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

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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.