Standard Issue Podcast

It’s Hallowe’en, so Mick’s picked a film considered a classic of the horror genre. But has Brian De Palma’s take on Stephen King’s debut novel stood the test of 50 whole years? Who’s most hysterical: the women in the film or the men who made it? How many tits is too many tits? Why doesn’t every local library have that section? And does Hannah agree Sissy Spacek looks like an axolotl?
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Parenting is, and always has been, a tough gig. With the rising cost of living, the breakdown of communities and a whole new digital world to navigate for both kids and parents, charities like Home-Start, provide vital support to struggling parents from all walks of life. Jen caught up with co-chief executive, Jodie Reed, to talk about Home-Start’s work supporting families in the home and wider community, the impact of screen-time and why parents are feeling so lonely in such a connected world.

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In this month's round-up of the best and worst TV, we're watching Slow Horses, Blue Lights, WAR, Below, Winter and The Reluctant Vampire. You are welcome.

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Jen's picked Rob Cohen’s family fantasy adventure starring Dennis Quaid as a disillusioned knight and Sean Connery as a good-hearted dragon, which was ahead of its time in terms of visual effects. But what about its treatment of women? Will Hannah approve of its interpretation of history? And why is Mick crying?

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You know the idea of an alpha wolf, dominating the pack and OBVIOUSLY male... Total wolfshit, mate. Wolves are matrilineal families who work, play and love together a lot like humans. Our Mick was delighted to learn even more about wolves in this chat with Natalie Lagstrom, owner, head behaviourist and team leader at Watermill Wolves, head of the not-for-profit charity Project Wolfheart, and bona-fide mother wolf.

Watermill Wolves offers loads of incredible wolf experiences, including Howloween and Santa Paws.

Access more of Mick’s chat with Natalie here.
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