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
Episode 32: In the Pale Moonlight (w/ Andrew Keates)
Spocklight At the Movies 14: Death Wish 3 (w/ Daryl & Jeanette from Sudden Double Deep)
Spocklight At the Movies 13: Star Wars The Force Awakens (w/ Derek Arnold)
Spocklight At the Movies 12: Christmas Eve
Episode 31: The Motion Picture 40th Anniversary Special
Episode 30: The Next Generation Revisited (w/ Alex Petrovic & Joe Foster from This Thing On?)
Spocklight At the Movies 10: The Andromeda Strain
Spocklight At the Movies 9: Volunteers
Supplemental 17: Robert Sallin returns
Spocklight At the Movies 8: The Dark Tower
Supplemental 16: Interview with Michele Specht
Episode 29: The Animated Series Revisited (w/ Eliot J Fallows)
Supplemental 15: Interview with Shazad Latif
Spocklight At the Movies 7: X-Men (w/ Daryl & Jeanette from Sudden Double Deep)
Episode 28: Star trek Discovery Season 2 Spoiler Special (w/ James Dyer from Pilot TV Podcast)
Episode 27: The Original Series Revisited (w/ Jen Ives)
Spocklight At The Movies 6: Showtime (w/ Boyd Hilton)
Episode 26: Comics of Trek (w/ Professor Elemental)
Spocklight At The Movies 5: Innerspace (w/ Nick de Semlyen from Empire Magazine)
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