Episodes

  • Bonus #15 - Patreon Preview
    May 7 2026

    Want to hear the rest of this episode? It’s available in full over on our Patreon and also for paid subscribers on Apple Podcasts. Just search Screen, Play on patreon.com to find us.

    You can get in touch with us via the contact page at bestbitspodcast.com.

    In the meantime, check out our other film podcast, The Best Bits. With over 300 episodes, from Best Action Scene to Best Guilty Pleasure Films, there’s plenty to binge.

    If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a five-star review. It helps others discover the show.

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    17 mins
  • Summer Box Office League
    May 3 2026

    With the summer season kicking off this week for film releases, we decided to discuss the upcoming slate of blockbusters by bringing back Will and Liam Burke's Box Office League.

    You can join us in playing along by becoming a free member of our Patreon. The winner will be whoever comes closest to predicting the combined box office total of all fourteen releases — and they’ll receive six months’ free subscription to our Writer’s Room tier.

    So, join in, get guessing, and good luck. You have till May 7th to get your submissions in.

    You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

    New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Super Mario Brothers Galaxy and Big Screen Trends
    Apr 19 2026

    The success of Super Mario Brothers Galaxy and the recent video game IP dominance led to this discussion where we pick our top three from the golden age of differing trends.

    You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

    New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Bonus #14 - Patreon Preview
    Apr 7 2026

    Want to hear the rest of this episode? It’s available in full over on our Patreon and also for paid subscribers on Apple Podcasts. Just search Screen, Play on patreon.com to find us.

    You can get in touch with us via the contact page at bestbitspodcast.com.

    In the meantime, check out our other film podcast, The Best Bits. With over 300 episodes, from Best Action Scene to Best Guilty Pleasure Films, there’s plenty to binge.

    If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a five-star review. It helps others discover the show.

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    20 mins
  • Project Hail Mary + Cinematic Scientists (Question)
    Apr 5 2026

    The release of Project Hail Mary got us thinking about cinematic scientists. From brilliant problem-solvers racing against extinction to obsessive minds pushing too far, these mad scientists, inventors and adventurers often sit at the intersection of discovery and danger and make compelling characters for some fantastic films.

    You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

    New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Dune 3 Trailer + Our Top 3 Part Threes
    Mar 23 2026

    The trailer for Dune: Part Three got us thinking about one of cinema’s most curious traditions: the third instalment. From triumphant finales to bizarre tonal pivots, Part 3 is often where franchises either reach their peak or go completely off the rails.

    In this episode we discuss some of our favourite third films along with a few infamous entries that didn’t quite stick the landing.

    You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

    New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Top 3 Best Picture Winners (Plus Scream 7)
    Mar 9 2026

    With Academy voting now closed — and Will officially having cast his ballot — we turned our attention to the Oscars and chose our top three Best Picture winners from almost a hundred years of cinema.

    As always, we’d love to hear your take. What are your favourite Best Picture winners? Share your rankings in the comments or jump into the Discord to keep the debate going.

    You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

    New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Bonus #13 - Patreon Preview
    Feb 26 2026

    Want to hear the rest of this episode? It’s available in full over on our Patreon and also for paid subscribers on Apple Podcasts. Just search Screen, Play on patreon.com to find us.

    You can get in touch with us via the contact page at bestbitspodcast.com.

    In the meantime, check out our other film podcast, The Best Bits. With over 300 episodes, from Best Action Scene to Best Guilty Pleasure Films, there’s plenty to binge.

    If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a five-star review. It helps others discover the show.

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    20 mins