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Season 4 out now! Fetch the Smelling Salts explores period dramas from every time period and culture around the world. Hosts Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh offer thoughtful discussions about historical films and TV series, analysing everything from storytelling and performances to costume design and historical accuracy. Whether you're obsessed with Regency romance, Victorian mysteries, or international historical cinema, this podcast celebrates the art of period drama across all eras and cul ...
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Every week the Flixwatcher crew team up with other podcasters to talk about what to watch on Netflix! Flixwatcher is hosted by Helen Sadler and Kobi Omenaka. Every episode discusses and rates a film from Netflix as chosen by special guests from other podcasts using our unique Flixwatcher scoring system. We tackle classic films including Woody Allen's "Manhattan" and "Pulp Fiction" , Netflix Originals such as "Amanda Knox" and "Beasts of No Nation" through to bargain bin b-movies such as Shar ...
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Episode # 388 Wicked Little Letters with Alice Nagle and Kim Marsh from Fetch the Smelling Salts podcast
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Alice Nagle and Kim Marsh from Fetch the Smelling Salts podcast join Flixwatcher to review Alice’s choice Wicked Little Letters. Wicked Little Letters (2023) is a British period comedy drama based on the true events of the Littlehampton libels from 1920s. Directed by Thea (Me Before You) Sharrock it stars Olivia Colman as Edith Swan, Jessie Buckley…
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Episode # 387 Jurassic Park with Mark and Jay from Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast
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Jurassic Park (1993) is one of the greatest films of all time. Based on a novel by Michael Crichton and directed Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park brought dinosaurs to life in this sci-fi action masterpiece. It stars Sam Neill as Alan Grant and Laura Dern as Ellie Sattler, both paleontologists, Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm, a mathematician and chaos …
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Towards Zero (2025 TV Miniseries) - ft. Ann from Vulgar History
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This week Ann from Vulgar History is skipping her morning jazz to help Kim and Alice make sense of the Agatha Christie adaptation, Towards Zero. Join us as we discuss this murderous Love Island, featuring lawyer besties, monograms galore and the gold standard in capricious will writing. Hear more from Ann on the excellent Vulgar History Podcast, on…
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Episode # 386 The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar with Sam Pay and Hannah Wales
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Sam Pay (Song by Song podcast) and Hannah Wales (missflicks.com) return to Flixwatcher to review Sam’s choice The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) is a short film based on a short story collection by Roald Dahl directed by Wes Anderson. It is the first in a four-part series of shorts adapted from Dahl’s shor…
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Episode # 385 The Matrix with Rich and T.A Shelano from The Middle-aged Bodcast
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Rich and T.A Shelano from The Middle-aged Bodcast join Flixwatcher to review Rich’s choice The Matrix. The Matrix (1999) is the genre blending sci-fi action film written and directed by Lilly and Lana Wachowski. Set in dystopian future where humans have been dominated by AI and trapped inside a simulated reality called the ‘Matrix’. In the year 199…
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It’s time to play mahjong while the world burns. This week Kim and Alice cover a listener suggestion; Philippine war drama Oro, Plata, Mata. It’s a classic tale of class, survival and sex in a shoe. Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle Editor: Helen Hamilton / Keith Nagle Producer: Helen Hamilton If you enjoy this podcast, come with us on a romp through the…
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Episode # 384 Don’t Worry Darling Liz Slade and Katie from Filmhounds Magazine and podcast
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Liz Slade and Katie (Filmhounds Magazine and podcast) Hogan join Flixwatcher to review Liz’s choice Don’t Worry Darling. Don’t Worry Darling (2022) is a psychological thriller drama directed by Olivia (Booksmart) Wilde written by Katie (Booksmart) Silberman. Florence Pugh stars as Alice with Harry Styles as her husband Jack who live in an idyllic 1…
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Episode # 383 Chef with Fran and Babs from Over/underrated podcast
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Fran and Babs from Over/underrated podcast return to Flixwatcher to review Fran’s choice Chef. Chef (2014) is a comedy drama road trip film, written, directed and starring Jon (Iron Man) Favreau. Also starring Sofía Vergara, John Leguizamo, Scarlett Johansson, Oliver Platt, Bobby Cannavale, Amy Sedaris, Emjay Anthony, and Dustin Hoffman, along with…
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Kim and Alice are putting on their terrible disguises and having so much fun with this week's pick, the late '90s actor buffet that is Shakespeare in Love. We're talking guyliner, literary Easter eggs and what makes this very smart movie so very dumb. Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle Editor: Keith Nagle Producer: Helen Hamilton Sources https://www.folge…
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Episode # 382 Scoop with Nina Robinson and Ninna Makrinov
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Nina Robinson (Soundtruism Media Productions) and Ninna Makrinov (The Fat Psychologist podcast) join Flixwatcher to review Nina’s choice Scoop. Scoop (2024) is a dramatisation of the jaw dropping 2019 BBC Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew. It is based on the book Scoops by former Newsnight editor Sam McAlister. Directed by Philip (The Crown) M…
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Hello to everyone except Dead Tom! We’re back for a new series and this week we’re covering Miss Austen Series 1. Kim and Alice put their PDMDs to the test as they try to work out what killed Jane Austen. Spoiler: it was probably overly synchronised periods. Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle Editor: Helen Hamilton / Keith Nagle Producer: Helen Hamilton A…
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Episode # 381 Pig with Luke Tomlinson and Ash Farkas
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Luke Tomlinson (Impropod Podcast) and Ash Farkas join Flixwatcher to review Ash’s choice Pig. Pig (2021) is a drama about a ex-chef and his beloved foraging pig. Written and directed by Michael (A Quiet Place: Day One) Sarnoski it stars Nic Cage as Robin ‘Rob’ Feld the reclusive truffle-forager and Alex Wolff as Amir, an inexperienced buyer and sel…
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Episode # 380 Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You with Dr. Andrew Johnstone and Jason Heat from Seemingly Unrelated podcast
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Dr. Andrew Johnstone and Jason Heat from Seemingly Unrelated podcast return to Flixwatcher to review Andrew’s choice Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You. Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You (2020) is a Netflix documentary that follows the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter around the globe on her sold out 2019 Sweetener World Tour. …
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This week Kim and Alice have been locked in the cupboard with the Christmas decorations to bring you Tudor drama series, Wolf Hall. We’re talking about Hans Holbein: portrait artist / historical catfisher and Henry VIII never getting to just enjoy a joust. Also kittens! Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle Editor: Helen Hamilton / Keith Nagle Producer: Hele…
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The Fainting Couch: Tudor Dramas ft. Kirsty Whyte
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Hide your necks, we’re entering our Tudor Era! In this Fainting Couch episode Kim and Alice are joined by Kirsty Whyte for an overview of period drama dynastic darlings, the Tudors. We discuss what’s been done, if there’s anything left to be adapted, and why we can’t get enough of these messy monarchs. Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle Editor: Keith Nagl…
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Episode # 379 The Net with Smith and Stew from It Doesn’t Hold Up podcast
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Smith and Stew from It Doesn’t Hold Up podcast return to Flixwatcher to review Smith’s choice The Net. The Net (1995) is an action thriller staring Sandra Bullock as a systems analyst from producer turned director Irwin Winkler. Angela Bennett (Bullock) a single, permanently online systems analyst gets involved in a conspiracy when she unknowingly …
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The Law According to Lidia Poët (Series 1, 2023)
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Ciao a tutti! This week Kim and Alice are discussing the fun, Italian crime drama series, The Law According to Lidia Poët. We’re talking about the real-life multi-lingual lady lawyer, solving crimes with your sibling, and asking how much responsibility filmmakers have when depicting real historical figures? Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle Editor: Keith…
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Episode # 378 Brian and Charles with Russell Bailey and Will Chich
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Will Chich and Russ Bailey (Not Just for Kids podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Will’s choice Brian and Charles. Brian and Charles (2022) is a Welsh comedy drama directed by Jim Archer with a screenplay by David Earl and Chris Hayward, who also star in the film. Brian (David Earl) is a lonely inventor living in rural Wales, he builds unusual…
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The Fainting Couch: My Policeman (2022 Movie) ft. Christopher Clannachan from Equality Network
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We have a special episode this week for Podcasthon 2025; Alice speaks to Christopher Clannachan from Equality Network about their incredible work for LGBTI rights and equality in Scotland, and the emotionally devastating 2022 movie, My Policeman. Find out more about Equality Network and how you can help support them at https://www.equality-network.…
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Episode # 377 The Kings of Summer with Tom Davies and Harley Mumford
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Tom Davies (The Proper Mental Podcast) and Harley Mumford (Fandomentals podcast) join Flixwatcher to review Tom’s choice The Kings of Summer. The Kings of Summer (2013) is a coming of age comedy drama. Directed by Jordan (Kong: Skull Island) Vogt-Roberts it stars starring Nick Robinson as Joe, Moisés Arias as Biaggio, Gabriel Basso as Patrick, and …
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Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005 Movie)
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Join Kim and Alice as we travel back to India circa 1857 courtesy of epic historical legend, Mangal Pandey: The Rising. Back when companies had armies, dogs ate gunpowder and real men sang plot points whilst sitting on elephants. Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle Editor: Helen Hamilton / Keith Nagle Producer: Helen Hamilton Sources Mangal Pandey: Film an…
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Episode # 376 Back to Black with Hannah Wales and Sam Pay
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Hannah Wales (missflicks.com) and Sam Pay (Song by Song podcast) join Flixwatcher to review Hannah’s choice Back to Black. Back to Black (2024) is a biographical film based on the life of singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. Directed by Sam (Nowhere Boy) Taylor-Johnson it stars Marisa Abela as Amy, Jack O'Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as…
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Episode # 375 World War Z with Elwood Jones and The Reverend Scott K
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Elwood Jones (Asian Cinema Film Club podcast) and The Reverend Scott K (The Church of Tarantino podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Elwood’s choice World War Z. World War Z (2013) is an action zombie film film directed by Marc (Quantum of Solace) Forster and inspired by the book of the same name by Max Brooks. Brad Pitt stars as Gerry Lane, an…
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It’s time to convene the ‘We Hate Rolf’ club and sexily tear down some flags - this week Kim and Alice are yodelling their way through the Sound of Music. We learn that while Edelweiss might be fake, the Von Trapp family singers were very real. Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle Editor: Helen Hamilton / Keith Nagle Producer: Helen Hamilton If you enjoy th…
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Episode # 374 Hidden Figures with Kim Marsh and Alice Nagle from Fetch the Smelling Salts podcast
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Kim Marsh and Alice Nagle from Fetch the Smelling Salts podcast join Flixwatcher to review Kim’s choice Hidden Figures. Hidden Figures (2016) is loosely based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly. It tells the incredible true story of the biographies of three African-American women who worked as computers to solve proble…
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Episode # 373 The Death of Stalin with Ian and Michael from Lord Of Adders Black: A Blackadder Podcast
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Ian and Michael from Lord Of Adders Black: A Black mo baadder Podcast return to Flixwatcher to review Ian’s choice The Death of Stalin. The Death of Stalin (2017) is a satirical black comedy written and directed by Armando (The Thick of It) Iannucci. In the wake of the death of Joseph Stalin, the remaining members of the Communist Party of the Sovi…
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The Woman in White (2018 TV Series)
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We’re floating about in our nightgowns this week as Kim and Alice discuss the literature and lunacy behind The Woman in White. Everyone in the story might be deeply traumatised, but trust us, the dog is fiiiiine. Also - happy Galentine’s Day; dump your toxic partner. Sound Engineer: Keith Nagle Editor: Helen Hamilton / Keith Nagle Producer: Helen H…
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Episode # 372 Top Gun: Maverick with Tansy Gardam and Eliza Janssen
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Tansy Gardam (Going Rogue Podcast) and Eliza Janssen (Midnight Screening podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Tansy’s choice Top Gun: Maverick. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) is a sequel to the 1986 Tony Scott action film Top Gun. Reprising their original roles are Tom Cruise as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell and Val Kilmer as Iceman. It also stars Miles T…
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Episode # 371 King Richard with Natasha Willings and Sarah McDowell
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Natasha Willings (Limitless Learning education services) and Sarah McDowell (The SEO Mindset Podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Natasha’s choice King Richard. King Richard (2011) is a biographical sport drama directed by Reinaldo Marcus (Monsters and Men) Green. It tells the story of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams from the point of …
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Episode # 370 Rebel Ridge with Russell Bailey and Will Chich
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Russell Bailey (Not Just For Kids Podcast) and Will Chich return to Flixwatcher to review Russell’s choice Rebel Ridge. Rebel Ridge (2024) is a Netflix action thriller written, produced, directed and edited by Jeremy (Green Room) Saulnier. It stars Aaron Pierre as Terry, a ex Marine who is hoping to post bail for his cousin. While on his way, he is…
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Episode # 369 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with Jason Heat and Dr. Andrew Johnstone from Seemingly Unrelated podcast
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Jason Heat and Dr. Andrew Johnstone from Seemingly Unrelated podcast join Flixwatcher to review Jason’s choice Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) is a surreal romantic comedy written by Charlie (Being John Malkovich) Kaufman and directed by Michel (Be Kind Rewind) Gondry. It stars Jim Carrey as Joel …
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