Weekly Roundup With Alex & Dan

This week, Alex & Dan dust off the spoiler warning klaxon as they review the first three episodes of Marvel's Phase 4 run on the streaming services: WandaVision has exploded onto the small screen from the big screen - but does it work? Discussing some of the Easter Eggs you might have picked up on and some you may not have - as well as what is left for the remaining episodes of this short run; the series is teasing a darker more sinister tone from episode 4 onwards.... Beware! Spoilers will be discussed, so stream the episodes from Disney+ before you give this a listen! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan take to the Q&A's, this time posed by local freelance writer Leah Holford; looking back at where it all started with The Weekly Roundup, what their favourite episodes have been and what they are looking forward to for the podcast in 2021. Thanks to the power of social media, there's some of the listener's questions in there too! Massive shout out to Leah for covering the podcast - she can be contacted on itsleahholford@gmail.com and follow her blog over on www.itsleahholford.wordspress.com. #GITS

Well, what a year that was.... This week is as usual tradition, a look ahead to the new year, where Alex & Dan comment on what they are looking forward to for the next 12 months. This year's will include the usual fare from popular culture, films, television, streaming and otherwise; but also some world-wide reflections and hopes for the coming months, as we continue our challenges with current events; made all the better with contributions from the listeners! Also - Public Service Announcement: Alex & Dan do not endorse any sucking of any diesel of any kind - you have been warned! #GITS

The day is finally here! Gather the family once more, as the south coast duo bring some festive well wishing, reflections and hopes for the coming year in their annual Christmas Day speech. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from Alex & Dan! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan come hot off the heels from the recent news from the House of Mouse - discussing new film line up's, film synopses, casting and controversy! From the big screen to the small screen, 2021 to 2023 is going to be busy for Marvel and the south coast duo cover the extensive list of films and shows on Disney+! They also cover the recent screen rants of Tom Cruise on production of his latest Mission Impossible outing - and the potential troubled future of the film industry! Sit back, relax and enjoy some more time relevant delicious podcast audio, straight from the south coast of the UK! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan take a look at some of the finest films to adorn the Christmas period - from modern twists on classic tales, to murderous East-German Terrorists hell bent on stealing millions - the South Coast Duo discuss some of their favourite films to slap on during the build up to the big day; and thanks for the power of social media, plenty of yours too! The boys also discuss some of their favourite Christmas presents, holidays abroad - and there's a wager to be had, involving Staggeringly Good Beer (it's a thing from Portsmouth, UK) and a Wolverine Action figure! Sit back, relax and enjoy some quality audio from Southsea! #GITS

This week the southcoast duo are donning the tin foil hats as they revisit summer 2019's subject on Conspiracy Theories - from government surveillance of the populous via pigeons, nefarious and dastardly going's on at CERN - to a theory that the world ended in 2012 and we're living in an alternate virtual reality - sit back, relax and enjoy another journey down the rabbit hole! What have you been doing since 2012? #GITS

This week it's a Halloween special and we're stripping the episode back to basics; no research is required, we're speaking from experience! Dan and Alex, along with listener's of the podcast share their other-worldly experiences - and a first for OTT since TWRAD, refer to the Grammaphone for their first audience question! If you are interested in Ghost Hunting and people's experiences of the paranormal - this episode is for you! Not one to listen to late at night before bed time - you have been warned! #GITS

The topic this week are films from 2000-2009! Alex & Dan take a time machine filled to the brim with nostalgia, as they discuss some of their favourite films from Y2K - and thanks to the powers of social media - some of yours too! From niche British Horrors, Erotic-Thriller films (who'd have thought that was a legitimate genre??) to staples of the channel, this episode covers them all! This week, Alex also reminisces on a simpler time, where there were magical stores of blue and yellow, that allowed you to rent out tapes and DVDs.....and closing time on a Sunday saw hoards of families rushing out to avoid fines..... #GITS

The topic this week is dinosaurs (when is it ever not?!) - Alex & Dan celebrate once more one of the most iconic films in movie history; from the novel to the big screen, it was a delight - but there are untold stories behind some of those famous scenes! From crew members risking life and limb crawling into animatronics, procreating tortoises - to the challenges of mother nature and alternative cast members! Sit back, relax and enjoy, as the south coast duo return once more to the magic of Isla Nublar! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan review the closed and open beta's for what should be one of 2020's most anticipated game releases - Marvel's Avengers. Discussing their favourite characters, storyline, control dynamics and improvements - the real question is: is it good enough to spend your hard earned cash on? #GITS

This week, the topic chosen is the dark and mysterious world of Urban Legends! Come and join Alex & Dan on the sofa, as they discuss the Rat-man of Southend-on-Sea, a murderous song in Pokemon Red & Blue's Lavender Town, Spring Heeled Jack, the Slender Man and plenty of others! Considering roots in the real world and for some, how these have changed and altered due to the online age, the duo give some background on these dark legends and thanks to the power of social media - some of yours too! Turn on the lights for this one guys if you want to sleep tonight! #GITS

The dynamic duo return after a [very] brief hiatus of 4 days - to explain why The Weekly Roundup ran its course and what it means under the new channel of On The Topic. As always, your support and engagement on the socials is what makes the channel - send us your thoughts on what matters to you, topics to cover or discuss - it's your views, your podcast! #GITS

This week, the dynamic south cost duo are waving goodbye for this Podcast channel as the curtain closes on The Weekly Roundup. From bad news stories affecting both the Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Extended Universe and if you're name is Joss Whedon - all the way through to some music and gaming news from the entertainment world! It's not all bad news, though - dinosaurs have been spotted in the artic - and an award winning gaming franchise commences filming with Tom Holland! Tune in for the last ever episode...... #GITS

It's a new season and the southcoast duo are still socially distancing from one another! This week, they're taking a trip across the pond, where they share some of their Hollywood Divas! From fights on sets, to a 39-F Bomb tirade - to an actor who turns up on the first day of filming with his own script revisions - and much more! Thanks to the power of social media - we have some of yours too! Sit back and relax in your two-storey on-set trailer, as Alex & Dan bring you some badly behaved stars! #GITS

It's another year and another celebration of time relevant-delicious podcast episodes hitting the worldwide airwaves to a podcast distributor near you! In this episode, it's all questions. Questions, questions, questions. From "Do you think Ginny Weasley ruined her professional Quidditch career by having kids?" to "If you had super powers, would you use them for good or or bad?" and "What's your favourite box office surprise hit film?" - this episode has more unexpected reveals from the dynamic duo than an episode of Lost! Sit back, relax and enjoy an Ask Me Anything, as the boys celebrate turning two! #GITS

It's the big one this week! Pure hangover eye candy where your favourite south coast podcast duo discuss Dan's all time favourite film genre - Disaster films! Join Alex & Dan on the virtual sofa as they bring you another socially-distanced episode! Covering what it means to be a disaster film, there's some absolute classics in their lists and some curve balls - and thanks to the power of social media, we have some voice messages and plenty of contributions from the listeners! Grab your go-bag, lock yourself in your home made bunker - it's going to get a little more apocalyptic in this episode! #GITS

This week Alex & Dan continue to remotely bring you time-relevant delicious-podcast news! From the many studio delays due to CVOID-19, the duo ponder what a visit to the cinema will look like in the near future after quarantine is lifted world-wide. They also discuss news from Marvel, Sony, Disney - from the TV screen to the big screen and everything in between! We also learn that one-hit-wonder 007 actor and Australian 60's pin-up George Lazenby is strolling back onto the scene to give his view on the future of the James Bond franchise - but does everyone share his view? Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode brought to you from the south coast of the UK. Did we miss any news stories? Do you have any to share? No download required - simply click on this link and share your thoughts in voice with us, to be in the next episode: https://anchor.fm/theweeklyroundup/message Alternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - hello.TWRAD@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page at: www.

This week, Dan rides solo once more with his feline co-presenter Quill - where they discuss some new music recommendations to help pass the time during global quarantine! Featuring bands such as Natives, Deaf Havana, Sleep on it, Hot Milk and many more. Thanks to the power of social media and voice messages, Dan has plenty of support in the form of personal recommendations by listener's Tood and Kyle! We also learn a little more about "Emo Dan" and his aspirations to be Tom DeLonge! Sit back, relax and enjoy this heavy listener-influenced episode! Did we miss any? Do you have any recommedations? No download required - simply click on this link and share your thoughts in voice with us, to be in the next episode: https://anchor.fm/theweeklyroundup/message Alternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - hello.TWRAD@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/hello.TWRAD/ or tweet them @hello_TWRAD - they'd love to hear from you...  ...and they're now on YouTub

This week Alex & Dan continue the show from quarantine using digital tools to bring you time-relevant delicious podcast content whilst maintaining appropriate social distancing! Discussing some utterly pointless, random and truly unique gadgets and weapons from the movie world, they share some of their favourites; from the Scuba Duck outfit to a slow time travelling car - this episode has it all! There's also a public service announcement during this episode, all thanks to an exceptionally loud laptop fan in a previous episode! Sit back, relax and enjoy some much deserved continual alone-time during this period of isolation. #GITS