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Season 2016
2016x1 The Matt Gray High Five Face Off, Six Years Later Episode overview
Air date
Jan 01, 2016
In 2009, we took a cardboard Matt Gray onto the streets of York. This is the Behind the Scenes we never made.
In 2009, we took a cardboard Matt Gray onto the streets of York. This is the Behind the Scenes we never made.
2016x2 How Did You Get Where You Are, Working "With Computers"? Episode overview
Air date
Jan 07, 2016
This is as close to careers advice as you'll ever get from us. It's more of a list of what we did, starting with university through to our careers today.
This is as close to careers advice as you'll ever get from us. It's more of a list of what we did, starting with university through to our careers today.
Sometimes we ****ing swear. (I try not to on camera; Matt, not so much.) Most of the time, we bleep it. But not always: here's why, along with diversions about Ofcom, "adult content", .. show full overview
Sometimes we ****ing swear. (I try not to on camera; Matt, not so much.) Most of the time, we bleep it. But not always: here's why, along with diversions about Ofcom, "adult content", and Jazz FM -- from some garden chairs somewhere under the Heathrow approach path.
2016x4 Producers and Directors: What Do They Do? Episode overview
Air date
Jan 19, 2016
We thought we'd try to explain some media jargon you may have seen in the credits. What's the difference between Producer and Executive Producer? What's a Director?
We thought we'd try to explain some media jargon you may have seen in the credits. What's the difference between Producer and Executive Producer? What's a Director?
2016x5 Looking Back At Two Drums And A Cymbal, Seven Years Later Episode overview
Air date
Jan 26, 2016
We talk about how we came up with the idea, filming on a cliff, and we reveal whether it was a fake or not! (It wasn't.)
We talk about how we came up with the idea, filming on a cliff, and we reveal whether it was a fake or not! (It wasn't.)
England's got quite a divide between North and South, and then there's the ghastly area known as the midlands!
England's got quite a divide between North and South, and then there's the ghastly area known as the midlands!
2016x10 The Lies of Lenses: Behind The Scenes In Sheerness Episode overview
Air date
Feb 29, 2016
On a breakwater -- technically it's a groyne -- in Sheerness, we talk about lenses, lies, and why you can't always believe what you see on screen.
On a breakwater -- technically it's a groyne -- in Sheerness, we talk about lenses, lies, and why you can't always believe what you see on screen.
2016x11 Tom Fell Through A Frozen Lake In Estonia Episode overview
Air date
Mar 04, 2016
On a bench in Tartu, Estonia, we welcome Paul along with art from Simon to talk about our road trip, an abandoned submarine base, and, yes, the incident where Tom fell through ice into a frozen lake. Also, rainbow Comic Sans.
On a bench in Tartu, Estonia, we welcome Paul along with art from Simon to talk about our road trip, an abandoned submarine base, and, yes, the incident where Tom fell through ice into a frozen lake. Also, rainbow Comic Sans.
2016x12 We Got Pulled Over By The Estonian Military Episode overview
Air date
Mar 07, 2016
On a bench in Tartu, Estonia, we welcome Paul along with art from Simon to talk about the Other Incident: the one that involved us getting pulled over by the Estonian Defence Force.
On a bench in Tartu, Estonia, we welcome Paul along with art from Simon to talk about the Other Incident: the one that involved us getting pulled over by the Estonian Defence Force.
2016x13 The Kit List: What We Use To Make Videos Episode overview
Air date
Mar 16, 2016
We've had many comments and tweets asking what equipment we use in our videos. Here's a haphazard list!
We've had many comments and tweets asking what equipment we use in our videos. Here's a haphazard list!
2016x14 Matt Bought A DJI Osmo And It's Surprisingly Good Episode overview
Air date
Mar 21, 2016
Continuing from last week's Kit List: here's the brand new toy that we're playing with!
Continuing from last week's Kit List: here's the brand new toy that we're playing with!
Tom tells the tale of the time Mad Cap'n Tom ran for parliament. Yes, seriously.
Tom tells the tale of the time Mad Cap'n Tom ran for parliament. Yes, seriously.
2016x16 Editing: Why Game On & Citation Needed Take So Long Episode overview
Air date
Apr 07, 2016
We explain our editing process, and why it takes a long time between filming a series and releasing it.
We explain our editing process, and why it takes a long time between filming a series and releasing it.
2016x17 Things To Do In London: The Ones You Might Not Know Episode overview
Air date
Apr 15, 2016
We've been asked for a list of things to do in London as a tourist. Here are some things that may be off-the-radar!
We've been asked for a list of things to do in London as a tourist. Here are some things that may be off-the-radar!
2016x18 Tom Interviewed Edward Snowden And There's No Video Of It Episode overview
Air date
Apr 22, 2016
Yep. The title says it all. Tom was the Master of Ceremonies at a hosting industry conference, and got to interview Edward Snowden. We don't have any video of it.
Yep. The title says it all. Tom was the Master of Ceremonies at a hosting industry conference, and got to interview Edward Snowden. We don't have any video of it.
On our way back from Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, we stopped by a Mystery Park and stared into the sun. Warning: features the return of Rainbow Comic Sans, and a bit of wind noise even despite our big fuzzy dead-cat microphone.
On our way back from Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, we stopped by a Mystery Park and stared into the sun. Warning: features the return of Rainbow Comic Sans, and a bit of wind noise even despite our big fuzzy dead-cat microphone.
2016x20 The Technical Difficulties Q&A with Gary and Chris Episode overview
Air date
May 11, 2016
Gary and Chris join Matt and Tom on the bench and answer questions from Twitter about The Technical Difficulties and Citation Needed!
Gary and Chris join Matt and Tom on the bench and answer questions from Twitter about The Technical Difficulties and Citation Needed!
2016x21 That Time We Went To Eurovision with Tim Episode overview
Air date
May 14, 2016
In 2014, we went to the Eurovision Grand Final in Copenhagen, and got more than we bargained for!
In 2014, we went to the Eurovision Grand Final in Copenhagen, and got more than we bargained for!
2016x22 The Second Greatest Prank Tom Ever Pulled (feat. Tim) Episode overview
Air date
May 20, 2016
Once again, we are joined by Tim on the bench, talking about an opportunity Tom had that was too good to miss.
Once again, we are joined by Tim on the bench, talking about an opportunity Tom had that was too good to miss.
In 2015 we went to Stavanger in Norway because we loved the 90s.
In 2015 we went to Stavanger in Norway because we loved the 90s.
2016x24 Running Live Events: Twelve Minutes of Unfocused Rambling Episode overview
Air date
Jun 02, 2016
This time, the video works! Pitfalls we've discovered in the past when broadcasting live events on YouTube, radio or TV. And lots of off topic rambling. We were "in one of those moods"
This time, the video works! Pitfalls we've discovered in the past when broadcasting live events on YouTube, radio or TV. And lots of off topic rambling. We were "in one of those moods"
In our final video from Northaw, we talk through why green screen based productions with loads of graphics take so much more time to produce.
In our final video from Northaw, we talk through why green screen based productions with loads of graphics take so much more time to produce.
2016x29 Looking Back On Advent Locker, With Dan Episode overview
Air date
Jul 09, 2016
We talk bout how, In 2012, Dan and Tom gave away presents using Amazon Lockers. Also includes a tangent about Yiwu, where Christmas tat (amongst other things) is made.
We talk bout how, In 2012, Dan and Tom gave away presents using Amazon Lockers. Also includes a tangent about Yiwu, where Christmas tat (amongst other things) is made.
2016x30 The Where Do You Get Your Ideas From Ramble Episode overview
Air date
Jul 16, 2016
Thanks to Oscar who came up to us and said hi! You asked how we come up with our ideas: Here's how. (We were both very tired when we filmed this, so it's rambly as hell)
Thanks to Oscar who came up to us and said hi! You asked how we come up with our ideas: Here's how. (We were both very tired when we filmed this, so it's rambly as hell)
With 14 mins left in the camera, we asked twitter for questions.
With 14 mins left in the camera, we asked twitter for questions.
2016x33 Cocktail Robots and Fire Pong: Electromagnetic Field 2016 Episode overview
Air date
Aug 06, 2016
This is pretty much unedited. We ran around the UK's hacker camp with a DJI Osmo. It's rough and ready, but it works. This is EMF Camp 2016.
This is pretty much unedited. We ran around the UK's hacker camp with a DJI Osmo. It's rough and ready, but it works. This is EMF Camp 2016.
2016x34 Tom's Going To The Arctic For Three Weeks. Matt Isn't: What Should He Do? Episode overview
Air date
Aug 12, 2016
Tom's going to the Arctic for three weeks with Chris Hadfield. There'll be guest videos on his main channel, but what should Matt do here while he's away?
Tom's going to the Arctic for three weeks with Chris Hadfield. There'll be guest videos on his main channel, but what should Matt do here while he's away?
Seeing as Tom is away in the Arctic, Jay Foreman's joining Matt on the Park Bench! We asked Twitter for song or 90s TV theme suggestions to show off Jay's ability to mess with songs.
Seeing as Tom is away in the Arctic, Jay Foreman's joining Matt on the Park Bench! We asked Twitter for song or 90s TV theme suggestions to show off Jay's ability to mess with songs.
Matt's been asked several times now to chat about what he does at work. Ioana, who's also a broadcast engineer, joins him on the bench!
Matt's been asked several times now to chat about what he does at work. Ioana, who's also a broadcast engineer, joins him on the bench!
2016x38 A Message From Tom and a Behind The Scenes Episode overview
Air date
Sep 10, 2016
Tom says hi from the Arctic, and Matt gives a quick behind the scenes of how we set up and film the Park Bench, through the medium of time lapse video.
Tom says hi from the Arctic, and Matt gives a quick behind the scenes of how we set up and film the Park Bench, through the medium of time lapse video.
2016x39 Tales From The Arctic 1: The Arrival, The Icebreaker, and The Roommate. Episode overview
Air date
Sep 17, 2016
Tom is back from his adventure round the Arctic, and has some tales to tell!
Tom is back from his adventure round the Arctic, and has some tales to tell!
2016x40 Tales From The Arctic 2: Helicopters, Ice Fjords, and the hunt for Science Episode overview
Air date
Sep 24, 2016
Part two of Tom describing what he got up to on his adventure.
Part two of Tom describing what he got up to on his adventure.
2016x41 Tales From The Arctic 3: The Auction, Driving the Ship and Coming Home Episode overview
Air date
Sep 30, 2016
This is the last part of Tom's Arctic adventure stories.
This is the last part of Tom's Arctic adventure stories.
2016x42 The National Radio Quiet Zone Reporting Is Bollocks Episode overview
Air date
Oct 08, 2016
We visited the US National Radio Quiet Zone as part of our trip to the Green Bank Radio Telescope and it wasn't as strict as we had been led to believe.
We visited the US National Radio Quiet Zone as part of our trip to the Green Bank Radio Telescope and it wasn't as strict as we had been led to believe.
2016x43 Matt Controlled The World's Largest Steerable Radio Telescope! Episode overview
Air date
Oct 15, 2016
Once again, we're joined by Dan and chat about our trip to the Green Bank Radio Telescope in West Virginia.
Once again, we're joined by Dan and chat about our trip to the Green Bank Radio Telescope in West Virginia.
Story time with Matt about how a part of his camera ended up underneath ESA's Spacelab (which has been to space 9 times!)
Story time with Matt about how a part of his camera ended up underneath ESA's Spacelab (which has been to space 9 times!)
2016x47 One Year Of The Bench, And A Cry For Help Episode overview
Air date
Nov 12, 2016
We've done a year of the Park Bench‽ We also ask three questions: What should we do with VR/360? What's cool at your University? What should we do next on the bench?
We've done a year of the Park Bench‽ We also ask three questions: What should we do with VR/360? What's cool at your University? What should we do next on the bench?
Round the back of a Christmas market, somewhere in Germany, Tom is ill, and Matt is dealing with some genuine Germans. We meant to talk about our different approaches to airports, but a lot of that got lost in translation...
Round the back of a Christmas market, somewhere in Germany, Tom is ill, and Matt is dealing with some genuine Germans. We meant to talk about our different approaches to airports, but a lot of that got lost in translation...
2016x51 The Pogues Game 2016, and Better Christmas Songs Episode overview
Air date
Dec 24, 2016
Once again we were playing The Pogues Game this year! Here's how we did, and some suggestions of better Christmas songs to listen to!
Once again we were playing The Pogues Game this year! Here's how we did, and some suggestions of better Christmas songs to listen to!
…Hearing Protection. If you're going to see live music, you should probably be wearing hearing protection, as sustained exposure to loud noise will damage your hearing.
…Hearing Protection. If you're going to see live music, you should probably be wearing hearing protection, as sustained exposure to loud noise will damage your hearing.
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