The WonkyCast

One of my favourite interviews from last year was this one with Manu Bennett, star of The Shannara Chronicles, Arrow and more. For tickets to MCM, check out their site at www.mcmcomiccon.com/london And, if you are wanting to come and join in the conversation with us on Discord, then please do: https://www.wonkyspanner.com/discord We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

On this week's show I caught up with James Lundy, organiser of Edinburgh Comic Con to talk about the history of the event, what's happening at this year's event, his five films for our NerdVsWorld list and more. You can find out more about the convention and order tickets from http://www.herocomicshop.com/HEROCON/SBA/tickets.html We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

On this week's show we chat to Milo Cawthorne: Power Ranger, Axe Weilding Metaller and much more. You can watch the awesome Deathgasm on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathgasm-Milo-Cawthorne/dp/B019EAOPT8 (if you have prime membership that is). For tickets and more details on SFW8 checkout http://www.scifiweekender.com We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

We recently caught up with B and Annie ahead of this year's 23rd SF Ball in Southampton to find out what to expect at this years event, some discussion around the hopes for Star Trek Discovery, The joys of conventions, life as The Trekologist and much, much more. For more details on the event and for tickets, check out the pages at http://www.sfbevents.com/ and hopefully we'll see you there. And for B's Trekologist page go over to https://www.facebook.com/thetrekologist We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

We caught up with the original cast of BBC3's groundbreaking drama/comedy/supernatural thriller at MCM London Comic con, Lenora Crichlow, Aidan Turner and Russell Tovey. Listen to their experiences filming the show, dealing with fellow humans in reality and much more. You can also hear this and many more videos on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/wonkyspanner And for details of forthcoming MCM conventions check out http://www.mcmcomiccon.com/ We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

Welcome to 2016 and what we're gonna say is the first episode of Season Two of The WonkyCast. This week's show is the full press panel with Ian Beattie (Meryn Trant), Eugene Simon (Lancel Lannister) and Ian McElhinney (Barristan Selmy) from Game of Thrones As well as listening to it as a podcast you can see the full video on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/wonkyspanner And for details of forthcoming MCM conventions check out http://www.mcmcomiccon.com/ We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

This week's WonkyCast is an interview with Merrin Dungey and Victoria Smurfit, also known as Ursula and Cruella De Vil in Once Upon A Time. For more details on Once Upon A Time check out the official pages on the abc website at http://abc.go.com/shows/once-upon-a-time To find out more about Nine Worlds head over to https://nineworlds.co.uk/ And for details of forthcoming MCM conventions check out http://www.mcmcomiccon.com/ You can subscribe to our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/wonkyspanner We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

In possibly one of my favourite interviews so far this year, we talk to author Seanan McGuire about her books, faeries, epidemiology, vaccination and more. Keep an eye on the site over the next few weeks for reviews of Seanan's books. In the meantime you can follow Seanan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/seananmcguire and check out her website at http://www.seananmcguire.com/ You can subscribe to our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/wonkyspanner We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

Hello again Interwebs. On this week's show we chat with the very lovely Kit Cox about convention climate change, pigeons that won't take sweets from strangers, steampunk and much more. For more information about Kit, check out his website http://www.kitcox.com , like him on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KitCoxAuthor?fref=ts or follow him on the twitters at https://twitter.com/JackUnion1885 You can subscribe to our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2PXG2WsTtbyOXSmsB-cGNA For details on MCM and their forthcoming conventions check out their website at http://www.mcmcomiccon.com/ We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

This week's show is our interview with Renée Felice Smith, Emily Wickersham and Barrett Foa from NCIS and NCIS LA at last month's MCM London Comic Con. Don't forget to check out our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2PXG2WsTtbyOXSmsB-cGNA for exclusive videos. For details on MCM and their forthcoming conventions check out their website at http://www.mcmcomiccon.com/ We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

With the final season of Falling Skies due to start later this month, we caught up with Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton and Drew Roy at MCM London. They gave us a bit of a taste of what it's been like working on the show for the last five years, some of their highlights and some hints at what's yet to come. For more information on Falling Skies, check out the official site at http://www.fallingskies.com/ For details on MCM and their forthcoming conventions check out their website at http://www.mcmcomiccon.com/ We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

We had the pleasure of catching up with the author of The Dresden Files and the Codex Alera series at this year's Eastercon. We talk about both of those series, his new Steam Opera novel, the future of the Dresden Files on TV, being a gamer and much more. For more information about upcoming Jim Butcher novels check out http://www.orbitbooks.net/ To book tickets and find out more info about Helen Arney's Sci-Fi with Science weekend head over to http://www.popupscreens.co.uk/ And, finally, for more information about Lawgiver MkII check out http://www.rule32promotions.co.uk/ We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

This week's show is the full interview and Q&A with James Cosmo recorded at this year's Sci Fi Weekender 6. Tickets are now on sale for next year's event and they are selling fast. https://www.scifiweekender.com/tickets/ Blatant self promotion continues. You can now buy Killer Bees from Outer Space which features Return to the Kingdom of the Shadow People by Spindles. You can get it from Amazon here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Killer-Bees-Outer-Space-Walters-ebook/dp/B00VH6… We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

This week's show is a recording of Emma interviewing Julian Glover at this year's Sci Fi Weekender 6. Bookings are now open for SFW7 at https://www.scifiweekender.com/tickets/ and they are going fast. Jupiter level VIP are already sold out, so get your deposits in if you want to be part of the fun next year. You can also check out our review of the event in last week's NerdVsWorld here: https://www.wonkyspanner.com/podcasts/nerdvsworld/episode-40-remembranc… or by subscribing to the show in iTunes, Stitcher or on your mobile with PocketCasts. Just search for NerdVsWorld. We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

On this week's show, Spindles and Megan talk to the organisers of the Sci Fi Ball at this year's historic 21st event. You can read our review of the weekend and there's a full album of pictures on our facebook page for you to sift through and tag yourselves. Details of our forthcoming book launch event can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/events/726617574102569 We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Saul Rubinek at last week's MCM London Comic Con. In a slight departure from my normal interviews I was in a room with several other reporters and podcasters who all chipped in on the interview. So thanks very much to everyone involved. Especially the guys from Skip to the End podcast. Go check them out, they're awesome. We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner. Also, don't forget we have the forums now where you can get involved. Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

On this week's show, Spindles chats to Skillet frontman John Cooper about the band, life on the road, street teams and more. If you've not seen it already you can check out our review of the London show at https://www.wonkyspanner.com/reviews/gig/skillet-o2-islington. Details of the CD competition can be found at https://www.wonkyspanner.com/content/cd-giveaway-competition You can find out more about Skillet on the bands website at http://www.skillet.com/ an you can follow John on twitter at https://twitter.com/johnlcooper We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

On this week's show, Spindles talks to Scott Baker and Morgan Lariah about their new project 5th Passenger. You can find the kickstarter at http://www.5thpassenger.com and you can follow Morgan and Scott on twitter at https://twitter.com/MorganLariah and https://twitter.com/MrScottyBaker and the twitter for the project is https://twitter.com/5thPassenger . You can also find the project page on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/5thPassenger So go and check out the details and get signed up for the Kickstarter if you want to be a part of it. We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

On this week's show, Spindles chats with Mark Brendan, author and games designer, about his new book Son of Mars, board games, world building and more. You can find his work on Amazon in the links below and you can follow him on twitter at https://twitter.com/Mark_Brendan We'll be back soon with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.

On this week's show, Spindles chats to John Helps, guitarist for maybeshewill. The bands new album, Fair Youth is out now and you can buy it straight from the band through their website at http://www.maybeshewill.net/shop/ and you can stream the title track from Kerrang! at http://www.kerrang.com/21125/maybeshewill-premiere-new-song-fair-youth/ You can follow John on twitter at https://twitter.com/johnshewill and find his personal website at http://innermonologue.co.uk/ John's article on DIY in the music industry can be found at http://innermonologue.co.uk/d-i-y/ and I would heartily recommend anyone thinking of starting out as a band giving it a read. We'll be back next week with another episode, but don't forget you can get the latest updates from The Wonky Spanner by following us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWonkySpanner or on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonkySpanner Until then, goodnight internet, whenever you are.