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In their first non-Springsteen epsiode, James and Kit take a diversion to the miserable hellscape of 1977's UK, and the sonic dirty bomb that is Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols. Expect exuberance, love, a deep dive into the nature and power and limitations of offensive art, and more swearing than normal, as befits the source material. Enjoy. Normal service will be resumed in our next episode, taking on 1980's double album behemoth, The River (which will feature a Very Special Guest).

This time out, James and Kit travel back in time to 1979 to place some ill-advised political wagers and, more importantly, check out Bruce Sprengteen (and the E-Street Band) taking some time out from the recording of The River to rock the hell out of Madison Square Gardens. It's a wild and raukous affair, as The Boss shares his 30th birthday party with an adoring crowd, and The Boss reminds us all why he is, well, The Boss. It's a first-time visit for James and I, and the love and astonsihment is very, very real. Enjoy.

In which James and Kit are joined by drummer (in Kit's new band, no less), friend of the show and lifelong Bruce fan John Busvine, to discuss The Boss's seminal 1978 studio album Darkness On The Edge Of Town. For John, it's a conversation over 30 years in the making, and it's a privilege to get his perspective on an album that's formed part of the soundtrack of his life. Enjoy :)

In the first time-travel episode, Kit and James find themsleves in London, England, in the winter of 1975, just in time to order a round of drinks at hte pricy Hammersmith Apollo bar before catching The E-Street band on their first european tour. Expect grunts of appricaiton, the occasional long silence of deep appeciatation, and the boys digging deep inot the superlative barrel to bring you a commentary track across time. Enjoy :)

We Learned More From A Three Minute Record returns for our second episode proper, tackling Springsteen's sophomore album The Wild The Innocent and the E-Street Shuffle. Very special guest Andrew Matey brings in sight and passion, and Kit and James reflect on the joys of exploring a work you don’t know very well from an artist you admire. Learn which fan favourite/classic will get each podcast member kicked out of The Boss Club for not liking, who Andrew considers to be the secret weapon of the first two records, and whether or not Kit will remember which numbered street is under discussion this time. Enjoy. We did :)

In which we are joined by our Human Bondage cohost Christine Kelly, and have a frankly amazing time discussing this obscure, little knowalbum. Enjoy :)

Another one from the archive - George and I digging into what makes Clive Barker's "kids story" The Thief Of Always so spectacular. Which, as you might expect, takes a while, because there is A Lot. Enjoy :) Origionally released in November 2019.

In which James Slater-Murphy and Kit Power begin their deep dive into the studio albums of Columbia recording artist Bruce Springsteen.  With a startling lack of originality, we start at the beginning, taking in 1973s Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ. There's a bit of initial amused bafflement that this is the origin story for one of popular music's biggest and most reliable stadium fillers, but we also discover a lot to enjoy and ponder, especially on side 2, as well as some signposts towards future greatness. An enjoyable start to a keenly anticipated journey.

In which the brilliant James Slater-Murphy and I sit down, pretty much on a whim, to talk about our favourite Bruce Springsteen album, only to back into what we've realised will be a 30-episode deep dive into his studio albums, and selected live performances. The format is simple; we discuss our initial encounter with the record, then our overall experience, then we go track by track. It turned out pretty good. We're excited to do more. Hope you dig it. Our patroen backers will get early access to future episodes: James Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimslater Kit's Patreon: www.patreon.com/kitpower

A two-part conversation from 2019 on the subject on that year's Joker movie. With very special guest Jack Graham. I Don't Speak German podcast: https://idontspeakgerman.libsyn.com/ Jack's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4196618 My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kitpower The Finite: https://blackshuckbooks.co.uk/the-fin... Born in Blood: Volume 1: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Born-Blood-G...

In which I read two essays from the currently-crowdfunding My Life In Horror Volume II campaign. The essays cover John Christopher's The Tripods, and ITV's 90's crime show, Cracker. In between, there's a Q&A, where I talk about writing non-fiction, the dangers of notions of 'objectivity', and our seemingly inevitable slide towards authoritarianism. Enjoy - and if you are reading this before 1st November, be aware that you still have time to back the crowdfunder and bag a limited edition print version, or a discounted ebook. Go get some!

This time out George and I spend some quality time talking about Valve's genre-redefining classic FPS video game, Half-Life. Expect comprehensive spoilers for the plot of the game, and, as ever, huge enthusiasm.

In this classic What The Hell Is Wrong With Us? episode, Geroge Daniel Lea and Kit Power take on not one but two seminal Batman graphic novels - Frank Miller's The Dark Night Returns and Grant Morrisons Arkham Asylum. Expect in-depth discussion and massive spoilers for the texts. Enjoy.

In the second episode of WTHIWWU? George and Kit take on Poppy Z Brite's seminal Extreme Horror masterpiece Exquisite Corpse. CN: Listen to intro for details, but Exquisite Corpse is dark as hell. So. You know. Caution.

In episode 21 of Watching Robocop with Kit Power, I am delighted to be joined by legendary fantasy author RJ Barker. RJ is simply one of my favourite human beings, and in this freewheeling, wide-ranging conversation, topis we alight upon include: The gorgeousness of ED209The joy of heavy-duty painkillersThe negative impact of carpets on ED209How the gas station attendant is really all of usED209's family lifeSquidgy head manThe ballad of ED209 And much, much more. Enjoy, and thanks as ever for listening. RJ Barker's work can be found here (and you should go find it, it's awesome) Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them here: If you'd like to support this show and my writing, please consider supporting my Patreon. Backers get early access to both this show and my written work, with new material every single week. For more details, check out my Patreon here: And if you want to back My Life In Horror Volume 1, you have just a couple of days left to do so, via this link.

For episode 20, I am joined by the mighty Jack Graham. In an instant classic conversation, we cover such diverse subjects as: The liminality of the 80’s and the futureSadism and bullying as a mode of governmentAs above, so belowTalking in generalitiesThe Alan B’stard connection to Dick JonesHitchcockian framing and serious filmmakingWhy the helmet?The glory of stop-frame and ED209Weller’s brilliance And much, much more. Enjoy, and thanks as ever for listening. Jack Graham's Patreon can be found here, and I Don't Speak German can be found here. Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them here: If you'd like to support this show and my writing, please consider supporting my Patreon. Backers get early access to both this show and my written work, with new material every single week. For more details, check out my Patreon here:

In a new, not-Robocop-related podcast, frequent guest of the show George Daniel Lea and I discuss various works that have had a significant impact on us. In this first episode, we discuss Clive Barker's Weaveworld, a childhood favourite. Expect digressions into other Barkers works, references to King, the 80's, Thatcher's Britain and Section 28, and so much more. Hope you enjoy it.   George's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPISvY5rQc11WHawNX5w-Nw George's website:http://www.strangeplaygrounds.com/ Help fund the podcast and Kit's writing by backing his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kitpower

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Patreon backers, Watching bonus episodes return in 2019! And to kick off, Dr. David Baume returns to watch and discuss 1951's The Man From Planet X. David's website can be found here: Why Robocop is the greatest movie ever made. Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them here: If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to contribute financially to the monthly production costs, in exchange for early access to both this show and my written work, please see my Patreon here:

Legendary author, editor, and horror aficionado Johnny Mains finally joins me it which The Greatest Movie Ever Made. In a rollicking, wide-ranging and frequently hilarious discussion, highlights include: Watching on VHSThe genius of Nancy AllenThe Robocop/Night of the Living Dead connectionMiguel Ferrer and his awesomenessVisceral responses to on-screen violencePresident GoreThe Green Cross Code and David ProwseThe bravery of the toilet scene shotsCrappy 80’s movie nightclubsThe Richard Nixon connectionThe physical degradation of the hero   And much, much more. A genuine classic with a wonderful guest. Enjoy.

This time out we're joined by horror author, editor and podcaster (and, it turns out, fellow Robocop superfan) Amber Fallon! Amber knows storytelling, and brings brilliant insight, as well as some laughs. In a jam packed episode, listen out for: Amber’s horror movie rootsWorldbuilding through advertisingThe only movie to shock and disgust AmberRay Wise and The DevilThe many genres of RobocopWhy Arnie would have made for a bad RobocopI don’t kick catsMcDonalds and the Great FilterThe eternal mystery of bad, yet well sculpted facial hairDoes Robocop even breathe? And could he get a contact high from cocaine?Dinosaur attack cardsChekhov's middle finger“When all else fails - hostages!”   And much, much more. Enjoy, and thanks as ever for listening. Amber's website can be found here - go there and read ALL THE THINGS! Theme tune provided by The Disciples of Gonzo, from their track Superhero. Listen to more from them here: If you'd like more podcast episodes, once my Patreon reaches $20 a month, Robocop will be restored to a monthly schedule, with bi-monthly bonus episodes where I talk about Stephen King's IT. Backers at as little as $1 a month get weekly early access to both this show and my written work. For more details, check out my Patreon here: