The Ben Phelps Show

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the danger of dressing too casual on Friday, the fashion crime of deck shoes and the logic behind flavoured alcoholic spirits. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss why hipsters ride fixie bikes, washing line offences and an app to reward common courtesy. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the unique business model of Hollywood, parking rage and windscreen sticker sloths. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss annoying corporate buzz words, the joy of unsubscribing from emails and creating a minimal wardrobe. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss personalised licence plates, the legacy of Avril Lavigne and tartan skirt tattoos. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the practical reality of sticking with the crazy daily schedule of Mark Wahlberg and the evolving career of Tom Cruise. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss if it’s easier to save Earth before colonising Mars, the politics of accent appropriation and the career of Hugh Jackman. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the politics of craft beer, the practicality of ballet shoes and bizarre fashion trends. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss documentary-style advertising on podcasts, hipster advertising and electric cars. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss how the rise of public outrage on social media platforms will kill the golden goose. And why doctors insist on being called ‘doctor’ on planes! If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we debate if too much nostalgia can lead to regrets and the reality of middle-age blokes uprooting their lives to embrace sexy #VanLife. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the financial advice of THE BAREFOOT INVESTOR, dating apps for beginners and creating the perfect outfit for a minimalist. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss the nuances of whiskey, lighting design, the hazard of lame comedy in the workplace and the future of the superhero movie genre. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how Taylor Swift releases music, musicians make money from casinos and the death of Napster led to the birth of iTunes. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how flamboyant entrepreneurs, like Elon Musk, can revolutionise public transport. And the Freudian sexuality of the burger scene in PULP FICTION! If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss some big predictions from a reputed technological prophet, from mood apps to 3D printed meat. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss email etiquette, the pitfalls of small talk and the pros n’ cons of DIY coffee. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how a 40 year old could qualify for the next Olympics. They also have some controversial opinions about which Olympic sports should be axed. Ouch! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So please reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS / Music – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie / Disclaimer – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how to dilute Australia’s obsession with cars, how to overcome the bad reputation of rental bikes and the psychology of people who dump dog poo in their neighbour’s rubbish bin. GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So please reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS / Music – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie / Disclaimer – All opinions are my own.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss hangover cures, air travel nightmares, the case for doughnut breaks and mysteries of the human nose. And sorry for Ben’s lisp! He’s had a bad cold and some painful dental work! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD?I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So please reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how artificial intelligence is wiping out lawyers, what makes them grumpy about smartphone addiction and rewatching SEINFELD 20 years after it finished.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss the prevalence of emojis, establishing an international standard for emojis, the existence of THE EMOJI MOVIE and the next absurd intellectual property that Hollywood may adapt.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss classic Japanese cartoons, the weirdness of BANANAMAN, how to avoid Christmas with your family and the hassles of watching movies at the cinema.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss smartwatches, other wearable technology and the mystery of Snapchat.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss toilet pet peeves, what we’d do if we had FU money, how bands continue to play the same songs all the time and the social faux pa of misremembering music lyrics.   LINKS Investor Mark Cuban on Wikipedia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqae5qyopok https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGNiXGX2nLU  

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss good bartending, rebooting BAYWATCH as a serious TV drama, reinventing music concerts, fixing live sport on TV and solving American politics with birthday cards. Yep, they’ve tried to solve the entire world’s problems.

In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss happy hour conspiracies, rebranding modern pubs, plain packaging for beer and rebranding Pepsi after the poor reception of the Kendall Jenner commercial. LINKS Pepsi commercial featuring Kendall Jenner Heineken commercial – WORLD’S APART https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA5Yq1DLSmQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wYXw4K0A3g    

Welcome to a new podcast where Ben chats with regular co-hosts and guests about a range of topics, mainly centred around pop culture. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always honest. In WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben & Philip, the hosts pull out their crystal ball to make amusing predictions about recent headline events. In BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps, Ben interviews acclaimed filmmakers to uncover the fascinating stories behind the making of their first film. In WESTWORLD with Ben & Wade, the hosts review HBO’s mysterious Science Fiction/Western TV series, WESTWORLD.  This is the debut episode of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben & Philip. The guys have some unsolicited advice for the agents of talented British actor, Tom Hiddleston (Loki in THE AVENGERS), and assess the future career prospects of Nicolas Cage.                   LINKS Tom Hiddleston on IMDb Twitter goes gaga over Ryan Reynolds’ reaction to Hiddleswift Michael Fassbender wearing the mask of FRANK on IMDb Nicolas Cage on IMDb BANGKOK DANGEROUS on IMDb

Ben and Wade finally find the centre of the maze in THE BICAMERAL MIND, Episode 10 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does Dr Ford’s plan make sense? The feeling of satisfaction, and letdown, when predictions come true. Jimmy Simpson’s mole. Is Charlotte actually Arnold’s son, Charlie? What happened to Elsie and Stubbs? Will Samurai World be the setting of Season 2? Can we see inspiration in THE LOST WORLD or PLANET OF THE APES for the next season of WESTWORLD? Maeve (Thandie Newton) has a plan! LINKS Jimmi Simpson’s mole Is Charlotte actually Arnold’s son, Charlie? iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Ben and Wade reach a new level of consciousness as they assess THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER, Episode 9 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: How much inspiration did Dr Ford take from Arnold when he created his new colleague? The connection between WESTWORLD and Talulah Riley, Elon Musk’s ex-wife. Is Dolores actually Wyatt? Or is Teddy? Is Felix a Host? HBO’s potential spin-off series, #MaeveInTheCity Delores (Evan Rachel Wood) makes a BIG discovery LINKS Talulah Riley on IMDb Is Dolores actually Wyatt? Is Felix a Host? iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Ben and Wade move forward with clear eyes as they recap TRACE DECAY, Episode 8 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: How did Maeve become ‘The Host Whisperer’? Felix and Sylvester would be at home in the film, DUMB AND DUMBER. How Lili Simons, the ‘new’ Clementine, is the host reincarnation of Erika Christensen… who in turn has been harvested from Julia Stiles. The return of the Woman in The White Dress. What do the clothes of William and The Man in Black have in common? Maeve (Thandie Newton), The Host Whisperer LINKS Actor Lili Simmons on IMDb Actor Erika Christensen on IMDb Actor Julia Stiles on IMDb The Man in Black and William use the same tailor? iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Ben and Wade assess how their fan theories hold up to the huge revelations that unfolded in TROMPE L’OEIL, Episode 7 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: The legacy of bad acting in BASIC INSTINCT 2. Where have been right, and wrong, with our predictions? Dr Ford as the Old Testament God vs Arnold as the New Testament God. How Anthony Hopkins elevates WESTWORLD. WESTWORLD logo changes. How the motivations of William and The Man in Black look more similar than ever. Who is in the photo with Dr Ford? Bernard (Jeffrey Wright) and Theresa (Sidse Babett Knudsen) LINKS The legacy of bad acting in BASIC INSTINCT 2 Dr Ford as the Old Testament God vs Arnold as the New Testament God How Anthony Hopkins elevates WESTWORLD WESTWORLD logo changes Who is in the photo with Dr Ford? iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Ben and Wade campaign for the Maeve Fan Club and dissect THE ADVERSARY, Episode 6 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: A new YouTube video lends more weight to the theory that we’re watching different timelines. What type of maze are we talking about? Literal, figurative or both? Why the performance of Thandie Newton and the arc of her character, Maeve, deserves its own hashtag. Another theory about the real identity and motivations of Bernard. Could Arnold have been living by himself in the park all this time? WESTWORLD has 4 things in common with the Tom Cruise film, OBLIVION. Maeve (Thandie Newton) LINKS YouTube video theorising that we’re seeing multiple timelines Oblivion (Tom Cruise movie) on IMDb Westworld HBO TV series on IMDb iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Ben and Wade go for a deep dive into CONTRAPASSO, Episode 5 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: The two-timeline theory The link between William and The Man in Black… again! What questions are being asked in WESTWORLD that relates to our real life in the present day? The alternative characters played by Arnold The evolution of Delores from ‘damsel in distress’ to gunslinger What WESTWORLD and WALLE have in common Gunslinger Delores (Rachel Evan Wood) LINKS Westworld Theory: The Man In Black’s True Motivations and Backstory Jimmi Simpson Weighs In on Man in Black Theories Westworld HBO TV series on IMDb iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).  

Ben and Wade suffer a memory glitch when they recap DISSONANCE THEORY, Episode 4 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does speculation ruin the viewing experience? The perils of Westworld Performance Anxiety. Are we any closer to knowing who Arnold is/was? What is the maze that The Man in Black is searching for? Why we like Maeve. The Man in the Black (Ed Harris) LINKS Are we any closer to knowing who Arnold is/was? What is the maze that The Man in Black is searching for? Westworld HBO TV series on IMDb iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Ben and Wade tumble down a rabbit hole of fan theories as they decode THE STRAY, Episode 3 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: – What Kenny from SOUTH PARK and Teddy have in common. Let’s call it WEST PARK. Or SOUTH WORLD. – Where is WESTWORLD based? – Our latest predictions about the upcoming journey, and true identity, of William, Delores and The Man in Black. – What happened to Dr Ford’s friend? – What do the actions of ‘the stray’ signify? Teddy (James Marsden) and Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) LINKS Reddit theory on the identity of William, a guest at WESTWORLD WESTWORLD fictional contract for guests to sign Reddit theory on the importance of flies in WESTWORLD Reddit phobia that may relate to one of the lead hosts: ‘I’m not scared of a computer passing the turing test… I’m terrified of one that intentionally fails it.’ Westworld HBO TV series on IMDb New vs Old Westworld? iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Ben and Wade wake up in a cold sweat after watching CHESTNUT, Episode 2 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we discuss: – WESTWORLD would be an awesome location for a Bucks Night! – Is The Man in Black a human or android? – Is The Man in Black related to Dr Ford? – How Dr Ford and The Man in Black may echo the founders of Apple, Steve Jobs and Steve ’Woz’ Wozniak? – What do we think about a fan theory that Westworld is set on another planet? – Which of the humans might be an android? – The ‘uncanny valley’ of accents. – What HOSTEL 2 may have in common with WESTWORLD. And more! Maeve Millay (Thandie Newton) LINKS Westworld HBO TV series on IMDb Steve Wozniak on Wikipedia HOSTEL Part 2 on IMDb iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Ben and Wade load up their six shooters and ride into town to watch THE ORIGINAL, Episode 1 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: – How good was the original 1973 film version? – Was James Cameron inspired by the film when he created THE TERMINATOR? – Why JURASSIC PARK is basically ‘WESTWORLD with dinosaurs’. – Why THE TRUMAN SHOW is basically ‘WESTWORLD withOUT dinosaurs’. – Are androids a cheeky excuse to depict lots of nudity? – Have the androids been programmed to be racist? – Who the hell is Ed Harris’ character? – The characters we think the audience will be rooting for as the series progresses. – How Ben uses the phrase ‘common parlance’. – How WESTWORLD provides a good example of contemporary workplace safety. Dr Robert Ford (Sir Anthony Hopkins) LINKS Westworld HBO TV series on IMDb Westworld (1973) film trailer Westworld (1973) film on IMDb iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Saddle up! Ben and Wade are big fans of Science Fiction and Westerns. So HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD, was engineered for our viewing pleasure! In this debut podcast episode we discuss the trailers, marketing and hype leading up to the series premiere. Plus a few predictions for what’s ahead in Season 1. Our podcast album artwork LINKS Westworld Season 1 teaser trailer Westworld Season 1 trailer – Mature version Westworld 1973 film trailer Westworld HBO TV series on IMDb Westworld film (1973) on IMDb iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners discover it. That’s how Wade and I found our favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to us! SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find us in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Westworld with Ben and Wade’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time we release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! MY OTHER PODCAST If you’re a filmmaker, cinephile or TV junkie, you might like my other podcast, BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS. It’s a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. Featuring interviews with me and established filmmakers. Check it out! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. (Even if Wade is a little shy!). So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Director Matthew Holmes Writer/Director/Producer Matthew Holmes joins me in Episode 12 to discuss his feature film, THE LEGEND OF BEN HALL. It’s a microbudget biography about an Australian anti-hero who’s as mythical as American outlaw, Jesse James. Working within the Western genre, Matthew’s film promises to be a unique portrayal of an infamous bushranger. In particular, we chat about: Making a start in animation instead of film school. How to define ‘breaking into’ the film industry. Making sacrifices to become a filmmaker. The mythology of bushrangers, the Australian version of American outlaw cowboys. The challenge of condensing a character’s lifetime into 2 hours. Writing while working full-time. Remaining faithful to real events. How a kickass Kickstarter campaign transformed a 10 min short film into a 45 min short film. How a short film version evolved into a feature.   LINKS The Legend of Ben Hall YouTube channel The Legend of Ben Hall on IMDB The Legend of Ben Hall on Facebook The Legend of Ben Hall on Twitter The Legend of Ben Hall on Instagram iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Screenwriter/Director Kiah Roache-Turner Screenwriter/Director, Kiah Roache-Turner, joins me in Episode 11 to discuss his debut feature film, WYRMWOOD: ROAD OF THE DEAD. It’s a zombie movie with a difference. Think MAD MAX meets DAWN OF THE DEAD! In particular, we chat about: Learning how to be a filmmaker while shooting swimwear commercials for aussieBum Finding a loyal crew in the workplace instead of at film school The influences of MAD MAX on WYRMWOOD The inspiration of Peter Jackson, James Cameron and the directors of the 1970s Rewriting during a multi-year shoot Finding the humour after test screening a work-in-progress cut Becoming a better writer after seeing your words made into film The importance of finishing your film LINKS Wyrmwood on Facebook Wyrmwood on IMDB Wyrmwood on Australian iTunes Wyrmwood on US iTunes Peter Jackson: A Film-maker’s Journey The Futurist: The Life and Films of James Cameron Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-Drugs-and-Rock ‘N’ Roll Generation Saved Hollywood Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film Mad Max: Fury Road Dawn of the Dead Overnight iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Screenwriter/Director Stuart Beattie Screenwriter/Director, Stuart Beattie, joins me in Episode 10 to discuss his journey from a little Australian film, JOEY, to big Hollywood movies like PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and COLLATERAL, then back on home soil with AUSTRALIA, TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN and I, FRANKENSTEIN. Stuart grew up in Australia and studied at Charles Stuart University, from where he did a college exchange to Oregon State University, USA. He then moved to Los Angeles in 1992, supporting himself by day at Taco Bell as he studied screenwriting by night at UCLA Extension. After he won UCLA’s Diane Thomas Screenwriting Award, Beattie signed with a Hollywood literary agent. And so began his Hollywood ride… In particular, we chat about: Working at Taco Bell, flipping burgers and working at a ‘bottle-o’ while studying screenwriting Connecting with the Aussie Mafia in Los Angeles Writing a feature screenplay in 4 weeks Breaking into Hollywood after writing the Australian films, JOEY and KICK The inspiration behind COLLATERAL Avoiding writer’s block How to avoid being typecast in a particular genre Dealing with notes about your script Making the step from writing to directing with TOMORROW, WHEN THE WAR BEGAN What to do, and not to do, as a director Making a ‘Hollywood movie’ in Australia What Stuart would do, and not do, if he had his time again LINKS Stuart Beattie on IMDb Stuart Beattie on Twitter Joey on iTunes Joey on IMDb Kick on IMDb Collateral on IMDb Tomorrow, When the War Began on IMDb Tomorrow, When the War Began on iTunes I, Frankenstein on IMDb iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on Mac and PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Writer/Director Bradley King and Writer/Producer BP Cooper join me again in Episode 9 for Part 2 of a discussion about their break out feature film, TIME LAPSE. A really fun chat! Bradley King – Writer/Director   Hailing from Los Alamos, New Mexico, Bradley studied animation at the Colorado Institute of Art and then attended the Colorado Film School where he won several student awards for his short films. After moving to Los Angeles, he wrote and directed the film festival winner “Action Figures,” a short comedy about an over-planned yet ill-fated convenience store robbery. He then directed the XBOX / Star Wars viral hit “Thanksgiving Dinner” which became an online sensation garnering millions of web hits. TIME LAPSE is his first feature film. When he grows up he hopes to be a combination of Harry Potter and James Bond. He currently resides in Downtown Los Angeles. BP Cooper – Writer/Producer Born in Denver, Colorado, Cooper moved to L.A. and started producing music videos. Eventually moving into commercials and independent films. Under his new production shingle Uncooperative Pictures, he produced and co-wrote the sci-fi thriller TIME LAPSE. In particular, we chat about: Working within budget limitations Writing towards a shooting date Respecting the audience’s intelligence in the Science Fiction genre Production schedule Transforming an abandoned apartment block into a set Self financing your first film The pros and cons of disclosing the budget of your indie movie The value of test screenings Balancing the script with improvisation The challenges of low budget productions The value of film festivals Seeking criticism of your film from friends and strangers LINKS Time Lapse website Time Lapse on Twitter Time Lapse on Facebook Bradley King on Twitter BP Cooper on Twitter Time Travel Movie Time Lapse Explained by Taylor Holmes If you wanna rent or buy TIME LAPSE, check out: iTUNES (AU) – Rent / Purchase DVD / BluRay (AU) AMAZON (USA) – Instant Video ITUNES (USA) – Rent / Purchase (Purchased version from USA iTunes only store contains special features) GOOGLE PLAY – Rent / Purchase AMAZON (USA) – DVD / BluRay (BluRay from Amazon USA contains special features) NETFLIX (USA) TIME LAPSE Motion Picture Soundtrack on iTUNES (USA) iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on both Mac or PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Writer/Director, Bradley King, and Writer/Producer, BP Cooper, join me in Episode 8 for Part 1 of a discussion about their break out feature film, TIME LAPSE. Writer/Director Bradley King Bradley King – Writer/Director Hailing from Los Alamos, New Mexico, Bradley studied animation at the Colorado Institute of Art and then attended the Colorado Film School where he won several student awards for his short films. After moving to Los Angeles, he wrote and directed the film festival winner “Action Figures,” a short comedy about an over-planned yet ill-fated convenience store robbery. He then directed the XBOX / Star Wars viral hit “Thanksgiving Dinner” which became an online sensation garnering millions of web hits. TIME LAPSE is his first feature film. When he grows up he hopes to be a combination of Harry Potter and James Bond. He currently resides in Downtown Los Angeles. BP Cooper – Writer/Producer Born in Denver, Colorado, Cooper moved to L.A. and started producing music videos. Eventually moving into commercials and independent films. Under his new production shingle Uncooperative Pictures, he produced and co-wrote the sci-fi thriller TIME LAPSE.       In particular, we chat about: The pros and cons of film school Making the jump from film school to production in Hollywood Keeping the dream alive during your first day job Coping with trash and maggots in the early days Dealing with festival rejection and cherishing festival success So close, yet so far with the reality TV series, ON THE LOT Making money to keep the film dream alive What the American Midwest and Australia have in common LINKS Time Lapse website Time Lapse on Twitter Time Lapse on Facebook Bradley King on Twitter BP Cooper on Twitter Time Travel Movie Time Lapse Explained by Taylor Holmes If you wanna rent or buy TIME LAPSE, check out: iTUNES (AU) – Rent / Purchase DVD / BluRay (AU) AMAZON (USA) – Instant Video ITUNES (USA) – Rent / Purchase (Purchased version from USA iTunes only store contains special features) GOOGLE PLAY – Rent / Purchase AMAZON (USA) – DVD / BluRay (BluRay from Amazon USA contains special features) NETFLIX (USA) TIME LAPSE Motion Picture Soundtrack on iTUNES (USA) iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on both Mac or PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Director/Editor Duane Fogwell Duane Fogwell joins me for Part 1 of a discussion about making the step from Tropfest to Los Angeles. Duane is an award-winning film and television Director/Editor who grew up in Canberra. After being short-listed for ABC TV’s RACE AROUND THE WORLD at the age of 18, Duane discovered his love of all things film. Duane completed a Bachelor of Arts from the ANU majoring in English Literature and Film Studies and was later accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts. His graduation film, THE BEST MAN, won Best Script and Best Editing. Duane has been editing since childhood and continued to hone his skills after film school. Upon graduation Duane began directing and editing television commercials and subsequently television editing with the boom of reality TV in the mid 2000’s. When a little show called MASTERCHEF exploded in Australia, Duane found himself in demand as one Australia’s top TV editors. Duane continued to make his own short films and is a three-time Tropfest finalist. His most recent Tropfest film FISH LIPS won Best Editing and People’s Choice. Duane relocated to Los Angeles in early 2015 with his family, working in network television as an in-demand freelance editor. In Episode 7 we focus on his journey from film school to Tropfest. In particular, we chat about: The pros and cons of studying film theory. Taking the leap into film production. Shooting and editing wedding videos. Getting a break with Tropfest. Commercial popularity versus artistic acclaim. The character of film festivals. Celebrating success and dealing with rejection. LINKS Duane Fogwell on IMDB Duane’s website, including his editing and directing reel Duane on Instagram FISH LIPS, Duane’s 3rd winning film at Tropfest NYE, Duane’s 2nd film selected for Tropfest FORE!, Duane’s 1st film selected for Tropfest iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on both Mac or PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Writer/Director Megan Riakos joins me in Episode 6 to discuss her debut feature film, Crushed.  In particular, we chat about: The importance of calling yourself a ‘director’ and living as one. The value of film school. Dealing with rejection. Writing within the thriller genre. The inspiration behind Crushed. Writing habits and dealing with writer’s block. Working as both a director and a producer. The pros and cons of screening a rough cut. Finding your tribe of collaborators. Finding your audience. The value of ‘event cinema’ to distribute an indie film. LINKS Crushed on IMDB Crushed website Crushed on Facebook Crushed on Twitter Crushed on Instagram Crushed on Tumblr Megan Riakos on IMDB Megan Riakos’ website Megan Riakos on Twitter iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on both Mac or PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Producer Tait Brady joins me in Episode 5 to begin an ongoing conversation about budgeting and financing an independent film in today’s climate. In particular, we chat about: No Budget vs Microbudget vs Low Budget. Terms are relative. What type of budget do those terms refer to? An independent film financed by Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures, made outside the studio system such as EX MACHINA which cost $15M, will often be referred to as ‘low budget’. What’s our definition? What will be the budget of our film, CONTROL ROOM? Deferrals vs Reinvestment. What do those terms refer to? Deferrals usually refer to deferred profit. Whereas reinvestment refers to a share of revenue (as distinct from profit). In the words of Tait, it’s ‘a share of the pizza’. Which option are we going with? Private Financing vs Government Funding vs Philanthropy. What do those terms refer to? ‘Funding’ conveys an expectation that a profit may not be expected. Whereas ‘financing’ relates to investment where a profit is usually expected. And Australia doesn’t have a philanthropic culture like the United States. What’s our finance plan for CONTROL ROOM? LINKS Low Budget Films – a definition Annapurna Pictures Men’s Group (2008) Mystery Road (2013) Toomelah (2011) The Story of the Kelly Gang (1906) – the world’s first feature film Screen Australia Funding Screen Australia Producer Offset iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on both Mac or PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Control Room teaser poster Screenwriters Ben Phelps and Gabe Dowrick                     Back by popular demand! Co-screenwriter and editor, Gabriel Dowrick, joins me in Episode 4. We discuss: How we transform our ideas into screenplays. How we work as a screenwriting team. Our individual writing schedules. Why it’s difficult to craft film titles. Why our film has a new title. And what our film is about. Why we love sizzle reels (AKA clipomatics, ripomatics, teasers and pitch trailers). LINKS Sizzle reel for Control Room Sizzle reel for Deadpool, Ant-Man, Power/Rangers and Dirty Laundry (ie Punisher) Sizzle reel for Daredevil, Looper, Gemini Man and The Hunger Games iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on both Mac or PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).  

Producer Tait Brady Big news! I’m thrilled to announce that Producer Tait Brady has joined our film. Woohoo! Tait joins me as a special guest in Episode 3 of the podcast. Tait has a diverse career in the Australian film industry including 9 years as Director of the Melbourne International Film Festival and 8 years as head of leading distribution company Palace Films. After a 5 year stint in a senior executive role at the FFC and then Screen Australia, he finally succumbed to the glamour and riches of producing and has made 2 features and 2 docs in the last 4 years, including the WW2/Sci-Fi/Comedy-Drama, THE 25th REICH. His most recent film, HEALING, was directed by Craig Monahan and starred Hugo Weaving, Don Hany, Xavier Samuel, Robert Taylor, Justine Clarke and Tony Martin. Shot by the late, great Andrew Lesnie, HEALING was released nationally in 2014 and to date has screened at more than 20 international festivals including Montreal and Seattle. Based in Melbourne, Tait is currently developing a number of feature and documentary projects with collaborators including directors Rolf de Heer, Stephen Amis, Richard Frankland, Ben Chessell, Haydn Keenan. And now me! LINKS Tait Brady on IMDb HEALING on IMDb THE 25th REICH on IMDb iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on both Mac or PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).

Gabe meets action actor, Tony Jaa In Episode 2 I’m joined by a special guest, Gabriel Dowrick. Gabe has been fortunate to work successfully as both a Screenwriter and Editor. His produced feature writing credits include SKIN TRADE, an American/Thai co-production starring Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa and Ron Perlman and TERMINUS, an ambitious Australian Sci-Fi/Drama. As an editor he’s cut the TV series SOUL MATES, BLACK COMEDY and THE ELEGANT GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO KNIFE FIGHTING for ABC TV, numerous acclaimed short films that have played at the world’s most prestigious film festivals, as well as hundreds of commercials and music videos. Gabe has also been my co-writer for the last 8.5 years. Together we’ve written numerous feature screenplays and a couple of TV projects. In this episode, Gabe shares his own ‘breaking in’ story as a screenwriter for Dolph Lungren. We also discuss the genesis of our writing partnership, our daily routine of creating a feature film idea everyday for 4 months and some of the ideas we abandoned when Hollywood ‘beat us to the punch’. Most importantly, all of these experiences led to our current film project. LINKS Gabriel Dowrick’s website Gabriel Dowrick on IMDb SKIN TRADE on IMDb TERMINUS on IMDb NICE SHOOTIN’ COWBOY, the 35mm short film that Gabe cut for me. NICE SHOOTIN’ COWBOY on IMDb iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and Review in iTunes!https://benphelps.com/iTunesReviews It won’t cost you a cent and it makes a big difference. The more you love the show, the higher this podcast is ranked in iTunes which helps new listeners (like you and me) discover it. That’s how I found my favourite shows. Just click the link above. It means a lot to me and the guests on the show. SUBSCRIBE You can subscribe directly from your phone. If you’ve got an iPhone, click the purple app named Podcasts. If you’ve got a Samsung phone or another Android phone, try the apps Stitcher or Overcast. Both are free. Or find me in iTunes on both Mac or PC. Just search for ‘Ben Phelps’. Then tap SUBSCRIBE or LISTEN LATER. Every time I release a new episode, it’ll appear in your podcast feed. Easy peasy! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So reach out to discuss this episode or anything else! Try Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. The links are in the right column (or the bottom of the screen if you’re reading this on a mobile device).