Episode #85 is the first part of our Halloween Spectacular 2020 and is the fifth annual Halloween Special. Scott and Tom are joined by Steve to talk about hiding from Trick or treaters, Halloween games that can't happen in 2020, weird Spider stories and Hypnopompic Hallucinations.Plus, Steve hits the boys with a shocking revelation that they just can't ignore and also explains what does and doesn't scare him.

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Episode #84 is a podcasters dream as we get to over analyse, theorise and have a laugh about all things dreamy with our review of Inception. We talk about the use of practical effects, how the film cleverly explained the dream world, the incredible but recycled cast, which theories we believe are true and we create our own dream worlds and pick our totems.Plus, Scott tries to dissect one of his strangest dreams and Tom talks about getting concussed at a birthday party.

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Episode #83 is all about the NXT TakeOver that never was…sort of. Scott and Tom talk about the latest episode of NXT TV including the hard hitting 6-woman ladder match, the rumours about Rhea Ripley’s status, NXT’s use of filler and the finale of the DIY story breaking down the highly anticipated match between Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano.Plus, what’s next for Charlotte in NXT, Shawn Michaels as NXT producer and if it really is “One final beat” for the Black Heart vs Rebel Heart story.

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Episode #82 is all about the most unique WrestleMania of all time. Scott and Tom are joined by Dan to talk about both nights of action including the change in format, standout moments, commitment from the talent, Edge's return, Gronk as host, weird thrown together bouts, the bizarre Firefly Fun House match and incredible cinematic Boneyard match.We also share our exclusive chat with Drew McIntyre covering his climb to the top via NXT and the circumstances surrounding the infamous "Chosen one" promo.Plus, If WrestleMania should continue being a two night event, what's next for the hacker storyline and more.

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Episode #81 is another wrestling special as we cover the first steps on the road to WrestleMania. Scott and Tom talk about The Imperium impressing, reactions to Alexander Wholfe's scary injury, Andrade's wellness violation, Fluidity of the Women's Royal Rumble, the need to capitalise on an exciting Shayna Baszler, the return of DIY and the interesting booking of the Men's Royal Rumble with two very distinct halves.Plus, Thoughts on all of the surprise entrants, the winners, certain superstars not being included and more.

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Episode #80 of Talk and Beans is the final part of our Christmas Spectacular 2019. Scott and Tom are joined by Jack to talk about the unconventional Christmas movie that is Bad Santa. We discuss the over the top nature of the main character, our own Bad Santa experiences, unexpected dark turns in the plot and original casting plans.Plus, Tom and Jack bond over a questionable teenage memory and we discuss how strange the early 2000s was for "edgy" content.

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Episode #79 of Talk and Beans is another trip through the Galaxy as Scott and Tom are joined by Steve to talk about The Rise of Skywalker. The boys discuss whether or not the film wrapped up the trilogy in the right way, the benefit of special effects and great fight choreography, Carrie Fischer's final scenes, critics of the modern trilogy and Palpatine already being revealed in the trailer.Plus, Scott and Tom reflect on the old Scott Wars series and Steve learns the meaning behind a film term that's always bugged him.

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Episode #78 of Talk and Beans is the Christmas Special and Part One of our Christmas Spectacular 2019. Scott and Tom are joined this year by Jack to talk about more remixed Christmas classics, wanting a Garage Christmas tune, what it's like to celebrate a Birthday on Christmas Day, Jack's weird non-Christmassy picks for favourite song/movie and we also discuss the differences between American and British Christmas traditions.Plus, We talk about why Love Actually is an immoral movie not deserving of Romantic or Christmas Movie status and obsess over Yorkshire Puddings.

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Episode #77 is a return to wrestling as we talk about the current state of the industry, if claims that Seth Rollins isn't cool anymore are true, the DX NXT invasion and the not very believable brand allegiances, the growth of NXT and their great surprises, new title designs and the incredible Women's War Games match.Plus, Plenty of questionable impressions and a funny misunderstanding about CM Punk and much more!

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Episode #76 of Talk and Beans is part two of our Halloween Spectacular 2019 and is all about Saw 3. Scott and Tom are joined by Jack to talk about how creators came up with the traps, the moral lessons the film tries to use, if the use of flashbacks and multiple narratives hurt the franchise, special effect hits/misses, meeting sequel demands and what to expect from the Chris Rock reboot.Plus, We talk about Saw Theme Park rides and Escape Room experiences.

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