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Triangle

Welcome to the first episode of The Flix Capacitor – A time travel movie review show.  To start things off Elton McManus and Iain Lee go for a sailing trip and review the 2009 film TRIANGLE. A group of friends suffer a yachting accident and take refuge on a cruise drifting on the open sea,…

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Video Stores

Welcome back to Shonky Lab. This time out Elton is joined by Martin Thompson and Axel Foley (DVR Podcast Network) to talk about SpaceForce, Nine Worlds and Video Stores. We hope you enjoy. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the…

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The World Cup Group Stage Round Up

We recorded this episode Friday night before the Last 16 matches, Lee also had no internet so we decided to use the phone, you know, like a real football phone-in show…… so you have been warned. Elton is joined by Lee Harvey to talk about the World Cup Group Stage and cast an eye as…

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The World Cup

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey as we both get excited looking forward to the upcoming World Cup in Russia. We try to cover as many old memories as possible but with these types of show, we inevitably miss out one or two moments. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck…

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Paper Rounds

Elton is joined by Olly Peters as they walk around the streets, delivering newspapers and talk about Paper Rounds. Turns out Olly didn’t have a paper round as a kid. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights on. Please join…

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Superstition

Elton is joined by Jim Moon as they knock on wood, avoid walking under ladders, salute Magpies and try not to step on a cracked paving stone as they chat about Superstition. Check out all the other shows in the links below and Chuck us a Buck in the Patreon/PayPal to help keep the lights…

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ReBoots

Welcome to the latest episode of Shonky Lab and by a twist of fate, a reboot of An Apotheosis Of A Bombast (Thanks Jim). Elton is joined by Mr. Lee Medcalf (The Black Dog Podcast) and Mr. Scott Copperman (An Apotheosis of a Bombast, Rethinking LOST, Rethinking The X-Files) to talk about ReBoots. (No, that’s not…

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Are We In The Future?

Elton is once again joined by Andy to ask the question, Are We In The Future? So……. are we? Next time out:- Paper Rounds Please join the Facebook group to keep up to date on future episodes. As always we encourage you to join us in the Mixlr chat room and feel free to Skype in…

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The ‘No Topic’ Special

This time out Elton is joined by Andy to have a chinwag about absolutely nothing. I remember there being talk of touching car competitions, a creepy person singing a creepy song, the passing of Stephen Hawking and Jim Bowen and there was probably some other stuff too. Next time out:- Are We Living In The Future? Please…

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Gun Culture and Control

Elton is joined by Sean and Melissa McGowan to have a serious chat on Gun Culture and Control in light of the terrible events in Florida. We hope you enjoy. #NeverAgain Check out Sean and Melissa on The Question Podcast Please join the Facebook group to keep up to date on future episodes. As always we…

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Dissecting Song Lyrics

Elton is joined by Lee Medcalf to break out the scalpels and cut down to the bone on some of the best* song lyrics around, this is Dissecting Song Lyrics. Please be aware that there are swears throughout, enjoy. Please join the Facebook group to keep up to date on future episodes. As always we encourage you…

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Swearing

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey and Lee Medcalf for the first episode of 2018 to have a good ol’ swear. It goes without saying that there will be swears and outdoor language throughout this episode. The Lab will be back next week as the chaps Dissect Song Lyrics. Please join the Facebook group to keep up…

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Would You Rather

Elton is joined by Pete and Anne-Marie Organ from the bOrgcast as they talk about a man with a microwave on his head and ask one of the most important questions of recent times, ‘Would You Rather’.  We set the timer and see where it takes us, once 45 minutes pass we slam on the…

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Reality TV

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey as they are followed around with cameras catching their every move as they bring you ‘Reality TV’.  We set the timer and see where it takes us, once 45 minutes pass we slam on the brakes. The Lab will be back next time as we talk ‘Would You Rather’….

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Bikes

Elton is joined by Pete Hammond as they wheelie around like idiots to bring you ‘Bikes’.  We set the timer and see where it takes us, once 45 minutes pass we slam on the brakes and do an endo (or a stoppie). The Lab will be back next time as we talk ‘Would You Rather’….

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Wounds & Injuries

Staying with the new 45-minute format, Elton is joined by Pete Hammond to bring you ‘Wounds & Injuries’.  We set a timer and see where it takes us, once the timer goes off we slam on the brakes. The Lab will be back next week as we talk ‘Bikes’. As always please join us in the…

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The Darwin Awards

Continuing with the new format and with a change to the scheduled topic, Elton is joined by Lee Medcalf and Andy Poulastides to bring you ‘The Darwin Awards’.  We’re setting a timer to 45 minutes and see where it takes us. Once the timer goes off we slam on the brakes.  Fingers crossed it’ll work….

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Phobias

Here at Shonky Lab we’re mixing it up a little to keep things interesting, so we have a new system.  We’re setting a timer of 45 minutes for each topic, we start the timer along with the topic then slam on the brakes when the timer goes off.  Fingers crossed it’ll work. Why not let…

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Breakfast

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey as the walk through the front door of the local greasy spoon cafe and talk about Breakfast. So if you have toast, cereal or a massive full english why not join us at the table…. but get the teas in first. The Lab will be back next time as…

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Favourite Colour

Elton is joined by Lee Harvey to talk about their Favourite Colours. The Lab will be back next time as we talk ‘Breakfast’. As always please join us in the Mixlr chat room and fell free to Skype in :- eltonmcmanus   If you would like to be a part of the show in the…

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Old Men Shout At Clouds Part2

Elton is joined legendary old men Darren Barnard and Lee Harvey to shake their arthritic fists at the nearest cloud and have a general moan and groan. Welcome to Old Men Shout At Clouds Part 2 The Lab will be back next time as we talk ‘Breakfast’. As always please join us in the Mixlr…

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Alcohol

Elton is joined by Mr Pete Hammond as they go up to the bar and order their favourite tipple of Alcohol. The Lab will be back next time as we return to ‘Old Men Shout At Clouds Pt2’. As always please join us in the Mixlr chat room and fell free to Skype in :-…

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Conspiracy Theories

This episode Elton is joined by Mr Lee Harvey and Mr Jim Moon to lose our minds in the world of Conspiracy Theories. We also ask “Who Would Play You In A Movie?” The Lab will be back next time as we discuss ‘Alcohol’. As always please join us in the Mixlr chat room and…

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Spreads | Beer or Band | Flying Ant Day

Elton is joined by Mr Lee Harvey to try and talk about the topic of Spreads : A Legacy of Making Bread Less Dry. Along the way there is also the celebration of Flying Ant Day and a new game of Beer or Band. Lee Medcalf also Skypes in as our very first Outside Broadcaster,…

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Driving

This week Elton is joined by Olly Peters and Pete Hammond to chat about medicine flavours, how not to pass a driving test, first cars, accidents and road rage. It’s all to do with Driving. Please check out Olly’s podcast The Punk Rock Scunk Podcast The Lab will be back next week as we discuss…

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Cars From TV & Film (Side B)

Welcome back to the second part or as we like to call it in the Lab, Side B of our discussion of Cars/Trucks from TV & Film. Elton is still joined by Lee Medcalf and Hal Curtis as we dive into some weird and wacky stuff I hadn’t even thought of. We hope you enjoy….

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Cars From TV & Film (Side A)

Elton is joined by Lee Medcalf and Hal Curtis to discuss Cars/Trucks from TV & Film. It was originally intended to be vehicles from TV & Film but that would have involved a mammoth episode and wouldn’t have pretty for anyone so you’ve got this instead. If you would like to be a part of…

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Gigs

Pete Hammond and Olly Peters (The Punk Rock Skunk Podcast) drop in on the Lab to chat about Gigs but before they do, there’s a little house keeping and some interesting news. If you would like to be a part of the show in the future please drop by the Shonky Lab Facebook Page to keep an…

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2017 Up & Coming Movies

Elton is joined once again by the awesome Dean Martin from LSG Media to discuss the 2017 Up & Coming Movies. A big thank you to Dean for staying up late to record and also being so patient while the fish tank decided to evacuate itself of water (You’ll hear about it at the half…

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Depression

Welcome back to Shonky Lab. This week Elton is joined by Jim Moon and Lee Harvey to talk about Depression. It’s a subject all the hosts have suffered, worked through or are going through so this show is from our heart. We’re not medical experts, these are just our own views. The Samaritans are always…

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