The Movie Podcast from The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves.
Each episode, host Stuart Mulrain is joined by a guest to talk about a movie that they love. A bit like two people in the pub, talking about the movie they just watched.
As well as the main show, we also do some specials, including themed Summer Specials, Spoiler Specials for (then) current movies and others.
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The Movie Podcast from The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves.
Each episode, host Stuart Mulrain is joined by a guest to talk about a movie that they love. A bit like two people in the pub, talking about the movie they just watched.
As well as the main show, we also do some specials, including themed Summer Specials, Spoiler Specials for (then) current movies and others.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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)
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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+)
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
At the time of posting, Jaws is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.
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
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
At the time of posting, War Of The Worlds is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.
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
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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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In which Stuart & Matt discuss the fallout...
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)
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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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In which Stuart & Ross attempt an Impossible Countdown…
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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Want to get in touch about this episode, your own Impossible Ranking, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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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In which Stuart & Rob discover that this isn't Mission: Difficult...
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)
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
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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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)
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
At the time of posting, Top Gun: Maverick 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
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
Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.
At the time of posting, Minority Report is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.
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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In which Stuart & Ross get the memo...
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
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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In which Stuart & Ross head to the theatre...
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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In which Stuart & Rob admire the view…
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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