And Why Not?

In which Stuart Mulrain is joined by Charles H Raymond to discuss something Fantastic...

This episode, Stuart is joined by Charles H Raymond to talk about the 2016 Matt Ross film Captain Fantastic and his love of it.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR CAPTAIN FANTSTIC

This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 27th May 2020, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.

LINKS

Charles: WEBSITE |  INSTAGRAM |  TWITTER

Stuart: FACEBOOK |  INSTAGRAM |  TWITTER

The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: TWITTER | FACEBOOK

Captain Fantastic: IMDb 

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In which Stuart Mulrain is joined - dead or alive - by Dan Butcher and Andy Hanks to clean up the streets of old Detroit...

This episode, Stuart is joined by Robocop fans Dan Butcher & Andy Hanks to talk about the 1987 classic Robocop, their love of the film, the impact it had on them and more. This episode also sees the addition of the Bernard Pivot Questions used on Inside The Actors Studio, which will become a regular feature on the pod.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR ROBOCOP

This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 15th April 2020, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.

LINKS

Andy: FACEBOOK |  INSTAGRAM |  TWITTER

Dan: WEBSITE | TWITTER

ACP - PODBEAN | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | BIG CARTEL

Stuart: FACEBOOK |  INSTAGRAM |  TWITTER

The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: TWITTER | FACEBOOK

RoboCop: IMDb | ARROW FILMS

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In which Stuart Mulrain is joined by guests Tom Stewart and John Tucker and declares "let them fight!"...

In this special Movie Fights edition of And Why Not? (which contains no actual fighting), Stuart brings Tom and John together for the oft mooted and long over due discussion of Sofia Coppola's 2003 hit Lost In Translation. Will they find common ground? Will they change each others respective minds? Will one of them quietly whisper something in the others ear, before they part company?

This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 26th February 2020, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.

LINKS

TOM - Twitter @uramyx - That Comic Smell

JOHN- Website - Twitter @johntuckerart

STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd Facebook

NERDS - Twitter @HauntedNerds Facebook

Lost In Translation - IMDb

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In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Tom Stewart don't discuss a love story, but do discuss a story about love...

This episode, Stuart is joined by That Comic Smell's Tom Stewart to discuss the 2009 comedy; (500) Days Of Summer, the lies romantic comedies tell us and that slightly awkward feeling of seeing something of your younger self in an problematic hero.

Further Viewing: Silver Linings Playbook, Ruby Sparks, Lost In Translation, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower, High Fidelity, Annie Hall, The Graduate & the films of Wes Anderson.

This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 30th October 2019, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.

LINKS

TOM - Twitter @uramyx - That Comic Smell

STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd

NERDS - Facebook

(500) Days Of Summer - IMDb

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In which Stuart Mulrain and guest John Tucker attempt the race that eats its young...

Stuart heads into unknown territory again and checks out the 2012 documentary The Barkley Marathons for the first time; ready to talk with John Tucker about his love of the film. With spoilers and bonus Lost In Translation talk too (so an episode and a bit in one awesome package).

Further Viewing & Reading:

Where Dreams Go To Die, Tales From Out There (book), When We Were Kings, Paris Is Burning & One Day In September.

PLEASE NOTE; In the episode it is mentioned that the film is available on Netflix UK. Since recording the film is no longer in their library, but it is available to rent at the links below.

This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 2nd October 2019, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.

LINKS

JOHN- Website - Twitter @johntuckerart

STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd

NERDS - Facebook

The Barkley Marathons - Website - IMDB - Amazon Prime (Rent Or Buy) - YouTube (Rent)

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In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Tony Esmond have a Big Brawl on the streets of Texas...

This time Stuart heads into unknown territory and checks out the 1980 Jackie Chan film Battle Creek Brawl (aka The Big Brawl) for the first time; ready to talk with Tony Esmond about his love for the film.

Among the things you should check out after listening to this episode, is the awesome Lalo Schifrin Theme Tune to the film and Jackie Chan on TisWas.

Further Viewing Recommendations:

Drunken Master, The Clones Of Bruce Lee, Wheels On Meals, Project A, Armour Of God, Police Story, Island Of Fire & Dragon Lord.

This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 28th August 2019, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.

LINKS

TONY- Website - Twitter @Ezohyez

STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd

NERDS - Facebook

BATTLE CREEK BRAWL - IMDB - 88 Films Blu-Ray

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In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Raechel Leigh Carter talk teenage love in a Scottish School...

For episode three, Stuart talks to artist, writer & zine creator Raechel Leigh Carter about her love of the 1980 Bill Forsyth classic Gregory' Girl (with some random tangents off onto other things too).

This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 14th August 2019, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.

LINKS

RAECHEL - Twitter @tinynoggin - Website

STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd

NERDS - Facebook

GREGORY'S GIRL - IMDB - Twitter - @gregorysgirl_ (Fan Group) @gregorysgirldoc (Documentary Page)

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In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Jonathan Melville talk giant killer worms...

For episode two, Stuart is joined by Jonathan Melville (author of Seeking Perfection: The Unofficial Guide To Tremors) to talk about his love of the 1990 Ron Underwood film Tremors, his memories of watching it, what it means to him and the journey it led him on to write his book.

This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 24th July 2019, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.

LINKS:

SEEKING PERFECTION - Twitter - @TremorsGuide - Facebook - Amazon

JONATHAN - Twitter @jon_melville - Website - Facebook

STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd

NERDS - Facebook

TREMORS - IMDB

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Michael Gross on Twitter - Tremors Fan Page

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In which Stuart Mulrain and guest Steve Taylor Bryant talk giant pink rhino homicide...

For the first episode, Stuart is joined by Steve Taylor Bryant to talk about his love of the 2002 Danny DeVito film Death To Smoochy, his memories of watching it, what it means to him and the effect it had on him.

This episode was originally published as part of the Nerds Who Haunted Themselves Podcast feed on 10th July 2019, and may feature references to forthcoming shows on that network.

LINKS:

STEVE - Twitter @STBwrites - The Dreamcage - AlbieMedia

STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd

NERDS - Facebook

DEATH TO SMOOCHY - IMDB

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