Movies, Books, Albums.
It's not that kind of "MBA".
Taking turns to nominate a movie, book, or album, three guys take you down rabbit holes and side-streets as each unpacks their take on elements that excite their curiosity... sometimes resulting in chaotic romps through the ridiculous.
What is it about the plot points in "Paddington in Peru" that remind Thorin of Nazi attempts to build the Fourth Reich in South America, and trigger memories of the "Cannibal Holocaust" for Devon? And how does David's discussion of a seminal country-rock album lead them to Charles Manson within three minutes?
In this episode we explore the 1964 cult classic, Dr Strangtelove, Or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Starring Peter Sellers and George C Scott, and Directed by Stanley Kubrick. This episode may be cursed – the first recording was unusable due to a technology glitch, and then Dave was ambushed by frosty golden refreshments before the 2nd recording… but we persevered. Enjoy the Podcast! Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/ https://www.inst...
1 Aug 2026
Episode 16: Northwood Old Boys' Day...(Not your usual episode)
Welcome back to the MBA Podcast... sorry for the wait. This episode is different. Instead of exploring the rabbit holes and side streets around movies, books, and albums, tonight’s departure point is the Northwood School reunion weekend. We explore some history of our rivals on the weekend's sports fields, the indomitable Maritzburg College, after quickly devolving into an unstructured chose your own adventure. If you’ve made it this far in Season 1, you’ll be just fine. Enjoy the podcast. Ta...
26 Apr 2026
Episode 15: Madness - "Complete Madness" (1982)
This week we look at Ska Pop phenomenon Madness’s, 1982 (and first) Best of Album – Complete Madness – as well as their contribution to social and actual geological earthquakes across 47 years of music. Enjoy the podcast! Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mba_movies_books_albums?igsh=MXJyMHN0NGViNXpzeg==
18 Apr 2026
Episode 14: Ernest Hemingway, "A Farewell To Arms" (1929)
In this episode we explore Ernest Hemingway and his 1929 novel, "A Farewell To Arms". In our next episode (15) we explore Ska Pop Phenomenon Madness’s 1982 Compilation album – Complete Madness! 44 years and 18 more Best of collections later they are still going strong. Use the link below to take us down a rabbit hole ! Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mba_movies_books_albums?igsh=MXJyMHN0NGViNXpzeg==
1 Mar 2026
Episode 13: Stephen Wilson Jr. "Son of Dad" (2023)
In this episode we explore our new favourite singer-songwriter-guitarist, Stephen Wilson Jr. Do yourself a favour and listen to the "Son of Dad" album on the music streaming platform of your choice. All soundbites used in this episode are taken from the "Son of Dad" album, or his performance and interview "Live At the Print Shop" ... Which might just be the best way to get introduced to this man. https://youtu.be/3Upi0I5LmO0?si=gBThhr3LkettgreW We will update the Blog with more links as the w...
3 Feb 2026
Episode 12: Being John Malkovich (1999)
In this garden-recorded episode we explore "Being John Malkovich". There's not much else to say besides for Malkovich Malkovich. Malkovich, Malkovich Malkovich! Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich. Enjoy the podcast! In our next episode we explore Stephen Wilson Jr's "Son of Dad" album. If you have strange or interesting facts or connections you would like to share with us (about any past, or upcoming episode) click on the link below to... Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksa...
12 Jan 2026
Announcement! Take Us Down a Rabbit Hole...
Listen to the announcement... The "Take Us Down a Rabbit Hole" Link is at the end of this description if you have any juice on "Being John Malkovich" (1999) Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mba_movies_books_albums?igsh=MXJyMHN0NGViNXpzeg==
9 Jan 2026
Episode 11: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
Welcome back to the MBA Podcast where each week, or there about, we explore the side streets and rabbit holes around movies books and albums. This week we explore the 2025 installment of Rian Johnson’s Knives Out Franchise and the adventures of Benoit Blanc with Wake Up Dead Man. (Which incidentally is probably what Rian Johnson would have called the Rise of Skywalker if he was given access to another Star Wars film… but I digress…and I promised Dave and Dev I was not going to bring The Last ...
24 Dec 2025
Episode 10: Christmas with Boney M.
In this festive episode we explore the 1981 Boney M Christmas Album. During the adventure we visit the outback no less than two times, to investigate murders on the mudflats and the Great Emu War of 1932. We also learn about ritual mutilation from 19th and 20th Century German University Dueling and even some new Christmas carol facts. Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mba_movies_books_albums?igsh=MXJyMHN0NGViNXpzeg==
10 Dec 2025
Episode 9: Roald Dahl Retold By Wes Anderson - “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and Three more” (2024)
The departure point for this December Road Trip Bumper Episode is Wes Anderson’s 2024 retelling of Roald Dahl, in “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and Three more”. We had optimistically planned for a light 20 minute episode to fit the remaining "Free-Hosting" time budget for the month... Alas! Roald Dahl happened. As always, this is not a review, we pull the threads that tickle our curiosity and follow the rabbit holes where they lead. Enjoy the podcast. Take us down a rabbit hole h...
22 Nov 2025
Episode 8: PG Wodehouse and the Inimitable Jeeves
The second half of the garden-session where we discuss PG Wodehouse’s 1923, "The Inimitable Jeeves". Find the picture of the "Cricket Team" on the MBA Blog. (If the link doesn't work on your platform, find it here: https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/episode-8-pg-wodehouse-and-the-inimitable-jeeves/) Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mba_movies_books_albums?igsh=MXJyMHN0NGViNXpzeg==
14 Nov 2025
Episode 6~7: Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell"
Welcome to Episode "6~7" of the MBA Podcast. This is a special episode as it marks the first time we have recorded an episode face-to-face with each other in the same space. More so, we recorded in Dave's garden, around his outdoor bar. We hope you enjoy the cicadas and crickets. (We apologise that the title is legit low-key skibidi, but it is the best way we could reconcile our episode count with our episode titles... On the plus side it also signals to the younger demographic that the...
3 Nov 2025
Episode 5: The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Little Prince
We may have missed Halloween but we bring you some light horror and a little magic in this episode where we explore the 1975 cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and the 1944 Novella The Little Prince. This episode has everything, Devon in drag, the Spice Girls, Amputated Toes, a fiery Latina woman, and Tales of WW2 Flying Aces. Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mba_movies_books_albums?igsh=MXJyMHN0NGViNXpzeg==
26 Oct 2025
Episode 4: Kris Kristofferson's Debut Album and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
From Texas to Oxford, Louisiana to Murmansk, we explore the adventures of Kris Kristofferson and Benjamin Button. Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mba_movies_books_albums?igsh=MXJyMHN0NGViNXpzeg==
18 Oct 2025
Episode 3 Part 2: The Whale and Black Mamba Man
The fever dream that is Episode 3 continues with a shift in focus to Black Mamba Man and his 2017 album, "Anti Venom". Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mba_movies_books_albums?igsh=MXJyMHN0NGViNXpzeg==
10 Oct 2025
Episode 3 Part 1: The Whale and Black Mamba Man
In this two-part third episode we discuss the long awaited true sequel to the 1997 hit movie George of the Jungle, where Brendon Fraser reprises his titular role in Darren Aronofsky’s bold portrayal of the trials and tribulations of Act 2 in George’s Life, in his 2022 film, “The Whale”. We also discuss the 2017 album, “Anti Venom” by Black Mamba Man, and track the parallels between these two bodies of work, as well as other surprising influences. Enjoy the podcast! Take us down a ...
26 Sept 2025
Episode 2: White Russians and Easy Hoes ("The Big Lebowski" and "Songs From an American Movie" by Everclear)
Unseen by the listener, Devon is dressed in a gown and sunglasses during this episode, channeling his inner-Dude. This doesn't stop him dropping a serious flex which almost derails the episode in the first few minutes. Fortunately, being the consummate professionals we are, some discussion around the 1998 cult classic, "The Big Lebowski"; and the 2000 Album, "Songs from an American Movie Volume 1: Learning How to Smile" by Everclear is still salvaged. Take us down a rabbit hole https://...
17 Sept 2025
Episode 1: "The Gilded Palace of Sin" and "Paddington in Peru"
The first episode! What is it about the plot points in "Paddington in Peru" that remind Thorin of Nazi attempts to build the Fourth Reich in South America, and trigger memories of the "Cannibal Holocaust" for Devon? And, how does David's discussion of a seminal country-rock album lead us to Charles Manson within three minutes? Take us down a rabbit hole https://moviesbooksalbums.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mba_movies_books_albums?igsh=MXJyMHN0NGViNXpzeg==
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