Starting with a mini-beer review and a James Bond discussion, Sean welcomes Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' back to Review It Yourself. Bill brings a really eloquent argument for Skyfall (2012), whilst Sean just repeats "it's stupid" over and over again. They bond over a mutual dislike of Spectre (2016). Discussion Points: -Bill still hasn't got over his Forrest Gump episode. -The dark tone during the opening of this film. -We don't make films like this anymore. -Sean completely forgets about...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 142
It's Bread Week! An episode full of laughter as Luke (from The Nerdstalgic Podcast) and Sean try to work out a bizarre Bake-Off episode. Random Discussion Points: -Sean can't stand Chelsea Buns. -Luke still loves Carole. -Luke's rage. -Sean gets confused. Random Questions: -IS it possible to have too much cheese? -Did you know what a Pain Au Raisin was? -Is it acceptable to mess up a pizza? -Does your wife make a fierce fish pie? -Can you improve the concept of a pie? Random Quotes: -"Fish shoul...
Sep 30, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 4
It's Biscuit Week! SKIP TO 09.30 MINUTES TO AVOID THE SEA-SICK STORY...stayed tuned right to the rousing ending! Discussion Points: -Sean's battle with an electronic door. -Luke's spot-on predictions. -Biscuits. -Apparently, the biscuits are pronuonced like the French City Nice-sorry Luke. Random Questions: -Is a sea-sickness story acceptable for a baking show review? -Why does Luke have a sinister poster of all the Great British Bake-Off Series? -Is it a macron or macaroon? -Have you ever bough...
Sep 27, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 3
IN THE NAVY! YOU CAN SAIL THE SEVEN SEAS...Sean is joined by Nick from 'Let's Get Trashed' podcast. Nick is here to defend the under-rated Down Periscope (1996). Nick is faced with questions about when he first saw the film and what he thinks is the reason behind the film's poor-reception. Discussion Points: -Sean is disgusted this film is only 11% Rotten Tomatoes, further compounding his refusal to use the site in his podcast ever again. -The under-dog nature of the story. -The writing quality ...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Sean continues his solo-MCU review series. The series will continue as a Patron Exclusive Series! Find Out More Here: Review It Yourself is creating Podcast | Patreon This time it's the fourth (chronologically speaking) film: The Much-Maligned Iron Man 2 (2010). Random Questions: -Are MCU films mindless popcorn fodder? -How many times have you seen Iron Man 2? -Why did they do the cliched scream to the heavens? -Has Sean privatised podcast peace? -What's more boring to watch, F1 or Golf? -Did th...
Sep 21, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Sean and Luke ( Nerdstalgic podcast) co-host this Great British Bake-Off review series. They both struggle to avoid side-tracks as they begin to review the premiere episode of series 13 of The Great British Bake-Off. Not as many food puns as you might expect but give us thyme. Discussion Points : -Sean continually gets the contestants mixed up, whilst Luke talks about Bagpuss. -Luke dabbles in ASMR. -Sean dislikes many ingredients in this episode. Random Questions : -What word makes Luke's plums...
Sep 14, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 2
What a film! What a film! The series will continue as a Patron Exclusive Series! Find Out More Here: Review It Yourself is creating Podcast | Patreon Sean reviews what he believes is the best film in the entire MCU. Discussion Points : -The emotional through-line in the film and the character progression of Tony Stark. -The strong cast and brilliant lead role. -The surprisingly dark-themes. Random Questions : -Is Tony the Da Vinci of our times? -Does this episode need to be taken out by Pepper P...
Sep 10, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Sean is joined by Alexia from Titanic Talkline to review the Titanic documentary Ghosts of the Abyss (2003), which documents James Cameron's 2001 expedition. This was his first journey back to the Titanic wreck since 1995, when he shot footage for his Titanic (1997) motion picture. This episode is accessible for both those who are familiar with Titanic history and those who may know less about the shipwreck, as both Alexia and Sean do their upmost to explain the documentary as fully as they can....
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Sean is joined by a new co-host, Luke from the Nerdstalgic podcast. Welcome to 'Soggy Bottoms'. Luke and Sean will be reviewing each episode of the Great British Bake-Off series 13! The series will be available in both the UK and the US. Random Discussion Points : -Food -Pies -Chocolate -Sean goes through this year's contestants, before describing Paul Hollywood in an extremely saucy way. -Luke takes exception to the way Sean pronounces raspberry. -Luke and Sean then deep-dive into different cho...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Sean tries and fails to watch Captain Marvel (2019). Getting through only 46 minutes, Sean found this film incredibly boring. Not a great episode, which has Sean wondering whether going chronologically with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Extremely Lightly-Discussed Points : -The plot. -The editing. -The script. Will Sean manage to complete 5 Things I Liked About This Film ? Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Sean starts his Marvel Cinematic Journey with Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). The first time he saw this he didn't think it was great, will this re-watch change his mind? -Can Sean seriously get through the entire MCU? The episode ends with 5 Things I Liked About This Film. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
"I'd heard this film was bad but dear me"-Sean finally watches Terminator: Dark Fate (2019). If you're not a fan of negativity, this review might not be for you. Sean was so disappointed he can't even be bothered to swear, so this is a clean episode. Random Questions : -How bad can a film be if even Sean doesn't want to subject Bill to it? -How old is Dani supposed to be? -What's so special about Dani? -Does Grace know who she's talking to? -Who keeps a photo of their work van on their fridge? -...
Aug 28, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 139
DON'T SKIP TO 24.30 MINUTES FOR THE FILM REVIEW. YOU'LL MISS OUT! Sean and Joe discuss British fizzy drinks/American soda drinks, before delving into Grosse Point Blank (1997). Thanks to John from 'The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast' and Stew from 'Stew World Order'. Random Discussion Points : -Famous brands that made short-lived drinks. -Sean compares Green Heinz Tomato Ketchup to Clear Pepsi. -Sean puts the boot into American chocolate. -The Official drink of the US state of Maine. -Fizzy Drink H...
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 138
JONESY! JONESY! JONESY! #BreakingBill continues with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). Sean is once again joined by Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews'. 14 years since the film came out, Sean and Bill re-assess the film and use words such as "chills" and "Heart-warming". This podcasts' opinions about films are just getting bolder and bolder. Discussion Points : -The nuke the fridge scene. -George Lucas Director's Cuts. -Bill puts the boot into Sean's age, again. -Indiana ...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Carlo from The Movie Loot joins to defend Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) in Episode 8 of Defend It Yourself. Welcome to any looters who have come across from Carlo's podcast! Carlo brings a serious amount of trivia with him, whilst Sean completely forgets the format by defending the film more than his guest! Discussion Points : -The surprising amount of practical effects and stunt works in this film. -The difficulty this film had coming after the best sequel of all time-Terminator 2. ...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Defend It Yourself continues, with She's The Man (2006). Stew from Stew World Hors D'oeuvre (aka Stew World Order). Sean tries to be structured for once. Random Discussion Points : -Sean won't use the S word. -The many, many links to the Final Destination film series. -Sean tries to do an Southern American accent, sorry. -Stew tries a British accent, "football". -Sean's dream is to appear on Final Destination DVD cover art. -Taking the Pith (Everyone's favourite unknown podcast ending word-game)...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Sean is joined by Colin and Paul from 'Seismic Cinema' to discuss The Strangers (2008), the under-rated horror film. Colin's cat and Paul's dog attempt to gate crash the recording. Random Discussion Points : -The old-fashioned feel about the film. -One of the guests was a bit bored watching this film. -Colin's fascinating theory about the film. Random Questions : -Is the film really based on real events? -When was the last time you saw a film with a voice-over like The Strangers (2008)? -What is...
Aug 21, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 134
After allowing Sean to guest on their channel to review Super 8, Randy & Steve debut to Defend 'A Night at the Roxbury'. Random Discussion Points : -Sean doesn't understand how you allow someone to walk away with your payment card in America. -Sean explains why we don't tip (as a rule) in the United Kingdom. -Night at the Roxbury is such a good film, Sean, Randy and Steve decide to discuss The American, Canadian and British Healthcare Systems instead, and the metric system. -Sean's Da Vinci ...
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 133
When it comes to things beyond old England's shores, much like Josh Baskin in Big, Sean doesn't get it!Jim from Film Rage kindly returns to the podcast for the inaugural Explain It Yourself episode, to explain Ice Hockey, after a tangent about football.Admittedly, there is a lot which we don't discuss regarding Ice Hockey, but this is the first episode so Sean didn't think much about structure (out of character I know!)Discussion Points: -Regarding football, Sean isn't calling it soccer.-Ice hoc...
Aug 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Sean is joined by Leah and Brett-the hosts of 'I Could Get Into This' podcast.After discussing everyone's favourite co-worker (of Leah) Tracy-of 'Tracy Tries It': A man who has never tried most vegetables, the trio launch into the film.Sean, Leah and Brett all try and fail to make the timeline of the film line-up, before Brett suggests a Pollux Troy spin-off film-"We need to know why he is as he is". Stick around for the newly-named word game segment "Taking The Pith" at the end of the episode!R...
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Sean is joined by Shaun from SIVAKO: Road to Avatar podcast to review Avatar (2009). To be honest, it's more of a discussion about the world of Avatar. Blame Sean. Between the 30-60 minute mark, Sean and Shaun completely lose the plot! That's before Shaun brings up a vengeful elephant story. Sean then drags them back off-track by talking about football. Discussion Points : -Avatar's legacy. -The passionate fan-base of the Avatar world. -The current standard of superhero films (Sean can't help hi...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Sean explores this documentary film which tells the story of Operation Overdue. Overdue was the name of the recovery effort which was put in place after an Air New Zealand Flight DC-10 crashed into Mount Erebus on Antarctica in 1979, killing 257 people. The disaster, the third deadliest plane crash in history at the time, was a seminal event for the nation of New Zealand. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 02, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Sean picks a film at random from a bag of DVDs he was given. Welcome to Pick It Yourself. Returning to the podcast's roots, this is a solo review. Discussion Points:Don't expect Sean to be happy if you come out as a vegetarian during his BBQ, especially if he's just cooked a load of sausages. Sean takes you on a brief run-through of names for a bread roll. You see what happens when he does a solo review?Random Questions:-Is Knowing (2009) as under-rated as Sean thinks?-How much does Cage drink d...
Jul 30, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Sean and Bill are back! Like a never-ending game of limbo-how low can they go? Three words: Independence Day Resurgence. Including a brand new segment! What is the name of the new segment? Do you know... because the host doesn't. Discussion Points : -Will Smith didn't return... what a slap in the face for Director Roland Emmerich. -Bill and Sean discuss a film 'that's on a hiding to nothing'. -Sean trots out Bad Reviews (in front of Bill, he's shameless, he really is). -Sean gets surprisingly cr...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Sean is joined by Joey from So Wizard podcast to review the most uncategorisable (not a word) film ever: Pootie Tang (2001). Random discussion points: -The Doctor is about to operate! aka Dirty D. -What are people's general reaction when Joey "inflicts" this film on them? -How quickly does Sean talk? -Stick around until the end and be rewarded? as Sean re-enacts the opening scene of Batman & Robin solo, including an impression of Pat Hingle's Commissioner Gordon. Quote of the episode: "This ...
Jul 23, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Sean and John from Sense of Shelf podcast, review Blackfish (2013), the harrowing documentary about Orcas in captivity.A pretty serious subject this one, so no funny questions or sections.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 127
THE FLAMESBrenda from Horrifying History reutrns to review one of her favourite films, Clue (1985), a joyful film, set in the 1950's. Sean loved the British-type humour and did not expect this from an American-style comedy. Brenda brings the knowledge and trivia.This is a film you'll want to watch again and again. A shame people don't think the same of this podcast.Other highlights include:-Sean can't believe they are going to remake the film. Brenda makes a compelling case for how it could be g...
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Sean fights with a Swiss Army Knife, Flirts with Politics, and throws out some Basic Geography during this review of Sulwath Brewery's Gift Set: Containing 'Solway Mist' Beer and 'Galloway Gold' Lager. Sulwath Brewery is in the South-West of Scotland not South-East* Thanks for listening to Rebrew It Yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Sean is joined by Ryan from The Walk The Line Podcast, to take on Die Hard with a Vengeance. Sean gets in all kinds of knots trying to plug Arron from the 'Time To Talk Titanic' podcast.Other highlights include:-Ryan can't cope with Sean's trivia about the TV show Friends. -How does John McClane still have a functioning liver after all the aspirin he takes during this film?-Ryan is disgusted with Sean's Jurassic Park views. -Is the most New York kid ever in this film?-How many accents do Sean an...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Sean is joined by Sarah and Luke to review Expedition Sasquatch (2018). Sarah, Luke and Sean were not impressed. -Sean derails the podcast immediately by accidentally hitting on one of his guests.-Luke and Sean do their best Bigfoot impressions. -How cold was it? -Are people trolling each other in the Canadian Rockies? -Luke brings up great conspiracy theories, Sarah brings up cryptozoology, Sean brings up flying penguins...Quote of the episode "You don't expect this from National Geographic, do...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 123
