Best Hats Off Entertainment Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 419 – King Brightside, Harry vs Cornwall, and Kid A 57:57

7m ago57:57

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This week, there’s surprising Glamourous Indie Rock N Roll news from King Charles, Gav has a theory about head sizes that’s far more palatable than that sounds, and, Harry ventured to the Cornish front line and got more than he bargained for. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in …

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Captain America: The First Avenger: Puffy & Punches 51:32

10h ago51:32

51:32

USA! USA! Enlist this week for soft bois turned strong bois, crushable compasses, and buff Brooklynites. The person most confused by the film this week was: Bucky Barnes when rescued by his suddenly-much-taller boyfriend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 418 – Jason Fox, Harry vs Dog, and A Dovecot Update 59:18

5m ago59:18

59:18

This week, we had the curious incident of Harry vs a dog, Johnny brought us a dovecot update, and the Thang Gang were joined by military expert Jason Fox! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Flubber: Distracted & Goo 52:12

8d ago52:12

52:12

Boi-oi-oooing! Say "I do" for problematic partners, inappropriate AI, and the most charming and mischievous goo. The person most confused by the film this week was: The man out of whom Flubber shot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Movie Catch-up - April 2024 1:10:09

2d ago1:10:09

1:10:09

On this movie catch-up we dicuss: 00:00:00 - Unfrosted Trailer 00:06:40 - Blackberry (2023) 00:12:48 - Steve Martin Documentary (2024) 00:20:22 - Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) 00:28:28 - David Lynch Movies Don't forget to check us out on Patreon for even more content: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://…

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Duane Eddy, Double Textgate & Toby Tarrant’s Chauffeur 1:01:08

3d ago1:01:08

1:01:08

This week, Johnny talked us through a gargantuan Freudian slip, and the team took a deepdive into Double Textgate – The Scandal That Rocked Radio. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Jesus Christ Superstar: Blessèd & Rock 53:00

21d ago53:00

53:00

JEEeeSUUS! Listen listener, we like what we see, all we ask is that you listen to this episode... Become a disciple for endearing Escariots, maddening Mary Magdalenes, and White Jesus. The person most confused by the film this week was: King Herod after overheating at the pool all day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sauna Bros, Swimming Pool Rosé & The Bolton Result 59:54

10d ago59:54

59:54

This week, Dr Sauna Templeton encountered some sauna bros, we tried to work out which festival would win in a fight, and Dan O’Connell collected a big charity cheque. Sort of. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Fiddler on the Roof: Traditional & Boyfriends 56:50

13d ago56:50

56:50

Traditioooon! On the one hand, listen to this episode for piously popping-off bangers. On the other hand, listen to this episode for daughters dating increasingly problematic bad-boys. The person most confused by the film this week was: Tevye, our king and eternal mood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 36 - Bowfinger (1999) 1:13:59

15d ago1:13:59

1:13:59

On this episode, we discuss Frank Oz's Bowfinger! The showbiz comedy stars Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Jamie Kennedy, Christine Baranski, and Terence Stamp. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about Frank Oz's other movies - everything from The Dark Crystal up to The Score. You can find that episode exclusively on …

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Xavier, Australia & German Love Trains 59:29

17d ago59:29

59:29

This week, the Thang Gang investigated a new theory about Australia, the symptoms of Australia, and the causes of Australia. Plus, we played a brand new game – What Does It All Mean…. and, right at the start of the week Johnny gave Harry front-row tickets to a 6-nil defeat. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio,…

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National Treasure: Pedantic & Clues 51:52

20d ago51:52

51:52

It's Valley Forge... Follow our clues for patriotic problem-solving, endangered Declarations, and Nicolas Cage doing the most. The person most confused by the film this week was: Riley, defintiely Riley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Libertines, Fast Men & The Odour Patrol 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Johnny was away on holiday this week, but never fear(!), we've still got an almighty bonus edition of the podcast for you. The Thang Gang had a hilarious chat with Pete & Carl from The Libertines. Plus, at Plaza Suite there was drama both on stage and off it as Johnny and Sunta both had stories to tell from their separate visits to the west end sho…

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Sidetracks - We Made a Short Film 40:21

28d ago40:21

40:21

On this random discussion, we talk about our experience making a short film as part of a 37 Hour Film Festival hosted by Kevin Smith's Smodcastle. Don't forget to check us out on Patreon for even more content: https://patreon.com/almostcultclassics You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlan…

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Familial & Bundt 54:37

1M ago54:37

54:37

Opa! Introduce this podcast to your famlily for comedic characters, erroneous etymology, and slay mama self-improvement. The person most confused by the film this week was: the bundt with a plant in it and, simultaneously, the plant in a bundt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Blunt Edges, Buzzers & The Gruffalo 1:02:38

1M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

This week, The Thang Gang reminisced about the marvel that is The Gruffalo, some journalistic speculation was poo-pooed by Gav & Sunta, and you gave us your very best blunt-edged technology. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire: Artistic & Cliff 51:05

2M ago51:05

51:05

Mon cœur! Bienvenue à a key element of Tossed Popcorn lore that we forgot to tell anyone about until right now. Asseyez-vous for artsy affairs, book clubs in Bretagne, and vigorous Vivaldi. The person most confused by the film this week was: The Milanese suitor waiting for his hot girl.jpeg to arrive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Movie Catch-up - March 2024 1:20:42

1M ago1:20:42

1:20:42

Our latest movie catch-up ended up being a milestone episode for two reasons. One, it's probably the longest and most diverse list of films we've ever discussed on an episode. Two, we probably got the angriest we have ever been discussing a movie on the show, which was a film sent to us by one of our kind Patrons! Did you know our supporters on Pat…

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Parkas, Thrill-Tipping & Action Shots 1:01:02

1M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

This week, Johnny challenged you to come up with your dream action-shot screensavers. Plus, the Thang Gang went Thrill-Tipping, and Trouser Talk returned...with a North Korean development… Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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The Matrix: Dystopian & Goop 52:06

2M ago52:06

52:06

Um...ew! Keanu Reeves positively kicks it in this week's movie, which is Flushed Away meets The Shawshank Redemption meets Stranger Things meets serving c*nt. The person most confused by the film this week was: yeah definitely us, obviously us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Bidets, Bate and The Magic of Little Si 1:02:30

1M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

As this was Little Si's last week on the show before he takes the next 6 months off, he decided to treat us to his best bits from his time (so far) on the 4-7 thing, hilarity ensues. Plus, Johnny finds out that both he and the salesman at Loaf were the perfect heights to measure beds with. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK o…

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Moulin Rouge!: Frenetic & Top Hat 49:38

2M ago49:38

49:38

We should be LOOOVEEERS. Put your iPod on shuffle for bad-guy benefactors, Australian ingenues, and the very essence of theater kids everywhere. The person most confused by the film this week was: India :/ because why would they do that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Oscar Snubs, Squirrel Traps & Beef Tea 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

This week, the Thang Gang talk returns - or, more accurately, the things you refuse to return. Plus, The Woodman has a Victorian vending machine dispensing into his heroic slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Episode 35 - Mystery Men (1999) 1:50:02

2M ago1:50:02

1:50:02

On this episode we revisit Kinka Usher's 1999 superhero comedy, Mystery Men! The film stars Ben Stiller, William H. Macy, Hank Azaria, Paul Reubens, Janeane Garofalo, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi, Geoffrey Rush, and Tom Waits. The mics kept rolling after this episode as we talked about a similar themed superhero comedy, Super (2010). You can find that e…

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Spirited Away: Melancholy & Frog 54:47

2M ago54:47

54:47

Surprisingly: ribbit. Disrobe for bathing banshees, mouthwatering meals, and parental pigs. The person most confused by the film this week was: the soot sprites after Kamajī union busted them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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St. Piran's Day, Mysterious Drifters & Sleep Positions 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

This week, the team discuss if there is an acceptable kind of drifter to take in... Plus The Woodman has a tightrope walking Yorkie growling it's way into his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Bend It Like Beckham: Supportive & Girlies 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

Goooooal!!! A movie for UK & Ireland lovers, football (/soccer) lovers, and lover lovers. The person most confused by the film this week was: England every four years, convinced it's coming home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Florida Man, Lottery Lies & Dinner Party Chit Chat 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

This week, there's lottery lies, tales of treasure and a chubby monster wedged in the Woodman's heroic little slot.By Radio X

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Moonstruck: Feral & Hand 51:06

3M ago51:06

51:06

Do you believe in life after Nicolas Cage? If we could turn back time, we wouldn't! Because Cher is perfect at every hour. SHE'S got US, babe. Tune in for pricey plumming, adulterous ancestors, and lupine love interests. The person most confused by the film this week was: the crying grandpa, bless him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Movie Catch-up - January/February 2024 1:28:32

2M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

On our latest movie catch-up we discuss a very diverse array of movies that we watched over the course of January - some new, some old. As always be prepared for some hot takes and controversial opinions. Also, just a heads up, you can hear the central heat kick on towards the end of the discussion. We usually turn it off but it was freezing the da…

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Amsterdam, a talking dog and Serge from Kasabian 1:02:16

2M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

This week, Johnny gets cyclists knee, there's a bit of Towel Talk and Serge Pizzorno from Kasabian drops by for a chat. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.ukBy Radio X

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Love & Basketball: Loving & Basketball 48:48

3M ago48:48

48:48

*Sports buzzer buzz* Pass the ball this way for childhood crushes, basketball-themed boning, and ...some truly powerful discussions about gender and parenthood. The person most confused by the film this week was: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after being unnecessarily roasted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lightning strikes, Valentines and Jonny Lee Miller 59:53

3M ago59:53

59:53

This week, the team discover a fact about lightning, enjoy some whimsical poetry and find out what Jonny Lee Miller once did to impress Angelina (Jolie). Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Valentine's Day: Skinny & 2010 50:46

3M ago50:46

50:46

The titular day! Wake up to Taylor & Taylor and also, inexplicably, some of the best actors of our time. The person most confused by the film this week was: Kristen Schaal in conversation with a very sexually honest teen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Gorillas, Flapjacks & Long Party Boats 58:21

3M ago58:21

58:21

This week, we have the latest on the glut of gorillas, Johnny's got a new fear and rules is rules; the Woodman has some sticklers stickling away in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Episode 34 - Wild Wild West (1999) 2:03:21

3M ago2:03:21

2:03:21

On our first episode of 2024 we finally tackle a movie we have been wanting to do since launching this show - Wild Wild West! It's a movie that both of us grew up with yet hadn't seen in 20 years so come join us as we discuss whether the movie has been unfairly maligned or if it's as bad as everyone says it is. We also use this as an opportunity to…

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When Harry Met Sally: Soupy & Friendship 51:53

3M ago51:53

51:53

I'll watch what they're watching! Amble through autumn leaves for platonic pecks, unreal real estate, and tantalizing turtlenecks. The person most confused by the film this week was: any even remotely modern perception of Gender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Richard Hammond, Dusseldorf & The Runaway Macaque 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

On this week's podcast, Richard Hammond tells Johnny what to do with his sticky knob. Plus, we've got all the very latest Macaque news. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.ukBy Radio X

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Sidetracks - Joe's VHS Collection 49:43

3M ago49:43

49:43

On this random episode about nothing, Ryan & I go through some bizarre childhood VHS tapes that I had in storage. This inspired a variety of discussions including; Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre, the cinema of Yahoo Serious, the 1960's Three Stooges movies, VHS box sets, Tom Green, Roberto Benigni's Pinocchio, Warriors of Virtue, Jerry Lewis'…

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Best in Show: Dogged & Doggies :) 45:44

4M ago45:44

45:44

*Wags tail* Jog around the arena to see every white character actor you have ever loved, all on the big screen, and all holding dogs. Sound like fun? Spoiler alert: It is! The person most confused by the film this week was: Jennifer Coolidge's husk of a husband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Liam Gallagher & John Squire 1:00:58

4M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

On this week's podcast, we've got one of the greatest pairings in Rock and Roll history – Liam Gallagher and John Squire. Plus, the Woodman has the Ol’ Toronto Lawyer forcibly testing the limits of what can be endured in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM i…

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Death at a Funeral: Deadpan & Hallucinogen 48:55

4M ago48:55

48:55

My father was an exceptional man… Join the procession for uncomfortable silences, extremely British humor, and Si(mon). The person most confused by the film this week was: the overbooked priest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Royal Replacements, Rat Facts & The Power of Steam 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

This week, Johnny wows us with some rat facts and has a great idea for getting more people into the church. Plus, Gav has an agile pensioner, inventor and billionaire shooting off in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via ww…

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Mamma Mia: Ideal & Mom 50:28

4M ago50:28

50:28

FINALLY!!!!! Tossed Popcorn watched the movie they've been craving ever since starting their film journey. Tune in for a bummed-out Brosnan, a scared Skarsgård, and a flirty Firth. The person most confused by the film this week was: bisexuals everywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Waving Cats, Catholic Priests & Crispy Chihuahua 59:17

4M ago59:17

59:17

Johnny's back for 2024 with discussions of the velvet economy, bad Christmas presents and holidaying in Abu Dhabi. Plus, the Woodman has a milkman from Epsom becoming quite the back door man as he delivers a whole lotta love in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97…

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Movie Catch-up - December 2023 51:17

4M ago51:17

51:17

Welcome to our December movie catch-up! On it we discuss: 00:00:16 - Dien Bien Phu (1992) 00:05:08 - Godzilla Minus One (2023) 00:17:04 - The Holdovers... again (2023) 00:31:24 - Candy Cane Lane (2023) 00:39:02 - Fallout TV series trailer 00:42:34 - Joe's Naked Gun Video

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Shakespeare in Love: Iambic & Missionary 52:23

4M ago52:23

52:23

Shall I compare thee to a summer's slay? Enter stage left for drama club sex eye, well-made wigs, and, as is tradition on this list: Colin Firth. The person most confused by the film this week was: Siena. It was Siena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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All Heroes, No Zeroes 2 49:52

4M ago49:52

49:52

To celebrate the milestone of 400 podcasts, the 4 till 7 Thang presents a podcast of heroes! Expect sailors, a Swedish couple, pensioners, eccentric inventions and a dog. Enjoy! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Dogfight: Youthful & Boink 51:33

5M ago51:33

51:33

Bark bark! Sadly for Lianna there were not many actual dogs in this film. Tune in for many things we've never seen in a film before: a woman playing guitar, men sporting bees, and sexism (but on purpose). The person most confused by the film this week was: Rose's wardrobe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Radio X-Mas Quiz 56:14

4M ago56:14

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Get your pens and paper ready because, this week, Johnny hosts the annual Radio X-mas Quiz. Plus, we look back at some of our favourite guests from the year and Gav treats us to some festive heroics. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radio…

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