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From Boxcutters founding co-host, Josh Kinal, comes a new podcast: This is Modern Living. This is the pre-release episode where Josh explains what it’s all about and tantalises you with what’s to come. This new show will be about the place where humanity and technology meet. The first full length show is currently in production […]…
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Things get a little bit Frenchy/Sexy this episode as Lauren Rosewarne joins us for a review of the spooky Canal+ show, Les Revenants (The Returned). Then we go back in time, through the Boxcutters vault, for a review that has turned into a Things You May Have Missed as we revisit January 2008 for a […]…
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This week we take a look at the thriller/comedy from the BBC, The Wrong Mans, created by and starring James Corden and Mathew Baynton. Brett brings us an I Don’t Buy It or two – something a little on the freaky side… If you want to see them, check the show notes below. Along with […]Oleh noemail@noemail.org (Boxcutters)
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It may not be strictly all about TV but it’s a big one and it’s full of entertainment. And it’s all dediKated. We have a rollicking time talking to writer/director, Lucas Testro about his work on quality Australian TV and also touch on his podcast, NonCanonical. It’s a fantastic show and you should all listen […]…
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Don’t call it a christmas show or even an end-of-year wrap up – we will be touching on that in our next episode – but another hard and fast Boxcutters episode. We have a bit of a tussle over the polarising Stephen Merchant US comedy on HBO, Hello Ladies. Tuddy give us some Angry Old […]Oleh noemail@noemail.org (Boxcutters)
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It’s a hard and fast episode of Boxcutters this week. Steele Saunders is back as we take a look at the Toni Collette/Dylan McDermott series, Hostages. We’ve got a rant from our Angry Old Man for the good of the country. Marian‘s All My Crushes is a rather Doctor influenced affair. And there’s fascinating tidbits […]…
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We have a very smart-sexy Boxcutters for you this week after our short hiatus (sorry about the delay). Masters of Sex comes into the lab and goes under the microscope, fully wired up with a loom of response sensors. We’ve been going over the data and have some results to report. Dr Lauren Rosewarne is […]…
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Hey you guys. Steele Saunders joins the team on Boxcutters as we take a look at Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. There’s a self referential rant from our Angry Old Man. A bit of local colour fills Marian‘s All My Crushes. And we talk a little bit about some Green Guide Letters. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep…
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In this Dave Lawson filled episode of Boxcutters we take a look at the new James Spader starring, thriller series, The Blacklist. The Angry Old Man has a rant about suspension of disbelief, amongst other things. Marian‘s All My Crushes are exposed and Dave has some conspiracy theories regarding a certain .org [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redir…
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This episode of Boxcutters feels like we went to the hairdresser and they were a little over-exuberant… it feels a little short is what I’m saying. We’ve got some surprising views on our reviewed show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, with Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher. Our Angry Old Man has some barely contained rage, Marian defends and […]…
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In a show that turned out to be surprisingly full, we review the new Fox show, Sleepy Hollow. We take a look at the stages of mourning with particular focus on the loss of TV shows that have a place in our hearts. For a special one from Dave, check after the jump. We tell […]Oleh noemail@noemail.org (Boxcutters)
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Bored of the staid, monotheistic existence of the everyday, this week we take a look at the new History Channel drama, Vikings with its enlightened love and gods aplenty. Marian’s Crush straddles the Scandanavian and rural Victorian worlds. We take a look at a series of ads with Brett’s I Don’t Buy It. The Letters […]…
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It’s a all about the controversy in this episode of Boxcutters. We’ve got a review of the new BBC1 sitcom, Big School, starring your favourite UK comic actors. Being Emmys week, we talk about some of the controversy coming out of the ceremony. Our resident Angry Old Man is back to vent about TV cooks. […]…
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Dave’s back!! Yes, Dave Lawson returns to us on this episode where we review the Showtime series, Ray Donovan, starring Liev Schreiber. Our Angry Old Man makes his debut. Marian kicks off her All My Crushes segment and also takes a look at the latest Bad Reality TV treat, The Bachelor. It’s a cracker of […]…
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We’re back with new faces, new voices, new innovations and more great TV chat. We welcome Marian Blythe, Rachel Howe and Chris Rankine to the fold and immediately get down to the nitty gritty with a review of ABC1’s family drama, The Time Of Our Lives. Marian gives us a bit of a rundown on […]Oleh noemail@noemail.org (Boxcutters)
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As Trudy said, change is normal, natural, inevitable, exciting … and sad. After we review the latest show from Netflix, Orange is the New Black, cover some critical Kids Jeopardy! news and discover, for the last time, what type of hat Ben’s wearing, we have a bumper crop of letters from you, the listener, before […]…
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As we count down to Boxcutters 2.0 with more tearful goodbyes, the good times keep trundling along. We review Rectify, starring Australia’s own Aden Young, showing on the Sundance Channel. With the official commencement of the federal election campaign, Josh isn’t buying either of the offerings from the major parties, TV commercial wise. And Dave […
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It’s Glenn’s last episode and so we talk a lot about how TV has ruined sport. Or is it the other way around? We review the US cable show based on a comedian and his podcast and desperate cries for love. It’s Maron! You might already listen to his show. You should listen to ours […]Oleh noemail@noemail.org (Boxcutters)
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In the lead-up to the next iteration of Boxcutters, we say good-bye to John Richards in this special episode that no mother should miss. John wants to make sure that we never forget him, so he brings us the greatest Just Don’t Bother ever. It’s a show called The Starlost. Then, just in case you […]Oleh Boxcutters
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We review season 4 of Arrested Development and then talk about American exceptionalism and how it relates to US television post September 11 because we know how to have fun.Oleh Boxcutters
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The Goodies was a BBC television show in the 70s. It lasted for 10 years. We ask all the tough questions about its television validity.Oleh noemail@noemail.org (Boxcutters)
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People were sick and we still wanted to give you a special something. So Josh interviewed Sammy J about his television career so far and how he feels about hosting a new comedy show on the ABC.Oleh noemail@noemail.org (Boxcutters)
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Due to popular demand, we review Hannibal. Is it as tasty as everyone says? Is it best viewed while sipping on some fine chianti? Only by listening will you have the answer.We also have an interview with Rob Lloyd, the host of Channel 31's Live on Bowen about hosting live TV and what he wanted to be when he grew up.…
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Every now and then a show comes along that really makes you think about the world. Banshee may or may not be that show. We discuss it this week. Also, why is Josh excited about reading? It must be a book about television. Find out more in this episode, filled with more sex and violence […]Oleh noemail@noemail.org (Boxcutters)
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Have you ever wondered why celebrities actually go onto celebrity reality tv shows? We have. So we ask Adam Richard what the story is. You’re going to be shocked or not. Also, Brett disturbs us with some people driving tiny little cars and trying to sell us insurance or supermarkets or something. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media…
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