Weekly Roundup With Alex & Dan

This week, Alex & Dan are dusting off the C Bombs and throwing them around like glitter! It's the return of what looks to be the second annual What Grinds Your Gears! From noisy train passengers, grumpy football fans to wannabe comic book social media critics - to chatty dentists (we love you guys though, you must know this!), plane journeys in general, to misidentified Vegans - things get quite sweary, quite ranty - you have been warned! Strap yourselves in, as all manner of things are getting committed to the vault under the sea! P.s. A massive thank you to the listeners who wrote in - I'm sure you'll agree, it made for a great listen! #GITS

Its tin foil hat time - our favourite! This week, Alex & Dan dust off their research notes to bring you what will most likely be the first volume of the World's strangest mysteries! From missing ghost ships, spooky going's on in Lighthouses to missing feet being washed ashore and gory camping trip tales.... this episode tickles that mysterious itch you never knew you had! Also in true OTT fashion, there's more than a few segues as the south coast duo share tips on left over Pizzas! Sit back, draw the curtains, lock the doors - because you're in for a strange episode! #GITS

Grab your cursed swords and screaming goats, as this week Alex & Dan reflect on their visit to the cinema from the last episode (OTT #54!) and dive into their breakdown of the 4th solo film [and 29th Marvel film!] of the MCU's most famous Norse God! The lads believe someone had a long awaited character arc redemption, the south coast duo celebrate a new addition to the MCU villainous hall of fame - and there's some continuity gaps which the boys struggle with. We're also hot off Hall H and Comicon's latest announcements of Phase 5 AND Phase 6 films for the MCU - the Lads got you covered with release dates and suprise announcements! True to usual OTT form, Dan's also struggling with his words again and Alex gets on his high horse as he backs a long forgotten Marvel TV series! Things get a little sweary. Sit back and relax, as we go through another film review of the MCU! #GITS

This time Alex & Dan take you from the Cinema doors - literally - on the way back to nearby Old Portsmouth. Fresh from the most recent outing of the popular Norse God of Thunder from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ahead of their full breakdown episode, the dynamic duo give you their thoughts and feelings on the Phase 4 film. If you want an audio tour of late night Portsmouth with a sprinkling of post-film discussion - this is the short episode for you! #GITS

It's the end of an era - the Jurassic World era, for that matter! Alex & Dan take to the sofa again this week to review the final outing of the franchise which was the start of the podcast back in 2018 - Jurassic World Dominion! From incredulous e-scooter shinanigans to trite British villains, the southcoast duo follow on from their On The Go review in Episode #52 (see link below) to provide their thoughts, likes and invariably dislikes from the third Jurassic World Film. Thanks to the power of social media - we have plenty of your views too! Sit back and relax, as we discuss a highly devisive entry into the prehistoric cinematic history! #GITS

This time Alex & Dan take you from the Cinema doors - literally - on the way back to nearby Old Portsmouth. Fresh from the final (to be confirmed!) outing of the Jurassic World series, this is a SPOILER FREE first thoughts review, ahead of their full breakdown episode. If you want an audio tour of late night Portsmouth with a sprinkling of post-film discussion - this is the short episode for you! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan dress all dapper in their white suits, going toe to toe with Jackal hell hounds and demonic avatars, reviewing Marvel's Moon Knight season one! Breaking down the episodes, sharing some quality easter egg content, where to download some free digital comics via QR code (it's a public service we offer and you're welcome!) - and share their appreciation of the acting prowess that was on show during this 6-episode run. Did we get the ending we all deserved? Were we the audience shortchanged via the medium of post-credit's scene? What's next for the superhero who fights for the Egyptian God Khonshu? Sit back, relax and grab your favourite Goldfish - as they take plenty of segues, tangents and share tales from a drunken working weekend night in Croydon highstreet! #GITS

This week, join Alex & Dan not on the sofa, but the pub - as they celebrate their 4th birthday raising a pint glass or two! As per their usual annual tradition, it's an Ask Me Anything (AMA), where they invite and gather the listener community's questions and queries - from Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, to managing a podcast during worldwide COVID restrictions. The dynamic south coast duo asked for your questions -  and you delivered! Did Dan pick a fight with a group of Cub-Scouts and more importantly, did he survive the ruckus to record another day? Sit back, relax and enjoy a pint with the south coast duo in the boozer! - Also a MASSIVE thank you to all of the listeners for their questions and contributions - it made for a brilliant episode and the channel and its success really couldn't have been without you lot! Much love! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan cast all the spells, start searching the multiverse and refer to dark and mysterious magical texts during their review of the 28th MCU Film in the current Phase 4 superhero film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! From revelations and fan favourite scenes to troubling film events and what it means for the rest of the MCU; the south coast dynamic duo have you covered! Who picks holes in the main villain's motives and has to be coaxed down from a kitchen roof with treats? Sit back, relax and enjoy another review from the channel! #GITS

This week, the dynamic duo are AFK, FTW and LFG as they discuss their favourite all-time computer games - and thanks to the power of social media - yours too! From PC Games, Playstation 2, N64 to Xbox 360; Alex & Dan cover top down pixel classics, Role Playing Sci-fi games and the realisation that a good game appears to often mean buying it multiple times! They also discuss firey Furbies and reminisce about playing multi-disc games and dark and dingey LAN parties (they were a thing!) - Alex & Dan start to show their age! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan brave the common cold and self imposed covid isolation to bring you another episode inspired by a rabbit hole! What does James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster epic Titanic have to do with Disney's Aladdin? The sing-along classic Mary Poppins with the Stephen King horror film IT? Dark fan film theories, that's what! From bogus and fraudelent dinosaurs, time travelling historians, killer chocolate factory owners to famous Wizards in mental asylums - this episode uncovers the fan fiction from the tinterwebs and blows the lid wide open! N.B It's not for the faint hearted and the south coast duo take no responsibility for tarnished cherished child memories of yesteryear! ....also scratch and sniff games? #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan return from a small break to bring you some reflections on the big topics around the world; from slapping celebrities to the debate which is dividing nations and households - are there more wheels than doors in the world...... Anyway, the dynamic duo discuss the latest season of the cult following - soon to be classic - Cobra Kai and the explosive season 4! From a breakdown of the 10 episode run, to favourite and not so favourite bits - and Alex reneges on the last episode's scathing remarks of a particular actor. Grab your dojo mat, take your fighting positions and be ready for another season review! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan breakdown the latest Doctor Strange trailer, hot off the heels of the 2022 Superbowl! Plenty of potential spoilers from Phase 4 and if correct - way past that of the film! From rumours of Tom Cruise, crossovers with Marvel's What If? and introducing founding members of the Marvel comics Namor and Reed Richards aka Mr Fantastic - the southcoast duo take you down the superhero rabbit's hole once more! Taking shelter from the storm, sit back and relax as they discuss what they do best! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan return from their Christmas break to share their review of Disney+'s 5th Marvel streaming show - Hawkeye! Breaking down the episodes, sharing some quality easter egg content and often wandering far from the beaten path - the south coast dynamic duo do not disappoint in this episode review! Sit back, relax and grab your Mac & Cheese, as they discuss the future and the convoluted web of the multiverse - and what this means for arguably Marvel's most underrated Avenger in the MCU! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan partake in their annual review of the year ahead and what they are looking forward to: from blockbuster films with mind boggling budgets to whodunit's! The south coast duo also throw in TV Streaming Shows, Games and Music to boot! There's also plenty of oversharing - but we're all friends over on OTT, aren't we? Thanks to the power of social media, plenty of you guys get involved too! Sit back, relax and grab your calendar, as the team plan out their next year of entertainment! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan tackle Unsung Heroes and Misunderstood Villains. Who was the true MVP of Lord of the Rings? Without this character, Middle Earth would be laid waste to evil and darkness? Who is European GDPR-compliant, an important aspect for all heroes? We've been conditioned to hate a certain villain who has a penchant for black and white spotted clothes - but is that fair? Who gets a bad deal in the Wizarding world? Who do the south coast duo empathize with? Who are they singing the praises of which are the true heroes and heroines of the story? Thanks to the power of social media, we have some of yours too! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan revisit their thoughts following the last episode (On the go - see below!) to provide their round up of Tom Holland's third solo outing as the famous wall crawler. Dan sprinkles plenty of Easter Eggs as usual throughout the synopsis and the dynamic duo of the Southsea south coast of the UK provide their favourite and their not so favourite moments: and there's a troubling plot hole (duh duh durrrrr!). Where does this leave our current version of Peter Parker? What does it all mean for the Spider-Verse and was there any real point to those End Credits? Sit back, relax and enjoy a review from the channel! #GITS

This time Alex & Dan take you once more from the Cinema doors on the way back to nearby Old Portsmouth. Fresh from 148 mins of Tom Holland's 3rd solo outing as the teenage web slinger, this is a SPOILER FREE first thoughts review, ahead of their full breakdown episode. If you want a day time AMSR of Portsmouth with a sprinkling of post-film discussion - this is the short episode for you! #GITS

The day is finally here! Gather the family once more, as the south coast duo bring some festive well wishing, reflections and hopes for the coming year in their annual Christmas Day speech. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from Alex & Dan! #GITS

This week Alex & Dan (or Dans Gruber!) tackle one of the most contentious arguments at Christmas time / the holidays. Not whether you need those extra pair of socks nor whether you have enough roast potatoes (there's never enough, that's the answer!). No - it's whether the 1988 quintessential action hero movie is a Christmas movie. That's right - Die Hard is in their sights as they discuss a little about the plot, some behind the scenes magic and some listener interaction on the biggest debate of the season. Reflecting on their own upbringing, Alex & Dan share their fond memories of the movie and Alex provides some insights into how Pizza relates to a microwavable Gremlin.... Get involved and let us know your thoughts! No download required - simply click on this link and share your thoughts in voice with us, to be in the next episode: https://anchor.fm/onthetopicpodcast/message   NEW! We now have our website - head on over to www.onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com for all of your channel needs