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Tim Minchin is back in the studio with Pete Helliar — and this time, he’s talking about a film he absolutely has not watched: the 1968 Steve McQueen classic Bullitt. Armed with nothing but confidence, guesswork, and a vague awareness of “that famous car chase”, Tim gives his best (and increasingly chaot...

Musician, comedian, and all-round genius Tim Minchin joins Pete Helliar to chat about three of his all-time favourite films — Shaun of the Dead, Four Lions, and Everything Everywhere All At Once. Expect big laughs, sharp insights, and a few existential tangents as they dive into B...

Pete Helliar chats with the hilarious and multi-talented Emma Holland,  comedian, Taskmaster Australia winner, and now children’s author! Her debut book Stories for the Kid Next Door is already a hit, and she’s gearing up for a brand new comedy show on the festival circuit. From Julia Roberts’ surprising depth to Hugh Grant’s very British charm, Emma shares her heartfelt (and hilarious) take on why the ...

Peter Helliar welcomes comedian and newly minted children’s author Emma Holland to chat about the classic rom-com Notting Hill, a film she somehow missed until now!

They dive into Emma’s first impressions of the Julia Roberts–Hugh Grant favourite, her top three ...

Comedian Troy Kinne finally confronts the cultural juggernaut he's somehow avoided for decades. Despite having visited Harry Potter attractions and pretending to understand Hogwarts house references, Troy experiences the magic of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" for the very first time. His genuine reactions provide both humor and insight as he navigates this beloved fantasy world with fresh perspective.

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Comedian, writer, and self-made sketch phenomenon Troy Kinne joins Pete to finally tackle one of the biggest cultural juggernauts of the last 30 years: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Despite building a career on sharp comedy and internet-savvy sketches, Troy has somehow gone decades without watching a single Harry Potter film - though he’s faked his way through theme park rides, photo ops, and conversations a...

In Part Two of our chat with global bestseller and Bad Guys creator Aaron Blabey, Pete finally sits down with him to unpack Richard Linklater’s 12-year epic Boyhood. Did it live up to the “one of the greatest films ever made” hype? Aaron offers an honest, first-watch reaction - from admiring the ambition and Ethan Hawke’s slow transformation, to feeling a little outside the film’s quiet rhythms. Along ...

We’re back! In this special two-part return, Pete is joined by global bestseller and Bad Guys creator Aaron Blabey. In Part One, Aaron dives into the three movies that made him tick - the shark-fueled terror of Jaws, the comic genius of Tootsie and the razor-sharp cool of Reservoir Dogs, and explains how they shaped his creativity. Plus, Pete shares listener messages and lifts the lid on the show’s new two-part format, ...

Australian director Daina Reid has directed some of TV’s biggest shows (The Handmaid’s Tale, Upload, Space Force), but she’s never witnessed Ron Burgundy in action… until now. 

She reveals whether it still holds up, what it's like working with Steve Carell in the flesh, and debates the true power of a jazz flute.

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Comedy man Sammy Petersen finally watches Silence of the Lambs, for the very first time. 

Was it terrifying, thrilling, or just totally not what he thought it’d be? Hear his hilariously unfiltered take on the cult classic he somehow dodged… until now.

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There is one film that is considered the mother of modern horror films, and has lived in the pop culture psyche unlike any other film... The Bates Motel has truly been terrifying audiences for decades. 

And although it is an Alfred Hitchcock, Froomes has never seen Psycho... until now!

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New Zealand actor and comedian Josh Thomson had never seen Toy Story 2, until now!

He shares his thoughts on the sequel vs. the original, plus the surprising reason he listens to YASNY every week (spoiler: it’s got nothing to do with the movies!).

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Acting royalty David Wenham - who’s fought orcs, vampires, and Gerard Butler’s abs - is now starring in his latest film, Spit. But there’s one battle he’s never had to face until now… watching M*A*S*H the movie.

For the first time ever, David shares his unfiltered thoughts on the film, drops a behind the scenes confession about his favourite movies, and breaks down how he kept his Spit cha...

She’s directed countless productions including The Handmaid’s Tale, Space Force, and Upload, but had never seen The Defiant Ones… until now. 

Director Daina Reid shares her thoughts on the 1958 classic, reflects on her path from comedian to international filmmaker, and tackles the question we all need answered - has she ever caught a frog in the wild?

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Wagga Comedian Dane Simpson had never seen National Lampoon’s Vacation, until now!

Was it a laugh-filled travel adventure or a fast track to a Clark Griswold meltdown? Who does he think would enjoy the chaos, and which scene had him calling total nonsense?

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From 12 Years a Slave, to Kinky Boots, to Love Actually, English actor and Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor has just about done it all - and now he’s stepping into the world of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy!

Pete sits down with Chiwetel to chat about the latest Bridget Jones film and revisit some of his most iconic roles, including how he processed 12 Years a Slave once filming wrapped and why he’s sworn neve...

Comedian Tony Martin has never seen the Tom Cruise 1986 classic Top Gun.. until now!

Uber film geek Tony Martin sits down with Pete to chat about Maverick's serendipitous name, having deep and meaningful conversations in your underwear & who exactly that miscellaneous enemy was at the end of the movie. 

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