Weekly Roundup With Alex & Dan

It's the big one! Collecting Volumes 1 and 2 of these absolute classic 90s nostalgia films, Alex & Dan bring these into one handy episode for you to enjoy at your leisure, back to back!First up in Volume 1 back in 2019, this episode features the sci-fi Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum Classic - Independence Day, the original mind bending reality TV show The Truman Show, plenty of Dan's disaster movies - and the podcast duo remember the age of VHS and Blockbusters! We learn a little more about Dan's past experience in Foley Work and how random sounds play an important part in bringing films to life - and how he will be changing his name on Deed Poll soon....We then come forward a few years to 2023, where to no one's surprise Alex gets carried away and imagines a conversation with Quentin Tarrentino and his foot fetish in Dan's film choice - and at times, overshares with Lori Petty! Dan glazes over talking about a Neo-Western and a leading actress in the form of Salma Hayek - and keeps a bod

This week, Alex & Dan wander down to the Nostalgia Beach to discuss Alex's new album (not THAT Alex - Alex Melton!).Discussing where Alex Melton came from during the COVID-era Covers on YouTube to the polished anthemic songs lovingly crafted for his first proper full length studio album, there's plenty to breakdown; from band influences to song composition, this short episode dives into the Pop Punk and Country roots of the artist and how the dynamic duo of the South Coast believes delivers a wonderful first album!#GITS

Alex & Dan head back down to Nostalgia Beach to sift through the unexpected classic films from the last decade! Hot off the heels from the Vault Volume 1, how could they ever meet the lofty heights of that selection?Well they only bloody gone and done it!As Alex remarks that the last decade was full to the brim of MCU and other superhero films, there were some unexpected gems found as the Dynamic Duo sifted through the 10 years of cinema releases; from Who-done-it's to marmalade-fuelled bears inciting floods of tears from Alex one Christmas - sit back, relax and enjoy a trip down [recent] memory lane!#GITS

This week, Alex & Dan go back into the Vaults once more to bring you a classic from The Weekly Round Up days - Your Favourite 2010s Films Volume 1!Featuring an eclectic mix of films, they provide some unexpected favourites from the silver screen, with many notable mentions from the years leading up to Christmas 2019!#GITS

This week, it's a head scratcher, as Alex & Dan head down to the pop culture beach to sift through the carnage of the writer's room - it's all (or most!) of the unresolved plot threads, throw-away mid and end credit scenes and careless cameos to date!Whilst a fantastic spell cast by Doctor Strange, does it really solve all of Peter's woes? How does Ned have mystical powers which would ordinarily take years of practice and study at Kamar-Taj? That estranged Hulkling son being rolled out at the family BBQ - what was that all about?This, along with plenty of others, lay unresolved. Will we see these coming to fruition in Phase 6, or are they destined to be forgotten?#GITS

This week, it's back to the MCU with their 17th (!) Television / Streaming storyline; this time with Sir Ben Kingsley and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's fantastic superhero drama depicting the challenges of making it big in Hollywood - for two budding - but far from normal actors!It opens with an outrageous set of euphemisms which no one saw coming and it doesn't rise much out of the gutter from there! From gaining superpowers from Mackerel and more film premise pitches to the Hollywood elite, to renewed debates around biscuits and their dunk-ability - there's plenty of segues during this week's episode!Grab that Peach Ring and enjoy a spolier-ific review of Season 1! #GITS

It's round two! It's raining...fish? Hallucinations, talking trees, self eating brains - and lots more!We also talk about reliving our adelocence again (why would you??), ginger cats and the sweet sweet smells of cut grass and rain on a summer's day. You know them well - but why and what is it?All of these questions answered - and many more you probably didn't want or need to know - in this week's Mind Blowing Facts vol. 2!#GITS

It's the big day! Out goes the sofa, in comes the beach - with some washed up Pop Cultural icons to boot!It's been a long time coming, but in this episode the dynamic duo of the south coast explain the creative journey they've been on, why things sound the same but look different - and what you can look forward to in the next few episodes!#GITS

This week, it's getting incredible!From an unpleasant round of golf over a ten year period, to a tidal wave of destruction in a small town - to an abandoned and long forgotten speakeasy to dancing against your will - this episode literally has it all!If nothing else, this episode describes how you can be a princess of your own country and educates the masses around the digestive practices of Turkey Vultures!Sit back, try and relax as the south coast duo bring some incredibly questionable stories to your ears!#GITS

It's day 3455 of January, but we're looking ahead to the next 300 odd days of 2026. It's our annual Most Anticipated as we share Films, TV, Music, Games and Events we're looking forward to.And with the power of social media, YOU the listener didn't disappoint as per usual. And remember, you got this episode before GTA6. #GITS

It's here! Join the South Coast Dynamic Duo on the orange sofa in OTT Central as they announce their winners and losers of 2025!With a streamlined category list, it was everything to fight for this year - but were there any upsets or surprises on the night?Sit back, relax and enjoy as we take you through the awards evening - and thanks to the power of social media - some of your nominees as well!#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

We continue Christmas Season this week and we've done something a little bit different! Join the dynamic duo of the south coast on the orange sofa with your choice of beverage and watch Home Alone with us.With live commentary, facts galore, and just what exactly are Kevin's traps really doing to the wet bandits?Let us know if we should do more watch alongs?#GITS

It's the big one this week! Get your slippers and hot chocolate handy, as Alex & Dan bring you - for the first time ever! - their own interpretation of the cornerstone of straight-to-TV film tradition - the Hallmark Christmas movie!Who went to the big city, only to return and open old wounds? Who was enticed by big Kevin at Marvel, only to experience a meet cute back in their home town? Who did the dirty and moved in with an old flame just before Christmas.... wait, what? That's right - complete with live readings, recorded scenes and Hallmark Trailers to boot - this episode continues Christmas Season with a breakdown of what to expect from a Hallmark Movie - along with some of your ideas too!Make a mad dash for that soon-to-be-departing plane, find love in the Christmas Tree farm and uncover unresolved relationship woes in the coffee shop, in this amateur dramatic hour over at OTT!#GITS

We're kicking off Festive Season this week by discussing some of our favourite iterations of Santa from film. And with the power of social media, some of yours! What differs these iterations of Santa from the mythical being we're used to on coca cola cans and Christmas cards?We discuss the reluctant, the jacked, the cool, and... The violent. Why do they make us love their respective films?#GITS

This week, the Dynamic South Coast duo return to the not-so-mean streets of Old Portsmouth to the cinema and back, to bring you their honest thoughts - AND THE SPOILERIFIC REVIEW - on the latest film from the magic-hesit action film franchise Now You See Me - with the third outing - Now You Don't!Returning is an all star cast of illusionists, thieves and escape artists - the first one was great (Alex's guilty pleasure), the second was OK - will the third buck the third film curse and be any good? There's only one way to find out - stream and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Whatever you do - don't take your eye off of the trick.....#GITS

This week, the dynamic duo of the south coast discuss actors who had it all; a promising career, some notable high profile film franchises under their belts - and then suddenly, they were Hollywood Kyptonite. No one would touch them for years to come - some, never to enter a sound stage again!Procreating with a Duck might do it (just ask Howard!), a reality TV talent show contract scuppered another's acting debut and not even a box office superhero success would save another actor!Join Alex & Dan as they discuss these - along with more stories of their awkward adolesence and more!#GITS

Come on a journey with us and ponder... What if?There's some big names, from Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt to Daniel Craig and Rachel McAdams to name a few... But what would the MCU look like had they not passed up on a big pay day. Could we see them in the role or as someone else?It's an interesting discussion, so if the MCU is a bit of you (it's our bread and butter) have a seat next to the dynamic duo as they discuss what could have been! Did we miss any of your alternative MCU castings? 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/onthetopicpodcast/messageAlternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - onthetopicpodcast@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page, tweet, Tik Tok or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod. They'd love to hear from you!We're also on YouTube! Search for On the Topic Podcast, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite video

We're partying like it's 1995 as the Dynamic Duo head to the cinema doors and back to enjoy the 30th Anniversary showing of Pearce Brosnan's iconic first outing as Ian Fleming's famous British Super Spy, James Bond, 007!Serving up plenty of nostalgia and fond memories, is it as good as they remember - and does it still hold up today on the big screen and recliner chairs?#GITS

Happy Halloween listners!This week, Alex & Dan close Spooky Season at OTT Central this year with the first season review of Marvel Animated Studios' latest streaming release - the gory What If inspired Marvel Zombies - Season 1!Breaking down the episodes, the artistic licence of the writers and some fantastic scenes involving some of your favourite MCU characters, the dynamic duo discuss the new tone of the animated show and what's next for Kamala and her survivors in the future!Sit back, turn the lights on and enjoy another outing into the Marvel Cinematic Universe!#OnTheTopic #Podcast #PodernFamily #BritPodScene #MCU #Marvel #Zombies #Halloween #Streaming #Disney+ #ReviewsDo you have any thoughts on season 1 which you'd like to share? No download required - simply leave a comment on the Spotify episode to be part of the show!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