The Best Movie 2 Pod

The podcast that tells you which movie to watch in any given situation, hosted by comedian Jamie Allerton

Rob Dan: The Best Movie To Help You Survive Space

In Space...nobody can hear you podcast. Comedian Rob Dan joins us to look at what can be learnt from the movies to help us survive beyond the stars. We discuss the pros and cons of getting facehugged, and ask ourselves which fate is worse, getting your arm broken experimenting with an alien specimen, or being stuck on board a ship with Ryan Reynolds for a deep space mission. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Rob Danhttps://www.instagram.com/robdancomedy Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod 

09-15
01:15:33

Paramedic Dave Griffiths: Best Movie To Reflect The Life Of A Paramedic

Come get mouth to mouth from us as we welcome paramedic Dave Griffiths to clear up some movie tropes and misrepresentations of paramedics in movies. Can you date relatives of patients? Are you allowed to beat people up in the ambulance? How realistic is the adrenaline scene in Pulp Fiction? Okay stand back…clear!Trigger Warning: there’s some graphic injury detail in this episode.Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Dave Griffiths, who has asked for donations to your local air ambulance and the RNLIhttps://theairambulanceservice.org.uk/your-local-air-ambulance/https://rnli.org/ Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode, or just want to get in touch? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com

07-21
49:01

Shalaka Kurup: Best Movie To Watch On A Train

Chooo Choooo! We are back with comedian Shalaka Kurup to talk best movie to watch on a train. We get to the bottom of the big questions this week: Is Poirot’s moustache full of eggs? Which tube line is the most romantic? Why did Thor 2 mess up train so easily? How is Tottenham Court Road so empty in An American Werewolf in London?Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Shalaka Kuruphttps://www.instagram.com/shalakakuruphttps://x.com/shalakakurup  Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode, or just want to get in touch? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com

07-07
51:26

Laura McMahon: Best Movie To Watch Off With An Injury

We're back baby! And what better way to return from injury than an episode dedicated to helping get through your sick leave, with comedian and film maker Laura McMahon. We discuss irresponsible intimacy co-ordinators, visiting hospitals and at some point we talk movies.Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod 

06-30
01:08:31

Josh Hallam: Mission Impossible's Best Movie Too

Josh is back, or is someone wearing a Josh facemask? Let's find out as we rank the Mission Impossible movies from amazing to good and everything in between. We also deep dive into our favourite stunts and sing as much of Limp Bizkit's Take A Look Around without breaching copyright. This podcast will self destruct in 5 seconds....Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Josh Hallam https://www.instagram.com/filmsandthatpod/https://twitter.com/films_that  Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

06-09
01:17:28

Lou Taylor: Best Movie To See Disaster Weather

We’re back baby! We’re joined by comedian Lou Taylor to discuss those great natural disaster movies where humanity goes up against the weather. Should you really be surprised by a volcano eruption if you live at the bottom of a volcano? Why is everyone having sex in the pub in The Perfect Storm? Is an iceberg weather? And we talk that most dramatic of weather event, sharks.Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton Guest: Lou Taylorwww.instagram.com/loutaylortrashGet involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

05-19
01:06:54

Riley Quinn: Steven Seagal's Best Movie Too

This week we are taking you to the bank…the blood bank! We’re looking at one of the worst human beings on the planet Steven Seagal, with podcaster and Seagal fanatic Riley Quinn. We take a deep dive to the start and end of his theatrical releases with Hard to Kill and Exit Wounds. But if you’re just a fan of his music we also consider his album (available on Spotify) Dogs From the Cave. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton Guest: Riley Quinnhttps://x.com/raaleh https://x.com/trashfuturepodGet involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

04-28
01:04:15

Nikki Rose: (Easter Special) Best Movie To Enjoy A Resurrection

It’s a Constantine love in this week as we look at resurrections in movies. After tricking me into watching The Crow Remake, I convinced my sister to watch Spawn. Let’s dive in as we compare Crows, take a look at American Jesus: Robocop, and Nikki makes the argument for One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest being a Christ parable. She is wrong. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

04-21
01:28:03

Sam Picone: Best Movie To See Men Who Just Need A Hug

Bloody men, some of them just need a big old hug. We're joined by comedian Sam Picone to talk men in movies who need a reacharound from the front and to be told everything is going to be okay. From any film Paddy Considine has been involved in to covering yourself in baby oil whilst in prison, we take a look at some of cinemas most damaged and beautiful men. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Sam Picone www.instagram.com/sampicone Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

04-14
01:09:45

Sikisa: Best Movie To Star a Wrestler

Let me tell you something brother, we're looking at wrestlers turned actors this week with comedian and host of the Wrestle Club podcast, Sikisa.Did the Marine franchise get out all of the story it needed in it's 5 sequels? Does childhood end when you find out Hulk Hogan's real name is Terry? Would The Rock have improved the Twilight franchise? Let's find out as we ask What Is The Best Movie To... Star A Wrestler? Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Sikisa Website: https://www.sikisacomedy.com/Podcast: Wrestle Club Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

04-07
51:44

Esther Manito: Best Movie To See A Great Mum

We’re back, and we survived Mother’s Day without any violence. Comedian Esther Manito joins us to talk the best movie mums.  In this episode of The Best Movie 2, we dive into some of the most iconic movie mums. Whether it’s nurturing, tough love, or unexpected wisdom, these films showcase the many sides of what it means to be a great mum. Tune in for a cinematic tribute to mums everywhere!Highlights include Esther calling Bambi’s mum a slag, the poor parenting in Amityville Horror, we return to Mrs Doubtfire, and some controversial takes on Stepmom.  Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Esther Manito Website - www.esthermanito.co.uk/Podcast : Ghastly Women Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

03-31
55:45

Milo Edwards: The Best Movie To Mansplain

We have comedian and podcaster Milo Edwards on this week to discuss men's need to show movies to others. For those sick of hearing "oh you've never seen this?! We have to watch it now". Along the way we'll discuss Bootle vs Finsbury Park crackheads, what is the best Heat quote to use on a heckler, was Thatcher cremated or buried, and which deceased politician would you snort the ashes of?We also wonder why were we all shown Pretty Woman when we were 8? And did we all think anvils would play a bigger role in our lives?Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Milo Edwardshttps://www.miloedwards.co.uk/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/milo_edwards Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

02-24
01:10:09

Kate Martin: Best Movie To Have Your Gay Awakening To

This week are joined by comedian Kate Martin to guide you through your gay awakening via cinema.WIll Step Up 2: The Streets make you as gay as it made Jamie? Is Michelle Pfifer’s Catwoman the key to your awakening? Did teenage Edward Furlong set you on your road to lesbianism? And why were the 90s so bad? Also there’s some pretty graphic descriptions of Jamie and Kate’s first time on poppers, you’ve been warned. Oh also halfway through we start singing Steps. Sorry. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Kate Martinhttps://www.instagram.com/thatkatemartin Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

02-10
01:20:40

Josh Hallam: Best Movie to Represent The North

Like strikes in the steel mill, Josh returning to the podcast is inevitable. This week we're looking at the best movie to represent the North of England, as we debunk some northern stereotypes (we do have indoor toilets and WIFI), we look at the North in modern Hollywood (Hello Batman jumping off the Liver building), and we look at the Thatcher ruined our town Trilogy. Also yes we manage to shoehorn the 2005 Champions League Final in there. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Josh Hallam https://www.instagram.com/filmsandthatpod/https://twitter.com/films_that  Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

02-03
01:01:49

Alexandra Haddow: Best Movie To Shake Off the January Blues

2025 is not disappointing us in being just as insufferable as 2024. We brought in the annoyingly optimistic comedian Alexandra Haddow to cheer us up and advise on how to escape the January funk. Along the way we'll ask the big questions:Would Rocky have been happier if instead of raw eggs he had the tin of beans with the little sausages in?Why is Maggie Smith so hot for Peter in Hook?Is Stanley Ipkiss a dangerous incel?Have a listen, all the best surviving January. Love you!Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Alexandra Haddow https://twitter.com/missahaddowhttps://www.instagram.com/alexandrahaddow/ Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod 

01-13
01:13:51

Laura McMahon: Best Movie To Watch in 2025

Happy New Year you beautiful people!! We welcome back BAFTA member and comedian Laura McMahon to talk about the most exciting films coming up n 2025 and Laura tries to defend the idea of the Minecraft movie. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod 

01-06
01:11:35

Ellie Calnan: Best Movie To Watch From 2024

Happy New Year everyone. 2024 was the year of Wicked holding space and Jason Statham keeping bees. We’re joined by film journalist Ellie Calnan to discuss the highs and lows of the year as we break down our favourites, our disappointments, and also our favourite film scenes of the year. Do give Ellie’s podcast a listen too:https://podcasts.apple.com/mv/podcast/should-they-shouldnt-they/id1776649112Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Ellie Calnanhttps://www.instagram.com/elliecalnan/Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod 

12-31
01:29:13

Dr Natalie Cawley: The Best Christmas Movie To Psychoanalyse

Merry Christmas everybody. We welcome Dr Nat back to discuss the psychology behind some of your favourite Christmas films. Is Kevin Mcallisater a sociopath who doesn’t develop normal separation anxiety, is Buddy the Elf exploited sexually, is a hit and run too far for the Elf on a Shelf. Also Jamie tries to explain It’s A Wonderful Life and Dr Nat gives tips on how to leave someone who still asks the is Die Hard a Christmas Movie question? Apologies we do go on a 10 minute tangent covering The Intern  TW: We do discuss George Bailey’s decision to jump off a bridge in It’s A Wonderful Life. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Dr Natalie CawleyMailing list: https://www.nataliecawley.com/#mailing-list  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecawleypsychGet involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod 

12-23
01:28:09

Liz Guterbock: The Best Movie To Get Into The Christmas Spirit...Again

We're raising Christmas Spirits again! And this time we've shipped in an American to double the whimsy as we ask actress and comedian Liz Guterbock what is the best movie to get into the Christmas spirit...again. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Elizabeth Guterbock https://www.instagram.com/lizguterbock Get involved with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

12-16
01:04:51

The Die Hard Commentary Track Christmas special feat Josh Hallam

What's the best movie to do a Commentary track to? For those of you sick of spending time with your loved ones or relatives have we got a solution for you: A Die Hard commentary. pull up Disney+ or your old VHS, press play and let Jamie and Josh talk over the entire movie. Listen out for Jamie telling his how I lost my virginity story, and Josh going to get his shopping delivery, absolute highlights. Welcome to the party, pal.Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamiewww.twitter.com/jayallerton  Guest: Josh Hallam https://www.instagram.com/filmsandthatpod/https://twitter.com/films_that  Get invovled with the Best Movie To....https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod  Idea for an episode? Email us at thebestmovie2qs@gmail.com 

12-09
02:13:10

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