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In which Stuart & Andy light our darkest hour… 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 - A...

In which Stuart reflects on the film year that was 2023... 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 which Stuart & Andy break a rule (or 3)... 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...

In which Stuart, John and Tom head down the hall and to the left... 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...

In which Stuart & Rob mark 40 years of never saying never… again… 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&n...

In which Stuart & Andy boldly go into a ranking... 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 -  Twit...

In which Stuart and Stacey grab a slice with 4 brothers from New York... Stacey Taylor returns to the pod as we get animated in the sewers of New York, with 2007s Ninja Turtle reboot; TMNT SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for TMNT LINKS - Stacey's Parlour  -  Linktree NeverSeenPod -  PodBean Stace & Barry In The Morning - Website Bonus Features -   Website And Why Not?  -&n...

In which Stuart and Tom take their love of sequels one step too far... For our 2023 Halloween Special, Tom Stewart returns to the pod as we continue our look at the Scream series with a discussion of 1997’s Scream 2. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR SCREAM 2 This episode was recorded before the sad passing of Matthew Perry. LINKS - That Comic Smell  -  Linktree Bonus Features - Website An...

In which Stuart & Ross are hiding in the most terrifying place of all… Ross Beamish returns to the pod (with 14 pages of notes), as SpookTober 2023 continues with the 1992 David Fincher feature film debut; Alien ᶾ. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR ALIEN ᶾ (and the Alien series in general) At the time of posting, Alienᶾ is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray as part of the Alien Collection...

In which Stuart and Jay try to ice skate up hill... Writer and poet Jaylan Salah returns to the pod, as SpookTober 2023 continues with a look at the 1998 Marvel vampire actioner; Blade. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BLADE LINKS - Jaylan  -  Muck Rack  - Twitter  @JaylanSalman - YouTube Bonus Features -   Website And Why Not? -  Linktree And Why Not? Facebook Group -...

In which Stuart & Damian chew bubblegum & podcast (and their all out of bubblegum)... SpookTober 2023 continues, as Stuart is joined by ArtNineTwo artist supreme Damian Edwardson, to discuss John Carpenter's 1988 Rowdy Roddy Piper starring sci-fi horror (ish); They Live. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) THEY LIVE LINKS: ArtNineTwo:  Twitter  @artninetwo  -  Website  -&n...

In which Stuart & Helena discover the warmest place to hide... To kick off SpookTober 2023, Stuart is joined by ArtNineTwo artist supreme Helena Edwardson, to discuss John Carpenter's 1982 classic; The Thing. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) THE THING LINKS: ArtNineTwo:  Twitter  @artninetwo  -  Website  -  Facebook  -  YouTube Bonus Features -   Website...

In which Stuart & Sean investigate an art heist... To celebrate the new edition from 88 Films, Stuart is joined by artist Sean Longmore to discuss the 1999 Pierce Brosnan led remake of The Thomas Crown Affair. As well as the film, we talk about Sean's work creating the new sleeve art for the new blu-ray release too. SPOILERS (obviously) THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR LINKS: Sean  - AllMyLinks 88...

In which Tom & Stuart delve into their all-time top five... What came first, the movies or the misery? In celebration of this episode coming out on Stuart's Birthday, we turn the tables as guest host Tom Stewart talks to Stuart about a film he loves. Expect chat on relationships, music, top fives, comparisons to the novel, the use of the word yet, and the age old question; what fucking Ian guy...

In which Stuart, Damian & Dennis get grounded & gritty... Our Summer Of Superman Specials conclude with returning guests Damian Edwardson & Dennis Whittle joining us to discuss the Zack Snyder DCEU launcher; Man Of Steel. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) MAN OF STEEL LINKS: ArtNineTwo -  Twitter  @artninetwo  -  Website  -  Facebook  -  YouTube Omen T...

In which Stuart & Anthony witness the Return... Our Summer Of Superman Specials continue, with Digging For Kryptonite host Anthony Desiatto joining us to discuss Bryan Singer’s 2006 quasi DonnerVerse continuation; Superman Returns. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) SUPERMAN RETURNS LINKS: Anthony - Twitter  @DesiWestside Digging For Kryptonite - Linktree  - Twitter  @diggingforkr...

In which Stuart & Matt have a new adventure in Metropolis... Our Summer Of Superman Specials continue, with Lois & Clark’d & Always Hold On To DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow co-host Matt Truex joining us for a quick diversion to the world of 90’s TV Metropolis, to take a look at the pilot movie to Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) LOIS & CLARK:...

In which Stuart & Rob discover Metropolis in Milton Keynes... Our Summer Of Superman Specials continue, with All-Star SuperFan co-host Rob O’Connor joining us to bid farewell to Christopher Reeve’s Superman, with 1987’s Cannon Films effort; Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE LINKS - Rob - Twitter  @TheGothamite All-Star SuperFan&...

In which Stuart & Alan take the bus back to Smallville… Our Summer Of Superman Specials continue with All-Star SuperFan co-host Alan Burke joining us to discuss the 1983, Richard Lester directed super threequel; Superman III. Is it a Superman film? A Richard Pryor comedy? Both at the same time? SPOILER WARNING (obviously) SUPERMAN III LINKS - Alan:   Twitter All-Star Superfan Podcast: &nb...

In which Stuart & Michael kneel before Zod... For the second installment of our Summer Of Superman Specials, From Crisis To Crisis co-host Michael Bailey, as they discuss the 1980. Richard Lester directed super sequel; Superman II. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) SUPERMAN II LINKS - Michael:  Twitter   @BaileysPodcasts  -  Website   From Crisis To Crisis:  Website - F...

In which Stuart, Damian & Dennis believe a man can fly... We kick off our 2023 Summer Specials with Damian Edwardson and Dennis Whittle joining us to discuss the 1978 Richard Donner comic book movie classic; Superman: The Movie. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE LINKS ArtNineTwo:  Twitter  @artninetwo  -  Website  -  Facebook  -  YouTube Om...

In which Stuart and Ross are a little anxious to get up there and whoop E.T.s ass... Ross Beamish returns to the podcast, and to his comfort zone of 1996, as we celebrate 4th July by discussing Roland Emmerich’s 1996 sci-fi blockbuster; Independence Day. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) INDEPENDENCE DAY & INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGEANCE LINKS: Episode Website Page: Website And Why Not? - Linktree Stu...

In which Stuart & Rob rank some Bond... All-Star Superfan co-host - and fellow Bond fan - Rob O'Connor joins Stuart as they set out to rank the EON James Bond films, based on their recent rewatch of the series. Expect some (potentially) controversial placements, the perfect James Bond Revenge Trilogy of films, how to reconcile the continuity of the series, and a lot of Bond talk, in this 3+ ho...

In which Stuart, Matthew & Lesley wonder what did happen to the other fellows... For this special fimmaker interview episode, Stuart is joined by director Matthew Bauer & editor Lesley Posso, as they discuss their new film - the James Bond documentary; The Other Fellow. A Spoiler Warning is given in the episode, ahead of us diving into them, but if you don't want to know anything about the...

In which Stuart and Jim join the Casino Royale Fun Movement, & wonder if it truly is too much for one James Bond... Jim Beard joins Stuart, to talk about his love of the 1967 James Bond comedy oddity; Casino Royale. Is it a spoof? Just how suggested by the novel by Ian Fleming is it? Is it truly the disaster that people say it is? Is this episode going to be as messy as the film we're talking...