Spocklight: A Star Trek Podcast
TV & Film
We’re joined by comedian & host of the ‘Insane in the Men Brain’ Podcast, Rich Wilson, for our most sprawling and epic episode yet, talking everything from class representation in media, the importance of diversity, incel culture, classic comedy and... oh yeah, 1993's ‘Robin Hood: Men in Tights’
Liam examines how the gentle tone of early Mel Brooks' movies often make up for some of their more dated humour, thanks Sir Patrick Stewart's cameo appearance in Men in Tights for saving the movie and uncovers forgotten Frankie Howard flick, ‘Up the Chastity Belt’ complete with camp Robin Hood on his research deep dive.
Matt attempts to break down the various eras of the spoof genre, feels vindicated when 1998's 'Mafia' turns out to be a real movie after all and tells the story of his childhood stage acting debut and his own experience as a 'man in tights'.
While guest star, Rich Wilson tells us how his podcast encourages men to talk more openly about mental health & toxic masculinity, recalls the unique experience of seeing Star Trek: The Motion Picture at the tender age of 7 and pays loving tribute to frequent Mel Brooks collaborator, Madeline Kahn.
"BUT BACK TO MEN IN TIGHTS!" became the catchphrase of this episode. How does a chat about such a silly spoof lead to a full blown dissection of modern media taking in The Sopranos, Joker, Tony Hancock, Michael Jackson, Breaking Bad, Curb your Enthusiasm, the films of Guy Ritchie and much, much more? Hmm, let me see the script! For the rest of you, download now to find out.
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You can find Rich at @IamRichWilson on Twitter and Instagram where you can find more information on his wonderful podcast, ‘Insane in the Men Brain’.
Credit for our wonderful theme music goes to the incredibly talented, Adam Johnston’s, you can find more of his work at - https://adamjohnstonuk.bandcamp.com/
Our beautiful artwork was created by Stephen Trumble, see more at http://www.stephentrumble.com
Supplemental 21: The Commercials of Trek
Episode 60: Star Trek Lower Decks Season 4 Spoiler Special
Episode 59: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 2 Spoiler Special (w/ Sam Clements from the 90 Minutes or Less Film Fest Podcast)
Episode 58: Tuvix (w/ Josh Weller)
On Screen 6: T.J. Hooker
On Screen 5: Boston Legal (w/ Eleanor Parker from Bygones: The Ally McBeal Podcast)
Spocklight At the Movies 31: L.A. Story
Episode 57: Star Trek Prodigy Season 1, Part 2 Spoiler Special (w/ David Trumble)
Episode 56: Arena (w/ Dan Thomas)
Spocklight At the Movies Special: The Last Action Heroes (w/ Nick De Semlyen from Empire Magazine)
Episode 55: Star Trek Picard Season 3 Review
Episode 54: Star Trek Lower Decks Season 3 Spoiler Special
Spocklight At the Movies 30: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (w/ Linda McGarrigle)
Episode 53: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 1 Spoiler Special
Episode 52: Star trek Discovery Season 4 Spoiler Special
Spocklight At the Movies 29: Yes, Madam / Royal Warriors
Spocklight At the Movies 28: Truck Turner (w/ Daryl Bar from Sudden Double Deep and Is Paul Dano Ok?)
A Spocklight Ghost Story for Christmas: The Canterville Ghost
Episode 51: Star Trek Prodigy Season 1, Part 1 Spoiler Special (w/ David Trumble)
Episode 50: Star Trek The Motion Picture Director’s Edition in 4K Reaction
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