The AVForums podcast brings you the latest TV, home theater, hi-fi, tech, movie and gaming news, plus special features, interviews and show reports from the world of audio visual home entertainment
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Sep 27, 2026 · 1:44:34
We have a special edition of the AVForums Podcast covering some of the tech from IFA 2026, a hands-on with the Apple Duo foldable phone, a discussion on the Sony True RGB Mini…
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:39:48
The podcast returns with Phil Hinton, Ed Selly and special guest Mark Ellis. We have TV, Hi-Fi and Tech Round-up sections as well as discussions about reviews, why they might…
Aug 31, 2026 · 19:33
We chat with Alex Winter and William Sadler about Arrow Video's new 4K UHD Blu-ray release of Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, why the film has endured, the value of physical media,…
Jun 18, 2026 · 20:51
Neil Marshall joins us to discuss The Descent ahead of its new 4K UHD Blu-ray release from StudioCanal. He talks about the film's origins, building the cave world, the UK and US…
May 20, 2026 · 14:15
A special interview with director Neil Jordan marking the 40th anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray release of Mona Lisa, with a deep dive into Bob Hoskins' extraordinary performance, the…
Apr 27, 2026 · 49:39
This episode dives into the 4K resurgence of East Asian cinema, spanning Hong Kong action, Japanese classics, J-horror, Godzilla and modern Korean favourites. From John Woo and…
Mar 23, 2026 · 43:30
Cas Harlow is joined by Simon Crust and Mark Costello for the latest ScreenTime, diving into the biggest surprises from the 2026 Oscars before moving on to a wide-ranging…
Feb 23, 2026 · 53:12
In the February 2026 episode of the AVForums Screentime Podcast, the team pays tribute to acting legend Robert Duvall, remembers character actor Tom Noonan, and rounds up the…
Jan 26, 2026 · 59:52
We look back at last year's "most anticipated" list and how the scores actually turned out, including the surprises, disappointments, and the films that split opinion. Then it's…
Dec 22, 2025 · 47:52
Andor season 2, Slow Horses season 5, Dexter Resurrection series, Sandman season 2 Netflix, Terminal List Dark Wolf, Predator Killer of Killers, Predator Badlands, F1 Brad Pitt…
Nov 27, 2025 · 39:37
We count down the standout 4K UHD releases of the year - from Hammer's prestige restorations and Arrow's bangers to BFI classics and boutique mega-sets. Expect practical buying…
Oct 31, 2025 · 46:04
In our Halloween Special, we focus on the huge A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K Blu-ray Collection and more 4K Blu-ray and streaming recommendations. Plus with the passing of so many…
Sep 22, 2025 · 53:54
Is Hollywood revisionism ruining films or keeping them alive? We dig into directors' do-overs, colour re-grades, CG touch-ups, soundtrack swaps and endless ‘definitive’ cuts -…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:00:02
We run down our current 4K disc, digital and streaming recommendations and pay tribute to Terrance Stamp. Plus, the team discusses what we ultimately want from our beloved,…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:18:35
In this episode of ScreenTime wIth AVForums, we catch up with our current 4K disc and digital/streaming recommendations. Plus, we compare the UHD disc and streaming options of…
Jul 23, 2025 · 42:45
With the Red Sonja reboot on the horizon, ScreenTime's Cas Harlow chats with director MJ Bassett about bringing the iconic Robert E. Howard character back to the screen in just…
Jul 7, 2025 · 56:35
The ScreenTime team returns with 4K disc and streaming picks, weighing the pros and cons of physical discs vs digital VOD to help you choose. Plus, Cas and Mark discuss why they…
May 12, 2025 · 1:19:46
From the introduction of OLED TVs to the death of 3D TV, we look at some of the notable technologies since our first podcast in 2006.
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:15:05
We look at the new range of TVs for 2025 from Sony, ask what are the best amplifiers for under 1000 pounds and what is the next step after Soundbars for those wanting a more…
Mar 24, 2025 · 47:01
The team debates whether film awards like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs still matter to audiences or just serve industry self-promotion. Did this year's winners truly…
Mar 10, 2025 · 1:30:14
In this AVForums Podcast, we cover highlights from the 2025 Bristol Hi-Fi Show, explore subwoofers in home cinema and Hi-Fi, and chat with Ian Morrish from Together for Cinema…
Feb 24, 2025 · 43:49
Is Steven Seagal's actioner Belly of the Beast utterly without redemption or does it merit some attention for aiming high but shooting low? The ScreenTime With AVForums team…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:10:18
In this month's podcast, Ed Selley, Hi-Fi Editor, and Phil Hinton, AVForums Editor, delve into the topic of Auto EQ in two-channel systems. Plus, Phil and Ian take a deep dive…
Jan 27, 2025 · 46:53
Celebrating 20 years of podcasts, the ScreenTime with AVForums team previews the top 20 must-see movies of 2025 - from James Gunn's Superman to Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 and more.…
Jan 24, 2025 · 1:25:05
Phil and the news team discuss the big TV stories from CES and which brands do the best job of telling us about their new TVs
Dec 23, 2024 · 1:10:01
In this podcast from the ScreenTime team, we look at the best movies, TV shows and 4K Blu-rays that feature in our 2024 Editor's Choice Awards. From blockbusters to streaming…
Dec 9, 2024 · 1:48:17
We discusses the developments in the two-channel audio sector over the last 12 months and also take a peek at the Hi-Fi tea leaves to predict what might be happening in 2025. And…
Nov 25, 2024 · 56:48
This month's Movies, TV Shows & 4K Blu-rays Podcast kicks off with the films and shows that Cas and the team recommends for November. There's also a look at the best 4K discs to…
Nov 11, 2024 · 1:42:22
On this month's bumper podcast - Ed Selley gives us the rundown of the best Hi-Fi products we have reviewed this year in the Editor’s Choice Awards. Phil and Ian look at the…
Oct 28, 2024 · 1:17:58
Which movies have flopped hard so far this year? We look at 2024's disappointments including some surprise underperformers and ask why some films look great on paper but just…
Oct 21, 2024 · 59:54
This week we report back from the EI Live custom installation trade show and look at some of the interesting AV products we saw, including the return of 21:9 TVs! Plus, we say…
Oct 14, 2024 · 48:39
Danny Tack from TP Vision joins us to discuss the Philips flagship TVs for 2024, the OLED+959 and the OLED+909. We talk picture quality, META panel, P5 AI Dual Engine processor,…
Oct 7, 2024 · 55:23
We examine the role of bricks-and-mortar Hi-Fi dealers in 2024: are in-person demos still necessary with YouTube reviews, and do product special editions drive sales? Plus, get a…
Sep 26, 2024 · 56:17
We share our Blu-ray picks for September 2024 plus list our top 15 favourite horror 4K Blu-rays
Sep 23, 2024 · 52:38
In our September Movies and TV podcast, we offer a Top 10 list of must-watch picks for the month. Then, we dive into our featured topic: Workprints – the elusive Holy Grail for…
Sep 16, 2024 · 1:05:29
Once you've got your AV space correctly set up and your display calibrated for accuracy, there's still the question of making sure your video sources are up to the task. In this…
Sep 9, 2024 · 1:06:06
We bust a few myths about TV calibration on this edition of the AVForums TV, Display and Calibration podcast. For example, what qualifies as calibration… and what doesn't? What…
Sep 2, 2024 · 56:15
We cut through the many confusing options for streaming music to help you decide which path to take. From choosing a streaming service on a mobile device to investing in a…
Aug 29, 2024 · 47:47
The team members each pick their favourites of the year taking film quality, extras and packaging into account to come up with 15 best discs to add to your physical media…
Aug 26, 2024 · 44:00
The Movies Team takes a deep dive into Furiosa, the latest entry in the Mad Max franchise and asks whether it misses the iconic central character, whether the 'A Mad Max Saga'…
Aug 19, 2024 · 1:00:51
We look at the differences between Screening Rooms, Home Cinemas and Media Rooms and discuss which you should go for when designing your project and how each might affect your…
Aug 12, 2024 · 55:03
On this episode, we interview guest Rob Andrews, Head of Strategy and Go To Market from Hisense, who tells us about the company's TV line-up for 2024 and its overall plans for…
Aug 5, 2024 · 51:06
We look at integrated amplifiers and whether it's best to opt for a simple or smart model. We ask why they are so popular, what are the features you should be considering for…
Jul 29, 2024 · 1:10:54
On our sophomore edition of the AVForums Gaming Podcast, we look at the factors that get you excited about playing a game. From genre preferences to the platform on which you…
Jul 25, 2024 · 47:55
We examine the value of disc Extras. Do the documentaries, interviews behind the scenes EPKs and commentaries that chart the journey a movie has taken to get to the screen…
Jul 22, 2024 · 49:26
Is the marketing of movies part of the problem with modern cinema? This episode sees the team discuss movie and TV marketing in the internet age including how the audience…
Jul 15, 2024 · 1:07:56
Floorstanders, standmounts, sub/sats, in-wall - which speaker approach is best for your AV project? On this episode of the Home AV Podcast we look at how to go about deciding on…
Jul 8, 2024 · 1:07:57
We interview Paul Gray from Omdia who tells us what his research shows about the current winners and losers in the TV market. He pulls back the curtain on the future of OLED TVs…
Jul 1, 2024 · 1:03:14
Does build quality and materials matter to you when choosing your Hi-Fi equipment or is it all about the sound quality? Phil and Ed delve into the subject and invite your…
Jun 27, 2024 · 42:20
Now that Aliens, True Lies and The Abyss are finally available on 4K, what are the UHD discs that we're most looking forward to? Will The Terminator have James Cameron’s now…
Jun 24, 2024 · 47:09
With Marvel's movies no longer a guarantee of interesting character arcs, thrilling stories and exciting spectacle, this week the Movies Team asks, "What's the next big thing for…
Jun 17, 2024 · 1:06:03
This week we look at home cinema, media rooms and living spaces in 2024 and ask what are the best positions for the use of surround sound and Dolby Atmos speakers? Plus, do you…
Jun 10, 2024 · 51:28
This week we interview Marek Maciejewski, TCL Product Development Director for Europe about the 2024 QD-Mini LED TV Line-up and the massive screens available in each range,…
Jun 3, 2024 · 51:00
This week our subject is inspired by a popular forum thread, the team looks at how you might spend a notional five thousand pounds/dollars on a Hi-Fi system... and discover the…
May 30, 2024 · 45:41
On the new 4K & Blu-ray Disc Podcast, the team looks at whether the rise in lesser known and niche titles on 4K disc is indicative of overall increased numbers of releases... and…
May 27, 2024 · 51:57
This week the team asks whether the increase in annual film production is a boon or bane to film fans. Does the ever growing number of movies make for a better range of…
May 20, 2024 · 57:10
This week we are joined by Dirac's Mathias Johansson to talk about bass response and the best ways to deal with multiple subwoofers in your cinema room and using room EQ.
May 13, 2024 · 52:24
This week we interview Gavin McCarron from Sony and cover the entire BRAVIA TV and AV range for 2024. There are three new initial TV lines with the BRAVIA 7, BRAVIA 8 and BRAVIA…
May 6, 2024 · 1:00:56
This week we cover everything you need to know about bookshelf and stand-mount speaker designs. How to work out which will suit your room best, and how to power and position them…
Apr 29, 2024 · 1:00:12
Do we really want to be spending £70 and upwards on the latest releases along with DLC, microtransactions and more - or are our game-buying habits changing as well? We ask the…
Apr 25, 2024 · 53:37
For our April 4K and Blu-ray podcast we're offering up a Top 10 list of recommended discs for April and then we deep dive into our topic of the month: what makes a 10/10 4K disc…
Apr 22, 2024 · 52:47
For our April Movies and TV podcast we're offering up a Top 10 list of recommended watches for April - and there's been some lovely, unexpected TV additions to top the list - and…
Apr 15, 2024 · 1:26:58
This week we look at the one item which could transform the performance of your Audio and Visual system at home - your room! What can you do to tame the audio and maximise the…
Apr 8, 2024 · 1:04:41
This week we interview James Thomas from LG about the 2024 TV range (focussing on the M4, G4, C4, B4 and QNED Models) and we discuss the best out-of-the-box picture mode for your…
Apr 1, 2024 · 1:05:42
This month we look at Hi-Fi turntables and explore the technology and the vinyl journey. Should you start a vinyl collection from scratch or is the cost just too prohibitive?…
Mar 28, 2024 · 50:28
Our March 4K and Blu-ray podcast continues our new format of providing a Top 10 list of recommended discs for March and then a deep dive into a single topic - this month, in a…
Mar 25, 2024 · 56:46
This month Cas and the movies team bring you the Top 10 films and TV shows to watch in March and look at how to best adapt books. Do we want single film adaptations, however…
Mar 18, 2024 · 49:26
This week we ask if home theatre/home cinema is still a popular addition to homes or are people consuming music, movies, sports and TV in different ways in their living spaces.…
Mar 11, 2024 · 54:12
This week we look at whether you should consider buying last year's TV models instead of waiting for the 2024 versions and save yourself a lot of money doing so? Plus we talk…
Mar 4, 2024 · 1:09:14
This week Ed reports back on all the new Hi-Fi products launched at the Bristol Show and we discuss how to get started building a Hi-Fi System in 2024 and what you need.
Feb 29, 2024 · 1:05:25
This month Cas and the movies team bring you the Top 10 4K discs and Blu-rays to watch in February and take a look at video and audio restorations and the balancing act when…
Feb 26, 2024 · 57:20
This month Cas and the movies team bring you the Top 10 films and TV shows to watch in February and take a look at how we best like to consume our films and TV shows and the…
Feb 19, 2024 · 49:17
In this week's podcast, we have show reports from ISE, the largest home integration show on the planet which took place in Barcelona at the end of January. Plus, what are the big…
Feb 12, 2024 · 51:40
In this week's podcast, we discuss what makes a perfect TV and the use cases end users have when it comes to choosing the correct TV for them. Plus, what do we think the big…
Feb 5, 2024 · 1:10:34
In our first podcast of 2024, we look back at the Hi-Fi vogues that stood out in the previous 12 months and predict where this will take the sector in the coming year. From…
Jan 29, 2024 · 44:19
The movies team takes a look at some of the best 4K and Blu-ray releases, and looks at the current state of play in terms of disc release trends, boutique labels and how older,…
Jan 29, 2024 · 41:56
The movies team takes a look at some of the best movies you can see at the cinema, the best movies available on streaming and the best TV shows available on streaming, and…
Jan 22, 2024 · 1:44:23
This week, we present a feature length look at the best TVs that were on show at CES 2024. Phil was there in person and got to see up close what was on offer. He chatted to most…
Dec 18, 2023 · 1:05:53
In our Christmas podcast special, and the last episode of the year, the AVForums Hardware and Movie teams unite for a look at members’ standout moments, products or events of…
Dec 11, 2023 · 1:32:37
This week, we dedicate the podcast to the winners of our Editor's Choice Awards for the 2023-24 period. We celebrate the TVs, Hi-Fi and Home AV products we've reviewed over the…
Dec 4, 2023 · 1:02:17
Cas and the movies team close out the year with a look at what to look forward to in 2024, the films that were pushed back from 2023, the films that likely won't be seen until…
Nov 27, 2023 · 1:26:18
This week, Phil sums up the Philips OLED+908, our final flagship TV of the year, and sets the scene for the AVForums 2023-24 Editor's Choice Awards. Ed looks at the latest Hi-Fi…
Nov 20, 2023 · 1:17:26
This week Tom looks at Saltburn at the cinema, Mark goes old school Spielberg for Duel in 4K, Cas checks out the best TMNT with Mutant Mayhem in 4K, plus we go hard on streaming…
Nov 13, 2023 · 1:02:39
This week, Phil delivers a double dose of Panasonic 4K TV reviews with the MZ1500 OLED and MX950 Mini LED models and sees how the two display technologies differ. There's also a…
Nov 6, 2023 · 1:10:02
This week Tom talks about Scorsese's latest masterpiece, Killers of the Flower Moon, Cas revisits the now-overshadowed blockbuster of the year, Mission: Impossible - Dead…
Oct 23, 2023 · 1:20:06
This week, Phil reviews the eagerly awaited Sony A95L 4K QD OLED TV and considers how it stacks up against the year's other OLED flagships. There's a look at Yamaha's True X…
Oct 16, 2023 · 1:14:34
This week Mark suffers through Exorcist: Believer, Simon looks at the other end of the horror spectrum, with the classic that is Rosemary's Baby in 4K, Cas takes a look at Jim…
Oct 9, 2023 · 1:03:26
This week, Phil reviews the Hisense U8K 4K MiniLED TV and also looks at what budget TVs now have to offer viewers looking for value. Plus, Ed reports back from the UK HiFi Show…
Oct 2, 2023 · 1:10:56
This week we go to the cinema for Gareth "Rogue One" Edwards' latest The Creator, turn to Netflix for the Benicio del Toro-led crime thriller, Reptile, switch aspect ratios for…
Sep 25, 2023 · 1:23:20
This week, Phil reports back from the Philips' OLED+908 launch event on the latest TV to sport MLA technology. While Ed examines the Avid Accent integrated amp and looks at what…
Sep 18, 2023 · 1:26:38
This week Mark takes a look at Poirot's A Haunting in Venice and Sleepy Hollow in 4K; Simon discusses why you need the Psycho Collection on 4K and how Spider-Man: Across the…
Sep 11, 2023 · 1:34:30
This week, Phil looks at Panasonic's flagship MZ2000 OLED TV to discover whether the MLA and heatsink technology onboard push peak brightness past its rivals. The Yamaha Aventage…
Sep 4, 2023 · 1:17:19
This week we take a look at Fast X on 4K, The Wicker Man's 50th Anniversary 4K set, and Blood and Black Lace 4K, plus the latest TV shows, with Mark Dacascos entering Bruce Lee's…
Aug 21, 2023 · 1:19:53
This week we take a look at the first in DC's new wave, Blue Beetle, and the movie with the best engine noises, Gran Turismo, both at the cinema, Gal Gadot's disposable actioner…
Aug 14, 2023 · 1:38:53
This week, Phil reviews his first Panasonic TV of the year, the mid range MZ980 OLED, while the Ascendo ‘sub and sat’ home cinema speakers get an in depth check over from Doug.…
Aug 7, 2023 · 1:17:41
This week we take a look at the insane marketing monolith that is Barbenheimer, with Barbie having pulled in over a billion and Oppenheimer extending its run at IMAX; we…
Jul 24, 2023 · 1:11:59
This week we preview Hisense's affordable U7K Mini LED TV and look at two rather specialised AV devices; the ZVOX AV157 AccuVoice soundbar and the low profile Earthquake 'Couch…
Jul 17, 2023 · 1:17:58
This week we take a look at Tom Cruise's latest must-see hit, the epic Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1, and wonder whether 2023 blockbuster entertainment could get…
Jul 10, 2023 · 1:33:08
This week Phil gets hands-on with Panasonic's 2023 TV line-up at the company's UK facility and also gives us his initial impression of Samsung's flagship QN95C mini LED TV. Plus,…
Jul 3, 2023 · 1:11:44
This week we're going to argue - a little - about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and its CG, and argue - a little - about Avatar: The Way of Water, and its CG, on 4K,…
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