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Binge!
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Welcome to Binge! The podcast that helps to curate your choices and make your downtime count!!
Celebrity pals and busy parents Alex Jones and Harry Judd are on a mission to maximise your free time. By sourcing the best recommendations of what to watch, listen or read, they are finally putting an end to the endless searching that happens when you're trying to discover something new!
Each week Alex and Harry call upon celebrity friends, colleagues and listeners to discover the best shows for every occasion as well as sharing some great behind the scenes stories from some of your best loved shows.
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The Show Making Parent's LAUGH and CRY in the Same Episode!
Jun 2300:15:54Tap to summarizeHarry & Alex go through some of the best recommendations from you, our Bingee’s community. This is your ultimate guide to what’s binge-worthy or bin-worthy this summer. Chapters: 0:00:17 - Personal Binge Obsessions: From Doc Martin to Alan Partridge 0:02:15 - Listener Recommendations: Clean Sweep and Say Nothing 0:04:55 - Cinematic Journeys: The Before Trilogy Spotlight 0:06:11 - Horror Reimagined: Twisted Takes on Classic Characters 0:09:56 - Parental Viewing Dilemmas: Childhood Media Memories 0:11:48 - Recommended Watches: Breeders and Moana 2 Send us your recommendations: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com Leave us a voice note: 07418 627194 Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 1600:17:02Tap to summarizeAlex Jones and Harry Judd reveal the hidden gems, emotional documentaries, and mind-blowing podcasts you probably missed – including one film that had both of them in tears, a doc so intense it might break you, and a podcast about telepathy that… well, you’ll just have to hear it to believe it. Plus: A cult TV series that should have been a global hit, a comedy podcast that will change how you see junk food and streaming picks from A-list guests including screenwriter Abi Morgan, Sian Welby, and Mark Wogan Chapters 0:00 – Welcome to our Hidden Gems Special 0:22 – Alex recommends a hidden gem on Netflix 1:23 – Harry on Billy Monger’s Ironman Documentary 2:36 – Who is Billy Monger? (His story and comeback) 4:02 – Sian Welby on The Telepathy Tapes podcast 6:26 – Mark Wogan raves about cult TV show Wayne 8:06 – Abi Morgan shares her eclectic watchlist 11:08 – Discovering Somebody, Somewhere with Bridget Everett 12:22 – Zach Cherry talks Doughboys and comedy podcasts Send us your recommendations: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com Leave us a voice note: 07418 627194 Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Top 5 Must-Watch Summer Movies You Can't Miss!
Jun 1000:15:29Tap to summarizeAlex Jones and Harry Judd introduce a summer mini-series focusing on films, highlighting the best movies to watch based on our guest recommendations. The episode features one very iconic guest known for romantic comedy movies, offering you movie recommendations for the summer! Chapters: 00:25 – Richard Curtis Recommends a Hidden Gem 01:40 – Why Comedies Deserve More Oscar Love 02:15 – The Salt Path: Uplifting Film of the Year? 04:36 – Gabby Roslin on Better Man & Robbie Williams 07:42 – Alex Horne’s Unexpected In-Flight Favourite 09:37 – Emilia Fox on Eddie Redmayne & The Day of the Jackal 12:00 –Emilia Pérez: The Most Original Film of the Year? Send us your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Find out more here: https://viraltribe.co.uk/ Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Books Everyone’s Taking to the Beach This Summer 📚☀️
Jun 200:16:10Tap to summarizeSummer is coming, and if you’re on the hunt for the perfect holiday read, Alex and Harry have you covered! With a little help from recent guests: Richard Curtis, Pandora Sykes, Elizabeth Day, Giovanna Fletcher and Robert Thorogood, we’ve rounded up the very best books to read this summer, and have compiled them into one special episode! Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com Listen to the individual episodes here! Richard Curtis - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lpnZQm7BWWiKaujbrUrgy?si=148ef7b709de4c5e Pandora Sykes - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MvUJEM7mnmH0NFk9tzrg9?si=80f82de5909b4fb3 Elizabeth Day - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SNnnfs7tguEuD0lvvJSmv?si=c502270cccc04107 Giovanna Fletcher - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LO43X1o6AbWQBgXoIWajV?si=207c28aa7d674c5f Robert Thorogood - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uz4sKl5WRKG9gCNxYwLA8?si=3d7d50298dc247c9 Recommendations: The Man Who Was Magic – Paul Gallico Martyr! – Kaveh Akbar All Fours – Miranda July This is Not a Pity Memoir – Abi Morgan The Complete Works of Charles Dickens Fair Play – Eve Rodsky Eve of Man series – Giovanna Fletcher and Tom Fletcher The Marlow Murder Club - Robert Thorogood Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Alex & Harry's Doctor Who Cameo!
May 2800:15:57Tap to summarizeThis week on Binge, Harry and Alex reveal their secret cameos in a BBC Sci Fi Classic! Meanwhile, one furious listener calls Harry out for a controversial cat comment, plus we explore a new bizarre TV show where a sitcom laughs flip into full-blown drama. And if you thought McFly was just about the music, think again: find out which member is secretly a master of impressions. Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters: 00:45 – TV Show cameos revealed – Alex and Harry share their unexpected appearances on the iconic series. 02:20 – Alex’s car turns into a hedge 04:40 – The McFly member who is a master of impressions 07:35 – The show with two personalities: Kevin Can F** Himself* 13:30 – Harry slammed by a listener Doctor Who (BBC iPlayer) Call My Agent – French & UK versions (Netflix) Black Mirror – Series 6 & 7 (Netflix) You (Netflix) Kevin Can F* Himself** (Amazon Prime) The Diamond Heist (Netflix) Gangs of London (Sky / NOW TV) Number 24 (Netflix) Scoop (Netflix) A Very Royal Scandal (Amazon Prime / BBC) Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“How did this happen?!” - Amol Rajan on Hosting University Challenge!
May 2700:39:21Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode of Binge, Harry and Alex sit down with the one and only Amol Rajan, journalist, broadcaster, actor and certified McFly superfan. From awkward vasectomy consultations, to acting with Kit Harington no topic is off-limits. Amol reveals his love for slapstick comedy, the emotional story behind meeting Bamber Gascogne, and what it’s really like hosting University Challenge. Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters: 00:35 – Amol’s McFly Obsession Revealed 02:20 – Vasectomy Conversation 07:00 – Acting with Kit Harington in Industry 20:40 – Hosting University Challenge & Meeting Bamber Gascogne! 30:45 –Amol’s Desert Island Picks Recommendations: Film & TV Industry (BBC iPlayer / HBO) Doctor Who (BBC iPlayer) Veep (NOW / HBO Max) Severance (Apple TV+) Colin from Accounts (BBC iPlayer / Binge [AUS]) Staff Let's Flats (Netflix / All 4) People Just Do Nothing (BBC iPlayer / Netflix) The Office (UK) (BBC iPlayer / Prime Video) Have I Got News For You (BBC iPlayer) Gogglebox (Channel 4 / All 4) Only Fools and Horses (BBC iPlayer) Keeping Up Appearances (BBC iPlayer) Yes, Prime Minister (BBC iPlayer) Porridge (BBC iPlayer) Fawlty Towers (BBC iPlayer) Starter for 10 (BBC iPlayer / Amazon Prime) The Ballad of Wallace Island (Cinema – upcoming) Podcasts The Amol Rajan Interviews (BBC Sounds / Apple Podcasts / Spotify) Binge (Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube) Books The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson Twirlymen: The Unlikely History of Cricket's Greatest Spin Bowlers by Amol Rajan Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“We Were in Bits” – Alex Jones Reviews The Salt Path
May 21, 202500:19:13Tap to summarizeThis week on Binge!, Alex takes us inside the madness of the Chelsea Flower Show, where her dog Scout cocked his leg on Mary Berry! And Harry reveals what happened to his disappearing keys. They review the new dark comedy Bad Thoughts on Netflix (and it’s not Steve Carell despite what Harry thought), there’s a rundown of Four Seasons (which DOES star Steve Carell), and after loving the bestselling book, Alex reviews The Salt Path movie out on 30th May. Plus, the Bingees weigh in on Veep, River, and the divisive subject of The Simpsons! Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters: 00:00 Alex Recounts How Her Dog Wee’d on Mary Berry 02:20 Harry’s Key Saga "they were in my * all along". 03:01 Harry’s Week of Leisure and 11 hours of sleep. 04:39 Alex and Her Kitchen Flood 06:38 What We’re Watching: Bad Thoughts – Harry finds a new Netflix obsession 11:12 The Salt Path– Alex shares her review of the film adaptation. 13:42 Listener Love: Veep, River & The Simpsons Debate – We read your messages! Recommendations: Four Seasons (Netflix) River (BBC iPlayer) Bad Thoughts (Netflix) The Salt Path (Cinemas) The Ballad of Wallace Island (Cinemas) Freddie Flintoff Field of Dreams (Netflix) Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What Should I Watch This Week? The Trial or Welcome To Wrexham?
May 19, 202500:40:31Tap to summarizeThis week on Binge, we welcome surprise guest Matt Allwright, presenter on Watchdog, Rogue Traders and the One Show, who is here to help Harry after he got scammed! Matt also reveals his unusual list of recommendations, including a Korean superhero drama that scores 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Alex is also recommending a futuristic Channel 5 drama called ‘The Trial’, a show which asks the question would you take responsibility for your children’s crimes? Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters: 00:32 - Crime drama 'The Trial' 02:50 - Harry's secret Passion?! 03:50 - Welcome to Wrexham / Celeb's owning football clubs 05:59 - Delia Smith's hilarious half time speech! Recommendations: TV & Film The Trial (Channel 5) Britain and the Blitz (Netflix) Welcome to Wrexham (Disney+) Love, Death & Robots (Netflix) This City Is Ours (BBC iPlayer) Kin (BBC) Moving (Disney+) Pachinko (Apple TV+) Books Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut How Music Works by David Byrne Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Podcasts The History of Rock and Roll in 500 Songs by Andrew Hickey Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“I Gasped!" Alex Reveals the Most Shocking Moment from the BAFTAs!
May 14, 202500:24:38Tap to summarizeThis week on Binge!, Alex has been to the BAFTA’s, and shares one jaw-dropping secret about Shogun you won’t believe! She’s also been to the screening of The Ballad of Wallis Island... could this be the best film of 2025?. Harry’s had an eventful week, losing his house keys (on multiple occasions). Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters 00:45 - Alex's BAFTA's experience! 03:09 - Harry losing his house keys 05:35 - BAFTA Recommendations 15:00 - The Conjuring: Last Rites Recommendations: TV Shows Four Seasons (Netflix) One Day (Netflix) Lost Boys and Fairies (BBC) Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office (ITV) Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Colin from Accounts (BBC iPlayer) Alma’s Not Normal (BBC iPlayer) Would I Lie to You? (BBC iPlayer) Shōgun (Disney+) Operation Ouch! (BBC iPlayer) Films The Ballad of Wallis Island – Coming Soon The Conjuring: The Last Rites – YouTube trailer / Release upcoming Annabelle – Amazon Prime / Apple TV (rental) The Nun – Amazon Prime / Apple TV (rental) Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“Confessions of a Hitman” – The Book Sian Welby Couldn't Put Down!
May 12, 202500:34:39Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you're juggling 4am wake-ups, a teething baby, and live national radio… with zero sleep? This week, Capital Breakfast and This Morning host Sian Welby joins Alex and Harry for an unhinged episode of Binge! Sian shares her favourite hidden gem, why Severance nearly broke her brain. Plus, what really changed when Roman Kemp left Capital Breakfast, and how she fought her way onto This Morning . Don’t forget to send in your recommendations to: hello@bingepodcastofficial.com or leave us a voice note – we love hearing from you! 07418 627194 Chapters 02:00 – The Simpsons Debate Gets Heated 4:50 – 4AM Wake-Ups & Haunted Baby Monitors 7:55 – What Really Changed When Roman Left Capital Breakfast 13:25 – Sian’s Golden Hour of TV: What She Watches When Ruby Sleeps 21:10 – The Hitman Book, Telepathy Podcast & the Potpourri Story TV Shows Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Netflix) Severance (Apple TV+) Mr. Inbetween (Disney+) Lost (Amazon Prime) Films Wedding Crashers (Amazon Prime) Marley & Me (Disney+) The Truman Show (Amazon Prime) Podcasts Wolf and Owl with Tom Davis & Romesh Ranganathan The Telepathy Tapes Books Confessions of a Hitman by Marcin Wrona Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell Binge! is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Exec Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O'Donnell Production Co-ordinator: Vic Amott Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oli Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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