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Dads on Film

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Dave and Greg juggle film discussion around meeting the never ending demands of their respective young sleep thieves. Expect movie chat, including choices for all the family, as well as film news, a look ahead to future releases and the odd interruption from an uninvited guest.
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Dads on FilmSep 04, 2020

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01:22:08
S5 E30: The Creator (Season Finale)

S5 E30: The Creator (Season Finale)

In the last episode in the season, we discuss Gareth Edwards’ new sci-fi original ‘The Creator’. We have film news, a bit of TV chat and a movie Q&A to round off season 5. We’re taking a break now, but Dads on Film will be back. Thanks for listening!
Oct 06, 202301:19:60
S5 E29: A Haunting in Venice, Past Lives

S5 E29: A Haunting in Venice, Past Lives

After another week off we’re back talking about the latest in Uncle Ken’s Poirot series, as well as Past Lives, a film that could easily be a contender for best picture at next year’s Oscars. We’ve also got this weeks film news, a quote from Zach and all the usual gubbins.
Sep 27, 202352:29
S5 E28: Broken Bones and Long Shots

S5 E28: Broken Bones and Long Shots

After a week off, we’re catching up on trampoline accidents, films we’ve been watching and film news as we approach the end of series 5 in a couple of weeks.
Sep 14, 202355:56
S5 E27: Ear Wax and 90s Family Films

S5 E27: Ear Wax and 90s Family Films

Dave has a 90s family Film quiz, Greg’s all ears having had his ear wax removed, and there’s a bunch of other stuff, including plenty of film news.
Sep 02, 202301:03:36
S5 E26: Disneyland, Camping, Hijack

S5 E26: Disneyland, Camping, Hijack

We’re catching up after our respective, and very different holidays. We also chat about the Apple TV Idris Elba mini series ‘Hijack’, Dave has a film quiz and of course we have the latest film news.
Aug 25, 202352:46
S5 E25: The Bear S2 etc

S5 E25: The Bear S2 etc

This week doesn’t really follow the usual format, as we recorded it with last week’s episode. Dave’s in Paris and Greg’s in Wales, however we’re talking about the wonderful series The Bear which you can find on Disney+, following the recent release of season 2. There’s some other stuff… such as a bit of a movie quiz game thing that Dave made up which you can join in on.
Aug 16, 202334:32
S5 E24: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

S5 E24: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

This week we’re talking about Seth Rogan’s take on the turtles which is out in cinemas now. We’ve got film news, Zach’s quote of the week and Greg’s watched Arrival. Turtle Power!
Aug 11, 202354:31
S5 E23: Our Drunken Wives

S5 E23: Our Drunken Wives

Greg’s been at a festival, Dave’s got something to say about Wigan Council’s idea of inclusive and of course we have plenty of film and TV chat. Our wives have also disgraced themselves.
Aug 03, 202354:55
S5 E22: Barbienheimer

S5 E22: Barbienheimer

This week is all about the double blockbuster juxtaposed released ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’. We’re dedicating much of this episode to discussing both in depth- relatively spoiler free! We’ve also got a bit of film news and Zach’s quote of the week.
Jul 27, 202351:38
S5 E21: Dead Reckoning Part 1

S5 E21: Dead Reckoning Part 1

Greg’s chatting in depth and pretty spoiler-free about Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1, one of several summer blockbusters out this month. Dave’s been watching plenty of other stuff, we have the news and we’re getting excited for Oppenheimer this weekend!
Jul 22, 202301:07:02
S5 E20: Preparing for MI7

S5 E20: Preparing for MI7

This week we’re talking about the first 6 films in the Mission Impossible series in preparation for watching and chatting about Dead Reckoning Part 1 next week. We’ve also got some film news, vomit news and Zach’s quote of the week.
Jul 14, 202301:04:58
S5 E19 (The Sequel): Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

S5 E19 (The Sequel): Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Dave and Greg are joined by Elliot to discuss Indiana Jones 5, and we find out what Zach was on about!
Jul 07, 202332:14
S5 E19 (The Prequel)

S5 E19 (The Prequel)

We’re counting down to MI7, Greg’s been cottaging and watching the wrestling and Dave’s got some film news. Come back later in the week for Indiana Jones 5 chat!
Jul 05, 202324:31
S5 E18 (The Sequel): Summer Blockbusters

S5 E18 (The Sequel): Summer Blockbusters

In the second of this weeks episodes, we’re discussing the history of the summer blockbuster as we look ahead to the new Mission Impossible, Openheimer and Barbie. Dave also gives Greg another little quiz.
Jul 01, 202344:50
S5 E18 (The Prequel)

S5 E18 (The Prequel)

Dave’s been in Spain, Greg’s had his feet up watching Glasto all weekend. Whilst not loads of film watching to discuss, there’s plenty of film news this week and of course, Zachy has something to say!
Jun 28, 202330:33
S5 E17: The Flash

S5 E17: The Flash

This week we’re discussing The Flash- the long awaited DC release starring Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton, amongst others.
Jun 21, 202339:11
S5 E16: Dave’s car keys

S5 E16: Dave’s car keys

This week, we’ve been enjoying the summer weather, and not watching a lot of films, but we’re chatting about films anyway. We’re struggling to get another episode in this week but we have a man date planned on Saturday featuring beers and cinema, so later in the weekend we should have an episode for you all about The Flash!
Jun 14, 202333:26
S5 E15: Across the Spider-Verse

S5 E15: Across the Spider-Verse

This week we’re discussing ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse’, the new sequel to 2018’s fantastic ‘Into the Spider-Verse’. We also have the usual film chat, news and a new quote from Zach!
Jun 11, 202353:28
S5 E14: Succession

S5 E14: Succession

As this wonderful dark comedy reaches its conclusion this week, we dedicate much of this week’s episode to Succession, the outstanding HBO series based on the ‘fictional’ Roy empire. Spoilers inside!
Jun 01, 202359:12
S5 E13 (The Sequel): The best TV shows of all time?

S5 E13 (The Sequel): The best TV shows of all time?

In the second of this weeks instalments we discuss the TV shows which may be considered the best of all time, and discuss listeners’ favourites too. We also find out what on earth Zach was saying!
May 27, 202343:45
S5 E13 (The Prequel)

S5 E13 (The Prequel)

In our first episode of the week, we’re catching up on what we’ve been watching and checking in with the latest film news, plus Zach has another film and quote that Greg can’t decipher.
May 23, 202327:44
S5 E12 (The Sequel): Summer release schedule

S5 E12 (The Sequel): Summer release schedule

In the second of this week’s episodes, we’re looking ahead to the summer movie release schedule, or which there is so much to get excited about!
May 20, 202335:05
S5 E12 (The Prequel)

S5 E12 (The Prequel)

In the first of this week’s episodes, we have a big catch up and chat about what we’ve been watching, plus we have this week’s film news and Zach gives us another film quote!
May 17, 202334:41
S5 E11: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

S5 E11: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

After a week off so Dave could recover from a stag do, we’re back and discussing the new Guardians of the Galaxy. We avoid obvious spoilers, although if you want to know nothing, watch it before you listen!
May 10, 202353:48
S5 E10 (The Sequel): Ghosted
Apr 28, 202334:15
S5 E10 (The Prequel)

S5 E10 (The Prequel)

The sun is shining as we bring you the first of this week’s episodes. Zachy has another film quote for you, and we’ll be catching up on some of the things we’ve been watching this week as well as bringing you this week’s film news.
Apr 26, 202329:06
S5 E9 (The Sequel): A Good Person

S5 E9 (The Sequel): A Good Person

In this week’s second instalment we discuss Zach Braff’s new film ‘A Good Person’ starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman. We also have this week’s film news.
Apr 22, 202337:17
S5 E9 (The Prequel): The one with the dead fish

S5 E9 (The Prequel): The one with the dead fish

In the first of this week’s episodes, we catch up and discuss our sleepless nights, Greg’s internet chaos and the woes of trying to keep fish alive. We catch up on a few films we’ve been watching. More on Friday!
Apr 19, 202330:11
S5 E8 (Sequel and Prequel): It’s a Mario!
Apr 13, 202357:13
S5 E7: Easter week (Sequel and Prequel)
Apr 07, 202322:20
S5 E6 (The Sequel): John Wick 4
Mar 30, 202334:59
S5 E6 (The Prequel)
Mar 29, 202334:20
S5 E5 (The Sequel): The 3rd Annual Daddies Awards

S5 E5 (The Sequel): The 3rd Annual Daddies Awards

It’s that time of year again. Forget the rest, now hear the best. The only awards that matter, it’s the 3rd Annual Daddies Awards where we look at the last 12 months film releases and choose our winners (and losers) from various categories. Enjoy!
Mar 24, 202349:26
S5 E5 (The Prequel) including You People

S5 E5 (The Prequel) including You People

In the first of this weeks instalments we chat about our week, what we’ve been up to as well as discussing the Netflix Jonah Hill rom-com, ‘You People’.
Mar 22, 202334:44
S5 E4 (The Sequel): Luther: The Fallen Sun

S5 E4 (The Sequel): Luther: The Fallen Sun

On this week’s second instalment, we discuss new Netflix release ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ which stars Idris Elba. 

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Mar 16, 202335:11
S5 E4 (The Prequel): The Oscars Debrief
Mar 14, 202335:30
S5 E3 (The Sequel): Looking ahead to Sunday’s Oscars
Mar 10, 202331:44
S5 E3 (The Prequel) 8/3/23

S5 E3 (The Prequel) 8/3/23

Greg and Dave discuss films and TV in the first of this week’s instalments. We also have the latest film news, as well as Zach’s film quote for this week.
Mar 08, 202331:19
S5 E2 (The Sequel): The Last of Us and Films coming up in 2023

S5 E2 (The Sequel): The Last of Us and Films coming up in 2023

In this weeks second instalment, we look ahead at all the big releases of the year, as well as looking in depth at the HBO series everyone is watching - The Last of Us.
Mar 03, 202345:57
S5 E2 (The Prequel) 1/3/23

S5 E2 (The Prequel) 1/3/23

Greg and Dave discuss films and TV in the first of this weeks instalments.
Feb 28, 202335:35
S5 E1 (The Sequel): Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania

S5 E1 (The Sequel): Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania

In the second edition this week, we’re talking about the new MCU release ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’. You’ll also find out what film Zach was quoting!
Feb 23, 202327:11
S5 E1 (The Prequel)

S5 E1 (The Prequel)

Spring is on the horizon, the days are getting longer and brighter, and it therefore felt like the right time to dive back in, with a bit of a change! Here’s the first of two weekly instalments, with lots of film and TV chat. More to come on Friday!
Feb 22, 202341:29
Season 5 begins this week!

Season 5 begins this week!

Season 5 begins this week in  slightly different format. Be there, or be somewhere else!

Feb 20, 202301:39
Christmas Quiz Special!

Christmas Quiz Special!

For this special edition we’re joined by some friends, family and listeners for our first Big Festive Quiz! You can play along and listen as we present 40 questions on and around the subject of films. Let us know your score! We’ll be back in the new year for season 5, but in the mean time you have 120 episodes to binge out on over Christmas. Thanks for all your support in 2022, we’ll see you soon!
Dec 21, 202201:08:22
S4 E30: 2022 Wrapped, Jingle All the Way

S4 E30: 2022 Wrapped, Jingle All the Way

It’s the last proper episode, but we have a mid credits scene next week! Join us on Monday 19th December from 8:30pm live online for our special Christmas Quiz! Prizes to be won, all you have to do to sign up for free is follow this link to get your ticket!

This week we wrap up the season by chatting through our year in film, picking out the highs and lows of 2022. The Movie Train arrives at ‘Jingle All the Way‘ station off the Arnie line and of course we have the usual film news and pick of content on streaming services this week. 

Find our watch diaries with ratings on Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/gregsmith and letterboxd.com/davegash

Get in touch on twitter and instagram @dadsonfilmpod , or drop us a voice message over at www.anchor.fm/dadsonfilm


Dec 08, 202201:25:20
S4 E29: Glass Onion, Matilda and Terminator 2
Nov 29, 202201:20:55
S4 E28: The Wonder and Speed
Nov 22, 202201:05:41
S4 E27: Wakanda Forever, The Bear and The Matrix
Nov 16, 202201:04:11
S4 E26: All Quiet on the Western Front and Enola Holmes 2
Nov 09, 202252:21
S4 E25: Dave’s new mic/ Black Adam

S4 E25: Dave’s new mic/ Black Adam

Better late than never! Dave dropped his mic down the stairs which caused us to lose half our recording, so Dave bought a fancy new mic and we had to do a re-record! We also chat about new DCEU release Black Adam which stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, and the movie train arrives at The King’s Speech station.
Nov 04, 202201:04:34