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We're always coming up with ideas for films, sketches, game shows and characters, but we never do anything with them. So we decided to record a podcast where we can pitch our ideas to each other and explore some other random thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. MAR 11

    Marriage and Detectives

    In this episode, we discuss a Ben & Mike album, and TV shows featuring a kid with magic fingers, two friends who get married but aren't in love, and two grandparents who become amateur detectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  2. FEB 25

    Races and Goldfish

    In this episode, our ideas include a TV adaptation of The Rescuers, a cooking show for amateurs, an all-terrain racing board game and a name-based ball game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  3. FEB 11

    Segments and Shaggs

    We're back after the holidays, and in this episode we've got a sitcom about two men called Jacks, novelty earplugs, a film about hunting down segments of an ancient artefact and a biopic about The Shaggs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  4. Christmas Special 2025

    12/17/2025

    Christmas Special 2025

    In this Christmas special we bring the 12 ideas of Christmas! Including films about a murderous reindeer, a mince pie love story, a magical angel ornament and love at a ski lodge. We also have ways to revolutionise Christmas, such as tin foil wrapping paper, yorkshire pudding baubles and decorations in a bag. And not to mention a home alone video game, cinnamon flavoured cereal and a show about Santa and an elf working as detectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 33m

  5. 11/26/2025

    Notes and Interests

    In this episode, we discuss ideas for a new Simpsons fighting game, a way to allow bikes to travel on motorways, an app for remembering things you want to tell people, and an app for finding people with similar interests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    Claws and Blinds

    In this episode, we have ideas for an updated version of Bernard's Watch, a Britain's Got Talent inspired musical, a gadget for beating claw machines and some innovative new blinds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  7. Halloween Special 2025

    10/29/2025

    Halloween Special 2025

    In this spooky special, we discuss ideas including a ghost train escape room, a horror film about spider-infested pumpkins, a new superhero called Pam Quinn, and a group of demon-hunting jazz musicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  8. 10/15/2025

    Live Recording!

    In our first live recording as part of the Birmingham Comedy Festival, we discuss ideas including a sitcom about a married couple in space, a bed and breakfast themed café, a Wombles live action movie and a film about an unqualified piano tutor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
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We're always coming up with ideas for films, sketches, game shows and characters, but we never do anything with them. So we decided to record a podcast where we can pitch our ideas to each other and explore some other random thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Ben & Mike
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ben Coleman & Michael Mason
  • Show Website
    Had an idea...