The Screen Play Podcast

Episode 11 | InsidiousDon't go to sleep—you might not wake up! Join us as we do a deep dive into the 2011 supernatural horror classic, Insidious. We'll talk about how director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell crafted a terrifying ghost story that revitalised the genre and delivered some of the most shocking jump scares ever put on film, but does the film hold up today? (04:36)Plus, stick around to the very end—where Rubes will be giving us his elevator pitch for a video game adaptation of the film! (21:56) Will he get the green light or will it be game over? (32:43)If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 10 | Little NightmaresAre you ready to face your fears? Join us as we journey into the unsettling world of Little Nightmares! We'll discuss the game's silent storytelling, the chilling themes of childhood fears, consumption, and the grotesque nature of the adult world. From escaping the grasp of the Janitor to navigating the terrifying kitchen of the Twin Chefs in The Maw, we'll cover what makes this indie horror game a true cult classic. (09:53)Plus, stick around to the very end—where Gaz will be giving us his elevator pitch for a live-action movie adaptation of the game! (24:28) Will he get the green light or will it be game over? (45:48)If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 9 | Jackie Chan: LegacyGet ready to flip, punch, and slide your way into an episode dedicated to the one and only Jackie Chan! We're diving deep into the career of the man who revolutionized the action-comedy genre by blending incredible martial arts with jaw-dropping, slapstick stunts. We'll explore his journey from Hong Kong cinema classics like Drunken Master and Police Story to his Hollywood breakout with Rush Hour, and how his fearless dedication to performing his own stunts has left an unmatched legacy... Oh, and we also talk about his stint as an adult film star!Plus, stick around to the very end—where Nick will be giving us his elevator pitch for a video game adaptation covering Jackie Chan's body of work! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 8 | Street FighterHadoken! Shoryuken! It's time to take it to the streets as we celebrate the ultimate fighting game classic: Street Fighter! Join us for a deep dive into the game that changed everything for the genre. We'll explore its iconic characters like Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li, and discuss what made this the GOAT fighting game series. We also discuss the Hollywood movie adaptations and where they all went wrong.Plus, stick around to the very end—where Rubes will be giving us his elevator pitch for a live-action movie adaptation of the game! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 8 | Return To Silent Hill Trailer ReactionGaz and Rubes take a detour from the usual show to take on a side quest. They react to the new Return To Silent Hill teaser, as well as thoughts on the entire franchise whilst lamenting the fact that we never got the Guillermo Del Toro / Hideo Kojima collaboration starring Norman Reedus.If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 8 | Halloween: The Game Trailer ReactionNick and Rubes take a detour from the usual show to take on a side quest. They react to the new Halloween: The Game trailer, as well as thoughts on the entire franchise, plus a quick sidebar about the most hotly anticipated indie game release for years... Silk Song.If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Side Quest | Terminator 2D No Fate Trailer ReactionRubes, Nik & Gaz take a detour from the usual show to take on a side quest. They react to the new Terminator 2D No Fate trailer, followed by their thoughts on the Terminator franchise as a whole.If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 7 | Squid GameRed Light, Green Light! Step onto the playground with us as we do a deep dive into the global phenomenon that is Squid Game. In this episode, we're talking about how this stunning Netflix series by creator Hwang Dong-hyuk went from a smash-hit Korean drama to a worldwide sensation but ended with a whimper. Plus, stick around to the very end—where Gaz will be giving us his elevator pitch for a video game adaptation of the show! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 6 | EA Sports FCIt's a new era for virtual football, and we're kicking off with EA Sports FC! Join us as we dive into the latest from EA Sports, discussing the game's current state since the transition from the iconic FIFA series. We'll explore why this just isn't as good as the PES days.Plus, stick around to the very end—where Rubes will be giving us his elevator pitch for a live-action movie adaptation of the game! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Side Quest | Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Trailer Scene-by-Scene BreakdownNick and Rubes take a detour from the usual show to take on a side quest. The two of them break down the new Mortal Kombat 2 movie trailer, analysing what worked, what didn't work and also giving their thoughts on the casting of the film. Will the game be a flawless victory? Find out in this episode. FINISH HIM!If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Bonus Level | Squid Game Season 3 ReviewGaz and Rubes take a detour from the usual show to take on a bonus level. The two of them give their honest (and spoiler-filled) thoughts on Netflix's Squid Game season 3 followed by a relatively spoiler-free chat about Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later. If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 5 | DriveGet ready to cruise through the neon-soaked streets of L.A. with us as we do a deep dive into the 2011 cinematic masterpiece, Drive! We'll explore why this Nicolas Winding Refn-directed and Ryan Gosling-starring film is a modern cult classic. We'll talk about its iconic, synth-heavy soundtrack, its stunning visuals, and the quiet, stoic performance that made "The Driver" an unforgettable anti-hero.Plus, stick around to the very end—where Gaz will be giving us his elevator pitch for a video game adaptation of the movie! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 4 | True RomanceIt's time for a rollercoaster ride through one of the grittiest, funniest, and most romantic crime films ever made! In this episode, we're doing a deep dive into Tony Scott's 1993 masterpiece, True Romance, from a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino. We'll talk about its iconic dialogue, its chaotic and bloody action, and the genuine heart at its core.Plus, stick around to the very end—where Nick will be giving us his elevator pitch for a video game adaptation of the movie! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 3 | Power StoneReady for a chaotic brawl? We're talking about the cult classic fighting game, Power Stone! Originally a Capcom arcade title that found its true home on the Sega Dreamcast, this game redefined what a 3D fighter could be. We'll explore its frantic, free-roaming arenas, the wild environmental weapons, and the game-changing Power Stone transformations that turn its quirky cast of characters into unstoppable heroes.Plus, stick around to the very end—where Nick will be giving us his elevator pitch for a live-action movie adaptation of the game! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 2 | Among UsAre you a Crewmate or an Impostor? We're heading into the world of Among Us! In this episode, we talk about the incredible story of this indie game by Innersloth that went from a quiet release to a global, viral phenomenon. We'll break down the genius of its simple social deduction gameplay, why it was the perfect game for a lockdown era, and how it became a pop culture staple.Plus, stick around to the very end—where Rubes will be giving us his elevator pitch for a live-action movie adaptation of the game! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠Linktree

Episode 1 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeHey, listen! Get ready to travel through time with us as we dive into one of the most legendary games ever made: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64! In this episode, we explore why this Nintendo masterpiece is widely considered not just one of the best N64 games, but often, the best video game of all time.Plus, stick around to the very end—where Gaz will be giving us his elevator pitch for a live-action movie adaptation of the game! Will he get the green light or will it be game over?If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠.Watch the full video version on ⁠YouTube⁠All links can be found on ⁠⁠Linktree

Welcome to The Screen Play Podcast. Three friends meet up every two weeks to pitch their favourite games as blockbuster movies and their favourite movies as AAA games.If you want to get in touch with us and have your messages answered on the podcast, email [email protected] follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ where you can give us your thoughts on our pitches and maybe even suggest what to pitch in future episodes.Listen to this podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ & ⁠Amazon Music⁠.Watch the full video version on YouTubeAll links can be found on ⁠Linktree