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Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble! Join us for your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! If you're into Movies, TV shows, Video Games and let's be honest, chatting all the above with your mates - this is the podcast for you. Check out some of these er.. 'totally real'.... reviews: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'These guys know nothing about movies, but they sure have a good time!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'Wow! I fell in love with DL's dulcet tones the moment I heard them..' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'A podcast about aspiring podcasters, learning on the job!' We'd love to add YOUR actual review here so why not gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show! Get in touch directly or hit us up on socials! Website: https://www.podcastassemble.com/ Instagram: @podcastassemble Twitter: @pod_assemble YouTube: YouTube.com/@thepodcastassemble Email: thepodcastassemble@gmail.com

  1. 4d ago

    Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) | Toy Story 1995 | London Boulevard 2010

    Grab your mashed potatoes and start sculpting mysterious mountains—it’s time for another episode of Podcast Assemble! Tommy revisited Toy Story and was reminded that Pixar once had the power to emotionally devastate you with a talking cowboy. Meanwhile, DL checked out London Boulevard and highly recommends it: a criminally overlooked British crime drama that deserves more attention. Then it’s onto Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind - the film that convinced an entire generation to look nervously at the night sky. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (05:46) What Have We Been Up To? (10:20) Toy Story (11:54) Studio Ghibli (17:04) MAIN TOPIC!! Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) (17:59) Stupid Plot Summary (18:40) Actual Plot (21:32) What Would You Do? (24:17) Who Stays Human If Everyone Are Muppets? (26:51) Do We Believe? (30:24) Themes (31:49) Favourite Scenes (39:52) Dislikes (43:53) Critical Reception (44:42) Better or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)? (45:26) Trivia True Trivia False (48:26) Final Thoughts (48:50) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Close Encounters of the Third Kind is Spielberg at his most optimistic, trading laser guns and alien invasions for wonder, mystery, and increasingly concerning behaviour from suburban dads. When ordinary people around the world begin experiencing strange visions tied to extraterrestrial contact, one man becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth. Tommy loved revisiting the film’s sense of awe and old-school blockbuster charm. DL, meanwhile, disappeared down an internet rabbit hole researching real-world alien theories and may not have fully returned. It’s thoughtful, ambitious, and a reminder that sci-fi used to be about asking questions rather than punching things. Is Close Encounters the greatest alien contact film ever made - or just the world's most expensive argument for hobbyist mountain sculpture? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bonus points if you can explain what Ghost actually does. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #CloseEncountersOfTheThirdKind #StevenSpielberg #DisclosureDay #SciFiClassics #ToyStory #LondonBoulevard #podcast #moviereview #movietok

    50 min

  2. Jun 9

    Masters of the Universe (2026) | The Boys final season | From

    By the Power of algorithms! Raise your swords and lower your expectations—it’s time for another episode of Podcast Assemble! Tommy’s been watching the final season of The Boys, which felt a little tired but still had enough chaos to keep him entertained. Meanwhile, DL has finally started From and, two episodes in, remains thoroughly unconvinced that it deserves the internet's obsession. Then it’s onto Masters of the Universe (2026) - the latest attempt to convince us that Eternia is the next big cinematic universe. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (06:40) What Have We Been Up To? (09:48) Drey's Mt Rushmore of TV Shows (19:50) MAIN TOPIC!! Masters of the Universe (2026) (19:58) Stupid Plot Summary (23:22) Goofy IMDB Picture (27:10) Theater Experience (37:49) Who Stays Human If Everyone Else Are Muppets? (55:04) Critical Reception (56:04) Better Or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)? (56:50) SPOILERS START!!! Masters of the Universe (2026) (1:03:28) SPOILERS END!! Masters of the Universe (2026) (1:03:30) Trivia True Trivia False (1:06:38) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Masters of the Universe brings He-Man, Skeletor, and a mountain of '80s nostalgia back to the big screen with plenty of action and enough lore to fill Castle Grayskull's basement. Tommy went in expecting a train wreck and came out pleasantly surprised. DL, perhaps more surprisingly, didn't hate it. That said, ultimately does it join the ever-growing pile of films built from the modern superhero blockbuster template? Part Marvel quip-fest, part family adventure, part nostalgia bomb. Sometimes it works. Sometimes you can see the focus groups. Is Masters of the Universe the adaptation fans have been waiting decades for - or just another Dungeons and Dragons..? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bonus points if you can explain what Ghost actually does. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #MastersOfTheUniverse #HeMan #Skeletor #TheBoysTV #FromTVSeries #podcast #moviereview #movietok

    1h 8m

  3. May 26

    Interstellar (2014) | A retrospective | 'A wizard of Earthsea' and 'Ghost of Tsushima'

    Docking sequence engaged—it’s time for another entry in the Podcast Assemble Christopher Nolan Anthology. Tommy’s been reading A Wizard of Earthsea—one of his dad’s favourite books—and found it deeply whimsical, thoughtful, and refreshingly unconcerned with cinematic universes. Meanwhile, DL has fallen hard for Ghost of Tsushima, spending most of his free time quietly becoming a samurai. Then it’s onto Interstellar—the film that asked, “What if love could transcend space, time, and extremely aggressive organ music?” Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (02:39) Finishing A Wizard of Earthsea (1968) (11:16) What Have We Been Up To? (13:30) Video Game Jaunts (19:11) Léon: The Professional (24:08) MAIN TOPIC!! Interstellar (2014) (25:16) Stupid Plot Summary (35:53) Actual Plot (43:23) Who Stays Human If Everyone Else Are Muppets? (45:19) Surviving Interstellar (46:41) Sets (59:18) Critical Reception (1:00:14) Better Or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)? (1:00:45) Wait... We've Done This Before?!!?!? (1:01:58) Ranking Nolan Films (1:05:02) Trivia True Trivia False (1:10:43) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Interstellar is Christopher Nolan at his most ambitious: black holes, fifth dimensions, collapsing crops, and Matthew McConaughey crying harder than most audiences. As Earth slowly dies, a team of astronauts heads into deep space searching for humanity’s next home—only to discover that time dilation is the real villain. Tommy still thinks it’s one of the greatest sci-fi films ever made. DL’s blown away by the scale, even if Nolan occasionally explains quantum physics like a dad aggressively helping with homework. It’s emotional, overwhelming, and somehow turns cornfields into existential horror. Is Interstellar Nolan’s masterpiece—or just a three-hour panic attack with a Hans Zimmer soundtrack? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #Interstellar #ChristopherNolan #HansZimmer #GhostOfTsushima #Earthsea #podcast #moviereview #movietok

    1h 12m

  4. May 14

    Mortal Kombat II (2026) - Get Over Here… Again

    Flawless victory? That is the question. The boys are back for another brutally honest episode of Podcast Assemble. Tommy’s been watching Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere and found it genuinely fascinating - equal parts documentary and online nightmare fuel. Meanwhile, the boys spiral into a discussion about seeing bands from your youth and whether nostalgia hits harder when everyone on stage now stretches before performing. Then it’s time to enter the arena for Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) - the sequel promising more fighters, more fatalities, and at least 40% more Mortal Kombatting. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (04:53) What Have We Been Up To? (05:08) DL's Ghost of Tsushima Experience (08:03) Upcoming Video Game Adaptations? (15:54) Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere (18:50) MAIN TOPIC: Mortal Kombat II (2026) (20:53) Stupid Plot Summary (26:13) Who Stays The Same If Everyone Else Are Muppets? (27:04) Plot (35:13) Characters (40:41) Critical Reception (42:03) Better Or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)? (44:29) START SPOILERS!!! MORTAL KOMBAT II (49:34) END SPOILERS! MORTAL KOMBAT II (49:35) Trivia True Trivia False (55:13) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Mortal Kombat 2 doubles down on everything from the reboot: bigger fights, deeper lore, and 100% more nut punches! This time the tournament actually matters, with fan favourites finally stepping into the spotlight alongside enough CGI energy blasts to power a small country. Tommy had an absolute blast with the chaos, costuming and choreography. While DL was less impressed. It’s dumb, loud, occasionally awesome, if you came here for Citizen Kane, this one might not be for you. Is Mortal Kombat 2 the video game movie fans have been waiting for - or just another excuse for grown adults to cheer when someone gets frozen and exploded? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #MortalKombat2 #VideoGameMovies #LouisTheroux #FinishHim #90sNostalgia #podcast #moviereview #movietok

    57 min

  5. Apr 28

    209. Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)

    It's time to enter a VERY different world of Mummies and Monsters-join us for another cursed episode of Podcast Assemble. Tommy’ recommends the 2025 adaptation of Stephen King's seminal The Long Walk (grim, thoughtful, and about as festive as a funeral—perfect Easter viewing), while DL has finally started Slow Horses and is now wondering what took him so long. Then it’s onto Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026)—because apparently we’re digging this franchise up again… but this time, it bites back. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (04:52) What Have We Been Up To? (18:23) Ranting About The Ending of Game of Thrones Again (20:20) ANOTHER Stephen King Adaptation?? (24:28) MAIN TOPIC!! Lee Cronin's The Mummy (25:26) Stupid Plot Summary (26:25) Cast & Crew (28:50) Who Stays Human, if Everybody Else Are Muppets? (41:44) Cinematography (45:03) 3 Best & 3 Worst (48:26) Critical Reception (49:44) Better Or Worse Than Aquaman 2018? (51:49) SPOILERS START!!! Lee Cronin's The Mummy (59:36) END SPOILERS!!! Lee Cronin's The Mummy (59:48) Trivia True Trivia False (1:02:24) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) ditches the swashbuckling charm and replaces it with something far nastier. This is less Brendan Fraser adventure, more ancient-evil-will-end-you horror. Lee Cronin leans fully into body horror, turning dusty tombs into claustrophobic nightmares and resurrecting the Mummy as something genuinely unsettling. Tommy appreciated the tonal shift - finally, some real stakes. DL was less impressed... Is Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) the reinvention the franchise needed—or just another cursed reboot waiting to be sealed away again? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #TheMummy2026 #LeeCronin #HorrorReboot #SlowHorses #StephenKing #podcast #moviereview #movietok

    1h 4m

  6. Apr 14

    208. Waterworld (1995) – Mad Max, But Wet!

    Grab your jet skis and suspend your disbelief - it’s time for another high-seas episode of Podcast Assemble. The boys have been living large with F1 (Top Gun: Maverick in fast cars), while Tommy’s also recommending A24’s Eternity (2025)—apparently the perfect date night film if you enjoy quiet existential dread together. Then it’s onto the most expensive punchline of the ’90s: Waterworld (1995)—a film with a reputation… and maybe a redemption arc? Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(09:06) What Have We Been Up To?(26:17) MAIN TOPIC!! Waterworld (1995)(28:19) Stupid Plot Summary(30:13) Actual Plot(32:57) Who Stays Human If Everyone Else Are Muppets?(34:13) The Ocean Was Real??(37:30) Would Drey Survive This Movie?(38:36) Characterisation(48:42) Really Bad CGI(50:11) Pacing(55:42) Tones & Themes(56:46) 3 Best & 3 Worst(58:52) Critical Reception(1:00:23) Better or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)?(1:00:49) Trivia True Trivia False(1:04:50) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Waterworld is what happens when Mad Max forgets the desert and commits fully to the ocean. Kevin Costner plays a gilled drifter navigating a flooded Earth, fighting off smokers, scavengers, and the lingering memory of its budget. Against all odds, Tommy reckons it holds up—and might even give modern blockbusters a run for their money. DL came in expecting a disaster and left pleasantly surprised. It’s chaotic, ambitious, and far more entertaining than its legacy suggests—like finding out the straight-to-DVD sequel is actually… decent. Is Waterworld an underrated cult classic—or just a very expensive swimming lesson? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #Waterworld #KevinCostner #90sMovies #F1Movie #A24Films #podcast #moviereview #movietok

    1h 6m

  7. Mar 31

    207. Project Hail Mary (2026) – Science, Sacrifice & Surprisingly Emotional Maths

    SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT 🚨 - this week the boys are in the same room. Yes, after the last few years of Wi-Fi delays and “you go—no, you go,” DL is officially back in town and Podcast Assemble has gone fully native for a one off episode. Tommy’s coming in hot off 'Crime 101' (which DL insists sounds like a filler elective—and apparently was), while DL has progressed to Book 3 of The Wheel of Time—so he’s roughly 2% through the series. Then it’s onto Project Hail Mary (2026)—a film Tommy absolutely loved (spoilers) and has been waiting to talk about like it’s a personality trait. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(06:27) What Have We Been Up To?(23:55) MAIN TOPIC!! Project Hail Mary(24:26) Stupid Plot Summary(26:09) Cast & Crew(27:16) Goofy IMDB Picture(31:16) Plot(33:24) Who Stays Human While Everyone Else Are Muppets?(34:43) Thoughts & Opinions(41:18) The De-Goofying of Gosling(47:16) Costume Design(51:03) Cinematography(53:38) Tones & Themes(55:49) 3 Best & 3 Worst(59:52) Critical Reception(1:01:09) Better or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)(1:02:04) START SPOILERS!! Project Hail Mary (2026)(1:10:49) END SPOILERS!! Project Hail Mary (2026)(1:11:48) Trivia True Trivia False(1:14:56) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Project Hail Mary is a rare thing: a big-budget sci-fi that’s actually about ideas - and somehow makes them emotional. Following a lone astronaut tasked with saving Earth through science, problem-solving, and a rock, the film balances tension, humour, and genuine heart. Tommy was all in—hooked from the existential nature of the film. DL appreciated the ambition. It’s smart, sincere, and refreshingly earnest - like The Martian, but with more existential dread and fewer potatoes. Is Project Hail Mary a modern sci-fi classic—or just the most expensive group assignment ever put to screen? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #ProjectHailMary #SciFiMovies #AndyWeir #WheelOfTime #InPersonPodcast #podcast #moviereview #movietok

    1h 16m

  8. Mar 17

    206. "Wuthering Heights" (2026) – Romance, Revenge & Yorkshire Weather

    Bundle up and prepare for emotional damage—it’s time to wrap up the 'Uncomfortable Watch' trilogy on Podcast Assemble. The boys have been checking out Marvel’s new series Wonder Man (because the MCU refuses to sleep), while Tommy has unexpectedly fallen back in love with Scrubs: The Reboot—proof that sometimes nostalgia done right actually works. Then it’s onto Wuthering Heights (2026)—the latest attempt to adapt one of literature’s most miserable love stories. Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(07:52) What Have We Been Up To?(16:10) A Not So Short Scrubs Rant(29:21) MAIN TOPIC: "Wuthering Heights" (2026)(31:48) Stupid Plot Summary(33:31) Cast & Crew(35:02) Plot(39:37) Thoughts and Opinions(44:39) Who stays Human while everyone else are Muppets?(55:40) Cinematography(58:19) Tones & Themes(59:42) 3 Best & 3 Worst(1:03:23) Critical Reception(1:05:23) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?(1:05:58) START SPOILERS!! "WUTHERING HEIGHTS"(1:17:11) END SPOILERS!! "WUTHERING HEIGHTS"(1:17:13) Trivia True or False(1:19:49) Wrapping Up Main Topic: "Wuthering Heights" returns to the big screen with Emerald Fennell's all new brooding, betrayal laden, and bleak Yorkshire landscape soaked adaptation - what more could you possibly want?! This version of Heathcliff and Catherine’s story is still the ultimate romantic cautionary tale—less “love conquers all,” more “love ruins absolutely everything.” The film leans hard into atmosphere, tortured longing, and people staring dramatically across moors. DL admired the commitment to the gloom. Tommy spent a lot of time asking whether anyone in this story should actually be together. It’s tragic, poetic, and just a little exhausting. Is Wuthering Heights (2026) a sweeping gothic romance—or just two hours of beautiful people making terrible life choices in the wind? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email **************************** And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #podcast #moviereview #movietok #WutheringHeights #GothicRomance #WonderMan #MargotRobbie #JacobElordie

    1h 18m
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Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble! Join us for your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! If you're into Movies, TV shows, Video Games and let's be honest, chatting all the above with your mates - this is the podcast for you. Check out some of these er.. 'totally real'.... reviews: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'These guys know nothing about movies, but they sure have a good time!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'Wow! I fell in love with DL's dulcet tones the moment I heard them..' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'A podcast about aspiring podcasters, learning on the job!' We'd love to add YOUR actual review here so why not gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show! Get in touch directly or hit us up on socials! Website: https://www.podcastassemble.com/ Instagram: @podcastassemble Twitter: @pod_assemble YouTube: YouTube.com/@thepodcastassemble Email: thepodcastassemble@gmail.com

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    Podcast Assemble
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    227
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