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Dave and Greg juggle film discussion around meeting the never ending demands of their respective young sleep thieves. Expect movie chat, including choices for all the family, as well as film news, a look ahead to future releases and the odd interruption from an uninvited guest. How's that for a slice of fried gold? Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod , or drop us a voice message over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

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    • Oct 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 171 EPISODES


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    S5 E30: The Creator (Season Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 79:59


    In the last episode in the season, we discuss Gareth Edwards' new sci-fi original ‘The Creator'. We have film news, a bit of TV chat and a movie Q&A to round off season 5. We're taking a break now, but Dads on Film will be back. Thanks for listening!

    S5 E29: A Haunting in Venice, Past Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 52:29


    After another week off we're back talking about the latest in Uncle Ken's Poirot series, as well as Past Lives, a film that could easily be a contender for best picture at next year's Oscars. We've also got this weeks film news, a quote from Zach and all the usual gubbins.

    S5 E28: Broken Bones and Long Shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 55:55


    After a week off, we're catching up on trampoline accidents, films we've been watching and film news as we approach the end of series 5 in a couple of weeks.

    S5 E27: Ear Wax and 90s Family Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 63:35


    Dave has a 90s family Film quiz, Greg's all ears having had his ear wax removed, and there's a bunch of other stuff, including plenty of film news.

    S5 E26: Disneyland, Camping, Hijack

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 52:46


    We're catching up after our respective, and very different holidays. We also chat about the Apple TV Idris Elba mini series ‘Hijack', Dave has a film quiz and of course we have the latest film news.

    S5 E25: The Bear S2 etc

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 34:31


    This week doesn't really follow the usual format, as we recorded it with last week's episode. Dave's in Paris and Greg's in Wales, however we're talking about the wonderful series The Bear which you can find on Disney+, following the recent release of season 2. There's some other stuff… such as a bit of a movie quiz game thing that Dave made up which you can join in on.

    S5 E24: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 54:30


    This week we're talking about Seth Rogan's take on the turtles which is out in cinemas now. We've got film news, Zach's quote of the week and Greg's watched Arrival. Turtle Power!

    S5 E23: Our Drunken Wives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 54:55


    Greg's been at a festival, Dave's got something to say about Wigan Council's idea of inclusive and of course we have plenty of film and TV chat. Our wives have also disgraced themselves.

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    S5 E22: Barbienheimer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 51:38


    This week is all about the double blockbuster juxtaposed released ‘Barbie' and ‘Oppenheimer'. We're dedicating much of this episode to discussing both in depth- relatively spoiler free! We've also got a bit of film news and Zach's quote of the week.

    S5 E21: Dead Reckoning Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 67:01


    Greg's chatting in depth and pretty spoiler-free about Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1, one of several summer blockbusters out this month. Dave's been watching plenty of other stuff, we have the news and we're getting excited for Oppenheimer this weekend!

    S5 E20: Preparing for MI7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 64:57


    This week we're talking about the first 6 films in the Mission Impossible series in preparation for watching and chatting about Dead Reckoning Part 1 next week. We've also got some film news, vomit news and Zach's quote of the week.

    S5 E19 (The Sequel): Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 32:13


    Dave and Greg are joined by Elliot to discuss Indiana Jones 5, and we find out what Zach was on about!

    S5 E19 (The Prequel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 24:30


    We're counting down to MI7, Greg's been cottaging and watching the wrestling and Dave's got some film news. Come back later in the week for Indiana Jones 5 chat!

    S5 E18 (The Sequel): Summer Blockbusters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 44:49


    In the second of this weeks episodes, we're discussing the history of the summer blockbuster as we look ahead to the new Mission Impossible, Openheimer and Barbie. Dave also gives Greg another little quiz.

    S5 E18 (The Prequel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 30:32


    Dave's been in Spain, Greg's had his feet up watching Glasto all weekend. Whilst not loads of film watching to discuss, there's plenty of film news this week and of course, Zachy has something to say!

    S5 E17: The Flash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 39:11


    This week we're discussing The Flash- the long awaited DC release starring Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton, amongst others.

    S5 E16: Dave's car keys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 33:25


    This week, we've been enjoying the summer weather, and not watching a lot of films, but we're chatting about films anyway. We're struggling to get another episode in this week but we have a man date planned on Saturday featuring beers and cinema, so later in the weekend we should have an episode for you all about The Flash!

    S5 E15: Across the Spider-Verse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 53:27


    This week we're discussing ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse', the new sequel to 2018's fantastic ‘Into the Spider-Verse'. We also have the usual film chat, news and a new quote from Zach!

    S5 E14: Succession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 59:11


    As this wonderful dark comedy reaches its conclusion this week, we dedicate much of this week's episode to Succession, the outstanding HBO series based on the ‘fictional' Roy empire. Spoilers inside!

    S5 E13 (The Sequel): The best TV shows of all time?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 43:44


    In the second of this weeks instalments we discuss the TV shows which may be considered the best of all time, and discuss listeners' favourites too. We also find out what on earth Zach was saying!

    S5 E13 (The Prequel)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 27:43


    In our first episode of the week, we're catching up on what we've been watching and checking in with the latest film news, plus Zach has another film and quote that Greg can't decipher.

    S5 E12 (The Sequel): Summer release schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 35:05


    In the second of this week's episodes, we're looking ahead to the summer movie release schedule, or which there is so much to get excited about!

    S5 E12 (The Prequel)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 34:40


    In the first of this week's episodes, we have a big catch up and chat about what we've been watching, plus we have this week's film news and Zach gives us another film quote!

    S5 E11: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 53:48


    After a week off so Dave could recover from a stag do, we're back and discussing the new Guardians of the Galaxy. We avoid obvious spoilers, although if you want to know nothing, watch it before you listen!

    S5 E10 (The Sequel): Ghosted

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 34:14


    On the second instalment this week, we're chatting about new Apple TV+ release ‘Ghosted' starring Ana de Armas and Chris Evans. We also find out what Zach was saying. You can support us by buying us a beer. It's dead easy, just go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dadsonfilmpod Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod or find out more over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S5 E10 (The Prequel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 29:06


    The sun is shining as we bring you the first of this week's episodes. Zachy has another film quote for you, and we'll be catching up on some of the things we've been watching this week as well as bringing you this week's film news.

    S5 E9 (The Sequel): A Good Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 37:16


    In this week's second instalment we discuss Zach Braff's new film ‘A Good Person' starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman. We also have this week's film news.

    S5 E9 (The Prequel): The one with the dead fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 30:11


    In the first of this week's episodes, we catch up and discuss our sleepless nights, Greg's internet chaos and the woes of trying to keep fish alive. We catch up on a few films we've been watching. More on Friday!

    S5 E8 (Sequel and Prequel): It's a Mario!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 57:13


    Just the one big episode again this week, but we're having a big old chat about the new Super Mario Bros movie! You can support us by buying us a beer. It's dead easy, just go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dadsonfilmpod Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod or find out more over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S5 E7: Easter week (Sequel and Prequel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 22:20


    Just the one episode from us this week amongst the school holiday madness! We're having a quick catch up around what we've been watching as well as this week's film news. Join us next week for Mario chat! You can support us by buying us a beer. It's dead easy, just go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dadsonfilmpod Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod or find out more over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S5 E6 (The Sequel): John Wick 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 34:58


    In this week's second instalment, we're discussing the latest in the Keanu Reeves action series, with moderate spoilers! You can support us by buying us a beer. It's dead easy, just go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dadsonfilmpod Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod or find out more over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S5 E6 (The Prequel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 34:19


    In the first of this weeks episodes, we catch up on some of the great TV we've been watching this week, and we bring you this week's film news. Come back on Friday for John Wick 4 chat! You can support us by buying us a beer. It's dead easy, just go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dadsonfilmpod Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod or find out more over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S5 E5 (The Sequel): The 3rd Annual Daddies Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 49:25


    It's that time of year again. Forget the rest, now hear the best. The only awards that matter, it's the 3rd Annual Daddies Awards where we look at the last 12 months film releases and choose our winners (and losers) from various categories. Enjoy!

    S5 E5 (The Prequel) including You People

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 34:43


    In the first of this weeks instalments we chat about our week, what we've been up to as well as discussing the Netflix Jonah Hill rom-com, ‘You People'.

    S5 E4 (The Sequel): Luther: The Fallen Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 35:10


    On this week's second instalment, we discuss new Netflix release ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun' which stars Idris Elba. You can support us by buying us a beer. It's dead easy, just go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dadsonfilmpod Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod or find out more over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S5 E4 (The Prequel): The Oscars Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 35:29


    We chat about the Oscars winners following Sunday's ceremony, as well as The Razzies and a bit of other stuff. You can support us by buying us a beer. It's dead easy, just go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dadsonfilmpod Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod or find out more over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S5 E3 (The Sequel): Looking ahead to Sunday's Oscars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 31:44


    On this week's second instalment we look ahead to Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, talk through the main categories and give our thoughts on who should win, and who will win. We also find out what on earth Zach was saying, and have a little PG Tips chat. You can support us by buying us a beer. It's dead easy, just go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dadsonfilmpod Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod or find out more over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S5 E3 (The Prequel) 8/3/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 31:18


    Greg and Dave discuss films and TV in the first of this week's instalments. We also have the latest film news, as well as Zach's film quote for this week.

    S5 E2 (The Sequel): The Last of Us and Films coming up in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 45:57


    In this weeks second instalment, we look ahead at all the big releases of the year, as well as looking in depth at the HBO series everyone is watching - The Last of Us.

    S5 E2 (The Prequel) 1/3/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 35:35


    Greg and Dave discuss films and TV in the first of this weeks instalments.

    S5 E1 (The Sequel): Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 27:10


    In the second edition this week, we're talking about the new MCU release ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania'. You'll also find out what film Zach was quoting!

    S5 E1 (The Prequel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 41:28


    Spring is on the horizon, the days are getting longer and brighter, and it therefore felt like the right time to dive back in, with a bit of a change! Here's the first of two weekly instalments, with lots of film and TV chat. More to come on Friday!

    Season 5 begins this week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 1:39


    Season 5 begins this week in slightly different format. Be there, or be somewhere else!

    Christmas Quiz Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 68:22


    For this special edition we're joined by some friends, family and listeners for our first Big Festive Quiz! You can play along and listen as we present 40 questions on and around the subject of films. Let us know your score! We'll be back in the new year for season 5, but in the mean time you have 120 episodes to binge out on over Christmas. Thanks for all your support in 2022, we'll see you soon!

    S4 E30: 2022 Wrapped, Jingle All the Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 85:20


    It's the last proper episode, but we have a mid credits scene next week! Join us on Monday 19th December from 8:30pm live online for our special Christmas Quiz! Prizes to be won, all you have to do to sign up for free is follow this link to get your ticket! This week we wrap up the season by chatting through our year in film, picking out the highs and lows of 2022. The Movie Train arrives at ‘Jingle All the Way‘ station off the Arnie line and of course we have the usual film news and pick of content on streaming services this week. Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod , or drop us a voice message over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S4 E29: Glass Onion, Matilda and Terminator 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 80:55


    This week we chat about ‘Glass Onion', Rian Johnson's follow up to his acclaimed 2019 whodunnit ‘Knives Out'. Greg gives his thoughts on the new film adaptation of ‘Matilda the Musical' and The Movie Train arrives at the ‘Terminator 2' station. We also have the usual film news and pick of what's on streaming services this week. Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod , or drop us a voice message over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S4 E28: The Wonder and Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 65:40


    This week we discuss the new Netflix period drama ‘The Wonder' which stars Florence Pugh and The Movie Train arrives at ‘Speed' station off the Keanu Reeves line. We also have the usual film news and pick of what's on streaming services this week. Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod , or drop us a voice message over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S4 E27: Wakanda Forever, The Bear and The Matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 64:10


    This week we discuss the latest MCU instalment to hit cinemas- ‘Black Panther- Wakanda Forever'. The Movie Train arrived at ‘The Matrix' station off the Carrie-Anne Moss line and we also discuss Disney+ gritty kitchen based drama series ‘The Bear'. We also have the usual film news and pick of what's on streaming services this week. Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod , or drop us a voice message over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S4 E26: All Quiet on the Western Front and Enola Holmes 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 52:21


    This week we discuss the new German language adaptation of ‘All Quiet on the Western Front' which is available on Netflix. Dave gives his thoughts on Enola Holmes 2 and The Movie Train arrives at Chris Nolan's 2000 ‘Memento'. We also have the usual film news and pick of what's on streaming services this week. Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod , or drop us a voice message over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm

    S4 E25: Dave's new mic/ Black Adam

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 64:33


    Better late than never! Dave dropped his mic down the stairs which caused us to lose half our recording, so Dave bought a fancy new mic and we had to do a re-record! We also chat about new DCEU release Black Adam which stars Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson, and the movie train arrives at The King's Speech station.

    S4 E24: Stranger Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 56:29


    In this special episode, we chat about Stranger Things, with Greg having recently caught up with season 4.

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