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Mulder and Scully Meet The Were-Monster S10Ep03 – Rethinking The X-Files

When a dead body is found with its throat ripped open in the woods outside Shawan, Oregon, Dana Scully and Fox Mulder are called in to investigate whether it was an animal attack, a serial killer or just maybe a strange creature as described by eyewitnesses. Mulder continues to question his faith in the unexplained as he attempts to gather…

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Founder’s Mutation S10Ep02 – Rethinking The X-Files

A scientist working for the DOD commits suicide. Mulder and Scully start an investigation only to discover a secret mutation experiment. Join Elton McManus & Scott Copperman as they investigate one of the most influential television shows of all time, The X-Files. Rethinking The X-Files is an accompaniment to the new series of The X-Files and so…

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My Struggle S10Ep01 – Rethinking The X-Files

Welcome to the first episode of Rethinking The X-Files.  Elton McManus & Scott Copperman get back together much in the same way Fox Mulder and Dana Scully do in the return of one of the most influential television shows of all time. Rethinking The X-Files is an accompaniment to the new series of The X-Files and…

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2016 Up And Coming Movies

Welcome to the first episode of 2016. This time around Elton is joined by the one and only Dean Martin to discuss the up and coming movies for 2016. There are some big hitters coming out in the shape of Rogue One, Warcraft, Deadpool, Star Trek and Suicide Squad to go along with some smaller…

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Arcades Part 3of3

Welcome to the final part of ‘Arcades’ where myself Elton McManus and Lee Medcalf from The Black Dog Podcast continue our discussion on all things coin based. Big thank you to Lee for coming on to chat Arcades, video games and to keep an eye on the Mixlr chat room. If you would like to…

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Arcades Part 2of3

Welcome to ‘Arcades part 2 of 3’ where myself Elton McManus and Lee Medcalf from The Black Dog Podcast continue our discussion on all things coin based. Big thank you to Lee for coming on to chat Arcades, video games and to keep an eye on the Mixlr chat room. If you would like to be…

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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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