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The Banterists

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 19

The Banterists is a brand-new podcast where three friends dive into big ideas, small obsessions and everything in between. Expect lively conversations, plenty of laughs, and honest opinions on everything from books, theatre, TV and fashion to music, art, exhibitions and whatever else grabs their attention that week. Thought-provoking, entertaining and full of personality, it’s like eavesdropping on your funniest friends over a drink. Coming soon to wherever you get your podcasts — tune in, join the conversation, and become one of The Banterists.

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🇫🇷 France - leisure
13/07/2026
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Season 1 · Episode 19

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 00:53

Summer Break Announcement and Thanks from The Banterists.

Phill announces that the Banterists are taking a short summer break to recharge and thanks everyone who has listened, shared, and supported the show, hoping listeners enjoyed the first season as much as they enjoyed making it. He assures the audience they will return in the autumn with more banter, fascinating conversations, and new guests, and that Kocktail Kev will be back with more cocktail history, stories, tips, and recipes to try at home. Phill wishes everyone a wonderful and safe summer, encourages them to keep bantering, and signs off with Jo until they return for another season in the autumn.

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The Banterists - Kocktail Kev - Vodka Cocktails

Season 1 · Episode 18

Friday, July 24, 2026 • Duration 08:29

Vodka Cocktails: History, Production, and a Porn Star Martini

The episode focuses on vodka-based cocktails, covering vodka’s origins, production methods, and a guided recipe for a Porn Star (Passion Fruit) Martini. It notes vodka’s strong association with northern Europe—especially Russia, Poland, Finland, and Sweden—along with disputed Russian and Polish claims to its invention, early medical uses, and early references in 1751 and 1405. The script describes early frozen distillation, the rise of home distilling, charcoal filtration, and the Smirnoff story from its 1864 founding through nationalization, the family’s emigration after the 1918 revolution, and U.S. expansion culminating in the Moscow Mule’s 1941 popularity. It explains modern vodka fermentation, distillation, dilution, and filtration, lists classic vodka cocktails, and gives step-by-step Porn Star Martini instructions topped with prosecco and passion fruit. Kevin enjoys his drink listening to Harry Styles busking on the street in Paxos, singing Treat People With Kindness.

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The Banterists music is called ‘The best jazz club in New Orleans’

Music by Paolo Argento from Pixabay

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SE01 E8 Kocktail Kev - Whisky Mac

Season 1 · Episode 8

Friday, May 22, 2026 • Duration 05:10

Phill, Lilly and Jo are taking a break this week but Kocktail Kev is with you and introduces a new weekly short segment on Banterists about cocktails, including their stories, how to make them, and tasting along with readily available ingredients and straightforward proportions using a 25 ml/50 ml measure. He defines a cocktail as a combination of two or more drinks with at least one alcoholic, and notes mixed drinks like gin and tonic also qualify though are often distinguished from more complex bar cocktails. He shares two 19th-century origin theories for the word “cocktail,” including New Orleans egg cups and docked horse tails indicating mixed breed. He then presents his first featured drink, the Whisky Mac, named for Colonel Hector McDonald (“Fighting Mac”) in India in 1899, made from Scotch whisky and ginger wine; he prefers a 2:1 whisky-to-ginger-wine ratio over the pub-standard 1:2 and gives a simple mixing method. He previews next episode on margaritas and making syrups.

00:00 Welcome to Cocktails

01:42 What Is a Cocktail

02:04 Cocktail Name Origins

02:40 Meet the Whiskey Mac

03:04 History Behind the Drink

03:17 Ingredients and Ginger Wine

04:06 Finding the Right Ratio

04:46 How to Make One

04:56 Next Episode and Goodbye

Our podcast music is called ‘The best jazz club in New Orleans’

Music by Paolo Argento from Pixabay

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Sounds of our lives

Season 1 · Episode 7

Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 47:08

Music Memories, Teen Slang, and Lightsaber Dueling

Phil and Jo host The Banterists without Lily, who is directing a play, and introduce an episode focused on music alongside their usual recommendations and a teased new segment. They discuss a Guardian article about Sébastien Bérard and France recognizing lightsaber dueling as an official sport, then share “word of the week” (pandiculation) and teen slang including “tea,” “yassify,” and “delulu.” The main conversation explores formative music memories (first singles, record shops, vinyl, tapes, Walkman/Discman/iPod), the power of distinctive voices, and how music evokes memory, including road-trip playlists. They highlight favorite artists, film soundtracks (The Piano, Garden State, The Mission), live music experiences, and recommend Pink Martini and Postmodern Jukebox, plus BBC iPlayer’s Outrageous about the Mitford sisters and Amanda Land; Jo does not recommend Al Pacino’s autobiography. They announce upcoming midweek bonus episodes featuring “Kocktail Kev,” sharing cocktail history, recipes, and music pairings.

00:00 Welcome and agenda

01:08 Lightsaber dueling fact

03:06 Word of the week pandiculation

03:46 Teen slang roundup

06:00 Music chat begins first buys

07:01 Record shops and vinyl comeback

10:35 Iconic voices and music memories

12:09 Portable music evolution

15:55 80s 90s bands and scenes

19:03 Music TV and live shows

21:01 Eclectic tastes and soundtracks

23:04 Piano Score Praise

23:26 Garden State Gems

24:42 Morricone Masterpieces

26:09 Brat Pack Soundtracks

Interview with Simon Clark

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, May 8, 2026 • Duration 34:50

Phil and Lily host The Banters without Joe and welcome guest Simon Clark, president of the non-profit cultural association Atelier des Art du Noble Val (founded 2022 in Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val) promoting music and the arts across the region. Simon describes moving to France after buying a property at 50, drawn by the area’s scenery and a barn he converted into a concert/rehearsal space, plus gîtes that help fund retirement. He shares his musical beginnings in a high-standard church boys’ choir, his career path from university singing to overseas travel operations (including Thomas Cook), then retraining as a language teacher and later running language courses. Simon explains forming the association to avoid local politics, outlines year-round programming, and previews upcoming events: a May 10 sacred Italian music concert in Vieux with 60 singers, organ, soloists, and conductor Mark Opstad; Shakespeare productions (Twelfth Night, then The Winter’s Tale); and a July 24 Albi concert by Gérald Toto with live ikebana. The episode ends with “word of the week” and recommendations.

Recommending’s

Phill recommended a programme called HOME which can be found on Apple TV+

Lilly recommended the 2019 version of Upstairs Downstairs starring Keeley Hawes which is on Amazon Prime in France

Simon recommended a singer/guitarist called Gerald Toto https://www.geraldtoto.net/about-gerald-toto/

Our podcast music is called ‘The best jazz club in New Orleans’

Music by Paolo Argento from Pixabay

Favourite Artists, Word of the week & More

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, May 1, 2026 • Duration 52:10

Phill, Jo, and Lily are back for another wide-ranging conversation covering listener mail, cringe-worthy memories, the origin of a surprising word, and a deep dive into their favourite artists and artworks.

In this episode:

📬 Listener Mail

Ian from France writes in about Episode 1 (favourite films) — correcting the group on Wuthering Heights in French cinemas, Bob Hope's Road Movies co-star (Bing Crosby), and sharing his views on The Singers and French Exit.
Joe from London recommends I Swear (Netflix) — a BAFTA-winning film about a man with Tourette's — and the Channel 4 documentary Dirty Business, a hard-hitting look at how UK water companies are polluting waterways and beaches.

😳 Cringe Moments

Joe: Attempting mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on her dead guinea pig, Giles, before wrapping him in tinfoil for burial.
Lily: Using phrases taught by a "friend" at a racecourse abroad… which turned out to be extremely offensive suggestions directed at a stranger's entire family.
Phil: Singing Memory from Cats at a charity fashion show — brilliantly, until "that big note."

🔤 Word of the Episode: Heckle

Joe traces the word back to 14th-century Middle Dutch textile workers, through Scottish political agitators, to the comedy clubs of today. Highlights include a sharp comeback from Jo Brand, a misguided Glastonbury request for Oasis to play "Parklife" (a Blur song), and a possibly apocryphal Churchill quip from the lavatory.

🎨 Favourite Artists

Lily's picks:

Jan van Eyck – The Virgin with the Chancellor Rolin (c. 14th century): rich iconography, royal colours, and a hidden Paddington Bear.
Vermeer – Lady Reading a Letter at an Open Window (1657–59): evocative, luminous, and possibly aided by a camera obscura.

Memorable Moments In Our Lives

Season 1 · Episode 4

Friday, April 24, 2026 • Duration 37:39

This week, Phill, Jo and Lilly take a trip down memory lane as they share some of their most unforgettable life moments… but not before a bit of classic Banterists chat about zombie filler.

From magical weddings in Italy 🇮🇹 to camel riding adventures in Morocco 🐪, the gang swap stories that will make you laugh, reminisce, and maybe even feel a little nostalgic. They also dive into incredible cultural moments – from catching the very first matinee of Les Misérables, to seeing Catherine Zeta-Jones light up the stage in 42nd Street, and the pure joy of live music with Black Pumas in Paris.

Recommending’s

Books

‘Love Lane’ and ‘A place called winter’ by Patrick Gale

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Film

Jo is off to see the film ‘The Drama’ Staring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Alana Haim

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Workaway and Film Reviews

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, April 17, 2026 • Duration 27:09

In this episode, Phill takes the hosting reins solo while Lilly and Jo are off on other adventures—but he’s not alone for long! Joining him is special guest Banterist Tori, all the way from New York, currently exploring life abroad through Workaway.

🌍 Main Topic: Workaway Life
Phill and Tori dive into the world of Workaway—what it is, how it works, and why it’s becoming such a popular way to travel. Tori shares her first-hand experience of doing Workaway for the first time, including:

What inspired her to try it
The benefits of cultural exchange and travel on a budget
The realities (and surprises!) of living and working abroad
Tips for anyone thinking of giving it a go

🎬 Film Reviews
As always, there’s time for a bit of movie banter! Phill and Tori chat about three films they’ve recently watched:

28 Years Later – Does this long-awaited follow-up live up to the hype?
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10548174/
The Ballad of Wallis Island – A quirky watch with plenty to unpack
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27674982/?ref_=fn_t_1
Eternity – A deeper, more reflective film—did it hit the mark?
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24950660/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_eternity

Expect honest opinions, a few laughs, and maybe a disagreement or two!

Workaway Website link

https://www.workaway.info/en/hostlist/europe/gb

Join Phill and Tori for a relaxed, funny, and insightful episode full of travel stories and film chat.

📩 Got thoughts on Workaway or seen any of the films? Get in touch—we’d love to hear from you!

Please email us or send us a message via our social sites you can find us by searching for The Banterists

Our Favourite Films

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, April 10, 2026 • Duration 49:11

Episode Summary:

Jo, Lily, and Phill dive into the always-contentious topic of favourite films - with Phill’s self-described "highbrow" choices raising a few eyebrows. Before getting into other films, the episode opens with a chat about Oscar-winning short films, including A Friend of Dorothy's (starring Miriam Margolyes) and the intriguing French film Two People Exchanging Saliva, joint winners of the Best Live Action Short Film Oscar alongside Singers.

Films Discussed:

Carry On Films (Phil)
Rebecca (1940) (Lily)
The Age of Innocence (1993) (Jo)
Gosford Park (2001) (Jo & Phill)
Howard's End (1992) (Jo)
Torch Song Trilogy (1988) (Phil)
Jane Eyre (2011) (Lily)
The Birdcage (1996) (Lily)
A Fish Called Wanda (1988) (Lily)
Some Like It Hot (1959) (Phill)
Sinners (2025) (all hosts)
Chinatown (1974) (Jo)
Hamnet (2026) (Jo)

The Wuthering Heights Anticipation: All three are eager to see Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights (with Margot Robbie), though it hasn't arrived in their local cinemas yet.

Recommendations:

Lilly: Is recomending all her films
Jo: Parasite (Korean Oscar winner), A Friend of Dorothy's (YouTube), and Sinners
Jo: A History of the World in 100 Objects – BBC Radio 4 / British Museum podcast series presented by Neil MacGregor (available on most podcast platforms, ~15 min episodes)

Small Prophets, Yves Klein Blue, and Oscars Red Carpet Highlights

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, April 3, 2026 • Duration 35:15

In the first episode of The Banterists, hosts Phill, Jo, and Lilly introduce the podcast and discuss TV, color, and the Oscars. Phill recommends the TV series Small Prophets, written and directed by Mackenzie Crook, set in Manchester and centered on Michael searching for his vanished girlfriend using homunculi prophecies; they praise its observational humor, set design, and cast including Pierce Quigley, Crook, Michael Palin, Paul Kaye, Sophie Willan, and Shola Adewusi. Jo explores International Klein Blue, its patenting in 1961, Yves Klein’s use of nude models as “living brushes,” and related blue references from denim and Picasso’s Blue Period. They review Oscars history and red-carpet fashion trends, note winners including Best Picture One Battle After Another, and end with recommendations: the Wes Anderson exhibition at London’s Design Museum, BBC’s The Other Bennet Girl, Pat Barker’s Troy trilogy, and the short film A Friend of Dorothy’s on YouTube.

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Small Profits (TV Pick)

08:28 Yves Klein Blue

12:15 The Oscars

12:47 Oscar Fashion

22:36 Oscar Winners

27:55 Recommendings

Books mentioned this podcast are

The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker

My Life in Design by Terence Conran

Conran on Colour by Terence Conran

Our podcast music is called ‘The best jazz club in New Orleans’

Music by Paolo Argento from Pixabay

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