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Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#104 Alaska, Big Wild Life, Iditarod Stories w/ Jeff LundJeff Lund is host of the On Step Alaska Podcast, Author of Big Wild Life among many other books, an educator, outdoorsman and writer. We talk Alaska, iditarod, raising kids outdoors, education systems, and more. Brought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% off your first order.Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle and FEEL the diff...2025-07-021h 07
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#103 Canoeing NW Territories to the Arctic Ocean w/ Calem WatsonCalem Watson is an adventurer, angler and outdoorsman. He spent 122 days canoeing through Canada to the Arctic Ocean, and a second epic journey canoeing to Canada's Barrenlands and back. We talk canoe adventures, caribou migrations, fishing, wildlife, people met along the way and more. Brought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% off your first order.Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe Pad...2025-05-141h 08
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#102 Canoeing 80 Days into Norther Wilderness w/ Jim McNamaraJim McNamara is the author of In the Wake: An 80 Day Canoe Odyssey into Canada's Northern Wilderness. We talk canoeing, wilderness, traveling by paper maps, technology of tripping, caribou herds, and more. You can find Jim's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Odyssey-Canadas-Northern-Wilderness/dp/B0DWDTR6CSBrought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% off your first order.Fishell Paddles - Makers of...2025-04-111h 06
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#101 Canoe Racing, World Records and Near Death Paddling w/ Frank BuresFrank Bures is an Author, outdoorsman and paddler. His new book Pushing The River: An epic battle, a lost history, a near death and other true canoeing stories is available for pre-order now. We talk canoe racing, Mississippi River Speed World Record attempts, near death experience paddling the Mississippi River, canoe racing and connections to Minnesota and more. Franks book is avaialbe anywhere books are sold, including here: https://shop.mnhs.org/products/pushing-the-riverBrought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Blac...2025-03-201h 16
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#100 141 Days Canoeing Montana to Gulf of Mexico w/ Tim and Cora BerryTim and Cora Berry spent their "honeymoon" canoeing 141 Days, Souce to Sea on the Missouri River and Lower Mississippi. Along with their dog Whiskey, they traveled over 3,700 miles on their journey paddling the longest river system in North America.We talk long distance paddling, canoeing, wildlife along the way, the kindness of strangers, grandness of the Mississippi and Missouri, Lake paddling vs river paddling and more.Check out their video recaps and follow along future adventures on their youtube and Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Berry-Adventures/61559539178361/?_rdrBrought to you by:2025-02-161h 15
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
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#99 3,000 Mile Canoe "Paddle for a Purpose" w/ Joe MotzJoe Motz is an adventurer and outdoorsman canoeing paddling 3,000 miles through the Midwest of America. We talk canoeing, Ohio River, Mississippi River, Paddle For a Purpose, camping and more. Follow Joes adventures on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotzMovesBrought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% off your first order.Soda Peak Outfitters - Experience true Wyoming Wilderness With Soda Peak Outfitters. DIY...2025-01-151h 24
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#98 Backpacking Ice Age, Superior Hiking Trail w/ Jon WerningJon Werning is an outdoorsman who has backpacked the Ice Age Trail, Superior Hiking Trail, among others. We talk hiking, beauty of the Midwest, Lake Superior, and more. Brought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% off your first order.Soda Peak Outfitters - Experience true Wyoming Wilderness With Soda Peak Outfitters. DIY and Guided Pack trips, fishing trips and more. Nestled in the Greater Yel...2024-12-0659 min
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#97 Canoeing Minnesota to Arctic Ocean, 106 day Journey w/ Zach FritzZach Fritz recently completed a 106 day journey canoeing from Minnesota to the Arctic Ocean. We talk Caribou Herds, long portugues, joys of long canoe trips, paddling the Arctic, planning a long trip, wolf sightings, whitewater and more.Brought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% off your first order.Soda Peak Outfitters - Experience true Wyoming Wilderness With Soda Peak Outfitters. DIY and Guided Pack tr...2024-11-221h 03
The Best BitsHorror October Vol. 2Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they’ve grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween.In this second volume, producer/director Paul Young (Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers), screenwriters Stephen Shields (Abigal) and Jamie Hannigan (The Damned), writer/director Conor McMahon (Stitches), writer/producer Jason Tammemagi (Star Wars Screecher's Reech) and screenwriter Pierce Ryan (Black '47) join them to share their picks.Next week, more special guests will join them...2024-10-0852 min
The Best BitsHorror October Vol. 1Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they’ve grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween. In this first volume, screenwriter Joe Barton (The Ritual) and Tim Coleman from Moving Pictures Film Club Podcast join them to share their picks. Next week, more special guests will join them for Vol. 2. Get ready for another October filled with creepy recommendations!The music is from Epidemic. Pete Antell wrote and performed the opening theme, "Sto...2024-10-0147 min
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#96 Mackenzie River Kayak, Living off the Land in Alaska, Adventures w/ Buck NelsonBuck Nelson is a retired Alaskan Smoke Jumper and outdoor adventurer. Check out a list of his trips here.We talk Living off the land in Alaska and on the "Cast Away" Island in Fiji, kayaking the Mackenzie River, Yukon River, Brooks Range Alaska, Grizzly Bear encounters, Wolf and Wolverine sightings, Great Divide Trail, Superior Hiking Trail, and more. Brought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% o...2024-09-261h 10
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#95 Canoeing and Life on the Lower Mississippi w/ John Ruskey of Quapaw Canoe CompanyJohn Ruskey is the founder of Quapaw Canoe Company in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the creator and author of Rivergator.org - a paddlers guide to the lower Mississippi River, and author of Wildmiles.org. We talk all things paddling, canoeing the Mississippi River, history of the river, the Delta Blues, how rivers can change us and more. Brought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% off your first or...2024-09-061h 11
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#94 Sea Kayking, Podcasting and Paddling the Blue w/ John ChaseJohn Chase is the host of Paddling the Blue Podcast and an avid sea kayaker. We talk all things sea kayaking, paddling the Great Lakes, kayak camping trips and more. Brought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% off your first order.Soda Peak Outfitters - Experience true Wyoming Wilderness With Soda Peak Outfitters. DIY and Guided Pack trips, fishing trips and more. Nestled in the...2024-08-201h 03
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#93 Camping, Canoeing, and Fishell Canoe Paddles w/ Greg FishellGreg Fishell is the owner and lead craftsmen at Fishell Paddles, makers of custom handmade wooden canoe paddles.We talk canoeing, crafting paddles, camping, the Grand Canyon, slacklining, camping, and more. Brought to you by:Soda Peak Outfitters - Experience true Wyoming Wilderness With Soda Peak Outfitters. DIY and Guided Pack trips, fishing trips and more. Nestled in the Greater Yellowstone Area, Soda Peak calls the stunning Bridger Teton National Forest and the Teton Wilderness Home. Use code BR2024 for 5% off any trip, or email charles@sodapeakoutfitters.com for details or to help you p...2024-08-061h 05
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#92 The Great River - Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi w/ Boyce UpholtBoyce Upholt is a writer and author of The Great River - The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi. We talk all about the Mighty Mississippi River, canoeing, history, barges, Locks and Dams and more. Join Will on the River! Summer and Fall 2024 Guided Canoe trips available at www.buffaloroamer.com/tripsBrought to you by:Soda Peak Outfitters - Experience true Wyoming Wilderness With Soda Peak Outfitters. DIY and Guided Pack trips, fishing trips and more. Nestled in the Greater Yellowstone Area, Soda Peak calls the stunning Bridger Teton National Forest an...2024-07-1956 min
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#91 Will Collins’ Irrepressible Spirit for Adventure and Outdoor EnthusiasmSome people have the outdoors in their blood. Will Collins is one of them. From the time he attended his first summer camp as a child, he felt drawn to the outdoors. In this episode, I talk with Will about his path from childhood summer camps in Wisconsin to multi-week expeditions in remote areas. In 2017, he paddled source-to-sea on the Mississippi River. I ask him how he planned for the trip, about the generosity of people he met along the way and the daily rhythms of a long-distance trip, and also about adjusting to life after the completion of a...2024-07-121h 07
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
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#90 Canoeing Mississippi River and its Tributaries w/ John SullivanJohn Sullivan is a paddler and record keeper of Mississippi River Through Paddlers as admin of the Mississippi River Paddlers Facebook Page. He has canoed the entire length of the Mississippi, the Iowa, Wisconsin, and many other rivers throughout the Mississippi valley. We talk canoe camping, thru paddling, and more. Join Will on the River! Summer and Fall 2024 Guided Canoe trips available at www.buffaloroamer.com/tripsBrought to you by:Soda Peak Outfitters - Experience true Wyoming Wilderness With Soda Peak Outfitters. DIY and Guided Pack trips, fishing trips and more. Ne...2024-06-141h 18
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#89 Canoe Camping and Paddle like a Girl w/ Tori BairdTori Baird is an paddle and outdoor woman. She hosts workshop for women paddlers at Paddle Like a Girl, has a TV show streaming on Disney+ called Home In the Wild and hosts a youtube channel.We talk canoeing, camping, paddling with a young family, youtube, classic Canadian Canoe routes, Green River Utah, Disney+ show, character building canoe trips, filming trips for youtube, flooded out camp spots and more.Join Will on the River! Summer and Fall 2024 Guided Canoe trips available at www.buffaloroamer.com/tripsBrought to you by:Soda Peak O...2024-05-3159 min
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#88 Canoe Camping the Canadian Wilderness w/ Hap WilsonHap Wilson is an artist, author, conservationist and renowned canoeist and outdoorsman. He is an International Fellow of the Explorer’s Club and member of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and has paddled over 60,000 kilometers across Canada.We talk Canadian Wilderness, building trails, how guidebooks can save a river, Temagami, and more. www.hapwilson.comJoin Will on the River! Summer and Fall 2024 Guided Canoe trips available at www.buffaloroamer.com/tripsBrought to you by:Soda Peak Outfitters - Experience true Wyoming Wilderness With Soda Peak Outfitters. DIY and Gui...2024-05-171h 02
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
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#87 Mississippi River Row Boat Adventures w/ Trapper HaskinsTrapper Haskins is an author, musican, woodworker and outdoorsman. His book "Crooked Old River, Rowing Toward Redemption on the Mississippi" is out now. We talk traveling the Mississippi, building a rowboat, the pull of the River, writing a book, music, John Hartford and more. Join Will on the River! Summer and Fall 2024 Guided Canoe trips available at www.buffaloroamer.com/tripsBrought to you by:Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle and FEEL the difference. Each paddle is handmade by Greg Fishell at h...2024-04-261h 03
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#86 Canoeing and Kayaking UK and the World w/ Ray GoodwinRay Goodwin has been a mainstay in the UK Canoe and Kayak scene for over 30 years. He has crossed the Irish Sea by canoe, kayaked the Grand Canyon, Ice Climbed Africa and has paddled rivers of all kinds across the globe. He was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II and is a member of the Council of the Canadian Canoe Museum in Ontario, Canada. He is the author of a technique book called Canoeing. Check out his Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGoodwinCanoeWebsite: https://www.raygoodwin.com/2024-03-291h 25
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 30Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#85 Kayaking entire Missouri River w/ Mark FingerhutMark Fingerhut is a paddler and lover of big rivers. In 2019 he kayaked over 2,500 miles in 96 days completing a solo decent of the Missouri River in his custom built wooden kayak.We talk long distance paddling, micro adventures, canoe and kayak racing, MR340, Missouri and Mississip Rivers, Madison River Montana, hardest part is getting started, the people met along the way make the journey, Paddle Stop New Haven paddle shop, Missouri River Breaks, Lewis and Clark, Missouri River Paddlers Rendezvous, South Dakota paddling, Tow Head Steve, and more.Subscribe for more stories of adventureGuided...2024-03-081h 06Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#84 River Adventures: Canoeing, Kayaking, Tales from the Mississippi and Beyond w/ Dan FaustDan Faust is an outdoorsman and canoer/kayaker with a passion for paddling rivers. He has kayaked the length of the Mississippi River twice, and plans to paddle the entire Missouri River in 2024. He's featured in the documentary film "Greybeard: The Man, the Myth, the Mississippi" Follow along with Dans adventures at https://dannofaust.wordpress.com/Subscribe for more stories of adventureGuided Canoe Trips & more @ www.buffaloroamer.comFollow Will @Buffalo_RoamerBrought to you by:Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell...2024-02-021h 22Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#83 The Complete Outdoorsman w/ Paul Fuzinski of Aptitude Outdoors PodcastPaul Fuzinski is a thoughtful outdoorsman and host of the podcast & youtube page Aptitude Outdoors. We talk about the transition to becoming an all around outdoorsman, his new documentary "The Hunt Within" observing nature around you, and more. 2024 Buffalo Roamer River Trips Dates Now Out @ buffaloroamer.comSubscribe for more stories of adventureGuided Canoe Trips & more @ www.buffaloroamer.comFollow Will @Buffalo_RoamerBrought to you by:Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle and...2024-01-201h 13Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#82 Triple Crown Thru Hiking, Wildland Firefighting w/ Matt MasonMatt Mason is an outdoorsman, thru hiker and wildland firefighter. He has hiked the "Triple Crown" - Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and Continental divide trail (CDT) and more.We talk thru hiking, fighting wildfires, outdoor adventure, bike packing, and more. 2024 Buffalo Roamer River Trips Dates Now Out @ buffaloroamer.comSubscribe for more stories of adventureGuided Canoe Trips & more @ www.buffaloroamer.comFollow Will @Buffalo_RoamerBrought to you by:Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle...2024-01-051h 03
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 58Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#81 Mississippi River Canoeing, Park Ranger w/ BD MarkeyBD Markey is an outdoorsman and Riverman based in New Orleans. In 2017 he canoed the length of the Mississippi river, solo. BD offers guide canoe trips based out of New Orleans @ guidedcanoetours.comWe talk canoeing, Mississippi River, dinosaur national monument, through paddling, and more. 2024 Buffalo Roamer River Trips Dates Now Out @ buffaloroamer.comSubscribe for more stories of adventureGuided Canoe Trips & more @ www.buffaloroamer.comFollow Will @Buffalo_RoamerBrought to you by:Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a...2023-12-1539 minBuffalo Roamer Outdoors#80 Mississippi River Lore - Stories and History from America's River w/ Dean KlinkenbergDean Klinkenberg in an author, speaker and Mississippi Valley Traveler. He runs the website mississipivalleytravler.com and publishes a podcast under the same name.We talk all things Mississippi RIver, from mound building cultures, to fur trappers, floods and farmers.Subscribe for more stories of adventureGuided Canoe Trips & more @ www.buffaloroamer.comFollow Will @Buffalo_RoamerBrought to you by:Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle and FEEL the difference. Each paddle is handmade by Greg Fishell at his shop...2023-12-011h 04Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#79 Kayaking Illinois Big Rivers w/ Jayson HollandJayson Holland is a hiker, kayaker and outdoorsman. He lives and plays in Souther Illinois near the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers, a stones through from the meeting of the Mississippi and Ohio. Jayson runs the blog lookingdownriver.comWe talk kayaking through sobriety, beauty and remoteness of Big Rivers, learning how to kayak big water, Cache River - Illinois Cypress Swamp, River to River hiking trail, and more.Subscribe for more stories of adventureGuided Canoe Trips & more @ www.buffaloroamer.comFollow Will @Buffalo_RoamerBrought to you by:2023-11-1851 min
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 minBuffalo Roamer Outdoors#78 Filming Venomous Snakes w/ Matej and Zuzana Dolinay of Living ZoologyMatej and Zuzana Dolinay are Zoologist and features of the upcoming documentary "Figures". They run the popular youtube page Living Zoology where they film venomous snakes (among other wildlife) around the world.We talk filming for the documentary, traveling the world, captureing wild and dangerous snakes, working as a married couple, and more.Living Zoology Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingZoologyFigures Documentary Film: https://figuresfilm.com/Subscribe for more stories of adventureGuided Canoe Trips & more @ www.buffaloroamer.comFollow Will @Buffalo_RoamerBrought to you by:2023-10-291h 01Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#77 Canoeing and Passion for Outdoors w/ Scott OethScott Oeth is an outdoorsman, canoer, and creator of bullmoosepatrol.com We talk canoeing, bushcraft, winter camping and more. Subscribe for more stories of adventureGuided Canoe Trips & more @ www.buffaloroamer.comFollow Will @Buffalo_RoamerBrought to you by:Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle and FEEL the difference. Each paddle is handmade by Greg Fishell at his shop in Flagstaff, Arizona. Will uses a Ray Special model, and outfits all of his trips with Fishell Paddles as well. Use...2023-10-201h 18
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 minBuffalo Roamer Outdoors#76 Canoeing the Mississippi, Paddling the Arctic w/ Sam ArmacostSam Armacost is a paddler and lover of nature. She canoed then entire length of the Mississippi River on a trip with her Dad, and spent 62 days canoeing the Artic on the all women's expedition 6 North of 60.We talk weather and environments effect on people, Minnesota, Canoe camps, Father Daughter dynamics on a river trip, Canoeing whitewater, MaKenzie River, Lake superior, 62 days paddling the Arctic, Traveling the Tundra, Discovering thru padding, Thru paddling culture, Rivers as Wilderness, Mississippi River in 103 days, River angels, The Midwest’s Driftless, Favorite river town along the Mississippi, Natchez Mississippi, Headwaters of the Mi...2023-09-151h 10
The Best BitsThank You"Kevin here. I made this yesterday while sweating my backside off in the September heatwave and avoiding several important tasks and a tricky edit of an upcoming main show. I like making shite to put on the Mini Bits over on our Patreon/Apple Subscription, but this one ran away from me, so I decided to commit to the bit and see if I could do it to the best of my limited abilities with no proper software. I did this live in Garageband, trying my best. I have no real clue how this will sound to your ears...2023-09-0903 minBuffalo Roamer Outdoors#75 Canoeing Hacks & A Life on the Water w/ Cliff JacobsonCliff Jacobson is an Author, Outdoorsman, educator and one of most well known canoeist in the America.We talk all things paddling, tips and tricks, getting outdoors and more. Find Cliffs Books and Blog @ cliffcanoe.comSubscribe now for more stories of adventureGuided Canoe Trips & more @ www.buffaloroamer.comFollow Will @Buffalo_RoamerBrought to you by:Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle and FEEL the difference. Each paddle is handmade by Greg Fishell at his shop in...2023-09-011h 03Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#74 Paddling, Ice Climbs and Adventure w/ Tres BarbatelliTres Barbatelli is an outdoorsman, paddler, climber, skier and just about everything else. He is a good friend and a funny dude. We talk Brooks Range Alaska, Camp Manitowish YMCA, Backpacking, Canoeing, Ice climbing, Sandstone Minnesota Ice Park, Ouray Ice Park, Kettle River, Ever changing rivers and Ice climbs, Green river, Utah, Wind River Mountain Range Wyoming, Pack rafting, False Charged by an Alaskan Grizzly Bear, Bear Stories, Smith River Montana, North Fork of the Flathead River, Glacier National Park, Boundary waters canoe area, Canoeing vs Rafting, MaKenzie River, Canada Yukon River and more. Subscribe now...2023-08-181h 10Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#73 Canoeing Muskoka, Canada w/ Nate Smith8/5/23 - Nate Smith is a paddler and outdoorsman from Muskoka, Canada who loves canoes and the places they take us. Follow him on Instagram and youtube @natemuskoka. We talk paddling, Fishell and Kettlewell Canoe Paddles, why the wilderness calls to us, Muskoka Canada, Algonquin Park, a boat is freedom, Jim Baird, Ted Baird, @AlexisOutdoors, finding portage routes from old hand drawn maps, @PineMartin Youtuber, Peace of mind from living near water, Snow in Yosemite National Park, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, the challenge and ever learning process of fishing, finding the right camping gear for you, mummy sleeping bags...2023-08-051h 06Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#72 Western Way of Life w/ Mark Johnson7/21/23 - Mark Johnson is an outdoorsman, horseman, and Voice of the University of Colorado Athletics.We talk hunting dogs, Ropin' and Rodeo, Wilderness horse trips, Team Roping, Round Up Riders of the Rockies, American Bull Fighting, Spring Turkey hunting, Mountain Lion & Bears in the driveway, being charged by a Moose on horse, Colorado Wolf introduction, separated from the group while in the backcountry, North Dakota, Colorado Summers, trout fishing and more. Subscribe now for more stories of adventureGuided Canoe Trips & more @ www.buffaloroamer.comBrought to you by:Fishell Paddles...2023-07-221h 09Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#71 Alaska, Beyond the Hunt w/ Jeff LundJeff Lund is an educator, writer and thoughtful outdoorsman. He is the host of the “On Step Alaska” podcast, author of three book including “Beyond The Hunt”, columnist at the Juena Empire, and feature writer at many outdoor magazines. We talk about his latest book, “Beyond The Hunt”, have kids, lost the Alaska spirit?, Acting vs fulfillment Social media Ego, Hunting as conservation - fair?, Proposing on a hunt, Farming and Hunting, Understating ecosystems, Covid restrictions on hiking and boating, Creating to add value and enjoyment not for clicks and views, writing a newspaper Column, Passion is what makes life w...2023-07-071h 06Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#70 Canoe Camping and Paddling w/ the Canoehound Dennis RogersDennis Rogers is host of the Canoehound Outdoor Adventure Show on youtube. He is an outdoorsman and lover of canoes, paddling, camping and the great outdoors. We talk all things canoe camping, podcasting, hammock vs tent camping, stick stoves, reflector ovens, Rivers or Lakes?, Soaking rain storms, hypothermia, Ontario canoe country and more.Brought to you by: Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle and FEEL the difference. Each paddle is handmade by Greg Fishell at his shop in Flagstaff, Arizona. Will uses a Ray...2023-06-171h 02Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#69 Warrior Expeditions w/ Sean GobinSean Gobin is a US Marine Corps Veteran, outdoorsman and founder of Warrior Expeditions. After returning from war in 2012, he thru hiked the Application Trail (AT) and came to realize the power of long distance, self powered trips in the outdoors can have for veterans. Brought to you by: Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle and FEEL the difference. Each paddle is handmade by Greg Fishell at his shop in Flagstaff, Arizona. Will uses a Ray Special model, and outfits all of his trips with Fishell...2023-06-0243 minBuffalo Roamer Outdoors#68 Sportsman's Paradise - Stories from Fishin' and Hunting South Dakota w/ Tim BrownTim Brown is an Outdoorsman and one of the finest Hunters and Anglers I know. He loves the great state of South Dakota and knows its land and waters like the back of his hand. We talk Walleye, bass, snow geese so thick they cover the sky, Missouri River, pheasant hunting, Watertown South Dakota, pulling campers onto frozen lakes to ice fish, no limit conservation hunts, calling in waterfowl to decoys, understanding wildlife behavior and why they do what they do, 90% of fish live in 10% of water, Spring wader fishing, and more. Brought to you...2023-05-191h 13
The Best BitsThe Best Bits (...or Whatever) - GOTG, Vol. 3, Evil Dead Rise, the WGA Strike + Jury DutyWill and Kevin are back for another spoiler-free Best Bits (...or Whatever) where they talk about the best bits of the week (…or whatever). On this episode, they discuss the U.S. Writer's Strike and share their thoughts on what feels like the finale to the MCU with James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3. Lee Cronin's smash hit horror sequel Evil Dead Rise, the US prank comedy show Jury Duty, the latest Succession (S04E07). Plus, Will shares his reaction to the reactions of his acclaimed Star Wars: Visions, Vol. 2 anthology film released this week on Disney+ entitled Scre...2023-05-1058 minBuffalo Roamer Outdoors#67 Appalachian Trail, Hiking, Hunting and Paddling w/ Paul FuzinskiPaul Fuzinski is an Outdoorsman, AT Thru Hiker and host of the Aptitude Outdoor Podcast.We talk thru hiking the Appalachian Trail, Podcasting, Bear and Moose encounters, Kayaking Ohio, Exploring where you're at, Chief Blackhawk of the Rock River Valley, US Private vs Public water laws, hunting and fishing public land, Authenticity vs social media influencers, Duck hunting the marshes of Lake Erie, Moose swimming across the Yukon River, searching for a 10lb bass, Giant Amazon River catfish, South to North AT hike and more.Brought to you by: Fishell Paddles - Makers...2023-04-211h 07Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#66 Backcountry Fishing and Canoeing w/ Will CollinsGuest Post! I joined the Fish Untamed Podcast to talk Canoeing, fishing, hunting and the Outdoors."Will Collins is the owner of Buffalo Roamer Outdoors, a guiding company focused on wilderness canoe and fishing trips. He also hosts a podcast of the same name. In this episode, we talk about the logistics of backcountry canoeing and fishing, including what you can bring, how to transport a canoe, how fly fishing works from a canoe, some of his favorite species to target, and some fun stories from his multi-month trips down some of the biggest rivers on the continent."2023-04-081h 03
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 BitsStar Trek Picard - Disengage (S3E02)This episode contains spoilers.After having a photon torpedo blast doing Best Star Trek Scene - Part I and Part II, Will and Kevin have picked up where they left off and begun watching the final adventure of the Enterprise D crew — a soft reboot of Picard and a loose sequel to Star Trek Nemesis. This is their review/reaction to Star Trek Picard Season 3, Episode 2 — Disengage.Aided by Seven of Nine and the crew of the U.S.S. Titan, Picard makes a shocking discovery that will alter his life forever – and puts him on a collisio...2023-02-2326 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 BitsStar Trek Picard - The Next Generation (S3E01)This episode contains spoilers.After having a photon torpedo blast doing Best Star Trek Scene - Part I and Part II, Will and Kevin have picked up where they left off and begun watching the final adventure of the Enterprise D crew. This show is a soft reboot of Picard and a loose sequel to Star Trek Nemesis. You do not need to have seen seasons one or two of Picard, but you will benefit from knowing the history of the TNG era. This is their review/reaction to Star Trek Picard Season 3, Episode 1 — The Next Generation.2023-02-1743 min
Marc Collins Morning AfterMarc Collins Morning After 144*!REPLAY ALERT!* Marc Collins Morning After Solar Radio show with his trusty assistant "Ravishing Russ Warnes the Receptionist” a 2 hour Soul, Jazz, Funk and Boogaloo selection. On #applepodcast #mixcoud “The Morning After Show Starter!” 🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻 Vote for your favourite track in this weeks show via email at marccollins@solarradio.com and we’ll start next weeks show with it! (Clue 👆) “The Ramblings of Ravishing Russ” He’s a wise old owl….. “Steve’s The Northern Threesome” NO! Not that kinda party! 3 classic Northern Soul Tracks from way back in the day from our Northern Guru Stephen Phil...2022-12-171h 51
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 03Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#51 Eight Days Canoeing the Yukon w/ Doug YoungDoug Young joins Will Collins to discuss and recap their recent 8 day backcountry canoe trip to Yukon, Canada. Organized and guided by Will & Buffalo Roamer Outdoors.They talk wilderness camping, paddling fast rivers, gold mining, Robert Service, cooking over a fire, mountain storm systems, and more. Join us on an adventure like this!www.buffaloroamer.com or email buffaloroamer@yaho.comSubscribe now to Buffalo Roamer Outdoors for the latest stories of adventure. New episodes the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.2022-08-191h 14
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 minBuffalo Roamer Outdoors#47 Yukon River Source to Sea w/ the Buffalo Roamer Will Collins & Adventure Sports PodcastGuest Post! Will sat down with Mason Gravely, host of the Adventure Sports Podcast to talk canoeing the Yukon River Source to Sea. The episode originally aired on the Adventure Sports Podcast.Subscribe to Buffalo Roamer Outdoors & the Adventure Sports Podcast to get all the latest episodes. www.buffaloroamer.com2022-06-181h 08
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 07Buffalo Roamer Outdoors#43 70 Days Across Alaska on the Yukon River w/ Jackson HillJackson Hill is an outdoorsman, paddler and Montana Man. In 2017 he spent 70 Days canoeing the length of the Yukon River through the interior of the Yukon Territory and Alaska, along with the host of Buffalo Roamer Outdoors, Will Collins. We talk adventure, Alaskan Fish wheel, camping on grizzly bear tacks, staring contest with a wolf, moose steak, salmon roe and Russian Vodka, challenges, Good People, Native life in AK, midnight sun, Sour toe Cocktail, swimming lynx, Klondike Gold rush, Dawson City, and more. Subscribe now to Buffalo Roamer Outdoors for new stories of adventure. Episodes realized...2022-04-151h 22
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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