Podcasts by Box Not Included
Join bespectacled duo Hamish Steele and Jade Rose as they chat about geek culture & the media they love & loathe from a queer perspective.
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Ep. 71 - And Don't Let Anyone Box You In from 2019-02-18T10:16:46
And so it's come to this. In our final episode (for the foreseeable future) your queer cohosts Hamish Steele and Jade Rose look about on our 70+ episodes and see how much we've grown. We've vox pop...
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Ep. 70 - The Final No Box Vox Pop from 2019-02-11T11:51:36
In today's penultimate episode, Jade and Hamish answer your final queer-ies, ranging from "how to deal with long distance relationships" and "would you choose immortality if offered?"
We a...
Ep. 69 - ...Nice from 2018-12-10T10:09:09
In this NSFW episode, Jade and Hamish talk about queer sex scenes in movies, tv shows, video games and more as well as our own hang ups that've lead us to not talk about this subject for 69 episode...
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Ep. 68 - Let's Go Catch Up from 2018-11-26T10:46:16
[At the end of this episode, there is some important news about the future of Box Not Included.]
We are finally back in the room together and we have a lot to catch up and geek out about! ...
Ep. 67 - Trick or Treat Take Two from 2018-11-05T10:41:54
The memories of Halloween may be slipping away but not before your queer-co-hosts answer your tricky and treaty questions including: best halloween costume, our real-life ghost experiences and whic...
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Ep. 66 - Strong Female Characters from 2018-10-15T09:58:40
From Dorothy Gale to Jean Grey, Moana to Mako Mori (and now Doctor Who!) the term "Strong Female Character" elicits many passioned responses. We try our best to dissect where this term game from, w...
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Ep. 65 - The *Spins Wheel* Sorting Hat is *Spins Wheel* Trans from 2018-10-01T07:00:39
In today's episode, your queer hosts catchup and geekout about Hilda, The Dragon Prince, Janelle Monae's tour and The Iron Giant (18 years late) before discussing Bert and Ernie's sexuality, Proud ...
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Ep. 64 - The Queer Cartoons Are Coming from 2018-09-10T09:05:53
In today's episode we discuss the current state of queerness in cartoons post the Adventure Time finale and the recent season of Voltron - and what type of queer characters do we get to see in chil...
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Ep. 63 - A Slightly Conventional Episode from 2018-08-28T19:20:27
We're back after a month away to catch and geek out as always before focussing on two LGBT-focussed conventions - Flame Con in New York and Nine Worlds Geek Fest in London. We ask what should queer...
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Ep. 62 - Comic Con Cool Down and Catch Up from 2018-07-31T08:55:30
It's Nerd Christmas! San Diego Comic Con is still fresh in our minds so we catch up on all the trailers and revelations from the weekend including Doctor Who, Voltron, Godzilla and DC's plethora of...
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Ep. 61 - Happy Wrath Month from 2018-07-11T09:13:33
Pride is over... HAPPY WRATH MONTH! Your hosts are back after a slight delay and they're hotter than ever! (Literally!)
Before catching up on all things queer, geeky and wonderful, we addr...
Ep. 60 - Positively Proud from 2018-06-18T09:23:05
SENSE8 FINALE SPOILERS are between 27min and 37min.
This year's Pride has been dogged by discourse and while the valid, its put a storm cloud over a lot of people's month. So to counter th...
Ep. 59 - Unpopular Opinion, Podcast Edition from 2018-06-04T09:11:49
Unpopular Opinion: Twitter's Unpopular Opinion meme is wearing very thin. But before it's completely dead, we thought we'd share our own feelings on what an unpopular opinion REALLY is, as well as ...
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Ep. 58 - Put It In The Movie, Not In The Press Tour from 2018-05-21T09:01:22
We are back with a slightly different schedule and a new format which allows us to delve into a brand new NEWS section! We talk everything queer and geeky from Lando Calrissian's sexuality to wheth...
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Ep. 57 - CatchUpGeekOut: Infinity Computer from 2018-05-07T19:57:30
SPOILER WARNING: We discuss Avengers: Infinity War in spoilery detail between and 21.00 - 40.00
We are back after a short break and have SO much to catch up about. We talk Love Simon, Volt...
Ep. 56 - Polyamory: The Dos and Don'ts of Non-Monogomy from 2018-04-23T06:50:44
NOTE: Please forgive some of the sound issues in this episode.
Today is Part 3 of our mini-series that puts a spotlight on sexualities and identities that don't often get the attention the...
Ep. 55 - Bi The Way... from 2018-04-16T07:25:44
Today is Part 2 of our mini-series that puts a spotlight on sexualities and identities that don't often get the attention they deserve. And today, we are joined by Dissecting Dragon's Madeleine Vau...
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Ep. 54 - Not Queer Enough from 2018-04-09T11:34:33
Jade and Hamish are back together to launch a mini-series of sorts where we'll be putting a spotlight on identities within the queer umbrella that don't get as much focus. But we begin but getting ...
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Ep. 53 - #TransDayofVisibility from 2018-04-02T15:29:07
Trans Day of Visibility was just a few days ago, so to honour it, Hamish has been booted out to make way for a fully trans episode! Jade Rose is joined by scriptwriter, director and podcaster Nemo ...
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Ep. 52 - Re-Cancelling the Apocalypse from 2018-03-26T09:13:37
WARNING: The second half of this episode features major spoilers for Pacific Rim: Uprising.
A long time ago, two nerds dressed as the same kaiju groupie and went to a screening of one of t...
Ep. 51 - We're All Born Naked and the Rest is Drag Race Discourse (feat. Matt Baume) from 2018-03-19T10:38:18
Jade Rose was off sick, so we've roped in a Box Not Included All-Star to join Hamish Steele in a sickening chat about Drag and RuPaul's Drag Race. It's Sewers of Paris' Matt Baume!
After a...
Ep. 50 - A Queer Eye on Springfield from 2018-03-12T10:02:08
HAPPY EPISODE 50! We made it! And for one day only... we ARE a Simpsons Podcast.
That's right, after bringing every single topic imaginable back to this animated sitcom, we decided to get ...
Ep. 49 - A Very Special Episode from 2018-03-05T10:38:47
Today's episode of Box Not Included is a Very Special Episode. Jade and Hamish discuss times when tv shows have tried to tackle serious, controversial and topical subjects both well and ... not so ...
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Ep. 48 - The Shipping Podcast from 2018-02-26T23:07:48
Shipping has become such a huge part of fandom that it's close to BECOMING what fandom is. And yet causally mention "your ship" in the outside world and you'll often get blank stares.
In t...
Ep. 47 - Will You Be My (Canon) Valentine? from 2018-02-19T11:14:30
CONTENT WARNING: at one point we make mention of people being killed by gunfire & a school shooting (around the 38 minute mark). We recorded before the recent shooting in Florida & in that context,...
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Ep. 46 - The Comeback Queers from 2018-02-12T11:27:54
After a month off, the Box Not Included babes are BACK with a bumper episode of catching up and geeking out!
We talk: The Good Place, #whatBlackPanthermeanstome, Queer Eye, the new arcs of...
Ep. 45 - Happy New Queers! or. 2017 in Review from 2018-01-01T13:37:43
We made it! 2017 is finally over and it todays episode, your hosts Hamish and Jade look back on the media they loved and loathed as well as forward to what movies and tv shows they're looking forwa...
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Ep. 44 - NoBoxVoxPop: Naughty or Nice Edition from 2017-12-18T10:30:20
Part Two of our Christmas Special takes the form of a NoBoxVoxPop! Jade Rose and Hamish Steele answer your questions, including: favourite non-traditional Christmas food, which is the best Quality ...
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Ep. 43 - A Very Festive Episode from 2017-12-11T14:21:25
It's time for PART ONE of our Festive Specials! In today's Christmas-themed episode Jade and Hamish go through their favourite Christmas movies and tv specials. There's a lot of Simpsons and Tim Cu...
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Ep. 42 - The MCU or. "That's My Secret Cap, I'm Always Angry At the Lack of Queer Representation" from 2017-12-04T08:51:26
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been with us for almost 10 years, sprawling almost 20 movies (with plans for many more), countless tv episodes and shorts. This ground-breaking shared cinematic un...
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Ep. 41 - No More Heroes from 2017-11-27T15:12:25
WARNING: This episode is an in-dept discussion on the current wave of accusations being made at Hollywood stars. We do not discuss the acts which have been committed in any detail, we instead talk ...
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Ep. 40 - CatchUpGeekOut: Super Stranger Discoveries: Ragnarok from 2017-11-20T10:34:58
We're back together again and we have a LOT to catch up and geek out about!
We take a trip to Hawkings to discuss Stranger Things 2, gush about Thor: Ragnarok (and moan about Justice Leag...
Ep. 39 - Husbands That Geek Together, Stay Together from 2017-11-13T09:27:57
A few episodes ago, Jade geeked out with their sibling and now its Hamish's turn to keep things in the family as he hosts a very special episode with his husband Justin!
They reminisce abo...
Ep. 38.5 - Interlude No. 3 from 2017-11-06T13:16:32
Apologies! Once again, Jade and Hamish's busy schedules have meant that they've not been able to record a new episode together.
This week, Hamish takes a few minutes of your time to shout-...
Ep. 38 - NoBoxVoxPop: Trick or Treat from 2017-10-30T09:57:30
It's Part 2 of our Halloween special and today we're answering your blood curdling questions!
We reminisce about our childhood Halloween experiences, what creatures of the night we relate ...
Ep. 37 - Oh, the Horror! from 2017-10-23T09:33:14
Happy Halloween! And in today's spine-chilling episode, your ghostly hosts Jade Rose and Hamish Steele take a step into the horror genre... and try to uncover the truth about what happened to all t...
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Ep. 36 - The Little Podcast of Horrors: Musicals Pt. 2 (Movie Edition) from 2017-10-16T10:45:57
A great musical makes you want to watch it again straight away. But in this encore of our musical episode, we move things from the theatrical to the cinematic!
We discuss Disney, Rocky Hor...
Ep. 35 - CatchUpGeekOut: Un-cancelling the Apocalypse from 2017-10-09T09:24:52
Your hosts Jade Rose and Hamish Steele are finally back together to geek out and catch up in today's CatchUpGeekOut!
We get our kaiju groupie on as we discuss the trailer for Pacific Rim: ...
Ep. 34 - Growing Up Geeky from 2017-10-02T12:08:20
Some are born geeks, some become geeky and some have geekiness thrust upon them. Or maybe it's kind of just offered up as an option to take or not take. That's what Jade is talking about this epi...
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Ep. 33.5 - Another Interlude from 2017-09-25T08:33:42
Looks like it's come to this: another BNI minisode. Apologies! We've both been very busy. But fear not: Hamish is here this time to update you on our recommendations and other news.
If you...
Ep. 33 - A Couple of Walking Stereotypes from 2017-09-18T15:17:50
CW: This episode took an unexpected turn and we make references to rape, pedophilia, the Holocaust and the AID's crisis.
Today we decided to tackle a motto we've been spouting since episod...
Ep. 32 - NoBoxVoxPop: Back To School from 2017-09-11T22:26:52
In September's NoBoxVoxPop, we take your queer-ies on the theme of "school" and give our educated guesses.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Beastly Beverages, Fandom and Fantasy Luxury Hand...
Ep. 31 - Getting To Know Us from 2017-09-04T10:22:51
Today's episode is something different: it's our own sort-of-NoBoxVoxPop where we ask each other questions! This is a chance for you to get to know us a little bit more. Regular programming will co...
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Ep. 30 - Critiquing While Queer from 2017-08-27T21:45:27
Geeks are defined by the things they love but almost as important, is what we don't like. And for better or for worst, in today's world, it's much easier for our criticisms to be heard by creators....
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Ep. 29 - CatchUpGeekOut: Not Episode 30 from 2017-08-21T06:40:59
NOTE: This episode was recorded before Kai Cole's article was published, detailing the toxic infidelity and gaslighting committed by her ex-husband Joss Whedon.
In today's episode, we say ...
Ep. 28 - Cosplay | LIVE @ Nine Worlds Geek Fest from 2017-08-14T06:03:54
It's our first live episode, direct from Nine Worlds Geek Fest! And seeing as we were surrounded all weekend by stunning cosplay, we made it our topic. And to make things even more special, Jade an...
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Ep. 27 - Actual Play Podcasts from 2017-08-07T05:20:22
This week, we indulge Jade a little, as we focus on one of their favourite topics: actual play podcasts (not that Jade's love for them hasn't rubbed off on Hamish).
What are they and why ...
Ep. 26 - NoBoxVoxPop: Dream Daddies and Time Ladies from 2017-07-30T23:01:07
It's our fourth NoBoxVoxPop - the episodes in which we answer your queer-ies! This week we discuss which is the best McElroy product, how Wonder Woman might pave the way for LGBT superheroes, our h...
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Ep. 25 - GAYS. IN. SPAAACE! from 2017-07-24T07:21:33
Science fiction can be used to speculate about distant worlds, comment on our society of today and try and guess about humanity's future - but we're only just starting to boldly go where little med...
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Ep. 24 - CatchUpGeekOut: 5th Edition from 2017-07-17T05:30:51
We're Back! After an unexpected 2-week break, we've returned to (you've guessed it) catch up and geek out!
Topics include: Dream Daddy, The Adventure Zone, My Brother's Husband, The Penumb...
Ep. 23 - Rocky Horror to Moonlight: Formative Queer Films from 2017-06-26T07:07:51
In Part 2 of our Pride Month special, your hosts Jade Rose and Hamish Steele take a trip to the movies, looking at the history, present and future of queer cinema and highlight some of our favourit...
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Ep. 22 - NoBoxVoxPop: Pride Edition from 2017-06-19T06:08:14
Happy Pride everyone! This is Part 1 of a Pride-Special! And we thought we'd celebrate by doing a NoBoxVoxPop - one our Q&A special episodes! And boy howdy did we receive a plethora of queer-ies wh...
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Ep. 21 - Age of the Geek, Baby from 2017-06-12T07:48:20
On this show, we talk a lot about LGBTQ+ representation in geeky media - but how are geeks themselves represented? In today’s episode, we’re gonna talk about our favourite nerd characters and some ...
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Ep. 20 - #RenewSense8 from 2017-06-05T07:21:25
Even before it’s recent cancellation, a discussion about Sense8 would be filled with tears. Netflix’s diverse, unapologetically queer science fiction drama from the Wachowskis and J. Michael Stracz...
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Ep. 19.5 - An Interlude from 2017-05-29T08:16:26
Due to unforeseen circumstances and a very busy few weeks, we haven't been able to meet up to record a full episode. However, this interlude with Jade gives you lovely listeners an update on whats ...
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E. 19 - CatchUpGeekOut: My Life Is Empty and I Fill It With Media from 2017-05-22T07:21:22
Rose and Steele are joined for a third and final time by our guest co-host Melissa Trender - and today is our fourth Catch Up Geek Out!
We chat first about Bill Nye Saves the World and h...
Ep. 18 - Monster Of The Week from 2017-05-15T07:56:40
This week, Hamish and Jade are once again joined by guest co-host Melissa Trender discuss the spooky, kooky and all-together ooky world of monsters!
We begin with a little monster mash as we di...
Ep. 17 - We Played This System Before It Was Cool from 2017-05-08T07:54:07
This week, Hamish and Jade are joined by Melissa Trender, an expert in indie tabletop roleplaying! There’s a lot more you can do at a table with some dice and some friends then Dungeons and Dragons...
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Ep. 16 - We're Very Theatrical from 2017-05-01T07:52:48
“Oh, he’s very into his musical theatre” they say about the confirmed bachelor. But how much are the LGBTQ+ community really represented in the art form we’re so closely associated with? In today’s...
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Ep. 15 - NoBoxVoxPop: The Problematic Elements of Problematic from 2017-04-24T07:16:05
It’s No Box Vox Pop time! In our second Q&A, your hosts Jade Rose and Hamish Steele take on another set of queer-ies from listeners!
But before that, we discuss the recent attempts by awar...
Ep. 14 - CatchUpGeekOut: Mighty Morphin Atomic Iris from 2017-04-16T23:02:32
We're back at it again with our third Catch Up Geek Out!
Hamish gives an update on his Beauty and the Beast thoughts before collapsing in found-family feelings with the all-new Power Rang...
Ep. 13 - Wibbly Wobbly, Podcasty Wodcasty from 2017-04-10T06:10:10
The three words every nerd loves to hear: who’s your Doctor? And no, we’re not looking for a medical recommendation - we’re talking about the long-running science fiction adventure series Doctor Wh...
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Ep. 12 - Not So Guilty Pleasures from 2017-04-03T07:17:07
What's your Guilty Pleasure? As geeks, we often find ourselves categorising, no matter how consciously, what we love into things we're proud to be fans of and things we'll read the room before ackn...
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Ep. 11 - Gimme, Gimme, Gimme A Good Gay Best Friend Character from 2017-03-27T05:11:27
LGBTQ+ people have fought for decades for positive representation in movies and tv shows. And we started winning! A slew of very friendly gay characters started to emerge, but so did a suspicious t...
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Ep. 10 - Will They, Won't They? (They Won't): An Episode on Queerbaiting from 2017-03-20T09:40:13
Warning: The following podcast contains spoilers for the following - When Marnie Was There, Sherlock, the first episode of Riverdale and the most recent season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia....
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Ep. 9 - CatchUpGeekOut: A Cursed Child, Animals Big and Small, Podcast Boys and Paper Girls from 2017-03-13T06:35:07
WARNING: The following podcast contains discussion about Harry Potter & the Cursed Child that while free from plot spoilers does contain small details about the show.
The geeking out never...
Ep. 8 - Wife Goals, Life Goals from 2017-03-05T21:46:50
WARNING: This episode contains a discussion of celebrity death.
This episode was recorded in 2016, a year made infamous for its seemingly high death toll of famous and influential people....
Ep. 7 - NoBoxVoxPop: Rose & Steele Pontificate (Your Questions) from 2017-02-27T00:18:10
This week, your hosts Jade Rose and Hamish Steele take a step back from leading the discussion and answer listener submitted questions! It's our first NoBoxVoxPop!
Questions range from sil...
Ep. 6 - Headbutts A Natural 20 from 2017-02-20T08:29:24
Hail and well met, weary traveller, and welcome to the (first edition) of our Table Top Roleplaying discussion! Having made brief references to Dungeons and Dragons in our previous episodes, we tho...
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Ep. 5 - Dumbledore Doesn't Count from 2017-02-13T00:08:42
WARNING: The following podcast contains spoilers for the Harry Potter franchise including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Hogwarts. The Golden Snitch. Muggles. Horcruxes. The Wiza...
Ep. 4 - CatchUpGeekOut: It's Always Sunny in Tal'Dorei from 2017-02-06T07:44:49
WARNING: The following podcast contains mild spoilers for Critical Role and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and references to the current political climate.
WE'RE GEEKS. WE GEEK OUT. So ...
Ep. 3 - A Very Factual Discussion from 2017-01-29T22:18:15
WARNING: The following podcast contains major spoilers for Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events and minor spoilers for the book series.
Although you may wish to continue listening to ...
Ep. 2 - The Calvary's Queer! from 2017-01-22T23:26:19
Heroes never die! And now - they aren't all straight! Hamish Steele and Jade Rose are joined by our first guest, Beastly Beverage's Gabriel, to geek out about Blizzard's online shooter Overwatch! T...
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Ep. 1 - There Is No Box! *Throws Glitter* from 2017-01-14T10:15:49
WARNING: The following podcast contains the mention and discussion of homophobic slurs.
Hamish Steele and Jade Rose open up the series with a chat about labels - our own, other peoples, th...