Weekly Roundup With Alex & Dan

This week, Alex & Dan tackle Unsung Heroes and Misunderstood Villains. Who was the true MVP of Lord of the Rings? Without this character, Middle Earth would be laid waste to evil and darkness? Who is European GDPR-compliant, an important aspect for all heroes? We've been conditioned to hate a certain villain who has a penchant for black and white spotted clothes - but is that fair? Who gets a bad deal in the Wizarding world? Who do the south coast duo empathize with? Who are they singing the praises of which are the true heroes and heroines of the story? Thanks to the power of social media, we have some of yours too! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan revisit their thoughts following the last episode (On the go - see below!) to provide their round up of Tom Holland's third solo outing as the famous wall crawler. Dan sprinkles plenty of Easter Eggs as usual throughout the synopsis and the dynamic duo of the Southsea south coast of the UK provide their favourite and their not so favourite moments: and there's a troubling plot hole (duh duh durrrrr!). Where does this leave our current version of Peter Parker? What does it all mean for the Spider-Verse and was there any real point to those End Credits? Sit back, relax and enjoy a review from the channel! #GITS

This time Alex & Dan take you once more from the Cinema doors on the way back to nearby Old Portsmouth. Fresh from 148 mins of Tom Holland's 3rd solo outing as the teenage web slinger, this is a SPOILER FREE first thoughts review, ahead of their full breakdown episode. If you want a day time AMSR of Portsmouth with a sprinkling of post-film discussion - this is the short episode for you! #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 (or Dans Gruber!) tackle one of the most contentious arguments at Christmas time / the holidays. Not whether you need those extra pair of socks nor whether you have enough roast potatoes (there's never enough, that's the answer!). No - it's whether the 1988 quintessential action hero movie is a Christmas movie. That's right - Die Hard is in their sights as they discuss a little about the plot, some behind the scenes magic and some listener interaction on the biggest debate of the season. Reflecting on their own upbringing, Alex & Dan share their fond memories of the movie and Alex provides some insights into how Pizza relates to a microwavable Gremlin.... Get involved and let us know your thoughts! 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/message   NEW! We now have our website - head on over to www.onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com for all of your channel needs

This week, Alex & Dan have regrouped following their previous episode of "Out and About" and review Daniel Craig's fifth and final outing of James Bond, 007's No Time to Die. Reflecting on the Craig's version of the British Super Spy, they discuss the highs - and the lows - of his take on the MI6 Agent with the licence to kill, discussing character development, favourite bits and the film's plot! Thanks to the power of social media, we also have the usual listener interaction with their thoughts and comments of the film! Sit back, relax and enjoy, as the south coast duo talk you through the past, present and future of the franchise! #GITS

This time Alex & Dan take you from the Cinema doors - literally - on the way back to nearby Old Portsmouth. Fresh from 163 mins of Daniel Craig's last outing, this is a SPOILER FREE first thoughts review, ahead of their full breakdown episode. If you want an audio tour of late night Portsmouth with a sprinkling of post-film discussion - this is the short episode for you! #GITS

This week Alex & Dan return to the sofa with another Halloween episode - this time, Dan takes you on a journey around the UK, with the most haunted locations and their legends! There's plenty of apparitions, strange goings-ons and headless ghosts to boot! With some more personal experiences of the paranormal including some from the listeners, it's time to put the lights in the pumpkins, draw the curtains and hide under the blanket - it's going to give you some goosebumps! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan return to Moordale High as they review the latest season of Netflix's phenomenal series around sexual awakening and social awareness of identity issues in Netflix's Sex Education Season 3! In the therapy chair, Alex & Dan discuss flying feces, vulnerable character development and some complex storylines and challenging sub plots. From favourite scenes to unanswered or undeveloped back stories, the dynamic duo from the south coast delve into the psyche of the teenagers and theorize what we could have in store for Season 4! Also we also have our poll! Get involved and let us know! Is Otis Milburn the real baddie of Sex Education Season 3? Take part in our social media posts or head over to Anchor.fm to participate directly with the podcast. Have your say! #GITS

This week, Alex and Dan discuss those TV series and movies which have well and truly let you down. Often with many hours invested over several years, loyal fans are left dumbfounded and flabbergasted by showrunners and writers who lay ruin to well established characters and storylines. From woeful wizarding endings to silly serial killers - undeserving kings, to a cast in purgatory (which everyone knew from the first episode - you know what we're talking about!) - the south coast duo discuss the initial highs to eventual woes of much loved TV series and films. Crack out the swear jar, as the dynamic duo expose their TV PTSD. What does 2000's pop punk band Bowling for Soup have in common with famous franchises and television series? Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride - it's going to get bumpy! #GITS

This week, the dynamic duo are swinging into your ears after a short summer break - discussing the new Marvel Phase 4 Spider-Man trailer which broke viewing records and people's minds! Discussing the past Maguire and Garfield films - their hits and misses as well as singing the praises of Alfred Molina in Spiderman 2. In addition, plenty of theories are discussed - from Mephisto to the Man Without Fear Matt Murdock - and a potential cross over with Marvel's What IF...? Grab your tin foil hats, as we go down the Marvel Rabbit Hole once more! #GITS

This week, the south coast duo are joined on the sofa by the listeners who write and message in to share what really grinds their gears! From Love Island (a UK "reality" TV show), loud chompers and slow walkers - to pavement hoggers, tailgaters and political talk at family gatherings - this episode has most bases covered!  Things get quite sweary, quite ranty - and strange, when Dan inadvertently starts describing a porno.... Strap yourselves in, as all manner of things are getting committed to the vault under the sea! P.s. A massive thank you to the listeners who wrote in and sent their voice messages - I'm sure you'll agree, it made for a great listen! #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan go all espionage-like with their review of the long delayed solo movie of everyone's favourite Russian super spy-come Avenger - Black Widow! Scarlett Johansson returns to don the hand to hand combat and quick quips that we as audiences have enjoyed for the last 10 years - but was it worth the wait and for some - the £20 ($28) of streaming content from Disney+? Who did the duo think was miss-cast and belonged in the

This week, Alex & Dan review yet another splendid addition to Marvel's Phase 4 with the next live action streaming installment of Tom Hiddleston's Loki!    Covering the whole season, the dynamic duo discuss their favourite bits, Dan's much loved Easter Eggs and what this means for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Thanks to the power of social media - we have some of your views too! Reflecting on whether we could fall in love with our Variant selves- the episode matches the strange and wonderful journey our God of Mischief takes during this season! #GITS

It's another week and this time, Alex & Dan are joined on the sofa by another set of South Coast Creatives - Leah - or Kelly - and Paul from Leah Holford and Paul Messer Photography! In this episode, Alex & Dan discuss with these two south coast creatives what they have been up to during the last 18 months, their passion for the arts and how they plan to expand on their aspirations and interests in connecting with the local community. Harking back to haunted homes (see episode below) and a reserved and well behaved Paul from college - sit back, relax and enjoy as we learn about what it takes to build your love and brand in the writing and photography world! #GITS

This week, the south coast duo discuss TV shows which met their untimely demise at the hands of the studio executives - from the promising lesser-known Flash Forward, to the popular Alcatraz. Troubled productions and escalating studio costs - to global pandemics and multiple script writers - plenty of shows ended up on the cutting room floor! Thanks to the power of social media - we have some of yours too! Complete with pearls of wisdom around pearly whites and the need around sunscreen, sit back and relax as Dan & Alex guide you through the sometimes promising but ultimately at times woeful world of television. #GITS

This week, Alex & Dan take to the news coming out of the interwebs around this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). With some surprises from Microsoft/Bethesda, Square Enix, Ubisoft and Nintendo, Dan brings you plenty of honourable mentions and the south coast duo go in depth on some of the titles they're looking forward to in the coming months! What caught Alex's eye? What has Dan excited? What left them betrayed and dismayed? What has returned optimism into the dynamic duo and has them eagerly anticipating the winter/holiday release window? Sit back, relax and enjoy as they give you a run down of their picks of the 4 day event. #GITS

This week, join Alex & Dan not on the sofa, but the pub - as they celebrate their 100th episode and 3rd birthday raising a pint glass or two! As per their usual annual tradition, it's an Ask Me Anything (AMA), where they invite and gather the listener community's questions and queries - from wizards and wishes to embarrassing tales of woe - this episode will take you through a short history of the channel and back home again! All will be explained! Would the duo rather fight a horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? Do they enjoy their chips (or fries!) with gravy or curry sauce? If they could time travel, where would they both agree on and why? Sit back, relax and enjoy a pint with the south coast duo in the boozer! - Also a MASSIVE thank you to all of the listeners for their questions and contributions - it made for a brilliant episode and the channel and its success really couldn't have been without you lot! Much love! #GITS

This week, the south coast duo return to the sofa to catch up on things which are keeping them occupied as the UK looks towards lockdown restrictions easing in Spring 2021. Following on from the successful "Binge Watching" and "What to do during quarantine", Alex & Dan discuss films, streaming series, podcasts and books which can help you pass the time - wherever you are listening to us around the world! Thanks to the powers of social media once again, we also share plenty of yours! #GITS

This is it - the final wrap up of the second half and the last 3 episodes of perhaps, one of the most influential and nostalgic streaming shows coming out of Phase 4 of the MCU. This week, Alex &  Dan discuss the episode synopsis, what this means for the future of our new favourite superhero BFF's - and Dan sprinkles more of the good stuff with some Easter Eggs! Why is Alex threatening to pinch Dan and why is he a blubbering crying mess during the final episode? It's an emotional one - sit back, relax and join in one the conversation this week! Speaking of which - thanks to the power of social media - we have some of your views too - along with some controversy from the listeners! #GITS