OH!CAST: Retro Sci‑Fi & Cult Classics

OH!CAST | Geek Culture, Cult Media & Retro Sci-Fi
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OH!CAST is a Scottish podcast dedicated to retro media, cult classic films, science fiction, and the wider world of geek culture. From Star Trek and Red Dwarf to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, horror classics, retro gaming, and cult television, OH!CAST explores the stories, creators, and fandoms that continue to shape genre entertainment. Hosted from the Isles of Scotland, each episode delivers deep-dive discussions, reviews, retrospectives, and interviews focused on the films, television shows, games, and creators that defined generations. Whether we're revisiting forgotten sci-fi gems, analysing cult classics, or discussing the impact of beloved fandoms, OH!CAST celebrates the weird, wonderful, and enduring legacy of genre storytelling. At the heart of the show is thoughtful sci-fi movie analysis. Rather than simple reviews, OH!CAST explores how stories were created, why they resonated with audiences, and how they fit into the history of science fiction and popular culture. From misunderstood box-office disappointments to beloved cult favourites, every episode takes a closer look at the creative decisions, themes, production stories, and cultural impact behind the media we love. Alongside reviews and retrospectives, OH!CAST features interviews with actors, writers, directors, artists, wrestlers, and creators from across geek culture. Guests share behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and personal experiences from the worlds of cult cinema, science fiction, horror, television, comics, retro gaming, and independent filmmaking. If you love cult media, retro science fiction, cult TV, classic horror, retro gaming, Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Red Dwarf, or in-depth analysis of the films and shows that shaped fandom, OH!CAST is your home for intelligent discussion, passionate commentary, and conversations with the people behind the stories.

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 95 - ‘Dare to be all that you can be” - Stan Bush

    They say you should never meet your heroes. Turns out they just need better heroes, cause we’ve met a few of ours and OH!Cast has proven ‘them’ wrong again. After our chats with Doug Bradley, Nick Vince, and Stephen Volk we thought we’d never meet another legend who was that genuinely lovely, and then we happened to Dare...Dare to believe in the Invincible Stan Bush. Cal, Donald, and Graeme spoke with Stan for about an hour and he definitely has The Touch – it's like one of his songs – a joyous affirmation of all that is good in life. Stan’s website is HERE Buy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/ohcast Get all of our links here: https://taplink.cc/ohcast Official OH!Cast Merch: https://oh-cast-shop.fourthwall.com Email the team: contact@ohcast.info Chapters 00:00 The Power of Self-Belief00:59 Musical Beginnings and Family Support01:59 Journey to Professional Musicianship02:59 The Formation of Boulder and Early Success04:02 Transition to Solo Career04:50 The Touch and Its Cultural Impact06:58 The Connection with Transformers08:59 The Legacy of The Touch11:00 The Role of Music in Film12:50 Cult Following and Recognition14:59 Themes of Positivity in Music17:03 Influence on Fans and Personal Stories19:00 Exploring Film Soundtracks20:53 The Evolution of Movie Scores25:01 Nostalgia for the 80s26:15 The Shift in Music Trends27:51 Strange Song Requests28:33 The Hard Work Behind Music30:05 Creating Memorable Music31:16 The Fun in Music and Wrestling32:04 Hope Amidst Darkness33:39 Advice for Aspiring Musicians35:00 Reflections on Success36:01 Favorite Characters and Influences37:48 The Beauty of Imperfection in Music39:22 The Lost Art of Concept Albums40:50 Musical Influences and Inspirations42:49 Celebrating Milestones in Music44:19 Personal Shoutouts and Future Plans

    Episode 95 - ‘Dare to be all that you can be” - Stan Bush

  2. Oct 12

    Episode 94 – ‘Grief, loss, and ghosts‘ - Stephen Volk

    Here on OH!Cast there are some sacred cow properties where we all agree that they are simply wonderful. We’re delighted to be able to welcome the creator of at least two of those on to the show tonight as Stephen Volk - the writer of BBC’s 1991 Halloween special feature, Ghostwatch, and the novella Whitstable which depicts 68 year old Peter Cushing being mistaken for Van Helsing joins the show. Cal, Hereward, Ralph, and Graeme have one of their favourite conversations yet with Stephen as they grill him on not only the things he has written, but his inspirations, and his ideas about what makes a good horror story. As huge fans of Stephen’s rich catalogue of work – both on page and screen – we had lots to talk about – not just the most famous entry on his CV. Behind the scenes note – time really did fly during this episode and Stephen is such a wonderful raconteur that we could probably have chatted for the same amount of time again! Stephen’s website is HERE Buy the Dark Masters Trilogy HERE Buy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/ohcast Get all of our links here: https://taplink.cc/ohcast Official OH!Cast Merch: https://oh-cast-shop.fourthwall.com Email the team: contact@ohcast.info Chapters 00:00 The Roots of Horror: Personal Influences04:05 Cinematic Inspirations and Touchstones11:02 The Impact of Ghost Watch20:58 Exploring Doubt in Supernatural Stories25:38 Exploring Themes of Grief and Fear30:17 The Art of Twists in Storytelling34:06 The Creative Process Behind Scripts39:36 The Journey of Peter Cushing48:02 Connecting Horror Icons

    Episode 94 – ‘Grief, loss, and ghosts‘ - Stephen Volk

  3. Oct 2

    Episode 93 - 'Once More, With Feeling' - Buffy Season 6 - Heb Scoobs

    Before we start, we have to give a strong content warning - Season 6 contains the episode 'Seeing Red' which has a central storyline depicting sexual assault and attempted rape. The team do approach this with tact, but we want to give everyone the heads up that parts of this episode may be upsetting.   Your Hebridean Scoobies are back to look at a season which could best be described as 'conflicted'.   In this extended chat, Alena, Eileen, Graeme, and Rhiannon focus on a lot of character points rather than going episode by episode, and really get to the heart of what bothers them about the season. That's not to say there aren't positives - it does contain 'Once More With Feeling' after all. Buy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/ohcast Get all of our links here: https://taplink.cc/ohcast Official OH!Cast Merch: https://oh-cast-shop.fourthwall.com Email the team: contact@ohcast.info

    Episode 93 - 'Once More, With Feeling' - Buffy Season 6 - Heb Scoobs

  4. Sep 25

    Episode 92 - 'KEEF!' - Sci-Fidelity

    Graeme is back with another episode of Sci-Fidelity, and this one is special because after editing 43 episodes for us, and first being mentioned 20 episodes ago, it’s the first on-air appearance of our very own KEEF! - Roby.  Across this extended interview, she walks us through her life in 20 songs, from the avant garde otherworldliness of Laurie Anderson, through Nick Cave, Tom Waits, and Mozart. The songs are the vehicle for the story to be told though, and this story is very much Roby’s life in music.   The stories are there to be told, the soundtrack was with you all along.   Buy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/ohcast Get all of our links here: https://taplink.cc/ohcast  Official OH!Cast Merch: https://oh-cast-shop.fourthwall.com  Email the team: contact@ohcast.info    Chapters 00:00 Intro - Who is KEEF?01:42 O Superman06:55 Baggy Trousers09:25 Papageno, Papagena13:27 Rock The Casbah21:09 Misirlou27:08 Ava Adore31:11 Rock 'n' Me35:22 Numb42:00 Perfect Day46:14 Trouble49:48 Side B!50:06 Shoplifters of the World Unite (Live)54:22 Labour of Love59:07 Son and Daughter (Live)1:05:36 Hold On1:09:36 Into My Arms1:15:06 Lullaby (Goodnight, My Angel)1:19:38 Still Fighting It1:25:15 Tin Soldier1:32:44 Andromeda1:36:47 When We Dance

    Episode 92 - 'KEEF!' - Sci-Fidelity

  5. Sep 18

    Episode 91 - 'Smoke me a Kipper' - Red Dwarf IV - Smeg Hebs

    The Smeg Hebs are back before breakfast, and this time they've added a new member! Cal, Kieran, and Ralph are joined by Donald as they continue their Red Dwarf retrospective. 4 folk from the islands spend almost an hour arguing over the best episodes, as well as sharing their views on Ace Rimmer, Talkie Toaster, Justice, and ponder the important questions. After all, what's more of a punishment than being Arnold Rimmer? Buy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/ohcast Get all of our links here: https://taplink.cc/ohcast Official OH!Cast Merch: https://oh-cast-shop.fourthwall.com Email the team: contact@ohcast.info Chapters 00:00 Top Episode: Meltdown01:09 Exploring Series Four02:02 Favorite Episodes: DNA and Dimension Jump02:55 Controversial Choices: Camille and White Hole03:33 Character Development and Humor07:26 The Impact of Budget and Set Design33:34 Exploring Episode: Meltdown39:07 Exploring the 'Justice' Episode44:32 The Golden Age of Red Dwarf49:34 Quiz Segment and Personal Anecdotes53:04 Philosophical Themes in Red Dwarf

    Episode 91 - 'Smoke me a Kipper' - Red Dwarf IV - Smeg Hebs

  6. Sep 11

    Episode 90 - 'ZX Nightmares and ZX Dreams' - Our love of the Spectrum - Graeme Mason

    How many Graeme's with their names spelled correctly can one conversation handle? We don't know, but we had two in this one and it was excellent! Cal and Graeme are joined by retro gaming freelance writer, Graeme Mason. Graeme (guest, not co-host) has written some fantastic books on the games we loved and perhaps didn't love quite as much from our childhood - ZX Nightmares, and ZX Dreams. We talk through our respective gaming journeys, memories of Spectrum magazines, and Graeme (guest) fulfilling one of his childhood dreams, before turning our attentions to Graeme's other project - IndieHorrorGamer which does exactly what it says on the tin. Retro media? Check. Geek culture? Check. Must be another OH!Cast! Graeme's website is HERE IndieHorrorGamer can be found HERE Buy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/ohcast Get all of our links here: https://taplink.cc/ohcast Official OH!Cast Merch: https://oh-cast-shop.fourthwall.com Email the team: contact@ohcast.info Chapters 00:00 Gaming Journey: Arcades to ZX Spectrum03:10 ZX Spectrum and Home Consoles04:05 Magazines and Game Reviews07:31 The Appeal of 'Crash' Magazine23:25 ZX Nightmares: Inspiration and Content28:17 Challenges Faced by Early Game Developers30:05 Evolution of Horror Games32:17 Author's Current Projects and Interests

    Episode 90 - 'ZX Nightmares and ZX Dreams' - Our love of the Spectrum - Graeme Mason

  7. Sep 4

    Episode 89 - 'Here's what you got wrong' - Star Trek: The Motion Picture

    Our intrepid Star Trek crew are back on OH!Cast, with Cal in the captain's chair again, hosting regulars Rob, Martin, and Eileen to talk about the first cinema outing for Star Trek - 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture. What was the cultural context around the movie, and how does this influence the reception at the time and afterwards? How has social media changed the way we engage with movies, and how we process and absorb information? The crew look at these as well as digging into the plot and themes of the movie - V'ger's existential question and Spock's internal struggle, fan theories (including the Borg theory), and Dr McCoy's arc. As always, this summary barely scratches the surface - go listen to the episode then join us on our links below for more discussion! Get all of our links here: https://taplink.cc/ohcast Official OH!Cast Merch: https://oh-cast-shop.fourthwall.com Email the team: contact@ohcast.info Chapters 00:00 The Crew's Appearance and Dynamics28:31 Fashion and Nostalgia31:38 Exploring V'ger's Existential Question39:01 Spock's Internal Conflict42:22 Character Dynamics and Relationships47:27 Pacing and Film Conventions50:09 The Impact of Social Media53:28 Fan Ownership and Influence56:16 Cultural Context and Influence on Film01:00:53 The Artistic Vision of Star Trek: The Motion Picture

    Episode 89 - 'Here's what you got wrong' - Star Trek: The Motion Picture

  8. Sep 1

    Episode 88 - 'Strongman and Stingers' - Remi Gone Rogue - The Hebridean Hammerlock

    We went live with Remi a few weeks ago, but tech gremlins prevailed so we rescheduled, and we're glad we did! Cal and Graeme host as Remi breaks down her history in Strongman competitions (including the famous Arnold Classic), and the wildcard rounds that are always a feature of these events. We talk conditioning (well, Remi talks conditioning, we're a couple of overweight nerds), and the difference between training for an event every few months compared with being in ring-ready shape every day of the week. From there, we also share experiences of stingers, and that moment when your limbs feel the jolt of searing pain and numbness and how it freaks you out. Remi details her training at Steve and Colby Corino's Carolina Wrestling Academy, and how hands on The King of Old School is in her training (and it's as good as us older fans would hope!); and also how she turned her own personality up and her filter off to become Remi Gone Rogue. Follow Remi HERE and The Carolina Wrestling Academy HERE Support Indie Wrestling! Get all of our links here: https://taplink.cc/ohcast Official OH!Cast Merch: https://oh-cast-shop.fourthwall.com Email the team: contact@ohcast.info

    Episode 88 - 'Strongman and Stingers' - Remi Gone Rogue - The Hebridean Hammerlock
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OH!CAST is a Scottish podcast dedicated to retro media, cult classic films, science fiction, and the wider world of geek culture. From Star Trek and Red Dwarf to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, horror classics, retro gaming, and cult television, OH!CAST explores the stories, creators, and fandoms that continue to shape genre entertainment. Hosted from the Isles of Scotland, each episode delivers deep-dive discussions, reviews, retrospectives, and interviews focused on the films, television shows, games, and creators that defined generations. Whether we're revisiting forgotten sci-fi gems, analysing cult classics, or discussing the impact of beloved fandoms, OH!CAST celebrates the weird, wonderful, and enduring legacy of genre storytelling. At the heart of the show is thoughtful sci-fi movie analysis. Rather than simple reviews, OH!CAST explores how stories were created, why they resonated with audiences, and how they fit into the history of science fiction and popular culture. From misunderstood box-office disappointments to beloved cult favourites, every episode takes a closer look at the creative decisions, themes, production stories, and cultural impact behind the media we love. Alongside reviews and retrospectives, OH!CAST features interviews with actors, writers, directors, artists, wrestlers, and creators from across geek culture. Guests share behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and personal experiences from the worlds of cult cinema, science fiction, horror, television, comics, retro gaming, and independent filmmaking. If you love cult media, retro science fiction, cult TV, classic horror, retro gaming, Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Red Dwarf, or in-depth analysis of the films and shows that shaped fandom, OH!CAST is your home for intelligent discussion, passionate commentary, and conversations with the people behind the stories.

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    OH!CAST | Geek Culture, Cult Media & Retro Sci-Fi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 OH!CAST | Geek Culture, Cult Media & Retro Sci-Fi
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