Raven On: A Pop Culture Podcast

Raven On: A Pop Culture Podcast

Author: Natalie Bochenski & Stuart Layt Language: English Episodes: 100
Raven On: A Pop Culture Podcast is a conversation that began with a deep dive into the world of Westeros and grew from there. Hosted by Natalie Bochenski and the late, great Stuart Layt, this podcast built a space for enthusiastic and thoughtful discussion about the stories that capture our imagination. While it started as a Game of Thrones podcast, the show naturally branched out to explore other pillars of pop culture, from the cinematic adventures of James Bond and the time-traveling escapades of Doctor Who to the enduring myths of Batman and Robin Hood. The dynamic between Natalie and Stuart was the heart of the show, making his passing in 2023 a profound loss. The podcast continues as a testament to those conversations, with Natalie now being joined by guests like Tom Salinsky to tackle current series such as the second season of "House of the Dragon," and teaming up with Ben Pobjie to recap other major titles. Listening to this podcast feels like pulling up a chair with friends who are just as passionate about dissecting a film's themes or a show's character arcs as you are. It’s a mix of legacy, laughter, and genuine analysis, honoring its origins while eagerly exploring whatever comes next in the vast landscape of television and film.
Episodes
Raven On | WandaVision S1E3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:15
Nat & Stu are back with the third instalment of "WandaVision", aka the super speedy baby delivery 1970s homage! Be warned, there's a bit of an intense discussion of childbirth straight up, so maybe skip eating while you'…
Raven On | WandaVision S1E1&2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
Get ready for some retro superhero fun, as your favourite (wow, big claim there) podcasters are back with a look at the first two episodes of Marvel's "WandaVision". Nat & Stu wax lyrical about the glorious pastiches of…
Who's Raven On | Revolution of the Daleks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:36
Happy 2021, everybody! Finally, 2020 is over and we can start afresh and positive... oh wait, there's a Doctor Who festive special to dissect. Dan & Greg from the Smart Enough to Know Better podcast join Nat & Stu to for…
Raven Bond: Lists & Lessons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:31
The James Bond Retrospective comes to a climax (for now) as Nat & Stu grab some notebooks and compile a bunch of "Best of" lists from the 25 films they've watched in this, the year of Covid-19. The pair also take the opp…
Raven Bond | Spectre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:29
The writing's on the wall for Nat & Stu as they finally rewatch and review "Spectre", the 24th Eon Bond film and one that Nat has not seen since loathing it in the cinema in 2015. Is it better than she remembers? Did she…
Raven Bond | Vale Sean Connery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:15
Ahead of their Spectre podcast, Nat & Stu got together to talk about the death of Sean Connery. This includes a discussion of Connery's misogynistic behaviour and comments about women, and how social media responds to ce…
Raven Bond | Skyfall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:23
Let the SKY FAAAAAALLLLLL as Adele's rounded tones welcome us to the 50th year of Bond onscreen and the 23rd Bond film, Skyfall. Nat & Stu are joined by Brisbane journalist and fellow Bond tragic Alison Sandy to pick ove…
Raven Bond | Quantum of Solace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:14
For the first time in Bond history - a sequel! Nat and Stu are joined once more by the encyclopedic brain of Tom Salinsky (from Best Pick Pod) to discuss Daniel Craig's second outing as the super spy. And it's a strange…
Raven Bond | Casino Royale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:05
You know his name... it's Daniel Craig! The first truly 21st century Bond, whose concept of the character harks back to the original Fleming novels. Nat & Stu are joined by Greg Wah from the Smart Enough to Know Better p…
Raven Bond | Die Another Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:57
Madonna urges Sigmund Freud to "analyse this" in her theme song to Die Another Day, but surely even the cocaine-crazed Austrian shrink would have trouble deciphering this one. Yes, it's the 20th Eon Bond film that also m…

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