Best BanterFlix Podcasts (2024)

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Arachnophobia 1:18:49

6d ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim and Adam chat about chat about Frank Marshall's Arachnophobia (1990). A new species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to a small California town in a coffin and starts to breed, leaving a trail of deaths that puzzle and terrify the young doctor newly arrived in town with his family. The Sitco…

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The June Cinematic Ramble 1:33:17

11d ago1:33:17

1:33:17

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam chat about some of the movies they've watched during the past month and and pretty everything else they can think off. Some of the films we chat about on this episode include The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, IF and many more. The Sitcom Study Welcome to the Sitcom Study, where we co…

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Mad Max: Fury Road 1:13:06

20d ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim and Adam chat about chat about George Miller's 2015 feature, Mad Max: Fury Road as they celebrate Adam's birthday. In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper and a drifter named Ma…

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show 1:05:55

27d ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim and Adam are joined by Claire McCullough (Lit(erature) to the Tit) as they chat about Jim Sharman's cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. As always be warned this…

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Bernie (Crime Scene to Screen) 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Send us a Text Message. "Banterflix's very own Sleuth Sisters (Therese Hyland & Joe McElroy) are back for the first episode of their rebooted true crime movie podcast, Crime Scene to Screen. A show where they explore the movies based on real life crimes. This episode looks at Richard Linklater's 2011 movie, Bernie which is based on the murder of Ma…

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Shallow Grave 2:03:20

1M ago2:03:20

2:03:20

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim and Adam look back at Danny Boyle's directorial debut Shallow Grave (1994). When accountant David (Christopher Eccleston), doctor Juliet (Kerry Fox) and journalist Alex (Ewan McGregor) are searching for a fourth roommate for their trendy flat, they settle on the aloof Hugo (Keith Allen). However, they soo…

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Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999) 2:07:53

2M ago2:07:53

2:07:53

Send us a Text Message. In this episode hosts Jim McClean and Adam Neeson are joined by Danny Brown (The Fright Club NI) as they chatted about some of the latest movie news, Free Comic Day( featuring Aaron Flanagan from the Comic Book Guys) and Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace, which is being re-released in cinemas to celebrate its 25th An…

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Aliens (1986) 1:43:20

2M ago1:43:20

1:43:20

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim McClean and Joe Mc Elroy continue their retrospective of James Cameron's cinematic back-catalogue as they look back at his 1986 feature Aliens. Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Qu…

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The Mummy (1999) 1:44:26

2M ago1:44:26

1:44:26

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by local writer Victoria Brown as they chatted about Stephen Sommers' The Mummy, which is being re-released in cinemas to celebrate its 25th anniversary. At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mu…

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The Terminator (1984) 1:00:35

2M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Send us a Text Message. In this episode (recorded November 2023) Jim McClean & Joe Mc Elroy continue their retrospective of James Cameron’s back-catalogue as they look back at his 1984 feature, The Terminator. A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been p…

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On The Waterfront (1954) 1:19:31

2M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Send us a Text Message. On this episode Jim & Adam are joined by BanterFlix's Deputy-Editor Joe Mc Elroy as they chatted about Elia Kazan's On the Waterfront, which is back in cinemas to celebrate its 70th anniversary (Including the QFT in Belfast). An ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses…

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 1:30:25

3M ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by Paul Higginson from Ghostbusters Ireland as they chat about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which is out in cinemas now. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice…

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Fight Club (1999) 1:33:44

3M ago1:33:44

1:33:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam look back at David Fincher's cult classic Fight Club, which has recently been re-released in cinemas. Based on Chuck Palahniuk's novel, Fincher's movie has an insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into much more. The Sitcom Study Welcome…

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The Abyss (1989) 1:14:20

3M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Send us a Text Message. In this episode (recorded November 2023) Jim McClean & Joe Mc Elroy continue their retrospective of James Cameron’s back-catalogue as they look back at his 1989 feature The Abyss. A civilian diving team is enlisted to search for a lost nuclear submarine and faces danger while encountering an alien aquatic species. The Braid …

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Dune: Part Two 1:54:52

3M ago1:54:52

1:54:52

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by Doctor Nicole Hamilton as they chat about Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Jim also shares his thoughts on the Cairnes Brother's Late Night with the Devil. A live …

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Film Devour Special 1:27:40

3M ago1:27:40

1:27:40

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by local filmmaker Brian Mulholland as they chat about Film Devour 34, the short film festival in Belfast which took place last month at the Black Box in Belfast. This recording also features Richard Davies from The Short Take talking about the event he's involved with, which is happenin…

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Blade Runner (1982) 1:37:27

4M ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam share their thoughts on the final cut of Blade Runner (1982), which is being screened at the Strand Arts Centre in Belfast as part of this year's Rendr Festival. Ridley Scott's film sees Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police Boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as Replicant Hunte…

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Madame Web 1:54:55

4M ago1:54:55

1:54:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam chat about Madame Web, the fourth film within Sony's Spider-Man Universe. S. J. Clarkson's movie stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future... and realizes she can use that insight to change it. Forced to confront revelations about her …

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The King of Castle Street Holiday Special 27:49

6M ago27:49

27:49

Send us a Text Message. Marty Scorsese is feeling blue because of the MCU at Christmas. He’s lost his festive spirit and passion for filmmaking, but tonight something magical is afoot - Marty will be visited by three ghosts (kinda) as they attempt to rekindle his passion for cinema. Thank you to all our players in this short radio drama written by …

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Christmas Freeview TV Guide 2023 1:29:26

6M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the second of our three Christmas specials Jim McClean is joined by Doctor Nicole Hamilton as they look through some of the best movies on Freeview television over the festive period. Our choices ran from Saturday 23 December until 01 January 2024. The Sitcom Study Welcome to the Sitcom Study, where we conte…

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Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999) 1:16:03

6M ago1:16:03

1:16:03

Send us a Text Message. in this episode, the first in a series of Christmas specials host Jim McClean was joined by BanterFlix’s resident Disney queen Victoria Brown and regular contributor Maria McQuillan as they chatted about Disney's Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999). The anthology film features three stories including Donald Duck: Stuck on …

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Oliver & Company (1988) 59:04

7M ago59:04

59:04

Send us a Text Message. in this episode host Jim McClean was joined by BanterFlix’s resident Disney queen Victoria Brown and regular contributor Maria McQuillan as they chatted about Disney's 27th Animated feature, Oliver & Company (1988). Loosely based on Charles Dickinsons’ Oliver Twist, the film sees a lost and lonely kitten join a gang of dogs …

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Halloween (1978) 1:39:25

8M ago1:39:25

1:39:25

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the last in our spooky specials ,Jim McClean & Adam Neeson are joined by Joe McElroy as they chatted about John Carpenter's Halloween. Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill …

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Hocus Pocus (1993) 1:25:26

8M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Send us a Text Message. In this Episode Jim was joined by Victoria Brown and Nicole Hamilton as they chatted about Kenny Ortega's Hocus Pocus. A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century. The film is back in cinemas to …

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The Exorcist (1973) 1:30:25

8M ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim McClean & Adam Neeson are joined by Joe McElroy as they chatted about William Friedkin's The Exorcist, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. Based on WIliam Peter Blatty's novel and released in 1973, the film stars Max von Sydow and Jason Miller as two priests tasked with performing an exorcism…

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Ghostbusters (1984) 1:10:02

8M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Send us a Text Message. In this epsiode Jim is joined by Phil and Paul Higginson from Ghostbusters Ireland as they chatted about Ivan Reitman's 1984 orginal along with the various sequels and reboots within the series and pretty much anything else Ghostbuster-related. This episode was recorded ahead of their special screening at the Strand Arts Cen…

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Clerks (1994) 1:54:48

10M ago1:54:48

1:54:48

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam chat about Kevin Smith's cult-classic Clerks (1994) and also look through the filmmaker's cinematic back-catalogue as they talk about their love for his films. Smith's black & white comedy stars Brian O'Halloran & Jeff Anderson and presents a day in the lives of store clerks Dante Hicks and Randal …

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The Flash 1:34:26

10M ago1:34:26

1:34:26

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim was joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as they chat about The Flash. Worlds collide in Andy Muschietti’s fill when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped …

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Basil the Great Mouse Detective (1986) 39:53

10M ago39:53

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Jim McClean is joined by Joe McElroy and Victoria Brown as they chat about Disney's 26th animated movie, Basil The Great Mouse Detective (1986). Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan. The Sitcom Study Welco…

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Hot Rod (2007) 55:47

12M ago55:47

55:47

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim is joined by Bill Taylor from The Sick Sense as they chat about Akiva Schaffer‘s Hot Rod starring Andy Samberg. Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation. Check out the fi…

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Pearl 1:01:45

12M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim was joined by PHD Researcher John Kavanagh and PHD Student Nicole Hamilton as they chatted about Ti West’s Pearl starring Mia Goth. Trapped on her family's isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she…

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True Lies (1994) 44:40

1y ago44:40

44:40

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim was joined by Joe Mc Elroy as they continue their retrospective of James Cameron's back-catalouge as they look back at his 1994 feature True Lies. Secretly a spy but thought by his family to be a dull salesman, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tracking down nuclear missiles in the possession of Isl…

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 1:41:09

1y ago1:41:09

1:41:09

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim is joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as they chat about James Gunn's third instalment of the Guardians of the galaxy series. Our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe alo…

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Scream VI 1:11:46

1y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we chatted in spoilierific detail about Scream VI. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett's latest instalment in the Slasher series , the four survivors of the Ghostface's latest killings in Woodsboro leave the town behind behind for a fresh chapter in New York City. But soon a new killer stalks the streets …

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods 49:27

1y ago49:27

49:27

Send us a Text Message. In this Episode Jim is joined by Darren Vincent as they chat about Shazam! Fury of the Gods. David F Sandberg's sequel follows up the 2019 orginal with a film that continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word "SHAZAM!," is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego. The Sitcom Study Welc…

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 1:35:33

1+ y ago1:35:33

1:35:33

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim was joined by local blogger James Oliver as they chatted in spoilerific detail about the latest entry in the MCU, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. This episode also features Aaron Flanagan from The Comic Book Guys store in Belfast telling us everything we need to know about the character of Kang The Co…

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Charmaine Chan: RENDR Festival Special 34:13

1+ y ago34:13

34:13

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the second of two specials for the RENDR Festival, Jim speaks with artist Charmaine Chan. Charmaine is one of the thirty guests attending the two-day event in Belfast on the 23 and 24 February. She'll be representing Industrial Light and Magic. About Charmaine Charmaine Chan is an Associate Visual Effects Su…

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Giovanna Ferrari: RENDR Festival Special 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

45:29

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the first of two specials for the RENDR Festival, Jim speaks with artist Giovanna Ferrari. Giovanna is one of the thirty guests attending the two-day event in Belfast on the 23 and 24 February. She'll be representing Irish Animation Studio Cartoon Saloon. Based in Kilkenny, the studio is best known for its a…

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Titanic (25th Anniversary) 1:06:10

1+ y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim McClean is joined by Joe McElroy and Victoria Brown as they chat about James Cameron's Titanic (1997). The film has been re-released in 3D to celebrate its 25th anniversary. A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Thanks to…

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The Waterboy 57:14

1+ y ago57:14

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim was joined by the Sick Sense's Bill Taylor as they looked back at Frank Coraci's The Waterboy (1998) starring Adam Sandler. A waterboy for a college football team discovers he has a unique tackling ability and becomes a member of the team. The Sitcom Study Welcome to the Sitcom Study, where we contemplat…

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M3GAN 1:05:21

1+ y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim is joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as they share their thoughts on Gerard Johnstone's Sci-Fi/ horror M3GAN. "A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own." The Sitcom Study Welcome to the Sitcom Study, where we contemplate the TV shows we gre…

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The Munsters (2022) 52:04

1+ y ago52:04

52:04

Send us a Text Message. In this episode host Jim McClean was joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as they chatted about Rob Zombie's The Munsters. The film is available on DVD & Blu Ray now and can also be purchased on various VOD platforms. In come terrorites the movie is also availble on Netflix's streaming service. On this recording, Jim also g…

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Pen Densham & John Watson Interview) 51:27

1+ y ago51:27

51:27

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim was joined by Pen Densham & John Watson, the writers and producers of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Released in 1991, directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman and Morgan Freeman, the film was a huge box-office success, earning nearly £400 million at the box office. This interv…

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Avatar: The Way of Water 46:43

1+ y ago46:43

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim was joined by Joe Mc Elroy as they shared their thoughts on James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water. We chatted about the film in spoilerific detail with spoilers for the film happening after the 24th minute of this podcast. The Sitcom Study Welcome to the Sitcom Study, where we contemplate the TV shows …

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The Black Cauldron & Grease 1:13:17

2y ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim is joined by BanterFlix's Resident Disney Queen as they look back at their 1985 animated feature The Black Cauldron and our Pick of the Streams Grease (!978), which is available to watch on Paramount +'s streaming Service. Local cosplayer Sarah McDowell also reviewed Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss's musical S…

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Nope & Broadcast News 1:14:23

2y ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim is joined by BanterFlix's own Joe Mc Elroy as they chat about Jordon Peele's Nope and James L. Brooks's Broadcast News. Aaron Flanagan from The Comic Book Guystells us everything you need to know about the character of She-Hulk as the new series has recently started to screen on Disney + This week's big …

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Bullet Train & Prey 1:31:27

2y ago1:31:27

1:31:27

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim is joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as we review David Leitch's Bullet Train and Dan Trachtenberg's Prey. Joanne Alexander shares her thoughts on this year's Dublin Comic Con and we chat about some recent movie news. This week's big podcast questions? Who were your favourite '90s boybands? Where is …

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The Northman 1:23:03

2y ago1:23:03

1:23:03

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Belfast On-Screen, Jim McClean was joined by Joe Mc Elroy as they chatted about Robert Eggers' latest film The Northman. The Sitcom Study Welcome to the Sitcom Study, where we contemplate the TV shows we grew up with and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify As always be warned this recording is filled with…

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Belfast 1:12:49

2+ y ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim, Joe and Victoria share their thoughts on Sir Kenneth Branagh's Belfast. This is the first episode in a new series of podcasts as BanterFlix that champions many of the local & international films filmed in Northern Ireland, whilst also looking back at the various depictions of Belfast within cinema's rich…

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Christmas Special 2021 2:31:54

2+ y ago2:31:54

2:31:54

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we need to talk about Christmas TV as once again Jim defends the best Freeview television can offer over the Christmas period as it goes head to head against online steaming and the best physical media we could buy from Poundland. On this recording, Jim was joined by BanterFlix's deputy editor Joe Mc Elroy w…

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