Ross Beamish returns to the podcast, as we celebrate 35 years of the James Cameron/Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi actioner; Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for Terminator 2: Judgment Day

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At the time of posting, T2 is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

Terminator 2: Judgment Day: IMDb

Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

This episode was recorded on Sunday 29th March 2026

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Join Stuart & Tom as We've Seen These Movies continues with discussions of a new film, a rewatch, & an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet). We also round up the other films we've watched since the last episode and determine which we would Buy, which we would Borrow, and which we would Bin.

The films discussed in this episode are Ready Or Not: Here I Come, Project Hail Mary, Superman, Train Dreams, Betsy's Wedding, 1917 & The Elephant Man.

GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at hauntednerds@gmail.com or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page.

LINKS -

Stuart - LetterBoxd

Tom - LetterBoxd

Bald - YouTube

And Why Not? - Linktree

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 31st March 2026

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Digging For Kryptonite host Anthony Desiato returns to the pod, as we discuss Kevin Smith, the meaning he’s had on he and Stuart with their adventures in making films, and above all, Smith’s 2004 Comedy; Jersey Girl.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for JERSEY GIRL

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At the time of posting, Jersey Girl is available in the UK on DVD, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

Digging For Kryptonite - Linktree - Threads - Instagram

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

Jersey Girl - IMDb

Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

This episode was recorded on Sunday 8th March 2026

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Join Stuart & Tom We've Seen These Movies continues with discussions of a new film, a rewatch, an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet) and a bonus movie recommended by Tom. We also round up the other films we've watched since the last episode and determine which we would Buy, which we would Borrow, and which we would Bin.

The films discussed in this episode are EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, Crime 101, What We Left Behind: Looking Back At Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Drive, Clerk., A Most Violent Year & The Girl Next Door.

GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at hauntednerds@gmail.com or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page.

LINKS -

Stuart - LetterBoxd

Tom - LetterBoxd

Bald - YouTube

And Why Not? - Linktree

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 3rd March 2026

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Ross Beamish returns to the podcast, as we take a look at the 1994 Luc Besson thriller; Leon.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the sexualisation of a child.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for LEON

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At the time of posting, Leon is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

Leon: IMDb

Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

This episode was recorded on Sunday 15th February 2026

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Julie & Jenn from the FOLCs Forever Podcast return as we celebrate 30 years of the Michelle Pfeiffer/George Clooney rom-com; One Fine Day.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for ONE FINE DAY

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At the time of posting, One Fine Day is available in the UK on DVD, & Blu-Ray or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

FOLCs Forever - WIX

ParkerPup - Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

One Fine Day - IMDb

Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

This episode was recorded on Sunday 11th January 2026

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Join Stuart & Tom We've Seen These Movies continues with discussions of a new film, a rewatch, and an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet). The films discussed in this episode are Iron Lung, Send Help, Hell Or High Water, What About Bob?, Frances Ha & Dark City.

GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at hauntednerds@gmail.com or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page.

LINKS -

Stuart - LetterBoxd

Tom - LetterBoxd

And Why Not?: Linktree

This episode was recorded on Monday 9th Febrary 2026

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2026 kicks off on And Why Not? with the return of Stacey Taylor, 4 mutant amphibians, a glitter loving metalhead and a walking crime against rap music, as we celebrate 35 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE

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At the time of posting, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K as part of the TMNT Trilogy Set.

LINKS -

TMNT Shellebration II - Mockingbird Cinema

Stacey's Parlour - Linktree

NeverSeenPod - PodBean

Stace & Barry In The Morning - Website

Bonus Features - Website

TMNT II: The Secret Of The Ooze - IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 14th January 2026

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Join Stuart & Tom as they embark on a new film show in which they each discuss a new film, a rewatch, and an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet). The films discussed in this pilot episode are No Other Choice, The Rip, Kuffs, Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows - Part One, Amadeus & Minari. They also discuss not seeing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at hauntednerds@gmail.com or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page.

LINKS -

Stuart - LetterBoxd

Tom - LetterBoxd

And Why Not?: Linktree

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 21st January 2026

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As 2025 draws to a close, Tom Stewart joins Stuart as they take a look back at the movie year that was 2025, and picks some of the movies that stood out for them in those 12 months. As well as Stuart & Tom’s picks, some of the guests from the year also tell us their favourite films of 2025 as well.

Don't forget to let us know your favourite films of 2025, by posting them in the comments, wherever you see this episode posted.

LINKS -

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram

That Comic Smell - Linktree

LetterBoxd - Stuart - Tom

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

End Music - Breakfast For Dinner - Superman HISHE Song

This episode was recorded on Monday 29th December 2025

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With Christmas 2025 just a couple of days away, Tom Stewart returns to the pod, as we get into the festive mood with the utterly charming 2019 animated film; Klaus.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) KLAUS

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At the time of posting, Klaus is only available to stream on Netflix

LINKS:

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram

That Comic Smell: Linktree

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

Klaus: IMDb

Title Music - Sweet Gingerbread Man by Sammy Davis Jr.

This episode was recorded on Thursday 4th December 2025

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Christmas 2025 kicks off with the return of Stacey Taylor, as we spend Christmas in L.A. and celebrate 20 years of the - Christmas set - detective comedy; Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) KISS KISS BANG BANG

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At the time of posting, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS -

Stacey's Parlour - Linktree

NeverSeenPod - PodBean

Stace & Barry In The Morning - Website

Bonus Features - Website

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - IMDb

Title Music - Sweet Gingerbread Man by Sammy Davis Jr.

This episode was recorded on Thursday 20th November 2025

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Fellow Double 0 Rob O’Connor returns to the pod, along with our new American contact Zach Moore, as we bring James Bond into the 90s and celebrate 30 years of Pierce Brosnan’s 007 debut; GoldenEye.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) GOLDENEYE (& the Franchise in general)

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At the time of posting, GoldenEye is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

All-Star Super-Fan - PodBean - Facebook

Always Hold On To Smallville - Spotify - Facebook - Patreon

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

GoldenEye: IMDb

Title Music - Gunbarrel by Eric Serra

This episode was recorded on Sunday 21st September 2025

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Molly, Julie & Jenn from the FOLCs Forever Podcast join us, as we celebrate 40 years of Robert Zemeckis’ 1985 sci-fi comedy; Back To The Future.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) BACK TO THE FUTURE (& the Franchise in general)

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At the time of posting, Back To The Future is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

FOLCs Forever - WIX

ParkerPup: Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

Back To The Future: IMDb

Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

This episode was recorded on Sunday 31st August 2025

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SpookTober 2025 comes to a close, with the return of Tom Stewart, as we check in with the Scream Franchise for our annual Halloween Special, this time checking out the fourth installment, with 2011s Scream 4.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) SCREAM 4 (& the Scream Franchise in general)

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At the time of posting, Scream 4 is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram

That Comic Smell: Linktree

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

Scream 4: IMDb

Title Music - The Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 8th October 2025

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SpookTober 2025 continues with the return of our Greased Up Muscle Man Correspondent; Stacey Taylor (who some damn fool accused of being the best) as we head into the jungle to talk about the 1987 John McTiernan/Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi slasher; Predator.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) PREDATOR (and Predator: Killer Of Killers - available on Disney+)

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At the time of posting, Predator is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS -

Stacey's Parlour - Linktree

NeverSeenPod - PodBean

Stace & Barry In The Morning - Website

Bonus Features - Website

Predator - IMDb

Title Music - The Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers

This episode was recorded on Monday 22nd September 2025

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The Every Sci-Fi Film Ever* Podcast host Ayesha Khan makes her debut on the pod, as we continue SpookTober 2025 with a stay at a lovely looking hotel in the hills and celebrate 45 years of the Stanley Kubrick Stephen King adaptation; The Shining.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) THE SHINING

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At the time of posting, The Shining is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

The Every Sci-Fi Film Ever* Podcast: Website

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

The Shining: IMDb

Title Music - The Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 20th August 2025

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You all know us, you know what we do. Ross Beamish returns to the podcast, as we kick off SpookTober 2025 by celebrating 50 years of the Steven Spielberg classic; Jaws.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) JAWS

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LINKS:

And Why Not?: Linktree

Bonus Features: Website

Jaws: IMDb

Title Music - The Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers

This episode was recorded on Sunday 17th August 2025

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Michael Bailey returns to the podcast as we celebrate 35 years of the groundbreaking pilot film to the 1990 John Wesley Shipp starring; The Flash

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) THE FLASH & THE ARROWVERSE CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS

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At the time of posting, The Flash is available in the UK on DVD as part of the Complete Original Series Box Set, to buy on a Region Free Blu-Ray set from the US, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude: Website

Always Hold On To The Flash: Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts)

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

The Flash: IMDb

Title Music - The Flash Theme by Danny Elfman

This episode was recorded on Sunday 14th September 2025

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ArtNineTwo’s Damian Edwardson makes a long overdue return to the pod, as we celebrate 25 years of cinemas other favourite group of Mutant heroes, and chat about 20th Century Fox’s X-Men.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR X-MEN

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At the time of posting, X-Men is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

ArtNineTwo: Website - Facebook - YouTube - Instagram

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

X-Men: IMDb

Title Music - X-Men Theme by Ron Wasserman

This episode was recorded on Thursday 28th August 2025

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It’s Stuart’s birthday again, so that seemed like a good excuse to get Tom Stewart back in the hosting chair, and talk all things Tombstone.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR TOMBSTONE

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At the time of posting, Tombstone is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram

That Comic Smell: Linktree

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

Tombstone: IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 12th August 2025

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The 2025 Summer Specials conclude, as Andy Hanks jumps aboard our cruise ship named Tom, as our Summer Cruise reaches its final destination (and possibly the end of the world), as we discuss the Tom Cruise/Steven Spielberg HG Wells adaptation; War Of The Worlds.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR WAR OF THE WORLDS

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LINKS:

Andy: Website |  Facebook |  Instagram |  Twitter

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

War Of The Worlds: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Sunday 27th July 2025

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The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Ross Beamish jumping back aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, and head to the year 2012, as we discuss the Tom Cruise/Christopher McQuarie Lee Child adaptation; Jack Reacher.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR JACK REACHER

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At the time of posting, Jack Reacher is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

Jack Reacher: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Sunday 27th July 2025

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The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Michael Bailey jumping aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, as we head to the year 1992, to take a look at the Cruise/Reiner/Sorkin courtroom drama; A Few Good Men.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR A FEW GOOD MEN

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At the time of posting, A Few Good Men is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

Superman Homepage - Website

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

A Few Good Men: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Monday 7th July 2025

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The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Matt Truex jumping aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, as we head to the year 2018, to take a look at Tom Cruise's 6th outing as Ethan Hunt, with Mission: Impossible - Fallout.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT (and the wider Mission Franchise)

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At the time of posting, Mission: Impossible - Fallout is available in the UK on DVD , Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcast Of Superman: Spotify - Soundcloud - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Website

Daily Knock Off: Website

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

Mission: Impossible - Fallout: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Saturday 27th July 2025

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The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Ross Beamish jumping back aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, as we do our first ranking in a couple of years, and tackle the Mission: Impossible franchise.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR THE MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FRANCHISE

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At the time of posting, most of The Mission: Impossible Franchise is available in the UK on DVD , Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group: Facebook

Mission: Impossible Episode: Spotify

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Sunday 1st June 2025

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The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Rob O’Connor jumping aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, as we head to the year 2000, as we take a look at the Tom Cruise/John Woo action sequel; Mission: Impossible - 2.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - 2 (and potentially the wider Mission Franchise)

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At the time of posting, Mission: Impossible - 2 is available in the UK on DVD , Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

Mission: Impossible - 2: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Sunday 22nd June 2025

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The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Jaylan Salah jumping aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, as we head to the year 1996, as we take on fewer clients and discuss the Tom Cruise/Cameron Crowe romantic/drama; Jerry Maguire.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR JERRY MAGUIRE

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At the time of posting, Jerry Maguire is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

Jaylan - Muck Rack - Twitter @JaylanSalman - YouTube

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group: Facebook

Jerry Maguire: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 13th May 2025

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In which Stuart & Ross get called back to Top Gun…

The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Ross Beamish jumping aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, and head to the year 2022, as we head back to flight school for the legacy sequel; Top Gun: Maverick.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR TOP GUN: MAVERICK (and Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny)

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LINKS:

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group: Facebook

Top Gun: Maverick: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Sunday 20th April 2025

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The 2025 Summer Specials kick off with Tom Stewart returning to the pod, as we head off in a Cruise Ship named Tom, and head to the year 2002, for the first Tom Cruise/Steven Spielberg team up, as they take on Phillip K Dick’s; Minority Report.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR MINORITY REPORT

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LINKS:

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group: Facebook

Minority Report: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 30th April 2025

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Bat-May concludes as Ross Beamish returns to the pod, and we take a trip to mid 2000s Gotham to celebrate 20 years of the Christopher Nolan helmed reboot; Batman Begins.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BATMAN BEGINS

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At the time of posting, Batman Begins is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group: Facebook

Batman Begins: IMDb

Title Music - Molossus by Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard

This episode was recorded on Sunday 6th April 2025

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For this bonus Between The Films episode, we're joined by Ross Beamish as we discuss the smash hit stage show The Shark Is Broken, which was seen at The Everyman in Cheltenham on the 25th & 26th April 2025.

This episode contains discussion of some of the elements of the show, which might fall under the mild spoilers catagory.

LINKS:

The Shark Is Broken - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

This episode was recorded on Sunday 4th May 2025

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This May, we're celebrating everyone's favourite man dressed as a bat, kicking off with the return of Matt Truex, as we head to Gotham City circa 1995 to mark 30 years of Joel Schmacher's Val Kilmer starring Batflick; Batman Forever.

Please note that this episode was recorded before the sad passing of Val Kilmer.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BATMAN FOREVER

At the time of posting, Batman Forever is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcast Of Superman: Spotify - Soundcloud - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Website

Daily Knock Off: Website

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group: Facebook

Batman Forever: IMDb

Title Music - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me by U2

This episode was recorded on Saturday 29th March 2025

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We’re back in the incredible world of 007, as agent Rob double O’Connor returns to the pod, and we discuss the Roger Moore’s cinematic swansong as James Bond, in 1895s A View To A Kill.

We’re back in the incredible world of 007, as agent Rob double O’Connor returns to the pod, and we discuss the Roger Moore’s cinematic swansong as James Bond, in 1985s A View To A Kill.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for A VIEW TO A KILL

At the time of posting, A View To A Kill is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

All-Star SuperFan: PodBean - Facebook

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

A View To A Kill: IMDb

Title Music - Gunbarrell by John Barry

This episode was recorded on Monday 3rd March 2025

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What a glorious feeling, as Daniela Rod returns to the pod, and we discuss the 1952 musical classic; Singin’ In The Rain.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

At the time of posting, Singin’ In The Rain is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, to stream on Sky/Now TV & to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS -

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

Singin’ In The Rain - IMDb

Title Music - Singin’ In The Rain by Mint Royale

This episode was recorded on Sunday 23rd March 2025

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AniMarchion continues, with Stacey Taylor returning to the pod, as we discuss the 2019 crossover; Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BATMAN vs TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

At the time of posting, Batman vs. TMNT is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, & to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS -

Stacey's Parlour - Linktree

NeverSeenPod - PodBean

Stace & Barry In The Morning - Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

Batman vs TMNT - IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 25th February 2025

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Andy Clift returns to the pod, and the world of Charlie Brown & Snoopy, as we celebrate 10 years of the utterly charming Blue Sky animated film; The Peanuts Movie.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for The Peanuts Movie

At the time of posting, The Peanuts Movie is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray, or to rent or buy digitally on most platforms.

LINKS:

Andy: Twitter @andyWclift - Website - ToyBlog - InstaGram - Eddsworld

Bonus Features: Website

It All Comes Back To Superman Podcast: Spotify

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

The Peanuts Movie: IMDb

Title Music - 20th Century Fox Theme performed by Schroeder

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 26th February 2025

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In the first episode of this new - and very occasional - series of Bonus Episodes, Stuart is joined by Rob O'Connor, as we take a moment to discuss the news that James Bond will now be creatively controlled by Amazon, and celebrate the work that EON and their amazing teams put into Bond over the last 63 years.

SPOILER WARNING FOR NO TIME TO DIE (just in case you still haven't seen it, but are hoping to get to it eventually).

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

Rob's Bond Thoughts Post - Instagram

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

Title Music - We Have All The Time In The World (instrumental) by John Barry

This episode was recorded on Monday 3rd March 2025

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Jaylan Salah returns to the pod, as we discuss the 2002 Paul Thomas Anderson/Adam Sandler comedy; Punch-Drunk Love.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for Punch- Drunk Love.

At the time of posting, Punch-Drunk Love is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on most platforms.

LINKS -

Jaylan - Muck Rack - Twitter @JaylanSalman - YouTube

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

Punch-Drunk Love - IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain

This episode was recorded on Thursday 6th February 2024

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2025 kicks off with Tom Stewart coming back to the pod, as we celebrate Valentine’s Day by discussing 2011’s romantic comedy; Crazy, Stupid, Love.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE.

At the time of posting, Crazy, Stupid, Love. is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray, or to rent or buy digitally on most platforms.

LINKS:

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram

That Comic Smell - Linktree

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

Crazy, Stupid, Love. - IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 4th February 2024

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Damian Edwardson returns to the pod, as we see in New Years Eve and celebrate 35 years of bustin continuing to make us feel good, as we continue our look through the Ghostbusters franchise with 1989s Ghostbusters II.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR GHOSTBUSTERS II

LINKS:

ArtNineTwo: Twitter @artninetwo - Website - Facebook - YouTube

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

Ghostbusters II - IMDb

Title Music - Ghostbusters by Run DMC

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As 2024 draws to a close, Stuart takes a look back at the movie year that was 2024, and picks some of the movies that stood out for him in those 12 months. As well as his own picks, some of the guests from the year also tell us their favourite films of 2024 as well.

Don't forget to let us know your favourite films of 2024, by posting them in the comments, wherever you see this episode posted.

LINKS -

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

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For this years Christmas Eve episode, Stacey Taylor returns to the pod as we discuss the ultimate Christmas Eve movie; Die Hard.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR DIE HARD

LINKS -

Stacey's Parlour - Linktree

NeverSeenPod - PodBean

Stace & Barry In The Morning - Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

Die Hard - IMDb

Title Music - Ode To Joy from the Die Hard Soundtrack

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For our 2024 Christmas Special, John Tucker and Tom Stewart join us to discuss all things festively spooky, some Christmas set horror films, and why they might be an appealing Christmas movie alternative.

SPOILER WARNING (although only really for 2015s Krampus)

LINKS

John- Website - Twitter @johntuckerart - Twitch - This Foul Earth

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram

That Comic Smell - Linktree

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

Title Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation

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This years Christmas season continues with the second of two Stocking Filler episodes, continuing with Andy Hanks returning to the pod, as we celebrate 35 years of Wallace & Gromit by discussing their debut short; A Grand Day Out.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for A GRAND DAY OUT

LINKS:

Andy: Website |  Facebook |  Instagram |  Twitter

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

A Grand Day Out: IMDb

Title Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation

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This years Christmas season continues with the first of two Stocking Filler episodes, kicking off with Andy Clift returning to the pod, as we discuss the animated festive favourite; A Charlie Brown Christmas.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

LINKS:

Andy: Twitter @andyWclift - Website - ToyBlog - InstaGram - Eddsworld

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

A Charlie Brown Christmas: IMDb

Title Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation

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This years Christmas season continues with From Crisis To Crisis co-host Michael Bailey returning to the pod, as we take a look at the makers of Superman: The Movie's take on the Santa mythos with 1985s Santa Claus: The Movie.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

Superman Homepage - Website

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

Santa Claus: The Movie: IMDb

Title Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation

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This years Christmas season continues with All-Star Superfan co-host Rob O'Connor returning to the pod, as we go on the hunt for the years must have toy, and discuss the Arnold Schwarzanegger Family Christmas Comedy; Jingle All The Way.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for JINGLE ALL THE WAY

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

Jingle All The Way: IMDb

Title Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation

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This years Christmas season continues with Andy Clift returning to the pod, as we discuss the Frank Capra Christmas favourite; It's A Wonderful Life.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

LINKS:

Andy: Twitter @andyWclift - Website - ToyBlog - InstaGram - Eddsworld

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

It's A Wonderful Life: IMDb

Title Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation

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This years Christmas season continues with Tom Stewart returning to the pod, as we discuss the Sofia Coppola directed Bill Murray Christmas Special; A Very Murray Christmas.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for A VERY MURRAY CHRISTMAS

LINKS:

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram

That Comic Smell - Linktree

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

A Very Murray Christmas - IMDb

Title Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation

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This years Christmas season continues with Ross Beamish returning to the pod, as we discuss the Richard Donner/Bill Murray update of a Dickens classic; Scrooged.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for SCROOGED

LINKS:

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

Scrooged: IMDb

Title Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation

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This years Christmas season kicks off with BellaWatchesFilms returning to the pod, as we discuss the Alexander Payne/Paul Giamatti festive drama; The Holdovers.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for THE HOLDOVERS

LINKS:

BellaWatchesFilms - Substack - Instagram - Tik Tok - Threads

The Film Magazine - Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

The Holdovers: IMDb

Title Music - Lieutenant Kijé Op. 60 performed by State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation

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This November we welcome a pair of spies in from the cold, concluding with Matt Truex & Rob O'Connor returning to the pod, the year 1999 and the world of 007, as we take a look at Pierce Brosnan's thrid go round as the worlds favourite superspy in The World Is Not Enough.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH

LINKS -

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow - Website

Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcast Of Superman - Soundcloud - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Website

Daily Knock Off - Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

The World Is Not Enough - IMDb

Title Music - Secret Agent Man/James Bond Is Back by Bruce Willis

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This November we welcome a pair of spies in from the cold, starting with Daniella Rod joining us to discuss the 1994 James Cameron/Arnold Schwarzanegger spy, comedy, remake; True Lies.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR TRUE LIES

LINKS -

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

True Lies - IMDb

Title Music - Secret Agent Man/James Bond Is Back by Bruce Willis

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For our 2024 Halloween Special, Tom Stewart returns to the pod as we continue our look at the Scream series with a discussion of 2000s Scream 3.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR SCREAM 3

LINKS -

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram

That Comic Smell - Linktree

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

Scream 3 - IMDb

Title Music - (Don’t Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult

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Spooktober 2024 continues, with Helena Edwardson joining us to discuss the 1994 John Waters comedy; Serial Mom.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for SERIAL MOM

LINKS -

ArtNineTwo: Twitter @artninetwo - Website - Facebook - YouTube

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

Serial Mom: IMDb

Title Music - (Don’t Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult

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Spooktober 2024 continues, with Andy Hanks returning to the pod, as we take a look at the insanity that is Joe Dante's 1990 sequel; Gremlins 2: The New Batch

As with the episode in which we discussed Gremlins, we decided to have another go at recording this one as a watch along commentary again, with mixed results.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH

LINKS

Andy: Website |  Facebook |  Instagram |  Twitter

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

Gremlins 2: The New Batch: IMDb

Title Music - (Don’t Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult

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SpookTober 2024 continues with Ross Beamish joining us as we discuss James Cameron's 1984 sci-fi horror; The Terminator.

SPOILER WARNING FOR THE TERMINATOR (obviously) and the franchise as a whole

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LINKS:

Bonus Features - Website

Countdown To… Superman - LinkTree

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

The Terminator - IMDb

Title Music - (Don’t Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult

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SpookTober 2024 kicks off with Michael Bailey joining us as we discuss the third entry in the adventures of one Fred Krueger; A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

SPOILER WARNING FOR A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3 (obviously) and the Elm Street franchise as a whole

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website

Superman Homepage - Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: IMDb

Title Music - (Don’t Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult

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All-Star Superfan co-host Alan Burke returns to the pod, as we discuss Chris Columbus' 1987 directorial debut (& a former video shop favourite); Adventures In Babysitting.

SPOILER WARNING FOR ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING (obviously)

At the time of posting, Adventures In Babysitting is available in the UK on DVD from Disney.

LINKS:

All-Star Superfan Podcast: PodBean | Twitter |  Facebook

Lois & Clark: The Legacy Group: Facebook 

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group: Facebook

Adventures In Babysitting: IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

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Our Summer Specials conclude, with Verbal Diorama host Em joining us to talk about the Stephen Sommers adventure; The Mummy.

SPOILER WARNING FOR THE MUMMY (obviously)

LINKS -

Verbal Diorama: Website

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group: Facebook

The Mummy: IMDb

Title Music - 1999 by Prince

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Our Summer Specials continue, with Damian Edwardson returning to the pod, as we take a look at (arguably) the most anticipated film of 1999; Star Wars - Episode One: The Phantom Menace.

SPOILER WARNING FOR STAR WARS - EPISODE ONE (obviously)

LINKS -

ArtNineTwo: Twitter @artninetwo - Website - Facebook - YouTube

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group: Facebook

Star Wars - Episode One: The Phantom Menace: IMDb

Title Music - The Saga Begins by Wierd Al Yankovich & 1999 by Prince

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Our Summer Of 1999 Specials continue as Rob O'Connor returns to the pod to discuss the Brad Bird animated gem; The Iron Giant.

SPOILER WARNING FOR THE IRON GIANT (obviously)

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Bonus Features: Website

Countdown To… Superman: LinkTree

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

The Iron Giant - IMDb

Title Music - 1999 by Prince

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Our Summer Of 1999 Specials continue as Andy Hanks returns to the pod, as we take a look at the Mike Judge workplace comedy; Office Space.

SPOILER WARNING FOR OFFICE SPACE (obviously)

LINKS -

Andy: Website |  Facebook |  Instagram |  Twitter

Bonus Features: Website

Countdown To… Superman: LinkTree

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: Linktree  

Office Space: IMDb

Title Music - 1999 by Prince

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Our Summer Of 1999 Specials continue as Tom Stewart returns to the pod, as we take a look at the Roger Kumble Dangerous Liasons “suggested” Cruel Intentions.

SPOILER WARNING FOR CRUEL INTENTIONS (obviously)

LINKS:

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram

Bonus Features - Website

That Comic Smell - Linktree

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

Cruel Intentions - IMDb

Title Music - 1999 by Prince

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Our Summer Of 1999 Specials continue as Helena Edwardson (ArtNineTwo) returns to the pod to discuss the found footage horror; The Blair Witch Project.

SPOILER WARNING FOR THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (obviously)

LINKS:

ArtNineTwo: Twitter @artninetwo - Website - Facebook - YouTube

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

The Blair Witch Project - IMDb

Title Music - 1999 by Prince

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Our Summer Of 1999 Specials continue with Ross Beamish returning to the pod for part 3 of our unofficial ongoing look at the films of David Fincher, as we discuss the Pitt/Norton film; Fight Club.

SPOILER WARNING FOR FIGHT CLUB (obviously)

LINKS -

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

Fight Club: IMDb

Title Music - 1999 by Prince

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Our Summer of 1999 Specials continue with actress Lorelei King joining us as we celebrate 25 years of the rom-com modern day fantasy; Notting Hill. As well as dicussing the film, we also talk about her time working on the film (playing Julia Roberts PA Karen). As you’d expect with her having played Lois Lane on BBC Radio, there’s a little Superman talk at the end too.

SPOILER WARNING FOR NOTTING HILL (obviously)

LINKS -

Lorelei: Website

National Covid Memorial Wall: Website

Bonus Features: Website

Countdown To… Superman: Acast (Episode 1 drops 11/07/2024)

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

Notting Hill: IMDb

Title Music - 1999 by Prince

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Our Summer of 1999 Specials kick off with Andy Clift returning to the pod to celebrate 25 years of the groundbreaking sci-fi actioner; The Matrix.

SPOILER WARNING FOR THE MATRIX (obviously)

At the time of posting, The Matrix is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K from Warner Bros.

LINKS -

Andy: Twitter @andyWclift - Website - ToyBlog - InstaGram - Eddsworld

Bonus Features: Website

Countdown To… Superman: Acast (Episode 1 drops 11/07/2024)

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

The Matrix: IMDb

Title Music - 1999 by Prince

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Helena Edwardson (ArtNineTwo) returns to the pod - and the 1980s - as we discuss dancing, religion, the power of a dare to be great situation, the power of an angry dance, and the general awesomeness of Herbert Ross' 1984 classic; Footloose.

SPOILER WARNING FOR FOOTLOOSE (obviously)

LINKS:

ArtNineTwo: Twitter @artninetwo - Website - Facebook - YouTube

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

Footloose - IMDb

Title Music - Holding Out For A Hero by Bonnie Tyler

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In which Stuart & Damian celebrate 40 years of Bustin' making us feel good...

Listen! You smell something?

Damian Edwardson returns to the pod, as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the 1984 comedy gem; Ghostbusters.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR GHOSTBUSTERS

LINKS:

ArtNineTwo: Twitter @artninetwo - Website - Facebook - YouTube

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

Ghostbusters - IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

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Stuart is joined by first time guest Bella Watches Films to discuss the 1993 Steven Spielberg Dino-blockbuster; Jurassic Park.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for JURASSIC PARK

LINKS:

BellaWatchesFilms - Substack - Instagram - Tik Tok - Threads

The Film Magazine - Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

Jurassic Park: IMDb

Title Music - Welcome To Jurassic Park by John Williams

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In which Stuart, Rob & Matt discover Tomorrows news today...

Stuart is joined by his fellow Bond (and Lois & Clark) fans Matt Truex & Rob O'Connor, as they discuss the 1997 Pierce Brosnan Bond film; Tomorrow Never Dies.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for TOMORROW NEVER DIES

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Always Hold On To DC's Legends Of Tomorrow - Website

Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcast Of Superman - Soundcloud - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Website

Daily Knock Off - Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

Tomorrow Never Dies: IMDb

Title Music - Tomorrow Never Dies by Sheryl Crow

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Andy Clift returns to the podcast, as we celebrate 30 years of the 1994 Jim Carrey comic book comedy; The Mask.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for THE MASK

LINKS -

Andy - Twitter @andyWclift - Website - ToyBlog - InstaGram - Eddsworld

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

The Mask: IMDb

Title Music - Cuban Pete by Jim Carrey

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Just when they thought they were out, Stuart & Tom Stewart find themselves back in the time-loop, and head into the multiverse as they take a look at the 2019 horror/sci-fi/comedy sequel; Happy Death Dey 2U.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U and CUBE 2: HYPERCUBE

LINKS -

That Comic Smell - Linktree

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

Happy Death Day 2U - IMDb

Title Music - Over & Over by Hot Chip

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Time-Loop Month gets all GilliamEsque as it comes to a close, with Ross Beamish returning to the pod to discuss 1995s Twelve Monkeys.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR TWELVE MONKEYS and BRAZIL

LINKS -

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

12 Monkeys - IMDb

Title Music - Over & Over by Hot Chip

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Time Loop month takes a murderous turn, as Tom Stewart returns to the pod to discuss the 2017 horror comedy; Happy Death Day.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) HAPPY DEATH DAY

LINKS -

That Comic Smell - Linktree

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? - Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group - Facebook

Happy Death Day - IMDb

Title Music - Over And Over by Hot Chip

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Time-Loop month continues, as Stacey Taylor returns to the pod to discuss the 2020 comedy; Palm Springs.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR PALM SPRINGS

At the time of posting, Palm Springs is available in the UK to sream on Prime Video.

LINKS -

Stacey's Parlour - Linktree

NeverSeenPod - PodBean

Stace & Barry In The Morning - Website

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

Palm Springs - IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

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For February 2024 we're celebrating the Time-Loop Movie sub genre, and we're kicking things off with returning guest - and All-Star Superfan co-host - Rob O'Connor, as we take a look at the 1993 Harold Ramis/Bill Murray comedy classic; Groundhog Day.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) GROUNDHOG DAY

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

Groundhog Day: IMDb

Title Music - Over And Over by Hot Chip

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Andy Clift returns to the podcast, and to the world of animation as we take a look at the big screen adventure that traumatised a generation, as we take a look at the 1986 big screen debut of the robots in disguise in The Transformers: The Movie.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE (plus some of the series beyond)

LINKS -

Andy - Twitter @andyWclift - Website - ToyBlog - InstaGram - Eddsworld

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

The Transformers: The Movie: IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

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As 2023 draws to a close, Stuart takes a look back at the movie year that was 2023, and picks some of the movies that stood out for him in those 12 months. As well as his own picks, some of the guests from the year also tell us their favourite films of 2023 as well.

Don't forget to let us know your favourite films of 2023, by posting them in the comments, wherever you see this episode posted.

LINKS -

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

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We bring our 2023 festive season to a close, as fellow Haunted Nerd Andy Hanks joins us to discuss the 1984 Christmas black comedy creature feature; Gremlins.

For this one we tried something a little different and recorded the episode while we watched the film, kind of doing a watch along commentary. As a result, there are a couple of puases where we get a bit distracted by watching, but hopefully it still plays okay as a podcast.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for GREMLINS

LINKS

Andy: Website |  Facebook |  Instagram |  Twitter

Bonus Features: Website

And Why Not?: Linktree

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: Linktree  

Gremlins: IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain

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For our 2023 Christmas Special, John Tucker and Tom Stewart join us to discuss the (sort of) Home Alone Trilogy that is Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost In New York and Home Sweet Home Alone. What works, what doesn't work and ask the question; Who is the real villian?

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR HOME ALONE 1, 2 & HOME SWEET HOME ALONE

LINKS

John- Website - Twitter @johntuckerart - Twitch - This Foul Earth

That Comic Smell - Linktree

Bonus Features - Website

The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: Linktree  

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

Title Music - Somewhere In My Memory by John Williams

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As the unofficial Bond curio turns 40, All-Star Superfan Podcast host joins us to discuss the good, the bad and the weird of 1983’s final Connery Bond outing; Never Say Never Again.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group -  Facebook

And Why Not? - Linktree

Never Say Never Again: IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain

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Andy Clift returns to the pod for an epic ranking episode, in which he and Stuart rank their favourite big screen Treks, from 13 to 1. Expect 3 hours of Trek talk and ranking goodness, based on our personal enjoyment and preferences for some big screen Star Trek.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR THE STAR TREK FRANCHISE

LINKS -

Andy - Twitter @andyWclift - Website - ToyBlog - InstaGram - Eddsworld

Bonus Features - Website

And Why Not? Facebook Group:  Facebook

And Why Not?: Linktree

Music featured in this episode Star Trek The Next Generation Main Titles by Jerry Goldsmith, Star Trekkin by The Firm & Sign Off by Cliff Eidelman

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