That Movie You Like: The Sequel
By Brendan Crates
Join Nick Spohn and Brendan Crates as they look at classic films, then pitch you the sequels you can't live without.
Sequels the way you like them, straight out of Tasmania.
Let's get ready to sell out!
#TMYL2
That Movie You Like: The SequelApr 05, 2023
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review
While Brendan and Nick work hard on their difficult third season, Brendan thought it would be cool to review the new Planet of the Apes film. Live from the cinema car park!
S2E20: The 2023 Twosies
Join Brendan and Nick as they reminisce over there favourite episodes from the past year, and give out the prestigious "Twosie" awards.
Awards for "Most Creative", "Most Surprising", "Most Sequelly Sequel" and "Best Story" are all on the line. And which film will Nick and Brendan crown 2023s Best Sequel?
Where can you find our guests?
* Luke Ryan: Movie Interrupted Podcast
* David “Quinny” Quinn: The Periodic Table of Awesome (podcast and live on Twitch)
* Maddy Svoboda: Church this Sunday
* Ben Sachse: Toy Power Podcast
* Tracey J: Off My Shelf Podcast
* Tim Martain: ABC Radio
* Tracey Spohn: I think she is the housemate of one of the hosts?
S2E****: Hit-Girl in Oz
Warning, this episode includes violence and naughty words.
As a special Xmas gift, Brendan presents to you this short unreleased Hit-Girl story. This story was too nasty for the Millarworld Annual, but in the true spirit of Christmas, enjoy for the first time anywhere, ever!
S2E19: Secret Santas - Brendan's Pitch
Warning - This Xmas special is not for the faint of heart! Listener discretion is advised!
Grab an egg-nog you c**t, and settle in for a very Kick-Ass Christ-Mass. There's blood, guts and (not so) little girls swearing, with a healthy dose Christmas Spirit. That's right, all your Christmas' really have come at once!
S2E18: Secret Santas - Nick's Pitch
Brendan and Nick sit around the woodfire drinking egg-nog and gifting each other Christmas Specials to pitch.
Then they return in definitely 100% the same audio environment for Nick to pitch something festive from a land far far away.
S2E17: Marvel Cinematic Universe - Brendan's Pitch
We're back in the MCU, and Brendan is introducing a brand new character. The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl.
S2E16: Marvel Cinematic Universe - Nick's Pitch
This week we pick some of the most obscure Marvel characters around, and do a random draw to select who we should introduce to the MCU. Then Nick pitches an MCU film based on an Alan Moore character.
S2E15: Roger Rabbit - Nick's Pitch
It's Nick's turn, and he's taking us on a roller coaster ride through the history of animation.
S2E14: Roger Rabbit - Brendan's Pitch
Come into the grubby world of crime, sex and animated rabbits. This week, Brendan pitches a 90s set mystery dealing with paparazzi, overdoses and Jonathon Taylor Thomas.
S2E13 - Indiana Jones Interrupted
This episode we team-up with Luke Ryan from Movie Interrupted for an improvised Indiana Jones adventure.
S2E12: 2 Blokes Talking
Nick and Brendan have a chat. They cover Indiana Jones, Ahsoka, One Piece, Alita Battle Angel, Gen V, Batman 1966, the DCEU, The Flash and the PS5 game Spider-Man 2.
S2E11: Halloween Special - Part Two
Police are seeking information on the disappearance of Nick Spohn and Brendan Crates. It is believed they went missing while they were recording a podcast about the Blair Witch Project, and this audio is being released in the hope of finding new information. If you know anything that can help, please contact Crimestoppers.
Introduction by Gerard Lane
#blairwitchproject
S2E11: Halloween Special - Part One
Police are seeking information on the disappearance of Nick Spohn and Brendan Crates. It is believed they went missing while they were recording a podcast about the Blair Witch Project, and this audio is being released in the hope of finding new information. If you know anything that can help, please contact Crimestoppers.
Introduction by Gerard Lane
#blairwitchproject
S2E10: 90s Family Films - Nick's Pitch
Nick got Blank Cheque, and there's some problematic elements. Like all 90s family films, I guess?
Maybe his sequel will be better?
S2E09: 90s Family Films - Brendan's Pitch
This week lets have some fun, and pick 90s family films to sequel totally at random. Will Brendan get a classic like Free Willy, or is he going to be walking out of there with The Indian in the Cupboard?
S2E08: Commando 2 - Nick's Pitch
Then stay tuned for a discussion about how they decided which story threads to pick up from the original.
S2E07: Commando 2 - Brendan's Pitch
S2E06: Aussie Kids TV - Brendan's Pitch
It's somehow still Adaptation Week, and this time Brendan is adapting a lesser known Aussie kids show from the 1990s. Do you recognise the extremely catchy theme tune?
S2E05: Aussie Kids TV - Nick's Pitch
Have you ever, ever felt like this? Have strange things happened? Are you going round the twist? Nope, it's just Adaptation Week for the 3rd week in a row...
And Nick's taking us back to Port Neranda for an outstanding Round the Twist episode!
S2E04: So Nick Wrote a Musical Too
This week Sally is back to hear Nick's Musical, a project that he's been quietly dreading. Will he soar as high as Hamilton did on stage, or will this be the movie version of Cats all over again...
S2E03: So Brendan Wrote a Musical
Musical expert Sally Crates joins us to talk movie musicals. Then Brendan pitches an emo epic based on the music of one of his favourite bands.
#MCR
S2E02: Galaxy Quest 2 - Tracey and Brendan's Pitches
We're back with more Galaxy Quest, a film beloved by Nick and our guest Tracey (from Off My Shelf Podcast), and that Brendan also watched.
First Tracey pitches a grounded follow-up to Galaxy Quest, then Brendan pitches a very different take on the franchise.
S2E01: Galaxy Quest 2 - Nick's Pitch
Welcome sellouts, we're back for season 2! Join Lieutenant Commander Nick and Ensign Brendan, along with their brave Captain Tracey (from Off My Shelf podcast) as they go where few have dared to go before. That's right, we're going on a Galaxy Quest!
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review
Brendan and Nick review the new Transformers film, live from the nearby car-park. First part is spoiler-free, followed by a clear (and loud) spoiler siren where we get into the good stuff.
Ep 27: Transformers The Sequel - Nick and Quinny's Pitches
In the finale episode for series 1, Nick pitches a strange artistic Transformers epic, and then Quinny pitches a dream Transformers take that is more than meets the eye!
Series 2 Coming Soon!
Ep 26: Transformers the Sequel - Brendan's Pitch
In Part One of our epic season finale, we have special guest and Transformers expert Quinny from the Periodic Table of Awesome along for the ride. They talk toys, movies and Michael Bay, before Brendan enters the Bayverse for a very different take on on the series.
Sellouts, Roll Out!
Ep 25: American Werewolf in London 2 - Nick's Pitch
Trigger Warning: This episode deals with themes of suicide. Nick, disappointed that American Werewolf wasn't funny enough, sprays the franchise with a healthy dose of funny juice.
Ep 24: An American Werewolf in London 2 - Brendan's Pitch
Trigger Warning: This episode deals with themes of suicide.
Nick and Brendan talk about the horror classic American Werewolf in London, and then Brendan pitches an all-new sequel with an all-new werewolf in an all-new country.
Ep 23: Ghostbusters 2 - Nick's Pitch
Who you gonna call? Nick Spohn, with a brand new sequel in the Ghostbusters: Answer the Call universe.
Ep 22: Ghostbusters 2 - Brendan's Pitch
Brendan pitches a sequel to Ghostbusters, a film that famously didn't have any sequels.
Ep 21: Black Swan 2 - Nick's Pitch
Film critic Tim Martain is back to discuss Nick's take on Black Swan 2. Will Nick dance the sequel ballet to perfection, or will his understudy steal it all away?
Ep 20: Black Swan 2 - Brendan's Pitch
Ep 19: Velocipastor 2 - Brendan's Pitch
Maddy the pastor is back to talk more Velocipastor. Will Brendan's take on a sequel please him, or will it be Rated X by an all Christian Jury?
Ep 18: Velocipastor 2 - Nick's Pitch
We watched Velocipastor! With a real pastor! Then Nick Velocipastor'd all over the recording studio!
A Star Wars Special: That Time Nick and Brendan Went on a Massive Tangent about the Last Jedi
The conversation that couldn't be put off any longer. Why Nick loves The Last Jedi, and why Brendan hates it. There will be blood!
Ep 17: A Star Wars Story - Brendan's Pitch
Brendan spent hours scouring Wookipedia learning about currency from a galaxy far far away for this, his take on a standalone Star Wars film. Was it worth it? You be the judge!
Ep 16: A Star Wars Story - Nick's Pitch
It's finally here, we let Nick do a Star Wars episode, and it's an epic. Listen as Nick talks about spaceships in extreme detail. If you listen closely you might even hear Brendan's eyes crossing as he tries to understand it all.
Ep 15: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4 - Nick's Pitch
Last week Nick had never seen Ninja Turtles. Now he's writing a sequel! Does he have what it takes?
Ep 14: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4 - Brendan's Pitch
This week, Ninja Turtles super-fan Brendan pitches a modern sequel to the classic TMNT films from the 90s. Middle Aged Mutant Ninja Turtles anyone?
Ep 13: Disney Classics - Brendan's Pitch
It's Adaptation week. Again! This time Brendan brings a very famous live-action character from the 80s into the wonderful world of Disney. What will Nick, and our Disney expert Tracey think of this one. Has Brendan finally gone too far?
Ep 12: Disney Classics - Nick's Pitch
That's right, it's the first ever Adaptation Week! This time the boys, joined by Disney expert Tracey Spohn, are adapting other media into a Disney Animated Classic. Nick's up first with a classic fairytale.
Ep 11: Eat Pray Love 2 - Brendan's Pitch
This week, Brendan watched too much Eat Pray Love and lost his mind. We also catch up with the community.
Ep 10: Eat Pray Love 2 - Nick's Pitch
Ep 9: The Batman 2 - Nick's Pitch
Nick pitches an epic take on a sequel to Battinson's The Batman. Can he say Dick Grayson without giggling?
Ep 8: The Batman 2 - Brendan's Pitch
Brendan and Nick share their thoughts on 2022's The Batman, and then Brendan pitches his take on what a sequel might look like.
The Nick and Brendan Save DC Films for James Gunn Special
It's a very special episode of TMYL2. This week we had an amazing opportunity to pitch ideas for James Gunn, famous director and creative lead at DC films. We captured it for your listening pleasure.
Ep 7: Jurassic Park 2 - Brendan's Pitch
Brendan shares his take on the perfect Jurassic Park 2, and the boys introduce a new segment; Sequels That Work where they analyse Sing 2.
Ep 6: Jurassic Park 2 - Nick's Pitch
Nick and Brendan discuss the original Jurassic Park and their thoughts on the existing sequels. Then they ignore them all, as Nick details his definitive Jurassic Park 2.
Ep 5: Gremlins 3 - Nick's Pitch
In this episode, Nick's Gremlins get political! Then we take time to check in with our community.
Ep 4: Gremlins 3 - Brendan's Pitch
The boys give their thoughts on the first 2 Gremlins films, then Brendan pitches a radical new take on the franchise with his pitch for a Gremlins 3.