Shifty Bench Podcasts
Home of the podcasts Drop the pilot and So, What's the Problem? Both co-hosted by Jimmy Brown
Monday, 18 January 2021
So, What's the Problem? Sliding Doors (1998)
Monday, 11 January 2021
So, What's the Problem? The Terminator (1984)
Monday, 28 December 2020
Fringe Division- 1.6: The Cure
Episode six of Fringe sees exploding heads, Peter making deals he probably shouldn't and a dark secret from Olivia's past. We talk about all of that as well as our Walter line of he week and Jimmy has to beep out Martin's spoilers. Contains strong language.
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Monday, 21 December 2020
So, What's the Problem? Home Alone (1990)
It had to happen. In this longer than normal episode, Jimmy and Jen chat about a childhood favourite of both of theirs for a change. As well as the first movie, we also delve into the second briefly and basically just say what the original movie means to them. There are still problems, though. Kind of.
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays everyone, see you next year!
Monday, 14 December 2020
Drop the Pilot- Poor Devil (1973)
Monday, 7 December 2020
Fringe Division: 1.5- Power Hungry
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Tuesday, 1 December 2020
So, What's the Problem? Go (1999)
Aaaand, we're back in the 90s for a Jen pick. And it's almost Christmas! And what better way to celebrate than to talk about this Tarantino wannabe that's set on Christmas Eve? Buckle up, Jimmy's going to rant a little. Contains strong language. Next week- Fringe Division returns.
As someone who has worked in retail, I can relate...
Monday, 23 November 2020
Fringe Division- The Arrival
Hey, folks, we're not sure but there may be a bald guy in a suit in this episode! It's episode 4 of Fringe and things are starting to happen. We obviously talk about the bald guy, who also gets a name this episode and Jimmy has a wee moan about the writing of Peter. Which Martin dismisses. Next episode will be out on December 7th.
Monday, 16 November 2020
Drop the Pilot- Beane's of Boston (1979)
Nick and Alex from the Release the Clowns podcast return to talk about the proposed American version of the classic UK sitcom, Are You Being Served? We talk abut the cast (as usual), the original show and why it was a weird choice adapting this particular episode for American audiences. Also, why did they change Peacock's title? Why demote him to just "Mr"? Well, we discuss this and many more things. The audio on my side isn't great on occasion but it's still listenable. Anyway, the pilot is on Youtube, the link is below.
Pilot on Youtube
Monday, 9 November 2020
So, What's The Problem? Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
It's our early Thanksgiving special! And for this, we visit one of Jimmy's childhood favourites. Also, it's the first John Hughes movie on the show! How have we gone 15 episodes without covering his problematic ass? It's less so here but there are still things to discuss. We disagree on the characters but agree on the actors portraying them and Jimmy goes on a rant about the 80s music career of a former Beatle. Next episode is a new Drop the Pilot and So, What's the Problem shall return on December 1st. Contains strong language.
Monday, 2 November 2020
Fringe Division- The Ghost Network
Episode three of Fringe gives us nice visuals, good character work and an interesting plot, all good so far. As we tend to miss talking about certain things that may have been important or interesting, I have inserted some clips of the show during this episode. Contains strong language.
Friday, 30 October 2020
Bonus- The Faculty (1998) Commentary
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Bonus- An American Werewolf in London (1981) Commentary.

Saturday, 24 October 2020
So, What's the Problem? Cherry Falls (2000)
Brittany Murphy after reading the premise of the movie-