Art VS entertainment? Style over content? Schindler's List or Weekend at Bernie's?!! Two film fans in Birmingham, England. One is a chin stroker. The other is a punter. Discussion ensues....
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Can we get old (I mean old-old) episodes anywhere?
Be fun to see how the show (and hosts) evolved.
2021-07-27
Long time listener
Listening over 10 years, still going incredibly strong and entertaining despite one of the hosts moving to the other side of the world and having a family!
Best. Podcast. Ever.
2020-06-13
Listen To This Podcast
Have been listening for over 10 years and still love this show. Smart and silly movie talk mixed together by 2 good friends, no adverts and no thought of monetizing. Recommend to all.
2019-10-20
Great show!!
Always entertaining, informative and funny!!
2017-11-05
Interesting, informative and funny
Recently subscribed to this and glad I did. Informative and interesting. Keep up the good work guys.
2017-04-15
Surprisingly intelligent
The second funniest podcast in the podosphere. I'm prepared to listen to an hour and a half of Star Trek geekdom, knowing there will be enough humour, often very surprising and out of knowhere, which will make me spit out my cornflakes. Beyond the humour there is intelligent criticism of film & tv. Be prepared for proper British swearing!
2016-10-11
Because, sometimes, we can be both.
I'm only a few episodes in, and the completist in me always likes to start at the very beginning, but this is already a winning format that I enjoy. The discussion is great, as is the variety of the films. Well done.
2016-06-06
That'll do pig, that'll do
Two great personalities showing their love (and hate) for films; a duo that sidetrack into comedic squabbling as equally as putting forwards some great insight and discussion. Date rapist and proud, I love this podcast.
2013-07-02
Great Podcast
Great Podcast A+
2013-06-05
Makes my morning
I came across this podcast through other cult movie podcasts. As a Birmingham girl, Mike and Paul feel like listening to your two best mates arguing in the pub. I have them on when I drive to work and they have me in tears of laughter. I would wholeheartedly recommend the "Ghostbusters" and "South Park" episodes. Thanks for the hours of awesome entertainment guys!!
2013-03-24
5 star movie podcast
If you don't already listen then subscribe now! Nothing comes close to this in movie podcasts. Informative on movies new and old with lots of laughs.
2013-03-23
BEST FILM PODCAST...EVER!
Just recently got tuned in to these guys via GGTMC and love the dynamic between Mike and Paul. The central premise of film student vs everyman is clever and always leads to great banter between the hosts - I get odd looks on the train for laughing out loud at this but it's happened so often I barely notice any more. This podcast is also genuinely informative (even for film buffs) which is the key differentiator for me... Absolute quality! Would love to hear a review of Martyrs or Inside.
2013-02-22
This is such a great podcast
Easily my favourite podcast out there, and I listen to a lot. Always look forward to listening to these guys.
2012-12-11
200!!!!
Congratulations on 200 episodes, you guys just get better and better.
One question about the 200th episode. Is it wrong that the phrase Stroker vs Stroker really turned me on?
2012-09-14
Essential
great film podcast with just the right amount of critique, bickering and filth. The love of film is clear to hear and it's nice to hear 2, often, different reactions to the same topic. Always funny, entertaining and never dull. Top stuff and replaced Mondo Movie as top recommendation albeit since that is almost sadly defunct.
2012-08-19
Informed, Relaxed and Quick Witted
Great movie review podcast covering a wide range of Movie genres. The hosts (Mike and Paul ) are a great double act that serves the format well.
2012-07-29
Knockabout Humour and Insightful Analysis
Two mates sit around chatting about films. They laugh, they swear, they say insighful stuff. Learning about films was never this much fun! Awesome.
2012-06-29
My favourite movie podcast
Mike and Si have a rapport that is cockle warming, I love listening to this show even when I have zero interest in the film in question. The ones I do know and love it's pure joy.
2012-06-14
Great Show!
Great podcast, If you love film give them a try...
2012-05-03
spiffing!
Rather fine, my favourite podcast bar none, and the one I always listen to before any others.
2012-05-02
Awesome stuff
Been listening to the lads for a few years now and they never fail to raise a smile and provoke a thought.
Although they do make me wanna smoke and drink.
2012-05-02
The Best British Podcast
I've listened to Mike & Paul prattle on with themselves for over 100 episodes and I have to be honest, this is the BEST BRITISH PODCAST currently in production, these guys understand what how to make a film discussion interesting and ice that cake with lashings of humour.
2012-04-20
Informative, funny, insightful and downright entertaining
It's all there in the title.
If you like movies and tv then you need to listen to these guys. Whatever previous knowledge you have I guarantee you will learn something. I discovered them just after the 100th episode.
Jump in...the water is lovely.
2012-04-18
Terribly good film podcast ...
.... with very entertaining banter and often differing opinions between the two hosts, so much so that I even listen to the Star Trek episodes and the ones with Jane in.
2012-04-12
Bumcast
These two are funny and informative. Towards the end of each podcast they start sounding a bit slurry so I suggest necking a bottle of wine before listening. Two thumbs up!!
2012-04-12
The most fun you can have with two blokes
If you're looking for a movie podcast that does things a little differently with two guys who are passionate and really know their onions, look no further.
Every week, Mike and Paul serve up hilarious debate around a movie from the past, in a way that only two old friends could. This is honestly one of the best film shows around and I promise if you give them a chance you'll be addicted.
2012-04-10
recently found
Found this after a trailer on better in the Dark. heard one on Last Starfighter and enjoyed it more than most podcasts I have heard. downloaded more to listen to. Cool!
2012-04-04
Check it out (grown ups only)
If you like your films - classics and new - and you like comedy you'll love this. Imagine Derek and Clive meets Barry Norman....
2012-03-26
Wizard!
A fantastic and funny film discussion podcast from two guys in Birmingham.