LATEST EPISODES

Arcades Part 1of3

By my calculations, this is the 78th episode of Shonky Lab and what better way to celebrate than to invite Mr Lee Medcalf of The Black Dog Podcast to talk about Arcades and everything that goes with them. This is part 1 of 3, the shows were recorded while broadcasting on Mixlr and on the free package…

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Photography, Pencil Cases and Tipping

Elton is joined by Melissa McGowan, Andy Poulastides and Greg Spalding to talk about photography, pencil cases and tipping. Things have changed. Shonky Lab is your show, you get to join in, have your say on any topic you wish. If you wish to join in there are a few ways… 1) You can email…

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Roller Coasters

This week Elton is joined by Greg Spalding, Jim Moon and Matt Hunsworth. The topic?… well it’s  Roller Coasters and Theme Parks of course. Fast rides, water rides, rides which aren’t really rides and close calls are all included, plus more. Oh, and we also get a call in from Sean which goes to prove…

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CosPlay

Elton is joined by Andy Poulastides and Darren Barnard as they talk all things CosPlay. Please do visit Andy’s Facebook Page It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time, it’s bloody good. Also Darren can be found hosting The Black Dog Podcast which can be found on Facebook, iTunes and other podcasting establishments. Shonky Lab is a proud member of the ROGUE…

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Dinosaurs In Movies

The Lab is back open for business a year after the last episode. Elton is joined by Pete Hammond to talk about Dinosaurs In Movies, Lego and a few other things in between. Since the last full episode a year ago things have changed. Shonky Lab is your show, you get to join in, have…

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2015 Chinese GP and Bahrain GP

Welcome to the Grand Prix Podcast. This week Elton breaks down the action from the 2015 Chinese GP and Bahrain GP. Grand Prix Podcast is a proud member of the ROGUE TWO PODCAST NETWORK Please drop by roguetwo.com and check out other great shows like The Question Podcast, The Witless for the Defence, Hypnobobs and Shonky…

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An Offer To You

Elton wants to bring back Shonky Lab, so here’s an offer. shonkylab@gmail.com @EltonMcManus RogueTwo.com

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Australian GP 2015 and Malaysian GP 2015 – Grand Prix Podcast 015

Welcome back to F1. This time out Elton has a quick round up of the 2014 season (missed due to a busy life) and talks about the 2015 Australian GP and the Malaysian GP. Grand Prix Podcast is a proud member of the ROGUE TWO PODCAST NETWORK Please drop by roguetwo.com and check out other great…

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F1 Singapore GP and Japanese GP

No Chris this week and we have a lot of races to cover so Elton discusses the Singapore GP and the hard hitting Japanese GP. #ForzaJules Grand Prix Podcast is a proud member of the ROGUE TWO PODCAST NETWORK Please drop by roguetwo.com and check out other great shows like The Question Podcast, The Witless for…

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Formula ePrix – Grand Prix Podcast 013

This week Elton talks to himself about the inaugural Formula ePrix from Beijing. It’s really just a look at some of the rules and the two little bumps during the race. Enjoy. Grand Prix Podcast is a proud member of the ROGUE TWO PODCAST NETWORK Please drop by roguetwo.com and check out other great shows like…

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Hungarian GP, Belgium GP and Italian GP reviews plus World SuperBikes, British SuperBikes and Moto GP. – Grand Prix Podcast 012

Chris and Elton finally get around to talking about the recent Hungarian GP, Belgium GP and the most recent Italian GP along with some Moto GP World SuperBikes and British SuperBikes talk. Enjoy. Grand Prix Podcast is a proud member of the ROGUE TWO PODCAST NETWORK Please drop by roguetwo.com and check out other great…

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Grand Prix Podcast 011 – British Formula 1 GP and German Formula 1 GP

Welcome to another episode of the Grand Prix Podcast.  Sorry its been a while but family holidays are the order of the day.   Chris is away on holiday at the moment and so you lucky lot are stuck with Elton in his first ever solo show so be kind. In this episode the British…

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Grand Prix Podcast 010 – F1 from Canada and Austria, Moto Gp from Catalunya, British and World Super Bikes

Welcome to another delayed episode of the Grand Prix Podcast. This week Chris and Elton talk about the Formula 1 races from Canada and Austria, Moto GP from Catalunya, British Super Bikes and World Super Bikes. Enjoy. Grand Prix Podcast is a proud member of the ROGUE TWO PODCAST NETWORK Please drop by roguetwo.com and check…

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Grand Prix Podcast 009 – Super Bikes, Moto GP, F1 and TT action.

Welcome to episode 9 of the Grand Prix Podcast. This week Chris and Elton talk Super Bikes at Imola and Donington, Moto GP at Jerez, Le Mans and Mugello. We also cover the Spanish and Monaco GPs (yes, we’re that far behind at the moment.) The episode is finished off with a bit of TT talk….

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Rocky IV

Welcome back to the Shonky Lab. This week we have in the blue corner Mr Pete ‘The Kelk’ Kelk and in the red corner is Elton ‘errrr’ McManus.  The contestants will be dicussing the greatest heavyweight film in the world……… ROCKY IV. Shonky Lab is a proud member of the ROGUE TWO PODCAST NETWORK Please drop…

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The Bogus Sky Box Call – The Experiment 02

We’ve all had them annoying callers from time to time.  As a few of you may know, I’ve recorded them in the past… …check out Michael Calls and God Calls and Gets Cross. Anyway, I’ve had a few from a company trying to get money out of me regarding ‘insurance for my Sky box’.  This insurance dosen’t…

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ALIEN:Resurrection

The guys felt a little guilty after reviewing one of the worst movies in Shonky Lab history and possibly the history of the world ever, ever, ever in the Police Academy episode and so, in some what of an apology, Pete and Elton have decided to give you a bonus episode in the shape of…

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Grand Prix Podcast 008 – The Chinese GP (F1) – Gran Premio Red Bull de la Republica Argentina (MotoGP) – Assen (WSB) – Brands Hatch (BSB)

Welcome to another very late but packed episode of the Grand Prix Podcast. This week Elton & Chris guide you through  the Formula 1 Chinese GP, the Gran Premio Red Bull de la Republica Argentina where the wonderful MotoGP was being held.  There’s also action from the World Super Bikes from Assen and the British Super Bikes…

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Police Academy IV

Pete and Elton sign up for the C.O.P program and take on Police Academy IV : Citizens On Patrol. We’re sorry. Shonky Lab is a proud member of the ROGUE TWO PODCAST NETWORK Please drop by roguetwo.com and check out other great shows like The Question Podcast, The Witless for the Defence, Hypnobobs and Earth Station One…

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Friday 13th part IV

Welcome to Shonky Lab where you favourite Lab technitions Pete and Elton are reviewing ‘Friday 13th part IV’. But before that…. Pete has walked up Snowdon. He then walked down. Elton has worked on his kitchen started reading SAGA and flicked through Crossed.   America has been spoiling Game of Thrones – Shame on you America, shame on…

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Grand Prix Podcast 007 – The Bahrain GP (F1), GP of the Americas (Moto GP), WSB & Indy Car

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Grand Prix Podcast where, your hosts, Elton and Chris explore the magnificent Bharain GP where Hamilton and Rosberg were allowed to go toe to toe for the win, the dull GP of the Americas where Lorenzo got the jump on everyone – including the lights and touch on…

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Star Trek IV The Voyage Home

Join Pete and Elton as they boldly go where no one has gone before. That’s right, reviewing the 1986 movie STAR TREK IV – The Voyage Home. First off Elton has seen Pacific Rim and Frozen – one of them is recommended, but which one? Very exciting stuff. Then the guys get down to a…

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Grand Prix Podcast 006 – The Malaysian Grand Prix (F1)

And so onto Malaysia for round two of the 2014 Formula 1 World Championship. Rosberg leads the title race with only one race down.  People are already talking about Mercedes dominance with Renault looking a little fragile. So who will come out on top?  And onward we fly to  Bahrain for next Sunday’s night 2014 Bahrain…

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

Ni and welcome to the shonkiest review of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. This week your brave knights Sir Peter of Kelk and Sir Elton of McManus go where just about every other film review podcast have been before but we believe it’s worth it. Next week we will be starting our “It’s the…

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Grand Prix Podcast 005 – The Australian GP (F1) & The Qatar Grand Prix (Moto GP)

Welcome back after an extended hiatus.  This episode Elton and Chris gloss over a few new rules for the 2014 seasons, talk about engine noise and wish Michael Schumacher and his family well. Then it’s on to the first F1 grand prix of the season from Australia and the Moto GP from Qatar. We hope you…

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Dinosaurs

Somewhere in between talk of Zombie Beavers, being ill, going to football matches and Minecraft videos there is a bit of talk about Dinosaurs. Pete has been ill after a wedding, his son has started recording Minecraft videos and posting them to YouTube. Being late to the party as normal Pete has become hooked on…

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Time Travel

Welcome to this weeks episode of Shonky Lab where Pete and Elton are joined by our in house Shonky Scientist Guest Producer™ Herc. But why is the Herc here? well,it’s to try and assemble some sort of order as the guys take a shot at Time Travel.  To start off, we enjoy the joys of…

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Pilot Episodes

Pete and Elton have guests this week in the form of the wonderful Jim Moon from Hypnobobs and the equaly wonderful Karl & Odile Thomas, Odile is one half of Sending a wave. But why are we all gathered together? Well, to talk about pilot episodes. Now, we all have out favourite pilot episodes but we haven’t seen…

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RUSH

This week Pete and Elton cover the 2013 film RUSH Rush is a British-German biographical sports drama film centered on the rivalry between race car drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1976 Formula One motor-racing season. It is honestly a fantastic film so please do check it out. Shonky Lab is a proud member of the ROGUE TWO PODCAST NETWORK Please drop by roguetwo.com and check out other…

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Shonky Lab 08.03 – LOST

Pete and Elton are hitting the LOST pilot this week and what better way to celebrate this than making this the first (of many) LIVE episode of Shonky Lab. Not happy with broadcasting the show Live, the guys also let you lovely lot call into the Lab. Bonkers right? Many thanks to the listeners in…

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