And Why Not?

The 2025 Summer Specials kick off with Tom Stewart returning to the pod, as we head off in a Cruise Ship named Tom, and head to the year 2002, for the first Tom Cruise/Steven Spielberg team up, as they take on Phillip K Dick’s; Minority Report.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR MINORITY REPORT

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Title Music - Iko Iko by The Belle Stars

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 30th April 2025

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In which Stuart & Ross get the memo...

Bat-May concludes as Ross Beamish returns to the pod, and we take a trip to mid 2000s Gotham to celebrate 20 years of the Christopher Nolan helmed reboot; Batman Begins.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BATMAN BEGINS

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Title Music - Molossus by Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard

This episode was recorded on Sunday 6th April 2025

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In which Stuart & Ross head to the theatre...

For this bonus Between The Films episode, we're joined by Ross Beamish as we discuss the smash hit stage show The Shark Is Broken, which was seen at The Everyman in Cheltenham on the 25th & 26th April 2025.

This episode contains discussion of some of the elements of the show, which might fall under the mild spoilers catagory.

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The Shark Is Broken - Website

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This episode was recorded on Sunday 4th May 2025

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This May, we're celebrating everyone's favourite man dressed as a bat, kicking off with the return of Matt Truex, as we head to Gotham City circa 1995 to mark 30 years of Joel Schmacher's Val Kilmer starring Batflick; Batman Forever.

Please note that this episode was recorded before the sad passing of Val Kilmer.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BATMAN FOREVER

At the time of posting, Batman Forever 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

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Title Music - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me by U2

This episode was recorded on Saturday 29th March 2025

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In which Stuart & Rob admire the view…

We’re back in the incredible world of 007, as agent Rob double O’Connor returns to the pod, and we discuss the Roger Moore’s cinematic swansong as James Bond, in 1895s A View To A Kill.

We’re back in the incredible world of 007, as agent Rob double O’Connor returns to the pod, and we discuss the Roger Moore’s cinematic swansong as James Bond, in 1985s A View To A Kill.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for A VIEW TO A KILL

At the time of posting, A View To A Kill is available in the UK on DVD & Blu-Ray, or to rent or buy digitally on various platforms.

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All-Star SuperFan: PodBean - Facebook

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A View To A Kill: IMDb

Title Music - Gunbarrell by John Barry

This episode was recorded on Monday 3rd March 2025

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What a glorious feeling, as Daniela Rod returns to the pod, and we discuss the 1952 musical classic; Singin’ In The Rain.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

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Bonus Features - Website

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Title Music - Singin’ In The Rain by Mint Royale

This episode was recorded on Sunday 23rd March 2025

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AniMarchion continues, with Stacey Taylor returning to the pod, as we discuss the 2019 crossover; Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) FOR BATMAN vs TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

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

LINKS -

Stacey's Parlour - Linktree

NeverSeenPod - PodBean

Stace & Barry In The Morning - Website

Bonus Features - Website

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Batman vs TMNT - IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 25th February 2025

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Andy Clift returns to the pod, and the world of Charlie Brown & Snoopy, as we celebrate 10 years of the utterly charming Blue Sky animated film; The Peanuts Movie.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for The Peanuts Movie

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LINKS:

Andy: Twitter @andyWclift - Website - ToyBlog - InstaGram - Eddsworld

Bonus Features: Website

It All Comes Back To Superman Podcast: Spotify

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Title Music - 20th Century Fox Theme performed by Schroeder

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 26th February 2025

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In which Stuart & Rob ponder the Amazonian future of Englands greatest Super Spy...

In the first episode of this new - and very occasional - series of Bonus Episodes, Stuart is joined by Rob O'Connor, as we take a moment to discuss the news that James Bond will now be creatively controlled by Amazon, and celebrate the work that EON and their amazing teams put into Bond over the last 63 years.

SPOILER WARNING FOR NO TIME TO DIE (just in case you still haven't seen it, but are hoping to get to it eventually).

LINKS:

Rob - Twitter @TheGothamite

Rob's Bond Thoughts Post - Instagram

All-Star SuperFan - PodBean - Twitter @allstarsuperpod - Facebook

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Title Music - We Have All The Time In The World (instrumental) by John Barry

This episode was recorded on Monday 3rd March 2025

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In which Stuart and Jay get punch-drunk…

Jaylan Salah returns to the pod, as we discuss the 2002 Paul Thomas Anderson/Adam Sandler comedy; Punch-Drunk Love.

SPOILER WARNING (obviously) for Punch- Drunk Love.

At the time of posting, Punch-Drunk Love is available in the UK on DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K, or to rent or buy digitally on most platforms.

LINKS -

Jaylan - Muck Rack - Twitter @JaylanSalman - YouTube

Bonus Features - Website

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Punch-Drunk Love - IMDb

Title Music - Storytelling Man by Ruth’s Curtain

This episode was recorded on Thursday 6th February 2024

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