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You couldn’t find two more different people — from opposite sides of the world — with completely different takes on what’s entertaining, serious, heartfelt, or funny. Rohan (the Aussie from Melbourne) loves his romantic comedies. Rob (the Scotsman from Glasgow) loves his action films. Each week, the boys deep dive into a new movie — unpacking the themes, cast, awards, controversies, and a heap of trivia along the way. They don’t hold back. Sometimes they agree, often they don’t — but it’s always honest, hilarious, and a little bit chaotic. New episodes drop every Saturday. Fifteen years of friendship has led to the birth of Aussie and the Scotsman — two mates, two accents, and one shared obsession with great movies. Strap in. It’s not always pretty, but it’s definitely fun.

  1. 4D AGO

    Marty Supreme

    This week the lads review the 2025 American sports comedy-drama Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie and co-written with Ronald Bronstein. Timothée Chalamet stars in the title role, supported by Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher. Set in the 1950s, the film is loosely inspired by the life and legend of American table-tennis icon Marty Reisman. The episode has extra weight, with both hosts watching the film together on opening night — still slightly stunned that a table-tennis movie even exists. Long-time listeners will know why this matters: the Aussie was a genuine prodigy from the age of 12, ranked top six in Australia and eyeing the Olympics before life intervened. Things kick off with an embarrassing early memory lapse from the Scotsman, followed by a pre-film detour into elevator etiquette and Indian train etiquette, before diving into the movie itself. While the story takes plenty of liberties with Reisman’s life, both agree the spirit is nailed — with Chalamet perfectly capturing the swagger, self-belief and obsession of an elite competitor. The Aussie offers rare insight into the mindset of a top-level athlete: the confidence, the tunnel vision, and the willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed. The cast earns strong praise across the board, with particular love for Paltrow, and the discussion widens into why table tennis still isn’t taken seriously as a sport. From bat grip and technique to groupies, red-and-black paddle rules and the choice between dating a quarterback or a table-tennis player, things go deep — and weird. Along the way, the Aussie casually mentions beating a two-time Olympian, prompting a few digs from the Scotsman and then genuine respect all round. Rohan Reminisces heads back to 1952, where the questions prove trickier than expected and the Scotsman records a rare clean sweep. The podcast is out now on YouTube, and also available on Spotify or Apple. Please hit subscribe or follow — it really helps keep the show moving forward. Thanks for your support.

    50 min

  2. FEB 6

    The Father

    This week we are talking about the 2020 psychological drama film The Father, directed by Florian Zeller in his directorial debut. The film stars Sir Anthony Hopkins as an ageing Welsh man living with dementia, in a role that won him the Academy Award for Best Actor. The cast also includes Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, and Olivia Williams. We kick off with Rob (the Scotsman) ranting about the eternal wait times at the doctor’s office — and it somehow spirals into an attempt to get the Aussie to open up about his own medical history. That leads to a deeper chat about how uniforms change our perception of people — doctors, police, airline pilots... it gets interesting fast. SPOILER ALERT: Watch this movie before listening. It’s essential viewing if you want the full impact. And then — chaos. The Scotsman gives this movie a full 5/5. The Aussie? 1/5. And in over 200 episodes, the Scotsman has never been more shocked. What follows is one of our most fascinating and personal discussions yet — about how and why this movie connects deeply with one of us… and completely misses the mark for the other. Trigger warning: This film deals heavily with dementia, ageing, and the emotional toll on carers and family. The Aussie, clearly unimpressed, declares it “slow, repetitive, miscast”… and then compares it to Duel, of all things. The Scotsman is speechless. He spends most of the episode trying to figure out how on earth this emotional powerhouse didn’t land with his co-host. We break down how the film’s intentional disorientation mirrors the experience of dementia — a storytelling device that the Scotsman believes is utterly brilliant. The Aussie? Not so much. We’d genuinely love to know who you agree with here — it’s a polarising episode for a polarising film. Rohan Reminisces and Trivia round out the episode as usual — this week with a few laughs, a few facts, and a surprising reflection or two. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple. Please click the subscribe or follow button – it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support

    44 min

  3. FEB 6 · BONUS

    Diamonds In the Rough - our top 10

    This week the Aussie brings a movie discussion topic to the podcast – Diamonds in the Rough. We’re talking about films you might’ve scrolled past, dismissed, forgotten about, or never even heard of. These are the ones we reckon deserve a second look – the ones you should see. We both picked a few that maybe aren’t technically in the rough – but they're close enough. They're films we love, we think you’ll love, and we explain why they still made the cut even if they don't quite fit the definition. Will the footage ever see daylight? Who knows. What we do know is the Aussie can’t stop checking himself out in the monitor mid-recording. Useless for you as a listener, but absolutely hilarious for us. The Aussie also shares a strange and very funny story involving a taxi ride in New Zealand. Now, would you consider any of these true diamonds in the rough? 12 Angry Men Strangers on a Train Psycho – is it too famous to qualify? Richard Jewell A Clockwork Orange Hamburger Hill Manchester by the Sea Saltburn Carrie Alexandra’s Project Boiling Point Nitram Oldboy If a few of those don’t ring a bell – that’s exactly the point. No French New Wave, no obscure arthouse cinema. This is a meat-and-potatoes list of films we actually enjoy, and think you will too. Wait until you hear the Scotsman’s reaction to the Aussie’s number one pick – let’s just say the Scotsman makes a rare mistake and you can hear his brain glitching in real time. Let us know which ones you would’ve added. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple. Please click the subscribe or follow button – it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support

    36 min

  4. FEB 6

    Season 3 - Welcome

    They’re back. Somehow. Against all odds. Season 3 begins with the Scotsman opening with one of the biggest compliments ever delivered on the podcast, quickly followed by the Aussie offering a completely muddled comparison between cocaine and sugar. It’s clear early on that nothing has changed. With the Aussie away over the break and the Scotsman in town, the pair catch up on the past two months — touching on serious world events, personal shocks, and the heavier moments that sat behind the break. From there, attention turns to what’s coming in Season 3: including Rohan Reminisces, a brand-new segment, and a few ideas that probably sounded better on paper. Awards season gets a workout, with Golden Globe winners discussed, Oscar predictions floated, and some light whinging directed at Leonardo DiCaprio and Jacob Elordi. The Scotsman makes a strong case for breaking tradition to review Adolescence, declaring it unmissable television, while the Aussie admits he still hasn’t watched it and remains unconvinced. Things derail further when the Aussie confidently declares that Timothée Chalamet “isn’t much of a looker,” seemingly unable to separate actors from the characters they play — a statement that may age poorly. The biggest change, however, is YouTube. Everything is now filmed, the Aussie is fully on board, and rumours of hair and makeup before each show are neither confirmed nor denied. They also announce a new monthly format — on the first of each month, listeners will know exactly which films are coming up — along with talk of future guests, the Scotsman’s mate Jeremy, and even his parents also get a mention. It all builds to what is unanimously agreed to be one of the worst endings to a podcast in Aussie and the Scotsman history. Season 3 has officially begun. The podcast is out now on YouTube, and also available on Spotify or Apple. Please hit subscribe or follow — it helps keep the show rolling. Thanks for your support.

    33 min

  5. JAN 17 · BONUS

    Arnold Schwarzenegger v Sylvester Stallone

    This week we face off against each other - the ultimate debate - who do we think is better Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone? Now this is not as simple as you think  - we have categories. Best Bio. Best movie. Total Box Office. Best one-liners. Best Sequels.   Best all rounder. And points awarded for each. Who do you think will take out the win? The Aussie has Sly and the Scotsman takes on Arnie. Both have multi-billion dollar generating movies. Both have great sequels and great movies. But who has brought the best debate to the party - tune in and see what you think.   The cards are placed on the table. But then the tables get turned! The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support

    46 min

  6. 11/28/2025

    End of Season 2

    After 10 months and 127 shows we have made it to the end of season 2. And we have uploaded our first video of the podcast - on You Tube now -  End of Season 2 It has been a roller coaster of a year. We've had hits and misses both in the movie's we have reviewed and in the conversations and robust discussions we have had between ourselves. It's not always been easy but for 125 shows it has been a lot of fun. Thanks to you the listeners for listening - for the feedback and comments. As the Aussie always tells us " he needs the engagement, the praise, the love and the recognition". It fuels him The Scotsman says " he has learnt to be more tolerant" which reduces the Aussie into a fit of giggles and ultimately tears.   Thanks to our guests this year: Simon  - Heat / Apocolypse Now and Network Pia Miranda - our interview and review of Goodfellas Cassie  - Labyrinth Saul - Invictus and Chariots of Fire Marty Benson - Masterchef producer. Interview and review of Inglorious Basterds Ben King - on-set photographer. Interview and review of Joker The Scotsman's son, Max - A Bronx Tale The Doc - The Intouchables, Strangers on a Train, James Bond Theme Tune Quiz, Jim Meskimmen - Interview with the actor, comedian and master impressionist  The Aussie's son , Charlie - Superman (2025) Elise Hurst. Author and playwright. Interview and Sound of Music discussion Pip Mushin - actor and director. Interview  Mack Lindon - Interview Tim and Leigh from Popcorn Podcast  - Interview We discuss our favourite podcasts, the ones to listen to, the movies to watch over the break and the new ideas for Season 3. It's been a journey - and we have loved it.  Talk to you again Feb 7th 2026 for Season 3. Happy Holidays Rohan (the Aussie) and Rob (the Scotsman)

    34 min

  7. 11/28/2025

    Apocalypse Now - with Simon

    This week we are talking about the 1979 American psychological epic war film Apocalypse Now produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The screenplay is loosely inspired by the 1899 novella Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, with the setting changed from late 19th-century Congo to the Vietnam War. The film follows a river journey from South Vietnam into Cambodia undertaken by Captain Willard (Martin Sheen), who is on a secret mission to assassinate Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando), a renegade Special Forces officer who is accused of murder and presumed insane. The ensemble cast also features Robert Duvall, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, Sam Bottoms, Laurence Fishburne, Dennis Hopper, and Harrison Ford. We welcome Simon from Perth back to the studio - and boy is he the right person to bring on for this one. Apocalypse Now is one of the most famous, if not one of the best movies ever made - and we talk in depth  - why we think that is the case. But as always, before we do - the Aussie tells us about an incident at a taxi rank he saw this week - which triggers (no pun intended) a story from Simon and a trip across the Nullarbor Plain. The Scotsman talks about his social battery No messing around with this one - Simon tells us straight off the bat - this is one of his 5 star films. Sit back and enjoy as we scrutinise one of the best films of all time. A film the Aussie had not yet seen. What do you think he will say about this one? This is a brain explosion - a visual feast, every scene is a smorgasbord of colours, textures and layers. We have a robust discussion about Colonel Kurtz - is he a madman or is he just ideologically at odds with the US Government? The podcast is out now on You Tube and it is also available on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support.

    1h 32m

  8. 11/28/2025

    Network with Simon

    This week we are talking about the1976 American comedy drama film Network directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky. It depicts a television network struggling with poor ratings until the nightly live broadcast of its longtime news anchor Howard Beale (Peter Finch) inadvertently showcases his breakdown into increasingly psychotic behaviour, which makes his show a surprise hit. Alongside Finch (in his final role), the film stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, and Beatrice Straight Sophisticated, talented, artistic, thoughtful and brilliantly creative are words unfamiliar to the Aussie and the Scotsman but well suited to long time friend and guest of the podcast Simon from Perth. As a student of movies Simon articulates and walks us through why this is such an important movie. Why and how scenes work. Our conversation kicks off with the Aussie telling us a story about chocolate. The Scotsman thinks this movie is more relevant today that it has ever been he is impassioned and shouts it from the top of his lungs: "I'm mad as hell and i'm not going to take it anymore!!" As the Aussie says this one "hit's the pulse of the people" then and now.  This is a 5/5 movie from the Scotsman - we haven't seen him this animated for while. It's a must watch.  The podcast is out now on on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support

    1h 1m
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You couldn’t find two more different people — from opposite sides of the world — with completely different takes on what’s entertaining, serious, heartfelt, or funny. Rohan (the Aussie from Melbourne) loves his romantic comedies. Rob (the Scotsman from Glasgow) loves his action films. Each week, the boys deep dive into a new movie — unpacking the themes, cast, awards, controversies, and a heap of trivia along the way. They don’t hold back. Sometimes they agree, often they don’t — but it’s always honest, hilarious, and a little bit chaotic. New episodes drop every Saturday. Fifteen years of friendship has led to the birth of Aussie and the Scotsman — two mates, two accents, and one shared obsession with great movies. Strap in. It’s not always pretty, but it’s definitely fun.

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    Aussie and The Scotsman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
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    Explicit
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