Piercing the Veil

Episode 83: Shocktober Special - The Lighter Side of Dark

Robin Pierce — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:36:31 GMT

The Pierce Boys abandon the gore to take a look at family friendly horror movies as we look forward to Halloween. Featuring Haunted Mansion, Goosebumps, Witches, Casper, Monster Squad and a lot more. PLUS - Steve comes out as a Doobian.

Episode 82 - Dark Days - the end of summer, Oak Street, Sony disc gaming, Star Trek etc

Robin Pierce — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:46:51 GMT

August brought the end of a scorching summer, The End of Oak Street, the end of Sony's disc based gaming, and we might as well say the end of Star Trek: Brave New Worlds. We cover all this and more.

Episode 81 - Spinning a World-Wide Web

Robin Pierce — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:57:07 GMT

In this episode, The Pierce Boys conquer the world, while taking time out to go to the multiplex, Steve takes on Insiduous, Robin becomes an accredited member of the press AND we reveal some plans for the coming months. Plus more...(phew)

Episode 80 - The Day the Earth Caught Fire

Robin Pierce — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:07:03 GMT

On the hottest day ever recorded in the UK, the Pierce Boys recorded the always cool Piercing the Veil. Among the topics are Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, Steve's final encounter with The Conjuring universe, streaming shows and more.

Episode 79: Blunt Force Trauma

Robin Pierce — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:09:27 GMT

We take a look at the skirmish that is the new Star Wars film, there's round 2 of Steve vs The Nun, we get obsessed with Obsessed, a Noir Spidey AND an unexpected special guest.

Episode 78 - Unwrapping the Mummy

Robin Pierce — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:39:25 GMT

The Pierce Boys take a look at The Mummy and its best predecessors, Steve is vaguely impressed with Crimson Desert and nobody's impressed with Undertone. All this and more.

Episode 77 - The One We Never Thought You'd Hear

Robin Pierce — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:33:39 GMT

After a hiatus, (more on that in the episode) the Pierce Boys are back in action, catching up since October.

Episode 76 - Shocktober Special 2025: Fangs for the Memory

Robin Pierce — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:29:49 GMT

It's our 3rd Annual Shocktober Special. Join The Pierce Boys as we each select our top 10 all-time favourite Vampire Movies.

Episode 75

Robin Pierce — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:47:16 GMT

A look back at the July blockusters (as we've spent the summer hiding from the sun) we welcome back Wednesday, say goodbye to the Squid Games and Steve seems possessed by Annabelle.

Episode 74

Robin Pierce — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:52:57 GMT

Dinosaurs, robots, Bondage speculation and Steve vs The Moist Woman. It has to be heard to be believed.

Episode 73

Robin Pierce — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:55:36 GMT

We had a lot of fun recording this one - tune in for the dissection of Doctor Who, Steve vs The Nun and a lot more.

Episode 72 - The WWE Special

Robin Pierce — Sat, 03 May 2025 17:54:08 GMT

We Pierces are very much a wrestling family, join the Pierce Boys as we celebrate our enthusuasm for the squared circle and its outrageous occupants with a special guest appearance by Tiff.

Episode 71

Robin Pierce — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:45:47 GMT

Join us for another episode of news, views, reviews - and something from Steve that I never thought I'd hear.

Episode 70 - The Savage Cut

Robin Pierce — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:13:47 GMT

As it's our 70th episode, we look back at how we started, Bond at Amazon, Steve's ongoing look at the Conjuring franchise and we ponder the future of Marvel films, all spiced with some sass and savage, heartfelt controversy.

Episode 69 - The Disney Special

Robin Pierce — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 19:20:55 GMT

It's no secret we're huge Disney fans in this family. Robin & Steve are rejoined by Tiff to discuss our five all time favourite classic Disney animated movies AND one each that we're not so fond of.

Episode 68: Carry On Screening - The End of Year Special 2024

Robin Pierce — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:27:12 GMT

Join the Pierce Boys as we look back at all 36 movies we saw at the cinema this year in a 100 minute special.

Episode 67

Robin Pierce — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:52:26 GMT

The Pierce Boys are back with a mix of TV, movie and game related stuff, mixed in with the usual off topic meandering because (to be honest) we didn't have a script.

Episode 66: Shocktober 2024 Special - The Hammer Movie Countdown

Robin Pierce — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:46:26 GMT

To mark this year's Shocktober, we present the 2nd annual special, this year, we count down our top ten Hammer movies - and three of the very worst.

Episode 65 - Cyber Edition

Robin Pierce — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:00:35 GMT

Entering Cyberspace with a look at movies based on games, PLUS - Steve's Conjuring a trip to the Dissection Room and we revisit some recent adventures.

Episode 64

Robin Pierce — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:09:35 GMT

The Pierce Boys are back in town, catching up with the events of the past month and answering some listeners' questions.

Episode 63 - Resurrected

Robin Pierce — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:51:07 GMT

After a long hiatus, The Pierce Boys bring the dormant Piercing the Veil back in a special reboot episode featuring the filling in of some blanks and answering questions from the listeners.

Episode 62 - Christmas Special

Robin Pierce — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:18:52 GMT

A two hour special in which the trio count down our favourite movies to watch in the run-up to Christmas. Some of our recommendations might be surprising.

Episode 61 Shocktober 2023 Special

Robin Pierce — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:02:39 GMT

The Pierce Boys are back, with 20 must see horror movies to help you through the spooky season - plus special guest, Maria Pierce.

Episode 60

Robin Pierce — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:08:39 GMT

In this episode, we salute our late broadcast companion Bo, and welcome newcomer Harley Quinn. Tiff reports on the Tim Burton exhibition in Paris, We look at Disney's Dreamlight Valley game, we revisit our trip to see Barbie, and much, much more.

Episode 59

Robin Pierce — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:28:29 GMT

Steve covers the latest wrestling games, Tiff streams Harry Potter and The Menu, Robin weighs in on The Flash & Indiana Jones - all this and a whole lot more as the Pierce family examine the latest in pop culture.

Episode 58

Robin Pierce — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 16:40:31 GMT

Another monthly round-up of geeky goodness from the Pierces, WWE2K23, Disney Speedstorm, Seal Team, FUBAR, Fast X and a ton more.

Episode 57

Robin Pierce — Sun, 07 May 2023 07:39:43 GMT

We proudly present the return of Piercing the Veil, covering streaming, gaming and movies PLUS- incessant teasing and mocking when the brats take an unauthorised look at my sacred notebook. (Damn kids!)

Episode 56

Robin Pierce — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 17:37:42 GMT

Out of the scorched Earth of the current heatwave, the Pierces chat Dog Festivals, Tiff's printing enterprise. Prey, Black Phone, Thor: Love & Thunder, Bullet Train, Legion of Super Pets, Ms Marvel and a whole lot more are covered. Plus, where does Warners/DC go after cancelling the Batgirl movie?

Episode 55

Robin Pierce — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 18:27:11 GMT

The Pierces' take on Obi Wan Kenobi, Solo, Ms Marvel, Jurassic World: Dominion, Lightyear, Spiderhead and is traditional scheduled broadcast TV like BBC, ITV and C4 now redundant in the age of streaming. Predictably, we have opinions. All this and more - all we ask is an hour of your time.

Episode 54

Robin Pierce — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:41:58 GMT

As the UK celebrates the Jubilee, the team assembles to record the podcast where the ONLY royal family mentioned hail from the planet Alderaan.

Episode 53

Robin Pierce — Sat, 07 May 2022 17:01:11 GMT

A trimmed down two thirds of the team this time. With Tiff absent, we try our best to look at Chucky, Picard, Young Rock, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and pay tribute to the late titan of the comic book industry, Neal Adams.

Episode 52

Robin Pierce — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:45:43 GMT

Now in a longer, monthly format, the team looks at The Peacemaker, Morbius, games, an Oscar controversy and we take questions from listener Paul Stevenson.

Episode 51

Robin Pierce — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:21:12 GMT

Close Encounters of the Covid Kind, bingeing Star Wars series, playing WWE 2K22 - and The Batman!

Episode 50

Robin Pierce — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 19:10:35 GMT

Our fiftieth show has the team reminiscing our favourite show memories and answering listeners' questions.

Episode 49

Robin Pierce — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 22:27:39 GMT

Featuring Steve's adventures on Farcry VI, Tiff's take on Eternals, Venom: Let There be Carnage, Space Jam: The New Legacy, plus we look forward to our fiftieth show- and a whole lot more.

Episode 48

Robin Pierce — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 22:12:25 GMT

The team is back for the first show of 2022, looking back at our favourite films and series of 2021 and looking forward to what's ahead.

Episode 47

Robin Pierce — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:54:13 GMT

In an episode we call "Five Weeks Later" the team finally re-assembles to catch up on venom: Let There be Carnage, Dune, Halloween Kills, Eternals, new Marvel shows, the hoops we have to go through to see a movie at the cinema these days, and a whole lot more....

Episode 46

Robin Pierce — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 18:23:55 GMT

It's a pre-nuptual special, one last appearance by Miss Pierce before she becomes Mrs Pierce-Jones. All this plus netflix, films, an opinion on then new Sky Glass tech, Playstation games and so much more.

Episode 45

Robin Pierce — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:50:45 GMT

In which the Pierce trio look back and remember how we saw the events of Sept 11, 2001 before taking a look at Worth, Cruella, the PS5 and more.

Episode 44

Robin Pierce — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:53:32 GMT

In which the trio celebrate Steve's upcoming 30th, look at Free Guy, Spenser Confidential, Sweet Girl, some streaming shows and a hot handful of trailers from Marvel's upcoming slate.

Episode 43

Robin Pierce — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 20:06:37 GMT

In which the trio take a look at THE Suicide Squad, wrestlers in movies, Jungle Cruise, and do some Netflixin'.....

Episode 42

Robin Pierce — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:12:13 GMT

The trio gather once again to mull the past, present and future of Doctor Who, the Ghostbusters trailer, Dead Space, politically correct (and tepid) Looney Tunes and more in another meandering episode.

Episode 41

Robin Pierce — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:59:12 GMT

Episode 41 is a Summer Sizzler filled with Glorious Purpose, as we take a spoiler free look at Loki and other Disney + streaming shows, including Monsters at Work. All this PLUS Black Widow, Freaky and maybe a Vespa?

Ep. 40

Robin Pierce — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:04:57 GMT

Sequels that are better than their predecessors, Fast 9, Luca, games, zombies - and UFOs, fact, fiction or wishful thinking? It's a packed show.

Episode 39

Robin Pierce — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 19:28:37 GMT

Might as well call this one Unveiling the Pierce as we get the live reveal of Steve's new tattoo plus all the usual stuff - plus all the usual stuff - AND Loki.

Episode 38

Robin Pierce — Sat, 29 May 2021 19:47:04 GMT

Episode 38 - The One With The Friends Reunion

Episode 37

Robin Pierce — Sun, 16 May 2021 12:58:18 GMT

Hail, the gang's all here in a reunion/catchup episode heralding the return of Piercing the Veil to its usual fortnightly schedule. Soul, Raya and the Last Dragon, Wonder Woman 84, Kong vs Godzilla and of course the Snyder Cut of Justice League are all examined and judged.

Episode 36 (December 12, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:21:39 GMT

It's the last episode of the year and the Unholy 3 look forward to Christmas, while pondering the latest streaming and gaming news. With added Star Wars and Marvel, of course.

Episode 35 (November 28, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:36:25 GMT

In which the trio ponder Wonder Woman '84 at Christmas, the PS5 release, and the retirement of wrestling legend The Undertaker as well as the usual unscripted nonsense and shenanigans.

Episode 34 (November 14, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 12:35:53 GMT

It's the Re-Return of the Unholy Three as we're out of another lockdown. We catch up, reflect, opine and give our thoughts and hopes looking forward to Marvel's Phase IV release slate, post Covid.

Episode 33 (October 10, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 21:31:13 GMT

Possibly another pre-lockdown show. More updates, opinions and skewed views. More childhood TV memories, more insanity, and the strange case of Alan Moore sawing the branch he's sitting on.

Episode 32 (September 24, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:49:22 GMT

The trauma and characters of Courage, the Cowardly Dog, The Flintstones ahead of their time, Batman '66, Shocktober 2020 with the Universal Monsters AND more blonde moments from Tiff - we've got it all this time.

Episode 31 (September 12, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 21:13:26 GMT

The gang's all back as we reunite for our post apocalypse/hiatus return to action special.

Episode 30 (March 21, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 13:10:58 GMT

Apocalypse Special. In these trying World War Z times, despite the Outbreak and Contagion, we haven't gone Omega Man yet. We're hoping this episode will go Viral, though.

Episode 29 (March 7, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:42:47 GMT

In which we remember Loki, there's a Scoob controversy, we cast a glance at the Invisible Man, the Coronavirus and choose between The Addams Family and The Munsters.

Episode 28 (February 22, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 14:13:44 GMT

It's all going down - Mad Love, The Stranger, Picard, and some new rodent friends - before we take a deep dive into the murky depths of the Marianna Trench. (Phew)

Episode 27 (February 8, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:59:19 GMT

In which the trio brave the raging storm to remember Kirk Douglas, discuss The Grudge, delve into the history of Harley Quinn deliver a verdict on The Birds of Prey AND predict an Oscar winner or two.

Episode 26 (January 25, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:23:00 GMT

In view of the release of Jay & Silent Bob : The Reboot, the Terrific Trio cast an eye on their favourite Kevin Smith movies, and a whole lot more.

Eoisode 25 (Jan 11, 2020)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 12:50:21 GMT

The Geek Squad Returns! It's the first show of the new decade, so we look back at some of our movie hits and misses of last year and look forward to what lies ahead.

Episode 24 (Dec 21, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 13:12:20 GMT

As it's our last show of the year, it's our Star Wars Holiday Special - not to be confused by the other Star Wars Holiday Special, which is best left forgotten.

Episode 23 (December 7, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 12:20:35 GMT

In which the Pierce Trio eat doughnuts and drink coffee, ponder Frozen 2, Jumanji: The Next Level, Christmas video games and favourite Christmas movies while also wandering aimlessly off-topic.

Episode 22 (November 24, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 14:20:10 GMT

In which we catch up with the Pierces, watch The Watchmen and celebrate 56 years of Doctor Who.

Episode 21 (November 9, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 13:59:51 GMT

In which the terrific trio ponder the implications of a new Scream film, Princess Leia, remember the Sci-Fi Weekender, Jack Whitehall and more (as soon as they sort out who gets top billing).

Episode 20 (October 26, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 12:15:47 GMT

In which Robin tries (and fails) to keep control of Steve & Tiff before discussions on Joker, obnoxious cinema patrons, the new Star Wars trailer and the most expensive movies ever made.

Episode 19 (October 12, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 11:37:04 GMT

Weeee're baaaaack, and Dynamic Duo become the Terrific Trio as the Pierce Boys welcome Tiff to the mix and all sense of coherence goes out the window on our return from a two week break.

Episode 18 (September 21, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 11:44:23 GMT

In which the Pierce Boys celebrate Batman Day, ponder Rambo: Last Blood, discuss Kong '76 and make some pretty big announcements.

Episode 17 (September 14, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 11:40:53 GMT

In which the Pierce Boys become the Pierce Trio with the debut of our special guest Tiffany Pierce. Plus, in a radical change - we turn the subject matter over to the audience.

Episode 16 (September 7, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 12:38:34 GMT

In which the Pierce Boys throw caution to the winds and host a Stephen King Special. (We all float down here.)

Episode 15 (August 31, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 11:55:06 GMT

In which The Pierce Boys ponder the latest Ep IX trailer, get nostalgic over Terminators, discuss Scary Stories and 'gators in the basement and close out summer with a fond look back at the season's blockbusters.

Episode 14 (August 24, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 22:27:48 GMT

In which the Pierce Boys ponder the implications of Spixit, the announcements from D23 and have a ranting moan about the availability of streaming services and a whole lot more...

Episode 13 (August 17, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 22:57:41 GMT

In which the Pierce Boys pick up where they left off last week, trying to figure out what exactly constitutes a horror film, have a lively discussion about Tarantino and ask the burning question - Hellboy, where did it all go wrong?

Episode 12 (August 10, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 19:11:13 GMT

In which the Pierce Boys react to Hobbs & Shaw, the week's trailers, discuss the Addams Family vs The Munsters and debate the role of pop culture in violence and crime.

Episode 11 (August 3, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 23:46:35 GMT

In which the Pierce Boys discuss what's good on games and streaming services and ponder the films that have taken over a billion $$$$ worldwide at the box office

Episode 10 (July 26, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 07:12:44 GMT

In which the Pierce Boys ponder The Walking Dead, talking dogs, J.J.Abrams' future, some truly eye widening public health advice for the heatwave and more.

Episode 9 (July 21, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 13:45:10 GMT

Join the Pierce Boys in a wander down memory lane, remembering the release of Star Wars Ep I: The Phantom Menace plus our San Diego Comic Con comments. Marvel Movies Phase IV are we impressed ….or not? Rants and raves aplenty this time around.

Episode 8 (July 11, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 08:33:11 GMT

In which the Pierce Boys put the world right and deal with slasher video games, Hollywood news and views, trailers, Midsomer madness, 50 years of Easy Rider and so, so much more.

Episode 7 (July 6, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 12:50:12 GMT

In which the Pierce Boys talk about Graphic novels, Carry On films, Casting hysteria and internet meltdowns, possibly the worst TV comedy ever, Spider-Man and the "Airport" films of the seventies. It's a rollercoaster ride, folks!!

Episode 6 (June 29, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 11:06:44 GMT

In which Steve and Robin discuss graphic novels, superheroes, killer dolls, Bond titles, casting rumours, sinking cities and Bo makes a cameo appearance.

Episode 5 (June 22, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 12:53:04 GMT

In which Robin tries to say "solstice" correctly, Steve waxes lyrical about Crash Team Racing, plus there are discussions on Men in Black International, James Bond, Toy Story 4, Child's Play and more....

Episode 4 (June 15, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 08:58:46 GMT

Robin and Steve's invasion of Cardiff, plus Dr. Sleep, The Banana Splits, Resident Evil 2 AND Jokers, Jokers everywhere - the madness continues...

Episode 3 (June 8, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 08:46:22 GMT

Another hefty slice of geeky goodness.

Episode 2 (June 1, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 20:30:01 GMT

The madness continues as Robin and Steven Piece continue their assault on the airwaves.

Episode 1 (May 25, 2019)

Robin Pierce — Sun, 26 May 2019 00:34:43 GMT

Join us for the first episode of our brand new show as we either take the podcasting world by storm, or kill it stone dead. Robin & Steve Pierce are your hosts.