In 2017 the world was rocked by the latest media trend: memes about avocado on toast. But what makes a meme – and what makes it funny anyway? For lesson plans, visit https://phenomenom.com.au/topic/good-chat/nomcast-episode-18-avocado/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: Alice Zaslavsky

Who’s a berry and what’s it all about? For lesson plans, visit https://phenomenom.com.au/topic/super-humans/nomcast-episode-17-raspberry-blackberry/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: Alice Zaslavsky

Citrus peel is full of essential oils and nutrients, and we can use it in so many ways. For lesson plans, visit https://phenomenom.com.au/topic/super-natural-science/nomcast-episode-16-citrus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: Alice Zaslavsky

The sun is hot and the melon moon is rising in the sky. Melons are a symbol of summertime for many people, with the sweet smiles of watermelon or cool rockmelon and honeydew bites. For lesson plans, visit https://phenomenom.com.au/topic/super-humans/nomcast-episode-15-melons/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

On this episode, we recap the 94th Academy Awards with the host of Roads to the Oscars/Is It Worth It? DAVID LONG. We give our takes on Will Smith's "Slap Heard 'Round The World", CODA's historic Best Picture win, the Rough Night for Netflix and Power of the Dog, and Apple TV+ vs Netflix going into 2023 Oscars. Follow The NOMCAST - Netflix Original…

The tricky world of tastes explodes with flavour as we unpack the joys of sweet, salty, bitter and sour … and new kid on the block, umami. We look at how cooks around the world carefully layer up flavours to create rich, satisfying and compelling dishes. Pass the pepper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

With about 40 trillion bacteria in your gut, it can get crowded at times. This episode of Nomcast squashes and squeezes its way through our digestive tract and plops out some pretty surprising facts about gut health and poo. It’s transformative! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: Alice Zaslavsky

It’s right under your feet, and it’s full of life! We take a deep dive into what happens when organic matter gets mixed and blended to make the fabulousness of rich soil that affects the food we eat. On the way we meet some sneak thieves and witness a magic trick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

On this episode, we discuss two things that never go out of style: Noir Crime Thrillers and Hot Takes on the Oscar Race. Morgan Roberts of the Untitled Cinema Gals Podcast joins the show to break down the fallout from the PGAs and WGAs and debate where it all leaves Netflix's frontrunner THE POWER OF THE DOG (0:00) and then we review the Netflix Ne…

Hot off their collaboration on 'Free Guy' last year, Ryan Reynolds and Director Shawn Levy join forces once again for the sci-fi action adventure film, THE ADAM PROJECT, featuring Reynolds as a time-travelling fighter pilot who teams up with his 12 year old self to save the future. On this episode, we enlist the co-host of The Guy at the Movies Pod…

Lights, Camera, and WAY TOO MUCH ACTION! Netflix has a ton of new Action films coming this year with big stars (Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Jamie Foxx) & big budgets, but which titles are we looking forward to the most? Listen now to hear host Andrew Morgan and return guest Shane Beauregard (Media Mosh) list their To…

In our February Recap episode, we bring on return guest and film blogger Chris Frodel of Arguing With Myself to help us review 3 notable titles from last month and look forward to some of the March films we're excited to watch. (03:21) The Tinder Swindler (27:47) The Privilege (45:20) BigBug Follow The NOMCAST - Netflix Original Movie Podcast on In…

One of the biggest franchises in Horror movie history, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, released their latest entry in the series entitled - Wait For It - TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE; which is the NINTH entry in a film collection full of sequels, prequels, remakes, and utter confusion. On this episode, we bring in our Horror expert, Scary Larry Dwyer of th…

27 Nominations to lead all studios ... But haven't we heard this before? What do the Oscar Nominations tell us about real success at winning for Netflix films in 2022? David Long of Is It Worth It? Film Review Podcast returns to help us recap and react to the nominations and answer the most important questions for each movie in contention. Will 'Th…

Can Netflix keep their Streaming Crown in 2022? What's On Netflix Editor-In-Chief Kasey Moore returns to discuss the Top 5 ways Netflix can stay on top, plus we analyze the 2022 Netflix Movies Sizzle Reel and discuss what movies are going to dominate the Top 10s this year and which one will be #1. Can't we just vote for Chris Evans' mustache? Follo…

After the tough slog of "Dumpuary", host Andrew Morgan tries to navigate us into a brighter future with a February Preview including Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Bigbug, and My Best Friend Anne Frank. He also takes us to the virtual 2022 Sundance Film Festival to discuss the early reactions to Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy and Downfall: The Case Against B…

For our 151st episode, we bring back film blogger Chris Frodel of Arguing With Myself to break down the latest Netflix Film News and review the Historical Fiction Spy Drama, MUNICH: THE EDGE OF WAR. (02:00) Netflix Film News including: Red Notice 2 and 3 to be shot back to back in 2023, an American version of The Raid films to be made for Netflix, …

On our 150th episode, we bring back David Long (Is It Worth It? Film Review Podcast, Road to the Oscars) to play our favorite game, STOCK UP/STOCK DOWN, with the Netflix Oscar Hopefuls. After the Golden Globe winners were crowned and the SAG nominations were announced, there has been a ton of movement in Oscar Pundits' rankings, so we figured we wo…

The calendar may have flipped to 2022, but this episode is all about the best of 2021 Netflix Original Movies! Shane Beauregard of Media Mosh returns to discuss how we would characterize the film year of 2021 in and out of the Netflix Universe (0:16), then we break out our Top 5 Lists of the best Netflix films we've seen this past year (18:15). Fol…

Ever since its debut at the Venice Film Festival where it won Best Screenplay, THE LOST DAUGHTER has been a large piece of the 2021 Netflix Awards Season Puzzle. Now that the film has been released on the platform, we finally get to give our take as this episode is our full breakdown of Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut complete with our though…

Fresh off his success with THE BIG SHORT and VICE, Adam McKay assembles an insanely star-studded cast for his latest film, DON'T LOOK UP; a film that takes a not-so-subtle jab at how world leaders, the media, and our fellow humans react to extinction level events like Global Warming. On this episode, we bring on the co-host of The Guy At The Movies…

In this packed episode, we start with a round of Stock Up/Stock Down with the 7 Netflix Award Season Contenders after the nominations for Critics Choice and the Golden Globes were released. Then, we review the latest Sandra Bullock crime drama THE UNFORGIVABLE with return guest film blogger Chris Frodel of Arguing With Myself (11:20). Follow The NO…

It's Netflix-Mas Once Again! This year, we bring you 4 movie reviews for some of the most popular Netflix Christmas Movies so far this year! Special Guest: podcast host Chad Davis (Christmas Purgatory). (07:47) A Boy Called Christmas - Adventure Movie starring Maggie Smith, Kristin Wiig, and Jim Broadbent (33:52) Love Hard - Rom Com starring Jimmy …

It's a Netflix Award Season Crossover Event! Our podcast joins up with the awards centric masters at Mike, Mike, and Oscar to bring you the most extensive review of THE POWER OF THE DOG you will find PLUS the most detailed look at where the film slots into the Netflix Film Season Awards Slate! (3:12) Non-Spoiler Review (33:24) Netflix Awards Season…

HERE COMES THE BOOM! After an opening night premiere at AFI Fest and a week in theaters, Tick, Tick ... Boom! drops on Netflix today! Actor, comedian, & our resident theater kid Kevin Dolan joins us to discuss the life & talent of Jonathan Larson, how Andrew Garfield got the part, Lin-Manuel Miranda's brilliant adaptation as part-biopic/part-musica…

Starting with a strong premiere at Sundance 2021 and recently garnering 5 Gotham Independent Film Award Nominations, PASSING has been in Award Season conversations for the better part of the year. But does it have enough praise to make it all the way to Oscar Sunday? We break down Rebecca Hall's feature length directorial debut with Untitled Cinema…

Netflix's Big Budget, Star-Studded Action Film RED NOTICE Comes To Netflix This Friday! The film, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds, has been featured as one of the biggest film releases of the year and the most expensive Netflix film ever made. In this episode, we will discuss what we think of this hotly anticipated …

Gather up your posse and assemble your crew! This episode is all about impressive ensembles as we review TWO world-building team up films: the star-studded all-black western THE HARDER THEY FALL and the Army of the Dead heist film prequel ARMY OF THIEVES. Special Guest - Film Critic Kolby Mac (Minorities Report Film, Kolby Told Me). Co-Written & Di…

It's the last week of October, so we conclude our Netflix and Chills 2021 coverage with 3 Killer Reviews: HYPNOTIC, NIGHT TEETH, and FEVER DREAM. Plus, we do an Awards Season Check-In as we take a closer look at the Gotham Awards Nominations and Tributes. How did Netflix films fare in the early season? What does this mean going forward? Were there …

During October, we return again and again to our favorite horror franchises. In this episode, guest Robert Stewart of Stew World Order returns to recap what we learned from "The Movies That Made Us" episodes on Friday The 13th, Halloween, and A Nightmare on Elm Street; plus, we talk about our experience with the new WWE Interactive Netflix Film ESC…

It's a Netflix Horror Double Feature as we review THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE and NO ONE GETS OUT ALIVE with return spooky guest Shane Beauregard (Media Mosh)! Were these the big Netflix horror titles we thought they might be? Did James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring, Insidious) & Shawn Levy ("Stranger Things") create another scary classic? Listen i…

On this episode, we break down the latest Netflix crime thriller, THE GUILTY, starring Jake Gyllenhaal & the voices of such stars as Ethan Hawke, Riley Keough, Paul Dano, Bill Burr, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Eli Goree, & Peter Sarsgaard. We discuss the differences between the 2018 Danish version & this 2021 remake, the effects of Covid on the productio…

It's McCARTHY vs BIRD as Morgan Roberts of the Untitled Cinema Gals Project joins the pod to review Theodore Melfi's 'THE STARLING', starring Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, Kevin Kline, & an aggressive CGI bird; Plus, we recap all the major movie news out of the TUDUM Global Fan Event that Netflix hosted over the weekend including: a new clip from…

Fresh off of his trip to CT Horrorfest, host Andrew Morgan enlists podcast host Shane Beauregard (Media Mosh) to help break down the latest updates on the films coming soon for the Halloween Horror season known as NETFLIX AND CHILLS! (1:00) CT HorrorFest Recap, Netflix's relationship to Halloween/Horror Movies, & Where is the Texas Chainsaw Sequel …

Netflix has found massive success with their Christmas Movies in the past few years - Christmas Chronicles, Klaus, Jingle Jangle to name a few - and in this episode, we preview the biggest holiday titles set to come out starting in November: A Boy Named Christmas, The Princess Switch 3, A Castle For Christmas, Single All The Way, & Shaun The Sheep:…

Mary Elizabeth Winstead's new action film 'KATE' drops on Netflix this Friday and we have your spoiler-free review; Plus, we dive into the latest Netflix Film News including: an Awards Season Update with critical reactions coming out of the Venice Film Festival & Telluride, new films from horror movie titans Stephen King & the Texas Chainsaw Massac…

It's a Netflix: Retro Edition episode as we bring in film critic Kolby Mac (@KolbyToldMe) to go over the latest Netflix Nostalgia News including: 'Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal, & Greed', the entire "Saved By The Bell" collection minus the 2020 show coming to Netflix in September, "Cobra Kai" Season 5 announcement, & the latest on the animate…

WATCH OUT BELOW! On Monday, Netflix announced the release dates for 42 ORIGINAL FILMS through the end of 2021! What do these dates tell us about the big Awards contenders? What movies are noticeably absent? Will this year's October Frights & December Holiday Delights be better than the last? Host Andrew Morgan explains it all and more! PLUS, Chris …

Marriage Story, The Irishman, The Two Popes. Mank, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. in 2021, what are the "Big 3" Netflix Films that will go the distance this Awards Season? Special guest Also Mike of the Award Season Centric podcast "Mike, Mike, and Oscar" joins us to determine what those films are right now, what films could …

LEE FLYNN IS IN THE HOUSE! Host Andrew Morgan is joined by 'Kissing Booth 3' star Joel Courtney to talk about what it has been like being a part of this successful trilogy, what he'll miss the most about making these films, close calls shooting the film in secret, the insanity of "Race Day", the deleted "Dirt Bike" Bucket List scene, reviving the t…

It's Drive-In Date Night with a Double Feature that is sure to excite! Shane Beauregard of Media Mosh returns to help us review two genre blending action films: the vampire meets terrorists horror thriller BLOOD RED SKY & the French action comedy THE LAST MERCENARY featuring the legend Jean Claude Van Damme. Follow The NOMCAST - Netflix Original Mo…

Host Andrew Morgan welcomes What's On Netflix founder/editor-in-chief Kasey Moore to the show to discuss a wide array of topics from the business & entertainment sides of Netflix including: why he created his site, what subscribers want from Netflix, their content release strategy, potential merger/acquisition deals, their podcast & video game futu…

The 'Fear Street' Trilogy has hit the end of the road with the release of 'Part Three: 1666' and we've got you covered! From a good ol' 17th century hanging to the super-soaked ending in 1994, we pour over all the details from this final installment and give our review of the film (and the series as a whole) with our return guest from Parts 1 & 2, …

Host Andrew Morgan is joined by writer/director Navot Papushado ('Big Bad Wolves', 'Rabies') to discuss his latest film, the ultra-violent & ultra-stylish action thriller 'Gunpowder Milkshake'. They discuss his big career jump with his new film from his indie genre thriller past, the high praise from Quentin Tarantino that changed everything, his i…

The 'Fear Street' Trilogy takes us back to the Summer Camp Slasher 70s with its 2nd installment, 'Fear Street Part Two: 1978'. After a 'Scream'-ing good time with 'Part One: 1994', how would this sequel hold up to it's predecessor while advancing the mystery of Sarah Fier? To answer that question and many others, we brought back Horror News Network…

"Fear Week" continues on the show as we bring in former Hatebreed guitarist turned Horror News Network writer "Scary" Larry Dwyer to help us break down 'Fear Street Part One: 1994', the first of 3 'Fear Street' films coming to Netflix over 3 weeks in July. We start off with all the production notes like the Netflix acquisition of these films after …

"FEAR WEEK" kicks off with a killer interview with 'Fear Street Part One: 1994" actress JORDYN DINATALE! We discuss the creation process for her character "Ruby Lane", the fun parts of becoming a villain, being called "hot" even as a possessed murderer, missing her switchblade, & her input on her costume & look. She also lets us in on how her dad "…

In a week that saw #BlackAF creator Kenya Barris back out of his development deal with Netflix because they weren't edgy & becoming "CBS", the streamer drops a more crass, yet self-effacing animated feature, AMERICA: THE MOTION PICTURE, which features a chainsaw-wielding George Washington assembling a team of early U.S. historical figures to take o…

Double Shot of Great Interviews With Netflix Movie Creators! First, we talk to the prolific writer/director JONATHAN HENSLEIGH about his latest action film 'The Ice Road'. Hensleigh is the screenwriter of such legendary scripts as 'Die Hard With A Vengeance', 'Armageddon', & 'Jumanji' and has turned to directing in the last 15 years with such notab…

Netflix launched their first ever GEEKED WEEK and we cover everything you need to know from the movie side plus our favorite TV show updates with special guest Shane Beauregard of Media Mosh. NEW TRAILERS: The Last Mercenary, Fear Street Trilogy, Blood Red Sky EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOKS/CLIPS: The Ice Road, Gunpowder Milkshake, Sweet Girl RELEASE DATE N…