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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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