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Boxcutters recommends: This is Modern Living

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:46:44 GMT

From Boxcutters founding co-host, Josh Kinal, comes a new podcast: This is Modern Living. This is the pre-release episode where Josh explains what it’s all about and tantalises you with what’s to come. This new show will be about the place where humanity and technology meet. The first full length show is currently in production […]

Ep 364: Les Revenants (The Returned)

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:28:31 GMT

Things get a little bit Frenchy/Sexy this episode as Lauren Rosewarne joins us for a review of the spooky Canal+ show, Les Revenants (The Returned). Then we go back in time, through the Boxcutters vault, for a review that has turned into a Things You May Have Missed as we revisit January 2008 for a […]

Ep 363: The Wrong Mans

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 6 Mar 2014 13:28:12 GMT

This week we take a look at the thriller/comedy from the BBC, The Wrong Mans, created by and starring James Corden and Mathew Baynton. Brett brings us an I Don’t Buy It or two – something a little on the freaky side… If you want to see them, check the show notes below. Along with […]

Ep 362: Lucas Testro & True Detective

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:39:16 GMT

It may not be strictly all about TV but it’s a big one and it’s full of entertainment. And it’s all dediKated. We have a rollicking time talking to writer/director, Lucas Testro about his work on quality Australian TV and also touch on his podcast, NonCanonical. It’s a fantastic show and you should all listen […]

Ep 361: Hello Ladies

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Fri, 3 Jan 2014 21:07:44 GMT

Don’t call it a christmas show or even an end-of-year wrap up – we will be touching on that in our next episode – but another hard and fast Boxcutters episode. We have a bit of a tussle over the polarising Stephen Merchant US comedy on HBO, Hello Ladies. Tuddy give us some Angry Old […]

Ep 360: Hostages

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 07:05:42 GMT

It’s a hard and fast episode of Boxcutters this week. Steele Saunders is back as we take a look at the Toni Collette/Dylan McDermott series, Hostages. We’ve got a rant from our Angry Old Man for the good of the country. Marian‘s All My Crushes is a rather Doctor influenced affair. And there’s fascinating tidbits […]

Ep 359: Masters of Sex & Lauren Rosewarne

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 06:44:14 GMT

We have a very smart-sexy Boxcutters for you this week after our short hiatus (sorry about the delay). Masters of Sex comes into the lab and goes under the microscope, fully wired up with a loom of response sensors. We’ve been going over the data and have some results to report. Dr Lauren Rosewarne is […]

Ep 358: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. & Steele Saunders

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 04:48:32 GMT

Hey you guys. Steele Saunders joins the team on Boxcutters as we take a look at Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. There’s a self referential rant from our Angry Old Man. A bit of local colour fills Marian‘s All My Crushes. And we talk a little bit about some Green Guide Letters. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep358.mp3|titles=Episode 358|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Check […]

Ep 357: The Blacklist

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 07:08:58 GMT

In this Dave Lawson filled episode of Boxcutters we take a look at the new James Spader starring, thriller series, The Blacklist. The Angry Old Man has a rant about suspension of disbelief, amongst other things. Marian‘s All My Crushes are exposed and Dave has some conspiracy theories regarding a certain .org [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep357.mp3|titles=Episode 357|artists=Boxcutters] Notes […]

Ep 356: Brooklyn Nine-Nine

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:10:02 GMT

This episode of Boxcutters feels like we went to the hairdresser and they were a little over-exuberant… it feels a little short is what I’m saying. We’ve got some surprising views on our reviewed show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, with Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher. Our Angry Old Man has some barely contained rage, Marian defends and […]

Ep 355: Sleepy Hollow, Mourning the passing of TV shows

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 9 Oct 2013 20:09:10 GMT

In a show that turned out to be surprisingly full, we review the new Fox show, Sleepy Hollow. We take a look at the stages of mourning with particular focus on the loss of TV shows that have a place in our hearts. For a special one from Dave, check after the jump. We tell […]

Ep 354: Vikings

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 2 Oct 2013 17:46:10 GMT

Bored of the staid, monotheistic existence of the everyday, this week we take a look at the new History Channel drama, Vikings with its enlightened love and gods aplenty. Marian’s Crush straddles the Scandanavian and rural Victorian worlds. We take a look at a series of ads with Brett’s I Don’t Buy It. The Letters […]

Ep 353: Big School

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 20:48:50 GMT

It’s a all about the controversy in this episode of Boxcutters. We’ve got a review of the new BBC1 sitcom, Big School, starring your favourite UK comic actors. Being Emmys week, we talk about some of the controversy coming out of the ceremony. Our resident Angry Old Man is back to vent about TV cooks. […]

Ep 352: Ray Donovan

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:00:32 GMT

Dave’s back!! Yes, Dave Lawson returns to us on this episode where we review the Showtime series, Ray Donovan, starring Liev Schreiber. Our Angry Old Man makes his debut. Marian kicks off her All My Crushes segment and also takes a look at the latest Bad Reality TV treat, The Bachelor. It’s a cracker of […]

Ep 351: Boxcutters 2.0 The Time of Our Lives

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 19:00:04 GMT

We’re back with new faces, new voices, new innovations and more great TV chat. We welcome Marian Blythe, Rachel Howe and Chris Rankine to the fold and immediately get down to the nitty gritty with a review of ABC1’s family drama, The Time Of Our Lives. Marian gives us a bit of a rundown on […]

Ep 350: Orange is the New Black & Josh’s last show

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 19:00:17 GMT

As Trudy said, change is normal, natural, inevitable, exciting … and sad. After we review the latest show from Netflix, Orange is the New Black, cover some critical Kids Jeopardy! news and discover, for the last time, what type of hat Ben’s wearing, we have a bumper crop of letters from you, the listener, before […]

Ep 349: Rectify

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 7 Aug 2013 19:00:32 GMT

As we count down to Boxcutters 2.0 with more tearful goodbyes, the good times keep trundling along. We review Rectify, starring Australia’s own Aden Young, showing on the Sundance Channel. With the official commencement of the federal election campaign, Josh isn’t buying either of the offerings from the major parties, TV commercial wise. And Dave […]

Ep 348: Maron and Sport

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:00:47 GMT

It’s Glenn’s last episode and so we talk a lot about how TV has ruined sport. Or is it the other way around? We review the US cable show based on a comedian and his podcast and desperate cries for love. It’s Maron! You might already listen to his show. You should listen to ours […]

Ep 347: The Starlost

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:01:03 GMT

In the lead-up to the next iteration of Boxcutters, we say good-bye to John Richards in this special episode that no mother should miss. John wants to make sure that we never forget him, so he brings us the greatest Just Don’t Bother ever. It’s a show called The Starlost. Then, just in case you […]

Ep 346: Arrested Development & American Exceptionalism

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:01:26 GMT

We review season 4 of Arrested Development and then talk about American exceptionalism and how it relates to US television post September 11 because we know how to have fun.

Ep 345: The Goodies

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 3 Jul 2013 19:00:38 GMT

The Goodies was a BBC television show in the 70s. It lasted for 10 years. We ask all the tough questions about its television validity.

Sammy J and Wednesday Night Fever

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 19:02:56 GMT

People were sick and we still wanted to give you a special something. So Josh interviewed Sammy J about his television career so far and how he feels about hosting a new comedy show on the ABC.

Ep 344: Hannibal, Live on Bowen

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:00:48 GMT

Due to popular demand, we review Hannibal. Is it as tasty as everyone says? Is it best viewed while sipping on some fine chianti? Only by listening will you have the answer. We also have an interview with Rob Lloyd, the host of Channel 31's Live on Bowen about hosting live TV and what he wanted to be when he grew up.

Ep 343: Banshee

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:00:25 GMT

Every now and then a show comes along that really makes you think about the world. Banshee may or may not be that show. We discuss it this week. Also, why is Josh excited about reading? It must be a book about television. Find out more in this episode, filled with more sex and violence […]

Ep 342: Adam Richard and Celebrities

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 19:00:55 GMT

Have you ever wondered why celebrities actually go onto celebrity reality tv shows? We have. So we ask Adam Richard what the story is. You’re going to be shocked or not. Also, Brett disturbs us with some people driving tiny little cars and trying to sell us insurance or supermarkets or something. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep342.mp3|titles=Episode 342|artists=Boxcutters] Notes […]

Ep 341: Whitlam, Leongatha

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:13 GMT

Another documentary about Whitlam? You might be shocked to discover they’re not as common as Mad As Hell would have us believe. Penny Robins tells us about creating the new doco for the ABC. Shane Dunlop is the writer/director of new community television comedy series Leongatha. He tells us about making TV location-based narrative comedy […]

Ep 340: In The Flesh, Sweet & Sour

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 8 May 2013 19:00:50 GMT

Are you sick of films and tv shows about zombies? Then listen to this discussion of In The Flesh, a three part drama from BBC Three. Also, John reaches into the past for a Things You May Have Missed about rock’n’roll and the 80s. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep340.mp3|titles=Episode 340|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Watch this space.

Ep 339: Sabour Bradley’s Head First

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 1 May 2013 19:04:06 GMT

Sabour Bradley is the writer, director and host of the new ABC2 factual series, Head First, but can it be called documentary? He takes us through the mind of a daredevil in search of the truth. Also, splendid chap and Graeme Garden impersonator, Ben McKenzie comes on board with a slew of facts to be […]

Ep 338: Mr Selfridge, Chris Rankine

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:05:52 GMT

Mr Selfridge is a period drama starring Jeremy Piven and a bunch of English people. We reach deep into our reviewing hole to investigate a show that has no urgent shouting nor any blood splatter.

Ep 337: Utopia and Sketch Comedy

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:00:36 GMT

There’s a UK show from Channel 4 that aired earlier this year called Utopia. We review it at the risk of being discovered and chased through England. Also, is sketch comedy still as relevant as it used to be? We make a clumsy attempt to answer that question. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep337.mp3|titles=Episode 337|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Did we miss something? […]

Ep 336: Top of the Lake, Logies

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:36:57 GMT

A co-production between three countries about a small town in New Zealand that first airs on US television? It’s not some make-believe parallel universe. It’s Top of the Lake, the new TV show by Jane Campion and friends. Also, are the Logies now just the blood stains on the handkerchief that betray Australian television’s consumption? […]

Episode 335: Songs with TV, The Americans

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:00:04 GMT

Everybody’s favourite human, Ben McKenzie talks to us about songs, singles and albums tied to television shows. Then we review the FX show, The Americans. Also, Dave Lawson continues to be hilarious. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep335.mp3|titles=Episode 335|artists=Boxcutters] Notes New Notes 8 April 2013 Ben McKenzie has shared these links for your own investigation into songs and TV shows. […]

Ep 334: The Following, Big Reunion

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:46:47 GMT

Look, I won’t lie to you. This episode might be a bit messy. We make some great points about the Kevin Bacon series created by Kevin Williamson, The Following, but they might not all be in the right order. And we say good-bye to Brenna. Sad face. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep334.mp3|titles=Episode 334|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Glenn spoke about this article […]

Ep 333: Kirsten Drysdale, Steele Saunders, Derek

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:00:38 GMT

Guests and controversial discussion: that’s what you get from this episode. Kirsten Drysdale is part of the new ABC TV show The Checkout, Steele Saunders is the host of the I Love Green Guide Letters podcast and we review the Ricky Gervais series, Derek. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep333.mp3|titles=Episode 333|artists=Boxcutters] Notes Plugs See Steele Saunders and guests live during […]

Ep 332: Con Frantzeskos, House of Cards

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:00:49 GMT

You’ve heard a lot about House of Cards but you haven’t heard it from us. So put your little earbuddies in and check it out. Also, Con Frantzeskos of the Penso Agency tells us all about how TV advertising works, how networks can best use the concept of the second screen and what everyone is […]

Ep 331: Girls, Reducta

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:00:48 GMT

Sure, we’re looking at Girls for the second week in a row. Maybe because we think the show is worth it or maybe it’s because we’re all out of ideas. You decide. We’re too busy concentrating on what makes good TV. Meanwhile there’s also terrible ads to talk about and letters to read out. That’s […]

Ep 330: MKR vs. MasterChef

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:00:40 GMT

In our remarkable return from the fight at Reichenbach Falls, we begin, once again, to investigate the world of television and what it’s good for. We cover the way Girls has been covered in the media. Nelly Thomas tells us all about My Kitchen Rules and MasterChef: The Professionals. Also, in our news we spend […]

Ep 329: Women and 2nd Screens

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:00:48 GMT

Look. We’re not going to lie to you. This is the last episode of Boxcutters for the year. For the rest of the year you will have to busy yourself by playing this episode over and over again. We have a little look at the concept of the second screen and try to evaluate its […]

Ep 328: Death and Horror

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:00:15 GMT

You want the laughs and good joy times? Well, we have an episode all about death and horror to knock that smile and cheer right off your face. Take that, Happy Pants. John takes you through death affected tv shows while Josh tries to look at the difficulties of horror on the small screen or […]

Ep 327: Looking back at Europe

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 19:00:22 GMT

We take a look back at the last couple of years and give little updates on how shows have behaved since we first cast our eyes upon them. Glenn posits that Europe is beating HBO’s pants, Brett fails to understand how calendars work and Brenna brings back some Australian classics. Listen to it or be […]

Ep 326: The Mindy Project

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:00:50 GMT

Mindy Kaling left The Office at the end of last season and created her own show. It forces us to think about the nature of the modern sitcom as a whole and leads to a really interesting discussion. John brings us a bit of missable delight with another Just Don’t Bother. There’s also some letters […]

Ep 325: Marngrook Footy Show

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:00:37 GMT

In news that is sure to raise many more questions about ratings and the ABC’s responsibility to the community, The Marngrook Footy Show was axed this week. We interview executive producer Grant Hansen about the future of what is arguably the best sports show on television. Also, Brett has some more juicy bits from The […]

Ep 324: Cuckoo

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:00:40 GMT

Sometimes a show comes along that seems simple on the surface but really requires a lot more investigation. Cuckoo is a show exactly like that. Luckily, we’re reviewing it this week. We take a look at the highlights of the US election coverage, cover the BBC controversies and receive some emails from General Petraeus or […]

Ep 323: Arrow, Kate Pappas & Ben Eriksen

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 7 Nov 2012 19:00:16 GMT

It’s always exciting to have new TV makers in the studio and Kate Pappas and Ben Eriksen are the perfect people to be excited about. They’ve made a doco called Future Radicals that appears on ABC 2 as part of the Opening Shot series. Then there’s a review of Arrow and we try to help […]

Ep 322: Go On, Lewis Hamilton

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:00:04 GMT

Go On is a new sitcom with some surprises in store for our panel of television experts who watch tv shows especially to tell you good folk what to expect from them. The last thing they want is for you to be disappointed. Josh goes head-to-head with Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton and Brett sticks […]

Ep 321: Last Resort

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:00:03 GMT

Why is Glenn so Angry? Why does Josh keep laughing? Does Brett still have a stash of VHS tapes to watch? What’s Brenna’s big secret? Why did John cut out one of the best jokes of the show? These questions might be answered on this episode. PLUS: We look at Last Resort, a show that […]

Ep 320: Revolution, Bechdel Test

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:00:21 GMT

There is so much to talk about that we struggle to fit it all into one episode. We review the new show from NBC in the US (and it appears on Fox 8 in Australia), Revolution. The second "o" is supposed to be an on/off symbol but that’s too hard to do. Also, we look […]

Ep 319: Channel 4 Comedy Fortnight

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:25:21 GMT

In the lead-up to the Paralympics, the UK’s Channel 4 presented a fortnight of comedy including some one-offs, some brand new work from geniuses you might be familiar with and some fantastic older comedy from their collection. We take a look at everything we can possibly think of to do with this. Also, are you […]

Ep 318: Breaking Bad & Mad Men

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:36:34 GMT

Courteney takes a post modern look at Breaking Bad, Mad Men with a little bit of Dexter thrown in. It becomes a fascinating discussion of the journey of men in current American TV. Fascinating! [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep318.mp3|titles=Episode 318|artists=Boxcutters] Notes If you’re here early, sorry. We’ll regather our notes in a day or so.

Ep 317: Bobby Flynn’s Reality

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sat, 1 Sep 2012 01:37:34 GMT

Bobby Flynn was a contestant on Australian Idol in 2006. Last week we lost a game show about rewarding group talent (Everybody Dance Now). We talk to Bobby about the value of such talent shows and what happens to the people we loved for those moments. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep317.mp3|titles=Episode 317|artists=Boxcutters] Notes One Thing You know, we recorded […]

Ep 316: Paul Verhoeven, Kids’ Gameshows

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:38:35 GMT

The very excited Paul Verhoeven has just spent a month hosting a children’s TV game show that he happily tells us all about. It’s fascinating. Really. Brett has an I Don’t Buy It that brings to light many economic decisions. Also there are jokes. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep316.mp3|titles=Episode 316|artists=Boxcutters] Notes One Thing Howzat!: Kerry Packer’s War 8:30pm Sunday, […]

Ep 315: Secret Doctor Who Animation Project

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:22:29 GMT

We have a guest donor in the house, Danny Oz, who brings us a story of a BBC-led Doctor Who animation project. In an I Don’t Buy It as large as a tauntaun, John brings us advertisements from the Star Wars Holiday Special. If we didn’t cover science fiction so often we could say it’s […]

Ep 314: The 30th Olympiad

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 9 Aug 2012 01:02:37 GMT

Have you noticed that the Olympics is on television? It’s probably the most important time in television. Every four years we get to play with new technologies and see what’s in store for viewers. We talk about all of that and some of the advertising around this year’s Olympics coverage. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep314.mp3|titles=Episode 314|artists=Boxcutters] Notes One Thing […]

Ep 313: The Newsroom

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 1 Aug 2012 13:49:13 GMT

This week we take a special look at the new Aaron Sorkin show, The Newsroom. Passions fly and loyalty is laid on the line. We lined up some experts from both sides of the Sorkin fence to investigate exactly what it is that makes this show so loved and hated. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep313b.mp3|titles=Episode 313|artists=Boxcutters] Notes You can […]

Ep 312: John Clarke

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:01:42 GMT

John Clarke is, without hyperbole, one of the most important figures in Australian TV comedy. His latest project was a documentary series about Australia’s great sporting history called Sporting Nation, which appeared on ABC1 as a lead-up to the Olympics to which the ABC doesn’t have rights. He tells us all about The Games, Farnarkelling, […]

Ep 311: Continuum and Singing

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:00:06 GMT

Continuum is a future-cop procedural from Canada. We pull it to pieces to work out if it’s genius or horrendous. Then we take a trip into the mind of a Bollywood Star contestant in Quotes. Also, there’s a bunch of news and stuff. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep311.mp3|titles=Episode 311|artists=Boxcutters] Notes One Thing Sporting Nation – 7:30pm Sunday, ABC1 References […]

Ep 310: Myf Warhurst’s Nice

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:31:47 GMT

Myf Warhurst is famous from the television. That’s why we’re speaking to her. She has a new show called Nice and it’s kind of like her first solo album. We speak to her about the emotional journey. And we look at the ridiculousness of FTA commercial news in Raywatch. There are some great letters to […]

Ep 309: All SciFi TV is Rubbish

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:34:53 GMT

This is a very special episode of Boxcutters, recorded in front of a live audience at the 51st Annual National SF Convention. John Richards and Josh Kinal had a debate (aka a word fight) with the topic “That All Science Fiction Television is Rubbish.” Josh took the affirmative and John the negative. Gasp and be […]

Ep 308: Animaniacs and The Voice

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 6 Jun 2012 00:25:46 GMT

We won’t lie to you. This is one of the best episodes we’ve done*. In Things We May Have Missed we look at the cartoon series Animaniacs and there’s a special Crap TV that no self-respecting Boxcutters listener should miss. Toby Halligan is in with Places We Have Strayed and John Richards brings his usual […]

Ep 307: Lilyhammer, Eurovision

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 30 May 2012 06:01:24 GMT

Warning: This one is a bit sweary. Lilyhammer is a fish-out-of-water story starring Steven Van Zandt as a gangster turned rat. We review the hell out of it. Then we dissect the coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest and go home. Josh’s voice sounds like a dying fish and that’s a noise that should be […]

Ep 306: Girls and Maid Marian

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:52:24 GMT

We’ve been waiting for a show that created some controversy and passion in the studio. From the media that’s been going around HBO’s Girls, we thought we found just the thing. Have we? Also, everybody’s favourite Ben McKenzie comes in to talk about a very merry Things You May Have Missed (pssst! It’s Maid Marian […]

Ep 305: Public Television Conferences and Homosexuality

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:28:00 GMT

John Richards has been to Sydney to present Outland at Input, an international public television conference. Also, the New York Times says that homosexuality is a lot more acceptable on television than it was 10 years ago. We try to see if that’s true the world over. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep305.mp3|titles=Episode 304|artists=Boxcutters] Notes One Thing Outland – 10pm […]

Ep 304: Why Big Brother Returns

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 8 May 2012 23:18:27 GMT

Creepy stories, trashy TV and the need for a new season of Big Brother are all covered in this special episode of Boxcutters that no parent should miss. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep304.mp3|titles=Episode 304|artists=Boxcutters] Notes One Thing Laid – 9pm Wednesday night, ABC1 Mark Zuckerberg: Inside Facebook – 9:30pm Thursday, ABC1 Insight: ‘Generation XXX’ – 8:30pm Tuesday, SBSONE

Ep 303: Unsupervised, Optus, The Voice

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 1 May 2012 11:03:12 GMT

Remember that whole Optus vs Telstra, AFL and NFL case that was either going to mean the end of sport forever or the death of the internet? Well, Optus lost last week and we speak to to Lucy Battersby from The Age to find out what the judgement means. Glenn Peters has been watching The […]

Ep 302: Spike TV and Nielson Ratings explained

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:48:39 GMT

Christine Lawrence has made a career out of analysing what people love and hate about television shows, how they work and how they can be better. She used to work for the Nielson company in their TV ratings department. When Josh spoke to her in December she was a Senior Analyst in Programming Research at […]

Ep 301: House of Lies, Yodelling

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:20:52 GMT

House of Lies airs on Showtime in the US and stars Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell and Dave Lawson’s brother, Josh. We review and try to work out why some people might not like it. There’s an ad that involves some kind of yodelling. Brett takes a look at that in I Don’t Buy It and […]

Ep 300: Kyle Killen, Live in Texas

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 2 Apr 2012 11:29:17 GMT

We went all the way to Texas and recorded a show live at SXSW Interactive. Kyle Killen is the creator of the new NBC drama Awake. He took time out of his weekend to sit with us and talk about what it takes to make a series in the US and why it seems so […]

Ep 299: Marieke Hardy, Comedy Festival

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:57:50 GMT

Marieke Hardy teaches us all about finishing a series with a cliffhanger and how it has nothing to do with tricking the network into a second series. Courteney Hocking looks at the difference between the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in real life and how it’s portrayed on television. In news we discuss Mark Scott’s direction […]

Ep 298: Menage a Teev

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:49:12 GMT

Till Death Do Us Part, All in the Family and Kingswood Country were all the same show in three different nations. We take a look at the similarities between them and try to work out what they say about the different countries at the times they were made. There’s an I Don’t Buy It and […]

Ep 297: Texting and Twitter

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 13:00:23 GMT

This week we look at a new development in television. It’s part of the whole grammar of drama thing and it’s a fascinating discussion that we don’t want to spoil for you (although the title of the episode will give it away, maybe). Then, following up from last week’s discussion of ABC’s special set-top box […]

Ep 296: Luck and Luther

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:24:38 GMT

Luck is a new show on HBO in the US. It’s created by David Milch so we know from the start that there’s a lot to love and a lot to hate. We try to look at it all. Courteney Hocking’s been looking at the UK series Luther and gives us a rundown on what […]

Ep 295: Episodic Television & Nerds on TV

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:23:13 GMT

Ben McKenzie is a bonafide nerd who takes the label to an almost professional level. He talks to us about how the nerd is culturally represented on television with a particular focus on The Big Bang Theory. TV ads are upsetting and confusing as we discover in I Don’t Buy It. Then we have a […]

Ep 294: Frank Woodley, Spiral vs The Killing

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:37:35 GMT

Frank Woodley comes in to talk to us about doing physical comedy on Australian television and how it really hasn’t been done before. He has a new show starting on ABC1 on Wednesday 22 Feb. Then, Glenn Peters has seen two foreign language series, Spiral and The Killing. He sets them head to head in […]

Ep 293: Paul Ireland, Excess Baggage

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:19:24 GMT

It’s guestarama this week with Nelly Thomas in to talk about Excess Baggage and how it compares to The Biggest Loser. Paul Ireland talks to us about being a young actor in The Bill and an older actor in Outland. There’s One Thing and Pork and News and what else do you need to know? […]

Ep 292: Penny Chapman, Grimm vs Once Upon A Time

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:58:18 GMT

We talk to Penny Chapman, the producer of the new ABC1 series, The Straits. There’s a review of Grimm vs Once Upon a Time and a Raywatch about Channel 9’s coverage of Australia Day protests. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep292.mp3|titles=Episode 292|artists=Boxcutters] Notes One Thing The Straits: 8:30pm Thursday, ABC1 The Office – BBC version: DVD Raywatch You can play […]

Ep 291: Toby Truslove from Outland

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:49:34 GMT

Toby Truslove is an actor. You’ll know him from Laid and the soon to premier Outland. He talks to us about the plight of the Australian actor and what he looks for in a role. There’s a whole heap of news and some great Trotters thanks to Toby Halligan. Don’t forget there are still Crumpler […]

Ep 290: American Horror Story

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:38:54 GMT

American Horror Story was created by the people who brought us Glee but there’s no singing and dancing, just murder, insanity and old-fashioned haunting. Is it as good as everybody thinks? Is it as bad as everybody thinks? Also, Josh spent some time in New York and discovered just how intrusive television can be in […]

Ep 289: Boss, Lee Zachariah

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:18:53 GMT

We’re back from our Summer Holidays and ready to wow you with a review of the new Kelsey Grammer TV show, Boss. We don’t think we’re going too far by saying it’s the best review we’ve ever done!* Also, marvel at Lee Zachariah’s excellent knowledge of film makers who have crossed over into television. There’s […]

Ep 288: The Light Side of 2011

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:51:10 GMT

A look at some of the best television the world had to offer in 2011

Ep 287: Book Adaptations with Larry Writer

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:14:41 GMT

Larry Writer wrote the book about the crime wars in Sydney in the 20s and 30s called Razor. It was picked up by the Underbelly team and turned into the latest instalment of the true crime dramatisation that has proven so successful for Channel Nine. We talk to him about the whole process. Also, Courteney […]

Ep 286: The Muppet Show LIVE!

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:42:24 GMT

Earlier in the year John and Josh presented a night at ACMI all about the Muppet Show and how it changed the world of television. It sold out very quickly and chances are you missed it. Never fear, though. Through the magic of modern technology we’re able to bring you an edited audio version of […]

Ep 285: Parents & Abandonment

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:30:11 GMT

It’s a superstar episode with Courteney Hocking, John Richards and Glenn Peters all making appearances. Courteney joins Brett and Josh to discuss what it’s like when we watch TV with our parents. Which shows survive the intergenerational divide? Then John and Glenn, proving they are different people, discuss the concept of abandoning TV shows. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.boxcutters.net/BCep285.mp3|titles=Episode […]

Ep 284: Fresh Meat

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 1 Nov 2011 07:17:59 GMT

We review a new comedy / drama from Channel 4 in the UK. It’s called Fresh Meat and it caused some controversy in the Boxcutters studio. John Richards is cohost and he tells us tales of his journey to Seattle where Outland premiered. We finally get around to your letters and Toby Halligan brings us […]

Ep 283: Homeland, Survivor

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:53:01 GMT

When Nelly Thomas comes in to talk about Survivor, you know that it’s like a party for your ears, but is she losing faith in her one time bucket of television joy? And what’s with this new fascination with Celebrity Rehab? She explains all. Also, with Glenn Peters in the co-host seat, we discuss the […]

Ep 282: Christos Tsiolkas

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:15:46 GMT

Features an interview with Christos Tsiolkas, author of The Slap, and we review 2 Broke Girls and Whitney… And see Outland in Seattle!

Ep 281: At Home With Julia

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:50:58 GMT

Rick Kalowski is the executive producer and one of the three writer/creators of At Home With Julia. We spoke to him about the controversy the show caused but also look at the intentions and decisions behind making the show itself. Glenn Peters is in the co-host seat and we talk about the Boxcutters Rule of […]

Ep 280: The Bazura Project

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 4 Oct 2011 01:25:42 GMT

We interview ABC2's the Bazura Project, talk about watching Doctor Who in the cinema and discuss the Arrested Development rumours.

Ep 279: Chas Licciardello

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:00:59 GMT

Josh spoke to Chas Licciardello about causing offence and becoming more mature. The interview is tasteful but may contain references to jokes about incest.

Ep 278: Now We Are Six

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 6 Sep 2011 09:44:06 GMT

It's our sixth birthday show and we take a look at all the TV that shaped us when we were six as individuals. It's a world of reminiscence.

Ep 277: twentysomething

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:04:25 GMT

We speak to you Jess and Josh from twentysomething, a new show starting on ABC2. Also, there's some first impressions of FetchTV.

Ep 276: cloudstreet

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:17:18 GMT

Is cloudstreet the best television drama creation to come out of Australia? Are David & Margaret taking out a court order against John? All of these questions may be answered.

Ep 275: Suits

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:39:13 GMT

We review Suits and discuss our own personal television watching habits. Is the iPhone killing our concentration?

Ep 274: Franklin & Bash, ABC Cuts

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:32:10 GMT

Review of Franklin and Bash, discuss the ABC cuts and look at the weekly news of television.

Ep 273: Falling Skies, Phoenix

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:02:04 GMT

We review the new US series Falling Skies and look back at Phoenix in Things You May Have Missed. Also, we analyse Angry Boys. Courteney Hocking is our co-host.

Ep 272: Wilfred

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:24:21 GMT

A review of the US version of Wilfred. Two questionable McDonald's ads. Foxtel v Austar discussion and news of Marvel live action TV series.

Ep 271: Crownies, Four Corners

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:26:07 GMT

Review of Australian TV series, Crownies. Executive producer of current affairs programme, Four Corners, is interviewed. Amazing Race Australia news.

Ep 270: Happy Endings, Supertrain

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:01:24 GMT

It’s quite fitting that we review the show Happy Endings this week because that’s the one we all watched during the week. John’s done a special Just Don’t Bother about the late 70s failure, Supertrain. There’s an Amazing Race Minute, an I Don’t Buy It, some Quotes and more mentions of Channel 11 than ever […]

Ep 269: Making SciFi TV for Adults

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:11:36 GMT

John and Josh wanted to investigate the reasons behind Australia makes so much acclaimed television science fiction and fantasy for children but never attempts to do anything for families or adults.

Ep 268: Lawrence Leung, Winners & Losers

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:41:02 GMT

This is a massive show with Lawrence Leung telling us all about his new show Unbelievable. For the last few months, Channel 7 has had a new show on air called Winners & Losers. We thought it was about time we reviewed it. So we do that. We also watched it. In news we talk […]

Ep 267: Almighty Johnsons, Channel 9 Advertising

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:40:43 GMT

Remember ages ago when John told us that in New Zealand they were making a show about Norse gods who all lived in modern day Auckland? Well he did and it’s called the Almighty Johnsons and we review it for your pleasure. John and Josh went to a Channel 9 event where they pretended they […]

Ep 266: The Killing, Terriers

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:49:58 GMT

We review the AMC remake of the Danish drama The Killing. In Good Die Young we look at Terriers. Our cohost this week is the ever-pleasant and totally ROCKING, Courteney Hocking. Listen to episode 266 Subscribe to the RSS Feed Subscribe using iTunes

Ep 265: Game of Thrones, Freaks and Geeks

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 23 May 2011 05:43:46 GMT

We review the HBO series Game of Thrones. In Good Die Young we look at Freaks and Geeks. Our cohost this week is copywriter and man-about-town, Glenn Peters. Listen to episode 265 Subscribe to the RSS Feed Subscribe using iTunes

Ep 264: AFL Rights, Lone Star

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:13:53 GMT

Television is getting a lot more complicated as new technologies come forward. Last week we tried to cover the AFL rights issue but it’s really complicated. That why we brought in the big guns. Lucy Battersby from the Age and Sydney Morning Herald comes in to explain it to us properly. In the Good Die […]

Ep 263: The Trip, American Gothic

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 9 May 2011 12:23:32 GMT

You want the truth? You can probably handle the truth. But can you handle our review of the BBC2 series, The Trip? Okay, you can probably handle that. In fact, we recommend that you handle that. We also recommend that you handle our new segment already changing its name. Now it’s called “The Good Die […]

Ep 262: Survivor with Nelly Thomas

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 2 May 2011 04:24:04 GMT

Due to popular demand and direct from her tour of North East Melbourne, Nelly Thomas is back to tell us all about the latest season of Survivor and why it’s still one of the best shows on television. We talk about some of the new technology involved in broadcasting the Royal Wedding and discuss the […]

Live: Pat Mastroianni, Degrassi & Press Gang

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:36:39 GMT

Pat Mastroianni played the celebrated Joey Jeremiah on the classic late-80s / early-90s Canadian teen drama, Degrassi Junior High (and its subsequent series). He joined us live via Skype to discuss his involvement in the series.

Ep 261: Marc Fennell, Disabled Characters

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:18:59 GMT

With co-host Courteney Hocking we take you on a magical journey through site, sound and cat noises. Marc Fennell, star of Hungry Beast and the Circle talks to us about the not so surprise third season of Hungry Beast. Sophie Geffros gives us an insider’s view of what the whole controversy over non-disabled actors playing […]

Ep 260: Perfect Couples, Bendigo St

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:48:16 GMT

John Richards went to the former Channel 9 studios in Bendigo St Richmond to help pull it apart. He tells us why. Brett and Josh review the US series Perfect Couples. Brett tells us why. Josh has been watching The Celebrity Apprentice and you probably already know why. Enjoy responsibly: RSS feed iTunes or listen […]

Ep 259: The Chicago Code

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:02:06 GMT

You want in-depth and slightly waffly discussions about what makes good television? You have come to the right place. Dave Lawson joins us as regular co-host, a role he will share with John and Courteney from now on. We review the new show from Shaun Ryan, the creator of the Shield, The Chicago Code. If […]

Ep 258: Bob’s Burgers, British Shows Down Under

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:49:20 GMT

Sometimes we just need to say what needs to be said. That’s exactly what we do this week. We pull no punches and we reveal all our opinions. Which opinions? Well, we tell you exactly what we think of Bob’s Burgers, the new animated series that airs on Eleven in Australia. Not enough? We also […]

Ep 257: Conviction Kitchen’s Vital

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:09:25 GMT

Courteney Hocking sits in the co-host chair to talk to Jean-Vital Syverin, the sous chef from Conviction Kitchen. We take a look at the new sketch comedy from the Independent Film Channel in the US, Portlandia. Toby Halligan’s Trotters brings us home and there’s the week’s TV news and what you should watch this week. […]

Ep 256: ACMA Chair Chris Chapman, Emma Magenta

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:15:56 GMT

ACMA Chair, Chris Chapman, talks to us about the crazy things that those whacky regulators at the Communications and Media Authority get up to. He also goes into the details behind last week’s controversial David Campbell / Channel 7 decision. Then we talk to author and artist turned TV animation writer/director, Emma Magenta. Her new […]

Ep 255: Harry’s Law, James Talia

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 7 Feb 2011 04:38:21 GMT

The wonderfully talented and outrageously charming Dave Lawson joins us as cohost. We discuss recent news coverage and the secret lives of journalists with James Talia. Also we review Harry’s Law, the new David E Kelley drama. Expect, as well, the usual fare of news and pork with trotters. Smell the audio treats: RSS feed […]

Ep 254: Episodes

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 1 Feb 2011 09:10:58 GMT

2011 is going to be a great year for television. At least we hope it is because otherwise we’re pretty screwed. This week we talk about the UK/US co-production Episodes starring Matt LeBlanc, Steven Mangan and Tamsin Greig. We also take a look at some of the shows we hope to watch this year on […]

Merry Episodic Echo: Boxcutters picks of 2010

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:59:10 GMT

In this, the Grand Final of Boxcutters episodes for 2010, all the players are in to give 110% in the name of the TV game. Geraldine Hickey joins us with her special comments on her selection of the best show of 2010 and like a fantastic meeting of all the Big Chiefs, we have drawn […]

Ep 253: Oprah is in Australia

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:35:08 GMT

Okay. Really, all anybody has been talking about for the last two weeks, it seems, is how Oprah is in Australia and Julian Assange is not. While we can’t bring you any information about Assange, you can bet that Nelly and Brett both have opinions, information and a whole world of words to say about […]

Ep 252: The Walking Dead, Peter Hitchener

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:55:55 GMT

We get to speak to the extraordinarily delightful Peter Hitchener, newsreader for Channel 9 Melbourne, about how he just gives and gives to his viewers. After many requests from listeners we finally have a look at the comic book adaptation, The Walking Dead. I still wish it was called “They Shoot Zombies, Don’t They?” In […]

Ep 251: Twin Peaks, Survivor

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:00:29 GMT

It’s so good to have Nelly Thomas back in the Nelly chair. We’ve all missed her but now she’s back and full of fight. She brings us a hilarious summary of the current season of Survivor. For the uninitiated, Nelly’s Survivor summaries are probably better than watching the show and it’s pretty damn good show. […]

Ep 250: Rake, Dr Janet Hall

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:03:56 GMT

Here’s the thing. We did 250 episodes of this show. This is episode 250 but we did our 250th a while ago so here’s one we did this week? Did you follow that? Well, can you follow a whole review of the new ABC show, Rake? I’m sure you can. Also, Toby Halligan starts us […]

Ep 249: Mike & Molly, Geraldine Hickey

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:16:54 GMT

John Richards makes a surprise appearance in the studio to give us an update on the shooting of Outland and he also tells us about your chance to be a part of Australian television history. We review the new US comedy Mike & Molly. Geraldine Hickey is our very special guest host. RSS feed iTunes […]

Ep 248: Tony Martin, Tim Ferguson, Tom Elliott

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:30:27 GMT

There’s not really much more I can add. Have you seen the title of the episode? Tony Freakin’ Martin calls us up to talk about A Quiet Word with Carrie Fisher. We end up talking about all sorts of things but it’s Tony Freakin’ Martin so you’ll listen because he’s a genius. In case that’s […]

Ep 247: Weeds, Rally to Restore Sanity

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:00:54 GMT

Did you miss us? Well, we’ve returned anyway so deal with it. One way you could deal with it is by enjoying this wonderful episode in which Riley Boxcutter gives us an exclusive report on the Rally to Restore Sanity (aka the March to Keep Fear Alive). For the first time ever there is a […]

Ep 246: Paul Cornell & Robert Shearman at AussieCon4

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:42:34 GMT

Last September, in Melbourne, science fiction fans came from all over the world to hear us interview two of the writers of the new series of Doctor Who, Paul Cornell and Robert Shearman. You can feel like you were actually there by listening to this episode. You will miss all the visual jokes but you’ll […]

Ep 245: Kim Evey and Greg Benson

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:16:31 GMT

When I, Josh, was in the US earlier this year, I stopped by the house of a pair of web-based film makers to talk about the definition of television. Kim Evey and Greg Benson are two of the people behind the very successful web series, the Guild, but they also produce their own stuff with […]

Ep 244: US Fall Season 2010, Pre-production

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 4 Oct 2010 06:37:03 GMT

Brett has some Crap TVs that he needs to offload on us all. The fact that one of them may have been a misnamed Raywatch will go without saying because it doesn’t change the episode really. And who actually understands the definitions of these segment titles anyway? We may as well call the whole show […]

Ep 243: Grand Final, Strictly Speaking

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:31:17 GMT

Is 3D ruining our sports coverage? We take a look at Channel 7’s coverage of the AFL Grand Final and wonder what has changed. Toby gives us a rundown on what Strictly Speaking is all about. There’s also some Letters to Boxcutters and an I Don’t Buy It to sink your teeth into (or sync […]

Ep 242: But what is television?

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:48:43 GMT

With poor Nelly away sick, the wonderful Geraldine Hickey comes in to take her place for a week. Brett doesn’t buy an ad for a genealogy website. We start talking about what television actually means and how the very concept is changing and where it’s going. That’s going to be a long journey but we’ll […]

Ep 241: Huge, Hellcats, Basil Fawlty

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:33:26 GMT

This week we finally reveal who is number 5 in the Boxcutters Greatest Characters of All Time (there’s a clue in the title of this week’s episode but don’t tell anyone). Also there’s a review of the new CW series Huge from some of the creators of My So Called Life. Josh does a Rule […]

Ep 240: The Greatest TV Characters of All Time

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:50:13 GMT

Yes, the rumours are true. Boxcutters has been around for five years. You’d think we’d have quit by now but no, we are very bad at learning lessons. To celebrate our podcast longevity we give you a gift. In fact we give you the greatest gift. We reveal to you, in this very episode, the […]

Ep 239: Rubicon, Margot Leadbetter

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:11:24 GMT

We review Rubicon and John talks about Margot Leadbetter in the Greatest TV Characters of All Time. None of us were paying much attention. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 239 in your browser Send us an email about all the things we asked you to this week. This episode is supported by IceTV, giving […]

Ep 238: Claire Hooper, The Election & The Mole

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:59:40 GMT

To top off what has already been a really busy week full of too much information, we bring in Claire Hooper from Good News Week to talk about the election night coverage. Remember the extreme game show / early reality series The Mole? Well, Brooke Marshall was the winner of series 2 of that show […]

Ep 237: Peter Rowsthorn, Let the Blood Run Free

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:39:50 GMT

Are you sad, alone, or just generally unhappy with your life? Then you need the LATEST EPISODE OF BOXCUTTERS! Star of Kath & Kim, Comedy Company, Let the Blood Run Free and, most recently Can We Help, Peter Rowsthorn joins us in the studio to discuss his extensive career. We also get a chance to […]

Ep 236: Louie, Geraldine Hickey

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:08:26 GMT

The excellent Geraldine Hickey joins us to tell us tales of what young children like to watch. Also, we review the new Louis CK show, Louie. I don’t want to build it up too much but it’s really fun. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 236 in your browser Send us an email about all […]

Ep 235: Kevin Clash & Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Wil Anderson

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:27:42 GMT

Kevin Clash performs Elmo on Sesame Street and Leslie Carrara-Rudolph does the same for Abby Cadabby. We have them live in the studio talking about puppetry, children’s television and adult humour. Also, Wil Anderson joins us on the phone to discuss The Gruen Nation. It’s really good. Really it is. RSS feed iTunes or listen […]

Ep 234: Leaders Debate (sic), Masterchef Finale

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:03:16 GMT

There’s lots of talk and stuff about the things in the title of this post. What more do you want to know? Spend some quality time with us and we’ll tell you everything you need. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 234 in your browser Send us an email about all the things we asked […]

Ep 233: Hawke, TAC Ads, Kit Kats

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:33:00 GMT

John is back from Japan and he’s brought us some weird flavoured Kit Kats. You can hear us eat them. Also TV happens. Get yourself more of Declan Fay at the Sweet Plumb podcast. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 233 in your browser Why not send us an email to agree with Brett or […]

Ep 232: 7pm Project, Al Swearengen

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:19:19 GMT

This week Rob Brearley, Creative Producer with Roving Enterprises, talks to us about his work with the 7pm Project. In our continuing look at the Greatest TV Characters of All Time, the excellent Lawrence Mooney joins us to talk about Al Swearengen. There’s a new quiz question with another DVD box set to win. RSS […]

Ep 231: Danny Blay, 30 Rock Characters

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 5 Jul 2010 12:23:51 GMT

Danny Blay is an Executive Officer from No to Violence. He comes in to talk about representations of sexual violence on television. If that doesn’t sound like enough fun and good times, we look at some characters from 30 Rock in the Greatest TV Characters of All Time. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 231 […]

Ep 230: Rajendra Roy, The Doctor

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:29:01 GMT

Rajendra Roy is the head film curator for MoMA in New York and we have a little discussion with him about what Television actually means. John talks about The Doctor as one of the Greatest TV Characters of All Time. Brett and John have an argument about politics that gets really boring but ends in […]

Ep 229: Daria, Nelly’s Magic Box

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:02:09 GMT

We really say the word “box” about 50 times in this episode. We can be so infantile sometimes. Those are the times we like the best. We look at Daria as a contender for the Greatest TV Characters of All Time. Nelly talks about her new PVR. And there’s some other stuff. RSS feed iTunes […]

Ep 228: How to Make it In America

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:56:36 GMT

Yes. We finally review How to Make it in America. “About bloody time,” you all shout in a wondrous chorus. Also, John goes through why he chose Lynda Day for his choice to include in the list of Greatest TV Characters of All Time. We had a lot of fun putting this one together. Probably […]

Ep 227: Provisionally the Greatest TV Characters of All Time

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:47:22 GMT

This is turning into a massive operation. We have created a provisional list of the Greatest TV Characters of All Time taken from your suggestions over the last two weeks and our own personal top tens. You can hear all about how we’re putting the list together and our continual investigation about what makes a […]

Ep 226: James Talia, Eurovision, Bechdel Test

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:59:08 GMT

James Talia joins us to discuss the recent controversy over Channel 7 news and the former NSW Minister for Transport. We review this year’s Eurovision coverage and the Lost finale. And we look at the recent shows we’ve reviewed and see how they match up against the Bechdel Test. All that and more. Just listen. […]

Ep 225: Treme, Survivor, Ray Watch

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:41:42 GMT

Treme is the new David Simon drama on HBO. We review it for your listening pleasure. Also, by request, Nelly does a run down of the latest season of Survivor in anticipation of tomorrow night’s finale. Brett discusses some bad reporting in Ray Watch. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 225 in your browser Hey […]

Ep 224: Lowdown with Adam Zwar and Amanda Brotchie

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 17 May 2010 06:44:45 GMT

We speak with creators of ABC TV’s Lowdown, Amanda Brotchie and Adam Zwar. Also we review the recent HBO series, How to Make it in America. Update: We were planning on reviewing this show but ended up talking to our excellent guests for a little longer than expected. We’ll pick this up in a couple […]

Ep 223: The Circle and other stories

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:47:48 GMT

We don’t even once accidentally call The Circle “the Coven” but that would have been hilarious if we had. There is a heap of other segments as well and hilarious puns and stuff. Articulate and everything. Listen: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 223 in your browser Hey you. Come and celebrate the wonder of […]

Ep 222: Justified, TV Cliches

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 3 May 2010 13:10:55 GMT

In the post coital-type bliss of that flamin’ mongrel Alf taking out the gold Logie, Boxcutters gets back to basics with: Our take on the latest offering from non-pejorative basic-cable channel, FX, Justified, starring Timothy Oliyphant in the titular role as Justin Timberlake in a hat; The shooting down of another TV Cliche seen on […]

Ep 221: Masterchef, Dead Gorgeous

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:03:26 GMT

Nelly Thomas is back in the co-host chair after a very successful comedy festival. We discuss the changes in this year’s Masterchef and review the ABC kids’ series, Dead Gorgeous, in ‘Before and After School’. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 221 in your browser News Items Here are some news items we didn’t get […]

Ep 220: Dave Lawson, Drew Rhodes, The Pacific

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:23:12 GMT

Dave Lawson tells us all about the goal of combining football and family entertainment on the Bounce. Drew Rhodes was the location manager for The Pacific. We find out all about recreating 1940s Melbourne in 2009 and just what the hell a location manager does anyway? Oh, and also we review the Pacific, just in […]

Ep 219: Lin Buckfield – Executive Producer of Media Watch

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:41:33 GMT

Lin Buckfield is the new executive producer of Media Watch. We speak to her about her anticipation of the new job. Also we kind of review the new show Spartacus: Blood and Sand. It’s silly but fun: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 219 in your browser

Ep 218: Dan Ilic, Dave Bloustien

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:50:59 GMT

This week we talk to Dan Ilic about the ads he created for the VicRoads road-safety campaign. You probably would have seen them referred to because of their controversy. Also, Dave Bloustien discusses writing for Good News Week and the Glass House. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 218 in your browser Maybe after listening […]

Ep 217: Quentin Crisp telemovie, BBC changes

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:40:26 GMT

In Things You May Have Missed, John introduces us to An Englishman in New York, the continuation of the story of Quentin Crisp. We discuss the changes going ahead at the BBC and also look at whether or not the Golden Age of Television has now passed. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 217 in […]

Ep 216: A Visit to Letterman, Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:58:51 GMT

We love it when our friends come back from an overseas jaunt, bearing gifts from foreign lands, and we always try to catch the magic of the joy and surprise on Boxcutters. In this week’s fresh-off-the-plane episode, Josh brings us an audio journey through the trials and tribulations of getting into the Ed Sullivan Theater […]

Ep 215: Carol-Lynn Parente, Executive Producer of Sesame Street

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:01:25 GMT

When the opportunity arrived to speak to the Executive Producer of one of the most influential TV shows on the planet, there was absolutely no question about it. Josh spoke to Carol-Lynn Parente about Sesame Street, the death of Mr Hooper, the introduction of new characters, and using TV as an educational tool. Brought to […]

Ep 214: Craig McLachlan Part II

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:34:48 GMT

As you will no doubt remember, the first time we had Craig McLachlan in the studio we were all so impressed, charmed and generally gooey about the experience that we had to invite him back to: Finish examining his career thus far; and See if multiple exposure to his delightful personality returned us to our […]

Ep 213: Winter Olympics coverage Peter Campbell [Foxtel] & Giaan Rooney [Channel 9]

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:22:44 GMT

It’s like going to the fights and having a hockey game break out this week on Boxcutters as we tie up the trans-Pacific phone lines, talking with Peter Campbell (Director of FOXTEL Sport and Olympic Games) and Giaan Rooney (former Australian Olympian and Channel 9 Winter Olympics 2010 commentator) live and direct from Vancouver, BC, […]

Ep 212: Archer, Ray Watch, TV Clichés

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:17:55 GMT

Archer is an animated series on FX in the US. Fox 8 announced it will air on March 7 in Australia so we take a little look. We talk about Chuck vs the *shudder* “shippers”. In the news we discuss The Biggest Loser fans gone silly, David Leckie on record and Senator Conroy skis his […]

Ep 211: Biggest Loser, TV Licenses and Freebies for Networks

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:49:45 GMT

It’s all in the title. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 211 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an SMS on 0458 288 837 (0458 CUTTER) Here are some things we mentioned during the show: Gorge Yourself It’s like Hulu but we can see it in Australia. But for […]

Ep 210: The League, The Nature of Television Storytelling

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:53:03 GMT

The League is another show about men and their relationships with one another. We take a good long look at it. We also have a long conversation about whether or not there is a place for episodic drama on television. It’s a very interesting chat with lots of information. We go a little bit high-brow […]

Episode 209: Nazeem Hussain, Ben McNair

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:08:26 GMT

Comedian Nazeem Hussain joins us in the studio to talk about how dark people, Muslims and immigrants in general are portrayed on Australian television. Then Ben McNair from Channel 7 News sits down for a chat about Haiti, Black Saturday, the ABC’s 24-hour news channel and Kevin Rudd. It’s jam-packed information from start to finish. […]

Ep 208: Men of a Certain Age, NBC and Leno and Conan

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:22:48 GMT

Oh yes. We’re back, and we’ve prepared for your listening pleasure the greatest 70 minutes of television related discussion OF ALL TIME. Nelly Thomas joins us at the start of the show to prove that she is not just John putting on a funny voice. Then we discuss Men of a Certain Age, a new […]

Special Epinephrine Delta Force: Wilbur Wilde, James Talia, Tom Elliott

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:41:00 GMT

In our last episode for the year we look back at the year with some of our regulars. Wilbur Wilde talks about Hey Hey It’s Saturday‘s return, James Talia looks back at the year’s news and Tom Elliott talks more about the death of television. It’s some interesting conversation and some messy amateurs holding it […]

Ep 207: Modern Family, Twilight Zone

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:06:30 GMT

Modern Family, not a black and white like it or not review about the new series from ABC in the US. Intrigued? You should be. It was an intriguing conversation. Also, the Twilight Zone is a beguiling series that we talk about in Things You May Have Missed. There’s News, Letters, Raywatch, Pork, One Thing […]

Ep 206: Misfits, The Prisoner, Lunch Disclosure

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:32:21 GMT

Misfits comes from the UK, is filled with unattractive and very annoying characters and is essentially Skins meets Heroes. So why do we find it so strangely compelling? Also, Corin and Toby from Beauty & the Geek give us a review of the remake of The Prisoner in a segment I think we should call […]

Ep 205: Adam Christou, Melrose Place

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:25:31 GMT

Dear Listener, We present, for your entertainment, Mr Adam Christou, who shares with us a brand new world of adult entertainment based on parodying television shows. Also, we review the new series of Melrose Place. We investigate the universe’s disturbing quarters so that you can sound more knowledgeable at dinner parties. Learn something: RSS feed […]

Ep 204: Bored to Death, Foxtel’s EPG, Arguments

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:18:36 GMT

Bored to Death was on HBO in the US and we discuss its merits with almost argumentative tones. OK, they are argumentative tones but with good points. It’s an interesting conversation and you should listen to it. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 204 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send […]

Ep 203: Craig McLachlan (really!)

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:59 GMT

This week we speak at length to Craig McLachlan. He tells us all about Neighbours, the record industry, the wilderness and Alan Dale. He’s a wonderful guest. Listen to it. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 203 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an SMS on 0458 288 837 […]

Ep 202: Community, Micro Men, Kim Dalton should resign

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:43:06 GMT

Community is a new show from NBC in the US about people in community college that is a lot better than it sounds. Also, John talks about a BBC telemovie called Micro Men. Hungry Beast could be better. And, Kim Dalton should resign. Find out why: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 202 in your […]

Spring Break with John Safran

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:57:49 GMT

This week we’re taking a little hiatus. A few weeks ago Josh recorded an interview with John Safran about his new show John Safran’s Race Relations. Here’s the interview in full. RSS feed iTunes or listen to Spring Break in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an SMS on 0458 […]

Ep 201: FlashForward, Dominos Pizza, The Future of Television

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:59:39 GMT

This week, we lounge into our new century with a look at the future (ooh, spooky) with FlashForward. There’s an I Don’t Buy It. Also, one of the most interesting discussions in Pork we’ve ever had. It’s like delicious, fluffy mashed potato but for your ears. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 201 in your […]

Ep 200: Myf Warhurst, Highway Patrol, Surprise Guests

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:05:22 GMT

200 episodes! Wow. It seems like only yesterday we were preparing for our 200th episode (and John’s 54th) and now it’s here already. The beautiful and delightful Myf Warhurst joins us to talk about Spicks & Specks. Also, “You’re under arrest” is not one of the things Acting Sergeant Alisdair Farrell says to us. We […]

Ep 199: The Cult, Ads for Shoes, Garry Shandling

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:57:34 GMT

Hi everybody. This is episode 199. We talk about the New Zealand show, The Cult and some other stuff. Our energy levels were down. We apologise but we’re just saving it up for a big show next week. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 199 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or […]

Ep 198: Beauty plus Geek, Marc Fennell

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:12:11 GMT

Corin and Jenna, one of the geeks and one of the beauties from Channel 7’s Beauty and the Geek, join us in the studio to talk about what it’s like to be part of a reality television series. Marc Fennell, the star of ABCTV’s Hungry Beast is on the phone discussing the controversies around the […]

Remember When… Tim Ferguson

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:58:22 GMT

With the Boxcutters team scattered around the globe this week, we take a wander down memory lane with an occasional series that we’ve now dubbed Remember When… Remember When… Tim Ferguson joined us to talk about his impressively long career in Australian television, visiting on the eve of the inaugural Melbourne Comedy Festival show, Axed? […]

197: Sam Pang, Just Don’t Bother, The Loop, The Brownlow, The Emmys

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:18:02 GMT

Sam Pang, host of the SBS quiz show, ADBC, is our guest this week. He tells us things about stuff. There’s a Things You May Have Missed about The Loop, a special Just Don’t Bother, and Brett thinks the Brownlow is both brown and low. Listen to it y’all: RSS feed iTunes or listen to […]

Ep 196: Wilbur Wilde, Generation Kill, I Don’t Buy It, Letters

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:44:14 GMT

As we sail into our 5th year of Boxcutters ? thanks for all the cards and pressies for our birthday last week, BTW ? we take a look at the future of another show of longevity, Hey Hey it’s Saturday, as we talk to Wilbur Wilde about how things are going in the run-up to […]

Ep 195: Tom Elliott, Flash Forward, The Lost Room

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 7 Sep 2009 09:10:14 GMT

We have a week full of broken rules of time and finance with: Tom Elliott inventing the flux capacitor giving us some rational explanations for the asset writedowns and massive profit downgrade at 7 and how hard 9 and 10’s parent companies are doing it; a preview of Flash Forward, coming to our screens on […]

Ep 194: Nurse Jackie, Come Back Mrs Noah, Foot Scrapings

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:17:50 GMT

Nurse Jackie is the new show from Showtime in the US starring Edie Falco. Come Back Mrs Noah is an old show from the late 70s that John once saw. There’s an I don’t buy it and a whole bunch of other stuff to make you laugh, cry and possibly even hit yourself in the […]

Ep 193: Hung, Parker Lewis, Hamlet!

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:41:41 GMT

This week we look at the new HBO drama, Hung, and in Before and After School there’s Parker Lewis Can’t Lose. Parker Lewis Can’t Lose: The Complete First Season is, of course, available on DVD. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 193 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an […]

Ep 192: Southland, Quotes, Crap TV, Letters

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:59:36 GMT

Southland is a new show from the US about police. We review it. The rest of the episode is good and full of information about television. Really. It’s wonderful. Also there’s an I Don’t Buy It to destroy a generation. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 192 in your browser Contact us by sending us […]

Ep 191: James Talia, Torchwood, Hosts of things

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:32:39 GMT

James Talia talks to us about news anchoring. We look at Torchwood: Children of Earth. Woo, says Brett Cropley. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 191 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an SMS on 0458 288 837 (0458 CUTTER) You can buy Torchwood – Children of Earth on […]

Ep 190: Parks and Recreation, Dance Your Ass Off, US 60 Minutes

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:36:11 GMT

Too hot to mention, too cold to hold. Called the Boxcutters and in control. This episode of Boxcutters has nothing to do with Ghost Busters 2 but we do talk about Parks and Recreation and other things already mentioned in the title of this episode. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 190 in your browser […]

Ep 189: Psychoville, Leafbusters, MasterChef Postmortem

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:57:47 GMT

We return with a killer episode. The new UK series, Psychoville get a right reviewing, we look at why MasterChef was so bloody popular, and there’s a brief chat about TV series made from novels. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 189 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an […]

Winter Nostalgia 2: Peter Smith (aka Mr Television)

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:33:43 GMT

We take a journey into the past and listen to the wonderful Pete Smith. What else do you need to know? Nothing. He is wonderful. Another trip down memory lane: RSS feed iTunes or listen to Winter Nostalgia in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an SMS on 0458 288 […]

Winter Nostalgia 1: Brian Nankervis, The Prisoner

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:10:38 GMT

John and Josh take you into the past with this look at our review of The Prisoner from 2005. John offers up some lovely “making-of” secrets. Then we listen to what Brian Nankervis had to say before he became immortalised in our Pork intro. A trip down memory lane: RSS feed iTunes or listen to […]

Ep 188: Human Giant, Pink and Penguins

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:21:42 GMT

This week was a total mess but we did manage to talk about Human Giant, not buy Optus ads and read out some wonderful letters. Enjoy the chaos: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 188 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an SMS on 0458 288 837 (0458 CUTTER) […]

Ep 187: Genevieve Lemon, East Bound and Down

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:51:43 GMT

Quite simply one of the best guests we’ve ever had on the show, Genevieve Lemon is honest, hilarious and an award winning actress. East Bound and Down is a new comedy from some of the people responsible for Funny or Die and we review it for your aural pleasure. RSS feed iTunes or listen to […]

Ep 186: Peter Moon and Brendan Luno from “Whatever Happened to That Guy”

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:48:19 GMT

Peter Moon and Brendan Luno, co-creators of Whatever Happened to That Guy? join us for a very extended chat. Also, we talk about the new TV series, Kings. Here you go: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 186 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an SMS on 0458 288 […]

Ep 185: Peter Lane, Sue Taylor, TV That Kills

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:22:36 GMT

This week: Peter Lane, former Chairman of Channel 31 in Melbourne talks to us about the state of community television in the move to digital; producer Sue Taylor sets our mind at ease about 3 Acts of Murder; and we discuss movies about TV shows from a horrible future where we can only enjoy watching […]

Ep 184: Better Off Ted, Monkey, Squiz

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 1 Jun 2009 08:20:53 GMT

Better Off Ted is a half hour comedy from ABC in the US. It’s funny. We talk about it. In Before and After School we look at Monkey. Also, Brett has problems with the Age’s TV guide and we take a quick look at the SBS celebrity sports quiz show, Squiz. Better Off Boxcutters: RSS […]

Ep 183: Marc Fennell, Movies about TV, Wallander

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:58:50 GMT

Marc Fennell joins us to talk about portrayals of television in film. We talk about the UK detective drama based on a Swedish set of novels starring Kenneth Brannagh, Wallander (just in case you were confused about which Kenneth Brannagh featuring, UK detective telemovie series based on Swedish novels we were talking about). It’s here: […]

Ep 182: James Talia, Ashes to Ashes, Eurovision

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:33:05 GMT

James Talia comes in to talk to us about the world of network news and the changes therein. Also, we review the second season of season 2 of Ashes To Ashes and discuss this week’s Eurovision song contest. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 182 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or […]

Ep 181: Leo Laporte, Party Down, Ten Years Younger in Ten Days

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:05:01 GMT

This week Josh speaks to Leo Laporte, Brett talks about Ten Years Younger in Ten Days and we discuss the US show Party Down. It’s a corker. Listen to it: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 181 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an SMS on 0458 288 837 […]

Ep 180: Important Things with Demitri Martin, Cadbury Ads, No Logies

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 4 May 2009 12:28:48 GMT

What do you need to know? Important Things with Demitri Martin is a tv show we review. On top of that, some really important news and some less important pork. This week’s quiz is a corker and the prize is a Crumpler Laptop Bag! Find out more: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 180 in […]

Ep 179: Freeview, Revisiting Old Television, Shame on Henrie Stride and Channel 10

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:27:56 GMT

Freeview have a new ad out and we don’t buy it. Also we look at why television of yore might not stand up to today’s viewers. There’s some CrapTV from Channel 10 and we (try to) tell you what to watch Ooh look: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 179 in your browser Contact us […]

Ep 178: Marc Fennel and Dan Ilic, Slings & Arrows, Crap TV

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:15:31 GMT

Marc Fennel and Dan Ilic come in to talk about Massage My Medium, their comedy festival show about the end of television as we know it. We review the Canadian comedy/drama Slings & Arrows and have some Crap TV, the quiz and tell you what to watch if you watch one thing. Get it here: […]

Ep 177: Alexandra Tynan, Gloria Jeans and Ingham Chicken Ads, Ladette Quotes

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:05:52 GMT

This week, Alexandra Tynan, the designer of the Cybermen, joins us in the studio to talk about costume design and creating a science fiction icon. Also, we have a couple of I Don’ts Buys Its sent in by listeners (see the clips below). RSS feed iTunes or listen to 177 in your browser Contact us […]

Ep 176: Bazura Project, Being Human, Foxtel Ads

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 6 Apr 2009 12:37:37 GMT

Lee Zachariah and Shannon Marinko from the Bazura Project come in to discuss the controversy surrounding their Logies/TV Week correspondence. We also review the UK series Being Human. Brett doesn’t buy Foxtel Ads and Kerry Armstrong makes a special appearance*. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 176 in your browser You can buy Season 1 […]

Ep 175: Doug MacLeod, Janet A. McLeod, Dead Set

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:38:18 GMT

Doug MacLeod has written everything from The Comedy Company to Dogstar, and joins us to look back on his career. Janet A. McLeod is our special co-host, Josh Kinal makes a special phone call, there’s special news, special letters and no pork. No pork at all. Oh, all right, there’s a bit. Also we review […]

Ep 174: Rod Quantock, Josie Parrelli, Breaking Bad, Reality Dancing

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:35:16 GMT

Chartbusting 80s‘ Josie Parrelli is our co-host, Australia, You’re Standing In It‘s Rod Quantock is our guest, we review AMC’s new meth-cooking drama Breaking Bad , Josie talks about reality-based Dancing, John has a rant about BSG, Brett is inscrutable. All this, plus news and pork! You lucky, lucky people… RSS feed iTunes or listen […]

Ep 173: Wilbur Wilde, Anne-Marie Peard, Flight Of The Conchords, musical TV shows

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:58:05 GMT

All singing! All dancing! Repeated sax offender Wilbur Wilde is our guest co-host, aussietheatre.com‘s Anne-Marie Peard talks about TV shows that sing (warning: Buffy), we review season 2 of HBO’s Flight Of The Conchords, reminisce about Aussie rock shows and Josh Kinal shows his mad teleportation skills. Oddly, no-one mentions Sweet & Sour (except here). […]

Ep 172: James Talia, bushfires, Dollhouse

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 9 Mar 2009 08:51:15 GMT

James Talia joins us to talk about the way television news covered the Victorian bushfires and we look at the new Joss Whedon show, Dollhouse. There’s also some letters to Boxcutters and all the news we could fit into the rest of the show. It’s good. Listen to it. RSS feed iTunes or listen to […]

Ep 171: United States of Tara, Terrorist Ringtones, Sunday Night

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:24:19 GMT

The United States of Tara is a new show from Showtime in the US starring Australia’s Own Toni Collette. We also bring you an I Don’t Buy It about mobile phone clubs and a Ray Watch about Sunday Night. Listen to the show the rest of the media is all a-buzz about: RSS feed iTunes […]

Ep 170: Wil Anderson, Privileged, Letters

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:45:02 GMT

Wil Anderson joins us to talk about the Gruen Transfer, The Glass House and iced confection. Also, we review the new show Privileged and read out a whole heap of letters. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 170 in your browser Contact us by sending us email or send us an SMS on 0458 288 […]

Ep 169: Editor Rob Buttery, Eleventh Hour, Count Duckula

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:09:22 GMT

Editor of shows including Mythbusters and Bondi Rescue, Rob Buttery joins us to talk about the world of television editing. We do a review of the US show Eleventh Hour and a Before & After School about Count Duckula. You know you want it: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 169 in your browser Contact […]

Ep 168: Bam Boom! Entertainment, Lie to Me, Underbelly 2

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:19:13 GMT

Gillian Bartlett and Donna Lyon from Bam Boom! Entertainment join us to talk about their very unique television jobs. Also there’s a review of the new Underbelly season premier, and the new US show Lie to Me. Also we look at coverage of the Victorian bushfires in a special Raywatch. Get it: RSS feed iTunes […]

Ep 167: Narrelle M. Harris, Demons, Bigpond Ads

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 10:29:07 GMT

Noted local author of vampire novels, Narrelle M. Harris joins us to talk about the world of the vampire in television. We cover the UK drama Demons. A listener sent in an I Don’t Buy It and we create the word “Skad”. Skad this: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 167 in your browser Contact […]

Ep 166: Gavin & Stacey, Soap, Dumb Advertising.

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:05:39 GMT

An information-packed episode of television goodness comes your way in the form of Episode 166 in which we discuss the UK show Gavin and Stacey, a Things You May Have Missed about Soap, and we look at dumb advertising campaigns and the dumb television reports about them. Also news, pork, letters etc. Get your episode […]

Ep 165: Dr David Ranson, Leverage, Production Update

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:09:31 GMT

We find out all about forensic pathology with Dr David Ranson, Forensic Pathologist to the stars. Also we review the show Leverage which started on Fox8 last Wednesday night. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 165 in your browser Contact us by dropping us email or send us an SMS on 0458 288 837 (0458 […]

Ep 164: Andy Anderson, Letters, more Andy Anderson

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:02:02 GMT

Star of Heartbreak High, Neighbours, Stingers, Salem’s Lot and pretty much everything you can think of, Andy Anderson joins us for an extended chat. There’s also some letters, news and pork, of course Enjoy it immensely: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 164 in your browser Contact us by dropping us email or send us […]

Ep 163: Swingtown, Number 96, the Bechdel Test

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:28:16 GMT

Welcome to the sexy episode of Boxcutters. We talk about the US show about sex in suburbia, Swingtown, and the Australian 1970s soap, Number 96. In between we talk about the Bechdel Test and there’s also an I Don’t Buy It about the most complained about ad of 2008. It’s over here: RSS feed iTunes […]

Special Epidition Charlie (Many Guests)

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:38:43 GMT

Our wonderfully questionable end of year show. This year we have: Gerard McCulloch, Tom Elliot, Nerida Haycock, Wilbur Wilde, Jess McGuire, and James Talia. A lovely shambles of rotating guests and our highlights and lowlights from the television year. Listen to it. RSS feed, iTunes or listen to Special Epidition Charlie in your browser Send […]

Ep 162: John Adams and The Dismissal

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:03:35 GMT

John Adams is a great show from HBO and we talk all about it and strangely compare it to the Australian Kennedy-Miller production, The Dismissal. Boxcutters is all about television and there’s plenty of that in 162. It’s over here: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 162 in your browser Contact us by dropping us […]

Ep 161: David Ashton & Damaris Baker, Survivors, News Themes

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:31:57 GMT

David Ashton and Damaris Baker are composers who, amongst other things created the theme for ABC News Breakfast. We talk about the UK series Survivors and have a bunch of quiz, news and pork. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 161 in your browser Contact us by dropping us email or send us an SMS […]

Ep 160: Jane Badler (Diana from V), Sons of Anarchy

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:42:56 GMT

The woman who played Diana in V, starred in Falcon Crest and Mission: Impossible, appeared in Murder She Wrote, Fantasy Island… The Wonderful Jane Badler is our guest. We also speak about Sons of Anarchy, there’s some letters to Boxcutters and a bit of news and pork. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 160 in […]

Ep 159: James Talia, Fatty and George, Zoot Reviews

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:13:22 GMT

James Talia is returning to Australia and so this is his last appearance as our European Un-Australian correspondent. We cover Fatty and George in Before and After School and there’s an I Don’t Buy It to fill out the gaps. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 159 in your browser Contact us by dropping us […]

Ep 158: Eureka, Top Gear Australia and a Postcard

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:17:26 GMT

Eureka is a show on television and we talk about it because that is what we do. We talk about television. TV News, Top Gear, other shows. If it’s TV we talk about it. Listen to it in one of these ways: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 158 in your browser Take a few […]

Ep 157: My Own Worst Enemy, The Worst TV We’ve Ever Seen

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:46:10 GMT

This week we are the Bad News Boxcutters with the Christian Slater vehicle My Own Worst Enemy, there’s a discussion of some of the worst television we’ve ever seen and we’d like you to leave comments with your list, and to top it off there’s also a quick Crap TV. This week’s Crumpler prize is […]

Ep 156: Yael Bergman, Shark Jumping, Lazy Country Music Stars

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:13:03 GMT

Yael Bergman from Princess Pictures comes in to talk to us about independent production in Australia. There’s an I Don’t Buy It about country music stars, some shark jumping watch and a whole bunch of news and stuff. Here it is: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 156 in your browser As mentioned, news from […]

Ep 155: James Talia, Louis Theroux, TV Board Games

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 2 Nov 2008 09:49:04 GMT

James Talia talks to us all the way from London about the Russell Brand/Jonathan Ross/Andrew Sachs controversy and what that means for the BBC. We take a look some TV-related board games that John’s found and have a look at the work of Louis Theroux. There’s some punchy news, the answer to the quiz and […]

Ep 154: Adam Zwar, The Ex-List, Tomorrow People

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:25:55 GMT

Star and co-creator of Wilfred joins us in the studio to talk about the process of creating a TV show. We also discuss the US show, The Ex-List and in the segment that is now titled Before and After School, we finally look at The Tomorrow People. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 154 in […]

Ep 153: The Life and Times of Tim, Worst Week, Review with Myles Barlow

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:17:28 GMT

All about television means all about television, people. The Life and Times of Tim is an excellent new show from HBO, Review with Myles Barlow is a new show on ABC2 and Worst Week is barely worth mentioning. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 153 in your browser Send us email or send us an […]

Ep 152: Scott Brennan, Life on Mars (US), Kath & Kim (US)

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:17:59 GMT

The delightful and talented Scott Brennan joins us in the studio to raise the tone and tell us about his time in TV sketch comedy and the world of advertising voice-overs. We also take a look at US remakes of two shows that were very successful in their home markets. There’s some special and exciting […]

Ep 151: The Middleman, Top Gear (Aus), The Mentalist

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:58:39 GMT

A little bit of Crap TV, seriously or not as well as some Letters to Boxcutters round out this episode. A quiz question will get you thinking and of course there is a reference to Battlestar Galactica. You must watch The Middleman as soon as you have the opportunity and tell all your friends. Get […]

Ep 150: Futurama, Fringe (again), Is Television Any Better?

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:51:25 GMT

Episode 150 is full of surprises. Keep your eyes peeled here for show notes in the coming days. Did we mention we’ve done 150 episodes? Well, we have. One Hundred And Fifty! Also, we announce the winner of last week’s quiz. RSS feed iTunes or listen to 150 in your browser Send us email or […]

Ep 149: Fringe, Theme Tunes, Quiz & John Richards

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:22:00 GMT

The Quiz is Back! John Richards is our co-host this week and we would be remiss to not mention his website straight away. We discuss Fringe and John brings in some theme tunes that are so good the shows themselves could not possibly live up to. Brett does not buy some product that turns your […]

Ep 148: Lawrence Mooney, James Talia, Very Small Business

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 8 Sep 2008 15:23:46 GMT

For our 3rd birthday we bring an exclusive breaking story from the Channel Nine news room. There is also some talk about Very Small Business and The Strip. Lawrence Mooney boosts our morale with his excellent insights and James Talia tells us how it is in London. Blow out the candles for 148: RSS feed […]

Ep 147: Directing Live Television with Ray Punjer and Wilbur Wilde

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 1 Sep 2008 15:08:00 GMT

This week we are lucky enough to have Ray Punjer, director of live television including In Melbourne Tonight, The Panel, World Series Cricket, Bob Dyer’s Pick-A-Box, The Don Lane Show, and World Championship Wrestling amongst so many other credits. He’s a trailblazer in the industry and he brings his expertise to our little show. Get […]

Ep 146: Daria, Australian Idol, with Jess McGuire

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:18:36 GMT

OK. It does not get better than this. Jess McGuire from RRR’s I’d Rather Jack and also Defamer joins us to talk about Australian Idol. We also finally cover off on Daria and mix it up a whole lot around the edges. Get some: RSS feed iTunes or listen to 146 in your browser also […]

Ep 145: Quantum Leap with John Richards

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:21:22 GMT

Yes the Olympics are still on but we do our best to find television news amongst all the medal action. We talk about Quantum Leap in a bit of Things You May Have Missed as well as a Crap TV and the world’s quickest I Don’t Buy It. The truly excellent John Richards joins us […]

Ep 144: Olympics, Hole in the Wall, Neighbours, Chicken Ads, with Gerard McCulloch

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:17:23 GMT

Gerard McCulloch joins us to look at the first few days of Olympic coverage, Hole in the Wall and Make Me A Supermodel. Keep a look out for another Postcard from A Show as well as some letters to Boxcutters. Plus news and pork and a couple of chicken related I Don’t Buy Its. Good […]

Ep 143: Sunday, Nightline and the Networks’ Future. With Tom Elliot and James Talia.

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:59:08 GMT

With Tom Elliot and James Talia we talk a lot about the state of commercial television in general, its past, its future and the way things currently stand. It’s a great chat with some eye or ear opening insights and predictions. RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Boxcutters on Last.FM What are your predictions for the […]

Ep 142: Celeb Dog School, Star Dancers, with Adam Richard

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:16:03 GMT

Yes, ladies and gentlemens, we have the one and only fabulous Adam Richard with us in the Ross Seat this week. We talk about Celebrity Dog School, Star Dancers and a thousand other shows. Fun and exciting, it’s 142. RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Tell us what you think. Laurie Oakes writes about the end […]

Ep 141: Making a Pilot, Battle Star Gallactica, Dr Who, with John Richards

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:44:17 GMT

The one hundred percent excellent John Richards joins us as guest co-host this week. We talk about what it’s like to try to get a pilot made and accepted in Australia. There is also heaps of nerdalicious sci-fi and fantasy talk and almost no reality TV coverage. Really! Ooh look, it’s right here.: RSS feed […]

Ep 140: Save our SBS, with Josie Parelli

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:58:06 GMT

Save Our SBS has been in the news a lot lately with its criticisms of the way Shaun Brown has been running things. We speak to Darce Cassidy from the group about the problems they see with the broadcaster. Queen Josie Parelli sits in the Ross seat this week and we’ve got a bunch of […]

Ep 139: Press Gang, Media Watch, James Talia & Nerida Haycock

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:22:47 GMT

James Talia joins us on the phone from the UK with a Boxcutters scoop. Not even Media Watch had the information we have for you on this show. Nerida Haycock sits in Ross’s seat, keeping it warm and us informed. We talk about Press Gang in our youth television series and have a super-tough question […]

Ep 138: All Saints, Degrassi Junior High, Toby Sullivan

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:12:43 GMT

This week Toby Sullivan joins us in Ross’s chair to discuss Degrassi and arts programmes. We take a quick look at All Saints and there’s also an I Don’t Buy It to pique your interest. It’s all there in 138: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Write to us. You can also win tickets to see […]

Ep 137: Big Brother 8, Nelly Thomas and Ross (via phone)

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:15:50 GMT

What a huge episode of Boxcutters we have in store for you today. Nelly Thomas is our Ross for a day. We have a special surprise phone call, introduce a new segment, talk about Big Brother, Crap TV and have a challenging quiz question for you. All of this is bundled up in blankets of […]

Ep 136: Ray Watch, Lawrence Mooney

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 15:48:07 GMT

136 = Lawrence Mooney + Ray Watch + News / Pork(Quiz) Really that’s all you need to know. RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Send us your equations.

Ep 135: Wilbur Wilde & James Talia

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:45:41 GMT

Make yourself comfortable and strap on your ear-goggles. Wilbur Wilde is back filling in for Ross and James Talia phones in with tales of Europe. 100% world-class excellent Boxcutters coming your way. More discussions about all things television than you could ordinarily hope for. I hope I haven’t built it up too much… Here it […]

Ep 134: Ice TV and Channel Nine with Jim Schembri

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:09:15 GMT

TV reviewer and columnist for the Age, Jim Schembri joins us as our special co-host. We also speak to Marc Edwards from Ice TV about what’s going on with the whole Channel Nine lawsuit. It’s a great show with information and laughs a-plenty. We’re reinventing television while talking about it: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download […]

Ep 133: Australia’s Got Talent, Community TV, Josie Parelli

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:19:20 GMT

This week the wonderful Queen Josie, formerly of Chartbusting ’80s, is our guest host with lots of talk about life in community television, Australia’s Got Talent and what the networks are doing. RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Write to us

Ep 132: Justin Hamilton, Lost, AFL on 10

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:59:43 GMT

All the fun of the fair with Justin Hamilton as our guest co-host. Of course we discuss Lost and Channel 10 screwing with footy fans. We ask the question: Are the networks losing money? But we don’t have any answers. Episode 132 is better than… RSS feed iTunes Direct Download What did you do on […]

Ep 131: David Knox, James Talia, Logies, and Canal Road

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 5 May 2008 14:38:46 GMT

David Knox, James Talia, the Logies, the Fuglies, Big Brother, Canal Road: all of these things go into making a wonderful episode of Boxcutters. It’s Episode 131! RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Give us your opinions. Check out what David Knox reckons at TV Tonight.

Ep 130: Nelly Thomas, So You Think You Can Dance, Big Brother

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:03:39 GMT

This week the lovely Nelly Thomas joins us as co-host while Ross is still away. We talk about the start new series of Big Brother and the end of So You Think You Can Dance, all garnished with a lovely sprinkling of News, Crap TV, Quiz and Pork. Episode 130: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download […]

Ep 129: Courteney Hocking, Saxondale

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:50:03 GMT

80 minutes of nonstop Boxcutters with Courteney Hocking who regales us with tales of working in a network television call centre. We review Saxondale and there’s also a Raywatch and an I Don’t Buy It to keep you on your toes. 129 the goose drank wine: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Clap hands (send us […]

Ep 128: Wilbur Wilde, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, jPod

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:54:04 GMT

This week Wilbur Wilde joins us as a special guest co-host. Of course we talk about working on Hey Hey It’s Saturday as well as a review of the Canadian show, jPod, and the answer to our very difficult quiz question. Where the Wild(e) things are: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Let the rumpus begin.

Ep 127: James Talia, Anna Brain, BBC, Logie nominations

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:56:45 GMT

This week James Talia calls us all the way from London to talk about Olympic flames, news broadcasts and how funny the BBC can be. We have a look at the Logie nominations and there are more clues for the difficult Boxcutters Quiz. Also we are joined by the wonderful Anna Brain while Ross is […]

Ep 126: Gladiators and East of Everything

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:57:15 GMT

Get ready for a one-hundred percent excitement filled episode of Boxcutters with reviews of Gladiators and East of Everything. We also have all the television News and Pork you could hope for and a tragic crime against decency in I Don’t Buy It. Episode 126 will get you going: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Tell […]

Ep 125: Tim Ferguson, DAAS Kapital, Big Gig, Emerald Falls

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:21:40 GMT

Boxcutters listens to you!! That’s right. This week as per your request ? more boxes, less cutting. This week the very funny Tim Ferguson takes us through The Big Gig to Axed! and much in between. We review Emerald Falls. Plus your latest fix of News and Pork and all things television. Box Box Boxcutters […]

Ep 124: Anna Brain, Project Runway

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:11:50 GMT

This week the wonderful Anna Brain joins us to talk about Project Runway, we continue our investigation into timeslot classification and there’s some Crap TV in there as well. Oh yeah, and the quiz, thanks to Crumpler and some news as well. It’s over here: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Tell us the good news.

Ep 123: The Thick of It, Lots of Swearing

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:55:13 GMT

This week ? A GREAT BIG LANGUAGE WARNING!!! We discuss classifications and what not and it leads to some rather blue language, so be warned. Also, the usual smattering of Pork, some News, a little Reality upfront, the Quiz, and a Things We Did Miss ? the excellent UK comedy The Thick Of It. Enjoy […]

Ep 122: James Talia, Ashes to Ashes, Tony Mokbel

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:19:56 GMT

Big show this week with James Talia calling in from Greece, the long awaited return of Ray Watch and a review of the new BBC drama Ashes to Ashes. Also listen closely for the Quiz, Pork and News all in the places where you would normally expect them to be in the show. 122 reasons […]

Ep 121: In Treatment, Oscars, The Biggest Loser

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:45:27 GMT

This week we discuss new HBO drama In Treatment. There?s a rural I Don?t Buy It. We complain about Channel 9?s shoddy Oscars telecast. There?s some Biggest Loser Quotes as well as the usual News, Quiz and Pork. 121 – rhythms with fun! Listen: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download say

Ep 120: Cashmere Mafia vs Lipstick Jungle, Underbelly, Monster House

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:16:24 GMT

Uninformed opinion comes home to roost in this episode of Boxcutters. We discuss Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle, have an open inspection of Monster House and talk more about Underbelly than we probably mean to. Plus News, Crap TV, I Don’t Buy It, The Quiz, and PORK! Wrap your laughing gear around a…* RSS feed […]

Ep 119: Underbelly, Other stuff

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:37:00 GMT

Hugely exciting show this week. We chat to David Knox the man behind the always informative TV Tonight website about television and television blogging. We risk life and limb and possible defamation with a review of Underbelly. There?s a couple of Crap TVs. And an extra helping of Pork. Listen: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download […]

Ep 118: Terminator, James Talia

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:19:24 GMT

James Talia joins us all the way from London to talk about journalism, celebrity and parochialism. Also we discuss Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and dumb ads with no common sense. News and Pork fill out the show. No time to dilly or dally: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download contact us

Ep 117: Peep Show

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:06:21 GMT

We?re back baby!! Cutting up them boxes and causing strife. This week we review what kept us interested televisually over the summer months. Debate rages over the inherent hilarity (or lack thereof) in UK import Peep Show. And we Don’t Buy some ads from the tennis (both long and short form). Plus all the usual […]

Boxcutters Summer Edition 2: Rob Brearley

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:45:40 GMT

Executive Producer of Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?, Rob Brearley, joins us in our second interview session for the Summer. He talks to us about quiz shows, dealing with 10 year olds and building a career in television. RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Tell us what you think about our Summer Series.

Boxcutters Summer Edition 1: Alex Papps

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:07:07 GMT

Alex Papps is in the hot seat for the first of our Summer interviews. With an acting career spanning over 20 years, he lets us know just what it takes to move through the highs and lows of being an actor in this fine country of ours. Ladies and gentlemen, Alex Papps: RSS feed iTunes […]

Boxcutters Special Edition BRAVO

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:36:38 GMT

Welcome to BOXCUTTERS SPECIAL EDITION BRAVO. For your listening convenience and pleasure this episode has been divided into two parts. In the first part the three merry men look at the 2007 – the year that was. What rocked, what sucked and everything in-between. Later some friends drop by the studio for some fun and […]

Ep 116: The Tudors

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:39:06 GMT

Joy to the world, Boxcutters is here. For our last regular episode of the year we bump it up a notch with 2 I Don’t Buy Its. A Crap TV rears its head and we take a look at The Tudors and Satisfaction. Hear the three *ahem* wise men: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Send […]

Ep 115: East West 101, Five Days, Golden Globes

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:03:10 GMT

The black mist slowly clears revealing the fullness of the situation. Tonight — Two new show reviews, one local, East West 101, and one international, Five Days. Award nominations time with the Golden Globes and the Writer?s Guild. Plus News, Pork and the long awaited answer to last week’s quiz. One One Five: RSS feed […]

Ep 114: Survivor, Make me a Supermodel

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:01:59 GMT

Does product placement enhance or ruin a tv show? Does Channel 9 hate Survivor, its viewers or are they just losing sight of their audience? Does a 17 year old girl who thinks she’s a vampire have what it takes to be a Supermodel? These questions and more are answered in episode 114 of Boxcutters. […]

Ep 113: James Talia, Ratings

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:30:59 GMT

This week – the always interesting James Talia with the view from the other side of the globe. We take a look back with the final official rating results for 2007 and look forward to what we can expect from 2008. There?s Quotes, Quiz and the usual news, views and barely cooked Pork. All that […]

Ep 112: Samatha Who?, Women’s Murder Club, Election Coverage

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:14:12 GMT

We finish off our coverage of the Fall season with Samantha Who? and Women’s Murder Club and also do a post mortem on the Election coverage. Opinions abound while we talk about Australian drama and the ABC makes an appearance in Crap TV. All of that and a world of TV news for the week. […]

Ep 111: Big Bang Theory, Californication

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:58:20 GMT

Firstly there are some issues with sound this week so apologise about that. Secondly there are some issues with humour, but hey if we haven’t apologised in the last 110 eps we aren’t starting now. Content a-plenty in this week’s instalment. In Raywatch we examine the latest Today Tonight/Chaser fiasco. It’s a BIG Fall with […]

Ep 110: Tom Elliot, WGA Strike, Aliens in America

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:13:25 GMT

This week Tom Elliot comes in to talk about the WGA strike in the US and what it means. We talk about Cane and Aliens in America in Fall Season and we discuss some more election coverage as well as the usual helpings of News and Pork. Give it up for 110: RSS feed iTunes […]

Ep 109: Reaper, Pushing Daisies, James Talia

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 5 Nov 2007 11:47:15 GMT

James Talia LIVE from London. Long awaited Sopranos wrap. Reaper and Pushing Daisies in Pork. Get into it. Hear: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Say

Ep 108: Carpoolers, Dirty Sexy Money

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:39:53 GMT

Boxcutters 108 – Show Of Mystery This week we continue Fall with a look at Carpoolers and Dirty Sexy Money. We start to correct our UK imbalance with The Secret Life Of A Call Girl. There’s a Crap TV about Channel’s 10 useless time keeping. Two weeks in we look at the Election coverage and […]

Ep 107: National Bingo Night, Cavemen

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:59:23 GMT

What a great big show we have for you. We discuss The Leaders Debate and National Bingo Night and decide which one is more relevant to our lives. The Fall Season brings us Moonlight and Cavemen. I Don’t Buy It looks at bad ad execution and we welcome the return of Deirdre Says. Big Bubbles: […]

Ep 106: Gossip Girl, Chuck

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:51:42 GMT

All you need to know from the world of television (and more). This week we continue looking at Fall with Chuck and Gossip Girl. Plus we examine The Abbey and Newstopia. There’s a couple of Raywatches and a bit of Crap TV and Crap Press. 106. Hear here: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Contact us […]

Ep 105: Back to You, Journeyman

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:48:38 GMT

This week we talk about Back to You and Journeyman in our look at the Fall Lineup. A serious Raywatch brings a sombre note to the show before we can laugh at the world again with a Raywatch related Quote. We announce the winners of last week’s Quiz and we bring you all the News […]

Ep 104: James Talia, etc

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 1 Oct 2007 13:12:49 GMT

Tonight (or whenever you happen to listen) on the Boxes: Live from London, James Talia. Some stuff not to buy. Memorable things people have said. A triple attack of new US shows. Answer the questions, win a prize. Plus everything you need to know from and for the world of television for this week. Listen: […]

Ep 103: Kid Nation, Tell Me You Love Me

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:26:48 GMT

Back from our break and ready to wow you with talk of television. The US fall lineup rears its head again and this week we look at Tell Me You Love Me and Kid Nation We examine the Australian networks new “Fast Tracking” programming Revisiting the controversy of our last Quiz and creating new controversy […]

Ep 102: The Chaser, Summer Heights High, Cake

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:58:26 GMT

Arguments aplenty in this week?s instalment as we examine The Chaser’s APEC stunt, look at local hero Chris Lilley’s new production Summer Heights High, go slightly further a field for the New Zealand via New York lunacy of Flight of the Conchords and dissect a doco on the Human Brain. Plus when we get sick […]

Boxcutters Episode 101

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 3 Sep 2007 13:45:25 GMT

Exciting news just at hand STOP James Talia in Australia STOP Brings foreign I Don’t Buy It STOP Adds to discussions of City Homicide and Californication STOP Podcasts are so much better than telegrams, wouldn’t you agree? Get episode 101 here: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Send us more modern communications STOP

Boxcutters Episode 100

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:57:06 GMT

100 episodes – 100 reasons to smile. Big name guests, surprises, enormous givaways… we’ve got none of it. Thats right for ep 100 we just decided to go classic Boxcutters. Three guys eating cake and talking telly. An ep with the lot. One of everything. All our segments are here, including: News, Ratings, a Raywatch […]

Boxcutters Episode 99

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:57:28 GMT

?He swore he?d get revenge, even if it took 100 episodes. And here it is, slightly over 99 episodes later and still no revenge. We?re essentially in the clear.? Tonight on Boxcutters? John?s rotting corpse is discovered, but the post mortem answers few questions. There is mystery and intrigue as the gang assess the full […]

Boxcutters Episode 98

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:58:42 GMT

Strap yourselves in for a long and spikey one, people. We’ve got Katrina Mathers from The Wedge in to face the hard questions and then we all do the same during the final and controversial Golden Age of Television. There’s also I Don’t Buy It, Quotes and a short chat about Mad Men. Help the […]

Boxcutters Episode 97

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 5 Aug 2007 11:32:37 GMT

This week we talk the talk with our always entertaining international correspondent James Talia. Perfect 10 or wipeout? We look at the mysterious John From Cincinnati. Crap TV focuses on some dodgy gag editing and credits erasing, while Crap Press examines a pointless spoiler. Plus, it’s the return of the Quiz. Win stuff from us. […]

Boxcutters Episode 96

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:52:29 GMT

In a huge episode this week we have our resident Doctor of Lost, Justin Hamilton, in to talk about the season finale. We also have some Crap TV, some Crap Press, the second last Golden Age of Television discussion, and a decent helping of Pork as well as the week’s news. Episode 96 is crunchy, […]

Boxcutters Episode 95

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:04:15 GMT

Trust us – even if you have only got Dodo broadband this weeks show is worth a quarter of your monthly download. In the Golden Age of Television we look at a couple of ‘the’ shows – namely The Shield and The Wire. There is also double trouble in I Don’t Buy It focusing on […]

Boxcutters Episode 94

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:27:47 GMT

Thursday night viewing (including Sea Patrol, The Great Global Warming Swindle and Age of Love) are discussed. Brett does not buy bad Scottish accents, Ross looks at the politics of Raywatch, Josh professes his love for John From Cincinnati. Also, News, Pork and two network shows in Golden Age of Television. That’s all in Boxcutters […]

Boxcutters Episode 93

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 9 Jul 2007 14:47:56 GMT

Big ep. James Talia calls up for a chat and a special Raywatch. We go in depth on ‘Who Killed Channel 9?’. Plus News, Quotes, Pork and other other general good stuff. 93 – made to enjoy. Emotions: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Thoughts.

Boxcutters Episode 92

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 2 Jul 2007 13:06:45 GMT

Ross is away so Josh and Brett get to play – getting down and dirty with funny-guy and Rove writer, Gerard McCulloch. Golden Age of Television gets all Joss Whedon on yo ass with Buffy and Firefly. There’s a couple of big calls as we have a chat about new variety pilots at 7 and […]

Boxcutters Episode 91

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:47:02 GMT

IceTV made its way into the Boxcutters news a lot in the past and this week Marc Edwards from the electronic program guide company comes in to tell us all about EPGs, PVRs and the stoush with Channel 9. In a controversial Golden Age of Television we look at Six Feet Under. Presents abound in […]

Boxcutters Episode 90

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:02:45 GMT

Lots of good stuff Lots of News Lots of Jess McGuire (after lots of time with none) Lots of anger over Telstra and Sopranos spoilsports Lots of animated Golden Age of Television A little Sesame Lots of pork Lots of fun Lots of ways: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Lots of feedback.

Boxcutters Episode 89

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:35:01 GMT

A sad farewell to an old friend in Golden Age of Television, an exciting new competition in Pork, we look at new shows including Kick and The Nation, and a dirty farming sequence confuses us in I Don’t Buy It. Plus the regular helping of news in the world of television. For your ears: RSS […]

Boxcutters Episode 88

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 5 Jun 2007 13:38:36 GMT

A day late yes, but choc-full of chocky goodness. This week the man JT, our International Correspondent James Talia joins us live from far away. There are more adventures from the Golden Age of Television. There’s Quotes. And Brett takes us through the weird and wonderful searches that bring people to Boxcutters. Plus heaps of […]

Boxcutters Episode 87

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 28 May 2007 13:04:19 GMT

Big name guests! We gottem. (Queen Josie from Chartbusting 80s is in to tell us of her television adventures.) Actual prizes for our listeners! We gottem. (Really, we do. No more joking around about this.) Huge announcements! We gottem. (But I would rather not spoil the surprise.) Also the Golden Age of Television takes a […]

Boxcutters Episode 86

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 21 May 2007 12:56:02 GMT

On the big show this week we have the always fabulous Marieke Hardy, spilling it to us mere mortals about what it is like writing television, writing about television and being on television. We look at another dodgy scam trying to lure in people with bad credit history and low I.Q.s in I Don’t Buy […]

Boxcutters Episode 85

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 14 May 2007 13:18:56 GMT

In this very special episode of Boxcutters that no parent should miss: Tom Elliot discusses the Nine vs WIN Malachi Crunch Yahoo 7 Lost is mentioned repeatedly for reasons known only to ourselves We discuss the upcoming telemovie The King A quick look at October Rd A new segment looking at this Golden Age of […]

Boxcutters Episode 84

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 7 May 2007 13:18:46 GMT

Huge show. Logies wrap, I Don’t Buy Propaganda, Raywatch, Crap TV all top and tailed with News and Pork. Enjoy. Listen: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Say: send us email

Boxcutters Episode 83

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:10:17 GMT

Boxcutters Episode 83 is the extended remix. Brett drops the dope beats in his review of The Sideshow, Ross has the funky col’ fresh rhythm with Ratings and Josh kicks it old school with Big Brother. Also, dropping his needle on the wax this week is James Talia who tells us all about being an […]

Boxcutters Episode 82

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:26:49 GMT

It’s Boxcutters Episode 82 SHOW OF MYSTERY!!! What is happening this week? Are there any segments? If so, what? I Don’t Buy It? Crap TV? WHO KNOWS! And what about guests? Maybe there are and maybe there’s not. What about inflamed rhetoric? You will have to listen in to find out. It’s all in Boxcutters […]

Boxcutters Episode 81

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:13:42 GMT

HUGE guest in the studio this week, with the voice of television, the one the only MR PETE SMITH!! Fantastic special guest. We delve into just a small sample of his incredible, four decade career. Plus News, Quotes, Raines, good and bad cooking shows, factual inaccuracies, blah, blah, blah but Pete Smith!! Wow. Enjoy: RSS […]

Boxcutters Episode 80

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:00:28 GMT

Rove, Quotes (from Australia’s Next Top Model), Footy Classified, I Don’t Buy It (lite) and the Logies are all part of this fantastic milestone episode. Don’t believe us? Check it out for yourself. RSS feed iTunes Direct Download And tell us how much you don’t believe us: send us email

Boxcutters Episode 79

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sun, 1 Apr 2007 09:59:44 GMT

This week featuring brass big band backing!! Epsidoe 79 – So fresh and crispy we had to deliver it a full day early. And what a show. This week we chortle over the new Eddie Izzard comedy The Riches, we reveal who said what to who with Quotes from the upcoming Amazing Race All Stars, […]

Boxcutters Episode 78

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:00:51 GMT

Last week is in the past. This week is in the now… or present… or something. More poignant thoughts are discussed in this fantastic episode of Boxcutters. We talk about The Black Donnellys and This American Life as well as throwing out a bunch of criticisms of our Communications Minister. Plus Josh really wants tickets […]

Boxcutters Episode 77

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:57:14 GMT

Ah, episode 77. Full of … stuff. Lots to hear, not so much to learn. This week we have a Things You May Have Missed Life On Mars, two, count ’em two I Don’t Buy Its, News, Ratings, Pork and a Raywatch (although frankly I don’t think the Raywatch has leg to stand on). Enjoy […]

Boxcutters Episode 76

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:33:40 GMT

News, quotes, The Biggest Loser, a review of the book Prisoner of Trebekistan, some Pork and a monkey in the mail. That and more is what you can expect from episode 76. All gold, no lead. This is the sound: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Send us the words: send us email

Boxcutters Episode 75

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:22:10 GMT

Goldberg, Goldberg, Goldberg… Aaaah, the memories. That’s right – tonight after 74 episodes we FINALLY discuss the wrestling!! So BRING IT!!! It’s Showtime. This week: We lay the smackdown on some craptacular Crap TV nonsense from Channel 7. We reveal a huge Trump secret (an exclusive if you ignore all other media reports). And we […]

Boxcutters Episode 74

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:04:35 GMT

Here it finally is. We are back in our usual form. James Talia joins us on the phone from London to talk about the world of a European Correspondent and how Nine have managed to maintain their international edge. There’s some talk of ratings and a review of the Sunday night shows as well as […]

Boxcutters Episode 73

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:34:34 GMT

Roll out the barrel…. Hey all – Join us as we leisurely pick our way through the bits and pieces of television whatever for the week. There’s News, so you are informed and update with all TV’s doings. It’s that time of year again so we take a look at the big ratings wars, focusing […]

Boxcutters Episode 72

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:18:12 GMT

You asked for a longer show and you got a longer show. 62ish semi-solid minutes of non-stop Boxcutters. We talk about the Superbowl ads (which you can find here), Ross doesn’t buy Pensioners Insurance, Brett finally reviews So noTORIous, and there’s a look back at the Summer of Sport. Of course there’s Pork and the […]

Boxcutters Episode 71

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:23:32 GMT

Look out! Bring in the fans! Because things get a little heated in the studio this week. We continue our ongoing local content debate with special guest and prominent local writer Marieke Hardy weighing in. Luckily we couldn’t get rid of her, so Marieke sticks around for a discussion on 24 and the usual helping […]

Boxcutters Episode 70

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:57:36 GMT

James Talia joins us on the phone from London to discuss the Big Brother controversy over there. We talk about 1 vs 100 and The Rich List, both starting on air next Monday. There’s an I Don’t Buy It about Australia Day and a whole bunch of news. The sound: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download […]

Boxcutters Epsiode 69

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:12:18 GMT

Hey hey, another fun filled show filled with fun. This week more of your favourites, the stuff you asked for, the stuff you love!! Yes, there is a Crap TV looking at the ACA and the cricket, a slamming of the ridiculous Channel 10 Supernatural download deal that we trumpeted last week, there’s an I […]

Boxcutters Episode 68

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 9 Jan 2007 17:10:57 GMT

Another fun filled ep on the old radi-ola. But for those of you not yet across this radio wave transmitting technology we are putting the show up in the more traditional, old fashioned podcast format too. Lots of fun here. Our special guest: Corinne Grant drops in to give us the inside goss on the […]

Boxcutters Episode 67

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 2 Jan 2007 10:53:35 GMT

It’s Episode 67 – Choc full of fun-o-rama and excitment. Why’s that you ask? Well, just take a look at this. There’s a Crap TV, the return of Raywatch, an I Don’t Buy It, a look at the continued fizzing of The Apprentice, some suggested websites to peruse, News and a tiny serving of Pork […]

Boxcutters Episode 66

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 12:45:43 GMT

We are joined this week by Tom Elliot who talks to us about Channel 9, our Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand, and a whole bunch of fascinatingly interesting stuff about how television works. Also, we talk a little about the Federal Communications Commission in the US and how they’re ruining everything for everybody. Listen […]

Boxcutters Special Episode Alpha

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:02:51 GMT

It’s that time of year again – Boxcutters Christmas, end of year, review wrap dealie – just don’t mention lists. Who will win? What will be Number 1? And will you thoughts be the same as ours? Much content, some special guests, a few old gags, many ordered items and even some of the year’s […]

Boxcutters Episode 65

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:10:31 GMT

Marieke Hardy joins us as we talk about stocking stuffers, another bloody countdown show and all the news we can fit into the time we have. I’d write more but I have to conserve all of my energy for this weekend’s Christmas/New Year Countdown Show (because, if you can’t beat ’em…). Get the excellent episode […]

Boxcutters Episode 64

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:10:34 GMT

Great big Episode 64 {aka ep 2 via the waves}. Some News, some Pork, more Crap TV care of Channel 9 and Weeds (or should that be Wds given the amount they are editing), a look at regional tv and James Talia, Boxcutters’ European correspondent in a north bound train, somewhere in England, via a […]

Boxcutters Episode 63

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 11:37:25 GMT

Our first week on radio and… well, WE HAVE A FANTASTIC SHOW. Now with 50% less news, we get a chance to bring more wonderful segments. Brett looks at My Australia in I Don’t Buy It, Josh looks at guest roles in television series and Ross takes a look at a very special Amazing Race. […]

Boxcutters Episode 62

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:30:42 GMT

At Boxcutters we’re all about choice. That’s why from next week you will have the option of listening live on the airwaves or via the more traditional podcast. But more of that later. This week we take advantage of the old format and luxuriate in the freedom of being able to take our time. There […]

Boxcutters Episode 61

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:33:37 GMT

Channel 10 and CBS, SBS and ads, Channel 9 and The Apprentice, Fall and Autumn, Pork and News and Letters to Boxcutters. This week Marieke Hardy sticks around to keep us company (and ply us with alcohol) for the whole episode. Bless. Suck it up: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Spit it out: hooray@boxcutters.net

Boxcutters Episode 60

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:12:58 GMT

10 big reasons to love this week’s show: Number 10: The best pork in town Number 9: A great quote from The Office (get on board NOW!!) Number 8: The second part of the I Don’t Buy It featuring Jericho’s identity crisis Number 7: All the week’s news Number 6: The first part of the […]

Boxcutters Episode 59

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 2 Nov 2006 11:02:06 GMT

In this week’s episode of Boxcutters: Boxcutters’ special European correspondent, James Talia calls in from the super-secret Boxcutters Fortress of TV Goodness We speculate on the possible reasons why the ABC would decide to drop a well performing show like The Glasshouse Ross‘ friends have all been telling him how full of preservatives he is […]

Boxcutters Episode 58

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:23:12 GMT

Another big show… Firstly, it’s back!! After many weeks away Letters To Boxcutters returns, with a very interesting look at that horrible Mentos ad (You know the one – big nipples). Also, we take a look at the new Ch 10/UK co pro Tripping Over. In Fall we examine 30 Rock and Men In Trees […]

Boxcutters Episode 57

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:31:12 GMT

In a week of speculation about the future of television in this country, we get Tom Elliot back in to put everything into perspective. We then blow that persepctive away with our discussion of the ABC. In our ongoing look at new shows from the US fall season we get some perspective on Brothers & […]

Boxcutters Episode 56

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:10:53 GMT

Hey all This week not one but two, count ’em two big special guests. Our first ever guest Ed Phillips makes his triumphant return to celebrate Temptation’s 300. And Jess McGuire returns (more a correspondent than a guest, but we haven’t seen her for a while) to bring us up to speed on Idol. Plus […]

Boxcutters Episode 55

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 5 Oct 2006 12:35:47 GMT

This is where all the TV news is. Ross talks about another bank ad in I Don’t Buy It. Brett talks about the dodgy dealings of Fox News in Raywatch. Josh gets very angry about Free TV Australia. There’s a discussion of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and Heroes in our ongoing look at […]

Boxcutters Episode 54

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:45:09 GMT

You wanna know stuff? About TV? Well, you’ve come to right place. On this week’s thrilling installment we solve the mystery of the two version of Rome (Of course we don’t solve why the bbc butchered it, or why Channel 9 showed the bbc version or even why Channel 9 thought it apt to axe […]

Boxcutters Episode 53

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:26:20 GMT

Ooh, look at all the goodies. Here we have a discussion about the ratings. If you wander over here you can hear the sounds of Crap TV. Cast your eyes skyward and see a flock of news items. Sleeping soundly are some Things You May Have Missed which really are People Like Us. Tiptoe through […]

Boxcutters Episode 52

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:19:30 GMT

Another great show. Fun for all the family. This week as well as the usual News, Ratings and Pork we’ve got an “I Don’t Buy Them“ (or two “I Don’t Buy Its”), Al Gore takes on Penn and Teller over Enviromental Issues, there’s an awesome Quotes, and a look at some New Shows. Lots of […]

Boxcutters Episode 51

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:19:42 GMT

WE CELEBRATE OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY! We talk to Marieke Hardy about the lot of a modern TV writer. We discuss the wonders of being around for a full year. We don’t buy advertisements for pizza and tatoos. We discuss the disgrace that was the television media’s tributes to Steve Irwin. We are graced with the […]

Boxcutters Episode 50

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:15:35 GMT

wow episode 50 the big five oh and they said we’d never make it ha we showed them and to prove it a show that is as scattered and messy as anything we’ve done show who what I forget maybe we shouldn’t record the show so late this week featuring the usual news rating and […]

Boxcutters Episode 49

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:23:16 GMT

Remember Boxcutters episode 49? Oh, how we laughed and laughed and laughed. It was the week when Dicko‘s Australian Celebrity Survivor and David Tench Tonight started and RoBo and BreBo laughed about them. The Crap TV and Raywatch were such a hoot! And the Ratings report and TV/Internet crossover episodes – I couldn’t stop chuckling. […]

Boxcutters Episode 48

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:20:47 GMT

Roll up, roll up!! Come see the greatest show in town!! Yes it’s Episode 48!! Be amazed this week’s special guest, Real Stories star Ryan Shelton and his insight into the world of comedy! Thrill at our look into The Master! Gasp at our sting tirade on unjustified TV hosts! Be dazzled by a Seinfeld […]

Boxcutters Episode 47

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:27:26 GMT

This week we’re joined by guest co-host James Talia who helps us keep things in perspective about all things Channel Nine. Brett tells us about his investigation in Top Gear editing practices. Ross brings us a review of the new Ricky Gervais/Steve Merchant comedy series, Extras. We all discuss the nature of JTV and Josh […]

Boxcutters Episode 46

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:08:41 GMT

Back by popular demand – special guest panellist Marieke Hardy. And what a big show it is!! So many grudge matches you’ll think it’s Wrestmania 46 not Box Cutters 46. They said we should never let them in the studio together, but we did it anyway – Marieke Hardy and Jess McGuire square off (and […]

Boxcutters Episode 45

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:57:35 GMT

Big show. Brian Nankervis from Rockwiz joins us via the telephonic machine to talk about his involvement in TV history. We each take a turn in getting angry through some Crap TV, reviews of Penn & Teller: Bullshit and the Lady Voldemort. Our ending is very APT and compelling. Listen for clues and help solve […]

Boxcutters Episode 44

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:54:36 GMT

In shocking news for Dave fans this week, channel 9 will cease to show The Late Show with David Letterman from Monday night. We want you, the loyal Boxcutters family members, to take part in our letter writing campaign to stop them taking off Dave. Check back soon for details on where to send your […]

Boxcutters Episode 43

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:44:37 GMT

As with every week, this was a big one in television. Most notably the Emmy nominations came out this week. Brett looks at ads past their used-by date in I Don’t Buy It. Ross wonders about why Channel 10 are such derr-brains in Crap TV. Also, Josh loses his cool and moves further away from […]

Boxcutters Episode 42

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 6 Jul 2006 12:54:07 GMT

Well, there is just too much television to bother with almost witty introductions. Of course we have Jess in to talk about all the Big Brother controversy. There is a whole bunch of other news as well. Josh talks about Dinner Party Inspectors. There’s been some issues around the Showtime US website and Ross discusses […]

Boxcutters Episode 41

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:56:53 GMT

All you need to know is: Boxcutters equals TV plus talk. In this episode we look at how ads tell us about the social embarrassment of taking public transport (I Don’t Buy It). There’s lots of talk about new shows, some Quotes and Letters to Boxcutters, a quick look at Crap TV and a week’s […]

Boxcutters Episode 40

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:51:05 GMT

Wow! The big 40! I wonder when we’ll get sick of discussing episode numbers. This week, along with a whole barrel of news we have: Jess talking about Big Brother; A discussion on the nature of television as a business with Tom Elliot; I Don’t Buy It looks at the power of fried chicken as […]

Boxcutters Episode 39

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:13:29 GMT

Pinch me because I think I am dreaming. No need for large descriptions. This episode of Boxcutters kicks substantial tail-bone. Cower before the power of two I Don’t Buy It‘s. Gasp in amazement at all the Television News for the week. Isn’t that enough for you? What about the gruesome reality of Crap TV in […]

Boxcutters Episode 38

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 8 Jun 2006 11:20:36 GMT

What a BIG week in TV it has been. Channel 9 are slashing and burning news people all over the place and now talking about cutting pay packets as well. Possibly because they were a little jealous about all the attention they were missing out on, channel 7 has got in on the redundancy act […]

Boxcutters Episode 37

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 31 May 2006 17:01:02 GMT

The engine is primed and ready to fire – it’s time to rev up this week’s Boxcutters. Josie Parelli and Jeff Jenkins from Chartbusting 80s are our very special guests this week. We get loaded and have a good time in the studio and we’ve got some spectacular results for the viewers of our video […]

Boxcutters Episode 36

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 25 May 2006 11:50:22 GMT

Number 36… that’s a quarter gross of Boxcutters. Jump in before we go all the way! This week on Boxcutters we: Take a swipe at a couple of TV commercials in I Don’t Buy It; Get a rundown on the biggest ratings winners so far in 2006; Talk about money and what was left out […]

Boxcutters Episode 35

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 18 May 2006 11:32:17 GMT

Middle age has treated us well, or so it would seem from listening to our latest episode including: All the news you can handle; Jess McGuire is back with Big Brother updates; Ross tries to get the name of Things You May Have Missed changed while we talk about Deadwood; Letters to Boxcutters returns thanks […]

Boxcutters Episode 34

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 11 May 2006 12:17:38 GMT

Live from Beaconsfield, Tasmania, it’s Boxcutters! On the show this week: We take a look at the second least representative audience poll on TV’s night of nights – the Logies; Raywatch dissects the goings-on with The Great Escape at that gold mine in Beaconsflied, Tasmania, along with speculation of how much the boys are going […]

Boxcutters Episode 33

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 4 May 2006 08:29:45 GMT

The Fates have sniffed the winds of change and three minds and voices combine to announce the dawn of an era. Buildings crumble and networks prostrate themselves before the feet of three individuals, collectively known as Boxcutters. This week we bring you: All the news we can fit in 30 minutes; Extended discussion of the […]

Boxcutters Episode 32

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:31:32 GMT

It’s a huge week in reality TV this week with BB06 locking a bunch of strangers in the house and the Biggest Loser finally being decided tonight. Our super-sexy reality correspondent, Jess McGuire, takes a moment out in a busy Sydney pub to give us the rundown on what’s happening in Big Brother land; We’ve […]

Boxcutters Episode 31

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:12:52 GMT

We had a short week this week – with the interstate game last Friday and playing again today, which is Wednesday – I think the guys out there put in really well and it’s fantastic to see they were the best team on the day. News in the first quarter was unbeatable in defence. Shows […]

Boxcutters Episode 30

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 08:57:34 GMT

This week on Boxcutters we learn an important lesson about saving your work on computers. I refuse to go through the whole process again so here is the order of the show: News; Ratings; New Australian shows thus far this year; A look at clichéd ads in I Don’t Buy It Some Raywatch; Letters to […]

Boxcutters Episode 29

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 6 Apr 2006 11:38:22 GMT

Last week the Green Guide had a piece on podcasts and Boxcutters was not mentioned. We urge all listeners to write to the Green Guide and tell them how great this show is. Send your letters to greenguide@theage.com.au and do not forget to mention your street address and daytime phone number. This week on Boxcutters […]

Boxcutters Episode 28

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 10:59:53 GMT

Recorded live… from Melbourne, Australia… it’s BOXCUTTERS episode 28. We’re joined by a very special new member of the family for the first time. She’s funny. She’s intelligent. She’s gorgeous. She’s got the longest legs I’ve ever seen. She’s Jess McGuire and she’s got more salacious gossip than 5 National Enquirers put together. I Don’t […]

Boxcutters Episode 27

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:56:42 GMT

From the current home of the Commonwealth games comes another leg in the sport that is Boxcutters. Let’s see what goodies we’ve got for you this week… The games really haven’t been the ratings bonanza for channel 9 that they hoped – or promised – and we take a long hard look at the coverage […]

Boxcutters Episode 26

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 07:35:20 GMT

The games kicked off last night with the military precision that’s reminiscent of any episode of Boxcutters… like this one. We talk about the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony – one hour of killer content sqeezed into four hours of air time. Senator Helen Coonan unveiled a discussion document on the proposed new Australian media laws, […]

Boxcutters Episode 25

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 9 Mar 2006 08:24:57 GMT

Sometimes the weeks just fly by. You decide if this is one of those. Ross is away this week and sitting in his seat is the amazingly beautiful Marieke Hardy. Be soothed with the idea of us filling your ears with all the TV related News you can handle. Our discussion of the ratings this […]

Boxcutters Episode 24

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 2 Mar 2006 09:02:59 GMT

Remember when your mother used to tell you that these jokes always end up badly? Here is living proof. This week on Boxcutters you can hear the wonders of: Our discussion on how Nine digs itself deeper into a ratings hole; Those basketball playing cars are back in I Don’t Buy It; Ross points the […]

Boxcutters Episode 23

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:40:08 GMT

This week on Boxcutters we talk and talk and talk. For example: we cover the coverage of the winter games on 7; Josh brings us some Raywatch contenders; there’s news that two new hosts are required to make up just one Eddie McGuire. We talk about Garry Lyon and James Brayshaw and footballers, in general, […]

Boxcutters Episode 22

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 08:14:25 GMT

We plan to tell you what to do with a drunken sailor earlie in the morning but first, here’s some stuff about TV. This week on Boxcutters you can hear: Some quality news (both kinds, good and bad); An interview with recent Late Show with David Letterman intern Daniel Burt; Crap TV sees Ross take […]

Boxcutters Episode 21

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 9 Feb 2006 07:39:06 GMT

Twenty-one today, twenty-one today… That’s right, it’s our 21st episode this week so watch us go as we step into podcast adulthood. Apart from the regular stack of TV news, we also take a look at the impending appointment of Eddie McGuire to head job at channel nine, even as they run around the office […]

Boxcutters Episode 20

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 2 Feb 2006 07:32:50 GMT

Like a group hug from a bunch of strangers, Boxcutters is simultaneously comforting and disturbing. Not sure what we mean by that? Then have a listen to this episode and hear: All the news about television from the week; A big discussion about the new 9 logo and the watermark; Those morning news shows and […]

Boxcutters Episode 19

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:08:14 GMT

God help us, we were only 19. This week, on a special Australia Day episode of Boxcutters, we bring you all the goodness you can expect from the upcoming week on TV. There is also: a special 30 minutes of news; discussions on Lost and Prison Break, which both start this week; Ross discussing his […]

Boxcutters Episode 18

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 07:34:54 GMT

It is too hot to go outside. Buy some air conditioning and watch some TV. After all, we should all do our part to contribute to carbon emissions. If you wanna know what to watch then listen to this episode of Boxcutters where you can hear: All about Eddie McGuire and his ever expanding potential […]

Boxcutters Episode 17

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 08:29:21 GMT

Roll up the carpet and crack open a coconut because we are back! Jump into the comfiest couch and get a load of our latest episode where you can hear: All the news about television you missed out on for the last 3 weeks; Our discussion on the state of TV without Kerry Packer; A […]

Boxcutters Episode 16

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 07:09:50 GMT

That time of year has arrived when lists are made and forced upon you, the loyal Boxcutters listener. We apologise in advance for putting you through the self-indulgent barrage of best and worst shows for the year. We promise that it will be worth your while.* It really will.** Wrap your listening gear around what […]

Boxcutters Episode 15

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 06:32:49 GMT

Things get steamy in the studio for the HOTTEST BOXCUTTERS EVER. What have we got for you this week? We got: reviews of Survivor, Shopping for Love, Stacked and Tommy Lee goes to College; talk about the summer TV goodness coming up on our screens; sitcoms; new shows; and our beloved I Don’t Buy It. […]

Boxcutters Episode 14

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 8 Dec 2005 07:35:49 GMT

Sure, we still go on a bit but now you get Boxcutters so much earlier than before. This week you can find a whole bunch of news as well as: A discussion of TV highlights from the week just gone including My Favourite Film, This is Your Life and The Power of Nightmares; Ross refuses […]

Boxcutters Episode 13

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:57:31 GMT

This week on the black edition of Boxcutters: we’ve finally been able to hook up with John Safran to talk about his new series on SBS, Speaking in Tongues; I Don’t Buy It has a pest control problem; we cover some of the new and returning programmes to channel 10 in 2006; some other tidbits […]

Boxcutters Episode 12

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 10:45:37 GMT

This week on Boxcutters: we’re talking about what’s happening in TV land and do a little bit of gloating about our breaking of the news of Channel 9 selling West Wing to ABC; we’ve got a snippet of Raywatch; we turn the spotlight on Rove and headLand; there’s quotes from The Apprentice; with summer TV […]

Boxcutters Episode 11

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:04:15 GMT

Possibly the most fun episode of Boxcutters EVER! Maybe it’s got something to do with us still being drunk after the Tenth birthday party that ran all of last week. This week we’ve got heaps and heaps of news, including a number of scoops that you’ll be waiting weeks to hear about in other media. […]

Boxcutters Episode 10

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 09:36:27 GMT

This week on Boxcutters we’ve got a world of excitement all packed into one neat little package. James Talia, Channel 9 news reporter and all-round-nice-guy joins us for a chat. And are you sick of us talking about the Workchoice ads in I Don’t Buy It? We thought so. Out of the three ads we […]

Boxcutters Episode 9

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 3 Nov 2005 11:22:30 GMT

This week, Boxcutters bring you a whole swag of TV news, along with a focus on audience numbers in Raywatch, internet refrigeration in I Don’t Buy It, Crap TV – which isn’t actually bad TV but the shoddy treatment that viewers get from the networks – looking at Arrested Development, Scrubs, The Wire and House, […]

Boxcutters Episode 8

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:38:58 GMT

Yes… who could believe that we’ve already done 8 episodes? We’re almost at our landmark 10 which we will call our Decisode of Telly! For the moment, though, comfort yourselves with another great show. Raywatch is back with a vengance. We’ve also got an interesting look at Letters to Boxcutters and the ratings system. We […]

Boxcutters Episode 7

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:25:57 GMT

There’s the usual batch of news, a whole world of anger with I Don’t Buy It followed by continuing anger about Channel 7’s Five Decades of Laughs and Legends/: The Naughty Bits and Princess Mary of Australia. We have a new segment of Letters to Boxcutters which gives us a chance to justify what we […]

Ep 6: Ed Phillips, Brainiac

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:16:35 GMT

This week is our best episode ever! Our special guest this week is Ed Phillips, host of Temptation. I Don’t Buy It takes a look at the very political world of the Government’s new industrial relations advertisements. We take a quick look at Filthy Rich Cattle Drive, The Apprentice and Brainiac. And there’s the new […]

Ep 5: Kill Reality, Insiders

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 6 Oct 2005 12:38:11 GMT

This week we’re taking a little break from the usual hit format and talking about TV Raywatch: Not wanting to focus on the negative ALL the time, we take a break to accentuate the positive and give Ray and Naomi a suggestion they could take a few pointers from. Every Sunday at 9am, Barrie Cassidy […]

Ep 4: Raywatch, Easy Off Bam

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:59:12 GMT

This week we’re talking about stuff on TV Raywatch: Ray and Naomi with the same story at the same time; and 60 Minutes I Don’t Buy It: Easy Off Bam; Bad coffee; Moist Personal Wipes; Whitegoods fighting over beer; and Some technical terminology from Pantene News: Channel nine has axed The Alice; Ten’s new medical […]

Ep 3: Arrested Development, ACMA, Muppets

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 17:01:36 GMT

This week we’re talking about Save the Muppets, Kath and Kim going long, the ABC not quite getting the idea of the encore presentation, Big Brother‘s troubles with the Australian Communications and Media Authority, Arrested Development returning to Australian free-to-air screens, channel Ten‘s inferiority issues and pattern of resurrecting other networks’ cast offs, the Emmys, […]

Ep 2: Black Jack, Rockstar INXS

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 13:51:56 GMT

This week we’re talking about listener feedback, the Green Guide letter writers’ outrage at Chris Beck‘s hatchet job of Livinia Nixon, Pauline Hanson‘s appointment as roving reporter for Dancing with the Stars: Strictly Backstage, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing – Daryl Summers‘s upcoming musical release, The Posture Alert, news on TV and TV news, […]

Ep 1: It’s our first show

hooray@boxcutters.net (Boxcutters) — Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:31:48 GMT

Hosted by Brett Cropley, Josh Kinal and Ross McQueen, Boxcutters will take you on a tour through the world of television once a week. While the team likes to think of it as broadcasting on the internet (because of the high ambitions of radio potential) the show will take the form more commonly known as […]