Best Ally & Riley Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 514: Jimmy and the Enchanted Flashlight (With Sash) 44:03

18h ago44:03

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We open portals and delve into some magical realms this week as we're joined by Sash to pitch some magic portal fantasy movies!Other movies pitched are;"There's a Reason it Say "No Entry""There's a Hun in the Oven"By Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: Wild Wild Ally McCoist (with Stuart Dunlop) 31:50

1d ago31:50

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We pitch a "western" post apocalypse movie involving retired footballer and long-time A Question of Sport team captain Ally McCoist and discuss just how much of a fantasy the popular history of the wild west is.By Matt and Tom

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Episode 513: Big Hat (With Stuart Dunlop) 55:48

23h ago55:48

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This week Stuart Dunlop joins us to pitch the most eldritch horror that a cowboy movie has ever been. Other movies pitched: I want to be a Cowboy even though I'm a chairHave Gum Will BubbleBy Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: Don't You Spill Your Coffee Beans (With Alex Garrick-Wright) 46:06

7d ago46:06

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We talk once again about the Pixar to Dreamworks pipeline, more Shark Tale chat an pitch a movie where Coffee was mass produced centuries before now!By Matt and Tom

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Episode 512: Hammers (With Alex Garrick-Wright) 29:33

5d ago29:33

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We're joined by comedy writer and performer Alex Garrick-Wright to pitch some Pixar movies to fill up the new Disney Plus release schedule and release none of these in theatres!Other movies pitched are:"Desklamp's Big Escape" and "The Saddest Avocado"By Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: The Barrier to Entry of Harry Styles (With Riley Routh) 57:17

7d ago57:17

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We (attempt to) chat robots with Riley Routh and get sidetracked on all sorts of different tangents. We also pitch the movie Anthony Daniels Cannot Be Stopped! a movie about the terrors of the guy who played C3PO getting replicated by Disney.By Matt and Tom

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Episode 511: The Happiest Human (with Riley Routh) 36:00

17d ago36:00

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We are joined by Riley Routh of The Tide (tide.show) to pitch some Robot movies and accidentally pitch an Oscar winner?Operation Lady LibertyThe Toaster that Fell in Love with MeBy Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: Close Combat Croquet (With Abby Denton) 33:11

15d ago33:11

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We pitch another sports movie with Abby Denton and talk about the genre as a whole!By Matt and Tom

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Episode 510: Skip Or Die (With Abby Denton) 44:31

1M ago44:31

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This week we're joined by Abby Denton to pitch some Sports movies!! Other films we pitch are:"Fastest Swimmer in the Slow Lane" and "The Umpire"By Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: Humpty the Dumpty (With R.J. Hinds) 57:37

27d ago57:37

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We pitch a movie set during a war, that'll be good for the academy eh? Then There's a bunch of Oz chat and nonsense.By Matt and Tom

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Episode 509: Ratbird (With R.J. Hinds) 50:31

1M ago50:31

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We're joined by R.J. Hinds to pitch some movies that'll jerk a tear from the academy's eye! Ratbird is the touching story of a monstrous ratboy creature who devours his opponents in Mike Tyson's pigeon racing career. It's got Timothy Chalamet in it, so it was gonna be nominated wasn't it?Other Movies Pitched:My Boy, You Will Be the MoonTearful, Ski…

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Deleted Scenes: The BIG Old Reality TV Chat (With Dave Bulmer) 57:34

1M ago57:34

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We pitch another reality TV show and have a big old chat about Reality TV as whole! Enjoy!By Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: Set Course For Stoke-on-Trent (With Barney Thomas) 42:09

2M ago42:09

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We discuss the nautical adventure genre, launch some spicy takes, and discuss future watery dystopiasBy Matt and Tom

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Episode 508: Reality TV Season 3 (With Dave Bulmer) 44:25

2M ago44:25

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The success of the BBC's "Traitors" has forced us to pitch some more reality TV shows and we're joined by our CEO Dave Bulmer to help fill the blank space in the airwaves!The shows we pitch include:"The Ugliest Duckling""Can You Touch a Crab""Duck Duck Boom""Whoever Smelt It""Suspicion Island""Could You Survive The Titanic's Maiden Voyage"…

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Episode 507: Living At Periscope Depth (With Barney Thomas) 58:04

2M ago58:04

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We pitch some nautical adventures across the seven seas as Tom Holland goes on the run in his grandpa's retired nuclear submarine.Other movies pitched:I'm on a boat, but it's a sad boatPorridge PiracyBy Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: "Look For The Helpers" 13:52

2M ago13:52

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It's a beautiful day in "The Neighbourhood" as we pitch a film where Mr Rogers rules a dystopian nightmare. Only "The Helpers" can stop him!By Matt and Tom

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Episode 506: Grown Ups Aren't Real (and They Never Were) 46:27

2M ago46:27

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We pitch go to a world where young people are oppressed in YA Dystopias this week. Also pitched are;Amazon FactoriaRemix RebellionBy Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: My Goodness My Guiness (With Dr Sam Moxon) 42:22

2M ago42:22

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We pitch another food movie with Dr Sam wherein there's a rumpus at the zoo! These are the deleted scenes to episode 505, if it feels like it needs context, that's 'cause it might! Have a listen to the main episode, it might help or it might not, but either way you'll have had fun.By Matt and Tom

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Episode 505: The Ballad Of Pasta Salad (With Dr Sam Moxon) 51:14

2M ago51:14

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We're joined by a Doctor and a Vegan with an enthusiasm for nutrition in this weeks episode!Other films pitched include;Vegan VendettaOut of the Frying Pan, Into Hell's KitchenBy Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: Honey, I Fortunately Unshrunk The Kids! (With Dave Bulmer) 32:49

3M ago32:49

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We start the year off with a chat about Christmas Heist movies!!By Matt and Tom

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Episode 504: TV Licence Siege (With Dave Bulmer) 54:01

3M ago54:01

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For our 2024 Christmas Special, we're joined by our Christmas Correspondent Dave Bulmer! As we pitch some Christmas Home Invasion movies this week (yes it is a genre). Other films we pitch are: "Protect the Presidents Presents" and "All I want for Christmas is the Crown Jewels"By Matt and Tom

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Episode 503: Intercontinental Ballistic Kiss (With Sash) 36:38

3M ago36:38

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This week we were joined by Sash to pitch some shlocky hallmark "xmas slurry".At the height of the Cold War, the two people on opposing sides in charge of the tech behind launching deadly missiles have stumbled upon some bugs in the code, the problem? They need each others help to solve it, but will their engagement stay professional as the pressur…

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Deleted Scenes: Big Smile The Clown Hitman 17:51

3M ago17:51

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We pitch a film about a big character clown hitman and play around with some new equipment.By Matt and Tom

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Episode 502: No Stunt Too Big 40:36

4M ago40:36

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We pitch some big character comedies this week. Other film pitches include: "Twidly Brent the Flexible Gent" and "The Funniest Feller in T'Factory"By Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: Bingley 58:45

4M ago58:45

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We pitch an ancient world adventure in which WE are the ancient world, and chat about the genre a bunch. We also receive a lovely message from Ross_Originals in which he presents his favourite bits of shows past.By Matt and Tom

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Episode 501: Kingdom In The Compost Bin 40:00

4M ago40:00

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This week we delve into the past with Ancient World Adventure movies!The new kid in town (Timothee Chalamet) has never seen a compost bin, so his friend Roddy Dingles (Tom Holland) shows him around, when suddenly an unearthed Roman artifact shrinks them down to impossible size leading them to discover that they're not the first to get shrunk!Other …

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Episode 500.5: Just You Wait And See... 1:39:40

4M ago1:39:40

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This week is part 2 of our episode 500 extravaganza! Settle in for more memories and clips and some of our favourite pitches from over the last 500 episodes!By Matt and Tom

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Episode 500: You Wrote A WHAT?? 1:07:18

4M ago1:07:18

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We've finally reached episode 500, but we figured we'd do more than one of 'em since it took us so long to get here.There's loads to come, nostalgia and new stuff, but STICK AROUND TIL THE END to get a free sample of something very very cool coming soon.Thanks to everyone who's been on this ride with us, regular title suggesters, guests and listene…

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Deleted Scenes - The Oregano Trail 28:17

5M ago28:17

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We pitch another modern western, express our thoughts on the genre and talk about what Marvel should do next with their trailers!By Matt and Tom

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Episode 499: Johnny Keytar 36:46

5M ago36:46

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This week we're pitching Neo Westerns!Honourable mentions:I wanted a secretary, not a horse!Milkshake in the MojaveBy Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: The Lonely Skeletoney 44:18

5M ago44:18

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A party house becomes is approached by a mysterious neighbour. He's got no skin!These are the deleted scenes for Life's a Pitch episode 498, if you want to slash through to the real content, go back and listen to that.Or don't, we're not Jigsaw, we don't tell you what to do.By Matt and Tom

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Episode 498: Egghead 59:51

5M ago59:51

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There's a dark secret at the heart of a national broadcasting corporation, something lurking in the backrooms and vents that has been kept a secret for too long. When those who solve puzzles hidden within TV quiz shows start disappearing, it's clear that someone will go to great lengths to keep the past a secret.Other paranormal/slasher movies pitc…

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Deleted Scenes: Existential Gender Dread to Study and Relax to (With Eden MW) 29:50

5M ago29:50

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We explore religious horror, add a new horror genre for next years Halloween specials and beat Spotify's algorithm. We also pitch a pretty good horror film idea...By Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: Oh No, Not The Hydra! (with Dave Bulmer) 36:37

5M ago36:37

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We are joined by Dave Bulmer to pitch a movie about ecological destruction.Then we chat about our favourite monsters (which with Dave always means we're going into DEEP history)These are the deleted scenes from Episode 496 of the Life's a Pitch podcast, if you want to discover the secret origins of them then just go back and listen to the main epis…

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Episode 497: Orky Mike is the Devil (With Eden MW) 45:32

5M ago45:32

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We pitch some religious horror this week as Eden joins us once again for Halloween season 2025!We also pitch; "God is Dead... Bored!" and "The Exploding Confessional"By Matt and Tom

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Episode 496: Four Elbows Stuck Together (With Dave Bulmer) 44:26

5M ago44:26

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This week we pitch some horrible monster movies as we reckon with the terrible movement of four elbows stuck together, and the scientist who brought them to life!Other pitches:Hi, I'm Hugh MannAttack of the CreepyPasta MakersBy Matt and Tom

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Episode 495: Fist of the Eurostar 44:40

6M ago44:40

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Daniel Radcliffe stars in a British Martial Arts action movie this week as he steps on the Eurostar and into danger!Also pitchedKarate BlokeBabe with the power of JudoBy Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: Astrobot 40:24

6M ago40:24

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We continue tearing through the video games and making definitely not ill-conceived movie adaptations of them by pitching ASTROBOT, the movie that definitely knows its subject matter!These are the deleted scenes for the Life's a Pitch Podcast episode 494, if you want to level up your contextual understanding stat, go back and listen to the main epi…

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Episode 494: Bring Me The Head Of Jack Black 46:26

6M ago46:26

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We pitch some video game movies this week, as Jack Black's career-driven centrism is revealed to be due to a peril beyond our wildest nightmares! Other movies pitched:Untitled Goose MovieThe Murder of Sonic the HedgehogBy Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: That's Why It's Called This! (With Dave Bulmer) 31:45

7M ago31:45

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We discuss the party genre and add a new feature which films need to have!!By Matt and Tom

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Episode 493: My Son Is My Teacher? (With Dave Bulmer) 49:02

7M ago49:02

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We pitch some party movies this week with CEO Dave Bulmer!Other films we pitch include: "Really, Really Massive Wheelie" and " Goblin Mode"You can find his podcasts here - https://stctp.zone and here - https://seriousdisness.wigglehe.comBy Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: I Accidentally Blew Up Pluto 23:07

7M ago23:07

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Neil DeGrasse Tyson has a rough go of it on his podcast this week after a guests invention seems to increase pluto's size at a geometric rate. We also attempt to ask jeeves in the year 2024By Matt and Tom

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Episode 492: Ey Up! 44:36

7M ago44:36

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A Yorkshire Lad (Timothy Chalamet) heads down to london to make his fortune, but soon he finds he's not the only person who's alien to the city.Other movies pitched:The search for hilarious lifeDino-Saucers: ImpactBy Matt and Tom

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Episode 491: "Red Sky At Night, Black Bin On Tuesday" and "2 Miles Above 3 Feet Below" 37:27

7M ago37:27

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We go back to opposing pitches this week as we pitch a film about someone being harassed by a bin man and someone who really wants to go to space.By Matt and Tom

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Deleted Scenes: Listener Re-Pitches And The Star Wars Holiday Special 33:56

7M ago33:56

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John Frankie Kennedy offers us his versions of two solo-pitches, then we pitch a movie about chasing something someone would rather hide and then talk about random movies.By Matt and Tom

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Episode 490: Cannonball Run 44:01

8M ago44:01

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This week we re-pitch a bunch of movies that already exist! There's trouble on the lanes as a new competitor (Owen Wilson) comes to challenge the Bowling Puritan (Ben Stiller). Will Ben Stiller learn to deal with this whole new way of bowling when he gets sucked into the badly animated world of the Pins?Other Movies Pitched:Baby DriverCheaper by th…

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Deleted Scenes - Xenomorph Contortionist 35:11

8M ago35:11

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We chat heist movies and Alien Romulus as well as a Willem Dafoe advert and have a go at Banksy again!By Matt and Tom

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Episode 489: We Grab Lenin 44:59

8M ago44:59

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We pitch heist movies this week and go on a National Treasure-esque adventure in Russia!Other films we pitch include;Alexa, Plan A HeistOh No, All Our Crew Are WheelmenBy Matt and Tom