And Why Not?

In which Stuart is joined by Rob O'Connor break out the two-way wrist watch radios, to discuss one of the 90's most colourful comic book movies... In the second episode of our 6 part mini-series, looking at 6 90's comic book movies; Stuart is joined by All-Star Superfan Rob O'Connor to discuss the 1990 film version of Dick Tracy, starring Warren Beatty. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR DICK TRACY T...

In which Stuart is joined by Alan Henderson to discover who knows the evil that lurks in the hearts of men... For this first episode in this 6 part mini-series, looking at some 90's comic book movies; Stuart is joined by Penned Guin creator Alan Henderson to discuss the 1994 film version of The Shadow, starring Alec Baldwin. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR THE SHADOW This episode was originally pu...

In which Stuart is joined by Andy, from a safe distance, to talk Zack Snyders Justice League... In this Nerds Who Haunted Themselves backdoor pilot for doing a Spoiler Special podcast, Stuart is joined by regular Nerds Co-Host Andy Hanks to discuss the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Is it better than the theatrical cut? Is it the masterpiece the fans believed it to be? Does it make s...

In which Stuart is joined by Damian Edwardson for a No Holds Barred chat... This episode, Stuart is joined by Damian Edwardson to talk about the 1989 Hulk Hogan cult classic (?) No Holds Barred. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) NO HOLDS BARRED This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 4th November 2020, and may feature references to forthcoming sh...

In which Stuart Mulrain goes rogue to defend his favourite Bond film against the diabolical John Tucker and Tom Stewart... For this third installment of Movie Fights, it's Stuart's turn to defend a film against regular Movie Fighters John & Tom and to try and win them round to his way of thinking. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR LICENCE TO KILL This episode was originally published as part of...

In which Stuart Mulrain referees John Tucker & Tom Stewart for another round of Movie Fights... This episode, Stuart is joined by John Tucker and Tom Stewart to discuss 2004's indie hit (and arguably most divisive film) Napoleon Dynamite... SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR NAPOLEON DYNAMITE This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 3rd Jun...

In which Stuart Mulrain is joined by Charles H Raymond to discuss something Fantastic... This episode, Stuart is joined by Charles H Raymond to talk about the 2016 Matt Ross film Captain Fantastic and his love of it. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR CAPTAIN FANTSTIC This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 27th May 2020, and may feature refer...

In which Stuart Mulrain is joined - dead or alive - by Dan Butcher and Andy Hanks to clean up the streets of old Detroit... This episode, Stuart is joined by Robocop fans Dan Butcher & Andy Hanks to talk about the 1987 classic Robocop, their love of the film, the impact it had on them and more. This episode also sees the addition of the Bernard Pivot Questions used on Inside The Actors St...

In which Stuart Mulrain is joined by guests Tom Stewart and John Tucker and declares "let them fight!"... In this special Movie Fights edition of And Why Not? (which contains no actual fighting), Stuart brings Tom and John together for the oft mooted and long over due discussion of Sofia Coppola's 2003 hit Lost In Translation. Will they find common ground? Will they change each others re...

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Tom Stewart don't discuss a love story, but do discuss a story about love... This episode, Stuart is joined by That Comic Smell's Tom Stewart to discuss the 2009 comedy; (500) Days Of Summer, the lies romantic comedies tell us and that slightly awkward feeling of seeing something of your younger self in an problematic hero. Further Viewing: Silver Linings Playbook...

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest John Tucker attempt the race that eats its young... Stuart heads into unknown territory again and checks out the 2012 documentary The Barkley Marathons for the first time; ready to talk with John Tucker about his love of the film. With spoilers and bonus Lost In Translation talk too (so an episode and a bit in one awesome package). Further Viewing & Readi...

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Tony Esmond have a Big Brawl on the streets of Texas... This time Stuart heads into unknown territory and checks out the 1980 Jackie Chan film Battle Creek Brawl (aka The Big Brawl) for the first time; ready to talk with Tony Esmond about his love for the film. Among the things you should check out after listening to this episode, is the awesome  Lalo Schifri...

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Raechel Leigh Carter talk teenage love in a Scottish School... For episode three, Stuart talks to artist, writer & zine creator Raechel Leigh Carter about her love of the 1980 Bill Forsyth classic Gregory' Girl (with some random tangents off onto other things too). This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed o...

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Jonathan Melville talk giant killer worms... For episode two, Stuart is joined by Jonathan Melville (author of Seeking Perfection: The Unofficial Guide To Tremors) to talk about his love of the 1990 Ron Underwood film Tremors, his memories of watching it, what it means to him and the journey it led him on to write his book. This episode was originally published as...

In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Steve Taylor Bryant talk giant pink rhino homicide... For the first episode, Stuart is joined by Steve Taylor Bryant to talk about his love of the 2002 Danny DeVito film Death To Smoochy, his memories of watching it, what it means to him and the effect it had on him. This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on...

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