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Entertaining and informative discussions abound as host Patrick Vasey and the world's top experts, authors and film historians take a chronological deep dive into the films of Laurel and Hardy. The production history and many untold stories are revealed about these well-loved comedy classics. Regular guests include the world's leading authorities on all things Stan and Ollie and Hal Roach Studios, such as Randy Skretvedt, Richard W. Bann, Glenn Mitchell, Rob Stone, Leonard Maltin, Neil Brand ...
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Film Fives

Russell Guiver & Phil Newman

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Hosts Russell Guiver & Phil Newman talk all things film as, in each episode, they tackle a new specific subject covering directors, genres, actors, themes, cinema by nation, music & soundtracks, classic scenes and plenty more besides, featuring anything from Hitchcock masterpieces to Korean cinema, counting down their personal top 5s.
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Pav & Neil take a subject, grab a guest and then give you our Top 10! It could be movies, flavours, songs…anything! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-top-ten-of-anything-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Matinee Movies

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Matinee Movies takes you on a journey through film history with those great afternoon matinee movies that kept you coming back each week. How many of us saved our pennies to see our favorite stars, experience those great horror movies or journey back to the wild west with our favorite cowboy hero.
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This episode is part one of a two-part look at Laurel and Hardy's second talking picture, Berth Marks. Following their successful first attempt at 'all-talking' comedies, how would Stan and Ollie handle their first adventure filming, not only, outdoors but on location in a noisy, bustling train station? In this solo episode, Patrick talks about the…
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Well that’s another fine mess….. There have been countless comedy duos over the decades, centuries even but one that, arguably, stands alone are a couple of gentlemen that have been making us laugh for nearly 100 years! To celebrate Stan And Ollie’s finest moments we are joined by Comedian, writer and co host of ‘The Price Of Football’ podcast Kevi…
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Are you talking to me?! Do I amuse you? Ever since I can remember I’ve always wanted to be a [podcaster 😉] Yes I t’s time for another big one! Phil and Russ take in the lifetime works of the legendary and hugely influential AND INFLUENCED director Martin Scorsese. Heavily inspired by his native New York, Italian-American filmmaker ‘Marty’ has given…
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Welcome! We are off to the theatre on this weeks episode as we are joined by the wonderful LJ and Tim from the Musical Lyrical Lingo podcast. We are going to countdown our Top 10 Songs from Musicals. It’s going to get emotional (mainly Pav!) So strap in and let the curtain rise! You can listen to LJ and Tim’s podcast right here - https://podcasts.a…
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Get to the choppa!!!! Arnold Schwarzenegger has been a movie icon since the 80’s and has had some of the most iconic moments in Movie history. We are here to countdown his ten best movies along with Patreon ‘TopHead’ Ric! We’ll be back!!! SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.facebook.com/toptenpods EMAIL Get in t…
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Snooch to the Nooch! For 4 decades Kevin Smith has been the geeks poster boy! From very humble beginnings with Clerks Smith has created a universe (or should I say a View Askewnivrse) of his own! We are joined by Patreon TopHead Maria to countdown his greatest moments. SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.faceboo…
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Howdy folks! Everyone wants a buddy but on the movies sometimes your ‘buddy’ doesn’t start off your best friend. Sometimes you have differences to iron out before you make that bond. We are joined by Comedian, Writer and Host of The Best Movie 2 podcast Jamie Allerton as we countdown our best Buddy Movies! You can listen to Jamie’s podcast right he…
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Put on your red shoes and dance the blues! Another music legend is under the spotlight and this time it’s Ziggy, Major Tom, The thin white Duke or better known as David Bowie! We are joined by host of the ‘Fame’ podcast and pod pal Jo Elvin as we have the unenviable task of working out our Top 10 Bowie songs! Ba Ba Ba! You can listen to Jo’s ‘Fame’…
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It’s time to believe! The mysteries of the world and beyond can fascinate and amuse. With the growing power of the internet and social media the belief and creation of conspiracy theories are ever growing! We are joined by hosts of the ‘Unquestionable’ podcast Giles Paley- Phillips and Sophie Green as we countdown our favourite conspiracies! Lock t…
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Welcome! Another ‘Best Of’ compilation for you all this week where we have a Top 10 from episodes 81-90! Cheers! MOVIE OPENINGS with Ric (Patreon TopHead) SPORTING MOMENTS with Ollie (Tik Tok Sensation) TV EPISODES with Kendra (Patreon TopHead) COMEDY SONGS with Donald (Patreon TopHead) TV SHOWS AS A KID with Michaela (Singer/Songwriter/Artist) GIG…
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Hey Everyone! It’s time for another ‘Best Of’ episode so here is a compilation Top 10 of Episodes 71-80 featuring ….. GREATEST MOVIES with Helen O’Hara (Empire Magazine) ROCK STARS with Jaylan Salah (Podcaster) COMEDIANS with Cerys Nelmes (Comedian) SPORTS MOVIES with Allie MacKay (A Cup Of Tea And A Chat Podcast) TV DEATHS with Lucy Buglass (Journ…
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Ere, alright! The Rolling Stones have been icons of music for over SIX decades and they are still going strong! Along with Patreon ‘TopHead’ Brandon we have the unenviable task of counting down our Top 10 Stones songs! SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.facebook.com/toptenpods EMAIL Get in touch with us right h…
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I say! Well we are going to get near the knuckle with this episode as we are counting down our Top 10 Horniest TV or Movie moments. Some can turn us on, some can make us uncomfortable, some can even make us laugh! We are joined by Comedian Michelle Brasier who will soon be on a UK tour. Check out her tour dates and get tickets using the link below …
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To celebrate the podcast's 4th anniversary, we welcome the legendary film critic Leonard Maltin onto the show. Leonard discusses his lifelong love for Stan and Ollie, and Patrick asks him to choose his three favourite films. In addition, Leonard recounts his meetings with Buster Keaton as well as Laurel and Hardy co-stars Billy Gilbert and Dorothy …
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Fly me to the moon! Yes songs can be about almost anything. We’ve done numbers, colours and now it’s places! Joining us is the one and only Anne Hegerty (The Governess from ITV’s The Chase) as we countdown our Top 10 Songs with places in the title! **We had a little tech issue and the songs never came out on the recording, so, apologies!** SOCIAL M…
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Russ and Phil are back and this time they are going Latin to delve into the under-valued but richly served world of South American cinema. Gangsters, slum culture, imprisonment, shady politics and brutal military regimes all feature heavily in the cinema from this continent and the standard is high! So get on your samba shoes for our first venture …
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Blue is the colour! Well, actually any colour. Songs use colour all the time and sometimes the name of the song is about a colour or is used in the title. We are joined by our wonderful Patreon ‘TopHead’ Lisa as we countdown our favourites. SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.facebook.com/toptenpods EMAIL Get in…
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Groovy baby! Ah the 90’s. The internet and mobile phones were just in view and comedy in movies was, well, all over the place. From gentle rom coms to gross out comedy the 90’s kind of had it all. Along with our guest, Em from Verbal Diorama podcast, we are going to compile our Top 10 90’s Comedies. You can check out Em’s excellent podcast right he…
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Hey Ya! The 2000’s, or the ‘noughties’ was a decade that feels like it was yesterday but, boy, it wasn’t! Reality TV stars took over in the UK, not sop much over the pond but, along with our ‘TopHead’ guest , Hannah, we are here to countdown our Top 10 songs of the decade. SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.fac…
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Episode 35 kicks off Season Two of the podcast properly and introduces us to Laurel and Hardy’s talking pictures. Patrick is joined by two of the world’s leading experts in the world of Laurel and Hardy and the Hal Roach Studios. Randy Skretvedt assists in discussing the production history of the boys’ first talkie, Unaccustomed As We Are, and Rich…
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Get off my plane! Yes 90’s Action Movies! We all love em! Well some anyway. We are here to celebrate the action movies of that decade with two of the coolest podcast hosts out there. From the ‘My Five Cents’ podcast we are joined by The Logical Thinker and SoSo Juv. You can listen to the ‘My Five Cents Podcast’ here - https://linktr.ee/themyfivecen…
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Howdy! Revenge! One of the most satisfying of movie genres. They may make you squirm but, in the end (mostly), they leave you satisfied that ‘they’ got what’s coming to them. We are joined by pod friend and movie geek Lucy Buglass as we countdown our Top 10’s! SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.facebook.com/top…
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Dearly Beloved, We are gathered here today to through this podcast called The Top 10 Of Anything! Yes it’s time to celebrate the man in purple, the symbol Prince. We are joined by host of Just Films And That, Josh, to countdown Prince’s greatest songs! Ooh!!! You can catch Alice and Josh’s excellent podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podc…
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Greetings! Some may say that DC have lagged behind other Superhero movie making studios but it hasn’t always been like that. We are joined by Comedian Ted Ilyaz as we countdown the greatest DC movies of all time! Up, Up and away!! You can get 2024 tour dates and all the other info on Tez right here - www.tezilyaz.com SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/to…
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Shirley you can’t be serious! 80’s Comedy movies are some of the greatest comedy of all time. Iconic (yep!) and trailblazing and just darn funny! We are joined by ‘TopHead’ Shannon as we celebrate our fave 80’s Comedy Movies. SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.facebook.com/toptenpods EMAIL Get in touch with us …
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In this very special bonus episode, Patrick welcomes Craig Raguse to the show. Craig is the grandson of the man who was given the responsibility of converting the Hal Roach Studios into a studio fit for producing talking pictures, Elmer Raguse. Craig discusses Elmer's early life and background, his move from the Victor Company in New Jersey to Roac…
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Hello, Hello, It’s good to be back! Oasis ruled the world in the 90’s with classic Rock and Roll songs and hype and controversy following their every step. Love them or hate them you have to admit they had some cracking tunes! We are joined by Tik Tok sensation Ollie as we countdown our favs! Mad fer it! you can check out Ollie’s Tik Tok channel he…
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Lights, Camera, ACTION! The Director of a movie shows you what he wants you to see. He guides you through a story and makes you feel all the emotions. Great Directors can change your life and leave you with memories forever. We are joined this week by ‘TopHead’ Ric as we countdown our Top 10 Movie Directors. Hang around till the end to listen to Pa…
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Hi True Believers! We are celebrating the one and only Stan Lee in this episode. We are joined by ‘TopHead’ Donald as we countdown our favourite Stan Lee cameos. Stan has popped up in loads of various things so let’s count them down! ‘Exelsior!’ SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.facebook.com/toptenpods EMAIL G…
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Great Movies are great movies and many great movies get sequel after sequel. Some great movies and some not so great movies also get remade. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But we are going to countdown our Top Ten. SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods (http://www.twitter.com/toptenpods) www.instagram.com/toptenpods (http://www.instagr…
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Stupid is as stupid does! Everyone likes a Tom Hanks movie. Everyone. It’s an unwritten rule. We are joined by podcaster Carol Barwick to countdown our Top 10 Hanks flicks! You can check out Carol’s podcast right here - https://open.spotify.com/show/22nHtD7rxmbNjlnKEQKkEh?si=GhnkmyQ4RECjrzYMO9a_gg SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagr…
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In this special bonus episode, recorded live in front of a Zoom audience of some of the Podcast’s Patrons, Patrick interviews Laurel & Hardy expert and film historian, Randy Skretvedt, all about his latest book, entitled March of the Wooden Soldiers:The Amazing Story of Laurel & Hardy’s Babes in Toyland. To purchase a copy of Randy’s new book, clic…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! So we here at TTTOAP Towers are having a well earned(???) rest over the holiday season. With that here is a ready made Top 10 from episodes 61 to 70 Featuring : TV ANTI HEROES WITH STIG MOVIE QUOTES WITH ALICE TOM CRUISE MOVIES WITH RIC INVENTIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD WITH JON STEVE MARTIN MOVIES WITH STU 80’S NUMBER 1’S WITH KIM GRE…
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To round off Laurel and Hardy's silent era, Patrick invites classic comedy expert Chris Seguin back to take one last look at the whole canon. Join us for a fascinating and fun discussion covering all the boys' films, from The Lucky Dog to Angora Love. For more exclusive content and benefits from The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, sign up to show your supp…
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas one and all! Everyone love Santa. He is what Christmas is all about. We are joined by broadcaster, journalist and the happiest Christmas angel Faye Hatcher as we countdown our 10 Favourite Santa’s! Yep he’s coming to town! SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.facebook.com/toptenpods EM…
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Ho ho ho! Yippee kayay Merry Festives! It’s finally time to get our turkey-tearing teeth into the most distinctive of all sub genres, the Christmas film. What exactly IS a Christmas flick and which deserves to sit atop our respective Christmas trees. So turn on the fairy lights, heat up the mulled wine (but do NOT try that horrendous eggnog nonsens…
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WARNING! THIS PODCAST HAS VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY BAD LANGUAGE FROM THE START!!!!! Ok you C***ts! We are joined by ‘TopHead’ Anna as we countdown our favourite moments for Television and Cinema using ‘that’ word! Some love it, some loathe it, some find it funny and some find it the most distasteful word of all! It’s going to be fun! Enjoy! SOC…
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Welcome! James Bond movies have to have certain things to make them Bond movies. Glamorous locations, gorgeous women and great songs! We are joined by host of the SpyHards podcast, Scott, as we countdown our favourite 007 tunes! You can listen to the SpyHards podcast right here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/spyhards-a-spy-movie-podcast/id…
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Wooooo! We are going back to the 60’s for todays episode as we have the unenviable task of choosing our 10 favourite songs of that decade. We are joined by the wonderful Michael Fenton Stevens. Actor, Musician and host of the excellent My Time Capsule Podcast. Michael is on top form as he gives us some fantastic stories related to some of the choic…
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2-4-6-8 Songs can be about anything so to have a number in the title is as valid as the next thing. Some of the greatest songs ever written fall into this category and we are joined by Patreon ‘TopHead’ Kendra as we countdown our Top 10’s! SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.facebook.com/toptenpods EMAIL Get in …
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With a tear in the eye, episode thirty-four brings Stan and Ollie’s silent period to a close. To discuss Laurel & Hardy’s swansong of their silent era, Angora Love, Patrick welcomes back to the Podcast classic comedy expert Chris Seguin. As well as discussing the film in focus, Chris and Patrick also consider Stan and Babe’s contemporaries, such as…
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John Williams, Nino Rota, Jerry Goldsmith. Some of the greats of film music amongst those under the spotlight and under discussion in Russ and Phil’s latest Film Fives countdown. Galaxies far, far away, gangster dynasties, disco dancing devils, eavesdroppers, duke box boy racers, cut-nosed private eyes, bridges too far and ticking-time-bomb Vietnam…
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Way hey! For any one who is British and a certain age comedy duo Morecambe and Wise were a staple of British television in the 60’s and 70’s. Their Christmas TV specials are legendary. We are joined by Comedian, Writer, Podcaster Kevin Day as we take a stroll down memory lane with a bumper episode as we compile our Top 10 Eric and Ernie moments! Pl…
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Dry you eyes mate! Watching movies can be an emotional affair! One minute we can be laughing, the next cheering but when movies make us cry it’s a whole different thing. We are joined by Alice from Just Film And That Podcast as we count down our fav tearful flicks! You can catch Alice and Josh’s excellent podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/g…
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Welcome! The Documentary has the power to shock, inspire, horrify and entertain. It can also sway your point of view and, maybe even, confirm your beliefs! We are joined by Patreon ’TopHead’ Kelly as we countdown our Top 10 Documentaries and Docu Series. SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.facebook.com/toptenpod…
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Yeah I guess we’re back! Trilogies can be hit or Miss but fourth movies in a franchise are just as ‘iffy’! We are joined by Patreon ‘TopHead’ Chris as we countdown our fav 4th movies. We may not have a massive pool to choose from but it’s going to be fun to sort them out! SOCIAL MEDIA www.twitter.com/toptenpods www.instagram.com/toptenpods www.face…
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Mad Fer it! Yes we celebrate the songs from Manchester this episode. We are joined by Football finance expert, broadcaster and co host of the excellent ‘Price Of Football’ Podcast Kieran Maguire as we countdown the tunes from this fair city! You can listen to Kieran and Kevin’s podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-price-of-footb…
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Oooooooh! It’s nearly Halloween so what better way to celebrate is to countdown our Top 10 Ghost Movies! We are joined by the one and only Tim Downie and the wonderful Justin Chubb to countdown our choices and also to chat about their excellent podcast FOLKLANDS! You can check out Tim and Justin’s podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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