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Don't Call Us Shirley! A Parody Movie Podcast

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A parody film podcast? Surely, you can't be serious? We are serious. Just DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! Actually, do, because your hosts AJ Black and Matt Latham are digging deep into the world of the pastiche, from The Naked Gun and popular parody to the old school of Abbott & Costello, via everywhere else in between. We promise we'll stop at nothing until every parody film has been watched and discussed in depth, now let's go grab a bite to eat! A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk

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Scary Movie (2026) with horror director Dale Craven & Hugh McStay 12.06.2026 1:31:47

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Not This One, because Latham didn't bother getting a sponsor this week. Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, following coverage of the original...

Casino Royale (1967) with spy memorabilia collector Derek Norman and Guy Walker 29.05.2026 1:33:12

Scary Movie (2000) with horror director Dale Craven & Dev Elson 16.05.2026 1:25:18

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, (not very) proudly sponsored this time by Matt Snaps, which definitely didn't fall off the back of a Nestle lorry. Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, Tony chooses perhaps t...

Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) with Mary-Anne Megalopowitz & Verbal Diorama 01.05.2026 1:22:06

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Delusion Labs, where high-fashion luxury meets absolute chaos. Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, Matt chooses and picks as much a satire as...

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) with Jack Magnum 17.04.2026 1:18:00

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Covfefe Pictures, releasing exciting action sequel Freedom Overdrive II: Hell on the Hormuz everywhere! Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, th...

An American Carol aka Big Fat Important Movie (2008) with Ronald Rump 12.12.2025 1:04:03

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Scrooge Financial Services, where the more you put in, the less you get! Ho-ho-hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, the finale of Season 1, the...

Fatal Instinct (1993) with Dr. Marilyn Gusset & Rob Heath 28.11.2025 1:11:42

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Vigoronex, because sometimes love needs a little... "what did I just swallow?" Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, joined by Britcom Goes to t...

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) with DJ Professor Plonka 14.11.2025 1:07:33

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by ParoAds, because some things are just too good not to make fun of - including us! Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, they look at 2022's unor...

Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) with Dr. Carl Sweeney 31.10.2025 55:58

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by MacDougall's House of Horrors, just near Stroud. Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, they look at the 1948 Universal Monsters pastiche, Abbott...

Jane Austen's Mafia (1998) with Frankie 'Fingers' Falzetto 17.10.2025 56:46

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by TonyFans, when one Tony just isn't enough. Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, they look at the 1998 gangster film spoof, Jane Austen's Mafia....

Team America: World Police (2003) with U.S. politician Ben Brownstone 03.10.2025 1:10:10

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, and don't miss new film Freedom Overdrive: Lock and Liberate starring Jack Magnum, only in cinemas July 4! Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, they look at the 2003 politica...

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) 19.09.2025 1:14:03

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, not proudly sponsored this time by Tont, who we would like to apologise for having as a sponsor given recent revelations. Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, they discuss th...

This is Spinal Tap (1984) with Rico Ricardo & Colin Jackson-Brown 05.09.2025 1:30:27

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Tont - your life, the movie! Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, they turn it up to eleven by tackling the king of the 'rockumentary', 1984's...

Airplane! (1980) with Capt. Robert Anders 22.08.2025 1:04:27

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by CloudCrumbs, a bag of air with just enough pretzel to avoid a lawsuit! Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this episode, they go back to what many might con...

The Naked Gun (2025) with Sgt. Fred Cirrcone 08.08.2025 1:15:15

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST, proudly sponsored this time by Unlimited Coffee, who are exclusively a decaf coffee company. Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In their first full episode, they tackle the brand new reboot...

Sherlock Holmes Baffled (1900) 07.08.2025 42:05

Welcome to DON'T CALL US SHIRLEY! A PARODY MOVIE PODCAST. Hosted by A. J. Black and Matt Latham, Don't Call Us Shirley! explores the breadth of cinematic parody and pastiche across the decades, tackling the great, good and obscure along the way. In this shorter introductory episode, they begin by looking at the first very instance of recorded parody - 1900's 1-minute short film at the beginning of...