Life's a Pitch Podcast
906 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLife's a Pitch brings together bizarre, strange and ultimately un-makeable film ideas and pitches for your enjoyment! Every week our two hosts, Matt and Tom are given a ridiculous film title from which to improvise a movie plot. Will it be utter rubbish? Or will it be the defining creative work of a generation? Only time will tell!
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Episodes
Episode 472: Crash Of The Moonpig
March 24, 2024 15:11 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBThis week we pitch some Business Biopics as we describe a magical space encounter on the early internet, one which would change greetings cards forever. Other movies pitched: A tonne of thorns, the rise and fall of thorntons The secret magic of wizards of the coast
Deleted Scenes: Yorgos Lanthimos' Pop-up Pirate
March 23, 2024 18:53 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBWe chat about potential upcoming films now that Barbie was a hit and pitch a advert about a card board box. Enjoy!
Episode 471: Action Man vs. The Lazy Boys
March 16, 2024 09:40 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBWe get some inspiration from toys and games this week as we pitch some more movies. Other movies pitched include: Rubiks Clock Lord of Catan
Deleted Scenes: Cereveza Cristal Caverns Of Moria
March 15, 2024 14:08 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBWe discuss family animals, the latest twitter craze of putting a Chilean beer in classic movies, and pitch a cosmic horror spy movie
Episode 470: The Crows Know Too Much
March 09, 2024 17:00 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week we put animals near families, and they have feelings about it! To avoid the judgement of their neighbours, one family is hiding their daughter away... but with a witch moving into the neighbourhood, do the crows hear all? Also pitched: Quit Badgerin' me Mister Whittaker's Gazelle Emporium
Deleted Scenes: The Content Mines!
March 07, 2024 19:26 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBWe chat going viral and our patreon name list post episode 400.
Episode 469: Grab Bag: Taking The Mickey
March 02, 2024 18:34 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBWe're doing another grab bag this week as we've been unable to record. Hope you enjoy! Films pitched include: McDonalds, McDonalds, McDonalds The Thieving Little Git Taking The Mickey
Deleted Scenes: Planet Nigel (With Sam Moxon)
February 29, 2024 11:19 - 18 minutes - 26 MBWe pitch a mockumentary about an amateur astronomer in a quest to stop a corporation naming his discovery, then we chat a little about the genre! These are the deleted scenes for the Life's a Pitch Podcast episode 468. If you'd like a crumb of context, we recommend listening to the main episode first. Or don't, we're not the tiger king or whatever.
Episode 468: I Can't Believe There's No Butter (With Sam Moxon)
February 25, 2024 23:43 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBThis week we were joined by Sam of the podcast "Two Vegan Scientists" to pitch Mockumentary movies! Want to think about Jason Statham raging around Bristol with his head in a fence? Thought so, listen on! Also pitched: Alive and Streaming Bear Witness
Deleted Scenes: George Clooney's Anxiety Nightmare
February 22, 2024 12:46 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBWe talk about musicals hiding the fact they're musicals and discuss George Clooney's Career over the last decade.
Episode 467: Ad Campaigns Part 5
February 18, 2024 08:57 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBWe pitch some aggressive ad campaigns for some products, some of these are made up, some of them are real.
Deleted Scenes The Ad-Blocker Blockers (With Ash Routh)
February 14, 2024 23:16 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBWatch your ads, or else! It's yet another black mirror style gangster movie, and then we talk a little bit about gangster movies, and paddington 2, you know, when he goes to jail. These are the deleted scenes from episode 466 of the Life's a Pitch podcast, if you want to be given a "gift" of some context, you should go get made with the main episode. Or don't, we're not Don Giovanni
Episode 466: Your Own Personal Wiseguy (with Ash Routh)
February 10, 2024 22:03 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBThis week we pitch some Gangster Movies with Ash Routh! Can you outrun the Speed Gentlemen? In this Flintstones-inspired black mirror episode in which modern technology is (sort of) available in the 1920s, everything goes wrong and we create an elongated piece of nightmare fuel. Other Movies Pitched: Forgettin' About It The Coat Check Girl
Deleted Scenes: Ray Ramano is Jesus in... "Divine Comedy"
February 08, 2024 09:50 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBWe pitch a film for Dante's "Divine Comedy" and it's not what he intended.
Episode 465: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
February 03, 2024 10:47 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBEpisode 465: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Matt and Tom
Deleted Scenes: The Emu Wars (With Steven D Thomas)
February 02, 2024 23:03 - 27 minutes - 38 MBWe chat about the genuinely excellent period dramas that have been coming out recently and pitch a movie which could be described as "apocalypse now but for Australia" these are the deleted scenes for episode 464 of the Life's a Pitch Podast, if you are in possession of a large confusion and are in want of a bit of context, we recommend listening to the main episode. Or don't, we're not Lord Flickingholme, we don't tell you what dance to do at the ball.
Episode 464: A Squandering Of Good Manners (With Steven D Thomas)
January 28, 2024 19:39 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBWe pitch some Period dramas with Playwrite and Host of the "All the Web's a Stage podcast" Steven D Thomas. One butler is put through his paces as he tries to help a family bring their heir into polite society, but are his motives all they seem? Also pitched this week: Courts & Corsets Mrs Protozoa
Deleted Scenes: The Best Best Boy In Tinseltown
January 25, 2024 16:54 - 21 minutes - 30 MBWe pitch a film about a role most people have heard of but don't know what it is. We talk about movies about movies. And we recommend a new movie. Enjoy!
Episode 463: Kubrick by Kubrick
January 20, 2024 10:19 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBWe go full Hollywood this week as we pitch movies about making movies.
Deleted Scenes: Opening A Can Of Wormholes
January 18, 2024 17:07 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBMatt and Tom show just how deranged their view of the CERN large particle collider is, and start a free range spaghetti farm. Matt talks about Mirrormask and we ask if Interstellar is a magic portal fantasy movie. These are the deleted scenes for episode 462 of the Life's a Pitch podcast. If you would like to be taken into a realm of context, we recommend that you go back and listen to the main episode where you must wait, until the dice read 5 or 8.
Deleted Scenes: "Life's a Peelech"
January 14, 2024 21:19 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBWe discuss the meaning of "Kafka-esque", a potential Jordan Peele Podcast and Matt finds something in the bin.
Episode 462: Together We Dream
January 13, 2024 21:28 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBWe pitch some magic portal fantasy movies as a group of freshers students are suddenly plunged into each other's dreams as well as that of a mysterious lecturer. Other movies pitched: Mist upon the black hole There's a wormhole at the bottom of the garden
Episode 461: Double Feature - "Big Feet, Small Pedals" and "Steve's Mysterious Garden"
January 05, 2024 21:39 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBNew year, old format as we give each other movie titles to pitch. Enjoy as we bring you two unique ideas based on random titles we gave each other.
Deleted Scenes: Santa Vs The Romans
December 30, 2023 21:25 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBWhy not bring in the new year with more festive silliness. A prequel to Gladiator gets a bit out of hand, also, life updates and we chat about annoying songs and live movie orchestrations
Episode 460: Ghosts Of Santas Past
December 23, 2023 20:59 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBWe pitch some christmas historical movies, and ruminate on the origins of various christmas traditions as the mantle is passed down from santa to santa. Will the new santa get to know the ways of his predecessor, Elvis? Other movies pitched: Cola Vs Claus One Santa Left
Deleted Scenes: Some Ad Campaigns
December 20, 2023 12:14 - 22 minutes - 31 MBWe pitch some emergency ad campaigns in this weeks deleted scenes!
Episode 459: Grab Bag Volume 4 - "Eighteen Going On Eighty"
December 17, 2023 09:48 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBWe've put together another little grab bag of film pitches for you this week as we have been unable to schedule a recording due to unforeseen circumstances. Enjoy this collection of silly film pitches from across the last year or so!
Deleted Scenes: 1988 The Year Of The Sexy Rabbit
December 15, 2023 00:22 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBWe talk about robots, pitch a movie about punching, and we make some curious discoveries. One of these discoveries is a strange fact about 1988 and some randy animated animals.
Episode 458: Canny Valley
December 10, 2023 19:39 - 34 minutes - 47 MBThis week we're pitching Robot movies! When a family finds tickets to an expensive theme park, they don't account for two things, their daughters incredible ability to break games, and the wilful amorality of capitalist cost-cutting! Also pitched this week: Roomba-Cop To Thy Drone Self Be True
Deleted Scenes: John Wick Watches The Matrix
December 04, 2023 19:13 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBWe pitch a Black Friday revenge movie and discuss revenge movies!
Episode 457: The Last Rolo
December 02, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBWe pitch a revenge thriller in advert form! ...as well as some more revenge movies. Enjoy!
Episode 456: Doctor Who - A Mockery Of Science (With Riley Routh)
November 25, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBThis week we're joined by our favourite whovian Riley Routh to pitch a brand new incarnation of the Doctor! Yes, we know there's already an exciting new regeneration and a brand new series on the way, but gosh darn it if we're not making one of our own anyway! Listen up Russel T!
Deleted Scenes: Richard The Third Gave Battle In Scotland
November 23, 2023 20:50 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBTom gives his review of the new Amazon 007 TV show!
Episode 455: Double Feature! "Dante's Cash In The Attic" and "A Wonderful Bloke"
November 18, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBWe go back to the original format this week as we give each other movie titles to pitch individually.
Deleted Scenes: Which Hunk is Playing Johnny Bravo
November 14, 2023 23:20 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBWe chat about cartoon adaptations, Hanna-Barbera, and a whole bunch of hunks. These are the deleted scenes for episode 454 of the Life's a Pitch podcast. If you wish to find any context, you'd better go back and listen to the main episode. Or don't, we're not the pirate king Luffy(????) you don't have to do what we say.
Episode 454: Mona The Vampire and The Soul Sucking Student Job
November 12, 2023 16:04 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBThis week we try to convert a beloved kids cartoon and update it for the life of the modern student struggling under capitalism by escaping into fantasy.
Deleted Scenes: Are We Happy And Do We Know It? (With Dave Bulmer)
November 10, 2023 18:15 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBWe chat about video game movies and ask a very important run on question...
Episode 453: Paper Boy and the News Agents (With Dave Bulmer)
November 04, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBWe're changing it up with a new format today, let us know what you think!
Deleted Scenes: Send This To Ten Of Your Friends
November 03, 2023 00:25 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBWe talk about the Haunted Mansion's product placement, Werner Herzog's memoir, and pitch the movie prequel to how Chris Pratt ended up crawling through people's tv's collecting eyes. These are the deleted scenes for episode 452 of the Life's a Pitch podcast. If a lack of context is giving you chills, then perhaps consider listening to the main episode. Or don't, do what you want, we're not here to resolve your unfinished business so you can pass beyond the veil.
Episode 452: Soul Survivor
October 28, 2023 18:19 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBIt's paranormal horror week, expect ghosts and ghouls, spirits and seances... and silliness. When a Toy Store employee is among those killed in a plane crash, she's surprised when she wakes up. Now someone responsible for the crash is claiming to be able to talk to the dead, and making bank off the tragedy. Can she use her limited poltergeist powers (activating Build-a-bear sound chips) to get the truth out? Other titles pitched: Creepy Shit in the Background of Zoom Calls The City Built on...
Deleted Scenes: Aiming for Joe Rogan ratings (With Eden MW)
October 26, 2023 18:04 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBWe discuss weird guy with weapons, is Alien a Jaws movie and Tom tells us his motto for life.
Episode 451: You Will Go Down With This Ship (With Eden MW)
October 21, 2023 17:05 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBEpisode 451: You Will Go Down With This Ship (With Eden MW) by Matt and Tom
Deleted Scenes: Andy Samberg Scratching Your Eyes Out
October 19, 2023 19:55 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBWe talk about folk horror vs cult horror, and tom discovers that he has a tier-list of Chrisses he'd like to crawl out of his TV. These are the Deleted Scenes from episode 450 of the Life's a Pitch podcast, if you'd like to be indoctrinated into understanding this strange nonsense, then we suggest you go back and listen to the main episode. Or don't, we're not the May Queen.
Episode 450: Sheep
October 15, 2023 12:07 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBWe dive into the world of Folk horror as a group of off-grid influencers realise they're in the sheep dip, way over their head. Other movies pitched: What a Lovely Place to Die Roadkill Revenge
Deleted Scenes: Movie Boys Don't Know Good Movies
October 12, 2023 17:59 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBWe chat The Shining, Kubrick movies and the monster horror genre in this weeks spooky deleted scenes
Episode 449: Killed By A Can Of Energy Drink
October 07, 2023 21:04 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week we're pitching Monster Movies! A group of toxic internet teens sneak into the Monster Energy factory in search of the latest trending energy drink, but when it shifts them into another plane of existence their only way back is to face the communities they terrorize.
Deleted Scenes: A Very Compelling RSVP
October 06, 2023 20:16 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBWe talk about all sorts of nonsense, like Ben Mendelsohns most iconic role, invent a character who just loves her Blu Ray of The Post (2017) and finally, eventually, begrudgingly talk about wedding rom coms. These are the deleted scenes for episode 448 of the Life's a Pitch Podcast, if you would like Context, Actually, then we recommend listening to the main episode. Or don't, we're not the father of the bride.
Episode 448: The Seating Plant
October 01, 2023 17:22 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBThis week we try to do Wedding Rom Coms and come out with a fairly respectable Stephen King novel. When the the wedding guests are "Randomly" assigned a seating plan by a mysterious flower in their invitations, what factor could possibly link the table furthest from the bride and groom? Other movies pitched: Obnoxiously choreographed first dance - Our love must go viral Bridezilla vs. Groom Kong
Deleted Scenes: Big Marvel Funeral
September 28, 2023 16:55 - 30 minutes - 42 MBWe talk about Wales and the Parental Road Trip genre... Including the funeral scene from Logan...
Episode 447: Jean Claude's Damn Van
September 23, 2023 07:56 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBWe're getting some issues sorted out this week as we pitch some parental road trip movies!