THE TEAM MEMBER WHO RUNS THE PHONE BATTERY GAUNTLET #192
Can you guess which Off Script team member is always on 8% phone battery? We go behind the scenes on one of the craziest movies ever conceived, and (back by popular demand) we take a second bite of the 'band name origin' cherry. Were you hit by the Modi viral WhatsApp in Dubai? Not everyone in t…
OPENING SCENES, GENIUS PRANKS AND OUTSMARTING ZOMBIES #191
The “How To” podcast you never asked for: how to create a winning opening scene for your movie, how to prank like a boss, and how to survive a zombie apocalypse in Dubai.
THE BEACH BOYS AND THE CULT LEADER #190
We can imagine it’s very hard to make friends when you’re the drummer for one of the biggest bands in the world in the 1960s but we still cannot endorse welcoming a cult into your home. Also, no matter how much you know about the real Cleopatra, the story behind Elizabeth Taylor’s 1963 portrayal is…
WHY HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH? WHY NOT? #189
It turns out the origin story of your favourite (well some people’s favourite) 90s band names isn’t as romantic or creative as you might have thought. We also take a look at this year’s Academy Awards’ Best Director a man who places importance on collaborating and will not tolerate UGG boots!
THE PODCAST YOU CAN'T REFUSE #188
Robbie answers a question you never ever pondered, Sonal gives Amelia Earhart the “How They Made It” treatment and we celebrate one of the best sequels ever.
POWER BALLADS, THE SPEECH THAT MADE OBAMA AND MIND READING #187
It's rare that a guest in the studio knocks Sonal, Chris and Robbie off their feet, so to have two at the same time do it is pretty special. Martin and Sylar popped in to speak to the gang about their show 'Evening of Wonders' at the Theatre by QE2. Robbie delves into the speech that made Barack O…
THE RETURN OF SHARK CONTENT ON OFF SCRIPT FINALLY! #186
Robbie, Sonal and Chris get excited about another Reality TV Show having a Dubai revival. They reflect on the life and times of the man behind the book behind the first ever blockbuster - Jaws. They feature some of the best (some would say worst) break up letters, and get ready for some brilliantl…
TIKTOK TALK AND NO GO SONGS FOR DONALD #185
Sonal, Robbie and Rog debut a brand new Off Script feature! "In The News" is a hard-hitting take on the stories dominating the headlines, the first item on the agenda is the ubiquitous Stanley Cup. TikTok has a language of its own and Sonal gives it a go. In '5 things in 5 minutes' Robbie takes sli…
HOW TO MAKE A ONE SHOT FILM #184
Chris, Sonal and Robbie find out how Sam Mendes crafted the war epic 1917 - in just one take. We unpack the story of DB Cooper as the net closes on one of history's most notorious thieves - in the long awaited return of Off Script Mysteries. In honour of her visit to Expo City Dubai Sonal takes a …
PUBLIC SNUBBINGS AND THE TRUTH ABOUT VIKINGS #183
When we found out that potatoes could be downgraded from their status as vegetables (and let's be honest they are easily in the top 3 of best vegetables) Robbie decided to look further into the public demotions of inanimate objects. Producer Rog shatters everything Chris thought he knew about the V…