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Rough in the Diamonds
Hosted by David & Nathan · EN
Welcome to Rough in the Diamonds, the show where we review the worst of the best. We watch the most out-of-place episodes of the best TV series, and with ignorant prejudice, project our poisoned views on the shows you love.
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Modern Family: Connection Lost
Dec 7, 202200:38:09Tap to summarizeIt sounds like a recipe for disaster: an American comedy episode featured entirely on a computer screen. No, we're not exaggerating - 100% on a computer screen.Join the journey of the Modern Family as disaster strikes, and all Clare has at her disposal is a laptop at an airport. If you haven't seen this one, we're pretty sure it'll surprise you. It surprised us.Music by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.auAdditional interstitial themes by Headshot to the Heart
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The Office: Sexual Harassment
May 15, 202100:55:28Tap to summarizeWe’re finally here: The Office. The show of which Nathan and Dave are destined to make the Australian version.We join the heroic Michael Scott as he changes culture forever with the popularisation of the phrase “that’s what she said”. Let Nathan and David Garrett, Meme Expert take you on an auditory experience into The Office and what turned out to be a stellar episode.Music by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.auAdditional interstitial themes by Headshot to the Heart
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Avatar: The Great Divide
Mar 27, 202100:36:48Tap to summarizeGood story: NopeInteresting topic: NopeGood morals: NoneFight scenes: NahHow did such an amazing series take a turn for the worst? Aang shows his leadership as the world’s greatest leader by lying to a bunch of inbred barbarians and nerds.You won’t find redemption here, but Nathan and Dave will put this episode through the meat grinder and find out what comes out the other side.Music by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.auAdditional interstitial themes by Headshot to the Heart
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Scrubs: My Musical
Feb 15, 202100:39:42Tap to summarizePart two of our musical medical series, Nathan and Dave dive into Scrubs S6 E6, My Musical.After the nightmare that was Grey’s Anatomy, will this episode be the bane of this exemplar comedy, or a shining bastion of what it means to make a musical episode?Is it possible for a musical episode to be good?Ok I’ll tell you. You twisted my arm. It’s good. It’s really bloody damn good.Music by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.auAdditional interstitial themes by Headshot to the Heart
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Grey's Anatomy: The Song Beneath the Song feat. Meri Amber
Jan 15, 202100:57:15Tap to summarizeDave and Nathan are joined by singer/songwriter Meri Amber to answer the question on everyone's mind: why are they singing in the hospital?It couldn't be more fitting that this episode starts with a car crash, because when your coworker is wheeled into your workplace with brain trauma the last thing you expect is awkward singing and workplace gossip.We tear this shambles a new one and try to find joy in this hospitals' treatment.Music by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.auAdditional interstitial themes by Headshot to the HeartSupported by Meri Amber www.meriamber.com
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<BONUS EP> A Rough Christmas Miracle from Nathan and Dave ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ♡
Dec 23, 202000:48:46Tap to summarizeIt’s a Christmas miracle! Nathan and Dave get meta and take a few minutes out to talk about the podcast and the future. Get a sneak peek into what the future will bring and the secrets behind this glorious award-winning podcast.Music by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.auAdditional interstitial themes by Headshot to the Heart
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Merry Christmas: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
Dec 14, 202000:42:16Tap to summarizeA wholesome Christmas episode which isn’t a sickening overdose of holiday cheer? Surely you jest! Nathan and Dave have the rare privilege of reviewing the Simpson’s first episode - the randomly Christmas themed introduction to the world’s most famous family. You’ll be startled to know that this one is good. It’s real good.Will our intrepid adventurers be able to handle reviewing something that isn’t full of holes and suffused in deep shame? Find out on our special Christmas edition of Rough in the Diamonds!Music by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.auAdditional interstitial themes by Headshot to the Heart
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Dragon Ball Z: Goku's Ordeal
Nov 14, 202000:39:22Tap to summarizeThey know the future of the planet Earth is at stake. Andriods will attack in just a few days, and all that stands between them and utter destruction is the Dragon Ball Z warriors.They need to train, they need to get stronger, they need to prepare… but instead they head off for a driving test.Nathan and Dave walk us down this confusing road of hovercars, procrastination and why you need a car when you can literally fly.Music by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.auAdditional interstitial themes by Headshot to the Heart
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The X Files: First Person Shooter
Oct 15, 202000:50:51Tap to summarizeThe year 2000. Moldy and Stinky are called out to a VR gaming company to investigate a murder. The murderer? Misogyny, and a lady who hides in the computer. It's pretty weird, not going to lie.Join Nathan and Dave as they enter the world wide web; the information superhighway and track this cold blooded digital killer. And trust us: it doesn't make a lick of sense.Music by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.auAdditional interstitial themes by Headshot to the Heart
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Batman the Animated Series: I've got Batman in my Basement
Sep 15, 202000:36:33Tap to summarizeBatman. The Penguin. Gotham City. Rampant Crime. An infinite well for incredible storytelling. How could you possibly have a story that misses the mark in the DC universe?Has Batman never smelled a stink bomb before? Is the Penguin in love with his pet vulture? Nathan and Dave answer these questions and more as they break down Batman the Animated Series s1 e20.Music by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.auAdditional interstitial themes by Headshot to the Heart
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