Welcome to a new podcast where Ben chats with regular co-hosts and guests about a range of topics, mainly centred around pop culture. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always honest. In WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben & Philip, the hosts pull out their crystal ball to make amusing predictions about recent headline events. In BREAKING IN … Read more
Ben and Wade finally find the centre of the maze in THE BICAMERAL MIND, Episode 10 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does Dr Ford’s plan make sense? The feeling of satisfaction, and letdown, when predictions come true. Jimmy Simpson’s mole. Is Charlotte actually Arnold’s son, Charlie? What … Read more
Ben and Wade reach a new level of consciousness as they assess THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER, Episode 9 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: How much inspiration did Dr Ford take from Arnold when he created his new colleague? The connection between WESTWORLD and Talulah Riley, Elon Musk’s ex-wife. … Read more
Ben and Wade move forward with clear eyes as they recap TRACE DECAY, Episode 8 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: How did Maeve become ‘The Host Whisperer’? Felix and Sylvester would be at home in the film, DUMB AND DUMBER. How Lili Simons, the ‘new’ Clementine, is … Read more
Ben and Wade assess how their fan theories hold up to the huge revelations that unfolded in TROMPE L’OEIL, Episode 7 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: The legacy of bad acting in BASIC INSTINCT 2. Where have been right, and wrong, with our predictions? Dr Ford as … Read more
Ben and Wade campaign for the Maeve Fan Club and dissect THE ADVERSARY, Episode 6 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: A new YouTube video lends more weight to the theory that we’re watching different timelines. What type of maze are we talking about? Literal, figurative or both? … Read more
Ben and Wade go for a deep dive into CONTRAPASSO, Episode 5 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: The two-timeline theory The link between William and The Man in Black… again! What questions are being asked in WESTWORLD that relates to our real life in the present day? … Read more
Ben and Wade suffer a memory glitch when they recap DISSONANCE THEORY, Episode 4 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does speculation ruin the viewing experience? The perils of Westworld Performance Anxiety. Are we any closer to knowing who Arnold is/was? What is the maze that The Man … Read more
Ben and Wade tumble down a rabbit hole of fan theories as they decode THE STRAY, Episode 3 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: – What Kenny from SOUTH PARK and Teddy have in common. Let’s call it WEST PARK. Or SOUTH WORLD. – Where is WESTWORLD based? … Read more