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Contrary to the name, The Bent Sack Variety Hour has very little variety. Listen in as your hosts, Mo Bent and Ryland Sack, hand over the podcasting reigns to the show-within-a-show called "The Les & Phil Radio Drive Time Forum Live On Line" (or L&P RDTFLOL for short). Join your geriatric hosts, Les Johnson and Phil Ip, as they present their AM radio style talkback show that they have presented for several decades. Including popular segments such as Secret Sound, Plotline Bling, and even the news! It's just like the AM radio shows that your dad (or grandad) listens to! This is attempted comedy at its most average. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bent Sack Variety Hour


    • Nov 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 61 EPISODES


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    Episode 57 - Monsters of Cranbourne

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 39:49


    Teenager Dallas Edwards, and his derelict friends on a quest for the meaning behind a series of mysterious, paranormal events in Southern Cranbourne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 56 Harpception

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 46:12


    Les and Phil star in this mind-boggling thriller about a thief who steals information from his targets by entering their dreams. He is wanted for his alleged role in his wife's murder and his only chance at redemption is to perform a nearly impossible task. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 55 - Daddy Dan Day Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 69:53


    After getting fired, Les and Phil start a day-care facility to make ends meet. Once their business starts to pick up, the other already established day-care centre in town plans to bring Les and Phil down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 54 - Composting Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 42:53


    Horticulture expert Costa Georgiadis stops by to give advice and show gardeners across the nation practical and credible ways to garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 53 - Trevor Wick Chapter 3: Cerebellum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 33:54


    Trevor Wick is declared "emphysemacado" and a hefty bounty is set on him after he coughs on an international crime lord. He sets out to seek help from Les and Phil to save himself from ruthless hitmen and bounty hunters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 52 - Australian Pie: The Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 26:48


    Les and Phil are back with a group of friends visiting their hometown after a decade. While they reminisce over their school life and await the upcoming reunion, another high school senior is on the lookout for the perfect date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 5 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 3:14


    HOOLEY DOOLEY! We are back for more! Have a little cheeky listen to our Season 5 trailer for just a taste of what is to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 51 - Rogue One: A Christmas Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 68:27


    Phil's father is forcibly taken by the Grackle Empire to help them complete the Death Stork. When she grows up, she joins a group of resistance fighters who aim to steal the Empire's bluebirds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 50 - The Rise of Storkwalker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 47:36


    The surviving members of the Resistance face off against the Falcon Order once again, and the legendary conflict between the Jedi Kingfishers and the Swan Lords reaches its peak (or beak?) - bringing the Storkwalker saga to its end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 49 - The Last Jaybird

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 55:12


    It's the worst in the Star Wars series, and we pay homage by deliberately having bad audio quality in this episode! (sorry in advance)Wren seeks to learn the ways of the Jaybird under Luke Storkwalker, its last remaining member, to reinvigorate the Robin Alliance's war against the First Order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 48 - The Falcon Awakens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 40:35


    This is the 7th episode in this parody series- even though these episodes have almost no bird or Star Wars related content at all! Why am I like this? A new order threatens to destroy the New Republic. Finch, Wren and Poe Doveron, backed by the Robin Alliance, must find a way to stop this new evil and find Luke Storkwalker, the last surviving Jedi Kingfisher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 47 - Revenge of the Swan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 39:53


    The epic conclusion of the prequel Stork Wars trilogy is (finally) here!Anakin Storkwalker joins forces with Obi-Wan Kookaburra to save Chancellor Swan Palpatine from the evil clutches of Count Emu.However, the young Storkwalker falls prey to Swan Palpatine, who seduces him with the mysterious powers of the dark side of the pond.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 46 - Attack of the Crows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 45:55


    The Stork Wars saga continues with the second instalment in the prequel series, based off of the original trilogy. It's the fifth one released, but the second one chronologically... even though these podcasts aren't at all linked, so...While pursuing an assassin, Obi Wan Kookaburra uncovers a sinister plot to destroy the Rockwarbler Republic. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, the Jedi Kingfishers must defend the galaxy against the evil Seagull Lords. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 45 - The Phantom Magpie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 41:56


    Join Les and Phil as they go back to the story before the story from a galaxy far far away! The prequel trilogy begins with The Phantom Magpie. Two Jedi Kingfishers set out to search for someone who can bring peace to the Force. Their search ends when they come across a gifted boy, but the dark forces return to claim their lost glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 44 - Return of the Jaybird

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 36:44


    Luke Storkwalker attempts to bring his father Darth Vulture back to the light side of the Force. At the same time, the Robin Alliance hatches a plan to destroy the second Death Swan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 43 - The Emus Strike Back

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 30:33


    Les and Phil are back in the second instalment of the epic sci-fi space odyssey 'The Stork Wars.'Darth Vulture is adamant about turning Luke Storkwalker to the dark side. Magpie Yoda trains Luke to become a Jedi Kingfisher, while his friends try to fend off the Imperial Minors of the Grackle Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 42 - A Brand New Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 40:37


    Les and Phil star in the epic beginning on 'The Stork Wars' saga.After Princess Leia-bird, the leader of the Robin Alliance, is captured and held hostage by Darth Vulture, Luke Storkwalker and Han Swallow must free her and destroy the powerful weapon created by the Grackle Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 41 - The Tiger Prawn King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 28:17


    An exploration of the true story behind a big prawn breeding zoo and its bizarre underworld, populated by eccentric characters. The rivalry between the big prawn eccentrics takes a dark turn when Joe Erotic, a controversial Tiger Prawn park boss, is caught in a murder-for-hire plot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 trailer - How is this still a thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 4:42


    Hooley dooley, friends!We are back for a manic, continuity-error riddled fourth season. From Australia Day quizzes, to dealing with COVID-19 and having to record shows via Skype, your favourite fictional geriatric radio hosts are back for another round!And this time, it's personal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 40 - The Nonnas Who Knew Too Much

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 36:50


    BONUS EPISODE!Les and Phil are holiday, and they forgot to lock recording studio before they left! The Nonnas snuck in and decided to make the most of it. Listen in as they're joined by several celebrity guests, and absolute mayhem ensues! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 39 - Christmas with the Kronks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 44:21


    Les and Phil star in this family-friendly fun fadventure. The Kronks scandalise everyone when they declare that they won't be celebrating Christmas. But, when their daughter decides to visit home, they get off on a mad rush to organise a spanking Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 38 - Citizen Dundee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 48:53


    A journalist (Les) travels to Australia to interview a unique crocodile poacher (Phil). When he saves her from a crocodile, she invites him to New York. Despite being citizens of different countries, they fall in love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 37 - You Sunk My Battleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 50:22


    Les and Phil star in this critical flop of an action movie based on a stupid board-game, for goodness sake.When an international fleet of ships encounter an alien armada and discover their destructive goals, they are forced to fight an intense battle on sea.... is anyone reading these anymore? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 36 - Interdependence Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 22:35


    Les and Phil are on a mission to save the Earth in this action-adventure epic for the ages!An alien race invades Earth and destroys major cities of the world with their advanced weaponry. Uniting with a geek, a pilot, the US President and a group of ragtag survivors, they set about saving mankind from brink of annihilation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 35 - The Italian Job Seeker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 38:49


    Les and Phil star alongside Michael Caine and Mark Wahlberg in this fast paced action-crime thriller! After Charlie Croker is betrayed and left to die in Italy, he hires a team of Italian con artists who are in need of work, and retaliates with a plan to conduct an elaborate gold heist against his former ally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 34 - Uptown Abbey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 41:41


    Les and Phil star in the continuing story of the Crawley family, who are wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early twentieth century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 33 - The Shape and Bodies of Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 49:44


    The one with the water. (This is a long-play joke, so listen now to get the reference) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 32 - Hollow Ween

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 45:45


    Les and Phil star as Ichabod Crane and Achibode Crumb, a pair of police detectives, who are sent from the city of New York to Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of unnerving crimes, where hollowed out phalluses have been appearing in public places. The detectives soon have a lead and set off hot on the trail of the notorious drunkard, the Legless Horseman.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 31 - When Andie Met Sandra

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 64:18


    Les and Phil star in this seminal 1998 rom-com. A chance encounter between two graduates culminates in a short-term friendship. But when fate brings them back together five years later, they are forced to deal with how they feel about each other.As in, sexually.They feel sexually about each other.Sex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 30 - Down, Watership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 41:24


    Les and Phil embrace their spirit animals and become one with the rabbits. Based on the  adventure novel by English author Richard Adams, set in southern England, the story features a small group of rabbits as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to establish a new home.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 29 - Going Posting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 45:15


    Les and Phil star in this retelling of the popular Terry Pratchet novel. Con artist Moist Von Lipwig lands a job at the post office, and discover that sometimes going slow and steady is more rewarding than going express.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 28 - Zulu 2: The Return of Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 36:54


    Les and Phil star alongside the great Sir Michael Caine in an epic for the ages. The year is 1879, and Jafar looks for revenge against Aladdin and his companions. With in the help of the treacherous Iago and the Zulu nation, they seek to find a way back into power. Holing out in a nearby British supply depot and hospital, and unable to abandon their wounded soldiers in these dire circumstances, Aladdin and the British Army's 24th Regiment of Foot defend their station against Jafar and the Zulu warriors.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 27 - International Treasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 28:35


    Les and Phil return to feature  in the 3rd instalment of the series. The two of them star as historian and code-breaker Ben Gates, who has been searching his whole life for a rumoured treasure dating back to the creation of the United States.Joining an expedition led by fellow treasure hunter Ian Howe (Sean Bean), Gates finds an ice-locked Colonial ship in the Arctic Circle that contains a clue linking the treasure to the Declaration of Independence. But when Howe betrays him, Gates has to race to get to the document ahead of his so-called colleague, and ensure that Sean Bean's character is killed again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 trailer - We Are Still Going!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 2:08


    Join Les 'The Cock" Johnson and Mr. Phil as they return for the 3rd season of the revival spin-off reunion series of the Les and Phil Radio Drive Time Forum Live On-Line Show!This season is going to be jam-packed full of celebrity guests, poor sound quality, jam, intermittent giggling, and sketchy news stories. Perfect for your podcasting needs!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 26 - We Bought A Poo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 34:51


    Les and Phil star in this heartfelt family movie alongside Matt Damon.Set in Southern California, a father (Les) moves his young family to the countryside attached to a dilapidated poo farm. Struggling with grief since the passing of his wife (Phil), Benjamin takes on the responsibility of renovating the poo farm so that it can be opened for the public again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 25 - The Godfarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 36:59


    Les and Phil star in this epic tale about a 1940s New York Mafia family, the Corleone's. The family struggle to protect their empire from rival families as the leadership switches from the father to his youngest son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 24 - Snipped in 60 Seconds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 42:00


    Les and Phil star as a pair of hairdressers who are forced to snip 50 luxurious haircuts in one night in order to save the life of their brother, who has fallen foul of a dangerous crime lord. Once the most successful hairdressers in California, the pair must reassemble their old gang to fulfil the almost impossible mission. Their task is further hampered by a rival band of hairdressers and, of course, the local police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 23 - Honey, I Shanked the Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 32:07


    Les and Phil star as a teenage girl and boy who, alongside with two friends, are accidentally shrunk to the size of insects by their scientist father. Now one-quarter of an inch tall, the teens must survive the journey back to the house through a yard where sprinklers bring treacherous storms and garden-variety ants stampede like elephants.They end up getting shanked by their dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 22 - The Renonnassance Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 41:33


    Les and Phil star in this uplifting drama about twin down-and-out divorcées, Bill and Ben Rago, who land a gig teaching English at a nearby army base. There, the pair take on a group of underachieving students from poor backgrounds who seem apathetic about their education. Bill and Ben become frustrated, but finally turns the class around when they begins discussing "Hamlet." However, Sgt. Cass (Gregory Hines), a hardened drill instructor, is skeptical of Bill and Ben's teaching methods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 21 - Adam's Patch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 46:02


    Les and Phil star in this semi-biographical comedy drama based on the life story about a pair of misfit medical students whose unconventional approach to healing causes headaches for the medical establishment, but works wonders for the patients. They encounter a sick patient, Adam, and together, they embark on a journey to restore Adam's patchwork quilt using only Nicotine patches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 20 - Dude, Where's My Nokia 3310?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 34:30


    Les and Phil star as two bumbling stoners, who wake up one morning from a night of crazy partying and can't remember where they put their Nokia 3310s. This prompts them to go on a journey of discovery to recover them. Along the way, they encounter a variety of people who include their angry girlfriends Lynette and Margaret (whose house they trashed), a dangerous street gang, a cult of alien-seeking fanatics, and a group of aliens in human form looking for a mystical device that could save or destroy the world.Will they be able to find their Nokias before the apparent end of the world? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 19 - Apes in the Fog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 33:00


    Les and Phil stars as Dian and Dion Fossey, in this true story about the Fossey's study of the large primates, and their tendency to congregate in strange weather conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 18 - Stoning the Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 44:06


    A drugged-out romance writer is hurled into a real-life adventure in the Colombian jungle in order to save her sister, who will be killed if a treasure map is not delivered to her captors. She is helped out by a blazed mercenary, and together they search for the priceless doobie located in the map.Stars Doug Michaels and Kathleen Straighten.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 17 - Training Day starring Denzel Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 33:04


    A rookie on his first day is teamed up with a veteran officer in the LAPD's tough inner-city narcotics unit. Pretty soon, the rookie finds out what is necessary, what is heroic and what crosses the line in the harrowing grey zone of fighting urban crime. Does law-abiding law enforcement come at the expense of justice and public safety? And if so, do we demand safe streets no matter the cost? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 16 - On and Nonna Don

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 42:22


    Jesus 'Nonna' Christ has gathered all of the nonnas together again for one last supper. But somebody forgot the pasta sauce! Chaos ensues as JC scrambles to prepare a last minute menu, but soon finds out that when you put the good things in, you wear the Dolmio grin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 15 - Stop Right Now, Thank You Very Much

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 31:35


    Johnny loves his job as a traffic controller, always telling drivers when to stop and when to go. But Johnny dreams of something more. He's always loved the Spice Girls, so he invents an atomic transformation machine so that he can time travel to see the Spice Girls Reunion tour. But things go astray when the machine malfunctions and turns him into an animated pile of ground paprika.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Season 2 Trailer - We're Back, Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 4:09


    Your fifth favourite geriatic duo is back due by no amount of demand. Join us, Les "The Cock" Johnson and Mr Phillip, as we return for another season of mindless natter, catchy jingles and silly segments. Returning soon for your podcasting desires! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 14 - The Fanta, the Solo and the Holy Sprite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 50:03


    It's that Merry time of year again! In the Christmas Spectacular, Dr. Who and his band of Merry men journey far and wide to find the lost Ark of the Convenant. But the Wicked Witch of the West has them in her sights! Will Jack Bauer be able to save our heroes within 24 hours? Tune in to find out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 13 - Abid You Adieu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 46:10


    Follow the untold story of Abid Klein, the would-be 8th child actor in The Sound of Music. Though it is widely known as a kind and sweet family movie, the mood on-set was the complete opposite.Learn about the behind-the-scenes tension during the filming of the fateful "So Long, Farewell" musical number took place. Split drinks, broken glass, hush money, and shattered dreams. The reasons as to why Abid's scene wound up on the cutting room floor have always been a mystery - until now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 12 - Loosen Your Seatbelt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 44:01


    On your marks, get set, dig in! Join Esmeralda and Bartholomew on their trek around the world in 80 dishes. On this weeks instalment, the duo drop by Mozambique for the infamous horse hoof soup and then stop over in Sweden for sour sardines served with a testicle tartare. What other culinary delights will they uncover on tonight's episode? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 11 - 21 Trump Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 46:23


    As the saying goes, you only get out what you Vladimir Put-in.Join Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Ice Cube, Nick Offerman, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle, Peter Stormare, Wyatt Russell, Jimmy Tatro, Amber Stevens, Jillian Bell, Les "The Cock" Johnson, Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson, Peter DeLuise, Phillip, Dustin Nguyen, Richard Grieco, Steven Williams, Michael Bendetti, Michael DeLuise, Sal Jenco, Frederic Forrest and Donald Trump on a whirlwind adventure as they go undercover for the 18th time to bust a drug ring in a St. Petersburg childcare centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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