Ever drooled over an amazing burger in a film? Or just love to dish about food on the silver screen? Then this podcast is for you!
Each episode a member of the film & tv industry chats with Lauren about their role in the industry and spills their thoughts on a foodie related film of their choice.
Ep 14 - Hamburger Phones, Quirky Teens and Bad Merch
Our first eveeerr transatlantic episode is here!!
The lovely Stephanie O'Byrne joined me to talk about her many hats in the creatives industries. We deep dive about the world of merch and the lack of profits going to the designers. As well as discuss her favourite film - JUNO!!
You can keep up to date about the podcast on our instagram @halloumihotchoc
And you can check out Stephanie's amazing artwork on her instagram and tiktok
https://www.instagram.com/st3phascope/
https://www.tiktok.com/@st3phascope
2 Mar 2026
Ep13 - Never Too Many Meal Times
Budget horror films, premiering at Glasgow Film Festival and all before 2nd breakfast.
This episode we are joined by Graham Hughes to talk all things budget horror films, his first step in to Exec Producing and about his chosen film for the episode - THE LORD OF THE RINGS!
22 Dec 2025
Christmas Special 2025
We are finishing up the year with a little Christmas ramble special!! I asked our Instagram followers what their favourite Christmas film is and discuss some of my families film/tv traditions.
To keep up to date with all things podcast follow us on Instagram @halloumihotchoc
Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100187
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
11 Nov 2025
Ep 11 - Alien Fast Food, Blue Sludge and Kiwis
On this episode we have a double the amount of guests than usual. Ben and Nathan, a director duo who are making their first feature film - Welcome to G Town.
We talk about how they are getting on making this film and discuss their previous short films. Before diving in to their film choice and one of their inspirations Bad Taste!
To follow more about the podcast you can find us on instagram and TikTok
@halloumihotchoc
27 Oct 2025
Ep 10 - Cupcakes, Giant Cookies and Friendship
On this episode we have podcast host of Pictures and Patter, David!
We discuss his role in Development, the wonders of story telling in factual tv and everything to do the underrated comedy Bridesmaids!
I also featured on an episode of David's podcast - which you can listen to now on Spotify and Youtube.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EkR4xPQwFFhfuz6TLgZnR?si=deJB8n06RN2lAKMS4qRdzA
To keep up to do date with all this Halloumi and Hot Choc podcast related you can follow us on instagram @halloumihotchoc
13 Oct 2025
Ep 9 - Lava Cake, Food Trucks and Some Biscuits
On this episode we have founder of Biscuit Barrel, James!
We talk all things sketch comedy, Fringe (Edinburgh and Hollywood) and discuss one of his all time favourite films - CHEF!
To find out more about Biscuit Barrel and see where you can see their comedy sketch shows in person, check out their website
https://www.biscuitbarrelcomedy.co.uk/
And to keep up to date with all things Halloumi Hot Choc why not follow us on Instagram @Halloumihotchoc
29 Sept 2025
Ep 8 - Space Tatties with Ketchup
On this episode we have my amazingly talented friend and actor Daniel!
We talk about growing up in an area not renowned for creative industries, how Daniel got interested into acting including his time at the Fringe this and most importantly about the scifi 2015 hit movie, The Martian.
To keep up to date with what we're up to and to get hints of what film we will be talking about next, why not follow us on instagram.
@halloumihotchoc
15 Sept 2025
Ep 7 - Killer Tea and Hedgehog Stew
On this episode we have Sean, a journalist from the Press and Journal, and so happens to be our Host's brother.
We talk about how Sean got into journalism and all things Sherlock!
To follow what we're up to on the podcast give us a follow at Instagram @halloumihotchoc
5 Aug 2025
Ep 6 - I choose Blue Soup and Vodka
On this episode we have the lovely Alyx joining us!
We chat about her recent experience working on The Traitors and dish about the one, the only Bridget Jones.
If you'd like to keep up to date with what we're up to give us a follow on instagram
@halloumihotchoc
https://www.instagram.com/halloumihotchoc/
21 Jul 2025
Ep 5 - Pineapple & a Secret Formula
On this episode we have the wonderful Insha joining us!
We chat about what you get up to as a runner on TV shows and discuss the first TV show of the series.
Can you guess from the title who it is?
To find out more info and get updates when next episodes are coming out follow us on Instagram
@halloumihotchoc
https://www.instagram.com/halloumihotchoc?igsh=emRsbW9wM3VjeDk2
7 Jul 2025
Ep 4 - Steak vs Gruel
Harry joins the hosts to debate the age-old question of steak versus gruel and discuss a film related to the color green in this interview episode.
26 May 2025
Ep3 - Raw Meat
Host chats with Ethan about his work in the TV industry and his short films, focusing on the horror film Raw and exploring the theme of cannibalism in film; this is an interview.
12 May 2025
Ep2 - Sinful Chocolate
Connor shares his film industry work and Fringe show experiences with the hosts in this interview episode, while they review the film Chocolat.
28 Apr 2025
Ep 1 - A Simple Cheeseburger
Producer Neale discusses his experiences as a television industry researcher and highlights his favorite projects, including the film "The Menu," in this interview episode.
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