In this, the first Electrical Podcast, Mr. McHale is frustrated at Apple, having just “bought a job” after feeling pressurised into creating a podcast. We meet paranoid aristocrats Hugo and Phillipa at Bromsgrove, their family pile. The slogan

Things To Do In Denver When You're Drunk (2005)

Jan 10th, 2011 31m 28s

FROM THE ARCHIVES: This was (and still is) a film I made way back in 2005 after a friend told me about the Modern Drunkard Magazine and its annual convention. We had a ball. Another big thank you and hello to Frank, Christa, Luke, Nick, Sid and

Electrical Podcast - Episode 10 of 10

Dec 19th, 2010 41m 28s

In this series finale Christmas edition of the Electrical Podcast, we are serenaded by Lancashire’s finest Mr. George Formby as he sings a ditty about his time as a trader of human lives. We look into the idea of homophobic Christmas crackers,

Electrical Podcast - Episode 9 of 10

Dec 12th, 2010 44m 34s

“Nine times….” as the brilliant Jeffrey Jones said as headmaster Ed Rooney in the eighties comedy classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. But was is a classic? Rather, was Ferris, instead of being a hero to teenagers everywhere, simply a spoilt, jump

Electrical Podcast - Episode 8 of 10

Dec 5th, 2010 45m 54s

For starters, we look at the common lies told by stand-up comedians, followed up with a critique of the rubbish interests people sometimes include on their CVs, and a story from Mr. McHale’s childhood about a trip to Legoland. Doomsday Diana, t

Electrical Podcast - Episode 7 of 10

Nov 28th, 2010 40m 54s

This week, we look at the astronomical coasts associated involved when someone is selfish enough to invite you to their wedding. We are interrupted by the unwelcome visit of Diana, the flat’s ghost, who has a talent for looking into the future.

Electrical Podcast - Episode 6 of 10

Nov 21st, 2010 41m 46s

Why does the Prime Minister, the best person at being a Minister, allow him or herself to be bullied during Prime Minister’s Questions? The notion is proposed that the leader of the UK should be harder. Forget the engagement of Prince Wilhelm a

Electrical Podcast - Episode 5 of 10

Nov 14th, 2010 40m 58s

First up, we look in far, far too closer detail at the lyrics to Manic Monday by The Bangles, concluding that it’s a homage to TV show 30 Rock or something to do with fruit picking. Gazza gives any aspiring footballer tips on how to shoot, and

Electrical Podcast - Episode 4 of 10

Nov 7th, 2010 44m 2s

Now better than The Lord Of The Rings, with four episodes, this week sees us delve into the ugly business of paying for two drinks by debit or credit card in the pub as well as the vile habit of men carrying around coins in their wallets. Secon

Electrical Podcast - Episode 3 of 10

Oct 31st, 2010 44m 58s

Find a fuse and stick it in! Light the fire and pour some gin! A toast to her, a toast to him! Electrical Podcast!Similarly to The Lord Of The Rings, this podcast now has three episodes. In the third, Mr. McHale forgets about the comedy aspec

Electrical Podcast - Episode 2 of 10

Oct 24th, 2010 43m 4s

Plug in here, and plug in there! Turn that on and do your hair! Sparks and static, in the air! Electrical Podcast!The second episode contains analysis of the Death Star entry in Wikipedia, another visit to Bromsgrove where Hugo and Phillipa h

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