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Richard M. Jones joins Sean to discuss his 2025 book 'The Titanic Fleet'; in which he explores all the ships involved in the Titanic disaster. Rich also talks about the other four books he has published this year alone and his older books. A book detailing all the ships connected with the Titanic disaster seems an obvious book to write, yet no-one had written it! Rich and Sean also discuss Titanic souvenirs, conspiracy theories about the ship, and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Titanic content. Chapters: 1:51 The Titanic Fleet 4:03 Richard's Writing and Publishing Process 6:38 Titanic Research and Discoveries 7:51 Richard's Personal Connections to Titanic History 12:50 The Impact of Conspiracy Theories 14:23 The Role of Media in Titanic's Legacy 18:57 The Amount of Ships involved on 14th & 15th April 1912. 22:47 The Aftermath of the Titanic Disaster 29:48 The Forgotten Tragedies of the Sea 35:46 Discussion of Titanic Films 42:19 Exploring Historical Narratives 48:06 The Role of History in Modern Context 58:46 Upcoming Projects and Book Releases 1:10:59 Closing Remarks and Future Talks Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean and Dr Steph Lay discuss the 1994 film 'The Crow', whilst Sarah is distracted by Steph's gothy-little cat Jade. Our Guest: Doctor Steph Lay is a parapsychologist, photographer and writer. She is also a cognitive psychologist and wrote her PhD on the 'Uncanny Valley'. Check Out City of Secrets here: https://cityofsecrets.blog Chapters 0:57 New Introductions and Guests 2:49 The Crow: A 1994 Classic 3:48 Unearthing The Crow's Atmosphere 6:27 Personal Connections to The Crow 9:38 Exploring the Film's Themes 19:06 The Story Unfolds 26:57 The Crow's Unique Visuals 34:13 The Emotional Core of The Crow 43:49 Character Dynamics and Development 1:02:14 The Climax and Character Resolutions 1:07:02 Reflecting on Loss and Redemption 1:09:03 Final Thoughts on The Crow 1:19:28 Plugging Projects and Ghost Stories 1:23:45 Feedback and Future Episodes Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the trailer for Scream 7 (2026) sucker Sean and Sarah back into the Scream Franchise? Will they rekindle their love of horror films with the trailer for Primate (2026)? Listen in to find out! Chapters: 0:29 Scream 7 Trailer Reactions and Expectations 7:58 Exploring Dark Tourism in Horror 12:19 Primate and The Potential of Modern Horror 16:47 The Search for Solid Films 21:37 The Purge and Its Untapped Potential 23:07 Closing Thoughts and Farewell Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Military Historian, Author, and Battlefield Guide Paul Reed join Sean to discuss a BBC documentary that he took part in, Meet The Ancestors Series 5, Episode 3: The Forgotten Battlefield. The documentary details a group of amateur archaeologists called The Diggers, who discovered a complex trench system over 200 fallen soldiers, in the Ieper (Ypres) and Boesinghe (now Boezinge). In an act of what Paul describes as "rescue archaeology" the diggers and historians-including Paul himself, race against time to uncover as much as they can before the area is completely covered by the building of an industrial estate. Paul also talks about what happened after the cameras stopped rolling. From the educational remit of British television in the early 2000's, to the emergence of amateur archaeology, and World War One remembrance and myths, this episode has it all. Raised Questions: -Did you know the BBC made a rival programme to Channel Four's Time Team? -Why weren't professional archaeologists interested in World War One battlefields back in the early 2000's? -Why wouldn't The Diggers be allowed to do their work today? -Why does wood survive in Flanders Field? -Why is it important to show the reality of war in documentaries? Chapters: 0:06 Welcome to Review It Yourself 1:14 Revisiting The Forgotten Battlefield 2:55 The Evolution of BBC Documentaries 7:31 The Role of 'The Diggers' 9:19 Post-War Reconstruction Challenges 10:48 Discoveries Beneath the Surface 13:53 Amateurs vs. Professionals in Archaeology 15:28 The Significance of Archaeological Finds 21:02 Understanding the Reality of War 23:28 The Human Cost of Conflict 30:15 The Reality of Identification 34:59 Forgotten Events of the Past 38:54 The Fog of War 40:47 Officer Casualties and Leadership 45:44 Findings from the Battlefield Trench 47:45 Unearthing History 56:34 The Weight of Remembrance 1:01:20 Reflections on Loss 1:06:21 The Reality of War 1:08:09 Commemoration vs. Reality 1:16:56 Modern Discoveries 1:23:05 The Role of DNA 1:28:58 The Future of Historical Narratives 1:33:57 Sharing Knowledge and Passion The Programme on BBC iPlayer (UK Only): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074n0m/meet-the-ancestors-series-5-3-the-forgotten-battlefield Paul's Podcast: Further Information can be found in Paul's podcast: The Old Front Line: -Battlefield Archaeology & Essex Farm Episode (3rd April 2020). -Forgotten Battlefield: The Reunion Episode (1st April 2023). The Old Front Line Website: https://oldfrontline.co.uk/ Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean and Fraser McCallum, Imperial War Museum employee and author of Cold War Britain: 50 Years in the Shadow of the Bomb, continue their Cold War discussion. Our Guest: https://shop.iwm.org.uk/blogs/news/cold-war-britain -A blog about the book on the Imperial War Museum Website, with a link to the shop. This podcast is not an advertisement, and the link is here for you to do your own research on the book. You can buy it from whatever seller you want, we're not trying to influence you. Sean and Sarah highly recommend the book though! Chapters: 0:10 The Evolution of Airborne Weapons 1:03 Scotland's Nuclear Dilemma 2:20 Greenham Common and Women's Activism 3:51 The Anxiety of Nuclear Threats 5:20 Eisenhower and Churchill's Perspectives 10:14 The Impact of Cold War Culture 14:09 Remembering Cold War Conflicts 19:38 The Falklands War and Its Legacy 26:01 The Aftermath of Yugoslavia's Conflict 27:29 Short Attention Spans in History 31:14 The Depressing Continuity of Conflict 35:21 Cultural Reflections on Cold War 40:45 The Legacy of 'Threads' 47:58 The Evolution of Cold War Cinema 53:59 The Book as a Gateway to History 55:08 Final Thoughts on Cold War Legacy Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Keep a hold of those 99 balloons, tear down this wall Mr Gorbachev and make a shelter of your internal doors, we're diving into the Cold War in Britain'. Sean is joined by Imperial War Museum employee and author of Cold War Britain: 50 Years in the Shadow of the Bomb, Fraser McCallum. A two-hour exploration of the Cold War from a purely British stand-point, this begins as a discussion of Fraser's book and rapidly becomes an in-depth, humorous and passionate discussion between two lads who love history. References: -The parade that Sean was talking about was the "Victory Celebration" Parade in London on 8th June 1946, which omitted the Polish Forces. -The Channel Four programme Sean was talking about was the 2010 documentary 'Bloody Foreigners: The Untold Battle of Britain'. Our Guest: https://shop.iwm.org.uk/blogs/news/cold-war-britain -A blog about the book on the Imperial War Museum Website, with a link to the shop. This podcast is not an advertisement, and the link is here for you to do your own research on the book. You can buy it from whatever seller you want, we're not trying to influence you. Sean and Sarah highly recommend the book though! Podcast Sting: Marv from Pods Like Us podcast. Find It Here: https://marvsmooth.podbean.com/ Chapters: 0:05 Welcome to Cold War Britain 0:27 The Role of the NHS 3:13 Labour Government and Idealism versus Reality 5:32 Making History Accessible 6:30 The Lack of books on Britain's role in the Cold War 8:17 The Cold War and British Identity 8:47 The Challenge of Academic History 9.40 A book with Winston Churchill and David Bowie 0:05 Welcome to Cold War Britain 0:27 The Role of the NHS 3:25 Historical Context and Modern Politics 5:32 Making History Accessible 8:17 The Cold War and British Identity 8:47 The Challenge of Academic History 12:48 Did Churchill under-estimate Stalin? 16:44 The Dilemma of Poland 18:13 The Suez Crisis 19:10 The Vietnam War and British Involvement 23:45 The UK/US 'Special Relationship' 25:20 The UK/USSR relationship-A Marriage of Convenience? 42:09 Protests and Changing Attitudes 44:15 The Cultural Impact of the Cold War 50:23 Cinema and Cold War Narratives 56:16 Reflections on History and Film 59:00 The Evolution of Britain's Nuclear Arsenal Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A classic episode as Sean, Clayton and Shawn dive into one of the most beloved Christmas films of all time: The Holiday (2006). Eyelid kissing, across-the-pond relationships and characters 'so English it hurts' combine to make this episode unmissable. Sean takes some time to teach Clayton and Shawn some chocolate-based English phrases. Who moved where, after the credits roll? Chapters: 0:08 Christmas Special Introduction 2:01 Jude Law's Charisma 3:06 Love Actually vs. The Holiday 9:10 Characters and Their Arcs 12:37 Jack Black's Unexpected Charm 21:53 Unrequited Love Reflections 23:51 Iris's Transformation 43:55 The Power of Friendship 55:36 Emotional Climax of the Film 1:12:09 Fluffy Christmas Movie Expectations 1:16:13 Sweet Treats and Chocolate 1:22:23 Wrapping Up the Year Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This [film] is 87 minutes of awesome, pure awesome! My Love for this film is so strong! Doctor Erica Canela joins Sean to discuss nothing to do with history. Opting for something completely different, Erica guests to defend the incredibly montage-filled Rocky IV (1985). Chapters: 0:04 Introduction to Rocky IV 4:49 The Essence of Rocky IV 30:24 The Stakes of the Fight 41:34 Training Montage Showdown 51:02 The Final Showdown 58:30 Reflection and Conclusion Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The blast wave from a thermonuclear weapon has been likened to an enormous door, slamming in the depths of hell' -Narrator, The War Game. Sean and Sarah go from very silly (Sean has been eating too many Brandy-infused Mince Pies) to incredibly serious whilst discussing one of the most harrowing films they've ever seen: The 1966 BBC Nuclear War pseudo-documentary programme, The War Game. Banned from TV broadcast until 1984, when it was show alongside Threads (1984) this is a must-see film. A harrowing film showing a nuclear strike on the South of England, infused with British humour alongside horrific details of the impact of radiation, this is peak British Television. Please Note: This podcast episode contains one use of the term ‘coloured’. This is quoted directly from the film purely as part of a historical discussion and review of the film, and is not meant to cause any offence/distress. It highlights the 1960's society, which was still grappling with racial and social prejudice, and allows us to discuss the film in it's historical context. References: The V2 attack on Woolworths in London, occurred on Saturday 25th November 1944, and killed 168 people. Chapters: 0:03 Welcome to the Podcast 1:16 A Heavy Discussion, a Silly Start! 1:56 The War Game 3:48 The Impact of Nuclear War 10:26 British Responses to Nuclear Threats 16:32 Society's Fragility 23:00 Exploring the Horrors 25:43 The Psychological Toll 29:10 The Aftermath of Destruction 33:09 The Reality of Survival 37:27 Triage and Resource Allocation 42:28 The Bleak Future 45:45 Children of the Fallout 49:11 The Illusion of Hope 53:42 Historical Context and Reflection 57:54 Cautionary Tales 1:01:37 Preparing for the Unknown 1:06:14 The Limits of Survival 1:08:21 Closing Thoughts and Reflections Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you get when two Titanic enthusiasts get together to geek out over one of the staples of 1990's Titanic documentary: Answers from the Abyss (1999)? You get nerdy chaos. Sean is joined by Ryan 'The Dalek Man' Wade this time around. Ryan brings his insight into the documentary, the Titanic disaster and lesson learned from the tragedy... when Sean let's him get a word in that is. Chapters: 1:29 Introduction to Titanic Enthusiasts 15:09: A piece of Titanic (allegedly) fell off a truck 37:36 Captain Smith's Role in the Titanic Disaster 37:48 Exploring Titanic's Lifeboats and Safety Measures 42:37 Theories on Titanic's Final Moments 44:13 Investigating the Stern's Implosion and Explosion 47:10 Titanic's Stern: A Hidden Tragedy 49:46 Eyewitness Accounts and Historical Misunderstandings 51:30 The Debate on Titanic's Final Moments 53:47 Theories on the Ship's Breakup 57:13 The Iceberg's Impact: A Fatal Encounter 1:00:02 Lifeboat Protocols and Miscommunication 1:05:52 Societal Impact of the Titanic Disaster 1:06:35 Lessons Learned from Titanic 1:08:33 Modern Documentaries vs. Classic Approaches 1:10:50 The Personal Side of Titanic Stories 1:19:16 Current Titanic Exploration Challenges 1:20:57 Ryan's Titanic Model Making Journey 1:27:00 Future Titanic Podcast Plans 1:32:22 Wrap-Up and Farewell Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katja Hoyer, German-British Historian, Author and Journalist joins Sean and Sarah to discuss the dilemma facing German actors since 1945: whether to take Nazi roles or not. They examine 'memory politics' of the Second World War, the stereotypical Nazi portrayal seen in Hollywood over the years such as Wolf Kahler, through to modern German actors like Sandra Hüller, Daniel Brühl, Franka Potente, among others. From Star Wars, Commando Comics to Coronation Street, this episode truly examines a rarely-discussed issue in films with the trademark humour that you've come to expect from Sean and Sarah, whilst maintaining a respectful tone given the historical context. Question Raised: -How quickly did this issue rear it's head in post-war Germany? -Could a German family join Coronation Street? -How many films/television series does Sean mention? -When did the stereotypical Nazi villain begin? -What was the reaction to The Untergang [Downfall] in Germany? -Do all film villains have to be either German or well-spoken English characters? -Will German topics other than the Nazis ever be of interest to the international film scene? Books: -Der Brand [The Fire] by Jörg Friedrich, published in 2002.  The Song that Sean was trying to think of for 'Deutschland 83': -"Major Tom (Coming Home)" by Peter Schilling. Our Guest: https://www.katjahoyer.uk/ Read The Article Here: https://www.katjahoyer.uk/p/the-nazi-dilemma-facing-german-actors Chapters: 0:05 Welcome to Review It Yourself 0:46 Introducing Katja Hoyer 2:29 The Inspiration Behind the Article 5:08 German Actors and Nazi Stereotypes 6:58 Portrayals in Film 10:44 The Impact of Historical Memory 11:10 The Modern German Actor 16:18 The Balance of Typecasting 17:57 The Complexity of Nazi Depictions 20:34 Female Actors and Their Roles 23:17 The Challenges of Representation 33:22 The Role of Nationality in Acting 36:46 The Future of German Cinema 41:01 Shifting Perspectives in Film 57:23 Cultural Stereotypes in Modern Media 1:00:48 Upcoming Projects of Katja Hoyer Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview It Yourself Returns! Sean and Sarah watch what Sean thought was the teaser trailer for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey (2026), before discussing his filmography. It turned out to be a concept trailer. Never mind. Do you enjoy Nolan's films or endure them? Chapters: 0:07 Introduction to Odyssey Trailer 0:27 Thoughts on Matt Damon 2:03 Concerns About the Cast 4:42 Storytelling Challenges 6:58 Nolan's Recent Films 9:45 Adapting Epic Poetry 14:25 Trailer Impressions 16:35 Character Development Issues 23:57 Anticipation and Apprehension 25:33 Final Thoughts and Farewell *Sean meant King Ethelstan, not Ethelstad. Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke from 'Howdy Beans' has never seen 'October Sky' (1999). Sean wasn't having it. Chapters: 0:04 Hey Luke, where's my sigh? 2:03 Housekeeping and Positivity 3:29 Trivia About October Sky 5:18 Introducing Homer Hickam 11:11 The Influence of Sputnik 27:01 The Role of Education 33:25 The Father-Son Dynamic 38:09 Understanding Each Other 44:29 The Rocket Building Journey 49:00 Homer's Growth and Learning 50:56 The Tuskegee Airmen film portrayals 52:38 Film Cameos and Trivia 55:35 The Rocket Launches Begin 1:00:45 Family Dynamics and Challenges 1:06:25 The Last Rocket Launch 1:10:10 Inspiration and Hope 1:21:05 The State of Modern Cinema Thanks for Listening! X:@YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Space No-One Can Hear You Rage, or Argue Like Hell! Paul from 'History Rage' returns to continue the Alien series, with Alien 3 (1992), Alien: Resurrection (1997) and Alien: Romulus (2024). Will Sean and Paul agree on anything in this one? Listen in to find out... Chapters: 0:05 Welcome to Review It Yourself 26:03 The Flaws of Alien 3 (1992) 26:18 A Dive into Alien Resurrection (1997) 1:01:52 The Best of the Rest? Alien Romulus (2024) 1:10:14 Anticipating the Future of the Franchise 1:11:09 Closing Thoughts and Farewells Thanks For Listening! X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean and Sarah are joined by Author Fiona Dodwell to discuss her new book 'A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls', to try and answer the question: Can dolls truly be haunted? The Book is Out Now! Our Guest: X (Twitter): @Angel_Devil982 Instagram: Fiona_Dodwell_ Chapters: 0:04 Introduction to Haunted Dolls 6:05 The Risks of Engaging with Spirits 12:38 The Cultural Perspective on Haunted Objects 16:56 The Online Market for Haunted Items 21:36 The Human Connection to Objects 29:23 Exploring Personal Paranormal Experiences 32:50 The Influence of Horror on Reality 36:29 Humour in the Paranormal 46:22 Rehoming Haunted Objects 53:00 Collecting Stories for the Next Book 58:23 Open-Mindedness in Paranormal Beliefs 1:02:33 Conclusion and Future Discussions Thanks for Listening! X:@YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.