Had an idea...: Recent Episodes
Ben & Mike
We're always coming up with ideas for films, sketches, game shows and characters, but we never do anything with them. So we decided to record a podcast where we can pitch our ideas to each other and explore some other random thoughts.
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In this episode, we discuss our "guilty pleasure" films, before moving onto ideas for a unique Cluedo experience, a way of livening up urinals, a live action Wallace and Gromit film and a film about a disappearing person.
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In this episode, we're getting all techy, inventing some new apps for finding toilets and storing info on people. There's also a custom car for kids and a way to make the vets a friendlier place.
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In this episode, we put our inventive caps on to come up with some rather unique invention, including electrified spectacles, theatre seat for cars and... beds for giraffes? There's also a Bargain Hunt video game on offer, so let's get listening. Yes? Yes!
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In this week's episode, we reminisce about scary TV shows before sharing some ideas for our own more wholesome TV shows. There's also ideas for a stealthy superhero and a podcast about celebrity true crimes.
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We're getting all nostalgic this week, as we talk about our favourite toys and invent some new ones, including a line of business-themed action figures and a revolutionary limited-run action figure company. Other ideas include a new TV show for Bill Bailey and a film about anticipating murders.
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Happy Easter! We're celebrating with some Easter ideas, including two films about murder (naturally), a new egg gift set and an album of Easter-themed songs. So, settle down with some chocolate an a glass of milk and enjoy our Easter special.
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Make sure you've got some snacks ready for this episode, as we're talking food! We discuss what our final meals would be, then look at flavouring an unlikely food and making recipes easier to follow. There's also ideas for a film about a murderer who goes to Mars and a novel way of storing hats.
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Welcome back, you're listening to Ben and Mike's comedy hour. Yes, we've gone all radio this episode, because our big ideas include radio shows about books and cheesy jokes. We've also got a creative dating app and some shareable earphones.
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It's 2024 and we're bringing a friend with us for our first episode of the new year. We're joined by our friend Laura live from Canada, as we discuss ideas including a sitcom about two idiots trying to get rich, a reimagining of the Harry Potter books, unifying units of measurement for a better world, a 24 hour-long album, a band of musicians from the West Midlands and t-shirts that change colour and play music based on your mood.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and we're here to bring you a sackful of ideas to celebrate! With ideas including a couples advent calendar, a decoration-making TV show, and films about stealing Christmas from rich people and Santa becoming a baby, what more could you ask for this Christmas?
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Alas, the end of another series, and we're looking back on the 46 ideas that we - and our guests, Nelson, Ruby and Sonny - have had over these past ten episodes. So, join us on a trip down memory lane as we review our series 3 ideas!
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It's that time again, the end of another season. And we've got some great ideas to end on. From an astrology-themed kids show and a trivia-based sketch, to films featuring a street-racing Fred Flintstone and a group of people who are a little too keen on true crime.
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In this episode, Mike delves into the world of categorisations as he pitches ideas for the 1001 book series. Meanwhile, Ben's looking into the world of competitive washing up. There's also two innovative ideas for pizza!
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It's our second Halloween special, and we've got even more spooky ideas for you, including a gritty reboot of a classic vampire-themed kids show, a film about zombie bees, a haunted escape room and a band made up of dead musicians. Listen if you dare!
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No, we're not being sponsored by a taxi company. This week, both Ben, Mike and special guest Ruby all came up with a similarly themed big idea. We also had ideas for a crime-solving sixties pop group, a children's courtroom drama and some passive aggressive sweets. Big thanks to Ruby for joining us, check out her podcast The Game Crowd!
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In this week's episode, Mike's getting hungry for festive chocolates, Ben's getting vocal from a distance, and we share our ideas for gameshows involving audience participation and sensory deprivation. Oh and there's a pillow face in a tree!
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In this episode, we go on a number of journeys. We go west in a Village People musical, we go to see a friend to deliver some warm regards, we go to the seaside in a horror film about a secret door and we go on a magical history tour in a film about a time-travelling coach. So, come join us on our journeys, but be careful... you might lose your sanity along the way!
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A summer spectacular of an episode, as we recorded this one in Weston-Super-Mare! Our ideas include a film about regrets, a useful tool for sending things abroad, a group of disappointing superheroes and a pair of bumbling burglars. As well as a couple of ideas sent in by a fan of the show!
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This week we're joined by our good friend, the one and only Nelson Rahi! We discuss ideas including a wrestling game, a game of culinary confusion, peaceful pandas, a gardeners theme park, a gadget for the blind and people to collect your mail.
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In this episode, we stupidly give away hundreds of pounds worth of free advertising, as we discuss our favourite adverts and Mike shares some ideas for gritty reboots of classic children's adverts. Other ideas include novelty prosthetics, fast talking radio hosts and a sketch involving two drunk police officers.
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Guess who's back. Back again. Yes, we've had a little break, but now we're back with more questionable ideas! From improved dog medicines and a novelty pop group to entertaining donation boxes and innovative suitcases.
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It's that time again, as we look back at the last 10 episodes - with a whopping 48 ideas between us - to see which we liked, which we didn't like and which we've developed further since recording. Strap yourselves in for 2 and a half hours of reminiscing!
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As we round off our second series, this episode includes ideas to revolutionise train seating and make workouts more entertaining, as well as TV shows that highlight lesser known but prolific actors and go undercover in management offices.
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We begin this episode reminiscing about our favourite days, then move onto ideas including unconventional wedding traditions and a royalty themed kids show, as well as films about the last two men on earth and pets taking vengeance on technology.
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We're spending our Easter reminiscing about Easter in primary school and Easter bonnet competitions. But we've also got lots (four) of ideas, including an office based sketch, a doggy dating show, a Victorian superhero and an over enthusiastic practical joker.
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In this episode, we embarrass ourselves further, before delving into ideas that include a film about a couple on a cruise, a radio station for lovers of albums, a way to make toast more exciting and a shampoo that saves you ever needing a haircut again.
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We hope you're hungry, because this is a very food themed episode. From chocolate eggs to ASMR eating, as well as discussions on our signature dishes. We've also got a way to improve cinema etiquette and a sketch about a doctor duo.
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Recorded on I Hate Coriander Day, this episode takes a look at some of the weird national holidays, before discussing ideas including a very meta sitcom, a shopping themed dating show, a childish game show and a money themed game show.
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We've had a break for a few weeks, but now we're back, from outer space, you just walked in... no wait. Anyway, this week our ideas include a planet-saving milk service, a breakfast festival, a vacuuming robot video game and a word game all about connections. Yes, looks like year's ideas are going to be just as crazy as the last!
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It's Christmas Eve, and we've gathered to bring you a whole stocking full of ideas! From tinsel noodles and a Christmas planning app to a stocking filler shop and a paint-by-numbers advent calendar, there's something for everyone in this podcast. We hope you enjoy our festive episode and have a very merry Christmas!
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In this week's episode, Mike's having trouble at the doctors, and we discuss ideas that include a time-consuming game show, a sketch with an interesting cast, a sequel to a film that exists, and a film starring Jim Broadbent as a penguin.
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As November draws to a close, we've started getting ready for Christmas. As well as discussing our preparations, we have another batch of ideas, involving a revolutionary restaurant, former advertising mascots, a flatpack furniture competition and a dating show guaranteed to go badly.
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To celebrate hitting the milestone of 10 episodes, we decided to look back on some of the ideas we've had this series and see if we still like them and if we've developed them any further since. Join us for a stroll down memory lane as we review our own ideas.
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We somehow made it to ten episodes! Feeling rather proud of ourselves, our ideas this episode include a board game themed game show, a short sighted fortune teller, a wheelchair pushing service and an app to get you out of awkward situations.
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Yes, we made up a word. But that's the only way we could describe our guest Ana's genius culinary idea. This episode's ideas include a sitcom set in a doctor's surgery, a personal robot photographer, a revolutionary theatre experience, weight-loss themed restaurant and a boiled egg chopper. We also mention our shop, which you can visit at https://www.spreadshirt.co.uk/shop/user/had+an+idea+podcast/
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This week we're getting all spooky, with some Halloween themed ideas, including a poltergoose, a Slender Man board game, a film about a group of horror bloggers in a haunted village and a less scary film about a were-baby. There's also a birthday surprise for Mike and an exclusive preview of a song Ben wrote for Halloween.
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In this episode, Ben and Mike - or as we're now known, Ed Nygma and Supergirl - discuss ideas including microwave meal poppers, quiet DJs, a shopping channel for gangsters and an overly emotional painter and decorator. Also, shoutout to our friends at The Game Crowd podcast, go give them a listen - once you've listened to this, of course!
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It's the middle of September, which of course means it's time for... Christmas? This week we're feeling unseasonably festive. We also have ideas for a money-saving app, a drag-themed restaurant, a man who's irritatingly helpful and an unlikely lawyer.
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This episode was quite a special one, as it was recorded on Ben's birthday an we were joined by our mutual friend, Gush. We discussed birthdays (naturally) and a plethora of ideas, including water tanks, battered chips, a songwriting TV show, filtered glasses, dual jam jars and an app for locating lost items.
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In this week's episode, we discuss ideas including a stained glass jigsaw, a rom com set in a supermarket, a very niche business selling signs with only one message on, and a playground for adults.
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This week we're joined by our first (and hopefully not last) guest on the podcast, Harvey. We talk about dreams and share ideas for a food fighting game, a dating site for shy people and a film about time. We also try out our game show ideas, which revolve around testing human abilities, a warehouse full of prizes and knowledge of the human anatomy.
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We're back! The pilot was such a hit that we've decided to keep going. In this episode we discuss slices of butter and dick pic prevention, and TV shows about ghost helpers and elderly superheroes.
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In our first ever episode, we discuss inventions including spider cannons and dog bowl mugs, and films about chess and stamp collecting.
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