Don't Start (A Podcast)

Don't Start (a Podcast)

Tune in every week to catch up with Ben and Aron as they discuss whatever topics they choose, normally relating to the latest in music and entertainment.

  1. 2022-12-12

    Episode 013: Can You Do Something For Me?

    The boys are back to bring you another episode of Don't Start (a Podcast)! Its been a while since the last episode so the two of them get right into it with the latest music releases from DVSN and RIHANNA. Ben gives thoughts on BLACK PANTHER WAKANDA forever and the general direction of the MCU now that phase 4 has ended. The two of them then tackle the surprise new album HER LOSS from DRAKE and 21 SAVAGE; they talk its unique rollout and how the album stacks up to the rest of Drake's discography.  Moving on from music, the two of them discuss the newly announced FRIDAY THE 13TH show as well as the surprise horror-hit SMILE. Konami remembered they own the SILENT HILL license and announced a slew of "new" games/movies, which the boys give their reactions to, before closing out the pod discussing Ben's first impressions of WARZONE 2 and then MODERN WARFARE 2 campaign.  (This pod was recorded before Sza's album released, Disney fired their CEO and Spotify Wrapped released, so a few things are already out of date)   Timestamps:  (0:00) Intro  (1:10) Working on my Karma - DVSN  (5:30) Sza's album announcement  (6:17) Rihanna's return to music  (6:50) Black Panther Wakanda Forever  (17:57) The future of the MCU  (31:09) Why does Disney's CEO hate animation?  (33:09) Her Loss - Rollout  (35:22) Is 21 Savage the best UK rapper?  (39:30) Her Loss  (1:11:22) Are you excited for a new Cole album?  (1:15:11) Wireless returns to it's rightful home  (1:20:16) 10 years of Trilogy  (1:21:15) Who is going to be on your Spotify Wrapped?  (1:24:11) Halloween Ends review  (1:28:17) Friday the 13th show announcement  (1:33:43) Ben's trip to Midsommar  (1:37:21) Smile review  (1:45:14) The Midnight Club impressions  (1:50:57) Del Toro's new anthology series  (1:52:43) Ben tries to get Aron to watch Andor  (1:53:45) The new Silent Hill announcements  (2:06:58) Was Namor a good villain?  (2:09:11) What is the best Pixar movie?  (2:12:14) Warzone 2 first impressions  (2:15:27) Modern Warfare 2 campaign review  (2:22:20) Outro

    2h 23m
  2. Episode 012: Skill-Based Podcasting

    2022-10-17

    Episode 012: Skill-Based Podcasting

    YES they're finally discussing the latest album from BEYONCE, Aron listened to it, don't worry! Their discussion of RENAISSANCE leads to them comparing the way that Legends in the music industry such as JAY-Z choose to collaborate with artists, as opposed to others at their level. This inevitably ends up with them talking about EMINEM and the state of his career after the quality of his releases over the last decade. Ben and Aron then wrap up this episode's music discussions by briefly talking about the debut EP of CHXRRY 22 (The latest signee to XO) as well as Kid Cudi's announcement that he is retiring from music. Aron gives his feelings on the Dahmer show, which causes a discussion regarding the ethics of True Crime shows as well as Ryan Murphy's style as a show-runner. Ben then gives his feelings of Netflix's adaptation of THE SANDMAN and how it compares to the source material. The pair get into the October spirt by discussing what exactly went wrong with HALLOWEEN KILLS and where all the great horror TV shows are. They then wrap-up the pod with Aron giving his impressions on the MODERN WARFARE 2 BETA, while they also discuss what would happen if MICROSOFT make CALL OF DUTY an XBOX exclusive. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:22) Aron listened to Renaissance (10:53) Music Legends and collabs (15:03) Renaissance favourites (20:20) Is it over for Migos? (26:45) What happened to Eminem? (37:12) Chxrry 22's EP (41:02) Kid Cudi is retiring? (45:26) The Dahmer show (1:08:49) Netflix's the Sandman (1:16:08) Where are all the great horror tv shows? (1:21:41) Was Halloween Kills a joke? (1:44:28) Where are the other Slasher franchises? (1:49:59) MW2 Beta Impressions (1:56:12) Is skill-based matchmaking a good thing? (2:09:37) What is Microsoft going to do with COD? (2:10:44) Why is the Master Chief Collection still so broken? (2:12:29) Will COD be an Xbox exclusive?

    2h 18m
  3. Episode 011: Summer's Over

    2022-10-05

    Episode 011: Summer's Over

    Summer might be over but you can't keep a good podcast down! Ben and Aron are back to give you the latest episode of Don't Start (a Podcast)! The pair open with a brief discussion of the latest single from Bryson Tiller as well as a discussion around how long it has been since the last album from MIGUEL. Aron then talks through his experience at Universal's HORROR NIGHTS in particular the Weeknd's AFTER HOURS EXPERIENCE, which leads them into a general discussion of the state of the horror movie genre currently.  The two of them then shift gears to discuss the GTA 6 LEAKS and what it means for that game's future, as well as the slate of ASSASSIN'S CREED games that were recently announced. Ben and Aron then pay their respects to HALO INFINITE before they give their thoughts on the MODERN WARFARE 2 multiplayer reveal event and the upcoming changes to WARZONE 2; before closing off with a discussion regarding the future of the YEEZY brand, following the recent arguments between YE and ADIDAS.   Timestamps:  (0:00) Intro/Beyonce's Album  (04:12) Autumn Season Music  (05:31) Where has Miguel been?  (13:58) Is Bryson Tiller's Anniversary underrated?  (22:26) The After Hours Experience at Halloween Horror Nights  (27:28) Blumhouse  (30:00) Is Horror in a good place right now?  (47:07) GTA 6 leaked?!?!  (1:15:07) The future of Assassin's Creed  (1:28:27) Things aren't looking good for Halo Infinite  (1:53:36) Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Reveal  (1:57:15) Does Warzone 2 look good?  (2:13:05) Ye versus Adidas  (2:28:25) Outro

    2h 30m
  4. Episode 010: Toxic Olympics

    2022-09-13

    Episode 010: Toxic Olympics

    Ben and Aron are back from their summer holidays to bring you the latest instalment of Don't Start (a Podcast)! They kick the pod off with a discussion of the latest album from BRENT FAIYAZ and whether or not it lived up to their expectations. They then Segway into talking about the latest single from DVSN, the controversial IF I GET CAUGHT, which leads them to discussing OVO as a label and whether or not R&B has gotten too toxic.  The two of them then cover the MARVEL announcements from San Diego COMIC CON, focusing mainly around DAREDEVIL as you would expect! This leads to a discussion of THE BOYS season 3, as well as their expectations for the new shows coming in the GAME OF THRONES and LORD OF THE RINGS universes.  The second half of the podcast is mainly focused around live-action VIDEO-GAME adaptations, in particular the failings of the various RESIDENT EVIL series and what the two of them expect from the upcoming THE LAST OF US show.  They then round out the pod with a discussion of everything that's been happening recently with KID CUDI.  (This episode was recorded a few weeks ago so some stuff is already out of date)   Timestamps:  (0:00) Intro  (1:47) Brent's Album  (24:55) DVSN  (26:45) OVO as a label  (35:31) Is R&B too toxic?  (44:26) Where is 6LACK?  (46:00) Music Recommendations  (49:56) Daredevil and the MCU  (1:11:24) The Boys Season 3  (1:25:33) Is Game of Thrones still relevant?  (1:34:23) Rings of Power  (1:37:02) The Sandman  (1:42:14) Is Castlevania the only good video-game adaptation?  (1:44:16) Why is every Resident Evil adaptation so bad?  (1:54:00) Will the Last of Us series be good?  (2:01:04) What video-game would you like to see adapted?  (2:24:59) Ben explains the Minions timeline to Aron  (2:30:12) What's going on with Kid Cudi?  (2:41:01) Outro

    2h 42m

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Tune in every week to catch up with Ben and Aron as they discuss whatever topics they choose, normally relating to the latest in music and entertainment.