The Great Unravelling Film Podcast
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Podcast about the films we have watched that quickly unravels into chat about life, parenting, culture, mental health & various inanities
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Episodes
Kingdom of the Planet of the BlackBerry Apes
May 24, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBBen reviews Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and smartphone biographical comedy-drama, BlackBerry. Also a controversial call-to-arms to combat the scourge of your local pub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
The Searchers
May 09, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBJohn Ford's quintessential classic Western, The Searchers starring John Wayne. That's right, a stone cold classic. But in Ben's view, how well has this really old film stood the test of time? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Civil War vs. Monkey Man
April 19, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBBen reviews Alex Garland's dystopian thriller Civil War and Dev Patel's revenge beat 'em up in the classic style, Monkey Man. But which is best? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Dune: Part Two
March 25, 2024 06:15 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MBBen and Mat review Dune: Part two. Is it any good? What on earth is it about? Which of the starry cast are the best at acting? All of this and more. Plus Ben nearly drowns at the swimming baths This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Petty Politics, Winter Blues
March 06, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 43.8 MBSorry this is a bit out of date, current affairs wise. Anyway, remember that whole thing in the House of Commons the other week? Yeah, that. Let's talk about that like it's just happened. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Cut taxes? Now is not the time!
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBBen and Mat discuss the prospect of tax cuts at a time when our public services are under more strain than ever. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Happy New (Election) Year!
January 22, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBBen and Mat welcome in the new year and discuss the prospect of a new government. Ben reviews 13 years of the Tories. We also take a dive into the depths of Ben's chocolate box - which classics have survived Christmas undevoured? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Our Top 5 Things of the Year
December 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBBen and Mat run down our favourite things of the year. Yes, things. We didn't think it was helpful to be specific. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
The Irrelevant Podcast
December 08, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBBen and Mat attempt a discussion that cannot be tied to a specific point in time. Podcasting in the void. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
We Can't Even Build a Railway FFS
October 19, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBGuess what Ben's still angry about... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Labour, Be Bold!
October 05, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBBen wishes Labour would be more bold with fresh policies to capture the public imagination. Also pond update, the actors strike's unseen UK impact and listener correspondence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Summer Lovin'
September 15, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBBen and Mat check in on summer activities including a father son bonding trip to that there London, digging a pond and the joy of summer finally ending. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
"It's Good to Talk" (Bob Hoskins, 1995)
August 25, 2023 05:30 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBen and Mat chat IRL on a range of important and engaging subjects including making fake phone calls, talking to yourself and sprint triathlons. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Where Ian Dunt's Book Tour Comes To Die
August 04, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIan Dunt returns to the podcast to talk to Mat and Ben about his new-ish book 'How Westminster Works...And Why It Doesn't' This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Britain's Racist Asylum Policy Shame
July 19, 2023 05:15 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBRefugee and asylum specialist Louise Calvey talks to us about the reality of the government's 'Stop the boats' policy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Book review - How Westminster Works . . . and Why It Doesn't by Ian Dunt
June 22, 2023 05:30 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Let’s Build the Houses – Quick!
May 19, 2023 05:30 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThe government has dropped it's house building targets during a housing crisis. Meanwhile Labour have gone on the attack, pledging to prioritise house building and Ben is a bit excited. We also discuss Mat's news, mental health check-in and some jokes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Sort Your Head Out with Sam Delaney
April 25, 2023 05:30 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBBen and Mat chat to writer and broadcaster Sam Delaney about his book 'Sort Your Head Out: Mental health without all the bollocks'. They discuss the value of recognising your own trauma, how to share your mental health struggles with others, the stresses of modern fatherhood and plenty more other shit. Sam Delaney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DelaneyMan The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...
Book review - Sort Your Head Out: Mental health without all the bollocks
April 12, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBBen tells Mat why he should read 'Sort Your Head Out: Mental health without all the bollocks' by Sam Delaney and trails some exciting future podcast news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Gardening Leave, Childhood Trauma, Fairgrounds, Bengeons and Dragons
March 23, 2023 06:30 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBBack after a break, Ben and Mat catch up for the benefit of the dear listeners. Ben's been using his gardening leave wisely and we revisit the epic saga that is Bengeons and Dragons. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
The Danger and Absurdity of the Retained EU Law Bill
January 31, 2023 07:49 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThe Retained EU Law Bill is passing through its final stages in the Commons. Ben gives us the lowdown on what he thinks is "the last reckless and desperate move from the Brexit headbangers that have done so much to derail their own political project due to their own dogmatism and ignorance." He has a monologue and everything. Plus the usual other shit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscri...
Not New Years Resolutions
January 13, 2023 06:30 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBBen and Mat catch up after the festive period, including a truly traumatic pantomime experience for Mat and the value of setting realistic goals for the year ahead for your MENTAL HEALTH. Also some fart talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
The Great Unravelling Christmas Special 2022
December 21, 2022 06:30 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBMerry Christmas! Ben and Mat step into Christmas with an update from Ben on his son's fluctuating belief in Santa, conversing with strangers in the pub, film recommendations for this year's festive period and a Christmas quiz. Ben and Mat also exchange gifts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Christmas Rehash Part 2: Top 5 Christmas Songs
December 15, 2022 06:30 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBBen and Mat discuss their Christmas trees this year before revisiting another of 2021's popular Christmas episodes, this time running down their top 5 Christmas songs whilst even more drunk than they were on the films one. Ben's frankly excellent Christmas Spotify playlist for your Christmas pleasure: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RIBFoxICRcZqzgVo3B6ps?si=26a2c9ab6acb4933 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to di...
Christmas Rehash Part 1: Top 5 Christmas Films
December 13, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBBen and Mat check in on each other in the lead up to Christmas and listen back to last year's well loved, though a tad excitable Top 5 Christmas Films episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Housing, the original permacrisis
December 09, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBFreddie Poser from PricedOut and particle accelerator physicist Luke Dycks join Ben and Mat to discuss the perennial political hot potato that is housing and the NIMBYism that keeps the fire burning. Also it's Ben's birthday and this is what he's chosen to do to celebrate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Save Your Energy!
November 09, 2022 06:30 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBBen and Mat discuss public information campaigns and why there should be one for the looming winter energy crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
If I Had a Hammer (I wouldn't use it to stifle our creative industry's ability to operate in the EU)
October 20, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBBen and Mat discuss how post Brexit rules are hammering our creative industries and what needs to be done. Also flooding the bathroom and a Jurassic Park related regret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Confessions of a Drunk Driver
September 15, 2022 05:30 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBBen was recently banned from driving. This is the story of why and the consequences of his actions. DISCLAIMER: Two close friends often make light of things where others might not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
The Devaluation of Truth with Jemima Kelly
September 07, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBBen and Mat welcome Financial Times journalist, Jemima Kelly to discuss the devaluation of truth in the modern world. What responsibilities do journalists have in a world where lies are weaponised and the truth is up for debate? How complicit are we, the general public in the lies in which our leaders deal? Jemima has the answers in this very enjoyable and lively chat with two dimwits. Recorded: 7th July 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public e...
Reader Correspondence and Death to Flies
August 17, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBBen and Mat respond to readers letters and Ben talks us through his hatred for flies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
What Would Keir Do?
August 02, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBBen wants to know where Labour's ideas are. Currently sniping from the side lines like a disapproving uncle while the Conservative party eat themselves, Keir Starmer will likely be campaigning on solutions to the same problems facing Rishi and Liz (who it turns out Ben proper loves). But what will those solutions be? Also Ben getting banned from Twitter and what luxury items is it worth spending that bit more on? Give us your wonderful opinions at [email protected] Host...
Bad News, Sentient AI, Dad Thrillers etc
July 06, 2022 21:17 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBBen and Mat discuss Bad news, Sentient AI, Dad Thrillers etc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Immigration is a good thing and the public agree so there
May 26, 2022 21:43 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBOr 'How we learned to stop worrying and love immigration'. Also worst jobs and witness Ben squirm in the latest instalment of Bengeons and Dragons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Why You Should Start Reading Comics with Ian Dunt
May 10, 2022 22:40 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIan Dunt joins Ben and Mat again for the second part of our chat, this time covering Ian's love for comic books. Ian really really loves comic books. The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanDunt Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
The State of Liberalism in the UK with Ian Dunt
April 21, 2022 22:09 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIan Dunt (columnist, author and podcast host) returns to discuss liberalism in the UK with Mat and Ben. That is if he can take Ben seriously enough to have a grown-up conversation. This is the first part of a two-parter - the second part will be out next week on the subject of Ian's other passion, comic books. Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanDunt The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is ...
When is a Refugee Not a Refugee? with Dan Sohege
April 10, 2022 20:26 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBSpecialist in international refugee law and Director of Stand For All, Dan Sohege joins Ben and Mat to discuss the UK's refugee policy in response to the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian refugees are being treated under different rules to other refugees - why is that? How is the response going? Mood amongst the public seems very supportive of taking people in, but does the new Nationality and Borders Bill reflect this attitude? Also usual other shit. Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stand_for_a...
Other Shit with Ben and Mat
March 24, 2022 16:19 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBSpecial bumper other shit episode featuring beaver news, Ben's review of his son's stage debut and the latest instalment of Bengeons and Dragons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
The Pandemic, Bad Takes and Snooker with Christopher Snowdon
March 21, 2022 11:22 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBAuthor, journalist and Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Christopher Snowdon joins Ben and Mat to discuss the end(?) of the pandemic, bad covid takes, even worse Ukraine takes and the wonders of snooker. Chris on twitter: https://twitter.com/cjsnowdon The Great Unravelling on twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscriber...
Baby Bust
February 24, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBBirth rates in Britain are declining and this could lead to economic and social issues down the line. Who better to hear talk about why women are not having more kids then two middle aged white blokes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
The Cost of Living Crisis
February 15, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBBen gives us the rundown on how bloody expensive everything is in this country and how shit that is, especially for the young folk (boo hoo). Also out of date condiments, Mat's recommendation dump and the next instalment of Bengeons and Dragons. The Great Unravelling on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Bengeons, Dragons and Britain's Muddled Drugs Policy
January 21, 2022 15:44 - 32 minutes - 22 MBBen talks about how Britain's approach to drugs policy and it's enforcement by authorities is muddled and confusing with no sign of improvement. Also is Ben being a bad parent? And part one of special new feature segment, 'Bengeons and Dragons'. The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...
Top 5 Christmas Songs
December 29, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWe list our top 5 Christmas songs. Some real corkers here too. Hopefully no nonces too. Ben's Christmas Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RIBFoxICRcZqzgVo3B6ps?si=bacf4e1803744bff The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Top 5 Christmas Films
December 22, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBBen and Mat list their top 5 favourite Christmas films and in true Christmas fashion get drunk and argue over them. The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Ben and Mat Off-Road
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBBen and Mat go for a walk up a hill, chat shit, go to some pubs. The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
The Great NHS Privatisation Myth with Kristian Niemietz
November 24, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBIs our NHS being privatised (again)? No, argues our guest Kristian Niemietz, Head of Political Economy at the Institute of Economic Affairs. As the Health and Care Bill passes the House of Commons, Kristian argues that this is all scaremongering and that the impending privatisation of the NHS is a great myth that has existed since its foundation. We also discuss beer and sausages… Because, you know, he’s German.Kristian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_NiemietzThe Great Unravelling on Twitte...
Live Your Life Covid Free
November 11, 2021 22:19 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBBen wants to talk about how the pessimistic predictions around rising Covid-19 rates in the UK have been proven to be nothing more than doom mongering. At least for the time being anyway... Also men's health update, James Gandolfini and Bob Mortimer. https://twitter.com/UnravelPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substac...
It's the Brexit, Stupid!
October 14, 2021 21:26 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBGlobal supply chain issues seem to have hit the UK harder than most. Well, why could that be? Ben and Mat discuss that, the futile drive to get people back into the office, whether to hire moving companies or not when moving house and remembering 90s TV programmes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Live and Let Die
September 30, 2021 21:38 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBBen and Mat discuss assisted dying, or assisted suicide, or maybe murder? Also Norm Macdonald died. We tried to keep this one light, anyway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegreatunravelling.substack.com
Can Facial Recognition Be Stopped?
September 09, 2021 21:46 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThe use of live facial recognition technology by the police and private companies represents a threat to our privacy, freedom of expression, and rights of association. Well, that's what Ben thinks anyway. Also, Grease is the Word, least favourite American imports and Ben's drinking again. The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/unravelpod Ben's article in The Spectator: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/can-facial-recognition-tech-be-stopped- Hosted on Acast. See acast....