Without My Pants | Tales from the Twists Ep. 12

This week’s episode covers: Season 1, Episode 12: Without My Pants

In this week’s episode
We discuss the role of the Monarchy, how Mathew Flinders cat is not an appropriate social science project, who’s on our currency (aka who’s the cannon man on the $100 bill), what exactly defines a pair of underpants, how to make your flag sexy & the usefulness of shirtbags.

Tales from the Twist is a weekly recap and analysis of the classic Aussie Kids television show “Round the Twist”. This week’s episode covers: Season 1, Episode 12: Without My Pants.

Round the Twist Episode Synopsis
Ben Byron, the ghost of a boy who died trying to save his dog, casts a spell on Pete. Now Pete can’t say anything without blurting, “without my pants”. Based on the short story “Without A Shirt” from “Unreal!”

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The Copy | Tales from the Twists Ep. 11

This week’s episode covers:  Season 1, Episode 11: The Copy

In this week’s episode
We open up our chakras and talk about the ethics of human cloning. We come to the realization that Hugh Townsend is a massive douche; we examine the questionable safety precautions Nell implements on her spooky equipment. We discuss the tragedy of death; write a haiku and Joe nearly falls asleep on the podcast.

Tales from the Twist is a weekly recap and analysis of the classic Aussie Kids television show “Round the Twist”. This week’s episode covers: Season 1, Episode 11: The Copy.

Round the Twist Episode Synopsis
A copying machine is a dangerous object, as the Twists soon discover. But none worse than when Linda makes a copy of herself. Based on the short stories “The Copy” from “Quirky Tails”.

Know All | Tales from the Twists Podcast Ep. 10

This week’s episode covers: Season 1, Episode 10: Know All

In this week’s podcast episode
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We review the episode of Round the Twist where Linda gets chased around by a possessed scarecrow. We discuss whether the lighthouse music signals danger or causes it, the ethics of moving furniture, robots replacing women, Bromwhiches – the newest neo-fusion delicacy and Anthony’s interrupting cat.
Tales from the Twist is a weekly recap and analysis of the classic Aussie Kids television show “Round the Twist”. This week’s episode covers: Season 1, Episode 10: Know All.

Round the Twist Episode Synopsis
An old trunk of circus clothes creates all kinds of problems when they begin coming to life. Based on the short story “Know All” from “Uncanny!”

Lucky Lips | Tales from the Twists Ep. 9

This week’s episode covers: Season 1, Episode 9: Lucky Lips.

In this week’s episode (Download):
NOTICE: [Sexual abuse & Rape are discussed in this weeks episode; and we encourage anyone who might get offended to skip the episode this week]. In this weeks episode we talk about Joe Lewis’ dream girl Brit Marling, Circle pit fight tactics, Eye’s can not give consent under Australian law and whether Pete Twist is a stalker.

Round the Twist Episode Synopsis
Pete and Gribble are dying for a kiss from Fiona, and the magic lipstick that is irresistible to all females, comes in handy. Unfortunately, it really does mean all females, not always human. Based on the short story “Lucky Lips” from “Unreal!”.

Wunderpants (Tales from the Twists – Ep. 8)

This week’s episode covers: Season 1, Episode 8: Wunderpants

In this week’s episode
We examine a true classic episode of Round the Twist, in which Pete gets superpowers from microwaved undies. We discuss whether Bronson Twist is a serial killer in the making, why John Howards walk is better than Tony Abbott’s triathlon, multiple ways to kill cane toads and how Linda & Fiona gave birth to modern day slacktivism.

Round the Twist Episode Synopsis
Pete’s underpants become blessed with magic powers after he uses a microwave to dry them. Unfortunately, a frog race and a shrinkage problem leave Pete all alone and a bit undressed… Based on the short story “Wunderpants” from “Unreal!”.

Thunder Down Under – Nell Vs. Santa Claus (Tales from the Twists – Ep. 7)

This week’s episode covers: Season 1, Episode 7: Santa Claws.

Synopsis
Pete discovers the truth behind Jolly Old St. Nick when he meets Santa Claws No. 115,302. He offers two wishes to each Twist… Based on the short story “Santa Claws” from “Quirky Tails”.

In this week’s episode
It’s the episode you have all been waiting for, we announce the winner of our ‘Go Round the Twist’ competition. This episode reviews the classic episode of Round the Twist where Pete Twist befriends Santa Claws. We also discuss Tony Twist’s meditations on existentialist philosophy, whether rabies exists in Australia, Nell fights a homeless man dressed as Santa Claus, and we talk up local bakeries.

Nellception – Tales from the Twists ep. 6

This week’s episode covers: Season 1, Episode 6: The Gum Leaf War.

Synopsis
After an accident, Linda ends up with a broken nose. She dreams of her nose being big, so she escapes to the country with her Aunt Tuneless (who looks like Nell), where she discovers that anyone who plays “The Wild Colonial Boy” on a gumleaf from a certain tree can pass illnesses onto others. She discovers this after Aunt Tuneless uses it against Foxy (who looks like Mr Gribble), a neighbour with whom Aunt Tuneless has been feuding for years. Based on the short story “The Gum Leaf War” from “Unbelievable!”.

In this week’s episode
We expand on Anthony’s crazy theory that Nell is in a inception-style coma, Russia takes to heart the message of this week’s episode “looks shouldn’t matter, but they do” by applying it to their political & invasion strategies, Linda Twist suffers body dysmorphia, and we wonder who the hell Pete & Hugh Townsend are.

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Hole Diggers of the World Unite – Ep. 5 (Tales from the Twists Podcast)

This week’s episode covers: Season 1, Episode 5: Spaghetti Pig Out.

Synopsis
Pete finds a remote control that can control reality – when Gribble Jr’s gang find out, they steal it and use it to compete in a spaghetti-eating contest. Based on the short story “Spaghetti Pig Out” from “Uncanny!”.

In this week’s episode
We discuss advanced game theory, how to win an eating competition, how incredibly useless Bronson Twist is, which is better: Digital, Swashbuckling or Somalian pirate and the addition of Dig Holers to the official list of professions supported by Tales From The Twists. All this and much more can be found in our hilarious weekly podcast about every Aussies favorite TV show ‘Round the Twist’, check it out now!

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Tony Twists Top Tips: For Picking Up Chicks (Tip#37 – Subtly)

Mr. Twist teaches us how to woo women using the art of subtly.

Tales from the Twists – Ep. 3 (People Are Delicious)

Tales from the Twist is a weekly recap and analysis of the classic Aussie Kids television show “Round the Twist”.

This weeks episode covers: Season 1, Episode 3: A Good Tip For Ghosts.

Synopsis
Starting at their new school, Pete and Linda are forced by Gribble Jr and his gang to pass a “nerve test” by retrieving a steer’s skull from the rubbish tip at night – the same rubbish tip said to be haunted by Old Man Chompers, the ghost of a man searching for his twin long-lost grandchildren. Based on the short story “A Good Tip For Ghosts” from “Uncanny!”.

In this weeks Episode
Mr. Twist shows us how to pick up chicks, Linda performs some skeptical judo moves and we talk about whether we should eat people.

Tales From The Twists – Ep. 3 (People Are Delicious)

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