Behind the Screens Podcast
by Lucky
Behind the Screens Podcast is a light hearted, comedy podcast; bringing you unfiltered conversations, outrageous questions, and occasionally utter chaos. This is more than a podcast. This is a backstage pass to the biggest personalities online, beyond the content, beyond the filters, and completely off the record. Curtis and James are joined by the internet’s biggest names, from Rufus Rice to Cursed Brudda, they put down the phone, embrace the madness, and tell the stories they never post online. No filters. No scripts. Just real conversations with the internet’s top stars.
Episodes
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The REALITY Behind Abby Boom's Podcast! Strangest Hear Me Outs & The Downfall Of Memes | BTS #37
Abby Boom is back for her third round on Behind the Screens — and as always, things get delightfully unhinged. We chat about the chaos behind her brand new podcast Don’t Get Me Started, her controversial cartoon hear me out, what she misses about Australia and how the British weather remains...
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Why Superhero Movies SUCK! Overrated Actors & The Decline of TV | BTS #36
Curtis and Bart go full grumpy old men in this BTS mini — taking aim at modern Marvel, pointless reboots, overrated Hollywood darlings, and the absolute joke that is the TV license. Oh, and of course, a passionate rant about why cartoons used to slap way harder. Probably going to annoy a few…
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Tobes On Why FFP Should Be SCRAPPED! International Break Woes & Monetising Punditry
In this episode of Behind The Screens, we’re joined by Tobes, known as Tikitokamate to cause a bit of a stir. Debating whether FFP should just be binned, if international breaks are ruining everything, and who the best (and worst) pundits really are. We get into the chat of Hazard vs Salah and…
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Pub Prices Are RUINING The Culture! Dangers Of Code Switching & Unhinged Estate Agents | BTS #34
#behindthescreens #pubculture #estateagent #podcast #celebrity New Behind The Screens is here! We’re chatting about celebs who switch personalities like WiFi networks, whether playing dress-up as “working class” should come with a price tag, pubs that now need a mortgage to get a pint, and why...
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Rory Talks Football On Rival Fans OBSESSION & Why Arsenal Will WIN the Prem! | BTS #33
#rorytalksfootball #premierleague #arsenal #podcast #football This week on Behind The Screens we’re joined by Rory Talks Football to dive into why Arsenal get way more hate than they deserve, what’s broken in the FA, and why PGMOL should be binned off entirely. We also debate the real best…
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TobyDB on Running for Prime Minister, Hairline Jealousy and if East London got that JUICE | BTS #32
This week we’re joined by the one and only TobyFromBath, where things get… questionable and painfully off-beat. From his totally serious run for Prime Minister, to the struggles of being middle class, to the secrets behind his comedy partnership with Al-Nash — we covered it all. We even revisited...
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Will AI TAKE OVER? The Secret to going VIRAL & The Golden Age of Social Media | BTS MINI #12
This week on Behind the Screens, we’re pulling back the curtain on the “secret” to going viral (if such a thing even exists), debating once and for all if Vine really was better than TikTok, and asking whether we’ve already lived through the golden age of social media. We also get into the big...
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Abby Boom: The OG Crew and YeahMad 1 YEAR On, Launching A Podcast & Why Love is Overrated | Behind The Screens
Abby Boom is BACK on Behind The Screens! one year after her first chaotic debut and when Behind The Screens was in its inception. We catch up on everything , from the OG Crew one year on, Abby’s new podcast and why “Love is overrated” (her words, not ours.) We spiral into a black hole of social...
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What Happened to THEGAMERCAN? Nostalgic FIFA Cards & Lionesses Win | BTS MINI #10
No guest this week? Scrap that. We’re joined and hosted by Curtis—formerly known to the internet as TheGamerCan, a YouTube relic from the golden age FIFA Coins and no cancel culture. We chat about why he ditched the YouTube grind, what he’s been up to since (including Football Manager wizardry…
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ThatGuyGray: Guide To Being a Gentleman, Cars Going Woke & The Highway To Hell | Behind The Screens
The boys are back! Jamesless but Tom (aka ThatGuyGray) returns to the pod for a chaotic deep dive. We’re talking class, the car scene of the afterlife, and whether modern motors have officially gone too woke. As always, things spiral quickly, restaurant chains somehow become vehicles, and dignity...
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Owen Reeman: Spending HOW MUCH on Takeaways?! Fake Review Lawsuits & Food Crimes | Behind The Screens
This week we’re joined by the king of Friday Night Takeaways, Owen Reeman. We chat all things content, how he’s somehow spent the GDP of a small nation on takeaways this year, draft our dream orders, expose some shocking food crimes, and unpack the biggest takeaway red flags. Grab a styrofoam…
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Aidan Rafferty: Dwarf Darts, McGregor's ''Weight Training'' & All Things Irish | Behind The Screens
In this episode, we're joined by one half behind UKs most unginged podcast (Radio Rufus obviously) - Aidan Rafferty.Covering everything from Conor McGregor’s very public situation with a certain pop star, to the now-infamous birthday party of a young football star that involved some truly…
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JoeyJokes: HORROR Endoscopy Stories, Being a NEW Dad & WORST Footballer Trims | Behind The Screens
In this episode, we sit down with TikTok dad joke extraordinare, Joey Jokes. Join us for a chaotic deep dive into dad life, dodgy footballer trims, and why one man needs three English clubs to suffer with. We also touch on his grim endoscopy tale (you’ve been warned) and the wild jump from...
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LukeBalaBailey: WORST Fanbases in Football? UGLIEST Football Kits & BEST DJs | Behind The Screens
Luke Bala Bailey pulled up and things got unserious, quickly.Diving headfirst into chaos — ranking the best DJs doing it right now (both obscure and big time players), violating the worst football kits of all time (some genuinely criminal designs), and calling out a few fanbases that might need…
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PatzMB: BANNED From TikTok At 400k! BIGGEST Red Flags & The WORST of Social | Behind The Screens
Fresh off a TikTok ban and more unfiltered than ever - PatzMB is here. The reason for the ban? Probably the strangest one we've ever heard. This episode has all the chaos: relationship red flags, the worst people on social media, and the kind of childhood moments only immigrant parents can…
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CamFitz: North better than South? BEST Inbeteweeners quotes & WORST comedians | Behind The Screens
Are Northeners really happier than Southeners? Are they funnier? You can judge that yourself in todays episode of Behind The Screens! CamFitz joins us in the hot seat today to discuss all things comedy; the FUNNIEST Inbetweeners quotes, worst comedians of all time and the BEST UK sitcom…
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TalkCPFC: Revealing his secret LOVE for Arsenal & the WORST badge designs | Behind The Screens
Is TalkCPFC really a Crystal Palace fan? Today, Curtis & James are joined by Ollie Thomas, better known as TalkCPFC. From his intricate Crystal Palace rebrand to definitely unbiased underrated Premier League picks, we delve deep into all things football. Should Adam Wharton start for England?…
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ThatGuyGray: Touring Cars better than F1 ? Ugliest Cars & The Worst Circuits | Behind The Screens
3 piece suit to a pod anyone? The most dapper presenter in all of racing, Tom Gray AKA ThatGuyGray joins James and Bart to discuss all things cars. A BTCC presenter himself, Tom dives deep into the challenges of the historic racing series, and his desire to bring the championship back to it's...
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Ranking The Most OVERRATED Actors, Incredible Theme Songs & Best Sitcoms of ALL TIME | BTS MINI #9
With so many good (and bad) series and movies coming out recently, why not do a Film & TV themed episode. Join us today as Curtis and James delve deep into the TV Shows & Films that shaped their adolescent years and the years going forward. From talking most OVERRATED and UNDERRATED actors of all...
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King of Chemo: Removing parts of MY BRAIN, whilst AWAKE! Raising Millions Running & Digital Legacy
Sitting down with the King of Chemo: Iain Ward, gave us insight into a truly incredible man. In 2019, Iain was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given 5 years to live. Undergoing brain surgery whilst awake, He has since sworn to live his life to the fullest. From raising millions for…
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Sophie Jones: FUNNIEST Rejection Stories, EMBARRASSING Moments & Facing FEARS | Behind The Screens
The Queen of Rejection Therapy is here! With over 280K followers, Sophie rose to prominence through "rejection therapy," where she intentionally seeks out situations where she might be rejected to desensitise herself to the fear of rejection, and build resilience. Join us as Curtis and James…
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The most OVERRATED things, BIGGEST icks, and the WORST CELEBRITIES ft. CursedBrudda | BTS MINI #8
Since the inception of the Top 5 Segment on Behind The Screens, the boys have been getting a lot of hate. Why not talk about the things they hate as well? Joined by resident guest Rourke aka CURSEDBRUDDA, Curtis and James delve into the things they despise the most. From OVERRATED activities…
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DrinksOnMe: The most OVERRATED artists, One hit wonders and FIFA BANGERS | Behind The Screens
DrinksOnMe returns to the podcast this week after his previous rather chaotic appearance. Join Curtis and James this week as themselves and Harrison discuss all things music. The biggest hits of the early 2000s, one hit wonder flops, the most OVERRATED artists and a trip down memory lane for...
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What we MISS about the 2000s, and ranking the GREATEST video games of all time | BTS MINI #7
Who was the OG influencer of the 2000s? Join Curtis and James as the duo dive into the things they miss about their adolescence and the early 2000s. From the baby steps of the internet to the high sugar content of the soft drinks consumed back then, the podcast hosts reminisce about simpler…
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Our FUNNIEST School storytimes, best subjects and the WORST things about education | BTS MINI #6
School was a long time ago for Curtis, and even longer for other hosts of this podcast... James and Curtis embark on a trip down memory lane as they retell the funniest stories from their school times. Discussing the BEST and WORST school subjects, and the worst things about the education system....
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Lydia Victoriia: WORST hangovers, DREAM drinks and the BEST nights out | Behind The Screens
The self proclaimed modern day Bridget Jones! Lydia Victoriia has taken the social media world by storm documenting her escapades through her popular series: the hangover diaries.Tune in this week as the boys and Lydia discuss the most MENTAL nights out, best drinks and the WORST things about...
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WhatInTheChef: Opinions on TIPPING CULTURE, and the most OVERRATED foods
Despite having an engineering degree, Imran aka WHATINTHECHEF has always been passionate about food. Tune in this week as he talks to Curtis and James about building an empire, HEATED opinions on tipping culture, and some very QUESTIONABLE opinions on overrated foods and best condiments. This one...
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Reacting to our HATE comments in the Metro, and the most SICKENING work habits | BTS MINI #4
The duo caused quite a stir last week with their worst commuter habits lists, with Curtis now being proclaimed the founder of the Anti Barebacking Association. Tune is this week as they delve into the comments of the article they were mentioned in. The boys also have find time to discuss their...
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TOP 5 Streets Won't Forget Ballers, has money RUINED Football? | BTS Mini #3
International break is over, and we are BACK! Join us today as Curtis and James name some absolute BALLERS from the Premier Leagues golden era, the best football stadium away ends, and some hypothetical questions.. if you could play in one football match, what would it be? Let us know in the...
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Influencer STEALS wombat, proving why airports are the WORST | BTS Mini #2
If you had to steal an animal, what's the biggest you could steal? That's right, Curtis and James delve deep into the most important questions - stealing the most profitable animals and horrendous airport experiences. James gives his insight into iShowSpeed's footballing ability, and why being an...
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How he LOST 500k with one business FAILURE & the WORST commute ever | BTS Mini #1
In this first of a series of Mini Episodes, Curtis and James go solo to unpack business failures, uncanny lookalikes beef with Love Island, Cheating at University and Samurai Lessons with Steve Aoki. James dives straight into the time one business decision cost him a staggering £500k, while…
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WhyDee: The TRUTH behind the 2023's BIGGEST TikTok Trend, THE CHARVA'S.
From getting kicked out of school to meeting the King and taking the internet by storm, @WhyDee. joins Curtis and James for Behind the Screens Podcast. He opens up about his wild rise to fame, how he went from nothing to millions of views overnight, and why he wants to fight Beavo. 🎧 Listen &...
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Chelsea Dickenson: Cheap Holiday Expert exposes the SECRET to 10 Holidays for just £1,700
Chelsea Dickenson, aka @CheapHolidayExpert joins the boys this week to reveal the travel hacks no one else will tell you. From her TV appearances on Good Morning Britain to her wildest travel mishaps, the worst tourists she’s ever encountered, and how to dodge overpriced holiday traps... Chelsea...
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CursedBrudda: Trying the WORST Food Combinations... The CURSED Pancake Day Special
The Master of Cursed Food Combinations, CursedBrudda joins the lads once again for a Special episode of the podcast! They put him through his paces, with the most UNHINGED pairings, like Fruit and Fish. Chocolate and Cheese... Follow Rourke: https://www.tiktok.com/@cursedbrudda 🎧 Listen & Rate…
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Sam Cornforth: Pretending to be 5 Years Old, Biggest REJECTIONS & Hyrox with GARY BARLOW!
Sam Cornforth, the Zero hour contract Professional Actor is in the hot seat... and you’ve never seen him like this... From spending way too much time pretending to be a five year old to getting brutally rejected by PlayStation, this one’s full of unfiltered chaos.He spills on growing up a nerd,...
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ThatsWatson: From his time Locked In with DANNY AARONS to the BALLON D'OR & reaching 9m followers
Watson D. Hirschfield, aka ThatsWatson, joins the guys for an unfiltered conversation like never before. He opens up about stories he’s never shared... Chris Brown’s kids sliding into his DMs, his path to sobriety, the truth behind his iconic empty room, and the wild moments on Locked In. Plus…
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Rufus Rice: Love Advice, Wildest Tinder Dates, RED Flags & Beavo..
Rufus Rice joins us for a valentines special in this all time classic Behind the Screens Podcast episode. We delve into Rufus' relationship history, love advice, Rufus' obsession with flags, beef with Beavo and Bonnie Blue and so much more. Follow Rufus: https://www.tiktok.com/@rufusdaily?lang=en...
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DrinksOnMe: Creating Viral Music, Influencer Diss Tracks and how Social Media changed music
Hilarious viral DJ, DrinksOnMe AKA Harrison joins Behind the Screens podcast to take a sideways look at Influencer musicians, covering Vikkstar's DJ career, KSI's chart music and even disses Curtis and James. With non stop laughs, nobody is safe from Harrison today... Follow Harrison:...
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CursedBrudda: Trying CURSED food combos & regrettable face tattoos
King of Cursed Food, Rourke Miley AKA CursedBrudda joins Behind the Screens podcast as we feed him the most unhinged set of ingredients. Covering Cursed Cornershop, Motorbike Munch and everything that has gone right and wrong to make him one of the fastest growing creators in the UK.Follow…
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Crystal Wright: KSI at Xmas Dinner, House Flips & Competing with Cole Anderson
Crystal Wright joins the Behind the Screens Christmas special to share her journey from NHS Nurse to TikTok Superstar. Crystal gave us the scoop behind her home renovations with Cole, why she wouldn't invite KSI to Christmas dinner and how she became the comedic TikTok star that she is today...…
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Emily Hewertson: Life in Parliament, Farage's Milkshake & Earning Money on X!
Emily Hewertson turned a moment on television into a springboard for building a social media presence. While her views are polarising and often spark debate, Emily’s approach has made her a notable figure among Gen Z audiences interested in politics. In this episode, we explore her relationship...
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Ali Woods: Stealing Jokes from Sean Lock, Mental Health, and a Sell-Out Tour
Ali Woods joins Behind the Screens to share his journey from stealing jokes off Sean Lock (kind of…) to tackling mental health and smashing a sell-out comedy tour. Ali opens up about his comedy influences, the struggles of stand-up, and why humour can be such a powerful tool in tough moments.…
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ThatGingerFella: The Life Coach you never knew you needed & TikTok Comedian's Diagnosis...
The life coach you never knew you needed... TikTok Comedian @ThatGingerFella joins us on the latest episode of Behind the Screens Podcast to reveal all manner of exclusives. Andy covers his journey to almost a million TikTok followers, the most important life advice and his funniest jokes. Check...
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ElBurritoMonster: How ElBurritoMonster Turned Burritos into an Incredible Career
From lockdown boredom to viral fame, Oli Paterson, better known as @elburritomonster , shares how he turned his passion for food into a full-time career with millions of followers. In this episode of Behind The Screens, Oli reveals his secrets to creating viral content and how he grew a food…
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Mandy Hickson: THE ONLY WOMAN Flying Multimillion-Pound Tornado Jets in Combat
Mandy Hickson shares her extraordinary story on the Behind the Screens Podcast. As the only female pilot in her frontline RAF Tornado Squadron, Mandy flew multimillion-pound fast jets on combat missions in Iraq. In this episode, she talks about breaking barriers, navigating life-and-death...
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Jamie Hull: How I Escaped a Fiery Plane Crash, with 60% of my Body Engulfed in Flames
Jamie’s story is one of pure survival and grit. After a devastating plane crash that left him with burns covering 60% of his body, Jamie faced a lifetime of surgeries and challenges. In this episode of Behind The Screens, he recounts the harrowing moment he climbed out of the burning plane, the...
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Dev Bajwa: The secrets of NoTwoWays, Hashtag United & Toxic influencer brands
Dev Bajwa has amassed over 1.5 million followers and worked with some of the biggest names in the UK influencer scene, from Callux to Spencer Owen. On today's episode of the Behind the Screens podcast, Dev offers a unique insight into the drama, explains his explosive social media growth and…
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Tom Stroud: Love Is Blind secrets, Gender roles, and THAT ice cream scene?
Tom Stroud REVEALS All on Behind the Screens Podcast: What Really Happened on Love Is Blind UK? From jilting his fiancée at the altar to setting the record straight on the topics close to his heart. Tom dives deep into the drama, provides the laughs, and shares the lessons learned.In this...
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Abby Boom: THE OG CREW, Yeah Mad Controversy and Crazy Fan Encounters | Behind The Screens Podcast
The OG’s very own @AbbyBoomofficial joins us for this episode of Behind The Screens PodcastFrom lifting kegs in a store room, to internet fame, Abby is an unstoppable force in the world of social. Her recent departure from Yeah Mad, leaving "Dad Jokes" behind, may have sparked a frenzy of online...
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DANI G: ALOPECIA AWARENESS, ALGORITHMS, AND ACHIEVING CAREER GOALS
If ‘consistency is key’ was a person, Dani embodies the role perfectly. From publishing high-quality content, to partnerships with some of the beauty industry’s top-performing brands, Dani’s journey to Creatorhood has been nothing but hard-earned and she’s here to tell you exactly how she did it!...
About this show
Behind the Screens Podcast is a light hearted, comedy podcast; bringing you unfiltered conversations, outrageous questions, and occasionally utter chaos. This is more than a podcast. This is a backstage pass to the biggest personalities online, beyond the content, beyond the filters, and completely off the record. Curtis and James are joined by the internet’s biggest names, from Rufus Rice to Cursed Brudda, they put down the phone, embrace the madness, and tell the stories they never post online. No filters. No scripts. Just real conversations with the internet’s top stars.
Hosted by
Lucky