The Banterists

The Banterists

The Banterists is a brand-new podcast where three friends dive into big ideas, small obsessions and everything in between. Expect lively conversations, plenty of laughs, and honest opinions on everything from books, theatre, TV and fashion to music, art, exhibitions and whatever else grabs their attention that week. Thought-provoking, entertaining and full of personality, it’s like eavesdropping on your funniest friends over a drink. Coming soon to wherever you get your podcasts — tune in, join the conversation, and become one of The Banterists.

Episodes

  1. Our Favourite Films

    10 APR

    Our Favourite Films

    Episode Summary: Jo, Lily, and Phill dive into the always-contentious topic of favourite films - with Phill’s self-described "highbrow" choices raising a few eyebrows. Before getting into other films, the episode opens with a chat about Oscar-winning short films, including A Friend of Dorothy's (starring Miriam Margolyes) and the intriguing French film Two People Exchanging Saliva, joint winners of the Best Live Action Short Film Oscar alongside Singers. Films Discussed: Carry On Films (Phil) Rebecca (1940) (Lily) The Age of Innocence (1993) (Jo)  Gosford Park (2001) (Jo & Phill) Howard's End (1992) (Jo) Torch Song Trilogy (1988) (Phil) Jane Eyre (2011) (Lily) The Birdcage (1996) (Lily) A Fish Called Wanda (1988) (Lily) Some Like It Hot (1959) (Phill) Sinners (2025) (all hosts) Chinatown (1974) (Jo) Hamnet (2026) (Jo)  The Wuthering Heights Anticipation: All three are eager to see Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights (with Margot Robbie), though it hasn't arrived in their local cinemas yet. Recommendations: Lilly: Is recomending all her filmsJo: Parasite (Korean Oscar winner), A Friend of Dorothy's (YouTube), and SinnersJo: A History of the World in 100 Objects – BBC Radio 4 / British Museum podcast series presented by Neil MacGregor (available on most podcast platforms, ~15 min episodes)Phil: The Green Roasting Tin by Rukmini Iyer – a vegan/vegetarian one-tray cookbook, part of a series including the Red, Pink, and Yellow Roasting Tins Drag Name Game: Phil → Mary PatchJoe → JJ FitznealLily → Oliver Nursery Have a question? or would like to suggest a topic? We would love to hear from you please email us thebanteristspodcast@gmail.com or send us a message via our social sites you can find us by searching for The Banterists Our podcast music is called  ‘The best jazz club in New Orleans’ Music by Paolo Argento from Pixabay

    49 min

  2. 3 APR

    Small Prophets, Yves Klein Blue, and Oscars Red Carpet Highlights

    In the first episode of The Banterists, hosts Phill, Jo, and Lilly introduce the podcast and discuss TV, color, and the Oscars. Phill recommends the TV series Small Prophets, written and directed by Mackenzie Crook, set in Manchester and centered on Michael searching for his vanished girlfriend using homunculi prophecies; they praise its observational humor, set design, and cast including Pierce Quigley, Crook, Michael Palin, Paul Kaye, Sophie Willan, and Shola Adewusi. Jo explores International Klein Blue, its patenting in 1961, Yves Klein’s use of nude models as “living brushes,” and related blue references from denim and Picasso’s Blue Period. They review Oscars history and red-carpet fashion trends, note winners including Best Picture One Battle After Another, and end with recommendations: the Wes Anderson exhibition at London’s Design Museum, BBC’s The Other Bennet Girl, Pat Barker’s Troy trilogy, and the short film A Friend of Dorothy’s on YouTube. 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Small Profits (TV Pick) 08:28 Yves Klein Blue 12:15 The Oscars 12:47 Oscar Fashion 22:36 Oscar Winners 27:55 Recommendings Books mentioned this podcast are  The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker My Life in Design by Terence Conran Conran on Colour by Terence Conran Our podcast music is called  ‘The best jazz club in New Orleans’ Music by Paolo Argento from Pixabay

    35 min

  3. TRAILER

    Welcome to The Banterists

    The Banterists is a brand-new podcast where three friends dive into big ideas, small obsessions and everything in between. Expect lively conversations, plenty of laughs, and honest opinions on everything from books, theatre, TV and fashion to music, art, exhibitions and whatever else grabs their attention. Thought-provoking, entertaining and full of personality, it’s like eavesdropping on your friends conversations over a drink.  Coming soon to wherever you get your podcasts — tune in, join the conversation, and become one of The Banterists. Our theme tune is The best jazz club in New Orleans  Music by Paolo Argento from Pixabay

    1 min

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The Banterists is a brand-new podcast where three friends dive into big ideas, small obsessions and everything in between. Expect lively conversations, plenty of laughs, and honest opinions on everything from books, theatre, TV and fashion to music, art, exhibitions and whatever else grabs their attention that week. Thought-provoking, entertaining and full of personality, it’s like eavesdropping on your funniest friends over a drink. Coming soon to wherever you get your podcasts — tune in, join the conversation, and become one of The Banterists.

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    The Banterists
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
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