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#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

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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)

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

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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

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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/

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

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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

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

“Homeless & Anxious: I Need Help” – GCC #20 Part 2: Mental Health, Compliments, Honesty & Support Networks

This week, continues Mike’s chat with Erin, a photographer he’s known since college and this part delves even deeper than last week’s!

In part 2 of their chat, they explore ideas surrounding the homelessness crisis, including Erin’s interactions with some of the homeless and what can be done about it. As well as this, they discuss social media and its connection to mental illnesses, support networks, how people don’t seem to compliment one-another anymore, why babies die without proper physical contact, giving back to the community, marketing & design and what they’d do with £1 million, so be sure to tune in then for the rest of this great & important chat.

In last week’s release (Part 1), after discussing what Erin loves about taking photos and what started her intrigue, they then talk about Erin’s trips to France and her new love of snowboarding, followed by a look into anxiety & depression. Through talking about such mental illnesses, the conversation gets onto a wide variety of topics including parenting & childhood, community & individual change and how the two are necessary for the progression of society, as well as gene memory, the stigmas of mental illness & the shame one can feel admitting such things and much more!

The previous episode of GCC featured Mike’s Polish friend Justyna, where in part 1 & 2 they talk about some of the differences between Polish & English culture, why Justyna came from Poland to England, multi-culturalism of Britain & Europe, as well as the political system, speaking other languages, coffee & tea (as Justyna is a massive tea-drinker), as well as religion and how it affects government, being patriotic to your country, being tolerant of others, drug reform and more, so be sure to check both parts of episode 19 out!

Shout-out to Expresso Boys, their podcast can be found here: https://goo.gl/bfMzyS

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“Kill 8 Puppies or Your Best Friend” – GCC #11 Part 2 – Moral Questions, Racism & Plumbumble Crumble with Bradley Hobby

Part 2 of Mike & Bradley’s chat; they discuss racism, moral questions such as whether or not they’d kill 8 puppies or kill & eat their best friend, when it’s okay to joke, Roger The Buff Kangaroo, the mystery of Plumbumble Crumble, the website Mike Burton’s Beef Curtains and so much more!

In part 1 they talk about times they’ve been incredibly drunk, nude pics (“Hand Bras & No Vag” does get explained), along with Season 1 of Stranger Things, women stealing their clothes, the new(ish) IT movie (no spoilers), a few other horror movies and many other obscure tangents!

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“Hand Bras & No Vag” – GCC #11 Part 1 – Getting Drunk, Nude Pics & Stranger Things with Bradley Hobby

This week Mike & his friend Bradley talk about nothing in particular, but have a great time doing it – ranging from times they’ve been incredibly drunk to nude pics (“Hand Bras & No Vag” does get explained), along with Season 1 of Stranger Things, women stealing their clothes, the new(ish) IT movie (no spoilers), a few other horror movies and many other obscure tangents!

Part 2 will be released next week and they discuss racism, moral questions such as whether or not they’d kill 8 puppies or kill & eat their best friend, when it’s okay to joke, Roger The Buff Kangaroo and so much more.

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GCC #10 – Alex Hart – Best Movies Of 2017

As a start to 2018, Mike & his buddy Alex talk about their favourite movies from 2017, NO SPOILERS AHEAD so you’re safe to listen without things getting ruined!

Mike & Alex each list their top 5 movies of the year, as well as some honourable mentions and some movies they hated.

Which movies are on their lists and which ones do they hate?

Logan, Disaster Artist, Detroit, Dunkirk, Justice League, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri and many more are discussed, so if you’re a movie buff, be sure to check this out!

If you like this conversation, make sure you follow Mike & Alex on Instagram (and FB) with their movie page for reviews, steelbooks, trailers and more! – @I_Am_Movies

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GCC #9 Part 2 – Dom Fullwood – Religious Extremism, Atheism & Christianity

In part 2 of Mike & Dom’s chat, they continue their discussion on gun laws, plus they speak about war, religious extremism (and how first world countries are often the cause of people getting involved with extremism), their opinions on religion – with Mike being an atheist and Dom being a christian it makes for a great discussion!

In Part 1 they speak about airsoft (as it’s one of Dom’s passions and Mike wants to try it sometime), animals in zoos and if it’s ever okay to hunt animals (Mike & Dom have differing views on the matter) and how guns should be handled by government both in the UK & in the US.

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GCC #9 Part 1 – Dom Fullwood – Airsoft, Hunting, Zoos & Gun Laws

This week, Mike talks to Dom, a friend who holds different religious and political views, so this makes for a great discussion.
In Part 1 they speak about airsoft (as it’s one of Dom’s passions and Mike wants to try it sometime), animals in zoos and if it’s ever okay to hunt animals (Mike & Dom have differing views on the matter) and how guns should be handled by government both in the UK & in the US.

Part 2 will be out in the first week of 2018, where Dom & Mike speak about extremism and their opinions on religion (Mike being an atheist and Dom being a christian) – like this week, part 2 is not to be missed!

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GCC #8 – Tom – The Room, The Disaster Artist & Tommy Wiseau

This week, Mike sits down with Tom (from ep 5) to talk about the cult movie “The Room”, the strange unintentional entertainment it brings and it’s biopic starring James & Dave Franco: “The Disaster Artist” where it shows Greg Sustero (Tommy’s friend & author of The Disaster Artist book) & Tommy Wiseau (the strange man who started it all), their friendship and how the movie was conceived & created.

Mike has an Instagram page @I_Am_Movies – where him & his buddy Alex review movies, check it out if you’re interested!

Mike also had a guest appearance on the Christmas Past Podcast too!

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GCC #7 Part 2 – Carla – Childhood, Being A Victim/Accepting Help & Generation Differences

In Part 2 of their chat, Mike & Carla discuss what childhood is like, ways to help yourself when you’re a victim as well as accepting help from others. They also discuss the differences between their generation & their parents & their grandparents generations, along with if they each received a large sum of money and what they’d do with it all!

Make sure you check out part 1 before this one, which was out last week, where they spoke about Crohn’s Disease, Sex, CBD Oil & “Big Pharma”!

Mike had a guest appearance on the Christmas Past Podcast too, found here: http://christmaspastpodcast.com/advertisements/

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GCC #7 Part 1 – Carla – Crohn’s Disease, Sex, CBD Oil & “Big Pharma”

This week, Mike talks to Carla about her Crohn’s Disease (what it actually is, how it’s treated & whatnot), CBD Oil and it’s medicinal uses, along with medicinal mariujuana/cannabis, “Big Pharma” and alternatives to standard prescription drugs, as well as stigma around sex and learning about it when they were younger.

Make sure you check out part 2 which is out next week, where they talk about childhood, being a victim & accepting help, generational differences and what they’d do with a tonne of money!

Mike had a guest appearance on the Christmas Past Podcast too, found here: http://christmaspastpodcast.com/advertisements/

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