The Anglo Files: Recent Episodes
The Anglo Files
On The Anglo Files podcast, American Anglophiles Dani and Sheldon discuss their obsession with British TV and culture! They try UK snacks and learn British slang along the way! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theanglofiles/support
This VERY LONG episode features your hosts discussing the James Bond film series, as well as it's newest installment. We try a Vesper Martini and Sheldon has to guess what various spy jargon means.
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On this episode we review this Rowen Atkinson Spy Parody, try a Galaxy bar, and Sheldon tried to guess with "On the Never Never" means in the UK!
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In this episode, we discuss this delightful film with its incredible cast, try some Sherbet Lemons candy, and Sheldon hears the word "Nesh" for the first time and tries to guess what it means in England.
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In this episode we cover Irish Sit Com, try a Chewy Nougat bar from the UK, and discuss the Penryn Worm-Charming championships, and Sheldon tries to guess what the phrase "Nutty Slack" means.
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We cover 2010 Dark Comedy film Four Lions, try some Fruit Pastilles from the UK, and Sheldon learns what "I'm a Mushroom" might mean in England!
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We review this 2001 Whodunit, starring EVERY British actor, try some English Toffees from Waitrose, and Sheldon tries to guess what "Pop Your Clogs" might mean in England.
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In this episode we discuss this play-turned-movie by Tom Stoppard, starring Tim Roth, Gary Oldman and Richard Dreyfuss. We try a Topic Bar from the UK and Sheldon tries to guess what "The Beeb" means in England
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A vampire, a ghost, and a werewolf walk into an apartment lease. If you like situational comedies full of supernatural elements, you might like Being Human! We discuss the 1st season os the show, try some Jaffa cakes, and Sheldon tries to guess what "Gormless" means in the UK.
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Once again, we review a British panel show and LAMENT America's lack of panel shows. We try a UK Lemon Drizzle Kit Kat bar and Sheldon tries to guess what a "Ginnel" is.
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If you've ever gone on holiday by mistake, you might enjoy this episode! We discuss the film, try a couple of Cadbury chocolate treats, and Sheldon tries to guess what "Scouser" means!
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Hold onto your crops, we're covering Farmageddon! We discuss the film as a follow up to the first Shaun the Sheep movie, and how is fairs as a sci-fi film. We also try two British candies, Strawberry Laces and Foam Shrimps and Bananas! Sheldon finds out what a "kerb" is....
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Join the pack, er, podcast and listen to our review of Tomm Moore's Wolfwalkers film. We try a British candy called Revels, and Sheldon tries to guess what the English mean when they say "Nobby end."
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Join us as we delve into the charming world of James Herriot! We discuss the books, the 1978 series, and the new PBS series. We try some english veggie crisps and some Jam'N'Cream biscuits, and Sheldon tries to guess the meaning of "Jammy"
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Howdy! In this episode we discuss the Apple original Ted Lasso, whether it's English, American, or English/American. We learn about the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, try some Walker's Shortbread, and Sheldon learns the meaning of English phrase "On yer bike"
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Choo Choo! All aboard! In this episode we review 1978's The (First) Great Train Robbery starring Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland. We read some listener mail, try a Fry's Chocolate Cream bar, and Sheldon tries to guess what "Barking Irons" means!
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In this episode, we discuss the recently attempted American coup, 2021's rise in Sea Shanty popularity, the 2019 movie Fisherman's Friends about the true story of the real-life bouy band, we try 4 flavors of British Kit Kat, we forget the word "Cornish", and Sheldon tries to guess what "Nelson's Blood" means on the high seas. If you make it to the end of this episode, you're truly a legend. It might actually be one of our BEST.
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We FINALLY sat down to discuss the Harry Potter franchise, something dear to both of our hearts. We tried a homemade version of Butterbeer and some Christmas mince pies! Sheldon tries to guess what "Hogmanay" is.
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We're setting sail this week and talking about Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (Or in the US: Pirates! Band of Misfits)
We try Walkers Prawn Cocktail crisps and Sheldon tries to guess the meaning of some nautical phrases from the golden age of piracy!
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Smyle! We cover Nick Frost's new paranormal investigation comedy, try Johnny's Pickled Onion Rings, and Sheldon tries to guess what a "Drawing pin" is in England.
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What a time to be alive. We discuss the book turned film Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, try Sherbet Lemons, and Sheldon tries to guess what "Blue Ruin" means.
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In this episode we cover Rocky Horror Picture Show, taste-test a British Kit Kat vs American Kit Kat, and Dani tries to guess the meaning of the word "Sitzprobe"
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In this episode we discuss Tomm Moore's animated Irish wonder: The Secret of Kells. We try lamb & mint flavored crisps, and Sheldon tries to guess what Banjaxed means!
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If you like seeing English comedians have their wit and creativity tested with coconuts and caravans, you'll probably like our Taskmaster episode!
We discuss our love for Greg Davies and Alex Horne, and the greatest comedians, tasks, and moments of the show. We also try a Curly Wurly, and Sheldon tries to guess what "Brolly" means.
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Hoooboy this is a long one! There's just so much to discuss! In this special, we discuss the Doctor Who (mostly the revived seasons), try some Jelly Babies, and Sheldon guesses the meaning of British phrase: Hobson's Choice. (Also featuring a special message from 7th Doctor Sylvester McCoy!)
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Unfortunately, there was some audible weeping during this podcast, but at least we edited out the sound of eating crisps! If you love the movie About Time, come join us as we discuss time travel, love, life, and way too many other things.
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He lives in Notting Hill, she lives in Beverly Hills! If you enjoy 1999 British rom-com Notting Hill, then you'll like this week's episode. Although we critiqued it within an inch of it's life, and failed to mention the brilliant "Ain't No Sunshine, Hugh Grant walking down the street as a year goes by" scene, it really is a good movie. We try a Cadbury Starbar, and Sheldon has to guess what a British "Airing Cupboard is"
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Welp. COVID-19. We decided to cover the British film "28 Days Later". We tried to keep it pretty serious and sensitive to what's happening in the world right now. In this episode we also try a Picnic candy bar, and Sheldon tries to guess what "Giggleswick" is. We hope all of our listeners are doing ok!
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! We sat down with a couple of pints of Guinness and watched the heartwarming Irish comedy Waking Ned Divine, and Sheldon tries to guess what "the craic" means!
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If you like truths, lies, and the endless battle of insults that exists between Lee Mack and David Mitchell, you'll love this weeks episode which covers British comedy panel show: Would I Lie to You? We discuss the greatest truths and lies told on the show, list our favorite show guests, and try a Cadbury Twirl bar! Sheldon then tries to guess the meaning of the phrase "Fig-footed"
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If you like creepy killers, grisly crime-scenes, and broad-shouldered gentlemen in grey wool coats, you might be a fan of Luther! Join us this week as we talk about the BBC Crime Drama and rank our favorite seasons, episodes, and most memorable killers. We also try Gingernut biscuits and Sheldon guesses the meaning of the phrase "Money for Old Rope"
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If you're not too disturbed by the thought if a duck being killed by a gigantic loaf of bread, you may love About A Boy. This week we discuss this charming English comedy film, discuss it's depiction of mental illness, and try a soft drink from the UK! Sheldon tries very hard to guess the meaning of "A Dog in the Manger"
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DON'T PANIC! This week we're discussing the galactic best-seller: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. (While wearing towels) We try a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster, and Sheldon guesses a listener-submitted English phrase.
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We want to suck you bloooood ah-ah! This week we cover The BBC Dracula series by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. We discuss all three episodes, try some tasty Dolly Mix, and Sheldon learns what "Bodge" means in the UK! Remember listeners.....Blood is lives.....
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Note: We mistakenly describe Branston Pickle as being pickled onion, when it is in fact, a few different pickled vegetables.
On this episode we review Christopher Nolan's stunning film about the WW2 events at Dunkirk. We also try a Branston Pickle and Cheese sandwich, discuss the different between Mince/Mincemeat, and Sheldon guesses the meaning of the phrase "All Mouth and no Trousers"
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The tree is decorated, children are singing carols, and zombie have taken over your town...must be Christmas! In this episode we talk about British Zombie Musical Horror Film: Anna and the Apocalypse! We try mince pies and Sheldon learns what the actress said to the bishop!
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In this one, we talk about Bridget Jones's Diary, and discuss its status as a Christmas movie. We try a Kendal Mint Cake, and Sheldon learns what "Spend a Penny" means.
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CORRECTION: On this episode we say that we think the McVities Penguin was based on the Australian Tim Tam, it's the other way around, the McVities Penguin was first
Are you on the run from mechanical dogs? Are you being blackmailed by online hackers? Don't worry, just take a break and listen to our Black Mirror episode! We discuss the best and worst episodes, and try McVities Penguin Biscuits!
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Have you ever had a horrendous haircut or worried about the size of your arsehole, you may like our episode on British comedy Fleabag. We discuss the show's origins, try Jammie Dodgers, and Sheldon learns an English phrase with "Duck Egg"
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In this episode we talk about Edgar Wright's Three Flavors Trilogy, consisting of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End. We try the American equivalent of a Cornetto, and Sheldon tries to guess what Cock-a-leekie means :)
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Have you ever thought that a shoe could be the most beautiful thing in the world? If so, you are this episode's niche market! Join us as we discuss the British comedy film Kinky Boots and try a Dairy Milk Caramel bar!
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You've been invited for tea at Downton Abbey, we hope you like scones! In this episode, Dani and Sheldon discuss TV series Downton Abbey and it's recently released movie! Sheldon tries to guess what "Bezzie" means, and they try homemade scones!
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Fill your quiver with arrows and come hide out with us in Sherwood forest! This week Dani and Sheldon talk about the many many film and tv versions of Robin Hood! They also try Wine Gums and Sheldon learns what "Robin Hood" is cockney rhyming slang for.
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Welcome to QI, where no one has any idea how many moons Earth actually has! This episode, Sheldon and Dani discuss British quiz show QI, try a Milo bar (APPARENTLY it's from South Africa), and Sheldon learns what Blue Peter is.
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This week we to take to the streets of Peckham in a three-wheeled van to discuss British sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Dani quizzes Sheldon on some funny-sounding British foods, and they try Bubble and Squeak for the first time!
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Dearly beloved, we're gathered here today to celebrate the British comedy film Death at a Funeral, try a Milky Bar, and learn an alternate definition of British slang word "Baps". Hopefully no one had spiked the candy bar with hallucinogens, or Sheldon is going to end up stark naked on the roof!
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If your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries, you may enjoy this episode of The Anglo Files! Dani and Sheldon breakdown the plot and jokes of British classic: Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They also try a Malteaser's Teaser Bar, and discuss which Monty Python actor is their favorite! Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time...
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This 4th of July, Dani and Sheldon watch a firework-laden movie about an alien invasion, no not Independence Day, it's British Sci-fi film Attack the Block! They try a Aero Mint bar and Sheldon tries to guess what "Whinging" means! Whether you're American or British or anything else, Happy July 4th!
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Armageddon is upon us, so grab your copy of The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, and hop into your Bentley, we've got a LOT to cover! In this episode, Dani and Sheldon discuss the Knighting of Sir Michael Palin, Good Omens the book, Good Omens the show, and try a Drifter candy bar!
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Sheldon and Dani discuss the last 24 episodes worth of British snacks, and try three new ones! (Including Marmite!) They rank their top three candies they've tried on the podcast so far (BOOST).
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If you enjoyed one of British TV's most engaging murder mysteries, then you may enjoy this episode, where Sheldon and Dani discuss the drama's highly acclaimed first season, try a Bounty bar, and learn what a Bucks Fizz is.
Contains spoilers for the first season
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You ever drunk Bailey's out of a shoe? In this episode, Sheldon and Dani discuss one of Dani's favorite British shows: The Mighty Boosh. They also try a British snack called Hula Hoops and learn a special way that David Tennant used to eat them. Sheldon also tries to guess what a "Butty" is and FAILS.
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Are you ready to bare it all? Listen to this episode to hear Sheldon and Dani discuss 1997 film The Full Monty, try some chocolate Hobnobs, learn what "bants" means, and discuss just how much money each would require to get naked in front of an audience ;)
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Brace yourselves, the final season of Game of Thrones is about to land! In this episode, Dani and Sheldon discuss the first 7 seasons, and speculate on what will happen in the 8th! They also try Cadbury Creme (Dragon) eggs, and Sheldon learns what British slang word "Bagsy" means.
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If you muck about with those who cannot bleat, you may love this episode in which Sheldon and Dani discuss the Shaun The Sheep show and movie, sample a Walnut Whip, and learn what "the wooden hill to Bedfordshire" means!
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In this episode of The Anglo Files, Dani and Sheldon discuss the characters, plot lines, and powers (good and bad) from British supernatural show Misfits! They also sample some actual Pick'N'Mix, and Sheldon tries to guess what "Moggy" is slang for...
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Sweetie, darling, in this episode Dani and Sheldon break down what makes Ab Fab so iconic. They try a Double Decker candy bar, learn what a mozzy is, and book into the Betty Ford clinic. If you skip this episode you're a total bitch troll from hell! Love you Sweetie!
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Sheldon and Dani discuss the British comedy heist film, try Custard Cream biscuits, and learn what an expergefactor is! (No fish or dogs were harmed in the making of this episode.)
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Brace yourself Baldrick, in this cunning episode Sheldon and Dani discuss the evolution of Blackadder, try a Cadbury Flake bar, and learn what Cockalorum means.
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Get your wellies on and grab a marmalade sandwich for the road! This week Sheldon and Dani discuss Paddingon Bear, the live action Paddington movies, try a marmalade sandwich and learn what Snollygoster means!
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Welcome to Grace Brothers! In this episode, Dani and Sheldon discuss classic british sitcom Are You Being Served, sample a delicacy inspired by the show, and learn what a "Fudgel" is.
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Humbug! In this Christmas episode, Sheldon and Dani discuss Charles Dicken's timeless Christmas classic. They also try a Figgy Pudding and learn the true meaning of "Chrimbo".
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I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes! This Anglo Files Christmas Special focuses on British holiday favorite: Love Actually. Sheldon and Dani try UK candy called Munchies, and learn what a "Curtain Twitcher" is.
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Murder on the Orient Express! Poirot! Miss Marple! In this episode, Dani and Sheldon break down the impressive works of Agatha Christie. They also try a Toffee Crisp candy bar for the first time and learn what a Cranachan is!
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In this scrummy episode, Sheldon and Dani discuss GBBO, it's sweets, it's scandals, and more! They also sample two cakes featured on the show and rate them with their best Mary Berry impressions.
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In this episode, Sheldon and Dani review the British TV show The Office, compare it to the American version, and try the UK candy known as Randoms. (They had to eat all of the pieces because there are people starving in the world, which I hate.)
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In this SPOOKY Spectacular, Sheldon and Dani rave like lunatics about 80's horror film An American Werewolf in London, try a Lion candy bar, and discover the true meaning of Halloween. (Spoiler alert: It's candy)
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Damn it John, pour yourself a glass of whiskey and listen to this weeks episode, where Sheldon and Dani talk A Bit of Fry and Laurie and try Rhubarb & Custard candy. Damn, blast, triple damn with an extra side order of damn!
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You are cordially invited to this weeks episode where Dani and Sheldon review a classic 90's rom com, try a bag of Licorice Allsorts. Hugh Grant FTW.
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In this episode, Dani and Sheldon extol the virtues of British sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, ponder the differences between Britain and America's treatment of sex on TV, and try a Cadbury Crunchie bar! No, no, no, no, no, no yes!
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Sheldon and Dani talk about teen drama Skins, and how hard it is to be a teenager. They also discover the unnatural deliciousness of a Boost candy bar. Nicholas HOULT!
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Oi! D'ya like dags? You might like this episode where Dani and Sheldon talk Guy Ritchie, Cockney Rhyming Slang, and try a Yorkie chocolate bar.
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In this episode, Sheldon and Dani explore Fawlty Towers and the comedy genius of John Cleese. Sheldon tries a crumpet for the first time and Dani tries not to mention the war. They still don't know what a cheese salad is.
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In this first episode, Americans Dani and Sheldon introduce the podcast, talk IT Crowd, mispronounce Ayoade, and learn that Smarties shan't go in milk. Not again.
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