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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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