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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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Watch France 24 TV programs and shows on demand, free. Many exclusive interviews and videos
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EU charges Meta over violating competition rules
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European antitrust regulators have charged Meta with violating the EU's competition law. Brussels has found Meta's new "pay or consent" advertising model in breach of the Digital Markets Act, designed to ensure fair competition and rein in the power of Big Tech. Plus, French shares rallied after the far right National Rally won the most votes in Su…
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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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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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Nigeria: Suicide bombings kill at least 32 people in the northeastern town of Gwoza
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Nigeria is reeling in the wake of a string of suicide bombings that killed at least 32 people in the northeastern town of Gwoaza. Saturday's blasts targetted a wedding, a hospital and a funeral. Meanwhile, opposition parties take more than a third of ministries in South Africa's painfully haggled out new cabinet. Finally, South African scientists a…
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France’s snap election: debunking viral fake news after the National Rally’s gains
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Even on the same evening that results trickled in from the first round of France’s snap parliamentary election, misleading claims began to circulate on social media. As well as a viral video claiming left-wing voters set fire to a government building as a result of the far-right coming out on top, another video emerged claiming to show tampered, da…
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At the gates of power: Can French left, centrists stop far-right in second round?
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Turns out the polls did get it right. One in three voters chose the far-right in Sunday’s first round of French snap legislative elections, putting Marine Le Pen’s party on the brink of power, an unprecedented score for an extreme that’s never before won in France through the ballot box. With one short week before the run-off, we will ask why……
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French politics: Working with the enemy
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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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Ghana's reggae and dancehall king Stonebwoy on using music to unify
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He's been described as the king of reggae and dance hall artists in Africa. For the past decade, Stonebwoy has cemented himself as one of Ghana's most successful artists, winning more than 50 awards. His music has reached millions on streaming platforms, earning the respect of artists and fans far beyond the West African nation’s borders. On his re…
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French legislative elections: 'Macron has lost his bet,' historian says
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Nothing is settled yet, but French President Emmanuel Macron has lost his bet. That’s the view of one political analyst, who called the results of the first-round legislative elections here in France "terrifying" after the far right came out on top. Andrew Smith, a lecturer in liberal arts at Queen Mary University of London, reminded us that a few …
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'National Rally at the gates of power': French papers react to snap election results
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 1: In this special edition, we bring you front pages, opinion pieces and cartoons from the French press and around the world after the far-right National Rally's victory in the first round of snap French legislative elections. Papers are expressing concern at the results, amid a consensus that Macron's gamble in calling …
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NBA's French revolution continues as French players take top spots in draft
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Saturday, June 29, 2024: In this week's roundup of French news we look at the rush to declare proxy votes ahead of snap parliamentary elections and the recent surge in racism and anti-Semitism in the country. Plus: the latest Olympics preparations, France advances to the knockout stage of the Euros, and the NBA continues its French revolution with …
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Haiti's gang violence crisis: Fears grow among Miami diaspora
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Since February, Haiti has been facing an unprecedented political and security crisis. The country is ravaged by gang violence, with 80 percent of the capital Port-au-Prince under the control of gangs accused of countless atrocities. The airport, which had been closed for three months, has just reopened. But it's still extremely tough to get humanit…
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Democrats panic after Biden's TV debate performance, TikTokers and tear gas in Kenya
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This week has seen the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump, protesters taking the streets in Kenya against government plans for a finance bill, and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange freed and returning to Australia.Av FRANCE 24 English
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Conquering the far side of the Moon: Breaking down China's historic lunar mission
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China has become the first country to land a probe on the far side of the Moon and bring samples back to Earth. What does this new milestone mean for science, and how are geopolitics affecting human space exploration? FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Martin Barstow, professor of astrophysics and space science at the University of Leicester.…
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We need an investment agenda to deliver the EU's Green Deal: Greens co-chair Bas Eickhout
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The European Greens lost a third of their seats in the EU elections earlier this month. Bas Eickhout, co-president of the group in the European Parliament, points out that the Greens actually increased their strength in some parts of the EU – but admits that their message did not cut through to a lot of voters. The Dutch MEP tells Armen Georgian th…
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Swapping boeuf bourguignon for hummus! Paris Olympics embraces vegetarian menu
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There's less than a month to go before the Olympics kick off in Paris. It's a big event for athletes but also for chefs, who are getting ready to serve more than 40,000 meals. As part of a pledge to limit greenhouse gas emissions, the Paris Games are set to make history by offering more vegetarian cuisine than any previous edition. The committee sa…
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Health at heart of UK general election: Conservatives, Labour vow to fix NHS
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In the run-up to the UK's general election on July 4, the state of the country's National Health Service (NHS) is a key campaign theme. Satisfaction with the NHS is at its lowest in 40 years and the same is true of social care. Both the ruling Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party are promising to increase funding for the NHS. One business-…
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Capturing the voices of women in Lebanon
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Annette Young talks to Lebanese journalist and author, Dalal Mawad, whose book 'All She Lost' focuses on the horrific explosion in Beirut four years ago, and its impact on women. They speak about the myth of resilience among the Lebanese population as the country faces the risk of yet another war due to escalating tensions between Israel and the Ir…
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Why France's complex election rules limit media coverage
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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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The 'Kagame generation': Many young Rwandans support president, but others seek change
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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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With less than a month to go, athletes prepare for Paris Olympics
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The Summer Olympics are now less than a month away. Over the past few days, we've seen the city unveil flashy new stops on the underground, while organisers are putting the finishing touches on venues. But where does that leave the athletes, who have just a few weeks left to get themselves into the shape of their lives? We take a closer look in thi…
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WTO head Okonjo-Iweala on Africa's trade and development roadmap
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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.Av FRANCE 24 English
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The ins and outs of 'La Poste': How France's postal service has adapted to change
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This week we take a deep dive into the national institution that is France's postal service. The French are very attached to "La Poste", though they love to complain about it too, and its evolution mirrors changes in society. Come rain or shine, postal workers in their trademark daffodil-yellow vehicles have delivered mail 24/7, making them some of…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr's sister Kerry urges him to drop out of US presidential race
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FRANCE 24 spoke to Kerry Kennedy, president of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organisation. She's one of the 11 children of Robert F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1968 – five years after his brother, then president John F. Kennedy. Kerry Kennedy's brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, is now running for president as an independent candidate. Like …
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A step towards a universal antivenom: Curbing the toll of snakebites
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For years, scientists have been trying to reverse the terrible toll that snakebites take on societies in tropical regions in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. In some cases, snakebites can lead to amputations and even death. The race is now on to develop a universal antivenom – something scientists have failed to do so far because of the comple…
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Meeting Japan’s World War II orphans born to US soldiers and Japanese mothers
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In Japan, they are known as "children of mixed blood": those born after 1945 to an American GI and a Japanese woman and abandoned due to stigma. Eighty years after the end of World War II, we went to meet some of these orphans to understand more about their painful past.Av FRANCE 24 English
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Clipped, Queenie, The Big Bakeover, Presumed Innocent
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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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Interview: Krista Perry, Stunt Coordinator for 'Reservation Dogs' Season 3
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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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Pyramid Game, Camden, A Man in Full, Act Your Age
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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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The Goat, The Big Cigar, Bodkin, Sugar
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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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Interview: 'Orphan Black: Echoes' Creator/Showrunner Anna Fishko
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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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Knuckles, The Veil, Baby Reindeer, Fallout
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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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Geektown Radio Episode 422: Baby Reindeer, Shardlake, Tales Of The Empire, Avoidance Reviews, Plus TV News & UK Air Dates!
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We have a packed episode 422 of the Geektown Radio podcast, as our "film reviewer" Gray joins Dave to chat TV, film, and video game news & reviews! Gray is back, and retaining his title as "worlds worse film reviewer", as he, of course, has not watched a single movie... However, he does come armed with a selection of TV reviews, including Romesh Ra…
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