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
Robin On | Robin Hood Men in Tights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:22
The legend had it coming... but was the skewering tasty enough? Nat & Stu are joined by pun-lovin' guest Scott to dissect "Robin Hood: Men in Tights", the 1993 Mel Brooks satire of the legendary outlaw. The team discus w…
Robin On | Robin Hood Prince of Thieves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:03
After years promising that one day they would sit down and podcast about Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Nat & Stu finally do just that in this long-awaited for (by Nat, at least) instalment of "Robin On"! Sure, Kevin Cos…
Robin On | Robin Hood (1991) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:47
With Robin Hood stories mostly relegated to TV screens in the 1980s, Nat & Stu jump ahead to 1991 to examine the first of TWO Robin Hood movies released in this year. Patrick Bergin pulls on the tights - or rather, the l…
Raven On | Emergency Abs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:45
You could have smacked Nat & Stu over the head with a raven feather when they heard the news that HBO is developing a potential Jon Snow-focused Game of Thrones spin-off series. Of course, this required an emergency podc…
Robin On | Robin and Marian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:21
Nat & Stu's trek through Sherwood Forest continues with 1976's "Robin and Marian". It's Sean Connery wearing a sack and showing his hairy bottom more than you'd probably expect; plus Audrey Hepburn making her return to t…
Raven On: House of the Dragon Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:53
"History doesn't remember blood. It remembers names." And here are TWO names for you, friends, Natalie & Stu! Your Westerosi wizards are back to break down the newly released House of the Dragon teaser trailer. They inte…
Who's Raven On | Legend of the Sea Devils [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:56
What's this? An out-of-time special episode of Who's Raven On? Why yes! The BBC gave Doctor Who fans an Easter treat... although one might argue it wasn't the finest chocolate bunny in the shop. Still, new Who is new Who…
Raven Bat | The Batman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:02:39
Finally, the Raven Bat anthology comes to a (at least for now) close with the latest installment... The Batman! Greg from the Smart Enough to Know Better podcast joins Nat and Stu for a very deep dive into this new Gotha…
Robin On | Robin Hood 1974 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:29
Slide into nostalgia with the latest episode of Robin On as Nat & Stu take a look back at the beloved 1974 Disney classic! London correspondent and Disney expert Tom Salinsky joins your intrepid hosts as they deep dive i…
Robin On | The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:23
Welcome to 1952, and is this the blandest man to ever don the green tights? It's a big call to make, but it seems to be the consensus as Nat & Stu dive into the 1952 Disney-RKO Robin Hood co-pro, shot in England. The goo…