Podcast Review - BFN (Big Fat Negative)

This is a podcast about going through infertility, hosted by two friends.
They interview specialists from different areas such as mild IVF, acupuncture, and overseas clinics.
They also have a doctor they ask about a different 'old wives tale' each week.

When listening to them, it's like hanging out with some good friends while also being very insightful.

It is a wonderful podcast if you want company on your own TTC journey!

Category: Infertility/TTC
Rating: 5/5

Podcast Review - Bigfoot Collectors Club

This is a podcast about cryptids, the supernatural, and the paranormal.
So usual topic for me.
However unlike my usual listening these guys are believers, not skeptics.

I did laugh a little when the spoke about the famous Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot footage as if it were irrefutably true.

A lot of their point for why it is real are my points for why it's fake.

I also liked that they kept accidentally saying 'Robert Patterson'.

I didn't appreciate the short musical breaks that were 3x louder than the speaking on either side.

I also didn't like the discussion that no one could have made a convincing Bigfoot suit in the 60's.
What is it with people and thinking that humans of the past (even recent past) lacked any skill or drive?!

Lemme guess, aliens.

Catagory: Supernatural/Paranormal
Rating: 3/5

The Worst Idea of All Time

Just an update/announcement that one of my favourite podcasts 'The Worst Idea of All Time' has started re-uploading season 1.

If you are having a rough time and would like some company in the form of two good Kiwi boys as they descend into  madness, you can't do much better than this podcast.

Check it out! 
They are good boiz. They are brave boiz.

Podcast Review - Sleep With Me

I am yet to finish an episode of this show... because I keep falling asleep.

Ramblings, observations, and tattered stories, told to you in a relaxed manner by our host Scooter lull you to sleep. 
It's a bit like falling asleep with the television on except you aren't woken up by the blasting of an obnoxious advertisement.

Scooter doesn't focus on a concise story line and that is part of the genius, you aren't kept awake by focusing on a story.

It's interesting enough that you are happy to put it on and listen to it, but not so interesting that you stay awake.

I have been told that it gets quieter and more rambling as it goes on, but I can't confirm that, I've never been awake for that long.

Thank you Scooter, I look forward to going to bed now, sleep onset insomnia can't win against your show.

Category: Self Care
Rating: 5/5

Podcast Review - We Hate Movies

This is a great podcast to learn about all the films you shouldn't see, with a hilarious film summary so you don't feel you missed anything.

The combination of potty-mouthed ghosts Andrew Jupin, Stephen Sajdak, Eric Szyszka (Blame It On Outer Space Podcast), and Chris Cabin works particularly well as they bounce off each other.

It is genuinely very funny! Particular favourite episodes are episode 109 (The Boondock Saints II) ans episode 145 (Hard Target).

The only downside is I'm pretty sure Steven Sajdak is Secundus.

Category: Comedy

Rating: 5/5

Podcast Review - Alice Isn't Dead

This follows the story of a truck driver (who goes by many names) as she searches for her missing wife.

I did like how despite the story involving a lesbian relationship, they feel no need to explicitly stating it. I like that a lot.

We start learning about the 'Thistle man' and begin to peel back the layers of something bigger.

I won't go too much into the story, I don't want to spoil it.

The only thing I don't like is the guy who introduces the story each time, he talks for far too long.
  And here's a question for you: Why did the chicken cross the road?

Because he wanted to be involved. Because he liked the story. Because he couldn't bear letting the story shine. Because he should be the story. Because he needs the attention. Because he needs to be the centre of attention.
Because he wants part of the fame and glory. Because he can't present a good story.
Because atmosphere be damned.
Because he can't be quiet.
Because your enjoyment be damned.
Because he must be the star.
He must be.
He must.

Catagory: Horror
Rating: 2.5/5 (It would be 4.5/5 if the stupid intro and end was cut off the episodes, but I have to rate it as presented).

Podcast Review - Sarah's Laughter

This is an infertility podcast in which each episode is a new person's story.

It is also a Christian podcast, which isn't ideal for me (not my faith) but i just skip past the closing prayer and try to see mentions of a 'God' as they way the guests see the world.
I'm not going to take away something that brings people comfort and hope while going through one of the shittiest rides that life has on offer.

I also like how it acknowledges secondary infertility, stillbirth, and miscarriage. 
It's not just an inability to conceive.

If you are Christian or can ignore that aspect, this podcast would be incredible if you were going through infertility and felt alone.

Catagory: Infertility/ Christianity
Rating: 4.5/5 (Just because I'm not Christian, I get the feeling Beth will forgive me for that, she seems to be nice.)

Art Break - Gift for Miss Buttons

I won't see Miss Buttons for a while (solely by distance, not choice) so I wanted to get her something to show that I am always thinking about her.

She recently shared the story of 'The Boy Who Drew Cats' from the Myths and Legends podcast, and it really resonated with me.

So this story is the basis of this project!

I started with a box

I keep almost everything for craft. Reduce, reuse, recycle!

and painted the inside a happy peach colour.

I cut out some 'carpet' from some fleece.

I made a window and Comrade (her cat) from card.

I attached Comrade to the carpet

and attached these to the box.

I also drew some cats.

Note that the window and cat are not against the back, that is so we have room for the gift!
For the gift, I bought Miss Buttons a scarf with cats on it. This scarf is the 'wall'.

Last, a little card to explain this all.

Done!

Hope you like it Miss Buttons! (I won't be there to see your reaction).

Podcast Review - Candy Chat

Let's start 2017 right!

Candy Chat - featuring Betty Ebersol and Tabitha Hutchison - has spun off properly on their own to make this delightful podcast!
They review Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's day, etc candy after the designated holidays (so they get it cheaper).

They love Pigglydog (discount store), Candy, and Jesus (they aren't allowed to do the podcast about Jesus anymore).

A photo from a few years ago, the ladies at a church meet-up.

If you want to hear some great reviews, and serious shade thrown at Russell Stover, check these lovely ladies out!

If only candy was as sweet as this podcast!

Catagory: Comedy
Rating: 5/5

Podcast Review - Adjudicated Guess

This is from the same people of The F Plus, lead by Lemon.
However unlike The F Plus, this is not funny or intriguing.

The questions they ask are things I either know the answer too or not, and I don't want to hear three-four people guess and insult each other for their guesses.

The fourth episode was particularly rough. Not only were they rather dismissive of Jack Chick's (if memory serve me) correct guesses, but also made public fun of a listener submitted question.

Why would anyone want to submit a question and face public ridicule?
Why support this mean spirited show?

I want to believe better of The F Plus gang, and hopefully this was a misstep.
Give this one a miss.

Catagory: Banter (Perhaps it could loosely be considered 'informative'.)
Rating: 1/5

Podcast Review - Boners Of The Heart

This is such an easy podcast to binge on!

Rose and Alice get off-topic, have great banter, and quickly produce memorable 'inside' jokes.

The first season covers unconventional crushes. 
Something most of us can relate to (whether we admit it or not).

One of my unconventional crushes, Sir Ian McKellen.

Season two "covers" bigger issues... It wanders off topic a lot, but in a delightful way.

Listening to this podcast is like hanging out with your long term friends, it is easy to a relaxed groove with the hosts.

I will admit, even though she is often the naughty boy of the show, I am a Sneddhead!

Category: Comedy
Rating: 5/5

Podcast Review - The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project

The premise behind this show is that Andy and his co-host are reviewing podcast proposals sent into their podcast producer (who I won't name) in the hopes they will be picked up as regular shows.

There are about 8 'pilots' (read: episodes) and each go for over an hour.

Honestly, I only found the first 'pilot' funny. 

There is a line between saying things to be shocking-funny and just being misogynistic.
I know that wasn't their intent, but they just keep coming back to this idea of abusing/killing/hurting women and it isn't funny.
It becomes distasteful and unimaginative.

Also, the comedy quickly becomes formulaic and predicable. 

I honestly hope no-one listens to this podcast, there is better stuff out there that isn't so distasteful.
If you must listen to this show, ONLY listen to the first 'pilot'. It only goes downhill afterwards.

They also say many of these characters have been on another show (which I won't mention), which I now have no interest in looking into if this is the calibre of comedy that it hosts.

I'm not going to link the website because I can't endorse this.

Category: Comedy
Rating: 0/5

Podcast Review - The Flop House

So it is called, so it shall be!

My sister, who usually gives good recommendations, insisted I try this one... and I hate it!
(Sorry sis)

It is meant to be a podcast about bad films.

They don't explain anything about the film they watched (and often I haven't seen).

The audio quality is terrible, ideas aren't fleshed out, and they all talk over each other.

And instead of editing the podcast into any listenable form, they just typed the layout into the description (which is just lazy).

I can't honestly recommend this and don't see it's appeal at all.

Catagory: Film Review
Rating: 0/5

Podcast Review - Blurry Photos

This is a well researched, informative, and funny podcast about the supernatural, paranormal, and mysterious.

Some of the topics covered are lesser known things like the Yokai and Gobekli Tepe.

I bet you haven't even heard of Gobekli Tepe.

The hosts are captivating and end each show with puns.

One of the true delights I find is the 'Candy Chat' episodes with Tabitha and Betty.

I am quickly devouring the archive of episodes and cannot recommend it highly enough!

Category: Supernatural/Paranormal/Comedy
Rating: 5/5
Website: Blurry Photos

Podcast Review - The Worst Idea Of All Time

Misery loves company.

So in my state of neuropathy, I found two New Zealand (Not Australian, everyone who can't spend 5 seconds googling something to check the facts!) boys who are in almost as much pain as I am.
Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt... I feel like I know them.

And not just because Tim sassed me on Instagram.

The idea behind the podcast (at least season 1, which I have almost finished) is to watch 'Grown Ups 2' once a week, every week for a year, and review it weekly.

Initially this may seem daft, what can you learn from something you have already seen? 
However they surprisingly point out new things about the movie each week.
Be it a conspiracy about embezzlement or a new floundering extra in the back of a scene.

From this podcast, we now have the 'Paddy Schwartz Party Time' song  (which I find myself singing at work)

P P P P P P P P Patty Schwartz Party Time!

and the Steve Buscemi Mystery Tour (where the boys give new explanations as to how Steve Buscemi's character obtained is injuries).

Rollup!

I haven't seen the film (and won't) and know that he only has 40% feeling in his body with his hands up in the 'touchdown' position for the past two years.

Don't watch 'Grown Ups 2'. I cannot stress this enough. But listen to this podcast.

This should be part of the medical treatment of chronic pain. Surgery, drugs, support groups, and 'The Worst Idea Of All Time'.

Live every moment, love every day, because before you know it your precious time slips away.
* I initially thought they picked this song as a self-depreciating jab at the decision to do this, but at about episode 35 I realised it was from the film. This was a joke on behalf of the Universe.

The movie also apparently uses the song 'Werewolves of London'.
If you ever hear me singing this, there is a 100% chance I've been drinking.
Drunk me loves this song XD

Catagory: Comedy/ Movie Review/ Madness in action
Rating: 5/5