I've lost my temper

About this episode

The episode explores the bizarre world of modern Hollywood and celebrity culture while discussing nostalgic elements of older films and a hypothetical tool-saving scenario.

Episode 4 This week we drifted far from the workshop and straight into the bizarre world of Hollywood, old movies, and why celebrities seem to be getting stranger by the year. We talk about how older films felt more grounded, more human, and how actors actually looked like… real people. No filters, no airbrushing, no impossibly square jawlines — just solid storytelling and normal-looking humans. We dive into the rise of cosmetic surgery, Ozempic bodies, endless fillers, and how modern Hollywood seems to filter out anyone who looks even remotely like an actual person. Continuity errors in films, bizarre casting choices, and the weirdness of modern celebrity culture all get a mention. This week we imagine the workshop burning down and you can only save ONE tool. – Onur: His forging press – Chris: His torque wrench – Toby: His late dad’s drill press Sentimental, practical, and a bit chaotic — exactly how we like it. We also touch on the upcoming Edgy Expo knife show happening in Perth, Scotland in 2026 — a new show on the scene that’s shaping up to be something special. A mix of film nostalgia, Hollywood madness, tool talk, and maker banter. Another classic episode of Fire &amp…

People in this episode

Hosts: Onur, Chris, Toby

Topics covered

• Hollywood
• old movies
• celebrity culture
• cosmetic surgery
• tool talk

Keywords

• film nostalgia
• modern celebrities
• Edgy Expo
• Perth Scotland

Mentioned in this episode

Products: forging press, torque wrench, drill press

Books & works: Fire & Steel, Weekly Game, The Tool You’d Save in a Fire

Places: Hollywood, Perth, Scotland

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