Bring A Plate

In Episode Twenty, live from an Academy Award nominee’s driveway, Peter and Bec talk Julianne Moore’s Oscar hopes, look at the Kickstarter to fund a Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan museum in an apartment hallway and get down and stay down in discussing the 50 Shades Of Grey phenomenon. It’s back to school for students across the nation and for Peter and Bec who have pens and notepaper at the ready for a lesson in ‘How To Be Funny’ straight from Peter’s 1999 diary. Then, in honour of Julianne’s Oscar (she has it by the time you are reading this, probably) it’s Julie Meets Power Suits Meets Rebecca De Tuna Mornay in the 1992 psychological thriller ‘The Hand That Rocks The Cradle’. Plus: News Minute, Sports, acrostic poems, lots of talk about period blood for all the fans, the place where you can put your wind chimes and a very thoughtful Valentines surprise.

In Episode Nineteen, live from Carols In The Domain, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with Peter and Bec as they complain about stingy relatives, angrily defend (but in a festive way) Yumi Stynes and review NBC’s big holiday event, ‘Peter Pan Live’. Plagiarising their own show, Peter and Bec look back at the year to find out who’s been naughty and nice in 2014.Then it’s a deeply analytical and hungover look at the much-adored and much-maligned romantic Christmas favourite ‘Love Actually’. Plus: News Minute, Sports, lezzy moments, Wendy Matthews, too much singing and a sweaty reading of erotic fan fiction to ring in the new year.

In Episode Eighteen, live from Henry Cavill Ave in Surfers Paradise, Peter and Bec hand out red frogs to wasted teens while reflecting on their own wild and crazy Schoolies experiences, recap the ARIAs which neither of them watched and hail Abigail for bringing back the scorned lover "hit" single. Then a too-brief peek at the very reasonable and well-armoured world of Doomsday Preppers. At the movies find out why 1999's 'Blast from the Past' is the last word in anti-commie rom-coms. Plus: News Minute, Sports, cry triggers, destroying Chat 10 Looks 3, deb ball ringlets and a tall, cloudy glass of Madison Avenue, drink it in and dance.

In Episode Seventeen, live from Hulaween, Peter and Bec bob for the big candied apple, swap positively terrifying stories of speaking in public and attending parties, are haunted by bad TV and share their top Halloween costume ideas for 2014. A spooky pamphlet puts Peter in touch with his manhood and Bec in touch with her inner crystal. In Movie Club, it’s a super double feature of the much-maligned Batman Forever (1995) and Batman and Robin (1997). Plus: News Minute, Sports, Lesbian News, sore feet and Chaka Khan. And just when the show really hits De-Gas, Peter has minor microphone issues for the last 10 minutes – consider yourself both tricked and treated.

In Episode Sixteen, live from Brisbane Writers Festival, Peter and Bec throw cold water over a world-famous author, analyse why Peter is playing with Lego at 25, join Andrew Keegan’s cult and review Lifetime’s Unauthorised Saved By The Bell Story telemovie. After an unaired fight, Peter and Bec discuss the nude photo hack that rocked Hollywood and #GamerGate, which Peter pretends to know things about – hashtag #BurnTheInternet. In Movie Club, it’s the 1994 cult classic ‘Reality Bites’ and it sure does. Plus: News Minute, Sports, what Bec stole from Granny Mays, the debut of an “ok” Alan Rickman impression and the last ever Bring A Plate Poetry Slam.

In episode fifteen, live from Rumours International Conference Centre in Toowoomba, Peter and Bec have their orthopedic party shoes on for the first anniversary of the podcast. Amongst abundant platters of the finest vol-au-vents from Clifford Gardens, they share their World Cup highlights, analyse the Thorpedo “coming out” one week on and ask why The View invited back noted conspiracy theorist and shark murderer Rosie O'Donnell. Bec brings us the news rocking the 2D world of comic enthusiasts and Kumbaya My Lorde, Peter takes some notes on camp. In Movie Club, a film you voted for so you only have yourself to blame. Plus: News Minute, Sports, tales from 'da club' and Mat-ch Game with special guest Mat Whitehead. Let the bells ring out.

In Episode Fourteen, live from a spare room in freezing Stanthorpe, Peter and Bec point out glaring feminist frightbat omissions, celebrate Mum-brand humiliation and for the first time, Rebecca Shaw-Dally-Watkins answers your etiquette questions. Peter introduces his Thesis topic on fandom and social media, giving everyone an excuse to revisit the B*witched AngelFire fan site. In Movie Club it's 1998's 'Can't Hardly Wait' and the party never stops, except if you're Ethan Embry. Plus: News Minute, Sports, Zoosk (?), Bec's date with a B105 DJ and the absolute last appearance of 'Jennifer Love Working'.

In episode thirteen, live from the March in May, Peter and Bec swap gruesome tales of visits to the school dental van, inspect Dolly Parton’s West Hollywood Nanna pad and welcome Geoff Edelsten’s latest girlfriend to Australia. Rapping a very late budget wrap-up, Peter and Bec ask if it’s ever ok to criticise the children of politicians, but mostly just talk about how cool smoking is. In Movie Club, Peter and Bec call special guest and hilarious writer Brodie Lancaster to discuss the gross/sexy 1996 thriller ‘Fear’ and completely forget to recap the plot beforehand, so just ‘Bing it’ or something. Plus: News Minute, Sports, a baffling edition of Lesbian News, inappropriate things you should try at a theme park, a couple of insights into Peter’s body, Bec’s beat boxing and, of course, Shakaya.

In episode twelve, live from James Franco’s latest “art” “exhibition”, Peter and Bec talk celebrity attachment parenting, Toowoomba’s hottest new restaurant and broaden the podcast’s appeal by spoiling ‘Game of Thrones’ for everyone. Notorious misandrist Rebecca Shaw Spicers up your life discussing a very controversial piece about kids on planes and Peter is just angry he had to sit next to the Banks children from ‘Mary Poppins’. Bustin’ out of the nineties, but only just, Peter and Bec fight the moonlight and each other over the 2000 sleepover favourite ‘Coyote Ugly’. Plus: News Minute, Sports, conception methods, Peter’s number one fear, Carole King and introductory bitterness or your money back.

In episode eleven, live from country superstar Reba McEntire’s 59th birthday party, Peter and Bec talk podcast adultery, the Real Housewives of Melbourne, Toowoomba and St George and drop some totally fat beats in order to racially vilify Attorney-General George Brandis. As promised, Peter and Bec explain it all when it comes to Melissa Joan Hart’s autobiography and Bec’s MJH knowledge is put to the test in the new game ‘Melissa or Malala?’. In Movie Club, is cult teen slasher flick ‘Scream’ (1996) really a feminist text or is this podcast drunk at the wheel? Plus: News Minute, Sports, MICF recommendations, random ‘Felicity’ theories nobody ever asked for, buffet tips and much, much less.

Live from They Forgot To Say Where comes the most casual episode of Bring A Plate yet. It’s the Straya Day long weekend and Peter and Bec share their complicated feelings about our national day and what truly makes them proud to be Australian – the upcoming Schapelle Corby telemovie. Bec is disappointed about The Bachelor, but not the Chris O’Donnell movie and Peter wants you to switch off The Biggest Loser and only eat truckloads of junk food on camera if it is for a fetishist and you are getting paid $$$. In Movie Club, it’s 1994’s tense action epic Speed – “the bus that couldn’t slow down”. Plus: News Minute, Sport, Hottest 100, buses and trains, and an exciting announcement for our three Sydney listeners!

In episode nine, live from Richard Wilkins’ shadow on the Golden Globes red carpet, Bec and Peter (who are wearing SHORTS) talk August: Osage County, Bec’s Family Feud and the timelessness of dick pics. Bec plates up a filthy platter of bad TV and film remakes we can look forward to in 2014, one of which forces Peter to lie down for a bit. Meanwhile, Peter ‘Hot Breakfast’ Taggart joined a dating app and is going to get murdered, no question. In Movie Club, Bec wants to set fire to Mrs Doubtfire and asks ‘Was Daniel Hillard the first men’s rights activist?’ Plus: News Minute, Sports, Peter and Bec’s improvised TV idea, Kaley Cuoco, our resolutions for the new year and the most unlistenable closing duet yet.

In episode eight, live from the line to sit on Kmart Santa's lap at Indooroopilly Shopping Town, Peter welcomes Bec back from the US and is ready to start a full-on war with the Campbell/Callea podcast - and on Bey Day, of all days! Peter is still bitter about someone who unfollowed him on Twitter and pretends his anger is part of a broader conversation about the validity of YouTube celebrities. Bec meanwhile has caught Catching Fire and wants more ladies in family films, quelle surprise! In Movie Club, Home Alone and Home Alone II: Lost in New York document the heart-warming rise of a budding young sociopath and where exactly do the McCallisters get their dough? Plus: News Minute, Sports, Lesbian News, a calf named Brandon, Emma Bunton's new job, xBrad68 and Peter exclusively pitches a new drama to HBO. God bless us, every one.

In episode seven, live from a marquee (de Condorcet) at the spring racing carnival, Peter and Bec talk Brynne Edelsten, stupid horses, the mysteries of James Franco’s Instagram and funeral selfies. In a vain attempt to win an NAACP award, Peter asks if “blackface” is ever ok. Meanwhile, as if life isn’t disappointing enough, Bec brings a bowl of disappointing celebrities. In Movie Club, it’s the oft-parodied She’s All That (spoiler alert: she isn’t). Plus: News Minute, Sports, pubey pizzas, Peter helps Bec prepare for her trip abroad and it’s a BIRTHDAY SURPRISE, LEZZIE MCGUIRE!

In episode six, live from a tent outside One Direction’s Brisbane hotel, Peter and Bec fully stan for 1D, decide which 1D member is the Beyonce and which is the Sebago and give you a great costume idea ahead of Halloween. Peter takes to his soapbox to vent about “gay” Company and Bec has a timely warning about Krokodil. In a bewitching Movie Club, The Craft very sensitively handles issues such as racism, sexual assault and self-harm - praise be to Manu! Plus: News Minute, the triumphant return of Lesbian News, Peter’s favourite fingering story and the Ruby Rose/Rebecca Shaw feud escalates – and Ruby has a surprising ally!