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The Popular and Fringe Culture Podcast


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  • 3. November Reviews Recommendations

    49:20||Season 3, Ep. 3
    We have finally worked out the best way to bring you reviews and recommendations. One episode a month dedicated to the old, new mainstream and decidedly fringe popular culture. In this episode we discuss gigs, music releases, film and streaming TV. It ranges from MI5 officers too preoccupied by threats to the state to have a shower, to late 70's German synth angst.Plus Kevin says exactly what he thinks about AI generated content.weblinks to follow

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  • 2. Cosgrove Hall & Nic Roeg

    57:51||Season 3, Ep. 2
    Contrasting features this week. We start with Cosgrove Hall, the decades spanning British Childrens TV company, with a magnificent catalog of work. We then reflect on the career of cinematographer and director Nicolas Roeg, going beyond his most famous films. The question is, which films can all three panelists unanimously recommend?https://www.cosgrovehallfilmsarchive.co.uk/https://www.bfi.org.uk/features/where-begin-nicolas-roeghttps://www.kevinspetchcreative.com/
  • 1. Curtis Eller and the The

    56:02||Season 3, Ep. 1
    In this first episode of series three we interview Americana musician Curtis Eller. We then discuss the career and discography of British post punk band the The.https://www.curtiseller.com/https://www.thethe.com/
  • 0.1. Series Three Trailer

    00:53||Season 3, Ep. 0.1
    After a brief break we return with series three on Monday 11 November 2024. Features will continue to cover the far reaches of popular and fringe culture, plus on the last Monday of each month we will have a full episode of recommendations and reviews. Thanks for following 5282.
  • 13. The Next Bond, and Germaine Dulac

    49:20||Season 2, Ep. 13
    Series 2 comes to an end with two contrasting features. Firstly we discuss who will be the next Bond, reflecting on how little Eon Productions have acknowledged.Then we consider the film career of film director, critic and theorist, Germaine Dulac.The episode ends with a brief reflection on our fellow and much missed co-presenter, William Astbury.Thanks for everything, your Lordship!
  • 12. SciFI Films 1952 to 1982 PT2

    52:19||Season 2, Ep. 12
    In the first section we conclude our look at science fiction films, covering 1972 to 1982. It does not occur to us to ask 'Who would win in a fight between an armed ape on horseback and a Xenomorph?'But in our second section we do try to nominate the most important and influencial science fiction film of 1952 to 1982.... or is it all time?
  • 11. Film Director Radu Jude

    49:05||Season 2, Ep. 11
    New presenter Phil Todd joins Kevin and Dave to discuss Romanian film director Radu Jude, focusing on his award winning 2023 motion picture, Do Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World. Then Kevin and Dave catch up on recommendations, reviewing upcoming albums from Curtis Eller's American Circus, Public Service Broadcasting, and an album from Evelyn Glennie's back catalogue.