Smells Like Teen Movies

It's a long way to the top (if you wanna rock and pod!) We're talking all things School of Rock, the classic musical comedy starring Jack Black. Join Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul Walsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our very special guest Sam Strachan : fantastic stand-up comedian and lead singer of comedy death metal band Raised by Owls . We discuss motivational speakers,...

28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, 12 seconds... and one podcast. Gloomy teen drama Donnie Darko, starring Jake Gyllenhaal is next up. Join Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul Walsh⁠⁠⁠⁠ and super special guest stand-up comedian Andie Wolf as we discuss world records, tiramisu and special needs sex education Plus Andie designs his "dream" teen movie, which is not for...

Who wants to grow up? Not us! Today's episode is all about Hook, the Steven Spielberg classic starring Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman. Listen as Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠Paul Walsh⁠⁠⁠ and super special guest stand-up comedian Jo Owen chat about happy memories, parenthood and Jacko. Plus Jo designs her dream coming of age film! "Oh, there you are, Peter!&quo...

We all have to grow up one day, don't we...?? (Nah.) Today we're discussing all things Step Brothers, the 2008 comedy classic starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Listen along with Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠Paul Walsh⁠⁠ and super special guest stand-up comedian Rhi Adams (host of the Witty Whippet comedy night) as we chat about childish joy, ball bags and the p...

Gen X hen parties rejoice - we're onto the good stuff. In this episode we delve into teen romance Dirty Dancing, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Listen with ⁠Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠Paul Walsh⁠ and super special guest stand-up comedian Jo Berry as we discuss crotch-powered motion, dancing etiquette and a surprising amount about Scatman John. Plus Jo designs her...

Anyone using these podcasts for ASMR, bad news - we're about to invade your dreamscape! This week's episode is all about teen horror movie classic A Nightmare On Elm Street starring Heather Langenkamp and a young Johnny Depp. Listen along as ⁠Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠ , Paul Walsh and super special guests stand-up Jon G chat about special effects, excess steam and wet dream pants. Pl...

We ARE really here and we're the boys and girls who are playing to win... the hearts of podcast listeners with a taste for British millennial teen films! Today we're chatting all things Jimmy Grimble so listen along with ⁠Dom Burgess⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠ , Paul Walsh and Leicester Comedy Festival award-winner Chloe Reynolds as we discuss gentrification, urine and PE teachers. (And a li...

Here’s a podcast that’s more than meets the eye! (Actually it’s just audio so if anything it’s less than meets the eye. We digress.) Join Dom Burgess⁠ , ⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠ , Paul Walsh and super special guest comedian Ahmed Essat as they transform the 2007 action spectacular into fun chat. Hot mechanics, car pranks and inappropriate birthday presents all feature. Plus Ahmed designs his ideal comin...

I am McLovin!! Okay, maybe we don’t look like a 25-year-old Hawaiian organ donor, but we are definitely ready to party. This week, Dom , ⁠Ellie , Paul and special guest comedian Jacob Kohn are dodging the cops and chasing the cool kids as we discuss the 2007 classic Superbad! We’re dissecting the state of early 2000 's Emo fringes, the lost art of making a mix tape for your crush, and a very i...

What are we? We're a 10 out 10 - obviously. But how would we rate modern teen movie classic The Way Way Back, starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette and Sam Rockwell? Listen along as Dom Burgess , Ellie Beveridge , Paul Walsh and super special guest Beth Moore discuss water slide etiquette, childish mentors and summer jobs. Plus Beth designs her ideal coming of age film, with a special role for...

Aca-scue me?? I said, this week's podcast is all about 2010s classic teen flick Pitch Perfect starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson. Join Dom, Ellie, Paul and super special guest comedian Tom Barker as we chat about doing the cups thing, how to define creepy vibes and our best & worst music gigs. Plus Tom gets to design his ideal coming of age movie. "Even though some of you are pretty thin,...

They're saying we've gone undercover as super cool comedy podcasters... No, silly - that's actually us! Join Dom, Ellie, Paul and super special guest stand-up Brendan Fox as we watch and discuss top teen movie sequel 22 Jump Street, starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, including topics like Exotic animals, attic goblins, and Kylie Minogue's bum! Plus Brendan puts together his dr...

What. A. F******. Goal... We shouted after smashing this recording into the back of the podcast net. Listen along with Dom, Ellie, Paul and super special guest comedian Liam Alexander as we chat all things Bend It Like Beckham, the 2002 football teen film starring Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley. We discussed calling your coach "coach", things that teachers can't unsee, and surpr...

Great scott!! Climb on board with Dom, Ellie, Paul and very special guest Ben Stead as we travel back in time... to last month, when we recorded this podcast about iconic 80s film Back to the Future. We chat bullet-proof screenplays, sub/dom character dynamics and the ethics of calling each other the c-word - heavy. Plus Ben designs his dream teen movie with some unexpected tie-ins. "When thi...

Ay up! It's week two of our recording break but fear not, Dom, Ellie and Paul have pulled together another selection of funny teen movie film chat which didn't make the original cut. We chat about, and adjacent to, The Karate Kid, The Hunger Games and Bottoms with special guests John Ammirati, Sam Gee and Jess King. Find out what happened when Sam appeared on Dragon's Den - twice; why...

Happy holidays teen movie fans! Dom, Ellie and Paul are having a short recording break but don’t worry, we’ve put together an episode filled with funny moments which didn’t make the original cut on our chats about Bring It On, Easy A, Starter for Ten and Teen Wolf. With very special guests Joe Gurski and Pierce Woodward. Plus the public debut of our podcast catchphrase... listen to find out! "Just...

Before you punch us in the face, listen to what we had to say about teen comedy Bottoms! (Spoiler alert: we loved it.) Dom, Ellie, Paul and special guest comedian Jess King chat about self-aware tropes, pulling strategies and good looking people. Jess designs her ideal teen movie: think Jekyll & Hyde meets Severance meets someone getting chinned. "I really value when people use violence for me...

THE KARATE KID [1984] with John Ammirati Take a deep breath - find the balance deep within - and then listen to this week's podcast about 80s teen movie classic The Karate Kid! Dom, Ellie and Paul are joined by very special guest John Ammirati as we chat football flirting, shower-based costumes and kicking your bullies square in the face. Plus John designs his ideal teen film - all in an episo...

Welcome! Welcome, welcome. Happy Hunger Games podcast episode, and may the listening be ever in your favour. Dom, Ellie and Paul are joined by very special guest Sam Gee as we chat allegories, survival instincts and (of course) painting yourself to look like a tree. Sam constructs her ideal coming of age movie about AI teenagers, amid many wild stories. "We volunteer as tribute!"

New episode? I’ll have to hurry you. Today’s featured coming of age film is Starter for 10 starring James McAvoy, Rebecca Hall and Alice Eve, based on the novel by David Nicholls. Join Dom, Ellie and Paul as we talk about university experiences, social class and quiz shows. “Does anybody know how he knew the answer when I didn't even ask him the bloody question?”

Awooo!! Dom, Ellie and Paul are talking Teen Wolf with very special guest, stand-up comedian Pierce Woodward. Listen to find out what happened when we all hit puberty. Clue: it didn’t make us better at basketball. Also Pierce builds his dream teen movie, a prequel based on his three favourite entertainment franchises. (You’ll literally never guess the third one.) “Unexpected.”

Are the rumours true? Is there a new podcast episode all about 2010’s iconic teen movie Easy A starring Emma Stone? Believe it - and listen now as Dom, Ellie, Paul and very special guest, stand-up comedian Joe Gurski, chat about nerdy footwear, unlikely parents and our favourite high school gossip. Plus Joe builds his dream teen movie with a surprise casting twist… “We’ve got a pocket, got a pocke...

And we’re back! Teen movie classic Bring It On is thrusting its pom-poms in our direction. Join human pyramid Dom, Ellie and Paul as we discuss elaborate dance routines, techno pop classics and, of course, the patron saint of teen flicks, Kirsten Dunst. Plus new co-host, stand-up comedian Ellie Beveridge, gives us a masterclass in cheerleading technique. “This is not a democracy, it's a cheero...

All we wanna do is do it! And by “it” we mean talk about British teen comedy Kevin & Perry Go Large. Join Amy, Dom, Paul and our very special guest, stand-up comedian Ellie Beveridge as we chat: zit splats, eyeball vodka and world famous Dee-Jahys. Remember though, what happens in the sea stays in the sea… “SOOO UNFAIR!”

Hey, ho - let’s go!! Imagine the classic high school movie with rebellious students facing off against a strict headteacher. Now throw in punk rock icons The Ramones. To say that mayhem ensues is an understatement! Listen to this fun film review podcast as Amy, Dom and Paul try to make sense of it all (spoiler: we can’t but we still loved it). “Hey pizza great lets dig in.”