S2 Ep5: Empire Records with Graham Smyth

Much like a vampire who has fallen wildly in love with you at first sniff, Twilight was simply inescapable. Like a teenage werewolf, it morphed rapidly, from 50 Shades fan fic to a best selling book to a film tie in, coinciding with the full moon of TMZ gossip culture rising across the horizon, making its young cast some of the most watched people on the planet. That’s enough metaphors stretched to breaking point, we are joined by our friends at The Cinemile to unpick not just a film but a cultural juggernaut, both full of frankly disturbing behaviour.  Patreon! The First One To See is the home of all our cultural chats including what we’re watching right now and anything else that tickles our fancy. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TheLastOneToSee Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd (@thelastonetosee on all the things)  Follow David (@davidpfitz) on Letterboxd and Twitter and Instagram Follow Kate McEvoy (@imkatemac) on Twitter and Instagram Follow the Cinemile on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, all at @thecinemile and join their Patreon, The Cinemile High Club (great name) here. Email: [email protected] Our theme music is “80's And Chill” by Empyreal Glow Background image courtesy of Mars Plex at unsplash.com Ticket images courtesy of KStudio at freepik.com

Danny Boyle, Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, a banging soundtrack, an iconic poster and an absurdly stacked supporting cast. What could possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot actually. Join us as we hit peak 90s with author and editor Philip Ellis and attempt to answer the question - why does no one ever talk about surreal crime rom com (rom com crim?) A Life Less Ordinary We're on Patreon! The First One To See is the home of all our cultural chats including what we’re watching right now and anything else that tickles our fancy. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TheLastOneToSee Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd (@thelastonetosee on all the things) Follow Phil on Twitter (@philip_ellis) and Instagram (@philipellis) and buy his gorgeous debut, Love And Other Scams here Follow David (@davidpfitz) on Letterboxd and Twitter and Instagram Follow Kate McEvoy (@imkatemac) on Twitter and Instagram Email: [email protected] Our theme music is “80's And Chill” by Empyreal Glow Background image courtesy of Mars Plex at unsplash.comTicket images courtesy of KStudio at freepik.com The Last One To See is part of The Shift Podcast Network. Check out https://theshift.ie/

Even if, like Deb, you're not on the guest list for rock'n'roll heaven, we'll never turn you away at The Last One To See! This week we welcome Graham Smyth, the last one to see EMPIRE RECORDS. Say no more (Mon Amour) and have a listen as we discuss experiences of retail work, our single/album/vinyl buying firsts, and this mad grab bag of a 90s movie. We have a Patreon! The First One To See is the home of all our cultural chats including what we’re watching right now and anything else that tickles our fancy. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TheLastOneToSee Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd (@thelastonetosee on all the things) Follow David (@davidpfitz) on Letterboxd and Twitter and Instagram Follow Kate McEvoy (@imkatemc) on Twitter and Instagram Follow Graham (@grahamsmythdj) on Twitter and Instagram Email: [email protected] Our theme music is “80's And Chill” by Empyreal Glow Background image courtesy of Mars Plex at unsplash.com Ticket images courtesy of KStudio at freepik.com The Last One To See is part of The Shift Podcast Network. Check out https://theshift.ie/

Of all the podcasts in all the podcast apps in all the world, you scroll into ours... We finally got The Shift Podcast Network's Pod-Dad to guest - it's Andy Gaffney! And with the daddy of podcasting, we have to dig into a true daddy of cinema - CASABLANCA! Here's listening to us, kid, as we take Andy through a Moroccan and Parisian romp with illuminating discoveries about World War II history, Looney Tunes inspirations and a lively re-enactment of the modern Warner Bros logo music. Keep an eye out for season 2 of the Promenade podcast, coming at the end of April 2023 We have a Patreon! The First One To See is the home of all our cultural chats including what we’re watching right now and anything else that tickles our fancy. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TheLastOneToSee Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd (@thelastonetosee on all the things) Follow David (@davidpfitz) on Letterboxd and Twitter and Instagram Follow Kate McEvoy (@imkatemc) on Twitter and Instagram Follow Andy Gaffney on (@BeGrandAndy) Twitter and (@gaffneyandy) Instagram Email: [email protected] Our theme music is “80's And Chill” by Empyreal Glow Background image courtesy of Mars Plex at unsplash.com Ticket images courtesy of KStudio at freepik.com The Last One To See is part of The Shift Podcast Network. Check out https://theshift.ie/ gaffneyandy

This week we finally release our long promised episode with Irish writer/director extraordinaire Kate Dolan where she is the last one to see The Matrix. Given the technology theme of the movie, I had ChatGPT generate an episode blurb. I’m willing to bet with a strong degree of confidence that we’re not in a simulation if this is the best that AI can deliver on the prompt “write a 200 word blurb, full of puns, about the movie The Matrix for a podcast episode where we watch it with a guest who has never seen it”: Are you ready to enter the Matrix? On this week's episode of our podcast, we're joined by a special guest who has never seen this iconic sci-fi film before. So grab your shades, strap in, and get ready to take the red pill with us! The Matrix is a movie that'll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about reality. It's full of mind-bending special effects that'll have you dodging bullets and jumping over buildings like a superhero. And with some of the most quotable lines in movie history, it's bound to be a wild ride! But don't worry if you're a bit green when it comes to The Matrix – we'll guide you through the ins and outs of this classic film. We'll explore the philosophical themes that underpin the story, from the nature of existence to the limits of free will. So if you're ready to plug into the Matrix and take on the machines, join us for this week's episode of our podcast! It's going to be an action-packed journey through a world where anything is possible, and where nothing is as it seems. Not only is this episode coming to you months later than originally scheduled - our previously promised season one closing episode - it was further delayed by a busy run-up to Oscars weekend (and the ensuing jet-lag-like feeling David is experiencing staying up to watch it). The pre- and post-watch recordings with Kate Dolan were recorded around this time last year and our episode intro and outro last week. Patreon! The First One To See is the home of all our cultural chats including what we’re watching right now and anything else that tickles our fancy. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TheLastOneToSee Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd (@thelastonetosee on all the things)  Follow David (@davidpfitz) on Letterboxd and Twitter and Instagram Follow Kate McEvoy (@imkatemc) on Twitter and Instagram Follow Kate Dolan on (@caatdolan) Twitter and Instagram Email: [email protected] Our theme music is “80's And Chill” by Empyreal Glow Background image courtesy of Mars Plex at unsplash.com Ticket images courtesy of KStudio at freepik.com The Last One To See is part of The Shift Podcast Network. Check out https://theshift.ie/

Support us on Patreon! The First One To See is the home of all our cultural chats including what we’re watching right now and anything else that tickles our fancy. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TheLastOneToSee follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd (@thelastonetosee on all the things) 

Between talking about imagination-led childhoods full of dinosaurs (and rewatching what you had access to), entering a franchise through its spin-off properties, wanting to lead a #JusticeForSarabi campaign, calling out Mustafa for his Jeff-Bezos-like billionaire complex, disputing the originality of our story in question (nods to both Hamlet and Kimba The White Lion) and Disney villain gaze gays, this episode leaves no stone left unturned on Pride Rock. And you will definitely not want to miss the big surprise that comes in the outro. This one's a very special episode... While Simba just can't wait to be king, we just can't wait for you to hear more content via our Patreon! The First One To See is the home for our deeper dives into what we’re watching right now, the movie awards season and anything else that tickles our fancy. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TheLastOneToSee What’s In The Box pics will be posted to the socials so… Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd (@thelastonetosee on all the things) Follow David (@davidpfitz) on Letterboxd and Twitter and Instagram Follow Kate (@imkatemc) on Twitter and Instagram Follow Gav (@GavanCasey) on Twitter Email: [email protected] Our theme music is “80's And Chill” by Empyreal Glow Background image courtesy of Mars Plex at unsplash.com Ticket images courtesy of KStudio at freepik.com The Last One To See is part of The Shift Podcast Network. Check out https://theshift.ie/

It’s been 84 years… Well not quite. The ship of dreams is taking to the high seas once again as Titanic sails into cinemas for her 25th anniversary. What better time to climb aboard this cultural juggernaut and see if it remains a first class experience. We wanted to go to a real party so not one but two guests embarked on this transatlantic crossing with us. A mathematical certainty of a good time. Speaking of potential disastrous endeavours taking their maiden voyage, we have launched a Patreon! The First One To See is the home of all our cultural chats including what we’re watching right now and anything else that tickles our fancy. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TheLastOneToSee What’s In The Box pics will be posted to the socials so… Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd (@thelastonetosee on all the things)  Follow David (@davidpfitz) on Letterboxd and Twitter and Instagram Follow Kate (@imkatemc) on Twitter and Instagram Follow Richy on (@RichyCraven) Twitter Follow Rachel on (@ronronzo) Twitter and Instagram Email: [email protected] Our theme music is “80's And Chill” by Empyreal Glow Background image courtesy of Mars Plex at unsplash.com Ticket images courtesy of KStudio at freepik.com The Last One To See is part of The Shift Podcast Network. Check out https://theshift.ie/

We thawed out our mics to record another holiday special - this time Kate and David react to Lindsay Lohan’s festive Netflix outing - FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS - and in light of the other topic du jour that we were glued to recently, we dissect the Sicilian antics of THE WHITE LOTUS S2. Support us on Patreon! The First One To See is the home of all our cultural chats including what we’re watching right now and anything else that tickles our fancy. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TheLastOneToSee Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd (@thelastonetosee on all the things) Follow David (@davidpfitz) on Letterboxd and Twitter and Instagram Follow Kate (@imkatemc) on Twitter and Instagram Email: [email protected] Our theme music is “80's And Chill” by Empyreal Glow Background image courtesy of Mars Plex at unsplash.comTicket images courtesy of KStudio at freepik.com The Last One To See is part of The Shift Podcast Network.Check out https://theshift.ie/

Time to find out if this podcast does indeed go to 11 as we take a timely trip back to 1984 (no that one) with our Last One to See, Andrea Cleary, to confirm if what goes on tour stays on tour and if OG mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap still rocks today. Andrea is a podcast frequent flyer as well as a media multi-hyphenate so you can hear more from her at My Favourite Album With Andrea Cleary and co-hosting over at Nialler9 The Debbie Downer SNL sketch David mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfE93xON8jk Films mentioned throughout the episode: https://letterboxd.com/thelastonetosee/list/the-last-one-to-see-ep12-this-is-spinal-tap/ Support us on Patreon! The First One To See is the home of all our cultural chats including what we’re watching right now and anything else that tickles our fancy. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/TheLastOneToSee What’s In The Box pics will be posted to the socials so… Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Letterboxd (@thelastonetosee on all the things)  Follow David (@davidpfitz) on Letterboxd and Twitter and Instagram Follow Kate (@imkatemc) on Twitter and Instagram Follow Andrea on (@AndreaCleary_) Twitter and (@AndreaCleary__) Instagram Email: [email protected] Our theme music is “80's And Chill” by Empyreal Glow Background image courtesy of Mars Plex at unsplash.com Ticket images courtesy of KStudio at freepik.com The Last One To See is part of The Shift Podcast Network. Check out https://theshift.ie/