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Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast

@genuinechitchat.bsky.social

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Host of Genuine Chit-Chat; a weekly podcast (now 7 years old) with guests from science to the spiritual & beyond, found anywhere you get your #podcasts! A big fan of #StarWars, animals and nerdy culture! https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

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Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · May 4

Happy #StarWarsDay! Here's a quick history of Saw Gerrera in under 90 seconds!
For more, follow Star Wars Chit-Chat on IG or subscribe on YouTube or any podcast app!
#MayTheFourth #StarWars #Andor #SawGerrera

Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · 13d

Watching a classic! #ScoobyDoo #SpookySeason

Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · 15d

Just watched #Candyman (1992) for the first time - brilliant movie! Thanks for the recommendation @scottweatherly.bsky.social!
#SpookySeason

Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · 22d

Just finished this beautiful, sad, incredibly well-written story about a man struggling to accept his own sexuality. Deeply human and truly brilliant. #JamesBaldwin

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · Sep 4

I saw some AI slop showing #DianaSpencer supporting flagshaggers trying to intimidate asylum seekers hardly “a Saint” but I doubt she’d be on board with such far-right messaging. @genuinechitchat.bsky.social, Megan & I discussed her complicated legacy in #Spencer2021 #PrepareForPrattle

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Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · Aug 5

Me: "I'd like to learn Italian please"
@duolingoverde.bsky.social: "How about existentialism instead?"

Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · Aug 3

An excellent end to #TheHighRepublic novels @charlessoule.bsky.social did a phenomenal job, as expected! THR is incredibly special and has been an absolute roller coaster for the last 4 years in all the best ways.
Top tier #StarWars.

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · Jul 8

Here’s the 2nd part of our exclusive round table interview with @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social Legend #GaleAnneHurd! That myself & @genuinechitchat.bsky.social were a part of, with the other incredible content creators in the press team… #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/ylh435s2

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Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · Jul 2

Can't wait to start @charlessoule.bsky.social's Trials Of The Jedi, and look at how incredible these sprayed edges are. Absolutely peak, great work @goldsborobooks.bsky.social!
#TheHighRepublic

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Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · Jun 19

About to watch the documentary about the weird cousin of #StarWars that no one at Lucasfilm talks about - The Holiday Special!
Excited about this documentary: The Disturbance In The Force!

#TheStarWarsHolidaySpecial

Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · Jun 14

Just watched #TheGreenMile for the second time (first time was like 15 years ago), forgot how unfathomably good it was. Director of Shawshank so not surprising!

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · Jun 13

Like this amazing pair in #Tremors @genuinechitchat.bsky.social & my review of the film from @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social is available in both its audio & video forms! Here’s a link so you don’t have to dig it up… #PrepareForPrattle youtu.be/XG5AQrh_lIU?...

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Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · Jun 8

Showing Megan this absolute gem of a movie (based on the iconic #Room movie, which we both love, but she's not seen this)!

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · Jun 3

Along with a review of Arthur Cauty’s #TheBigPicture @genuinechitchat.bsky.social has already put out our video & audio review of #RogerCorman’s #BattleBeyondTheStars screened @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social! Go to
His website for all his links #PrepareForPrattle genuinechitchat.wordpress.com

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · Jun 3

Managed to grab not one but two! Signed books from two of my favourite stalls @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social one from author of #MovieMonstersOfTheDeep Faith Roswell & @genuinechitchat.bsky.social bought me from Second City Comics, a copy of #JamieLeeCurtis’ #MotherNature #PrepareForPrattle

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Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · Jun 2

Back from the amazing @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social, so am now relaxing with the next #HighRepublic book; Beware The Nameless by @zlikeinzorro.bsky.social! Getting closer to the end of this era and I've been loving every moment!
(Featuring Willow the dog being very comfy in the background!)

Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · Jun 2

Was an absolute blast, cannot wait for next year's already*! 2 review videos/podcasts up, with around 10 more to go plus interviews and Q&As!

*Wish I could make it to the October Big Scream event but I've got other things going on!

Forbidden Worlds Film Festival @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social · Jun 2

Thank you all once again for making Forbidden Worlds 2025 the biggest and best one yet.

And of course, a special thanks to our Forbidden Worlds Legend - @galeannehurd.bsky.social - for joining us in Bristol!

Forbidden Worlds will return: 24-25 October 2025.

www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk

Gale Anne Hurd wearing a black jacket, cap and face mask holding her wooden Forbidden Worlds Legend trophy.

Actors Nicholas Rowe and Sophie Ward standing in front of a large IMAX screen looking up at the audience.

Festival director Dave Taylor introducing a screening on stage.

Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · Jun 1

Very excited about this movie, had never heard of it before @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social announced their showing, but am so hyped to watch this (loose) Moby Dick adaptation from Japan.

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Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · May 31

Been having a great time at the @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social so far - excited to embark on Day 4, starting with 15 short films!
@secretbores.bsky.social & I have been recording reviews, interviews and more, so once the festival is over, there will be tons of content coming out from both of our feeds!

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · May 29

@genuinechitchat.bsky.social & myself saw #TheBigPicture an excellent documentary opening this year’s @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social and I got to see what the back of my head looks like blown up on a screen the size of 3 double decker buses more exciting things to come today… #PrepareForPrattle

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · May 16

Myself & @genuinechitchat.bsky.social are going to @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social as part of the press team! On this podcast I’ll be previewing the water-themed event but I’m also reviewing the comic book sequel to a film screening at the festival #Waterworld! #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/yulx6qa3

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Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · May 15

A great delivery day, especially as a High Republic fan!

#StarWars #StarWarsComics #StarWarsBooks #StarWarsManga #TheHighRepublic

Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · May 12

Has anyone else seen 1985's Young Sherlock Holmes? I only just watched it and made a video review about it!
Listen on any podcast app or watch on YouTube at Genuine Chit-Chat! Also @secretbores.bsky.social & I will be covering the 40th Anniversary (& more) at @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social very soon!

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Mike Of The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast @genuinechitchat.bsky.social · May 12

The full long-form/video essay version of mine & @secretbores.bsky.social's deep dive into the penultimate episodes of #Andor are up!

This is the perfect pod before we get into the finale of #AndorSeason2, so listen on any podcast app or watch the annotated version at YouTube.com/@StarWarsChitChat!

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · May 12

My preview for @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social is out on Friday but @genuinechitchat.bsky.social has beat me to the public release punch! By covering #YoungSherlockHolmes! Get your tickets for #forbiddenworldsfilmfestival2025 on from May 28th-June 1st! #PrepareForPrattle youtu.be/hGWEGMW-xKk?...

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Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores @secretbores.bsky.social · May 9

My frequent dance partner @genuinechitchat.bsky.social and I talked for over 2 hours last night about the latest penultimate 3 episodes of “peak television” #AndorSeason2 which is out now on #StarWarsChitChat #PrepareForPrattle tinyurl.com/2csjhfgk

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