Best Ricky Grove Podcasts (2025)

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S5 E181 Skyrim: True Nords (May 2025) 28:03

3h ago28:03

28:03

This week's machinima is made in Skyrim, and whilst its a little older, it shows off beautifully the quality of the game, characters and lip sync capability. The film, by Wanderersofthedas was released in 2015, and was made using lines drawn only from the game's NPCs. It makes for an oddly familial campfire conversation, notwithstanding the numerou…

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Boxing’s big weekend falls flat 40:16

2d ago40:16

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Anthony Crolla joins Buncey to break down a weekend that failed to live up to the hype. With major cards in New York, Riyadh, and Las Vegas featuring some of boxing’s biggest names, it was billed as one of the sport’s greatest ever weekends, yet it delivered little of the drama promised. What’s going on with Ryan Garcia? Is Canelo showing signs of …

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S5 E180 Gmod: Fragile Harmony (May 2025) 45:16

7d ago45:16

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This week's ep focusses on the 2024 Crowbar Productions Machinima Mayhem contest winner: Fragile Harmony, made in Garry's Mod by Logan and released on 9 Sept 2024. Logan sent this in for us to take a look at, and we're sure glad he did. Yes there are a few things we could be critical about, but storytelling isn't one of them. Check out our review a…

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Usyk v Dubois II: The Rematch 26:30

9d ago26:30

26:30

Buncey is in London to speak to Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois ahead of their undisputed heavyweight world title fight in July. We also hear from promoter Frank Warren, and get analysis from former world champion Barry Jones.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Eubank v Benn: Fight Review 35:19

11d ago35:19

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Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to reflect on an extraordinary night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Chris Eubank Jr beat Conor Benn. We hear from both fighters.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Eubank v Benn: Eubank fails to make weight 34:52

13d ago34:52

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Buncey is joined by Carl Frampton and Conor Benn's trainer Tony Sims. They discuss the news that Chris Eubank failed to make the 160lbs weight limit, coming in 0.8oz over. We also hear from both fighters.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Eubank v Benn: Eddie and Bazza 28:17

13d ago28:17

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Buncey sits down with Barry and Eddie Hearn to talk about this weekend's fight and the legendary clashes between their fathers. Barry promoted the first showdown between Eubank and Benn, and now Eddie takes the lead as promoter for Saturday’s bout.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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S5 E179 Anime Machinima (Apr 2025) 29:35

14d ago29:35

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This week we discuss a machinima form we've not really talked about before - anime. Whilst its one of Ricky's favourite creative forms, for the rest of us its a little out of our comfort zone! We take a look at two films, both made in Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV), Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by Wheat Tea (released 2 Feb 2025) and Arcadion by Magitek …

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Eubank v Benn: Profiling the Fighters 36:07

14d ago36:07

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Buncey sits down with two people that know both fighters better than most. John Ryder has been part of the same gym as Benn for 10 years, and Harlem Eubank is Eubank Jr's cousin and is part of his team.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Eubank v Benn: Fight week begins 36:17

15d ago36:17

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Buncey is joined by Barry Jones as Eubank and Benn face off at the grand arrivals in London. They speak with promoters Eddie Hearn and Ben Shalom and dive into the 35-year history behind this rivalry.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Ben Whittaker stops Liam Cameron 33:49

17d ago33:49

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Buncey is joined by Andy Clarke as Ben Whittaker gets back to winning ways in Birmingham, stopping Liam Cameron in the second round. We hear from Whittaker himself, his opponent Cameron, as well as his coach Andy Lee and promoter Ben Shalom. Plus Frazer Clarke is on the pod after his first-round stoppage of Ebenezer Tetteh.…

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Michael's Mile 31:27

21d ago31:27

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Buncey joins Michael Watson as he walks a mile through the streets of London to raise money for charity. Back in 1991, during his fight with Chris Eubank, Watson was caught by a brutal uppercut and collapsed soon after the bout. He spent 40 days in a coma. Surrounded by friends and family as he made his way up The Mall, Buncey chats to Watson himse…

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S5 E178 Machinima News Omnibus (Apr 2025) 55:09

21d ago55:09

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In this week's episode, we discuss the month's news items we've found most interesting and relevant to making machinima, including more great projects to be inspired by, genAIs we've spotted, Steam's rip off, inZOI's challenge to Sims and the phenomenon known as the 'Minecraft Movie'. Check out our discussion and do add comments on our YT or blog p…

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An Audience with Uncle Bob 33:38

24d ago33:38

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Legendary promoter Bob Arum joins Buncey to reflect on his remarkable 70-year journey in boxing. From working with Muhammad Ali to guiding Tyson Fury, he shares some of his most treasured memories from a lifetime in the sport.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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S5 E177 Who is the Most Powerful Person in the World? (Apr 2025) 24:13

28d ago24:13

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This week is another pick from the Archives, a short by Thuyen Nguyen aka @evaneon and @collectivenounfilmworksdev4297 . The film was released in 2007 - it is a love letter to games and gamers at a time when seemingly the whole world was filled with haters. Catch up with our comments and reflections and do add your own below. 1:13 About the Archive…

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Interview: Andrew Knight (Apr 2025) 1:12:37

1M ago1:12:37

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Alongside S5 E176 Red Faction Guerilla: Optimism Bias (Apr 2025), Tracy spoke to Andrew about his machinima series, his creative practice and the problems he encountered when attempting to distribute the work. They also discuss his upcoming works and aspirations for his future career. Check out the interview (also on YouTube). Credits - Speakers: A…

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S5 E176 Red Faction Guerilla: Optimism Bias (Apr 2025) 32:13

1M ago32:13

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A viewer nominated series, this week's ep is another great example of brilliant writing. Optimism Bias was directed by @AndrewGoodKnight and originally released in 2013 having been showcased at the Melbourne International Animation Festival @melbourneinternationalanim3991 - its Australian comedy, deeply rooted in game lore, at its very best. Tracy …

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S5 E175 Golden Age of WOW Machinima (Mar 2025 28:55

1M ago28:55

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It's lovely to hear a fellow machinima fan discuss their passion for the creative works that have inspired them. This week's ep is a documentary by one such person, Angelikatosh, who reminisces about the 'golden age' of classic World of Warcraft films. We highlight a few films from our own and possibly slightly older archives that she's not managed…

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Remembering George Foreman: The Rumble in the Jungle 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

As we pay tribute to George Foreman after his death at the age of 76, Mike Costello and Steve Bunce look back on the most famous fight of them all: Muhammad Ali v George Foreman, Zaire 1974 in the Rumble in the Jungle. Episode first released in 2019.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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S5 E174 creativeAI: The Glurons (Mar 2025) 33:35

2M ago33:35

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One of the most extraordinary picks we've made, probably ever, on the show! This week, we review an emergent absurdist talk show, focussing on the life of the Glurons - a post-human race of critters set in a future world, but most creatively uses generative AI tools. Its outstanding quality is, however, the writing. Check out our review and pick up…

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S5 E173 Machinima News Omnibig (Mar 2025) 1:07:33

2M ago1:07:33

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This is our regular monthly news update on things relevant to the world of machinima. 1:19 Projects: Isoterica’s latest release, DisUtopia; Hamilton in Animal Crossing by GK Animations; EvilDrPorkChop’s No Man’s Sky cinematic 4:28 Phil’s Chuck Norris vs 50K Cavemen – a true scientific experiment 11:20 ElevenLabs vs a cast – choices and rationale 15…

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S5 E172 GTA San Andreas: The Days After (Mar 2025) 46:44

2M ago46:44

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This week we review a 'golden age' machinima, starring none other than Ricky Grove playing 'Bogart', and Ingrid Moon playing err, 'Ingrid', with Phil having created the score and Ricky having produced the sound design. Its a short by German-American creator, Andre Pesch, called The Days After, made in GTA San Andreas. Its a story that pre-2020 prob…

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S5 E171 Documenting Historic Events: Elite Dangerous (Feb 2025) 21:57

2M ago21:57

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A once in a lifetime event in Elite Dangerous? Yup, that's what fascinated us all too. This week we review a series of machinimas that approach the destruction of a Thargoid ship attacking planet Earth in different ways - a strange and unusual phenomenon in a game world that we reflect on, only possible in open world sims. 1:30 Elite Dangerous: an …

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S5 E170 Machinima News Omnibus (Feb 2025) 54:09

3M ago54:09

54:09

A packed news episode, with Tracy's analysis of the AI art copyright ruling decision and a discussion with Damien about his hit fan series, Heir to the Empire - the Star Wars story that everyone always wanted to see made. Do comment on the discussion (on the YouTube channel or the Blog post). The links are available in the show notes. 0:45 Tracy is…

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S5 E196 Artery: Machinima - celebrating Hugh Hancock (Feb 2025) 33:06

3M ago33:06

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This ep, we take a walk down memory lane to the first major peak of #machinima with a documentary produced by @ProducerStuartBrown , released in 2003. The film is a fly on the wall documentary of the creative practice of the legendary Hugh Hancock (founder of #Machinima.com) and his @strangecompany 0:39 Introduction to the film; shock and awe: Hugh…

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The Very Best Of The Men's Room 32:35

3M ago32:35

32:35

Join us for a look back at the very best of last season! Featuring guest host Jason Cundy as we hear from Razor and wife Leah Ruddock on dealing with Mental and physical health struggles as a family. Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the extremely brave Arsenal cult hero Perry Groves who poignantly remembers how h…

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S5 E168 We Are Demo | Commodore 64 (Feb 2025) 29:27

3M ago29:27

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This week's pick is nostalgic for a time before machinima... its a rare look back at the demoscene era that informed and influenced the evolution of machinima all those years ago. The film selection is called We Are Demo, made in 2016 by Fairlight, Noice, Offence, and it was originally shared on X by the Commodore Computer Museum. Check out our rev…

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S5 E167 Cyberpunk: V - Never Stop Fighting (Jan 2025) 26:32

3M ago26:32

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This week's pick is a machinima run through of the female V character in Cyberpunk 2077, by Charles Liu, edited to a Johnny Cash classic, Hurt. Sound design in this is everything, and we especially like how the fade is used to emphasise the game footage vs the words of the song at different points in the film. Check out our views - 1:14 Intro to fi…

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S5 E166 Elitist: The Little Limpet (Jan 2025) 22:57

4M ago22:57

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The Little Limpet is an Elite Dangerous animation by CMDR Nickweb85, released in July 2024. It has shades of Disney X David Attenborough X Busby Barkley. You could say it has something for everyone then... well, assuming you enjoy a good space opera/ballet (which of course we do). Check out our comments - 0:44 Intro to film, Elite Dangerous, Pixar-…

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S5 E165 What is it about those HL NPCs? Ridiculous Ties (Jan 2025) 29:19

4M ago29:19

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This week's #machinima short is ridiculous, yep Ridiculous Ties - a meme response to Eltorro64Rus' review of favorite and least favorite words used by the Scientist in Half Life, created by Finzlow. And did we say its ridiculous?! We love the well-crafted humor in this, in-jokes with some of the best timing and inspired editing we've seen for quite…

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S5 E164 Machinima News Omnibus (Jan 2025) 28:39

4M ago28:39

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Whilst January's news begins with more of the same ole genAIs doing their thang, because they can, there's now evidence of more concerted effort to control the efforts of creators... because the corporates and policymakers can at least try to do that, right? Well, maybe, but all this has achieved in the past is even more creative energy invested in…

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