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
Spocklight At The Movies 4: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (w/ Chris Johnston from 'Easy Riders Raging Podcast')
The Spocklight Christmas Special
Spocklight At The Movies 3: Unstoppable
Supplemental 14: Interview with Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens
Spocklight At The Movies 2: The Haunting
Spocklight At The Movies 1: Three Men and a Baby
Episode 25: How The Trek Did This Get Made? (w/ Todd Jordan)
Supplemental 13: Interview with David Livingston
Episode 24: Spoofs of Trek
Supplemental 12: Interview with Conrad Coates
Episode 23: Discovery Season One Retrospective Part 2 (w/ Sean McLoughlin)
Supplemental 11: Interview with Ronnie Rowe Jr.
Episode 22: Discovery Season One Retrospective Part 1 (w/ Sean McLoughlin)
Supplemental 10: Interview with James L. Conway
Episode 21: Enterprise (w/ Greg Lock)
Episode 20: Voyager (w/ Sophie Morris)
Supplemental 9: Interview with Roger Lay Jr.
Episode 19: Deep Space Nine (w/ Alice Farrant)
Supplemental 8: The Vision of Trek (w/ Paul Sng)
Episode 18: The Next Generation (w/ Sean McLoughlin, Stephen Trumble)
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