List Envy

Mark is joined by podcaster and self-confessed computer nerd Nick Moreton, to talk about films where people talk about mainframes and UNIX systems.

There are quite a few swears in this episode, and more than a little discussion about a mutual friend, co-host of Nick’s podcast and Mark’s, and previous List Envy guest, Jon Hickman.

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (10:20) - Nick's pick: Hackers
  • (16:26) - Mark's pick: The Matrix
  • (21:44) - Nick's pick: The Social Network
  • (26:16) - Mark's pick: Existenz
  • (30:18) - Nick's pick: The Internet's Own Boy
  • (33:30) - Mark's pick: The Net
  • (37:40) - Nick's pick: Wreck-it Ralph
  • (40:18) - Mark's pick: Ex Machina
  • (43:54) - Nick's pick: Jurassic Park
  • (47:34) - Mark's pick: Flight of the Navigator
  • (50:48) - Honourable mentions
  • (55:48) - 10: GO TO BREAK
  • (59:00) - Building the final list
  • (01:00:22) - More of Nick Moreton

You can keep up with Nick on Twitter, and listen to his running podcast, You Don’t Look Like a Runner

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Creators & Guests

Host
Mark Steadman
My mum thinks I’m an internet thought leader. I haven’t had the heart to tell her I just have a microphone and some good intentions.
Guest
Nick Moreton
Coding, teaching, punk, tea, and listening to too many podcasts.

What is List Envy?

What's the most-used emoji? Who's the best Bond villain? Does anyone care that an olive is technically a fruit?

Discover hidden gems from pop culture to pasta, hip-hop to history, and meet the creatives, enthusiasts, and experts who love them.

Each week, host Mark collaborates with a guest to build a top-5 list on a topic they choose. If you want to know what your next TV binge should be, or where to go on your next trip abroad, List Envy has you covered.