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Afterthoughts Special: Mike & Megan Talk About The Isle Of Wight Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Mike is away this week, so he’s released a special episode from Patreon where he and Megan talk about their puppy (this was recorded in June 2022) before they discuss their trip to the Isle Of Wight, specifically their experience being Zookeepers For A Day at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, along with a few other things they for up to!

Let us know – have you been to the Isle Of Wight and the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary?

Find Megan on Instagram @GrittsGetsFit or on Mike’s Patreon – to listen to a completely free Patreon episode, check out the first in Mike & Megan’s Tom Hanks rewatch here: https://bit.ly/TomHanks1

In the last episode of GCC (170), Mike & Megan discussed “Man’s Best Friend” with Dave Horrocks, where they talk about owning a dog, training, naming, fireworks, habits, some dog-related media and much more!

If you enjoyed this episode, consider check out Mike’s Patreon, where he releases at least 1 episode of his & Megan’s “Afterthoughts” a week, plus there are unsplit full-length episodes of GCC and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat

Intro & outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com

Find Mike’s other show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon on Spotify & the other podcast apps on the feed of Comics In Motion or on GCC’s YouTube channel. Episodes are out every Saturday; episodes 0-105 are out now, the most recent was a review of Shadow Of The Sith, then in ep 105 is about the Galactic Starcruiser Tie-In comic; The Halcyon Legacy and in ep 104 Mike continues his Crimson Reign run with volume 2! Previous episodes include the War Of The Bounty Hunters crossover (all 34 tie-in issues), every other canon Star Wars comic by Marvel, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, full High Republic coverage (book reviews & comics) & much more – https://podfollow.com/comicsinmotion

Mike’s guest spots:

Mike & Megan both appeared on Femme On Film to talk Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette: https://pod.fo/e/1381bf
Mike & Megan discussed Jason Statham in Collateral on Back To The Filmography: https://pod.fo/e/1383ea
Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about Maximum & Absolute Carnage: https://pod.fo/e/13304a
Mike appeared on Indie Comics Spotlight, discussing Cavan Scott’s Shadow Service with Tony, listen on the feed of Comics In Motion! https://pod.fo/e/1259e4

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#166 – Malta Holiday Patreon Special: Mike & Megan’s Holiday

This week is a special episode taken from Mike’s Patreon where Mike & Megan talk about their trip to Malta, plus they also talk about languages and a few other silly subjects along the way! This was initially released in April of 2022, so certain things they reference are out-of-date for when this episode is released.

If you enjoyed this episode, please check out Mike’s Patreon, where he releases at least 1 episode of his & Megan’s “Afterthoughts” a week, plus there’s early access to episodes of GCC and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat

To listen to another free Patreon episode, check out the first in Mike & Megan’s Tom Hanks rewatch here: https://bit.ly/TomHanks1

The last release of GCC was the 100^th episode special for Star Wars: Comics In Canon where he & Ben answered 20 questions sent in from the audience! In the last standard GCC episode, Mike spoke with Klaudia Amenábar of the RuPalp’s Podrace podcast and The Mystery Spotcast! As both Mike & Klaudia are Star Wars podcasters, they have a 2+ hour long conversation on all things Star Wars including Thrawn, Padmé, books, the force, comics, the movies, the stupidity of it all (in the best way) and so much more!

Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com

Find Mike’s other show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon on Spotify & the other podcast apps on the feed of Comics In Motion or on GCC’s YouTube channel. Episodes are out every Saturday; episodes 0-101 are out now, in ep 101, Mike tackled the final volume of Poe Dameron comics, in 100 Mike answered 20 listener questions and for eps 98 & 99 Mike delved into two volumes of the first original canon Star Wars manga; The Edge Of Balance! Previous episodes include the War Of The Bounty Hunters crossover (all 34 tie-in issues), every other canon Star Wars comic by Marvel, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, full High Republic coverage (book reviews & comics) & much more – https://podfollow.com/comicsinmotion

Mike’s guest spots:
Mike appeared on Indie Comics Spotlight, discussing Cavan Scott’s Shadow Service with Tony, listen on the feed of Comics In Motion! https://pod.fo/e/1259e4
Mike returned to Star Wars Timeline to talk about Villains in each of the SW trilogies here: https://youtu.be/V7382WWkSP0 – they also discuss accents in the Star Wars universe; the original trilogy here: https://youtu.be/1X0PyXkQZGg & the prequel trilogy here: https://youtu.be/3L4qWeYOzhw

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#134 – Somerset Road Trip 2021: The Wellington Monument And Sheppy’s Cider & Orchard Tour With Megan

Mike & Megan went to Wellington in Somerset in June 2021 to go to Sheppy’s Cider for a tour of the orchards, to learn about their cider-making process and they also went to the Wellington Monument!

This is taken from https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat (released in June) and it was recorded in a moving car with a phone – Mike cleaned it up and it is all audible but the audio quality for this isn’t as high as usual afterthoughts! While this is up, Mike & Megan are on holiday and are recording more episodes exclusively for Patreon, so if you want bonus content, early access and to support the show, you can do for as little as £1 a month!

Megan’s Instagram handle is @GrittsGetsFit if you want to follow her!

Last week, in ep 133, Moxie LaBouche; trivia guru, podcaster & voice actor returns for her third appearance on GCC for another round of UK Vs US to discuss the strange differences between the two cultures with Mike & Megan. The conversation includes model villages, “tuna fish”, what high streets are & where downtown is, what is put into coffee; milk or creamer, pumpkin spice, waffle house, bum bags, panel shows and more!

Intro & outro reads by BZ The Voice

Mike appeared on the Have Not Seen This podcast, talking about The Way Way Back: https://spoti.fi/3AbPcV4

Mike & Tony Farina continue their Mark Russell journey by discussing his run of Flintstones comics on Indie Comics Spotlight: https://spoti.fi/3idkXqr

Mike appeared on Star Wars Timeline’s Timecast, talking about the different SW trilogies, found here: https://youtu.be/W03gonK4rtw

Mike spoke about the New 52 Batman comic Endgame on Mandatory Marvel & DC with host Max Byrne: https://spoti.fi/2UzGdxW

Mike & Chris Phelps discussed the new Black Widow movie on the feed of Comics In Motion: https://spoti.fi/3r2AKez

If you want to hear Mike, Megan & Tonya Todd’s thoughts on the first 3 Mike, Megan & Tonya Todd discuss the Loki series on the feed of Comics In Motion! Parts 1-3: https://spoti.fi/2TamZ10 and 4-6: https://spoti.fi/36MmvRW

Find Mike’s other show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon on Spotify & the other podcast apps on the feed of Comics In Motion. Episodes are out every Saturday; episodes 0-67 are out now, in ep 67 Mike tackles the first volume of the 2020 Aphra run, in ep 66 Darth Vader is pursuing Jedi archivist Jocasta Nu and in ep 65 Mike talks about the penultimate issues of the 2015 Star Wars run “Rebels & Rogues”! Previous episodes topics include Lando comics, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, Kanan Jarrus, Count Dooku, Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, how C-3PO got his red arm, book reviews & more – https://spoti.fi/3sOtqCw

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#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

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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

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You can also email Mike 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

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Remembering Dad – GCC #24: Father’s Day Special: Our Journey Through The Passing Of Our Father, Stephen Burton w/ Rob Burton

This week’s release is an especially emotional & important release for me (Mike). Today marks Father’s Day in the UK, so I wanted to release something about my father, Stephen Burton, who passed away in May of 2013 of oesophageal cancer.

This episode includes discussions of death of a family member and some details about their death, so please be warned of this sensitive content.

I am joined by my brother Rob (who is 17 years older than me) and we discuss how Dad raised each of us and how he was when he became older, followed by how we both found out about his cancer and how it affected him before his death. We then discuss his death itself and how it affected us and what to do moving forward.

As I state in the intro, this is a very meaningful & quite emotional episode for both myself & Rob but we wanted to show that it’s healthy to speak about these matters and if anyone is going through something similar and wishes to chat, I am more than happy to discuss any of these things in a completely confidential way. If you feel as though speaking about this would be helpful, please contact me in the social media links, or via email, below.

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