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PODCAST

And Why Not?

The Movie Podcast from The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves.Each episode, host Stuart Mulrain is joined by a guest to talk about a movie that they love. A bit like two people in the pub, talking about the movie they just watched.As well as the main show, we also do some specials, including themed Summer Specials, Spoiler Specials for (then) current movies and others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

tv & film film reviews

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2:09:47

Scream 4

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2025/10/31

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 onSpeak Pipe.At the time of

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1:52:40

Predator

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2025/10/20

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

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1:49:25

The Shining (1980)

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2025/10/13

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 SHININGWant 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 onSpeak Pipe.At the

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2:40:31

Jaws

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2025/10/06

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) JAWSWant 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 onSpeak Pipe.At the time of posting, Jaws is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy on various

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2:03:29

The Flash (1990)

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2025/09/19

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 FlashSPOILER WARNING (obviously) THE FLASH & THE ARROWVERSE CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHSWant 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 onSpeak Pipe.At the time of posting, The Flash is available in the UK on DVD as part of the

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2:13:00

X-Men (2000)

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2025/09/15

In which Stuart & Damian discover the key to our evolution…ArtNineTwo’s Damian Edwardson makes a long overdue return to the pod, as we celebrate 25 years of cinemas other favourite group of Mutant heroes, and chat about 20th Century Fox’s X-Men.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR X-MENWant 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, X-Men is available in the UK on DVD,

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2:35:30

Tombstone

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2025/08/21

In which Tom & Stuart ruin a morning stroll with a gunfight…It’s Stuart’s birthday again, so that seemed like a good excuse to get Tom Stewart back in the hosting chair, and talk all things Tombstone.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR TOMBSTONEWant 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, Tombstone is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy

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1:16:39

War Of The Worlds (2005)

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2025/08/18

In which Stuart & Andy discover the chances of anything coming from Mars… The 2025 Summer Specials conclude, as Andy Hanks jumps aboard our cruise ship named Tom, as our Summer Cruise reaches its final destination (and possibly the end of the world), as we discuss the Tom Cruise/Steven Spielberg HG Wells adaptation; War Of The Worlds.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR WAR OF THE WORLDSWant to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or

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2:11:20

Jack Reacher

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2025/08/11

In which Stuart & Ross say nothing (but then realise that doesn't make for a good audio episode, so they say a lot instead)…The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Ross Beamish jumping back aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, and head to the year 2012, as we discuss the Tom Cruise/Christopher McQuarie Lee Child adaptation; Jack Reacher.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR JACK REACHERWant to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at hauntednerds@gmail.com or leave

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1:22:27

A Few Good Men

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2025/08/04

In which Stuart & Michael handle the truth…The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Michael Bailey jumping aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, as we head to the year 1992, to take a look at the Cruise/Reiner/Sorkin courtroom drama; A Few Good Men.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR A FEW GOOD MEN 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 onSpeak Pipe.At the time of posting, A Few Good Men is available in

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1:27:49

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

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2025/07/28

In which Stuart & Matt discuss the fallout...The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Matt Truex jumping aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, as we head to the year 2018, to take a look at Tom Cruise's 6th outing as Ethan Hunt, with Mission: Impossible - Fallout.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT (and the wider Mission Franchise)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 onSpeak

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2:25:46

All The Missions: The Impossible Ranking

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2025/07/21

In which Stuart & Ross attempt an Impossible Countdown…The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Ross Beamish jumping back aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, as we do our first ranking in a couple of years, and tackle the Mission: Impossible franchise.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR THE MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FRANCHISEClick on poster to listen to the episode on acastWant to get in touch about this episode, your own Impossible Ranking, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at

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1:41:13

Mission: Impossible - 2

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2025/07/14

In which Stuart & Rob discover that this isn't Mission: Difficult...The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Rob O’Connor jumping aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, as we head to the year 2000, as we take a look at the Tom Cruise/John Woo action sequel; Mission: Impossible - 2.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - 2 (and potentially the wider Mission Franchise) 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

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1:24:59

Jerry Maguire

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2025/07/07

In which Stuart & Jaylan know what the human head weighs…The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Jaylan Salah jumping aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, as we head to the year 1996, as we take on fewer clients and discuss the Tom Cruise/Cameron Crowe romantic/drama; Jerry Maguire.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR JERRY MAGUIREWant 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 onSpeak Pipe.At the time of posting,

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2:34:33

Top Gun: Maverick

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2025/06/30

In which Stuart & Ross get called back to Top Gun…The 2025 Summer Specials continue with Ross Beamish jumping aboard our Cruise Ship named Tom, and head to the year 2022, as we head back to flight school for the legacy sequel; Top Gun: Maverick.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR TOP GUN: MAVERICK (and Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny)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

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1:58:46

Minority Report

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2025/06/23

In which Stuart & Tom get red balled…The 2025 Summer Specials kick off with Tom Stewart returning to the pod, as we head off in a Cruise Ship named Tom, and head to the year 2002, for the first Tom Cruise/Steven Spielberg team up, as they take on Phillip K Dick’s; Minority Report.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR MINORITY REPORT 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

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2:16:10

Batman Begins

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2025/05/19

In which Stuart & Ross get the memo...Bat-May concludes as Ross Beamish returns to the pod, and we take a trip to mid 2000s Gotham to celebrate 20 years of the Christopher Nolan helmed reboot; Batman Begins.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BATMAN BEGINSWant 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, Batman Begins is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to

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40:38

The Shark Is Broken

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2025/05/08

In which Stuart & Ross head to the theatre...For this bonus Between The Films episode, we're joined by Ross Beamish as we discuss the smash hit stage show The Shark Is Broken, which was seen at The Everyman in Cheltenham on the 25th & 26th April 2025.This episode contains discussion of some of the elements of the show, which might fall under the mild spoilers catagory.LINKS:The Shark Is Broken - WebsiteAnd Why Not? Facebook Group -FacebookAnd Why Not? -LinktreeThis episode was recorded on

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1:53:33

Batman Forever

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2025/05/05

In which Stuart & Matt fire up their NygmaTech Box…This May, we're celebrating everyone's favourite man dressed as a bat, kicking off with the return of Matt Truex, as we head to Gotham City circa 1995 to mark 30 years of Joel Schmacher's Val Kilmer starring Batflick; Batman Forever.Please note that this episode was recorded before the sad passing of Val Kilmer.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BATMAN FOREVERAt the time of posting, Batman Forever is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or

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1:30:27

A View To A Kill

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2025/04/21

In which Stuart & Rob admire the view…We’re back in the incredible world of 007, as agent Rob double O’Connor returns to the pod, and we discuss the Roger Moore’s cinematic swansong as James Bond, in 1895s A View To A Kill.We’re back in the incredible world of 007, as agent Rob double O’Connor returns to the pod, and we discuss the Roger Moore’s cinematic swansong as James Bond, in 1985s A View To A Kill.SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for A VIEW TO A KILLAt the time of posting, A View To A Kill is

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