Down the Back of the Seats Podcast

15/06/2024

It’s been ages - sorry! A new episode is out now. We start with the sad closure of Oban Cinema but then try not to be too doom and gloom for the rest of the episode!

04/05/2024

A new episode is heading your way. Alasdair derails the podcast before we've even finished the introduction with some talk about naked clowns. Once that's done, Ellen & Alasdair talk about the current economic climate and how cinemas are faring.

Let us know what you think on [email protected] or FB or Instagram messenger.

18/04/2024

A new episode has just dropped or landed or whatever it does. Ellen and Alasdair talk about Civil War, snoozing through films and the importance of pressing record at the right time.

We're always keen to hear from listeners but there are a few things in this episode that we'd particularly like to hear opinions on - [email protected] or by FB/Insta messenger.

06/04/2024

A new episode is imminent! Ellen and Alasdair talk about plagiarism, more double bills and their (other) favourite film themed podcasts.

30/03/2024

In this weeks episode we're so excited to be joined by Kyle from Broadway Prestwick. Kyle is Project Development Officer for the rennovation of The Broadway Cinema, Prestwick, a fabulous Art Deco cinema. We talk to Kyle about his love of the Broadway, the plans for the future and, of course, all the 'bits' you find when exploring an old cinema.

17/03/2024

A new episode of Down the Back of the Seats is out now! Recorded in the immediate aftermath of the Oscars Alasdair might have some things to say about the film that won big...

17/03/2024

Our Alasdair went on Cine Italia podcast to talk about For a Few Dollars More. Here's the link! We talk about him talking it on our next episode which is coming out this afternoon.

‎Podcast Cinema Italia, puntata For a Few Dollars More with Alisdair Satchel - 14 mar 2024

03/03/2024

There’ll be a new episode out this evening once I’ve figured out how to cut around Alasdair’s rant about a beloved national treasure. MacGuffin and Lyra have given up trying to help.

29/02/2024

If you want to join Alasdair in an online discussion on Enys Men tonight, we'd love to see you! If you've not seen the film you can rent it from Screen Argyll's online player and watch it, then tune in for the chat at 20.30 UK time.
We'll be talking about the film and the larger folk horror movement.
Cheers!

Join our weekly post film discusion

23/02/2024

We have both (and also MacGuffin) now seen American Fiction. Discussion to follow on the next podcast.
(Spoiler - Mac fell asleep pretty much straight after barking at the MGM lion and didn’t wake up until the end so his opinion is void)

21/02/2024

A new Down the Back of the Seats is out today. We speak to Robert Hartley, Game Master who makes his living as a Games Master for Dungeons and Dragons. Rob talks about how he weaves a story, his relationship with his audience and he and Ellen reminisce about their time working together at Pukekohe Cinema.

12/02/2024

Our next episode - Business Plans - is out now! Ellen and Alasdair talk about the cost of just existing as a cinema at the moment and read some of the amazing business plans that some local school children sent in.

23/01/2024

We’re back for Series 2. This week Ellen and Alasdair catch up from their break and have a non-argument argument about a film they’ve both recently watched. We’d love to hear your stories, questions or comments on [email protected]

23/12/2023

It’s a Christmas special! Ellen and Alasdair talk about Christmas at the cinema and the greatest Christmas films of all time. Merry Christmas to you all. Christmas.

21/10/2023

Our final podcast of the season drops tomorrow. In this episode the staff of Campbeltown Picture House tell all. Featuring Mhairi, Gemma, Sally, Eoin and Ellen (with mentions of Jack and Michelle who couldn’t be with us). Rascals, the lot of them.

15/10/2023

The penultimate episode of this series is out now! Alasdair and Ellen chat about p**n film titles and... well, mainly just that.

Apologies for the filth in this week's episode. It is definitely NSFW!

08/10/2023

Episode 20 - Doily - is out now. Ellen and Alasdair explore Alasdair’s latent issues with lace, talk about the UKCA and read a splendid email about readograph fails (triumphs?).

07/10/2023

If the podcast is late this week it’s because I’m not allowed to get to my computer.

01/10/2023

Episode 19 - Mullet - is out now. Ellen and Alasdair talk about tiered ticket pricing, the wonderful charity MediCinema and Alasdair’s favourite musical maestro.

24/09/2023

Episode 18 - Ale and Body Fluid Disposal Kit- is out now.

Ellen and Alasdair talk to Alex about his time working in cinemas including stories of bodily functions (vom warning), playing controversial films (again) and audience behaviour (again).

We’d love to hear your stories, questions or comments - [email protected]

17/09/2023

Episode 17 - In Which We Waffle - is out now. We talk about The Screen Machine, continuing trying to find the line of films that Ellen will or will not play and answer some logistical questions about the a**l intrusion incident.

16/09/2023

In tomorrow’s episode I (Ellen) confuse two films and look very foolish. Lyra’s embarrassed for me if she’s honest.

10/09/2023

Episode 16 - Susan Christie - is out now! Ellen and Alasdair navigate some controversial film chat, discuss what an absolute soft touch Ellen is when managing staff and welcome Susan Christie from Cromarty Cinema who brings us stories of her film-related travels.

02/09/2023

Episode 15 - Emilio Vieira - is out tomorrow!

Ellen and Alasdair are joined by Canadian actor Emilio Vieira who shares stories of working at Stratford Festival, Ontario. He talks about his relationship with the audience, being a wee bit disruptive on stage and the time opening night was evacuated for a bomb scare.

Ellen and Emilio met in Stratford and then the episode was recorded over Zoom when we were all back in our respective countries.

The film that got the ball rolling - February A Love Story - is still available to stream and is goddam adorable. www.februarytheplay.com

27/08/2023

Episode 14 - Hot Chunks - is out now
Ellen and Alasdair talk about whether audience behaviour is getting worse and receive an email that is the worst nightmare for an emetophobic.

We’d love to hear from you on [email protected]

25/08/2023

Down the Back of the Kiosk Door. This is where we write all of our frequently uttered phrases or funny quotes that we want to remember. Also, the height chart of staff and frequent freelancers (and the Official CPH Children). It’s an ongoing project…

20/08/2023

Preparing to do some recordings out and about. Lyra has other ideas.

20/08/2023

Episode 13 - Conga - is out now.

Ellen and Alasdair talk about heartwarming things that have happened this week, dodgy pipes and when no one turns up for your show.

We’d love to hear from you on [email protected]

12/08/2023

Episode 12 - A Flood of Pish for Postman Pat - is out tomorrow!

Ellen and Alasdair talk about intervals/intermissions, rude things in children’s films and Alasdair gets told off for being silly.

We’d love to hear from you on [email protected]

06/08/2023

Episode 11 - Got me in your panto - is out now.

Ellen and Alasdair talk about release windows, the death of cinema and are joined by comedian Viv Gee who brings tales of celebrity encounters.

Viv’s fab show Old Dog, New Tricks is on now until 14th August at Leith Depot.