Shonky Lab

We’re back LIVE on YouTube, random topics covered, wonderful people call in. This is how it should be. In the future we’ll be doing more LIVE shows along side the regular ones, we hope you’ll join in. Please head over to the YouTube Channel, subscribe and catch us next time. Skype in :- ShonkyLab We...

Elton is joined by Drew Barker as we ADD some numbers, SUBTRACT the boredom, DIVIDE our thoughts and MULTIPLY the laughter through the world of Mathematics. Don’t forget to show your working out. We hope you enjoy, stay safe and well. **If you would like to be a part of the show in the future...

Elton is joined by Mr Lee Medcalf for a spot of afternoon ‘Cake’. We hope you enjoy, stay safe and well.     **If you would like to be a part of the show in the future please drop by the Shonky Lab Facebook Page to keep an eye out for the recording schedule, the LIVE...

Elton is flying solo this episode, trying to get stuff off his chest. This time out we’re running through the Covid-19 Time Line. Yes I know, there’s far too much about this around already. If you don’t want to listen to this episode you’re more than welcome to skip ahead, the next episode will be...

Elton is joined by Andy as we turn our eyes to the sky, point at a blurry shape and rush to get our disposable cameras all while wondering if it’s an alien craft. This is UFO’s. We hope you all stay safe and well.     **If you would like to be a part of...

Elton is joined by Andy and Axel as they get their cutting boards out, clean their brushes and huff paint fumes all while chatting about Model Making. We hope you all stay safe and well.     **If you would like to be a part of the show in the future please drop by the...

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey to shake their fists and get angry with clouds. Arse or Ass? Literally and the ‘Reply All’ emailer. All this and more as Old Men Shout At Clouds Pt4. This is meant as a bit of fun during these troubled times. We hope you all stay safe and well....

Elton is joined by his Black Dog mates, Lee, Darren and Jim, as they try to find a little joy in the world. It’s impossible not to talk about the world events that are happening around us, so we hope this is a nice balance. This is our attempt at ‘Bringing Joy Back’ We hope...

We’re in a right mess aren’t we. The first weeks of the year were troubling, weeks after that were worrying, now its down right terrifying. But should we be panicking? Should we be buying water ……. or toilet roll? Batteries ……… or Pasta? Let Elton and Andy discuss this. This is “Panic Covid-19”. We hope...

Jump aboard the good ship Shonky Lab as Elton and Jim (hypnogoria.com) set sail across all the seven seas in search of our fortune. This is “Pirates”. We hope you enjoy.   If you would like to be a part of the show in the future please drop by the Shonky Lab Facebook Page to keep an...

Join Elton and Lee as they jump onboard a train, bus and the tube to discuss a subject we all deal with each day, Commuting. We hope you enjoy.   If you would like to be a part of the show in the future please drop by the Shonky Lab Facebook Page to keep an eye out...

Elton is joined by Lee Medcalf as they discuss various fads over the years. Everything from pet rocks, skateboards and yo-yo’s, to tamagotchi’s. Remember a wise man once said, “Indoor clothing doth cross to outside”….. or something like that. We hope you enjoy.   If you would like to be a part of the show...

Elton is joined by Zarich this week as they visit the hair dressers and chat about Hair. We hope you enjoy.   If you would like to be a part of the show in the future please drop by the Shonky Lab Facebook Page to keep an eye out for the recording schedule, the LIVE shows are...

This week Elton and Andy continue their review of the last decade, this time out covering years 2016 – 2019. Set your trays in an upright position, things are about to get bumpy. We hope you enjoy.   If you would like to be a part of the show in the future please drop by...

Welcome back to Shonky Lab, this week Elton is joined by Andy to review the last decade. This is part 1 of 2, here we chat about the years 2010 – 2015, before it all kicked off. We hope you enjoy.   If you would like to be a part of the show in the...

Just a small announcement. With all going well we’ll be back in early 2020. Until then, please leave quietly, this is a residential area.   If you would like to be a part of the show in the future please drop by the Shonky Lab Facebook Page to keep an eye out for the recording schedule, the...

So….. What DID scare you as a kid? Elton asks Lee Harvey in a spur of the moment question. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights on. Please join the Facebook group to keep up to date on future...

Elton is joined by Lee Medcalf to discuss Area 51 and the potential storming of the facility. Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us was a Facebook event that took place on September 20, 2019, at Area 51, a United States Air Force (USAF) facility within the Nevada Test and Training Range, to raid the site in search for extraterrestrial life....

Ever wondered if that scene from Speed was realistic? What hacking really looks like? And is Vampire killing just hunting? Join Elton, Axel, and Lee as they discuss these things and more. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights...

Grab a menu, order at the screen or use the app to get this weeks episode as Elton and Lee Harvey talk about Fast Food And Take Aways. We hope you enjoy your meal. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the...

Elton is joined by Lee Medcalf to talk about Creativity. We had no idea of the topic when we pushed the play and record buttons on the tape player, but that’s the fun of Shonky Lab. So sharpen your pencils, tune your guitars, clean your brushes and enjoy. Check out all the other shows in...

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey, Peter Organ, and Lee Medcalf to have a chat about the lovely subject of being sick. Get your poorly voices at the standby. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the...

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey to expand our brains as we take a trip to the Museum. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights on. Please join the Facebook group to keep up to...

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey to chew, crunch and nibble on the topic of Crisps. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights on. Please join the Facebook group to keep up to date on...

Peter Organ joins Elton to discuss job descriptions, Lent, charismatic services and Yodas blood ring. All you need is a little Faith. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights on. Please join the Facebook group to...

Lee Medcalf joins Elton to talk about what makes us feel old. This episode then turns into two guys grumbling about stuff, hence Old Men Shout At Clouds Pt3. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the...

Lee Medcalf joins Elton to chat about the Black Mirror 2018 interactive movie Bandersnatch. 1984. Stefan is developing a computer game based on the book ‘Bandersnatch’, a novel where you get to make choices and this determines the story. He has an opportunity to take his game to Tuckersoft, a software company, and have them...

Elton is joined by Andy, and later Lee, to talk about some of the goings-on through 2018. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights on. Please join the Facebook group to keep up to date...

This week Elton catches Jim Moon in the garden and has a chat over the fence to discuss the Neighbours. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights on. Please join the Facebook group to keep...

Elton is joined by Martin Thompson to take a leap into the unknown as we learn about FanFic. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights on. Please join the Facebook group to keep up to...

Elton is joined by Andy to ask the question “Where Were You?” when world events happened. You know the ones, where the world seems to stop. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights on. Please...

Welcome back to Shonky Lab. This time out Elton is joined by Martin Thompson and Axel Foley (DVR Podcast Network) to talk about SpaceForce, Nine Worlds and Video Stores. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the...

We recorded this episode Friday night before the Last 16 matches, Lee also had no internet so we decided to use the phone, you know, like a real football phone-in show…… so you have been warned. Elton is joined by Lee Harvey to talk about the World Cup Group Stage and cast an eye as...

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey as we both get excited looking forward to the upcoming World Cup in Russia. We try to cover as many old memories as possible but with these types of show, we inevitably miss out one or two moments. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck...

Elton is joined by Olly Peters as they walk around the streets, delivering newspapers and talk about Paper Rounds. Turns out Olly didn’t have a paper round as a kid. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights on. Please join...

Elton is joined by Jim Moon as they knock on wood, avoid walking under ladders, salute Magpies and try not to step on a cracked paving stone as they chat about Superstition. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights...

Welcome to the latest episode of Shonky Lab and by a twist of fate, a reboot of An Apotheosis Of A Bombast (Thanks Jim). Elton is joined by Mr. Lee Medcalf (The Black Dog Podcast) and Mr. Scott Copperman (An Apotheosis of a Bombast, Rethinking LOST, Rethinking The X-Files) to talk about ReBoots. (No, that’s not...

Elton is once again joined by Andy to ask the question, Are We In The Future? So……. are we? Next time out:- Paper Rounds Please join the Facebook group to keep up to date on future episodes. As always we encourage you to join us in the Mixlr chat room and feel free to Skype in...

This time out Elton is joined by Andy to have a chinwag about absolutely nothing. I remember there being talk of touching car competitions, a creepy person singing a creepy song, the passing of Stephen Hawking and Jim Bowen and there was probably some other stuff too. Next time out:- Are We Living In The Future? Please...

Elton is joined by Sean and Melissa McGowan to have a serious chat on Gun Culture and Control in light of the terrible events in Florida. We hope you enjoy. #NeverAgain Check out Sean and Melissa on The Question Podcast Please join the Facebook group to keep up to date on future episodes. As always we...

Elton is joined by Lee Medcalf to break out the scalpels and cut down to the bone on some of the best* song lyrics around, this is Dissecting Song Lyrics. Please be aware that there are swears throughout, enjoy. Please join the Facebook group to keep up to date on future episodes. As always we encourage you...

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey and Lee Medcalf for the first episode of 2018 to have a good ol’ swear. It goes without saying that there will be swears and outdoor language throughout this episode. The Lab will be back next week as the chaps Dissect Song Lyrics. Please join the Facebook group to keep up...

Elton is joined by Pete and Anne-Marie Organ from the bOrgcast as they talk about a man with a microwave on his head and ask one of the most important questions of recent times, ‘Would You Rather’.  We set the timer and see where it takes us, once 45 minutes pass we slam on the...

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey as they are followed around with cameras catching their every move as they bring you ‘Reality TV’.  We set the timer and see where it takes us, once 45 minutes pass we slam on the brakes. The Lab will be back next time as we talk ‘Would You Rather’....

Elton is joined by Pete Hammond as they wheelie around like idiots to bring you ‘Bikes’.  We set the timer and see where it takes us, once 45 minutes pass we slam on the brakes and do an endo (or a stoppie). The Lab will be back next time as we talk ‘Would You Rather’....

Staying with the new 45-minute format, Elton is joined by Pete Hammond to bring you ‘Wounds & Injuries’.  We set a timer and see where it takes us, once the timer goes off we slam on the brakes. The Lab will be back next week as we talk ‘Bikes’. As always please join us in the...

Continuing with the new format and with a change to the scheduled topic, Elton is joined by Lee Medcalf and Andy Poulastides to bring you ‘The Darwin Awards’.  We’re setting a timer to 45 minutes and see where it takes us. Once the timer goes off we slam on the brakes.  Fingers crossed it’ll work....

Here at Shonky Lab we’re mixing it up a little to keep things interesting, so we have a new system.  We’re setting a timer of 45 minutes for each topic, we start the timer along with the topic then slam on the brakes when the timer goes off.  Fingers crossed it’ll work. Why not let...

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey as the walk through the front door of the local greasy spoon cafe and talk about Breakfast. So if you have toast, cereal or a massive full english why not join us at the table…. but get the teas in first. The Lab will be back next time as...

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey to talk about their Favourite Colours. The Lab will be back next time as we talk ‘Breakfast’. As always please join us in the Mixlr chat room and fell free to Skype in :- eltonmcmanus   If you would like to be a part of the show in the...