Screen, Play is the topical film and TV podcast where two professional screenwriters procrastinate on mic and pick themed top threes from the big and small screen.Will Collins and Kevin Lehane are Irish writers who’ve worked on films like Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea and Grabbers, and TV shows including Star Wars: Visions and Neil Gaiman’s Likely Stories. Together, they discuss new releases, cult classics, industry news and unexpected connections — while having the craic.

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Long awaited sequels, Ridley Scott vs. Tony Scott + the films that we&#39;re most looking forward coming before the end of the year. It&#39;s another rambling chat as usual.You can contact the show at <a href="https://www.bestbitspodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com/contact</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Great Scott! Ridley vs. Tony + Our Most Anticipated Films for the Rest of 2026

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Without a topic, we decided to chat about whatever took our fancy. We pay tribute to Dolly Parton, discuss the X-Men casting and the Bond shortlist among other things.You can contact the show at <a href="https://www.bestbitspodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com/contact</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Without a topic, we decided to chat about whatever took our fancy. We pay tribute to Dolly Parton, discuss the X-Men casting and the Bond shortlist among other things.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

We're on the Topic! Random Chat, Dolly Parton + Film News

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Want to hear the rest of this episode? It’s available in full over on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> and also for paid subscribers on Apple Podcasts. Just search Screen, Play on <a href="https://patreon.com/" rel="nofollow">patreon.com</a> to find us.You can get in touch with us via the contact page at <a href="https://bestbitspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com</a>.In the meantime, check out our other film podcast, The Best Bits. With over 300 episodes, from Best Action Scene to Best Guilty Pleasure Films, there’s plenty to binge.If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a five-star review. It helps others discover the show.

Want to hear the rest of this episode? It’s available in full over on our Patreon and also for paid subscribers on Apple Podcasts. Just search Screen, Play on patreon.com to find us.

You can get in touch with us via the contact page at bestbitspodcast.com.

In the meantime, check out our other film podcast, The Best Bits. With over 300 episodes, from Best Action Scene to Best Guilty Pleasure Films, there’s plenty to binge.

If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a five-star review. It helps others discover the show.

Bonus #18 - Patreon Preview

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With Spider-Man: Brand New Day crushing the summer box office, we take a look back at the big releases and discuss how the season has panned out.You can contact the show at <a href="https://www.bestbitspodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com/contact</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

With Spider-Man: Brand New Day crushing the summer box office, we take a look back at the big releases and discuss how the season has panned out.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the Summer Box Office Round-Up

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From 1998&#39;s Following to this year&#39;s monster hit The Odyssey, we rank the films of Christopher Nolan across his near thirty year career. As always, we’d love to hear your list.You can contact the show at <a href="https://www.bestbitspodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com/contact</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

From 1998&#39;s Following to this year&#39;s monster hit The Odyssey, we rank the films of Christopher Nolan across his near thirty year career. As always, we’d love to hear your list.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Ranking Christopher Nolan from Following to The Odyssey

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Bonus #17 - Patreon Preview

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Supergirl has flopped hot on the heels of Masters of the Universe underperforming, so we’re taking the opportunity to discuss our top flops.You can contact the show at <a href="https://www.bestbitspodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com/contact</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Supergirl has flopped hot on the heels of Masters of the Universe underperforming, so we’re taking the opportunity to discuss our top flops.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Supergirl and Our Top of the Flops

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From Duel to Disclosure Day, we rank the entire feature film output of Steven Spielberg across his near sixty year career. As always, we’d love to hear your list.You can contact the show at <a href="https://www.bestbitspodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com/contact</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

From Duel to Disclosure Day, we rank the entire feature film output of Steven Spielberg across his near sixty year career. As always, we’d love to hear your list.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Ranking Steven Spielberg from Duel to Disclosure Day

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Bonus #16 - Patreon Preview

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From The Brady Bunch Movie to Backrooms, and Maverick to The Mandalorian &amp; Grogu, we discuss the two big new releases to come from the small screen, and chat about some of the best big-screen adaptations to make the leap from TV.Apologies for the delayed release of this episode. Illness got in the way of our usual schedule. As a result, this episode is unedited. We felt it was better to release it as soon as possible once we had it recorded. Thanks for bearing with us.You can contact the show at <a href="https://www.bestbitspodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com/contact</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

From The Brady Bunch Movie to Backrooms, and Maverick to The Mandalorian &amp; Grogu, we discuss the two big new releases to come from the small screen, and chat about some of the best big-screen adaptations to make the leap from TV.

Apologies for the delayed release of this episode. Illness got in the way of our usual schedule. As a result, this episode is unedited. We felt it was better to release it as soon as possible once we had it recorded. Thanks for bearing with us.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Backrooms, Mandalorian & Grogu and the best Big-Screen Spin-Offs

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With lots of classic films hitting their 40th anniversary, we took a look back at 1986. A seminal year for film, TV and pop culture.You can contact the show at <a href="https://www.bestbitspodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com/contact</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

With lots of classic films hitting their 40th anniversary, we took a look back at 1986. A seminal year for film, TV and pop culture.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

1986: The Other Great Movie Year

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Want to hear the rest of this episode? It’s available in full over on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> and also for paid subscribers on Apple Podcasts. Just search Screen, Play on <a href="https://patreon.com/" rel="nofollow">patreon.com</a> to find us.You can get in touch with us via the contact page at <a href="https://bestbitspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com</a>.In the meantime, check out our other film podcast, The Best Bits. With over 300 episodes, from Best Action Scene to Best Guilty Pleasure Films, there’s plenty to binge.If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a five-star review. It helps others discover the show.

Bonus #15 - Patreon Preview

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With the summer season kicking off this week for film releases, we decided to discuss the upcoming slate of blockbusters by bringing back Will and Liam Burke&#39;s Box Office League.You can join us in playing along by becoming a free member of our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>. The winner will be whoever comes closest to predicting the combined box office total of all fourteen releases — and they’ll receive six months’ free subscription to our Writer’s Room tier.So, join in, get guessing, and good luck. You have till May 7th to get your submissions in.You can contact the show at <a href="https://www.bestbitspodcast.com/contact" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com/contact</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

With the summer season kicking off this week for film releases, we decided to discuss the upcoming slate of blockbusters by bringing back Will and Liam Burke&#39;s Box Office League.

You can join us in playing along by becoming a free member of our Patreon. The winner will be whoever comes closest to predicting the combined box office total of all fourteen releases — and they’ll receive six months’ free subscription to our Writer’s Room tier.

So, join in, get guessing, and good luck. You have till May 7th to get your submissions in.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Summer Box Office League

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The success of Super Mario Brothers Galaxy and the recent video game IP dominance led to this discussion where we pick our top three from the golden age of differing trends.You can contact the show at <a href="http://www.bestbitspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

The success of Super Mario Brothers Galaxy and the recent video game IP dominance led to this discussion where we pick our top three from the golden age of differing trends.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Super Mario Brothers Galaxy and Big Screen Trends

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Bonus #14 - Patreon Preview

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The release of Project Hail Mary got us thinking about cinematic scientists. From brilliant problem-solvers racing against extinction to obsessive minds pushing too far, these mad scientists, inventors and adventurers often sit at the intersection of discovery and danger and make compelling characters for some fantastic films.You can contact the show at <a href="http://www.bestbitspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

The release of Project Hail Mary got us thinking about cinematic scientists. From brilliant problem-solvers racing against extinction to obsessive minds pushing too far, these mad scientists, inventors and adventurers often sit at the intersection of discovery and danger and make compelling characters for some fantastic films.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Project Hail Mary + Cinematic Scientists (Question)

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The trailer for Dune: Part Three got us thinking about one of cinema’s most curious traditions: the third instalment. From triumphant finales to bizarre tonal pivots, Part 3 is often where franchises either reach their peak or go completely off the rails.In this episode we discuss some of our favourite third films along with a few infamous entries that didn’t quite stick the landing.You can contact the show at <a href="http://www.bestbitspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

The trailer for Dune: Part Three got us thinking about one of cinema’s most curious traditions: the third instalment. From triumphant finales to bizarre tonal pivots, Part 3 is often where franchises either reach their peak or go completely off the rails.

In this episode we discuss some of our favourite third films along with a few infamous entries that didn’t quite stick the landing.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Dune 3 Trailer + Our Top 3 Part Threes

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With Academy voting now closed — and Will officially having cast his ballot — we turned our attention to the Oscars and chose our top three Best Picture winners from almost a hundred years of cinema.As always, we’d love to hear your take. What are your favourite Best Picture winners? Share your rankings in the comments or jump into the Discord to keep the debate going.You can contact the show at <a href="http://www.bestbitspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

With Academy voting now closed — and Will officially having cast his ballot — we turned our attention to the Oscars and chose our top three Best Picture winners from almost a hundred years of cinema.

As always, we’d love to hear your take. What are your favourite Best Picture winners? Share your rankings in the comments or jump into the Discord to keep the debate going.

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Top 3 Best Picture Winners (Plus Scream 7)

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Bonus #13 - Patreon Preview

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With the release of Send Help, we went deep into the gloriously unhinged filmography of Sam Raimi to rank his movies — from the splatstick horror that made him a cult hero to the blockbuster superhero films that redefined the genre (and everything in between).You can contact the show at <a href="http://www.bestbitspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">bestbitspodcast.com</a>, and support us directly on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>, where over 100 bonus shows are available: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/screenplaypodcast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/screenplaypodcast</a>New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

With the release of Send Help, we went deep into the gloriously unhinged filmography of Sam Raimi to rank his movies — from the splatstick horror that made him a cult hero to the blockbuster superhero films that redefined the genre (and everything in between).

You can contact the show at bestbitspodcast.com, and support us directly on Patreon, where over 100 bonus shows are available: patreon.com/screenplaypodcast

New episodes drop every other Monday. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts — it helps the show find new listeners and grow.

Ranking Sam Raimi from Evil Dead to Send Help

Screen, Play is the topical film and TV podcast where two professional screenwriters procrastinate on mic and pick themed top threes from the big and small screen.

Will Collins and Kevin Lehane are Irish writers who’ve worked on films like Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea and Grabbers, and TV shows including Star Wars: Visions and Neil Gaiman’s Likely Stories. Together, they discuss new releases, cult classics, industry news and unexpected connections — while having the craic.