Shonky Lab is a topic based talk show where you, the listener, get to join in and have your say. If you wish to join in there are a few ways…

1) You can email shonkylab@gmail.com and recommend a topic. Do this and KABLAMO! you’re on a whole episode.

2) The shows are now LIVE on Mixlr, you know like Saturday morning TV used to be. During the show Skype is open and you’re free to call in at any point, whether it’s about the topic at hand or something completely different. It’s up to you. Skype – eltonmcmanus

3) With the shows being broadcast LIVE at Mixlr you can join in with the chat room that is available. Anyway, hope to see you there.


All Episodes

Shonky Lab 06.02 – In The Flesh

Mr Jim Moon from Hypnobobs joins Pete and Elton as they take a spoiler filled journey into the first part of the three part series from the BBC, In The Flesh. Before that the guys talk about Hypnobobs going bi-weekly, Eltons black eye and Pete did something. In the news….  A man smuggled cocaine in…

Shonky Lab 06.01 – The Lottery

Welcome dear listener to Shonky Lab, this week Pete and Elton sit down and talk about the lottery. But before all of that there is news to be had…   Amsterdam Prostitute Twins Retire Amsterdam prostitute twins retire at 70 after 50 years and 355,000 men Woman tries to sell children on Facebook to bail…

Shonky Lab 05.08 – Devilship Pirates

“I say, Spaniard…… would you like to hear Pete and Elton sit down in their lab coats and talk about the film Devilship Pirates?” “Yes, why not” “They say they DO want to hear…”   Well here you go. Enjoy.   Please check the Shonky Lab Facebook group out. Shonky Lab is a proud member of the ROGUE…

Shonky Lab 05.07 – Zoos

Pete and Elton are back after a week off and have tales of colds, work and general life stuff. In the news there was an awesome meteor strike in Russia along with some wonderful video footage showing the meteor burning up in the atmosphere. http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2013/02/14/what-is-happening-in-chelyabinsk/   PS4 or the Playstation 4 has been announced and the…

Shonky Lab – Experiment 01 – The Twix Straw

Hello fellow Labsters, unfortunatly Pete had to work one day this week and Elton had a bit of a sniffle so the poor chaps were not able to record an episode for you dedicated listeners.   Shocking right? Well, instead of a regular episode you get to listen to the first ‘Experiment’ episode.   We…

Shonky Lab 05.06 – Future Stuff We Should Have

There is computer trouble in the Shonky Lab, horse in our burgers and Elton gets Noah and Moses mixed up.   The main subject this week is about stuff we should have by now but don’t. This can take many form be it * takes deep breath *… Hover Boards, virtual reality and rehydrated food….

Shonky Lab 05.05 – Firefly

PILOT EPISODE 02 – Pete and Elton are joined by the wonderful Odile Thomas (not Thompson….), who is one half of the UK based Firefly podcast – Sending A Wave, to talk about the pilot episode of that treasure of the tele-box FIREFLY. Many aspects of the program are discussed so if you don’t want to be spoiled please…

Rubber

This week Pete and Elton tear the 2010 film ‘Rubber’ apart.  Warning this episode is one big spoiler. Do the guys like it? What is it all about? Are the makers of this movie taking the mickey out of us the viewers, Hollywood or both? Are you a turkey feaster?   Enjoy and spread the…

Video Games Pt2

Welcome to the Shonky Lab Pete had to work for four days and Elton met and Nazi News Gary the goat’s Sydney flower-eating crime dismissed http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21155065 Hawaii Coastguard Mystery: Military Holds Man http://news.sky.com/story/1042094/hawaii-coastguard-mystery-military-holds-man “Disrespectful” IKEA ad touches nerve with Thai transsexualshttp://uk.m1.yahoo.com/w/legobpengine/news/disrespectful-ikea-ad-touches-nerve-thai-transsexuals-134153944–finance.html?.b=business%2F&.ts=1359038738&.intl=gb&.lang=en-gb&.ysid=3e13t6aN94dOM8rNYr.7TUr_ Florida cops Taser naked burglar who pooped and masturbated when homeowner pulled a gunhttp://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/23/florida-cops-taser-naked-burglar-who-pooped-and-masturbated-when-homeowner-pulled-a-gun/ UFO Filmed…

Films Of 2013

It’s -3 around the Shonky Lab and the guys are here to talk about the upcoming films of 2013. Before that we’re looking forward to Pete getting snowed either in, or out.  Elton has enrolled in college and would like a Benetton bag. 21 Jump Street was watched and it turns out it was bobbins….

A Shonky Review Of 2012

Welcome to the Shonky Lab, grab your lab coats and don your safety specks. We’re running a week late but sure you lovely lot won’t mind, anyway, on to the show. Pete and Elton talk about how their Christmases were, what they did on new years – does anyone really enjoy Joules Holland any more?…

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Welcome dear listener to the Shonky Lab Christmas film. Hey, you guys wanted it….. This week Pete and Elton tear apart The Muppet Christmas Carol like a old stuffed toy. Stuffing and stitching everywhere. Be warned, there are impressions, lots of impressions but what do you expect from a shonky production. IF you want to…