show, and a new update for Super Mario Maker 2! Subscribe on Spotify,...
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Best TV, Film and Video Games of the Decade (#61)
This week, Phill and Nick recap their top ten films, TV seasons, and video games of the last ten years (mid-season finale). The Cynical Optimists podcast will return on 27 April 2020. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes or SoundCloud to get each new episode direct to your device! Follow us on Twitter…
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The Rise of Skywalker, Tenet, Top Gun Maverick, Xbox's Simpler Branding, Puma Gamer Socks (#60)
This week, Phill and Nick tackle the final entry of the Skywalker saga of Star Wars when they review The Rise of Skywalker! Other news includes the trailers for Tenet and Top Gun Maverick, early reviews of Cats, and a few different options for gaming related purchases this Christmas season!...
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Jumanji: The Next Level, Wonder Woman, Ghostbusters, Xbox Series X, The Game Awards (#59)
This week, Phill and Nick review the sequel to the surprisingly good Jumanji reboot when they look at Jumanji: The Next Level. Other news includes the trailers for Wonder Woman 84 and Ghostbuster Afterlife, the Game Awards 2019 and even more bugs in Fallout 76. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes or...
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Bond Recap, Black Widow Trailer, Minecraft in the Vatican, Mulan, BB8 in BF II, PS Plagiarism (#58)
This week, Phill and Nick recap the Daniel Craig James Bond films and speculate wildly about the upcoming entry, No Time to Die! Other news includes the trailers for Mulan and Black Widow, a Minecraft server in the Vatican, and Amazon UK sending people everything except the Nintendo Switch they...
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Knives Out, Doctor Who Series 12 Trailer, #ReleaseTheSnyderCut Returns, Google Stadia Launch (#57)
This week, Phill and Nick discuss the new whodunnit mystery film from Rian Johnson, Knives Out! Other news includes the return of #ReleaseTheSnyderCut, the launch of the Google Stadia and Half-Life: Alyx. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes or SoundCloud to get each new episode direct to your device!...
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Le Mans '66, Sonic's Redesign, Scoob! Trailer, Google Stadia's Missing Features, X019 (#56)
This week, Phill and Nick discuss the film which tells the epic story of Ford vs. Ferrari in Le Mans '66. Other news includes Sonic the Hedgehog's redesign, the new Scooby-Doo trailer, and the upcoming release of the Google Stadia. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes or SoundCloud to get each new…
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Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, Scorsese NYT Article, Epic Bans Fortnite Player for Life (#55)
This week, Phill and Nick discuss the latest version of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, and pitch their own Mario spin-off games. Other news includes Martin Scorsese's NYT article, Fantastic Beasts 3 news, Blitzchung and Blizzard controversy and #ThankYouGameFreak. Subscribe on Spotify,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Cynical Optimists (or "CynOpt") is a completed fortnightly podcast which covered the film, TV and gaming news of the week as well as a discussion about a new release film or game, or a discussion about something prevalent in pop culture at the time of recording. It ran from 2015 to 2022.The show is hosted by Phill and Nick.The Cynical Optimists theme and stingers were created by Idris Hayward.Twitter: @holoprojectorsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJcv-2uNceRYJCn-4jaVgw
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The Cynical Optimists (or "CynOpt") is a completed fortnightly podcast which covered the film, TV and gaming news of the week as well as a discussion about a new release film or game, or a discussion about something prevalent in pop culture at the time of recording. It ran from 2015 to 2022.The...
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