The Movie Dweeb Podcast

The 2026 Oscar nominations are officially here and the Academy has certainly made some choices! In this episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast, me and Niall Gray are diving headfirst into the 98th Academy Award shortlists to figure out who is actually taking home a statue and who was brutally snubbed. The conversation gets chaotic immediately as Niall Gray attempts the impossible task of "winging it"...

In this episode of The Movie Dweeb podcast, I am joined by the brilliant Ailish Morrison to dive deep into the most exciting news coming out of Middle-earth. As one of the most dedicated Lord of the Rings creators I know, Ailish helps me break down the recent reports that Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood are set to reprise their legendary roles as Gandalf and Frodo in the upcoming film, The Lord of th...

In this special end-of-year episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast, Em Wallbank and Henry Calvert go head-to-head in a chaotic quiz to see who truly remembers the biggest moments in film and television from 2025. The duo dive deep into a year defined by viral sensations, from the internet-breaking obsession with Jonathan Bailey’s "slutty little glasses" to the bizarre marketing stunts that saw fans sh...

On this episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast, we are joined by the incredible Trinity Jo-Li Bliss to discuss her return to Pandora in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Trinity opens up about what it has been like growing up within the most ambitious film franchise in history and how Tuk has transitioned from a curious child into the true emotional glue of the Sully family. She shares some hilarious and touching...

Henry Calvert joins me on The Movie Dweeb Podcast for a full-on deep dive into superhero chaos, starting with a spoiler-packed review of Superman. We break down the biggest twists, surprises, and what James Gunn’s vision means for the future of the DC Universe. Then it’s onto the next Caped Crusader: who should take on the mantle of Batman? We share our dream casting choices and debate who could b...

In this episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast, Reagan To joins me to talk about voicing the iconic Young-hee doll across all three seasons of Squid Game! At just 13, Reagan reveals what it’s really like being part of one of the biggest TV shows in history, from how many takes it took to nail that chilling line, to singing the creepy hide and seek song that gave everyone nightmares. We chat about how...

Jurassic World: Rebirth is finally stomping onto our screens, but does it live up to the legacy? On this episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast, I’m joined by TikToker Ruby Redford to share our honest, dino-deep review. We also break down Universal's 2025 movie slate showcase, including first reactions to Wicked: For Good, the sci-fi epic Eddington, and the chaotic romcom Honey Don’t. Plus, I caught u...

Vincent Martella , the iconic voice behind Phineas Flynn, joins The Movie Dweeb Podcast to celebrate the return of Phineas and Ferb . He reflects on nearly twenty years of voicing the character and shares what fans can expect from the brand-new fifth season, including chaotic new plots and surprise celebrity guest stars. Vincent also teases something huge: there’s already a script for a new Phinea...

In this episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast, I'm joined by the brilliant Alice Johnson to break down everything The Last of Us Season 2, including her emotional reaction to Joel Miller’s shocking death and why she believes Bella Ramsey is the perfect Ellie. Alice also shares the behind-the-scenes story of her viral interview with Bella Ramsey and Isabella Merced, where she gifted them handmade frie...

If you love The Simpsons, this episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast is for you, as Joe Mantegna , the voice of Fat Tony, talks about his first ever appearance in the series, what fans ask his to say, and he shows off all of the merchandise he's received over the years. Joe also talks about his iconic role as David Rossi, in Criminal Minds, celebrating his lengthy period on the series, and even jokes...

Ailish Morrison is back for her second appearance on The Movie Dweeb Podcast to dive deep into The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer! Join us as we discuss our excitement (and some hesitation) about the Multiverse coming into play, plus revisit our huge crushes on Jessica Alba's portrayal of Sue Storm. We also chat about Harrison Ford's exciting role in Captain America: Brave New World, and chec...

In the very first episode of 2025, actor Benjamin Byron Davis (the voice of Dutch Van Der Linde in Red Dead Redemption) joins The Movie Dweeb Podcast to talk about his highly anticipated role as Rupert Thorne in Creature Commandos and his thoughts on bringing the iconic DC villain to life in the live-action DC Universe. Benjamin opens up about what drew him to the role of Rupert Thorne, his excite...

Ruby Redford and Pulp Kitchen's George Pundek put their film knowledge to the test in a first for The Movie Dweeb Podcast, as they were quizzed on everything that happened in the world of cinema during 2024. The duo were tested on how to actually 'hold space' in honour of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Wicked interviews, they designed their own popcorn buckets rivalling the one for Dune: Part T...

Ailish Morrison joined The Movie Dweeb Podcast to discuss her favourite and most hated Christmas movies, including How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which led Daniel to recall the time he accidentally flashed his bum in front of Jim Carrey during an interview. She also spoke about her love of The Lord of the Rings, and the Middle-Earth traditions she celebrates with her family, including gifting eac...

Jim O'Heir joined The Movie Dweeb Podcast to chat about his new book, Welcome to Pawnee, and to share his favourite behind-the-scenes stories from Parks and Recreation. The actor, who played Jerry (or Garry or Larry), also took time to roast everyone imaginable, including Amy Poehler and The Movie Dweeb's mother! I also sat down with his fellow Parks and Rec co-star, Aubrey Plaza, to chat about he...

Mia Challis joins The Movie Dweeb Podcast to talk about her appearance as Ruthie in the fourth season of Outer Banks , before playing Who's Most Likely? with the cast, crowning the likes of Madelyn Cline and Drew Starkey. She also spoke about the fan reaction to her antagonist, Ruthie, joking about her love affair for turtles and her viral interpretative dance on TikTok. Finally, Ella Purnell join...

Stella Gregg was The Movie Dweeb Podcast's first international guest, as she joined Daniel Merrifield to chat about her first lead role, starring in the Lifetime movie, He Slid Into Her DM's. She also shared stories about becoming close friends with Rachel Zegler, after the two met during the pandemic, before taking on a quick-fire quiz about the Snow White star. The actress spoke about filming Ti...

Alice Johnson joined The Movie Dweeb Podcast to discuss all of the announcements at 2024's D23 Expo, including the many sequels - such as Toy Story 5, Moana 2 and Incredibles 3. We also spoke about the upcoming rides and attractions at Disney's many theme parks. But Alice was quick to embarrass herself by announcing her guilty crush is Zootopia's Nick Wilde, before she received a personal message...

On The Movie Dweeb Podcast, Nathan Aspell and I discussed the major cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine, ranking Chris Evans' return as Human Torch as the best. We also tried to fix some of the appearances, like Blake Lively's cameo as Ladypool and Nicepool. We also discussed the return of the king, Robert Downey Jr, as it was announced he would be coming back to the MCU, but this time as Doctor Do...

On The Movie Dweeb Podcast, Dujon Anderson swung by to chat about his experience watching England and Spain in the EUROs final, before creating his very own football team using movie characters - from The Incredible Hulk in goal, to a whole squad filled with the cast of The Lion King. They also spoke about the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, after the pair were fortunate enough to watch the fir...

Aimee Vivian hung out on this week's episode of The Movie Dweeb, as she and Daniel spoke about one of her all-time biggest loves; not movies, but dogs. Together, they ranked the canine companions from Marley & Me, Up and Toy Story in one of the most divisive tier lists. They also put the world to rights by debating some of the biggest dilemmas when it comes to watching film and TV - should you...

Benedict Townsend joins the third episode of The Movie Dweeb podcast, as he and Daniel discusses the rumours that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to play James Bond in the franchise, before tackling the ultimate 007 quiz. The duo also get to know each other by playing Two Truths, One Lie, involving flashing Jim Carrey, Chris Pratt's unusual party-trick, and a time-travelling doctor. Finally, Daniel ca...

On the second episode of The Movie Dweeb Podcast is Liv Marks, as the pair discuss the upcoming roster of sequels set for release, and decide if we really need an Avatar 5, Inside Out 2 or another Shrek sequel. Following Liv's wedding, the pair discussed their wild cinematic themed stag dos, as well as blindly ranked six of the most famous middle-aged actress, including Halle Berry, Lady Gaga and...

Joining The Movie Dweeb on the very first episode is celebrity interviewer, Simon Harkness, as he and Daniel Merrifield talk about the critically-acclaimed Dune: Part Two, and how they both managed to go viral with the cast - one via professional journalism, and one by singing Beyoncé's 'Break My Soul' with Austin Butler. They also spoke about this year's Academy Awards, and mirrored John Cena's i...