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TE 72; The Shaping Tangent

12/12/2019

 
In this episode of Tangents Entertained Paul chats with Jon and Alex about three of the movies that they feel have shaped them and their tastes throughout their lives.
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If you would like to connect with any of the hosts please don't hesitate to reach out on twitter on the following handles
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​

TE71; The Nolan Tangent

21/11/2019

 
Jon, Alex and Paul take a look at their favourite of the non-Batman films Christopher Nolan Films.
Each of us was restricted to one choice to make things just that bit more difficult.
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If you would like to connect with any of the hosts please don't hesitate to reach out on twitter on the following handles
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​

TE70; The Happy Endings Tangent

15/10/2019

 
Our newly monthly show kicks off looking at some of our favourite and least favourite Endings in TV and Movies. Below is a list and of course it goes without saying that Spoilers are aplenty though we do try to retrain ourselves from giving a total scene by scene exposition.
Intro
Arrival
Battlestar Galactica
Friends
​Lost in Translation
Elementary (Spoiler careful)
Logan
2001 Space Odyssey 
Firefly
​Shawshank Redemption
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​

TE69 - Tangents Entertained - The Spider-Man Far From Good Tangent

29/7/2019

 
So late it's gone past fashionably late, to just plain retro - the gang returns for a chat about Spider-Man Far From Home and Marvel's plans for Phase 4 in the MCU, including plenty of Disney+ goodness.
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Twitter handles for hosts and site
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​Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Amy - @awakey
Rob - @ItsBobbyRevilla
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE68 - Game of Thrones Season 8 - The 'Where are my elephants?' Tangent

25/4/2019

 
Mark, Amy & Alex discuss all the comings and goings in the first two episodes in Game of Thrones Season 8 - Winterfell & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - as well as sharing their predictions for the upcoming Battle of Winterfell.


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Our predictions for Battle of Winterfell

Join in with predictions below and share your thoughts with us on Twitter!
Character
Amy
Alex
Mark
Tyrion Lannister
Dies
Lives
Lives
Samwell Tarly
Dies
Dies
Dies
​Jorah Mormont
Dies
Dies
Dies
​Podrick Payne
Dies
Lives
Dies
​Brienne of Tarth
Lives
Dies
Dies
​Jaime Lannister
Lives
Lives
Lives
​Jon Snow
Lives
Lives
Lives
Sansa Stark
Dies
Dies
Lives
​Arya Stark
Lives
Lives
Lives
​Bran Stark
Lives
Lives
Lives
​Davos Seaworth
Dies
Dies
Dies
​Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane
Lives
Lives
Lives
​Grey Worm
Dies
Dies
Dies
​Theon Greyjoy
Dies
Dies
Dies
​​Lord Varys
Dies
Dies
Dies
Gendry
Lives
Lives
Lives

Watch a behind the scenes featurette of each episodes

​​Twitter Handles for hosts and site

​​Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Amy - @awakey
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE67; The Rise of Skywalker Teaser Tangent + Endgame predictions

14/4/2019

 
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Mark, Alex and Rob were so excited about the upcoming Star Wars Episode 9 teaser, they whipped up a new podcast to share the possibilities and rumours for the nebulously-titled Rise of Skywalker final Star Wars film.
They also discuss their predictions for Avengers Endgame.

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​Twitter Handles for hosts and site

​Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Rob - @ItsBobbyRevilla
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

View the trailers below...

TE66; The Two Captain Marvel's Tangent

9/4/2019

 
Mark, Alex and new guest Rob join us tonight to digest Captain Marvel, and Shazam (based on the DC comic originally called Captain Marvel, hence the confusion!).

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​Twitter Handles for hosts and site

Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Rob - @ItsBobbyRevilla
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

Captain Marvel & Shazam! are available in cinemas now.

TE65; Reign of the Aquaman Tangent

29/1/2019

 
​After a winter break Tangents Entertained is back with a DC special as we review the new animated movie ‘Reign Of The Supermen’ & last month’s Aquaman, with Mark & Alex explaining why Jon (& You the Listener) should see the Film.

​We also do a quick round up of TV shows we think you should see....
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Twitter Handles for hosts and site

​Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN is out now on Digital Download on
Blu-ray™ and DVD

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TE 64; Football Entertained FA Cup Special Arsenal vs Man United

23/1/2019

 

Mark and Michael are back to preview the FA Cup showdown between Arsenal and United as well looking at the season both teams have had so far.

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TE 63; The Victoria and Arthur Tangent

2/11/2018

 
In this episode Jon and Paul team up to discuss Jon's visit to the Design/Play/Disrupt exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. This As always thank you is followed by a spot of gaming chat and rounded off with some spooky TV viewing and other programs we have been watching.

​As always thank you for listening and may your tangents be forever interesting.
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​Jon - @jonprevans ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

For more Information on Design/Play/Disrupt please click here

TE 62; The Future Gazing Tangent

11/10/2018

 
In this #tangentsentertained episode, @Holmster79, @jonprevans ​ & @alexhansford ​ discuss a medley of topics including:
- what films we're looking forward to for the rest of 2018 (and what to avoid). Our thoughts on @jackryanamazon and why it's worth watching and finally, the good bad & ugly from Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Forza Horizon 4.
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE 61; The Who Mini Tangent

8/10/2018

 
​In this mini-episode, Amy, Mark & Alex digested the first episode of the #ThirteenthDoctor @JWhittakerUK and speculated on the upcoming #DoctorWho season. Sonic screwdrivers at the ready!
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
​Amy - @awakey
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE'60 The Ownership Tangent

29/9/2018

 
Mark, Paul and Alex dive into a topic which was not really on the radar 5 years ago, to stream or to own. Obviously there are a few tangents throughout their main discussion as you should always expect with Tangents Entertained.

The second topic is a look at the games we have been playing recently including PES2019, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Madden 18.

​Many thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show.
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE 59; The New Direction Tangent

29/8/2018

 
After 59 episodes the Tangents Entertained Podcast is evolving to incorporate more of what we find enjoyable. Listen to Jon, Alex and Paul explain the new direction (along with notes from Mark).

After this we talk about the history and current state of Star Wars Battlefront.

​We hope you enjoy the change and look out for a new shows coming to the feed soon.
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TE 58; The Disenchantment Tangent

23/8/2018

 
Join Jon, Paul and Alex as they take a look at the new Matt Groening show Disenchantment. From its publication on Netflix to the shows central characters they delve deep and try to work out their feelings on the show (especially Paul).

​As always we give our spoiler free thoughts to begin with but once we announce the spoiler zone is active be warned.

Many thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show.
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE 57; The Incredibles 2 Tangent

17/8/2018

 
Following on From Episode 56 Jon, Mark, Alex and Paul talk about the latest Pixar release The Incredibles 2.

as Always we give our spoiler free thoughts to begin with but once we announce the spoiler zone is active be warned.

​As always many thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show.
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE 56; The Disney Pixar Tangent

19/7/2018

 
The wonder of Pixar has seen the creation of 20 films to date and in this episode the team look at their favourites and tell us all why they find them the best of the bunch.

Be prepared for a few giggles and the world's most frightening noise as Amy comes back after a hiatus. Otherwise its business as normal except for our quiz aptly named the Ratzenberger Off, which will be explained in the show.

Beware spoilers from the outset.
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
​Amy - @awakey
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​

TE 55; The Westworld Season 2 Tangent

12/7/2018

 
With 21 Emmy nominations Westworld has proven to be something of a hit in it's reincarnation as a TV series (we know it had a short lived TV series before but it was more well known for the film). 

​Join Jon and Alex as they dive deep on the second series of the show and try to cut through the twists and turns with the grace and dexterity of a cattle drive.

​Beware there be spoilers ahead!
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE 54; The Going Solo Tangent

22/6/2018

 
You may have heard others on the Internet and even in real life talk about it, but finally it's time for Tangents Entertained to take on the behemoth that is Solo.

Join Mark, Jon and Alex as they look back on this rather interesting look into the Star Wars Canon and try to pick it apart to find out was it really that good/bad (please delete according to your preformed views) a film.

​​​​​As always we start off with a brief overview before heading into spoiler territory.
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​Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE 53; The Batman Ninja Tangent

9/5/2018

 
Batman Ninja is a bold step for DC Animation as for the first time they have put arguably their strongest property into the hands of 3 of the best Anime creators in the world (so not that big a risk but still).

So to celebrate the Fifth Birthday of Backwards Compatible we decided that taking a look into the future of what we hope will become a more regular occurrence was in order.

So sit back as Jon, Alex and Paul let you know their thoughts.

​​​​​As always we start off with a brief overview before heading into spoiler territory.
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​
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BATMAN NINJA is out on Digital Download now and available on Blu-ray™ Steelbook, Blu-ray™ and DVD May 14

Below are some images and a trailer for Batman Ninja to give some idea of the visual delights this film will bestow upon you.

TE 52; The Infinity War Tangent

1/5/2018

 
We are bringing the team back together and much like the Russo Brothers it's not the whole team but a rather large percentage in order to review Marvel Studios latest extravaganza Infinity War.

You can find out the thoughts of Jon, Alex, Mark and Paul by clicking the link below.

​​​​As always we start off with a brief overview before heading into spoiler territory.
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​Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Jon - @jonprevans ​​
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE 51; The Ready Player One Tangent

26/4/2018

 
Alex and Jon take a look at Ready Player One. A much anticipated film that managed to cause mixed reviews from a number of places.

What will our Sci-Fi brain trust make of the film click the link below to find out.

​You can read Mark's review of the film here

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Beware of Spoilers
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Jon - @jonprevans ​​
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Theme Music - 'Superhero' (Fractal System Remix) by Rabbit Killer, Farleon (reproduced by kind permission)

TE 50; The Gaming Related Tangent

21/3/2018

 
On our 50th show we thought it would be great to celebrate the history of Backwards Compatible by looking at the world of Gaming as it relates to films.

Kicking things off Mark chats about the two big releases within this area in Tomb Raider and Ready Player One. Then joins in with Paul and Alex as they chat about their favourite and least favourite titles.

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Paul - @wellbeingosteo
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​

TE 49; The Annihilation Tangent

15/3/2018

 
With rather an interesting release Alex Garlands follow up to Ex Machina has caused something of a stir.

​Based on the novel by Jeff VanderMeer our team of Alex, Mark and Jon take a look at the newest Netflix big budget film to hit the British end of the service.

​​​As always we start off with a brief overview before heading into spoiler territory.
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Alex - @alexhansford ​​
​​​Mark - @Holmster79 ​​
Site - @BackwardsCom ​​​
Special Guest Jon - @jonprevans ​​

TE 48; The Mummy Tangent

28/2/2018

 
There are tangents aplenty on this episode of Tangents Entertained as Paul, Jon and Alex talk about The Mummy 2017. The Tom Cruise led film has its issues which we discuss in a rather enthusiastic chat which is mixed with much sighing and head holding from me (Paul).

​​As always we start off with a brief overview before heading into spoiler territory.
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​Alex - @alexhansford ​​
Paul - @wellbeingosteo
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Special Guest Jon - @jonprevans ​​
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