Tag: 2000s

The Xum for Sam Podcast! Lost Track: Deeper

October 02, 2026

In the first of TWO LOST EPISODES of “The Xum for Sam Podcast”, Xum Yukinori dives into “Deeper”, the fourth track of Samantha Fox’s fifth studio album, “21st Century Fox” — and shares how the emotional weight of the song reminds him of one of the lowest points in his life…

CONTENT NOTE: This episode touches on the subjects of depression and suicide, which may be distressing to some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted friend, a family member, or a mental health professional. If you are in a crisis, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “Home” to 741741.

Song clips performed by Samantha Fox.

Special thanks to Isamu Hideaki-Yukinori and Adrian Zet for the editing assist.

And our most extreme gratitude to Ms. Fox.

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The Xum for Sam Podcast! Bonus Track: Xum For Sam... By Sam

May 15, 2020

In this special bonus episode of “The Xum for Sam Podcast”, Samantha Fox herself showcases a few “skipped tracks” that Xum had planned to review.

Featuring:

  • “Let Me Be Free” (Track 7 of 21st Century Fox, 1997)
  • “The Winner Takes It All” (Track 9 from ABBA Mania, 2005)
  • “You’ve Got Me Believing in Make-Believe” (unreleased 1999 track, available as a bonus track in Play It Again, Sam: The Fox Box, 2017)
  • “Touch Me” (Track 1 from Touch Me, 1986, plus the 2009 Sleazesisters Club Mix and the 2016 single release)

Song clips performed by Samantha Fox.

Special thanks to Isamu Hideaki-Yukinori and Adrian Zet for the editing assist.

And our most extreme gratitude to Ms. Fox.

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The Xum for Sam Podcast! Track 9: The Power

March 18, 2020

In the ninth episode of “The Xum for Sam Podcast”, Xum Yukinori shares his thoughts about one of the most awful experiences that had completely changed his life. And in order to cope with this major change, he needed to find within himself…  “The Power” — the fifth track of Samantha Fox ‘s 2005 album, “Angel with an Attitude”.

Song clips performed by Samantha Fox.

Special thanks to Isamu Hideaki-Yukinori and Adrian Zet for the editing assist.

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The Xum for Sam Podcast! Track 8: Breathe

February 26, 2020

In the eighth episode of “The Xum for Sam Podcast”, Xum Yukinori takes time out to contemplate “Breathe”, the ninth track of Samantha Fox ‘s 2005 autobiographical album, “Angel with an Attitude”. Ms. Fox will explain how the song is rooted to sage advice from her mother, while Xum will talk about an incident in his life in which he did not follow that advice…

Song clips performed by Samantha Fox and Larry Lush.

Special thanks to Isamu Hideaki-Yukinori and Adrian Zet for the editing assist.

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Film & Water #167 - Transformers Audio Commentary

November 06, 2019

THE FILM & WATER PODCAST

PATREON PICK! Episode 167 – Transformers Audio Commentary

Because you demanded it! In this Patreon-inspired episode, Rob and fellow network all-star Ryan Daly do an audio commentary for Michael Bay’s 2007 masterpiece TRANSFORMERS!

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The Xum for Sam Podcast! Track 4: Dreams Unfold

May 16, 2019

In the fourth episode of “The Xum for Sam Podcast”, Xum Yukinori talks about his personal connection to one of Samantha Fox‘s favorite songs, “Dreams Unfold” — the twelfth track of her 2005 album, “Angel with an Attitude.”

Song clips performed by Samantha Fox. Score music from “The Match” composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.

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The Xum for Sam Podcast! Track 2: Cause An Effect

November 09, 2018

[Previously released on FW Presents…]

In the second episode of “The Xum for Sam Podcast”, Xum Yukinori explores the clever wordplay and personal connections to the Samantha Fox ballad, “Cause An Effect”, the eleventh track of her autobiographical album, “Angel with an Attitude.”

 

Music clips performed by Samantha Fox.

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Film & Water #138 - Secretary

April 18, 2018

THE FILM & WATER PODCAST

Episode 138: SECRETARY

Rob is joined by sex education teacher Kim Cavill to discuss 2002’s comedy/drama SECRETARY, starring Maggie Gyllenhaal as a troubled young woman who enters into a BDSM relationship with her boss, played by James Spader.

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Film & Water #87 - Swamp Thing/Man-Thing

March 22, 2017

THE FILM & WATER PODCAST

Episode 87: SWAMP THING/MAN-THING

It’s a muck-encrusted mockery of a podcast! For this double feature, Rob welcomes back artist Jarrod Alberich to discuss 1982’s SWAMP THING, followed by 2005’s MAN-THING!

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