Tue, Mar 2, 2021
AL and Shane begin their journey with young budding film producers Luke Allen and Alex Yousefi as they aim to document the making of their latest film "Reduced To Clear" with a series of podcasts. With a hugely successful crowd funding appeal behind them and a great cast ready to jump into this project, it seems like it's going to be an exciting journey.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Shane, Luke and Alex Yousefi catch up with actor Simon Fisher-Becker who will be starring in Reduced To Clear. Previously, he has starred in Dr Who, Harry Potter and even an Oasis music video. But who is Simon, where did it all begin for him and what he can tell us about his career?
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
In the 4th instalment of Reduced To Clear: Biscuits Shane sits down with writer/directors Luke Allen and Alex Yousefi to find out how things have progressed since that last time they spoke. Luke and Alex are putting together a film called Reduced To Clear, which features an all star cast. We have had the privilege of following the progress from the beginning. Find out what developments have occurred since the last time we spoke. These episodes are always a fun and light.
Tue, May 11, 2021
From wine salesman to acting on "The Crown" - Shane, Luke and Alex Yousefi take some time to learn about their guest Edward Tidy's journey. Ed is one of the cast members that will be taking part in Luke and Alex's project "Reduced To Clear" Appalling network issues do not dampen the spirits throughout this episode. What did you think of Paddington 2?
Tue, May 25, 2021
Shane, Alex Yousefi and Luke Allen are joined by one of the most prolific background actresses in the world, Ninette Finch. Yes, if you've watched TV, like, ever, you will have most likely seen Ninette at some point. This episode explores Ninette's fantastic career and we find out how many times she had died, her favourite genres to work on and how sweet Ricky Gervais was with her on the set of Derek. The guys have some improv fun at the end and....there's a murderrrrr. Who dies? find out right here.
Tue, Jun 8, 2021
Shane is joined by Alex Yousefi and Luke Allen ft Special Guest and Production Manager Hannah Wright, We talk about everything from First Cinema trip since Lockdown, What exactly does a Production Manager do?, How Hannah Stumbled across Reduced to Clear, to the amazing work Hannah does in her Day Job. Of course, never a Reduced to Clear: Biscuits episode without an Improv Session. Fun packed, laughter and informative episode. Have a listen.
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
This Episode of RTCB is brought to you by Shane Hinton, Alex Yousefi and Luke Allen, We talk about everything from Heaters in buses, through to Driving Instructors. Much more of a leisurely chat due to it being Our Very own Shane Hinton's 30th Birthday. Laughter filled episode, normal RTC Business will resume next episode. Have a listen.
Tue, Jul 20, 2021
Shane, Alex Yousefi and Luke Allen return for the next episode of Reduced to clear with this very exciting Short. They bring with them their Executive Producer and Actor playing "Customer" Ewen Macintosh, you may well have seen him before in The Office with Ricky Gervais, Ewen played Keith. Ewen is such a great guy, we talk about how he helps lower budget films and series, including Student projects, we dig into his past and how he has built his career into Comedy, and even a conversation about old skool nostalgia Social Medias. Ewen brings a great Atmosphere to this episode being in a pub. Have a listen.
Tue, Aug 3, 2021
Shane Speaks with Luke Allen and Alex Yousefi who bring with them Special Guest Gareth Thomas from Rocking Horse Studios. Fun filled episode where, despite technical difficulties, we have a discussion covering a variety of topics. Including an Interesting Improv where Covid-man was born, and Lockdown Santa. Have a Listen.
Tue, Dec 28, 2021
Recorded in front of a live audience at the Wellington Orbit cinema, we bring you a Q&A at the premier of Reduced to Clear. The film had just ended, the lights had just come up and AL was poised waiting with a mic to speak to young directors Alex Yousefi and Luke Allen about the film that they has just showed to a full audience. We hear about what it felt like to see something they have made appear on the big screen. What did they learn from the experience and where do they go from here? We also hear from Dr Who star Simon Fischer-Becker who was featured in the film, Rocking Horses own Gareth Thomas and of course some questions from the audience. We have followed the journey of Reduced to Clear as a production right from the very beginning and being at the premier felt really nice. Thanks Luke and Alex for letting us be involved, we cannot wait to see what you work on next. - AL.