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About Don't Start (A Podcast)
Tune in every week to catch up with Ben and Aron as they discuss whatever topics they choose, normally relating to the latest in music and entertainment.
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- Don't Start (a Podcast)
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- First episode
- 12 Feb 2022
- Latest episode
- 29 Feb 2024
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29 Feb 2024
Passionstars & Vultures
That's right, your eyes do not deceive you, Ben and Aron are back!They hit the ground running with a divisive take on the new album VULTURES by Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, which leaves them questioning is KANYE WEST washed? To avoid being boxed in as a music podcast, they also discuss the latest rumours relating to XBOX releasing a selection of their exclusives on the PS5, as well as the CALL OF DUTY rumours. The two then settle, once and for all, whether BACARDI or CAPTAIN MORGAN'S make the better rum, before closing out with a quick discussion on the teasers for the third part of the new trilogy from THE WEEKND. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (3:11) Vultures I (9:14) What is up with the new school rappers? (14:55) The Rock is back!? (16:59) Vultures Review (51:40) Xbox Rumours (58:05) The Suicide Squad game looks bad (1:00:52) Are DC rebooting or what? (1:03:21) Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Discussion (1:07:16) Cloverfield was great (1:10:11) Call of Duty's future (1:26:16) Bacardi vs Captain Morgan (1:31:50) The Weeknd's Trilogy (1:43:12) Outro
31 Mar 2023
Episode 015: PodcastNextDoor
Ben and Aron are back with another episode of Don't Start (a Podcast) this time doing a retrospective/ranking on the discography of PARTYNEXTDOOR. They're talking everything from his original self-titled trilogy, through both COLOURS projects, Seven Days, Partymobile and PARTYPACK. Along the way the two of them discuss the trajectory of the Toronto artist's career, including discussing why he's so often compared to The Weeknd, as well as his position in OVO's roster. Timestamps: (0:00) Anniversary Celebration (4:10) Responding to the haters (5:10) Aron finally saw Black Panther 2 (8:23) Intro to PARTYNEXTDOOR (9:48) P1 (30:44) P2 (38:45) Brent Faiyaz (42:19) P2 Part 2 (52:12) PARTYNEXTDOOR vs The Weeknd (57:34) Die For You Remix Review (1:00:15) PARTYNEXTDOOR, The Weeknd and Drake (1:01:11) COLOURS (1:06:00) P3 (1:18:20) Ranking all of PND and Drake's collabs (1:25:58) P3 Part 2 (1:30:47) COLOURS 2 (1:33:52) Seven Days (1:37:09) Spin Bout U Music Video (1:38:10) Seven Days Part 2 (1:39:47) Has Post Malone fallen off? (1:41:45) They finally finish talking about Seven Days (1:44:32) PARTYMOBILE (1:52:19) Is OVO holding PARTY back? (1:54:06) Who is the best OVO artist? (2:05:43) PARTYPACK (2:08:12) The Ranking (2:14:14) Outro
21 Feb 2023
Episode 14.5: Award's Season
Ben and Aron are here with a new (bitesized) episode of Don't Start (a Podcast)! They start with a discussion on HBO's THE LAST OF US pilot episode, in particular regarding what the purpose of adapting the video-game in the first place is. This naturally leads to a slight diversion regarding some interesting plot details that Ben was unaware of in regards to the Last of Us Part II. The pair then give a little preview of the next episode, with a discussion on PARTYNEXTDOOR's new single and what exactly his musical identity is. There's then a final discussion on the CLOVERFIELD franchise and the month's most important award shows. Chapters: (0:00) Intro (1:34) The Last of Us Pilot Discussion (34:19) Why was Drake cut from Trance? (37:00) OVO's new signee and Ice Spice (38:26) Her Old Friends by PARTYNEXTDOOR track review (1:00:26) J Cole's YouTube song (1:01:29) Manifesting at work (1:05:40) Should Cloverfield even be a franchise? (1:10:00) Big Conspiracy (1:10:43) The most important awards (1:13:41) Outro
21 Jan 2023
Episode 014: Galway Gyal
2023 is officially here and so is the first new episode of Don't Start (a Podcast) for the year. Ben and Aron are back to close off 2022 with a bit of a look back and wrap-up of the few bits they missed at the end of December. They start off with a review of the latest albums from METRO BOOMIN and SZA before discussing their SPOTIFY WRAPPED 2022. DC Movies is going through an(other) overhaul so the guys give their thoughts and hopes on what direction they think JAMES GUNN is going to take the franchise(s) as well as what they think the best CHRISTMAS movie is. They then close out the pod with a discussion on the state of UK music and if ED SHEERAN has fallen off in recent years. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:57) Heroes & Villains Review (13:02) SOS Review (22:02) Did Drake make a trilogy? (24:37) The World Cup (26:00) Spotify Wrapped Part 1 (27:23) A Different Christmas Review (28:41) Spotify Wrapped Part 2 (49:19) Glass Onion A Knives Out Mystery Review (1:13:14) What's going on with DC this week? (1:39:14) Avatar The Way of Water Review (1:40:35) Revisiting Shutter Island (1:43:00) Krampus & the best Christmas movies (1:58:00) Nanny & His House (2:02:17) Ant Man 3 Trailer Impressions (2:05:45) Accepting Defeat ft. Matt Murdock (2:09:04) What is the best Christmas song? (2:15:28) The absolute state of UK music (2:26:44) Did Ed Sheeran fall off? (2:36:20) Outro
12 Dec 2022
Episode 013: Can You Do Something For Me?
The boys are back to bring you another episode of Don't Start (a Podcast)! Its been a while since the last episode so the two of them get right into it with the latest music releases from DVSN and RIHANNA. Ben gives thoughts on BLACK PANTHER WAKANDA forever and the general direction of the MCU now that phase 4 has ended. The two of them then tackle the surprise new album HER LOSS from DRAKE and 21 SAVAGE; they talk its unique rollout and how the album stacks up to the rest of Drake's discography. Moving on from music, the two of them discuss the newly announced FRIDAY THE 13TH show as well as the surprise horror-hit SMILE. Konami remembered they own the SILENT HILL license and announced a slew of "new" games/movies, which the boys give their reactions to, before closing out the pod discussing Ben's first impressions of WARZONE 2 and then MODERN WARFARE 2 campaign. (This pod was recorded before Sza's album released, Disney fired their CEO and Spotify Wrapped released, so a few things are already out of date) Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:10) Working on my Karma - DVSN (5:30) Sza's album announcement (6:17) Rihanna's return to music (6:50) Black Panther Wakanda Forever (17:57) The future of the MCU (31:09) Why does Disney's CEO hate animation? (33:09) Her Loss - Rollout (35:22) Is 21 Savage the best UK rapper? (39:30) Her Loss (1:11:22) Are you excited for a new Cole album? (1:15:11) Wireless returns to it's rightful home (1:20:16) 10 years of Trilogy (1:21:15) Who is going to be on your Spotify Wrapped? (1:24:11) Halloween Ends review (1:28:17) Friday the 13th show announcement (1:33:43) Ben's trip to Midsommar (1:37:21) Smile review (1:45:14) The Midnight Club impressions (1:50:57) Del Toro's new anthology series (1:52:43) Ben tries to get Aron to watch Andor (1:53:45) The new Silent Hill announcements (2:06:58) Was Namor a good villain? (2:09:11) What is the best Pixar movie? (2:12:14) Warzone 2 first impressions (2:15:27) Modern Warfare 2 campaign review (2:22:20) Outro
17 Oct 2022
Episode 012: Skill-Based Podcasting
YES they're finally discussing the latest album from BEYONCE, Aron listened to it, don't worry! Their discussion of RENAISSANCE leads to them comparing the way that Legends in the music industry such as JAY-Z choose to collaborate with artists, as opposed to others at their level. This inevitably ends up with them talking about EMINEM and the state of his career after the quality of his releases over the last decade. Ben and Aron then wrap up this episode's music discussions by briefly talking about the debut EP of CHXRRY 22 (The latest signee to XO) as well as Kid Cudi's announcement that he is retiring from music. Aron gives his feelings on the Dahmer show, which causes a discussion regarding the ethics of True Crime shows as well as Ryan Murphy's style as a show-runner. Ben then gives his feelings of Netflix's adaptation of THE SANDMAN and how it compares to the source material. The pair get into the October spirt by discussing what exactly went wrong with HALLOWEEN KILLS and where all the great horror TV shows are. They then wrap-up the pod with Aron giving his impressions on the MODERN WARFARE 2 BETA, while they also discuss what would happen if MICROSOFT make CALL OF DUTY an XBOX exclusive. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:22) Aron listened to Renaissance (10:53) Music Legends and collabs (15:03) Renaissance favourites (20:20) Is it over for Migos? (26:45) What happened to Eminem? (37:12) Chxrry 22's EP (41:02) Kid Cudi is retiring? (45:26) The Dahmer show (1:08:49) Netflix's the Sandman (1:16:08) Where are all the great horror tv shows? (1:21:41) Was Halloween Kills a joke? (1:44:28) Where are the other Slasher franchises? (1:49:59) MW2 Beta Impressions (1:56:12) Is skill-based matchmaking a good thing? (2:09:37) What is Microsoft going to do with COD? (2:10:44) Why is the Master Chief Collection still so broken? (2:12:29) Will COD be an Xbox exclusive?
5 Oct 2022
Episode 011: Summer's Over
Summer might be over but you can't keep a good podcast down! Ben and Aron are back to give you the latest episode of Don't Start (a Podcast)! The pair open with a brief discussion of the latest single from Bryson Tiller as well as a discussion around how long it has been since the last album from MIGUEL. Aron then talks through his experience at Universal's HORROR NIGHTS in particular the Weeknd's AFTER HOURS EXPERIENCE, which leads them into a general discussion of the state of the horror movie genre currently. The two of them then shift gears to discuss the GTA 6 LEAKS and what it means for that game's future, as well as the slate of ASSASSIN'S CREED games that were recently announced. Ben and Aron then pay their respects to HALO INFINITE before they give their thoughts on the MODERN WARFARE 2 multiplayer reveal event and the upcoming changes to WARZONE 2; before closing off with a discussion regarding the future of the YEEZY brand, following the recent arguments between YE and ADIDAS. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro/Beyonce's Album (04:12) Autumn Season Music (05:31) Where has Miguel been? (13:58) Is Bryson Tiller's Anniversary underrated? (22:26) The After Hours Experience at Halloween Horror Nights (27:28) Blumhouse (30:00) Is Horror in a good place right now? (47:07) GTA 6 leaked?!?! (1:15:07) The future of Assassin's Creed (1:28:27) Things aren't looking good for Halo Infinite (1:53:36) Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Reveal (1:57:15) Does Warzone 2 look good? (2:13:05) Ye versus Adidas (2:28:25) Outro
13 Sept 2022
Episode 010: Toxic Olympics
Ben and Aron are back from their summer holidays to bring you the latest instalment of Don't Start (a Podcast)! They kick the pod off with a discussion of the latest album from BRENT FAIYAZ and whether or not it lived up to their expectations. They then Segway into talking about the latest single from DVSN, the controversial IF I GET CAUGHT, which leads them to discussing OVO as a label and whether or not R&B has gotten too toxic. The two of them then cover the MARVEL announcements from San Diego COMIC CON, focusing mainly around DAREDEVIL as you would expect! This leads to a discussion of THE BOYS season 3, as well as their expectations for the new shows coming in the GAME OF THRONES and LORD OF THE RINGS universes. The second half of the podcast is mainly focused around live-action VIDEO-GAME adaptations, in particular the failings of the various RESIDENT EVIL series and what the two of them expect from the upcoming THE LAST OF US show. They then round out the pod with a discussion of everything that's been happening recently with KID CUDI. (This episode was recorded a few weeks ago so some stuff is already out of date) Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:47) Brent's Album (24:55) DVSN (26:45) OVO as a label (35:31) Is R&B too toxic? (44:26) Where is 6LACK? (46:00) Music Recommendations (49:56) Daredevil and the MCU (1:11:24) The Boys Season 3 (1:25:33) Is Game of Thrones still relevant? (1:34:23) Rings of Power (1:37:02) The Sandman (1:42:14) Is Castlevania the only good video-game adaptation? (1:44:16) Why is every Resident Evil adaptation so bad? (1:54:00) Will the Last of Us series be good? (2:01:04) What video-game would you like to see adapted? (2:24:59) Ben explains the Minions timeline to Aron (2:30:12) What's going on with Kid Cudi? (2:41:01) Outro
21 Jul 2022
Episode 009: Honestly, Nevermind is better than Mr Morale
Ben and Aron return from their holidays to bring you another episode of the most influential podcast on the planet. They've got a lot to catch up on though so they really dive straight into it with the new releases from FUTURE, POST MALONE, GIVEON and SZA. The two of them then tackle KENDRICK LAMAR'S album Mr Morale and the Big Steppers and their overall thoughts on whether or not it lived up to their expectations. This leads them to a discussion on TDE as a label and Sza's career currently. The two of them ponder where exactly PARTYNEXTDOOR currently is and give their overall thoughts on WIRELESS FESTIVAL this year. DRAKE also surprised the world with his new dance-influenced album so the boys have to tackle that. With the latest in music wrapped up, Aron reveals that he has nothing left to say about the MCU. Ben and Aron then question why we keep attempting live-action remakes of anime, before discussing the final two episodes of STRANGER THINGS season 4. Timestamps: (01:48) The latest music releases (20:07) Mr Morale and the Big Steppers (40:03) What's next for TDE? (48:56) Where in the world is PARTYNEXTDOOR? (59:34) Wireless Festival 2022 (1:08:23) Honestly, Nevermind (1:30:45) Aron has nothing to say about the MCU (2:17:35) Why do we keep trying to make live-action remakes of anime? (2:25:05) Stranger Things Season 4 Part 2
29 May 2022
Episode 008: Crack Head Energy
Ben and Aron are back from their brief hiatus to bring you a full breakdown/ranking of every single project that THE WEEKND has ever made! That means we'll be talking: HOUSE OF BALLOONS, THURSDAY, ECHOES OF SILENCE, KISS LAND, BEAUTY BEHIND THE MADNESS, STARBOY, MY DEAR MELANCHOLY, AFTER HOURS and of course DAWNFM! Together the two of them journey across a decade's worth of music: friendships will be tested, lines will be racked up, memory cards will be filled and of course harmonies will be sung.
4 May 2022
Episode 007: Two Issues
They boys are back to bring you a slightly belated episode of Don't Start (a Podcast)! This week Aron and Ben get straight into it with a discussion of the newly released album from PUSHA T "It's Almost Dry" They then proceed to speculate about the (then) unreleased FUTURE album "I never liked you" and who they wanted to see featured on it. They then discuss the newly announced SPIDER-MAN universe movies from SONY, before finishing up on a general discussion of the HALO brand, especially focused around the new TV show and HALO INFINITE, as well as the merits of a Halo BATTLE ROYALE.
26 Apr 2022
Episode 006: The MOST Influential Podcast
Ben and Aron return from their week hiatus to bring you another episode of the most influential podcast in the world! The two start with the sudden news of KENDRICK LAMAR announcing a new album due in just a few short weeks. They then move on to discuss the upcoming releases from PUSHA T, FUTURE, GIVEON and JACK HARLOW. The two then wrap up their music discussions with a talk about COACHELLA last weekend. Ben and Aron then discuss their current thoughts on MOON KNIGHT and the general state of the MCU. They then wrap up with a discussion about the upcoming KING KONG vs GODZILLA update coming to WARZONE.
12 Apr 2022
Episode 005: Overdue
The boys battle through some (minor) technical difficulties on the visual side to bring you this week's instalment. The episode begins with a discussion of intimate concerts vs larger ones, which transitions into speculating who the WEEKND will bring as his guest for his upcoming AFTER HOURS TO THE DAWN stadium tour. Ben and Aron also attempt to answer who has the strongest artist label? Which briefly segues into them talking about the most recent projects to be released by J COLE. The two of them then discuss which artists are overdue to drop an album? Before they close out with the latest track from PUSHA T and a brief discussion of what happened with DONDA 2.
4 Apr 2022
Episode 004: Vengeance
Aron and Ben sit down for a SPOILER filled discussion of Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN. They discuss their thoughts on the film overall and it's depiction of Batman/GOTHAM, as well as how it stacks up against other depictions of the character (in particular of course THE DARK KNIGHT). They talk PAUL DANO and his performance as the RIDDLER and how much they liked the reinvention of the character. The pair also give their thoughts on the recently released DELETED SCENE of BARRY KEOGHAN playing the JOKER in an extended sequence. They also discuss their hopes for the future of the franchise, including what VILLAINS they want to see in the sequel, whether or not ROBIN will appear and of course the various spin-off series that have been discussed. Aron also discusses the ARKHAM games briefly and Ben goes on several inevitable comic related tangents because he's a NERD. However if you're sick of hearing about Batman, don't worry, their discussion inevitably leads them onto a variety of other topics such as the most recent efforts from SONY as well as the MCU.
21 Mar 2022
Episode 003: DRAKE?!
After their unplanned hiatus, the boys are back from their Stem Player exclusivity to bring you another episode, this time choosing to focus on one task and one task only: shedding some light on a small independent artist, not many people are talking about, known as Drake. That's right, this whole episode is a ranking of every single DRAKE project (aside from a few minor exceptions) and their favourite songs from each respective project. There's twists and turns along the way and many questions are answered, such as: Did it really take them 3 episodes to drink one bottle of RUM? Is Ben still entitled to a British passport? Does Aron possess a trap phone? Was SCORPION originally supposed to release in two separate parts? Just how different were Drake and the Weeknd's experiences at a house party? Does FINESSE contain the most insane opening bar of any song in history? What is the correct way to listen to Nothing was the Same? Is What a Time to be Alive better than Watch the Throne? How many CLASSICS does Drake have? And much more!
22 Feb 2022
Episode 002: Goblin Mode
The boys fight through a raging storm to bring you the latest instalment of Don't Start (a Podcast). They start with a recap of everything Ye including the Jeen-Yuhs documentary and the news of Donda 2 being STEM Player exclusive. They also discuss the developments regarding Daredevil and the other Defenders shows being removed from Netflix and what this means for their future. They then catch up on the latest TV shows they've seen, before launching into a discussion regarding the future of the MCU and DCEU as a whole.
12 Feb 2022
Episode 001: Notes of Vanilla
In the inaugural episode, the boys tackle a range of topics, such as: Is KANYE WEST as relevant today as he was 10 years ago? Who should headline WIRELESS 2022? The UK Music Scene Is "CANCEL CULTURE" even a real thing? And if so, when is it okay to still listen to "CANCELLED" artists? Their thoughts on the "announcement" of GTA 6 And a LOT of other topics along the way.
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