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Out of Left Field brings you the popular and fringe culture podcast, 5282, concentrating on Music, Film and Television.
Each episode we explore a general topic such as 'Were The Beatles a folk band?', or discuss a particular creative, such as Annette Peacock. Once a month, we produce a recommendations episode containing material you may have heard of and much you've never come across. No remote region of creativity is overlooked as hosts Kevin Petch, Rob Wood, Phil Todd and David Benn explore culture through the 1950's to the early 1980's.
Plus everything after then.
And most of what happened back to... well, pretty much the end of the Younger Dryas.
Plus the occasional guest interview and performance.
We dedicate this page to William Astbury, who started this journey with us, but sadly passed away in 2024.
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5282 Season 2: Ep.10
19th September 2024 - 0 comments
19th September 2024 - 0 comments
SciFI Films 1952 to 1982 PT1
Published: Monday, September 2, 2024
As if Merch was not big enough, now we look at Science Fiction Films from 1952 to1982. This first part tackles the first 20 years. Episode 12 will air Part 2.
The team pick two important films for each decade. Kevin goes strong with Vampires in Space, Rob admits it really is full of stars, and Dave completely forgets to mention Forbidden Planet is the first film with a wholly electronic score.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/scifi-films-1952-to-1982-pt
Published: Monday, September 2, 2024
As if Merch was not big enough, now we look at Science Fiction Films from 1952 to1982. This first part tackles the first 20 years. Episode 12 will air Part 2.
The team pick two important films for each decade. Kevin goes strong with Vampires in Space, Rob admits it really is full of stars, and Dave completely forgets to mention Forbidden Planet is the first film with a wholly electronic score.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/scifi-films-1952-to-1982-pt
5282 Season 2: Ep. 9
19th September 2024 - 0 comments
19th September 2024 - 0 comments
Merchandise Part 2
Published: Monday, August 26, 2024
In a change from our planned episode, here is the second part of our discussion on Merchandising. We broaden out slighty to discuss video games along with FIlm and TV, covering the 80's up to present. The ebb and flow in popularity of various franchises is considered, and we look forward to what comes next. Warning - we don't know. We could get very rich if we did.
http://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/merchandise-pt-2
Published: Monday, August 26, 2024
In a change from our planned episode, here is the second part of our discussion on Merchandising. We broaden out slighty to discuss video games along with FIlm and TV, covering the 80's up to present. The ebb and flow in popularity of various franchises is considered, and we look forward to what comes next. Warning - we don't know. We could get very rich if we did.
http://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/merchandise-pt-2
5282 Season 2: Ep. 8
20th August 2024 - 0 comments
20th August 2024 - 0 comments
Merchandise Part 1
Published: Monday, August 19, 2024
Action figures. Lollipops. Wallpaper. Jim jams. Bleach. And so much more ...
The world of promotional merch is all pervasive and it's history fascinating. We discuss the history of how 'they' sell us something and then sell us some more associated things from the earliest (very early) beginnings, concentrating on Film and TV up until 1979.
In our second part, out in two weeks, we bring the topic up to date.
Plus we even find time for more recommendations.
Time to work on those 5282 branded t-shirts, duvet covers and action figures...
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/merchandise-part
Published: Monday, August 19, 2024
Action figures. Lollipops. Wallpaper. Jim jams. Bleach. And so much more ...
The world of promotional merch is all pervasive and it's history fascinating. We discuss the history of how 'they' sell us something and then sell us some more associated things from the earliest (very early) beginnings, concentrating on Film and TV up until 1979.
In our second part, out in two weeks, we bring the topic up to date.
Plus we even find time for more recommendations.
Time to work on those 5282 branded t-shirts, duvet covers and action figures...
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/merchandise-part
5282 Season 2: Ep.7
12th August 2024 - 0 comments
12th August 2024 - 0 comments
Annette Peacock and Record Labels Owned By Artists
Published: Monday, August 12, 2024
The underappreciated musician Annette Peacock is the topic of our first feature. Often referred to as a 'synth pioneer' there is so much more to her career.
But did she set up her own label? You bet she did, and Labels owned by artists is our second topic.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/annette-peacock-and-record-labels-owned-by-artists
Published: Monday, August 12, 2024
The underappreciated musician Annette Peacock is the topic of our first feature. Often referred to as a 'synth pioneer' there is so much more to her career.
But did she set up her own label? You bet she did, and Labels owned by artists is our second topic.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/annette-peacock-and-record-labels-owned-by-artists
5282 Season 2: Ep. 6
05th August 2024 - 0 comments
05th August 2024 - 0 comments
George Lazenby, Video Nasties
Published: Monday, August 5, 2024
In this episode we firstly go through the extraordinary career of actor George Lazenby. You may know he was James Bond in just one film, before famously walking away. But what else did he appear in, and did he regret never returning as the worlds most famous secret agent (sorry Smiley).
Then we chat about an infamous moral panic in the UK - the threat, real or imagined, posed by Video Nasties. An instructive episode in recent UK history, and a pointer to the culture wars dogging us now.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/george-lazenby-video-nasties
Published: Monday, August 5, 2024
In this episode we firstly go through the extraordinary career of actor George Lazenby. You may know he was James Bond in just one film, before famously walking away. But what else did he appear in, and did he regret never returning as the worlds most famous secret agent (sorry Smiley).
Then we chat about an infamous moral panic in the UK - the threat, real or imagined, posed by Video Nasties. An instructive episode in recent UK history, and a pointer to the culture wars dogging us now.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/george-lazenby-video-nasties
5282 Season 2: Ep. 5
05th August 2024 - 0 comments
05th August 2024 - 0 comments
Ste G The Time Is Now
Published: Monday, July 29, 2024
In this special episode Kevin interviews Leeds creative Ste G, about bands, poetry and a super villain with a heart of yolk.
Then Ste G performs The Time Is Now especially for 5282.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/ste-g-the-time-is-now
Published: Monday, July 29, 2024
In this special episode Kevin interviews Leeds creative Ste G, about bands, poetry and a super villain with a heart of yolk.
Then Ste G performs The Time Is Now especially for 5282.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/ste-g-the-time-is-now
5282 Season 2: Ep. 4
05th August 2024 - 0 comments
05th August 2024 - 0 comments
Vampires in British and US Films
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Avoiding any 'fangs' gags, Kevin and Bill tackle one of the cornerstones of horror in film - the vampire. We look at the influence of Bram Stoker, films that avoid his characters entirely, and reflect on how blood suckers are used to terrify, amuse and arouse in the 20th century. It's a full episode so once again no recommendations - one day we will get back to those....
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/vampires-in-british-and-us-films
Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Avoiding any 'fangs' gags, Kevin and Bill tackle one of the cornerstones of horror in film - the vampire. We look at the influence of Bram Stoker, films that avoid his characters entirely, and reflect on how blood suckers are used to terrify, amuse and arouse in the 20th century. It's a full episode so once again no recommendations - one day we will get back to those....
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/vampires-in-british-and-us-films
5282 Season 2: Ep. 3
05th August 2024 - 0 comments
05th August 2024 - 0 comments
Gerry Anderson Part II
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024
In this second look at the career of Gerry Anderson, we discuss his move into live action in the early 70's, bigger budget productions and the return of various types of animation. And reflect on his impact and legacy. No time for recommendations this episode, it is Gerry all the way.
And apologies for being a week late, Dave had Man Flu, letting everyone down, especially The North.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/gerry-anderson-part-ii
Published: Monday, July 15, 2024
In this second look at the career of Gerry Anderson, we discuss his move into live action in the early 70's, bigger budget productions and the return of various types of animation. And reflect on his impact and legacy. No time for recommendations this episode, it is Gerry all the way.
And apologies for being a week late, Dave had Man Flu, letting everyone down, especially The North.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/gerry-anderson-part-ii
5282 Season 2: Ep. 2
01st July 2024 - 0 comments
01st July 2024 - 0 comments
The Importance of The Stones and Damo Tribute
Published: Monday, July 1, 2024
Someone once said to Dave "The Rolling Stones are culturally but not musically important". Is this true?
And all three of us give our tribute to Damo Suzuki who sadly passed away early in 2024.
Plus we offer a couple of recommendations.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/the-imprtance-of-the-stones-and-damo-tribute
Published: Monday, July 1, 2024
Someone once said to Dave "The Rolling Stones are culturally but not musically important". Is this true?
And all three of us give our tribute to Damo Suzuki who sadly passed away early in 2024.
Plus we offer a couple of recommendations.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/the-imprtance-of-the-stones-and-damo-tribute
5282 Season 2: Ep. 1
01st July 2024 - 0 comments
01st July 2024 - 0 comments
Counter Culture Films and Sally Potter
Published: Monday, June 24, 2024
5282 returns, with topics at the heart of what we love. We begin with a brief (according to Bill) look at Counter Culture films. Do they give any insight into the Counter Culture of the late 80's and early 70's, or even now? And we look at the career of director and screenwriter Sally Potter.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/counter-culture-films-and-sally-potter
Published: Monday, June 24, 2024
5282 returns, with topics at the heart of what we love. We begin with a brief (according to Bill) look at Counter Culture films. Do they give any insight into the Counter Culture of the late 80's and early 70's, or even now? And we look at the career of director and screenwriter Sally Potter.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/counter-culture-films-and-sally-potter
Bonus Six - extra reviews
03rd June 2024 - 0 comments
03rd June 2024 - 0 comments
Our sixth, or if this was a movie franchise, Episode VI, bonus feature. We occasionally recorded reviews and reccommendations which we could not use due to time restraints. Here are a few which didn't make it, including one of Bill's Bridget St John reviews. We still welcome donations via Buy Me A Coffee. Although Kevin would prefer Buy Me A Custard Tart. But theres no app for that.
Bonus Feature 5. Extended Reviews
27th May 2024 - 0 comments
27th May 2024 - 0 comments
Welcome to bonus feature 5. Dave often asks Bill and Kevin to keep their recommendations short and snappy. Listen to what they think short and snappy means. There will be more Bill, and even some Kevin, next week. We welcome reviews in your podcast app. Thank you for all your support.
Bonus Feature 4. TV Series Turned Into Films - UK
20th May 2024 - 0 comments
20th May 2024 - 0 comments
5282 marches forward, offering "TV Series Turned Into Films - UK". A far longer edit than the podcast version, we dig deep into the history of UK TV programmes given the cinema treatment. Bonus feature 5 will be here next week. We welcome reviews in your podcast app. Thank you for all your support.
Bonus Feature 3. TV Series Turned Into Films - US
13th May 2024 - 0 comments
13th May 2024 - 0 comments
The third bonus feature from 5282 is now available. "TV Series Turned Into Films - US" is a comprehensive look at the history of TV shows on the big screen. Bonus feature 4 will be the UK version. We welcome reviews in your podcast app. Thank you for all your support.
Bonus Feature 2. Box Sets
06th May 2024 - 0 comments
06th May 2024 - 0 comments
Hello and welcome to our second bonus feature from 5282, a longer version of "Box Sets - are they worth it?". Weekly bonus content is guaranteed. Please leave a review or rate us in your podcast app, and consider making a donation via the 'Buy Me A Coffee' widget (the coffee cup, down there on the right). Thank you for following us so far.
Bonus Feature 1. Kevin Ayers
30th April 2024 - 0 comments
30th April 2024 - 0 comments
Hello and welcome to this first bonus feature from 5282, an extended version of our discussion about Kevin Ayers. We will be posting bonus material until series 2 launches so come back every week to listen to new content. And check into your podcast app to leave a review or rate us. And please take a look at our 'Buy Me A Coffee' widget (the coffee cup, down there on the right). Any support you can give us will keep 5282 independent and in custard tarts, if not coffee. Thank you for following us so far.
We are now on Buy Me A Coffee
30th April 2024 - 0 comments
30th April 2024 - 0 comments
Help keep 5282 independant with whatever support you can give. Donations will go towards studio and production costs. Can't give? Please keep listening, rate our podcast and leave a review. To make a donation click on the coffee cup down on the right. Ta.
5282 Season 1: Ep. 12
08th April 2024 - 0 comments
08th April 2024 - 0 comments
Why 5282?
Published: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Our last episode of our first series. We did have an interview lined up, however that will be in series 2. So we close with a discussion about the period of history we are most interested in, the incredible decades from 1952 to 1982. Kevin discusses his psychedelic side, and Bill reveals a phobia of coffee bars. David makes a basic mistake confusing Vandellas and Mandelas. But it definitely is not a Mandela effect.
We also squeeze in review of a Paul Jones and Dave Kelly gig.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/why-5282
Published: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Our last episode of our first series. We did have an interview lined up, however that will be in series 2. So we close with a discussion about the period of history we are most interested in, the incredible decades from 1952 to 1982. Kevin discusses his psychedelic side, and Bill reveals a phobia of coffee bars. David makes a basic mistake confusing Vandellas and Mandelas. But it definitely is not a Mandela effect.
We also squeeze in review of a Paul Jones and Dave Kelly gig.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/why-5282
5282 Season 1: Ep. 11
01st April 2024 - 0 comments
01st April 2024 - 0 comments
Gerry Anderson Special Part 1
Published: Monday, April 1, 2024
This week we have a whole episode on Gerry Anderson, covering his early years through to 1969. Famous and obscure productions are covered, and Dave can't help saying Five, Four, Three .... and so on.
We also manage some recommendations, including Malcom McLaren and Jefferson Airplane. Note - that's Airplane.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/gerry-anderson-special-part-1
Published: Monday, April 1, 2024
This week we have a whole episode on Gerry Anderson, covering his early years through to 1969. Famous and obscure productions are covered, and Dave can't help saying Five, Four, Three .... and so on.
We also manage some recommendations, including Malcom McLaren and Jefferson Airplane. Note - that's Airplane.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/gerry-anderson-special-part-1
5282 Season 1: Ep. 10
25th March 2024 - 0 comments
25th March 2024 - 0 comments
TV on the Big Screen Part 2 - UK
Published: Monday, March 25, 2024
Only one feature this week, taking up almost the entire episode. Kevin continues looking at TV series that have been adapted for cinema, with the focus on the UK.
Once again we only have time for obvious recommendations, but we have plenty more recorded for future episodes.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/tv-on-the-big-screen-part-2-uk
Published: Monday, March 25, 2024
Only one feature this week, taking up almost the entire episode. Kevin continues looking at TV series that have been adapted for cinema, with the focus on the UK.
Once again we only have time for obvious recommendations, but we have plenty more recorded for future episodes.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/tv-on-the-big-screen-part-2-uk