Sat, 4 May 2013
This is Bags of Action. This monthly podcast is devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them awesome! This episode Steve and Pete talk about the 2008 movie Rambo, starring Sly Stallone. We start with a bit of news and then get into the film, the franchise and the body count. There are more action movie confessions and a few surprises. Next month we will be talking about Stone Cold, the 1991 action movie starring Brian Bosworth and Lance Henrikson. If you would like to get in touch you can join in the discussion of all things related to action movies over on the Facebook Group or you can follow Bags of Action on Twitter @BagsofAction. You can also email us at bagsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com. |
Sun, 28 April 2013
Scott and Steve are back with another After Dark. They're feeling pretty laid back and discuss many different topics especially what pieces of media they're enjoying at the moment. So chill out, relax and enjoy the show! |
Thu, 21 March 2013
Scott and Steve discuss The Time Machine by H.G Wells, a classic Science Fiction story that has been adapted into other mediums, and HG Wells is also widely known for several other well known novels including The Invisible Man and perhaps most famously The War of the Worlds. Scott and Steve discuss the author and his background as well as the novel and its influences. Our next book club selection is Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding. The deadline is Friday 10th May and we'll be recording it the week after. Send us your comments and feedback via twitter, Facebook or the Good Reads forum - http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/71956-the-book-club |
Tue, 19 February 2013
The boys are back in town - unplanned, unplugged and mostly uncut (apart from Skype disconnects). With so much going on in the geek world over the last few months Scott and Steve get back onto the mics to discuss the movies, TV and comics they've been enjoying. This is the first in a new semi-regular series of CBO episodes with a slightly more laid-back feel. Enjoy! |
Mon, 4 February 2013
This is Bags of Action. This monthly podcast is devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them awesome! This episode Steve and Pete sit down to talk about the classic John Woo film, Hard Boiled. It's an old favourite of Pete's but it's Steve's first time watching. Next month we will be talking about Rambo, the new Sly Stallone film, and the latest in the Rambo franchise. If you would like to get in touch you can join in the discussion of all things related to action movies over on the Facebook Group or you can follow Bags of Action on Twitter @BagsofAction. You can also email us at bagsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com. |
Thu, 17 January 2013
Welcome to the first book club of 2013! Our next selection is 'The Time Machine' by H. G. Wells. The book is out of copyright so it should be very cheap to buy, or free if you've gone digital. In the episode we talk to author Anne Lyle about her novel The Alchemist of Souls. A historical fantasy novel set in an alternate Elizabethan England. We talk about Anne's work, the evolution of the book and what she has planned for the future. |
Sun, 13 January 2013
Welcome to the fourth episode of Head Space, a podcast about the craft of writing. In this episode Steve speaks to Adrian Faulkner. He is the author of The Four Realms, an urban fantasy book unlike any other. The Four Realms is published by Anarchy Books, an ebook publisher which was started by the fantasy author, Andy Remic. The novel is available from Amazon, the Anarchy Books website and the Robot Trading company eBookstore, a website which sells ebooks from a range of independent publishers. |
Tue, 20 November 2012
This is Bags of Action. This monthly podcast is devoted to action movies, both old and new, but all of them awesome! A rotating group of hosts will talk about an action movie and then give the film a score. It's as simple as that. This episode Steve and Pete record an episode in the same room where they talk about Enter the Dragon, arguably Bruce Lee's most famous movie. Next month we will be talking about Hard Boiled, the John Woo classic. If you would like to get in touch you can join in the discussion of all things related to action movies over on the Facebook Group or you can follow Bags of Action on Twitter @BagsofAction. You can also email us at bagsofaction [at] gmail [dot] com. |
Thu, 1 November 2012
Scott and Steve are joined by debut author, Laura Lam, to discuss The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester. The response to the book from listeners and all three hosts was varied, but on the whole it seemed positive. In this episode we discuss the characters, the story, areas we all struggled with, influences and references to other works of fiction. Our next book club selection will be The Alchemist of Souls by Anne Lyle. We'll be talking about it on week commencing January 7th 2013 so be sure to let us know what you think of the book. Anne Lyle has also agreed to come onto the podcast and answer any questions from the listeners. You can send in general feedback on the book and questions via Twitter or the Good Reads forum. |
Mon, 22 October 2012
Welcome to the third episode of Head Space, a new podcast about the craft of writing. About once a month Steve will be talking to a writer about their approach to all aspects of writing and their writing process. In this episode Steve speaks to Elspeth Cooper. She is the author of Songs of the Earth, and Trinity Rising, the first and second book in The Wild Hunt fantasy series which is published by Gollancz. Trinity Rising was released in July 2012 and Elspeth has just handed in book 3, The Raven's Shadow, to her editor. |
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