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Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Brendan is joined by Ghostbusters super fan Oliver Jones all the way from Birmingham in the UK for an episode 33 years in the making - the release of the brand new Ghostbusters movie set in the continuity of the original films.
Sure the movie has been out overseas for some time but it was only released in Australia on New Years Day so now that us Aussies have had the chance to see it, Brendan and Oliver talk all about the new film as well as Ghostbusters fandom in general.
So grab your proton pack, your PKE Meter and a nice chilled Ecto Cooler and enjoy!
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Brendan is joined by Matt Spaulding which means he's essentially being joined by Santa Claus.
Matt is a professional Santa and graduate of the world famous Charles W Howard Santa Claus School, also known as the "Harvard of Santa Schools" and discusses what it's like to actually be the jolly man in red at this time of year as well as his history with and love of the Christmas icon.
You can find out more about Matt and his services at www.greenmountainsanta.com
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Brendan is joined by fellow RF4RM member and Bond fan Julian Chan to discuss the much delayed and equally anticipated 25th James Bond movie, No Time To Die.
With the movie (FINALLY) released in Australia last week, Brendan has caught up with the rest of the world and seen the film and, just like every Bond fan, has thoughts and feelings that need to be shared, as does Julian who joins the show from Hong Kong.
So slip in to your favourite tuxedo, poor yourself a vodka martini and enjoy this latest episode.
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
DC has unleashed Fandome for 2021 on us and as is tradition for Fandome and Comic Con, Brendan is joined by Luis Salazar to discuss and break down all the big news and reveals from the event. This year the guys discuss Black Adam, Peacemaker, Superpets, The Flash Movie and of course the second trailer for The Batman, as well as some other bits and pieces from the day.
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
WE'RE BACK!!
After a very long hiatus due to a new addition to the family, Brendan is back behind The Knight Light mic to bring you a brand new episode to kick start the first of (hopefully!) many new episodes.
Regular (but no less special) guest Andy DiGenova joins Brendan to rank and discuss all the Michael Myers movies in the Halloween franchise. And yes, Halloween III does get it's due.
Andy also gives a spoiler free review of Halloween Kills and the guys also briefly discuss the new posters from The Batman that have been released in the lead up to DC Fandome.
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Brendan is celebrating the festive season once again with the annual Christmas episode of the show with special guest Andy DiGenova and this year it's extra special.
2020 marks the 35th Anniversary of one of their favourite (and most talked about) movies, Santa Claus: The Movie and to mark the occasion the boys have sat down and recorded an audio commentary for the film!
So kick back, fire up the movie and grab an icy cold Coke and some McDonald's and enjoy the most magical (and 80's) Christmas movie of all time!
*Be sure to check out the Real Fans For Real Movies Podcast where the celebration continues and Brendan & Andy interview one of the stars of the film!
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Brendan is joined by fellow Real Fan Julian Chan (making his podcast debut!) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the biggest and most important Bond films of all time - Goldeneye.
Brendan and Julian look back at their overall Bond fandom and turn the clock back to December 1995 to reminisce what it was like at the time the film was released before discussing the film itself and the legacy it has left after 25 years.
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
No SDCC Hall H this year? Don't stress! Our man Luis is joining us from San Diego
to cover all the news and reveals from DC's massive Fandome global event!
All the big panels of the day are discussed including WW84, The Flash, The Suicide Squad,
The Snyder Cut of Justice League, Black Adam, Shazam 2 and of course, The Batman.
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Join Brendan for a look back at June 1995 and the release of a little movie called Batman Forever.
As the film celebrates its 25th Anniversary, Brendan reflects on his love for the movie and why it means so much to him and is such a nostalgic kick.
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
HOLY PODCAST CROSSOVER BATMAN!
You've heard Part 1 over at Holy Batcast, now join us here at The Knight Light 2.0 for Part 2 of the Batman Isolation Challenge review!
If it's your first time listening to The Knight Light 2.0 - WELCOME!
On this episode Brendan & Andy review the second half of their choices from the Batman Isolation Challenge that ran for the entire month of May.
You'll hear the guys picks for Favourite Rogue, Favourite Theme Music, Favourite Comic Story Arc and many more.