logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2024
32m 43s

Grand Designs & Made-up Bands

Goalhanger
About this episode

Does any money change hands for those taking part in Grand Designs? Kevin Mcleod answers directly!


The Grand Tour has come to it's conclusion and as ever featured some amazing stunts but what is the process for shows cleaning up after themselves? Why are book shelves featuring so many Japanese cat books? Plus, is AI gaming music streamers?


Newsletter: www.therestisentertainment.com

Twitter: @‌restisents

Instagram: @‌restisentertainment

YouTube: @‌therestisentertainment

Email: therestisentertainment@gmail.com


Producer: Neil Fearn

Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport


As always we appreciate your feedback on The Rest Is Entertainment to help make the podcast better: https://forms.gle/hsG8XXMc4QyGNBHN8


🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/trie  It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Today
Libel Laws and Protecting The Free Press
Are the UK’s stringent libel laws preventing journalists from exposing predators in the UK media? Why are all pop stars seemingly non-stop? Why does Richard think of the Netflix adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club as his grandchild? Actor Noel Clarke has lost his libel case ag ... Show More
57m 42s
Aug 20
The One Where They Talk About Laugh Tracks
Why is Nick Faldo a villain at Madame Tussauds? Who has the most celebrity cameos in a music video? Why does Marina hate Eeeyore? All of this, and more, in one of our most riotous episodes yet. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exc ... Show More
29m 54s
Aug 18
Is Strictly Going Alt-Right?
Will Essex wide-boy Thomas Skinner derail Strictly Come Dancing? What does the all-out-war between the Beckhams and their eldest son tell us about modern celebrity? Real Housewives returns for a London run - should we care? Amid seemingly never-ending controversy Strictly Come Da ... Show More
56m 55s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2021
Ep. #18 | Breaking Misconceptions About Idols with RAIDEN
Raiden – a DJ and artist signed under SM Entertainment – stops by to talk about how traveling around the world and pursuing music has influenced his perspective on life and work. What are some preconceived notions people have about the arts? What are the misconceptions towards id ... Show More
50m 21s
Mar 2025
Companion: Crafting a smart genre blend with Writer-Director Drew Hancock & Editors Brett W. Bachman & Josh Ethier
Today, we welcome the brilliant creative team behind the highly entertaining and thought-provoking feature film Companion (2025): writer-director Drew Hancock and editors Brett W. Bachman & Josh Ethier. They sat down with our hosts, Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir, for a fantastic co ... Show More
1h 38m
Aug 2022
The Best of TAKE 2, Part I: Volume A
Simon and Mark are on the final week of their cruise, so this week covers all the highlights from their Take 2 episodes so far, bringing you the best bits (normally reserved for subscribers, ie. The Vanguard) FOR FREE! To subscribe via any platform, visit: https://extratakes.com/ ... Show More
1h 21m
Nov 2020
How to Pitch your Movie to Get the Green Light with John Livesay & Producer Aaron Scotti
This week we’re shaking things up a bit with a masterclass on pitching your dream project to studios and financiers. Joining Giles Alderson is regular co-host Director/Producer Dom Lenoir as they both sit down with presentation and pitching expert John Livesay and Producer of the ... Show More
54m 32s
Feb 2018
RWBY Vol 5 Theories, Vol 6 Predictions – Rooster Teeth Reviews
Hosts Mark Donica, Katie Cullen, and Megan Salinas discuss: Hosts discuss RWBY for Vol 5 Theories, Vol 6 Predictions. Grab your scythe and sniper rifle, because the Rooster Team is here to talk about all things Rooster Teeth that can't fit on an aftershow! Whether it's stand alon ... Show More
58m 58s
May 2021
How to Turn your Short Film into a Feature Film with Surge director & writer Aneil Karia
Today on The Filmmaker’s Podcast, Giles Alderson and his co-host Dom Lenoir chat with Aneil Karia, the writer and director of Surge starring Ben Whishaw, which premiered at the World Competition at Sundance Film Festival 2020. They dive deep into how Aneil turned his short Beat i ... Show More
59m 34s
Apr 2021
How to Direct, Produce, Write, Star and Distribute your Indie Film with guest Guy Pidgen - 'Older'
This weeks episode is with the brilliant director, writer, producer and actor Guy Pidgen who’s film Older is out now! He talks to Giles Alderson and Robbie McKane about how he made his first film at 16, how he started in the business and how he got his break. He discusses who his ... Show More
1h 19m
Mar 2025
Food For Thought: Why make a passion project documentary and give it away for FREE with Giles Alderson & Dan Richardson
Today’s episode is a special one! First for all, the brilliant Phil Hawkins takes the reins as our host. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the one and only Giles Alderson finally joins us to present his brand-new film! Alongside his longtime friend and co-director/-producer/-wr ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2022
The Booj Strikes Back: Why all modern trailers sound the same
In the 80s and 90s, movie trailers were ruled by “voice-of-God” narrators who used stock phrases like, “In a world…” Today, movie studios have a different trick up their sleeves: epic sound design. In this episode, Professor James Deaville explains the history of trailers, and Yo ... Show More
29m 37s
May 28
Our Studio Pitches Cursed Tech Inventions!
This month we're trying something new! We had members of The Studio come in and try to pitch our craziest and most wild inventions to a panel of "Sharks" aka Marques, Andrew, and Ellis. It's a chaotic episode with even more chaotic inventions that we hope you'll find as entertain ... Show More
1h 23m