On the Topic Podcast

Alex & Dan
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Alex & Dan - everyday people talking about every day topics - from Music, Films to Graphic Novels - and everything in between. Get involved @onthetopicpod on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky or email us at onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com

  1. 1d ago

    OTT #213 - How much would it cost to make Jurassic Park?

    This week, Alex & Dan revisit the iconic islands of Jurassic Park to discuss what it would ACTUALLY take to make it in real life... From buying islands, the greatest scientific minds, to autonomous tour vehicles and corporate away-day suites... the dynamic duo of the south coast discuss the total bill for making one of these wonders of popular culture. They then cast their attention to whether its ACTUALLY feasible - because Colossal is doing it with the Wooly Mammouth and Elon Musk (isn't it always??) is talking about adding that to his repertoire - but as Ian Malcolm famously said - just because you can doesn't mean you should... Grab your cheque book, because it's going to cost you! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #spotify #podcast #film #filmreviews #JP #JurassicPark #disaster #realworld #science #dinosaurs #popularculture #🦕 To be part of the episode, simply leave a comment in the box below this episode in Spotify! All comments are responded to and you can be our star listener, if you retype the episode's phrase or word - simply stick around at the end to find out what it is! Alternatively, share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page, tweet or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod or alternatively check us out on Tiktok. Never miss an episode! Stream all of your favourite OTT episodes straight from YouTube! Like, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite viewing platform, anywhere you get your podcast fix! Credits: Theme Music: Jurassic Park, Main Theme - John Williams, Universal (1993) Usual theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

    OTT #213 - How much would it cost to make Jurassic Park?

  2. Sep 25

    OTT #212 - What's up with the Large Hadron Collider?

    This week, Alex & Dan discuss one of the most popular icons of modern conspiracy theories and cutting-edge scientific discovery - the Large Hadron Collider! From finding the Higgs Boson to a new way of explaining our universe, it is doing some truly world-defining work. But is it also opening wormholes to different dimensions, summoning demons - and why are the staff at CERN performing human sacrifices in front of their statue of Shiva...? That took a turn! We also revisit some of the concepts from our Conspiracy Theories Vol.2 and Mandela Effect episodes - it seems the LHC has A LOT to answer for! Go grab the tin foil hat, because time is about to move a lot more slower for you over the next 4 years. Stream and download to find out why! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #spotify #podcast #LHC #science #conspiracytheory #timelines #phillipkdick #maninthehighcastle #mandelaeffects #portals #blacholes To be part of the episode, simply leave a comment in the box below this episode in Spotify! All comments are responded to and you can be our star listener, if you retype the episode's phrase or word - simply stick around at the end to find out what it is! Alternatively, share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page, tweet or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod or alternatively check us out on Tiktok. Never miss an episode! Stream all of your favourite OTT episodes straight from YouTube! Like, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite viewing platform, anywhere you get your podcast fix! Previous episodes: OTT #07 - Popular Conspiracy Theories Vol.2 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wSXfVo61NNgd0EiIsluIv?si=tvqHAMv1ShCuthtjvU_c6Q OTT #70 - TWRAD Vault - The Mandela Effect - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mBlct0tRYyHuXBi6aXXP9?si=oVT-Pl0WTlC9w5h2LyqCIA Credits: Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

    OTT #212 - What's up with the Large Hadron Collider?

  3. Sep 18

    OTT #211 - The Dark Side of Pokémon Go

    This week, Alex & Dan discuss one of the viral sensations of 2016, with Niantic's Augmented Reality Pokémon-themed mobile games - Pokémon Go! The game brought together communities of people together, discovering local points of interest, towns and cities! Getting people to "touch grass" was a great way to get your steps in, whilst becoming a new social phenomenon. But what was the cost? From mishaps and mistakes to sadly more serious injuries occurring worldwide - and the data you collected and agreed to be transferred to Niantic - well, that's being used for other means now - which you may not have been aware of, or originally signed up to! Come for a walk with us, as we go spotting for that elusive shiny Pokémon! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #spotify #podcast #Pokémon #mobilegames #gaming NEW! We now have our website - head on over to www.onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com for all of your channel needs! Alternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page, tweet or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod or alternatively check us out on Tiktok. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our newsletter via our web page, visit onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com - or alternatively stream all of your favourite OTT episodes straight from YouTube! Like, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite viewing platform, anywhere you get your podcast fix! Credits: Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

    OTT #211 - The Dark Side of Pokémon Go

  4. Sep 11

    OTT #210 - Your Iconic Movie Moments Vol.1

    This week, Alex & Dan discuss some of the most mind-blowing reveals, gotcha's and killer one-liners in movie history (mic drop moments!) and thanks to the power of social media - some of yours, too! We discuss complex paternal reveals, prehistoric gargantuan run-ins, to accidental discharges of weapons in confined spaces, sinking ships - and whips! Are you in the market for a replica Jurassic Park (#1) tour vehicle? Can you say "clever girl" without sounding like Muldoon - and who has an existential crisis and who shares a birthday with a famous religious idol / saviour, taking all the limelight? Sit back and relax as we take you on a wild ride of some of the most note - and quote-worthy scenes from recent modern cinema! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #spotify #podcast #Films #Filmreviews #nostaglia #iconic #Review NEW! We now have our website - head on over to www.onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com for all of your channel needs! Alternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page, tweet or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod or alternatively check us out on Tiktok. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our newsletter via our web page, visit onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com - or alternatively stream all of your favourite OTT episodes straight from YouTube! Like, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite viewing platform, anywhere you get your podcast fix! Credits: Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

    OTT #210 - Your Iconic Movie Moments Vol.1

  5. Sep 7

    OTT #209 - Proud of Pompey

    This week, it's a bonus episode as the dynamic duo discuss what's coming up as the jewel of the south coast celebrates its centenary, as well as gearing up for its entry for 2029's UK City of Culture! Canvassing local entreprenuers, business owners, influencers and artists, Alex & Dan plan to capture what it's like to live in Pompey in the 2020's and what it means to the people of the island. If you're a resident, a business person or just simply an islander, we are keen to hear from you! To be part of the series, contact us on the details below or wait until the end of the episode to find out how to get in touch! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #podcast #spotify #community #celebration #collaboration NEW! We now have our website - head on over to www.onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com for all of your channel needs! Alternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page, tweet or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod or alternatively check us out on Tiktok. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our newsletter via our web page, visit onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com - or alternatively stream all of your favourite OTT episodes straight from YouTube! Like, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite viewing platform, anywhere you get your podcast fix! Credits: Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

    OTT #209 - Proud of Pompey

  6. Sep 5

    OTT #208 - What was it like to fly in the 90's? (Summer season 2026)

    This week, Alex & Dan rush to the departure gates as they board their last flight of Summer Season 2026 - this time, talking about a simpler, more spacious and relaxing time in the air - what flying in the 1990s was really like! From ample leg room, an abudance of luggage space - to as much second hand smoke as you could fill your lungs with - and metal cutlery, lax security and loved ones escorting you onto the plane - it was a wild time in the 90s and that was even after you needed to make your way to the High Street to purchase the holiday from the Travel Agents and procure your paper tickets! It's another nostalgic walk down memory lane - grab your steamed face towel as we mourn an enjoyable trip abroad! p.s. no cigarettes were consumed in the making of this episode artwork - neither Alex or Dan condone smoking - it's for chumps! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #hotel #holiday #trips #flying #nostalgia #90s #smokingisforchumps NEW! We now have our website - head on over to www.onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com for all of your channel needs! Alternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page, tweet or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod or alternatively check us out on Tiktok. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our newsletter via our web page, visit onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com - or alternatively stream all of your favourite OTT episodes straight from YouTube! Like, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite viewing platform, anywhere you get your podcast fix! Credits: Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

    OTT #208 - What was it like to fly in the 90's? (Summer season 2026)

  7. Aug 28

    OTT #207 - A Hotel Surival Guide Vol.1 (Summer season 2026)

    This week, the dynamic duo of the south coast of the UK swap Nostalgia Beach for the Hotel Room, continuing 2026's Summer Season! Alex & Dan share some insights into the hotel industry and very quickly regret this new-found knowledge! Why should you never touch the kettle or the coffee machine? The bedding which is discarded on the hotel floor? It's there for a legitimate reason. That bath robe? It's not as fresh as you'd probably like. And don't get us started on the glassware.... We do honestly apologize for your upcoming hotel stay, but we hope this avoids some unwanted unexpected illnesses.... Oh - and there's a special advert at the end of this episode credits for Original Sauce... yeah you need to listen to the episode to find out why that's a thing.... #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #hotel #holiday #trips #etiquette #manners #respect #tips #sponsor NEW! We now have our website - head on over to www.onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com for all of your channel needs! Alternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page, tweet or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod or alternatively check us out on Tiktok. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our newsletter via our web page, visit onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com - or alternatively stream all of your favourite OTT episodes straight from YouTube! Like, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite viewing platform, anywhere you get your podcast fix! Credits: Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

    OTT #207 - A Hotel Surival Guide Vol.1 (Summer season 2026)

  8. Aug 21

    OTT #206 - Etiquette Abroad (Summer season 2026)

    This week, Alex & Dan kick off the Summer Season over at OTT central, swapping one beach for another - this time, they are leaving the 90s nostalgia and film reviews - and instead discussing some useful tips for travelling abroad! From learning the local lingo to being respectful at the dinner table, from watching where you're walking - to doing as the locals do - there's some handy tips for when you next board the plane for some relaxation away! No time for sitting back and relaxing... you've got a plane to catch! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #flying #holiday #trips #etiquette #manners #respect #tips NEW! We now have our website - head on over to www.onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com for all of your channel needs! Alternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page, tweet or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod or alternatively check us out on Tiktok. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our newsletter via our web page, visit onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com - or alternatively stream all of your favourite OTT episodes straight from YouTube! Like, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite viewing platform, anywhere you get your podcast fix! Credits: Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

    OTT #206 - Etiquette Abroad (Summer season 2026)
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Alex & Dan - everyday people talking about every day topics - from Music, Films to Graphic Novels - and everything in between. Get involved @onthetopicpod on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky or email us at onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Alex & Dan
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    289
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alex & Dan
  • Show Website
    On the Topic Podcast