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, tal

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The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.

And Why Not? episodes:

February 14, 2026 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 general? You can email us at [email protected] 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
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1h 39min
February 12, 2026 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, 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 [email protected] 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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2h 9min
February 03, 2026 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.

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 [email protected] 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
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1h 56min
January 26, 2026 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 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 [email protected] 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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1h 60min
December 31, 2025 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 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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3h 28min
December 23, 2025 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 Not? in general? You can email us at [email protected] 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
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1h 49min
December 09, 2025 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 in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at [email protected] 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
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1h 57min
November 25, 2025 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 Franchise in general)

Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at [email protected] 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
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2h 37min
November 11, 2025 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 to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at [email protected] 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
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1h 31min
October 31, 2025 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 Scream Franchise in general)

Want to get in touch about this episode, or And Why Not? in general? You can email us at [email protected] 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
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2h 10min

FAQs about And Why Not?:

How many episodes does And Why Not? have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.