Bring A Plate

In Episode Thirty Seven, Peter and Bec discuss cats as young mums, Notting Hill, Bargain Hunt, REBA, and how the Met Gala is Book Week with a budget. Peter tells a harrowing story of his attempt at a staycation and both share sad stories of food poisoning (skip ahead). Then it's a full review of Aaron Spelling's Arthur Hailey's HOTEL (1983 Pilot). This show has everything - Bette Davis, Mr Barbra Streisand, Mrs Partridge, Joanie from Happy Days, disturbing plot points, potato dauphinoise, and a sultry rendition of Delta Dawn. Plus: Selling Sunset empanadas, The Kardashians sex tape in a suitcase, a mind-blowing taste test and a desperate plea for sponsored content.

In Episode Thirty Six, Peter and Bec record a podcast especially for a listener's birthday. This very sexy episode has it all - hearing tests, relatable real estate stories, a cup of delicious Moccona, Che Diaz, ANTIFA(T), Yellowjackets, birthday memories and much more! Happy Birthday Anj, thank you for getting the band back together (Sister2Sister) and thank you for letting us share this with the other listener (singular).

In Episode Thirty Five, Peter and Bec are joined by writer Brodie Lancaster to discuss all things reality TV. They share their earliest obsessions with reality television and their Big Brother memories, before launching into a recap of Channel 7’s Big Brother reboot. Then it’s onto three shows they’ve binged in lockdown: Real Housewives of New York, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Selling Sunset. Plus: hosting exchange students, guarding statues and a hotly-contested but poorly-planned game of Housebound Housewives.

In Episode Thirty Four, Peter and Bec watch the 2001 Farrelly Brothers comedy ‘Shallow Hal’ – the post-9/11 film which healed the world! Gorge yourself on this positively body-positive romantic romp, which proves it’s what’s on the inside that counts and women are desperate. Who hated it? Who had a cack and cried? Who is Tony Robbins and is he a genie? Plus: Bec’s special Easter gift, Martha Stewart’s drunk Instagram comments, toe and tail talk and a dazzling new impression debuts!

In Episode Thirty Three, Peter and Bec are forced to record their podcast to delight and entertain the masses through the period of global quarantine and self-isolation. How are they coping? What are they watching? Who misses the human touch and whose life has been largely unaffected by the lockdown? Grab your sack of dried pulses, your bag of plain flour and your pack of Quilton and settle in for an hour of grim anecdotes, contrarian takes and sub-par impressions. And remember: nothing matters.

In Episode Thirty Two, following the extensive letter-writing campaign, Peter and Bec finally discuss RELIGION. Who is God? Why? And How? Upsetting church-related anecdotes, sordid youth group tales and all the big questions you ponder late into the night semi-answered. Plus: Hotels vs Motels, rude interruptions, the Carlisle/Gunn theory and a lively Endgame of ‘Chris or Cross for Christ’.

In Episode Thirty One, Peter and Bec return with a review of a mid-nineties classic thriller – THE NET! Plus: CoStar, Captain GetUp, chatrooms, lesbian jawlines and a brand new game with a brand new theme song!

In Episode Thirty, a new era of Bring A Plate is born. Or is it? It is. In the first episode back, Peter and Bec plate up just one topic – the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Plus: bad ears, clear urine, broken bodies and not one but TWO Nikkis.

In Episode Twenty Nine, LIVE (actually) from the Tuggeranong Arts Centre in Canberra, Peter and Bec talk about their feud with a famous map, share their Capital memories and reach out to Olivia Newton John's 'missing' ex. Then Buzzfeed's Alice Workman hops on the mic to run through the highlights and lowlights of the same-sex marriage postal survey campaign. In BAP Book Club, it's a Queensland CLASSIC celebrating its 10th anniversary. Plus: suss survey unicorns, Serial season four, sexual awakenings and a very special live reading of Peter's new play.

In Episode Twenty Eight, live and loud from (Love You) BRISBANE, Peter and Bec discuss the first Yes and No ads of the postal survey, a big spoof and the gay couple who say they'll vote against marriage equality. Then, Peter loses his mind about Shania Twain's comeback and berates the listener. And by popular demand the movie review is back with 1998's 'Stepmom'! Plus: abandoned cats, scary clowns, not one but TWO flawless Julia Roberts impressions and details of Bring A Plate's next LIVE SHOW.

In Episode Twenty Seven, live from two unliveable cities, Peter and Bec discuss the celebs who made the 28 Club, the marriage equality postal survey, Twitter’s favourite white supremacists, the former Pussycat Doll who came out as Conservative and return with the most beloved game in BAP history. You asked for it (citation needed) and Bring A Plate is back to prove once and for all that yes, 2017 can get worse.

In Episode Twenty Six, live from a John and Yoko-style bed-in at an over-priced hotel, Peter and Bec talk Sydney - the City of Brides and the City of Bottle Shops That Close at 10pm. They sweat-out the ‘Summer of George’ and discuss LGBT content on Netflix with Zero Chill. Post lamb ad-controversy, Peter plates up some raw, vegan memes from the dankest corners of the vegan web. Then in Movie Club, it’s an Australian classic – 1986’s Crocodile Dundee and why we’re all very proud of Bindi!!! Plus: News, Sport, Nigella’s gorgeous pillow face, Frank Walker, ‘Is It Feminist?’ and much more! Can fish be women?

In Episodé Twenty Five, live from the Cozy Corner Café in St George Queensland, Peter and Bec celebrate a HUGE second anniversary show by swapping stories of falls they’ve had, remembering Mark Latham’s Twitter account (RIP) and getting some serious fitspo from Instagram’s vaginal weight lifter. Then, a much-hyped mystery guest answers YOUR questions in an advice segment that should be called “Really, It’s Come To This?” In Movie Club it’s the 2002 Britney Spears-vehicle (in a vehicle) road trip-sisterhood-rom-com CROSSROADS. Plus: News, Sports, a boulevard of broken ribs, the return policy of jade eggs, midriffs, a Passiona vs Pasito blind taste test and a rousing game of ‘Is It Feminist?’. Thanks for sticking with us these two long years, we love you.

In Episode Twenty Four, live from the 2015 Hillsong Conference at Allphones Arena, Peter and Bec have their first truly religious experience outside a food court, argue the authenticity of Facebook’s rainbow profile overload and audition for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical ‘Fun Home’. Then it’s back-to-back ladiezzzzz with a passionate look at the rise and rise of women’s football in Australia and, in Movie Club, the rise and fall of the Rockford Peaches in 1992’s smash hit dramedy ‘A League Of Their Own’. Plus: News Minute, Sports, mistaken identity, A Place To Call Penis Home, BAP Live cherished mems, Rebecca Shaw does a celebrity impression and the bone-breaking, grave-digging resurrection of Lesbian News.

In Episode Twenty Three, live from The Wheeler Centre for Emerging Writers Festival 2015, Peter and Bec pander to the Melbourne crowd, do a few groundbreaking ‘airport’ bits and talk about the Marriage Equality Bill before Australian Parliament. Then they're joined by RETURN GUEST, writer Brodie Lancaster, as they discuss the evolution of fan culture online by reading fan fiction, scrolling through an aspiring stalker's Instagram posts and recreating a famous Larry Stylinson moment of pure sex. Peter and Bec ditch their regular film review to critique a classic piece of American literature in honour of EWF15. Plus: News, Sports, the Lady from Lush™, Ranger Stacey Massage and a live reading of Peter’s epic poem ‘My Gilmore Year’.

In Episode Twenty Two, live from the Logies red carpet, Peter and Bec take a look at television’s “interview of the year” and its aftermath, before excitedly rambling about the entries in Eurovision 2015. Then it’s all about GetUp’s campaign to highlight the “pink tax” – are you paying too much for your feminine calculator? And who will get a raise at the tampon factory – Peter or Bec? In Movie Club it’s the 1995 buddy cop action comedy ‘Bad Boys’ aka “the worst review we’ve ever done”. Plus: News Minute, Sports, Cosima’s nodes, the worst set dressing of a lesbian sitcom, Miss Dionne minds the gap and lots of humiliating begging for you to come to BRING A PLATE LIVE at The Wheeler Centre on June 1st.

In Episode Twenty One, live from an Anglican Church waiting for our Lord to die and rise again, Peter and Bec talk about preschool for adults, slide into a hot tub with Men Going Their Own Way and are compelled to burp and blink along with Robert Durst in THE JINX. Then it’s Cruz Control all the way with a look at the campaign of Republican Presidential hopeful and the other, OTHER Belushi brother, Senator Ted Cruz. In Movie Club, it’s time for Julia Stiles’ hair to make its triumphant return to Bring A Plate, this time in the 2001 teen hip hop melodrama ‘Save The Last Dance’. Plus: News Minute, Sports, a troubling flu jab story, fleshlights, acid reflux and the debut of an exciting Courtney Barnett impression.

In Episode Twenty, live from an Academy Award nominee’s driveway, Peter and Bec talk Julianne Moore’s Oscar hopes, look at the Kickstarter to fund a Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan museum in an apartment hallway and get down and stay down in discussing the 50 Shades Of Grey phenomenon. It’s back to school for students across the nation and for Peter and Bec who have pens and notepaper at the ready for a lesson in ‘How To Be Funny’ straight from Peter’s 1999 diary. Then, in honour of Julianne’s Oscar (she has it by the time you are reading this, probably) it’s Julie Meets Power Suits Meets Rebecca De Tuna Mornay in the 1992 psychological thriller ‘The Hand That Rocks The Cradle’. Plus: News Minute, Sports, acrostic poems, lots of talk about period blood for all the fans, the place where you can put your wind chimes and a very thoughtful Valentines surprise.

In Episode Nineteen, live from Carols In The Domain, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with Peter and Bec as they complain about stingy relatives, angrily defend (but in a festive way) Yumi Stynes and review NBC’s big holiday event, ‘Peter Pan Live’. Plagiarising their own show, Peter and Bec look back at the year to find out who’s been naughty and nice in 2014.Then it’s a deeply analytical and hungover look at the much-adored and much-maligned romantic Christmas favourite ‘Love Actually’. Plus: News Minute, Sports, lezzy moments, Wendy Matthews, too much singing and a sweaty reading of erotic fan fiction to ring in the new year.

In Episode Eighteen, live from Henry Cavill Ave in Surfers Paradise, Peter and Bec hand out red frogs to wasted teens while reflecting on their own wild and crazy Schoolies experiences, recap the ARIAs which neither of them watched and hail Abigail for bringing back the scorned lover "hit" single. Then a too-brief peek at the very reasonable and well-armoured world of Doomsday Preppers. At the movies find out why 1999's 'Blast from the Past' is the last word in anti-commie rom-coms. Plus: News Minute, Sports, cry triggers, destroying Chat 10 Looks 3, deb ball ringlets and a tall, cloudy glass of Madison Avenue, drink it in and dance.

In Episode Seventeen, live from Hulaween, Peter and Bec bob for the big candied apple, swap positively terrifying stories of speaking in public and attending parties, are haunted by bad TV and share their top Halloween costume ideas for 2014. A spooky pamphlet puts Peter in touch with his manhood and Bec in touch with her inner crystal. In Movie Club, it’s a super double feature of the much-maligned Batman Forever (1995) and Batman and Robin (1997). Plus: News Minute, Sports, Lesbian News, sore feet and Chaka Khan. And just when the show really hits De-Gas, Peter has minor microphone issues for the last 10 minutes – consider yourself both tricked and treated.

In Episode Sixteen, live from Brisbane Writers Festival, Peter and Bec throw cold water over a world-famous author, analyse why Peter is playing with Lego at 25, join Andrew Keegan’s cult and review Lifetime’s Unauthorised Saved By The Bell Story telemovie. After an unaired fight, Peter and Bec discuss the nude photo hack that rocked Hollywood and #GamerGate, which Peter pretends to know things about – hashtag #BurnTheInternet. In Movie Club, it’s the 1994 cult classic ‘Reality Bites’ and it sure does. Plus: News Minute, Sports, what Bec stole from Granny Mays, the debut of an “ok” Alan Rickman impression and the last ever Bring A Plate Poetry Slam.

In episode fifteen, live from Rumours International Conference Centre in Toowoomba, Peter and Bec have their orthopedic party shoes on for the first anniversary of the podcast. Amongst abundant platters of the finest vol-au-vents from Clifford Gardens, they share their World Cup highlights, analyse the Thorpedo “coming out” one week on and ask why The View invited back noted conspiracy theorist and shark murderer Rosie O'Donnell. Bec brings us the news rocking the 2D world of comic enthusiasts and Kumbaya My Lorde, Peter takes some notes on camp. In Movie Club, a film you voted for so you only have yourself to blame. Plus: News Minute, Sports, tales from 'da club' and Mat-ch Game with special guest Mat Whitehead. Let the bells ring out.

In Episode Fourteen, live from a spare room in freezing Stanthorpe, Peter and Bec point out glaring feminist frightbat omissions, celebrate Mum-brand humiliation and for the first time, Rebecca Shaw-Dally-Watkins answers your etiquette questions. Peter introduces his Thesis topic on fandom and social media, giving everyone an excuse to revisit the B*witched AngelFire fan site. In Movie Club it's 1998's 'Can't Hardly Wait' and the party never stops, except if you're Ethan Embry. Plus: News Minute, Sports, Zoosk (?), Bec's date with a B105 DJ and the absolute last appearance of 'Jennifer Love Working'.

In episode thirteen, live from the March in May, Peter and Bec swap gruesome tales of visits to the school dental van, inspect Dolly Parton’s West Hollywood Nanna pad and welcome Geoff Edelsten’s latest girlfriend to Australia. Rapping a very late budget wrap-up, Peter and Bec ask if it’s ever ok to criticise the children of politicians, but mostly just talk about how cool smoking is. In Movie Club, Peter and Bec call special guest and hilarious writer Brodie Lancaster to discuss the gross/sexy 1996 thriller ‘Fear’ and completely forget to recap the plot beforehand, so just ‘Bing it’ or something. Plus: News Minute, Sports, a baffling edition of Lesbian News, inappropriate things you should try at a theme park, a couple of insights into Peter’s body, Bec’s beat boxing and, of course, Shakaya.

In episode twelve, live from James Franco’s latest “art” “exhibition”, Peter and Bec talk celebrity attachment parenting, Toowoomba’s hottest new restaurant and broaden the podcast’s appeal by spoiling ‘Game of Thrones’ for everyone. Notorious misandrist Rebecca Shaw Spicers up your life discussing a very controversial piece about kids on planes and Peter is just angry he had to sit next to the Banks children from ‘Mary Poppins’. Bustin’ out of the nineties, but only just, Peter and Bec fight the moonlight and each other over the 2000 sleepover favourite ‘Coyote Ugly’. Plus: News Minute, Sports, conception methods, Peter’s number one fear, Carole King and introductory bitterness or your money back.

In episode eleven, live from country superstar Reba McEntire’s 59th birthday party, Peter and Bec talk podcast adultery, the Real Housewives of Melbourne, Toowoomba and St George and drop some totally fat beats in order to racially vilify Attorney-General George Brandis. As promised, Peter and Bec explain it all when it comes to Melissa Joan Hart’s autobiography and Bec’s MJH knowledge is put to the test in the new game ‘Melissa or Malala?’. In Movie Club, is cult teen slasher flick ‘Scream’ (1996) really a feminist text or is this podcast drunk at the wheel? Plus: News Minute, Sports, MICF recommendations, random ‘Felicity’ theories nobody ever asked for, buffet tips and much, much less.

Live from They Forgot To Say Where comes the most casual episode of Bring A Plate yet. It’s the Straya Day long weekend and Peter and Bec share their complicated feelings about our national day and what truly makes them proud to be Australian – the upcoming Schapelle Corby telemovie. Bec is disappointed about The Bachelor, but not the Chris O’Donnell movie and Peter wants you to switch off The Biggest Loser and only eat truckloads of junk food on camera if it is for a fetishist and you are getting paid $$$. In Movie Club, it’s 1994’s tense action epic Speed – “the bus that couldn’t slow down”. Plus: News Minute, Sport, Hottest 100, buses and trains, and an exciting announcement for our three Sydney listeners!

In episode nine, live from Richard Wilkins’ shadow on the Golden Globes red carpet, Bec and Peter (who are wearing SHORTS) talk August: Osage County, Bec’s Family Feud and the timelessness of dick pics. Bec plates up a filthy platter of bad TV and film remakes we can look forward to in 2014, one of which forces Peter to lie down for a bit. Meanwhile, Peter ‘Hot Breakfast’ Taggart joined a dating app and is going to get murdered, no question. In Movie Club, Bec wants to set fire to Mrs Doubtfire and asks ‘Was Daniel Hillard the first men’s rights activist?’ Plus: News Minute, Sports, Peter and Bec’s improvised TV idea, Kaley Cuoco, our resolutions for the new year and the most unlistenable closing duet yet.

In episode eight, live from the line to sit on Kmart Santa's lap at Indooroopilly Shopping Town, Peter welcomes Bec back from the US and is ready to start a full-on war with the Campbell/Callea podcast - and on Bey Day, of all days! Peter is still bitter about someone who unfollowed him on Twitter and pretends his anger is part of a broader conversation about the validity of YouTube celebrities. Bec meanwhile has caught Catching Fire and wants more ladies in family films, quelle surprise! In Movie Club, Home Alone and Home Alone II: Lost in New York document the heart-warming rise of a budding young sociopath and where exactly do the McCallisters get their dough? Plus: News Minute, Sports, Lesbian News, a calf named Brandon, Emma Bunton's new job, xBrad68 and Peter exclusively pitches a new drama to HBO. God bless us, every one.

In episode seven, live from a marquee (de Condorcet) at the spring racing carnival, Peter and Bec talk Brynne Edelsten, stupid horses, the mysteries of James Franco’s Instagram and funeral selfies. In a vain attempt to win an NAACP award, Peter asks if “blackface” is ever ok. Meanwhile, as if life isn’t disappointing enough, Bec brings a bowl of disappointing celebrities. In Movie Club, it’s the oft-parodied She’s All That (spoiler alert: she isn’t). Plus: News Minute, Sports, pubey pizzas, Peter helps Bec prepare for her trip abroad and it’s a BIRTHDAY SURPRISE, LEZZIE MCGUIRE!

In episode six, live from a tent outside One Direction’s Brisbane hotel, Peter and Bec fully stan for 1D, decide which 1D member is the Beyonce and which is the Sebago and give you a great costume idea ahead of Halloween. Peter takes to his soapbox to vent about “gay” Company and Bec has a timely warning about Krokodil. In a bewitching Movie Club, The Craft very sensitively handles issues such as racism, sexual assault and self-harm - praise be to Manu! Plus: News Minute, the triumphant return of Lesbian News, Peter’s favourite fingering story and the Ruby Rose/Rebecca Shaw feud escalates – and Ruby has a surprising ally!

In episode five, live aboard the HMAS Leeuwin at the 2013 International Fleet Review, Peter and Bec are joined by disgustingly young Brisbane writer Laurence Barber to discuss Melissa Joan Hart’s drug history, all new Homeland and the legit comeback of Bucket Hats™. Get full-on square-eyed as the trio argue why episodes of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Felicity and Family Ties deserve a place in the BAP TV Hall of Fame and play along in the ultimate TV Trivia Quiz (Queers). In Movie Club, Steven Spielberg’s ‘Hook’ is a lot longer than you remember. Plus: News Minute, Celeb Goss and what flower girls are getting wrong.

In a *special* episode four, live from Labor’s election after-party, Peter and Bec are joined by the Stage Door Podcast’s Tyson Armstrong to dissect the best election night coverage, ponder where Amanda Vanstone buys her shirts and plan how to get to Bunnings under a new Abbott Government. Peter introduces Bec and Tyson to Australia’s new parody song star and the three play a round of ‘F*ck, Marry, Gypsy’ with revelatory results. And, despite completely abandoning all structure this episode, Movie Club is back with Michael Bay’s Paris-destroying 1998 blockbuster Armageddon. Plus: Intruders, DOLLY love spells, BatBoy, Weird Twitter and Andie MacDowell!

In episode three, live from Brandy’s rapidly-filling Johannesburg concert, Peter and Bec explore accents, make fun of New Zealand for being progressive and great and get their NIDA on in a very dramatic reading of the Lady Gaga/Perez Hilton twitter feud. Bec explains why the UN is controlling the weather in Rockhampton and Peter watched the Oprah/Lindsay interview so you don’t have to. In Movie Club, Peter watched Jurassic Park for the first time through the bottom of a bottle of wine. Plus: News Minute, Lesbian News, awkward nephew questions, Bec the Misandrist and two sexy new sponsors!

In episode two, live from the Stockmen’s Bar at Brisbane’s Ekka, Peter and Bec talk Oporto and offer unsolicited advice for people going through a rough time. Bec dishes up the Brisbane woman Gawker is calling ‘Australia’s Sarah Palin’ and Peter comes up with some lazy excuse to read praise notes about himself. Plus: Bad hair and closeted lesbianism in ‘10 Things I Hate About You’, something pretty Raven and who the hell is Amber Tamblyn anyway? And, in a twist nobody saw coming, who doesn’t survive the podcast? Tune in and find out!

In this inaugural episode, live from Splendour in the Grass, Peter and Bec discuss the food hall near Peter's house, what unites chef Poh Ling Yeow and Ziggy, and the 'Flowers in the Attic' remake, before launching into the first (and potentially final) News Minute. Bec plates up a steaming pile of Clive Palmer's dino-obsession, while Peter moans about Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's cutesy persona and tells a terrifying billeting story. In the first edition of Movie Club, Peter and Bec have an in-depth, highly analytical discussion of the 'I Know What You Did' movies and the two reasons for their greatness. Plus: Your letters and our first sponsor! (Contains frequent coarse language, adult themes and poor post-production)

In this very special sneak preview of the podcast, Peter and Bec spend less than 2 minutes explaining what the podcast is about and over 10 minutes discussing Melissa Joan Hart's yet-to-be-released memoir, who Adrian Grenier is dating and where Bec stole her twitter handle from. Contains strong language and adult themes and also Peter's pretty annoying in this one too, sorry.