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In which Stuart & Jaylan need tech support… Open your ears, as Jaylan Salah returns to the pod, as we celebrate 25 years of the Cameron Crowe/Tom Cruise romantic thriller remake; Vanilla Sky. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR VANILLA SKY 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, Vanilla Sky is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms. LINKS: Jaylan - Muck Rack - YouTube And Why Not?: Linktree Bonus Features: Website Vanilla Sky: IMDb The UnCool: Vanilla Sky Theories Title Music: Storytelling Man by Ruths Curtain This episode was recorded on Thursday 16th April 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Ross need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle… Ross Beamish returns to the podcast, as we celebrate 35 years of the James Cameron/Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi actioner; Terminator 2: Judgment Day. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for Terminator 2: Judgment Day 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, T2 is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy on various digital platforms. LINKS: Bonus Features: Website And Why Not?: Linktree Terminator 2: Judgment Day: IMDb Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain This episode was recorded on Sunday 29th March 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Tom play hide and seek (in space)... Join Stuart & Tom as We've Seen These Movies continues with discussions of a new film, a rewatch, & an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet). We also round up the other films we've watched since the last episode and determine which we would Buy, which we would Borrow, and which we would Bin. The films discussed in this episode are Ready Or Not: Here I Come, Project Hail Mary, Superman, Train Dreams, Betsy's Wedding, 1917 & The Elephant Man. GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at hauntednerds@gmail.com or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page. LINKS - Stuart - LetterBoxd Tom - LetterBoxd Bald - YouTube And Why Not? - Linktree This episode was recorded on Tuesday 31st March 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & anthony discover life might be better in the garden state… Digging For Kryptonite host Anthony Desiato returns to the pod, as we discuss Kevin Smith, the meaning he’s had on he and Stuart with their adventures in making films, and above all, Smith’s 2004 Comedy; Jersey Girl. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for JERSEY GIRL 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, Jersey Girl is available in the UK on DVD, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms. LINKS: Digging For Kryptonite - Linktree - Threads - Instagram Bonus Features - Website And Why Not? - Linktree Jersey Girl - IMDb Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain This episode was recorded on Sunday 8th March 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Tom Hail to the King... Join Stuart & Tom We've Seen These Movies continues with discussions of a new film, a rewatch, an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet) and a bonus movie recommended by Tom. We also round up the other films we've watched since the last episode and determine which we would Buy, which we would Borrow, and which we would Bin. The films discussed in this episode are EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, Crime 101, What We Left Behind: Looking Back At Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Drive, Clerk., A Most Violent Year & The Girl Next Door. GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at hauntednerds@gmail.com or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page. LINKS - Stuart - LetterBoxd Tom - LetterBoxd Bald - YouTube And Why Not? - Linktree This episode was recorded on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Ross bring EVERYONE… Ross Beamish returns to the podcast, as we take a look at the 1994 Luc Besson thriller; Leon. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the sexualisation of a child. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for LEON 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, Leon is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy on various digital platforms. LINKS: Bonus Features: Website And Why Not?: Linktree One Fine Day: IMDb Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain This episode was recorded on Sunday 15th February 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart, Julie & Jenn have One Fine Pod… Julie & Jenn from the FOLCs Forever Podcast return as we celebrate 30 years of the Michelle Pfeiffer/George Clooney rom-com; One Fine Day. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for ONE FINE DAY 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, One Fine Day is available in the UK on DVD, & Blu-Ray or to rent or buy on various digital platforms. LINKS: FOLCs Forever - WIX ParkerPup - Website Bonus Features - Website And Why Not? - Linktree One Fine Day - IMDb Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain This episode was recorded on Sunday 11th January 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Tom come back for more... Join Stuart & Tom We've Seen These Movies continues with discussions of a new film, a rewatch, and an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet). The films discussed in this episode are Iron Lung, Send Help, Hell Or High Water, What About Bob?, Frances Ha & Dark City. GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at hauntednerds@gmail.com or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page. LINKS - Stuart - LetterBoxd Tom - LetterBoxd And Why Not?: Linktree This episode was recorded on Monday 9th Febrary 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Stacey head back to the sewers of NYC… 2026 kicks off on And Why Not? with the return of Stacey Taylor, 4 mutant amphibians, a glitter loving metalhead and a walking crime against rap music, as we celebrate 35 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE 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, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K as part of the TMNT Trilogy Set. LINKS - TMNT Shellebration II - Mockingbird Cinema Stacey's Parlour - Linktree NeverSeenPod - PodBean Stace & Barry In The Morning - Website Bonus Features - Website TMNT II: The Secret Of The Ooze - IMDb Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain This episode was recorded on Wednesday 14th January 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Tom start something new... Join Stuart & Tom as they embark on a new film show in which they each discuss a new film, a rewatch, and an Intention Fail (a film they've been meaning to watch for a while, but haven't gotten round to yet). The films discussed in this pilot episode are No Other Choice, The Rip, Kuffs, Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows - Part One, Amadeus & Minari. They also discuss not seeing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. GET INVOLVED & LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK - If you'd like to let us know your thoughts on the episode, or tell us about the films you've been watching (and whether you'd Buy It, Borrow It or Bin It), or share your thoughts on the films discussed this episode, you can drop us an email at hauntednerds@gmail.com or send a voice-clip via our SPEAKPIPE page. LINKS - Stuart - LetterBoxd Tom - LetterBoxd And Why Not?: Linktree This episode was recorded on Wednesday 21st January 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart and Tom reflects on the film year that was 2025... As 2025 draws to a close, Tom Stewart joins Stuart as they take a look back at the movie year that was 2025, and picks some of the movies that stood out for them in those 12 months. As well as Stuart & Tom’s picks, some of the guests from the year also tell us their favourite films of 2025 as well. Don't forget to let us know your favourite films of 2025, by posting them in the comments, wherever you see this episode posted. LINKS - Dog Walker Tom - Instagram That Comic Smell - Linktree LetterBoxd - Stuart - Tom Bonus Features - Website And Why Not? - Linktree Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain End Music - Breakfast For Dinner - Superman HISHE Song This episode was recorded on Monday 29th December 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Tom mess with the postman… With Christmas 2025 just a couple of days away, Tom Stewart returns to the pod, as we get into the festive mood with the utterly charming 2019 animated film; Klaus. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) KLAUS 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, Klaus is only available to stream on Netflix LINKS: Dog Walker Tom - Instagram That Comic Smell: Linktree Bonus Features: Website And Why Not?: Linktree Klaus: IMDb Title Music - Sweet Gingerbread Man by Sammy Davis Jr. This episode was recorded on Thursday 4th December 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Stacey discover their cases are connected… Christmas 2025 kicks off with the return of Stacey Taylor, as we spend Christmas in L.A. and celebrate 20 years of the - Christmas set - detective comedy; Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) KISS KISS BANG BANG 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, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray, 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 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - IMDb Title Music - Sweet Gingerbread Man by Sammy Davis Jr. This episode was recorded on Thursday 20th November 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart, Rob & Zach demand to see the rose… Fellow Double 0 Rob O’Connor returns to the pod, along with our new American contact Zach Moore, as we bring James Bond into the 90s and celebrate 30 years of Pierce Brosnan’s 007 debut; GoldenEye. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) GOLDENEYE (& the 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, GoldenEye is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray or to rent or buy on various digital platforms. LINKS: All-Star Super-Fan - PodBean - Facebook Always Hold On To Smallville - Spotify - Facebook - Patreon Bonus Features - Website And Why Not?: Linktree GoldenEye: IMDb Title Music - Gunbarrel by Eric Serra This episode was recorded on Sunday 21st September 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & The FOLCs head to the mall for a little time travel… Molly, Julie & Jenn from the FOLCs Forever Podcast join us, as we celebrate 40 years of Robert Zemeckis’ 1985 sci-fi comedy; Back To The Future. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) BACK TO THE FUTURE (& the 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, Back To The Future is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy on various digital platforms. LINKS: FOLCs Forever - WIX ParkerPup: Website Bonus Features - Website And Why Not?: Linktree Back To The Future: IMDb Title Music - Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth's Curtain This episode was recorded on Sunday 31st August 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Tom return to Woodsboro… 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Stacey head to the jungle… 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Ayesha head to the Overlook hotel… 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Ross board the Orca… 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Stuart & Michael go for a run… 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.