20th Century Boy

Several weeks ago, 20th CENTURY BOY's resident delinquent, Ciggy Mike, set upon a three week getaway to Bali after having an extra-marital affair with Mary-Anne, the wife of 20th CENTURY BOY's resident editor, Editor Mike. Despite endeavouring on a three week trip, Ciggy Mike disappeared for several weeks longer, with no word being heard from either him or Mary-Anne. Radio Mike attempts to get to the bottom of this to find out what the hell happened to Ciggy Mike in Bali, and why the hell he hasn't come back to work.Meanwhile, 20th CENTURY BOY's resident disappointment, Disappointment Juddman, is officially unbanned from the show in a grand ceremony, as his six-week poor behaviour ban elapses. Despite this, he reveals some information to Mike that is deeply concerning, and may place his unban in Jeopardy. Mike spends another week on breakfast radio, and talks about his new love of ambient music during stressful times, and continues the epic tale of Harry Potter & The Boys, where two characters may be

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison & Ringo Starr would change the history of pop music forever after forming The Beatles in the '60s. Recording groundbreaking albums like Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, Abbey Road and Let It Be, the music of The Beatles is highly regarded across the world, even over half a century on from their formation.So what the hell would have happened if The Beatles never existed? Mike discusses the philosophy of the new movie, Yesterday, which examines this exact premise, while also taking a look at the discography of The Beatles. An old school friend is contacted to test them on a niche topic, and the gang wonders what happened to Ciggy Mike, a former member of the team. Plus - Harry Potter & The Boys, Pokemon 'Straya Edition and Rhyme Crime return! --------------------------------------------------------- Find out why is Disappointment Juddman banned from the podcast! Any questions? Don't hesitate to message me anything on Instagram @radio.mike,

The story of Sheriff Woody, the sometimes lonely but heroic cowboy doll, has become a figurehead narrative in the world of animated cinema in the last 20 years. After the seemingly perfect ending of Pixar's Toy Story 3, many people were left wondering whether a forth iteration of the series was necessary.Mike discusses the philosophy behind Toy Story 4 and the character of Woody, arguing that Woody is a representation of relationship breakdowns and the coming and goings of every day life. Woody's existence is fundamentally based on reliving his past - something that humans grapple with daily.The mystery of the missing sound in the podcast's intro is discussed in some more detail, while Radio Bailey is put to the test to become a Radio Superstar. Meanwhile, Editor Mike brings an exciting new cash giveaway promotion to the podcast in the spirit of commercial radio. --------------------------------------------------------- **WARNING: MAJOR TOY STORY 4 SPOILERS BETWEEN 44:15 - 46:42**Listen to 20th CENT

A good soundtrack can change a great game into an incredible game by communicating character emotion, building and characterising worlds, and, in .the best of times, assisting in the narrative of the game. Video game composers face a particular challenge - to compose music that will usually be heard on a non-stop loop, often needing to epitomise a location, theme or ethos without being overly invasive. So what the hell are the best video game soundtracks any way? Mike ties up a bunch of loose ends in the show, including the show's opening theme challenge set months ago, and responds to several listener emails across a variety of topics. After two weeks of breakfast radio, Mike struggles to keep up with himself and talks about his experience with 3am wake ups.  ------------------------------------------------------------------Any questions? Don't hesitate to message me anything on Instagram @radio.mike, Tweet me @itsradiomike OR email me a text or voice message at radiomikepod@gmail.com. NEW: **JOIN

Bear & Bird. An unlikely combination of animals to stumble across, and and even more unlikely combination of friends. Banjo the Bear and Kazooie the Bird are two of the most elusive and infamous video game characters of all time.Launching as a duo in the self-titled 1999 Nintendo 64 game, Banjo-Kazooie, the pair quickly became the favourite characters of many kids born in the 90s. The game, created by British developers, Rare, and composed by the talented Grant Kirkhope, was praised by critics. After an equally successful follow up, Banjo-Tooie, in the year 2000, the duo faded into seeming obscurity - popping up here and there from time to time, but never forgotten by their fans. Now, finally, after an extended absence, fans are rejoicing as the dynamic duo bring their moves to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as the latest DLC characters. Mike details the history of the bear, the bear and a franchise that was nearly forgotten.  Any questions? Don't hesitate to message me anything on Instagr

Lewis Spears is a Melbourne based stand-up comedian who has seen his fair share of success in his career. In 2018, he released 'Death Threats Don't Scare Me,' a crowd-funded full length comedy special. His YouTube channel boasts over x000 subscribers from all over the world, he runs his own podcast, Spearhead Sundays, and his radio show Luke & Lewis went national across Australia. That's where I come in. So, who the hell is Lewis Spears? And what the hell is he all about?Lewis talks about his recent trip to New York, and has a disagreement with Editor Mike. Intern Mike returns after a nearly 10-week absence and fails to impress Lewis with his new segment, 'Fast Three.' A friend of Lewis joins the show for Pokemon 'Straya Edition, while Lewis reads the Chapter 12.5 of Harry Potter & The Boys, placing his own spin on the series. --------------------------------------------------------- Any questions? Don't hesitate to message me anything on Instagram @radio.m

There's something I'd like to talk about. My name is Radio Mike. This podcast is the inside of my mind. Because of that, it would be fundamentally dishonest for me not to talk about this on the podcast.Aside from the serious discussion, Mike breaks down the new live-action Aladdin film with Will Smith as Genie, and finally finishes up Chapter 12 of Harry Potter & The Boys, to see a (not-so) epic conclusion to the illustrious Qudditch competition.As promised, Radio Mike and Editor Mike are joined on the line by Radio Superstar Pat to defend the case of one of the show's worst offenders, Disappointment Juddman, who failed twice to become a Radio Superstar. Juddman explains his case, while Pat presents some damning evidence to Mike. So why the hell didn't Disappointment Juddman pick up the damn phone, anyway? And what the hell are we going to do about him?THANK YOU FOR 20 EPISODES OF 20th CENTURY BOY #TCB20 ----------------------

The Simpsons is one of the most recognisable pop-culture artefacts in history. Pretty much everyone in the world would be able to recognise one of Matt Groening's famous yellow characters that would eventually grow to satirise the majority of American stereotypes. But what about Groening's second show: Futurama? It never reached the same level of mainstream popularity as it's predecessor, but garnered a cult following over the years, and proved itself to be equally deep, witty and emotional. From Fry's journey to the now commercialised moon, to the discovery of a fossilised version of his 20th Century Dog, Seymour - Futurama's creativity was constantly wonderful. So what the hell is better: The Simpsons or Futurama?Foul mouthed Siri returns to the podcast and gives Editor Mike advice for his Tinder profile. Radio Superstar Pat phones in to discuss the next steps for Disappointment Juddman's failure and ban from the podcast, while Mike resurrects Pokemon S

Over the last eight years, Game of Thrones became a television phenomenon. Quickly becoming one of the most popular and successful shows of all time - Game of Thrones captivated audiences and started to take control of people's lives. So, as the series finally comes to its end, we're left asking: Who the hell hasn't seen Game of Thrones? And what the hell were they watching instead? Mike checks in on Editor Mike after his wife Maryanne left him last week, and Reporter Mike shows up to report on Thrones finale. Radio Juddman gets his second shot at becoming a Radio Superstar, the results of which will be hotly debated within the Radio Family.An extremely high profile pop-star is exposed for a vicious Rhyme Crime, and The Boys enter The Hospital Wing of Hogwarts in the next chapter of Harry Potter and The Boys.---------------------------------------------------------LISTEN TO RADIO MIKE'S TALKY BOIS INT

Out of all of the seven billion Pokemon that are known to exist within the world, Pikachu is perhaps the most recognisable. The electric, yellow rodent has become an icon for one of the world's most successful media brands. Known for it's cute red cheeks, lightning bolt tail and squeaky voice, many were surprised to see that Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds would be voicing Pikachu in Pokemon's first ever live action film. So why the hell is Pikachu a detective now? Mike reviews Pokemon: Detective Pikachu and discusses the importance of Mewtwo as a fictional character. A pop punk icon is exposed in the latest edition of Rhyme Crime, and Radio Juddman's future in Radio Superstardom is brought into question by The Radio Family.Things become awkward quickly with massive revelations about Ciggy Mike's new girlfriend, and one member of the team descends into a deep sadness. Lastly, Mike finally wraps up the Quidditch match

"I wake up with today!" It's a sentence that's been uttered multiple times throughout the 16 week history of 20th CENTURY BOY. So what the hell is that all about anyway? Radio Mike goes into the details of Australia's breakfast TV shows and why their weird quirks are so amusing, which led to the incarnation of the famous phrase's use on the show. Mike finds something suspicious about Ciggy Mike's new girlfriend, which may negatively affect Editor Mike, but decides to keep quiet on it for now. The gang welcome the first ever 'Ya Gotta Be Shittin Me' in a language other than English, while Mike looks into satire of the mainstream media.Eminem gets roasted in the brand new segment, Radio Mike's Rhyme Crime, and Radio Juddman's quest to become a Radio Superstar takes an unusual turn. Meanwhile, The Boys in Harry Potter & The Boys are in the middle of a vicious game of Qudditch against the Slytherins.. ----------------------------------

Marvel Comics, spearheaded by writers and artists Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, were responsible for some of today's most iconic superheroes. Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man, Hulk and many others all emerged from the world of Marvel Comics, and have gone on to be featured in one of cinemas most impressive feats, a shared universe of Marvel films. So what the hell is an Avenger any way? And what the hell is a cinematic universe, and why is everyone trying to get in on them at the moment?Mike is joined by Editor Mike and Ciggy Mike, the latter of which reveals details about his new relationship. Ya Gotta Be Shittin Me of the Week sees it's first celebrity entrant, which springs the podcast onto an international, multi-billion dollar scale, which leads Reporter Mike to take on a celebrity interview. Mike talks about the anxiety that surrounds working in a new job, but discusses management tactics to aid him. Meanwhile, The Boys in Harry P

In 2007, Chris Lilley's 'Summer Heights High' burst onto the ABC and became a breakout hit. Students all over Australia quoted it relentlessly, saying 'puck you' to teachers and calling things 'random.' Despite this, in more recent years Lilley's work has seen a more critical eye and proven more controversial. The master of stereotypes and character creation has just released his 10-part Netflix series, Lunatics. So what's it like? And what the hell is the big deal with Chris Lilley anyway?Mike launches into a case of poor journalism regarding Joker's inclusion as a downloadable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in returning segment, 'The Shittest Thing I've Seen All Week,' while the gang adjusts to the quietness in studio with Intern Mike out of the way. Ciggy Mike makes a general ruckus, in the studio, while one listener is put to the ultimate challenge to become the very first Radio Superstar.The gang finally make it thro

Unfortunately, as the old adage goes, all good things must come to an end. Luckily, the same things goes with bad things and general hindrances, which is why I take great pleasure in releasing Episode 13 of 20th CENTURY BOY, where our resident intern, Intern Mike, finishes his service on the podcast.  Several listeners are on their way to becoming the show's first Radio Superstar, which is causing trouble for the first person to reach 300 MikePoints™, Radio Sophie in this week's Ya Gotta Be Shittin' Me! Intern Mike finds it hard to say goodbye, but Mike makes things easier with a spectacular prize package, after detailing his thoughts on the new trailer for the live action remake of The Lion King, as well as the entirety of The Simpsons coming to Disney's new streaming service, Disney+. The gang create some new Pokemon in Pokemon Straya Edition, and we find out more about Ron Weasley's new teaching position in Harr

The word 'hinderance' would be an understatement when referring to Intern Mike, the podcast's official intern for various basic, boring, administrative tasks that other staff wouldn't want to do. Despite this, for some unknown reason, Intern Mike has become adored by fans and proven to be an endearing figurehead of the show.  Radio Mike and Editor Mike discuss Intern Mike's tenure and announce his final day of interning, while Mike takes over the reigns in a segment previous run by Intern. Mike also stumbles across an interesting piece of information sent in from a listener that exposes a scandal involving Intern Mike.Additionally, Mike address feedback on last week's Pixar episode, and talks about the way media and entertainment has changed with the advent of 'double screening,' and uses films like WALL-E and Netflix series Bojack Horseman as examples of innovative story telling methods. The gang continue to develop the Pokédex for Pokémon

In 1995, Pixar led the charge in 3D animation with their breakout film, Toy Story. The film spawned two sequels with extremely apt titles, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3. Many long time fans of the series thought the third iteration of the series was a perfect finale, but after grossing over $1billion, the idea of a forth Toy Story film was impossible to resist. Toy Story 4 is set to release in June 2019, but why are all successful movies doomed to become money-grabbing franchises?Meanwhile, Intern Mike explains his newest school assignment will see him writing about his hero, but the pressure might be on as he hosts his very first segment on the show, 'Ya Gotta Be Shittin Me of the Week.'  Mike reveals the final evolutions of Eukoala, Kangaworks and Platypuddle from Pokemon 'Straya Edition and talks about an incident of social etiquette that occurred at a bar. Plus, listener Radio Sophie believes she may be the first person to

In 2016, Warner Bros. Pictures released Suicide Squad, a film about a fictitious team of super-villains trying to save the world covertly from a serious threat. The film, while poorly reviewed, featured a song by Grace called, 'You Don't Own Me.'  After Luke Kidgell saw Suicide Squad, he released his own video featuring the same song. This video was the complete opposite of poorly received. (It was well received.)In the wake of 'You Don't Own Me,' Luke stormed into the Australian online comedy scene proving he had much more to offer than just a middle finger and speed-dealer sunnies, quickly selling out stand-up shows around the country. After meeting Lewis Spears in 2015, the duo would go on to start their own radio show, The Luke & Lewis Show on both the Triple M and Fox FM brands.  Luke joins Radio Mike to catch up about his mate Reece Mastin, his favourite moments of the radio show, as well as creating a brand ne

According to Wikipedia, a jack post is a steel post used in the construction trades for temporary support of ceilings, walls and trenches. Despite this, the jack post sitting beside me for the duration of this podcast has broken all expectations of jack posts, not unlike Finn, the rogue Stormtrooper from Star Wars Episode VII, who defied all expectations of Stormtroopers.Jack Post is a creative mastermind. He's currently a presenter on Gold 104.3's breakfast show, The Christian O'Connell Show, but he's perhaps most well known as the 'button pusher' and third character on The Hamish & Andy Show. The boys chat their radio journeys, and talk about how a small band from Oakland, California became one of the most successful punk rock groups in the world. Plus, Jack reads Chapter 4 of Mike's Harry Potter Fan Fiction that he wrote in year 7, Harry Potter and the Boys. (Chapter 4: The Eventful Ride on the Hogwarts Express) --------------------------------------------------------- Any questions

We've all been there. Laying up in bed all night, unable to sleep, and pondering life's biggest questions. "Is there life after death?" "What is the square root of a billion?" "Will my car fit through that gap?" "Who let the dogs out?" But most importantly, "Who the hell is Radio Mike?"The story of how a young boy called Michael became Radio Mike involves a journey of Harry Potter fan fiction, a notorious choir scholarship, several identity crises, a failed arts degree, a number of chance encounters and a yellow kombi van... --------------------------------------------------------- Any questions? Don't hesitate to message me anything on Instagram @radio.mike, Tweet me @itsradiomike OR email me at radiomikepod@gmail.com' NEW: **JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR 20th CENTURY BOY** '20th CENTURY BOY' on iTunes: https://apple.co/2sHVwTq  '20th CENTURY BOY' on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S10Vn4  '20th CENTURY BOY' on Omny: https://bit.ly/2DvsDjy  The podcast is also available on YouTube!Leave a review on i

Radio Mike is a young writer and producer from Melbourne, Australia who has worked with comedians like Hamish & Andy, Wil Anderson and up and coming acts such as Luke Kidgell and Lewis Spears. He is currently writing music with Jack 'Cackling Jack' Post and had a 50% scholarship for choir at high school. My name is Radio Mike. I'm a 20th Century Boy. This podcast is the inside of my mind. --------------------------------------------------------- Any questions? Don't hesitate to message me anything on Instagram @radio.mike, Tweet me @itsradiomike OR email me at radiomikepod@gmail.com '20th CENTURY BOY' on iTunes: https://apple.co/2sHVwTq  '20th CENTURY BOY' on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2S10Vn4  '20th CENTURY BOY' on Omny: https://bit.ly/2DvsDjy  The podcast is also available on YouTube!Leave a review on iTunes for 100 Mike Points!    Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/radiomikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.