Half the Picture

Half the Picture's guests this episode are James Briefel and George Pundek, the guys behind the brilliant Pulp Kitchen podcast, dedicated to the love of Film & TV and creating a space to share and develop an interest in film, whilst offering reviews, news, rankings, impressions and so much more!
James and George joined Billy on Half the Picture to chat about their shared love of film and the big-screen cinema experience as well as to compare notes on when their obsession with film first began. They also touched on their definition of a "Perfect Cinema" moment, their vote for the best needle drop in film, the horror of bad cinema etiquette and why The Flash is actually misunderstood. For all this and more, watch on!
Note: This interview was recorded on August 6th, 2026.
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Half the Picture’s guest this episode is Karla Crome, the brilliant writer responsible for scripting the new Sky Atlantic horror show ‘Possession’ as well as lighting up the screen as an actor with her memorable turns as Jess in ‘Misfits’, Nell in ‘Something Very Bad is Going to Happen’, Pattie in ‘Toxic Town’ and Bella in ‘Lazarus’ amongst so many others.
Karla joined Billy on the pod’ to chat about her experience writing Possession and how the series represents the realisation of her goal to dramatise the Black-British experience onscreen whilst exploring the horror genre with full-blooded thrills and scares. She also touched on her time starring in ‘Misfits’ and how the series taught her to embrace spontaneity on set, her love of horror and some of her favourite scary movies of recent years and the importance of supporting a project all the way to the finish line. For all this and more, watch on!
Note: This interview was recorded on July 22nd, 2026.
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Half the Picture’s guest this episode is Josh Radnor, the actor, writer and filmmaker perhaps best know for his iconic turn as Ted Mosby in the sitcom phenomenon ‘How I Met Your Mother’ as well as his work on projects as diverse as ‘Hunters’, ‘Happythankyoumoreplease’, ‘Liberal Arts’ and ‘Rise’ amongst so many others.
Josh joined Billy on the pod’ to chat about starring in the stage show ‘The Hit Machine’ currently on at London’s Soho Theatre as well as his favourite things about his time living in London whilst working on the show. He also reflected on the legacy of How I Met Your Mother, the initial distance he put between himself and the character of Ted, the important role Transcendental Meditation has played in his life and the advice he’d give to an actor starting today. For all this and more, watch on!
Note: This interview was recorded on 5th August, 2026.
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Half the Picture's guest this week is the brilliant editor, remixer and YouTuber Swedemason, the mind behind the viral hits 'Masterchef Synesthesia', 'Trump vs Talking Heads' and 'Paul McCartney Rabbit Hole' amongst so many others gems.
Chris (AKA Swede) joined Billy on the pod' to chat about his process crafting such stone-cold online classics as Buttery Biscuit Bass and how his meticulous craft of sampling begins by picking through the flotsam and jetsam of media to find a phrase to build a song out of. He also touched on how he dealt with the unexpected fame and attention Masterchef Synesthesia brought him, his friendship with fellow cult YouTuber and mashup artist Cassetteboy, the impact AI has had on his work as well as the wider post production industry and why Dame Mary Berry is one of his favourite people to sample. For all this and more, listen on!
Note: This interview was recorded on 21st April, 2026.
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'SWEDEMASON talks making Buttery Biscuit Base, Trump vs Talking Heads & The Art of Sampling (4K) is a non-profit project intended for educational purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.

Half the Picture's guest this week is Kimberley Nixon, the actress and writer perhaps best know for her brilliant turns as Josie in 'Fresh Meat', Slaggy Lindsay in 'Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging', Kate in 'Wild Child' and Shell in 'Under Salt Marsh' amongst so many others.
Kim joined Billy on the pod' to chat about her new one woman show 'Baby Brain', all about her experience navigating postpartum psychosis and OCD after the birth of her son which she's currently touring the UK with (link below). She also touched on why The Muppet's Christmas Carol and The Princess Bride helped inspire her to start acting, the legacy of playing Slaggy Lindsay and Kate in cult faves 'Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging' and 'Wild Child' along with her memories of making Fresh Meat and whether she'd ever return for a 28 Hartnell Avenue reunion. For all this and more, watch on!
Baby Brain - Camden Fringe: https://camdenfringe.com/events/baby-brain/
Baby Brain - Edinburgh Fringe: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/baby-brain
Note: This interview was recorded on 30th June, 2026.
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