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Geektown Radio is a weekly entertainment podcast, which looks at all the latest TV & Film News, hosts interviews with people in the tv industry, and gives you the latest TV show UK air dates. It also includes our Geektown - Behind The Scenes podcast, which features interviews with people from across the tv, film and gaming industries. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Pilot Podcast answers our listeners’ question: “Should I watch this?” by reviewing pilot episodes of TV shows (network, streaming, and otherwise) in an efficient, informative, and funny format. Let us help guide your television viewing experience!
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Are we ready for another show about luxury real estate? Do Ryan Serhant and his team come across as experienced and capable agents? Is there enough interesting drama in this reality TV show? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.…
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Rouen cathedral fire: Misleading map recirculates about 'Christianophobia' against French churches
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Following the small fire that broke out on the spire in Rouen’s famous Gothic cathedral, misleading posts have circulated fueling claims that the fire was a “religious attack”. Not only did Rouen’s authorities never indicate this, the misinformation surged after a map claiming to show “all church fires in France” went viral, originally created by a…
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Geektown Radio Episode 427: The Boys, The Veil, Welcome to Wrexham, Steam Next Fest Reviews, Plus TV News & UK Air Dates!
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We are back with episode 427 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and this will be the last episode until the end of July as Dave heads off for his Summer break. Before that, we have a packed show alongside Matt from Entertainment Talk who returns to chat TV, film, and video game news & reviews! It's been a while since Matt has been on the show, so he as…
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A large percentage of the world's workforce will be African by 2050, but the continent needs more jobs and more strategic investment to match the potential and expectations of its greatest asset: its people. We get a breakdown on a way forward from Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir, director of the OECD Development Centre. Meanwhile, Kenyan President Will…
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The world’s first AI beauty pageant has crowned a virtual Moroccan lifestyle influencer. But first, Spaniards are being pushed out of the property market as tourism breaks new records in the country. China is building more wind and solar power projects than the rest of the world combined. Plus, the UK economy grew faster than expected in May.…
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France has just officially unveiled its flag-bearers for the French delegation during the opening ceremony on July 26th. Swimmer Florent Manaudou and discus thrower Mélina Robert-Michon have been given the honour.Di FRANCE 24 English
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There is a paradox that is often forgotten: the United States’ share of the global economy continues to grow, its tech giants rule the world, its culture reaches the whole planet, even where dictators try to put up firewalls. So is this the best its democracy can do? In these volatile times, citizens in the US have the choice between two aging boom…
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In this week’s episode, climb aboard an institution in France: the TGV. The high-speed bullet train is an important part of the French landscape that’s been connecting the far flung parts of the country for over 40 years. The first journey of a TGV was inaugurated by President Francois Mitterrand in September 1981. Not only was it an industrial fea…
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As the dramatic arts fill the streets of Avignon, Arts 24 relocates to the southern city for a special edition. Olivia Salazar-Winspear takes us through the highlights of the annual event, which artistic director Tiago Rodrigues has called the festival of “resistance”. With Spanish as the selected language this year, artists from Peru, Chile, Spain…
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While the tech world has been flying high on a wave of optimism over all the potential applications of AI, booming demand for the technology is increasingly straining energy resources. One simple search on ChatGPT consumes almost 10 times more electricity than one on Google. Charles Pellegrin speaks to Mary de Wisocky, Senior Vice President and Chi…
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Western leaders gather in Washington to celebrate NATO’s 75th anniversary amid growing concern over the Alliance’s future, which could be endangered if former president Donald Trump is re-elected in the upcoming US elections. A Trump victory could also spell the end of US aid for Ukraine. German Marshall Fund Research Fellow Gesine Weber spoke to u…
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‘Miss Merkel’: German TV show reimagining ex-chancellor as crime-fighting detective goes viral
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 11: Calls for Joe Biden to stand aside are mounting as questions about his performance overshadow his presidential campaign, including for the first time, from a Democratic Senator. Also: Saudi Arabia sentences a TV producer from a hit Netflix series to 13 years in prison for terrorism and reactions from the sports pag…
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Mongolia has emerged from a particularly long and bitter winter. Extreme temperatures killed over 7.1 million animals. Thousands of herder families lost more than 70 percent of their livestock. Climate change has increased the frequency of extreme weather phenomena, accelerating domestic migration. Mongolia’s traditional nomadic herders are leaving…
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Over the next eight years, scientists will study the DNA of 4,500 marine species found along France's coastline and overseas territories. The ATLASea programme aims to collect specimens of fish, mammals and algae whose genomes have never been sequenced before in order to draw up a genetic “map” of underwater life. Researchers hope the database will…
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Mission Accomplished! The European Ariane 6 rocket was successfully launched Tuesday on its very first mission – orbiting dozens of satellites. This inaugural flight marks the beginning of a new era of space transportation for Europe. But the European Space Agency will now have to offer attractive prices to get more orders in the face of fierce com…
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FRANCE 24 spoke to Vali Nasr, professor of international affairs and Middle East studies at John Hopkins University. Nasr explained how Iranian reformist Masoud Pezeshkian ended up winning the presidential election that followed the death of hardline president Ebraim Raissi. While Iran's accelerated uranium enrichment is condemned by Western powers…
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Saturday, July 6, 2024: With France set to vote in round two of crucial legislative elections, Alison Sargent is joined by Richard Werly, who covers France and Europe for Swiss paper Blick. He explains the reasoning behind France's electoral silence laws. Since we can't talk politics, we discuss whether Paris is ready for the upcoming Olympics and …
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It's been a week that's seen a new government sweep into power in the UK. A landslide win by Labour has ended 14 years of Conservative rule. It's the Conservatives' worst defeat in living memory. After electoral devastation, voters are trusting the centre left to get the UK through choppy waters. Can Keir Starmer steer calmer?…
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We could have 'big difficulties in trade' if Trump returns, French former ambassador to US says
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Talking Europe speaks to one of France’s most distinguished diplomats. Philippe Etienne, once dubbed “Macron’s diplomatic brain,” has been the French ambassador to Washington and Berlin as well as the permanent representative to the European Union. We ponder Donald Trump’s possible return to the White House – something that Etienne says could pose …
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A French AI lab has released a demo of a voice chatbot with practically immediate response times. OpenAI, the world's third most valuable start-up, has been teasing a similar feature for its own voice bot since mid-May.Di FRANCE 24 English
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Authorities in India have arrested six people following a deadly stampede in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. 121 women and children were killed at a religious event where nearly 250,000 had gathered to listen to a guru. To understand what caused this human tragedy, we talk to Sanjay Srivastava, professor of Anthropology at SOAS University of L…
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We meet the Indian women campaigning to criminalise marital rape following the adoption of a new penal code which still does not prosecute husbands who rape their wives. A new report reveals how family laws in many African countries reinforce discrimination against women and girls. Annette Young talks to Esther Waweru, a senior legal adviser from E…
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What superpowers would we want? Do we like a little fantasy in our historical fiction? How do you make the future scary for a human? And what are Mitu’s favorite genres? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:47 – Supacell (Netflix) 07:33 – My Lady Jane (Prime Video 13:31 – WondLa (Apple TV+) 18:29 – Land of Women (Apple TV+) Edited with thanks to Pla…
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On June 9, French President Emmanuel Macron took France by surprise. He dissolved the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, sending the French to the ballot boxes for snap parliamentary elections. After his party's poor showing in the first round of voting, the president could find himself in a scenario known as "cohabitation", where th…
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France has complex election rules that limit each party's airtime during campaign season and require a media blackout over election weekend. The theory is that they guarantee "fairness", while limiting the risk of overexposure. However, it creates an odd situation where journalists have to avoid reporting on the biggest news story in the country at…
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Rwandans are expected to re-elect Paul Kagame to a fourth term in next month's presidential election. Having guided the country since he put an end to the genocide of the Tutsis in 1994, the president presents himself as a father figure, guaranteeing stability and prosperity for millions of citizens. For the past 24 years, he has been re-elected wi…
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Is Mitu ready for another medical procedural? Does this show strike a good balance between serious medical cases and funny/big personalities? And why does everyone in the Hamptons love Hank so much? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilot…
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In an interview with FRANCE 24 in Geneva, the head of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, speaks to Georja Calvin-Smith about her take on the vital components of Africa's trade and development roadmap.Di FRANCE 24 English
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How much plot do we need in a coming of age story? Does Doc Rivers get to have more peaceful lunches now? Are 80s erotic thrillers back? And will we try boba donuts? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:42 – Clipped (Hulu) 09:06 – Queenie (Hulu) 14:30 – The Big Bakeover (CW) 20:48 – Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studio…
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Welcome to a new Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast. This week I’m chatting with Krista Perry, the Stunt Coordinator for Season 3 of ‘Reservation Dogs’. ‘Reservation Dogs’, which is available on Disney+ in the UK and on FX on Hulu in the USA, follows four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob, and save in order to get to the exotic,…
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Is Mitu ready for another Star Wars adventure despite being a Trekkie? What’s it like to see a world where Jedi are thriving? And which mysteries got our attention? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepi…
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Interview: Production Designer Ramsey Avery - ‘No One Will Save You’, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’
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Hello, and welcome to a new Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast. This week I’m chatting with Ramsey Avery, the Production Designer behind Disney & Hulu’s sci-fi horror film ’No One Will Save You’. Written and directed by Brian Duffield, ‘No One Will Save You’ follows Brynn (Kaitlyn Dever), an exiled anxiety-ridden homebody, who must battle an alien …
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Geektown Radio Episode 426: The Acolyte, Galacticare, Star Trek Discovery, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Reviews, Plus TV News & UK Air Dates!
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We are back with another bumper episode 426 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Dave is joined by host, comedian, podcaster and streamer, Rik Carranza, to chat TV, film, and video game news & reviews! Rik is a stage host, stand-up comedian, podcaster, streamer, and all-around geek. He is also known for his hilarious stage shows 'Star Trek vs Star Wa…
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How does one take high school bullying to the next level? Where can you listen to the best music in London? Was Netflix inspired soap operas? And what does Mitu look for in a sitcom? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:44 – Pyramid Game (Paramount+) 09:16 – Camden (Hulu) 16:06 – A Man in Full (Netflix) 22:41 – Act Your Age (Netflix) Edited with tha…
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Geektown Radio Episode 425: Furiosa, Star Trek: Resurgence, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, Bodkin Reviews, Plus TV News & UK Air Dates!
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Following a little break last week due to MCM Comic-Con, we are back with a bumper, jam-packed episode 425 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Dave is joined by film critic, multi-award-winning director, and podcaster, Matthew Stogdon, to chat TV, film, and video game news & reviews! Matthew has been a film critic since 2004, writing for various sit…
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We review a listener-requested show about an ESL class in London in 1977 and it is something! Are there any jokes from this comedy classic that still land today? What about the ones that might feel “of the time?” And what other languages do we speak? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buy…
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Does history matter when trying to tell a great story? What was the budget for the backyard games in The Goat? And how funky or Irish countryside can you get with a mystery? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:50 – The Goat (Prime Video / Freevee) 07:56 – The Big Cigar (Apple TV+) 13:10 – Bodkin (Netflix) 19:36 – Sugar (Apple TV+) Edited with thank…
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Geektown Radio Episode 424: Orphan Black: Echoes, Envy, Destiny 2, Medieval Dynasty Reviews, Plus TV News & UK Air Dates!
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This week we have an exciting episode 424 of the Geektown Radio podcast, as Dave is joined by a brand new guest co-host, the wonderfully entertaining Twitch Streamer CLONEKORP, to chat TV, film, and video game news & reviews! This is the first time CloneKorp has been on the show, so we not only discuss his work with Twitch, messing about in VR, and…
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Why does Maxine want to join the Palm Royale? Whose storyline is the most interesting? And how did Apple get such a stacked cast? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @T…
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Welcome to a new Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast. This week I’m chatting with Anna Fishko, creator and showrunner of ‘Orphan Black: Echoes’, the highly anticipated follow-up to the brilliant sci-fi ‘Orphan Black’, which has just landed in the UK on ITVX. The series stars Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones, Breaking Bad) as Lucy, who woke up two years…
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Geektown Radio Episode 423: Doctor Who, Dark Matter, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Foundry Reviews, Plus TV News & UK Air Dates!
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We are back with a packed episode 423 of the Geektown Radio podcast, and Matt from Entertainment Talk joins Dave to chat TV, film, and video game news & reviews! Once again, Matt has brought with him a review of something we don't usually cover on Geektown... Reality TV! This time he has been watching the BBC Three series 'I Kissed A Girl', so give…
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Does Knuckles deserve his own movie? What are Imogen and Adilah trying to accomplish? Why does this stalker story make us so uncomfortable? And is this our favorite video game adaptation? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:44 – Knuckles (Paramount+) 05:00 – The Veil (FX on Hulu) 11:18 – Baby Reindeer (Netflix) 18:58 – Fallout (Prime Video) Edited …
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