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The Good Robot Andys (ogg)
by The Good Robot Andys (ogg)
Movie and tech podcast with "Clueless" Andy Balaam and "Expert" Andy Cockerill
Episodes
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s13e06 Top Horror Films of the 21st Century, 2010 – The Good Robot Andys
The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). One of our most-featured directors is back: Darren Aronofsky, this time with Black Swan, and a remake of a film by one of our other favourite directors, George A. Romero, The Crazies. Andy C reckons...
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s13e05 Sinners – The Good Robot Andys
Movies man Andy C talks computer man Andy B through the film Sinners, which is a highly entertaining proper horror movie imbued with a love of music and having something to say about racism and using power to overcome evil. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy...
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s13e04 Top Horror Films of the 21st Century, 2009 – The Good Robot Andys
The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). Contrasting films this time: Antichrist (which divided critics), and District 9, which we both loved. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a...
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s13e03 Nosferatu and The Monkey – The Good Robot Andys
Andy C introduces Nosferatu and The Monkey to Andy B. The first is a very impactful remake of a true classic, and the second is a funny palette-cleanser. There follows a lot of random film and TV chat, including some 28 Years Later Part 2: The Bone Temple stuff. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and...
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s13e02 Rob Reiner – The Good Robot Andys
Andy C reviews the amazing career of Rob Reiner for Andy B, who was amazed at the list of films made by him. Andy B really loves This is Spinal Tap. Listen in to hear which Rob Reiner film Andy C would save from a fire, if he could pick just one. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy...
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s13e01 Heretic – The Good Robot Andys
Andy C tells clueless Andy B about a cracking horror movie called Heretic. It’s all about religion, featuring an atheist who won’t shut up, but really it’s just scary and features excellent set design and photography. The Andys briefly skirt around whether it’s sexist or calling out sexism and…
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s12e12 Top Horror Films of the 21st Century, 2008 – The Good Robot Andys
The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). Two absolute crackers this time: Cloverfield, Let the Right One In. As usual, there are some uninformed TV recommendations, and some very uninformed Ozzy Osborne chat. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and...
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s12e11 Top Horror Films of the 21st Century, 2007 – The Good Robot Andys
The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). A bumper crop this time: 28 Weeks Later, I Am Legend, The Orphanage, Paranormal Activity, Rec. There’s also lots of gossip, including some vague James Bond stuff. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web...
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s12e10 Love & Mercy – The Good Robot Andys
Movies expert Andy C recommends Love & Mercy to clueless Andy B, who hasn’t seen it. Andy C describes a movies that picks two periods from Brian Wilson’s life and presents them in an opinionated way, which is really gripping and moving. Andy B is not into biopics but tries to be polite. The Good...
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s12e09 Longlegs – The Good Robot Andys
Movies expert Andy C recommends Longlegs to clueless Andy B, who has opinions with very little information. It’s another horror film Andy C watched so you don’t have to, and it is apparently “crack-a-lacking”. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are…
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s12e08 Late Night with the Devil – The Good Robot Andys
Movies expert Andy C recommends Late Night with the Devil to clueless Andy B, who would otherwise find out about movies by walking past the sign outside the cinema. Apparently it’s a horror in documentary style that is very creepy and lovingly crafted. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site…
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s12e07 Top Horror Films of the 21st Century, 2006 – The Good Robot Andys
The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). This time: The Host, Requiem, The Wicker Man (no, not the good one) and Pan’s Labyrinth. There’s also a tribute to Gene Hackman and some Oscars gossip. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy...
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s12e06 Top Horror Films of the 21st Century, 2005 – The Good Robot Andys
The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). This time: The Descent, The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Land of the Dead. Andy B thinks Land of the Dead was “surprisingly alright” but Andy C has more intelligent things to say about it. The Good Robot...
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s12e05 David Lynch, and Top Horror Films of the 21st Century, 2004 – The Good Robot Andys
The Andys remember David Lynch and go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). This time: Dawn of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead and The Village. You should really watch Shaun of the Dead, but if you don’t like gore, we can tell you what you’re missing out…
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s12e04 Top Horror Films of the 21st Century, 2002 – The Good Robot Andys
The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). This time: 28 Days Later, Dark Water, Dog Soldiers and Blade II. Get all the goss and some TV recommendations directly into your ears without having to actually watch anything at all! The Good Robot…
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s12e03 Top Horror Films of the 21st Century, 2001 – The Good Robot Andys
The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). This time: Mulholland Drive, The Others and The Devil’s Backbone. Find out what you should say about these films at a dinner party without ever having to actually watch them! The Good Robot Andys…
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s12e02 Abigail – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Abigail. Andy B hasn’t seen it, but it sounds right up his street: Andy C explains it’s a fairly gruey horror comedy that is properly scary and a joy to watch. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative...
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s12e01 Priscilla – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Priscilla. Andy B genuinely thinks it’s a Disney movie, but Andy C encourages him to overcome his aversion to biopics to watch this highly engaging movie about the alarmingly young girl who was plucked from her home by Elvis and eventually married him. The Good Robot...
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s11e12 The Iron Claw – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of The Iron Claw. Andy B thinks it’s a sequel to The Iron Giant, and is less than enthusiastic when Andy C explains it’s ANOTHER wrestling film, this time Professional Wrestling. Andy C attempts to explain its appeal as an intense and ultimately uplifting story about...
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s11e11 The First Omen – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of The First Omen. Andy B might be tempted to think it’s not worthy of the prestigious Omen name, but Andy C says it’s surprisingly good, with a great performance from the lead actor and some very memorable gruey scenes. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by…
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s11e10 The Holdovers – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of The Holdovers. Andy B thinks it’s National Lampoons for the 2020s, and he’s not 100% wrong, just maybe 98%: Andy C explains it’s a comedy drama that surprisingly won an Oscar for its old-fashioned story of someone learning to move on from bitterness to life by being...
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s11e09 The Artful Dodger – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of The Artful Dodger. AndyB falls asleep when he hears it’s a costume drama, but wakes up a little as AndyC explain it’s a genuine rollicking Disney adventure! The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative...
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s11e08 Karen Sandler on taking back control through Software Freedom – The Good Robot Andys
AndyB is extremely excited to introduce AndyC to Karen Sandler from the Software Freedom Conservancy. Links: The Software Freedom Conservancy Outreachy – Internships supporting diversity in tech Declaration of Digital Autonomy Follow @[email protected] on Mastodon Follow...
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s11e07 What is a programming language? – The Good Robot Andys
AndyC asks AndyB “What is a programming language?” AndyB rambles on about some stuff, with heckling from AndyC, before they conclude that it’s really a community of people or something. That Alien: Romulus trailer is at youtube.com/watch?v=GTNMt84KT0k. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site…
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s11e06 Fleishman Is in Trouble – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Fleishman Is in Trouble. AndyB has unexpectedly seen this, meaning the two AndyC has a co-enthuser. Both Andys loved this empathy-expanding series that starts out looking like a typical male-point-of-view wish fulfilment exercise and ends up teaching us a little...
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s11e05 Dune: Part 2 – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Dune: Part 2. The Andys are together in person and are joined by Harry and Ben to discuss just how blown away they are by the second part of the Dune series, which they just watched on the big old screen at the IMAX. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy...
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s11e04 Video Game High School – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Video Game High School. This time AndyB takes the chair to enthuse about this hidden gem of in Internet series, which is funny, wholesome and tightly plotted. AndyC wants to know what it’s all about, and AndyB thinks it’s an antidote to the toxicity that sometimes...
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s11e03 Nyad – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Nyad. Andy B is fairly sceptical about a “sports” movie but Andy C attempts to persuade him that he would enjoy this intense, thrilling story about how someone completed her dream in the face of overwhelming odds. Also some chat about gentle, well-written Australian...
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s11e02 The Boogeyman – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of The Boogeyman. Andy B is certain it’s an independent, antipodean, low-budget horror, but Andy C explains that it’s not. It’s actually an adaptation of a Stephen King short story that is surprisingly creepy in a way that really presses Andy C’s buttons. The Good Robot...
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s11e01 Will killer AI take over the world? – The Good Robot Andys
So-called AI is constantly in the news, but Andy C wants to know whether we should stop researching it because of the risk of a Terminator-style army of killer robots. Andy B explains his belief that real intelligence is very very far away, but there is plenty to worry about in the meantime, from…
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s10e12 Evil Dead Rise – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Evil Dead Rise. Andy B fails to get through the intro without falling apart, but Andy C rescues him to explain that this episode of the Evil Dead series captures the unhinged comedy/fear of the original The Evil Dead movie, and brings lots of fresh fun with different...
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s10e11 Knock at the Cabin – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Knock at the Cabin. Andy B thinks it’s an indie horror starring Angelina Jolie, but Andy C explains it’s one of the better M. Night Shyamalan movies in which four apocalyptic figures try to get a family to save the world by making an unbearable sacrifice. The Good...
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s10e10 M3gan – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of M3gan. Andy B forgets how to do the podcast completely, so doesn’t make any guess based on the title what it is, but Andy C explains it’s a fun sci-fi horror comedy about the dangers of AI and tech bros. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and...
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s10e09 Living – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Living. Andy B thinks it might be a clean, New York rom-com, but it’s really a moving and brilliantly-played poignant drama featuring Bill Nighy on top form. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative...
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s10e08 Bodies Bodies Bodies – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Bodies Bodies Bodies. Andy B thinks it might be a lost 80s dance classic, but Andy C educates him: it’s a black comedy horror about some nasty people meeting nasty ends. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a...
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s10e07 Barbarian – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Barbarian. Andy B thinks it’s a conversion of the classic DOS game, which is a bit like Rambo, but Andy C explains it’s a truly unnerving horror movie with themes of sexual abuse. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are…
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s10e06 Avatar: The Way of Water – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Avatar: The Way of Water. The Andys are together in person again, having just returned from the IMAX cinema. They quite enjoyed it, despite it fulfilling their expectations. What they didn’t expect were the clunky switches between different shots. (They discovered...
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s10e05 The Walking Dead season 11 tranche 3 – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of The Walking Dead, season 11 tranche 3 – the final tranche. They still love it, but Andy B felt a little disappointed with the anti-climactic ending. Andy C is largely OK with it. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are…
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s10e04 How do I Mastodon? – The Good Robot Andys
A tech episode where Andy C questions Andy B about what Mastodon is, why you might want to go there instead of Twitter, and how to get started with choosing a server and finding people to follow. Follow us on @[email protected]! The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy…
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s10e03 Elvis – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Elvis. Andy B is not really interested in Elvis but Andy C manages to persuade him that this intense biopic with amazingly charismatic musical sequences is worth putting on his list. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are...
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s10e02 Cellular Automata – The Good Robot Andys
A tech takeover this week with special guest Fran Buontempo talking about Cellular Automata – a cool techie toy for exploring the links between computation, complexity and life, or at the very least a sort-of interesting way of generating some moving patterns. Those promised links: How to code…
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s10e01 Sorry to Bother You – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Sorry to Bother You. Andy B thinks it’s a 50’s comedy with Buster Keaton, but Andy C explains it’s a surreal, political, funny sci-fi that goes straight onto Andy B’s must-watch list. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are...
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s09e17 Last Night in Soho – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Last Night in Soho. Andy B thinks it’s an arty film with glass and candles or something, but Andy C explains it’s a surprisingly grown-up psychological horror from Edgar Wright. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed...
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s09e16 Paul Thomas Anderson – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion of the films of Paul Thomas Anderson. If you’re new to them, Andy C recommends starting with Boogie Nights, and recommends that Andy B should watch Punch-Drunk Love. Those promised links: The Last Days of August – Podcast by Jon Ronson Vim for Fun – talk by Andy B about his favourite...
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s09e15 Licorice Pizza – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Licorice Pizza. Andy B pretty much nails his prediction that it’s a cooky period coming-of-age comedy, but then what else does Andy C watch these days anyway? The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative...
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s09e14 The Walking Dead season 11 ep9-16 – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of The Walking Dead Season 11 “tranche 2” (episodes 9-16). Andy B mostly rants about things he didn’t like but Andy C convinces him it was still pretty pretty good, and better than tranche 1. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill…
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s09e13 Malignant – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Malignant. Andy B resisted the temptation to suggest it was a rollicking Disney movie, and went for a creepy horror with insects. Actually, Andy C explains, it is a relatively big film for us, which is an increasingly unhinged horror film about someone who has…
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s09e12 Promising Young Woman – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Promising Young Woman. Andy B was convinced it was a costume drama but Andy C explains it’s a really (really) dark comedy revenge thriller. Content warning: discussion of rape and suicide. Please make sure you are with people who can look after you if those themes…
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s09e11 First Cow – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of First Cow. Andy B yet again guesses it’s a rollicking Disney adventure, but Andy C explains it’s a pleasurable Slow Cinema ride through an authentic-feeling historical Oregon. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed...
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s09e10 Censor – The Good Robot Andys
Discussion (with spoilers) of Censor. Andy B thinks it’s an adult animation about two losers who go viral, but Andy C explains it’s a British psychological horror that starts off in the real world of the BBFC offices, and ends up in a weird fantasy/exploitation movie scenario. The Good Robot…
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