Rock Drive’s Jay and Dunc always hammer home their recommendations for what you must watch, listen and read, so we’ve combined it all into one place for you. Find the latest recommendations - we're making sure you don't miss out!
Must Listen
Thursday 26th June:
Ejecting at the Speed of Sound
Captain Brian Udell is an elite fighter pilot at the top of his game. But there are still some scenarios that defy all expectations.
When his F15 suffers a major malfunction, Brian must hit eject… while travelling at supersonic speed. It’s never been done before - for very good reason. This routine mission is about to become an extraordinary scientific experiment...
Listen to it here.
Must Watch
Tuesday 1st July:
David Blaine Do Not Attempt
David Blaine: Do Not Attempt is a wild six-part series following world-famous magician and endurance artist David Blaine as he travels the globe through the lens of magic. From Brazil to the Arctic Circle, South Africa to Japan, David meets with performers, masters, and kindred spirits who share their extraordinary skills - and their secrets.
Known for his jaw-dropping stunts, David also opens up in ways we've rarely seen before. Each episode is part cultural deep dive, part magic experiment, as David explores the real-life feats of strength, skill, and mystery hidden around the world. He attempts the impossible - so you don't have to. The title says it all: Do Not Attempt.
Thursday 26th June:
Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal
Reebok was Shaquille O’Neal first sponsor and now we will follow him as he takes on the role of President of Reebok Basketball to try and revive this struggling brand and restore it to its former glory.
Along with Allen Iverson as VP, we follow Shaq and team hustling to pull it off at the Reebok HQ in Boston.
Wednesday 25th June:
F1: The Movie
Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse.
Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition—and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
Monday 23rd June:
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
An upcoming American biographical musical drama film about American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bruce Springsteen. The film was written for the screen, co-produced, and directed by Scott Cooper, based on the 2023 book Deliver Me from Nowhere by Warren Zanes.
In cinemas October 2025.
Wednesday 18th June:
Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem
Rob Ford scandalized Canadian politics as the brash yet beloved mayor of Toronto — until an infamous video of him smoking crack sparked his downfall.
Watch it here.
Monday 16th June:
Warfare
A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.
Watch it here.
Thursday 12th June:
Mind Menders with Sonia Grey
In this two-part documentary, Sonia Gray goes on a mind-altering journey to find out if psychedelics could be the answer to New Zealand's on-going mental health and addiction crisis.
Watch it here.
Must Listen
Thursday 12th June:
Short History Of...: The First Emperor of China
In the third century BC, China was a land fractured by war - a patchwork of rival kingdoms struggling for dominance. Out of this chaos rose a single, extraordinary figure who would reshape the course of history: Chin Shrr Hwong, the First Emperor of China.
His achievements were monumental, but his reign was marked by ruthlessness, so how did this teenage king rise to power? What drove him to undertake colossal projects like the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army? And how might his obsession with immortality have led to his mysterious death?
Listen here.
Tuesday 10th June:
Diary Of A Ceo - Cathie Wood
In this episode from The Diary Of A CEO, tech stock investor Cathie Wood explains how Teslas will soon become fully autonomous “robotaxis” and owners will be able to turn them into self-driving taxis overnight.
Listen here.
Must Watch
Monday 9th June:
Trainwreck: Poop Cruise
An engine fire leaves 4,000 passengers stranded at sea without power and plumbing in this wild documentary about the infamous "poop cruise" of 2013.
Watch it here.
Friday 6th June:
Bono: Stories of Surrender
A bold and lyrical visual exploration of Bono’s one-man show by the same name. Based on his celebrated memoir, “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story,” and the accompanying book/theatre tour, the film hails from RadicalMedia and Plan B Entertainment.
Watch it here.
Wednesday 4th June:
Untold: The Liver King
He built a supplement empire by devouring raw meat on social media. And he had the muscles to prove it. But, really, how did the Liver King get so huge?
Watch it here.
