Stacey’s Pop Culture Parlour

Episode 54: Right Nice & Spicy

Why hello there! The bunting has come down, the fancy china has been put back in it's swish display cabinet, and Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour is returning to normality after the extravanganza that was the live charity show! Well, you know, as 'normal' as it ever was..! Joining Stacey in The Parlour this month is the right flippin' brilliant Dani Abram! You may remember Dani from her wonderful bacon-saving appearance on SPCP Live: 2, in which she entirely forgot to talk about herself and talked about mental health instead (a very worthwhile and thoughtful conversation, it has to be said!)

This time, Dani talks about her experiences as an animator and Stacey learns almost immediately that animation is not a job-land she could live in! After some incredibly interesting insight into the animation industry, Stacey and Dani go to Spoiler Town on Ghostbusters (bit late to that party, innit), Stacey expresses her disdain for Suicide Squad, Dani adds herself to the list of many, many people who tell Stacey she would love Bojack Horseman, and the pair discuss cocktails, Star Trek, shopping at Lush and loads more!

It's an episode jam-packed with fun so it's recommended that you pair it with a scrummy jam doughnut, a whole mess of tea, and enjoy!

Donations for Alzheimer's Society can be made here: www.justgiving.com/spcplive2

Episode Theme - Theme from M.A.S.K
End Theme - 'Stay (I Missed You)' by Lisa Loeb

SPCP Live 2 Part 12: 42 (Life, The Universe & Podcasting)

This is it, guys; the big finish! I'm delighted to say that we were joined by the amazing Mike Allred, and despite being over 22 hours in at this point, I didn't make too much of a tit of myself! He shares with us a day in the life of Mike Allred, as well as discussing Silver Surfer, iZombie, inking and loads more besides. Following this, Barry and I round out the show with some nonsense whilst nervously watching the donation page in the hopes that we pass the target. Do we make it?! Listen in to find out!

Huge thanks to those who have donated so far. If you've been enjoying the show, you can still chip in some funds over at www.justgiving.com/spcplive2

Alzheimer's Society is a really important cause to me, so please do give what you can.

Episode Theme - 'Breakin'... There's No Stoppin' Us' by Ollie & Jerry
End Theme - 'Get Some Sleep' by Sonic The Comic

SPCP Live 2 Part 11: Breakfast Snakebite

Stace & Barry in the morning! It's breakfast time, and I've forgotten basically everything about this episode, except that we're joined firstly by webcomicker Luke Foster, then comicking guy Pete Rogers, then editing guy Dion Winton-Polack for support when starting to severely flag! We talk Robin of Sherwood, morning booze, folklore related crimes, comics, books, editing, cartoons, being on the dole and LOADS more besides!

Enjoy, and dig deep! www.justgiving.com/spcplive2

Episode Theme - 'Breakin'... There's No Stoppin' Us' by Ollie & Jerry
End Theme - 'Get Some Sleep' by Sonic The Comic

SPCP Live 2 Part 10: Twattingham

Eeeeeee, we're so close to the end now! Joining us in this segment are top notch guests; comic writer and lovely lady, Lilah Sturges* and letterer exraordinaire, Taylor Epsosito! I've been a terrible editor again and forgotten to note down who said what, but there's loads of great stuff to be found in here! Topics discussed include (but are not even slightly limited to) cocktails, Robin Hood, exercise, why I think a female Doctor might be a mistake, British comedy, comics, Ultra Violet, marketing and loads more!

Enjoy, and give us yer money!: www.justgiving.com/spcplive2

*This episode was recorded prior to Lilah's transition and therefore uses her previous name and pronouns, however has been posted with her permission.

SPCP Live 2 Part 9: Mystery Dildo

We've gotten to the part of the 24hr podcast where Barry & I have given up on any semblence of podcast-hosting professionalism, leading to two very different but equally interesting guest appearances. Firstly, David Wynne (tip-top comicking guy) and Barry almost come to blows over which bit of London is better despite neither of them living there anymore, before we find out what's cheesing David in the comic world. Then we have Jennie Gyllblad (bonkers brilliant artist lady) and Lee Grice (bonkers brilliant podcast dude), who bring all the not-safe-for-work sass with them! I think the title of this one says it all really...

Enjoy, and donate! www.justgiving.com/spcplive2

Episode Theme - 'Breakin'... There's No Stoppin' Us' by Ollie & Jerry
End Theme - 'Get Some Sleep' by Sonic The Comic

SPCP Live 2 Part 8: Shut It You Tart

You thought I'd forgotten you, but I haven't, I've just been swanning around London Film & Comic Con today! But never fear; here's your every-other-daily slice of fried podcast gold! This episode, Barry and I are joined firstly by Nick Papaconstantinou & James Gillie of the 2 Grown Men podcast. Despite a small meltdown at the start, we get cracking on talking about even more TV shows I haven't seen, how there are no good Staceys in pop culture, Thought Bubble comic con adventures and more! We then have the absolutely awesome Kelly Thompson with us to chat about Jem, A Force, writing, podcasting and tons more besides!

It's another goodie, so enjoy! And give us some pounds whilst you're at it! www.justgiving.com/spcplive2

SPCP Live 2 Part 7: Daunted By All People

We're getting post-watershed up in here with the utterly delightful Bevis Musson & Leigh Gallagher! Sadly it's been a while since I listened to this to edit it, so I can't remember who we talked to about what (except the swingers cruise, that was definitely Leigh), but there's loads of great chat in here. We discuss podcast etiquette, floating King heads, ET, being brave around burglars, self criticism, getting poked in the eye and loads more! (I wrote down 'CCBB' but I can't remember for the life of me what I mean by that...)

Enjoy! And donate! www.justgiving.com/spcplive2

Please note the competition in this episode is now closed.

Episode Theme - 'Breakin'... There's No Stoppin' Us' by Ollie & Jerry
End Theme - 'Get Some Sleep' by Sonic The Comic

SPCP Live 2 Part 6: Champagne On Arse

Cor, it's a threeway (ooh-er!); we have Kelly Sue De Connick, Dominic Westerland and Andi Ewington! Kelly Sue's up first, and we discuss the representation of women in comics, Bitch Planet, bearded dragons and loads more besides. Following that we have voice actor and radio personality Dominic, who tries to make me feel better about my Ray Gunn & Starburst audition as well as chatting with us about voice acting and podcasting. Finally, Andi Ewington joins us to pimp his latest work, Overrun, as well as receive heaps of praise from Barry and I for Forty-Five and BlueSpear, plus loads more!

Enjoy! And hand over yer hard earned dollars; it's for a good cause! www.justgiving.com/spcplive2

SPCP Live 2 Part 5: I Love Buttons

Alright folks, want some more live podcast fun times?! (I don't really care what your answer was there, because you're getting it either way!) This episode starts with an hour of Barry and I talking nonsense when a guest misses their slot (oops!); we divulge our favourite chocolate bars, what we think about comic conventions in the UK, whether Frankenstein is a monster or a zombie, and loads more. I also manage to fudge up the time difference between us here in the UK and guests in the US, and so Dani Abram joins us early to save our podcasting bacon! Firstly, I must thank Dani again for the AMAZING animation she made for me; it's a bit ruddy wonderful! This section of the episode gets a little heavy as we discuss mental health and Dani's comic Worry Wart, but it's an interesting discussion and something I think people should be talking more openly about. And don't worry, we eventually get back to spouting nonsense about comics and cartoons!

Enjoy, and give us some monies if you can!: www.justgiving.com/spcplive2

Please note that the competition in this episode has now closed.

Episode Theme - 'Breakin'... There's No Stoppin' Us' by Ollie & Jerry
End Theme - 'Get Some Sleep' by Sonic The Comic

SPCP Live 2 Part 4: Monster Butthole Time

Cor blimey, it's another bit of the 24hr podcastathon that was Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour : Live 2! This segment features Sarah Graley; writer, artist and member of the band Sonic The Comic convincing Barry to watch Rick and Morty, plus more talk on cats, comics and butts... Following Sarah is the wonderful comic-type Rachael Stott (although she sometimes sounds like she's underwater, she's still very worth listening to!) talking Doctor Who, Star Trek, sisters and more!

Please note that the competition running in this episode has now closed.

Enjoy, and give us yer money! www.justgiving.com/spcplive2