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Modern Escapism Podcast
@modernescapism.bsky.social
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A weekly pop culture podcast with news & reviews of gaming, tv, films, music and much more.

Check out our sister podcast, a D&D play podcast - Do Dragons Dream of Scorched Sheep? @scorchedsheep.bsky.social

Join our discord - https://discord.gg/UHNSekJH
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NEW POD DAY
240 - Such A Variety of Flutes

This week we're talking about:

The Alters
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Eddy Burback - ChatGPT Made Me Delusional
The Chair Company
Bugonia
Physical: Asia
Football Manager 26

Sign up for the extended edition and bonus podcasts at patreon.com/modernescapism
November 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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NEW POD
238 - The Podcastle 2025 Live

We're together, in person, bringing you the 2025 Podcastle! It's a big one. This week we talk

Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles
Silent Hill f
The Coffee Table
One Battle After Another
I Swear

For the extended edition head to patreon.com/modernescapism
October 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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NEW POD DAY
237: Uber Remover

In our last episode before we all meet in person for the podcastle we're talking about:

Hell Is Us
Gen V S2
The Long Walk
Rez - As The Pendulum Swings
Nine Inch Nails - Tron Ares Soundtrack
Borderlands 4

Get the extended edition at patreon.com/modernescapism
September 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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NEW POD DAY
236: Tomb Laider

On this week's podcast we're talking:

Weapons
Eddington
Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken
Metal GearSolid Δ: Snake Eater
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Head to patreon.com/modernescapism for the extended version and access to all our bonus content.
September 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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NEW POD DAY
235 - Punt a Pigeon

Stig's away this week but there's plenty to talk about, with news & reviews of:

#KingdomComeDeliverance2
#DonkeyKongBananza
#Wednesday Season 2
#AlienEarth
#Fretless
#TheMinistryOfTime by Kaliane Bradley

For the extended edition head to Patreon.com/modernescapism
August 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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NEW POD DAY
226: Oodles Kills Again

This week we're talking about:
#DungeonCrawlerCarl Book 3
#MadMen
#TheLastOfUsPartII
#DaredevilBornAgain
#AstroBot
#BluePrince
#PlayStationPortal
#Reacher S3
#TheMagicians by Lev Grossman
#Sinners

Get extended version & bonus pods at patreon.com/modernescapism
April 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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It's back to a normal week for tonights recording, so let us know what you've been up to the last few weeks.

We want to know what you've been watching/playing/reading etc and your thoughts on them.
April 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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NEW POD DAY
224 - Ouroboros

This week, we're all here and we're talking about:

#SnowWhite
#Adolescence
#LastOneLaughing
#Avowed
#CivilWar
#Spiritbox - Tsunami Sea
#Astrobot
#BlackBag
#SilentHill2
#KeanuReeves Is Not In Love With You by Becky Holmes
#DungeonCrawlerCarl by @mattdinniman.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Sorry this request is late, but as the Biggies have been delayed, it's a regular episode tonight.

Let us know what you've been up to this last week.
March 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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NEW POD DAY
222: The Lady Shrek

Stig's away this week, but the rest of us are here to keep you up to date. This week, we're talking;

#Vivarium
#AThousandBlows
#StarWarsOutlaws
#SilentHill2Remake
#Mickey17
#WinOrLose
#DoubtersToBelievers

For the extended version head to patreon.com/modernescapism
March 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Send us your feedback for tonight's recording. We want to know what media you've been consuming over the last 2 weeks. Send us your reviews to be read out on the show.
March 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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NEW POD DAY
222: One Hundred US Million Dollars

Join us for another week of news and reviews. This week, we're talking about:

#Avowed
#StanleyParableUltraDeluxe
#LoveLiesBleeding
#BetterMan
#TheGorge
#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld
#Titanic

Get the extended version at patreon.com/modernescapism
February 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Send us your feedback for tonight's recording.

Let us know about the films/tv you've watching, games you've played, books you've read etc.
February 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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NEW POD OUT NOW
221: Hand Cheese

Biggie's off sick & Oodles has a hangover he deserves. This week, we're talking about:

#DragonAgeTheVeilguard
#MetaphorRefantazio
#Newtopia
#NickelBoys
#TheBrutalist
#BowlingForSoup Live
#CitizenSleeper2

Head to patreon.com/modernescapism for the extended version
February 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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It's recording night. Send us your feedback and let us know what you've been up to this week.
February 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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NEW MODERN X-CAPISMEN
Episode 9: X-men Apocalypse

We're back with the latest episode of our Patreon exclusive show where we watch and review every X-men film from 2000 to 2024

This week, we tackle 2016s X-men: Apocalypse

To get this and all bonus material, head to patreon.com/modernescapism
February 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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NEW POD DAY
220: Tick Follows Tock Follows Tick

We're all back and we've got a big announcement.

Also, we're talking about:

#FlyMeToTheMoon
#CocaineBear
#YesMan
#EmiliaPerez
#TheRig
#SonicTheHedgehog3
#Prometheus
#GladiatorII

To get the extended version head to patreon.com/modernescapism
January 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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January's Patreon Bonus Show OUT NOW

This month's bonus show is out now to all Modern Escapees & Biggie Bundle backers

This month we're looking ahead to 2025, what we're most looking forward to as well as making some predictions

To get this all all bonus content head to patreon.com/modernescapism
January 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Feedback for tonight's recording.

We want to know what you've been up to this week. What films you've watched, books you've read, games you've played etc.

Let us know here or send it to modernescapismpod@gmail.com
January 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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NEW POD DAY
219: Sorry Son, You've Got DOOM

We're all back & feeling better! This week we're talking about

#SuicideSquadKillTheJusticeLeague
#ARealPain
#OCT
#ResidentEvil4
#MorningwoodEverybodyLovesBigChests
#DexterOriginalSin
#TheDayOfTheJackal

Get extended versions at patreon.com/modernescapism
January 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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FEEDBACK TIME

Let us know what you've been up this week. What films have you watched? What games have you played? What books have you read? etc.

You know the drill. Write in with your reviews for tonights recording.
January 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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NEW PODCAST OUT NOW
218: Tim Burton's Claudia Winkleman

All the lastest news and reviews of the following;

#ISawTheTVGlow
#ThisIsEngland
#Flow
#AGDQ2025
#ResidentEvil4Remake
#ThatsNotRight by @scottmeyer.bsky.social
#Shrinking

For extended editions sign up at patreon.com/modernescapism
January 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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FEEDBACK WANTED

We're recording tonight as as ever we want to know what you've been up to this week. What films, games, tv shows, books, music etc have you been consuming? Give us your reviews.
January 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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NEW POD DAY
217: Sonky Hun

It's 2025 and we're back for our first episode of the year.

This week we review

#SquidGame2
#IndianaJones&TheGreatCircle
#Nosferatu
#PrinceOfPersiaTheLostCrown
#TheRig

To get extended episodes & all bonus content head to patreon.com/modernescapism
January 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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FEEDBACK

It's a new year but the same old Modern Escapism. We're recording tonight instead of our usual Sunday but we still want your feedback

Let us know what you've been up to over the extended break. What media have you been consuming?
January 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM