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 chaotic) take on a movie he hasn’t seen…until now.

Expect wild plot guesses, questionable facts, and plenty of laughs as Pete tries — and mostly fails — to keep the conversation on the road.

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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 British humour, absurd storytelling, and what it means to find meaning in the chaos.

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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 film still shines today.

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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 films (Finding Nemo, About Time, and Boiling Point), and why Finding Nemo still makes her cry. Along the way, Emma shares stories about her globe-trotting childhood, her love of theatre, and her knack for accidentally burying birds mid-movie.

Funny, heartfelt, and filled with film geek joy, it’s a delightful chat about love, laughter, and the movies that shape us.

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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.

The conversation explores what makes the film magical - the discovery of Diagon Alley, the wonder of Hogwarts, and Harry finding his first true friends. Yet Troy questions certain storytelling choices, wondering if Harry's journey could have had more resistance or personal agency. The hosts dive into the incredible British cast, from Alan Rickman's mysterious Snape to Robbie Coltrane's lovable Hagrid, while discussing J.K. Rowling's strict casting rules that kept the production authentically British.

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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 along the way. Now, for the very first time, he sits down to experience the story of “the boy who lived.”

Pete and Troy dive into why he skipped the series, what it’s like to watch the film fresh as an adult, and how it compares to his three all-time favorite movies: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Boogie Nights, and Donnie Brasco. Expect big laughs, sharp insights, and plenty of nostalgia as they unpack both the magic and the myths around one of cinema’s most beloved franchises.

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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 the way they swap stories about parenting, nostalgia, on-set logistics and even what Aaron’s working on next. A thoughtful, funny debrief on a movie that divides audiences as much as it inspires them.

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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, with next week’s episode devoted entirely to Richard Linklater’s Boyhood.

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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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