Half Measures Podcast
Daniel Whiting & Paul Knauer
Subscribe
Hosted by two New Zealanders, Half Measures is your weekly 'what to watch' podcast. New episode every Friday. halfmeasurespodcast.com
Available episodes
Newest first
Oldest first
3 days ago
069 - Some stories start at the beginning. Ours begins here.
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING:
Movies
* Infinity Chamber (2016)
* The Lady Vanishes (1938)
TV Shows
* Sweet Tooth
* Loki (S1E6)
* Breeders (S2) - Full season review
* Star Wars: The Bad Batch (S1E7)
* The Handmaid's Tale (S4E9)
* Fear the Walking Dead (S6E16) - Season finale
Our movie of the week is the 2020 Drama / Horror / Mystery - Relic. Staring Robyn Nevin, Emily Mortimer & Bella Heathcote. Directed by Natalie James.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Colin Firth.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated James Brolin as the 'Narrator' in Sweet Tooth - Filmed right here in little ole New Zealand. It's a wholesome little show you can watch on Netflix today.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m13s | What we've been watching
* 19m21s | Star Wars: The Bad Batch (S1E7)
* 26m36s | Fear the Walking Dead (S6E16) (Season Finale)
* 39m38s | The Handmaid's Tale (S4E9)
* 53m16s | Breeders (S2 Full Review)
* 01h03m11s | Movie of the week: Relic
* 01h09m33s | News
* 01h16m51s | Mailbag
* 01h19m49s| Peak Performance: Colin Firth
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
Jun 11, 2021
068 - Normal is the cruelest insult of them all
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING:
Movies
* Cruella
* The Conjuring
* Two Distant Strangers
TV Shows
* Castlevania (S1)
* Master of None (S3)
* Mare of Easttown (Limited Series)
* Star Wars: The Bad Batch (S1E6)
* Fear the Walking Dead (S6E15)
* The Handmaid's Tale (S4E8)
We also review the 2020 action adventure - Mulan. Staring, Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Gong Li, Jet Li, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Tzi Ma, Rosalind Chao and Pei-Pei Cheng. Directed by Niki Carro.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Dustin Hoffman.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to John McCrea and his portrayal of Artie in Disney's latest action adventure 'Cruella' - Artie brings some strong David Bowie vibes to his role and a line that cuts straight to the core of his character - "Normal is the cruelest insult of them all", we couldn't agree more Artie!
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m59s | What we've been watching
* 23m08s | Master of None (S3)
* 32m48s | Mere of Easttown (Limited Series)
* 41m53s | Star Wars: The Bad Batch (S1E6)
* 52m28s | Fear the Walking Dead (S6E15)
* 01h00m42s | The Handmaid's Tale (S4E8)
* 01h15m02s | Movie of the week: Mulan
* 01h23m04s | News
* 01h29m08s | Mailbag
* 01h30m54s | Peak Performance: Dustin Hoffman
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Time Travelling TeamP
Jun 4, 2021
067 - Pivot
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING:
Movies
* A Quiet Place Part II
* Predator
TV Shows
* Star Wars: The Bad Batch (S1E5)
* The Handmaid's Tale (S4E6)
* Mare of Easttown (Limited Series)
* Master of None (S3)
* Righteous Gemstones
We also review Friends: The Reunion. Staring, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry & David Schwimmer. Directed by Ben Winston.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Emily Blunt.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated David Schwimmer as Ross in 'Friends'. The particular episode in reference is 'The One with the Cop', Season 5, Episode 6. Ross, Rachel and Chandler attempt to move a couch up some stairs with some very intense pivot instructions.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m11s | What we've been watching
* 21m32s | Star Wars: The Bad Batch (S1E5)
* 29m58s | The Handmaid's Tale (S4E6)
* 38m09s | Movie of the week: Friends: The Reunion
* 53m55s | News
* 57m24s | Mailbag
* 58m51s | Peak Performance: Emily Blunt
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
May 28, 2021
066 - It's a goddamn zombie tiger, that's crossing the line!
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING:
Movies
* Zack Snyder's - Army of the Dead
TV Shows
* Full season review of Mayans M.C. (S3)
* Star Wars: The Bad Batch (S1E4)
* Fear the Walking Dead (S6E14)
* The Handmaid's Tale (S4E6)
We also review the 2021 crime drama - The Woman in the Window. Staring, Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, Fred Hechinger, Julianne Moore and Wyatt Russell. Directed by Joe Wright.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Morgan Freeman.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Zack Snyders latest zombie / heist flick on Netflix. And yes, they have a zombie tiger.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m34s | What we've been watching
* 11m10s | Star Wars: The Bad Batch (S1E4)
* 19m09s | Fear the Walking Dead (S6E14)
* 28m28s | The Handmaid's Tale (S4E6)
* 37m32s | Movie of the week: The Woman in the Window
* 44m43s | News
* 50m29s | Mailbag
* 53m46s | Peak Performance: Morgan Freeman
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Time Travelling TeamP
May 21, 2021
065 - Operation Lighthouse
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING:
Movies
* 1917
* Tangent Room
TV Shows
* Star Wars: The Bad Batch (S1E3)
* Fear the Walking Dead (S6E13)
* The Handmaid's Tale (S4E5)
* Full season review of Line of Duty (S6)
We also review the 2020 drama - Nomadland. Staring, Frances McDormand, David Strathairn and Linda. Directed by Chloé Zhao.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for John Goodman.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the hard working men and woman of AC-12 in Line of Duty
RUNNING ORDER
* 04m48s | What we've been watching
* 15m03s | Star Wars: The Bad Batch (S1E3)
* 21m08s | Fear the Walking Dead (S6E13)
* 27m57s | The Handmaid's Tale (S4E5)
* 39m19s | Line of Duty - Season 6 Review
* 57m06s | Movie of the week: Nomadland
* 01h05m18s | News
* 01h12m29s | Mailbag
* 01h15m18s | Peak Performance: John Goodman
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
May 14, 2021
064 - The rug really tied the room together!
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking The Big Lebowski, One Hour Photo, The Handmaid's Tale (S4:E4), Star Wars: The Bad Batch (E2), Fear the Walking Dead (S6B:E12) and so much more.
We also review the 2021 action, adventure movie - Without Remorse. Staring, Michael B. Jordan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jamie Bell and Guy Pearce. Directed by Stefano Sollima.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for the Jack Nicholson.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the Coen Brothers, Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and everyone who brought us the 1998 movie The Big Lebowski.
RUNNING ORDER
* 07m11s | What we've been watching
* 19m41s | Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Ep 2
* 26m10s | Fear the Walking Dead - Season 6B, Ep 12
* 36m11s | The Handmaid's Tale - Season 4, Ep 4
* 44m46s | Movie of the week: Without Remorse
* 52m52s | News
* 57m27s | Mailbag
* 59m37s | Peak Performance: Jack Nicholson
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Time Travelling TeamP
May 7, 2021
063 - Red leader, standing by!
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Max Payne, Stowaway, Nobody, Creamerie (S1), The Handmaid's Tale (S4), Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Brooklyn Nine-Nine (S7), Fear the Walking Dead (S6B) and so much more.
We also review the 2018 biography, drama - Red Joan. Staring, Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore, Tom Hughes, Nina Sosanya and Laurence Spellman. Directed by Trevor Nunn.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for the Coen Brothers.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to The Handmaid's Tale, Janine (Madeline Brewer) invokes Star Wars as she accepts June’s charge to get the other handmaids ready to move. Red Leader, standing by! Bravo.
RUNNING ORDER
* 01m54s | What we've been watching
* 23m35s | Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Episode 1
* 36m11s | Fear the Walking Dead - Season 6B
* 48m59s | The Handmaid's Tale - Season 4, Ep 1 - 3
* 01h01m15s | Movie of the week: Red Joan
* 01h08m49s | News
* 01h15m45s | Mailbag
* 01h20m06s | Peak Performance: The Coen Brothers
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
Apr 30, 2021
062 - Get over here!
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking about Mortal Kombat, the final season of Shameless (US), Stowaway, Falcon & The Winter Soldier, the New Zealand classic Creamerie, Quicksand, The Croods: A New Age, Fear the Walking Dead and so much more!
Our movie review of the week, is the 2021 drama - Concrete Cowboy. Starring, Idris Alba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome, Lorraine Toussaint, Byron Bowers and Method Man. Directed by Ricky Staub.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for David Fincher.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Ed Boon's, Scorpion, from the Mortal Kombat universe - Scorpion's signature move being to harpoon his opponents in the chest and then drop the catch phrase "Get over here" before yanking them towards him. Klassic Kombat.
RUNNING ORDER
* 01m55s | What we've been watching
* 24m14s | Creamerie Season 1 Review
* 28m51s | Fear the Walking Dead - S6B
* 43m24s | Movie of the week: Concrete Cowboy
* 55m05s | News
* 01h02m09s | Mailbag
* 01h04m13s | Peak Performance: David Fincher
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Time Travelling TeamP
Apr 23, 2021
061 - You're the reason, you always were...
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Mission to Mars, The Mauritanian, Superstore, Love and Monsters, End of Watch, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Fear the Walking Dead and so much more.
We also review the 2021 adventure, comedy - Thunder Force. Staring, Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer and Jason Bateman. Directed by Ben Falcone
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jason Bateman.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Jenna Elfman's portrayal of June in this week's episode of Fear the Walking Dead. June brings closure to a big story arc with cold dark determination. Spoiler alert, we loved it!
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m47s | What we've been watching
* 12m36s | Creamerie - Episode 1
* 27m46s | Fear the Walking Dead - Season 6B
* 38m35s | Movie of the week: Thunder Force
* 46m19s | News
* 51m56s | Mailbag
* 56m48s | Peak Performance: Jason Bateman
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
Apr 16, 2021
060 - The Dora Milaje have jurisdiction wherever the Dora Milaje find themselves to be
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking about Godzilla vs. Kong, Zero Zero Zero, Falcon & The Winter Soldier, C.B. Strike, Unknown World, Bellbird, Fear the Walking Dead and so much more!
Our movie review of the week, is the 2020 adventure comedy - Bill and Ted Face the Music. Starring, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Kristen Schaal, Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-Paine, William Sadler and Jayma Mays. Directed by Dean Parisot.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Maggie Smith.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the Dora Milaje of Wakanda - In particular Florence Kasuma who plays Ayo. The Dora Milaje recently made an epic appearance in Marvel's Falcon and The Winter Soldier episode 'The Whole World is Watching' #WakandaForver
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m21s | What we've been watching
* 26m46s | Bellbird Review - "The greatest New Zealand movie in years"
* 31m44s | Fear the Walking Dead - S6B
* 45m06s | Movie of the week: Bill & Ted Face the Music
* 53m10s | News
* 59m21s | Mailbag
* 01h01m10s | Peak Performance: Maggie Smith
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Time Travelling TeamP
Apr 9, 2021
059 - Big Trouble in Little Carolina
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking The Hunt, Sonic the Hedgehog, Tron, Tron Legacy, Invincible, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, The Walking Dead and so much more.
We also review the 2019 biography, drama - A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. Staring, Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi, Chris Cooper, Enrico Colantoni & Maryann Plunkett. Directed by Marielle Heller.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Mark Wahlberg.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the co-host of the Half Measures Podcast - Paul Knauer. While reading the "Mail Bag" announcements, Paul, accidentally said Big Trouble in Little Carolina instead of China. I don't know about you, but I really loved it - This is the movie sequel humanity needs right now.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m15s | What we've been watching
* 30m35s | The Walking Dead - Season 10B
* 42m23s |…
Apr 1, 2021
058 - I just want to let you know, I know names besides Steve
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking about C.B. Strike, Superstore, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Billions, Yes Day, Better Call Saul, The Walking Dead and so much more!
Our movie review of the week, is the 2018 adventure, drama, horror - The Nightingale. Starring, Aisling Franciosi, Baykali Ganambarr, Damon Herriman, Charlie Jampinjinpa Brown, Harry Greenwood and Sam Claflin. Directed by Jennifer Kent.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Kurt Russell.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast of Superstore, in particular, Glenn, the Store Manager who knows more names than Steve. Maybe.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m13s | What we've been watching
* 27m21s | The Walking Dead - S10B
* 34m18s | Movie of the week: The Nightingale
* 49m33s | News
* 01h01m08s | Mailbag
* 01h03m38s | Peak Performance: Kurt Russell
GET IN TOUCH…
Mar 25, 2021
057 - You called down the thunder, well now you've got it!
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Coming 2 America, Des, Billions, Superstore, The Walking Dead, Yellowstone and so much more.
We also have a very special guest join us for the movie of the week, Paddy, from Time Travelling TeamP.
This week, we review the 1993 action western - Tombstone. Staring, Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Booth, Michael Biehn, Charlton Heston, Stephen Lang, Dana Delany, Paula Malcomson, Dana WHeeler-Nicholson and so many more of Hollywoods finest. Directed by George P. Cosmatos, Kevin Jarre and Kurt Russell.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Ben Affleck.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated Kurt Russell and his epic performance as Wyatt Earp in Tombstone. For a movie made almost 30 years ago this is still one heck of a movie and deserves all the love a…
Mar 18, 2021
056 - Zack Snyder's Justice League - The Time is Now!
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking about the much hyped and long awaited Snyder cut of Justice League. First released in 2017, Zack Snyder was the original director but had to step away from the movie due to a personal family tragedy. Though through share grit, determination and love for visionary film making, the world is finally getting to see Zack's vision for the Justice League movie.
A special thanks to Neon for inviting us to take part in an early screening before the movie officially launches world wide on the 18 March 2021.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode is dedicated Zack Snyder's late daughter, Autumn Snyder #ForAutumn
If you need help or someone to talk to, in New Zealand you can contact Life Line on 0800 543 354, or text 'Help' to 4357. If you're not in New Zealand, you can find help in your country here.
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follo…
Mar 11, 2021
055 - Nobody leaves a negotiation happy
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking about Yellowstone, WandaVision, Billions, GI Jane, Nerve, Megan & Harry, The Walking Dead and so much more!
Our movie review of the week, is the 1995 action thriller - Crimson Tide. Starring, Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington, Matt Craven, Viggo Mortensen, James Gandolfini and George Dzundza. Directed by Tony Scott.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Pierce Brosnan.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the team of people that make Billions, staring Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis - A fantastic drama about big energy, big money and big attitudes. Watch it today on Neon (If you're in New Zealand).
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m01s | What we've been watching
* 11m30s | The Oprah interview with Megan & Harry
* 23m29s | Back to... What we've been watching
* 43m07s | The Walking Dead - S10B
* 57m14s | M…
Mar 4, 2021
054 - If there's one thing I hate, it's people who cross the line
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Billions S2, Yellowstone S2, WandaVision, Walking Dead S10. Plus we've got some old school classic movies like Coyote Ugly, Torque and Enemy of the State.
Our movie review of the week, is the 2019 horror comedy, and I use the word comedy loosely - Parasite, staring Ki Taek, Dong Ik, Yeon Kyo, Ki Woo, Ki Jung, Moon Gwang, Chung Sook, Da Hye, Da Song and Geun Se. Directed by Bong Joon Ho.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Joaquin Phoenix.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to our movie of the week, Parasite. If you haven't watched it already, do yourself a favour and watch it tonight. Skip the trailer, you're in for a wild ride! This is fully Half Measures endorsed.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m31s | What we've been watching
* 15m09s | Yellowstone - Season 2
* 32m46s | The Walking Dead - Season 10B…
Feb 25, 2021
053 - I didn't see the light until I was already a man...
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking about News of the World, Yellowstone, WandaVision, Brooklyn 99, Solar Opposites, Billions, Superstore and so much more!
Our movie review of the week, is the 2019 action adventure - Jumanji: The Next Level, starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillian, Awkwafina and Danny Devito. Directed by Jake Kasdan.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Tom Hardy.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Tom Hardy for his role as Bane in Batman:The Dark Knight Rises - The full quote is: "Oh, you think darkness is your ally. But you merely adopted the dark; I was born in it, moulded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but BLINDING!
RUNNING ORDER
* 01m41s | What we've been watching
* 11m03s | Yellowstone - S1 Review
* 38m31s | Movie of the week…
Feb 18, 2021
052 - It would be my honor
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Your Honor, Billions, Yellowstone, WandaVision, Downhill and we even manage to sneak a Star Wars book review in the mix with Dooku: Jedi Lost.
Our movie review of the week, is the 2020 biography, crime drama - Capone, staring Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini, Matt Dillion, Al Sapienza and Noel FIsher. Directed by Josh Trank.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Liam Neeson.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the 2020/21 drama 'Your Honor' that both Paul and Dan watched this week. Though I can't personally say the title 'Your Honor' without thinking about the Lonely Island song Motherlover. And with that, it would be my honor to be your new step father.
RUNNING ORDER
* 03m15s | What we've been watching
* 15m10s | Star Wars - Dooku: Jedi Lost
* 20m41s | Your Honor - Review
* 32m21s | Movie…
Feb 11, 2021
051 - This is going to be the end of us. But we’re gonna do it anyway.
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking about Yellowstone, The Wolf of Wall Street, Mortal Kombat Legends, WandaVision, Run All Night, Challenger: The Final Flight, Close Enough and so much more!
Our movie review of the week, is the 2020 physiological thriller - The Invisible Man starring Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, Michael Dorman and Oliver Jackson-Chohen. Directed by Leigh Whannell.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Edward Norton.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Kevin Costner for his role as John Dutton in Yellowstone - One of the hottest shows you can be streaming, and I'm just not hearing enough people talk about it!
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m00s | What we've been watching
* 30m50s | Movie of the week: The Invisible Man (2020)
* 43m17s | News
* 49m38s | Mailbag
* 54m15s | Peak Performance: Edward Norton…
Feb 4, 2021
050 - $GME to the Moon
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Yellowstone, WandaVision, Lupin, Motherless Brooklyn, Star Trek Lower Decks and The Shield... for one last time.
Our movie review of the week, is the 2019 biography, crime drama - Richard Jewel, staring Paul Walter Hauser (who you might know as Stingray from Cobra Kai), Sam Rockwell, Jon Hamm and Kathy Bates. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jon Bernthal.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to (reddit) r/wallstreetbets and the crazy times of GameStop ($GME), hedge funds, shorts, Wall Street, smooth brains, corruption and rocket ships. It's been a wild week. And I for one, can't wait to see the movie. Obligatory: This is not financial advice disclaimer.
RUNNING ORDER
* 03m15s | What we've been watching
* 32m30s | Movie of the week: Richard Jewell
* 45m38s | N…
Jan 28, 2021
049 - An expert in the art of the swoon
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking about Star Trek: Lower Decks which finally made its way to New Zealand. The latest "must-binge" from Netflix Bridgerton, WanderVision, The Shield, An Adventure in Time and Space, Long Way Up and so much more!
Our movie review of the week, is the 2019 crime drama - Queen and Slim starring Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine and Flea from The Red Hot Chilli Peppers! Yup, that Flea. This is a must watch movie recommendation from the Half Measures team.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Laurence Fishburne.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the Netflix Original: Bridgerton. I can't say I've ever swooned in my life, but I guess it is never to late for one to try. For all of you Bridgerton fans, this one is for you.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m08s | What we've been watching
* 30m46s |…
Jan 21, 2021
048 - I'm glad someone on our side can fly!
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Death to 2020, The Midnight Sky, One Star Reviews, The Shield, WandaVision, Transformers: Earthrise and so much more. If you're looking for your next must watch series or movie, we might just have it!
Our movie review of the week, is the 2019 thriller - Dark Water, starring Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Camp, Victor Garber and William Jackson Harper.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Kevin Costner.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the Transformers series on Netflix. The specific shoutout is for when Red Alert mentions to Jetfire "I'm glad someone on our side can fly" (Don't even think about coming @me with Sky Lynx)
RUNNING ORDER
* 03m48s | What we've been watching
* 25m15s | Transformers: Earthrise
* 43m10s | Movie of the week: Dark Waters
* 54m15s | News…
Jan 14, 2021
047 - Now I want you to take a step back... and literally f*** your own face!
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking The Nest, Modern Love, The Queens Gambit, The Wilds, Ratchet, Cobra Kai, and Wonder Woman 1984.
Our movie review of the week, is the 2020 Action / Horror - Underwater, starring Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, Mamoudou Athie, TJ Miller, John Gallager and Jessica Henwick.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Tom Cruise.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Tom Cruise and his cameo appearance in the 2008 comedy, Tropic Thunder.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m55s | What we've been watching
* 33m16s | Auē - Becky Manawatu
* 36m55s | Movie of the week: Underwater
* 46m10s | News
* 59m59s | Mailbag
* 01h05m10s | Peak Performance: Tom Cruise
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit o…
Jan 7, 2021
046 - Top 10 TV Shows of 2020
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Do you remember the very first episode of the Half Measures Podcast, 001 - Top TV Shows of 2019. Well, we're back at it again for 2020.
We all know that 2020 has been a flaming garbage truck rolling down the street, but that doesn't mean we haven't had some great TV. Come and join Paul and Dan as they compare top 10 TV shows for 2020. You might even find yourself a little hidden gem you haven't watched yet.
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Time Travelling TeamP
Dec 31, 2020
045 - The Royale with cheese edition
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Happy New Year, Half Measures whānau! We're doing something a little different to kick start 2021, we're ranking all nine of the Tarantino directed movies. That's right, everything from Reservoir Dogs to Once a upon a time in Hollywood.
Come and have a listen and see whether Paul and Dan can start 2021 in-sync with their ranking?
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Vincent and Jules from Pulp Fiction.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m20s | Ranking the Tarantino movies
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit our website halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
Dec 24, 2020
044 - You'll be talking through the window of a bacta tank
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Queens Gambit, The Crown, Masterminds, Ava and lets be honest... The draw dropping final episode of Season 2 of The Mandalorian. Colour us impressed!
Our movie review of the week, is the 1984 classic - Beverley Hills Cop, starring Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Ronny Cox, Steven Berkoff and the man himself... Jonathan Banks!
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Jason Statham
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Sasha Banks in her role as Koska Reeves and her heated throw down with Boba Fett "You'll be talking through the window of a bacta tank".
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m36s | What we've been watching
* 16m17s | Mission Log shoutout
* 20m30s | Star Wars The Mandalorian
* 54m55s | Movie of the week: Beverley Hills Cop
* 01h03m05s | News
* 01h10m03s | Mailbag
* 01h12m45s | Peak Pe…
Dec 17, 2020
043 - Why do you wear that mask?
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking about the penultimate episode, for this season of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. We're also discussing; A Discovery of Witches, The New Zealand movie Savage, Netflix's Big Mouth, Better Call Saul and so much more!
Our movie review of the week is: Bombshell. A 2019 biography, drama staring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman & Margot Robbie. Directed by Jay Roach.
We've also got a heap of Disney+ TV show announcements across the Marvel and Star Wars universes. You might want to hold off canceling that Disney+ subscription.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Savage, a New Zealand made movie written and directed by Sam Kelly.
Flo - "Why do you wear that mask?"
Damage - "So you can see who I am"
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m07s | What we've been watching
* 18m39s | Star Wars The Mandalorian
* 41m27s | Movie of the week: Bombshe…
Dec 10, 2020
042 - I'm a simple man making his way through the galaxy
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Six Feet Under, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Wayne, Star Trek Discovery and chapter 14 of The Mandalorian: The Tragedy! This isn't one to skip. Plus we turn one year old! Happy Birthday us.
Our movie review of the week, is the 2019 action, drama - Midway. Starting Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Luke Evans, Mandy Moore, Dennis Quad and Nick Jonas. Directed by Roland Emmerich. The critics don't love this one, but we still had a good time.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Mr Michael Biehn.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Jango and Boba Fett. The full quote is actually: "I'm a simple man making his way through the galaxy. Like my father before me". Utilising this line from both the Star Wars prequels and The Mandalorian is exactly the type of fan-service we appreciate her…
Dec 3, 2020
041 - I like firsts. Good or bad, they’re always memorable
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Star Wars: The Mandalorian and the reveal of Ahsoka Tano, Star Trek Discovery, Watchmen, Shameless, Broad City, the season finale of The Walking Dead: World Beyond and so much more!
Our movie review of the week is: The Good Liar. A 2019 "Crime, drama, mystery" staring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen. The tea is good on this one.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Chapter 13 of the Mandalorian: The Jedi - Staring Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano.
RUNNING ORDER
* 01m44s | What we've been watching
* 16m33s | Star Wars The Mandalorian
* 31m06s | The Walking Dead: World Beyond
* 37m46s | Movie of the week: The Good Liar
* 44m03s | News
* 50m23s | Mailbag
GET IN TOUCH
* Support us on Patreon
* Follow us on Instagram
* Tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* Talk to us on Discord
* Follow us on Facebook
* Visit…
Nov 26, 2020
040 - I'm what you might call a champagne problem...
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Fast and the Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, Palm Springs, Broad City, The Fresh Prince of Bell-Air, Chapter 12 of the Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Star Trek Discovery, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Fear the Walking Dead, and so much more!
Our "movie" review of the week is: The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special. Something a little different and available to watch on Disney Plus today.
And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Mr Gene Hackman.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Hobbs & Shaw. The latest entry in the Fast and the Furious franchise.
RUNNING ORDER
* 03m47s | What we've been watching
* 25m40s | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion
* 32m05s | Star Wars The Mandalorian
* 49m10s | The Walking Dead: World Beyond & Fear the Walking Dead
* 01h00m35s | Movie of the week: The Lego Star Wars Holiday…
Nov 19, 2020
039 - Put some tea on. We'll be up in a minute
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Wayne on Amazon Prime Video. Chapter 11 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Fear the Walking Dead. Heck, we're even talking books with Star Wars Catalyst: A Rogue One novel!
Our movie review of the week is the 2018 drama / action true story - Hotel Mumbai, staring Dev Patel, Armie Hammer and Nazanin Boniadi. Directed by Anthony Maras.
And finally our 'Peak Performance' nominations are in for Hollywood superstar producer: Jerry Bruckheimer.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated Katee Sackholf as the legendary Bo Katan in Star Wars: The Mandalorian. A fantastic line from Chapter 11: The Heiress.
RUNNING ORDER
* 01m43s | What we've been watching
* 14m21s | Star Wars The Mandalorian
* 29m09s | The Walking Dead: World Beyond & Fear the Walking Dead
* 41m51s | Movie of the week: Hotel Mumbai…
Nov 12, 2020
038 - You think you're so high & mighty just because you're a damned lighthouse keeper
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Chapter 10 of the Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Star Trek Discovery, The Walking Dead: World Beyond and Fear the Walking Dead, Barbarians, The King of Staten Island, Queen of the South and so much more!
Our movie review of the week is the 2019 Horror / Fantasy - The Lighthouse, staring Robert Pattinson and William Dafoe. Directed by Robert Eggers.
And finally our 'Directors Chair' nominations are in for the creative extraordinaire Mr Tim Burton.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the 2019 Robert Eggers movie, The Light House - A great scene and rant from Robert Pattinson as Winslow.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m40s | What we've been watching
* 19m35s | Star Wars The Mandalorian
* 33m25s | The Walking Dead: World Beyond & Fear the Walking Dead
* 57m47s | Movie of the week: The Lighthouse
* 01h10m17s | News
* 01h20m09…
Nov 5, 2020
037 - Some places are like people: some shine, and some don’t
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're talking Chapter 9 of the Mandalorian, Star Trek Discovery, The Walking Dead: World Beyond and Fear the Walking Dead, Love Craft Country, Doctor Who, The Shinning and so much more!
Our movie review of the week is the 2019 Horror / Thriller - Doctor Sleep. A sequel to the 1980s classic 'The Shinning'.
And finally our 'Directors Chair' nominations are in for the fantastic Mr Ridley Scott.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to the Stephen King classic 'The Shinning' - This particular quote comes from a conversation Dick Hollorann is having with a young Danny Torrance about his shine ability.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m02s | What we've been watching
* 14m54s | Star Wars The Mandalorian
* 30m30s | The Walking Dead: World Beyond & Fear the Walking Dead
* 48m50s | Movie of the week: Doctor Sleep
* 64m27s | News
* 71m45s | Mailbag…
Oct 29, 2020
036 - Not recommended for anyone under the age of 3
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Dan & Paul ensure they're combat ready with a re-watch of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Plus it's been a long weekend here in New Zealand so there has been no shortage of TV and movie watching. This week we're talking Tenet, Fantastic Mr Fox, Paddington, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Band of Brothers, Star Trek Discovery, Fast and the Furious, The Walking Dead and so much more!
Our movie review of the week is the 2020 Amazon Prime original: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, staring Sacha Baren Cohan & Maria Bakalova.
And finally our peak performance reviews (with a twist) are in for Steven Speilberg.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, it made us laugh, it made us cringe, it made us question the world, but more importantly, it's got a special message for Americans. Vote!
RUNNING ORDER
* 01m48s | What we've b…
Oct 22, 2020
035 - Daddy's home
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Dan and Paul catch-up on everything they've been watching, which this week includes - Breaking Bad, El Camino, Star Trek: Discovery, Killing Eve, Band of Brothers, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Fear the Walking Dead and so much more.
Our movie review of the week is Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. The 2019 blockbuster staring Margot Robbie & Ewan McGregor.
And our peak performance reviews are in for Will Ferrell & Lucy Liu.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated Paul Knauer's peak performance of the week - Daddy's Home
RUNNING ORDER
* 03m34s | What we've been watching
* 25m56s | The Walking Dead: World Beyond & Fear the Walking Dead
* 41m24s | Movie review of the week - Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
* 52m12s | News
* 61m41s | Mailbag
* 66m26s | Peak…
Oct 15, 2020
034 - Creatives in the entertainment industry, that's us
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Dan and Paul catch up on all the things they've been watching, which this week includes: Killing Eve, Ford vs Ferrari, Utopia, Flood, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Fear the Walking Dead and so much more.
Our movie review of the week is the 2019 action adventure move - Alita: Battle Angel, staring Rosa Salazar as Alita, Christoph Waltz as Dr. Ido and Mahershala Ali as Vector. This one is a must watch!
Our peak performances are in for Charlize Theron and Tom Hanks. Plus we have the usual collection of highly curated news stories. What more could you want in a weekly podcast. Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This week's episode title is dedicated to Sophie Holland for referring to us as "Creatives in the entertainment industry" in her Instagram post. We loved it.
RUNNING ORDER
* 02m47s | What we've been watching
* 27m42s | The Walking Dead: World Beyond & Fear the…
Oct 8, 2020
033 - No more half measures
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Dan and Paul catch-up on everything they've been watching, which this week includes - Young Wallander, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Sneakerheads, Killing Eve, The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: World Beyond and so much more.
Our movie review of the week is the 2018 American biographical film written and directed by Adam McKay. Vice. Starring: Christian Bale, Sam Rockwell, Amy Adams and Steve Carell.
And our peak performance reviews are in for Drew Barrymore and Bruce Willis.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Jonathan Banks and his portrayal of Mike Ehrmantraut in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Don't worry, this isn't the end of the Half Measures Podcast!
RUNNING ORDER
* 08m11s | What we've been watching
* 27m56s | The Walking Dead & The Walking Dead: World Beyond
* 51m57s | Movie review of the week: Vice…
Oct 1, 2020
032 - I'll pay you £5 to swap clothes with me
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Dan falls deeper into the Star Trek void and takes on: The Search for Spock, The Voyage Home and The Final Frontier. That's right everybody. Three Star Trek movies. He also gives Ted Lasso a nudge, a new(ish) comedy from Apple. And, somewhere in between that manages to watch a couple more movies: Ready or Not and The Social Dilemma.
Paul jumps back into the drivers seat with Furious 7 and the Michael McIntyre stand-up comedy: Showman, before taking it down a gear with the Disney classic: Big Hero 6!
Our movie review of the week is the 2020 Netflix Original: Enola Holmes, starting Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill & Helena Bonham Carter.
And our peak performance reviews are in for Al Pacino & Cate Blanchett.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Millie Bobby Brown and her amazing performance as Enola Holmes.
RUNNING ORDER
* 03m26…
Sep 25, 2020
031 - The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Dan and Paul catch-up on everything they've been watching, which this week includes: The Netflix Original: Criminal UK (S2), Amazon Prime's: The Boys (S2), The 1979 classic The Bermuda Triangle... and believe it or not, the first two Star Trek movies from the original series.
Our movie review of the week is the 2017 wartime drama: The Zookeepers Wife, staring Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh and Daniel Bruhl.
And our peak performance reviews are in for Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Mr Spock and his heroic sacrifice for the men and woman aboard the Starship Enterprise. A famous line of dialogue from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
RUNNING ORDER
* 04m22s | What we've been watching
* 42m32s | Criminal UK - Season 2
* 57m52s | The Zookeepers Wife
* 71m27s | News
* 80m57s | M…
Sep 18, 2020
030 - It's not forbidden to escape, it's forbidden to get caught
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Dan finally completes his Star Wars: Rebels quest, just in time for the Mandalorian, season 2. He's not crying, you're crying. He also dives head first into the world of Star Trek, much to the surprise of Star Trek mega fan, Paul Knauer. Paul gets up to date with Netlfix 'How to get away with Murder' and goes back in time (like he does most weeks) with Star Trek V1: The Undiscovered Country, and the classic Marlon Brandon western: One-eyed Jacks.
Our movie review of the week is the 2017 remake of Papillion, staring Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek. Two fantastic actors who you may already know from Sons of Anarchy or Mr Robot.
Our peak performances are in for Halle Berry and Gary Oldman. And we have the usual collection of highly curated news stories. What more could you want in a weekly podcast.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This week's episode title is inspired by…
Sep 11, 2020
029 - Fear does not exist in this dojo
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Dan and Paul catch-up on everything they've been watching, which this week includes: The Beyond, Breaking Bad, Fast Five, Eastbound & Down, Star Wars Rebels and Netflix latest acquisition from YouTube: Cobra Kai.
Our movie review of the week is the 2018 David Lowery film starring Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek and Danny Glover in 'The Old Man & the Gun'.
We've got hot entertainment news from all around the globe - We're talking Borat 2, the new restrictions on WWE wrestlers, The Mandalorian season 2 release date, further Batman delays and so much more.
Our peak performance reviews are also in for the wonderful Nicole Kidman and the charismatic Daniel Day-Lewis.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This weeks episode title is dedicated to Johnny Lawrence and the Cobra Kai - Fear does not exist in this dojo. Pain does not exist in this dojo. Defeat does not…
Sep 4, 2020
028 - Wakanda Forever
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
Dan and Paul catch-up on everything they've been watching, which for some weird vortex inducing reason seems to be quite a lot. This week we're talking: Eastbound and Down, Harley Quinn, Revenge, Project Power, Dr Who and the Daleks, Flash Gordon, The Umbrella Academy and so much more.
Our movie review of the week is the 2005 David Cronenberg classic - A History of Violence, starring Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris and William Hurt.
We've got hot entertainment news. Plus a long time listener, first time caller leaves us a very important message on the answer machine. Trust us, you're going to want to sit down for this one.
Our peak performance reviews are also in for the flamboyant yet fabulous Helena Bonham Carter and the stoic legend himself, Clint Eastwood.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This week's episode title is dedicated to the late Chadwick Boseman…
Aug 28, 2020
027 - Who are you calling a Whovian?
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
We're doing something a little different at the Half Measures headquarters this week. We're interviewing Tricia and Paddy from your favourite Dr Who Podcast: Time Travelling TeamP!
If you haven't checked them out and you're a Dr Who fan, you probably should. Not only are Tricia and Paddy pure Whovian's, but they're reviewing every single episode of Dr Who that they can get their hands on.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This week's episode title is dedicated to Dr Who fans all over the world. And just in case you're wondering, a 'whovian' is a fan of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who.
RUNNING ORDER
* 05m06s | Special guests: Time Travelling TeamP
TIME TRAVELLING TEAMP
* listen to timeteamp
* follow timeteamp
GET IN TOUCH
* support us on Patreon
* follow us on Instagram
* tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* talk to us on Discord…
Aug 21, 2020
026 - How do you pronounce Krasinski?
Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
* Paul embarks on another stream of the Transformers universe, Transformers: Prime.
* Dan digs out his best walking stalk and ventures through all three Lord of the Rings movies. The extended editions.
* Our movie review of the week is Official Secrets starting Keira Knightly, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes.
* We choose our peak performances for Val Kilmer and Emily Blunt.
* Plus we've got a tone of other TV shows, movies, news, goofs, gags and chortles to share.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This week's episode title is dedicated to Jim Helpert. Which is a lot easier to say than John Krasinski. Kras-in-ski.
RUNNING ORDER
* 03m20s | What we've been watching
* 22m35s | Official Secrets
* 37m20s | News
* 52m45s | Mailbag
* 59m12s | Peak Performances Val Kilmer and Emily Blunt
GET IN TOUCH
* support us on Patreon
* follow us on Instagram
* tw…
Aug 14, 2020
025 - Say 'What' again! I dare you! I double-dare you...
Join us for another week of laughter, tv shows, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
* Dan gives Zombieland: Double Tap a nudge, takes on a viewer recommendation: 13 Assassins and watches maybe the most violent TV show he's seen in a while: Gangs of London.
* Meanwhile, Paul continues his quest into the Fast and the Furious universe. Plus makes time for some old friends from Derry with a viewing of IT: Chapter 2. Remember, we all float down here.
* We embrace our inner child as we nerd out about Netflix War for Cybertron: Siege - Something for Transformers fans both young and old.
* Our movie review of the week is the Netflix Original starting Ryan Reynolds - 6 Underground.
* We choose our peak performances for Julia Roberts and Samuel L Jackson.
* Plus we've got a tone of other TV shows, movies, news, goofs, gags and chortles to share.
Come and have a listen.
EPISODE TITLE
This week's episode title is dedicated to Samuel L. Jackson's portrayal of Jules W…
Aug 7, 2020
024 - Good and evil are a question of perspective
Join us for another week of laughter, tv shows, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
* We wrap season 3 of Netflix's Dark - We've definitely watched it, but we're not entirely sure what's going on
* Dan tries to find some movies to entertain his Dad and ends up watching Baby Driver and Hobbs & Shaw
* Paul takes a trip down memory lane with the 1953 movie Invaders from Mars
* Our movie review of the week is Liam Neeson's Cold Pursuit. A dark comedy with some strong Fargo vibes
* We choose our peak performances for the legendary Robert De Niro and the amazing Jennifer Lawrence
* Plus we've got a tone of other tv shows, movies, news, goofs, gags and chortles to share. Come and have a listen
EPISODE TITLE
This week's episode title is dedicated to Netflix's Dark - A quote by the character Mikkel Nielsen.
RUNNING ORDER
* 04m40s | What we've been watching
* 21m30s | Dark review
* 39m00s | Cold Pursuit review
* 51m40s | News
* 65m00s | Mailbag
* 71m00s |…
Jul 31, 2020
023 - Most things in here don't react too well to bullets
Join us for another week of laughter, tv shows, movies and all things entertainment.
THIS WEEK
* Paul takes the plunge into the third Fast and the Furious movie: Tokyo Drift - But the bigger question at hand, will he back for Fast and the Furious 4?
* Dan gets his game on with Ghosts of Tsushima and subsequently gets inspired to watch the 2014 Keanu Reeves move: 47 Ronin. A movie that probably shouldn't exist
* We both find comfort in our enjoyment and complete lack of understanding of Netflix's Dark
* We review David Tennant's Bad Samaritan
* We choose our peak performances for Sean Connery and Jessica Chastain
* Plus we've got a tone of other tv shows, movies, news, goofs, gags and chortles to share. Come and have a listen
EPISODE TITLE
This week's episode title is dedicated to Sean Connery and his portrayal of Marko Ramius in the 1990 movie: The Hunt for Red October.
RUNNING ORDER
* 06m30s | What we've been watching
* 29m50s |Bad Samaritan review
* 44m00s…
Jul 23, 2020
022 - Karate is a way of communicating
Join us for another week of laughter, tv shows, movies and all things entertainment.
This week we're talking about:
* The Art of Self-Defence. A dark "comedy", and I use the word comedy lightly, starting Jessie Eisenberg & Alessandro Nivola. A movie that explores a mild mannered mans journey into the world of karate.
* The Adam's Family - Starring everyone you could possible imagine... From Oscar Issac, Snoop Dogg, Charlize Theron, Bette Midler, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll and many more. It's a blast, something for the young and old alike.
* American Assassin - Starring Dylan O'Brien & Michael Keaton - One of Half Measures favourite actors to play Batman.
* The Foreigner starring Jackie Chan & Pierce Brosnan. It's not your usual Jackie Chan adventure, though it's something you might want to explore next time you're lurking through Netflix on a Friday night.
We've also got a tone of other tv shows, movies, news, goofs, gags and chortles to share. Come and have a listen.
RUNNIN…
Jul 17, 2020
021 - More value than a 50c bag of lollies
Join us for another week of laughter, tv shows, movies and all things entertainment.
This week we're talking about season four of F is for Family, Charlize Theron's latest Netflix Original: The Old Guard. Paul is "coloured" impressed with the director of Ad Astra and Dan drops the ball by not making time for any new content because he's neck deep in the kiwi classic Outrageous Fortune. We also test out a new segment where we pick an actress and actor and choose our favourite movies they've started in. Honestly, we're a bag of fun. Come and have a listen. And as always, be sure to get in touch if you've got a show recommendation or feedback.
RUNNING ORDER
* 03m 00s | What we've been watching
* 38m 50s | News
* 51m 10s | Mailbag
* 58m 55s | Peak Performances - Jodie Foster & Denzel Washington
GET IN TOUCH
* follow us on Instagram
* tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* talk to us on Discord
* follow us on Facebook
* visit our site halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of…
Jul 9, 2020
020 - I didn't know pizza places made motors?
*** We made it to episode 20 fam! And to celebrate we're giving away a free subscription to the Half Measures Podcast. All you need to do, to receive your prize, is click 'subscribe' on your favourite podcasting listening app and we'll do the rest ***
This week we're talking about the "epic" second movie in The Fast and the Furious franchise: 2 Fast 2 Furious. We dive into Spike Lee's latest Netflix movie: Da 5 Bloods. We learn about secret pilot codes with the 7500 and Paul guides us through a classic space horror from 1997: Event Horizon. Not to mention all of the piping hot industry news coming straight to your ears! Come and join us.
RUNNING ORDER
04m 00s | What we've been watching
43m 00s | News
58m 00s | Mailbag
GET IN TOUCH
follow us on Instagram
tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
talk to us on Discord
follow us on Facebook
visit our site halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
Jul 2, 2020
019 - Paulie English Strikes Again
Join us for another week of laughter, tv shows, movies and all things entertainment.
This week we're talking about Will Ferrell & Rachel McAdams new Netflix movie: Eurovision Song Contest - The Story of Fire Saga. Johnny English: Strikes Again, The BFG, The Hot Potato, Vanish... honestly, we've got some gems. And that's all before we decide who would win in a fight between The Walking Dead's Negan, Alpha and the Governor. We also throw in a cheeky book review for Star Wars: Inferno Squad.
RUNNING ORDER
* 6m 00s | What we've been watching
* 36m 30s | News
* 58m 30s | Mailbag
GET IN TOUCH
* follow us on Instagram
* tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* talk to us on Discord
* follow us on Facebook
* visit our site halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
Jun 26, 2020
018 - I'll have the tuna. No crust.
Join us for another week of laughter, tv shows, movies and all things entertainment.
This week we're talking even more Fast and the Furious than normal, Bumblebee the movie (2018), What we do in the Shadows S2, F is for Family S4, and whole bunch more. Plus we're deep diving into a listener question about our favourite movie / television fan theories.
Apologies in advance to the Quantum Leap and Star Trek communities.
RUNNING ORDER
* 2m 50s | What we've been watching
* 46m 35s | News
* 59m 25s | Listener question - Favourite movie / television fan theories
GET IN TOUCH
* follow us on Instagram
* tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* talk to us on Discord
* follow us on Facebook
* visit our site halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
Jun 19, 2020
017 - Hobnobbing with the blue-ticks of Instagram
This week we're talking about some classic movies like: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Goonies, Top Gun, Battle Beyond the Stars, Sicario and so much more. Our Social Media Manager finds himself at a blue-tick Instagram party that he doesn't have the credentials to attend and the special topic of the week is Netflix: Space Force. Loved it? Hated it? Not sure what to think? Tune in to hear our impressions.
RUNNING ORDER
* 3m 30s | What we've been watching
* 30m 50s | News
* 50m 20s | Space Force
GET IN TOUCH
* follow us on Instagram
* tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* talk to us on Discord
* follow us on Facebook
* visit our site halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
Jun 12, 2020
016 - I’ve seen how the sausage has been made. Now show me the butcher's shop
This week on the Half Measures Podcast we're talking movies new and old - there is something for everyone in this movie medley. We somehow invent a new metric for reviewing movies and we get our London gangster on with Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen. A must see, if we do say so ourselves.
RUNNING ORDER
1m 55s | What we've been watching
37m 55s | News
48m 50s | The Gentlemen
GET IN TOUCH
follow us on Instagram
tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
talk to us on Discord
follow us on Facebook
visit our site halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
Jun 4, 2020
015 - Homeland made Russia look cool and now I'm probably on an FBI watch list
We're back, we missed a week, but don't worry HMP fans, we felt the empty abyss of loneliness as well. This week we're talking about Dan's binge watch of all eight seasons of Homeland, how we secretly enjoy movies like Bad Neighbours, some early thoughts on Space Force and so much more! RUNNING ORDER
* 5m 30s | What we've been watching
* 27m 15s | News
* 34m 40s | Homeland
GET IN TOUCH
* follow us on Instagram
* tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* talk to us on Discord
* follow us on Facebook
visit our site halfmeasurespodcast.com This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
May 22, 2020
014 - There's a little bit of George Costanza in all of us
This week we're talking about our favourite tv show characters of all time - We've gone a bit wild with this one, we have recommendations ranging all the way from Dwight Schrute to William Adama to Luther. Plus we have more Mandalorian season two news, big changes for Batwoman and much more. Come and hangout with us, you might even get a new show recommendation!
RUNNING ORDER
* 01m 50s | What we've been watching
* 16m 20s | News
* 24m 00s | Our favourite tv show characters
GET IN TOUCH
* follow us on Instagram
* tweet us @HalfMeasuresPod
* follow us on Facebook
* visit our site halfmeasurespodcast.com
This episode of Half Measures is brought to you by Mission Log Podcast & the Roddenberry Podcast Network.
May 15, 2020
013 - You can't play Animal Crossing while watching Bosch
This week we're talking about how Dan's fallen down the Homeland wormhole, the re-emergence of Seinfeld in our circles, the dark comedy (?) Breeders, hot Daredevil rumors and so much more! So, do yourself a favor, pop those headphones on, sit back and relax with another episode of the Half Measures Podcast.
May 7, 2020
012 - I'm one with the force, and the force is with me
This week we're discussing the epic conclusion to season 7 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Plus we're talking about a few other gems you should be watching while the world stays in lockdown. Stay safe and enjoy!
Apr 30, 2020
011 - Ricky Gervais's After Life S2 - An early contender for best show of 2020?
Welcome to episode 11 of the Half Measures Podcast! With all of this lockdown business we've got plenty of time to catch-up on all of the new content dropping on your favourite streaming services. On this weeks episode we're discussing:
- Extraction - A new movie from Chris Hemsworth on Netflix where he basically plays John Wick with an Australian accent.
- The Platform - A movie about how terrible the human race is while being set in the world's worst prison - This one will leave you thinking for days
- Snow Piercer - Yes, a movie from 2013 staring Captain America about a train and global warming - Don't pair it with The Platform.
- Ozark (S3) - It's so good, you need to be watching it!
And... we go deep on Ricky Gervais's brilliant Netflix Original - After Life (S2). A show that's going to have you laughing, crying and making the most of your time with loved ones.
Enjoy!
Apr 24, 2020
010 - Better Call Saul - Season 5 in Review
Welcome to episode 10 of the Half Measures Podcast! This weeks show is dedicated to one of our favourite series of all time - Better Call Saul. So if you're not up to date with season five, you might want to do that before you tune in.
Apr 17, 2020
009 - Cartoons we loved as kids
Welcome to episode nine of the Half Measures Podcast! This week we're talking about those cartoons we loved growing up in the 80s & 90s. Cue foggy haze... It was a different time back then, no streaming, no internet, hardly any factual information about episode numbers or seasons... but we still had some gems such as He-Man, GI-JOE, Wacky Racers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and so much more.
Apr 9, 2020
008 - Cancelled too soon
Wait, you thought we were cancelled? We're just getting started!
This week we're talking about those TV shows that we loved but for one reason or another were cancelled far too soon. We're talking Firefly, Hannibal, Rome, The Sarah Connor Chronicles and so much more. Come and join us, pour a 40oz on the floor as commiserate these shows we lost far too early.
Apr 5, 2020
007 - 10 TV Shows to know me
You're in lockdown, we're in lockdown. Stay home and stay safe with us as explore the 10 tv shows to know me. Last week we explored 10 movies to know me, this week we're doing it all over again with a slight twist! Who knows, you might even find something to watch during these challenging times.
Mar 27, 2020
006 - 10 Movies to know me
This week on the Half Measures Podcast we're talking about the 10 movies that define us. Not our top 10 movies, but the 10 movies that you need to watch if you really want to get to know us. By the time you've watched all 20 of our movies you'll come to realise we were born in the dark, molded by it. We didn't see the light until we were already men, by then it was nothing to us but blinding!
Enjoy, and more importantly stay safe out there.
Mar 13, 2020
005 - The world's shutting down, the Half Measures Podcast is ramping up!
This week on the Half Measures Podcast:
- We check in on Dan as he charges forward with Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- Paul get's bitten by the re-watch bug
- The world starts shutting down for Convid-19, bringing about some pretty big delays for the big screen
- We muse about our favourite wind-down shows
And Paul gets a bit angry about The Rise of Skywalker spoilers from the yet to be publicly released novel.
Join us, tell your friends, we're just getting started!
Feb 24, 2020
004 - The annual Half Measures Podcast Oskar awards ceremony
On this episode of the Half Measures Podcast we're handing out our very own Oskars type awards to our favourite movies of 2019. Are we in-sync with the Academy or are we more off the grid than Jack Ryan at a daily stand-up? Tune in to find out.
The Half Measures Podcast award categories include:
* Best Picture
* Best Director
* Best Actress
* Best Actor
* Best Supporting Actress
* Best Supporting Actor
* Best Original Music Score
* Best movie that is probably good but we've never actually watched
* Most over-hyped
* Surprise hit
If you've enjoyed this episode of the Half Measures Podcast, please leave us a review of your preferred listening platform. If you didn't enjoy the episode, maybe keep those thoughts internal.
Feb 4, 2020
003 - The Mandalorian - S1 Review
On this episode of the Half Measures Podcast we’re taking a look at the first season of The Mandalorian. We’ve also got some exciting updates to share with you about out our growing Half Measures eco-system.
Jan 28, 2020
002 - The Rise & Sometimes fall of Skywalker
Join us as we dissect Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Contemplate it's conclusion to the Skywalker saga and muse over what really goes on in the writers room at Disney.
Dec 5, 2019
001 - Top 10 TV Shows of 2019
Welcome to episode one of Half Measures, a new podcast dedicated to all things television, movies, trailers, industry news and more. In this episode we take a look back at our top 10 television shows of 2019.