New Ways To Support Mike!

We’ve added this information into the new page “Support Mike”, but wanted to make a post to make all subscribers aware that there are now 2 ways to financially support Mike & his podcasts – weekly or one-off payments/donations and either way, you will still receive bonus content!

If you want to make one-off payments/donations/tips, then going to https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat is the best way forward. You can give as little as £1, up to however much you desire! Mike will also send you links to some of the Patreon-exclusive Afterthoughts episodes! I will send you some bonus content for any donation. For £1-1.99 you will get 2 episodes of Afterthoughts, for £2-4.99 you will get 5 episodes, for £5-9.99 you will get 12 and for £10+ you will get 25! When donating, provide an email or your social media handle and I will send you a link to access the episodes. If you want any specific episodes, such as “MCU movies”, “Indie movies”, “musicals”, “days out/holidays”, or anything else similar, Mike will try his best to accommodate!

If you wanted to contribute a monthly amount to Mike, you can do-so via Patreon and will receive instant access to every episode of Afterthoughts on a podcast feed (which you can put into your preferred podcast app), and will have access to every future episode too!
For starters, Mike and Megan record “Afterthoughts” once or twice a week, giving their thoughts on a movie, series or live performance they’ve seen, or give their thoughts on a recent trip/holiday they’ve been on – episodes are usually between 10-20 minutes – three of these are already available for free; Witcher S1, Spider-Man 3 and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace!

In addition, any patrons will also get access to the extra-long GCC episodes in their entirety (instead of part 1 being released and then part 2 a week later, they get both parts in one go, at release of part 1) and early access to any book reviews posted on the feed of Star Wars: Comics In Canon – many of these are Star Wars Legends reviews & plot overviews, not available anywhere else!

Supporters on Patreon will receive an RSS link that they can put into their podcast app/player of choice for easy access to GCC’s Patreon content, or you can listen on the desktop site or app of Patreon itself!

Anyone who supports Mike via either method will as a bonus, receive one portion of his undying love, as this covers some of the costs of podcasting, which keeps the passion alive!

Go here to support the show monthly, or just check out the free stuff https://www.patreon.com/genuinechitchat

Go here to send a one-off donation/tip to Mike and receive a small collection of Afterthoughts episodes: https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat

Not convinced? Check out this YouTube video explaining it a bit more (keeping in mind the smallest Patreon amount is now only £1 (instead of £2 as in the video)!: https://youtu.be/xLc6G0GJeVQ

This is what you’ll see on the Patreon feed if you support the show!

#61 Pt 2 – The Future Of Space Junk: Ripple Effects, Board Games, The Intern & The WFSJ Universe With Beth Crane

Mike’s chat with Beth Crane continues in this episode (posted here due to being stuck in drafts for 2 years); where they talk about the incredible sci-fi audio drama We Fix Space Junk as Beth is the co-creator, writer and voice of Kilner (Hedley Knights, the other co-creator & sound engineer is also present but this chat primarily focuses on Beth).

This week is part 2 of their chat and it starts with Beth talking about the future of WFSJ potentially delving into other mediums, the other podcast Beth is working on, the importance of not undervaluing your impact on other people, the unexpected costs of podcasting, some future WFSJ products (including a potential board game), why collaboration is essential for podcasters, how being positive can have incredible ripple effects on others you interact with, the lore/universe of WFSJ, Beth’s favourite author and so much more!

In part 1 of their chat, a great many things were discussed, including Beth & Hedley’s new voice modulator they used in their February live show, why Beth decided to pursue a degree in scriptwriting, the scheduling of We Fix Space Junk, the community of the podcasting world, joke censorship & “reading a room”, why one should always be keen to learn and the varying interpretations of art, they then proceed to talk about Marilyn’s Diary (the WFSJ mini-series) before finishing off by discussing Beth & Hedley’s favourite characters from WFSJ and Beth’s brief involvement with the Harry Potter films!

The WFSJ novella, Automnicon: The Intern was discussed in this podcast and is available in the usual eBook places as well as Battlebird Productions!

If you want to hear Hedley Knights talk about WFPJ (primarily the sound engineering & music side) as well as social issues, his music taste & much more, be sure to check out episode #40 of GCC!

In the last episode of GCC, Mike was joined by Alton Wheelhouse, the creator & lead architect of the upcoming tabletop RPG game Dimensions, in their chat they discuss a wide variety of things including Alton’s beginnings in the tabletop RPG realm, why he’s decided to create a new role playing game (similar in style to Dungeons & Dragons in many respects), the appeal of easter eggs in games (along with hints of how to find them in Dimensions), what the appeal of video games & tabletop RPG games are to people, some of the features that makes Dimensions different from other RPGs, how video games & RPGs can help bring people together, the impact games can have on anxieties & mental illnesses, Alton’s biggest challenge creating Dimensions and so much more so be sure to check it out!

Don’t forget that if Dimensions (discussed last week and mentioned at the very end of the podcast) interests you, be sure to check out their Kickstarter as if you decide to fund it using the link, it’ll help out our podcast a great deal!

Promo by Confessions Of Retail: All The Tea

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene (much like WFSJ), so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#116 Pt 2 – Breaking Down Abstract Ideas: The Causation Of Consciousness & The Fountain Of Existence With Jack Thomas

Jack of the Just Conversations podcast returns for part 2 of the deep dive into the concept of good & evil, consciousness, “the fountain of existence”, identity & more – continuing the very abstract discussion!

So for this week’s part, the conversation on consciousness continues but please be advised on a trigger warning, as rape is mentioned as an example during the discussion. For clarity, the rest of their conversation tackles abtract ideas, the equalisation of the universe, how the universe may have started, the causation of consciousness, the “fountain of existence”, free will & determinism, one’s self and more!

In case you missed it, part 1 of their chat started with the “passive apocalypse” and the polarising political system in America before delving into the main conversation topic; the concept of “good & evil”. Mike & Jack discuss whether “good” or “evil” even exist, as well as the historical retelling of events that alter perception, whether or not intent can affect the “goodness” of an action, religion’s impact of the perception of evil, heaven & hell and consciousness!

Just Conversations’ Site: https://greythoughts.info/podcast – Social Media; @JustConvoPod on both IG & Twitter and /JustConvoPod on FB.

Check out Mike’s appearance on episode 4.09 of the Just Conversations podcast (out 26^th September 2020) for another deep dive into conceptualising the universe, God, divinity, existence & more: http://spoti.fi/2NnHuUD

Mike now has a Patreon, where there’s an exclusive new show “Afterthoughts” where Mike & Megan discuss movies & series they’ve watched, plus there’s unsplit full-length episodes of GCC (part 1 & 2 of this chat were released together last week), additional photos, access to future guest lists and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat

In the previous episode of GCC; number 115, Mike spoke with Paul & Dan of the Superheroes For Dummies podcast for a 2-part discussion on comic books, comic-related TV shows, movie & games, how the Superheroes For Dummies podcast was started, as well as the community interaction that comes from it, the “entry level” & reading lists for people new to reading comics, comic book history, “comic guilt” and more!

Mike & Megan also appeared on the 52 Love Podcast where they wrote & read poems to each other: http://spoti.fi/3ruHXmF

Mike appeared on episode 76 Frank Burton’s Ragbag podcast: http://spoti.fi/3aLgx5e

Mike & Megan were also on the Batman retrospective on 20th Century Geek,  all parts (1, 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B) are out where they discuss Batman ’66, the four Burtonverse Batman movies, Mask Of The Phantasm and the Dark Knight trilogy, check it out part 1 here: https://spoti.fi/3sTeN2m  

In the two below episodes, Mike guested on shows found on the feed of Comics In Motion (along with his Star Wars show)!
Ep 19 of Mandatory Marvel & DC; with Max Byrne to talk about the New 52 Batman story Death Of The Family: https://spoti.fi/3isIWka
Indie Comics Spotlight, where he & Tony spoke about Mark Russell’s run of The Lone Ranger comics: https://spoti.fi/3oJsQ7Y 

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-45 are now out, 45 features the TIE Fighter mini-series, 44 features the Rogue One sequel comic and 43 is about the 5 Age Of Rebellion Villains one-shot comics. Previous episodes topics include the Thrawn comic adaptation, Lando comics, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, Count Dooku, Darth Vader, Mace Windu, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is also a part of the Brit Pod Scene – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email Mike at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#116 Pt 1 – Conceptualising Good, Evil & Identity: Reference Points, Religious Archetypes & The Just Conversation Podcast With Jack Thomas

This week, Mike speaks to Jack of the Just Conversations podcast for a deep dive into the concept of good & evil, identity & more – a very abstract discussion!

Part 1 of their chat starts with the “passive apocalypse” and the polarising political system in America before delving into the main conversation topic; the concept of “good & evil”. Mike & Jack discuss whether “good” or “evil” even exist, as well as the historical retelling of events that alter perception, whether or not intent can affect the “goodness” of an action, religion’s impact of the perception of evil, heaven & hell, consciousness and more!

Part 2 will be out next week on this usual feed (but both parts are already out on Patreon in one full episode) – be advised on a trigger warning, as although their discussion on consciousness continues, rape is mentioned as an example during the discussion. For clarity, the rest of their conversation tackles abtract ideas, the equalisation of the universe, how the universe may have started, the causation of consciousness, the “fountain of existence”, free will & determinism, one’s self and more, so either tune in next week or pop over to Patreon to hear more!

Just Conversations’ Site: https://greythoughts.info/podcast – Social Media; @JustConvoPod on both IG & Twitter and /JustConvoPod on FB.

Check out Mike’s appearance on episode 4.09 of the Just Conversations podcast (out 26^th September 2020) for another deep dive into conceptualising the universe, God, divinity, existence & more: http://spoti.fi/2NnHuUD

Mike now has a Patreon, where there’s an exclusive new show “Afterthoughts”, unsplit full-length episodes of GCC (with part 2 of this chat already available), additional photos, access to future guest lists and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat

In the previous episode of GCC; number 115, Mike spoke with Paul & Dan of the Superheroes For Dummies podcast for a 2-part discussion on comic books, comic-related TV shows, movie & games, how the Superheroes For Dummies podcast was started, as well as the community interaction that comes from it, the “entry level” & reading lists for people new to reading comics, comic book history, “comic guilt” and more!

Mike & Megan also appeared on the 52 Love Podcast where they wrote & read poems to each other: http://spoti.fi/3ruHXmF

Mike appeared on episode 76 Frank Burton’s Ragbag podcast: http://spoti.fi/3aLgx5e

Mike & Megan were also on the Batman retrospective on 20th Century Geek, parts 1 & 2 are out where they discuss Batman ’66, the four Burtonverse Batman movies and Mask Of The Phantasm, part 3 will be out soon, check it out part 1 here: https://spoti.fi/3sTeN2m 

In the two below episodes, Mike guested on shows found on the feed of Comics In Motion (along with his Star Wars show)!
Ep 19 of Mandatory Marvel & DC; with Max Byrne to talk about the New 52 Batman story Death Of The Family: https://spoti.fi/3isIWka
Indie Comics Spotlight, where he & Tony spoke about Mark Russell’s run of The Lone Ranger comics: https://spoti.fi/3oJsQ7Y 

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-44 are now out, 44 features the Rogue One sequel comic, 43 is about the 5 Age Of Rebellion Villains one-shots and 42 is about Doctor Aphra & the auction massacre. Previous episodes topics include the Thrawn comic adaptation, Lando comics, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, Count Dooku, Darth Vader, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is also a part of the Brit Pod Scene – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email Mike at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#115 Pt 1 – Comic Books For Dummies: Favourite Reads, Starting The Podcast & The Surprising Depth Of Comics With Dan & Paul of S4D

This week brings Dan & Paul; the two “dummies” from the Superheroes For Dummies podcast to talk about comic books, podcasting and superhero TV shows & movies!

For more detail, in part 1 of this chat, Dan, Mike & Paul talk about how they first got into reading comic books as well as their favourite comics, how many modern comics aren’t what the trio initially thought they’d be like, comic-related TV shows & games the trio enjoy including The Boys & the Netflix Marvel shows, before delving into their DC & Marvel superhero movies, how the Superheroes For Dummies podcast was started & more!

Promo by Superheroes For Dummies – Their Site – Podcast (Spotify)

Dan is on Twitter @Dark_Ronin84, Paul is @PaulDaMac and you can find the S4D podcast at @Super4Dummies on Twitter and @SuperheroesForDummies20.

Dan & Paul’s main comic recommendations are DC’s Kingdom Come and Marvel’s MiracleMan.

Part 2 will be out next week where the guys continue discussing their podcast and the community around it, the “entry level” when starting to read comic books, how the guys first got into podcasting, what Dan & Paul do in their free time, what “comic guilt” is, juggling work & fun commitment and much more, so be sure to tune in for that!

The previous episode of GCC; number 114, Mike & Megan speak with Tonya Todd, who talks about her upcoming 52 Love book along with starting her new show; The 52 Love Podcast, then the trio delves into a discussion on Wonder Woman 1984, they then talk about superhero films in general, before the chat wraps up with the Twilight movies, Star Wars & the Clone Wars series and other movie talk!

Mike & Megan were on the latest episode of 20^th Century Geek, talking about Batman ’66 and the two Burton-Batman movies, in the first of a 3 part Batman retrospective, check it out: https://spoti.fi/3sTeN2m 

All of the below episodes where Mike guested are on the feed of Comics In Motion (along with his Star Wars show)!
Ep 19 of Mandatory Marvel & DC; with Max Byrne to talk about the New 52 Batman story Death Of The Family: https://spoti.fi/3isIWka
Indie Comics Spotlight, where he & Tony spoke about Mark Russell’s run of The Lone Ranger comics: https://spoti.fi/3oJsQ7Y 

Comics On Trial, prosecuting Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker against Tony of Indie Comics Spotlight with Megan as the judge (6th December): https://spoti.fi/3otJN5I  

In an earlier ep of Comics On Trial, Mike defended The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek, with Paul of Superheroes For Dummies as the judge, also found on this feed (20th September): https://spoti.fi/2FTjvZI   

Mike was also on an episode of the Rob And Slim Show, released November 17th!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-42 are now out, 42 is about Doctor Aphra & the auction massacre, 41 is about the Vader Dark Visions comics and 40 is about 6 individual stories including R2-D2 killing stormtroopers! Previous episodes topics include the Thrawn comic adaptation, Lando comics, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, Count Dooku, Darth Vader, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is also a part of the Brit Pod Scene – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email Mike at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#114 – A New Pod On The Block & WW84: Reviewing Wonder Woman 1984, Star Wars & The 52 Love Podcast With Tonya Todd

This week brings the third appearance of Tonya Todd to GCC; she’s an author, actress and now a podcaster, to talk about her new show, Wonder Woman 1984 and more with Mike & Megan!

For more detail, Tonya talks about her upcoming 52 Love book along with starting her new show; The 52 Love Podcast, then the trio delves into a large (spoiler-filled) discussion on their thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984, they then talk about superhero films in general, including Batman, Thor, the Marvel Cinematic Universe & the upcoming Loki series then the chat starts to wrap up with the Twilight movies, Star Wars & the Clone Wars series and other movie talk!

52 Love Podcast, Spotify – YouTube – Tonya’s Site – @52LovePodcast on Twitter and @MsTonyaTodd on Twitter, IG & FB

Tonya appeared on episodes 97 & 101 of GCC so check those episodes out too (if you haven’t already)!

The previous episode of GCC; number 113, Mike spoke with Harry Hayes of the band IRONTOM; Harry talks about how IRONTOM tackles genre and some of the meanings behind their lyrics, the themes of their latest album “Cult Following”, dealing with imposter syndrome, Harry’s favourite aspect of being in a band, “feeling” music, how the band write music, a fun (fictional) story on how IRONTOM started and more!

Mike & Megan were on the latest episode of 20^th Century Geek, talking about Batman ’66 and the two Burton-Batman movies, in the first of a 3 part Batman retrospective, check it out: https://spoti.fi/3sTeN2m 

All of the below episodes where Mike guested are on the feed of Comics In Motion (along with his Star Wars show)!
Ep 19 of Mandatory Marvel & DC; with Max Byrne to talk about the New 52 Batman story Death Of The Family: https://spoti.fi/3isIWka
Indie Comics Spotlight, where he & Tony spoke about Mark Russell’s run of The Lone Ranger comics: https://spoti.fi/3oJsQ7Y 

Comics On Trial, prosecuting Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker against Tony of Indie Comics Spotlight with Megan as the judge (6th December): https://spoti.fi/3otJN5I  

In an earlier ep of Comics On Trial, Mike defended The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek, with Paul of Superheroes For Dummies as the judge, also found on this feed (20th September): https://spoti.fi/2FTjvZI   

Mike was also on an episode of the Rob And Slim Show, released November 17th!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-41 are now out, 41 is about the Vader Dark Visions comics, 40 is about 6 individual stories including R2-D2 killing stormtroopers and 39 is about 4 one-shot Age Of Republic stories! Previous episodes topics include the Thrawn comic adaptation, Lando comics, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, Count Dooku, Darth Vader, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is also a part of the Brit Pod Scene – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email Mike at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#113 – Having Fun With IRONTOM: Lyrical Meaning, Imposter Syndrome & The Cult Following With Harry Hayes

This week brings Harry Hayes of IRONTOM to GCC, talking with Mike about band life, writing music and more!

In more detail, Harry talks about how IRONTOM tackles genre and some of the meanings behind their lyrics, the themes of their latest album “Cult Following”, dealing with imposter syndrome, Harry’s favourite aspect of being in a band, “feeling” music, how the band write music, a fun (fictional) story on how IRONTOM started and more!

IRONTOM Site – IRONTOM’s Music– @IronTomBand: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook

The previous episode of GCC; number 112, Mike spoke with Russ Tribe about his upcoming zombie movie Day 66; including why Russ decided to make a zombie film, some of his favourite zombie films, the difference in UK & US zombie movies, how it was to write, direct & act in the movie, Russ’ future plans and more! 

Mike was on a recent episode of Indie Comics Spotlight, where he & Tony spoke about Mark Russell’s run of The Lone Ranger comics: https://spoti.fi/3oJsQ7Y

Mike appeared on a recent episode of Comics On Trial, prosecuting Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker against Tony of Indie Comics Spotlight with Mike’s occasional co-host Megan as the judge (6th December): https://spoti.fi/3otJN5I

Mike also appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion

Mike was also on an episode of the Rob And Slim Show, released November 17th!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-40 are now out, 40 is about 6 individual stories including R2-D2 killing stormtroopers, 39 is about 4 one-shot Age Of Republic stories and 38 is the comic adaptation of the Thrawn novel! Previous episodes topics include Lando comics, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, Count Dooku, Darth Vader, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is also a part of the Brit Pod Scene – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email Mike at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#112 – How To Make A Zombie Movie: Day 66, Horror Films & Beacon Productions With Russ Tribe

Jump-starting 2021, Mike speaks with filmmaker and zombie/horror/movie enthusiast Russ Tribe about his upcoming zombie movie “Day 66” (that both Mike & Megan are actually zombie extras in)!

In more detail, Russ starts by explaining why he decided to make a zombie film and how long it’s taken thus far, before delving into the many people involved in making Day 66, some of his favourite zombie films, the difference in UK & US zombie movies, how it was to write, direct & act in the movie, Russ’ future plans, some movies & TV series Russ’ enjoys and much more!

Day 66 Site – Beacon Productions – Day 66 Trailer – Twitter: @Day66_movie & @Trib_Ey – Instagram: @Day66Movie – Facebook /Day66Movie – Discord 

Promo by What The Smut podcast

The previous episode of GCC; number 111, was a Christmas special featuring Moxie of Your Brain On Facts, discussing the many differences between how the United States Of America and England celebrate their respective Christmasses!

In episode 110, Mike spoke with Claudia Gray; writer of 4 canon Star Wars books, the upcoming High Republic novel; Into The Dark and several non-Star Wars books – they discuss Claudia’s writing process, duality in Star Wars, differences in writing comics & books and more! 

Mike appeared on a recent episode of Comics On Trial, prosecuting Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker against Tony of Indie Comics Spotlight with Mike’s occasional co-host Megan as the judge (6th December): https://spoti.fi/3otJN5I
Mike also appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion

Mike was on episode 42 of Indie Comics Spotlight, him & Tony spoke with Mark Russell, author of Second Coming & Billionaire Island, found on the feed of Comics In Motion!
Mike was also on an episode of the Rob And Slim Show, released November 17th!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-39 are now out, 39 is about 4 Age Of Republic stories, 38 is the comic adaptation of the Thrawn novel, 37 is the pre-Solo Lando comic! Previous episodes topics include the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, Count Dooku, Darth Vader, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is also a part of the Brit Pod Scene – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email Mike at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#108 Pt 1 – In Brightest Day Off Movie: X-Men, Silver Surfer & The Green Lantern Fan Film With BZ The Voice & Steve J Ray

This week Mike has two special guests on the show; BZ The Voice and Steve J. Ray to talk about Green Lantern and BZ’s upcoming GL fan-film “In The Brightest Day Off”!

For more info, part 1 of their chat starts with BZ detailing the reasonings behind making a fan film of the John Stewart Green Lantern, followed by some of what people can expect from the film and his already-planned sequel, before the trio discuss the 2011 Green Lantern movie and Silver Surfer & Galactus’ appearance in the second Fantastic Four movie, the X-Men movies and plenty more nerd-talk!

Part 2 will be out on Sunday next week and the chat continues with BZ speaking about how COVID/lockdown affected filming and his voice-acting business, BZ’s other projects including his sequel idea, the challenges of being a voice-actor, music in movies, the difference between interest and commitment, BZ meeting a hero of his and much more!

BZ’s Site: http://www.bzthevoice.com/ – Teaser Trailer for GL movie – IMDb page – @BZTheVoice on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook!   

Steve is @el_steevo on Twitter – His Fantastic Universes Review Site – DC Comic News – Dark Knight News – Superheroes For Dummies podcast out bi-weekly on Comics In Motion: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast  

Promo by Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight, out Fridays on Comics In Motion

In the last episode of GCC; number 107, Mike spoke with Scott of the 20^th Century Geek & Stories Out Of Time And Space for a massively geeky chat including such topics as older sci-fi shows and their special effects, de-aging technology, dystopian futures, Red Dwarf, crossovers, prequel movies, cinematic/shared universes, accessibility of “nerd culture”, video game movies and more!

Mike was on an episode of the Rob And Slim Show, released November 17^th
Mike was recently on the Scott Pilgrim Vs The World review for the TV & Movies show on Comics In Motion where he discussed the movie with Dave of CiM and Tony of Indie Comic Spotlight (dated 8th October), check it out here: https://spoti.fi/33I9N5L
Mike also appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion
Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-35 are now out, 35 is about the Age Of Republic Villains comics, 34 introduced Doctor Aphra and 33 was about Yoda’s secret war. Previous episodes topics include the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, Count Dooku, Chewbacca, Galaxy’s Edge, Darth Vader and the Vader Down crossover event, Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email Mike at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#107 Pt 2 – Let Passionate People Do Cool Stuff: Sci-Fi Crossovers, Video Game Movies & The Accessibility Of Nerd Culture With Scott Weatherly

This week Mike is again joined by Scott Weatherly of the 20th Century Geek podcast and the Stories Out Of Time & Space podcast, for a chat for the nerds among us – crossovers, special effects, sci-fi & much more is discussed!

Part 2 of their chat starts with a discussion on crossovers, directors being allowed to be more adventurous with their projects, issues with prequel movies, cinematic/shared universes, Philip José Farmer’s early sci-fi work, accessibility of “nerd culture” for the mainstream, video game movies, a film universe’s own internal logic and more!

Last week, part 1 of Mike & Scott’s chat, it started with a discussion on older sci-fi shows and their special effects compared to modern special effects (including how Mandalorian & Ghostbusters have mixed the old with the new), they then discuss de-aging technology and what the cutting-edge must look like, before delving into how far technology must be “behind closed doors”, dystopian futures, Red Dwarf & more!

20^th Century Geek – Stories Out Of Time & Space

Scott has been on GCC previously, on episode 75 for a Star Wars discussion and on ep 89 for a wrestling talk – be sure to subscribe to 20^th Century Geek as Mike, Megan & Scott’s Batman retrospective will be out in early 2021!

In the last episode of GCC; number 106, Mike spoke with Millie Manders of the alternative/cross-genre punk band Millie Manders And The Shutup for a talk on their latest album “Telling Truths, Breaking Ties”, as well as Millie’s music-orientated childhood, trumpets, live performances, the immediate positive reception of their album, Millie’s powerful lyrics, Mike & Millie’s mutual appreciate for Scroobius Pip, trust, social media and more!

Mike was recently on the Scott Pilgrim Vs The World review for the TV & Movies show on Comics In Motion where he discussed the movie with Dave of CiM and Tony of Indie Comic Spotlight (dated 8th October), check it out here: https://spoti.fi/33I9N5L
Mike also appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion
Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-34 are now out, 34 introduced Doctor Aphra, 33 was about Yoda’s secret war and 32 was about the Journals Of Old Ben Kenobi. Previous episodes topics include Count Dooku, Chewbacca, Galaxy’s Edge, Darth Vader and the Vader Down crossover event, Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email Mike at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#107 Pt 1 – The Evolution Of Special Effects: De-aging Tech, Practical Sets & Dystopian Futures With Scott Weatherly

This week Mike is joined by Scott Weatherly of the 20^th Century Geek podcast and the Stories Out Of Time & Space podcast, for a chat for the nerds among us – crossovers, special effects, sci-fi & much more is discussed!

For more detail, part 1 of Mike & Scott’s chat starts with a discussion on older sci-fi shows and their special effects compared to modern special effects (including how Mandalorian & Ghostbusters have mixed the old with the new), they then discuss de-aging technology and what the cutting-edge must look like, before delving into how far technology must be “behind closed doors”, dystopian futures, Red Dwarf & more!

Part 2 of their chat starts with a discussion on crossovers, directors being allowed to be more adventurous with their projects, issues with prequel movies, cinematic universes, Philip José Farmer’s early sci-fi work, accessibility of “nerd culture” for the mainstream, video game movies, a film universe’s own internal logic and more, so be sure to tune in next week for that!

20^th Century Geek – Stories Out Of Time & Space

Scott has been on GCC previously, on episode 75 for a Star Wars discussion and on ep 89 for a wrestling talk!

Promo by Beernuts Productions – Gough was also on episode 105 of GCC!

In the last episode of GCC; number 106, Mike spoke with Millie Manders of the alternative/cross-genre punk band Millie Manders And The Shutup for a talk on their latest album “Telling Truths, Breaking Ties”, as well as Millie’s music-orientated childhood, trumpets, live performances, the immediate positive reception of their album, Millie’s powerful lyrics, Mike & Millie’s mutual appreciate for Scroobius Pip, trust, social media and more!

Mike was recently on the Scott Pilgrim Vs The World review for the TV & Movies show on Comics In Motion where he discussed the movie with Dave of CiM and Tony of Indie Comic Spotlight (dated 8th October), check it out here: https://spoti.fi/33I9N5L
Mike also appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion
Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-33 are now out, 33 being about Yoda’s secret war, 32 was about the Journals Of Old Ben Kenobi and 31 was about Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan’s one-shot comics. Previous episodes topics include Count Dooku, Chewbacca, Galaxy’s Edge, Darth Vader and the Vader Down crossover event, Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email Mike at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#106 – Telling Truths And Breaking Ties: Punk Trumpets, True Honesty & Doing Music Your Own Way With Millie Manders

This week Mike is joined by Millie Manders of the alternative/cross-genre punk band Millie Manders And The Shutup for a talk on their latest album “Telling Truths, Breaking Ties”, songwriting, trumpets and more! 

For more detail, Millie talks about her music-orientated childhood, why trumpets are used in the band, that bands should create music they love, excitement for live performances, the immediate positive reception of their album, how Millie puts lyrics together and how certain parts of some songs were recorded, before discussing Mike & Millie’s mutual appreciate for Scroobius Pip, how people have disrespected Millie for being a woman, trust, social media and more! 

Their site (containing all show dates) – Spotify – YouTube – Facebook – IG & Twitter both @MillieManders – Millie’s artwork creator Dan Harris 

In the last episode of GCC; number 105, Mike spoke with the blind Australian filmmaker & creator of Beernuts Productions; Gough! Their chat starts with how the COVID lockdown affected Australia and when Gough got punched, then they discuss how his production company (Beernuts) dealt with lockdown, their newest mock-interview releases, filming on location, the character of the interviewer, making scripted conversations sound ad-libbed, what Gough has been up to during lockdown, reusing actors, Gough’s writing process and more! 

Mike was recently on the Scott Pilgrim Vs The World review for the TV & Movies show on Comics In Motion where he discussed the movie with Dave of CiM and Tony of Indie Comic Spotlight (dated 8th October), check it out here: https://spoti.fi/33I9N5L
Mike also appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion
Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-31 are now out, 31 being about Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan’s one-shot comics, 30 being a discussion on Doctor Aphra with Tony Farina and 29 was the finale of the first run of Vader comics. Previous episodes topics include Count Dooku, Chewbacca, Galaxy’s Edge, Darth Vader and the Vader Down crossover event, Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#105 – How You Tell A Joke Is Everything: Fake Interviews, Ad-Libbing & Filming On Location With Gough

This week Mike is joined by Gough of Beernuts Productions; the blind Australian filmmaker, for his fourth appearance on the show, to talk about his two newest releases, lockdown in Australia & more!

For more detail, their chat starts with how the COVID lockdown affected Australia and when Gough got punched, then they discuss how his production company (Beernuts) dealt with lockdown, their newest mock-interview releases, filming on location, the character of the interviewer, making scripted conversations sound ad-libbed, what Gough has been up to during lockdown, reusing actors, Gough’s writing process and more!

Check out the recently revamped Beernut’s website with a new layout and more content: https://beernutsproductions.com/

Beernut’s YouTube channel with trailers & behind the scenes videos: https://youtube.com/BeernutsProductions

Make sure you check out Gough’s other appearances on GCC, on episodes 48, 65 & 84!

In the last episode of GCC; number 104, Mike spoke with entrepreneur & fitness expert Jarrod Speed about a great many things, including their first experiences in a float tank, how float tanks work and what they do specifically at his company Limitless Float, Jarrod’s other business ventures, advice for new start-ups, health & lifestyle in general, coffee-love, the “gym community”, customer service, the stigma of being wrong, Jarrod’s upcoming world record attempt and more!

Mike was recently on the Scott Pilgrim Vs The World review for the TV & Movies show on Comics In Motion where he discussed the movie with Dave of CiM and Tony of Indie Comic Spotlight (dated 8th October), check it out here: https://spoti.fi/33I9N5L
Mike also appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion
Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-31 are now out, 31 being about Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan’s one-shot comics, 30 being a discussion on Doctor Aphra with Tony Farina and 29 was the finale of the first run of Vader comics. Previous episodes topics include Count Dooku, Chewbacca, Galaxy’s Edge, Darth Vader and the Vader Down crossover event, Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#104 Pt 2 – “You Can’t Out-Train A Bad Diet”: Discipline, Coffee-Love, Food & The Proper Gym Community With Jarrod Speed

This week Mike is again joined by Jarrod Speed; founder of both Limitless Float & Muscle Ape, as well as being a fitness expert and an armed-response police officer, for the second part of their chat!

Part 2’s discussion continues the sports/exercise talk from part 1, before discussing Jarrod & Mike’s overweight youth and health, food & lifestyle in general, being coffee connoisseurs & collective coffee-love, the “gym community”, customer service, the stigma of being wrong, discussing ideas, political discourse, which finishes with Jarrod talking about his upcoming Guiness World Record attempt!

Limitless Float – Muscle Ape

Lynd’s Design House – Nutrition Studies

In case you missed last week, in part 1 of their chat, Jarrod & Mike discuss their first experiences in a float tank, Jarrod then explains how floating all works and what they do specifically at Limitless Float, the location of the business and Jarrod’s other business ventures, Jarrod’s advice for new start-ups, Jarrod’s stance on social media and the chat ends on a more sports-orientated discussion.

In the last episode of GCC; number 103, Mike spoke with Janine Mercer of the ODDentity podcast & the Podmoth network, discussing the weirdness of 2020, Funko pops and the fun of collecting, cryptids, vampires, and legends, as well as “hung jesus”, religiousity and legends/monsters, Janine’s collection of artefacts, the love of storytelling, protesting, being on the wrong side of history and more!

Mike was recently on the Scott Pilgrim Vs The World review for the TV & Movies show on Comics In Motion where he discussed the movie with Dave of CiM and Tony of Indie Comic Spotlight (dated 8th October), check it out here: https://spoti.fi/33I9N5L
Mike also appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion
Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-30 are now out, 30 being a discussion on Doctor Aphra with Tony Farina, 29 was the finale of the first run of Vader comics and 28 was a book review of Master & Apprentice. Previous episodes topics include Count Dooku, Chewbacca, Galaxy’s Edge, Darth Vader and the Vader Down crossover event, Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#104 Pt 1 – Why You Should Try A Float Tank: Sensory Deprivation, Salt Water, Muscle Ape & Creative Control With Jarrod Speed

This week Mike is joined by Jarrod Speed; founder of both Limitless Float & Muscle Ape, as well as being a fitness expert and an armed-response police officer!

In part 1 of their chat, Jarrod & Mike discuss their first experiences in a float tank, Jarrod then explains how floating all works and what they do specifically at Limitless Float, the location of the business and Jarrod’s other business ventures, Jarrod’s advice for new start-ups, Jarrod’s stance on social media and the chat ends on a more sports-orientated discussion.

Limitless Float – Muscle Ape

The graphic designer Jarrod mentions (& uses for Muscle Ape): Lynd’s Design House

Part 2’s discussion continues the sports talk, before discussing Jarrod & Mike’s overweight youth and health & lifestyle in general, being coffee connoisseurs & collective coffee-love, the “gym community”, customer service, the stigma of being wrong, discussing ideas, political discourse, which finishes with Jarrod talking about his upcoming Guiness World Record attempt!

Promo by American Slacker

In the last episode of GCC; number 103, Mike spoke with Janine Mercer of the ODDentity podcast & the Podmoth network, discussing the weirdness of 2020, Funko pops and the fun of collecting, cryptids, vampires, and legends, as well as “hung jesus”, religiousity and legends/monsters, Janine’s collection of artefacts, the love of storytelling, protesting, being on the wrong side of history and more!

Mike appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion
Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-29 are now out, 29 was the finale of the first run of Vader comics, 28 was a book review of Master & Apprentice and 27 was about the fourth volume of the main Star Wars comics, with previous episodes being about Count Dooku, Chewbacca, Galaxy’s Edge, Darth Vader and the Vader Down crossover event, Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#103 Pt 2 – “It Doesn’t Make Me A Serial Killer”: Hung Jesus, Storytelling, Protesting & Religion In Horror With Janine Mercer

This week brings the second part of Janine Mercer’s return to GCC – Janine is the host of the ODDentity podcast, creator of Corvus Review, founder of PodMoth Media and friend of the show!

Part 2 of their chat features “hung jesus”, the combination of religiousity and legends/monsters, as well as how the perception of religion in horror has changed, Janine’s eclectic collection of artifacts and human being’s love of storytelling. The conversation then changes to a more political discussion regarding protesting, being on the wrong side of history, “white guilt”, the perception of opinions and more, so make sure to tune in next week!

Last week, in part 1 of their chat, Mike & Janine’s conversation starts with a small amount of COVID/lockdown talk, before discussing Janine’s hearing issues and the weirdness of 2020 before they talk about Funko pops and the fun of collecting. The chat then changes gear into a discussion on cryptids, vampires, legends, werewolves and aliens, before talking about where Janine’s intrigue into the weird & wonderful came from!

Janine’s first appearance was on episode 78 of GCC to be sure to check that out if you’ve not heard it!

ODDentity Site – Corvus Review – PodMoth Media

In the last episode of GCC; number 102, Mike spoke with Vietnam war veteran, doctor and author; Michael Deeze! Their chat starts with how Michael’s father’s World War II diary started him writing, the Celtic tree of life artwork for his novels and tattoos, introspection, both Mike & Michael’s relationships with their respective fathers & parenthood in general, Michael’s quadruple bypass, travelling, “The Legacy Project” and more!

Mike appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion
Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-28 are now out, 28 being a book review of Master & Apprentice, 27 being about the main Star Wars comics and 26 was a biography of Count Dooku, with previous episodes being about Chewbacca, Galaxy’s Edge, Darth Vader and the Vader Down crossover event, Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#103 Pt 1 – Vampires, Aliens & POPs (Oh My!): Legends, Cryptids & The Joy Of Collectibles With Janine Mercer

This week brings the return of Janine Mercer; host of the ODDentity podcast, creator of Corvus Review, founder of PodMoth Media and friend of the show!

In part 1 of their chat, Mike & Janine’s conversation starts with a small amount of COVID/lockdown talk, before discussing Janine’s hearing issues and the weirdness of 2020 before they talk about Funko pops and the fun of collecting. The chat then changes gear into a discussion on cryptids, vampires, legends, werewolves and aliens, before talking about where Janine’s intrigue into the weird & wonderful came from!

Next week part 2 will be released, which features “hung jesus”, the combination of religiousity and legends/monsters, as well as how the perception of religion in horror has changed, Janine’s eclectic collection of artefacts and human being’s love of storytelling. The conversation then changes to a more political discussion regarding protesting, being on the wrong side of history, “white guilt”, the perception of opinions and more, so make sure to tune in next week!

Janine’s first appearance was on episode 78 of GCC to be sure to check that out if you’ve not heard it!

ODDentity Site – Corvus Review – PodMoth Media

In the last episode of GCC; number 102, Mike spoke with Vietnam war veteran, doctor and author; Michael Deeze! Their chat starts with how Michael’s father’s World War II diary started him writing, the Celtic tree of life artwork for his novels and tattoos, introspection, both Mike & Michael’s relationships with their respective fathers & parenthood in general, Michael’s quadruple bypass, travelling, “The Legacy Project” and more!

Mike appeared on the second episode of Comics On Trial, defending The Phantom Menace against Scott of 20th Century Geek – found on the feed of Comics In Motion
Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-25 are now out, episode 25 being a Q&A episode with the others speaking about Han Solo, Chewbacca, the Galaxy’s Edge, the Vader Down crossover, Lando, Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#101 Pt 2 – Age Of The Multiverse: Sci-fi, Great Villains & The Upcoming Loki Series With Tonya Todd

This week brings the second part of Mike’s chat with Tonya Todd continuing the discussion about superheroes!

In part 2 Mike & Tonya talk about the various upcoming Marvel TV series, Loki as a character, great villains, the next phase of MCU movies, sci-fi movies, Star Wars & Mike’s perfect Star Wars film, DC’s Multiverse, how bad the film Cats is and Mike’s other least favourite movies, early 2000 superhero movies, the Netflix Marvel shows, unnecessary reboots & remakes and more!

In case you missed last week, part 1 of Mike & Tonya’s chat begins with speaking about the late Chadwick Boseman before delving into Tonya’s early memories of superheroes, fictional crushes, Batman & Catwoman, the Marvel Cinematic Universe & DC’s Expanded Universe, Thor, ending with a discussion on the Black Widow.

Tonya also appeared on episode 97 of GCC so check that episode out too (if you haven’t already)!

Tonya’s Site– Twitter, IG & FB all @MsTonyaTodd 

Tonya also mentioned the book The Order Of Time by Carlo Rovelli.

The Articles Mike Forgot To Read:
http://www.mstonyatodd.com/top-ten-mcu-casting-choices/
http://www.mstonyatodd.com/the-metamorphosis-of-loki/ http://www.mstonyatodd.com/black-widow-is-the-most-impressive-avenger/

In the last episode of GCC; number 100, Mike & his first ever guest have a quite varied chat about “balls in bums”, a peculiar film named Visitor Q, Mike starting Genuine Chit-Chat, some past episodes Mike recommends for new listeners, Sam Harris & Joe Rogan, a few stories from Rhys & Mike’s childhood, how and why Rhys started using meditation, Rhys’ stance on many aspects of social media and many other topics!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-25 are now out, episode 25 being a Q&A episode with the others speaking about Han Solo, Chewbacca, the Galaxy’s Edge, the Vader Down crossover, Lando, Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#101 Pt 1 – Just A Chat About Superheroes: Childhood Crushes, Current Movies & The Late Chadwick Boseman With Tonya Todd

This week brings the return of Tonya Todd for a nice long two-parted chat about superheroes!

Part 1 of Mike & Tonya’s chat begins with speaking about the late Chadwick Boseman before delving into Tonya’s early memories of superheroes, fictional crushes, Batman & Catwoman, the Marvel Cinematic Universe & DC’s Expanded Universe, Thor, ending with a discussion on the Black Widow.

In part 2 Mike & Tonya talk about the upcoming Marvel TV series, Loki as a character, great villains, the next phase of MCU movies, sci-fi movies, Star Wars & Mike’s perfect Star Wars film, DC’s Multiverse, how bad the film Cats is and Mike’s other least favourite movies, early 2000 superhero movies, the Netflix Marvel shows, unnecessary reboots & remakes and more!

Tonya also appeared on episode 97 of GCC so check that episode out too (if you haven’t already)!

Tonya’s Site– Twitter, IG & FB all @MsTonyaTodd 

The Articles Mike Forgot To Read:
http://www.mstonyatodd.com/top-ten-mcu-casting-choices/
http://www.mstonyatodd.com/the-metamorphosis-of-loki/ http://www.mstonyatodd.com/black-widow-is-the-most-impressive-avenger/

In the last episode of GCC; number 100, Mike & his first ever guest have a quite varied chat about “balls in bums”, a peculiar film named Visitor Q, Mike starting Genuine Chit-Chat, some past episodes Mike recommends for new listeners, Sam Harris & Joe Rogan, a few stories from Rhys & Mike’s childhood, how and why Rhys started using meditation, Rhys’ stance on many aspects of social media and many other topics!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-24 are now out, speaking about Han Solo, Chewbacca, the Galaxy’s Edge, the Vader Down crossover, Lando, Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#100 Episode Special: Reminiscing, Starting The Podcast & The Application Of Meditation With Rhys Willis

This week brings the 100^th episode of Genuine Chit-Chat and to celebrate, Mike’s first ever guest & close friend Rhys Willis returns for a conversation with a range of vulgarity, hilarity and spirituality!

For more detail, Mike & Rhys’ chat starts with a fairly vulgar discussion on “balls in bums” and a peculiar film named Visitor Q but past that, the conversation delves into less strange territory including Mike starting Genuine Chit-Chat, some past episodes Mike recommends for new listeners, Sam Harris & Joe Rogan, a few stories from Rhys & Mike’s childhood, how and why Rhys started using meditation, Rhys’ stance on many aspects of social media and many other topics!

Mike spoke about the following episodes as recommendations for any newer listeners; 52 for the Church Of Satan chat, 81 for Maxwell Ivey (Blind Blogger), 48 for Gough (blind creator of Beernuts Productions) and 83 for the In The Black podcast chat.

Rhys’ Under The Bridge chillstep track (used for the GCC intro)

In the last episode of GCC; number 99, Mike speaks with Bruce Wawrzyniak about a great many things circling the entertainment industry including Bruce’s company Now Hear This, his two podcasts, his involvement in the Olympics and other sporting events, Bruce’s favourite countries of the ones he has visited, five minutes of fame, pitfalls for entertainers, the value of collaboration, Bruce’s public speaking and many other topics are discussed!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-23 are now out, speaking about Chewbacca, the Galaxy’s Edge, the Vader Down crossover, Lando, Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#99 Pt 2 – Collaboration, Not Competition: Sweat Equity, Public Speaking & Being Consistent With Bruce Wawrzyniak

This week Mike’s chat with Bruce Wawrzyniak about his management/promotion company Now Hear This and his two podcasts; Now Hear This Entertainment and Catholic Sports Radio continues!

In part 2, Mike & Bruce’s discussion on the entertainment industry continues, with discussions on pitfalls for entertainers, what “sweat equity” is, the value & variety of collaboration (along with plenty of examples), Bruce’s public speaking, the importance of consistency & putting content out there in all aspects of entertainment, and many other topics are discussed.

Now Hear This: http://www.nowhearthis.biz/ – Now Hear This Entertainment Podcast: https://apple.co/2CuebdU – Catholic Sports Radio: https://catholicsportsradio.net/

In case you missed last week, part 1 of their chat includes how Bruce started on his journey to create his company Now Hear This, as well as his two podcasts, his involvement in the Olympics as the chief press officer and other sporting events, Bruce’s favourite countries of the ones he has visited, how podcasting has helped both Mike & Bruce’s conversational skills, five minutes of fame and more!

In the last episode of GCC; number 98, Mike & Megan travelled around the North of England, going to sites in Liverpool, Blackpool and the Lake District. The podcast is discussing the sorts of things they got up to and how Megan found driving for it! The topics include an Ghetto Golf, VideOdyssey, Puffle Waffle, Pleasure Beach, an aquarium & wildlife park, kayaking, an illusions museum and more!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-22 are now out, speaking about Chewbacca, the Galaxy’s Edge, the Vader Down crossover, Lando, Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#99 Pt 1 – Don’t Be A One Trick Pony: Shortlived Fame, The Olympics & Now Hear This Entertainment With Bruce Wawrzyniak

This week Mike talks to Bruce Wawrzyniak about his management/promotion company Now Hear This and his two podcasts; Now Hear This Entertainment and Catholic Sports Radio.

Part 1 of their chat includes how Bruce started on his journey to create his company Now Hear This, as well as his two podcasts, his involvement in the Olympics as the chief press officer and other sporting events, Bruce’s favourite countries of the ones he has visited, how podcasting has helped both Mike & Bruce’s conversational skills, five minutes of fame and more!

Now Hear This: http://www.nowhearthis.biz/ – Now Hear This Entertainment Podcast: https://apple.co/2CuebdU – Catholic Sports Radio: https://catholicsportsradio.net/

Part 2 will be out next week, where Mike & Bruce’s discussion on the entertainment industry continues, with discussions on pitfalls for entertainers, what “sweat equity” is, the value & variety of collaboration, Bruce’s public speaking, the importance of consistency, putting content out there and more, so be sure to check that out!

Promo by The Urban Twist Podcast: https://anchor.fm/UrbanTwistPodcast/

Last week, in ep 98, Mike & Megan travelled around the North of England, going to sites in Liverpool, Blackpool and the Lake District. The podcast is discussing the sorts of things they got up to and how Megan found driving for it! The topics include an Ghetto Golf, VideOdyssey, Puffle Waffle, Pleasure Beach, an aquarium & wildlife park, kayaking, an illusions museum and more!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-20 are now out, speaking about the Galaxy’s Edge, the Vader Down crossover, Lando, Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#98 – Northern England Road Trip Special: Experiencing The Lake District, Liverpool & Blackpool With Megan Gritti

This week, Mike & Megan are travelling around the North of England for about a week, going to sites in Liverpool, Blackpool and the Lake District!

For a bit more detail, Mike & Megan speak for 5 different recordings for their trip, discussing the sorts of things they got up to and how Megan found driving for it! Their discussions include an Ghetto Golf, VideOdyssey, Puffle Waffle, Pleasure Beach, an aquarium & wildlife park, kayaking, an illusions museum and more!

This episode was recorded on Mike’s phone while in a moving car (often on the motorway) so if you’re a new listener, be aware this isn’t the usual quality of the show and it’ll go back to normal next week!

Last week, in ep 97, Mike spoke with actress, author, education coordinator and Sin City Cinephine; Ms Tonya Todd about a great many things, including Tonya giving information on her upcoming live performance before delving into Shakespeare and Tonya’s writing, the lack of diversity in writing & media, Tonya got into acting, the X-Men, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and more!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-20 are now out, speaking about the Galaxy’s Edge, the Vader Down crossover, Lando, Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#97 – “It’s Never All The Way Right”: Modern Shakespeare, Acting & The “Default” White Character With Tonya Todd

is week Mike is joined by actress, author, education coordinator and Sin City Cinephine; Ms Tonya Todd, for a talk about acting, Shakespeare, diversity in nerd culture and more!

For more detail, the chat starts with Tonya giving information on her upcoming live performance (link below) before delving into Shakespeare and Tonya’s writing, her role as an education coordinator, the lack of diversity in writing & media, what blackness means to Tonya, representation of disabilities, how Tonya got into acting, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and the X-Men movies which leads to their last topic; the Marvel Cinematic Universe & Star Wars!

Tonya’s Site – Twitter, IG & FB all @MsTonyaTodd

Free-to-watch FB Live event page for streaming Bard at the Bar’s of Caesar & Cleopatra at 5pm pacific time (2am GMT) on August 23rd – Donations to help pay the cast of Caesar & Cleopatra – Caesar & Cleopatra Q & A with cast

Dangers Of A Single Story TED Talk

Promo by In The Black Podcast

Last week, in ep 96, Mike & Megan spoke with Paul & Emily of the Parent Guide To GCSE about why they left teaching, the difficulties of being a teacher, annoying students, the many roles of a teacher, various exam boards, teaching in lockdown, revision planning, the future of education, their latest book and more!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-20 are now out, speaking about the Galaxy’s Edge, the Vader Down crossover, Lando, Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#96 – The Parent Guide To GCSE: Back To School, Revision Planning & The Teacher’s Lifestyle With Paul & Emily

This week Mike & his occasional cohost Megan are joined by Paul & Emily from the Parent Guide To GCSE for a talk about education, teaching, their business and more!

For more detail, Paul & Emily discuss why they started Parent Guide To GCSE and why they left teaching, the difficulties of being a teacher, annoying students, the many roles of a teacher, various exam boards, teaching in lockdown, revision planning, the future of education, their latest book and more!

GCSE Survival Guide for Parents Book – Website – Facebook Page – FB Group – Twitter – Instagram

Promo by Your Brain On Facts: http://yourbrainonfacts.com/

Last week, in ep 95, Mike spoke with his friend Sean, discussing Sean’s travels around the world, highlighting his time in Thailand and in North & South America, as well as the food of America, English stereotypes, the costs of living in Wales & England and more!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-19 are now out, speaking about the Vader Down crossover, Lando, Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#95 – “Don’t Fight People In Thailand”: Full Moon Party Stories, American Food & Welsh Living With Sean Lloyd

This week Mike is again joined by his good friend Sean Lloyd, for a talk featuring travelling, American food, living costs in Wales & England and more!

In more details, Mike & Sean’s discussion focuses on Sean’s travels around the world, highlighting his time in Thailand and in North & South America, as well as the food of America, English stereotypes, the costs of living in Wales & England and more!

Last week, in ep 94, Mike & Sean’s chat covered how they met, the differences between village & city life, the social changes in lockdown, Sean’s recent decision to come off all social media, the current political climate including Black Lives Matter and much more!

In episode 93 of GCC, Mike spoke with Moxie of the Your Brain On Facts podcast about a great many things, including the mantis shrimp, card games, Moxie’s book, regional dialects of England, musicals, the difference between English & American school systems, Moxie being struck by lightning, Game Of Thrones burlesque (nerdlesque) and many other topics!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-18 are now out, speaking about Lando, Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#94 – Leaving Social Media Behind: Friendships, Lockdown Socialising & An Uneasy Political Climate With Sean Lloyd

This week Mike is joined by his good friend Sean Lloyd, for a talk featuring friendship, social media and the Welsh!

For a bit more detail, Mike & Sean’s chat begins with how they met, how Sean first got into podcasts, the different between village & city life, the social changes in lockdown, Sean potentially starting a podcast as well as his recent decision to come off all social media, the current political climate including Black Lives Matter, the radicalisation of left & right politics and much more!

Next week Sean returns, but the conversation completely changes gear and will therefore be episode 95! Their discussion focuses on Sean’s travels around the world, highlighting his time in Thailand and North & South America, aswell as the food of America, English stereotypes, the costs of living in Wales & England and more!

Last week, in episode 93 of GCC, Mike spoke with Moxie of the Your Brain On Facts podcast about a great many things, including the mantis shrimp, card games, Moxie’s book, regional dialects of England, musicals, the difference between English & American school systems, Moxie being struck by lightning, Game Of Thrones burlesque (nerdlesque) and many other topics!

Promo by 20th Century Geek podcast

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-17 are now out, speaking about Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#93 Pt 2 – Performing “Nerdlesque” For George RR Martin: Confederate Statues, Avatar & Podcast Equipment Elitism With Moxie LaBouche

Mike is again joined by Moxie LaBouche, creator of the Your Brain On Facts podcast, writer of the Your Brain On Facts book and random trivia fact guru!

This week, in part 2 of their chat, Mike & Moxie talk about confederate statues, Moxie’s Game Of Thrones “nerd-lesque” (burlesque) and her story of playing in front of George RR Martin himself, a Star Wars discussion comes up with George Lucas’ ex-wife Marta Lucas (and her involvement with SW), plus Avatar The Last Airbender, voice-acting, podcast equipment elitism and much more!

Moxie’s site – Moxie’s Book – Your Brain On Facts Podcast

In case you missed it, in part 1 they speak about the mantis shrimp, card games, why Moxie wrote a book, regional dialects of England, musicals, a discussion on the difference between the English & American school/education systems, Moxie’s experience of being struck by lightning, people throwing themselves off Niagara Falls in a barrel and many other topics!

Two weeks ago, in episode 92 of GCC, Mike spoke with Alex & Evvi of the alternative metal band NO:IR, talking about genre pigeon-holing, “granddad metal”, the song-writing process for Vanity, band identity, taking risks as a band and exposure, live performances, Jason Butler is brought up as an example of an amazing frontman, their upcoming EP release as well as much more!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-16 are now out, speaking about Mace Windu, Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#93 Pt 1 – Silly Stories And Tremendous Trivia: Your Brain On Facts, Schooling & Getting Struck By Lightning With Moxie LaBouche

This week Mike is joined by Moxie LaBouche, creator of the Your Brain On Facts podcast, writer of the Your Brain On Facts book and random trivia fact guru!

Mike & Moxie’s conversation goes off in all different directions & tangents, but as a vague idea, in part 1 they speak about the mantis shrimp, card games, why Moxie wrote a book, regional dialects of England, musicals, a discussion on the difference between the English & American school/education systems, Moxie’s experience of being struck by lightning, people throwing themselves off Niagara Falls in a barrel and many other topics!

Moxie’s site – Moxie’s Book – Your Brain On Facts Podcast

Part 2 will be out next week and Mike & Moxie talk about confederate statues, Moxie’s Game Of Thrones “nerd-lesque” (burlesque) and her story of playing in front of George RR Martin himself, a Star Wars discussion comes up with George Lucas’ ex-wife Marta Lucas (and her involvement with SW), plus Avatar The Last Airbender, voice-acting, podcast equipment elitism and much more!

Promo by ROOM podcast – Mike appeared in the episodes “All Roads Lead To Room” and “Jen And The Blob”.

In case you missed episode 92 of GCC, Mike spoke with Alex & Evvi of the alternative metal band NO:IR, talking about genre pigeon-holing, “granddad metal”, the song-writing process for Vanity, band identity, taking risks as a band and exposure, live performances, Jason Butler is brought up as an example of an amazing frontman, their upcoming EP release as well as much more!

Mike appeared on episode 8 of Max Byrne’s Mandatory Marvel & DC show about The Killing Joke.
Mike also appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13).
Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-15 are now out, speaking about Vader after A New Hope, the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#92 – Creating “Oof Moments”: Song Deconstruction, Genre Appropriation & Vanity With Alex & Evvi of NO:IR

This week, Mike is joined by Alex & Evvi of the alternative metal band NO:IR, discussing their new single Vanity, song-writing, alternative music and more!

For more detail, the trio talk about how the members of NO:IR me, trying to avoid being pigeon-holed when it comes to genre, “granddad metal”, the song-writing process for Vanity, band identity, taking risks as a band and exposure, live performances, Jason Butler (of Letlive, Fever 333 & Pressure Cracks) is brought up as an example of an amazing frontman, their next single and upcoming EP release as well as much more!

NO:IR’s New Single Vanity – NO:IR’s Site – Merch – Twitter & Instagram @TheBandNoir – Facebook

In case you missed episode 90, Mike spoke with Dave (of Comics In Motion) & Max (of Mandatory Marvel & DC) about the Snyder Cut of Justice League, the DCEU movies, Batman V Superman, The Batfleck, upcoming DC releases and more!

Mike appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13)

Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-13 are now out, speaking the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#91 Pt 2 – Editing Out The Umms: Podcast Editing, Reality TV & Unnecessary Perfectionism With Chris Phelps & Dave Horrocks

For episode 91, Mike is again joined by Chris Phelps & Dave Horrocks of Comics In Motion, VHS Strikes Back and Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast to talk about their many podcasts and their new roster of podcasts on the feed of Comics In Motion!

This week brings part 2 of their chat and in it, Chris, Dave & Mike talk about podcast production & editing (including Mike’s major mess-up from a few months ago), reality TV and Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast, podcast audiences & listeners, uploading podcasts to YouTube and more!

In case you missed part 1 of their chat, the trio discussed how Mike met Chris & Dave, why Comics In Motion now has 4 near-weekly shows, how Chris & Dave met Tony Farina (of Indie Comics Spotlight) & Max Byrne (of Mandatory Marvel & DC), followed by a discussion on Comic Con and nerd/geek culture, Chris talks about his love of video games and the community that goes with it, Star Wars is briefly discussed, as are many other topics!

Chris & Dave hosts several podcasts including; Comics In Motion – VHS Strikes Back  – Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast – Chris also his own podcast Wrestling Gold discussed in episode 89 of GCC

Indie Comics Spotlight, Mandatory Marvel & DC and Star Wars: Comics In Canon can all be found on Comics In Motion’s feed!

Promo by Number One Rerun

In case you missed episode 90, Mike spoke with Dave (of Comics In Motion) & Max (of Mandatory Marvel & DC) about the Snyder Cut of Justice League, the DCEU movies, Batman V Superman, The Batfleck, upcoming DC releases and more!

Mike appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13)

Check out the podcast ROOM where Mike is in episode 1 of season 2 called “All Roads Lead To Room” as well as the episode “Jen And The Blob”!

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-13 are now out, speaking the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#91 Pt 1 – The Power Of Passion & Enthusiasm: Podcasters, Nerd Culture & Comics In Motion’s Network With Chris Phelps & Dave Horrocks

This week, Mike is joined by Chris Phelps & Dave Horrocks of Comics In Motion, VHS Strikes Back and Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast to talk about their many podcasts and their new roster of podcasts on the feed of Comics In Motion!

In part 1 of their chat, the trio discuss how Mike met Chris & Dave, why Comics In Motion now has 4 near-weekly shows (including Mike’s show Star Wars: Comics In Canon), how Chris & Dave met Tony Farina (of Indie Comics Spotlight) & Max Byrne (of Mandatory Marvel & DC), followed by a discussion on Comic Con and nerd/geek culture, Chris talks about his love of video games and the community that goes with it, Star Wars is briefly discussed, as are many other topics!

In part 2 Chris, Dave & Mike talk about podcast production & editing (including Mike’s major mess-up from a few months ago), reality TV and Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast, podcast audiences & listeners, uploading podcasts to YouTube and more!

Chris & Dave hosts several podcasts including; Comics In Motion – VHS Strikes Back  – Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast – Chris also his own podcast Wrestling Gold discussed in episode 89 of GCC

Indie Comics Spotlight, Mandatory Marvel & DC and Star Wars: Comics In Canon can all be found on Comics In Motion’s feed!

Promo by In The Black Podcast (who appeared on episode 83 of GCC)

In case you missed episode 90, Mike spoke with Dave (of Comics In Motion) & Max (of Mandatory Marvel & DC) about the Snyder Cut of Justice League, the DCEU movies, Batman V Superman, The Batfleck, upcoming DC releases and more!

Mike appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13)

Promo for the podcast ROOM where episode 1 of season 2 shows Mike’s voice-acting debut on the episode called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-12 are now out, speaking the Fallen Order prequel comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#90 Pt 2 – Discussing Batman V Superman: Batfleck, Doomsday & The Ultimate Cut With Dave Horrocks & Max Byrne

This week, Mike is again joined by Max Byrne of Mandatory Marvel & DC and Dave Horrocks of Comics In Motion about the recently announced Snyder Cut of Justice League and superhero movies!

In part 2 of their chat, Max talks about his views on the current “DCEU” movies, before a chat on comparing DC movies to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the trio’s thoughts on Ben Affleck’s Batman which leads into a big discussion their thoughts on the infamous Batman V Superman and more!

Last week in part 1 of their chat, Max & Dave delve into a discussion on what the Snyder Cut of Justice League is and why so many people are excited by it, some of the flaws of the standard Justice League movie, their views on many of the other DC films as well as the upcoming releases and why DC have had so many inconsistencies in their movies within the “DCEU” and more!

Dave hosts several podcasts including; Comics In Motion – VHS Strikes Back – Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast – Dave’s Twitter: @RagingBassUK

Max’s Twitter: @MaxyByrne – Max hosts Mandatory Marvel & DC, found on the feed of Comics In Motion.

Intro plug by In The Black Podcast (who appeared on episode 83 of GCC)

In case you missed episode 89, Mike spoke with Chris (also of Comics In Motion) & Scott (of 20^th Century Geek) about their experiences with wrestling, what they love about it, Chris’ new podcast Wrestling Gold, stigmas about wrestling, how different generations view it differently, some of the crazy gimmicks that have been introduced in the wrestling world and much more!

Mike appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13)

Promo for the podcast ROOM where episode 1 of season 2 shows Mike’s voice-acting debut on the episode called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-11 are now out, speaking about how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#90 Pt 1 – What Is The Snyder Cut?: Justice League, DC Movies & The Expanded Universe With Dave Horrocks & Max Byrne

In this week’s episode, Mike speaks with Max of Mandatory Marvel & DC and Dave of Comics In Motion about the recently announced Snyder Cut of Justice League and superhero movies!

In more detail, part 1 of their chat starts briefly with Max & Dave speaking about their own podcasts before delving into a discussion on what the Snyder Cut of Justice League is and why so many people are excited by it, some of the flaws of the standard Justice League movie, their views on many of the other DC films as well as the upcoming releases and why DC have had so many inconsistencies in their movies within the “DCEU”, Dave’s views on the DC movies and more!

Next week, in part 2, Max talks about his views on the current “DCEU” movies, and their chat on DC movies continues with a comparison to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the trio’s thoughts on Ben Affleck’s Batman which leads into a big discussion their thoughts on the infamous Batman V Superman and more!

Dave hosts several podcasts including; Comics In Motion – VHS Strikes Back – Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast – Dave’s Twitter: @RagingBassUK

Max’s Twitter: @MaxyByrne – Max hosts Mandatory Marvel & DC, found on the feed of Comics In Motion.

Promo by Your Brain On Facts: http://yourbrainonfacts.com/

In case you missed episode 89, Mike spoke with Chris (also of Comics In Motion) & Scott (of 20^th Century Geek) about their experiences with wrestling, what they love about it, Chris’ new podcast Wrestling Gold, stigmas about wrestling, how different generations view it differently, some of the crazy gimmicks that have been introduced in the wrestling world and much more!

Mike appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13)

Promo for the podcast ROOM where episode 1 of season 2 shows Mike’s voice-acting debut on the episode called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-10 are now out, speaking about how Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#89 – Introducing Wrestling Gold: Amateur Wrestling, Alter Egos & Insane Gimmicks With Chris Phelps & Scott Weatherly

This week’s episode is a wrestling special where Mike is joined by Chris Phelps of Wrestling Gold & Comics In Motion and Scott Weatherly of 20^th Century Geek & Stories Out Of Time & Space!

As Mike has never really been into wrestling, he wanted to bring Chris & Scott onboard to talk about their experiences with wrestling (Scott having been an actual wrestler), what they love about it, Chris’ new podcast Wrestling Gold, Chris & Scott’s alter egos (Rocky Rainey & John Bull) “having beef” with each other ready for their upcoming wrestling match, stigmas about wrestling, how different generations view it differently, some of the crazy gimmicks that have been introduced in the wrestling world and much more!

Chris hosts several podcasts including; Wrestling Gold – Comics In Motion – VHS Strikes Back – Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast

Scott hosts two podcasts; 20^th Century Geek & Stories Out Of Time And Space

In case you missed episode 88, Mike & Megan spoke with Tony Farina of Indie Comics Spotlight about a great many things, including online education, teaching during lockdown, language & regional dialects, passing hobbies down to children, Star Wars, creating mixtapes and much more!

Mike appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (Episode 13)

Promo for the podcast ROOM where episode 1 of season 2 shows Mike’s voice-acting debut on the episode called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-8 are now out, speaking about how Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#88 Pt 2 – Relationships In The Lockdown: Passing Down Your Passions, Theatre & Making Mixtapes With Tony Farina & Megan Gritti

Mike is again joined by Tony Farina; creator & host of Indie Comics Spotlight, the Assistant Professor of Humanities at Siena Heights University, reviewer of comics & audiobooks and early adopter of online education – Mike’s girlfriend (& occasional co-host) Megan also joins the conversation!

In this week (part 2) of the chat, the trio discuss how Megan & Mike and Tony & his partner have been handling the COVID lockdown, they also talk about passing down interests to children, they speak about the younger generation & how there are few films that all generations have seen, they then have a fairly lengthy discussion on Star Wars, how “back in the day” before music streaming the trio would make their own CDs/mixtapes, Megan’s lockdown birthday, cancelled events, theatre and more!

In case you missed it, part 1 of their chat was out last week, where Mike, Tony & Megan talk about Tony teaching online university, how the US & UK’s respective educational systems have responded to the COVID crisis differently, which leads onto a discussion on language including how English itself is such a difficult language to learn. Regional dialects, the Spanish Flu and more topics are also discussed!

Tony’s site – Tony’s reviews of DC/Warner things – Tony’s Twitter: @tricycleboombox – Tony also appeared on episode 71 of GCC.

In case you missed episode 87, Mike had his girlfriend Megan Gritti on to talk about video games she’s been getting into while on lockdown (including Animal Crossing), as well as talking about video games from each of their childhoods, such as the Pokémon games & their spin-offs, mario & mario party, Sims, games for the N64, board games like Monopoly and more!

Mike appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (episode 13) – it can be found on the feed of Comics In Motion in the usual podcast places.

Promo for the podcast ROOM where episode 1 of season 2 shows Mike’s voice-acting debut on the episode called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-8 are now out, speaking about how Cassian met K-2SO, Beckett before Solo, The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#88 Pt 1 – A Calm Conversation Amidst Chaos: Speaking Multiple Languages & Educating In Lockdown With Tony Farina & Megan Gritti

This week Mike is joined by Tony Farina; creator & host of Indie Comics Spotlight (found on the feed of Comics In Motion), as well as the Assistant Professor of Humanities at Siena Heights University, reviewer of comics & audiobooks & early adopter of online education – Mike’s girlfriend & occasional co-host Megan also joins the conversation!

This week is part 1 of their chat where Mike, Tony & Megan talk about a great many things, including Tony teaching online university which he’s been doing for several years, how the US & UK’s respective educational systems have responded to the COVID crisis differently (as Megan is also a teacher), which leads onto a discussion on language (as Megan speaks 4 including English) including how English itself is such a difficult language to learn. They also talk about regional dialects, how Tony & Megan got into teaching, the American Labour & Memorial days, the Spanish Flu and more!

Part 2 is out next week and the trio discuss how Megan & Mike and Tony & his partner have been handling the COVID lockdown, they also talk about passing down interests to children, they speak about the younger generation, have a fairly lengthy discussion on Star Wars, how “back in the day” before streaming the trio would make their own CDs/mixtapes, Megan’s lockdown birthday, cancelled events, theatre and more!

Tony’s site – Tony’s reviews of DC/Warner things – Tony’s Twitter: @tricycleboombox – Tony also appeared on episode 71 of GCC.

In case you missed last week’s episode, Mike had his girlfriend Megan Gritti on to talk about video games she’s been getting into while on lockdown (including Animal Crossing), as well as talking about video games from each of their childhoods, such as the Pokémon games & their spin-offs, mario & mario party, Sims, games for the N64, board games like Monopoly and more!

Mike appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming (episode 13) – it can be found on the feed of Comics In Motion in the usual podcast places.

Promo for the podcast ROOM where episode 1 of season 2 shows Mike’s voice-acting debut on the episode called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Mike has another show, called Star Wars: Comics In Canon – all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed and episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0-7 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Operation: Cinder, Captain Phasma, The Last Jedi comics, Mon Cala & more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#87 – Getting Money From Nook’s Cranny: Nintendo Switch Online, Pokémon & Mario Party In Lockdown With Megan Gritti

This week Mike is again joined by his girlfriend Megan Gritti, for a chilled discussion on how Megan’s been getting into video games more during lockdown, some memories about Pokémon and much more!

For a bit more detail, Megan & Mike talk about the video games they’ve been playing while in isolation, starting with Megan’s recent obsession with Animal Crossing New Horizons followed by Mike being salty about Mario Party and comparing it to Monopoly, what games Megan played growing up before talking about the many Pokémon generations & spin-off games and more – the chat is mainly about video games from someone who has only just properly got into them, so if that interests you, be sure to listen!

In case you missed last week’s episode, Mike spoke with Frank Burton about his podcast “Ragbag”, the 3 books he’s written, including his newest “Everything I Am”, “Fictional Frank Burton”, recording conversations between characters, how growing up in the 80s was different to today, voicing characters for the audiobook, a discussion on social media and more!

Mike appeared on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight to talk about the comic series Second Coming – it can be found on the feed of Comics In Motion in the usual podcasts places!

Promo for the podcast ROOM where episode 1 of season 2 shows Mike’s voice-acting debut on the episode called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Last week Mike showcased a special for his new show called Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Captain Phasma & much more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#86 Pt 2 – Speaking The Author’s Opinion: Character Creation, Voices & Not Using Social Media With Frank Burton

This week Mike is again joined by Frank Burton; creator/host of the Ragbag Podcast and author of three books: History of Sarcasm, One Hundred and his latest book, Everything I Am.

Their chat continues in part 2 with their discussion on generational differences including tattoo & head-shaving stigmas, before delving into character’s speaking author’s opinions, some challenges that come from voicing different characters (in the audiobook), audience demographics and more – their chat is finished off by a discussion on the value (or lack of) of social media!

In case you missed last week, in part 1 of their chat Mike & Frank discuss Frank’s previous two books and his podcast, as well as what it was like writing a novel that links in with the lore of the Ragbag show,“Fictional Frank Burton”, recording conversations between characters, how growing up in the 80s was different to today & more.

Frank’s Site – Bandcamp link to the audiobook version of Everything I Am – Frank’s Podcast Link

Frank has also appeared on GCC previously, episode 34 he talk about his epilepsy & passion for music while on episode 56 he discusses his book One Hundred with Mike.

In case you missed it, last episode Mike spoke with Gough of Beernuts Productions about the 10-year anniversary of his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly”, how his blindness has affected his life, mental health, his experiences traveling & more! The week before, Mike & Gough discussed Gough’s new comedy mockumentary called “How To Treat Women”, the Australian bushfires, backlash & many other topics!

Promo for the podcast ROOM where episode 1 shows Mike’s voice-acting debut on the episode called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Last week Mike showcased a special for his new show called Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his red arm, Captain Phasma & much more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#86 Pt 1 – “Everything I Am”: Fake Frank, 80s Kids & The Ragbag World With Frank Burton

This week Mike joined by Frank Burton; creator/host of the Ragbag Podcast and author of three books: History of Sarcasm, One Hundred and his latest book, Everything I Am.

In part 1 of their chat, Mike & Frank start by discussing his previous two books and his podcast, before delving into what it was like writing a novel that links in with the lore of the Ragbag show and differentiating between the real and the “Fictional Frank Burton”. Frank also talks about recording conversations between characters when he does all the voices (for the audiobook), inspiration for the characters and part 1 ends with a discussion on how growing up in the 80s was different to today.

Part 2 will be out next week and their discussion on generational differences continues, character’s speaking author’s opinions, some challenges that come from voicing different characters (in the audiobook), audience demographics and more – their chat is finished off by a discussion on the value (or lack of) of social media!

Frank’s Site – Bandcamp link to the audiobook version of Everything I Am – Frank’s Podcast Link

Frank has also appeared on GCC previously, episode 34 he talk about his epilepsy & passion for music while on episode 56 he discusses his book One Hundred with Mike.

In case you missed it, last week Mike with Gough of Beernuts Productions about the 10-year anniversary of his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly”, how his blindness has affected his life, mental health, his experiences traveling & more! The week before, Mike & Gough discussed Gough’s new comedy mockumentary called “How To Treat Women”, the Australian bushfires, backlash & many other topics!

Promo by American Slacker

Link to Mike’s voice-acting debut on the first episode of season of the podcast “ROOM”, called “All Roads Lead To Room”

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Last week Mike showcased a special for his new show called Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0, 1, 2 & 3 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his read arm & much more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#85 – 10 Years After The Docco: I Will Not Go Quietly, Mental Health, Worldwide Travel & A Famous Dad With Gough

This week Mike is once again joined by Gough, creator of the documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly” and the production company Beernuts Productions – Gough is a legally blind filmmaker, comedian, author, friend of the show and an all-round fun guy to speak with!

Gough discusses the 10-year anniversary of his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly” which is about Gough’s blindness, the multitude of issues he experienced after school, his own and other’s mental health & more.
As well as the documentary itself, Gough talks about how & why he made a documentary (or “docco” as the Auzzies call it), what happened after releasing the docco, what’s changed over the last 10 years, what it was like growing up with a famous dad, the importance of travelling and more!

Last week Gough & Mike focused on Gough’s new comedy mockumentary called “How To Treat Women” by discussing satire in comedy and the challenges of making a mockumentary, especially for a blind man! They also discuss comedic timings, actor chemistry, backlash Gough has received from his comedy works (& how he’s a “smut-peddler”), the Australian bushfires of late 2019/early 2020 & more!

Beernuts Productions Site – I Will Not Go Quietly Docco – Gough has also been on Genuine Chit-Chat previously, in episodes 48 & 65!

In case you missed it, in episode 83 of GCC, Mike was joined by the powerhouse of hosts from the In The Black Podcast, their chat includes “the talk” (not the birds & the bees) that black parents give to their children, they then discuss black identity, the importance of heritage, black history month, representation in the media, reparations, the future of Black America & much more, so check that out if you haven’t already!

Promo by Frank Burton for his new book “Everything I Am” Audiobook

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Last week Mike showcased a special for his new show called Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0, 1, 2 & 3 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, how C-3PO got his read arm & much more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#84 – Making A Mockumentary: Comedic Timings, Actor Chemistry, Bushfires & Being A “Smut-Peddler” With Gough

This week Mike is joined by Gough, creator of Beernuts Productions – Gough is a legally blind filmmaker, comedian, writer, friend of the show and an all-round fun guy to speak with!

This week Gough & Mike focus on Gough’s new comedy mockumentary called “How To Treat Women” by discussing satire in comedy and the challenges of making a mockumentary, especially for a blind man! They also discuss comedic timings, actor chemistry, backlash Gough has received from his comedy works (& how he’s a “smut-peddler”), how certain comedy doesn’t age well, advantages of being an independent filmmaker and more! The chat is finished off with a talk on the bushfires that were affecting Australia around the time of this podcast being recorded.

Next week Gough returns to discuss the 10-year anniversary of his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly”, how making the documentary was (or “docco” as the Auzzies call it), what happened after releasing the docco, what’s changed over the last 10 years and more!

Beernuts Productions Site – Gough has also been on Genuine Chit-Chat previously, in episodes 48 & 65!

In case you missed it, in the last standard episode of GCC Mike was joined by the powerhouse of hosts from the In The Black Podcast, their chat includes “the talk” (not the birds & the bees) that black parents give to their children, they then discuss black identity, the importance of heritage, black history month, representation in the media, reparations, the future of Black America & much more, so check that out if you haven’t already!

Promo by Frank Burton for his new book “Everything I Am” Audiobook

Recently Mike has appeared on the Ask Win Podcast
He has also appeared on the Friends In Your Ears podcast

Last week Mike showcased a special for his new show called Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all episodes can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday; episodes 0, 1 & 2 are now out, speaking about The Rise Of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace & much more – https://apple.co/39mut2Y

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

Star Wars: Comics In Canon Special – Ep 1: Hello There, Canon/Legends & The Rise Of Kylo Ren

Hello there! Instead of a standard episode of Genuine Chit-Chat, this week Mike wanted to showcase his new show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon – found on the podcast feed of our friends at Comics In Motion!

This release is both episodes 0 & 1 rolled into one! Episode 0 is where Mike explains what you can expect from SW Comics In Canon going forward along with what “Canon/Legends” in SW is and the timeline of the movies, while episode 1 is about The Rise Of Kylo Ren comic and kyber crystal “bleeding” – this show is for all Star Wars fans; younglings & veterans alike! Whether you’ve consumed all the content (we’d be impressed if you have) or are just a film newbie getting into a galaxy far far away, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this look into the wider Star Wars canon, through the comic-book lens!

Regarding content discussed in Episode 1, for the best listening, ensure you’ve seen The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi, seeing The Rise Of Skywalker is suggested but it’s not essential and there will be no spoilers for it within – this comic series takes place around 6 years before the events of Episode VII: The Force Awakens; so as TFA is 34 ABY, this comic mini-series is around 28 ABY (flashbacks between 18-25 ABY).

The Rise Of Kylo Ren is written by Charles Soule, with Will Sliney as the artist and Guru eFX as the colourist, issue #1 released December 2019 & issue #4 released March 2020.

If anyone has questions about Star Wars or the show in general, send Mike an email at StarWarsComicsInCanon@outlook.com.

Next week will be back to the usual GCC shows, so if you’re not into Star Wars, check in next week!

Chris & Dave of Comics In Motion were on episodes 63 & 75 of Genuine Chit-Chat and Mike was on episodes 75 & 100 of Comics In Motion!

In case you missed it, last week on GCC, Mike was joined by the powerhouse of hosts from the In The Black Podcast, their chat includes a great many topics, including “the talk” (not the birds & the bees) that black parents give to their children, they then discuss black identity, the importance of heritage, black history month, representation in the media, reparations, the future of Black America and much more, so check that out if you haven’t already!

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#83 Pt 2 – “Tell Our Full Story”: Power, Representation, Reparations & Black Panther With The In The Black Podcast

This week continues one of Mike’s favourite chats; he is joined by the powerhouse of people that form the amazing In The Black Podcast; Big O (Mr In The Black himself), Phil (The Orange-Krush) and Elgin Bailey (El Boogie) for an informed & intelligent conversation regarding black issues, podcasting & more!

This week is part 2 of their chat and their discussion on Black Panther continues, going into representation, diversity & stereotyping before delving into the influence of people in power in the current social zeitgeist, the differences in the UK & USA’s views on racism & immigration, Idris Elba and Daryl Davis are discussed and near the end Big O, Phil & Ell all give their stances on the future for Black America and potential reparations, bringing a great end to this powerful podcast.

In case you missed it, part 1 of their chat begins with Big O explaining why him & Phil started the In The Black Podcast followed by a dive into “the talk” (not the birds & the bees) that black parents give to their children about interacting with certain types of people & authority figures, they then discuss black identity, the importance of heritage in the black world, the value of black history month as well as In The Black’s collective view on Terry Crews, representation in the media and much more, so check that out if you haven’t already!

In The Black Podcast’s Site – ITBP Facebook Page

In the last episode of GCC, Mike spoke with Christopher Gerg; CISO & vice president of cyber risk management at Tetra Defense. Their chat begins with Chris’ decades of experience in the cyber security industry as well as what Tetra Defense do in relation to this, he then explains what ransomware & malware actually is and what is at risk from their attacks, what can be put in place to reduce the chances of being victim to a cyber attack, the importance of data privacy, the past, present & future of cyber security, backing up data and much more!

Mike’s started a new show Star Wars: Comics In Canon, it can be found on Comics In Motion’s podcast feed, episodes will be out every Saturday and episode 0 is out now – he talks about what you can expect from the show, as well as some information about what canon & legends means in Star Wars, the Skywalker Saga timeline & more!

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#83 Pt 1 – A Look Into The Black Perspective: Identity, Black History Month, Role Models & “The Talk” With The In The Black Podcast

This week brings a chat Mike has been excitedly awaiting to release; he is joined by the powerhouse of people that form the amazing In The Black Podcast; Big O (Mr In The Black himself), Phil (The Orange-Krush) and Elgin Bailey (El Boogie) for an informed & intelligent conversation.

Their chat begins with Big O explaining why him & Phil started the In The Black Podcast followed by a dive into “the talk” (not the birds & the bees) that black parents give to their children about interacting with certain types of people & authority figures, they then discuss black identity, the importance of heritage in the black world, the value of black history month as well as In The Black’s collective view on Terry Crews, representation in the media and much more!

Part 2 is out next week where the discussion on Black Panther continues, going into representation, diversity & stereotyping before delving into the influence of people in power to the social zeitgeist, the differences in the UK & USA’s views on racism & immigration, Idris Elba and Daryl Davis are discussed and near the end Big O, Phil & Ell all give their stances on the future for Black America so be sure to tune in then for more informed & intelligent conversation!

In The Black Podcast’s Site – ITBP Facebook Page

Last week Mike spoke with Christopher Gerg; CISO & vice president of cyber risk management at Tetra Defense. Their chat begins with Chris’ decades of experience in the cyber security industry as well as what Tetra Defense do in relation to this, he then explains what ransomware & malware actually is and what is at risk from their attacks, what can be put in place to reduce the chances of being victim to a cyber attack, the importance of data privacy, the past, present & future of cyber security, backing up data and much more!

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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#82 – What Is Ransomware?: Cyber Security Insurance, Data Privacy & Tetra Defense With Christopher Gerg

This week Mike speaks with CISO & vice president of cyber risk management at Tetra Defense; Christopher Gerg, all about cyber security, ransomware, data privacy, insurance & more – an important chat for tech nerds & novices alike!

For a bit more detail, Mike & Chris’ chat begins with Chris’ decades of experience in the cyber security industry as well as what Tetra Defense do in relation to this. He then explains what ransomware & malware actually is and what is at risk from their attacks, what can be put in place to reduce the chances of being victim to a cyber attack, the importance of data privacy, the past, present & future of cyber security, backing up data and much more!

Tetra Defense’s Site – Tetra’s Free Ransomware Stress Test

In case you missed it, last week Mike spoke with Maxwell Ivey; The Blind Blogger about his podcast “What’s Your Excuse? Show”, how he lost his vision, the importance of accepting a helping hand, how some people have mistreated him due to his blindness, the books he’s written, modern meditation, his work ethic, doing things for himself & working solo, the value of p “stillness”, Maxwell’s time in the carnival business and many other topics as well as Maxwell singing at the end!

Intro Plug & Promo by In The Black Podcast

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#81 Pt 2 – Find Solutions, Not Excuses: Practice, Stillness & Recognising The Positives With Maxwell Ivey

This week Mike’s chat with Maxwell Ivey, The Blind Blogger about losing his vision, his podcast, his books, his travel experiences and much more is continued!

In part 2 Maxwell talks about his blog “The Blind Blogger” and his podcast “What’s Your Excuse? Show”, doing things for himself & working solo, the value of practicing your craft as well as “stillness”, learning from negative experiences, Maxwell’s time in the carnival business and many other topics as well as Maxwell singing at the end!

In case you missed it, part 1 of their chat starts with Maxwell discussing his many pursuits and how he lost his vision, the importance of accepting a helping hand, how some people have mistreated him due to his blindness, the books he’s written, modern meditation, his work ethic and much more!

Maxwell’s Site The Blind Blogger  – His Podcast “What’s Your Excuse? Show”

In case you missed the last episode, Mike spoke with Tracey Maxfield about bullying, mental health & her book Escaping The Rabbit Hole; in more detail, Tracey recounts her journey through nursing and what led her to her nervous breakdown & her journey through acute depression, this is followed by a discussion on the seriousness of bullying in both school & the workplace and how severely it can affect someone’s mental health, the social stigmas that continue to persist victims of bullying, Tracey’s motto of “Engage | Educate | Empower”, potential causes of school shootings, the definition of “bullycide” and many more things are discussed!

Intro Plug by Play Comics

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#81 Pt 1 – Meeting The Blind Blogger: Losing Eyesight At 12, Social Mistreatment & Accepting A Helping Hand With Maxwell Ivey

This week Mike speaks with Maxwell Ivey; The Blind Blogger about losing his vision, his podcast, his books, his travel experiences and much more!

Part 1 of their chat starts with Maxwell discussing his many pursuits and how he lost his vision, the importance of accepting a helping hand, how some people have mistreated him due to his blindness, the books he’s written, modern meditation, his work ethic and much more!

Part 2 is out next week, so be sure to tune in for Maxwell talking about his blog “The Blind Blogger” and his podcast “What’s Your Excuse”, doing things for himself & working solo, the value of stillness, learning from negative experiences, Maxwell’s time in the carnival business and many other topics as well as Maxwell singing at the end!

Maxwell’s Site The Blind Blogger  – His Podcast “What’s Your Excuse? Show”

In case you missed last week, Mike spoke with Tracey Maxfield about bullying, mental health & her book Escaping The Rabbit Hole; in more detail, Tracey recounts her journey through nursing and what led her to her nervous breakdown & her journey through acute depression, this is followed by a discussion on the seriousness of bullying in both school & the workplace and how severely it can affect someone’s mental health, the social stigmas that continue to persist victims of bullying, Tracey’s motto of “Engage | Educate | Empower”, potential causes of school shootings, the definition of “bullycide” and many more things are discussed!

STAR WARS FANS: check out Mike’s collaboration with Scott, Chris & Dave of the 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts a full review of The Rise Of Skywalker which can be found on Comics In Motion’s feed (episode 108)! Plus there are several other Star Wars collaboration episodes on GCC, 20th Century Geek and Comics In Motion’s feeds, so check those out too!

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#80 – Engage, Educate & Empower: Acute Depression, “Bullycide” & Escaping The Rabbit Hole With Tracey Maxfield

This week Mike speaks with Tracey Maxfield about the bullying epidemic, mental health and her book, Escaping The Rabbit Hole.

For more detail, Mike & Tracey’s chat begins with Tracey’s recounting her journey through nursing and what led her to her nervous breakdown, this leads onto Tracey’s book Escaping The Rabbit Hole and her journey through acute depression, this is followed by Tracey speaking about her time talking at schools before a discussion on the seriousness of bullying in both school & the workplace and how severely it can affect someone’s mental health, the social stigmas that continue to persist victims of bullying, Tracey’s motto of “Engage | Educate | Empower”, potential causes of school shootings, the definition of “bullycide” and many more things are discussed!

Tracey will be launching her own podcast called Engage, Educate & Empower, which is due for release March 19^th 2020 – keep up-to-date with Tracey & her upcoming podcast using the below links.

Tracey’s site – Tracey’s blog – Tracey’s YouTube channel

In case you missed last week, Mike spoke with John Vespasian; author, avid historian and endorser of “rational living” about a great many things, including how having future goals that are too specific can be damaging, followed by John’s view on how people should approach career changes, John’s definition of disruptions and how they are presented in his new book, some of John’s travels, his favourite period in history, his stance on immigration & much more is all discussed!

STAR WARS FANS: check out Mike’s collaboration with Scott, Chris & Dave of the 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts a full review of The Rise Of Skywalker which can be found on Comics In Motion’s feed (episode 108)! Plus there are several other Star Wars collaboration episodes on GCC, 20th Century Geek and Comics In Motion’s feeds, so check those out too!

Promo by The Brave Files

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#79 – Using History To Live Rationally: Future Goals, Historical Lessons & Dealing With Disruptions With John Vespasian

This week brings a chat between Mike and John Vespasian; an author, avid historian and endorser of “rational living” – definitely a chat for anyone wanting to improve their life, achieve their goals or anyone with an interest in history!

The chat begins with John explaining rational living using the example of Howard Carter & his discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb before delving into how having future goals that are too specific can be damaging, followed by John’s view on how people should approach career changes (especially when later in life), John’s definition of disruptions and how they are presented in his new book (link below), why John started writing, some of John’s travels, John’s favourite period in history, his stance on immigration, his recommendation for everyone to learn a second language & much more is all discussed!

John’s Website – Find John’s latest book “Undisrupted” on Amazon (Link to UK but available elsewhere)

In case you missed last week, Mike spoke with Janine Mercer of the ODDentity podcast, where they spoke about many weird & wonderful things, including collecting artefacts, paranormal experiences, fears & phobias, pandemics & germs, health & finite living, dealing with the deaths of people you know in different ways, passing down stories, urban legends & folklore as well as horror movies and so much more!

STAR WARS FANS: check out Mike’s collaboration with Scott, Chris & Dave of the 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts a full review of The Rise Of Skywalker which can be found on Comics In Motion’s feed (episode 108)! Plus there are several other Star Wars collaboration episodes on GCC, 20^th Century Geek and Comics In Motion’s feeds, so check those out too!

Promo by The One Where Show

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#78 Pt 2 – Folklore Or Urban Legends?: Creating Our Own Narratives, Horror SFX & Dealing With Death With Janine Mercer

This week brings part 2 of the first 2020 chat with a fellow podcaster – Mike speaks with Janine Mercer of the ODDentity Podcast & the upcoming podcast The Vanishing Hitchhiker!

In part 2 of their chat, begins with a delve into health & finite living, dealing with the deaths of people you know in different ways, people passing down stories which then moves into a discussion on the difference between urban legends & folklore before ending with horror movies & special effects (with a lot more in-between)!

In case you missed last week, in part 1 of their chat, Mike & Janine talk about collecting artefacts, Janine then tells a few brilliant tales of her past (including one of exploring a mine and one about donkey balls) and discusses some paranormal experiences she’s encountered & how perception can affect them. Fears & phobias is then discussed which leads into discussions on pandemics, germs, swine flu & much more!

The ODDentity Podcast – Corvus Review

Last week, Mike & his girlfriend Megan chatted with Alex Hart for a movie chat – Disney live-action remakes, Alfred Hitchcock movies and favourite childhood movies are all discussed, as well as a spoiler-free discussion on Joker, a general discussion on sequels, general love & appreciation for Paul Rudd, the burden of fame is mentioned as well as a discussion about the movies of 2019 that they’ve all seen!

In case you missed it, Mike collaborated with Scott, Chris & Dave of the 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts for an instalment in the Journey To The Rise Of Skywalker podcast collaboration – check the other podcasts for the Star Wars prequel & sequel discussions and keep an eye out for the Episode IX review!

Promo by Games My Mom Found podcast

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#78 Pt 1 – A Healthy Level Of Scepticism: Paranormal Experiences, Collecting Artefacts, Donkey Balls & The ODDentity Podcast With Janine Mercer

This week brings the first chat with a fellow podcaster of 2020 – Mike speaks with Janine Mercer of the ODDentity Podcast & the upcoming podcast The Vanishing Hitchhiker!

In part 1 of their chat, Mike & Janine talk about collecting artefacts, Janine then tells a few brilliant tales of her past (including one of exploring a mine and one about donkey balls) and discusses some paranormal experiences she’s encountered & how perception can affect them. Fears & phobias is then discussed which leads into discussions on pandemics, germs, swine flu & much more!

Part 2 of their chat will be available next Sunday where their delve into the macabre continues with health & finite living, dealing with death, people passing down stories which moves into a discussion on the difference between urban legends & folklore before ending with horror movies & special effects – so be sure to tune in for that!

The ODDentity Podcast – Corvus Review

Last week, Mike & his girlfriend Megan chatted with Alex Hart for a movie chat – Disney live-action remakes, Alfred Hitchcock movies and favourite childhood movies are all discussed, as well as a spoiler-free discussion on Joker, a general discussion on sequels, general love & appreciation for Paul Rudd, the burden of fame is mentioned as well as a discussion about the movies of 2019 that they’ve all seen!

In case you missed it, Mike collaborated with Scott, Chris & Dave of the 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts for an instalment in the Journey To The Rise Of Skywalker podcast collaboration – check the other podcasts for the Star Wars prequel & sequel discussions and keep an eye out for the Episode IX review!

Promo by Which Murderer

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#77 Pt 2 – 2019 Movie Roundup: Movie Sequels, Too Much Fame & Appreciating Paul Rudd With Alex Hart

For the second part of first episode of 2020, Mike is joined by returning guest & movie buff, Alex Hart for a full round-up of movies from the last year as well as many others (also joined by the self-proclaimed co-host Megan)!

This week, their movie chat continues with a spoiler-free discussion on Joker and why they do not believe a sequel would work well, followed by a general discussion on sequels, a short talk on superhero movies, general love & appreciation for Paul Rudd is brought up along with celebrities who are supposedly a pain to work with, the burden of fame is mentioned and then the last half of the show is show a round-up of some movies of 2019 that hadn’t yet been discussed, including Toy Story 4, IT Chapter Two, Fighting With My Family, Zombieland 2 and more!

In part 1 Alex chatted with Megan & Mike about a few things (such as hiking) before delving into the full movie discussion where a great many movies are discussed and there are *NO SPOILERS* within this chat so it’s a great way to add a few new films to your watch-lists! Disney live-action remakes, Alfred Hitchcock movies and favourite childhood movies are all discussed, also at the end of part 1 Mike & Alex talk about the 2009 Watchmen movie and how it compares to the graphic novel & new series.

In the last episode of GCC, Mike & Megan chat with Ciara & Nick for a tangentical chat with a huge matter of random things discussed, including Nick’s solo show, why Nick & Ciara started a podcast, censorship, Michael Jackson’s child Blanket, Nick’s identity crisis, Robbie Williams & Take That, Disney films, some issues that come from Nick & Megan being teachers, how Megan & Nick met, music taste in general, intellectual property and much more nonsense!

In case you missed it, Mike collaborated with Scott, Chris & Dave of the 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts for an instalment in the Journey To The Rise Of Skywalker podcast collaboration – check the other podcasts for the Star Wars prequel & sequel discussions and keep an eye out for the Episode IX review!

Promo by Comics In Motion

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#77 Pt 1 – Spoiler-Free 2019 Movie Roundup: Live-Action Remakes, Movie Music & Watchmen With Alex Hart

For the first episode of 2020, Mike is joined by returning guest & movie buff, Alex Hart for a full round-up of movies from the last year as well as many others (also joined by the self-proclaimed co-host Megan)!

In part 1 Alex chats with Megan & Mike about a few things (such as hiking) before delving into the full movie discussion where a great many movies are discussed and there are *NO SPOILERS* within this chat so it’s a great way to add a few new films to your watch-lists! Disney live-action remakes, Alfred Hitchcock movies and favourite childhood movies are all discussed, also at the end of part 1 Mike & Alex talk about the 2009 Watchmen movie and how it compares to the graphic novel & new series.

Part 2 will be out next week for a continuation on the movie chat!

Many of the movies discussed across both parts include Cats, Joker, Toy Story 4, Avengers Endgame & the other marvel movies, IT Chapter Two, The Irishman, Fighting With My Family, How To Train Your Dragon The Hidden World and Zombieland 2!

In the last episode of GCC, Mike & Megan chat with Ciara & Nick for a tangentical chat with a huge matter of random things discussed, including Nick’s solo show, why Nick & Ciara started a podcast, censorship, Michael Jackson’s child Blanket, Nick’s identity crisis, Robbie Williams & Take That, Disney films, some issues that come from Nick & Megan being teachers, how Megan & Nick met, music taste in general, intellectual property and much more nonsense!

In case you missed it, Mike collaborated with Scott, Chris & Dave of the 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts for an instalment in the Journey To The Rise Of Skywalker podcast collaboration – check the other podcasts for the Star Wars prequel & sequel discussions and keep an eye out for the Episode IX review!

Promo by the Games My Mom Found podcast

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#76 Pt 2 – ASMR Is Bad Podcast Etiquette: Teacher Problems, Music Taste & Plenty Of Nonsense With Nick & Ciara

This week Mike is once again joined by Nick & Ciara of the This Is The Best Thing podcast (also joined by Mike’s girlfriend and self-proclaimed co-host, Megan), to talk about their show as well as hundreds of other tangents & ramblings – this is definitely a show for the sillier members of the audience!

In this week’s part, the four’s tangentical chat starts with a discussion on boybands continues with a talk on Disney films, why Nick started two podcasts, Ciara’s & Mike’s time on YouTube when they were younger, some issues that come from being a teacher, how Megan got into being a teacher and how she met Nick, Frankie Valli & Rick Astley are discussed followed by a longer discussion of music taste in general, intellectual property and much more nonsense!

In case you missed last week, in part 1 of their chat they discuss a huge matter of random things, but in brief; West Side Story-style clicking in schools was discussed (as both Nick & Megan are teachers), Nick’s solo show, why Nick & Ciara started a podcast as well as what it’s all about, censorship in Eminem lyrics, Michael Jackson’s child Blanket, Nick’s identity crisis followed by his dislike of Love Actually, favourite Christmas movies, Robbie Williams & Take That, Kanye West’s Jesus Is King merchandise, favourite restaurants, eating badly and many other topics!

Link To Nick & Ciara’s Show – Link To Nick’s Solo Show

In case you missed it, in the last episode of GCC, Mike collaborated with Scott, Chris & Dave of the 20^th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts for an instalment in the Journey To The Rise Of Skywalker! In part 1, they discuss Episodes 7 & 8 (The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi), regarding plot details, characters, how they compare to the previous 6 movies in the Skywalker Saga, which of the two movies they each prefer, some of the best & worst parts of the new trilogy and more! In part 2 they speculate on what they believe is to come in Episode IX including “Bendemption”, how Palpatine will be involved, what will happen to Leia, Rey and much more!

Promo by The One Where Show

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#76 Pt 1 – “This Is The Best Thing”: Christmas Movies, Identity Crisis & Michael Jackson’s Blanket With Nick & Ciara

This week Mike is joined by Nick & Ciara of the This Is The Best Thing podcast (also joined by Mike’s girlfriend and self-proclaimed co-host, Megan), to talk about their show as well as hundreds of other tangents & ramblings – this is definitely a show for the sillier members of the audience!

Part 1 of their chat they discuss a huge matter of random things, but in brief; West Side Story-style clicking in schools was discussed (as both Nick & Megan are teachers), Nick’s solo show, why Nick & Ciara started a podcast as well as what it’s all about, censorship in Eminem lyrics, Michael Jackson’s child Blanket, Nick’s identity crisis followed by his dislike of Love Actually, favourite Christmas movies, Robbie Williams & Take That, Kanye West’s Jesus Is King merchandise, favourite restaurants, eating badly and so much more!

In part 2, the four’s tangentical chat continues with a talk on Disney films, Ciara’s & Mike’s youth on YouTube, the issues of being a teacher, how Megan got into being a teacher, Frankie Valli’s impact on music followed by a longer discussion on music & music taste in general, intellectual property and much more nonsense, so if you liked this week, be sure to tune in next week!

Link To Nick & Ciara’s Show – Link To Nick’s Solo Show

In case you missed it, in the last episode of GCC, Mike collaborated with Scott, Chris & Dave of the 20^th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts for an instalment in the Journey To The Rise Of Skywalker! In part 1, they discuss Episodes 7 & 8 (The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi), regarding plot details, characters, how they compare to the previous 6 movies in the Skywalker Saga, which of the two movies they each prefer, some of the best & worst parts of the new trilogy and more! In part 2 they speculate on what they believe is to come in Episode IX including “Bendemption”, how Palpatine will be involved, what will happen to Leia, Rey and much more!

Promo by Just Conversations Podcast

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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#75 Pt 2 – Star Wars Sequel Discussion: Episode IX Speculation With 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back

For Genuine Chit-Chat’s 2-parter 75th episode, Mike is joined by Scott of the 20th Century Geek podcast and Chris & Dave from the Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts for a collaborative special for the build up to The Rise Of Skywalker. An in-depth look at A New Hope can be found on both Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back’s feeds while our collective thoughts on the original & prequel trilogies will both be on 20th Century Geek’s feed in the coming days.

This week, part 2 brings the guys speculating on what they believe is to come in Episode IX including “Bendemption” (if Kylo Ren will return to the light), how Palpatine will be involved, what will happen to Leia, Rey and much more! As well as speculation they talk about what they hope to find in the movie, how they think it’ll compare to the previous movies both in and out of the sequel trilogy, lightsaber battles, crazy theories and enough laughs to shake the hair off a bantha!
The sith’s “rule of two”, what Count Dooku was up to around Phantom Menace and if there are good prequels for any movie series out there are all also discussed briefly within this chat!

Last week, in part 1, the four podcasters discuss their thoughts on Episodes 7 & 8 (The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi), regarding plot details, characters, how they compare to the previous 6 movies in the Skywalker Saga, which of the two movies they each prefer, some of the best & worst parts of the new trilogy and many more things! There will be major spoilers for both The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi, so be sure to watch those if you haven’t already!

Comics In Motion – 20th Century Geek – VHS Strikes Back

Chris & Dave have also appeared on GCC before, episode #63 where they talk about their many current & ex-podcasts, their time in a band, aging 80s movies and so much more, so if you liked this, be sure to check out that too!

Mike also appears on #75 of Comics In Motion’s podcast for a review of Dredd (2012) so make sure you listen to that and then subscribe to CIM as they’re brilliant!

In case you missed it, in the last episode of GCC, Mike spoke with traveller, author and positive thinker; Adam De Collibus for a discussion about his new book Caravan, his travels around the world, the importance of perspective and more! In a bit more detail, Mike & Adam discussed interacting with people from different countries & cultures, why Adam decided to write a book and his love of storytelling, Adam’s writing process and love of reading, Adam & Mike’s mutual love of history, the importance of having a reasonable perspective in all walks of life, a brief talk on movies, the value of being empathetic, the importance of exercise & self-care, not allowing others to ruin your day and many other topics which will definitely peak your interest so go back and check out part 1 & 2 of episode 74!

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#75 Pt 1 –Star Wars Sequel Discussion: Episodes VII & VIII With 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back

For Genuine Chit-Chat’s 75^th episode, Mike is joined by Scott of the 20^th Century Geek podcast and Chris & Dave from the Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts for a collaborative special for the build up to The Rise Of Skywalker. An in-depth look at A New Hope can be found on both Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back’s feeds while our collective thoughts on the original & prequel trilogies will be on 20^th Century Geek’s feed in the coming days.

In this chat in particular, the four of them discuss their thoughts on Episodes 7 & 8 (The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi), regarding plot details, characters, how they compare to the previous 6 movies in the Skywalker Saga, which of the two movies they each prefer, some of the best & worst parts of the new trilogy and many more things! There will be major spoilers for both The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi, so be sure to watch those if you haven’t already!

Next week part 2 will be released where the guys speculate on what they believe is to come in Episode IX including “Bendemption” (if Kylo Ren will return to the light), how Palpatine will be involved, what will happen to Leia, Rey and much more! As well as speculation they talk about what they hope to find in the movie, how they think it’ll compare to the previous movies both in and out of the sequel trilogy, lightsaber battles, crazy theories and enough laughs to shake the hair off a bantha!

Comics In Motion – 20th Century Geek – VHS Strikes Back

Chris & Dave have also appeared on GCC before, episode #63 where they talk about their many current & ex-podcasts, their time in a band, aging 80s movies and so much more, so if you liked this, be sure to check out that too!

Mike also appears on #75 of Comics In Motion’s podcast for a review of Dredd (2012) so make sure you listen to that and then subscribe to CIM as they’re brilliant!

In case you missed it, in the last episode of GCC, Mike spoke with traveller, author and positive thinker; Adam De Collibus for a discussion about his new book Caravan, his travels around the world, the importance of perspective and more! In a bit more detail, Mike & Adam discussed interacting with people from different countries & cultures, why Adam decided to write a book and his love of storytelling, Adam’s writing process and love of reading, Adam & Mike’s mutual love of history, the importance of having a reasonable perspective in all walks of life, a brief talk on movies, the value of being empathetic, the importance of exercise & self-care, not allowing others to ruin your day and many other topics which will definitely peak your interest so go back and check out part 1 & 2 of episode 74!

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#74 Pt 2 – “Enjoy The Unenjoyable”: Impactful Literature, Stoicism & A Positive Outlook With Adam De Collibus

This week Mike once again joined by traveller, author and positive thinker; Adam De Collibus for a discussion about his new book Caravan, his travels around the world, the importance of perspective and much more!

This episode is part 2 where you can hear Mike & Adam discussing Adam’s future as an author and some of Adam’s literary influences, before a brief talk on movies including (Tarantino & Taika Waititi), pushing through adversities to achieve goals, the value of being empathetic, the importance of exercise & self-care, not allowing others to ruin your day and many other topics which will definitely peak your interest!

In case you missed part 1 of their chat, Mike & Adam discussed a great many things including interacting with people from different countries & cultures, why Adam decided to write a book and his love of storytelling, Adam’s writing process and love of reading, how writing short stories is different from novels, Adam & Mike’s mutual love of history, the importance of having a reasonable perspective in all walks of life and much more, so go back for that if you haven’t heard it!

Adam’s Website – Third Lion Stories– Adam’s Book Caravan – IG: @Adam_DeCollibus

Mike also guested on The Brave Files to speak about how his dad passing away when he was 19 changed his character, so if you enjoyed episode 24 of GCC, you’re sure to like this too

In case you missed it, in the last episode of GCC, Mike spoke with his girlfriend Megan about a great many things! They spoke about their new pet tortoise before discussing their love of their new coffee machine and the recent love of espresso after a trip to Italy to see Megan’s family, before they discuss Spongebob and other kids TV shows which links onto Megan’s job as a teacher of 11-16 year olds. The conversation then leads onto retaliating to bullies, the churches Mike & Megan saw while in Italy along with Megan’s involvement in “God Squad”, plus Mike & Megan reminisce about hymns, memories from pre-school, the movie Joker (with no spoilers mentioned) as well as Warwick Davis in Star Wars. They also talk about horror films, how they met, their thoughts on oversharing relationships on social media, online dating & much more, so be sure to go back and listen to that if you haven’t already!

Promo by the Casual Birder Podcast

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#74 Pt 1 – Feel What The Reader Will Feel: Historical Fiction, Worldwide Travel, Caravan & Exercising Empathy With Adam De Collibus

This week Mike is joined by traveller, author and positive thinker; Adam De Collibus for a discussion about his new book Caravan, his travels around the world, the importance of perspective and much more!

In part 1 of their chat, Mike & Adam discuss a great many things including interacting with people from different countries & cultures, why Adam decided to write a book and his love of storytelling, Adam’s writing process and love of reading, how writing short stories is different from novels, Adam & Mike’s mutual love of history, the importance of having a reasonable perspective in all walks of life and much more!

Part 2 will be out next week and you can look forward to Mike & Adam discussing Adam’s future as an author and some of Adam’s literary influences before a brief talk on movies including (Tarantino & Taika Waititi), pushing through adversities to achieve goals, the value of being empathetic, the importance of exercise & self-care, not allowing others to ruin your day and many other topics to be sure to tune in for that!

Adam’s Website – Third Lion Stories– Adam’s Book Caravan – IG: @Adam_DeCollibus

Mike also guested on The Brave Files to speak about how his dad passing away when he was 19 changed his character, so if you enjoyed episode 24 of GCC, you’re sure to like this too

In case you missed it, in the last episode of GCC, Mike spoke with his girlfriend Megan about a great many things! They spoke about their new pet tortoise before discussing their love of their new coffee machine and the recent love of espresso after a trip to Italy to see Megan’s family, before they discuss Spongebob and other kids TV shows which links onto Megan’s job as a teacher of 11-16 year olds. The conversation then leads onto retaliating to bullies, the churches Mike & Megan saw while in Italy along with Megan’s involvement in “God Squad”, plus Mike & Megan reminisce about hymns, memories from pre-school, the movie Joker (with no spoilers mentioned) as well as Warwick Davis in Star Wars. They also talk about horror films, how they met, their thoughts on oversharing relationships on social media, online dating & much more, so be sure to go back and listen to that if you haven’t already!

Promo by Real Life Real Crime Podcast

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#73 Pt 2 – Doing Yoga With Yoda: Singing Hymns, Talking Movies & Oversharing On Social Media With Megan Gritti

This week Mike is once again joined by his girlfriend Megan Gritti for a chilled out discussion about a many great things including movies, how they met, childhood, religion and much more!

In the second part of their chat, Mike & Megan reminisce about hymns, including one called “The Harvest Song” from their time in Catholicism (Megan’s Italian family and Mike’s primary school), memories from pre-school, a quick talk on bees & honey farms, before discussing the movie Joker (with no spoilers mentioned) as well as Warwick Davis in Star Wars and after mentioning The Shining they talk about horror films including The Ritual & IT Chapter Two (also with no spoilers). Mike & Megan then talk about how they met, their thoughts on oversharing relationships on social media, what meeting people in clubs is like as well as online dating and much more!

In part 1 of their chat, they spoke about their new pet tortoise Wickette (female version of the ewok name Wicket from Star Wars) before discussing their new coffee machine and the recent love of espresso after a trip to Italy to see Megan’s family, before they discuss Spongebob Squarepants and other kids TV shows which links onto Megan’s job as a teacher of 11-16 year olds. The conversation then leads onto retaliating to bullies when younger, details of the churches Mike & Megan saw while in Italy as well as their stances on religion along with Megan’s involvement in “God Squad”, so be sure to check that out if you haven’t already listened!

Mike also guested on The Brave Files to speak about how his dad passing away when he was 19 changed his character, so if you enjoyed episode 24 of GCC, you’re sure to like this too!

In case you missed it, in the last episode of GCC, Mike spoke with Aidan Rosewell about his Days Of My Life & Room podcasts  as well as Aidan’s travels around India & his self-discovery, why he thinks he got into drugs and how they caused his life to spiral, before talking about how the legal & social stance on drugs often causes some of the problems they should be solving, including many of the stigmas surrounding drug-users & addicts, how legalisation or decriminalisation may be a viable option to prevent, Aidan’s stance on redemption, how his past helped him perceive certain issues better, the transitional phase our society is currently in and more!

Promo by West Bind

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

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You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#73 Pt 1 – When You’re Teaching, You’re Acting: Drinking Espressos, Cartoon Network, God Squad & Italy With Megan Gritti

This week Mike is joined by his girlfriend Megan Gritti for a chilled out discussion about a many great things including movies, teaching, Italy and religion!

Their chat begins with talk of their new pet tortoise Wickette (female version of the ewok name Wicket from Star Wars) before discussing their new coffee machine and the recent love of espresso after a trip to Italy to see Megan’s family, before they discuss Spongebob Squarepants and other kids TV shows which links onto Megan’s job as a teacher of 11-16 year olds. The conversation then leads onto retaliating to bullies when younger, details of the churches Mike & Megan saw while in Italy as well as their stances on religion along with Megan’s involvement in “God Squad” and much more!

In part 2 of their chat Mike & Megan reminisce about hymns from their time in Catholicism (Megan’s Italian family and Mike’s primary school), memories from pre-school, a quick talk on bees & honey farms, before discussing the movie Joker (with no spoilers mentioned) as well as Warwick Davies in Star Wars and after mentioning The Shining they talk about horror films, how Mike & Megan met, oversharing relationships on social media, meeting people in clubs and much more, so be sure to tune in next week!

Mike also guested on The Brave Files to speak about how his dad passing away when he was 19 changed his character, so if you enjoyed episode 24 of GCC, you’re sure to like this too: https://vickeryandco.com/podcasts/86/

In case you missed it, last week Mike spoke with Aidan Rosewell about his Days Of My Life & Room podcasts  as well as Aidan’s travels around India & his self-discovery, why he thinks he got into drugs and how they caused his life to spiral, before talking about how the legal & social stance on drugs often causes some of the problems they should be solving, including many of the stigmas surrounding drug-users & addicts, how legalisation or decriminalisation may be a viable option to prevent, Aidan’s stance on redemption, how his past helped him perceive certain issues better, the transitional phase our society is currently in and more!

Promo by Release The Clowns

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#72 Pt 2 – Education Over Criminalisation: Parenthood, Redemption & Understanding Substance Abuse With Aidan Rosewell

This week Mike is once again joined by Aidan Rosewell, host of the Room and Days Of My Life podcasts – he opens up about the difficulties in his early life, drug addiction, self-realisation, spiritual beliefs and much more!

In part 2, Mike & Aidan’s discussion on addiction & drug reform continues, before Aidan talks about his spiritual/religious beliefs and their issues with mainstream religion, Aidan’s stance on redemption along with a thought-experiment of the extreme example of Hitler, what an addict needs to do to help themselves along with support networks. The subject then changes to Aidan being a parent and how his past helped him perceive certain issues better, how one should speak with their child regarding drugs & other issues, some of the issues today with uniqueness & normality, the transitional phase our society is currently in and more, so it’s another great chat to sink your teeth into!

In case you missed it, part 1 of their chat begins with Aidan talking about his autobiographical audio drama podcast “Days Of My Life” and when he overdosed on amphetamine before discussion his fictional interview show “Room” and his travels around India & his self-discovery/realisation journey which helped him on the path to recovery from his various addictions. Aidan then discusses why he thinks he got into drugs and how they caused his life to spiral, before talking about how the legal & social stance on drugs often causes some of the problems they should be solving, including many of the stigmas surrounding drug-users & addicts, how legalisation or decriminalisation may be a viable option to prevent , whether or nor cannabis is a gateway drug and much more!

Aidan’s Podcasts: Days Of My Life  – Room

In case you missed it, last episode Mike spoke with Tony Farina; Assistant Professor of Humanities at Siena Heights University, reviewer of comics & audiobooks and an early adopter of online education!

In their chat they discuss how colleges/degrees in America work as well as why Tony believes education is valuable, as well as people pursuing something they’re passionate about, Tony also discusses how teaching online courses is different from in-person lectures, how it’s odd that some names are gender-specific while others are androgynous, Tony & Mike then have a discussion on some of the different interpretations of the bible including the infamous “man must not sleep with a man” part, before speaking about what Women’s Studies includes, what Tony is currently studying & what his thesis/book will entail and much more!

Intro by Rob Wade of E14: https://www.emotionally14.com/

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Don’t forget to check out Ignite The Flame Audio, the podcast by Mikes good friend Wayne Telford, it’s something you don’t want to miss – an audiobook with a difference; tips of the trade, more in-depth information about inspirations (as well as easter eggs) as well as a chapter of his first book A Light In The Mist in each episode (full book now out for free to listen to with bonus content)!

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You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

 

#72 Pt 1 – My Life After Addiction: Losing A Parent, Drug Abuse, Dyslexia & Days Of My Life With Aidan Rosewell

This week Mike is joined by Aidan Rosewell, host of the Room and Days Of My Life podcasts – he opens up about the difficulties in his early life, including his mother passing away, drug addiction, self-realisation, being a dad and much more!

Part 1 of their chat begins with Aidan talking about his autobiographical audio drama podcast “Days Of My Life” and when he overdosed on amphetamine before discussion his fictional interview show “Room” and his travels around India & his self-discovery/realisation journey which helped him on the path to recovery from his various addictions. Aidan then discusses why he thinks he got into drugs and how they caused his life to spiral, before talking about how the legal & social stance on drugs often causes some of the problems they should be solving, including many of the stigmas surrounding drug-users & addicts, how legalisation or decriminalisation may be a viable option to prevent , whether or nor cannabis is a gateway drug and much more!

Next week part 2 will be released where Mike & Aidan’s discussion on addiction & drug reform continues, before Aidan talks about his spiritual/religious beliefs and their issues with mainstream religion, Aidan’s stance on redemption along with a thought-experiment of the extreme example of Hitler, what an addict needs to do to help themselves along with support networks. The subject then changes to Aidan being a parent and how his past helped him perceive certain issues better, how one should speak with their child regarding drugs & other issues, some of the issues today with uniqueness & normality, the transitional phase our society is currently in and more, so be sure to tune in for that!

Aidan’s Podcasts: Days Of My Life  – Room

In case you missed it, last week Mike spoke with Tony Farina; Assistant Professor of Humanities at Siena Heights University, reviewer of comics & audiobooks and an early adopter of online education! In their chat they discuss how colleges/degrees in America work as well as why Tony believes education is valuable, as well as people pursuing something they’re passionate about, Tony also discusses how teaching online courses is different from in-person lectures, how it’s odd that some names are gender-specific while others are androgynous, Tony & Mike then have a discussion on some of the different interpretations of the bible including the infamous “man must not sleep with a man” part, before speaking about what Women’s Studies includes, what Tony is currently studying & what his thesis/book will entail and much more!

Promo by The Brave Files: https://vickeryandco.com/podcast/

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Don’t forget to check out Ignite The Flame Audio, the podcast by Mikes good friend Wayne Telford, it’s something you don’t want to miss – an audiobook with a difference; tips of the trade, more in-depth information about inspirations (as well as easter eggs) as well as a chapter of his first book A Light In The Mist in each episode (full book now out for free to listen to with bonus content)!

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#71 Pt 2 – How Is Teaching Online Different?: Women’s Studies, Interpretation & Gender-Specific Names With Tony Farina

This week Mike is once again joined by Tony Farina; Assistant Professor of Humanities at Siena Heights University, reviewer of comics & audiobooks, an early adopter of online education and friend of the show!

This week their chat continues with the difference between online courses and teaching in-person, how it’s odd that some names are gender-specific while others are androgynous, Tony & Mike then have a discussion on some of the different interpretations of the bible including the infamous “man must not sleep with a man” part, before speaking about what Women’s Studies includes, what Tony is currently studying & what his thesis/book will entail and much more!

In part 1 of their chat Tony & Mike discuss how they were introduced & they delve into a short Star Wars talk before discussing people rarely knowing their future career path when in education.Tony then talks about how colleges/degrees in America work as well as why he believes education is valuable, as well as people pursuing something they’re passionate about before finishing off with Tony discussing how teaching online courses is different from in-person lectures!

If you are interested in the university or the programs at Siena Heights, check out this link

Tony’s reviews of DC/Warner things – Tony’s Twitter

Tony has interviewed writers & artists such as Mark Russell, Jon Davis-Hunt, Adriana Mello and the entire creative team for Last Stop on the Red Line which you can listen to here

In case you missed it, last episode Mike spoke with Brad Sugars; entrepreneur, owner/chairmen of several companies, author of 17 books, family man and a truly inspirational guy to talk to! Their chat includes Brad’s entrepreneurial journey before discussing his company ActionCOACH, as well as why he believes travelling is so important, his experiences speaking to people on a 1-to-1 level as well as in large seminars, the importance of learning from multiple sources about a large array of things & not having tunnel vision and that struggle breeds character! In addition to these, Mike & Brad discuss that refining one’s product (in music, business or otherwise) is a necessity as well as how the market has changed for all industries and why people need to look ahead to remain relevant, how the internet is neither good or bad, Brad’s new book Pulling Profits From A Hat and his bucket list, before finishing off with some quick-fire questions about health & wellbeing and Brad’s UK tour dates for his seminars.

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Don’t forget to check out Ignite The Flame Audio, the podcast by Mikes good friend Wayne Telford, it’s something you don’t want to miss – an audiobook with a difference; tips of the trade, more in-depth information about inspirations (as well as easter eggs) as well as a chapter of his first book A Light In The Mist in each episode (full book now out for free to listen to with bonus content)!

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#71 Pt 1 – If You Care, The Audience Will Care: Passion Projects, Future Paths & The Value Of Education With Tony Farina

This week Mike is joined by Tony Farina; Assistant Professor of Humanities at Siena Heights University, reviewer of comics & audiobooks, an early adopter of online education and friend of the show!

Part 1 of their chat begins by talking about how Tony & Mike were introduced before delving into a short Star Wars talk and then moving swiftly onto education. Tony & Mike discuss their early years in school & college, before discussing people rarely knowing their future career path when in education, as Tony always had an idea of what he wanted to be but Mike didn’t (and still doesn’t haha)! Tony then talks about how colleges/degrees in America work as well as why he believes education is valuable, as well as people pursuing something they’re passionate about before finishing off with Tony discussing how teaching online courses is different from in-person lectures!

In part 2 their chat continues with the difference of online courses versus teaching in-person, how it’s odd that some names are gender-specific while others are androgynous, Tony & Mike then have a discussion on some of the different interpretations of the bible including the infamous ‘man must not sleep with a man’ part, before speaking about what Women’s Studies includes, what Tony is currently studying & what his thesis will entail and much more!

If you are interested in the university or the programs at Siena Heights, check out this link

Tony’s reviews of DC/Warner things – Tony’s Twitter

Tony has interviewed writers & artists such as Mark Russell, Jon Davis-Hunt, Adriana Mello and the entire creative team for Last Stop on the Red Line which you can listen to here

In case you missed it, last week Mike spoke with Brad Sugars; entrepreneur, owner/chairmen of several companies, author of 17 books, family man and a truly inspirational guy to talk to! Their chat includes Brad’s entrepreneurial journey before discussing his company ActionCOACH, as well as why he believes travelling is so important, his experiences speaking to people on a 1-to-1 level as well as in large seminars, the importance of learning from multiple sources about a large array of things & not having tunnel vision and that struggle breeds character! In addition to these, Mike & Brad discuss that refining one’s product (in music, business or otherwise) is a necessity as well as how the market has changed for all industries and why people need to look ahead to remain relevant, how the internet is neither good or bad, Brad’s new book Pulling Profits From A Hat and his bucket list, before finishing off with some quick-fire questions about health & wellbeing and Brad’s UK tour dates for his seminars.

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Don’t forget to check out Ignite The Flame Audio, the podcast by Mikes good friend Wayne Telford, it’s something you don’t want to miss – an audiobook with a difference; tips of the trade, more in-depth information about inspirations (as well as easter eggs) as well as a chapter of his first book A Light In The Mist in each episode (full book now out for free to listen to with bonus content)!

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#70 – There Cannot Be Growth Without Pressure: Action Coaching, Bucket Lists, Looking Ahead & Always Learning With Brad Sugars

This week Mike is joined by Brad Sugars; entrepreneur, owner/chairmen of several companies, author of 17 books, family man and a truly inspirational guy to talk to!

Their chat begins with Brad’s entrepreneurial journey before discussing his company ActionCOACH, as well as why he believes travelling is so important, his experiences speaking to people on a 1-to-1 level as well as in large seminars, the importance of learning from multiple sources about a large array of things & not having tunnel vision and that struggle breeds character! In addition to these, Mike & Brad discuss that refining one’s product (in music, business or otherwise) is a necessity as well as how the market has changed for all industries and why people need to look ahead to remain relevant, how the internet is neither good or bad, Brad’s new book Pulling Profits From A Hat and his bucket list, before finishing off with some quick-fire questions about health & wellbeing and Brad’s UK tour dates for his seminars.

ActionCOACH – Pulling Profits Book – Brad’s UK Tour (Oct 1^st – 11^th 2019)

In case you missed it, last week Mike spoke with rapper, manga author, entrepreneur & occasional ninja, ShaoDow! In part 1, they discuss how & why ShaoDow became a full-time rapper before they delve into the process of creating & releasing rap songs, ShaoDow then talks about his time on the high-street selling CDs (& why he no longer does this) followed by discussing ShaoDow’s manga “The Way Of The Shao”, his trip to China, how he got onto Fire In The Booth & his collaboration with Krizz Kaliko of Strange Music! If all of that wasn’t enough, in part 2 they get incredibly nerdy by discussing Dragonball Z & Super, anime, video games, Smash Bros, the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog movie and Detective Pikachu, before discussing DIY gang – so be sure to check that out if you want to keep the entrepreneurial theme going!

Intro plug by Play Comics

Genuine Chit-Chat is a part of the Brit Pod Scene, so be sure to check out the other members of the family as well as the BPS podcast – www.britpodscene.com

Don’t forget to check out Ignite The Flame Audio, the podcast by Mikes good friend Wayne Telford, it’s something you don’t want to miss – an audiobook with a difference; tips of the trade, more in-depth information about inspirations (as well as easter eggs) as well as a chapter of his first book A Light In The Mist in each episode (full book now out for free to listen to with bonus content)!

Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTube – Stitcher – Podbean – Spotify

You can also email us at GenuineChitChat@outlook.com with any reviews, comments or suggestions.

#69 Pt 2 – Subverting Expectations: Dragonball Super, Smash Bros, Dubbed Or Subbed & DIY Gang With ShaoDow

This week is part 2 of the long-awaited chat with the London-based independent rapper, manga author, entrepreneur and occasional ninja, ShaoDow!

This week, Mike & ShaoDow continue their chat, discussing a wide variety of topics, but they begin with ShaoDow’s Kaioken video and link to Dragonball Z/Super, which leads to a long discussion on what ShaoDow & Mike do and do not enjoy about the show as well as Dragonball & Dragonball GT, including what is considered in the new Dragonball canon. ShaoDow & Mike also talk about other anime they enjoy, some live-action adaptations of anime that aren’t as thrilling, the eternal debate over dubbing & subbing before moving on to discuss the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog movie and Detective Pikachu, plus they then have a lengthy discussion on Super Smash Bros and other video games as well as motivation in life before they finish by discussing DIY gang!

In case you missed it, in part 1, Mike & Shaodow discuss how & why ShaoDow became a full-time rapper before they delve into the process of creating & releasing rap songs, ShaoDow then talks about his time on the high-street selling CDs (& why he no longer does this) followed by discussing ShaoDow’s manga “The Way Of The Shao”, his trip to China, how he got onto Fire In The Booth & his collaboration with Krizz Kaliko of Strange Music! If all of that wasn’t enough, ShaoDow & Mike also discuss ShaoDow’s friend & regular collaborator Zuby, ShaoDow’s track Dropkick Man, instant-gratification culture, ShaoDow winning the 2017 AIM Award for Hardest Working Artist before finishing part 1 with a discussion about Eminem.

ShaoDow’s site – ShaoDow’s New Single Burn Out

In case you missed it, last episode Mike spoke with Calum of Placeholder – a UK metalcore band based in Southampton. Their chat is in two parts and they discussed a great many things, including Calum’s love for Gordon Ramsay, using CDs & streaming nowadays, before talking about all of the music Calum & Mike have been listening to (including Billie Eilish, The Plot In You, Lewis Capaldi & more) before they discuss self-promoting on social media, Placeholder’s three new music videos & their meaning along with the theme of their newest EP ‘Despise Me’, they then speak about misheard song lyrics, some of the negative & positive feedback Calum has received on various social media platforms and much more!

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#69 Pt 1 – London’s Hardest Working Rapper: Fire In The Booth, Burn Out, Writing Manga & Krizz Kaliko With ShaoDow

This week is the long-awaited chat with the London-based independent rapper, manga author, entrepreneur and occasional ninja, ShaoDow!

Their chat begins with how & why ShaoDow became a full-time rapper before they delve into the process of creating & releasing rap songs (including his newest single “Burn Out”). ShaoDow then talks about his time on the high-street selling CDs (& why he no longer does this) followed by discussing ShaoDow’s manga “The Way Of The Shao”, his trip to China & the other places he’s travelled, how he got onto Charlie Sloth’s Fire In The Booth and his collaboration with Krizz Kaliko of Strange Music! If all of that wasn’t enough, ShaoDow & Mike also discuss ShaoDow’s friend & regular collaborator Zuby, ShaoDow’s track Dropkick Man going viral, instant-gratification culture, ShaoDow winning the 2017 AIM Award for Hardest Working Artist before finishing part 1 with a discussion about Eminem.

Part 2 will be out next week at the same time and they discuss a wide variety of topics, but they start discussing ShaoDow’s Kaioken video and link to Dragonball Z/Super, which leads to a long discussion on what ShaoDow & Mike do and do not enjoy about the show as well as Dragonball & Dragonball GT DBZ, before talking about other animes ShaoDow & Mike enjoy, live-action adaptations of anime and dubbing & subbing. They then talk about the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog movie, Detective Pikachu, they then have a lengthy discussion on Super Smash Bros, they discuss other video games and motivation in life before they finish by discussing DIY gang!

ShaoDow’s site – ShaoDow’s New Single Burn Out

In case you missed it, last week Mike spoke with Calum of Placeholder – a UK metalcore band based in Southampton. Their chat is in two parts and they discussed a great many things, including Calum’s love for Gordon Ramsay, using CDs & streaming nowadays, before talking about all of the music Calum & Mike have been listening to (including Billie Eilish, The Plot In You, Lewis Capaldi & more) before they discuss self-promoting on social media, Placeholder’s three new music videos & their meaning along with the theme of their newest EP ‘Despise Me’, they then speak about misheard song lyrics, some of the negative & positive feedback Calum has received on various social media platforms and much more!

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#68 Pt 1 – Recognising Small & Local Bands: Placeholder, Streaming Music, TV Series & Organising Gigs With Calum Stone

This week marks Mike’s return from his two weeks off while he was in Mexico with returning guest Calum Stone – vocalist & frontman of the UK metalcore band Placeholder!

Part 1 of their chat starts with a discussion on Stranger Things S3 (no spoilers as Mike hadn’t seen it when this was recorded) and Calum’s love for Gordon Ramsay, before discussing Calum being recognised for his music, using CDs and streaming nowadays, before speaking about Placeholder’s new EP for a bit and then talking about all of the music Calum & Mike have been listening (including Billie Eilish, The Plot In You, Lewis Capaldi & more) before they discuss Calum organising gigs for other bands. Their chat finishes off by discussing the importance of supporting local bands, Mike’s story of meeting a member of ‘Woe, Is Me’.

Placeholder’s new EP ‘Despise Me’ can be found on Spotify, Apple Music & the other usual music places.

The three singles from ‘Despise Me’ have music videos that fit together for a narrative so be sure to check those out, with their newest single (also named Despise Me) has Kadeem France from Loathe featured in it too.

Part 2 of their chat will be released next week and they discuss self-promoting on social media, Placeholder’s three new music videos & their meaning along with the theme of their newest release ‘Despise Me’, they then speak about some of the negative & positive feedback Calum has received, how he deals with it and that neither Calum or Mike comment on many things especially on YouTube, Calum’s dream collaboration and much more!

Last week was Mike’s solo pod where he just spoke about his trip to Mexico, a review of the new Lion King, what’s to come and more, however the week before that, he chatted with Amanda Steel – an author of novels, poems & short stories, as well as creating a quarterly written media publication called Printed Words and being one half of the Reading In Bed Podcast!

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#67 – Taking A Short Break To Mexico: A Solo Pod About What’s To Come & Why The Two Week Gap

This week is something a little bit different – as I (Mike) am going to Mexico for 10 days, I wanted to take a break from podcasting so I wouldn’t have to work while away and to ensure I don’t rush any upcoming episodes.

In this episode, I just basically just ramble on for 40 minutes, talking about my trip to Mexico, some of the ins & outs of my podcasting schedule and why I’ve decided to take a break, the episodes to expect once I return, a review of the new Lion King, me guesting on a future episode of The Brave Files, some of the previous episodes I recommend checking out if you’re new to the show, what can be expected from following Genuine Chit-Chat on the usual social media channels and other stuff!

To be clear to any first-time listeners, this is more of a bonus episode to explain to anyone not following on social media that I’ll be away for 2 weeks, why that is and what you can expect going forward, so I’ll speak with you all on Sunday 25^th!

In this solo ramble I mentioned a few podcasts to check out including #52 with Bill M of The Church Of Satan, episodes #48 & #65 with Gough, the blind filmmaker from Australia, #54 with Heather of The Brave Files, #63 with Comics In Motion and #24 with my brother Rob, Remembering Our Late Father – all of these can be found in the usual places and while I’m on the break, it’s worth checking out the rest of the back catalogue too!

Last week I spoke with Amanda Steel – an author of novels, poems & short stories, as well as creating a quarterly written media publication called Printed Words and being one half of the Reading In Bed Podcast! In our chat we discussed Amanda’s newest book, First Charge as well as Amanda’s other works, when & why she started writing, why she used the pseudonym “Aleesha Black” for her Lost & Found books, one of the worst dates Amanda has been on and using it as inspiration for “Love, Dates & Other Nightmares”, before talking about what Amanda’s publication “Printed Words” entails, how she gets her writing done. The conversation then moves onto Amanda’s podcast and podcasting in general, before a brief discussion on Amanda’s religious/spiritual views, then talking about different languages, learning to become a better writer and much more!

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#66 – The Power Of Printed Media: First Charge, Creating Stories, Poetry & Reading In Bed With Amanda Steel

This week Mike chats with Amanda Steel – an author of novels, poems & short stories, as well as creating a quarterly written media publication called Printed Words and being one half of the Reading In Bed Podcast!

In their chat, they discuss Amanda’s newest book, First Charge as well as Amanda’s other works, when & why she started writing, why she used the pseudonym “Aleesha Black” for her Lost & Found books, one of the worst dates Amanda has been on and using it as inspiration for “Love, Dates & Other Nightmares”, before talking about what Amanda’s publication “Printed Words” entails, how she gets her writing done. The conversation then moves onto Amanda’s podcast and podcasting in general, before a brief discussion on Amanda’s religious/spiritual views, then talking about different languages, learning to become a better writer and much more!

Amanda’s books and other information can be found on her site

Amanda’s Social Media: Twitter – Instagram – Facebook

Pre-order link for her new release “Pieces of Me” 

GCC has had several authors on the show, but there are two stand-out episodes any bookworms should check out – episode 56 with Frank Burton as well as episode 16 with Wayne Telford are both especially book-orientated and are a must for any lovers of written media!

Last week Mike spoke with Gough, the blind filmmaker & creator of Beernuts Productions, they discuss Gough’s new film “How To Land Your Dream Job”, followed by a discussion on The Book Of Mormon before talking about the timeline Gough adheres to when making one of his films. Gough then talks about some of the crazy people he’s met who were inspirations for some characters in the new film. In part 2 they discuss Gough making a sequel to his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly”, some of the social issues Gough likes to explore in his comedy, how Gough dislikes people telling him and anyone else how to live their life, some of the ways Gough has been discriminated against, the importance of humour in all walks of life and much more!

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#65 Pt 2 – “I’m Here To Entertain, Not Preach”: Discrimination, Following Dreams & The Importance Of Comedy With Gough

This week brings part 2 of Mike’s chat with Gough of Beernuts Productions for a chat that is not only inspiring, but funny too! Gough is the first legally blind person to write, produce, direct, edit and act in a feature-length film (plus many other releases) and currently creates comedy films with his company Beernuts Productions!

In this chat Mike & Gough discuss Gough potentially making a sequel to his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly”, some of Gough’s favourite music, TV shows & podcasts, how Gough met his friend Simon who has helped with all of the recent Beernuts releases, some of the social issues Gough likes to explore in his comedy, how Gough dislikes people telling him and anyone else how to live their life, some of the ways Gough has been discriminated against, the importance of humour in all walks of life, how people should follow their dreams, Gough’s view on the existence of aliens and much more!

Last week, in part 1 of their chat, they discussed Gough’s new film “How To Land Your Dream Job”, how it was made and some of the creative ideas that went into it, followed by a discussion on The Book Of Mormon (as Gough saw it shortly after their previous chat), Gough & Mike then discuss marketing for their respective projects before talking about the timeline Gough adheres to when making one of his films. Gough then talks about some of the crazy people he’s met who were inspirations for some characters in the new film, followed by making comedy universally appealing, Gough’s views on social media before finishing part 1 off with the importance of quality content and being an independent creator.

Mike spoke with Gough for episode 48 of the podcast, where they talk about some of Gough’s favourite comedy shows & influences, how Gough lost his eyesight, some of the issues that arise from being an indie director as well as more processes involved with being legally blind, the comedy styles (of his homeland) Australia, how everybody has a talent, Gough’s stand-up career, his experience in the industry before Beernuts and so much more, so if you enjoyed this chat, be sure to check that one out too!

In the previous episode, Mike spoke with Marcel of Latin Trails, where they talk about what Marcel has to offer anyone wanting an immersive experience in South America, including nature & historical travel, along with some of the animals one could encounter while in the Galapagos, followed by discussing the current & previous cultures found in South America including the Incas & Machu Picchu. After this they talk about some of the delicacies found in South America and the speciality of Ecuadorian chocolate, followed by some indigenous people’s traditions, how Latin Trails is environmentally conscious, the architecture of Quito in Ecuador and more!

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#65 Pt 1 – How Not To Get Your Dream Job: Comedy Films, Book Of Mormon & Beernuts Productions With Gough

This week marks the return of Gough from Beernuts Productions for a chat that is not only inspiring, but funny too! Gough is the first legally blind person to write, produce, direct, edit and act in a feature-length film (plus many other releases) and currently creates comedy films with his company Beernuts Productions!

In part 1 of their chat, they discuss Gough’s new film “How To Land Your Dream Job”, how it was made and some of the creative ideas that went into it, followed by a discussion on The Book Of Mormon (as Gough saw it shortly after their previous chat), Gough & Mike then discuss marketing for their respective projects before talking about the timeline Gough adheres to when making one of his films.
Gough then talks about some of the crazy people he’s met who were inspirations for some characters in the new film, followed by making comedy universally appealing, Gough’s views on social media before finishing part 1 off with the importance of quality content and being an independent creator.

In part 2, Mike & Gough discuss Gough potentially making a sequel to his documentary “I Will Not Go Quietly”, some of Gough’s favourite music, TV shows & podcasts, how Gough met his friend Simon who has helped with all of the recent Beernuts releases, some of the social issues Gough likes to explore in his comedy, how Gough dislikes people telling him and anyone else how to live their life, the importance of humour in all walks of life, how people should follow their dreams and much more!

Mike spoke with Gough for episode 48 of the podcast, where they talk about some of Gough’s favourite comedy shows & influences, how Gough lost his eyesight, some of the issues that arise from being an indie director as well as more processes involved with being legally blind, the comedy styles (of his homeland) Australia, how everybody has a talent, Gough’s stand-up career, his experience in the industry before Beernuts and so much more, so if you enjoyed this chat, be sure to check that one out too!

Marcel of Latin Trails, where they talk about what Marcel has to offer anyone wanting an immersive experience in South America, including nature & historical travel, along with some of the animals one could encounter while in the Galapagos, followed by discussing the current & previous cultures found in South America including the Incas & Machu Picchu. After this they talk about some of the delicacies found in South America and the speciality of Ecuadorian chocolate, followed by some indigenous people’s traditions, how Latin Trails is environmentally conscious, the architecture of Quito in Ecuador and more!

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#64 – Experiencing South America: Latin Trails, Animal Encounters & Ecuadorian Chocolate With Marcel Perkins

This week is perfect for anyone interested in South America, especially Ecuador, Peru and the Galapagos Islands as Mike speaks with Marcel Perkins, an entrepreneur, the founder of Latin Trails and a man truly passionate about some of the things South America has to offer to people from all walks of life!

In their chat, Mike & Marcel start off by discussing what Marcel’s company Latin Trails has to offer anyone wanting an immersive experience in South America, before discussing some of Marcel’s passions, including nature & historical travel, along with some of the animals one could encounter while in the Galapagos Islands (including penguins, water lizards, tortoises and more), followed by discussing the current & previous cultures found in South America including the Incas & Machu Picchu. After this they talk about some of the delicacies found in South America including a meal consisting of tree worms and the speciality of Ecuadorian chocolate, followed by some of the more indigenous people’s traditions, such as drinking ayahuasca as well as talking about activities Latin Trails offer like biking down a volcano, horse-riding and more! Before the conversation ends, Marcel explains about how they built the two yachts they use for travelling between islands, how Latin Trails is environmentally conscious, especially taking into account how much travel affects the environment, Marcel’s personal views on zoos and the architecture of Quito in Ecuador.

The above and so much more is discussed in this chat, so be sure to check it out and if you want more information about Latin Trails, go to their site!

Last week, Mike spoke with Chris & Dave of the Comics In Motion podcast, where they talk about why they started a podcast as well as the many other podcasts they’re involved with, including their two new podcasts; The Love Island Cast and The VHS Strikes Back, which leads on to discussions about the flawed brilliance of 80s movies followed by a discussion about Love Island, followed by Chris & Dave’s many other podcasts that are either in hiatus or that there are no plans to revisit – including Chat Footy, a fitness podcast, an MMA podcast, their radio show and many more, enough to make your head spin! In addition to the above, they discuss how much work goes into starting & keeping a podcast going, why they’ve started (& stopped) so many different shows, how their different personalities compliment their show and as well as

Mike also guested on the Comics In Motion podcast, episode #75 a few weeks ago where they discussed Dredd (2012) – it was a great chat, filled with lots of laughs, so be sure to check those guys out if you haven’t already!

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#63 Pt 2 – From Stage To Podcast: Band Politics, Following Leaders & Aging 80s Movies With Comics In Motion

This week Mike’s chat with the boys from Comics In Motion is continued where they talk about how Chris & Dave met, a brief discussion on their views on today’s political landscape and a bit of talk about 80s movies, all with many laughs in-between!

In a bit more detail, the guys talk about people being entitled, how politicians seem to be bumbling idiots half the time, the lack of people not compromising & sticking to their own political “teams” without considering other’s views, followed by a long talk about how Chris & Dave formed a band when they met & eventually disbanded (with some brilliant band stories in-between), along with some of the more unsettling parts of older movies when watching them with a modern lense, all finished off with Chris & Dave talking about their newest podcast “The VHS Strikes Back”!

Last week in part 1, Chris & Dave talk why they started a podcast as well as the many other podcasts they’re involved with, including their two new podcasts; The Love Island Cast and The VHS Strikes Back, which leads on to discussions about the flawed brilliance of 80s movies followed by a discussion about Love Island, followed by Chris & Dave’s many other podcasts that are either in hiatus or that there are no plans to revisit – including Chat Footy, a fitness podcast, an MMA podcast, their radio show and many more, enough to make your head spin! In addition to the above, they discuss how much work goes into starting & keeping a podcast going, why they’ve started (& stopped) so many different shows, how their different personalities compliment their show and so much more!

Mike also guested on the Comics In Motion podcast, episode #75 where they discussed Dredd (2012) – it was a great chat, filled with lots of laughs, so be sure to check these guys out if you haven’t already!

Last episode Mike chatted with “The Queen Of Feeling Fabulous”, Rochele Lawson – she’s a nurse, a podcaster, is a wellbeing & life expert, his written several books and more! Their talk starts with Rochele talking about how she got into nursing and what she achieves with her health & wellbeing practices, followed by the negative experiences she endured as a child which opened her mind to holistic medicine and alternative healthcare, why & what Rochele writes every day, the importance of positivity, why admitting one’s mistakes is important, some challenges Rochele faced being a successful woman at a time where it wasn’t as accepting as today, as well as many other fruitful topics!

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#63 Pt 1 – The Mysterious Podcast Graveyard: Love Island, VHS Tapes & “Blagging Your Way Through It” With Comics In Motion

This week Mike is joined by Chris & Dave of the Comics In Motion podcast to talk about their many other podcast ventures, why they started their “flagship” podcast and much more!

In this week’s release, Chris & Dave talk why they started a podcast as well as the many other podcasts they’re involved with, including their two new podcasts; The Love Island Cast and The VHS Strikes Back, which leads on to discussions about the flawed brilliance of 80s movies followed by a discussion about Love Island, followed by Chris & Dave’s many other podcasts that are either in hiatus or that there are no plans to revisit – including Chat Footy, a fitness podcast, an MMA podcast, their radio show and many more, enough to make your head spin! In addition to the above, they discuss how much work goes into starting & keeping a podcast going, why they’ve started (& stopped) so many different shows, how their different personalities compliment their show and so much more!

In part 2 of their chat, the guys talk about some slightly more political topics, including people being entitled, how politicians are either in it for themselves or are bumbling idiots, people not compromising & sticking to their own “teams” without considering compromise, followed by a long talk about how Chris & Dave formed a band when they met (with some brilliant band stories), along with some of the more unsettling parts of older movies when watching them with a modern lense, all finished off with Chris & Dave talking about their newest podcast “The VHS Strikes Back” so be sure to tune in to GCC’s feed next week!

Mike guested on the Comics In Motion podcast, episode #75 where they discussed Dredd (2012) – it was a great chat, filled with lots of laughs, so be sure to check these guys out if you haven’t already!

Last episode Mike chatted with “The Queen Of Feeling Fabulous”, Rochele Lawson – she’s a nurse, a podcaster, is a wellbeing & life expert, his written several books and more! Their talk starts with Rochele talking about how she got into nursing and what she achieves with her health & wellbeing practices, followed by the negative experiences she endured as a child which opened her mind to holistic medicine and alternative healthcare, why & what Rochele writes every day, the importance of positivity, why admitting one’s mistakes is important, some challenges Rochele faced being a successful woman at a time where it wasn’t as accepting as today, as well as many other fruitful topics!

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#62 Pt 2 – Trendsetter Or Trendfollower?: Embracing Positive Weirdness, Successful Women & Good Vibes With Rochele Lawson

This week Mike’s chat with “The Queen Of Feeling Fabulous” continues as he & Rochele Lawson discuss a great many things, including positivity, trendfollowing and so much more!

For a bit more detail, part 2 of their chat continues the discussion surrounding positivity before going into more detail of Rochele’s past books as well as her future release, how weirdness is definitely not always bad and being a trendsetter is better than being a trendfollower, followed by Rochele “knighting” Mike, some challenges Rochele faced being a successful woman at a time where it wasn’t as accepting as today, as well as many other fruitful topics, ending with Rochele & Mike discussing religious/spiritual ideologies, so be sure to tune into part 2 next week!

If you want more information regarding Rochele’s podcast, books, coaching or anything else, be sure to check her site out!

If you missed part 1, it started with Rochele talking about how she got into nursing and what she achieves with her health & wellbeing practices, followed by the negative experiences she endured as a child which opened her mind to holistic medicine and alternative healthcare, part of her daily routine, alternative meditation, why & what Rochele writes every day, the importance of positivity, why admitting one’s mistakes is important and so much more!

Mike guested on the Comics In Motion podcast, episode #75 where they discussed Dredd (2012) – it was a great chat, filled with lots of laughs, so be sure to check these guys out if you haven’t already!

Last episode Mike chatted with Beth Crane about the incredible sci-fi audio drama We Fix Space Junk as Beth is the co-creator, writer and voice of Kilner – they spoke about why Beth decided to pursue a degree in scriptwriting, the scheduling of We Fix Space Junk, why one should always be keen to learn and the varying interpretations of art, the future of WFSJ potentially delving into other mediums, the other podcast Beth is working on and many other interesting topics!

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#62 Pt 1 – Health Is Wealth: Stomach Ulcers, Holistic Balance, Positivity & Feeling Fabulous With Rochele Lawson

This week Mike is joined by “The Queen Of Feeling Fabulous”, Rochele Lawson – she’s a nurse, a podcaster, started a telecom company, has a degree in engineering, is a mother, is a wellbeing & life expert, his written several books AND is an incredibly friendly individual, so be prepared for a fantastic discussion!

Their talk starts with Rochele talking about how she got into nursing and what she achieves with her health & wellbeing practices, followed by the negative experiences she endured as a child which opened her mind to holistic medicine and alternative healthcare, part of her daily routine, alternative meditation, why & what Rochele writes every day, the importance of positivity, why admitting one’s mistakes is important and so much more!

Part 2 of their chat continues the discussion surrounding positivity before going into more detail of Rochele’s past books as well as her future release, how weirdness is definitely not always bad and being a trendsetter is better than being a trendfollower, followed by Rochele “knighting” Mike, some challenges Rochele faced being a successful woman at a time where it wasn’t as accepting as today, as well as many other fruitful topics, ending with Rochele & Mike discussing religious/spiritual ideologies, so be sure to tune into part 2 next week!

If you want more information regarding Rochele’s podcast, books, coaching or anything else, be sure to check her site out!

Mike guested on the Comics In Motion podcast, episode #75 where they discussed Dredd (2012) – it was a great chat, filled with lots of laughs, so be sure to check these guys out if you haven’t already!

Last week Mike chatted with Beth Crane about the incredible sci-fi audio drama We Fix Space Junk as Beth is the co-creator, writer and voice of Kilner – they spoke about a huge amount of topics, including why Beth decided to pursue a degree in scriptwriting, the scheduling of We Fix Space Junk, why one should always be keen to learn and the varying interpretations of art, the future of WFSJ potentially delving into other mediums, the other podcast Beth is working on, the importance of not undervaluing your impact on other people, the unexpected costs of podcasting, some future WFSJ products (including a potential board game), why collaboration is essential for podcasters and so much more!

Don’t forget that if Dimensions (discussed in episode 60 and mentioned at the very end of the podcast) interests you, be sure to check out their Kickstarter as if you decide to fund it using the link, it’ll help out our podcast a great deal!

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#61 Pt 1 – Writing We Fix Space Junk: Voice Modulation, Scriptwriting & A Thirst For Knowledge With Beth Crane

This week Mike is joined by the amazing Beth Crane; writer, co-creator and voice of Kilner of the incredible sci-fi audio drama We Fix Space Junk (Hedley Knights, the other co-creator & sound engineer is also present but this chat primarily focuses on Beth).

In part 1 of their chat, a great many things are discussed, including Beth & Hedley’s new voice modulator they used in their February live show, why Beth decided to pursue a degree in scriptwriting, the scheduling of We Fix Space Junk, the community of the podcasting world, joke censorship & “reading a room”, why one should always be keen to learn and the varying interpretations of art, they then proceed to talk about Marilyn’s Diary (the WFSJ mini-series) before finishing off by discussing Beth & Hedley’s favourite characters from WFSJ and Beth’s brief involvement with the Harry Potter films!

Next week part 2 will be released, where the chat starts with Beth talking about the future of WFSJ potentially delving into other mediums, the other podcast Beth is working on, the importance of not undervaluing your impact on other people, the unexpected costs of podcasting, some future WFSJ products (including a potential board game), why collaboration is essential for podcasters, how being positive can have incredible ripple effects on others you interact with, the lore/universe of WFSJ and so much more!

The WFSJ novella, Automnicon: The Intern was discussed in this podcast and is available in the usual eBook places including Amazon!

If you want to hear Hedley Knights talk about WFPJ (primarily the sound engineering & music side) as well as social issues, his music taste & much more, be sure to check out episode #40 of GCC!

Last week, Mike was joined by Alton Wheelhouse, the creator & lead architect of the upcoming tabletop RPG game Dimensions, in their chat they discuss a wide variety of things including Alton’s beginnings in the tabletop RPG realm, why he’s decided to create a new role playing game (similar in style to Dungeons & Dragons in many respects), the appeal of easter eggs in games (along with hints of how to find them in Dimensions), what the appeal of video games & tabletop RPG games are to people, some of the features that makes Dimensions different from other RPGs, how video games & RPGs can help bring people together, the impact games can have on anxieties & mental illnesses, Alton’s biggest challenge creating Dimensions and so much more so be sure to check it out!

Don’t forget that if Dimensions (discussed last week and mentioned at the very end of the podcast) interests you, be sure to check out their Kickstarter as if you decide to fund it using the link, it’ll help out our podcast a great deal!

Promo by Ready To Be Petty Podcast

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#60 Pt 2 – “Choose Wisely”: Childlike Wonder, Portability, Divisiveness & Kickstarter With Alton Wheelhouse

This week, Mike is once again joined by the powerful Alton Wheelhouse – the creator & lead architect of the upcoming tabletop RPG game Dimensions!

Mike & Alton’s chat continues with a discussion on the importance of childlike wonder as well as the importance of effort, touching on the concept of “good & evil”, how video games & RPGs can help bring people together, the impact games can have on anxieties & mental illnesses, Alton’s biggest challenge creating Dimensions, what they want Dimensions to achieve through it’s Kickstarter, the art of Dimensions and so much more, so be sure to check it out!

Last week, in part 1 of their chat, Mike & Alton discuss Alton’s beginnings in the tabletop RPG realm, why he’s decided to create a new role playing game (similar in style to Dungeons & Dragons in many respects), the appeal of easter eggs in games (along with hints of how to find them in Dimensions), what the appeal of video games & tabletop RPG games are to people, some of the features that makes Dimensions different from other RPGs and more!

If Dimensions interests you, be sure to check out the Kickstarter as if you decide to fund it via this link, it’ll help out the podcast a great deal as well as supporting something amazing!

Last episode Mike spoke with Dan about his time as a cameraman at Bestival and some of his work at university, before delving into a discussion regarding music, including Dan’s previous band experience and how bands “make it”, followed by a tangent about the perfect amount of people to watch movies with and some of their favourite horror movies, before getting into bands changing their sound & “selling out” and much more!

Promo for the novel One Hundred by Frank Burton – Mike & Frank discuss the book in episode #56 of GCC so be sure to check it out if the promo interests you! The physical book can be bought online, or the audiobook can be downloaded/listened to for free here!

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#60 Pt 1 – Truly A World Without End: Endless Dimensions, Luck, Tabletop RPGs & A D6 With Alton Wheelhouse

This week, Mike is joined by the powerful Alton Wheelhouse – the creator & lead architect of the upcoming tabletop RPG game Dimensions!

In part 1 of their chat, Mike & Alton discuss Alton’s beginnings in the tabletop RPG realm, why he’s decided to create a new role playing game (similar in style to Dungeons & Dragons in many respects), the appeal of easter eggs in games (along with hints of how to find them in Dimensions), what the appeal of video games & tabletop RPG games are to people, some of the features that makes Dimensions different from other RPGs and much more!

Next week Mike & Alton’s chat continues with a discussion on the importance of childlike wonder, the importance of effort, touching on the concept of “good & evil”, how video games & RPGs can help bring people together, the impact games can have on anxieties & mental illnesses, Alton’s biggest challenge creating Dimensions, what they want Dimensions to achieve through it’s Kickstarter, the art of Dimensions and so much more, so be sure to check it out!

If Dimensions is a game that interests you, be sure to check out their Kickstarter as if you decide to fund it via this link, it’ll help out our podcast a great deal as well as supporting something amazing!

Last week Mike spoke with Dan about his time as a cameraman at Bestival and some of his work at university, before delving into a discussion regarding music, including Dan’s previous band experience and how bands “make it”, followed by a tangent about the perfect amount of people to watch movies with and some of their favourite horror movies, before getting into bands changing their sound & “selling out” and much more!

Promo by The Ragbag Podcast

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#59 – Don’t Judge A Band By Its Genre: Horror Movies, Music Taste, “Making It” & “Selling Out” With Dan

This week, Dan returns as a guest as although Mike & Dan were chatting for over 2 & a half hours, we’ve split this chat into two standalone episodes!

Mike’s chat with Dan continues this week with a change of subject matter as they talk about Dan’s time as a cameraman at Bestival and some of his work at university, before delving into a discussion regarding music, including Dan’s previous band experience and how bands “make it”, followed by a tangent about the perfect amount of people to watch movies with and some of their favourite horror movies, before getting into bands changing their sound & “selling out”, what one appreciates about their own music taste, “indie music” and the subjective nature of music genres and they finish it all with 3 album recommendations each, so be sure to say ‘til the end if you want to check out 6 new bands of different genres (or check below for ease)!

Last week Dan was on the show and they chatted about movies for the whole thing! They discuss Marvel & DC’s respective universes & recent movies before discussing their favourite Tarantino movies, how filmmakers often give too much exposition, before discussion other notable director’s work such as James Wan’s involvement in the Saw and the Fast & Furious franchise, followed by talks about Blade Runner & the book that inspired it (Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep), many other movies are mentioned before the chat is finished with Mike talking about Star Wars!

Before Dan was our guest (two episodes ago), Mike spoke with Frank of the Ragbag podcast about his new book One Hundred and his writing-process, what inspired him to write a 100-chapter short-story book, many of the thought experiments the book delves into, the idea of solitude not being a bad thing, what Frank & Mike define “milking” a series is, as well as discussing bad customer service, the process of recording & releasing an audiobook, what defines consciousness, the importance of community and much more – they even get into conspiracy theories towards the end of part 2!

Promo by Comedy Geek

Dan recommends: Emergency & I by Dismemberment Plan – Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu – Four Calender Cafe by Cocteau Twins – Souvlaki by Slowdive

Mike recommends: How To Be A Human Being by Glass Animals – Fear by Arrested Youth  – STRENGTH IN NUMB333RS by FEVER 333

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#58 – Movie Directors & Film Franchises: Story Exposition, Star Wars & Comicbook Multiverses With Dan

This week is movies galore, where Mike & his friend Dan talk about purely movies for over an hour!

In their chat about movies, they discuss Marvel & DC’s respective universes & recent movies before discussing their favourite Tarantino movies, how filmmakers often give too much exposition, before discussion other notable director’s work such as James Wan’s involvement in the Saw and the Fast & Furious franchise, followed by talks about Blade Runner & the book that inspired it (Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep), many other movies are mentioned before the chat is finished with Mike talking about Star Wars!

Next week Mike’s chat with Dan continues with a full subject matter change as they talk about Dan’s time as a cameraman at Bestival and some of his work at university, before delving into a discussion on bands changing their sound & “selling out”, what one appreciates about their own music taste, the subjective nature of music genres and they finish it all with 3 album recommendations each, so be sure to say ‘til the end if you want to check out 6 new bands of different genres!

Last week, Mike spoke with Frank of the Ragbag podcast about his new book One Hundred and his writing-process, what inspired him to write a 100-chapter short-story book, many of the thought experiments the book delves into, the idea of solitude not being a bad thing, what Frank & Mike define “milking” a series is, as well as discussing bad customer service, the process of recording & releasing an audiobook, what defines consciousness, the importance of community and much more – they even get into conspiracy theories towards the end of part 2!

Promo by Fallacious Trump (podcast)

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#57 – Black Holes & Revelations: Correct Terminology, Space & The Scientific Method – Science But Simple 7 With Josh Murray

It’s time for more science in your life, so get ready for the seventh addition of “Science But Simple”!

This week, Mike’s favourite scientist, Josh, returns to talk about misconceptions surrounding scientific terminology including mass/weight, hypothesis/theory, that “supermassive” doesn’t necessarily mean large in size and Freudian slips are even mentioned! In addition to terminology, Josh explains what black holes are, why the new image of a black hole is being talked about, how forces work against each other and more!

If you haven’t already checked it out, we lightly recommend listening to the second addition of Science But Simple (episode #12 of GCC) where Josh explains gravity, The Sun, The Moon, orbit and a few other things in slightly less depth than in this release.

For any newcomers, Science But Simple is a mini-series on Genuine Chit-Chat mostly about Josh explaining the fundamentals of things we see in our everyday lives in an easy-to-digest manner – episodes 6, 12, 18, 25, 38 & 47 are all Science But Simple releases, so if you enjoyed this chat, be sure to check those out too!

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#56 Pt 2 – People Look For Meaning In Chaos: Recording An Audiobook, Conspiracy Theories & Commuting With Frank Burton

This week continues Mike’s chat with author & fellow podcaster, Frank Burton regarding his new book: One Hundred.

This week is part 2 of their chat and their discussion surrounding One Hundred continues, where they start with discussing different people’s perspectives, commuting, not requiring fruitful conversations with strangers all the time, bad customer service, the process of recording & releasing an audiobook, what defines consciousness, if life has meaning or if it’s purely chaos, Frank’s religious views, the importance of community and much more – they even get into conspiracy theories towards the end!

Part 1 was released last week so if you haven’t checked that out, be sure to listen first! Part 1 primarily focuses on Frank’s writing-process, what inspired him to write a 100-chapter short-story book, the central themes of the book, many of the thought experiments the book delves into, the idea of solitude not being a bad thing, why the world of One Hundred is such an interesting one, what Frank & Mike define “milking” a series is (using examples of Star Wars & Doctor Who), Frank’s storytelling history & many other fruitful topics!

You can listen to One Hundred for free (name your price to download) on bandcamp.

Frank’s podcast – Frank’s site, including his books & more – Frank’s appearance on BBC Ouch regarding his epilepsy

Frank has been on the podcast before – in episode 34 Frank discussed his podcast, art & music, how he became an author, his epilepsy & the many misconceptions surrounding it, as well as much more!

Promo by In The Black Podcast

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#56 Pt 1 – Creating Life With Words: The Writing Process, Storytelling, Comfortable Solitude & One Hundred With Frank Burton

This week provides a treat for bookworms & storytellers alike, with Mike’s guest, Frank Burton (no relation to our glorious host) and as well as being the creator & host of the Ragbag Podcast, a father and an all-round nice guy, Frank is the author of two books; The History Of Sarcasm (2009) and One Hundred (2019).

In this chat, Mike & Frank delve into many of the ideas surrounding Frank’s recent book “One Hundred” as well as many of the concepts within it, his writing process and so much more, so whether or not you’ve read/listened to One Hundred, this is a great chat (although there’s a link below where you can check the book out for free so there’s no excuse)!

Part 1 of this chat primarily focuses on Frank’s writing-process, what inspired him to write a 100-chapter short-story book, the central themes of the book, many of the thought experiments the book delves into, the idea of solitude not being a bad thing, why the world of One Hundred is such an interesting one, what Frank & Mike define “milking” a series is (using examples of Star Wars & Doctor Who), Frank’s storytelling history & many other fruitful topics!

Part 2 will be released next week and their discussion surrounding One Hundred continues, where they start with discussing different people’s perspectives, commuting, not requiring fruitful conversations with strangers all the time, bad customer service, the process of recording & releasing an audiobook, what defines consciousness, if life has meaning or if it’s purely chaos, the importance of community and much more – they even get into conspiracy theories towards the end!

You can listen to One Hundred for free (name your price to download) on bandcamp.

Frank’s podcast – Frank’s site, including his books & more – Frank’s appearance on BBC Ouch regarding his epilepsy

Frank has been on the podcast before – in episode 34 Frank discussed his podcast, art & music, how he became an author, his epilepsy & the many misconceptions surrounding it, as well as much more!

Promo by Which Murderer

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#55 – Should We Fear Artificial Intelligence?: The Internet Of Things, Data Marketing, Machine Learning & World Domination With Magnus Unemyr

Artificial intelligence (AI) and it’s role in our future world is a topic that is in the forefront of many futurist’s minds as well as the subject matter for this week’s episode!

Mike speaks with Magnus Unemyr, a marketing automation & artificial intelligence consultant, author and speaker based in Sweden, who has given talks around the world on software development and digital marketing.

In this chat, Mike asks Magnus a variety of questions, including what AI is currently being used for and how “intelligent” it is at the moment, how he got involved with AI & consulting, which countries are leading in AI, some of the problems that will arise as AI becomes more prevalent in business use (including the legal & ethical implications), what the “Internet-of-things” refers to, as well as Amazon’s potential plans for world domination, how Magnus stays motivated, his methods when it comes to writing, if he would want to live forever and so much more!

Magnus’ Site – Magnus’ Books

Last week, Mike spoke with Heather Vickery, a life coach and the host & creator of The Brave Files podcast, discussing her line of work, her podcast and a major self-realisation – this chat is full to the brim with great conversation & a menagerie of topics including what “being brave” actually is and how it’s different from being fearless, how Heather became a success coach, how we should act towards one-another, the many ways Heather’s self-realisation of her sexuality changed her life and many other topics!

Intro Plug by Play Comics

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#54 – How To Be Brave, Not Fearless: Sexuality, Coaching Success, The Brave Files & Gratitude With Heather Vickery

It’s time for motivation! This week Mike chats with Heather Vickery, a life coach and the host & creator of The Brave Files podcast, discussing her line of work, her podcast and a major self-realisation, as well as much more!

Although this chat was only 50 minutes, it’s full to the brim with great conversation & a menagerie of topics including what “being brave” actually is and how it’s different from being fearless, how Heather became a success coach, how we should act towards one-another, being a parent and the many ways Heather’s self-realisation of her sexuality changed her life.

As well as the above, Ellen Degeneres is discussed, “white privilege” is brought up, as are the stigmas still surrounding non-hetereosexuality, the importance of presentation, how to get better results when communicating with people, how organisation is a key to being happy & free, how being different is a good thing, that admitting when you’re wrong is great for personal growth, gratitude journals and many other topics!

The Brave Files – Heather’s gratitude journal (& more)

Last week, Mike spoke with Eddie Lorin, the CEO/Founder of Strategic Realty Holdings LLC, a man who is devoted to changing the world with affordable housing. In their chat, Mike & Eddie discuss why Eddie got into real estate and the impact it’s having, how important a helping hand & philanthropy plays in functioning society, the importance of shelter above all else bar food & water, what impact investing actually is, what community development he is driving and more!

Intro Plug by Comics In Motion

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#53 –“The Dignity We All Deserve”: Affordable Housing, Legacy, Community & The Not-So-Good With Eddie Lorin

This week Mike chats with Eddie Lorin the CEO/Founder of Strategic Realty Holdings LLC, a man who is devoted to changing the world with affordable housing, starting with the United States.

In their chat, Mike & Eddie discuss why Eddie got into real estate and the impact it’s having, how important a helping hand & philanthropy plays in functioning society, the importance of shelter above all else bar food & water, what impact investing actually is, what community development he is driving for & the upscaling of certain areas, some of his views on how the world could change for the better, how his past pushed him to where he is today and so much more!

Eddie’s Projects: http://www.strategicrh.com & http://www.alliantstrategic.com

Last week was a very different chat where Mike spoke with the Magister Bill M of the Church Of Satan about the many misconceptions about the Church, it’s beliefs and it’s practices along with many other fruitful l topics including satanic rituals, Alesteir Crowley, the number 666, Bill’s own podcast The Devil’s Mischief and several other fruitful topics!

Promo by We’re All Wicked

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#52 Pt 2 – Do Satanists Believe In Hell?: Consciousness, Aleister Crowley, AI & The BBC Interview w/ Magister Bill M

This week continues Mike’s chat with Bill M, a Magister of the Church Of Satan where they discuss the many misconceptions about the Church, it’s beliefs and it’s practices along with many other fruitful topics!

Misconceptions surrounding Aleister Crowley are discussed as well as Bill & the church’s view on the afterlife and consciousness, Bill’s opinions & dealings with artificial intelligence, how people hate being wrong, issues with close-minded intellectual’s mindsets, the satanic sins, numerology, Bill’s BBC interview and many other topics!

Be sure to go back & check out part 1 of their chat if you haven’t already, where Bill & Mike talk about how Satanists do not worship Satan (or any deity for that matter), the origin of Lucifer, the “music of Satan”, Bill’s podcast “The Devil’s Mischief” and it’s associated network “Radio-Free Satan”, where many of the misconceptions surrounding the church came from including the “Satanic Panic”, what 666 means to Satanists, the discrimination many Satanists face and being “out of the closet” with their own religion and so much more!

Church Of Satan  – Bill M’s podcast The Devil’s Mischief  – Radio Free Satan

Last episode Mike spoke with the American comedian Myq Kaplan which started with them discussing Myq’s name and then flows into all manner of things, including using alternative words when speaking, why Myq started stand-up comedy, his musical passions, both of their perspectives on growth, how important nature is, the potential mind-controlling qualities of psilocybin mushrooms, if people actually have free will, the benefits of being nice, the uses of meditation & changing one’s thought processes, the zen proverb “Chop Wood, Carry Water” and it’s meaning, as well as many more fruitful topics!

Promo by Breakdown From The Couch

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#52 Pt 1 – Understanding The Church Of Satan: Misconceptions, The Satanic Panic, 666 & The Devil’s Mischief w/ Magister Bill M

This week Mike talks to Bill M, a Magister of the Church Of Satan surrounding the many misconceptions about the Church, it’s beliefs and it’s practices along with many other fruitful topics!

In part 1 of their chat, Bill & Mike talk about how Satanists do not worship Satan (or any deity for that matter), the origin of Lucifer, the “music of Satan”, Bill’s podcast “The Devil’s Mischief” and it’s associated network “Radio-Free Satan”, where many of the misconceptions surrounding the church came from including the “Satanic Panic”, what 666 means to Satanists, the discrimination many Satanists face and being “out of the closet” with their own religion, the illuminati, geographical locations of Satanists and so much more is all discussed!

Part 2 will be released next week where their chat regarding the church continues along with talks of Alistair Crowley, Bill & the church’s view on the afterlife and consciousness, artificial intelligence gets mentioned, how people hate being wrong, issues with close-minded intellectual’s mindsets, the satanic sins, numerology and many other topics so be sure to tune in for that!

Church Of Satan  – Bill M’s podcast The Devil’s Mischief  – Radio Free Satan

Last week Mike spoke with the American comedian Myq Kaplan which started with them discussing Myq’s name and then flows into all manner of things, including using alternative words when speaking, why Myq started stand-up comedy, his musical passions, both of their perspectives on growth, how important nature is, the potential mind-controlling qualities of psilocybin mushrooms, if people actually have free will, the benefits of being nice, the uses of meditation & changing one’s thought processes, the zen proverb “Chop Wood, Carry Water” and it’s meaning, as well as many more fruitful topics!

Promo by Release The Clowns

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#51 – Freestyling The Conversation: Stand-Up, Alternative Language, Philosophy & Mind-Control Mushrooms w/ Myq Kaplan

This week Mike is joined by American stand-up comedian, podcaster & conversationalist Myq Kaplan (pronounced Mike) discussing a great many things!

Mike & Myq’s conversation starts with them discussing Myq’s name and then flows into all manner of things, including using alternative words when speaking, why Myq started stand-up comedy, his musical passions, both of their perspectives on growth, how important nature is, the potential mind-controlling qualities of psilocybin mushrooms, if people actually have free will, the benefits of being nice, the uses of meditation & changing one’s thought processes, the zen proverb “Chop Wood, Carry Water” and it’s meaning, as well as many more fruitful topics!

Myq is playing several shows at the SOHO Theatre in London from Feb 26^th – March 2^nd, more details can be found on his site.

Myq’s Broccoli & Ice Cream Podcast: – Myq’s Twitter & Instagram (@MyqKaplan)

Last week was our 50^th episode special, where Mike chatted with Rob & Blake from Emotionally 14’s The Crazy Train, they discuss a great many things, including toxic fandoms and what constitutes “milking” a franchise, merchandising, the sad death of Toys R Us, which Star Wars trilogy era is the best thus far, Harry Potter & JK Rowling’s other novels, Nicholas Cage’s acting and so much more!

Promo by Which Murderer: https://whichmurderer.com/

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#50 – Keeping Fandoms Happy: Franchise Milking, Star Wars & The Death Of Toys R Us With Emotionally 14’s Crazy Train

Happy 50^th episode guys! This episode is a milestone for Genuine Chit-Chat so we decided to collaborate with our friends at Emotionally 14’s Crazy Train podcast (for anyone who’s come straight from E14, the chat continues from 4:40)!

In this chat, Mike, Rob & Blake discuss a huge variety of topics but some of the more major ones are; toxic fandoms and what constitutes “milking” a franchise, merchandising, the sad death of Toys R Us, which Star Wars trilogy era is the best thus far, Harry Potter & JK Rowling’s other novels, Nicholas Cage’s acting, minute-by-minute takes of movies, the oversaturation in the podcast market & how much work goes into creating a podcast, Event Horizon and so much more!

This is actually part 2 of the chat and although the chat isn’t linear and topics jump all over the place, we suggest checking out part 1, which can be found on The Crazy Train’s feed!

In part 1, where Genuine Chit-Chat got it’s name and why it was started is spoken about as well as Mike’s YouTube beginnings, a movie discussion around The Meg, Monster Brawl, The Room & Star Wars, late-night double-features, the illustrious laptop burial, a face for the radio and many other topics!

The Crazy Train is one third of the Emotionally 14’s podcasts (along with The E14 Gamecast & Talk Star Wars) and is associated with other great podcasts!

Promo by Show Me Your Playlist

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#49 – The Glory Days Of Gaming: 90s Nostalgia, 3D Platformers & Getting Stuck On Boss Fights With Rhys Willis & Josh Murray

This week, two of Mike’s closest friends return for a chat about video games, more specifically, their video game nostalgia for games around the original playstation & Xbox era and why some of those games were so appealing and enjoyable.

As well as the above, the heavyweights of the PS1 were discussed (Crash Bandicoot, Spyro & Croc Legend Of The Gobbos are included), the brilliance of the N64, why Josh loves Pokémon so much, Jak & Daxter The Precursor Legacy and how it compares to Jak 3, how punishing Contra is and then around halfway through Josh had to leave so Rhys & Mike continue their chat, with Rhys’ journey into Dark Souls, reminiscing about Halo CE & 3, getting stuck on boss fights, Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc & Splinter Cell Chaos Theory and so much more!

Rhys, Josh & Mike had another chat about video games a while back, lightly discussing nostalgia and primarily discussing the issues with the modern gaming industry, this chat is #30 and both parts can be found in the usual podcast places.

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#48 Pt 2 – Everyone Needs The Right Team: A Director’s Vision, Film Timescales & Keeping Fit With Gough

This week, Mike’s chat with Gough continues – Gough being the first legally blind person to write, produce, direct, edit and act in a feature-length film (plus many other releases) about his journey into directing, his passions, and his production company Beernuts Productions – Gough is an incredibly inspiring guy with a great many things to say!

Their chat consist of Gough’s journey & challenges with his media company as well as the importance of using a crew who understands the director’s vision, filmmaking timescales, Gough’s experiences with actors, the amazing New Zealand director (and actor) Taika Waititi, the importance of exercise, Gough’s great school teacher, why comedy is Gough’s favourite genre, Gough’s favourite movies and so much more!

Gough’s Media Production Company Beernuts Productions

If you missed it, part 1 of this chat starts with a chat regarding The Book Of Mormon before delving into some of Gough’s favourite comedy shows & influences (including Monty Python), he speaks about how he lost his eyesight, some of the issues that arise from being an indie director on a tighter budget as well as more processes involved with being legally blind, the comedy styles (of his homeland) Australia, how everybody has a talent, the various releases from Beernuts and the people Gough has met along the way, his stand-up career, his experience in the industry before Beernuts, how he does auditions and so much more!

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#48 Pt 1 – Even Blindness Didn’t Stop Him: Independent Filmmaking, Comedy & Beernuts Productions With Gough

This week Mike speaks with Gough, the first legally blind person to write, produce, direct, edit and act in a feature-length film (plus many other releases) about his journey into this path, his passions and his production company Beernuts Productions – an incredibly inspiring guy!

Part 1 of this chat starts with a chat regarding The Book Of Mormon before delving into some of Gough’s favourite comedy shows & influences (including Monty Python), he speaks about how he lost his eyesight, some of the issues that arise from being an indie director on a tighter budget as well as more processes involved with being legally blind, the comedy styles (of his homeland) Australia, how everybody has a talent, the various releases from Beernuts and the people Gough has met along the way, his stand-up career, his experience in the industry before Beernuts, how he does auditions and so much more!

Gough’s Media Production Company

In part 2 their chat continues with Gough’s journey & challenges with his media company, the importance of using a crew who understands the director’s vision, Gough’s experiences with actors, the amazing New Zealand director (and actor) Taika Waititi, the importance of exercise, Gough’s great school teacher, why comedy is Gough’s favourite genre, Gough’s favourite movies and so much more!

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#47 – Biological Barcodes: Vaccinations, Antibodies, MRSA & Blood Donation – Science But Simple 6 With Josh Murray

This week marks the return of Josh, our favourite scientist, for the sixth episode of “Science But Simple”!

In this release, Josh explains to Mike how germs “work”, so this discussion delves into why MRSA is so dangerous, what antibiotics & antibodies are and why one should *always* finish a course of prescribed antobiotics, how people get sick including why antibiotics don’t work on viruses, why vaccines work (and why they don’t cause Autism), why some blood types can’t mix when donating blood and so much more!

For any newcomers, “Science But Simple” is a mini-series on Genuine Chit-Chat mostly about explaining the fundamentals of things we see in our everyday lives in an easy-to-digest manner.

Last week Mike spoke with CEO & biohacker Thom King about memento mori & being mindful of death, how they believe the universe works, spirituality and more, while the week before Thom & Mike spoke about Thom’s company, his entrepreneurial pursuits, meditation & mindfulness, the ketogenic diet and many other topics!

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#46 – “Our Mortality Connects Us”: Positivity & Memento Mori: Being Mindful Of Death With Thom King

Our second podcast of 2019 continues Mike’s chat with the powerful Thom King, a serial entrepreneur, biohacker, CEO of Steviva but this time the chat is more on his life’s philosophies!

In this chat Thom & Mike discuss mortality, spirituality, memento mori (being mindful of death), life changing events causing perspective shifts, what they think happens after death, patriotism, political polarisation, positivity and more!

Last week Thom & Mike spoke about meditation & mindfulness, alternative eating, what being a “fifth generation entrepreneur” is, what a ketogenic diet is and why Thom sticks to it, bio-hacking, Stevia and other sweeteners, why keeping a journal and writing lists is a key ingredient to success, respecting our food and what percentage of food in the USA is wasted, the politics of food and so much more!

Thom’s Book/Keto Site – Thom’s Personal Site

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#45 – The Sweeteners Of Success: Stevia Over Sugar, Ketosis, Meditation & Biohacking With Thom King

Our first podcast of 2019 brings a chat with the powerful Thom King, a serial entrepreneur, bio-hacker, CEO of Steviva and generally nice guy!

In this chat they delve into what being a “fifth generation entrepreneur” is, what a ketogenic diet is and why Thom sticks to it, bio-hacking, Stevia and other sweeteners, why keeping a journal and writing lists is a key ingredient to success, respecting our food and what percentage of food in the USA is wasted, meditation & mindfulness, alternative eating, the politics of food and so much more!

As mentioned in the intro, the first few minutes of the conversation didn’t record properly, but from that point it all goes smoothly, so apologies for that, but it’s still an incredibly informative and enjoyable chat  and it’s also available on YouTube with video!

Mike continued his chat with Thom after this episode finishes, tune in next week for a discussion involving mortality, spirituality, memento mori, life changing events causing perspective shifts & several other interesting topics.

Thom’s Book/Keto Site – Thom’s Personal Site

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