You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet

Broadcaster and filmmaker Todd Sampson chats with Pete Helliar about his three favourite films; Apocalypse Now; Out Of Africa; and Garden State. For this episode, Todd watched The Shawshank Redemption for the first time and let's Pete know what he thinks of this classic prison movie.   Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below) Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNY   Recorded and Produced at Castaway Studios, Collingwood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Minchin is back in the studio with Pete Helliar — and this time, he’s talking about a film he absolutely has not watched: the 1968 Steve McQueen classic Bullitt. Armed with nothing but confidence, guesswork, and a vague awareness of “that famous car chase”, Tim gives his best (and increasingly chaotic) take on a movie he hasn’t seen…until now. Expect wild plot guesses, questionable facts, and plenty of laughs as Pete tries — and mostly fails — to keep the conversation on the road. Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below).Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show.https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Helliar chats with the hilarious and multi-talented Emma Holland,  comedian, Taskmaster Australia winner, and now children’s author! Her debut book Stories for the Kid Next Door is already a hit, and she’s gearing up for a brand new comedy show on the festival circuit. From Julia Roberts’ surprising depth to Hugh Grant’s very British charm, Emma shares her heartfelt (and hilarious) take on why the film still shines today.Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below).Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show.https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Troy Kinne finally confronts the cultural juggernaut he's somehow avoided for decades. Despite having visited Harry Potter attractions and pretending to understand Hogwarts house references, Troy experiences the magic of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" for the very first time. His genuine reactions provide both humor and insight as he navigates this beloved fantasy world with fresh perspective. The conversation explores what makes the film magical - the discovery of Diagon Alley, the wonder of Hogwarts, and Harry finding his first true friends. Yet Troy questions certain storytelling choices, wondering if Harry's journey could have had more resistance or personal agency. The hosts dive into the incredible British cast, from Alan Rickman's mysterious Snape to Robbie Coltrane's lovable Hagrid, while discussing J.K. Rowling's strict casting rules that kept the production authentically British. Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below).Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show.https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part Two of our chat with global bestseller and Bad Guys creator Aaron Blabey, Pete finally sits down with him to unpack Richard Linklater’s 12-year epic Boyhood. Did it live up to the “one of the greatest films ever made” hype? Aaron offers an honest, first-watch reaction - from admiring the ambition and Ethan Hawke’s slow transformation, to feeling a little outside the film’s quiet rhythms. Along the way they swap stories about parenting, nostalgia, on-set logistics and even what Aaron’s working on next. A thoughtful, funny debrief on a movie that divides audiences as much as it inspires them.Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below).Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show.https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian director Daina Reid has directed some of TV’s biggest shows (The Handmaid’s Tale, Upload, Space Force), but she’s never witnessed Ron Burgundy in action… until now.  She reveals whether it still holds up, what it's like working with Steve Carell in the flesh, and debates the true power of a jazz flute. Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below).Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show.https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan Cowell has never seen Broadcast News... until now. Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below). Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand actor and comedian Josh Thomson had never seen Toy Story 2, until now! He shares his thoughts on the sequel vs. the original, plus the surprising reason he listens to YASNY every week (spoiler: it’s got nothing to do with the movies!). Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below). Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acting royalty David Wenham - who’s fought orcs, vampires, and Gerard Butler’s abs - is now starring in his latest film, Spit. But there’s one battle he’s never had to face until now… watching M*A*S*H the movie.For the first time ever, David shares his unfiltered thoughts on the film, drops a behind the scenes confession about his favourite movies, and breaks down how he kept his Spit character from becoming a SNL comedy sketch. Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below).Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show.https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wagga Comedian Dane Simpson had never seen National Lampoon’s Vacation, until now! Was it a laugh-filled travel adventure or a fast track to a Clark Griswold meltdown? Who does he think would enjoy the chaos, and which scene had him calling total nonsense? Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below). Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Tony Martin has never seen the Tom Cruise 1986 classic Top Gun.. until now! Uber film geek Tony Martin sits down with Pete to chat about Maverick's serendipitous name, having deep and meaningful conversations in your underwear & who exactly that miscellaneous enemy was at the end of the movie.  Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below). Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete returns with his annual countdown of the top 10 movies that impressed him from 2024. Will big blockbusters like Wicked, Dune 2 or Furiosa make the cut? What movies fell short?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.