Best Midwinter Entertainment Podcasts (2024)

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An Interview with... FilmIsRidley (Extended Version) 40:47

2M ago40:47

40:47

Roughly 2 years since his 1st interview, Ridley aka “FilmIsRidley” is back!In this follow up, Bradley asks some of the same questions as last time (as well as some ones too), to see how Ridley’s responses might’ve changed.From discussing his experiences as a content creator, to his journey through film school, and his advice for others wanting to f…

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Is Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 REALLY That Good? (Review) 28:45

1+ y ago28:45

28:45

Is Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 REALLY That Good? In this week's episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley talks about his recent cinema trip to see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! So, is Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 really that good? As a Marvel movie fan, I had to find out! In this review, I'll tell you all about my thoughts on the film, f…

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The Daily Weekly’s 3rd Birthday! 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

39:59

We’ve been doing this for 3 years now… Where has the time gone?! In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Jake reunite to reflect on The Daily Weekly as a whole, and talk about some of their favourite things they’ve recently watched, as well as sharing the movies and TV shows they are most looking forward too! If you’re a fan of Bra…

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We Read Our Zombie Apocalypse TV Show Screenplay! 1:04:17

1+ y ago1:04:17

1:04:17

This week, Bradley and Jake get together to read through a screenplay they wrote together, many years ago. Intended to be the first episode of the fifth season of their original show inspired by the likes of The Walking Dead, “The Last of Them”, follows a group of survivors in a world where the undead outnumber the living - but they aren’t the only…

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Former Child Stars Who Left Hollywood Behind 21:47

1+ y ago21:47

21:47

Hollywood isn’t all what its made out to be. It can put too much pressure on you for a start, make you doubt yourself. These former child stars left Hollywood behind, and whilst they might have been young, they were wise enough to know whats best for them. Interestingly enough, they each starred in some of the biggest franchises over the last 50 ye…

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5 TV Shows That Continued After The Main Star Left 34:38

1+ y ago34:38

34:38

Sometimes actors don’t stick around, but as they say, the show must go on - but for how much longer? In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley discusses TV shows that continued after the main star had left, with some of the departures being more controversial than others! He also shares some of the latest entertainment news - including t…

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I Went To The Cinema For The FIRST TIME In Nearly A Year! 29:40

1+ y ago29:40

29:40

In this week’s episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley breaks down the recent Oscar winners, talks about his recent trip to the cinema (for the first time in nearly a year), shares his thoughts on ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’, and of course, concludes the episode with another weird news story! Who else is excited about The Daily Weekly …

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Is ‘The Last of Us’ The New ‘Westworld’? 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

The Daily Weekly Podcast IS BACK after almost 1 year away! In this episode, Bradley goes unscripted and talks about the status of the podcast (will it return for a brand new season?). He also takes a look at some upcoming movies, and shares his thoughts on the hit TV show, The Last of Us - but is it set to suffer the same fate as another HBO show, …

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2 Years of The Daily Weekly (Anniversary Special) 1:36:45

2+ y ago1:36:45

1:36:45

Bradley and Jake

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Celebrities Who Left Hollywood for Normal Jobs 21:00

2+ y ago21:00

21:00

Sometimes Hollywood life isn't all that it's made out o be, and for these celebrities, they decided to take a step back and opt for more "normal" jobs instead.

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TV Shows That Continued After The Main Star Left 23:25

2+ y ago23:25

23:25

Sometimes the main star leaves a TV show, but as they say, the show must go on! In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley takes a look at 5 of his favourite TV shows that continued even after their main star had left. Do you watch any of these TV shows? Did any get better after their main star had left? Tell me your thoughts in the comme…

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11 Acting Couples Who Fell in Love on Set 18:28

2+ y ago18:28

18:28

Sometimes acting spills over to the real world, especially when it comes to falling in love! In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley looks at several actors who fell in love on set. Some are still together, and some may have split. Let us know which celebrity couple is your favourite!

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15 Actors Who Almost Played Famous Roles 15:00

2+ y ago15:00

15:00

Some of your favourite characters were almost played by different actors! Yeah, I'm talking about you Tom Cruise Iron Man! Would you have preferred any of these almost-castings? This episode is shorter in length as Bradley did not have a co-host, the episode was originally written with at least 2 participants in mind.…

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7 Biggest Box Office Bombs! 20:36

3y ago20:36

20:36

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel discuss 7 of the biggest box office bombs from the last 20 years. Just how badly did some of these movies do? The truth will shock you!

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Most Anticpated Movies of 2022 (Part 2) 24:27

3y ago24:27

24:27

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel look at 18 of the most anticipated movies of 2022! From Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to Thor: Love and Thunder, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever!

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Most Anticipated Movies of 2022 (Part 1) 26:09

3y ago26:09

26:09

It's a brand-new season of the podcast and we're kicking it off by looking at what else is to come this year! In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel look at 10 of the most anticipated movies of 2022! From Death on the Nile to Uncharted and The Batman!

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The Daily Weekly Christmas Special 2021! 44:12

3y ago44:12

44:12

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Jake share some of their favourite Christmas memories, discuss plans for the future of The Daily Weekly, reminisce over Christmas traditions and more in this unscripted festive special episode! Happy holidays to all of our viewers and listeners!…

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Was SPIDER-MAN NO WAY HOME Worth The Wait?! (Honest Thoughts and Review) 53:07

3y ago53:07

53:07

Was SPIDER-MAN NO WAY HOME That Good? (Honest Thoughts and Review). Bradley and Jake give their honest thoughts and review of the latest in the Homecoming Trilogy: Spider-Man No Way Home.

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Actors Who Started Their Careers Later in Life (Part 2) 20:24

3y ago20:24

20:24

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel look at several actors who started their careers later in life. From Kathy Bates to Steve Carell and Viola Davis!

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Actors Who Started Their Careers Later in Life (Part 1) 19:13

3y ago19:13

19:13

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel look at several actors who started their careers later in life. From Samuel L. Jackson to Betty White and Morgan Freeman!

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8 Movie Sequels Never Made 18:46

3y ago18:46

18:46

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel look at some movie sequels that were never made. From Ghostbusters: Hellbent to The Mummy: Rise of the Aztec and The Amazing Spider-Man 3

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Actors Who Almost Died on Set 20:22

3y ago20:22

20:22

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel look at several actors who almost died on set. From stunts going wrong to perhaps other foul means at play...

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What Are The Best Halloween Films? (Part 2) 29:33

3y ago29:33

29:33

Spooky season is upon us, and in this episode, we’re looking at the best Halloween horror films! The question is, what’s better? Originals, sequels, or remakes? Let us know your favourite Halloween movie!

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What Are The Best Halloween Films? (Part 1) 27:44

3y ago27:44

27:44

Spooky season is upon us, and in this episode, we’re looking at the best Halloween horror films! The question is, what’s better? Originals, sequels, or remakes? Let us know your favourite Halloween movie!

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11 TV Shows That Should Return 31:06

3y ago31:06

31:06

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley, Jake and Ridley talk about 11 TV shows they think should return, whether for more seasons, one-off specials or even in movie format! From Firefly to Primeval, and even The Office US! Do you agree with our thoughts? Let us know which TV show you wish would return!…

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Movie Sequels Better Than Originals (Part 2) 17:41

3y ago17:41

17:41

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley, Jake and Ridley share which movie sequels they think are better than the originals. From The Dark Knight to Jurassic Park: The Lost World, and more! Do you agree with our thoughts? Let us know!

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Movie Sequels Better Than Originals (Part 1) 21:24

3y ago21:24

21:24

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley, Jake and Ridley share which movie sequels they think are better than the originals. 1From Back to the Future II to Thor: Ragnarok and of course, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back! Do you agree with our thoughts? Let us know

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Actors Who Hated Working Together (Part 2) 19:59

3y ago19:59

19:59

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel look at 10 actors who hated working together on set. From Will Smith and Janet Hubert falling out whilst working on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, to Bill Murray and Lucy Liu fighting on the set of Charlie's Angels and more! Which of these celebrity feuds do you find most shocking? Let u…

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Actors Who Almost Played Famous Roles 23:00

3y ago23:00

23:00

In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel look at 5 actors who almost played famous roles. From Sir Ian McKellen as Dumbledore instead of Michael Gambon to John Krasinski as Captain America Instead of Chris Evans! Would you have preferred any of these almost castings? Let us know!…

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Actors Who Fell in Love on Set 24:00

3y ago24:00

24:00

Sometimes acting spills over to the real world, especially when it comes to falling in love! In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel look at several actors who fell in love on set. From Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, and even Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn! Let us know which celebrity coupl…

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Actors Who Hated Working Together (Part 1) 19:11

3y ago19:11

19:11

Sometimes working with people isn't easy. Even if you're acting, it can be hard to fake a smile... In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley takes a look at several actors who hated working together. From on-set drama to behind-the-scenes beef, nothing is perfect, not even in Hollywood. Let us know which celebrity feud you think is the m…

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Biggest Olympic Scandals 22:00

3y ago22:00

22:00

The Olympics, a global event where the world watches, although sometimes things don't go to plan. In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley and Rachel take a look at and discuss 8 of the biggest Olympic scandals. From the naked Olympics to the Atlanta bombing, and doping scandals. Let us know which one you think is the most shocking!…

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6 Unusual Celebrity Hobbies 24:31

3y ago24:31

24:31

Part 2 of our "Celebrity Hobbies" episodes. Everyone has their own hobbies, some you might expect such as drawing or tie collecting. But what about skull collecting, buying vintage dolls, writing stories about typewriters, or even people watching? Nicholas Cage, Katy Perry, Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, David Arquette, and Simon Cowell, all have so…

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6 Surprising Celebrity Hobbies 29:18

3y ago29:18

29:18

We all have a hobby, right? You know, maybe bird-watching, stamp collecting, something normal and mundane like that. But what about knife collecting, pigeon racing, or even witchcraft? Johnny Depp, Mike Tyson, Angelina Jolie, Azaelia Banks, Rod Stewart, and Mila Kunis each have a pretty surprising hobby! Let us know which one you think is the most …

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An Interview with... Amelia Holliday 13:46

3y ago13:46

13:46

In this instalment of our "An Interview with..." miniseries, Bradley speaks to an all-around content creator, Amelia Holliday. Amelia shares her experiences as a content creator, from the ups and downs to diving into what she does (writing blog posts to creating YouTube videos, TikToks, as well as Instagram influencing)!…

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An Interview with... Rachel Greenaway 17:13

3+ y ago17:13

17:13

In the latest instalment of our “An Interview with…” miniseries, Bradley talks to content creator and member of The Daily Weekly team, Rachel Greenaway. Rachel talks about her experiences as a content creator, from writing blog posts to starting a podcast and filming YouTube videos.

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An Interview with... FilmIsRidley 18:52

3+ y ago18:52

18:52

This week Bradley talks to friend and filmmaker, Ridley Coote (known as FilmIsRidley to his movie-reviewing community). Ridley talks about his experiences as a content creator, from writing film reviews to directing short films, and studying all there is to know about screenwriting and film production.…

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An Interview with... MidwinterMakes 22:05

3+ y ago22:05

22:05

In the latest instalment of our “An Interview with…” miniseries, Bradley talks to graphic designer, Twitch streamer and YouTuber, MidwinterMakes (aka Jake from The Daily Weekly). Jake shares his experiences from his early YouTube days to growing his Twitch following, as well as sharing some tips for success by using TikTok and YouTube Shorts!…

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Movies That Wouldn't Be Made Today - Part 3 22:25

3+ y ago22:25

22:25

Sometimes movies reflect the times they were made, other times, you wonder how they ever got past the green light. In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley, Rachel, and Ridley take a look at some of the movies that they (and the internet) think wouldn't be made today. This is part 3 of 3.…

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Movies That Wouldn't Be Made Today - Part 2 18:57

3+ y ago18:57

18:57

Sometimes movies reflect the times they were made, other times, you wonder how they ever got past the green light. In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley, Rachel, and Ridley take a look at some of the movies that they (and the internet) think wouldn't be made today. This is part 2 of 3.…

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Movies That Wouldn't Be Made Today - Part 1 20:21

3+ y ago20:21

20:21

Sometimes movies reflect the times they were made, other times, you wonder how they ever got past the green light. In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Bradley, Rachel, and Ridley take a look at some of the movies that they (and the internet) think wouldn't be made today. This is part 1 of 3.…

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Worst Movies Based on Books - Part 2 19:33

3+ y ago19:33

19:33

Ridley takes the lead as he shares what he thinks are some of the worst movies based on books!

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Worst Movies Based on Books - Part 1 28:34

3+ y ago28:34

28:34

We've looked at some of the best movies, and now, some of the worst movies based on books. After all, Hollywood can't get it right every time - or can they? Whether you agree or disagree with our thoughts on these movies, please do let us know!

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An Interview with... Bradley J. Simmons | The Man Behind The Daily Weekly 41:25

3+ y ago41:25

41:25

Rachel interviews co-creator of The Daily Weekly, Bradley J. Simmons in the second instalment of our "An Interview with..." miniseries. In this podcast, Bradley talks about his experiences as a content creator. From his early aspirations to the beginnings of The Daily Weekly, and who has influenced him in his journey so far. As well as, sharing his…

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Actors Who Broke Social Media World Records 23:16

3+ y ago23:16

23:16

We all want millions of followers and likes don’t we? Well here are some actors who have all that and more, some have even broken social media world records! In this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast, we take a look at the stars who have broken those world records - from the most liked posts in the world to being the quickest person to reach one …

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The Daily Weekly Podcast 1st Birthday Special! 1:19:35

3+ y ago1:19:35

1:19:35

It's been one year since the first-ever episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast. To mark this very special occasion, Bradley and a very special guest co-host, talk through some of the frequent topics brought up in various discussions across the episodes - from Marvel, DC, The Walking Dead, and of course, another entry in The Not Yet Titled News! We use…

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An Interview with... CivieToSoldier | From Content Creator to British Army Recruit 26:53

3+ y ago26:53

26:53

Bradley interviews long-time friend and former co-worker, Natasha (a.k.a CivieToSoldier). Natasha talks about her experiences as a British army recruit and as a content creator too! If you have an interest in joining the armed forces or becoming a content creator, then this is the video for you! Sit back and relax as Bradley and Natasha discuss a v…

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Best Movies Based on Books - Part 2 1:01:05

3+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Bradley and Rachel are back to discuss more of the best movies based on books! From the Chronicles of Narnia to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and even the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Get comfy, grab a cuppa and settle in for an hour of discussion in this episode of The Daily Weekly Podcast.

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Best Movies Based on Books - Part 1 1:11:29

3+ y ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Bradley and Rachel discuss what they think are some of the best movies, which have been adapted from books. From Harry Potter to James Bond, and even The Godfather. Tune in and see if you agree or disagree with their thoughts - you might even learn something (Bradley sure did!). If you have any suggestions for other great movies that have been adap…

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Actors Who Committed Crimes 1:11:26

4y ago1:11:26

1:11:26

WARNING: This episode features discussions that some may find distressing. Including drug and substance abuse, gang culture, and crimes of a severe sexual nature. Not every actor is as squeaky clean as some of the characters they have portrayed... Some might even surprise you! In episode 22 of The Daily Weekly Podcast, Rachel raises awareness of ac…

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