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Analysing the Best of the Best Albums, TV Shows and Movies from the confines of Co. Tyrone

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    • Feb 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Godfather

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 82:02


    WE ARE BACK! And there is no greater way to reintroduce yourself to the pack than with an absolute monster. Francis Ford Copploa's THE GODFATHER. 1972 and an epic grows from Mario Puzo's pages, as violent and compelling off screen as on. Let's get stuck in. 

    White Men Can't Jump (Guest - Ron Shelton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 83:56


    Ok, so strap in for this one. Ronan and Conor Mcgale, (Subterranean Community Cinema in Omagh), just managed to bag an interview with Ron Shelton. Ye know, writer/director/author/Oscar nominee, RON SHELTON. We discuss primarily his movie 'White Men Cant Jump', but talk about his history with the movie industry and his other work. This was major for us, big thanks to Conor Mcgale, and a massive shout out to John Meagher for the pull. Enjoy

    Doolittle - Pixies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 48:47


    In the true spirit of the Loud-Quiet-Loud metric used by the band, we explode in your earballs with a long awaited "Best of..". 1989's Doolittle by "The" Pixies. Get on the old Spotify/Apple likes and shares for us to feel all gooey and loved.

    Best Of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 77:40


    WE ARE BACK! Kicking off 2022, (its 2022, right?), with a 'Best of 2021' episode...oh the irony. We promise we have plans to make this a weekly occurrence and stop fucking around. Major thanks to all who've been enquiring about our return/ demise, means heaps. Get this into your earholes!

    Point Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 49:51


    Patty S and the Reeves! Thats the new title for it! Stick this in your earholes whilst we drift off into the ocean, and Tom Sizemore and Gary Busey won't out-crazy us...POINT BREAK TIME!

    Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 61:37


    Larry Davids post-Seinfeld TV moment is as highly regarded, if not more so, during its ongoing tenure. We take a look at the impressive world built in another HBO masterstroke...and gerbils in the butt, naturally. 

    Zack Snyder's Justice League (Guest - Mark McCarney)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 55:24


    One of the most contentious releases in modern history, (re-release?), and certainly not what we thought he was going to pick, but here it is with our special guest, Mr Mark McCarney. P.s. he chose this for all the right reasons, just listen. Enjoy our take on Zack Snyder's Justice League.

    The Matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 57:15


    The Wachowskis bring their long-gestating script to life in breathtaking fashion with the Sci-Fi masterclass, The Matrix. We are back with a bang and have some major hitters lined up for the coming weeks, thanks for the continued support and downloads. 

    Flower Boy - Tyler, The Creator (Guest - Aaron McCann)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 59:00


    Tyler, the Creator's 'Flower Boy' with, (who else could it be), Aaron McCann. The phone rings, we get existential and Yumz invites us to his own 'Garden Shed'. I wish I was speaking in metaphors but I'm not. Good episode, give us any love if you're feeling it on the relevant "likes/comments" areas. 

    Tropic Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 49:10


    Stiller, RDJ, Black, Cruise, McConaughey etc so many big swingers, and they all manage to offend absolutely everyone in one of the smartest modern comedic satires. Join us for Tropic Thunder. Please continue with the comments and shares, we blether on about it but it does help get us out there. Merci! 

    Dazed And Confused

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 47:03


    Dazed and Confused, indie guru Richard Linklaters first major motion picture did not feel the love when first released, but is now considered a cult classic. Launching the careers of numerous actors and actresses we take a look into this absolute gem and why Tarantino calls it one of the "Top Ten films ever made". Again, shares and likes get us all tingly, so thank you for those. 

    Definitely, Maybe - Oasis (Guest - Darren Mitchell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 63:22


    'Definitely Maybe' by Oasis, a belter of a debut and an immediate sign of the domination to come. A right few requests for this one so we couldn't do it alone, we are happily joined by Darren Mitchell to keep us on point and not let Yumz lose the rag about the Gallagher's, well, not too much anyway. As always, likes and shares make our day. 

    Monty Python's Life Of Brian

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 56:41


    Monty Python's Life of Brian. They got in a stick of bother for this one, but its while funny so we discuss why for the former and laugh along at the latter. Give us a wee 'Share and Like' if you're inclined to do so. You Lucky, Lucky Bastards!

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    The Last Waltz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 61:56


    Martin Scorcese captures the last performance of one of the most influential bands of all time. They bring along alot of friends and what transpires is absolute genius...how they did it? Thats another story altogether. We dig into The Band & Martys 'The Last Waltz'. Follows/Likes/Comments as always, very much appreciated. ***Hawkins not hawks...Rick not Scott***

    Top Gun (Guest - Emma Miller)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 55:12


    TOP GUN! We are joined by our friend, (and mens volleyball fanatic), Emma Miller to go over the ultimate 80's flick. You think Kenny Loggins is the greatest solo artist of all time? Tony Scott created a visual genre? You wanna know how impressive Yumz's "Tom Cruise kiss'n" skills are? Then look no further! Shares and likes are forever appreciated.

    Oz (HBO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 64:54


    HBO's initial trek into a serious cable drama laid the path for so much more. So in usual fashion we just awkwardly talk about "prison love" and setting the Video+ that never worked, (remember that craic?). Thanks for the kind reviews and ratings, always helps! 

    L.A. Confidential

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 54:48


    Curtis Hanson's 1997 Neo-Noir unleashed Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe upon Hollywood in ferocious style. Adapting loosely from the "unfilmable" James Ellroy novel a cast rounded out with De Vito, Spacey and Oscar winning Kim Basinger, there are tales a plenty in this one. Enjoy!

    2020's Best Of The Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 52:30


    As the year spins off into the oblivion it deserves, we take a look back at our favourite movies/albums/TV of the year. Also a special mention for a particularly s**t movie early on. Oh, and Roney gets to play some Death Metal so that's him for another year. Thanks for 2020 to all our listeners who have kept it cool even when we disappeared for months, sound bunch. 

    Die Hard (Guest - Micky Bartlett)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 58:00


    C'mon, we had to do it! DIE HARD. Mctiernan, Willis, Rickman...the heaviest of heavy hitters was winced at by critics, but resides thoroughly as one of the most beloved films of all time. Joining us for his second appearance is Mr Mickey Bartlett. Thanks once again to all our listeners, the word keeps spreading. 

    Dr Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 52:25


    Dr Strangelove. Kubricks 1964 jet-black satire feels the love from Ro & Yumz. In these times it's comforting for all listeners to know about nuclear warfare and the end of times, or, ummm...ITS HILARIOUS!!! Serious thanks to all the new listeners, weekly episodes are difficult currently but its not stopping your thirst for our drivel, so thank you. 

    Dark Side Of The Moon - Pink Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 59:48


    Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd's 1973 opus gets a little lovin' from the boys. Plentiful tales and personal tributes to debauchery lie within. 

    Beetlejuice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 59:45


    Tim Burton's 1988 horror-comedy is still top class. So, true to form, we end up talking about Batman just as much as Beetlejuice, for many reasons. The main one being we are divvies who cannot stick to the script, ENJOY!

    HEAT.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 57:00


    HEAT. De Niro and Pacino face off in Mann's masterpiece from 95. A lot more happens, but that's all we cared about in the nineties. Let's go! 

    Rick & Morty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 49:08


    Rick & Morty episooooode! Ro and Yumz get stuck into Roiland and Harmons abomination, with their love licks. Share the love 

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    IV - Led Zeppelin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 61:46


    Led Zeppelin 4/Untitled/Symbols/Runes....whatever its called, it slaps the face off most. So let's get into it. 

    Only Fools & Horses (Guest - Darragh Keys)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 62:26


    Only Fools and Horses! Special guest Darragh Keys, (the "Rodney" of the Keys clan we hear), bombshells from the start. Please like and share, we have had a major boost the last few weeks in listeners...not exclusively South Americans lol. 

    The Untouchables

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 47:38


    De Palma gets Morricone, De Niro, Connery AND KEVY COSTNAY!?!?! All under the watchful eye of Mamets script to take on prohibition and the lawlessness of 30s Chicago. We are back! 

    The Wire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 82:44


    50th episode! It had to be special, so its the one we've been asked about repeatedly since day one....THE WIRE. Shares, likes and comments all welcome. Patreon news soon, Ro & Yumz. 

    Best of Birthday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 62:00


    ITS OUR BIRTHDAY!!! This special "having a chat" episode is still filled with the usual bunkum...Vanilla Ice, Brian Harvey, The Chuckle Brothers, to name but a few. Also a special announcement about Bonus episode's and we answer a few questions sent to us. Thanks for all the help over the last year you lovely lot. Ro & Yumz 

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    The Shawshank Redemption (Guest - Ronan Boyle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 139:50


    Shawshank! Hope is a good thing...episode! Ronan Boyle is a funny man and we are blessed with his presence. Get with the lovin' 

    Terminator 2:Judgement Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 63:04


    Arnie and the gang ramp up the adrenalin ten-fold in this sequel to the 1984 release. A massive leap in technology, story and direction...the best sequel ever produced? Let's see! Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.com  Cover Art: @hauntedboystuff  Socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

    McGlynn's Fancy - Arty McGlynn (Guest - Jerome McGlynn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 54:15


    'Mcglynn's Fancy'. Arty Mcglynns 1979 album is regarded as the high water mark for all traditional guitar playing. The finest guitar player in Ireland, was born and bred in Omagh town. We are honoured to be joined in this episode by his son, a master guitarist in his own right, Mr Jerome McGlynn. This one meant a wee bit more than all others. We hope you enjoy it.Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.com  Cover Art: @hauntedboystuff Socials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

    Happy Gilmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 54:00


    A lighter episode for you all this week. HAPPY GILMORE, 1996. Golf gets some love, Chris McDonald gets some love and we dissect American comedy of the time. A "no-brainer" in more ways than one. Thanks again for all the new listeners its proving the word is spreading.

    The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 58:10


    'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars'. David Bowie finally becomes a superstar in 1972 and doesn't relent his position as such until his untimely death in 2016. This is a masterpiece amongst many that Bowie produced in his unbelievable career. Let's get stuck in.

    The Silence Of The Lambs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 61:38


    Silence of the Lambs day!!! Jonathan Demme's psychological masterpiece follows the source material very closely and affirms some of the most iconic characters in cinema. WE LIKE THIS, YOU LIKE THIS! Please continue to like and leave a nice review for our love coins.

    Sign O' The Times - Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 58:22


    Prince! We have had more requests for "The Purple One" than any other subject, so here we go, 'Sign O' The Times'. Bathe in the glow of the best of the best, LITERALLY. Share with friends, neighbours and strangers. #Prince #signothetimes

    The Dark Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 67:38


    Christopher Nolan's crime masterpiece could be held alone outside of the usual "Superhero film" stereotypes. Jammed with fantastic set pieces, a great script and an Oscar winning turn by the late Heath Ledger all making this a no-brainer during lockdown.

    Nevermind - Nirvana

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 54:03


    The album that changed what "alternative music" meant, Nirvana's 'Nevermind'. In typical fashion we discuss everything...Frank Chism to Page 3...ye know, relevant stuff. Some great feedback recently on content, very happy with the recent spike in downloads and hopefully this lives up to expectations. Keep liking and sharing, spread the word of two Tyrone buckaroos.

    Blackadder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 63:33


    Blackadder. We take a journey through medieval-elizabethan-regency-wartime Britain...but with a heap of laughs and two lads from Omagh holding the fort!?! Sounds good? Let's go. Thanks for supporting us by downloading and giving feedback.Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

    Trading Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 52:49


    This one sells itself, 1983 Trading Places. Eddie Murphy's world-domination begins, Danny Aykroyd cements his legendary status and everyone falls for JLC. Its brilliant, and you are probably not thinking about why...let's go. 

    Doggystyle - Snoop Doggy Dogg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 58:06


    Doggystyle, Snoop Doggy Dogg's 1993 debut album. A record-breaker that reached the heady heights of Omagh town and set our tiny minds alight. Thanks to all the new followers downloading away at past episodes, greatly appreciated. Keep spreading that word.Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

    Shaun of the Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 65:27


    Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's extraordinary studio debut takes centre stage, and holds relevance in the times we live. Heartfelt, gory and funny as f**k. Please sit back and enjoy...and dont forget to tell your friends. Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

    Music For The Jilted Generation - The Prodigy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 55:39


    '94 and the Essex lads knock it out of the park with Music for the Jilted Generation, a total game-changer for so many artists and fans. Apologies for any brief sound issues. Please Subscribe, like or comment. Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

    The Burbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 59:43


    We venture down Wayfield Place to take a loving look at Joe Dante's 1989 masterpiece, The 'Burbs. Please like and comment...with love!Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

    Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 62:20


    Dan Harmon's near mythical TV series is given the once-over by Ronan and Conor. Lunacy abounds as questions are answered...questions like, "why is  Donald Glover in so many Childish Gambino videos"? Ah here, dont chat. Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y 

    Jaws.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 65:31


    Jaws, its Summer 1975 and Spielberg decides to scare us pantsless by ruining the water forever...and we love it. Our "dive" into this classic is a rollercoaster of emotions, for big scaredy-cat Roney. Like, comment and share all you fine fellows. Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

    Songs For The Deaf - QOTSA (Guest - Kathy Collins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 59:21


    Songs for the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age. A rock goliath years in the making from the deserts of California, looked over in our own special way with our very special guest, Miss Kathy Collins. Spread the word you turkeys! Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

    Blood On The Tracks - Bob Dylan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 58:53


    Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan, we just talk about love and pain...and Tom Sweeney. So it's natural that Keysy also brings up Hootie & The Blowfish. Yep, one of those episodes. Tell  your mates and their mums! Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

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    Fight Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 61:25


    Fight Club, Fincher & Palahniuk's head melter gets a healthy going over by Conor and Ronan. Is it still a valid assessment of mental instability and lads slappin each other? Yes, yes it is! Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

    Fast Five (Guest - Micky Bartlett)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 58:45


    The lads have a very special guest on in the very talented Micky Bartlett. In a one off, (for now), Micky brings his "best" in Fast Five...yep, you heard it! Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y

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    Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols - Sex Pistols

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 63:56


    Keys & Mullan discuss 1977's punk rock juggernaut, 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Heres the Sex Pistols'. Contact: bestofthebestpodcast@gmail.comSocials: https://www.facebook.com/bestofthebestpodcast/https://twitter.com/BestBes33397329?s=09https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1gmdugyh4h6cg&utm_content=88hof9y 

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