The Periodic Table of Awesome Podcast

The Periodic Table of Awesome Podcast

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  1. 11 hrs ago

    The Periodic Table of Awesome Podcast - Widow's Bay

    Widow’s Bay Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay (2026) arrives with a siren song of small-town mystery and supernatural scares, firmly planting itself in that eerie territory somewhere between Stephen King‘s entire back catalogue and “Parks and Rec”(Not that Quinny would know)… Created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys alongside Kate O’Flynn and Stephen Root, The series follows a skeptical small town mayor trying to revitalise a struggling island community… while said community politely insists that no… it is, in fact, extremely cursed. It’s seaside charm, folklore that refuses to stay folklore, and a creeping sense that the local tourism slogan probably shouldn’t be “The next Martha’s Vineyard and definitely not cursed”.  With its blend of horror and comedy, it’s the perfect playground for trope-spotting and an amount of nervous laughter. Joining you on this misty journey are your fearless hosts: Dion, Jill, and Quinny. Together, they dig into the show’s classic horror beats, lingering dread, and the straight up “NOPE” energy of creepy frickin’ clowns.  Also in this episode… Because tonal consistency is overrated, the team also wanders into: The Sheep Detectives (2026) — a delightfully odd mystery comedy where a flock of sheep attempt to solve their shepherd’s murder (yes, really, and yes, we have questions). A reflection on the recent passing of Sam Neill, the beloved Jurassic Park star, who died aged 78—leaving behind a remarkable legacy across film and television. Synopsis Tom Loftis is the skeptical mayor of a sleepy, supernatural New England island town. As he tries to boost local tourism, he must contend with superstitious locals, a centuries-old curse, and bizarre hauntings that threaten residents and visitors. https://youtu.be/6PBwVH1Hob4 As always, a big Widow’s Bay welcome and thank you to all you tourists and…LOCALS… who join in with the LOCAL conversation on the Twitch stream, live each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST… FOR LOCALS…  And an especially huge thanks to any of you mushroom addled baddies who are kind enough to support us by casting a cursed coin or two into our jar via Ko-Fi, or subscribing on twitch… every bit helps us to keep the lighthouse shining.;because we’re still scared of the dark… and clowns. If you feel so inclined drop us a sub we really love them, The more subby mc-sub-faces we get, the more Emotes You get! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLMoZUWh_dI&pp=ygUTd2lkb3dzbiBhYnkgdHJhaWxlcg%3D%3D WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We’re on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

  2. 9 July

    The Periodic Table of Awesome podcast - Evil Dead Burn

    Evil Dead Burn Welcome back to the podcast where long-running franchises are lovingly dismembered, reanimated, and occasionally set on fire… This week, we’re diving chainsaw first? into Evil Dead Burn (2026), the sixth entry in Sam Raimi’s gloriously gooey horror legacy. What began in 1981 as the original scrappy, cabin-in-the-woods nightmare has since morphed into a full-blown franchise of splatter, slapstick, and increasingly unfunny trauma. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček and starring Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, and Luciane Buchanan, this latest instalment swaps out “groovy” one-liners for something a little more… intense. Set around the worst family gathering… perhaps ever… the film promises Deadites, dismemberment and dread. Sadly it delivers a bit more dourness, depression and desultory franchise nods. To unpack it all, it’s just the two-man mythology crew this week: Dion and Quinny. No safety net, no Ash Williams—just two bearded men asking the big questions: How much gore is too much gore? Can a franchise lose its sense of fun? And “have you read Dungeon Crawler Carl yet?”  Yep, from Deadites to dungeon runs, Dion and Quinny compare notes on litRPG chaos, talking talking cats, and whether reading 5 books in a week is actually healthy. Official synopsis: After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws. As one by one they transform into deadites, she comes to discover that the vows she took in life – survive even in death. https://youtu.be/SYB3duu1gS0 As always, a big bloody thank-you to all you crazy deadites and demons who join in with the conversation on the Twitch stream, live each Tuesday (or wednesday) night at 7:30pm AEST. And an especially huge thanks to any of you chainsaw weilding last-ladies who are kind enough to support us by casting a magical dagger into our jar via Ko-Fi, or subscribing on twitch… every bit helps us to keep the lights on… because we’re still scared of the dark. If you feel so inclined drop us a sub we really love them, The more subby mc-sub-faces we get, the more Emotes You get! https://youtu.be/TnHby2cxJzs?si=ZdvoWJ7bGsdyMlEa WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We’re on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

  3. 2 July

    The Periodic Table of Awesome podcast - Supergirl

    Supergirl This week we rocket headfirst into the second film of the new-ish DC Cinematic Universe; Supergirl, a character who’s been orbiting the DC universe since the Silver Age, occasionally stepping out from Superman’s shadow to remind everyone that capes aren’t a boys-only club. Directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock alongside Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Jason Momoa desperately trying to wash off the fishy smell of Aquaman. We find Kara Zor-El trading Metropolis for the far reaches of space and her colourful costume for a pair of sunnies with a tan duster. There’s the CGI dog again, a revenge quest, and a tone that suggests that maybe this isn’t your Saturday-morning cartoon version of heroism. The film has already sparked conversations about how female superheroes are portrayed and whether they’re being written with the same complexity, agency, and messy humanity as their male counterparts… or whether we’re still stuck in orbit around old tropes. Enter your podcast super-friends: Jill, providing super strength and razor-sharp insight; Dion, keeping things grounded (mostly); Peta, flying high as ever; and Quinny, heroically attempting to hold it all together while absolutely not getting distracted by space dogs or continuity debates. Together, they tackle not just Supergirl itself, but the bigger question: How do we fairly critique female-lead films in the superhero genre today? And why is that such a hard question to ask? Synopsis Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home. https://youtu.be/kAJcpCRVwPU A huge shout-out to the super heroic folks who fly in to join our moderated live-chat during the Twitch stream, each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST. And especially to those who have decided to stop drinking and be super lovely, generous weirdos! Thanks for supporting us directly via our Ko-Fi jar and now also by subscribing on Twitch! You ALL are amazing, whether you’re avenging your folks or riding around on your giant space harley *penis extension*… If you like what we do, drop us a sub!  Every bit of your support helps us to (hopefully) keep entertaining you!  Don’t fret if you can’t be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss them! https://youtu.be/s1-pfiVMKAs?si=xQT2m05Rt-b4BAde WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We’re on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

  4. 26 June

    The Periodic Table of Awesome Podcast - Obsession and Backrooms

    Obsession & Backrooms This episode we bravely wander into dimly lit corridors so you don’t have to (you’re welcome). This week, we’re diving headfirst into the ever-growing creepypasta-to-big-screen pipeline with Obsession (2025) and Backrooms (2026)—two films that prove the internet’s “what if this goes horribly wrong?” energy is alive, well, and making a serious dent in our sleep schedule. First up, Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, takes the classic “be careful what you wish for” trope and gives it a thoroughly modern, deeply uncomfortable twist; Starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. Then there’s Backrooms, Kane Parsons’ leap from viral YouTube horror to full-blown A24 spectacle. Based on the infamous creepypasta born on the internet’s darker corners, the film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve as they explore a seemingly endless maze of eerie, liminal spaces that feel just a little too familiar. Guiding you through this labyrinth are Dion (bravely pretending he’d survive five minutes in either film), Quinny (already mapping escape routes that definitely won’t work), and Jill (who read the creepypasta lore so you don’t have to… or maybe so you will). A huge shout-out to the obsessive demons and stuffed weirdos who join in with our moderated live-chat during the Twitch stream, each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST. And especially to those who have decided to be to be generous to us by allowing us to live, or at least not die immediately. Thanks for supporting us directly via our Ko-Fi jar and now also by subscribing on Twitch! If you like what we do, drop us a sub!  Every bit of your support helps us to (hopefully) keep entertaining you!  Don’t fret if you can’t be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss them! https://youtu.be/0HjdiohVOik?si=u70MIZSCL5cEEB1P WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send in recordings, videos, voicemails, emails hell smoke signals… with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We’re on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

  5. 18 June

    The Periodic Table of Awesome Podcast - Disclosure Day

    Disclosure Day This week we are participating in riding the hype train for the new Steven Spielberg cultural touchstone “Disclosure Day“. Following on from his classic alien encounter stories of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. and War of the Worlds this new film asks a different question entirely. And guess what? It’s or turn to disclose something to all of our lovely listeners… We really didn’t like it. AT ALL. Quinny and Jill are the lucky buggers who saw it in the cinema and they are giving the spoiler filled low-down on what went right, what went wrong and what exactly are we disclosing to whom. Synopsis A cybersecurity whistleblower, Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor), and a Kansas City TV weathercaster, Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt), racing to broadcast classified evidence of extraterrestrial life. They are pursued by the Wardex Corporation, a secret military-industrial government arm headed by Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth), while the world teeters on the brink of World War III. https://youtu.be/miuNQja0c8o A huge shout-out to the greys, reptilians, talls and body-less mass aliens who buzz by to join in with our moderated live-chat during the Twitch stream, each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST. And especially to those who have decided to be to be generous to us stupid humans and drop your anal probe findings into our data recepticles (we assume thats how you pay for stuff). Thanks for supporting us directly via our Ko-Fi jar and now also by subscribing on Twitch! You are all our octopus teachers… If you like what we do, drop us a sub!  Every bit of your support helps us to (hopefully) keep entertaining you!  Don’t fret if you can’t be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss them! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icDuEHSxE-w&pp=ygUWRGlzY2xvc3VyZSBkYXkgdHJhaWxlcg%3D%3D WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send in recordings, videos, voicemails, emails hell smoke signals… with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We’re on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

  6. 4 June

    The Periodic Table of Awesome Podcast - Masters of the Universe (2026)

    Masters of the Universe (2026) 450!!! Holy crap people!!! This is our 450th episode! and its about Masters of the Universe! Thats a whole lot of Podcasting… For this momentous milestone we are doing what we do best: diving headlong in and compounding some Elements of Awesome into something great: this is us mixing in a half tonne of “‘80s nostalgia” a few cups of “sweet ass toy-line”and then filtering it through the lens of “Summer blockbuster movie” with just a dash of “music by Queen”! We are heading to Eternia and checking out The Masters of The Universe movie from director Travis Knight! (We keep it spoiler free for the first half) Join us as we find out: Is this tentpole He-Man based action-adventure film juiced up with The Power of Grayskull or has it been brought low by the evil forces of Skeletor (or Jared Leto in this case)? Dion, Quinny and Jill are all arguing over what their Masters of the Universe name should be, mostly because nobody wants “Rim-job” or “Felch-or”. Synopsis After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto).To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe. https://youtu.be/4kmireaj30c A huge shout-out to the  heroic warriors (and the evil forces of Skeletor) who join in with our moderated live-chat during the Twitch stream, each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST. And especially to those who have decided to stop their search for the diamond ray of disappearance and other powerful artifacts of Eternia to be super lovely, generous weirdos of all species! Thanks for supporting us directly via our Ko-Fi jar and now also by subscribing on Twitch! You ALL are amazing, whether you’re Henching for the skull faced weirdo, or secretly spying for the EVIL HORDE…. Bwahahahahah! If you like what we do, drop us a sub!  Every bit of your support helps us to (hopefully) keep entertaining you!  Don’t fret if you can’t be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss them! https://youtu.be/rJSmz-zhDxE?si=Vrq1An6wk6DvFyrW WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We’re on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

  7. 27 May

    The Periodic Table of Awesome podcast - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

    Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) has taken the rocket powered leap from the small screen to the big screen and he’s brought his little green pal, baby Yod…. Ahem.. sorry… Grogu with him. It’s been 7 long years since Star Wars was in cinemas last, so here we are, finding out if this latest offering is worthy of being in “the movies” or if it’s actually just five TV show episodes in a trenchcoat. In this podcast you will find out if… this is the way. Or if it’s more “wrong way, go back”. Fire up the hyperdrive with New Republic Commander Jill, badass bounty hunter Dion and Underground-Fight-Club Hutt gladiator Quinny. I have spoken. Synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. https://youtu.be/MA2cRCQb_ow A huge shout-out to the bounty hunters and Rebel Scum who join in with our moderated live-chat during the Twitch stream, each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST. And especially to those who have decided to stop their search for errant imperials and other dangerous remnants of the evil empire to be super lovely, generous aliens of all species! Thanks for supporting us directly via our Ko-Fi jar and now also by subscribing on Twitch! You ALL are amazing, whether you’re working for the New Republic, or just some other massive Hutt-run criminal organization, like the U.S. Government… again. If you like what we do, drop us a sub!  Every bit of your support helps us to (hopefully) keep entertaining you!  Don’t fret if you can’t be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss them! https://youtu.be/uwild1rw7Aw?si=g__a7Q8H8cMfH4SP WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We’re on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

  8. 20 May

    The Periodic Table of Awesome Podcast - Remarkably Bright Creatures

    Remarkably Bright Creatures This week’s pick isn’t a loud franchise sequel or a cinematic universe tentpole. Instead, it drifts in on quieter currents. Remarkably Bright Creatures began life as a much‑loved novel, the kind that lives on bedside tables, book clubs, and “you should really read this” conversations. Its screen adaptation arrives via Netflix. It leans into reflective storytelling rather than spectacle. At its heart is a gently unfolding story about unlikely connections, emotional repair, and the strange ways people – and creatures, help each other survive. It’s the sort of film that invites thoughtful discussion rather than demands instant hot takes… which makes it incredibly dangerous for one of our podcasts. On review duty this episode are Jill, Dion, and Quinny: One of them is a secret cephalopod and you’ll never guess who…. https://youtu.be/lmp9LLXrAGY A huge shout-out to the sexy cephalopods from all the seas and oceans who join in with our moderated live-chat during the Twitch stream, each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST. And especially to those who have decided to be to be generous to us stupid humans and drop your underwater booty into our aquarium. Thanks for supporting us directly via our Ko-Fi jar and now also by subscribing on Twitch! You are all our octopus teachers… If you like what we do, drop us a sub!  Every bit of your support helps us to (hopefully) keep entertaining you!  Don’t fret if you can’t be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss them! https://youtu.be/4bsjRq8kasA?si=ruV6M5dc4EahbhKo WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We’re on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

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