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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How many episodes does And Why Not? have?

The podcast currently has 153 episodes available.

And Why Not? episodes:

October 13, 2025 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 Shining.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) THE SHINING

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, The Shining is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy on various digital platforms.

LINKS:

The Every Sci-Fi Film Ever* Podcast: Website
Bonus Features: Website
And Why Not?: Linktree
The Shining: IMDb

Title Music - The Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 20th August 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 50min
October 06, 2025 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? in general? You can email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.

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

LINKS:

And Why Not?: Linktree
Bonus Features: Website
Jaws: IMDb

Title Music - The Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers

This episode was recorded on Sunday 17th August 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2h 41min
September 19, 2025 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 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, The Flash is available in the UK on DVD as part of the Complete Original Series Box Set, to buy on a Region Free Blu-Ray set from the US, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude: Website
Always Hold On To The Flash: Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts)
Bonus Features: Website
And Why Not?: Linktree
The Flash: IMDb

Title Music - The Flash Theme by Danny Elfman

This episode was recorded on Sunday 14th September 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2h 4min
September 15, 2025 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 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, X-Men is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

ArtNineTwo: Website - Facebook - YouTube - Instagram
Bonus Features: Website
And Why Not?: Linktree
X-Men: IMDb

Title Music - X-Men Theme by Ron Wasserman

This episode was recorded on Thursday 28th August 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2h 13min
August 21, 2025 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 Not? in general? You can email us at [email protected] 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 digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

Dog Walker Tom - Instagram
That Comic Smell: Linktree
Bonus Features: Website
And Why Not?: Linktree
Tombstone: IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 12th August 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2h 36min
August 18, 2025 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 HG Wells adaptation; War Of The Worlds.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR WAR OF THE WORLDS

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, War Of The Worlds is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:
Andy: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Bonus Features: Website
And Why Not?: Linktree
War Of The Worlds: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Sunday 27th July 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 17min
August 11, 2025 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 McQuarie Lee Child adaptation; Jack Reacher.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR JACK REACHER

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, Jack Reacher is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

Bonus Features: Website
And Why Not?: Linktree
Jack Reacher: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Sunday 27th July 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2h 12min
August 04, 2025 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 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, A Few Good Men is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

The Fortress Of Baileytude - Website
Superman Homepage - Website
Bonus Features: Website
And Why Not?: Linktree
A Few Good Men: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Monday 7th July 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 23min
July 28, 2025 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 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 [email protected] or leave us a voice message on Speak Pipe.

At the time of posting, Mission: Impossible - Fallout is available in the UK on DVD , Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:
Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcast Of Superman: Spotify - Soundcloud - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Website
Daily Knock Off: Website
Bonus Features: Website
And Why Not?: Linktree
Mission: Impossible - Fallout: IMDb

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Saturday 27th July 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 28min
July 21, 2025 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: IMPOSSIBLE FRANCHISE

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Want to get in touch about this episode, your own Impossible Ranking, 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, most of The Mission: Impossible Franchise is available in the UK on DVD , Blu-Ray & 4K or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

LINKS:

And Why Not?: Linktree
And Why Not? Facebook Group: Facebook
Mission: Impossible Episode: Spotify

Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Sunday 1st June 2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2h 26min

FAQs about And Why Not?:

How many episodes does And Why Not? have?

The podcast currently has 153 episodes available.