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Screen, PlayRobert Redford Was GreatAward-winning Irish screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea, Star Wars: Visions) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers, Neil Gaiman’s Likely Stories) return with Screen, Play — the podcast where something topical sparks a top three.In our second episode, we turn our attention to the late Robert Redford, who died this week, one of Hollywood’s true icons. Actor, director, producer, activist, and founder of Sundance, Redford’s career reshaped both mainstream cinema and independent film culture across more than six decades.We each count down our top three Redford picks: from classic performances that defined...
2025-09-221h 35
Screen, PlayBack to SchoolThe creators of The Best Bits, award-winning Irish screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea, Star Wars: Visions) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers, Neil Gaiman’s Likely Stories) are back with a new podcast!Welcome to Screen, Play — the show where something topical sparks a top three. Think of it as The Best Bits but looser and more conversational.New episodes every other Monday.For our first outing, with kids heading back to school, we’re counting down our Top 3 school movies — from Goodbye, Mr. Chips to The Holdovers.You can contact...
2025-09-081h 20
Screen, PlayTrailerAn upcoming film and TV podcast from the creators of The Best Bits — screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers).Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps this brand-new show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows by clicking this link: patreon.com/screenplaypodcastThank you.
2025-09-0600 min
The Best BitsBest Action SceneWill and Kevin came to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and they're all out of bubble gum. Pulling out all the stops for Best Action Scene, they duck and weave between chases, face-offs and throw-downs for an all-out assault on another epic topic.If you want to drop Will and Kevin a line, email them at bestbitspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com, or leave a message via their contact page.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Pl...
2025-02-121h 10
The Best BitsThe Best Picks of 2024Happy New Year! Will and Kevin share their annual favourite new release films of 2024. There are some very slight spoilers for a few movies mentioned.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd for Will's List and Kevin's List.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film revi...
2025-01-011h 48
The Best BitsThe Mini Bits - A Special Best Bits Bonus ShowWill and Kevin got together in Cork to record a Mini Bits in the park, during which they discussed Hit Man, Brats, The Legend of Korra, South Park: The End of Obesity and Scavengers Reign, among other things.This paywalled episode is available for all in honour of The Best Bits' friend and patron, John O'Callaghan, who passed away on Sunday. Please enjoy it on behalf of John. He was one of the good ones, and Will, Kevin and The Best Bits Discord community will miss him terribly. Will and Kevin have donated all of June's Patreon s...
2024-06-201h 03
The Best BitsBest ExpositionScreenwriters Will Collins and Kevin Lehane explore the art of exposition—how filmmakers convey crucial background information and context to the audience. From seamless integrations and clever storytelling techniques to the dreaded info dumps, they discuss how exposition can make or break a film. ~ Written by ChatGPT-4For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and all...
2024-05-151h 12
The Best BitsBest Irish FilmsWill Collins and Kevin Lehane, writers of Irish films like Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers and Grabbers, discuss their favourite Irish films ahead of this St Patrick's Day. This episode was suggested by listener Micháel. If you would like to recommend a future episode, email the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact with your suggestion.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allow...
2024-03-131h 30
The Best BitsThe Best Picks of 2023Will and Kevin list their ten favourite new films of 2023. You can view a video version of this episode on their Patreon. For a list of Will's Best Picks of 2023 and Kevin's Best Picks of 2023, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review on your podcast app of choice. It helps the show grow and helps others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like...
2023-12-201h 58
The Best BitsOuttake: Best Death SceneThe next main show episode from Will and Kevin was meant to be Best Death Scene, but they hit a snag after recording the show with a guest. Unfortunately, their audio was lost. That left them with an incomplete taping. Rather than try and do it over, Will and Kevin have decided to come back to it in the future.Instead, they will record an episode on a topic suggested by one of their Discorder Patrons, Lara. Best Guilty Pleasure Films! In the meantime, enjoy this "outtake" release that hopefully serves as a suitable farewell for what...
2023-11-1114 min
The Best BitsOuttake: Best Undercover SceneNext week, Will and Kevin will release their 53rd main show (Best Undercover Scene), and right now, it's a long episode. Whenever they have recordings like this, they try to whittle them down to get them to a listenable length. When they do make edits, those moments are consigned to the bin, but as Will is putting the final touches to the next ep, he has put together an outtake from the coming episode. In this outtake, Will and Kevin talk about William Friedkin's Cruising from 1980—a controversial film at the time, but one that they found plays a lo...
2023-11-0609 min
The Best Bits31 Days of Horror #31 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)Silver Shamrock!For October, Will and Kevin (and special guests) have been releasing an episode per day as part of their 31 Days of Horror series, recommending a different genre film for listeners. However, to avoid gumming up the main feed or spamming subscribers, the remaining episodes have been available FOR FREE via their Patreon feed. By joining their community, you get all episodes without a subscription, with no strings attached. Just click the link, and enjoy: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThere could only be one franchise to bring this series home, and as Will and Kevin began...
2023-10-3123 min
The Best Bits31 Days of Horror #1 - The Fog (1980)Thirty more days to Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!For the entire month of October, Will and Kevin (and special guests) will be releasing an episode per day as part of their 31 Days of Horror series recommending a different genre film for listeners. However, to avoid gumming up the main feed or spamming subscribers, the remaining episodes will be available FOR FREE via their Patreon feed. By joining their community, you will get all episodes without a subscription, no strings attached. Just click the link, and enjoy: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThe opening theme of "Stop Look and Li...
2023-10-0112 min
The Best BitsThe Thing Commentary (with Jamie Hannigan)Will and Kevin have opened the Patreon vault again to share this "All the Best Bits" commentary recorded and released last year for subscribers. Joined by returning special guest Jamie Hannigan (The Damned, Pilgrimage), this is John Carpenter's The Thing.Released in 1982, The Thing is directed by John Carpenter from a screenplay by Bill Lancaster. It stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur, Charles Hallahan, Richard Dysart, David Clennon, Donald Moffat, Peter Maloney, T.K. Carter, Thomas Waites, and Joel Polis.You can follow Jamie on Twitter @JamiedotdotdotMusic is provided by E...
2023-05-061h 53
The Best BitsCheck out a special sneak peek of The Lonely Aul Lads podcast hosted by Betty NettleCheck out an exclusive sneak peek of the first episode of The Lonely Aul Lads podcast hosted by Betty Nettle. To listen to more episodes, subscribe to The Best Bits podcast with Will Collins and Kevin Lehane, and check out their Patreon for more bonus content.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support th...
2023-04-0102 min
The Best BitsThe Best Bits (...or Whatever) - John Wick 4, Succession (S4E01), Fleishman Is in Trouble, Listener QuestionsWill and Kevin are back for another Best Bits (...or Whatever) where they talk about the best bits of the week (…or whatever). In this episode, they briefly discuss the return of Succession for its final season and the buzzy new drama starring Jesse Eisenberg and Clare Danes called Fleishman is in Trouble. Plus, Kevin watched John Wick 4, and Will watched the award-winning docu-series O.J.: Made in America. They also tackle some listener questions.If you’d like to submit listener questions, please do so via the /contact page.Music is provided by Epidemic....
2023-03-2959 min
The Best BitsThe Best Bits (...or Whatever) - Feedback, Oscars 95, Scream VI, Extraordinary, Poker FaceWill and Kevin are launching a new show, The Best Bits (...or Whatever), where they talk about the best bits of the week (…or whatever). In this episode, they discuss the recent responses to their feedback survey. Plus, Will watched the Oscars and Extraordinary while Kevin watched Scream VI, and Poker Face.If you'd like to contribute to their survey, click the link and let them know what you think.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or directly via bestbitspodcast.com/co...
2023-03-1553 min
The Best BitsSecond Rate Review: Ladyhawke / Little Shop of HorrorsAfter fifty main shows, Will and Kevin are taking a moment to catch up on some of the films they overlooked, wanted to see, and didn't find the time to watch.On this episode, Will watched the 1986 Frank Oz musical horror-comedy classic Little Shop of Horrors, which came up during Best Musical Number (#7). While Kevin watched the 1985 Richard Donner-directed adventure film Ladyhawke, which was mentioned in Best Reunion Scene (#46).Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or directly via bestbitspodcast.com/con...
2023-03-0857 min
The Best BitsSecond Rate Review: An American Werewolf in London / Paddington 2After fifty main shows, Will and Kevin are taking a moment to catch up on some of the films they overlooked, wanted to see, and didn't find the time to watch.On this episode, Will watched the 1981 John Landis horror-comedy classic An American Werewolf in London, which came up during Best SFX Scene (#9), Best Scene Set in a Cinema (#34), and Best Dream Scene (#36). While Kevin watched the 2017 Paul King directed delight Paddington 2, which was mentioned in Best Post-Credits Scene (#13) and Best Reunion Scene (#46).Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show...
2023-02-221h 04
The Best BitsBest Car Scene (with Jonas Govaerts)Hop in and belt up as Will and Kevin are joined by backseat driver and Belgium filmmaker Jonas Govaerts, a director of two films ("Cub," "H4Z4RD"), multiple music videos, and thirty-odd episodes of TV!Jonas' film "H4Z4RD" co-written with Trent Haaga ("Cheap Thrills") is a thrilling car film currently playing at festivals all over the world - recently winning "Best Feature" in the Òrbita Section at Sitges Film Festival. So, a perfect guest to pick the scenes set in cars that get the motors running.You can follow Jonas on Instagram a...
2022-10-261h 10
The Best BitsBest Superhero SceneWith great scene themes come great scene selections as Will and Kevin assemble, suit up, leap, bamf, web swing, and sling-ring through a multiverse of super fun Superhero Scenes from "Ant-Man" to "X-Men" and every caped, cowled, and crowned crusader in between. Excelsior!Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or directly via bestbitspodcast.com/contact Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.
2022-10-121h 07
The Best BitsBest Battle SceneFrom "Alexander" to "Zulu", Will and Kevin charge once more into the breach for Best Battle Scene.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or directly via bestbitspodcast.com/contact Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 50 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podca...
2022-09-281h 13
The Best BitsBest Opening SceneWill and Kevin are back with a scene theme selected by their Patreon subscribers. From bookends, cold opens, prologues, inciting incidents, and flash-forwards, there are many ways to open a movie, and many movies have done it well. But which ones?Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or directly via bestbitspodcast.com/contact Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.Yo...
2022-09-141h 03
The Best BitsKevin’s OriginOver the summer on The Best Bits Patreon, Will & Kevin released dozens of bonus shows. Some of them were one-on-one interviews called "Your Best Bits," where they laid out their respective journeys from film fans to screenwriters. This is Will's episode with Kevin.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to dis...
2022-09-071h 03
The Best BitsSome News, a Clip and a Special OfferAhead of Season 4 beginning next week, Will and Kevin share some news, a clip, and a special offer. No more hiatuses. From Season 4 onward, The Best Bits will be releasing new episodes every fortnight. To celebrate, for the next two weeks ONLY, listeners can subscribe to their Patreon for just €2 p/m (or your currency's equivalent, i.e., £2, $2.50, etc.) and get all of their bonus Mini Bits shows. This tier is open until September 21st, 2022. If you'd like to avail of the €2 tier, click the link and subscribe to "FREEHOUSE" at patreon.com/bestbitspodcast!Music is provided by Ep...
2022-09-0610 min
The Best BitsWill’s OriginOver the summer on The Best Bits Patreon, Will & Kevin released dozens of bonus shows. Some of them were one-on-one interviews called "Your Best Bits," where they laid out their respective journeys from film fans to screenwriters. This is Kevin's episode with Will.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to di...
2022-08-311h 03
The Best BitsSecond Rate Review: Sunshine (2007) (with The Cinemile's Dave & Cathy)“Hello and Welcome to The Best Bits: Second Rate Show (Patron Pick) where we watch your suggestion and see if we like it.”For the final Second Rate Review of the season, Will and Kevin are joined by Cathy and Dave from The Cinemile podcast. In this crossover episode, a film with a Cork Connection was proposed and voted on by subscribers of The Cinemile Patreon and The Best Bits Patreon.The chosen film was Danny Boyle's 2007 science-fiction thriller “Sunshine,” co-written with Alex Garland and starring Corkman Cillian Murphy, co-starring Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh, Rose Byrne, Ben...
2022-08-241h 11
The Best BitsSecond Rate Review: Traxx (1988)“Hello and Welcome to The Best Bits: Second Rate Show where we flashback to a random week of release and give a second chance to a film we didn't see the first time.”Will and Kevin return to the summer of “Die Hard”, “Young Guns” and “Cocktail”, and take a chance on Shadoe Steven's obscure and hard-to-find cult action-comedy classic "Traxx".Just relax, here comes Traxx.When gun-toting mercenary Traxx (Shadoe Stevens) retires from a life of combat to begin a cookie baking business, he quickly runs out of money and needs cash fast. Seeing an op...
2022-08-171h 00
The Best BitsSecond Rate Review: Volunteers (1985)“Hello and Welcome to The Best Bits: Second Rate Show where we flashback to a random week of release and give a second chance to a film we didn't see the first time.”Will and Kevin return to the summer of “Back to the Future”, “The Goonies” and “Jewel of the Nile”, and take a chance on Nicholas Meyer's Volunteers.In 1962, after graduating from Yale, womanizing slacker Lawrence (Tom Hanks) flees a gambling debt that his rich dad won't pay and takes his roomie's place as Peace Corps Volunteer in Thai Golden Triangle with 2 other PCVs .You c...
2022-08-1047 min
The Best BitsSecond Rate Review: Electric Dreams (1984)“Hello and Welcome to The Best Bits: Second Rate Show where we flashback to a random week of release and give a second chance to a film we didn't see the first time.”Will and Kevin return to the summer of “Gremlins”, “Ghostbusters” "Beverly Hills Cop", and “Temple of Doom”, and take a chance on Steve Barron’s 1984 music video influenced romcom.Loosely inspired by Cyrano de Bergerac, San Francisco architect (Lenny Von Dohlen) woos a cellist (Virginia Madsen) who lives next door with the help of his sentient home computer Edgar.You can contact the show...
2022-07-2748 min
The Best BitsSampler: Mini Bits #29 - Q&A (Round 3)Recently on The Best Bits Patreon, Will & Kevin did a series of Q&A episodes for their Mini Bits podcasts as suggested by their Patreon listeners. Thank you to all The Best Bits patrons who submitted questions. There are three more of these episodes available on Patreon right now, and if you want to hear more bonus podcasts, they're all available exclusively to Patreon subscribers and Apple Best Bits Plus subscribers -- for the price of a very cheap pint. As an independently produced show, every cent we receive goes into producing the show and creating the best podcasts...
2022-07-2239 min
The Best BitsSecond Rate Review: Living in Oblivion (1995)“Hello and Welcome to The Best Bits: Second Rate Show where we flashback to a random week of release and give a second chance to a film we didn't see the first time.”Will and Kevin flashback to the summer of “Apollo 13”, “Batman Forever”, “Braveheart”, and roll the dice on Tom DiCillo's "Living in Oblivion".A small-time director Nick Reve (Steve Buscemi) attempts to make a no-budget film. You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wher...
2022-07-131h 04
The Best BitsSampler: Mini Bits #27 - Covid, Surgery, Elvis and Only Mothers in the BuildingOver on Patreon, Will and Kevin do a side-show called Mini Bits. They're currently on episode #27. In each episode, they shoot the breeze and discuss what's going on in their lives, answer patron questions, and share what they're watching, reading, and enjoying. Here is today's episode as a sampler for what's available to Patreon subscribers for the price of a pint each month. Right now that's an extra forty-odd bonus shows. Once subscribed, you'll get an RSS feed to add to your podcast app of choice and listen along.***Hello Patrons! Will watched Baz Luhrmann's...
2022-07-1142 min
The Best BitsSecond Rate Review: Timecrimes (2007)“Hello and Welcome to The Best Bits: Second Rate Show (Patron Pick) where we watch your suggestion and see if we like it.”Will and Kevin aren't returning to the US box office for this episode but turning their attention to the Spanish box office. Thanks to Patreon supporter Patrick McGinley's recommendation they (re)watched the cult classic time travel thriller released this week in 2007 for Nacho Vigalondo's Timecrimes.A man witnesses a strange sight in the woods opposite his home and investigates only to discover a time machine in a nearby building. He gets in the...
2022-06-2955 min
The Best BitsSecond Rate Review: Vampire's Kiss (1989) (with Jamie Hannigan)“Hello and Welcome to The Best Bits: Second Rate Show where we flashback to a random week of release and give a second chance to a film we didn't see the first time.”Will and Kevin and returning special guest Jamie Hannigan flashback to the summer of “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”, “Field of Dreams” and “Steel Magnolias”, and take a chance on Robert Bierman's cult classic black comedy Vampire's Kiss.When a Manhattanite publishing executive (Nicolas Cage) is bitten by an apparent vampire (Jennifer Beals), he starts to exhibit erratic and obnoxious behavior. But is he a vampir...
2022-06-1556 min
The Best BitsSecond Rate Review: Dead Heat (1988)Will and Kevin mentioned they would be substituting the "All the Best Bits" audio commentaries for something new and this is that something new. It's called "The Best Bits: Second Rate Show" and in each hour-long episode, they flashback to the week of release in a random year and give a second chance to a film they didn't see the first time. And for this Patreon-backed pilot episode, they travelled back to the summer of “Die Hard”, “Rain Man”, and “Beetlejuice”, and took a chance on "Dead Heat".A cop (Joe Piscopo) and his undead partner (Trea...
2022-06-011h 00
The Best BitsBest Video Game SceneWill, a gamer, and Kevin, an NPC, power up for a chat about video game adaptations and films inspired by game mechanics. From arcade games to mobile games, 'cut scenes' to scenes that should've been cut, and from ludonarratives to MMORPGs, has there ever been a great game adaptation?Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It really helps the show grow and...
2022-05-251h 11
The Best BitsBest Assassin SceneAll killer, no filler. Will and Kevin count down their top ten on-screen contract killers as they compare their favourite assassin scenes. Music is provided by Epidemic. Kevin's intro number "Films Are Fun" was created with music by Stretchd.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It really helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.And now you can support the show d...
2022-05-1858 min
The Best BitsBest Dream SceneWill and Kevin compare their favourite dream scenes and discuss everything from dream logic and fake-outs to fantasies and nightmares.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It really helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.And now you can support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 25 bonus shows like film reviews, com...
2022-05-111h 11
The Best BitsBest "I Love You" SceneGrand gestures, proposals, and confessions. Will and Kevin rhapsodise about memorable movie moments where characters declare their love for another.Trigger Warning: this episode is soppy, mawkish, sentimental and long. It is likely to cause eye-rolling, dry-heaving, uncontrollable sobbing, and/or groaning along with unexpected dizzying bouts of intense arousal, longing and disgust. Discretion is advised. ❤️Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you...
2022-05-041h 17
The Best BitsBest Scene Set in a Cinema (with Conor McMahon & Kate Dolan) - LIVE @ DIFFWill and Kevin head to Dublin for DIFF and their first-ever live show. Joining them at The Lighthouse Cinema is returning special guest Kate Dolan ("You Are Not My Mother") from Best Jump Scare and writer/director Conor McMahon ("Let the Wrong One In", "Stitches", and RTÉ's "Zombie Bashers").You can follow Kate on Twitter @caatdolan and Conor @Conor_Mc_Mahon.Will & Kevin would like to thank Dublin Internation Film Festival Director Grainne Humphreys (@Grainne_H) for inviting them to take part in this year's DIFF and organiser Caoimhe Martin for help with the e...
2022-04-271h 07
The Best BitsBest Disaster Movie SceneWill and Kevin lurch through a series of apocalypses to pick their Best Disaster Movie Scene and in a world of twisters, infernos, asteroids, quakes, waves, and Sharknados, the most shocking spectacle is Gloria Swanson on a 747.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It really helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.And now you...
2022-04-201h 05
The Best BitsBest Bond SceneWill and Kevin have got a licence to spill as they dive into the cinematic, canonical adventures of '007' and pick their favourite 'Bond, James Bond' scene.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It really helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.And now you can support the show directly on Patreon and get...
2022-04-131h 19
The Best BitsBest De-Aged Scene + Best Bonus Features & Trailers (with Pierce Ryan)Will and Kevin tackle a topic that has become ubiquitous. Plus returning special guest Pierce Ryan shows up to replace the wheel with his very own.You can follow Pierce on Twitter @pierceiswritingMusic is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It really helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.And now you can sup...
2022-04-061h 15
The Best BitsBest Body Swap SceneBody swaps, soul swaps and faces off! Will and Kevin (or is that Kevin and Will?) explore a classic storytelling device used in so many movies to find their favourite body swap scene.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It really helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.And now you can support the sho...
2022-03-301h 09
The Best BitsBest Spoof SceneWill and Kevin are back with mostly all-new jokes for the first episode of a brand new season tackling spoofs and parodies. Surely, they can't be serious.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.And now you can support the show directly on Patreon and get an...
2022-03-231h 06
The Best BitsThe Best Bits Live Show Announcement!Will and Kevin are doing a live show on March 3rd at 6 p.m. at The Lighthouse Cinema as part of the Dublin International Film Festival! They'll be joined by special guests Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) and Conor McMahon (Let The Wrong One In, Zombie Bashers, Stitches). Come along if you can! Tickets are on sale HERE.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-02-1002 min
The Best BitsNight Teeth Commentary (with Adam Randall)For the final "All The Best Bits" audio commentary on the main feed, Will and Kevin are joined for the first time by the director of the film they're doing. Returning special guest Adam Randall is back to break down his hit Netflix LA vampire movie "Night Teeth".You can follow Adam on Instagram @adamrandalll and on Twitter @adrandallMusic is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! If you enjoy this show, please consider leaving...
2022-02-091h 48
The Best BitsTeaser: Tremors CommentaryYou can hear the full 138-minute episode via Patreon as well as extra 25-minute Mini Bits bonus podcasts where Will and Kevin discuss their favourite shows and new release films they've recently watched by clicking the link and subscribing for the price of a pint: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Listening is as easy as clicking the RSS feed once subscribed and from there you can enjoy the extra shows via most podcast apps just as you do with the main show.The Best Bits is an entirely independent podcast and your support, whatever it is, truly helps us...
2022-02-0202 min
The Best BitsThe Lost World: Jurassic Park Commentary (with Dave Minogue)Will and Kevin are joined for this episode by writer, producer, and film director Dave Minogue. Dave's debut film, the Irish road movie "Poster Boys, is available to watch in Ireland and the UK on Sky and Now TV.Dave joins for a commentary on The Lost World: Jurassic Park. You can follow Dave on Twitter @davetheminogueMusic is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show gro...
2022-01-262h 11
The Best BitsTeaser: Stone Cold Reaction Commentary (with Pierce Ryan)You can hear the full 99-minute episode via Patreon as well as extra half-hour Mini Bits bonus podcasts where Will and Kevin discuss their favourite shows and new release films they've recently watched by clicking the link and subscribing for the price of a pint: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Listening is as easy as clicking the RSS feed once subscribed and from there you can enjoy the extra shows via most podcast apps just as you do with the main show.The Best Bits is an entirely independent podcast and your support, whatever it is, truly helps us...
2022-01-1904 min
The Best BitsE.T. Commentary (with Joe Barton)For this "All The Best Bits" commentary on Steven Spielberg's family classic, Will and Kevin are joined by returning special guest Joe Barton. Joe is a screenwriter of TV and film, his credits include Encounter, The Ritual, the BAFTA-winning series Giri/Haji, and more.You can follow Joe on Twitter @joebarton_Music is by Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.Yo...
2022-01-121h 57
The Best BitsTeaser: Terminator 2: Judgment Day Commentary (with Dan Martin)You can hear the full 140-minute episode via Patreon as well as extra 25-minute Mini Bits bonus podcasts where Will and Kevin discuss their favourite shows and new release films they've recently watched by clicking the link and subscribing for the price of a pint: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Listening is as easy as clicking the RSS feed once subscribed and from there you can enjoy the extra shows via most podcast apps just as you do with the main show.The Best Bits is an entirely independent podcast and your support, whatever it is, truly helps us...
2022-01-0504 min
The Best BitsThe Best Picks of 2021Will and Kevin discuss their favourite film releases and film discoveries of 2021. If you enjoy this episode, you can hear more of these types of shows by subscribing to their Patreon for the price of a pint by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastMusic, aside from "The Best Bits" theme, is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! If you enjoy this show, please consider leaving us a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It really...
2021-12-311h 05
The Best BitsWhen Harry Met Sally Commentary (with Natasha Waugh)It was episode 23's Best Unscripted Scene and so for this episode of "All The Best Bits," Will and Kevin are joined by a special guest in film director, screenwriter, and UCD film & media studies tutor and occasional lecturer Natasha Waugh. Natasha's short films (Terminal, Mother) have won acclaim at home and abroad and she's currently in development on her highly anticipated feature film debut with assistance from Screen Ireland.1989's When Harry Met Sally... is one of Natasha's once-a-year-rewatch films, and so who better to team up with Will and Kevin for this gushing commentary on...
2021-12-291h 43
The Best BitsThe Muppet Christmas Carol Commentary (with Liam Geraghty)Muppets superfan and returning special guest Liam Geraghty joins Will and Kevin for a fact-filled commentary on one of the greatest adaptations of Charles Dickens' timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge.In 1992 at the age of 29, Brian Henson made his feature film directorial debut with a cast headed up by Michael Caine, Gonzo, Rizzo, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the rest and delivered one of the best first films ever made. An undeniable Christmas classic. It's The Muppet Christmas Carol.You can follow Liam on Twitter @liam_geraghtyMusic is provided by Epidemic....
2021-12-221h 26
The Best BitsBest Santa Claus Scene (with Helen O’Hara)It's the most wonderful time of the year! Returning for a special Christmas episode, Will and Kevin are joined by writer, film critic, author, podcaster, and Empire's resident Geek Queen, Ireland's own Helen O'Hara who "literally" drops in to chat Santa Claus films and all things Father Christmas.Helen is the host of the fantastic Christmas-themed podcast Bah Humbug! She's also the author of the excellent book on the secret heroines of Hollywood "Women Vs Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Film" (on sale now!) and she produces the must-listen-to podcast tie-in of the same...
2021-12-151h 44
The Best BitsLA Confidential Commentary (with Rioghnach Ní Ghrioghair)Will and Kevin are joined for this episode of "All The Best Bits" by writer-director Rioghnach Ní Ghrioghair. Alongside being an excellent and empathetic script editor, Rioghnach has made several short films, including "Break Us", and her brand new short "Don’t Go Where I Can’t Find You" which just premiered at Vienna's Slash Film Fest and The Cork Film Festival. She’s also a former development exec whose credits include "Rose Plays Julie" and "Float Like a Butterfly".Curtis Hanson's 1997 neo-noir crime film L.A. Confidential is one of Rioghnach's favourite films, one that she's seen mu...
2021-12-082h 20
The Best BitsTeaser: Die Hard 2 Commentary (with Alan Keane)You can hear the full 125-minute episode via Patreon as well as extra 20-minute Mini Bits bonus podcasts where Will and Kevin discuss their favourite shows and new release films they've recently watched by clicking the link and subscribing for the price of a pint: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Listening is as easy as clicking the RSS feed once subscribed and from there you can enjoy the extra shows via most podcast apps just as you do with the main show.The Best Bits is an entirely independent podcast and your support, whatever it is, truly helps us...
2021-12-0103 min
The Best BitsRocky IV Commentary (with Pierce Ryan)Back by popular demand, Pierce Ryan (writer of Standby and Black '47, and special guest of Episode 23 of The Best Bits) rejoins Will and Kevin on this punch-drunk entry for Stallone's montage-laden overly '80s entry in the Rocky franchise, Rocky IV.Music is by Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an...
2021-11-241h 38
The Best BitsTeaser: Die Hard Commentary (with Stephen Shields)You can hear the full 140-minute episode via Patreon as well as extra 20-minute Mini Bits bonus podcasts where Will and Kevin discuss their favourite shows and new release films they've recently watched by clicking the link and subscribing for the price of a pint: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Listening is as easy as clicking the RSS feed once subscribed and from there you can enjoy the extra shows via most podcast apps just as you do with the main show.The Best Bits is an entirely independent podcast and your support, whatever it is, truly helps us...
2021-11-1805 min
The Best BitsBest Muppets Scene (with Liam Geraghty)It's the final episode of season 2 and it's Muppetmania on the pod. Joined for an impromptu chat with Muppet superfan Liam Geraghty (an award-winning audio producer of radio and podcasts like Meet Your Maker and Petrified), Kevin and Will take a deep dive into the beloved creations of Jim Henson and revel in the utter joy of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzy and the rest.♫ It's time to play the podcast, produced by two gobshites, it's time to hear these muppets from The Best Bits show tonight. ♫You can follow special guest Liam on Twitter @Liam...
2021-11-171h 36
The Best BitsBest Whodunit Scene (with C. Robert Cargill)When it comes to Whodunits, many names come to mind, Raymond Chandler, Agatha Christie, Otto Preminger, but when it comes to who brought it? Will and Kevin's extra special guest co-host did. A writer of five books, four movies, and the host of one long-running podcast.C. Robert Cargill is the author of the critically acclaimed novels "Sea Of Rust" and "Day Zero"; he's also one-half of the popular podcasting duo (with Brian Salsbury) of Junkfood Cinema and he's the co-screenwriter of box office blockbuster films "Sinister", "Sinister 2", "Doctor Strange", and the upcoming Scott Derrickson horror film...
2021-11-101h 38
The Best BitsHalloween (1978) Commentary (with Stephen Shields)No trick, all treat! For this special Halloween episode of "All the Best Bits", Will and Kevin are joined by Irish screenwriter Stephen Shields (The Hole in the Ground, Zombie Bashers, The Republic of Telly) to watch and comment on John Carpenter's seminal horror classic Halloween (1978).You can follow Stephen on Twitter @steshields87Music is by Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.
2021-10-291h 41
The Best BitsBest Jump Scare (with Kate Dolan)Boo! Happy Halloween!For this spooky and kooky episode on Jump Scares, The Corpse of Kevin and The Ghost of Will are joined by the Toronto Slayer Kate Ghoulin, a.k.a. film director Kate Dolan. Fresh off her Halloween horror film "You Are Not My Mother" premiering in Midnight Madness at the Toronto Internation Film Festival, Kate helps deliver a cracking episode on the moments from movies that give us goosebumps, make us scream, and have us on the edge of our seats.You can follow Kate on Twitter @caatdolanAll music...
2021-10-271h 01
The Best BitsBest One Night in the City Scene (with Adam Randall)Will and Kevin are joined by film director Adam Randall whose fourth film "Night Teeth" is released worldwide today on Netflix starring Debby Ryan, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Lucy Fry, Alfie Allen, and Megan Fox. Coincidentally, "Night Teeth" is chock full of scenes that take place over one night in the city. Funny how that happens.You can follow Adam on Twitter @adrandallAll music heard (aside from The Best Bits theme) is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at...
2021-10-201h 06
The Best BitsBest Unscripted, “Jump the Shark” & Cameo Scene (with Pierce Ryan)In an impromptu last-minute recording, throwing caution to the wind, Kevin ropes in a surprise special guest to help him and Will with not one, not two, but three bite-size scene themes! Best Unscripted Scene, Best "Jump the Shark" Scene, and Best Cameo Scene. In a freewheeling episode, Irish screenwriter Pierce Ryan (Standby, Black '47) drops in and drops knowledge.Follow Pierce on Twitter @pierceiswritingClick the link to view the mentioned Trailers from Hell episode on A New Leaf.All music heard (aside from The Best Bits theme) is provided by Epidemic.
2021-10-1358 min
The Best BitsBest Animated Scene (with Tomm Moore)Will's director of Wolfwalkers and Song of the Sea, the three-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Tomm Moore, co-founder of world-renowned and award-winning Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, joins him and Kevin for this episode to discuss great moments from classic hand-drawn animation films.You can follow Tomm on Twitter @tommooreYou can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps us out and allows others to discover us. Thanks for listening!
2021-10-061h 03
The Best BitsBest Kid Scene (with Ciarán Foy)Never send a boy to do a man's job! So for this episode, Will and Kevin are joined by another extra special guest. This week it's writer/director Ciarán Foy (Eli, Sinister 2, Citadel, The Haunting of Bly Manor) who has just so happened to have directed child actors in every one of his produced projects. From child stars to movie brats, choosing a favourite scene with a Kid Protagonist gave us a first in the show's history. But what is it? And who did they pick? Could it be Mac and Me?!Music is provided by Ep...
2021-09-2957 min
The Best BitsBest World War II Scene (with Jamie Hannigan)It was one of the greatest conflicts in world history and it inspired some of the greatest filmmakers to make some of the greatest films ever made. This was a job too big for two podcasters and so for this episode, Will and Kevin have drafted in Irish screenwriter Jamie Hannigan (Pilgrimage) to join them on what proves an epic quest to find the Best World War II Scene! Oh, and Kevin's parents pop in.Follow Jamie Hannigan on Twitter here.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter...
2021-09-221h 36
The Best BitsBest Sequel/Reboot Scene (with Joe Barton)Kevin and Joe are joined by a special guest for the brand new reboot of the show -- Irish screenwriter Will Collins, writer of Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea, and former co-host of The Best Bits. Joe Barton, a screenwriter of films like Encounter, The Ritual and TV like Giri/Haji takes over for Will as Kevin's new co-host in an episode all about sequels, soft reboots, and the rising trend of lega-sequels.You can follow Joe on Twitter @JoeBarton_All music heard (aside from The Best Bits theme) is provided by Epidemic....
2021-09-151h 04
The Best BitsBest Character IntroThey're back! Will and Kevin kick off Season 2 with Best Character Intro Scene. A theme suggested by the listeners on Twitter. When it comes to memorable movie moments, few things top a first impression. From King Kong to Cameron Diaz, Jack Burton to The Borg Queen, Will takes Kevin on an epic journey through nine styles of introductory scenes where some of our favourite characters make some unforgettable grand entrances.All music (aside from The Best Bits theme) is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through...
2021-09-081h 22
The Best BitsRoboCop CommentaryWill and Kevin hit play on the film discussed in the final episode of season one - Best Robot Scene - and the winner of the poll. It's Paul Verhoeven's RoboCop as voted by the listeners with 72% of the vote.All music heard (beyond the opening intro) is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the sho...
2021-09-011h 44
The Best BitsBlade Runner CommentaryIn this "All the Best Bits", Will and Kevin cover Ridley Scott's influential and iconic sci-fi classic Blade Runner: The Final Cut.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps the podcast grow. Thanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-08-251h 57
The Best BitsGoodfellas CommentaryWill and Kevin watch and discuss the film that gave them their Best Single-Take Scene: Martin Scorcese's 1990 Oscar-winning crime classic Goodfellas.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 70 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast
2021-08-182h 27
The Best BitsFargo CommentaryWill and Kevin are back for another instalment in "All the Best Bits" — a series of bonus episodes for the summer hiatus with audio commentaries for the films in which The Best Bits from season one were chosen. For this episode, they're returning to the pilot and to Will's Best Screenwriter Scene, and what better blockbuster to cool you down on a hot summer evening than 1994's Coen Brothers classic Fargo.Music is provided by Epidemic.ou can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcast...
2021-08-111h 40
The Best BitsTrue Lies CommentaryIn this episode of "All the Best Bits" — a series of bonus thank you content with special extended audio commentaries for the films from which The Best Bits from season one were chosen — Will and Kevin are back to chat about Kevin's Best Chase Scene pick with James Cameron's 1994 domestic epic True Lies!Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can...
2021-08-042h 19
The Best BitsMission: Impossible - Fallout CommentaryWill and Kevin tackle the sixth episode in the IMF agent Ethan Hunt saga with Mission: Impossible - Fallout!Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 70 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks...
2021-07-282h 24
The Best BitsThe Princess Bride CommentaryWill and Kevin return for this "All the Best Bits" episode with The Princess Bride commentary. However, due to a mishap with differing runtimes on different media — DVDs run faster than Blu-rays! — and recording remotely, this mistake was discovered late into recording and despite their best efforts to sync up, it continued to happen, thus this commentary track is sadly not worth syncing up with the film. This recording has been salvaged and while it may not work as a traditional commentary, it is still a good time hang with a classic film both love and for one that offe...
2021-07-211h 40
The Best BitsAliens CommentaryIn this episode of "All the Best Bits" — a series of bonus audio commentaries for the films that inspired a season one Best Bit — Will and Kevin are returning to episode fourteen's Best Deleted Scene, and with that, the special edition of James Cameron's sci-fi action classic sequel Aliens!Music is by Epidemic.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions via www.bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps others to discover the podcast. Thanks for listening!Support this podcast at — htt...
2021-07-142h 34
The Best BitsRaiders of the Lost Ark CommentaryWill and Kevin are back for another "All the Best Bits" — a series of bonus episodes during the summer hiatus for the films in which the best bits from season one were chosen. In these audio commentaries, Will and Kevin kick back and chat -- discussing more than just their favourite scenes, but all of the scenes. And for this commentary, they're returning to episode two's Best Harrison Ford Scene, and what better blockbuster to shoot the breeze with than Steven Spielberg's seminal 1981 classic Raiders of the Lost Ark.You can listen to Hollywood Gauntlet's Raiders Story Conf...
2021-07-071h 57
The Best BitsJaws CommentaryBigger, longer, and uncut! This is “All the Best Bits” — the first in a series of special summer hiatus bonus episodes. In these audio commentaries, Will and Kevin kick back and chat, discussing more than just their favourite scenes, but all of the scenes from a favourite film that gave us a season one Best Bit.In the coming weeks you’ll find audio commentaries here for Raiders of the Lost Ark, Aliens, The Princess Bride, True Lies, Fargo, and many more, but for the first in the series, what better film to kick off this July 4th weeken...
2021-06-302h 05
The Best BitsBest Robot SceneRobots, Fembots, Autobots, Droids, cyborgs, Synthetics, and Replicants. They make up some of the best heroes and villains and stalwart side-kicks and for this episode - as suggested by the Clash of the Titles podcast - Will and Kevin are engaging in robot wars and battling two titans of the big screen. Joined by a special A.I. named Podbot, strap yourself in for the nuttiest installment yet in this final episode of season one.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! If...
2021-06-231h 03
The Best BitsBest Single-Take SceneSingle-takes, long takes, oners! They have many names and require many hands on deck to work. In this final episode of season one, Will and Kevin do it live, kinda, for an unedited episode that is all go and no stopping. Can they pull it off? And what did they pick?You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Merch is available to purchase through RedBubble. All proceeds help us produce the podcast. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It...
2021-06-161h 06
The Best BitsBest MonologueWill and Kevin return to tackle the scenes that we all quote and remember. The moments when a character takes centre stage and reveals a truth about life, or about themselves. If you can handle the truth, if you're mad as hell and not going to take it anymore, if you know how winning is done, then this is the episode for you! And it is the longest yet!You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Merch is available to purchase through RedBubble...
2021-06-091h 34
The Best BitsBest Deleted SceneWill and Kevin are resurrecting the lost moments from some classic films to figure out which scenes never should have hit the cutting room floor. From DVD extra features to alternate director cuts to lost footage found in old film cans and sometimes re-installed, this ep is all about those moments that are just too good to overlook.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Merch is available to purchase through RedBubble. All proceeds help us produce the podcast. Please rate and review...
2021-06-021h 20
The Best BitsBest Post-Credits ScenePost-credits, mid-credits, end credits, tags, teasers, and stingers... Kevin and Will natter on about those little extra moments in a movie that are so good they put them at the very, very end. The moments that send you out on a high or get you talking about what's next...You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Merch is available to purchase through RedBubble. All proceeds help us produce the podcast. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps...
2021-05-2656 min
The Best BitsBest Mockumentary SceneIn this jam-packed episode, Will is back to celebrate his favourite mockumentary moments and Kevin almost dies laughing in the process. From The Rutles to Borat, from Spinal Tap to Ghostwatch, there's a lot to choose from, even more to talk about, and a ton to laugh at in their longest episode yet.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! If you enjoy this show, please consider leaving us a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps us out and...
2021-05-191h 08
The Best BitsBest Fight SceneGet ready to go twelve rounds with Kevin as he dukes it out with Will across twelve different bouts and twenty-four different fight scenes - all to choose a challenger that will face off against Kevin's ultimate Big Boss badass Best Bit. It's the battle to end all battles! So let's get started!You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! If you enjoy this show, please consider leaving us a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps us out and...
2021-05-1259 min
The Best BitsBest Alan Smithee SceneWho is Alan Smithee? And what's his Best Bit? This week Will and Kevin tackle the shared nom-de-plume of disgruntled film directors while Will delves into the history of the name and the long list of film credits that have used it. Who is Alan Smithee? The real question is who are Alan Smithee?You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Merch is available to purchase through RedBubble. All proceeds help us produce the podcast. Please rate and review us wherever you get...
2021-05-051h 03
The Best BitsBest SFX Scene (with Dan Martin)Screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) return to talk favourite special effects moments and they've brought a guest -- their first guest! Kevin interviews recent double Fangoria Chainsaw Award winner Dan Martin, an SFX designer whose credits include Possessor, Color Out of Space, and the upcoming Ben Wheatley folk-horror In the Earth, to help him narrow down his pick! Movie magic! That's what it's all about.You can follow Dan on Twitter and Instagram @13fingerfx, and you can listen to Dan bi-weekly on The Arrow Video Podcast which he hosts with Sam Ashurst! You can...
2021-04-2854 min
The Best BitsBest Questionable for Kids SceneScreenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) tackle childhood trauma and questionable content in kids' films in this nostalgia-tinged throwback episode. Will recounts childhood trips to the cinema and those mind-melting moments that still stick with him and Kevin relishes in the demented content of '80s family fare. What were the filmmakers of their childhood thinking? Will has a theory.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Merch is available to purchase through RedBubble. All proceeds help us produce the podcast...
2021-04-211h 00
The Best BitsBest Musical NumberScreenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) return for a *musical episode where Kevin reveals his five favourite musicals, gets into the history and legacy of the genre and reveals his big show-stopping number to play them out. They also discuss how music plays into their screenwriting process. Kevin discusses being present for the recording of Grabbers score at Air Studios and Will talks all about Song of the Sea and how important music played in the genesis and development of the film. Kevin then spins the wheel for Will and hands him another left-field choice for next...
2021-04-1450 min
The Best BitsBest Tearjerker SceneScreenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) whip out the Kleenex again this week as Will reveals the saddest moments and dives into the scenes that touch him (not that way). After that Will spins the wheel for Kevin and doles out next week's big scene topic.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Merch is available to purchase through RedBubble. All proceeds help us produce the podcast. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps us...
2021-04-0752 min
The Best BitsBest Sex SceneScreenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) return for Best Sex Scene where Kevin reveals what he's been watching all week, does a dramatic reading of Basic Instinct, and pitches the ultimate sex scene! Once done, Will and Kevin towel off, and Kevin spins the wheel for Will giving him a scene topic for next week where tissues will be required once again!You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Merch is available to purchase through RedBubble. All proceeds help us produce...
2021-03-3138 min
The Best BitsBest Tom Cruising Speed SceneScreenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) chase down Tom Cruise's best running scenes in this bumper episode! Did you know Tom Cruise runs in almost every film? Even the ones where he's wheelchair-bound! What a man. So, strap in and let Will take you through it as we find out is Cruise the fastest man in movies?As referenced in the episode, you can listen to the excellent Jeff Goldsmith interviews with Chris McQuarrie at theQandApodcast.com. You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email u...
2021-03-2447 min
The Best BitsBest Chase SceneHop in and buckle up as screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) return this St Patrick's Day for Kevin to reveal his favourite chase scene (with a twist!) before he spins the big wheel of scene themes for Will and hands Will his surprisingly appropriate follow-up scene topic for next week!You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! If you enjoy this show, please consider leaving us a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps us out and...
2021-03-1730 min
The Best BitsThe Bonus Best Bit: The Oscars!Cartoon Saloon's Wolfwalkers is nominated for Best Animated Film at the 93rd Academy Awards! Screenwriter Will tells Kevin how he's feeling in this special bonus episode.You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Merch is available to purchase through RedBubble. All proceeds help us produce the podcast. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps us out and allows others to discover us. Thanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content
2021-03-1614 min
The Best BitsBest Harrison Ford SceneScreenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) are making it up as they go in their second full episode where they adjust the format for fortune and glory! In this episode, Will runs through his favourite Harrison Ford moments and reveals his Best Bit from a career full of highlights. After that we flashback to episode one to remind everyone that next week Kevin's tackling chase scenes!You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! Merch is available to purchase through RedBubble. All...
2021-03-1035 min
The Best BitsBest Screenwriter SceneEpisode one! Screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) kick off the podcast with a double-header as both introduce themselves, the concept of the show, and ease into things by picking and pitching their favourite scene by a favourite screenwriter! Once that's done, they spin the wheel of scene themes and get their individual scene topics for episodes two and three!You can contact the show with any comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or email us at bestbitspodcast@gmail.com! If you enjoy this show, please consider leaving us a five-star review wherever you...
2021-03-0331 min