The Wrong Side of Hollywood

It’s the 50th anniversary of the first-ever summer blockbuster film, JAWS! The lads – huge fans of the movie – nosh on fresh pastries from local North Hollywood bakery La Rochelle while discussing their experiences of seeing the film fifty long years ago.The chaps are joined by special guest, Guy Masterson – director of The Shark Is Broken, James’s brother and Martin’s friend! Guy discusses how he and his team retooled the Broadway production specially for the celebration at the original shooting location in Martha’s Vineyard, and how the film inspired him. as well as his adventures in getting the show on the road.And with the immortal words of Chief Brody “Smile, you son of a bitch!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The chaps interview Paul Swain, a fellow Brit with an Aussie accent who has climbed out of the trenches to make his name as editor of The Moody’s, Brockmire, and more recently, Poker Face, among others. They discuss Paul’s epic career journey from printer in Surrey, UK, to film & TV editor in Hollywood, California, via Hong Kong and Australia. The lads test Paul on his Britishness with the fine art of dunking chocolate biscuits. They also delve into the latest season of The Last of Us and the homage to Hollywood, The Studio, all while gobbling down Paul’s epic homemade sausage rolls!Don’t forget to click like and subscribe. We thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally the chaps are back, and given the state of things are taking a sunlit stroll down memory lane to those golden days of the 1980’s. Yes! They’re going full retro with rundown of their favorite movies and music from those fab times. Martin regales us with happy memory of his first time in L.A. at the Sunset Grill working on Waxwork 2. Over a slice of Mrs Fact Check’s homemade Lemon Cake they discuss The Gorge and The Electric State which Martin worked on by the way. The fellas, grumbling about recent events, discover there is a perfect German word they can’t pronounce that fits most political leadership these days. Shedenfreude? We think not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s 2025! James has returned from Blighty and brought with him wind and fire! Martin laments the passing of film director David Lynch and the lads discuss his legacy while eating delicious grub from Bafang Dumpling to celebrate Chinese New Year: Year of the Snake. The chaps describe their L.A. fire experiences and commend the incredible work of firefighters and emergency services. And it’s only the start of the year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the last podcast before the end of the year and my, what a year it’s been. Martin, just back from his visit to Blighty, presents James with two gifts: British Christmas pudding and a dose of the trots! The lads discuss flying woes, disinterested flight attendants and, whilst munching on Hanukkah doughnuts, they grumble about director Steve McQueen’s latest offering Blitz. Ending on a festive note, the gents chat about various holiday offerings both in Los Angeles and London. Merry Bollocks to all our supporters and friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.