IT'S CHRISTMAS....kind of and the last episode of series 1! Everyone loves a good Christmas movie, and boy have we got a treat for you. Chris is joined by actor, writer, theatre maker and Big Fat Cult regular CARRIE THOMPSON to discuss the baffling, bizarre, creepy, painfully funny and downright infuriating SANTA AND THE ICE CREAM BUNNY. Expect lots of ranting, intense quizzing and a no expense spared musical extravaganza. It's a Christmas miracle! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bigfatcult Support us on Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/chrismayo Check out our brand new BIG FAT CULT MOVIE STORE on Ebay for cult film Blu Rays, DVDs, merchandise and much more: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/bigfatcultmoviestore Follow Carrie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/carriemarx Follow Hermetic Arts on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hermetic_arts Listen to Hermetic Arts audio drama on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hermetic-arts Please like, share & subscribe! Merry Christmas and see you in series 2 in 2021!

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Episode 11: SANTA AND THE ICE CREAM BUNNY with Carrie Thompson

Comedian & actor CHRIS MAYO welcomes comedian and podcaster NATHANIEL METCALFE to talk all things Italian zombie horror comedy CEMETERY MAN (Dellamorte Dellamore) A cemetery man must kill the dead a second time when they become zombies. Starring Rupert Everett and directed by Michele Soavi. As always, we look at sex & nudity, gore & violence, WTF moments, writing, acting and special effects, talk about our favourite scenes & characters, give some other film recommendations and quiz each other to see who was paying more attention. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/bigfatcult Follow Chris on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chris_mayo Support us on Ko-Fi: www.ko-fi.com/chrismayo Check out our brand new BIG FAT CULT MOVIE STORE on Ebay for cult film Blu Rays, DVDs, pin badges, retro gifts, clothing, merchandise, collectables and much more: www.ebay.co.uk/str/bigfatcultmoviestore Follow Nathaniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/natmetcalfe Listen to Nick Helm and Nathaniel Metcalfe's Fan Club: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nick-helm-and-nathaniel-metcalfes-fan-club/id1389959357 Thanks for listening! Please like, share, subscribe & review :)

Episode 10: CEMETERY MAN with Nathaniel Metcalfe

Comedian & actor CHRIS MAYO welcomes comedy performer, actor, writer & magician PAUL AITCHISON to discuss 2016's very dark, very gross and very funny THE GREASY STRANGLER. Ronnie runs a Disco walking tour with his son, Brayden. When a sexy woman takes the tour, it begins a competition between father and son for her love. It also signals the arrival of an oily strangler who stalks the streets at night. As always, we look at sex & nudity, gore & violence, WTF moments, writing, acting and special effects, talk about our favourite scenes & characters, give some other film recommendations and quiz each other to see who was paying more attention. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/bigfatcult Follow Chris on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chris_mayo Support us on Ko-Fi: www.ko-fi.com/chrismayo Check out our brand new BIG FAT CULT MOVIE STORE on Ebay for cult film Blu Rays, DVDs, pin badges, retro gifts, merchandise, collectables and much more: www.ebay.co.uk/str/bigfatcultmoviestore Find out more about Paul's work and upcoming shows at https://www.coulditbemagicshow.com Follow Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CouldMagic Thanks for listening! Please like, share, subscribe & review :)

Episode 9: THE GREASY STRANGLER with Paul Aitchison

Comedian and actor CHRIS MAYO is joined by writer, improviser, director and illustrator SCOTT KINGSNORTH to discuss 1983's bizarre kitchen appliance horror comedy MICROWAVE MASSACRE. Boob holes, lady sandwiches, sentient heads and a whole lot more, what's not to love? Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bigfatcult Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chris_mayo Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigfatcult Follow Scott on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kingsnorthlobotomy Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsnorthlobotomy Scott's play will be performed at Printers Playhouse in the UK: https://www.printersplayhouse.co.uk CHECK OUT OUR NEW 'BIG FAT CULT STORE' ON EBAY! Including brand new cult film art prints by Scott, Blu Rays, cult cinema merchandise and much more! https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/bigfatcultmoviestore

Episode 8: MICROWAVE MASSACRE with Scott Kingsnorth

Comedian & actor CHRIS MAYO welcomes back actor, writer & theatre-maker CARRIE THOMPSON to discuss 1976's supernatural horror BURNT OFFERINGS. When the Rolf family shifts to an old and shabby mansion for their summer vacation, they experience various horrible events and feel that the house is responsible for everything. As always, we look at sex & nudity, gore & violence, WTF moments, writing, acting and special effects, talk about our favourite scenes & characters, give some other film recommendations and quiz each other to see who was paying more attention. Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bigfatcult Support us on Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/chrismayo Check out our brand new BIG FAT CULT MOVIE STORE on Ebay for cult film Blu Rays, DVDs, merchandise and much more: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/bigfatcultmoviestore Follow Carrie on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/carriemarx Follow Hermetic Arts on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hermetic_arts Listen to Hermetic Arts audio drama on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hermetic-arts

Episode 7: BURNT OFFERINGS with Carrie Thompson

Chris is joined by comedian, actor & writer ANGUS DUNICAN to discuss this episodes film Troma's POULTRYGEIST: NIGHT OF THE CHICKEN DEAD. Fast-food workers discover the restaurant they work in is built on an ancient burial ground, and the chickens they cook are trying to kill them. Directed by Lloyd Kaufman. Join us as we tackle all the usual cult movie topics, rate the film, talk about our favourite scenes and characters, quiz each other on the film and much more! If you're enjoying the podcast please leave us a nice review & subscribe on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on Spotify and Soundcloud. Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bigfatcult Follow Chris on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chris_mayo Follow Angus on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/angusdunican Find out more about Angus and his upcoming projects on his website: http://www.angusdunican.com You can also support the podcast on Ko-Fi and buy a badge or leave a donation: http://www.ko-fi.com/chrismayo Thanks for listening!

Episode 6: POULTRYGEIST with Angus Dunican

Chris is joined by actress, writer, musician and Notflix cast member HOLLY MALLETT to talk about 1986's killer robot in a shopping centre horror comedy, CHOPPING MALL. A group of young shopping mall employees stay behind for a late night party in one of the stores. When the mall goes on lock-down before they can get out, the robot security system malfunctions, and goes on a killing spree. As always we cover nudity, gore & violence, wtf moments, writing, acting and special effects. We talk about our favourite scenes, favourite characters, give our overall thoughts on the film, as well as some info on the film, recommendations for other cult films and mostly importantly, there's a quiz! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bigfatcult Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigfatcult Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chris_mayo Follow Holly on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/shmallett Get upcoming Notflix show dates and follow them on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WFTCimprov Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a nice review & rating for the show! Thank you! You can support the podcast on Ko-Fi by buying a badge for £3 or making a donation here: https://www.ko-fi.com/chrismayo

Episode 5: CHOPPING MALL with Holly Mallett

The BIG FAT CULT Movie Podcast looks at weird and wonderful films from trashy underground horror to critically acclaimed cult masterpieces. Hosted by comedian, actor and film lover CHRIS MAYO. This episode I'm joined by comedian and actor THOM TUCK to discuss 1987's cult comedy horror STREET TRASH. Full of melting bodies, questionable nudity, apocalyptic wastelands and bizarre Vietnam flashbacks, Street Trash is a brilliant example of cult horror and well worth a watch. Join us as we discuss a range of topics from gore & violence to WTF moments as well as film recommendations and the all important film quiz. Enjoying the podcast? Please subscribe & give us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts! Follow the podcast on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bigfatcult Like the podcast on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bigfatcult Follow Thom on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/turlygod Follow Chris on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chris_mayo SUPPORT THE PODCAST at http://www.ko-fi.com/chrismayo You can now support the podcast on Ko-Fi! Buy me a coffee for £3 upwards or you can get your hands on a BIG FAT CULT Badge for £3 (Free postage in the UK or £2 postage everywhere else). Thank you!

Episode 4: STREET TRASH with Thom Tuck

In this episode Chris is joined by host of the Devil Times Five Horror Podcast CLIFF BARNES to discuss Alejandro Jodorowsky's surreal, dazzling, controversial and critically acclaimed masterpiece THE HOLY MOUNTAIN (1973). In a corrupt, greed-fueled world, a powerful alchemist leads a Christ-like character and seven materialistic figures to the Holy Mountain, where they hope to achieve enlightenment. Written by Alejandro Jodorowsky Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky Listen to the Devil Times Five Horror Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devil-times-five-horror-podcast/id1195800318 Follow Devil Times Five on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DevilXFive Follow Big Fat Cult on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bigfatcult Follow Chris on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chris_mayo If you're enjoying the podcast please do give us a nice rating or review on iTunes, we'd really appreciate it! Watch M.O.T.H.E.R Knows Best, Chris's dark comedy web series here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt6lE9SiI-xSQimbE2Bs9rQ Want to help support the podcast? You can buy Chris a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/chrismayo

Episode 3: THE HOLY MOUNTAIN with Cliff Barnes

THE BIG FAT CULT MOVIE PODCAST hosted by actor, comedian and writer CHRIS MAYO looks at weird & wonderful movies from underground cult successes to critically acclaimed mad masterpieces. Each episode Chris and a special guest will break films up into different categories, discuss their favourite scenes, favourite characters and, most importantly, set each other a quiz at the end to see who was paying more attention. It's funny, it's gory, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Join us! Get involved on Twitter and tweet us your thoughts: http://www.twitter.com/bigfatcult EPISODE ONE: DEMON WIND with CARRIE THOMPSON In this episode, Chris is joined by actor, writer, theatre-maker and cult cinema mega fan CARRIE THOMPSON to discuss the much under appreciated 1990 horror film DEMON WIND. Follow Carrie on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/carriemarx Carrie is one half of the brilliant HERMETIC ARTS who create amazing theatre, film & audio drama focusing on horror, sci-fi and the dark arts. Check them out at www.twitter.com/hermetic_arts. Follow Chris on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chris_mayo DEMON WIND written and directed by Charles Phillip Moore is a mad, nonsensical, fog filled Demon romp with karate kicking magicians, misplaced nudity and exploding dolls. Yep! At the time of recording DEMON WIND is streaming on Amazon Prime, it's also currently available to stream on YouTube and on Blu Ray from Vinegar Syndrome.

Episode 1: DEMON WIND with Carrie Thompson

In Episode 2 Chris is joined by Independent Film Critic and host of That Darn Movie Show CLARISSE LOUGHREY to discuss 1991's cult classic SAMURAI COP. A bitter samurai cop and his sidekick intend to get their revenge and bravely try to go after the Yakuza. Join us as we cover nudity, violence, bad wigs, questionable acting and much more. Plus some recommendations on other films to check out and the highly important Big Fat Cult Movie Quiz where we see who is the bigger Samurai Cop fan. Tweet us your thoughts on the film and podcast: www.twitter.com/bigfatcult Follow Clarisse on Twitter: www.twitter.com/clarisselou Follow Chris on Twitter: www.twitter.com/chris_mayo Please like and subscribe! All ratings and reviews really help. Thank you!

Episode 2: SAMURAI COP with Clarisse Loughrey

Chris is joined by star of Ricky Gervais's 'Derek' and indie comedy film 'SuperBob' BRETT GOLDSTEIN (@brettgoldstein) and comedian and radio presenter (Radio 1 & Capital FM) TOM DEACON to discuss 'fear'. Get involved in the podcast by tweeting in questions, getting the latest news and voting on the theme of future episodes @gentle_probe. If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave a nice review or rating on iTunes and send the link to someone else you think would like it. Thanks for listening! Follow Chris on Twitter @chris_mayo

#6 'Fear' - Brett Goldstein & Tom Deacon

Comedy writer / performer and member of sketch group 'The Trap' Paul Litchfield (@MrPLitchfield) and comedian, writer and ResonanceFM 'Out in South London' presenter ROSIE WILBY join Chris to tackle one of the finest conversation topics...TERRIBLE MOVIES. Expect dodgy film titles, bad plots, terrible actors and high brow, general chit chat (is soup a food or a drink?). Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review & subscribe on iTunes and send the link to the show to friends far and wide. Get involved on Twitter @gentle_probe & @chris_mayo Thanks for listening!

#5 (Terrible Movies): Paul Litchfield & Rosie Wilby

Chris is joined by Mock The Week & Live At The Apollo star DANE BAPTISTE (www.danebaptiste.co.uk) & critically acclaimed impressionist and comedian ANIL DESAI (@anildesaicomic) as they discuss the topic of the week...The 90's

#4 'The 90's' - Dane Baptiste & Anil Desai

Comedian, actor, writer & skinny man Chris Mayo is joined by special guests as they try and tackle the theme of the episode & answer questions posted by Twitter followers. Tweet in your questions, ideas & vote on Twitter @chris_mayo

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