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And Why Not?
by Stuart Mulrain
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.
Episodes
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Aliens
In which Stuart & Ross take an express elevator to hell... Ross Beamish returns to the pod, and the world of acid bleeding xenomorphs, as we celebrate 40 years of the James Cameron directed, Sigourney Weaver starring sequel; Aliens. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for ALIENS (and the wider franchise)...
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Heat
In which Stuart & Jaylan feel the heat around the corner… Jaylan Salah returns to the pod as we head back to the mid 90s L.A. to discuss Michael Mann's classic crime epic: Heat. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR HEAT (and L.A. TAKEDOWN) Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in...
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Flight Of The Navigator
In which Stuart & Ross lose time in the woods... After going missing for 8 years (or 15 episodes) Ross Beamish returns to the pod and heads out on an adventure, as we discuss the 1986 childhood favourite (of ours, and maybe yours); Flight Of The Navigator. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for FLIGHT…
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Clerks
In which Stuart & Tom aren’t even supposed to be here today… We're back and we've brought We've Seen These Movies co-host Tom Stewart with us, as we discuss our relationship with filmmaker Kevin Smith, his films, and the importance and impact (on both of us) of his 1994 indie debut film; Clerks....
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Star Trek
In which Stuart & Ayesha get num-tung… The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek concludes with Ayesha Khan returning to the pod as we reboot and recast to discuss the launch of The Kelvin Timeline and discuss the 2009 JJ Abrams directed; Star Trek. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR…
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Star Trek: Insurrection
In which Stuart & Neil have not had chance to meet all the new crew members… The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek continues wiith Neil Vagg making his And Why Not? debut, as we discuss the 1998 Next Gen crews third big screen outing; Star Trek: Insurrection. SPOILER WARNING...
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Star Trek: First Contact
In which Stuart & Michael draw the line HERE… The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek continues wiith AMichael Bailey returning to the pod, as we discuss the Next Gen crews second big screen outing in 1996s; Star Trek: First Contact. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR STAR TREK: FIRST...
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Star Trek: Generations
In which Stuart & Andy cross generations… The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek continues wiith Andy Clift returning as we discuss the 1994 passing of the torch installment; Star Trek: Generations. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR STAR TREK: GENERATIONS (and some of the wider...
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Friday Matinee - Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
In which we head back to an earlier episode, with a couple of tweaks... As part of our 2026 Summer Special celebration of 60 years of Star Trek, we head back into the archive for a Matinee presentation of Episode 27, in which Stuart is joined by All-Star SuperFan co-host Alan Burke to boldly talk...
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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
In which Stuart & Rob head beyond the Great Barrier… The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek continues wiith All-Star SuperFan co-host Rob O'Connor, as we discuss the 1989 William Shatner directed installment; Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR STAR…
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
In which Stuart & Andy have a whale of a time… The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek continues wiith Andy Clift returning as we conclude our journey through the Genesis Trilogy and discuss 1986s big screen outing; Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR…
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Star Trek III: The Search For Spock
In which Stuart & Andy get permits for a damn illegal thing… The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek continues wiith Andy Clift returning as we continue our through the Genesis Trilogy and discuss 1984s big screen outing; Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. SPOILER WARNING...
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Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan
In which Stuart & Andy are left on a dead planet (buried alive)… The Summer season celebration of 60 years of Star Trek continues wiith Andy Clift returning to the pod, as we head into the Genesis Trilogy and discuss 1982s big screen outing; Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. SPOILER WARNING...
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture
In which Stuart & Zach investigate a thing, out there… Summer season kicks off, as we celebrate 60 years of Star Trek, with Always Hold On To Smallville host Zach Moore joining us to discuss the Enterprise crews big screen debut; Star Trek: The Motion Picture. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR STAR...
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Batman vs Two-Face
In which Stuart & Rob face double the devious deeds… Holy Bat-May 2026, And Why Notters! Our celebration of 60 years of Batman ‘66 concludes with All-Star Superfan co-host Rob O’Connor joining us, as we discuss the 2017 animated Adam West caped crusader swansong; Batman vs. Two-Face. SPOILER...
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We've Moved These Movies - A Public Service Announcement
We've Seen These Movies has moved, here's the main podcatchers where you can find it; SPOTIFY APPLE MUSIC GOODPODS ACAST If you listen to your podcasts elsewhere, and you can't find We've Seen These Movies there, drop us an email at [email protected] and we'll do our best to get the show…
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Batman: Return Of The Caped Crusaders
In which Stuart & Andy break out the trusty Batzooka… Holy Bat-May 2026, And Why Notters! Our celebration of 60 years of Batman ‘66 continues with Andy Clift returning to the podcast, as we discuss the 2016 animated Dynamic Duo film; Batman: Return Of The Caped Crusaders. SPOILER WARNING...
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Batman: The Movie
In which Stuart & Michael just can’t get rid of a bomb… Holy Bat-May 2026, And Why Notters! This year we celebrate 60 years of the Caped Crusaders big screen motion picture debut, with three films starring Adam West & Burt Ward’s Dynamic Duo, starting with the return of Michael Bailey, as we...
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The Dead Zone
In which Stuart & Bella head out onto the ice... BellaWatchesFilms returns to the pod, as we delve into the world of David Cronenberg and discuss his 1983 Christopher Walken starring Stephen King adaptation; The Dead Zone. SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for THE DEAD ZONE (and mild spoilers for the…
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We've Seen These Movies - Pizza Rap
In which Stuart & Tom grab a pizza... 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...
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Vanilla Sky
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...
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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...
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We've Seen These Movies - Fist My Bump
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...
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Jersey Girl (2004)
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....
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We've Seen These Movies - Docs & Robbers
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...
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Leon (aka The Professional)
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?…
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One Fine Day
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...
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We've Seen These Movies - The Sequel
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,...
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze
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....
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We've Seen These Movies - Pilot
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…
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Films Of The Year 2025
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...
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Klaus
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...
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
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…
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GoldenEye
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...
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Back To The Future
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…
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Scream 4
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...
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Predator
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;...
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The Shining (1980)
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…
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Jaws
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?...
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The Flash (1990)
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…
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X-Men (2000)
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-MEN Want to get…
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Tombstone
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 TOMBSTONE Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why...
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War Of The Worlds (2005)
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…
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Jack Reacher
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...
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A Few Good Men
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…
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout
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...
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All The Missions: The Impossible Ranking
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:...
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Mission: Impossible - 2
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...
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Jerry Maguire
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...
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Top Gun: Maverick
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Stuart Mulrain
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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...
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