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Basic PitchesMatthew McAloone: Back To LifeMatthew joins James to describe the weird noise he makes during MMA practice, why Jack Bauer provided the background to his early shagging and he also has an epic crime drama he wants the world to hear about. Recorded in LD so my audio quality is wretched but the important thing is Matthew sounds glorious.
2021-06-0138 min
Basic PitchesJake Yapp: Fanny's From MarsWriter, Presenter & Comedian Jake Yapp meets James to pitch his movie about petrifying 1970's Celebrity Chef Fanny Cradock. We try to resurrect his flat-gardening-show for BBC3 and why Weddings are in breach of basic Human Rights.
It's all here on BAAASSIIIC PIITCCCHES (*end of episode theme tune style)
2020-12-0243 min
Basic PitchesSean McLoughlin: Herbie vs SeanSean joins James to pitch his 'Herbie' reboot, where the loveable VW Beetle is dragged through the courts in an epic custody battle drama. In the process his own brush with Hollywood comes up, along with unusual washing up methods, tradesmen anxiety and why he can never say his wife's name out loud...
2020-07-2235 min
Basic PitchesTez Ilyas: Osman's 9Tez joins James to discuss his new stand-up special TEZTIFY. He also chats Millican's Law, the only thing worse than a heckler & why stealing the Kohinoor Diamond would make the best heist movie!
2020-06-2640 min
Basic PitchesBoyd Hilton: Carry On KillingHeat Magazine's Boyd Hilton joins James to pitch a reboot of an iconic British movie franchise, this time starring Lawrence Fox's penis (in a box). We also debate the greatest film of the decade and re-live Boyds epic Desert Island Discs shout out from Russell T Davies.
2020-02-2129 min
Basic PitchesVittorio Angelone: TFL (Take Back The City)Vittorio joins James to talk comedian hair cuts, ex-girlfriend anxiety, threesome offers & comedian 5-a-side. But his main reason for the meeting is to pitch his Paintball gun thriller set in an apocalyptic London.
2020-01-1328 min
Basic PitchesJames King: JokersIn a break from tradition, Film Critic & broadcasting legend James King joins James Sloan to pitch his new movie about 1970’s British comedians brought back from the dead to save the world & there tattered reputations. We also discuss James King’s friendship with Hollywood star Stephen Merchant, find out which 80’s erotic thriller improved his Uni sex-life and why Jake Gyllenhaal loves Christmas present interview games!
2019-11-2633 min
Basic PitchesCharlotte Brooke: Weirder Stuff - Dracula SpatulaThe musical comic joins James for a HALLOWEEN SPECIAL. Pitching her spooky but tender Dracula movie about a young Drac's taste for curry sauce, in Scarborough. We also hear her Netflix song, we have a moody jam on the piano and hear Charlotte's finale tune written specifically for the soundtrack. FANGS VERY MUCH for listening!
2019-10-3125 min
Basic PitchesSian Davies: Murder On The Shop FloorSian joins James to discuss working class comedy, queer comedy, why Fleabag wasn't for her and she pitches her murder mystery movie set in a department store. It stars not one but two British legends and a character called "ham hands". FilmFour or Working Title to produce with an eye for a domestic sleeper hit September 2021.
2019-10-0126 min
Basic PitchesLuke Kempner: Love Island - Zombie ApocalypseImpersonator, comedian and puppeteer Luke Kempner joins James to pitch three amazing films, including a Snooker movie, his Pianist remake and a straight to DVD Love Island horror. All could be made but which one will be chosen?? (it's in the file name so that's obvious). Impressions include:
Alan Carr
Arsene Wenger
Harry Kane
David Attenborough
Louis Theroux
Tommy Fury
AND MANY MORE!!!
2019-08-2926 min
Basic PitchesMasud Milas: Dark MenorcaMasud joins James to try and get funding for his cop thriller Dark Menorca starring Benicio Del Toro. Bonus features: Jason Statham trailer commentary & Masud's experience appearing in the $200m flop PAN.
2019-08-1328 min
Basic PitchesEmily Lloyd-Saini: No MatterEmily joins James to discuss kids names, Keira Knightley and pitches her ALL WHITE MALE-LED sci-fi blockbuster 'No Matter' about Avatar people living on Earth. Budget $50m.
Also, thanks to Song-Switch for sponsoring this weeks episode.
2019-07-1823 min
Basic PitchesSunil Patel: Animal ChampionsSunil pitches his brand new $200m franchise about animals being allowed to participate in the Olympics, including Wrestling Rhino's, Track'n'Field Snakes & Rugby playing Cats. There's also a call to a radio station & a new episode sponsor)
2019-06-1222 min
Basic PitchesGlenn Moore: C.H.E.F.F.E (pron: sheff)Comedian & movie buff Glenn Moore joins to James to pitch his horror film about an eight foot chef chasing him in the desert. Includes a brand new sponsor & a trailer exclusive for new Rom-Com "Opposites Attack"
2019-05-0920 min
Basic PitchesJosh Berry: Andy Murray The Musical!Impersonator Josh joins James to pitch his Andy Murray Musical, featuring Louis Theroux, Gordon Ramsay, James Acaster, Prince Harry and of course Andy Murray!
2019-04-1222 min
Basic PitchesAlexandria Macleod: Ten Things I Accept About MyselfAlexandria joins James to talk dick pics, writing to the author of Fifty Shades & then pitches her feminist High School movie (with horses & Jodie Comer)
2019-03-2720 min
Basic PitchesLou Sanders: Twists n TurnsLou Sanders joins James to talk attraction, swat-comedians, intrusive thoughts & wanting to have movie-sex over in a graveyard with Adam Driver
2019-02-2223 min
Basic PitchesDaniel Cook: The FavouritistDaniel Cook believes a movie starring a wrestler, a reality star and Gary Barlow can unlock billions in box office success.
2019-02-1826 min
Basic PitchesLuke McQueen: Get Me My Money ManStar of The Luke McQueen Pilots on the BBC, Luke McQueen pitches two films: The Time Travelling Comedian and Get Me My Money Man (Disclaimer: The convo will make more sense if you've seen his show)
2019-02-1121 min
Basic PitchesJack Barry: Jesus Christ SuperbadJack Barry welcomes me into his flat to discuss his movie idea about Oxford scholar John Allegro, a man who thought Jesus was the result of a magic mushroom hallucination. Danny Dyer features.
2019-02-0425 min
Basic PitchesHelen Bauer: Ghost Mum M3Welcome to Basic Pitches, a weekly podcast where a comedian pitches a genius film idea to my production company Beta-Male-Movies.
2019-01-1922 min