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Smells Like Teen Movies

Join Ellie, Dom and Paul as they cast a comic eye on teen movie history! With fun special guests. We’re rebels with a cause: to decide what various coming-of-age films smell like. And more generally, if they’re any good. So if you like your girls mean, your science weird and your Fridays freaky, listen along… and help us keep trying to make podcast happen!

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    Donnie Darko [2001] with Andie Wolf

    28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, 12 seconds... and one podcast. Gloomy teen drama Donnie Darko, starring Jake Gyllenhaal is next up. Join Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul Walsh⁠⁠⁠⁠ and super special guest stand-up comedian Andie Wolf as we discuss world records, tiramisu and special needs sex education Plus Andie designs his "dream" teen movie, which is not for the faint hearted! "Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?"

  2. 26

    Hook [1991] with Jo Owen

    Who wants to grow up? Not us! Today's episode is all about Hook, the Steven Spielberg classic starring Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman. Listen as Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Paul Walsh⁠⁠⁠ and super special guest stand-up comedian Jo Owen chat about happy memories, parenthood and Jacko. Plus Jo designs her dream coming of age film! "Oh, there you are, Peter!"

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    Step Brothers [2008] with Rhi Adams

    We all have to grow up one day, don't we...?? (Nah.) Today we're discussing all things Step Brothers, the 2008 comedy classic starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Listen along with Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Paul Walsh⁠⁠ and super special guest stand-up comedian Rhi Adams (host of the Witty Whippet comedy night) as we chat about childish joy, ball bags and the power of the foot. Plus Rhi designs her dream teen movie! "Did we just become best friends?"

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    Dirty Dancing [1987] with Jo Berry

    Gen X hen parties rejoice - we're onto the good stuff. In this episode we delve into teen romance Dirty Dancing, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Listen with ⁠Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Paul Walsh⁠ and super special guest stand-up comedian Jo Berry as we discuss crotch-powered motion, dancing etiquette and a surprising amount about Scatman John. Plus Jo designs her dream superhero-themed coming of age movie. "I carried a watermelon [...the size of my torso]."

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    A Nightmare On Elm Street [1984] with Jon G

    Anyone using these podcasts for ASMR, bad news - we're about to invade your dreamscape! This week's episode is all about teen horror movie classic A Nightmare On Elm Street starring Heather Langenkamp and a young Johnny Depp. Listen along as ⁠Dom Burgess⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠⁠, Paul Walsh and super special guests stand-up Jon G chat about special effects, excess steam and wet dream pants. Plus Jon creates his dream teen film... and it's an instant classic! "All the lawyers got fat and the judge got famous."

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    There's Only One Jimmy Grimble [2000] with Chloe Reynolds

    We ARE really here and we're the boys and girls who are playing to win... the hearts of podcast listeners with a taste for British millennial teen films! Today we're chatting all things Jimmy Grimble so listen along with ⁠Dom Burgess⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠⁠, Paul Walsh and Leicester Comedy Festival award-winner Chloe Reynolds as we discuss gentrification, urine and PE teachers. (And a little bit about Manchester City too.) Plus Chloe designs her dream coming of age story! "What could be better than Man United, son?"

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    Transformers [2007] with Ahmed Essat

    Here’s a podcast that’s more than meets the eye! (Actually it’s just audio so if anything it’s less than meets the eye. We digress.) Join Dom Burgess⁠, ⁠⁠Ellie Beveridge⁠, Paul Walsh and super special guest comedian Ahmed Essat as they transform the 2007 action spectacular into fun chat. Hot mechanics, car pranks and inappropriate birthday presents all feature. Plus Ahmed designs his ideal coming of age film. “Roll out!”

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    Superbad (2007) with Jacob Kohn

    I am McLovin!! Okay, maybe we don’t look like a 25-year-old Hawaiian organ donor, but we are definitely ready to party. This week, Dom, ⁠Ellie, Paul and special guest comedian Jacob Kohn are dodging the cops and chasing the cool kids as we discuss the 2007 classic Superbad! We’re dissecting the state of early 2000 's Emo fringes, the lost art of making a mix tape for your crush, and a very important PSA regarding train track safety. Plus, Jacob takes the lead to design his dream coming of age movie!

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    The Way Way Back [2013] with Beth Moore

    What are we? We're a 10 out 10 - obviously. But how would we rate modern teen movie classic The Way Way Back, starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette and Sam Rockwell? Listen along as Dom Burgess, Ellie Beveridge, Paul Walsh and super special guest Beth Moore discuss water slide etiquette, childish mentors and summer jobs. Plus Beth designs her ideal coming of age film, with a special role for her favourite actor James Spader! "I'm gonna have to ask you to leave. You're having way too much fun. It's making everyone uncomfortable."

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    Pitch Perfect (2012] with Tom Barker

    Aca-scue me?? I said, this week's podcast is all about 2010s classic teen flick Pitch Perfect starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson. Join Dom, Ellie, Paul and super special guest comedian Tom Barker as we chat about doing the cups thing, how to define creepy vibes and our best & worst music gigs. Plus Tom gets to design his ideal coming of age movie. "Even though some of you are pretty thin, you all have fat hearts, and that's what matters."

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    22 Jump Street (2014) with Brendan Fox

    They're saying we've gone undercover as super cool comedy podcasters... No, silly - that's actually us! Join Dom, Ellie, Paul and super special guest stand-up Brendan Fox as we watch and discuss top teen movie sequel 22 Jump Street, starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, including topics like Exotic animals, attic goblins, and Kylie Minogue's bum! Plus Brendan puts together his dream coming of age film. "My name is Jeff!"

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    Bend It Like Beckham [2002] with Liam Alexander

    What. A. F******. Goal... We shouted after smashing this recording into the back of the podcast net. Listen along with Dom, Ellie, Paul and super special guest comedian Liam Alexander as we chat all things Bend It Like Beckham, the 2002 football teen film starring Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley. We discussed calling your coach "coach", things that teachers can't unsee, and surprisingly little social commentary. Plus Liam designs his dream coming of age movie: fans of singer Nick Lachey - and we know you're out there - are in for a special treat. "Of course I understand what that feels like. I'm Irish."

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    Back To The Future [1985] with Ben Stead

    Great scott!! Climb on board with Dom, Ellie, Paul and very special guest Ben Stead as we travel back in time... to last month, when we recorded this podcast about iconic 80s film Back to the Future. We chat bullet-proof screenplays, sub/dom character dynamics and the ethics of calling each other the c-word - heavy. Plus Ben designs his dream teen movie with some unexpected tie-ins. "When this podcast reaches 88 subscribers per week - you're going to hear some serious s***."

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    Easter holidays - deleted scenes 2

    Ay up! It's week two of our recording break but fear not, Dom, Ellie and Paul have pulled together another selection of funny teen movie film chat which didn't make the original cut. We chat about, and adjacent to, The Karate Kid, The Hunger Games and Bottoms with special guests John Ammirati, Sam Gee and Jess King. Find out what happened when Sam appeared on Dragon's Den - twice; why Manchester is the best city in the world; and which host has kicked a thousand men.

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    Easter holidays - deleted scenes 1

    Happy holidays teen movie fans! Dom, Ellie and Paul are having a short recording break but don’t worry, we’ve put together an episode filled with funny moments which didn’t make the original cut on our chats about Bring It On, Easy A, Starter for Ten and Teen Wolf. With very special guests Joe Gurski and Pierce Woodward. Plus the public debut of our podcast catchphrase... listen to find out! "Just one voice, singing in the darkness.

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    Bottoms [2023] with Jess King

    Before you punch us in the face, listen to what we had to say about teen comedy Bottoms! (Spoiler alert: we loved it.) Dom, Ellie, Paul and special guest comedian Jess King chat about self-aware tropes, pulling strategies and good looking people. Jess designs her ideal teen movie: think Jekyll & Hyde meets Severance meets someone getting chinned. "I really value when people use violence for me, it's actually one of my love languages."

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    The Karate Kid [1984] with John Ammirati

    THE KARATE KID [1984] with John AmmiratiTake a deep breath - find the balance deep within - and then listen to this week's podcast about 80s teen movie classic The Karate Kid! Dom, Ellie and Paul are joined by very special guest John Ammirati as we chat football flirting, shower-based costumes and kicking your bullies square in the face. Plus John designs his ideal teen film - all in an episode that’s been dubbed (by us) as "surprisingly wholesome."

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    The Hunger Games [2012] with Sam Gee

    Welcome! Welcome, welcome. Happy Hunger Games podcast episode, and may the listening be ever in your favour. Dom, Ellie and Paul are joined by very special guest Sam Gee as we chat allegories, survival instincts and (of course) painting yourself to look like a tree. Sam constructs her ideal coming of age movie about AI teenagers, amid many wild stories. "We volunteer as tribute!"

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    Starter for Ten

    New episode? I’ll have to hurry you. Today’s featured coming of age film is Starter for 10 starring James McAvoy, Rebecca Hall and Alice Eve, based on the novel by David Nicholls. Join Dom, Ellie and Paul as we talk about university experiences, social class and quiz shows. “Does anybody know how he knew the answer when I didn't even ask him the bloody question?”

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    Teen Wolf (1985) with Pierce Woodward

    Awooo!! Dom, Ellie and Paul are talking Teen Wolf with very special guest, stand-up comedian Pierce Woodward. Listen to find out what happened when we all hit puberty. Clue: it didn’t make us better at basketball. Also Pierce builds his dream teen movie, a prequel based on his three favourite entertainment franchises. (You’ll literally never guess the third one.) “Unexpected.”

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    Easy A (2010) with Joe Gurski

    Are the rumours true? Is there a new podcast episode all about 2010’s iconic teen movie Easy A starring Emma Stone? Believe it - and listen now as Dom, Ellie, Paul and very special guest, stand-up comedian Joe Gurski, chat about nerdy footwear, unlikely parents and our favourite high school gossip. Plus Joe builds his dream teen movie with a surprise casting twist… “We’ve got a pocket, got a pocket full of sunshine!”

  22. 6

    Bring It On [2000]

    And we’re back! Teen movie classic Bring It On is thrusting its pom-poms in our direction. Join human pyramid Dom, Ellie and Paul as we discuss elaborate dance routines, techno pop classics and, of course, the patron saint of teen flicks, Kirsten Dunst. Plus new co-host, stand-up comedian Ellie Beveridge, gives us a masterclass in cheerleading technique. “This is not a democracy, it's a cheerocracy.”

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    Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000) with Ellie Beveridge

    All we wanna do is do it! And by “it” we mean talk about British teen comedy Kevin & Perry Go Large. Join Amy, Dom, Paul and our very special guest, stand-up comedian Ellie Beveridge as we chat: zit splats, eyeball vodka and world famous Dee-Jahys. Remember though, what happens in the sea stays in the sea… “SOOO UNFAIR!”

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    Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)

    Hey, ho - let’s go!! Imagine the classic high school movie with rebellious students facing off against a strict headteacher. Now throw in punk rock icons The Ramones. To say that mayhem ensues is an understatement! Listen to this fun film review podcast as Amy, Dom and Paul try to make sense of it all (spoiler: we can’t but we still loved it). “Hey pizza great lets dig in.”

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    Cruel Intentions (1999) with Hannah Knowles

    Things are getting HOT in podcast city. Today we’re chatting Cruel Intentions, the iconic late 90s teen flick starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon. Join Amy, Dom, Paul and stand-up comedy star Hannah Knowles as we discuss: liaisons dangereuses and stupide, strings of spit and emo escalator travel. Plus Hannah describes her dream teen movie. “I'm the Marcia f**** Brady of the Upper East Side.”

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    Grease (1978)

    Here we go! What more is there to say about iconic teen movie musical Grease? Loads - press play on Amy, Dom and Paul’s review to find out what we made of it: old-young dynamics, Tommy More and greasy lightning. “Tell us about it, studs.”

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    Weird Science (1985)

    Man, the 80s were strange. Today we chat all things Weird Science, our first podcast encounter with a John Hughes brat pack classic. Listen to Amy, Dom and Paul’s film review as we take a comic diversion through: precision cut flat tops, chaotic house parties and underwear. Plus: find out what our own crazy teenage creations would have been! “So, what would you little maniacs like to do first?”

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    Mean Girls (2004) with Vicki Mitchem

    Shut up. Another classic teen movie? It’s Mean Girls of course. Take a high school survival course with Amy, Dom, Paul and comedy improv star Vicki Mitchem as we chat: mathletics, the Lohan and suspicious scents. Plus Vicki designs her dream teen film. “Fetch.”

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    Can't Buy Me Love (1987)

    Let’s go back to the 1980s for teen comedy Can’t Buy Me Love, a classic coming of age film where popularity has a price, shirts rip easily and everyone dances to the African anteater ritual. Just never, ever ** on my house. Listen along with Amy, Dom and Paul, and make sure you don’t go, “from totally chic - to totally geek.”

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    Get Over It (2001)

    Our debut episode - and what better way to start than with classic early 2000s teen movie Get Over It! Join Amy, Dom and Paul as we find the funny in the film, including: a Midsummer Night’s Rockin’ Eve, a Martin Short masterclass and the Kirsten Dunst crush that started this whole thing. “Oh, those were the salad days. Although, these are good.”

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Ellie, Dom and Paul as they cast a comic eye on teen movie history! With fun special guests. We’re rebels with a cause: to decide what various coming-of-age films smell like. And more generally, if they’re any good. So if you like your girls mean, your science weird and your Fridays freaky, listen along… and help us keep trying to make podcast happen!

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Dom Burgess, Ellie Beveridge and Paul Walsh

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Join Ellie, Dom and Paul as they cast a comic eye on teen movie history! With fun special guests. We’re rebels with a cause: to decide what various coming-of-age films smell like. And more generally, if they’re any good. So if you like your girls mean, your science weird and your Fridays freaky,...

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